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Modeling the relationship between land use/land cover and land surface temperature in Dhaka, Bangladesh using CA-ANN algorithm

Kafy, Abdulla Al

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Rises in land surface temperature (LST) significantly impacted by land use/land cover (LULC) changes. The increase in LST massively impacted the urban biodiversity, ecosystem and population health. This study aims to estimate the changes in LULC classes and identify their impacts on LST in Dhaka city, Bangladesh using Landsat satellite images from 2000 to 2020. Based on the past estimated change maps of LULC and LST, the study finally predicted the future LULC and LST scenario for the year 2030. The support vector machine algorithm was applied to perform the LULC classification. Artificial neural network and cellular automata algorithms were used to predict the LST and LULC changes for 2030. Results suggested a significant reduction in vegetation cover (5%) and an increase in built-up area (14%) from 2000 to 2020. Due to this massive increase in built-up areas, the LST increment took place by 7.24 �C in the last two decades. The maximum temperature was recorded in built-up areas (34 .....

Article Published 2021 1124 hits Available

Determinants of migrant workers remittances: a case study of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries

Alnuaimi, Ahmed Abdulla Rashed

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The purpose of this study is to analyze macroeconomic, non-macroeconomic and financial sector development (FSD) factors that influence migrant workers’ remittances in the selected Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. An augmentedgravity model was employed as the theoretical framework and econometric methods were used to examine the relationships between macroeconomics (Gross Domestic Product (GDP), exchange rates, and inflation rates), non-macroeconomics (borders, cultural and history, partner countries, distances, and language) and FSD factors(credit to private sector (CPS) and openness to trade (OT)) towards remittances. Data sources fromWorld Bank and group of central banks from 1989 to 2012 wereutilized. The empirical findings demonstrated that the GDP of the countries was the most significant factor in influencing the remittance flows. Moreover, other macroeconomic factors were also found to be significant in affecting the remittances including exchange and infla.....

Thesis Published 2021 1894 hits Available

The moderating role or leadership in the talent management and employee retention of Abudhabi Department of Education and Knowledge

Alhammadi, Hasan Abdulla Ali Hasan

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Talent Management dimensions and Employee Retention. Additionally, this study also investigates the moderating role of Leadership on the relationship between Talent Management and Employee Retention in Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi. This study utilized quantitative and deductive approach. Data were collected using structured questionnaires consisting of 57 items from a sample of 4737 school teachers in Abu Dhabi, which were selected through stratified random sampling. The analysis was conducted using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via Smart PLS 3.2.6 software. The findings showed significant positive effects of career development (β=0.157, p=0.002), competency mapping (β=0.161, p=0.026), employee engagement (β=0.201, p=0.007) and performance management (β=0.268, p=0.015) on employee retention. The finding also revealed the significant moderating effect of .....

Thesis Published 2022 2324 hits Available

The impacts of self-service technology adoption attributes on customer satisfaction in Abu Dhabi distribution company (ADDC)

Alhosani, Khalaf Abdulla

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This study aimed to determine the impact of the self-service technology (SST) adoption attributes, namely ease of use, reliability, readiness, and interactivity, on customer satisfaction towards governmental services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study adopted a quantitative approach. A sample consisted of 385 customers of Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC), which were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire as a research instrument and analysed using multiple linear regression. At the significance level of 0.05, the findings revealed SST reliability (β= -0.113, p=0.045) and interactivity of SST (β=0.302, p=0.000) as significant predictors of customer satisfaction. In particular, the effect of SST reliability on customer satisfaction is negative, while the effect of SST interactivity is positive. The SST ease of use (β=0.034, p=0.549), and SST readiness (β=-0.044, p=0.422) do not significantly affect customer satisfac.....

Thesis Published 2023 2097 hits Available

The impact of quality customer service on organizational performance at Abu Dhabi distribution company

Al Shehhi, Yasser Mohamed Abdulla Laha

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This study aimed to determine the impacts of the quality customer service dimensions, namely service standardization, customer loyalty, service fairness, customer equity and employee training, on the organizational performance at Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC). This study adopted a quantitative approach. Data were collected from a sample of 385 respondents, who are the customers of ADDC. Data were collected using a questionnaire as an instrument. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The findingss showed a significant and positive effect of customer loyalty (β=0.107, p=0.037) and customer equity (β=0.181, p=0.000) on organizational performance at the significance level of 0.05. In conclusion, customer loyalty and customer equity are important dimensions to ensure quality customer service and consequently improve organizational performance. In implication, the findingss provide that to improve the organizatio.....

Thesis Published 2023 914 hits Available

The Effectivenes of artfical intelligence in making smart decisions in the UAE public sektor

Al Nuaimi, Mansoor Abdulla

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This_ research_ aims_ to_ examine_ the_ impact_ of_ AI_ on_ organizational_ operations_ and_ efficiency, analyze its influence on expenditures, and scrutinize its effects on intelligent_ decision-making in UAE organizations. Supported by institutional theory, it employs a_ qualitative_ research_ design_ using_ a_ convenience_ sample_ of_ 38_ semi-structured_ interviews_ with_ high-ranking_ individuals_ in_ various_ public_ sector_ organizations_ conducted_ from_ April_ to_ October_ 2022._ The_ data_ were_ analyzed_ using NVIVO_ 12_ software_ through_ thematic_ analysis._ Results_ revealed_ that_ participants_ widely_ acknowledged AI's positive role in decision-making, highlighting its ability to automate_ tasks, save time, and allow human workers to focus on professional development and_ creativity._ Key_ themes_ identified_ include_ AI's_ transformative_ impact_ on_ customer_ services, reputation, and operational efficiency. Implementing AI reduced operational_ costs,_ improved_ maint.....

Thesis Published 2024 279 hits Available

The effect of using the cognitive trips strategy through the web quest toward tenth grade students motivation scholastic engagement and academic achievement in the Sultanate of Oman

Al-Toub, Khalid Naser Abdulla

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T_his study aims to examine the effects of using the cognitive journeys through the web quest on motivation, engagement, and academic achievement among grade ten students in social studies in the Sultanate of Oman. To achieve the research goals, the researcher employed the quantitative approach (pre-test and post-test) with a sample of 120 students, specifically 60 male students from Abu Zaid Al Ryami Primary School, and 60 female students from Al Qalah Primary School, within the social studies course in the geography unit. The sample was divided into two groups: an experimental group of 60 students using the cognitive journeys strategy via the web, and a control group of 60 students studying through traditional methods. The researcher designed educational materials on a website, based on a teacher's guide that he prepared. The research included a set of tools such as an achievement test, a learning retention test, a motivation scale, and a scholastic engagement scale, all of which wer.....

Thesis Published 2025 113 hits Available

Exploring education supply chain management for Emirates college ofadvanced education in United Arab Emirates

AlMalek, Alshhi Marwan Abdulla Ebrahim

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This study aimed to examine the educational supply chain management framework in the field of higher education in UAE by exploring the education-job mismatch, problems faced, and developing an educational supply chain management framework to reduce the mismatch. The method adopted in this study was qualitative research which was conducted through interview analysis. The sample size for this study included seven members of educational and non-educational sectors who provided data through administered interview protocol. Thematic analysis was considered in analyzing data on addressing the education-job mismatch. The analysis identified various factors that occur in higher education contributing to the education-job mismatch in the UAE including lack of understanding of education supply chain concept and poor curriculum. Some of the identified challenges contributing to the mismatch include poor communication, lack of collaboration and coordination, inadequate academic programs, students'.....

Thesis Published 2025 187 hits Available

The effect of marketing mix on Etisalat customer purchase behaviour in the United Arab Emirates through the mediation of customer satisfaction

Alshehhi, Khaled Ahmed Abdulla Dallak

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The objective of this study is to determine the mediation effect of customer satisfaction in the relationship between marketing mix elements (product, price, place, promotion, people, process and physical evidence) and customer purchase behaviour. This study adopted a causal research design, and close-ended, self-administered questionnaires were distributed to the customers of Etisalat, a telecom company in the United Arab Emirates. The simple random sampling technique was used for sample selection. In total, 318 responses were obtained and analysed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. The findings show that customer satisfaction had a full mediation effect in the relationship between price and customer purchase behaviour (_ = 0.251, p..

Thesis Published 2025 123 hits Available

Mental health research: engaging community for research impact

Rasidah Abd Wahab

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This panel discussion was one of the sessions in International Multidisciplinary Prospective Research in Education and Social Sciences (IMPRESS21) conference that took place on 7-9 September 2021. This discussion was about community involvement in mental health research and the panel members were Professor Mohamed Hatta Shaharom, a senior medical practitioner and Professor of Psychiatry. Next panellist, Dr. Kahar Abdulla is an International Coordinator at European Alliance against Depression who is passionate in increasing mental health awareness in the community. Final panellist, Mr. Gan Chun Hong is a lecturer and clinical psychologist whose work focuses on the area of rehabilitation clinical psychology. The aim of this discussion is to illustrate the role of community in mental health management, research and in post-graduate training. This discussion hopes to highlights the needs of community engagement in mental health research for an impactful outcome...

Article Published 2022 788 hits Available

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