Organization Of Components Research Articles

Regenerative therapies for lumbar degenerative disc diseases: a literature review.

This review aimed to summarize the recent advances and challenges in the field of regenerative therapies for lumbar disc degeneration. The current first-line treatment options for symptomatic lumbar disc degeneration cannot modify the disease process or restore the normal structure, composition, and biomechanical function of the degenerated discs. Cell-based therapies tailored to facilitate intervertebral disc (IVD) regeneration have been developed to restore the IVD extracellular matrix or mitigate inflammatory conditions. Human clinical trials on Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) have reported promising outcomes exhibited by MSCs in reducing pain and improving function. Nucleus pulposus (NP) cells possess unique regenerative capacities. Biomaterials aimed at NP replacement in IVD regeneration, comprising synthetic and biological materials, aim to restore disc height and segmental stability without compromising the annulus fibrosus. Similarly, composite IVD replacements that combine various biomaterial strategies to mimic the native disc structure, including organized annulus fibrosus and NP components, have shown promise. Furthermore, preclinical studies on regenerative medicine therapies that utilize cells, biomaterials, growth factors, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and biological agents have demonstrated their promise in repairing degenerated lumbar discs. However, these therapies are associated with significant limitations and challenges that hinder their clinical translation. Thus, further studies must be conducted to address these challenges.

Bat mating systems-A review and recategorisation.

Mating systems, influenced by the social and ecological environment and individual attributes, are fundamental components of animal social organisation, impacting behaviour, animal distribution, ecosystem processes, individual reproductive success, and population dynamics. Bats are of particular interest for studies of mating systems as they are thought to exhibit a greater diversity in mating systems than any other mammalian order, and thus make great models for improving our fundamental understanding of causes and consequences of social organisation. Here, we review the current knowledge of bat mating systems. Our analyses show that research on bat mating systems has not kept pace with research on bats in general and that traditional typologies do not accommodate the mating system of several species. Therefore, we propose an alternative, functional framework to categorise mating systems of bats and by extension of other taxa. We argue that mating systems can be classified according to a male reproductive skew continuum, with an increasing skew from monogamy to true lekking. We include an additional category of lek-like mating system along the continuum to account for previous trans-categorical cases that have the appearance of resource defence but are functionally akin to a lek. The new framework has a total of seven categories: promiscuity, monogamy, female defence polygyny, resource defence polygyny, a lek-like mating system, exploded classical lek, and clustered classical lek. Applying this framework to bats reveals that lek mating systems are more prevalent in bats than previously recognised. It is our aim that this review and the proposed framework provide a greater understanding of bat mating systems particularly and provoke research into the factors that shape mating systems across animal taxa more generally.

Developing good practices and organisational resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective qualitative case study in a higher education institution

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted authorities to enforce social restrictions and business closures, severely affecting the education sector and disrupting academic continuity. While existing studies have primarily focused on the evolution of learning environments, student and academic resilience, and educational policy responses, limited attention has been given to organisational resilience in higher education institutions.This paper addresses this gap by examining the impacts of the pandemic and organisational resilience components within a university of applied sciences. Using Chronicle Workshops and semi-structured interviews, this case study spans from the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 to June 2022, scrutinising the effects on various professions, including top and middle management, teachers, scientific, administrative, and technical staff.Key events included the initial lockdown and the subsequent shift to telework. Social tension during the implementation of COVID-19 certificates emerged as a noteworthy factor. The paper identifies best practices, including anticipative exchanges, investments in occupational health and safety, top-down crisis management, collegial decision-making, technology integration into work processes, creative pedagogical and assessment methods, leadership based on trust and autonomy, self-management, and a strong sense of solidarity. Recommendations for improvement encompass addressing siloed functioning, enhancing crisis communication, prioritising health and safety under normal circumstances, reflecting on technology’s limits in teaching, recognising commitment and skills, ensuring decision transparency, and providing post-crisis support.These findings underscore the significance of considering both social and technical aspects in organisational responses to crises like the pandemic. Strengthening managerial capacity to support staff is crucial for enhancing resilience against future threats.

Tablet-based Rey–Osterrieth Complex Figure copy task: a novel application to assess spatial, procedural, and kinematic aspects of drawing in children

The paper-and-pencil Rey–Osterrieth Complex Figure (ROCF) copy task has been extensively used to assess visuo-constructional skills in children and adults. The scoring systems utilized in clinical practice provide an integrated evaluation of the drawing process, without differentiating between its visuo-constructional, organizational, and motor components. Here, a tablet-based ROCF copy task capable of providing a quantitative assessment of the drawing process, differentiating between visuo-constructional, organizational, and motor skills, is trialed in 94 healthy children, between 7 and 11 years of age. Through previously validated algorithms, 12 indices of performance in the ROCF copy task were obtained for each child. Principal component analysis of the 12 indices identified spatial, procedural, and kinematic components as distinct dimensions of the drawing process. A composite score for each dimension was determined, and correlation analysis between composite scores and conventional paper-and-pencil measures of visuo-constructional, procedural, and motor skills performed. The results obtained confirmed that the constructional, organizational, and motor dimensions underlie complex figure drawing in children; and that each dimension can be measured by a unique composite score. In addition, the composite scores here obtained from children were compared with previsions results from adults, offering a novel insight into how the interplay between the three dimensions of drawing evolves with age.

Students’ Ability to Develop Critical Thinking Skills in English Essay Writing

Critical thinking has an important role in writing to analyze information, construct robust arguments, and communicate ideas understandably and compellingly. This study aims to know students’ ability to develop critical thinking in essay writing. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative reserch with 50 students as participants. The test was used as a technique of data collection. The result of the study indicated that students' ability to develop critical thinking in writing remains underdeveloped, only 2% of students were able to demonstrate a clear unity of ideas in their essays, reflecting a notable lack of critical thinking skills in articulating main concepts. Furthermore, 8% of students were able to present clear reasoning, underscoring the overall weakness in their critical thinking abilities. Additionally, only 6% of students showed proficiency in the organization component of their essays, indicating a substantial gap in their skills to structure and connect ideas effectively. These findings demonstrate that students' application of critical thinking abilities, particularly in essay writing, is still lacking. It is recommended the students should develop critical thinking to have good achievement in writing.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE IN GERMANY: PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UKRAINE

Establishing a municipal governance system is a long process focused on selecting the best practices that have proven to be effective and efficient. One of the methods is the transit of elements of municipal systems borrowed from other countries. The experience of ensuring democratic participation of the community formed in Germany is of interest. The purpose of the article is to identify the components of the German model of municipal governance that can be used by Ukraine to improve the efficiency of the national system of local self-government and bring it closer to EU standards. The elements of the comparative analysis in the article are the analysis of the institutional model of municipal governance and its state and political basis; determination of the specifics of the distribution of powers between the state and local governments and the nature of community participation in local self-government; characterization of the system of financial guarantees and the budget system; determination of the principles of cooperation and coordination of municipalities. The article uses the methodology of comparative analysis based on the identification and analysis of the legal, structural, organizational, political and economic components of municipal governance in Ukraine and Germany.

Development and Support of Ukrainian Domestic Entrepreneurship in the Knowledge Economy

This paper explores the elements of support and development of entrepreneurship in Ukraine. It suggests that digitalization is an important organizational component in the development of the business sector in the knowledge economy. The authors present a comprehensive study of the most advanced domestic business ecosystems (Diia, UNIT.CITY, Genesis) and highlight their key characteristics, i.e., type of ownership, structure, mission and vision, services for entrepreneurs, investment fund availability, and areas and types of investment. The paper concludes that support for entrepreneurship in Ukraine is based on the principles of efficiency, accessibility, social security, openness, and transparency. Entrepreneurship support is considered as a set of measures of the state-funded and private institutions and organizations aimed at ensuring the sustainable functioning of small and medium-sized business entities and stimulating their development by creating the following favorable conditions: building a competitive environment and increasing competitiveness; fostering investment and innovation efforts; promoting manufactured goods (works, services) or knowledge-based products in domestic and foreign markets; ensuring employment by supporting the citizens’ entrepreneurial initiatives. Areas of public and private support of domestic entrepreneurship include provision of information, consultancy, and special services. Moreover, the paper pays special attention to the forms and methods of supporting businesses and entrepreneurship under martial law in Ukraine in 2022.

An Analysis of Students Problems in Writing Descriptive Text of the Third Grade Students of SMPN 1 Tebing Tinggi

This research aims to find out the students’ problems and the factors that cause students’ problems in writing descriptive text. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The researcher used written tests and questionnaires as instruments. The population in this study were third grade students of SMPN 1 Tebing Tinggi. School year 2022/2023. The sample was class IX.4 consisting of 29 students selected using cluster random sampling. The findings showed that students’ problems in writing descriptive texts were based on 5 assessment components in writing descriptive texts. First, the content component with a score of 46,5 or including very poor criteria, second, the organization component with a score of 46,5 or including very poor criteria, third, the grammar component with a score of 50 or including very poor criteria, fourth, the mechanical component with a score of 53,5 or including poor criteria and the last component of vocabulary with a score of 60,25 or including poor components. From the results of these data, only 2 components are classified as less good and there are 3 components that are classified as very poor. This proves that students’ problems in writing descriptive texts are academically classified as very poor. The factors that caused students’ problems in writing descriptive text are first, trouble putting ideas together (65.52%). Second, have not learned and do not know how to use simple present tense (34.48%). And third, unwilling to look for text examples to help demonstrate ideas when writing (27.59%).

Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Comparative Analysis of Green Practices in Various Industries

In recent years, sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has emerged as a critical component for organizations aiming to enhance their environmental performance while maintaining economic viability. This study presents a comparative analysis of green practices across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and agriculture. By examining the implementation of sustainable practices such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable sourcing, this research highlights the diverse approaches adopted by different sectors in their quest for sustainability. The analysis employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data collected from industry reports, case studies, and surveys of supply chain professionals. Key findings reveal that while some industries, like retail, have made significant strides in adopting circular economy principles, others, such as manufacturing, still face challenges in integrating sustainable practices due to regulatory and cost-related barriers. Furthermore, the study identifies best practices and innovative strategies that have led to successful implementation of SSCM, including collaboration with stakeholders and investment in green technologies. This analysis not only underscores the importance of contextual factors in shaping green practices but also offers valuable insights for organizations seeking to enhance their sustainability efforts. By fostering a deeper understanding of industry-specific challenges and opportunities, this research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable supply chain management and provides a roadmap for future initiatives to promote environmental stewardship across sectors. Keywords: Sustainable supply chain management, SSCM, green practices, comparative analysis, sustainability, drivers, stakeholders

THE POINT SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE AUTOMATED EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL COMPLEX

A point system that stimulates the systematic work of the student, ensures the completeness of the course development and an automated, objective, qualitative assessment of the level of education is presented. The research was conducted on the basis of data obtained during the operation of the automated educational and technological complex of education at the MIREA Institute of Information Technologies, during practical classes and course work on the discipline of object-oriented programming in the algorithmic language C++. The methodology of preparation of educational material, practical tasks, organization of the educational process and mathematical support for determining the score is proposed. The results obtained are practically used within the framework of an educational and technological automated complex for organizing and conducting practical classes and completing coursework in the discipline of object-oriented programming, can be used by a wide pedagogical community of higher educational institutions. The novelty the research is the unification of the organizational component of the educational process, stimulating the systematic work of the student, ensuring the completeness of the course development and automated objective assessment of the quality of education. The proposed set of formulas contains many possible variations. This will allow the proposed point system to be easily adapted to the specific requirements of other educational institutions and disciplines.

DIGITAL CULTURE AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS

The article explores the concept of digital culture as a key component for organizations seeking sustainable development and competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. It delves into how embracing a digital culture within an organization can lead to enhanced efficiency, innovation, and overall performance. By fostering a culture that values digital skills, collaboration, and adaptability, companies are better equipped to navigate challenges and leverage opportunities in the digital age. There's no denying that there has been a noticeable increase in interest in recent years for solutions that support the sustainable development of organizations. In such a context, a key factor for increasing the efficiency of these processes is effective change management and its detailed knowledge. The management of human resources is affected by these management relationships, which guide it toward the strategic prioritizing of particular areas. However, given the evolving importance of technology and all of its associated aspects and activities, it is necessary to concentrate on identifying a new management paradigm, or digital culture. This is where we should also include the tendency, the primary driving force behind the changes, to be expressed in the understanding that increases in an organization's effectiveness have a direct connection to the human factor, and from there to innovative practices, talent management, motivational policies, and other aspects of personnel management. Therefore, in the search for sustainable development policies, human resources should be considered as organizational capital.

Análisis de la sostenibilidad en los sistemas de producción ovina en el Altiplano de Michoacán

The sustainability of sheep production systems may be at risk and must be evaluated in order to identify actions to improve their performance. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the sustainability of sheep production units in the highlands area of the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The method of sustainability indicators of agricultural holdings was used, through the scales: agroecological, socio-territorial and economic. 40 indicators were evaluated through a semi-structured survey in 108 production units. The indicators of each sheep production unit were concentrated in a database and scores were obtained according to the method guide. In order to group sheep production units with similar characteristics, a multivariate cluster analysis was carried out using the hierarchical method. Significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were found in the three scales evaluated with: 42.3; 47.7 and 50.0% sustainability units respectively. The main limitation of sustainability was the agroecological scale, in the space organization component. Four clusters of sheep production units with different characteristics were obtained. The sheep production units in the area have not reached a state of acceptable sustainability. The limited land area puts its permanence at risk. These production units manage to generate economic resources and support family self-sufficiency, which has allowed them to remain over time, due to the diversity of the agricultural species they manage.

Designing diagnostic tools for the organization of differentiated professional orientation of high school students in pedagogical fields

Importance. Professional orientation in pedagogical fields is an effective means for the education system development. The diagnosis is an essential planning and organization component of targeted professional orientation for high school pupils. The issue of conscious selection of a teaching career is linked to the axiological aspect of the orientation for adolescents and young people, as well as to the implementation of the individualization and differentiation principles in education. A comprehensive set of diagnostic tools for targeted career guidance for high school students under modern conditions, considering the pedagogical field and its axiological significance, has not yet been defined. There is a growing need for educational initiatives and scientific support for the development of methods range for targeted career guidance, including diagnostics, to encourage students to pursue careers in the field of education. The aim of the research is to provide a theoretical basis and present the results of developing diagnostic tools for organizing differentiated professional orientation for high school students pursuing pedagogical studies. Based on systematic, predictive, individualized, and value-based approaches to professional guidance, these diagnostic tools could be useful for selecting students for teaching positions, implementing a system of personalized career counseling in a contemporary educational setting, and for admission officers involved in planning and executing career guidance programs in the field of teacher training.Research Methods. Analysis of scientific literature and the current state of affairs in the vocational guidance and career counseling field, as well as a review of existing tools and parameters for this purpose. The research follows a logical path that begins with the career guidance organization for schoolchildren and progresses to the diagnostic instruments development (such as sample interview questions) for use in differentiated career counseling for those interested in teachingrelated fields.Results and Discussion. The “professional orientation” concept is considered both in Russia and abroad, and the specific implementation examples of career guidance activities in education are presented. An important area of professional orientation is value orientation towards pedagogical specialties. Career guidance diagnostics includes an analysis of values, value attitude to the profession, interests, abilities, and orientation of students necessary to predict the development of personality qualities in the chosen field of training in pedagogical specialties, and the organization of differentiated career guidance. In the research course, the author’s diagnostic tools are developed – the diagnostic matrix “Career guidance interview for a future teacher”.Conclusion. The problem of differentiated professional orientation towards pedagogical specialties among adolescents and young people is urgent and requires special attention from the state, society and the educational system. The professional orientation of high school students to pedagogical specialties includes the diagnosis of values, value attitude to the chosen profession, individual interests and abilities, improves educational results and helps to see the prospects and opportunities of everyone in the future professional field – the field of education. In addition, it reduces the risk for a person to choose an unsuitable profession and helps to successfully integrate into the professional teaching community in the future.

НЕФОРМАЛЬНА ЕКОЛОГІЧНА ОСВІТА ЯК ПРІОРИТЕТ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ВСЕСВІТНЬОЇ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ СКАУТСЬКОГО РУХУ

The article characterizes the normative, organizational and content basis of non-formal education of youth as a priority of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). The target priorities, evolution and organizational principles of the international scout movement and the National Scout Organization of Ukraine as its component have been clarified. It is stated that during more than a hundred years of development history, the international scouting movement has gone from a small camp for teenage boys to a worldwide multi-million educational organization, the purpose of which is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potential as individuals, responsible citizens and members of local, national and international communities. The definition of non-formal education in the documents of the first World Forum on Non-Formal Education, initiated by the 'Big Six' , is summarized as deeply diversified in terms of context, duration, provider, methods of provision and the result process carried out with the aim of acquiring life skills, values and principles, and as well as the development of attitudes based on an integrated system of values within planned, structured programs and processes of personal and social education of young people. The evolution of WOSM’s environmental activities within the implementation of the World Scout Environmental Program, the Scouts for SDG program and the Earth Tribe initiative was followed. The goals, criteria, actions and planned results of environmental activities in the European Scout Region have been identified. It is shown that this activity is an expediently organized system that includes an educational component aimed at the formation of environmental sustainability competences, an organizational component that involves establishing strategic partnerships with educational and resesrch institutions for the formation of environmental sustainability competences, and a practical component aimed at applying acquired competences in the transformation of Europe into an ecologically sustainable region. Key words: non-formal environmental education, World Organization of the Scout Movement, Scout Method, Ukraine, History.

Iran’s High School English Textbooks (Vision Series) and Organizational Knowledge as a Component of CLT Model

Selecting an appropriate textbook is one of the key factors in teaching English. This content analysis study scrutinized whether organizational knowledge represented in Iranian high school English textbooks (Vision Series). Thus, the stance of organizational components as one of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) principles was investigated in such textbooks. George (1963) verb form frequency count, Halliday and Hassan’s (1976) model, McCrimman's (1984) model, Vocabulary List Cambridge English (2012) were used to examine the extent to which organizational knowledge was shown in high school EFL textbooks. The analysis of the results revealed that grammatical knowledge was not presented comprehensively. Therefore, high school students would not be able to exhibit a wide variety range of vocabulary. Because the vision series roughly represented the sufficient vocabulary size. The Vision series highlighted intonation rather than pronunciation. The role of rhetorical organizations was disregarded in the Vision series. Therefore, he Vision series should be revised to include the organizational components. Generally, the Vision series did not follow CLT principles to promote language learners' ability to communicate.

User Experience Using the Planes Method on the BUKUERP Application

This study applies the five planes method to comprehensively investigate a particular enterprise resource planning (ERP) application. To improve overall usability and user satisfaction, the organizational requirements component is the specific focus of this study. This research utilizes the five planes method, which consists of five UX design elements: strategy, scope, structure, skeleton, and surface. A review of the methodology, processes, and frameworks of similar research within user experience and user experience analysis is conducted. Each component makes The addressed problems more definite, understandable, and explicit. The System Usability Scale (SUS) is used in this study to examine and assess the procedure for raising user satisfaction. This study explains the significance of a structured approach emphasizing users in the application development, particularly in digitizing an organization's business.

Community connectivity and local heterogeneity explain animal species co-occurrences within pond communities.

Metacommunity processes have the potential to determine most features of the community structure. However, species diversity has been the dominant focus of studies. Nestedness, modularity and checkerboard distribution of species occurrences are main components of biodiversity organisation. Within communities, these patterns emerge from the interaction between functional diversity, spatial heterogeneity and resource availability. Additionally, the connectivity determines the pool of species for community assembly and, eventually, the pattern of species co-occurrence within communities. Despite the recognised theoretical expectations, the change in occurrence patterns within communities along ecological gradients has seldom been considered. Here, we analyse the spatial occurrence of animal species along sampling units within 18 temporary ponds and its relationship with pond environments and geographic isolation. Isolated ponds presented a nested organisation of species with low spatial segregation-modularity and checkerboard-and the opposite was found for communities with high connectivity. A pattern putatively explained by high functional diversity in ponds with large connectivity and heterogeneity, which determines that species composition tracks changes in microhabitats. On the contrary, nestedness is promoted in dispersal-limited communities with low functional diversity, where microhabitat filters mainly affect richness without spatial replacement between functional groups. Vegetation biomass promotes nestedness, probably due to the observed increase in spatial variance in biomass with the mean biomass. Similarly, the richness of vegetation reduced the spatial segregation of animals within communities. This result may be due to the high plant diversity of the pond that is observed similarly along all sampling units, which promotes the spatial co-occurrence of species at this scale. In the study system, the spatial arrangement of species within communities is related to local drivers as heterogeneity and metacommunity processes by means of dispersal between communities. Patterns of species co-occurrence are interrelated with community biodiversity and species interactions, and consequently with most functional and structural properties of communities. These results indicate that understanding the interplay between metacommunity processes and co-occurrence patterns is probably more important than previously thought to understand biodiversity assembly and functioning.

Building legitimacy in flexible work projects: A study on institutional, organizational, and individual narratives

The purpose of this paper is to investigate legitimacy building narratives of project managers in flexible work projects and their articulation with institutional, organizational, and individual narratives. We use Greimas actantial model to analyze four case studies, collecting data from 27 interviews of project managers, employees and line managers as well as extensive secondary data. This study contributes to project management literature by identifying legitimacy building mechanisms that project managers use in their narratives: on one hand, they build on institutional and organizational narrative components to produce their own project narratives; on the other hand, they perform identity work through heroification to build their own legitimacy as project managers. We also show how some of these narratological components are challenged by other organizational actors (employees and line managers). On a methodological level, we also reflect on Greimas’ actantial model as a tool to analyze and compare project narratives at different levels and from different groups of actors.

Information Security for An Information Society for Accessing Secured Information: A PRISMA Based Systematic Review

This study employs the PRISMA methodology to conduct a comprehensive review, aiming to examine the current state of information security in an information society. The study specifically focuses on the methods used to access protected information. The review consolidates findings from multiple scholarly sources, emphasizing common dangers, measures for mitigation, and optimal approaches to protecting digital information. The evaluation procedure involved conducting an extensive search across various academic databases such as Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Sciences, PubMed, and DOAJ, where a total of 105 documents were found, comprising 85 papers and 20 reports. The findings highlight the complex and diverse aspects of information security, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach that incorporates technological, organizational, and human components. The analysis demonstrates that although there have been notable advancements in the creation of advanced security measures, there are still obstacles to overcome, such as the emergence of new threats and the necessity for ongoing adjustment. The paper also highlights deficiencies in existing research, proposing areas for future exploration to strengthen the security position of information systems in a progressively networked world. This systematic review enhances existing knowledge by presenting a comprehensive overview of the current state of information security. It provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who are committed to safeguarding sensitive information in a society driven by information.

Entrepreneurial leadership: key to sustainable innovation and competitiveness in Islamic insurance companies in Jordan

Purpose This study delves into the significant impact of entrepreneurial leadership (EL), organizational innovation (OI) and competitive advantage (CA) on the sustainability of organizations in the Jordanian Islamic insurance sector. This study aims to unravel the intricate dynamics among these pivotal factors, highlighting their collective role in the sustained success and resilience of Islamic insurance companies in Jordan. By examining the synergistic interplay between EL, OI and CA, the research seeks to offer invaluable insights into cultivating a sustainable future for these institutions. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a positivist, quantitative approach to investigate the relationships between EL, OI, CA and organizational sustainability (OS). Data collection was achieved through questionnaires in a cross-sectional analysis of these variables. Convenience sampling yielded 389 valid responses, an 81% response rate, ensuring a thorough understanding of the dynamics within this framework. Findings The findings from the study on Jordanian Islamic insurance companies highlight the critical role of EL in influencing organizational dynamics. The research establishes a positive relationship between EL and both OI and OS. Furthermore, it identifies a significant positive correlation between EL and CA, underscoring the importance of leadership in securing a competitive edge. This study also emphasizes the vital role of OI in bolstering OS and confirms that a strong CA enhances OS, reinforcing the interconnectivity of these essential organizational components. Practical implications This study provides important insights for professionals in the insurance sector, especially those within the Jordanian Islamic insurance industry. It emphasizes the crucial role of EL in fostering innovation, competitiveness and sustainability. By understanding the significance of EL, companies can adopt more dynamic and effective strategies in leadership, organizational development and strategic planning, thereby enhancing their overall performance and resilience. Originality/value By conceptualizing EL and OS as second-order constructs, this study seeks to provide a detailed understanding of how EL catalyzes OI, CA and sustainability in an organizational context. This approach contributes significantly to the broader discussion on EL and OS, particularly within the Arab region and specifically in Jordan, offering nuanced insights into their roles and interrelations in shaping organizational dynamics.