Jadara University (Arabic: جامعة جدارا) is a university located in the northern province of Irbid Governorate in Jordan, on the international highway to the north of the city of Irbid, the governorate's capital.
Abstract The increased use of digital technologies in public administration has created new means for controlling the execution of administrative contracts. Of all these digital technologies, global positioning system (GPS) tracking has been recognized as a means to ascertain contractors’ observance of contract terms regarding dates and to identify possible delays in the execution of contractual obligations. The legal validity of GPS data has also posed a number of issues, including its authenticity, its accuracy, and the protection of contractors against false digital evidence. This research focuses on the legal implications of using GPS data as a basis for computing delay penalty calculations in administrative contracts. It also analyzes the possibility of using GPS data as reliable digital evidence to ascertain the contractor’s location and time of arrival and the legitimate use of the data to justify the authority of the administration to impose financial penalties on the contractor. This research is premised on the hypothesis that while GPS data can be used to improve administrative efficiency and accuracy in monitoring contractual obligations, its use must be accompanied by legal and technical verification to ensure the integrity and reliability of the data used. The importance of the stipulations made in contracts with regard to the use of GPS technology is also highlighted by the study, along with the need to ensure the availability of technology and procedural safeguards such as verification of the data, transparency of the data processing, and the availability of an opportunity for the contractors to dispute the data. The significance of providing an opportunity to dispute possible inaccuracies before imposing financial sanctions is also highlighted, thereby maintaining the concepts of fairness and due process through the judiciary in the field of administrative law. Ultimately, the research seeks to provide a balanced framework of law that addresses the interests of the administration in the effective supervision of the contract, as well as the right of the contractor to procedural protection. The establishment of effective digital verification mechanisms would enable the administration to make effective use of the GPS data while protecting the rights of the contractors.
In pursuit of precise thermoelastic dissipation (TED) modeling in advanced small-scale devices, this article establishes a novel scale-dependent approach for TED in nanobeams based on shear deformation beam theories, integrating the nonlocal theory (NT) and Moore-Gibson-Thompson (MGT) heat equation to reflect both mechanical and thermal scale dependencies. Initially, the NT is employed to construct the non-classical equations of motion, after which the MGT-based heat conduction equation is formulated to extract the corresponding temperature profile. The next step involves calculating the real and imaginary parts of the frequency and applying the complex frequency (CF) method to derive the scale-dependent TED response governed by shear deformation formulations. Once the model's accuracy is confirmed, a detailed set of numerical results is presented to elucidate how TED responds to variations in principal parameters. It is apparent from the numerical findings that shear deformation theories significantly influence the TED behavior of nanobeams, particularly in cases involving low aspect ratios.
PurposeThis empirical research aims to analyze the impact of digital transformation and financial technology (FinTech) adoption on green innovation and how these factors contribute to enhancing environmental performance within the context of manufacturing firms in Jordan. The study is grounded in the dynamic capabilities view and the natural resource-based view as theoretical foundations.Design/methodology/approachData were gathered from 153 managers of Jordanian manufacturing firms through a cross-sectional survey. Partial least-squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the data and validate the proposed theoretical model.FindingsThe findings indicate that digital transformation and FinTech adoption have a positive impact on green innovation. The results also reveal that environmental performance is positively and significantly influenced by digital transformation, FinTech adoption, and green innovation.Research limitations/implicationsThis study adopts a cross-sectional design, with data collected at a single point in time from manufacturing firms in Jordan. The use of cross-sectional data constrains the ability to capture the dynamic and evolving nature of digital transformation and FinTech, which are inherently continuous processes.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that firms should invest in digital transformation and FinTech solutions to support green innovation and improve environmental performance. Policymakers can facilitate this process by strengthening digital infrastructure and providing regulatory and financial support for sustainable digital initiatives.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the existing literature by examining how digital transformation and FinTech can be leveraged to foster green innovation, thereby improving environmental performance in the context of an emerging economy.
Background In the era of rapid digital transformation, the banking sector faces increasing pressure to integrate ethical values and adaptive organizational behaviors to sustain performance and employee well-being. In Jordan, commercial banks are navigating technological advancements while maintaining moral and operational integrity, making it essential to understand how organizational morality and improvisation shape digital performance and workforce welfare.Objective This study aims to examine the impact of organizational morality and organizational improvisation on digital electronic performance and employee well-being in Jordanian commercial banks. It further explores the moderating role of organizational prestige within these relationships.Method Data were collected from managers, assistant managers, and tellers across 12 Jordanian commercial banks. A total of 261 valid responses were obtained using a purposive sampling technique. The hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).Result Findings indicate that organizational morality and organizational improvisation significantly affect digital electronic performance and employee well-being. Digital electronic performance, in turn, demonstrates a strong positive relationship with employee well-being and serves as a mediating variable between organizational morality, organizational improvisation, and well-being. Furthermore, organizational prestige moderates the relationship between organizational morality, organizational improvisation, and digital electronic performance.
PurposeThis study aims to examine the effect of employee proactive behavior on organizational ambidexterity and investigates the moderating role of perceived organizational support (POS) in the software as a service (SaaS) sector in Jordan, a context facing fast technological advancements, global competition and uncertainty.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative, descriptive analytical approach was used on responses from 350 employees across SaaS organizations in Jordan.FindingsThe results reveal that employee proactive behavior positively impacts organizational ambidexterity, including its exploitation and exploration dimensions. However, POS slightly negatively moderates this relationship. While POS correlates positively with proactive behavior, it reduces the successful transformation of proactivity into ambidextrous outcomes. This can be explained by several psychological and cultural mechanisms, including the initiative paradox, risk aversion, overreliance on structure and reduced urgency in high-support environments.Research limitations/implicationsThe study contributes to organizational behavior theory by examining the conditional role of POS, especially in a developing economy. It expands existing theoretical frameworks like social exchange theory and organizational support theory by showing how supportive organizational contexts may limit the benefits of proactive behaviors.Practical implicationsOrganizations are advised to balance support with autonomy, accountability and a healthy level of pressure to better convert proactive behavior into ambidextrous performance.Originality/valueThis study empirically tests the moderating role of POS in the relationship between employee proactive behavior and organizational ambidexterity, filling a significant research gap in the Jordanian SaaS context.
