Waqar Ahmad

The transformation of higher education institutions into dynamic learning organizations is critical for fostering innovation, adaptability and long‐term sustainability. This study investigates the role of inter‐agency trust in shaping learning organizational culture within Chinese higher education, emphasizing the influence of relationship quality, organizational capability, stakeholder satisfaction, and coordination. Employing a robust quantitative methodology, data were collected from faculty, administrative staff, and management personnel across leading universities in Xi'an, China. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was utilized to analyze both direct and mediating effects. The findings reveal that while relationship quality and organizational capability do not directly influence learning organizational culture, their effects become significant when mediated by diversity experiences. In contrast, coordination and stakeholder satisfaction exert both direct and indirect effects, highlighting their central role in fostering a conducive learning environment. The study underscores the transformative power of diversity experiences in bridging institutional gaps and enhancing organizational learning. These insights provide a strategic framework for policymakers and university administrators to strengthen institutional collaboration, optimize governance structures, and cultivate inclusive learning environments. By integrating trust‐driven mechanisms with diversity‐centred strategies, this research advances the discourse on sustainable educational reforms and the global competitiveness of Chinese higher education institutions.

In recent decades, the number of international students in China has significantly increased. This swift growth of international students has raised concerns about the capacity of Chinese universities to meet international students' academic expectations. Since the quality of higher education is frequently measured by student learning experiences, this article explores the experiences of international students in China. It examines the relationship among diversity experiences, innovative learning environments and personal development, specifically focusing on the mediating role of cultural adoption among international students. The data collected from 304 international students from various countries studying in Shaanxi, China, through an adapted survey and structural equation modelling (SEM) were applied for analyses. This study highlights the importance of cultural adoption in the context of international education and its influence on personal development. It establishes a strong relationship among diversity experiences, innovative learning environments, cultural adoption and personal development of students. The study findings provide valuable understanding for individuals and organizations in higher education on effectively promoting cultural acceptance and enriching the development of global students.

Based on the learning organization theory the main purpose of this research is to discuss how demographics variables affect the learning organization disciplines perception in faculty members of higher education institutes (HEIs) of Pakistan. This study explores that how demographic variables affect the learning organization disciplines perception at the HEIs level. We use the demographic variables and learning organization model in higher education institutions of Pakistan. In doing so, we used a survey instrument to collect data from 253 faculty members of HEIs in Pakistan. In addition, 15 in-depth interviews were conducted with the same respondents. Study findings revealed that there is a low application of the learning organization disciplines in HEIs in Pakistan. Further study also explains that demographic variables generated a variance of 2.7% in learning organization culture. Further, this study suggested some substantial implications for universities and regulatory bodies of HEIs.

This study aims to see how the big data analytics capability (BDAC) and its dimensions affect the absorptive capacity and autonomous R&D of high-speed railways. As well as their impact on the organization’s long-term sustainability, using the mediation of absorptive capacity and autonomy in R&D. Employees and the heads of the planning, HR, R&D, and technical departments of high-speed railways were polled for information. For data analysis, we used PLS-SEM, and then we employed mediation analysis. BDAC increases the organization’s ability to tolerate change and gives management instructions on making decisions. This study adds to the body of knowledge on absorptive capacity development and autonomy over R&D activities by investigating the role of BDAC in the long-term development of high-speed trains.

Based on the resource-based theory, the current study examines the relationship between competitive strategies and strategic alliance performance. Furthermore, big data predictive analytics is treated as a boundary condition between competitive strategies and strategic alliance performance. Big data of predictive analytics in operations and industrial management has been a focal point in the current era. There has been little attention has about big data predictive analytics influences on competitive strategies and strategic alliance performance, especially in developing countries like Pakistan. A survey instrument was used to record the responses from 331 employees of the telecom sectors companies working in Pakistan. Study findings show that big competitive strategies have a positive and significant relationship with strategic alliances performance. It was also found that big data predictive analytics plays the role of moderator between competitive strategies and strategic alliance performance. The study add a new perspective and contribution to the literature on big data predictive analytics, strategic alliance performance, and competitive strategies in Pakistan's telecom sector companies. Further, the study results explain that big data analytics is just like the companies' lifeblood in the current era. The efficient and effective use of big data analytics, companies can boost their standards in a competitive environment.

Based on institutional theory, the current study examines the relationship of coordination, job security, psychological safety, and coercive pressure with employees’ performance. Further, coercive pressure is treated as a boundary condition between coordination, job security, and psychological safety with employees’ performance. A survey method was used to collect data from 235 faculty members of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Pakistan. Study results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between job security and coordination with employees’ performance. The results also reveal that coercive pressure moderates job security, coordination, and psychological safety with employees’ performance. Implications for organizations and HEIs administration are discussed.

This research assesses the level of media literacy among the students studying at the University of Swat because understanding media messages is important in this era of advanced communication and swift media. This research collects data through a questionnaire randomly from 210 students, where the response rate remained 94 percent as 117 respondents were and 89 respondents were female from the University of Swat. The finding of the study suggest that students have moderate ability to analyze media messages but less proficient in understanding how media produce messages and also, they do not have the ability to analyze, and evaluate media monopolies and their tricks.