BSpace
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) Digital Repository
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Library Newsletter February 2025
(2025-02) Library Services & Learning Resources
The Impact of Divorce on Students’ Interactions, Social Relationships, and Academic Engagement in Ajman Cycle One Schools: Perspectives of Teachers and School Well-Being Staff
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2024-11) ALI, AYSHA MOOSA ABDULLA; Dr Ahmed Abu Baker
This study explores the impact of parental divorce on students’ interactions, social relationships, and academic engagement in Ajman Cycle One schools, drawing on the perspectives of teachers, and school well-being staff. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a survey with teachers and interviews with social workers to ensure methodological triangulation. The quantitative and qualitative findings revealed significant difficulties among students from divorced families in interacting with peers and teachers, characterised by social withdrawal, reduced engagement, and reluctance to seek help, in addition to emotional dependence, aggression, and lack of social skills, emphasising the role of parental presence in a student’s life. The study aligns with prior research on the emotional and psychological effects of divorce, while also identifying context-specific challenges. Recommendations include targeted academic support, social skills workshops, counselling, and school-based interventions to foster resilience and improve the social and academic outcomes for affected students. These findings highlight the critical role of schools in mitigating divorce’s impact.
A Study into the Identification and Application of Transformational Leadership Aspects in the Petrochemical Industry to Enhance Employee Productivity and Innovation
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2024-09) AL MANSOORI, SAEED ALI; Dr Bader Obeidat
The petrochemical industry is a major contributor to the economy and its workforce plays a vital role in driving productivity and innovation. This study investigates the application of transformational leadership in the petrochemical industry to enhance employee productivity and innovation. A sample of 539 employees working in petrochemical organisations in Abu Dhabi was surveyed, and a structural equation modelling technique was used to test the collected data. The results revealed that transformational leadership has a positive impact on emotional stability, employee productivity, and innovation, but a negative effect on job burnout. Emotional stability has a positive effect on employee productivity and innovation, whereas job burnout has a negative effect on both. Emotional stability and job burnout significantly mediated the relationship between transformational leadership, employee productivity, and innovation. The interaction between contingent rewards and transformational leadership negatively affects emotional stability and positively affects job burnout. This study highlights the importance of implementing transformational leadership practices to enhance employees’ emotional stability, productivity, and innovation while reducing the negative impact of job burnout. This study has contextual limitations. Future research could explore the effectiveness of transformational leadership in other industries and use alternative techniques to improve its generalisability.
Enhancing Supply Chain Agility: The Catalytic Role of Big Data Analytics Capabilities in Developing Agile Supply Chains
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2024-11) ALHAJJ, AMMAR ABDULLAH; Dr Sa'ed Salhieh
This study aims to show that organizations with big data analytics capability can achieve more advantages of the agile supply chain focusing on the key dimensions of speed, flexibility, competence, and responsiveness. The study explored the role of intangible resources of BDAC in catalysing the practices of supply chain agility. The survey was collected from a representative sample of 203 respondents working in different industries and different sectors within Dubai. The data were analyzed through single-liner regression using Jamovi. The measurement model created was reflective and contained a total of 27 construct indicators. The results showed that the big data analytics capability demonstrated has a significantly positive influence on SC dimensions . The study will help the logistics sector in the United Arab Emirates and throughout the world comprehend the necessity and significance of BDAC and to encourage them to continue investing in adopting and leveraging BDA into their process to achieve higher performance and improve their revenue.
Examining the Role of Innovative Leadership in Enhancing Student Achievement: Strategies and Outcomes
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2024-11) ALKENDI, MARWA; Dr Tendai Charles
This research study examines the influence of innovative leadership tactics on student performance, emphasizing approaches and outcomes within various educational settings. As educational environments become increasingly complex, school administrators need to address the issue of reconciling established traditional approaches with the necessity for innovative practices that improve learning outcomes. This study seeks to examine how innovative leadership strategies might foster a culture of continuing development, cooperation, and adaptation among educators, thereby augmenting student success. The study used a mixed-methods approach, integrating qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with school administrators, while quantitative data collected by questionnaire administered to teachers. Key themes that emerged highlight the significance of a growth-oriented educational atmosphere, proficient communication, and the incorporation of real-world applications in learning activities. Administrators emphasized the important role of mentoring, professional development, and explicit goal setting in fostering effective teaching methods. Nonetheless, they also acknowledged considerable challenges, including reluctance to change, constrained resources, and time limitations. Research findings indicate that innovative leadership tactics enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and cooperation, however their effect on standardized academic outcomes is more complex. The study advocates for a more systematic approach to leadership that include focused professional development, improved communication, and assistance for gradual transformation. Moreover, cultivating a conducive atmosphere that promotes risk-taking and cooperation is vital. The study enhances the current research by offering insights into effective leadership tactics amid changing educational requirements. It provides practical suggestions for educational leaders aiming to implement innovation sustainably in accordance with educational objectives.