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      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">AJBMSS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Adv J Busi Manag Soc Sci</journal-id>
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        <journal-title>Advance Journal of Business Management and Social Science</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Adv. J. Busi. Manag. Soc. Sci.</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">2998-7946</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Content Majestic Publisher</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">Preface</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.65080/ajbmss.v1i1.55</article-id>
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        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>Business Management, Global Context, Ethical Leadership, Technological Disruption, Digitalization, Best Business Practices, Cultural Influences, Business Strategies</subject>
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        <article-title>Preface</article-title>
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            <surname>Iqbal</surname>
            <given-names>Tahir</given-names>
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          <xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1">1</xref>
          <xref ref-type="corresp" rid="cor1">*</xref>
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        <aff id="aff1"><label>1</label><institution content-type="dept">College of Business Administration</institution>, <institution>Dammam University (IAU)</institution>, <institution>KSA</institution>, <country country="sa">Saudi Arabia</country></aff>
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        <corresp id="cor1"><label>*</label>Address correspondence to this author at College of Business Administration, Dammam University (IAU), KSA, Saudi Arabia; E-mail: <email xlink:href="dr.tahiriqbal7@gmail.com">dr.tahiriqbal7@gmail.com</email></corresp>
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      <pub-date pub-type="epub">
        <day>08</day>
        <month>05</month>
        <year>2025</year>
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      <volume>1</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <fpage>1</fpage>
      <lpage>1</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>© 2025 The Author(s). Published by Content Majestic Publisher</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2025</copyright-year>
        <copyright-holder>Tahir</copyright-holder>
        <license license-type="open-access" xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC-BY 4.0), a copy of which is available at: <uri xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</uri>. This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.</license-p>
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      <p>It is with immense pride that I introduce this edition of the <italic>“Advance Journal of Business Management and Social Sciences (AJBMSS)”</italic>. The journal continues to serve as a distinguished platform for pioneering research, profound insights, and meticulous scholarship at the intersection of business practices and social science disciplines.</p>
      <p>In today’s rapidly evolving and interconnected global landscape, the boundaries between business management and social sciences are increasingly intertwined. This convergence fosters opportunities for interdisciplinary dialogue and equips us to tackle critical contemporary issues spanning sustainability, global markets, social equity, and technological advancements.</p>
      <p>This edition showcases contributions from scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders representing diverse perspectives, underscoring the richness and diversity of inquiry within the field. The selected articles exemplify the journal’s dedication to advancing research that is both conceptually robust and practically impactful, ensuring our continued leadership in academic and industry progress.</p>
      <p>I wish to express my sincere appreciation to our esteemed authors, whose unwavering commitment to their research has made this publication possible; our diligent peer reviewers, who uphold the highest standards of excellence; and our dedicated editorial team, whose relentless efforts bring this journal to fruition.</p>
      <p>As you explore the articles in this edition, I trust they will inspire new insights, stimulate meaningful discussions, and enhance your understanding of the intricate interplay between business and society.</p>
      <p>Thank you for your steadfast support of the <italic>“Advance Journal of Business Management and Social Sciences (AJBMSS)”</italic>. We eagerly anticipate your valuable feedback and the opportunity to advance the critical dialogues shaping our disciplines and practices.</p>
      <p>Sincerely,</p>
      <p><bold>Dr. Tahir Iqbal</bold></p>
      <p><italic>Editor-in-Chief</italic></p>
      <p>College of Business Administration, Dammam University (IAU), KSA, Saudi Arabia</p>
      <p>E-mail: <email xlink:href="dr.tahiriqbal7@gmail.com">dr.tahiriqbal7@gmail.com</email></p>
      <p><italic>Advance Journal of Business Management and Social Sciences (AJBMSS)</italic></p>
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