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Ammar Rashid

Bio: Ammar Rashid is an academic researcher from Ajman University of Science and Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Public sector & Government. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 32 publications receiving 382 citations. Previous affiliations of Ammar Rashid include Victoria University of Wellington & Auckland University of Technology.

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TL;DR: This article presents a systematic step-by-step guide to conduct a case study in the business discipline by linking all its four phases with the authors’ experiences and learning from recently conducted in-depth multiple case studies in the organizations of New Zealand.
Abstract: Qualitative case study methodology enables researchers to conduct an in-depth exploration of intricate phenomena within some specific context. By keeping in mind research students, this article pre...

210 citations

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TL;DR: The research findings suggest that adult learners' intention to use m-learning is influenced by their cognitive, affective and social needs through attitude, and the theoretical and practical contributions are noted.
Abstract: Mobile learning (m-learning) is gaining popularity as the 'anytime, anywhere' online learning channel. Academics and practitioners alike are showing interest in examining its ability to support online learning. However, prior studies have highlighted the challenges in promoting m-learning adoption. The extant m-learning literature has mainly focused on technology-related factors to examine m-learning adoption. However, few studies have investigated this topic from the users' motivation perspective and even fewer from an adult learner context. Hence, this study employs the uses and gratification theory to provide a better understanding of what motivates m-learning adoption in adult learners. The research findings suggest that adult learners' intention to use m-learning is influenced by their cognitive, affective and social needs through attitude. This paper concludes by noting the theoretical and practical contributions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

97 citations

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TL;DR: Using a bibliometric analysis technique, this study examines the trends, topics, and challenges addressed by previous research for the past ten years on the topic of social media for teaching and learning in the higher education.
Abstract: Research on the topic of social media for teaching and learning in the higher education have received much attention from academia and practitioners. Social media technology was acknowledged not only as an important communication tool between faculty members and students but also shows great potential as the next social learning platform that better serves the teaching, learning and administration of a higher education institute. Its informal setting allows more flexibility for both students and faculty members to teach and learn anywhere and everywhere. Despite its important, little is known about how this research topic is evolving within the literature. Hence, using a bibliometric analysis technique this study examines the trends, topics, and challenges addressed by previous research for the past ten years (2008-2018). The paper ends by discussing future research directions related to this topic.

94 citations

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TL;DR: The analysis of current gaps and new trends in cloud computing research is presented based on extant information systems literature, industry reports, and practical experience reflections to highlight the significance of cloud computing and its implications for practitioner and academics.
Abstract: Cloud Computing has recently been recognized as one of the most emerging technology. A considerable amount of research has been carried out to explore different areas in Cloud Computing. Nevertheless, few areas including reliability, security and business value of Cloud Computing are yet to be explored. This paper presents a brief summary on the analysis of current gaps and new trends in cloud computing research based on extant information systems literature, industry reports, and practical experience reflections. Additionally, it highlights the significance of cloud computing and its implications for practitioner and academics. We conclude by outlining the opportunities associated with the development of Cloud Computing and noting future research directions. Keywords: cloud computing, service utilization, cloud services 1. Introduction There is no doubt that Cloud Computing is making a significant impact on Information Technology (IT). It is not merely a technology concept but also a new approach of implementing electronic commerce. An idea that computing is used similarly to the way of utility consumption (e.g., electricity), is to revolutionize the development and delivery of IT services [Brynjolfsson et al. 2010]. Traditionally, companies need to acquire hardware, software to automate and improve their business processes. Additionally, IT teams were required to support the information systems infrastructure. A rapid growth in technology poses huge challenges for companies to keep with the most up to date and current technology. In order to be with the pace of the market, companies continuously spend time and resources in IT to remain competitive [Fruhling & Digman 2000]. This situation has greatly been impacted and may change with the inception of Cloud Computing. It offers valuable and useful benefits for businesses of any size or type. Generally, customers are attracted towards the promises of Cloud Computing that include but not limited to enhancing IT resources with small upfront costs. It is suggested that companies all over the world might be slowly resizing their in-house IT infrastructure and have started using computation services available on the Internet to meet their organization needs [Carr 2008]. Cloud Computing is arguably one of the most important technological shifts within last decade. In recent years, computing has become an inexpensive commodity that is reachable and affordable to many business and individual customers. This appeals to many companies, whether small or large enterprises, because with less upfront cost than the traditional way, no software and hardware to buy, and very few things to manage, they could achieve increased level of robustness and get benefit of built in redundancy of Cloud Computing environment. Extant research suggests that Cloud Computing includes three types of models [Iyer & Henderson 2 Mell & Grance 2011]: Software as a service (SaaS), Platform as a service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Under SaaS, applications (e.g., productivity, accounting or human resource applications) are provided by Cloud service provider over the Internet. Any update or change in the application is solely the responsibility of the provider. Customer pays for the service based on their opted service utilization. Under PaaS, developmental tools that help to build computer applications are managed and provided by cloud service provider over the Internet. In this situation, customers access these tools through web browser and develop new applications without installing the development tool on their local machine. In addition, customers can customize, deploy and test the newly developed applications over the Internet and without any administrative skills of computer servers. Under IaaS, customers utilize a complete set of equipments required to support their business operations. The equipments can include hardware, storage, servers, networking component, and etc. …

71 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors developed and empirically tested the relationship between IoT capabilities, energy consumption behavior (ECB), supply chain integration, green training (GT), and supply chain practices.
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is the next generation of internet-connected information communication technologies (ICT). IoT typically integrates supply chain activities to enhance green supply chain performance (GSCP). Since every organization has different IoT capabilities in comparison with other organizations, GSCP can enable supply chain integration activities for enhanced performance. The implementation of an IoT system can reduce the consumption of organizational resources like energy, electricity, and time and can increase the operational speed to gain better logistics and, ultimately, improved supply chain performance. This study has developed and empirically tested the relationship between IoT capabilities, energy consumption behavior (ECB), supply chain integration, green training (GT), and supply chain practices. Such a multidisciplinary relationship has not previously been established in the literature. The proposed study can fulfill the literature gap and opens new horizons for interdisciplinary research. Data used in this study are collected through offline and online survey methods. A total number of 250 out of 400 respondents participated in the survey. Data has been analyzed through partial least square—structure equation modeling (PLS—SEM) technique. The results of this study empirically test the developed model. IoT has a positive effect on supplier integration (SI), and customer integration (CI). Furthermore, SI and CI have a mediating role between IoT and GSCP, and GT has a positive impact on GSCP. It is concluded that the implementation of IoT can integrate CI and SI to increase GSCP. GT and ECB can ultimately improve GSCP. Additionally, the use of technology and GT can motivate employees to save energy and protect the environment to increase GSCP.

37 citations


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01 Jan 2008
TL;DR: Nonaka and Takeuchi as discussed by the authors argue that there are two types of knowledge: explicit knowledge, contained in manuals and procedures, and tacit knowledge, learned only by experience, and communicated only indirectly, through metaphor and analogy.
Abstract: How have Japanese companies become world leaders in the automotive and electronics industries, among others? What is the secret of their success? Two leading Japanese business experts, Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi, are the first to tie the success of Japanese companies to their ability to create new knowledge and use it to produce successful products and technologies. In The Knowledge-Creating Company, Nonaka and Takeuchi provide an inside look at how Japanese companies go about creating this new knowledge organizationally. The authors point out that there are two types of knowledge: explicit knowledge, contained in manuals and procedures, and tacit knowledge, learned only by experience, and communicated only indirectly, through metaphor and analogy. U.S. managers focus on explicit knowledge. The Japanese, on the other hand, focus on tacit knowledge. And this, the authors argue, is the key to their success--the Japanese have learned how to transform tacit into explicit knowledge. To explain how this is done--and illuminate Japanese business practices as they do so--the authors range from Greek philosophy to Zen Buddhism, from classical economists to modern management gurus, illustrating the theory of organizational knowledge creation with case studies drawn from such firms as Honda, Canon, Matsushita, NEC, Nissan, 3M, GE, and even the U.S. Marines. For instance, using Matsushita's development of the Home Bakery (the world's first fully automated bread-baking machine for home use), they show how tacit knowledge can be converted to explicit knowledge: when the designers couldn't perfect the dough kneading mechanism, a software programmer apprenticed herself withthe master baker at Osaka International Hotel, gained a tacit understanding of kneading, and then conveyed this information to the engineers. In addition, the authors show that, to create knowledge, the best management style is neither top-down nor bottom-up, but rather what they call "middle-up-down," in which the middle managers form a bridge between the ideals of top management and the chaotic realities of the frontline. As we make the turn into the 21st century, a new society is emerging. Peter Drucker calls it the "knowledge society," one that is drastically different from the "industrial society," and one in which acquiring and applying knowledge will become key competitive factors. Nonaka and Takeuchi go a step further, arguing that creating knowledge will become the key to sustaining a competitive advantage in the future. Because the competitive environment and customer preferences changes constantly, knowledge perishes quickly. With The Knowledge-Creating Company, managers have at their fingertips years of insight from Japanese firms that reveal how to create knowledge continuously, and how to exploit it to make successful new products, services, and systems.

3,668 citations

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TL;DR: CACM is really essential reading for students, it keeps tabs on the latest in computer science and is a valuable asset for us students, who tend to delve deep into a particular area of CS and forget everything that is happening around us.
Abstract: Communications of the ACM (CACM for short, not the best sounding acronym around) is the ACM’s flagship magazine. Started in 1957, CACM is handy for keeping up to date on current research being carried out across all topics of computer science and realworld applications. CACM has had an illustrious past with many influential pieces of work and debates started within its pages. These include Hoare’s presentation of the Quicksort algorithm; Rivest, Shamir and Adleman’s description of the first publickey cryptosystem RSA; and Dijkstra’s famous letter against the use of GOTO. In addition to the print edition, which is released monthly, there is a fantastic website (http://cacm.acm. org/) that showcases not only the most recent edition but all previous CACM articles as well, readable online as well as downloadable as a PDF. In addition, the website lets you browse for articles by subject, a handy feature if you want to focus on a particular topic. CACM is really essential reading. Pretty much guaranteed to contain content that is interesting to anyone, it keeps tabs on the latest in computer science. It is a valuable asset for us students, who tend to delve deep into a particular area of CS and forget everything that is happening around us. — Daniel Gooch U ndergraduate research is like a box of chocolates: You never know what kind of project you will get. That being said, there are still a few things you should know to get the most out of the experience.

856 citations

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TL;DR: Whether using WEB 2.0 concepts and tools can yield better assimilation of knowledge management in organizations can be investigated in order to learn.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of the WEB 2.0 phenomenon and its implications on knowledge management; thus, in order to learn whether using WEB 2.0 concepts and tools can yield better assimilation of knowledge management in organizations.

421 citations

01 Jan 1981
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide an overview of economic analysis techniques and their applicability to software engineering and management, including the major estimation techniques available, the state of the art in algorithmic cost models, and the outstanding research issues in software cost estimation.
Abstract: This paper summarizes the current state of the art and recent trends in software engineering economics. It provides an overview of economic analysis techniques and their applicability to software engineering and management. It surveys the field of software cost estimation, including the major estimation techniques available, the state of the art in algorithmic cost models, and the outstanding research issues in software cost estimation.

283 citations