...Dalal Aassouli; Muhammad Fazlurrahman Syarif Purpose This study aims to evaluate whether and how a permissioned blockchain could affect the administration of Hajj Dam payments in Turkey, with a specific focus on transparency, settlement integrity and operational efficiency, without presuming any...

.... The transcripts of audio records were prepared, and a thematic perspective was applied to evaluate transcriptions. Findings Participants’ interpretations indicate that certain factors, such as signaling to stakeholders, active audit committees and investor demand, promote transparency among Iranian AFs...