COVID-19 work from home stressors and the degree of its impact: employers and employees actions

Bocar, Anna C.; Khan, Shad Ahmad; Epoc, Ferdinand J.

doi:10.1504/ijttc.2022.124349

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“…In our opinion there are some effective agricultural innovations, such as vertical farming, which is a potential solution to increase agricultural production, It is the practice of growing food as well as herbs (medicinal plants) in vertically stacked layers as well as vertically inclined surfaces, and provides several Ferdinand J Epoc, Mallak Al-Siyabi, Reem Al-Kaabi, Khulood Al-Omairi, Al-Shima Al-Maqbali, and Zaynab Al-Rahbi techniques such as artificial control of light, and environmental control such as temperature and humidity, the advantage of this type of cultivation is that it can be carried out anywhere, even in the city center, because it takes place in structures such as skyscrapers, warehouses, or any building that can be closed on all sides (Khan et al, 2020). The need to promote agriculture was felt especially after the pandemic Covid 19, where the need to achieve food security was felt globally (Bocar et al, 2022;. The obstacles and intention to start a new business needs to be analyzed for any business Singh et al, 2020).…”

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Issues and Challenges Faced by Omani Farmers: Evidence from Mahadha Oasis Area

Epoc¹

2023

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This study aims to Identify the issue and problems faced by Omani farmers and to Identify the best solutions to fight the issues and challenges, by explaining the importance of the agricultural sector to the Sultanate of Oman, and the interest in developing and producing modern technologies to increase and develop agricultural production.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study is based on primary data collected from the farmers from one of the major Oasis regions of Oman i.e. Mahadha. A Questionnaire in dual language was administered for collecting the data. Findings:The agricultural sector badly needs the support of state institutions to reduce electricity prices, choose the right fertilizers for the soil, provide the necessary irrigation water, expand the lands, introduce modern technologies, expand agricultural greenhouses, and benefit from genetic engineering. The climatic conditions in the Sultanate ensure abundant agricultural production. Research Limitation:The data is collected only from the Mahadha area. However, the researchers relied on the close-ended questionnaire making this study based on quantitative analysis. Also, only descriptive statistics have been used to bring forward the issues and challenges faced by farmers. Managerial Implications:The importance of this study lies in understanding the most important problems and challenges faced by Omani farms in general, which may constitute an obstacle to them. Understanding these problems and trying to find logical solutions. This study has implications for the Ministry of Agriculture.Originality/Value: This study brings forward the ground issues from the side of the farmers in Oman. To the knowledge of the researchers, this study is the first of its kind to bring such issues to the public.

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Issues and Challenges Faced by Omani Farmers: Evidence from Mahadha Oasis Area

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2023

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“…However, the recent pandemic of COVID-19 has obstructed all the areas of growth including education, international trade, economic growth and even FDI (Bocar et al , 2022; Khan and Magd, 2021; Magd and Khan, 2022). According to Ben Romdhane et al (2022), economic growth has a positive and significant effect on FDI inflows into Asia and is affected by trade openness and government responses during the pandemic.…”

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FDI, disinvestment and growth: an appraisal of Bhutanese economy

Ansari

Khan

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to appraise the influence and challenges of direct disinvestment or through foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Kingdom of Bhutan, particularly to identify the inflow of disinterment post pandemic and how it can be improved. Design/methodology/approach The authors investigated the influence of FDI on Bhutan’s economy by analyzing secondary published data by Asian Development Bank and government agencies of Bhutan. To find out the role FDI has played in the growth of the Bhutanese Economy. Findings The FDI is not playing a major role in the nation’s economy so far. However, its potential cannot be ignored as there is a need for foreign currency and expertise in the country. Furthermore, government policies are directly influencing the inflow of foreign exchange that affects the Bhutan’s economy. FDI has not increased considerably because of self-imposed restrictions blocking government policies. Research limitations/implications This research is based on the data collected from secondary sources, which could be considered as the main limitation of this study. The Himalayan kingdom is not much open to the outside world in terms of the publication and availability of the data. Researchers put their best effort in retrieving secondary data from authentic sources. Practical implications This research has direct implications from an institutional perspective on the government policies and procedures. This study throws light on the elements that might help in improving Bhutan’s economy, employment and productivity for an overall development of economy. Social implications Bhutan and similar countries need to understand the pros and cons of having FDIs. This study might help the government and the civil society to understand the trends FDI has triggered in the nation over last 30 years, and will help them to make appropriate policies and regulations dealing with foreign investments. Originality/value This paper underwrites the influence of disinvestment on Bhutan’s economy, which can revolutionize business, entrepreneurship and institutions. This research was conducted by analyzing secondary data released by authorized agencies, which indicated the lower inflow of foreign exchange and how to improve further.

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