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- ItemASSESSING THE ADOPTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE: THE GOVERNMENTAL ROLE AS A MODERATOR(2023-02-16) Isra’ Waheed Mahmoud SalemRenewable energy has attained enormous attention in recent years due to the exhaustion of certain energy resources, and the pollution caused by fossil fuels. At the same time, the adoption of renewable energy sources (RESs) is a complicated process influenced by multifarious factors. Therefore, this study aims to investigate factors influencing consumers to adopt renewable energy in the Palestinian industrial and commercial sectors and their effect on sustainable performance, as well as the moderating effects of governmental role on the relationship between the adoption of RESs and sustainable performance. In addition, the extent of adoption of RESs, governmental role, and sustainable performance of industrial and commercial firms in Palestine. A quantitative method was used to collect data through questionnaires from 100 top managers. The data analysis was conducted using Smart PLS software to test hypotheses. The findings show that the adoption of RESs, sustainable performance, and government role are being implemented at a high level in Palestinian industrial and commercial sectors. Additionally, the findings support the positive relationship between the adoption of RESs and sustainable performance, where there is a positive relationship between the adoption of RESs and the government's role. Whereas, the relationship between the government's role and sustainable performance is not established. Further, the government's role is supported as a moderator between adopting RESs and sustainable performance. However, we believe that the results of this study may be useful for assisting the government, decision-makers, and those who provide equipment for renewable energy with a better understanding of the factors that affect consumers in adopting RESs. Besides, the knowledge of the government’s major and least effective policies that affect consumers for adopting this technology in industrial and commercial sectors in its entirety directs the Palestinian government to improve part of their strategy in terms of legal regulations and subsidies and to provide support and various facilities to encourage investment in renewable energy. Keywords: Government role; industrial and commercial sectors; renewable energy sources (RESs); sustainable performance.
- ItemEFFECT OF GREEN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE OF PALESTINIAN UNIVERSITIES: THE MEDIATING ROLES OF MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE(2022-08-08) Raghad AL-alawnehABSTRACT Background: Changes toward green with more focus on human resources and the environment have resulted in the emergence of new types of management, one of them being Green Human Resource Management (GHRM). GHRM can achieve sustainability by protecting “natural resources” and reducing practices that harm the environment. Objective: This study has investigated the linkage between Green Human Resources Management (GHRM) practices as a bundle with Organizational Culture (OC) and Management Support (MS) as mediation factors and their impact on Palestinian universities’ sustainable environmental performance. Method: The researcher proposed seven hypotheses, using the theoretical lens of Ability-Motivation-Opportunity (AMO) theory. She also conducted a review of relevant literature to serve the methodology of the study on GHRM and Environmental Human Resources Management (EHRM). Then, she used a quantitative method to collect data from 10 participant universities in Palestine; she administered a questionnaire to 351 administrative employees. The data analysis was conducted using Smart PLS. Results: The findings indicated that GHRM positively affected Environmental Sustainability Performance (ESP). Moreover, OC and MS positively mediated between GHRM practices and ESP. This study has added value to existing literature by giving practical evidence that can help practitioners in issues related to GHRM practices and ESP with universities’ MS and OC. Conclusion: The researcher recommends that universities ensure that senior managements and OC support environmental initiatives. She also recommends raising staff awareness about environmental issues through GHRM practices. The researcher caps her thesis with the limitations of the study and recommendations for future studies. Keywords: Green Human Resource Management; Environmental Performance; Organizational Culture; green hiring; green training and involvement; green Performance Management; and compensation.
- Itemواقع التحديات الإدارية التي تواجه إدماج مفاهيم التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية في السياق التعليمي في المدارس الحكومية الفلسطينية(2023-08-15) لميا عنان مكاويهدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على واقع التحديات الإدارية، التي تواجه إدماج مفاهيم التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية في السياق التعليمي، في المدارس الحكومية الفلسطينية، وأعدت الباحثة أداة الدراسة وهي الاستبانة، حيث تكوّن مجتمع الدّراسة من جميع المعلمين في المحافظات الفلسطينية التي تدرس مادة التربية الإعلامية في مدارسها، في الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة، حيث يبلغ عددهم (75) معلماً موزعين على المدارس الموجودة في الضفة والقطاع والبالغ عددها (38) مدرسة، واستخدمت الباحثة المسح الشامل لمجتمع الدراسة كاملاً، في إطار المنهج الوصفي التحليلي. ومن أهم النتائج التي توصلت لها هذه الدراسـة، أن واقع التحديات الإدارية التي تواجه إدماج مفاهيم التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية في السياق التعليمي، في المدارس الحكومية الفلسطينية كان كبيراً جداً، وأهمية إدماج مفاهيم التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية في المنهاج التعليمي كبيرة جداً، والتحديات التي تواجه إدماج مفاهيم التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية كبيرة جداً. وفي ضوء النتائج، توصلت الباحثة إلى مجموعة من التوصيات، ومن أهمها: ضرورة قيام الوزارة بعقد الدورات التدريبية للمعلمين، حول إدماج مفاهيم التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية في المناهج. وعلى الوزارة تطوير الخطط السنوية المتعلقة بالعملية التعليمية، ومن ضمنها إدماج مفاهيم التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية. ووضع رؤية واضحة تحدد مسؤولية المديرين والمدرسين لتطبيق مفاهيم التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية في المدارس. الكلمات المفتاحية: التحديات الإدارية، التربية الإعلامية والمعلوماتية، السياق التعليمي، المدارس الحكومية الفلسطينية.
- ItemDEVELOPING ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCIES RATING SYSTEM FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS IN PALESTINE USING THE ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP)(2023-09-10) Aseel Mamoun Al QudsiGreen Buildings Rating Systems (GBRSs) are receiving much attention among governments worldwide, as they contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and enhancing the construction sector that is considered a significant contributor to Carbon Dioxide (CO_(2 ) ) emissions and the depletion of natural resources. Buildings negatively impact the environment at each stage of their lifecycle, but the operation and maintenance phase accounts for 70% to 90% of all. GBRS provides project stakeholders and decision-makers with a road map and guidelines for enhancing the built environment sustainability and operational performance. Currently, there is no Palestinian GBRS for existing buildings, and the only rating system available targets new construction. This study aims to propose a GBRS for existing buildings in Palestine regarding two criteria: Energy Efficiency and Water Efficiency, as these categories cumulatively weigh 50% to 70% among most GBRSs. Six global and local GBRS were reviewed to develop the most significant energy and water categories sub-criteria to evaluate the ‘greenness’ of existing buildings. Twenty two Palestinian experts were interviewed to prioritize the developed sub-criteria in both categories, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was conducted as a multi-criteria decision-making approach to analyze responses using the Expert Choice software. The outcome of this study is a Proposed Palestinian Energy Efficiency and Water Efficiency Rating System for Existing Buildings (EX), which consists of a set of weightings and a four-level classification system, in which the AHP is responsible for the developed weighting system for the selected criteria and sub-criteria according to their priority. Finally, to ensure the validity of the developed system, a hypothetical case study in Palestine was evaluated using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Operation and Maintenance (O+M), in addition to The Palestinian Energy and Water Efficiency based GBRS-EX. Results demonstrate the necessity for Palestine to have its rating version for existing buildings while customizing other GBRS versions cannot be used since GBRSs are influenced by the unique environmental and cultural characteristics of the nation where they are established. The study recommends further research to develop GBRS in Palestine that covers other categories and specific types of buildings. Keywords: Green Retrofitting Strategies; Energy Efficiency; Water Efficiency; Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).
- ItemASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF PALESTINIAN GOVERNMENTAL PRACTICES ON SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE WEST BANK(2023-08-20) Muna Ayman Saed ShbitaSustainable solid waste management (SSWM) is a vital and important research problem, which has gained significant attention in recent years. This research aims to assess the impact of Palestinian governmental practices on SSWM and to determine the implementation level of these practices in the industrial sector in Palestine. Additionally, it aims to identify the barriers facing the Palestinian government to implement their practices effectively and efficiently. A research model was developed and study variables were linked to achieve objectives and answer the research questions. The independent variable in the model was governmental practices, which include awareness and guidance, incentives and fees, laws and regulations, waste collection, and reduction. The dependent variable is SSWM which was studied through its environmental, economic, and social aspects. The study utilized a quantitative approach, where data was collected using questionnaires. A total of 80 questionnaires were collected from the industrial sector in Palestine, and the research model was evaluated using the SMART-PLS software. The results have indicated that the level of implementation of governmental practices in the industrial sector is moderate due to the presence of several obstacles, namely; limited financial resources, weak institutional capacity, limited public awareness political and socio-economic context. Furthermore, the hypothesis tests revealed a significant and positive impact of governmental practices on SSWM and a positive and significant relationship between governmental practices and the environmental, economic, and social impact of solid waste in Palestine. Keywords: Govermantal practices (GP), Sustainable Solid Waste managments (SSWM), Solid Waste, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).