AUK Faculty and Students Present Research Papers in SIMDTE 2023 Conference

AUK faculty and students from the College of Business and Economics (CBE) presented their research papers in the Conference of Sustainable Innovations in Management in the Digital Transformation Era (SIMDTE 2023). It was organized by the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences at the University of Technology in Bahrain.  
 
The conference brought together global professionals, academics, and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities that digital transformation presents in the context of sustainable management.  
 
Presenting at the conference was AUK assistant professor of management, Dr. Ahmad Al-Saber, who discussed his research on Kuwait’s banking sector and the recruitment of Kuwaiti nationals in small and medium private enterprises in Kuwait. 
 
Dr. AlSaber also assisted and supervised the research papers of four AUK students: Yousef Al-Khashem, Ali Al-Mass, Maen Al-Mutairi, and Fatma Al-Khoder. Their papers explored various facets of digitalization, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.  
 
The students showcased their proficiency in statistical analysis, and their work exhibited a strong grasp of various statistical techniques. They demonstrated the ability to apply these techniques to real-world datasets, transforming raw data into actionable insights.  
 
AUK's support of its faculty and students reflects its commitment to fostering the next generation of innovators and change-makers in digitalization and innovation, providing a stepping stone for their future career prospects. 
 
The Office of Research and Grants (ORG) also played a vital role in supporting the students with their research. It provided a wide range of support, workshops and training, mentoring, feedback, and access to resources such as research databases, software, and equipment. All these resources are crucial for students who are working on research projects and trying to complete their requirements for presenting their papers. As a result of ORG's support, students were able to improve the quality of their research, gain valuable skills and experience, and successfully presented their work at the conference.

The following papers were presented:

"The Influence of Governmental Support on the Cybersecurity Adoption and Performance: The Mediation of Security and Technological Readiness."
Presented by Student Yousef Alkhashem and supervised by Dr. Ahmad Alsaber 

"The Use of Structural Equation Model (sem) to Evaluate the Effectiveness of ISO 9001 Quality Management System in the Banking Sector of Kuwait"
Presented by Dr. Ahmad Alsaber 

"Factors influencing recruitment of Kuwaiti nationals in private Small & Medium Enterprises in Kuwait"
Presented by Dr. Ahmad Alsaber 

"A Structural Equation Modelling Approach to Assessing the Factors That Influence Kuwaiti Entrepreneurs' Intention to Use Technology: Based on UTAUT Model"
Presented by Presented Students Ali Al-Mass and supervised by Dr. Ahmad Alsaber

"Factors of competitive advantage through Influence of Digital Transformation in Private Sector in Kuwait"
Presented by Students Maen Al-Mutairi, and Yousef Alkhashem and supervised by Dr. Ahmad Alsaber

"Development of a Structural Model for Sustainable Environment Training and Knowledge Transfer for Kuwaiti Private Organizations"
Presented by Presented Students Fatma Alkhoder and supervised by Dr. Ahmad Alsaber
 
 

AUK students and Dr. Ahmad Al-Saber at the conference
 

Dr. Ahmad Al-Saber receiving a certificate of appreciation
 
 
AUK students presenting their papers