The current study examines the effect of working capital (measured in terms of current ratio) on firm performance in the listed firms of Saudi Arabian energy sector during the period starting from 2012 to 2019. A pooled and panel data model was used to analyze the extracted data. The findings indicate that working capital has a considerable beneficial impact on company performance and that leverage has a significant negative impact. Even after moderating by an interaction variable, working capital still has a substantial negative influence on corporate performance.
Electronic Health Records are rapidly gaining traction in healthcare with increased acceptance and adoption. However, there is limited understanding of factors influencing adoption in primary care. This paper investigates the human factors of EHR adoption in primary healthcare in Saudi Arabia. An online survey questionnaire was sent to all primary healthcare professionals in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. A 65.9% (1127/1710) response rate was obtained. The respondents demonstrated positive perceptions of EHRs in relation to the systems’ benefits. The perceptions were influenced by sociodemographic variables; hence, need consideration when implementing EHRs in primary care.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of supply chain management strategies and management accounting practices on a firm's growth. A conceptual model was designed and two hypotheses were developed. This study is a survey-based methodology in Yemen. It used a simple random sampling technique to collect data from the companies. A final sample of 74 usable surveys were returned from various industries. The OLS regression results showed that supply chain management strategies and management accounting practices impact positively on a firm's growth. The results reported by this study can be valuable for companies’ managements, academicians, accountants, and supply chain practitioners to deeply understand the extent to which supply chain management strategies and management accounting practices influence a firm's growth.
EHRs provide several benefits with the potential of improving healthcare quality. There is also a growing interest in using EHR for research purposes to improve clinical care and administrative processes. This paper examines the potential role of EHRs in supporting clinical research in primary care. Healthcare professionals (1710) working in primary care centers in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, were surveyed. The response rate was 65.9%. The majority of the respondents (76.0%) perceived EHR to provide quick and reliable access to scientific research. To improve EHR utilization in health research, the challenges related to its use should be addressed.
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