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Nanotechnology, at the intersection of science and engineering, holds immense promise for revolutionizing various aspects of our lives. This study employs the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (SEM AMOS) algorithm to comprehensively analyze the effects of nanotechnology on the future living standards of society. We examine how nanotechnology innovations in fields such as medicine, energy, materials, and electronics are poised to reshape our quality of life. Through an extensive review of existing literature and empirical data, we provide insights into the potential benefits and challenges associated with the widespread adoption of nanotechnology. Our findings suggest that nanotechnology has the potential to significantly enhance future living standards by enabling advancements in healthcare, sustainable energy solutions, and cutting-edge materials. However, we also identify key considerations, including ethical and safety concerns that must be addressed to ensure the responsible development and utilization of nanotechnology. This research contributes to a better understanding of the multifaceted impacts of nanotechnology on society, offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders seeking to harness its transformative potential for the benefit of humanity.

Cloud computing technology could bring about cost-effectiveness, scalability, usage easiness, and flexibility against environmental changes. Despite several advantages of this technology, the acceptance and movement to the cloud computing environment occurs slowly, particularly in several organizations in developing countries. Cloud computing allows an individual to share distributed sources and services. This study aims to identify the optimal security framework in cloud computing, focusing on the Infrastructure Communications Company as a case study. The method used in this study is descriptive (non-test) and the correlative research scheme is PLS (partial least squares). The participants of the current study were selected among the Tehran Communication Infrastructure Company employees. Based on the Cochran formula and the research population which was 600, 234 were selected using the random sampling method. To measure the security framework in cloud computing, the questionnaires related to Joils and Opria (2017), Tari (2014), Qio and Gayi (2017), and Sing et al. (2016) were used. Findings indicate that the impacts of technological and technical factors, experienced human resources, financial resource provision and secure infrastructures on information technology security were significant (0.01). Moreover, information technology management and supporting regulations on security risk assessment have significant effects. The assessment of security risk has a significant effect on information security. Additionally, information security management and supporting regulations have a significant effect on Goal setting (0.01). Goal setting has a significant effect on environmental and physical security. Based on the results, the evaluated model of the research could explain 0.53 of information security management, 0.50 of security evaluation, 0.36 of goal setting, 0.55 of information security, and 0.35 of environmental security.

Green information technology is in the spotlight for organizations, helping them save money by using information technology (IT) to achieve the highest efficiency and thus reduce environmental impacts. One of the ways that can help organizations planning for deploying green IT is to evaluate green information technology maturity (GITM). Previous studies have referred to various criteria for green IT evaluation, most of which are qualitative criteria that are difficult to measure and evaluate in ambiguous conditions. The main objective of this study is to identify crucial criteria that affect the GITM level and to design a fuzzy inference system to assess the GITM level in any organization. While using a Mamdani Inference system, inputs can be verbal expressions or crisp values, and the output shows the level of maturity of green information technology. Since green IT knowledge is not modeled in previous studies, modeling it in the current study is a valuable step for organizations confused about various factors they should consider for going green. The main system criteria are the conditions of the data center, office environment, work practice, procurement, and corporate citizenship. Due to the generality of the model used for the knowledge base system development, organizations can use this system for the green IT maturity level determination. The presented inference system helps organizations understand their status of being IT green and plan for the following steps to accomplish their desired maturity level. The proposed inference system has been tested, validated, and used to determine the maturity level of Tehran municipality.

The purpose of the article is to perform stress-testing technologies of the financial stability of an insurance company based on the constructed mathematical model of the insurance company's activity, which would meet the established requirements (adequate reproduction of the main parameters of the insurance company's functioning; taking into account the stochastic nature of insurance processes; flexible management of model parameters describing company's behaviour; the ability to influence the intensity of flows; suitability for algorithmization and construction of computational simulation model. The relevance of this study is due to the need to address the problem of changes and complications, the growing variety of strategies and products implemented by insurance companies. There is a need for innovative methods to assess and monitor the vulnerability of these institutions to various types of risks. One of these methods, which is gaining widespread recognition both among regulators and financial corporations, is stress testing. It has been established that stress testing as a risk management tool is used both to assess the insurance company's readiness for a crisis situation, and to develop a plan of adequate measures to counteract and eliminate its negative impact. The development and application of the proposed mathematical and simulation model of stress testing of the financial stability of the insurance company allows to solve issues of ensuring sufficiency of capital level, control of financial stability and solvency, reliability of efficiency of activities, taking into account the probabilistic nature of insurance activities, various typical insurance risks and time horizons.

Purpose: The main purpose of this research is to assess the feasibility of using VSAT satellites in the information services of university libraries.Method: The research method is a survey using the TOPSIS model, which indicates that the optimal method of providing the Internet is the method that has the greatest distance from negative factors and the least distance from positive factors. The opinions of user organizations, i.e. academic libraries and information centers, have been examined to clarify the necessity of using this method as well as its characteristics and advantages compared to other ways of providing the Internet.Findings: The findings show that VSAT satellite internet can have better conditions for providing services compared to other services such as ADSL, optical fiber, Wi-Fi and Wi-MAX. Also, their assessment determined that VSAT satellite internet is currently the best way to provide internet based on the criteria of service, support, cost, trust and quality, and ranks second in criteria such as security, confidentiality and service. In conclusion, the priority of solutions to provide library internet using TOPSIS analysis is: VSAT service; Optical fiber; ADSL service; Wi-Max services and wireless services.Conclusion: The results indicate that the VSAT satellite network, with advantages in the use of Internet services by libraries, plays an important role in improving the quality of these services.

Purpose: The key to startup success is a brand-centric approach that combines brand leadership strategy with creative, targeted, and cost-effective business methods. In the brand-centered approach, all company processes revolve around the development of brand identity in continuous interaction with customers, to create long-term competitive advantages for the brand. The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of entrepreneurship-based branding in cyberspace on the performance of startups.Method: The current research is of an applied type and with a mixed method and a sequential qualitative-quantitative approach, first qualitative and then quantitative data was collected and analyzed. Due to the small size of the population, sampling was not done and all 52 people were examined. Smart PLS software was used to analyze quantitative data and test research hypotheses and implement structural equation modeling. Confirmatory factor analysis was also used to test the significance of the relationships and the fit of the obtained measurement models. To analyze the data and test the research hypotheses, the structural equation modeling method was applied.Findings: Qualitative findings showed that the branding model based on entrepreneurship in cyberspace includes six main themes and 18 sub-themes. Causal factors include risk-taking categories, business situation analysis, and brand content capabilities; Background factors include the categories of brand organizational structure, market orientation, and brand orientation; intervening conditions include the categories of legal infrastructure, customer characteristics, and economic uncertainty; the central category includes the three categories of brand vision depiction, brand integrity and entrepreneurial capabilities; strategies including three categories of brand positioning, strategic planning for branding and value creation; And the consequences include three categories of competitive advantage, strategic brand development and brand identity development. Quantitative findings showed that the causal conditions of branding with a score of 26.719 has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial branding; Entrepreneurial branding with a score of 4.873 on value-based brand positioning; And value-based positioning with a score of 29.960 has a positive and significant effect on the performance of startups.Conclusion: The results indicate that the branding model based on entrepreneurship in cyberspace and its impact on the performance of startups includes six main themes and 18 sub-themes, and branding based on entrepreneurship in cyberspace has a positive and significant effect on the performance of startups.

Today, gamification is being used in various areas such as education, health, and business to enhance engagement and increase the system's efficiency. Despite significant scholarly interest, in many cases, undesirable results have been achieved using gamified solutions. This highlights the need for further research to explore these challenges through innovative methodologies and to devise new solutions. Addressing this gap, we conducted a systematic review of the literature on the emerging and growing subject of gamification using the PRISMA methodology and proposed a novel model for the strategic development of future gamification studies. The research led to the identification of 48 qualified empirical studies which have been analyzed to outline the existing views, gaps, and consequently the implications for future research. Through the analysis, we delineate the impact and effectiveness of gamification, highlighting its potential to transform user experience positively when implemented with strategic finesse. Consequently, we propose a novel model for the strategic development of future gamification studies, presenting it in three main dimensions: Contexts, Users, and Elements, and for each dimension, significant and less-paid topics are discussed. In addition, we represent six main suggestions for the design of the entire gamified system: Decision-Making Methods, Success Factors, Validation Methods, Dynamic Design Approach, Timeframe, and Modern Technology. Our proposed model not only facilitates a deeper understanding of gamified systems but also offers actionable insights and guidelines for both academics and practitioners. It is meticulously designed to assist researchers and practitioners in crafting more effective gamified systems that are customized to meet specific user needs and environmental contexts. By doing so, it aims to maximize the sustainable benefits of gamification, ensuring that these systems deliver significant and lasting impacts. This strategic approach integrates the latest advancements in technology and dynamic design principles, establishing a robust framework for the future of gamification research and application.

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) threat to cybersecurity, emphasizing the urgent need for finance leaders and cybersecurity professionals to adapt their strategies and controls to effectively combat AI-powered scams and cyber-attacks. The study delves into the specific ways in which AI is being used maliciously in cybercrime, such as enhanced phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, the creation of synthetic media including deepfakes, targeted attacks, automated attack strategies, and the availability of black-market AI tools on the dark web. Furthermore, it highlights the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies and international cooperation to combat cyber threats effectively. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for finance leaders, cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and researchers in understanding and addressing the challenges posed by generative AI in the cyber threat landscape.

This research delves into the socio-economic aspects of online gambling in Iran, exploring the underlying cultural drivers that have contributed to its rapid growth in recent years. Online gambling's prevalence is intricately linked to cultural norms and values, both overt and covert, which have shaped its emergence in the country. Despite the religious, legal, and cultural taboos associated with gambling in Iran, this study investigates the cultural motifs that have challenged these obstacles, particularly among the youth. To unravel the psychological mechanisms at play among young online gamblers, this study adopts a qualitative approach, employing in-depth interviews with 17 male online gamblers aged between 20 and 40, alongside participatory observations. The data is analyzed thematically, with a focus on cultural motifs that reinforce mental accounting biases, drawing from the principles of behavioral economics. Notably, the central theme that emerges from this analysis is the "psychology of success", a worldview that influences the mindset and actions of individuals engaged in online gambling. The findings of this study reveal a significant thematic alignment between the teachings of the psychology of success and the cultural elements that bolster cognitive biases in the speech and conduct of online gamblers. The psychology of success, which emphasizes a sense of agency and empowerment, appears to drive cultural change and contributes to the widespread acceptance of online gambling despite its illegitimate status. Furthermore, the study highlights a connection between the prevalence of online gambling and the devaluation of the national currency.

Purpose: In contemporary times, augmented reality is a cornerstone technology within the tourism sector. Nonetheless, the inclination towards embracing and utilizing augmented reality applications in tourism hinges upon multifaceted determinants, meriting examination through the integrated lens of technology acceptance and use theory. Concurrently, these determinants sway individuals' hedonistic motivations to engage with such apps. This juncture holds significance for managerial considerations, delineating pivotal factors influencing the adoption of this technology. Hence, this present inquiry explores the nexus between the technology acceptance and use theory and the hedonistic motivations for tourism augmented reality apps on mobile platforms within the Iranian context.Method: The current research's statistical population consists of users of tourism augmented reality apps. The sample size is 201 users. The data collection tool is a questionnaire. A structural equation test was used to analyze the data.Findings: The research findings indicate that four factors, namely performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions, have a positive and significant impact on the hedonic motivation to use tourism augmented reality apps. Moreover, all four factors of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) positively influenced the intention to use augmented reality applications on mobile phones. Additionally, hedonic motivation was shown to positively and significantly affect the intention to use tourism augmented reality apps on mobile phones. Notably, hedonic motivation is a crucial mediator between the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) dimensions and the intention to use augmented reality applications. However, the mediating role of hedonic motivation was not supported for performance expectancy and behavioral intention.Conclusion: This research investigates the factors influencing the motivation to use augmented reality (AR) apps in tourism. It finds that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions positively impact hedonic motivation for AR app usage. The study validates the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) for predicting AR app adoption. Notably, hedonic motivation mediates between UTAUT dimensions and intention to use AR technology, suggesting implications for enhancing AR app design in the tourism sector.

Destination Image as a development which comprises of interrelated assessments converged with general impressions and convictions dependent on data preparing from an assortment of sources after some time; little research has concentrated on picture arrangement corresponding to this kind of goal, this article explores the mediating role of Online Image on the connection between E-WOM and  E-service quality, E-satisfaction, E- trust The result of Structural equation Modelling  (AMOS) path analysis affirmed that estimation model fulfilled the necessity and evidence the solidness of things, builds and correlation. All the four conditions for estimation model was met: things stacking above 0.7; unwavering composite quality (CR) above 0.7; Average Variance Extraction (AVE) above 0.5. The scholastics and industry will profit by the usage of this examination. Likewise, the tourist industry division can draw from these outcomes as references and proposals inside the impediments of the study. Future research headings were proposed to deal with the restrictions.

Purpose: Due to the importance of creating competitive advantages, the present study was conducted with a view to validating the pattern of digital marketing capabilities affecting the development of new Abadan petrochemical products. The present research is applied in terms of purpose and has been done with a survey method.Method: The type of research is quantitative. The data collection tool was a questionnaire with 50 questions. Confirmatory factor analysis was used for the validation of the questionnaire as well as Cronbach's alpha coefficient.Findings: Findings showed that the value of confirmatory factor analysis (t-value) for all 5 paths of the model is greater than 1.96 and the significance of the test is less than 0.05, so with a 95% confidence level causal factors affect the main category (marketing capabilities for new product development) by 0.705; The main category (marketing capabilities for new product development) has an impact on strategies of 0.379; Intervening factors affect strategies by 0.129; Underlying factors affect strategies by 0.457; Finally, strategies have an impact on outcomes of 0.849Conclusion: The results show that the innovation, customer orientation, marketing technologies improvement, research and development capabilities and communication capabilities are confirmed. Also they emphasized as causal dimensions and the basis of digital marketing. Finally, the board diversity is confirmed as the underlying dimensions and platform of digital marketing.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to prioritize the factors affecting consumer-buying behavior in online social media marketing.Method: The analysis and validation of indicators were conducted using the mixed method of structural equation modeling and partial least squares. Additionally, the IPMA matrix was utilized to determine the importance and type of performance of each factor. The research data were influenced by consumer information, predominantly consisting of women with a master's degree aged between 36 and 50 years. The study employed a non-probability sampling method common for online surveys, and 466 individuals were examined using Cohen's effect size formula.Findings: The research findings indicated that consumer engagement was the most important factor, and ease of use exhibited the highest level of performance in the overall social media model. Furthermore, consumer engagement was identified as the most important factor, while electronic word-of-mouth (EWOM) demonstrated the highest performance level on Instagram. Conversely, EWOM was deemed the most important factor, with consumer engagement displaying the highest performance level on Telegram. These results can be utilized by marketers to influence consumer purchasing behavior and craft online marketing strategies accordingly.Conclusion: Companies utilizing online social media platforms are advised to enhance consumer engagement and performance by implementing short-term techniques and effective strategies, such as incorporating online chat functionalities in the user environment. Instagram, being the most widely used social media platform and an online shopping hub for consumers, showcased acceptable performance in terms of consumer engagement. Hence, companies need to take measures to elevate performance levels to match their importance. In the case of Telegram, EWOM emerged as the most crucial factor among others, with a commendable performance rating. Businesses can bolster their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) units and enhance WOM initiatives to the fullest extent possible.

This paper aims to conceptualize the success factors of a digital transformation (DT) strategy and analyze its impact on a company's economic performance. We explore the concepts that affect the field of DT definition and the key drivers that lead to successful DT. Through these key drivers considered as success factors, we propose a research framework linking these drivers to the DT strategy and then corporate economic performance in emerging markets. To test the research model empirically and provide a contextualized interpretation of the results, we adopted a sequential explanatory design. Initially, we performed a quantitative study through a survey among companies listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange in Morocco. We then analyzed the collected data using the structural equation method. Next, to explain the results, we conducted a qualitative analysis through interviews with semi-structured questions. The findings show that in an emerging economy context such as Morocco, placing the customer at the core of the DT strategy, aligning the organization with the DT strategy, adopting a value system imbued with DT values, and establishing an operational roadmap to drive the change can enhance the company’s digital transformation. These drivers contribute to 59.5% of the implementation of the DT strategy. Driving a DT strategy has a significant impact on companies' economic performance, contributing to 21.5% of their commercial and financial outcomes. This study highlights that the maintenance of a "phygital" business model, which mixes digital and physical business models, and the lack of human resources involvement in the DT process are specific to the emerging market context studied.

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to provide a model for dynamic knowledge management in Iranian government organizations.Method: This research is applied in terms of purpose, survey-exploratory in terms of approach, and qualitative in terms of type. The statistical population of this research was a group of experts, including university professors, and senior managers of the Zanjan Province Industry, Mining and Trade Organization, and based on theoretical sampling, 11 of them were selected as a statistical sample and were interviewed. The approach adopted in this research to analyze the interviews was theme analysis.Findings: The results of the research led to the presentation of a new model in the field of dynamic knowledge management in Iranian government organizations, including five main variables (including: promotional levers of dynamic knowledge management, intra-organizational factors of dynamic knowledge management, extra-organizational factors of dynamic knowledge management, executive levers of dynamic knowledge management, and expected consequences of dynamic knowledge management).Conclusion: The results of this research showed that if dynamic knowledge management is implemented well in Iran's government organizations, it can be expected that organizational productivity and agility and the satisfaction of stakeholders will improve.

Purpose: The libraries of medical sciences universities have much more diverse goals and services than can be publically conceived, so providing services related to information resources is one of the most important challenges facing these organizations.Method: The present study is an applied research based on its purpose and descriptive-analytical as regards method. The study utilized the semi-structured interview method to obtain the factors affecting the provision of health information resources services. Sampling was conducted based on a purposeful method and experts’ viewpoints. The sampling was carried out the fuzzy Delphi technique which aimed to provide a solution for the issues. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to check the factors obtained from 62 central libraries of medical sciences.Findings: In general, six types of services were determined as health information resource services in specific central libraries, including tools for exploring the online book registration network, selection tools, interlibrary loan, free educational tools, additional book publishing tests, and content evaluation. Additionally, eight factors were identified, including providing services of specialized bibliographic review by librarians, consultation services to users, dissemination and provision of selective information services on Persian and Non-Persian sources, overcoming the weaknesses of librarians without library education, increasing the diversity of medical sciences library services, utilizing new technologies to compensate for deficiencies and lack of resources, improving the social function of the library as a social institution, and offering various electronic services such as databases and digital resources. These identified factors were found to influence the provision of health information resources.Conclusion: Various factors may affect the provision of health information resources services in universities of medical sciences, most importantly improvement of the social functions of libraries.

This study aims to develop an adoption model tailored for service-oriented organizations and then evaluate its effectiveness within the specific context of Tehran Municipality, Iran's foremost service-oriented institution. Utilizing a mixed-method research approach integrating qualitative and quantitative methodologies, this study delineated the dimensions, categories, and indicators pertinent to the adoption of Electronic Human Resource Management (EHRM) systems in service-oriented organizations. Qualitative methodologies were employed to identify and develop the adoption model, which was subsequently evaluated within Tehran Municipality using a quantitative approach. In the qualitative segment of this study, in-depth interviews were conducted using a snowball sampling technique until theoretical saturation was achieved. For the quantitative phase, a sample of 310 experts affiliated with Tehran Municipality's EHRM system was surveyed. Structural equation modeling and Smart PLS 4.0 software were employed for data analysis. Ultimately, this research extracted five dimensions, 14 categories, and 94 indicators for the proposed adoption model. Notably, experts accorded the highest priority to the technological dimension in the adoption model, with specific emphasis on “adaptive architecture, security and privacy of employees, trialability and reliability, organizational citizenship behavior, organizational dynamic capabilities, digital Leadership Policy and Actions, cloud computing, etc…”, as pivotal factors in EHRM adoption. The organizational dimension assumed the second-highest priority, while the individual dimension was assigned a third-place ranking. Micro and macro-environmental factors followed in subsequent priority order.

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing societal importance are reshaping decision-making processes and policy analysis roles. This study examines the readiness of manufacturing companies in Malaysia to embrace AI technology, considering its potential to enhance decision-making, productivity, quality control, job automation, and data analysis. Focusing on the Technology, Organization, and Environment (T-O-E) readiness framework, the research investigates the relationship between these dimensions and AI adoption readiness among manufacturing companies in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. AI adoption readiness serves as the dependent variable, while technological, organizational, and environmental readiness dimensions act as independent variables. The study applies the T-O-E framework to AI readiness and proposes a framework for assessing AI readiness at the manufacturing level. It identifies factors influencing readiness within the technological, organizational, and environmental dimensions, including relative advantage, compatibility, resources, competitive pressure, top management support, and government regulations. Through rigorous analysis, patterns, trends, and correlations are revealed, highlighting a significant link between the T-O-E readiness dimensions and AI adoption readiness. Notably, organizational readiness emerges as a key driver of AI adoption in Malaysian manufacturing companies. The results of this investigation have broad implications, offering suggestions to improve organizational preparedness and unlock AI’s potential benefits for businesses in the industrial sector. Additionally, the research lays the groundwork for further studies on AI readiness across various industries and international contexts. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into manufacturing processes, adaptive businesses gain competitive advantages on a global scale. These advantages include increased productivity, informed decision-making, streamlined quality control, improved customer satisfaction, and potential contributions to economic growth. The study concludes by recommending strategies to reinforce organizational readiness and emphasizes the need for future research to deepen understanding of AI adoption readiness in the manufacturing industry. The integration of AI technology offers benefits such as enhanced productivity, decision-making, quality control, and customer satisfaction, granting businesses a competitive edge in the digital landscape and increasing stakeholder interest.