Exploring the Cascade: How Buy-Now-Pay-Later Platforms Fuel Impulse Buying Tendency and the Subsequent Impact on Sustainability
Abstract This study analyzes the collective impact of BNPL services, credit card uses, overdraft availability, and weekly income on impulse buying behaviors, focusing on their implications for environmental sustainability. Employing a quantitative approach, the study surveyed approximately 153 Palestinian university students, utilizing a systematically designed questionnaire to gather data on impulse buying tendencies and financial […]
Traditional eye medicine practice and its determinant factors among ophthalmic patients in the West Bank
Abstract Background: Traditional eye medicine (TEM) is becoming more widely used across the world. Depending on the drugs used, TEM usage can be considered harmful or innocuous. The therapy may induce infection or irreparable blindness in the already injured eye. The aim of the study was to determine the proportion of traditional eye medicine practices […]
Utilization of Stone Cutting Industry Slurry in Cement Production
Abstract The research presents a study on the possibility of using natural stone saw powder in the West Bank, which is considered an environmental problem and brings agricultural land pollution. This study examines the possibility of using the powder waste in the Portland lime cement industry to reduce the cost as well as the environmental […]
The Factors Influencing Nurses’ Clinical Decision-Making in Emergency Department
Abstract In an emergency, making the correct decision is vital. It is a necessary element of professional nursing care, and the ability of nurses to make successful clinical decisions is the most critical element influencing care quality. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing nurses’ clinical decision-making in the emergency department […]
Comparative research on diversity in virtual learning: Eastern vs. western perspectives
Abstract In today’s modern world, it is crucial to ensure diversity and inclusion are present in all forms of education. This can be particularly difficult to achieve in virtual learning environments as educators and students adjust to this new way of teaching and learning. Further study on how schools and institutions across the globe are […]
Development of an electronic medical records project for Al-Razi hospital in Palestine
Abstract Background: Electronic medical records (EMR) are considered an important aspect to improve medical services provided to patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the development of an Electronic Medical Records Project for Al-Razi hospital in Palestine. Design and Methods: The study was mixed method, qualitative and quantitative. The use of a questionnaire […]
Impact of Total Quality Management Practices on The Transformation to Entrepreneurial Universities in Palestine: The Moderating Role of Innovation
Abstract The increasing demand for a knowledge-based economy and the widespread influence of globalization have led to a significant transformation in higher education. This transformation has resulted in a departure from conventional paradigms and a shift towards the entrepreneurial university (EU) framework. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of adopting total […]
Enhanced Efficiency and Security in LSB2 Steganography: Burst Embedding and Private Key Integration
Abstract In the realm of digital colour image steganography, the utilisation of an image key for the extraction of essential covering stego-bytes from predetermined secret positions was explored. The traditional Least Significant Bit (LSB) and LSB2 methodologies were streamlined by substituting the logical operations within both the hiding and extraction functions with straightforward assignment operations. […]