scholarly journals THE DETERMINANTS OF RURAL POVERTY (A Study of Tobacco Farmers in Temanggung)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 037
Author(s):  
Fuad Hasyim
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Problem ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The Poor

Rural poverty is a problem that seemed vicious because poverty is a structural problem that will always be there. Poverty of farmers in rural areas must be addressed in an effort to increase the capacity and capability of farmers to form farmers' productive behaviors that have an impact on increasing empowerment.This study tried to explore the problems of poverty in rural areas, particularly poverty tobacco farmers in Temanggung. This is motivated because the Temanggung tobaccos are the world's best tobacco, but its majority people are poor. This study uses primary data approach, the method of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using path analysis. Then in-depth explanation with interviews and observations analysis techniques to obtain optimal qualitative interpretation.The results showed that the capacity, culture, government empowerment, social capital and religiosity as independent variables affect the attitudes of society, which in turn affect the empowerment of the poor as poverty reduction efforts.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT TOWARDS HOUSEHOLD POVERTY REDUCTION: EVIDENCE FROM PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-397
Author(s):  
Ambreen Sarwar ◽  
Mumtaz Anwar Chaudhry
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Household Poverty ◽  
The Impact

Purpose of the study: This study intends to examine the impact of various dimensions of women empowerment on multiple constituents of household poverty in the three cities (Lahore, Multan and, Rawalpindi) of province Punjab, Pakistan. Methodology: The primary data was gathered from a sample of 2400 married and employed females belonging to the three cities of Punjab, Pakistan. For analysis, the study develops its own all-embracing Women Empowerment and Household Poverty variables using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and examines the relationship between the empowerment of women and household poverty using structural equation modeling (SEM). Main Findings: The results show that women empowerment positively and significantly contributes towards household poverty reduction. Applications of this study: Since poverty is one of the greatest challenges that Pakistan is facing today, the need to change poor standards of living and inspiring women to contribute effectively to society through their active participation in the development process is the dire need of time. The results of the study suggest that in addition to targeting poverty directly, policies should be devised that eradicate poverty through the empowerment of women. Novelty/Originality of this study: The majority of the past studies have limited generalizability because they use already available surveys/published data, having limited dimensions/indicators of women empowerment and household poverty. Moreover, the past studies that have examined the phenomenon of women empowerment ignore its psychological dimensions. Therefore, because of minimal comprehensive investigation, the examination of the effect of the empowerment of women on household poverty remains a topic of interest for the researchers.

scholarly journals The Effect of Financial Literacy, Parents’ Social Economic and Student Lifestyle on Students Personal Financial Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 522-531
Author(s):  
Dewiana Novitasari ◽  
Juliana Juliana ◽  
Masduki Asbari ◽  
Agus Purwanto
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Analysis Techniques

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of financial literacy, parents’ social economic and student lifestyle on students’ personal financial management. This study used quantitative methods and data analysis techniques of Structural Equation Modeling using SmartPLS 3.0 software. The research sample used a random sampling method. The data used primary data collected through a questionnaire. The number of returned and valid questionnaires was 220 samples. The data was processed by using SEM. The results of the study concluded that financial literacy had a significant effect on students’ personal financial management, student lifestyle had a significant effect on students’ personal financial management, and parents’ social economics had a significant effect on students’ personal financial management. The novelty of this research was the Correlation model of financial literacy, parents’ social economic and student lifestyle on students’ personal financial management. The results of this study can be a reference for further research that can be applied in other organizations.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the employability of private university graduates: an exploratory study on Bangladeshi employers

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Sajjad Hosain ◽  
Mohitul Ameen Ahmed Mustafi ◽  
Tania Parvin
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Private University ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Hiring Managers

Purpose This paper aims to identify the factors that can affect the overall graduate employability (OGE) of the private university graduates of Bangladesh. The authors carefully selected six such employable factors after searching the existing literature. Those six factors: academic performance (AP), technical skills (TS), communication skills (CS), personality (PE), leadership & motivational skills (LMS); and teamwork and problem solving skills (TPSS), had been considered as the independent variables while OGE had been considered as the single dependent variable. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected the primary data from a valid sample of 360 employers through a structured questionnaire working as the hiring managers. Those respondents were selected on a random basis. The authors used exploratory factor analysis to validate the items under those independent variables and structural equation modeling with AMOS (24) to test the hypothesized relationship between each independent variable and the dependent one. Findings After proper statistical analysis, the results revealed that AP, PE, CS and TPSS can positively and significantly influence the OGE of Bangladeshi graduates while LMS and TS have positive but insignificant influence over OGE. Research limitations/implications Based on the findings, this paper can help scholars in further investigating the employability factors. Practical implications This explorative study will guide the fresh graduates in developing their required employability skills while assisting the employers in recruiting suitable candidates with the required skills and performance. Originality/value This is one of the few attempts that focused on the employability factors of private university graduates in Bangladesh. The authors are well confident that this empirical paper can shed some light on the fresh graduates’ employability and conducting further investigations on it.

scholarly journals Does Beneficiaries’ Satisfaction Enhance Their Trust in State Grid for Solar PV Adoption? – An Evidence From PAPs in Rural China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Ding ◽  
Yin Shi ◽  
Qiyao Dai ◽  
Zumeng Zhang ◽  
Jiaxin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Factors Affecting

Abstract Background: Photovoltaic Poverty Alleviation Projects (PPAPs) have been implemented in Chinese rural areas since 2014. As a new energy policy, PPAPs have played an important role in alleviating rural poverty. However, the adoption of solar PV faces multiple barriers from the perspective of beneficiaries. Therefore, this study basically aims to discuss and analyze factors affecting beneficiaries’ satisfaction and their trust in State Grid, promoting the adoption of solar PV. Methods: Based on the integrated American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and Unified Theory of Acception and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model, this study uses the Structural Equation Model (SEM) to reveal how the beneficiaries’ satisfaction enhance their trust in State Grid. The data were obtained from a survey of 928 PPAPs’ beneficiaries by stratified and random sampling in Chinese rural areas. Results: The results confirm that environmental perception in this study positively impacts on beneficiaries’ satisfaction. And perceived quality also has a positive effect on beneficiaries’ satisfaction and trust in State Grid, however, social influence has a negative impact on beneficiaries’ satisfaction; behavior expectation can directly promote beneficiaries’ satisfaction, while indirectly propel their trust in State Grid. Conclusions: This study constructs an integrated customer satisfaction model from the perspective of beneficiaries and proposes relevant measures to promote the adoption of solar PV that can be applied to poverty reduction of other developing countries worldwide.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI PENERIMAAN DAN PENGGUNAAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DAERAH (SIPKD) DALAM PERSPEKTIF THE UNIFIED THEORY OF ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY 2 (UTAUT 2) DI KABUPATEN SEMARANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Sutanto Sutanto ◽  
Imam Ghozali ◽  
Rr. Sri Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Facilitating Conditions ◽  
Use Behavior

This study aims to analysis and obtain empirical evidence of factors that affected the end user’sacceptance of SIPKD in Semarang Regency by using UTAUT 2 model. Sistem InformasiPengelolaan Keuangan Daerah (SIPKD) is an integrated application as a tool of localgovernment to improve the effectiveness of the implementation of regional financial managementregulations. This application is based on efficiency, economical, effective, transparent,accountable, and auditable principles. The independent variables in this study consisted ofperformance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonicmotivation, and habit. The dependent variable consists of behavioral intention and use behavior.The relationship between independent variables to dependent variable was moderated by age,gender, and experience.Population variable in this research is SIPKD user or operator in 46local area of Government of Semarang Regency that is 331 user of SIPKD. The technique ofdetermining the sample using proportionate stratified random sampling method so that thesample in this study as many as 207 users of SIPKD. The data used were primary data collectedusing questionnaire survey method. The hypothesis of the research was tested by using PartialLeast Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis with SmartPLS applicationv.3.2.7. The results showed that hedonic motivation and habit influence the behavioral intentionto use SIPKD, the higher the level of pleasure and habits of using SIPKD then the intention touse SIPKD will be stronger. Facilitating conditions, habit and behavioral intention have an effecton Use behavior. The better the conditions that facilitate, the higher the use of SIPKD, and theintention to use the stronger the higher the SIPKD usage behavior often. The results of the test ofage, gender, and experience variables showed no moderate effects on behavioral intention anduse behavior.

scholarly journals Factors and Effect of Social Assistance Information to Donor Decision for NGO Crowdfunding in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 3099-3113
Author(s):  
Husin Ali ◽  
Roy Valiant Salomo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

This research aims to find out the effect of social assistance information given by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) for donor decision to crowdfunding in Indonesia. Also find a relationship between the predicted factors (public trust, donor altruism, government participation) that related to the effectiveness of information that comes from the government and donor decision after social assistance information by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO). The approach used in this research is a quantitative approach. The data used in this study are primary data, collected by using the interview method with a questionnaire. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling with purposive sampling technique. The sample taken 200 respondents in various place in Indonesia.  Data analysis techniques of this study are descriptive analysis techniques and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis techniques. The scale used in this study is a Likert scale. The results showed that social assistance information given by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) has a positive effect on donor decision for crowdfunding in Indonesia.

Study of the Antecedents of Smartphone Purchase decision

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-59
Author(s):  
Bharat Rai
Keyword(s):  
Social Factors ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Product Price ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Product Features

The main objective of this research paper is to identify the factors affecting consumer behaviorthat influence purchasing decisions on Smartphone users in Nepal. The study examines how the brand image, product features, product price, and social factors influence the purchase decision in the buying of the Smartphone in the Nepalese market. The study focuses on how the consumer preferred to select the Smartphone and which factor has the more influencing role for a purchase decision.  Primary data has been used in the research. The data was collected through a structured questionnaire using a convenient sampling technique from 202 customers buying smartphones in Kathmandu.  Descriptive statistical analysis, correlation, and Structural Equation Modeling have been used to diagnose and to draw valid conclusions. Brand image, product features, product price, and social factors are taken as independent variables to explore the relationship with purchase decision and impact on the purchase decision. The correlation result showed that all independent variables have a significant relationship with purchase decisions. The Path analysis through SEM result showed that there is a significant impact of brand image, product price, and social factors on the consumer purchase decision. But, the product features have a negative significant impact on purchase decision in the buying of Smartphone in the Nepalese market. 

scholarly journals Pengaruh Rebranding dan Kualitas Layanan terhadap Brand Image GOJEK

Prologia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Viola Natalia ◽  
Rezi Erdiansyah
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Research Show

The aim of this research is to measure the effect of rebranding and service quality on GOJEK brand image in Jakarta. The primary data was collected through questionnaires to 155 respondents who ever used GOJEK services in Jakarta. The data was analysed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the LISREL 8.70 application. This research consisted of 31 statements. Based on the results of this research that rebranding and service quality positively and significantly affect the brand image of GOJEK. From the two of independent variables in this research show that service quality had the most influential on GOJEK brand image compared to rebranding.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur pengaruh rebranding dan kualitas layanan terhadap Brand Image GOJEK di Jakarta. Data primer dikumpulkan melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada 155 responden yang pernah menggunakan jasa layanan GOJEK di Jakarta. Analisis data menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan aplikasi LISREL 8.70. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 31 butir pernyataan. Hasil penelitian menghasilkan, bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan rebranding dan kualitas layanan terhadap brand image GOJEK. Dari kedua variabel independen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dihasilkan bahwa kualitas layanan memberikan pengaruh lebih besar dibandingkan rebranding terhadap brand image GOJEK.

scholarly journals Effects of Recruitment, Leadership, and Local Culture on Discipline and Performance of Garuda Contingent Soldiers in Lebanon

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 606
Author(s):  
Sigit Purwanto ◽  
Salim Basalamah ◽  
Syahrir Mallongi ◽  
Sukmawati Sukmawati
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Local Culture ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Positivist Approach

This research was conducted aiming to analyze the Effect of Recruitment, Leadership, and Local Culture on Discipline and Performance of Garuda Contingent Soldiers in Lebanon.This research is a quantitative study with a positivist approach that uses primary data through a sample survey of 305 soldiers serving in Lebanon as a sample of 1,290. Garuda Indonesia contingent soldiers in Lebanon. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis.The results showed that: 1). Recruitment had a positive and significant effect on the discipline of Indonesian garuda contingent in Lebanon. 2) leadership has a positive and significant effect on the discipline of Garuda Indonesia Contingent Soldiers in Lebanon. 3) The local culture has a positive and significant effect on the discipline of Garuda Indonesia Contingent Soldiers in Lebanon. 4) Recruitment has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Indonesian garuda contingent in Lebanon. 5) Leadership has a positive and insignificant effect on the performance of Indonesian Garuda contingent soldiers in Lebanon. 6) The local culture has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Garuda Indonesia contingent soldiers in Lebanon. 7). Discipline has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Garuda Indonesia Contingent Soldiers in Lebanon. 8) Recruitment has a positive and significant effect on the performance of soldiers through discipline. 9) leadership has a positive and significant effect on the performance of soldiers through the discipline of Indonesian Garuda Contingent Soldiers in Lebanon. 10). The local culture has a positive and significant effect on performance through the discipline of Indonesian garuda contingent in Lebanon.

scholarly journals The relation between entrepreneurship and rural poverty alleviation in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (9) ◽  
pp. 2593-2611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Yaw Naminse ◽  
Jincai Zhuang ◽  
Fangyang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose There is a recent growing interest to find a lasting intervention to rural poverty (RP) in developing countries based on farmer entrepreneurship and innovation. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to examine the relation between entrepreneurship and RP alleviation in two resource-constrained provinces of China. This paper assesses the influence of three capabilities of farm entrepreneurs – educational, economic and socio-cultural – on farmer entrepreneurship growth and how these, in turn, impact alleviation of RP. Design/methodology/approach Household survey data comprising 363 respondents were taken from four deprived communities in two provinces of China. The paper employed structural equation modeling (SEM), using AMOS 21.0 alongside SPSS 20.0 to test the relations between the constructs. Findings The results show that a statistically significant and positive relation exists between entrepreneurship and RP alleviation in China. The findings of the study further reveal that qualitative growth of entrepreneurship has a stronger positive influence on RP alleviation than on quantitative growth, and socio-cultural capabilities of respondents significantly and positively affect entrepreneurial growth of farmers, rather than education and economic capabilities. Research limitations/implications The use of data from four communities in two provinces tends to limit the ability to generalize the findings of the study. Furthermore, the survey did not collect information on non-farm entrepreneurs, making it impossible to compare the findings from farm entrepreneurs with non-farm entrepreneurs. Practical implications The findings have practical implications for policy makers in rural China toward addressing targeted RP. This paper, therefore, suggests that entrepreneurship should be pursued vigorously among farmers in rural areas of China to help solve poverty. The paper also presents a useful lesson for various stakeholders in poverty alleviation programs in other developing countries. Originality/value This paper contributes to the academic literature on the entrepreneurship–RP alleviation nexus by combining the theory of capability and SEM in the analysis of an emerging economy such as China.

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