The main aim of this exploratory paper is to examens the key characteristics of technological innovation in a sample of industrial organizations in Jordan. Gathering data from 45 Jordanian industrial companies through a questionnaire-based approach, the research aims to understand different aspects of their innovation practices. Six important domains are explored: the performed functions by R&D departments or units, the primary sources of technological innovations, the announced objectives leading innovation activities, the principal obstacles faced during the innovation process, the main causes of innovation failures, and the critical factors contributing ti innovation success declared by the companies. Each one of the areas was evaluated through multiple-choice items. The findings from this study provide a descriptive overview of the current state and challenges of technological innovation faced by Jordanian industrial companies, offering insights for both academic understanding and practical strategies aimed at enhancing industrial growth and competitiveness in the Jordanian environment.

Background: Abdominoplasty represents one of the most frequently performed aesthetic procedures worldwide, with particular challenges in post-weight loss patients. This systematic review examines the incidence, risk factors, and management strategies for complications following abdominoplasty in this specific patient population. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane databases from January 2000 to March 2024. Studies reporting complication rates following abdominoplasty in post-weight loss patients were included. Meta-analysis was performed where appropriate data was available. Results: Analysis of 42 studies comprising 24,861 patients revealed local complication rates of 10-20% and systemic complication rates below 1%. Seroma formation represented the most prevalent local complication (23.6%), followed by infection (13.9%), bleeding (11.1%), and hematoma (6.9%). Patients with BMI >30 kg/m² demonstrated significantly higher complication rates (15.2%) compared to non-obese patients (7.3%). Scarpa fascia preservation significantly reduced seroma occurrence (9.4% vs 26.2%, p = 0.011). Progressive tension sutures virtually eliminated seroma formation (0.1% incidence) compared to traditional rates of 5-43%. Conclusions: Post-weight loss abdominoplasty carries substantial complication risks that vary with patient characteristics and surgical techniques. Obesity, smoking, diabetes, and extended operative times represent primary predictors of adverse outcomes. Technical modifications including Scarpa fascia preservation and progressive tension sutures significantly improve outcomes. Comprehensive preoperative risk assessment and tailored surgical approaches optimize results in this challenging patient population.

Strategic management has emerged as a critical discipline for organizations seeking to achieve and sustain competitive advantage in increasingly dynamic and complex global markets. This paper provides a comprehensive review of theoretical foundations, strategic tools, and emerging drivers that enable firms to attain sustainable competitive advantage (SCA). Classical frameworks such as Porter’s positioning strategies and generic strategies are discussed alongside contemporary perspectives, including the resource-based view (RBV) and dynamic capabilities, which emphasize the unique resources of firms and their capacity to adapt and reconfigure in response to environmental turbulence (Barney, 2022; Helfat et al., 2022). Furthermore, this paper examines the strategic importance of digital transformation and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices as enablers of SCA (SAGE Journals, 2024; Ideas/RePEc, 2022). Digital capabilities, including data analytics, artificial intelligence, and platform ecosystems, enhance the firm’s ability to sense opportunities, respond to threats, and improve operational efficiency (Redwerk, 2024; Deloitte, 2024). ESG-oriented strategies enhance legitimacy, stakeholder trust, and reputation, serving as inimitable resources increasingly valued by investors, regulators, and consumers (Mailani et al., 2024). Additionally, this paper explores strategic tools such as SWOT, PESTEL, value chain analysis, and the Balanced Scorecard as mechanisms for integrating internal resources with external environmental demands (ResearchSynergyPress, 2023). Organizational ambidexterity, which balances exploration and exploitation, is discussed as a critical factor for sustaining long-term advantage (JOTMI, 2024). Overall, the integration of RBV, dynamic capabilities, digital transformation, ESG practices, and strategic management tools enables firms to achieve enduring competitive advantage in the twenty-first century.