OPTIMIZING CLOUD ERP IMPLEMENTATION IN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: CHALLENGES, SUCCESS FACTORS, AND STRATEGIC APPROACHES CASE STUDY: IRC ORGANIZATION YEMEN

This research investigates the potential advantages and obstacles associated with deploying cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in non-profit organizations, with a particular emphasis on the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The study seeks to understand how cloud ERP solutions can boost operational efficiency, simplify workflows, and enhance resource allocation in non-profits, which often grapple with distinct challenges such as tight financial constraints, donor-imposed regulations, and intricate operational needs. Employing a mixed-methods methodology, the research gathered both qualitative and quantitative data from IRC staff and key stakeholders. The results indicate notable benefits, such as enhanced accessibility, scalability, and centralized data management provided by cloud ERP systems. Nonetheless, the study also identifies several hurdles, including substantial upfront implementation expenses, employee resistance to change, and apprehensions regarding data security and regulatory compliance The study concludes by offering recommendations to mitigate these challenges, underscoring the importance of effective change management, comprehensive training initiatives, and reliable vendor assistance to facilitate successful implementation. These findings aim to enrich the broader discourse on how non-profit organizations can harness cloud ERP systems to streamline their operations and amplify their impact

New Zealand Secondary School Teachers’ perspectives on supporting students who are hard of hearing or deaf.

Aims: The study aimed to develop an understanding of New Zealand Secondary school teachers’ perspectives on educating students who are DHH. The current study investigated teachers’ perspectives on the benefits and challenges of mainstream school placement for students who are DHH. Additionally, this study aimed to identify teachers’ professional educational needs to support their teaching of students who are DHH. Methods: A 44-item anonymous survey was developed using the Qualtrics online platform, based on instruments used in research by Coombe (2018), Lass et al. (1985), Roppolo (2016) and McKee and Smith (2003). The survey included questions requiring a range of closed or open text responses. The survey was fully completed by 134 New Zealand secondary school teachers. Thematic analysis was undertaken to analyse responses from open-ended text responses using an approach developed by Braun and Clarke (2006). Results: Teachers described the use of communication strategies, written material, to support and accommodate students who are DHH. The main benefits of mainstream placement for students who are DHH, outlined by teachers included; social integration, development of communication skills, access to standardised academic expectations and wide range of curriculum. The main challenges of students who are DHH and mainstream placement included; ineffective individualised support, communication barriers and social barriers. Conclusions: Teachers sampled demonstrated a general awareness of a range of teaching adaptions for students who are DHH, with a good awareness of strategies to support access to spoken communication. Teachers indicated an interest in information on specific learning support strategies for students who are deaf and students who are hard of hearing in their classrooms. Teachers also requested information on promoting inclusion of students who are hard of hearing or deaf in their classrooms. In person courses and consultation with relevant professionals such Advisers on Deaf Children, were indicated to be teachers’ most commonly preferred format of information to assist their teaching of students who are DHH

A Model for AI-Driven Employee Performance Enhancement

Abstract: The transformation brought about by artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly altered the nature and pace of work. The AI incorporation in various sectors has significant impact on the employee performance and operational efficiency of organizations. This integration can result in improving the overall effectiveness of the employees, boost the productivity of the existing working systems, and produces outcomes that can accelerate the process of achievement of organizational goals and objectives. The adoption of these AI mediums can have significant impact for the employees if supported by management, the employees have interest and acquire skills for adoption, and if proper infrastructure is developed for its integration. By analyzing current literature and empirical data, this study offers insights into how organizations can utilize AI to improve performance while addressing challenges such as regulatory constraints and employee resistance. This study also offers insights about various organizational factors that can facilitate in successful integration of AI. Further studies can explore and assess the measures and outcomes in various organizations based on their specialties, fields of work, and employee dynamics

Identification of Sustainability Barriers in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the Role of Technology in Improving Sustainability in HEIs

— Sustainability and sustainable development are topics of concern for dealing with complex global socioeconomic and environmental issues. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are considered to be crucial in helping the world address these issues. However, certain factors hinder the successful implementation of sustainability initiatives and moves towards sustainable development. This paper aims to identify the barriers that hamper the effective implementation of sustainability in HEIs. It also analyses how the integration of e-learning facilitated by new digital technologies could help improve sustainability in all aspects of education within HEIs. A review of extant literature revealed that the major hindrances to sustainability in HEIs are the complexity of sustainability, lack of support from top management, lack of financial resources and public apathy. However, HEIs can move forward by seizing opportunities brought by the new digital technologies that disseminate knowledge about sustainability and to achieve sustainable development

ERPs in Higher Education Institutions: Motivations, Challenges, and Success Factors

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs) are of vital importance to all institutions, especially those involved in higher education (HEIs). However, the level of their implementation among these institutions has shown poor results. Currently, higher education institutions in Malaysia have yet to explore factors leading to the successful implementation of ERPs. There is a lack of research on ERP systems implemented in HEIs, especially regarding their success factors. As such, a literature review was conducted on ERPs in higher education institutions, discussing the advantages of different systems; their obstacles to implementation; and their success factors in HEIs. This review concluded with two theories by which to define the most critical and impactful factors to these systems\u27 success. It is hoped that this review will help HEIs to understand the factors that might lead to the successful implementation of ERPs. In addition, implementing ERPs successfully in higher education will help develop a global competitive advantage, as well as affect the satisfaction levels of stakeholders in HEIs. Whilst investments in ERP systems by modern organisations are becoming increasingly common – especially amongst higher education institutions - the lack of previous empirical research in this environment has neglected the potential benefits of these systems

The Effect of Anticoagulants on Stoma: A Case Study at Al-Wali Hospital, Aden, Yemen

This case report describes the complications of anticoagulant therapy in a 64-year-old patient who had since had rectal cancer and persistent colostomy due to surgery after. During anticoagulation therapy for potential venous thrombosis, the patient was treated for bilateral lower limb edema and colostomy hemorrhage and had signs of generalized problems. Managing anticoagulation in these patients is especially problematic because of the background of the concomitant risk of thrombosis bleeding, especially at the stoma site, which is rich in vasculature and is easily traumatized or contaminated. This report presents the patient\u27s clinical features, diagnostic approach, therapeutic options, and outcome. The anticoagulation of stoma patients is viewed from a broader perspective, highlighting the role of individual therapy and a multidisciplinary approach. In view of this situation, a specific, research-evidence-based recommendation regarding the management of anticoagulants in the stoma patients for the purpose of having the efficacy leading to safety would be warranted

STUDY OF A NEW PASSIVE SOLAR DESALINATION DESIGN WITH A HEAT RECYCLING SYSTEM

تقدم هذه الدراسة مقترحاً جديداً ومبتكراً لتصميم نظام تحلية المياه بالطاقة الشمسية بالطريقة المباشرة غير النشطة بهدف رفع الإنتاجية عن طريق إعادة تدوير الطاقة المفقودة أثناء عملية التحلية ورفع كفاءة التكثيف. في هذه الدراسة تم تقييم التصميم المبتكر لإثبات قدرته على رفع إنتاجية التحلية الشمسية المباشرة غير النشطة مع الحفاظ على بساطة التركيب وسهولة التشغيل. تم بناء نموذج من التصميم لعمل دراسة تفصيلية حول كفاءة التصميم وقدرته على رفع الإنتاجية عند  ظروف تشغيلية ومناخية مختلفة في مدينة عدن-اليمن، حيث تم عمل تجارب عديدة لتحلية مياه البحر مأخوذة من سواحل المدينة ومياه الآبار شبه المالحة في مدينة عدن لعمل مقارنة بين القراءات المختلفة. اثبتت النتائج قدرة التصميم المبتكر على رفع الإنتاجية إلى 80% أعلى من المعتاد. دُرس تأثير عمق الماء في الحوض وملوحته على الإنتاجية. تبين من النتائج أنه كلما زاد عمق الماء في حوض التبخير ارتفعت القدرة الإنتاجية، وكلما ارتفعت درجة ملوحة الماء انخفضت القدرة الإنتاجية لأنظمة التحلية الشمسية المباشرة غير النشطة.تقدم هذه الدراسة أيضا تقييماً لجودة الماء المنتج من التصميم المبتكر وذلك عبر تنفيذ عدة فحوصات كيميائية وعمل مقارنة مع جودة الماء قبل التحلية للتأكد من أن التصميم قادر على تحلية مياه البحر أو مياه الآبار شبه المالحة لإنتاج مياه صالحة للشرب. وكانت النتائج مؤكدة لجودة الماء المنتج مما يثبت قدرة التصميم على إنتاج مياه صالحة للشرب وفقاً للمعايير المحلية والدولية، حيث أن مقدار الأملاح الذائبة الكلية في مياه البحر قبل التحلية كانت 41340 مليجرام/لتر وفي مياه الابار 1300 مليجرام/لتر، أما بعد التحلية بواسطة التصميم فقد كانت الأملاح الذائبة الكلية في مياه البحر المعالجة 210 مليجرام/لتر وفي مياه الآبار المعالجة 34 مليجرام/لتر.This study presents a new and innovative suggestion to design a solar water desalination system by the direct passive method, with the aim of raising productivity by recycling the energy lost during the desalination process and raising the efficiency of condensation. In this study, the innovative design was evaluated to demonstrate its ability to increase the productivity of direct passive solar desalination while maintaining simplicity of installation and ease of operation.  A prototype of the design was built to make a detailed study on the efficiency of the design and its ability to raise productivity under several different operational and climatic conditions in the city of Aden - Yemen, where several experiments were made to desalinate seawater taken from the city's coasts and the water of semi-salty wells in the city of Aden to compare the readings different. The results prove that the innovative design can raise productivity up to 80% higher than normal. The effect of pond water depth and salinity on productivity was studied. The results show that the higher the water depth in the evaporation basin, the higher the production capacity, and the higher the water salinity, the lower the production capacity of inactive direct solar desalination systems. This study also provides an assessment of the quality of the water produced by the innovative design by carrying out several chemical tests and making a comparison with the water quality before desalination to ensure that the design is capable of desalinating seawater or semi-salty well water to produce potable water. The results were confirmed for the quality of the produced water, which confirms the ability of the design to produce potable water in accordance with local and international standards, as the amount of total dissolved salts in sea water before desalination was 41340 mg/L and in well water 1300 mg/L, while after desalination by innovative design The total dissolved salts in treated sea water was 210 mg/L and in treated well water was 34 mg/L

Determinants and Knowledge of Iron Deficiency Anemia and its Impact among Pregnant Women Attending University Hospital in Mukalla, Yemen

The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is still higher than 51% in developing countries, and the most common cause is iron deficiency, which has adverse effects on maternal and child health. The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women attending the University Hospital in Mukalla regarding iron deficiency anemia and its impact. A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted on 320 Yemeni pregnant women from January 1, 2021, to June 30, 2021. Data was collected by a predesigned self-administered questionnaire in the antenatal clinic at the time of the routine antenatal check-up. The results showed that the mean age of participants was 26.8 ±1.73 years. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia was high (81%). (23.4%) of the participants know that anemia in pregnancy is present when the hemoglobin concentration is 11 g/dl or less. Most of the participants (72.2%) know that anemia may affect the health of the fetus and cause complications for the mothers. Only (16.6%) of them know that iron tablets are free of cost in primary health care centers and government hospitals. (85.3%) of them know that iron tablets should be taken during pregnancy in spite of a healthy diet. (23.1%) of the participants took iron supplementation irregularly due to drug cost (32.8%). Only (20%) of them get information regarding anemia from health workers. Anemia was statistically lower in pregnant women with regular intake of iron supplements and those taking special diets during pregnancy. The prevalence of anemia in women who attend University hospitals during pregnancy is higher. There is poor knowledge among participants about the preventive measures for iron deficiency anemia. Improving health education about anemia during pregnancy can reduce the prevalence of anemia and improve maternal and fetal outcomes

Chronic Health Crises and Emergency Medicine in War-torn Yemen, Exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction: Much of Yemen’s infrastructure and healthcare system has been destroyed by the ongoing civil war that began in late 2014. This has created a dire situation that has led to food insecurity, water shortages, uncontrolled outbreaks of infectious disease and further failings within the healthcare system. This has greatly impacted the practice of emergency medicine (EM), and is now compounded by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of the current state of emergency and disaster medicine in Yemen, followed by unstructured qualitative interviews with EM workers, performed by either direct discussion or via phone calls, to capture their lived experience, observations on and perceptions of the challenges facing EM in Yemen. We summarize and present our findings in this paper. Results: Emergency medical services (EMS) in Yemen are severely depleted. Across the country as a whole, there are only 10 healthcare workers for every 10,000 people – less than half of the WHO benchmark for basic health coverage – and only five physicians, less than one third the world average; 18% of the country’s 333 districts have no qualified physicians at all. Ambulances and basic medical equipment are in short supply. As a result of the ongoing war, only 50% of the 5056 pre-war hospitals and health facilities are functional. In June 2020, Yemen recorded a 27% mortality rate of Yemenis who were confirmed to have COVID-19, more than five times the global average and among the highest in the world at that time. Conclusion: In recent years, serious efforts to develop an advanced EM presence in Yemen and cultivate improvements in EMS have been stymied or have failed outright due to the ongoing challenges. Yemen’s chronically under-resourced healthcare sector is ill-equipped to deal with the additional strain of COVID-19

A Study on the Cyber Attack Awareness Among Students: University of Science and Technology Case Study

This study addresses the significant risks faced by students at the University of Science and Technology (UST) – Aden Branch, stemming from the technological lag in Yemen and the sudden shift toward reliance on technology and the internet without adequate awareness infrastructure to mitigate associated risks. The study\u27s results revealed that, despite the students\u27 intensive use of the internet for academic and social purposes, they exhibit a noticeable lack of awareness regarding cybersecurity threats. Phishing attacks, malware, and password-related threats were found to be the most prevalent, largely due to limited knowledge of basic protection mechanisms. The primary aim of this research is to assess students\u27 awareness levels concerning cybersecurity threats and attacks. To achieve this, a quantitative approach was employed, using specially designed questionnaires for data collection. The study involved a sample of 148 students, examining their awareness of cybersecurity threats and their digital behavior