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Item Restricted Financial Integrity in the Digital Age: How Technology Aids in Fighting Financial Crimes in the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia(University of Leeds, 2024) Altalhi, Abdullah; Montagu-Cairns, StevenThe primary objective of the current research is to determine the impact of technological advancements on eliminating and preventing money laundering, fraudulent activities and other illegal acts with emphasis on United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. The research employs a legal perspective to gain understanding and comprehension about the study. Furthermore, the in-depth analysis of the findings revealed that different technologies including machine algorithms, data analytics, surveillance system, biometric identification and forensic accounting etc. play a pivotal role in detecting frauds earlier and resolve them. Moreover, the outcomes of the research depict that different legislations have been implemented for resolving criminological activities. This implies that the authorities of both the UK and Saudi Arabia are integrating technological advancements with legal systems for tackling the issues of fraud and money laundering. Thus, the study concludes that technological integration with legal system is contributing significantly towards resolving the issue financial offenses.28 0Item Restricted Horizon Scanning: Futurology(Unniversity of Bath, 2023-09-04) BAKHASHWAIN, FAISAL; DE SA FIALHO, GUILHERME CALAIS GRILO; SENTHILKUMAR, PRAVEEN; SUN, SHUSHEN; NAGVEKAR, TANAY; ZHOU, XUAN; HAASZ, ANDYBMT's service covers many products and consulting services, with business spread across the globe, thus possessing a solid market position. However, it simultaneously faces inherent risks tackled through scenario planning. BMT faces a problem which is a slow and often inconsistent futurology process. The aim is to optimise this practice, offering a faster and more consistent solution. Futurology is the activity of overlooking the future, in efforts to prepare for dynamic changes. Scenario planning is a futurology tool that creates pictures of current trends to predict future states. Academic scenario planning frameworks can be divided into two areas: those that base scenarios on key drivers and those that don’t. The trade-off between them is consistent, so the team has incorporated ideologies from both types within the proposed framework. Findings from existing frameworks showed that two of the best processes are Shell and the UK Gov. toolkit. Therefore, factors from both are integrated into the proposed framework. The proposed framework has been divided into three main areas, enabling a more targeted and methodical approach, and ensuring that all relevant factors are considered. Challenge assessment pairs technology with potential challenges. The pair analysis evaluates whether a pair is feasible to enter the next stage, which saves time as it eliminates unnecessary items. Finally, devising scenarios serves as the scenario-building stage. 1. Challenge assessment a. SCAMPER: a creativity tool that guides the critical analysis of technology. b. Sector tree: aids in predicting technology transformation. c. Delphi: synthesizes expert opinions through iterative rounds of questionnaires. 2. Pair analysis: utilises a scoring table to evaluate pairs. 3. Devising scenarios a. Cross-Impact method: a comprehensive and structured tool, however the lacking creativity and time-efficiency. b. 4 Questions: the intermediate choice regarding tool trade-off. c. Scenario archetypes: a creative and time efficient tool, however lacking comprehensiveness. However, upon usage, it was discovered that the process was still quite slow. Henceforth, the process was fully digitalised, to decrease time and increase engagement. This resulted in two deliverables: an explanatory word handbook and a digital guidebook. This proposal has proven to save 50% of BMT’s time during their scenario planning process while producing similar/better results. Moreover, this framework is expected to maximise engagement and consistency, optimising decision-making.23 0Item Restricted A Scoping Review On Employing Virtual Reality (VR) Exposure-Based Therapy For Anxiety Disorders(Bangor University, 2024) Dammak, Faisal; Rogers, AndrewVirtual reality (VR) technology has shown promise in the treatment of anxiety disorders by providing a secure and immersive environment for exposure-based interventions. This scoping review explored the scope of evidence on the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) interventions in the treatment of different anxiety disorders, such as specific phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. Second, it aimed to explore the methodological limitations and give recommendations for future research accordingly. The review was conducted based on the guide for conducting scoping reviews developed by Arksey and O’Malley (2005). Both primary and secondary studies were eligible for inclusion in the review. Studies with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods can be included. Several databases were used, including the Wiley Online Library, Science Direct, Web of Science, the Bangor University Library, Scopus, MedLine, PsycInfo, and Google Scholar. The review yielded 27 studies. Findings showed that the use of VR can be a promising intervention for decreasing the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and specific phobias (fear of flying, snakes, spiders, and agoraphobia). The effects of virtual reality on the symptoms of anxiety disorders were not only maintained in the long term, but they were maintained in the short term. The use of VR was associated with high satisfaction rates, engagement, and acceptability. A wide range of recommendations for future research were given, including the necessity to conduct studies with a qualitative design, a mixed-methods design, a longitudinal design with a long follow-up, and comparative studies. Further, studies should be conducted across different cultures, as this can increase generalizability. Moreover, there is a need for addressing the variability in VR platforms and technology, studying potential confounding variables, mediators, and moderators, requiring consistent outcome measures, and addressing the heterogeneity in study designs.32 0Item Restricted The Effects of Technology- and Non-Technology-Based Vocabulary Learning Ac-tivities on Saudi EFL Learners’ Pushed Output Vocabulary Learning(Newcastle University, 2023-09-22) Albaqami, Saad Eid; Albaqami, Saad EidSince the output hypothesis was originally developed by Swain (1985; 1993), it has retained its relevance for teaching and learning. Pannell et al (2017) subsequently embedded the output hypothesis firmly in language studies and teaching and saw it as critical for encouraging learn-ing. Pushed output was defined by Ellis (2003, p. 349) as “output that reflects what learners can produce when they are pushed to use target language accurately and concisely”. Similar to the output hypothesis, technology adoption in the classroom is also becoming recognised as a via-ble – indeed crucial - tool for students and teachers (DFE, 2019). However, there is a gap in the research revolving around how technology and pushed output can be combined to engender improvements in vocabulary learning. This thesis will thus compare three conditions (pushed email, a pushed class and a non-pushed class) in terms of their effects on vocabulary learning. These three conditions are within-subject design, so all the participants in the study experienced the same conditions in a different order. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect the data. The thesis used a productive test, a vocabulary knowledge scales test and a questionnaire to seek answers to the set research questions. The participants were 54 adult Saudi EFL students recruited from third-year English specialisation classes at Albaha University, Saudi Arabia. The design of the study consisted of three groups, three conditions and three target vocabulary sets to compare learners being taught via traditional methods without pushed output, learners being taught with pushed output, and learners using email pushed output. In both the productive and vocabulary knowledge scales tests, the results reveal that learners who did vocabulary learning exercises via pushed output significantly outperformed those who completed exercises without pushed output, in both the short and long terms. Moreover, the results reveal that students who completed their exercises via email outside the class using pushed output had a greater effect size than those who engaged in pushed output in the classroom. Additional analysis compared the students’ work to determine the impact of language instruction on vocabulary size and lex-ical errors. It analysed the students' lexical choices in their writing and the form of their errors in a pushed email, a pushed class, and a non-pushed class. It was found that pushed email re-sulted in larger vocabulary capacities. Both a pushed class and a pushed email were found to be optimal scenarios for improving lexical choices and form of error over time. In terms of vocabulary size, the results showed pushed email to be the optimal condition for vocabulary use vis-a-vis a pushed class and a non-pushed class. The questionnaire confirmed that the students had positive attitudes towards using email for learning vocabulary. The results suggest additional research is needed into technology-en-hanced vocabulary learning activities for speaking skills over the long term using the pushed output approach. Such studies could increase the sample size and conduct comparative research with other countries across the Middle East.24 0Item Restricted An investigation of AI in talent management in luxury hospitality in the UK (United Kingdom)(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-09-29) Alshalah, Zahra; Marinakou, EvangeliaAn investigation has been conducted into the implementation of artificial intelligence in the luxury hospitality sector of the United Kingdom. Digitalization is influencing the business operations of the hospitality sector from a variety of perspectives, including talent management. Managing talent is critical to the success of business operations in the luxury tourism sector, since it is a fundamental component of providing a better level of service to customers. There is no doubt that the hospitality industry is one of the largest in the United Kingdom. Hoteliers have been assisted greatly by artificial intelligence in managing their talent in recent years. Yet most human resources managers in luxury hotels in the United Kingdom are unaware of the existence of this technology, which is the reason for their slow growth. The purpose of this specified dissertation paper is to provide an in-depth analysis and discussion regarding the various challenges that various HR managers are undergoing while implementing AI technology within the hospitality industry in the UK. As well as the variety of approaches through which these challenges can be mitigated, this article discusses various ways through which all of these challenges can be mitigated. Artificial intelligence has been found to be able to facilitate the recruitment process. By doing so, Human Resources professionals have been able to reduce their workload. Additionally, it is used to train employees, make cognitive decisions, and select resumes for employment.131 0Item Restricted Exploring AI Technologies In project Management: The Rise of Automated Leadership(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-09-04) Alshamrani, Abdullah; Pagano, RosaneThe paper examines the changing environment of project management in the age of fast technological breakthroughs, focusing on the revolutionary impact of AI technology and robotic leadership. The study is driven by the urgent need to comprehend the integration of AI in project management practises and its consequences for decision-making, resource allocation, risk assessment, and overall project success. The research builds on a thorough analysis of the existing literature on automated leadership, artificial intelligence, and project management. In light of this, the study's five primary goals are as follows: assess the current level of AI adoption in project management; examine the effect of AI- enabled decision-making on project outcomes; look into the efficacy of automated resource allocation; investigate the role of AI in project risk assessment; and make suggestions for the incorporation of automated leadership. The study takes a quantitative approach, collecting data using well-designed questionnaires and analysing it statistically with the help of SPSS. To investigate the connections between AI and automated leadership, we performed evaluations of reliability, correlation, and regression. The results prove that AI technologies are crucial for project management. Affirming H1, we find that "Use of Artificial intelligence" greatly affects "Project success in project management." The research shows that AI technologies have progressed from simple aids to essential resources for contemporary project management. In contrast, the nuanced view presented by Hypothesis 2, which suggests the impact of "Automated leadership," becomes clear. There is a delicate balance between human-guided leadership and computerised directions, and although automated leadership plays a part, its influence is very limited. The third hypothesis, that "Use of Artificial intelligence" is strongly correlated with "Automated leadership," is supported by statistically significant evidence from the correlation study. It exemplifies how AI technology and automated leadership in project management are complementary rather than competitive. The ramifications go far and wide, touching on the work of professionals, politicians, educators, and researchers to promote ethical AI adoption and lifelong education in the ever- changing field of project management.46 0Item Restricted The Adoption Factors of Commercial Electric Vehicles: The Impact of Policy(2023) Alali, Laila; Gagliardi, Dimitri; Niesten, EvaThis thesis presents novel evidence on the factors that affect firm adoption of electric vehicles. In doing so, this thesis provides both theoretical and empirical contributions to the literature. These contributions add new insights to the limited but growing literature on electric vehicle adoption by businesses. This thesis consists of three journal-style research papers. The first paper of this thesis analyses the factors that impact firm adoption of alternative fuel vehicles. In doing so, we develop a theoretical framework on Firm Adoption of Sustainable Technologies (FAST), by combining several technology adoption models with the attribute of ‘perceived risk’. Through FAST, we analyse 53 academic studies on firm adoption of alternative fuel vehicles. Our results show that the main enablers for firms to adopt are linked to efficiency, environmental, economic, and strategic gains. The main barriers to adoption are limited knowledge, organisational policies, as well as operational and economic factors. The second paper examines the effect of UK financial purchase incentives on new registrations of electric fleets while moderating for gross domestic product (GDP) change. Our results show that financial purchase incentives positively impact new registrations of electric fleets, and this effect is positively moderated by GDP change. Marginal analysis reveals three categories of adopters that purchase electric fleets at different levels of policy and GDP change: insensitive adopters, standard adopters, and sensitive adopters. Overall, financial incentives are more effective in fostering the adoption of electric fleets when GDP change and financial purchase incentives are above their average level. The third paper examines the effect of the mix of financial policy incentives on the adoption of electric vehicles by businesses in the UK. Specifically, we examine the instrument mix characteristics: consistency and comprehensiveness. Overall, our results show that consistency and comprehensiveness positively influence the adoption of commercial electric vehicles16 0Item Restricted Exploring the Role of Technology in Formative Assessment in an International Baccalaureate Secondary School: Perspectives of Students and Teachers(University of Exeter, 2023-05-30) Alshaikh, Ahoud; Staarman, JudithAlthough technology has been available in secondary school teaching and learning practices for some time, research suggests that teachers and students in some contexts have been slow to adopt and integrate technology in formative assessment and feedback processes. This presents a challenge to advancing pedagogy in the 21st century, since the use of technology in formative assessment and feedback by teachers during the learning process is increasingly regarded as instrumental in achieving improved outcomes for students. This study used a conceptual framework that blended affordance theory, the Technology Acceptance Model from information systems research, and constructivism as learning to explore this problem and the intersection between formative assessment and technologies to reveal students' and teachers' corresponding attitudes, perceptions, use and utilisation. A mixed methods research design comprised surveys, observations, and semi-structured interviews in a London, UK secondary school context. The study highlights changes and limitations in technological affordances and the amount of teacher and student involvement and autonomy arising from their utilisation. The study found disparities and variability in the utilisation and perception of technology-assisted formative assessment and feedback among participants and discipline groups. These disparities diminished the efficacy of the teachers in measuring student progress and evaluating teaching methods using the technology, while concurrently presenting obstacles to students gaining the support they require. Therefore, the study recommends that developers focus on subject-specialist pedagogy-based and teacher-led software, while continually updating and supporting technology systems integration with teaching and assessment. Moreover, teachers should receive discipline-appropriate technology-aided formative assessment and feedback training, and students should have a technological framework to guide them in receiving and responding to teachers’ formative assessment and feedback practices. Such a holistic application should be the next aim for more effectively integrating technology in the International Baccalaureate school education system.38 0