The moderating effect of Moral Values on the relationship between Authentic Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in the Police Force

One of the key issues currently faced by the UAE Police Force is effective leadership. Authentic Leadership is one of the more contemporary theories of leadership and is linked with organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), which is the discretionary behaviors that are not directly stated in the job description. This research also incorporates the theory of person-environment fit, by proposing to examine whether a police employee with high moral values, fits with an authentic leader and a work environment where justice is paramount. Keywords: Authentic Leadership, Justice, Person-environment fit, moral values, OC

The Impact of Big Data Quality Analytics on Knowledge Management in Healthcare Institutions: Lessons Learned from Big Data's Application within The Healthcare Sector

It is widely acknowledged that knowledge management is critical to an organization's survival and growth. Every day, higher education institutions that are considered knowledge centers generate massive volumes of data. When this data is analyzed using appropriate computational methods and technology, it can provide knowledge to improve organizational performance and students' academic experience. Healthcare organizations create massive volumes of data as a result of the usage of digital technologies to manage patient information and the organization's operations. When used successfully, this data aids in the creation of information that improves patient health and everyday organizational functioning, as well as the prevention of unfavorable public health scenarios such as the spread of infectious illnesses. This is where big data analytics comes in, providing rational methods for navigating enormous quantities of data to disclose knowledge that assists businesses and analysts in making faster and better decisions. Higher education, like healthcare, creates large amounts of heterogeneous data that hides useful knowledge. As a result, the strategies used by healthcare companies to improve their performance using big data are replicable in the education domain as well. This article examines the use of big data for knowledge management in healthcare using case studies incorporating various analytics and draws parallels to be applied in higher education. As a result, it highlights the possibility of adapting analytics technology and tools from healthcare to higher education with appropriate revisions and adaptations

Translator training in Palestine in view of market demand

This study is designed to evaluate the two academic translation training master’s programs at two local public universities in Palestine in view of burgeoning market demands. The study reveals the weaknesses and strengths in both training programs, a step which is believed to be necessary to evaluate trainers’ current practices and provide formative data about these programs and programs operating in similar contexts. To achieve this objective, the modules of the courses, the teaching and assessment methods and the challenges facing implementing and developing the curricula are all studied, bearing in mind the job market. Two questionnaires were also administered to students and translation professionals. The questionnaires address the current market demands for translator training, the performance level of novice translators, the nature of the courses and the challenges that are likely to face developing and implementing the curricula, and the methods of teaching and assessment. The study findings reveal that there are significant shortcomings in the curricula, namely the theoretical training is overemphasized and stakeholders’ involvement in the review and design of the translation program curricula remains significantly undervalued. Finally, the study identifies the emerging translation text genres that occupy a significant niche in the local translation market.El presente estudio se ha diseñado con el objetivo de evaluar los dos programas de maestría de capacitación académica en traducción en dos universidades públicas de Palestina con arreglo a las crecientes demandas del mercado. El estudio revela las debilidades y fortalezas en ambos programas de capacitación, paso que juzgamos necesario para evaluar las prácticas actuales de los capacitadores y proporcionar datos formativos sobre dichos programas y otros que operan en contextos similares. Para lograr este objetivo, se estudian los módulos de los cursos, los métodos de enseñanza y evaluación, así como los desafíos que es preciso superar de cara a la implementación y desarrollo de los planes de estudio, teniendo siempre en cuenta el mercado laboral. También se pasaron sendos cuestionarios a estudiantes y profesionales de la traducción, en los cuales se abordan las demandas actuales del mercado para la formación de profesionales de la traducción; el nivel de rendimiento de los traductores novatos; la naturaleza de los cursos; los retos que suscitará el desarrollo e implementación de los planes de estudio, y los métodos de enseñanza y evaluación. Los resultados del estudio muestran que existen deficiencias significativas en los planes de estudio; a saber, la formación teórica se enfatiza demasiado y la participación de las partes interesadas en la revisión y el diseño de los planes de estudio del programa de traducción sigue siendo significativamente infravalorada. Finalmente, el estudio identifica los géneros emergentes de textos para traducir que ocupan un nicho significativo en el mercado local de la traducción

Adapting Smart Street Strategy for Post-Covid Built Environment

The street networks occupy 25% of land use and are the veins of cities. By 2050, more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas. The urban street infrastructures and systems are expected to serve the public in performing mandatory and social activities on the streets. In addition, walkability and mobility within urban streets are linked with better public health demands. Therefore, there is a need for the public street to adopt smart features to provide better public health towards limiting the spread of covid.The study aims to develop a framework for smart street strategies to facilitate post covid built environment. The study adopts an integrative approach to deduct the smart street features through a robust literature review and workshops that influence post-Covid built environment within the urban design (Infrastructure) and information management. The study objective includes identifying the processes for adapting smart street strategies and healthcare concerns that can be leveraged to support public health in cities. As a result, the strategy can be adopted and applied by policymakers for implementation worldwide. The contributing features of the effort will focus on tracking, controlling, and preventing analogy. As a result, the framework will provide a baseline for neighborhoods, communities, and cities to develop and integrate novel strategies for managing public health to have an effective and efficient post-Covid pandemic built environment.This publication was made possible by the NPRP grant (NPRP 12S-0304-190230) from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation); and Qatar University, College of Engineering (CENG) with project number QUCP-CENG-2020-1

Marketing Strategies for Smart Buildings

Globally, there is a growing proportion of the need to optimize monitoring and facility management of new and existing built facilities. Smart buildings provide waste reduction to the environment, flexibility to facility users, and optimization opportunities to the owner. Several research projects explore the monitoring, management, and maintenance of smart buildings towards efficient facility management (FM). However, there is a lack of defined, effective, efficient, and successful marketing schemes for smart buildings. Furthermore, smart buildings utilize the different technological possibilities and advancements in the smart building business and impact relevant stakeholders such as clients, facility managers, and users. Therefore, the study aims to develop a marketing strategy for smart buildings. The study adopts an integrative approach as the underpinning theory. The study's methodology adopts a robust analysis of different market strategies for various building types in the construction industry. In addition, lessons are deducted from the building typologies, such as sustainable buildings, tall and green buildings. The proposed marketing strategy requires four defined phases: segmentation, targeting, positioning and differentiations. The marketing directions focus on activities, actors, and tools through a comprehensive, detailed, and interpretative literature review. The proposed adaptable market strategy integrates client and facility users, focusing on the main drivers for marketing smart buildings. Therefore, the study is significant for facility managers, developers, and facility users.This publication was made possible by the NPRP grant (NPRP 12S-0304-190230) from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation) and Qatar University, College of Engineering (CENG) with project number QUCP-CENG-2020-1. The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the author(s)

An empirical investigation on acceptance of e-wallets in the fintech era in Jordan: Extending UTAUT2 model with perceived trust

The increasing popularity of smartphones has led to the rise of e-wallets, which allow users to store their payment information on their devices and complete financial transactions conveniently and securely. This research extended the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2) model to investigate the main factors influencing users’ intention to accept e-wallets in Jordan, where little research focused on such apps. Using a quantitative method, a sample of 181 users was utilized, and an instrument of 32 items was used. Findings revealed that price value, hedonic motivations, social influence, performance expectancy and perceived trust are major predictors of users' intention to use e-wallets apps. In contrast, facilitating conditions and effort expectancy are not significant toward the adoption process. Finally, conclusions and future work are presented in the last section of the study

Mortality and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international cohort study

Background: The impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on postoperative recovery needs to be understood to inform clinical decision making during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study reports 30-day mortality and pulmonary complication rates in patients with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: This international, multicentre, cohort study at 235 hospitals in 24 countries included all patients undergoing surgery who had SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed within 7 days before or 30 days after surgery. The primary outcome measure was 30-day postoperative mortality and was assessed in all enrolled patients. The main secondary outcome measure was pulmonary complications, defined as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or unexpected postoperative ventilation. Findings: This analysis includes 1128 patients who had surgery between Jan 1 and March 31, 2020, of whom 835 (74·0%) had emergency surgery and 280 (24·8%) had elective surgery. SARS-CoV-2 infection was confirmed preoperatively in 294 (26·1%) patients. 30-day mortality was 23·8% (268 of 1128). Pulmonary complications occurred in 577 (51·2%) of 1128 patients; 30-day mortality in these patients was 38·0% (219 of 577), accounting for 81·7% (219 of 268) of all deaths. In adjusted analyses, 30-day mortality was associated with male sex (odds ratio 1·75 [95% CI 1·28–2·40], p\textless0·0001), age 70 years or older versus younger than 70 years (2·30 [1·65–3·22], p\textless0·0001), American Society of Anesthesiologists grades 3–5 versus grades 1–2 (2·35 [1·57–3·53], p\textless0·0001), malignant versus benign or obstetric diagnosis (1·55 [1·01–2·39], p=0·046), emergency versus elective surgery (1·67 [1·06–2·63], p=0·026), and major versus minor surgery (1·52 [1·01–2·31], p=0·047). Interpretation: Postoperative pulmonary complications occur in half of patients with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection and are associated with high mortality. Thresholds for surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic should be higher than during normal practice, particularly in men aged 70 years and older. Consideration should be given for postponing non-urgent procedures and promoting non-operative treatment to delay or avoid the need for surgery. Funding: National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, Bowel and Cancer Research, Bowel Disease Research Foundation, Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, British Association of Surgical Oncology, British Gynaecological Cancer Society, European Society of Coloproctology, NIHR Academy, Sarcoma UK, Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland, and Yorkshire Cancer Research

Global overview of the management of acute cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic (CHOLECOVID study)

Background: This study provides a global overview of the management of patients with acute cholecystitis during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: CHOLECOVID is an international, multicentre, observational comparative study of patients admitted to hospital with acute cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data on management were collected for a 2-month study interval coincident with the WHO declaration of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and compared with an equivalent pre-pandemic time interval. Mediation analysis examined the influence of SARS-COV-2 infection on 30-day mortality. Results: This study collected data on 9783 patients with acute cholecystitis admitted to 247 hospitals across the world. The pandemic was associated with reduced availability of surgical workforce and operating facilities globally, a significant shift to worse severity of disease, and increased use of conservative management. There was a reduction (both absolute and proportionate) in the number of patients undergoing cholecystectomy from 3095 patients (56.2 per cent) pre-pandemic to 1998 patients (46.2 per cent) during the pandemic but there was no difference in 30-day all-cause mortality after cholecystectomy comparing the pre-pandemic interval with the pandemic (13 patients (0.4 per cent) pre-pandemic to 13 patients (0.6 per cent) pandemic; P = 0.355). In mediation analysis, an admission with acute cholecystitis during the pandemic was associated with a non-significant increased risk of death (OR 1.29, 95 per cent c.i. 0.93 to 1.79, P = 0.121). Conclusion: CHOLECOVID provides a unique overview of the treatment of patients with cholecystitis across the globe during the first months of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The study highlights the need for system resilience in retention of elective surgical activity. Cholecystectomy was associated with a low risk of mortality and deferral of treatment results in an increase in avoidable morbidity that represents the non-COVID cost of this pandemic