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Many Information Systems (IS) projects experience serious problems that prevent them from meeting schedule, budget, and functionality targets. Managers often escalate their commitment to such projects, plowing ahead with them instead of hitting the pause button to address issues, a process known as project escalation. Due to the increasing pressure to develop systems and bring products to market faster, making decisions that involve time are more important than ever. While time has been studied in the IS domain, the effect of emphasizing time in a project’s name on IS project escalation decisions is not known. In this study, we explore whether a project name that explicitly refers to time can influence escalation decisions, and we examine the underlying mechanism through which that occurs. Sixty-two practitioners participated in a 2x1 factorial design experiment in which the project name was manipulated, but all other project information was identical. We theorize that emphasizing time in the project name can cause selective perception, drawing attention towards the schedule of the project and away from other aspects. Such selective perception can increase the likelihood of escalation of commitment to the schedule of the project when facing quality issues that require deviating from this schedule. We hypothesize that this effect of selective perception on escalation can be both direct and indirect. The results from the experiment support our research model.

This research focuses on analyzing the extent of Muhammadiyah's role in translating the human rights narrative and its relationship with Sharia principles, which are the guidelines in its movement to protect vulnerable groups of victims of human rights violations in Indonesia. Through Al-Ma'un theology, Muhammadiyah has transformed the discourse of human rights within religious contexts but also in practical efforts to protect vulnerable groups of victims of structural human rights violations and victims of national strategic projects, such as in the Wadas andesite mining case, the Rempang Eco-city case, the Pakel agrarian conflict case, the Trenggalek gold mining case, and various other cases. This research seeks to answer the following questions: (1) To what extent does Muhammadiyah play a role in disseminating human rights discourse in Indonesia? (2) How can the model of protecting vulnerable communities affected by human rights violations by Muhammadiyah be a best practice for the protection of human rights and also for the movement of civil society in the Eastern States? This research employs a socio-legal approach to identify struggles in defending the rights of vulnerable groups in Indonesia. Through an examination of its organizational pronouncements, advocacy initiatives, and grassroots activities, this paper explores the extent to which Muhammadiyah actively contributes to the protection and promotion of human rights for vulnerable populations in Indonesia, highlighting both its potential and its limitations in navigating the intricate landscape of human rights within a predominantly Muslim nation. Ultimately, this research contributes to a nuanced understanding of the role of Islamic civil society organizations in shaping and implementing human rights agendas in Indonesia and beyond.

In recent decades, language educators have taken advantage of technological advancements in the language classroom, and L2 learners have voiced their interests, concerns, and preferences about those technological advancements. The current investigation was designed to find out the attitudes of Iranian intermediate IELTS candidates towards using digital multimodal composing (DMC) and massive online open courses (MOOC) in their speaking classes. To achieve this aim, a sample of 60 male and female EFL learners at the intermediate level were selected based on volunteer sampling procedures. Subsequently, the participants were assigned to the two conditions of DMC and MOOC. The two groups were exposed to the same instructional materials, with the difference being that in DMC, the learners had to produce videos during the course and post them on the Flip platform for their peers and teacher to review and comment. They then could use the feedback to make corrections/revisions; in the MOOC condition, the learners signed up for an IELTS course on futurelearn.com and received video presentations, pdf articles, and quizzes, and they were asked to leave comments or react to each other's' comments during the course. Each group received a researcher-made attitude questionnaire at the end of the course and expressed their opinions about the treatment they were exposed to. Not surprisingly, both groups welcomed the use of DMC and MOOC and had positive attitudes towards incorporating such techniques into speaking courses. Based on these findings, this study presents a discussion of certain pedagogical implications.

Abstract Since student L2 achievement is the primary objective of all language education contexts, a huge number of inquiries have explored the role of various elements including teachers’ qualities in promoting their L2 achievement. Teachers’ qualities, such as professional commitment, have been shown to affect students’ achievements; however, some factors such as academic burnout seems to play a role in disturbing teachers’ commitment, even though the association between two concepts is not crystal clear. Due to the importance of commitment and burnout, this qualitative research intends to systematically uncover Iranian EFL teachers’ perceptions towards the dynamic interaction between academic commitment and burnout. To this end, a sample of 50 EFL teachers from high schools and language institutes of Urmia, Iran was selected based on the convenience sampling and they were interviewed to express their perceptions towards different types of commitment (to school organization, to the teaching profession, and to students) they experienced, the role of burnout and its relationship between professional commitment and burnout level. Based on the thematic analysis, the results indicated that teachers in both high schools and private institutes were aware of three types of commitment and they believed in the negative interplay between the two concepts. The majority of the participants indicated that they feel stressed and anxious due to the heavy workload and low salary that resulted in limited opportunities for professional development.

December is a period of fun and excitement so that many people look forward to it. However, are these excitements and fun inclusive of every member of society? This study investigates the inclusivity of Detty December festivities for people with disabilities in Nigeria, focusing on the practical and legislative aspects of accessibility. Despite the existence of protective legislation like the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act (DAPWDA), the experiences of people with disabilities during these celebrations remain largely unexamined. Through a survey of 42 participants with various disabilities, we explore the barriers to participation, the adequacy of current accessibility measures, and the implementation of inclusive practices during Detty December events. Findings reveal a significant gap between legal mandates and actual practice, with many respondents experiencing mediocre to terrible event experiences due to physical inaccessibility, lack of informational accommodations, and insufficient staff training in disability assistance. The study highlights the need for strategic improvements in venue selection, event planning, and staff education to ensure compliance with the law and that Detty December is a celebration accessible to all. Recommendations include improved signage, pre-event distribution of materials in multiple formats, mandatory disability awareness training for staff, and personalised service adjustments to meet individual needs. This study calls for a proactive approach in event management to ensure an inclusive festive environment where everyone can partake in the cultural celebration without barriers.

Purpose : Considering the development of technology and the use of artificial intelligence in the process of knowledge management in the service sector as well as intelligent knowledge extraction, this study aims to model an intelligent knowledge extraction map to make value in organizations. Method : This research is applied and survey. Ten influential components in knowledge extraction were identified through library study. The study sample was selected using the judgmental sampling method of five person. Using the Delphi technique, screening and evaluation of the identified components have been done. The interpretive structural model method was used to model the knowledge extraction map. The software used is EXCEL and MATLAB. Findings : The findings show that Intelligent measurement and organization of knowledge is in the second level. Five phases have been obtained for the initial steps of the Knowledge Extraction Model in service organizations. Intelligent measurement and organization of knowledge in the first phase, identifying external factors, identifying internal factors, and Identifying necessary actions in the second phase, Organization of knowledge processes, Organizing the necessary infrastructure in the third phase, Targeting knowledge and Smart knowledge strategy in the fourth phase, and finally Monitoring and updating knowledge, and Evaluating intelligent knowledge extraction in the fifth phase are main steps in the knowledge extraction model. Conclusion : To achieve success in the service sector, knowledge extraction is required to make managers able to decide better. To begin intelligent knowledge extraction, we need to follow five essential and initial steps to prepare the organization for this process.