Nassar Samia
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Publications - 9
Evaluation Criteria and Their Impact on the Success of Humanitarian Projects
Publication Name: Journal of Human Earth and Future
Publication Date: 2025-06-01
Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Page Range: 276-292
Description:
Objectives: This study examines the impact of evaluation criteria—relevance, coherence, and effectiveness—on the success of humanitarian projects in the Gaza Strip, with efficiency as a mediating factor. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these criteria interact to enhance project outcomes in complex humanitarian settings. Methods/Analysis: The research employs Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyze data collected from 350 respondents involved in humanitarian projects. The analysis assesses the direct and mediated effects of relevance, coherence, and effectiveness on project success, offering empirical insights into the role of efficiency in optimizing resource utilization. Findings: The results indicate that relevance, coherence, and effectiveness significantly influence project success, while efficiency strengthens these relationships by ensuring better resource allocation and implementation. The study highlights the importance of community engagement, alignment with local needs, and cultural sensitivity in achieving sustainable project outcomes. Novelty/Improvement: This research presents an integrated evaluation framework that enhances understanding of the interplay between key project assessment criteria and efficiency in humanitarian work. The findings provide actionable insights for organizations operating in complex environments like Gaza, helping refine project planning and execution strategies to improve sustainability and impact.
Open Access: Yes
Role of technology development, organizational development and individual development on knowledge sharing in developing country
Publication Name: Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development
Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Volume: 8
Issue: 9
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
The purpose of this research study is to identify the factors of knowledge sharing among library professionals of higher educational institutions of Pakistan. There are very few studies on the knowledge exchange between library professionals in Pakistan’s higher education institutions. In this study model which has all the elements used to examine the knowledge sharing, in the study researcher investigate the impact of technological, organizational and individual on library professionals’ knowledge sharing behavior. The study adopted a descriptive survey design as research design and quantitative as type of research type. Questionnaire was adapted and used to collect data from 240 librarians through Google form survey in the higher educational institutions. The population of study is higher educational institutions of Pakistan. Convenience sampling techniques was used for data collection. The data were analyzed through the measurement model and structural equation model (PLS-SEM). The results of the study technological development, organizational development and individual development are significant for knowledge sharing in higher educational intuitions in Pakistan. This study gave new insights through to policy makers for the future polices to higher authorities.
Open Access: Yes
Economic empowerment as a result of achieving SDGs with resource access: A comparative research between Gaza Strip and Hungary
Publication Name: Journal of International Studies
Publication Date: 2023-01-01
Volume: 16
Issue: 2
Page Range: 9-33
Description:
Donors, development agencies, and international non-governmental organizations are currently shaping a large part of the development and humanitarian agenda of sustainable developmen, especially regarding the first and second Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to ending poverty and hunger worldwide. Thus, an increasing number of development interventions are aimed at protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for everyone by strengthening the resilience of vulnerable households and communities. The research implemented a quantitative methodology approach that relied on distributing a survey based on the research variables. Data were collected in both the Gaza Strip and Hungary using google forms over a sample of 700 respondents, however, only 616 respondents filled out the survey. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical tool to research the impact of no poverty and zero hunger on economic empowerment and how resource access mediates this relationship. The research results were reported 9 using descriptive and regression analysis, while mediation analysis was based on the method of Barron and Kenney. Most of the world's poor live in rural regions, and if we want to help them, we need to concentrate on developing agriculture in a modern and sustainable manner to create employment, increase farmers' incomes and consumption, and decrease food costs. Governments need to learn more about their strengths and challenges to aid communities in expanding. While primary agriculture may provide a viable income for those living in different regions, there is always the potential for diversification. Recognizing and capitalizing on other areas' variety or growth might significantly lower poverty levels. There is an urgent need to address the issue of food security, which requires a renewed commitment from governments, farmers, national policymakers, and international donors.
Open Access: Yes
The Role of food aid and livelihood interventions in mediating the relationship between household's resilience and economic empowerment
Publication Name: Economic Annals Xxi
Publication Date: 2022-12-27
Volume: 194
Issue: 11-12
Page Range: 151-163
Description:
The concept of resilience has been utilized to examine more complex ecological and socioeconomic systems such as agri-food systems in developing countries. Gaza has one of the high unemployment rates globally, therefore keeping people imprisoned in poverty and dependent on external support to existing. The strategy for poverty reduction in Gaza primarily consists of giving food aid or multi-purpose cash-based assistance and livelihood projects; nevertheless, this does not reduce unemployment or poverty in the long term. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have increased their efforts to provide more effective and comprehensive interventions to the affected populations, especially in the Gaza Strip. The research implemented a quantitative methodology distributed to over 300 household benefited from food aid and livelihood interventions through the NGOs in Gaza Strip. The questionnaire had been constructed based on the Likert Scale ranging from 1 (Strongly Agree) to 5 (Strongly Disagree). The data had been treated using SPSS statistical tool and AMOS for structural equation modeling and analysis to study the mediating effect of food aid and livelihood interventions on the relationship between household resilience and economic empowerment in the Gaza Strip. The research found that the resilience ability of many families in the Gaza Strip has increased because of the humanitarian assistance provided by NGOs, which lead to reducing poverty and household resilience plays a vital role in minimizing poverty and alleviating suffering through empowering and engaging them in the economy. The research also found that food aid tends to critically impact the relationship between household resilience and economic empowerment. NGOs play an essential role in engaging the poor in the economy through providing food security and encouraging new investments and efforts to improve help effectiveness via greater coordination among players involved in the implementation and better planning, targeting, and providing aid to people in Gaza Strip. The research findings also showed that livelihood interventions mediate the relationship between household resilience and economic empowerment in Gaza Strip. The structural model supports that the livelihood interventions modulated the association between household resilience and economic empowerment.
Open Access: Yes
DOI: 10.21003/EA.V194-19
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND COWORKERS SUPPORT ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN INTERNATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN GAZA STRIP
Publication Name: Decision Making Applications in Management and Engineering
Publication Date: 2022-10-01
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Page Range: 396-412
Description:
Because of the enormous beneficial influence that employee retention has on work-related outcomes, it has been the focus of much research for a long time and especially in the field of International NonGovernmental Organizations (INGOs). The importance of highlighting elements that may enhance the beneficial effect of Workplace Fun (WF) and Work-Life Balance (WLB) in increasing employee retention (ER). So this research examines the influence of worklife balance and workplace fun on employee retention, as well as the mediating effect of Perceived Organizational Support (POS) and Perceived Coworker Support (PCS) on employee retention. The obtained data were analyzed using a conceptual model. An online survey was used to collect the information. More than 358 surveys and analyses have been conducted utilizing the AMOS. In terms of employee retention, the study found a favorable correlation between workplace fun and work-life balance. The association between workplace fun, work-life balance, and employee retention was mediated by supervisor and coworker support. To assist firms to recognize the value of supervisor support in minimizing bad work outcomes for employees, these findings will be useful.
Open Access: Yes
The Role of food aid and livelihood interventions in mediating the relationship between household’s resilience and economic empowerment
Publication Name: Economic Annals Xxi
Publication Date: 2021-12-27
Volume: 194
Issue: 11-12
Page Range: 151-163
Description:
Theconceptofresiliencehasbeenutilizedtoexaminemorecomplexecologicalandsocioeconomic systems such as agri-food systems in developing countries. Gaza has one of the high unemployment rates globally, therefore keeping people imprisoned in poverty and dependent on external support to existing. The strategy for poverty reduction in Gaza primarily consists of giving food aid or multi-purpose cash-based assistance and livelihood projects; nevertheless, this does not reduce unemployment or poverty in the long term. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have increased their efforts to provide more effective and comprehensive interventions to the affected populations, especially in the Gaza Strip. The research implemented a quantitative methodology distributed to over 300 household benefited from food aid and livelihood interventions through the NGOs in Gaza Strip. The questionnaire had been constructed based on the Likert Scale ranging from 1 (Strongly Agree) to 5 (Strongly Disagree). The data had been treated using SPSS statistical tool and AMOS for structural equation modeling and analysis to study the mediating effect of food aid and livelihood interventions on the relationship between household resilience and economic empowerment in the Gaza Strip. The research found that the resilience ability of many families in the Gaza Strip has increased because of the humanitarian assistance provided by NGOs, which lead to reducing poverty and household resilience plays a vital role in minimizing poverty and alleviating suffering through empowering and engaging them in the economy. The research also found that food aid tends to critically impact the relationship between household resilience and economic empowerment. NGOs play an essential role in engaging the poor in the economy through providing food security and encouraging new investments and efforts to improve help effectiveness via greater coordination among players involved in the implementation and better planning, targeting, and providing aid to people in Gaza Strip. The research findings also showed that livelihood interventions mediate the relationship between household resilience and economic empowerment in Gaza Strip. The structural model supports that the livelihood interventions modulated the association between household resilience and economic empowerment.
Open Access: Yes
DOI: 10.21003/ea-v194-19
The mediating effect of farmer’s knowledge on the relationship between agricultural services, skills acquisition and food security
Publication Name: Environment Development and Sustainability
Publication Date: 2025-01-01
Volume: Unknown
Issue: Unknown
Page Range: Unknown
Description:
Enhancing productivity, income, and food security requires agricultural services and skill development, especially in vulnerable areas like the Gaza Strip where farmers constantly confront obstacles. With an emphasis on the mediating function of farmers' knowledge, this study investigates the connections among household food security, skill development, and agricultural services. 379 farmers in the Gaza Strip were surveyed using a quantitative methodology. In order to examine the direct and indirect effects of agricultural services and skills on food security outcomes, data were gathered using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS software. The findings show that farmers' knowledge and levels of food security are greatly and favorably impacted by agricultural services. It was discovered that having access to financial support, technical help, and agricultural inputs improved farmers' ability to provide food for their families. Additionally, learning agricultural skills helped farmers become more knowledgeable, which enhanced the results of food security. These results demonstrate how knowledge acts as a mediator in converting training and services into noticeable increases in livelihoods. The study comes to the conclusion that two important ways to improve food security in the Gaza Strip are to invest in skill development and to boost agricultural services. To optimize the impact on household resilience and food security, policymakers and development practitioners are urged to create interventions that include technical assistance, input provision, and capacity-building initiatives.
Open Access: Yes
Is digitalization necessary for e-commerce adoption at small and medium-sized enterprises? The pandemic effects
Publication Name: Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review
Publication Date: 2025-12-01
Volume: 13
Issue: 4
Page Range: 209-230
Description:
Objective: The study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of e-commerce adoption in small and me-dium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of Pakistan and Bangladesh in the period following the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to observe in detail the significance of e-commerce adoption for small and medium sized enterprises, their abilities to evolve consumer preferences and to dissect the challenges that hinder in the way of e-commerce adoption in Bangladesh and Pakistan. The key focus of this study was to find out how digitisation acts as a moderator to overcome challenges. Research Design & Methods: We based the study on a quantitative design using a structured questionnaire to collect data from 500 SMEs with 250 respondents from each country, Bangladesh and Pakistan. We collected the study sample through a stratified random sampling from key industrial cities in both countries. We analysed the data of the study with SmartPLS version 4.0 to explore the relationship between external factors, need-bead factors, organisational factors, technological factors and e-commerce adoption with digitisation as a moderator. Findings: This study has also examined that market related demands and the access to the technology has significant positive impact on digitisation in both countries. However, company’s resources and cultural factors that are related to the organisational factors have negative impact on digitisation in Bangladesh and Pakistan. The multi-group analysis composed to find the distinguishing factors among two countries, found the impact of all the factors on digitisation. Implications & Recommendations: We observed a crucial role of digitisation in different fields to adopt e-Commerce in SMEs of Pakistan and Bangladesh. This study has been conducted in the time of COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that it should be the top priority of the policymakers to focus more on digitisation to enrich the country’s economic and digital infrastructure. The partnership programs can help both countries improve digitisation on modern standards. Findings suggests combined strategies to boost economic stability of both countries. However, this study has some limitations and future suggestions to entertain the role of artificial intelligence (AI) to examine the adoption of e-Commerce in both countries. Contribution & Value Added: This study has provided a qualified analysis of the drivers of e-commerce adoption in SMEs of Pakistan and Bangladesh in the specific context of the post-COVID-19 pandemic, with digitisation as a moderator. It offers novel insight into the different types of challenges faced by SMEs in both countries and in the transformation of digitisation in the South Asian region.
Open Access: Yes
Factors Affecting Humanitarian Resilience: A Mediating Approach of Community Engagement
Publication Name: Decision Making Applications in Management and Engineering
Publication Date: 2025-01-01
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Page Range: 108-131
Description:
This paper examines the factors that influence humanitarian resilience, explicitly focusing on the mediating role of community engagement. Humanitarian resilience is a critical aspect of disaster management and response, and understanding the underlying factors and the role of community engagement in enhancing resilience is paramount This study investigates the multifaceted factors influencing humanitarian resilience among the youth population of the Gaza Strip, focusing on the variables of humanitarian aid funding, logistical support, and humanitarian personnel. Employing quantitative research methodology and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) techniques, we explore the mediating role of community engagement in shaping the dependent variable of humanitarian resilience. In a sample of 429 youth residing in the Gaza Strip, our research assesses the direct impacts of funding humanitarian assistance, logistical support, and the presence of humanitarian personnel on the participants' resilience levels. Furthermore, we examine how community engagement mediates the relationship between these factors and the overall level of humanitarian resilience. This innovative approach aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics in the context of humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip. The findings of this study hold significant implications for policymakers and humanitarian organizations operating in conflict-affected regions. By elucidating the mediating influence of community engagement, we shed light on potential strategies to enhance the resilience of individuals and communities in the face of adversity, ultimately contributing to the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip and similar contexts worldwide.
Open Access: Yes
