Journal of Research Administration

Somaya Ismael Youssef Al-Hajjouj, Dhakir Abbas Ali PDF

This study explores the impact of information technology alignment (ITA) on human resource development (HRD) in the Saudi education sector, with a particular focus on the mediating role of employee learning speed (ELS). As Saudi Arabia intensifies its digital transformation efforts in alignment with Vision 2030, higher education institutions are increasingly expected to integrate IT systems strategically to foster employee development and organizational agility. Drawing on a quantitative research design, data were collected from 386 academic and administrative staff members at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University using a structured questionnaire. The constructs were validated using structural equation modeling (SEM), and the model’s reliability and validity were confirmed through measurement model assessments. The findings indicate a significant direct effect of ITA on HRD, highlighting the importance of aligning digital infrastructure with institutional goals. Additionally, ITA demonstrated a strong positive influence on ELS, which in turn significantly mediated the relationship between ITA and HRD. However, ELS alone did not show a significant direct effect on HRD without the support of IT alignment, suggesting that digital integration is a critical enabler of learning agility. These results underscore the strategic importance of digital alignment in shaping effective human resource practices within academic institutions. The study contributes to the understanding of how technology and human capital interact in the context of educational reform and organizational development. It offers practical implications for policymakers and university leaders aiming to enhance staff capabilities through integrated digital strategies and targeted learning interventions.

Saif Abdullah Alhawwashi, Ali Khatibi PDF

This study investigates the relationship between EFQM model implementation and corporate excellence in Saudi small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a specific focus on the moderating role of Vision 2030. Drawing on organizational excellence and quality management perspectives, the study explores how internal excellence enablers and national transformation agendas interact to influence organizational outcomes in a rapidly changing economic environment. Data were collected from Saudi SMEs and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The measurement model was carefully evaluated and refined to ensure acceptable reliability and validity before testing the structural relationships. The results demonstrate that all EFQM enabler dimensions process, people, policy and strategy, and partnerships and resources have significant positive effects on corporate excellence, confirming the effectiveness of the EFQM framework in driving excellence outcomes. The moderation analysis reveals that Vision 2030 does not exert a uniform moderating effect across all EFQM enablers; rather, it significantly strengthens only the relationship between partnerships and resources and corporate excellence. This finding highlights the selective and context-dependent role of national strategic orientation, particularly in enhancing externally oriented organizational capabilities. The structural model exhibits strong explanatory power, indicating that a substantial proportion of variance in corporate excellence is explained by the combined influence of EFQM enablers and Vision 2030 alignment. Overall, the study provides empirical evidence that corporate excellence in Saudi SMEs is primarily driven by robust internal management practices, while Vision 2030 functions as a contextual amplifier for specific excellence dimensions.

Salahedin Abdu Ebrahim, Prof. Jaladi Ravi PDF

This paper investigates green intellectual Capital for Sustainable Development within the Midroc Investment Group in Ethiopia. The main objective of the studies is to identify the challenges, Opportunities, and implementation factors of Intellectual Capital for Sustainable Development within the MIDROC Investment Group in Ethiopia.The researcher used a descriptive research design and cluster sampling, then selected a random sample from the resulting clusters. All units within the selected clusters are then surveyed. The number of people in the population who filled out and returned the form was 347, 316. The data were collected using a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire from the respondents and analysed in SPSS 27 to describe the data in a table and to test reliability. Based on the studies' findings, the researchers concluded that significant underappreciation of the importance of intellectual capital, insufficient costs for training and development, and insufficient R&D funding were major problemsMIGfaced. Insufficient investment in training, elevated turnover rates, Lack of involvement, ineffective management of intellectual capital, and obsolete technology are significant obstacles to advancing intellectual capital.Research indicates that leveraging intellectual capital can provide a competitive advantage and foster sustained innovation. A proposed framework utilising both quantitative and qualitative indicators is suggested for measuring intellectual capital. MIGis advised to manage knowledge and enhance technology to boost its intellectual capital and sustain competitiveness.  

Mobi.V.Babu, Ms.Suby Iype PDF

Forgetfulness can be a normal part of ageing. As people grow older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity is the ability of the brain to change throughout an individual’s life. One of the ways to improve brain plasticity is by exercising the brain. The present study was undertaken to assess the effect of brain boosting exercises on age related memory loss among the elderly. The objectives of the study were to identify the prevalence of memory loss among the elderly, to determine the effectiveness of brain boosting exercise on age related memory loss among the  elderly and to examine the association between age related memory loss scores and selected baseline variables. The research design used for the study was a quasi experimental prê-test post-test control group design and the sampling technique was purposive sampling. The investigator selected 60 elderly individual between 65 and 85 years of age from a selected old age home in Pathanamthitta district of these 30 samples belongs to the experimental group and 30 samples belongs to the control group. The base line data were collected using socio demographic questionnaire. A memory scale was used to assess the memory deficiency of the subjects. The experimental group received the interventions for three weeks. The Independent sample t - test was used to assess the effect of brain boosting exercises and to determine the association between pre interventional score and baseline variables. The result showed that there was a statistically significant difference between pre and post memory score (p<0.01) in the experimental group. The study also study established a significant association between age and memory related problem with pre interventional score (p<0.01, 0.008).The study concluded that brain boosting exercise were effective in improving memory among the elderly.  

Srinivas Parashivamurthy; Ananda. H. T; Nagaraja. N; Ramachandra. S. R PDF

This study computes the elastic stiffness constants of crystals α-Al2O3 and ZnO belongs to group of oxides, -Si3N4 and h-BN belongs to group ofnitridesandSiC-4H, SiC-6Hbelongs to group of Carbides and its comparison with experimental results. Further, elastic moduli, eigenvalues of the stiffness matrix, the velocity of primary waves and shear waves in sample crystals along c-axis are computed using two different computational processes, viz., General Utility Lattice Program (GULF) and the ELATE Program. For the computation, the   reported experimental data of cell parameters of sample crystals are used. The computed elastic stiffness constants of sample crystals are  in close agreement with experimentally reported values. A high P- wave velocity of 13.52 Km/s is observed in -Si3N4 indicating high stiffness, high density with low porosity. A high S- wave velocity of 7.22 Km/s is observed in SiC-6H, indicating SiC-6H is more rigid, dense and posses strong elastic properties. All the sample crystals, except ZnO have significantly high elastic moduli. This indicates excluding ZnO, the remaining crystals are highly thermodynamically and mechanically stable, stiffer with hardness and toughness nature. Poisson’s ratio of  -Al2O3,ZnO, -Si3N4 and h-BN are in the range of 0.2 to 0.35 where as it is low in the range of 0.15 to 0.17for SiC-4H and SiC-6H. Spatial variation of elastic moduli and Poisson’s ratio of sample crystals are figured. The eigenvalues of stiffness matrix λ1, λ2, λ3, λ4 and λ5 are high for SiC-6H compared to that of other sample crystals. Interestingly, λ6 is high for h-BN compared to that of other sample crystals. Higher value of λ6 of h-BN compared to other samples indicates that, h-BN is adequately constrained and therefore stable.