...Hasan Ghura; Zakeya Sanad; Mariam Al-Ammari Purpose This study explores the determinants of entrepreneurial intention ( EI ) among engineering students in Kuwait, addressing a notable gap in regional entrepreneurship education research. It aims to assess the applicability of the theory of planned...

... and behavioural components. The results can assist decision makers in identifying the effectiveness of such campaigns and taking measures accordingly. Originality/value This research provides a new evaluation of the role of virtual campaigns in Kuwait. It highlights the crucial and increasing role of virtual...

...Afnan Alkhaldi; Huda Alrashidi; Khawla Alhasan; Ahmad Alsadeeqi; Abdullah Alshami Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the public value of the government of Kuwait using blockchain technology to develop the capabilities of smart cities. Design/methodology/approach Research...

...Rashed Alhaimer Purpose This study aims to focus on how virtual campaigns are affecting voters in the elections of Kuwait, as well as whether such virtual campaigns will replace traditional campaigns in the post-COVID era. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative research adopts...

.... Content analysis followed to determine librarianship job listings and the need for LIS graduate jobs in Kuwait. Findings The findings suggested difficulties and challenges; they also compiled a comprehensive list of skills needed and recommended courses and institutions hiring LIS graduates...

.../methodology/approach The study was conducted through a survey. In total, 100 faculty members from the disciplines of business administration, humanities and social sciences from three universities in Kuwait filled in an online questionnaire. The statistical feature of the Web-based tool was used for data...

...Basil Alzougool Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the use and continued intention to use six social media applications (SMAs) (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Skype and Instagram) by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kuwait. Design/methodology/approach...

...Charlene L. Al-Qallaf Purpose This study aims to investigate the information literacy (IL) competencies of incoming graduate students in the information studies masters’ degree program at Kuwait University. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 37 students through an IL...

...Sultan Muhaya Al-Daihani; Jumanah Salem Al-Qallaf; Sara Ali AlSaheeb Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate social science academics’ use of social media for scholarly communication at Kuwait University. Design/methodology/approach Phase One data were collected through web-based...

...Nujoud Al-Muomen; Debora Shaw; Michael Courtney Purpose This paper aims to compare how undergraduates in Kuwait and Indiana Universities assess information resources for class assignments. Design/methodology/approach Social science majors at Kuwait University and Indiana University Bloomington...

...Essam A. H. Mansour Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reveal the cover of research regarding Mosque Speechmakers (MSs) in the Arabic environment. The researcher tries to investigate the information-seeking behaviour of MSs in the State of Kuwait in terms of their thoughts, approaches...

...Samir N. Hamade Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the perception and use of social networking sites among university students in the state of Kuwait and study their positive and negative impacts. Design/methodology/approach The research method is descriptive in nature...

... frequently used, and perceptions of investment professionals about the importance of sources of information. Participants were also asked about the use of social media and social software, and frequently‐used information sources on investment opportunities. Findings Investment professionals in Kuwait...

... survey was carried out among students from the two LIS departments in Kuwait. A focus group was conducted with faculty members of the two institutions, who provided qualitative input about the instruction of ICT, needed changes, and relevance of market needs. Findings Participants showed...

... and information seeking, especially with this category of information users. Kuwait Parliament Members of Parliament Information seeking behaviour Information needs Parliamentarians National Assembly of Kuwait This study deals with a very important category of information and significant users...

...Husain A. Alansari Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors affecting career choice, job satisfaction, and perceptions of the public image of librarians in Kuwait. Design/methodology/approach Data were gathered via questionnaires sent to 117 professional librarians...

...Laila Marouf; Mumtaz A. Anwar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the information‐seeking behavior of the social sciences faculty at Kuwait University. Design/methodology/approach A survey method was used for this study. The data were collected using a structured, peer‐reviewed...

...Hasan Buabbas; Benachir Medjdoub; Yacine Rezgui Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a clearer picture of the first establishment of school libraries in Kuwait. In addition, the paper explores the development of the school library between 1911 and 1962. Design/methodology/approach...

...Samir N. Hamade; Saud Al‐Yousef Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of information resources in the research papers of the graduate students in Library and Information Science (LIS) at Kuwait University. Design/methodology/approach The methodology chosen for this paper...

...Sultan Al‐Daihani Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions of master of library and information science (MLIS) students of social software. Design/methodology/approach A web‐based questionnaire is used as a survey instrument. The MLIS students at Kuwait University (KU...