Mutual fund industry in India has been rapidly growing during the past few years. Presently, most investors prefer to invest on mutual funds as compared with direct investment in stock market because they realize this sector as safe heaven or more beneficial. The present study focuses on distinctive major factors moving the financial investors in adoption of mutual funds. Questionnaire with twenty variables and statements is developed while taking into account the recommendation of experts of the sphere and the responses from the investors collected based on the five Likert scale on the variables. Demographic profile of the investors is elaborated with frequency distribution and the results and discussion are made on with the help of factor analysis. The validity of the data is checked through Cronbach’s Alpha and pre-analysis confirmation for judging the correctness of the whole sample for sphericity is checked through Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test.

This study aims at investigating the impact of the IFRS (15) on the quality of accounting information in terms of relevance and faithful representation. To achieve the study objectives, a questionnaire is designed and distributed randomly on the study sample which includes (100) of external auditors of the Big Four audit companies in Jordan using the descriptive analytical approach. The study hypotheses are tested through the Simple Regression Test and the One Sample T- Test. The study results indicate a statistically significant impact of the implementation of the IFRS 15 on improving the quality of accounting information from the perspective of external auditors at the Big Four audit companies in Jordan. Moreover, the study finds that there is a statistically significant impact of the implementation of the IFRS 15 on improving the relevance and faithful representation of accounting information included in the reports. Moreover, the study findings also show that Jordanian companies face statistically significant difficulties for the implementation of standard 15 when preparing their financial statements. The researchers have also reached many recommendations; the most important of which suggest to inform investors and other decision makers of the results of the study to help them rationalize their investment decisions and raise their awareness about IFRS 15.

The aim of this study was to study the relationship between knowledge management in its operations; including knowledge generation, knowledge sharing, knowledge usage and business intelligence; including OLAP, data mining on the performance of organizations in the branches of the Housing Bank in Irbid, Jordan. A total of 126 questionnaires were distributed to the sample of the study. A multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses of the study. The study concludes that there was a positive relationship between the knowledge management processes and the performance of organizations. Moreover, the components of business intelligence had positive impacts on the performance of organizations. The results have some enormous implications for the banking sector of Jordan.

Time management is very important for human being and organizations and it is a precious asset for achieving desire performance and accomplish duties. Fresh water is also another important valuable resource on the earth. Water provides many benefits for organizations, nature, human and plays an important role for development of economies. The aim of this study is to identify the effects of time management strategies on employee performance in Yarmouk Water Company in Jordan. In this study, time management strategies consists of five factors; namely fulfillment obligations strategy, time organizing strategy, utilization of resources, time planning strategy and priorities status strate-gy. The study population consists of 66 directors and heads of departments working for Yarmouk Water Company in Jordan. The study sends a designed questionnaire in Likert scale to all the popu-lation, manages to receive 62 and by excluding incomplete questionnaires 57 questionnaires are ana-lyzed representing approximately 86% of the survey. Using some statistical tests, the study indicates that all five factors; namely fulfillment obligations strategy, time planning strategy, utilization of the resources, time organizing strategy and priorities status strategy of resources positively influence on employee performance. There is also a positive altitude from study sample towards time management strategies. As recommendation, the employees must distinguish between important and unimportant tasks, the employees should determine the goals before starting the work, the managers must delegate some tasks to subordinates, and the employees pay attention to complete their work on time, The researcher recommends conducting further studies about the impact of time management strategy on employees’ performance efficiency from the view of customers perspective.

The aim of this study is to identify the impact of adopting and using electronic collaboration tools on knowledge management processes at the Generations For Peace (GFP) Organisation in Jordan. To achieve the objectives of this study, the researchers used an analytical descriptive method by developing a questionnaire consisting of (46) items. A comprehensive survey was adopted for the study and 300 questionnaires were distributed among the study population consisting of GFP Arabic-speaking staff. 281 questionnaires were returned (93.6% of the study sample) and 267 were suitable for analysis. The researchers used SPSS to analyse the data. As part of the study’s results, deficiency, on the one hand, was found in the use of electronic links among individuals. Furthermore, the researchers found a drawback in GFP’s use of strategies that reduce bureaucracy at work. Another deficiency was found as well in encouraging informal meetings at GFP among staff to exchange work-related views. But on the other hand, knowledge management processes were highly scored; the highest score was given to ‘knowledge storage’ followed by ‘knowledge generation’, ‘knowledge application’ and lastly ‘knowledge sharing’.

The aim of this study is to investigate the factors influencing the performance of the industrial small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan. The factors include financial, management, marketing, technological and government policy and regulations. A qualitative method is employed by adopting a descriptive questionnaire research design. The data of the study are gathered from the employees who work at the industrial SMEs in Jordan. The results show that there were positive and signifi-cant relationships between all mentioned factors and the performance of SMEs, which indicate that when these factors are improved, the performance will also be improved. However, the economic factors have negative effects on the performance of SMEs.

N-Heterocyclic carbenes are widely used in organic reactions and coordination chemistry. In the present study, 2,3-dihydro-1,3-diisopropyl-4,5-dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene (1) is reacted with diphenyl disulfide, methyl phenyl disulfide, and bis(methylsulfonyl)methane to yield target compounds 5, 6, and 7 respectively. Structures of these compounds are well established using nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. Possible reaction mechanisms are proposed.

Within the context of the financial industry, the purpose of this research is to investigate the influence that management of scope, time, cost, and quality has on the performance of projects and business overall performance in the financial sector. Following the collection and examination of the study materials, a total of 331 samples were deemed appropriate for analysis by means of the PLS software. According to the findings, the implementation of scope, time, cost, and quality management has a direct and beneficial impact on the enhancement of project performance in the organization that deals with financial matters. As an additional point of interest, the project scope has a favorable impact on the performance of the project through the implementation of work breakdown structure, project scope definition, and scope change control. The formulation of a timetable, the estimation of the duration of activities, and the critical path analysis are all ways in which project time can have an impact on the performance of the project. Additionally, the cost of a project has an impact on the performance of the project through the processes of cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control. And finally, project quality effects positively on project performance and business overall performance through Based on the findings, it appears that the successful management of these four knowledge domains greatly improves the outcomes of the project. To be more specific, Scope Management ensures that the company's goals are aligned with the expectations of the organization, Time Management assists in meeting deadlines, Cost Management optimizes budgets, and Quality Management guarantees that high standards are maintained. Based on the findings of the study, it is concluded that combining these areas results in higher project performance, highlighting the crucial importance of these areas in projects involving the financial industry.

There are challenges Jordanian Islamic banks face in maintaining and enhancing their competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive market. This paper aims to examine the factors that affect Jordanian Islamic banks towards competitive advantage, in addition to examining the roles of strategic intelligence and organizational creativity in enhancing Jordanian Islamic banks' competitiveness. However, this paper relied on the descriptive analytical approach, and the study population included general manager, department manager, branch manager, head of department based on Banks structures and annual reports from 2018 to the end of 2023. A stratified random sample was used, approximately 243 questionnaires were examined. The results indicated that organizational creativity and strategic intelligence play a crucial role in building competitive advantage. Also, organizational creativity contributes to achieving superiority by creating an innovative organizational environment, while strategic intelligence reflects the ability to make smart decisions that enhance competitive effectiveness. This paper also demonstrated the importance of managing and harnessing information effectively in order to enhance strategic intelligence. However, this paper contributes to the understanding of success factors in Islamic banking and provides actionable insights for managers navigating the complexities of the banking sector, emphasizing the importance of innovation, differentiation, and strategic decision-making for sustained growth and competitiveness.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) techs help businesses turn internal and external data into real gold by analyzing customer data, extracting valuable insights, and offering individual solutions. The current study aimed to identify the mediating effect of artificial intelligence and digital experience on the relationship between neuromarketing (emotional appeal and memory encoding) and consumer behavior. The current study was applied to consumers within the MENA region by using an online questionnaire self-administered by (837) individuals. The study hypotheses were all accepted, and results confirmed that there is a mediating effect of AI and digital experience (DX) on the relationship between neuromarketing (emotional appeal and memory encoding) and consumer behavior. The degree to which digital experiences can modulate the association between emotional appeal, memory encoding, and consumer behavior, is not absolute; other factors and external cues that may be integral parts of a seller's marketing campaign remain relevant as well. The marketing strategy, quality of the product, prices, and effect of the enclosing environment influence consumer behavior from the digital dominion. Consequently, the comprehensive study of the digital situation is the premise of comprehending as well as using the mediating influence of digital experience on a consumer's mind. The study supports the idea that it is crucial for digital experience to bring up good feelings and provide opportunities for better information memory. Building visualizations that are appealing, interactive, and immersive to the users is intended to keep them interested and promote remembering. Through this approach, information on the brand can be associated with, recalled, and can become a significant decisive factor in future purchase decision-making.