Middle East University

Contributing to SDGs 9, 16, and 17: Unveiling the Role of Supply Chain Analytics, Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management and Trust

ABSTRACT The primary objective of this study is to explore the relationships between supply chain (SC) analytics, cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C‐SCRM), SC trust, and Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) in a sample of Jordanian pharmaceutical SCs, considered an eme...

Generative artificial intelligence-enabled dynamic capabilities and sustainable supply chain resilience: the serial mediating effect of bricolage strategy and circular supply chain innovation

Purpose This study aims to address research gaps in this area by examining the relationships between generative artificial intelligence–enabled dynamic capabilities (GAI-DC), bricolage strategy (BS), circular supply chain innovation (CSCI) and sustainable supply chain resilience...

Evaluating earnings management before and after the implementation of the IFRS-XBRL taxonomy: evidence from Jordan

Purpose This paper aims to compare “earnings management (EM)” practices proxied by “accrual-based earnings management (AEM) and real earnings management (REM)” in the years before and after the implementation of IFRS electronic financial reporting – XBRL in Jordan. Design/methodo...

Integrated reporting in voluntary setting and its impact on tax avoidance: does audit committee effectiveness play a role?

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between integrated reporting (IR) and tax avoidance with the interaction effect of audit committee effectiveness (ACEF) as moderating factors. Design/methodology/approach Using a data set of 373 non-financial li...

Gut microbiome profiles in locally advanced rectal cancer after total neoadjuvant therapy: comparisons with healthy controls and associations with survival

The gut microbiome plays a key role in colorectal carcinogenesis, but its composition and prognostic relevance in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) remain underexplored. This study aimed to assess microbial diversity, identify distinct bacterial signatures in LARC patients co...

Quantum-Inspired Deep Learning for Automated Software Defect Prediction: A Hybrid QLSTM-GCN Approach

The growing complexity of contemporary software systems has intensified the need for intelligent and dependable techniques capable of identifying defects early. Conventional machine learning models often face limitations when handling high-dimensional code metrics, class imbalanc...

The influence of AI driven personalization on sustainable brand relationships through eco conscious consumer engagement in Jordan

Abstract This study examines the role of AI-based personalization in fostering sustainable brand relationships within the Jordanian consumer market, with eco-conscious consumer engagement acting as the mediating variable. The study utilized the Technology Acceptance Model and Val...

Valorizing Olive Pomace into a Biochar-Based Slow-Release NPK Fertilizer

The excessive use of conventional NPK fertilizers can reduce nutrient use efficiency due to nutrient losses, emphasizing the need for controlled-release fertilizer systems. This study aimed to prepare and evaluate olive pomace-derived biochar (BC) as a carrier for nitrogen–phosph...

The impact of digital supply chain integration on sustainable export performance: the role of sustainable supply chain resilience and supply chain transparency

Purpose Sustainability and resilience have become critical requirements for maintaining competitiveness in international markets. Yet export-oriented firms still struggle to meet these requirements effectively. While digitally enabled supply chains can potentially help firms in t...

Chronic Ankle Instability and Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review With a Conceptual Framework Linking Distal and Proximal Sensorimotor Dysfunction

ABSTRACT Background Chronic ankle instability and chronic low back pain are highly prevalent in musculoskeletal conditions. Emerging evidence suggests that they are interconnected through shared biomechanical, neuromuscular, and neurophysiological mechanisms, where deficits in pr...