...Elias Abu Alhaija; Nadia Yousef; Al’a Jaradat; Asal Abu Alhaija; Amjed Salem Lataifeh Purpose This study analyzes the impact of digitalization and smart government policies on economic growth in Islamic economies, focusing on six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: Saudi Arabia, the UAE...

... communication barriers and enhance processes in the field of interior design, particularly in the context of the rapid digital transformation of society. To this end, we explore how immersive technologies, such as VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and MR (mixed reality), can bridge the information...

...Fernando Almeida; Edet Okon Purpose The Internet of Things (IoT) is currently acting as a critical component of the digitalization process by connecting physical devices to the digital world. It is assumed that IoT serves as both a driver and enabler of digitalization. Accordingly, this study...

...K. Mavitha; Suraj Kushe Shekhar Purpose The study examines the hotel industry’s digital transformation, emphasizing its impact on customer interaction, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. It highlights the vital role of Artificial Intelligence, digital technologies, and digital...

...Margie Mendoza Mataac; Michael Ekow Manuel; Anne Pazaver Purpose Amidst the ongoing digital transformation in the maritime industry, this study aims to interrogate the application of electronic certification (e-certification) to seafarers globally. Design/methodology/approach Data...

...Md Aslam Mia; Md Imran Hossain; Sunil Sangwan Purpose Digitalization is one of the major factors that fosters economic growth across the world. However, the level of digitalization varies significantly between developed and developing countries, with the latter often lagging behind. To bridge...

...N. Orkun Baycik; Shimon Gowda Purpose This article aims to understand where industry is in terms of digitalizing their operations, what features of this transformation are essential for practitioners, and what barriers they are facing during their journey. In addition, the authors aim to provide...

...Yoshija Walter Purpose There is evidence that spirituality at the workplace has positive effects on work outcomes, and there are different models conceptualizing the construct. To date, there is no discussion highlighting how digitalization is affecting workplace spirituality and vice versa...

...Aswathy Sreenivasan; M. Suresh Purpose Research on the intersection of start-ups and digital transformation is still in its infancy, but it is gathering speed and has entered a period of ferment that may lead to discoveries and deeper understandings. From a purely descriptive standpoint, the topic...

...Yoshija Walter Purpose The purpose of the present paper is to show that a clearly delineated digital strategy and an agile mindset is key for the successful adoption of digital innovation in society and business. Design/methodology/approach This is a case study and critical discussion...