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INTRODUCTION: An earthquake is a major natural disaster with widespread and great effects on human life and nature. Taking care of the basic needs of earthquake victims is an essential step that should be addressed immediately. Moreover, the evaluation of various problems after disasters, especially earthquakes, is of crucial importance for the affected people. The management of humanitarian aid and public assistance among these affected people is considered one of the most important post-earthquake concerns. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate the post-earthquake challenges and strengths of providing humanitarian aid services in Sisakht, Yasuj, in February 2019. METHODS: This qualitative case study was conducted from March 2019 to July 2020. The studied population consisted of 20 participants including medical staff (n=10), clergy (n=2), crisis managers (n=4), and military personnel (n=4). The required data were collected through observation and semi-structured interviews, which continued until data saturation. To evaluate the reliability of the data, the strategies recommended by Guba were used. The data were analyzed by conventional content analysis based on the method proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. FINDINGS: The advantages and strengths of this study included humanitarian cooperation and coordination, as well as the timely presence of relief and rescue teams and law enforcement agencies from the post-earthquake first hours, which had a great impact on reducing the suffering of people. The challenges in providing post-earthquake services included health, medical, management, geographical, and spatial concerns and issues related to the earthquake victims (relief goods distribution problem and inappropriate information dissemination as the main challenges). CONCLUSION: Effective and appropriate management policies regarding the management of providing post-earthquake services and elimination of the structural and managerial obstacles can improve the operation and management of humanitarian aid.

The aim of this study was to investigate the ranking of effective factors on how to implement timely management of goods and equipment and its evaluation criteria in the power distribution company of the whole country using Analytic Hierarchy (AHP). Five dimensions (production technical factors, managerial level management factors, factors related to IT processes and infrastructure, factors related to processes and factors related to training and manpower) were determined and the research hierarchical tree was drawn. Based on the opinions of experts in this tree, five Next, on how to implement timely management of goods and equipment in time and its criteria interact with each other. To determine their weight, the combined approach of fuzzy AHP and fuzzy DEMATEL was used. The influential and expressive dimensions of each other are the cause, and the dimensions of the factors related to IT processes and infrastructures are part of the influential or expressive dimensions of other effects.

This study aims to explore the use of gamification in enhancing employee engagement within entrepreneurial firms, examining employees' perceptions, effective gamification strategies, the impact on engagement, and implementation challenges. This qualitative research employed semi-structured interviews with 20 participants from various entrepreneurial firms. Purposive sampling ensured that participants had relevant experience with gamification. Interviews were conducted until theoretical saturation was achieved, each lasting between 45 and 60 minutes. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using NVivo software, following a systematic coding process to identify themes, categories, and concepts. The analysis revealed four main themes: Perceptions of Gamification, Gamification Strategies, Impact on Employee Engagement, and Challenges in Implementation. Positive attitudes included enjoyment and increased productivity, while negative attitudes encompassed frustration and stress. Effective strategies included goal setting and rewards, interactive elements, and social engagement. Gamification positively impacted motivation, behavior, social dynamics, job satisfaction, retention, work-life balance, and innovation. Challenges identified were technical issues, employee resistance, resource constraints, and difficulties in measuring effectiveness and sustaining engagement. Gamification significantly enhances employee engagement in entrepreneurial firms by making work more enjoyable and motivating. However, successful implementation requires addressing technical issues, employee resistance, and resource constraints while ensuring continuous innovation. The study provides practical recommendations for leveraging gamification to foster a more engaged and productive workforce.