Al-Qanṭara

Assessing Mathematics Teachers' Perspectives of Gifted and Talented Education in Saudi Arabian

2025-04-17T14:44:56+00:00

The importance of gifted education is being acknowledged worldwide for its impact, on economic growth and Saudi Arabia is no different in valuing this field of education highly. In this research study of a nature the focus is on how mathematics teachers perspective their effectiveness in teaching gifted students in standard classrooms, across Saudi Arabia. A survey was conducted using a 5-point Likert scale consisting of 20 items. Was completed by 130 math teachers who are actively engaged in gifted education. This research centers, on two areas of interest regarding teachers efficacy and abilities to support students and their views on the success of existing programs for gifted education. The results show that teachers generally have views on their competence in teaching students and express confidence in their understanding of the needs of these learners and, in using suitable teaching methods. However, teachers expressed critical views regarding the effectiveness of existing gifted programs. Significant variations in perspectives were observed based on teachers' educational levels, with those holding master's degrees showing perspective that is more positive. Regression analyses further confirmed a notable correlation between higher educational attainment among teachers and positive perspectives of gifted education. The study concludes with recommendations for enhanced professional development opportunities, curriculum adaptation, and policy support to improve the educational outcomes of gifted students in Saudi Arabia.

Exploring Lexical Semantics: A Comparative Study of English and a Natural Language

2025-04-08T18:16:58+00:00

This article examines the relationship between semantics in English and the (Natural language) Yorùbá language, emphasizing how lexical meanings are constructed and interpreted in both linguistic contexts. By utilizing natural language examples, the study highlights the complexities of word meanings and their variations across languages. It begins with an overview of semantic theories and the significance of lexical semantics, followed by an exploration of how specific English terminologies can be understood within the Yorùbá language framework. This research not only aims to formalize these semantic connections but also contributes to the understanding of bilingualism and the dynamics of meaning in multilingual settings.

Mobile Banking Adoption in Rajshahi City: Key Factors Influencing Acceptance and Usage

2025-04-22T01:47:02+00:00

Purpose

This quantitative study examines the factors influencing the acceptability of mobile banking in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh, using a positivist research approach.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected through convenience sampling with a structured questionnaire consisting of four phases. The analysis was conducted using SPSS version 23 and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to achieve the study's objectives.

Findings

The findings indicate that service quality, transaction speed, and ease of use positively influence customer satisfaction and loyalty. Conversely, dissatisfaction arises from the costs associated with credit card transactions and security concerns. By addressing these issues and optimizing costs, mobile banking experiences can be significantly improved.

Originality/value

Policymakers can utilize the findings to develop policies that encourage the adoption of mobile banking and address any barriers identified by the study.

Limitation/Future Research

Although the study has significant theoretical and practical implications, it is limited by a small sample size, focusing solely on a small town and using a cross-sectional design with primary data.

Contractual Workforce Dilemma: The Intersection of Wage Violations and Sustainable Business Growth in Pakistan’s Textile Sector

2025-04-09T03:23:50+00:00

Purpose: Contractual workers hire in textile and garment industry of Pakistan have high probability to receive wages that may not meet minimum wage standards and overtime payments. This inquiry depicts overtime payment and minimum wage violations among contractual workers observed during social compliance (SC) audits conducted for foreign buyers by social compliance auditors. Such violations have profound consequences for sustained business growth and supply chain sustainability with foreign buyers and often result in termination of purchase orders and prospect trade. The current study intends to investigate the association between hiring contract workers and minimum wage and overtime payment violations

Methodology: Fifty-four onsite audit reports on social compliance in export-oriented textile and garment factories in Pakistan were scrutinized. The investigator used the Z test for proportion and the Chi-Square test for association to test the hypothesis.

Significance: The present report may help minimize violations reported during the code of conduct audits. This may also ease the suppliers and factories in keeping sustained business growth with foreign retailers and avoid termination of trade, increasing trust and revenue. The current research may also help the factory management and government to make such policies that may help to rectify the existing problem that’s not only violates international labor standards but also Pakistan labor laws.

Impact of Tangible Resources and Human Resources AI Driven Capabilities on Innovative Behavior: Exploring the Moderating Role of Digital Leadership among Supply Chain Professionals

2025-04-20T06:01:53+00:00

The Inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous changes in the management of organizational operations as well as employee outcomes. Subsequently, it influences the innovative behavior (IB) of professionals working in the supply chain (SC). Hence, in the recent organizational setting, digital leadership plays a crucial role in implementing AI capabilities and IB. However, limited studies exist that examine AI-driven capabilities linked to IB among supply chain professionals working in the Pakistani organizational setup from the lens of resource-based theory (RBT). Hence, this study examines the link between AI-driven capabilities including tangible and human resources and IB with the moderating role of digital leadership (DL). In order to conduct this study, a quantitative (deductive) approach was adopted. In addition, data were gathered from 452 supply chain professionals (SCP) working at different levels in the service sector of Pakistan. In addition, for data gathering, a survey design was executed. In order to implement the survey design around 600 questionnaires were disseminated. Of 600 disseminated questionnaires, only 472 were received in completed form. After assessment, only 452 were found fit for analysis using Smart PLS 4.0 to assess the validity and reliability as well as the relationship among variables. The analysis showed that increased tangible resources and human resources driven AI capabilities amplify the IB of supply chain professionals. Moreover, DL moderates the link between tangible resources and human resources driven AI capabilities and IB of supply chain professionals. This study examines the two critical resources that drive AI capabilities including tangible resources and human resources. This study will help practitioners develop strategies to build and train supply chain professionals for the execution of AI-related capabilities that can aid in spurring IB. Our study adds to the extant literature as little attention has been given to AI-driven capabilities that intricate resources from the lens of RBT. Moreover, no previous study has been conducted on assessing the AI-driven capabilities that affect IB by exploring the moderating role of DL among SC professionals.