Factors Influence Intention to Opt for Islamic Investment Schemes among Market Players

Employing theory of reasoned action with religiosity as its additional construct in the model, this paper is aimed at examining factors influence the intention of investors to opt Islamic investment schemes in Malaysia Islamic capital markets. As many as 120 questionnaires were collected from market players in Bursa Malaysia using online survey. Afterwards, the data collected were analyzed using structural equation model to reveal the relationship of variables tested in the proposed model. The result shows that religiosity and subjective norms appeared to be the significant factors affecting intention to choose Islamic investment schemes in Malaysia Islamic capital markets. Interestingly, despite its significant role shown in previous studies, this study has shown insignificant level of the attitude in predicting the intention behavior. The managerial implications are discussed in this paper. Keywords: Investors’ behavior, Islamic investment, Bursa Malaysia

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A Study on Factors Affecting on Customer Intention to Use the Express Bus

VNU Journal of Science Economics and Business ◽

10.25073/2588-1108/vnueab.4167 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (5E) ◽

Author(s):

Phuong Nguyen Van ◽

Hieu Trung Nguyen ◽

Toan Bao Le

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Service Quality ◽

Behavioral Intention ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Perceived Value ◽

Equation Model ◽

Corporate Image ◽

Organizational Image ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Managerial Implications

The improvement of transit service quality is an essential role in developing urban and interstate transportation. The local government, as well as bus service companies, should understand the behavioral intention of passengers to meet their expectation and requirements. This paper aims to highlight such behavioral decision and investigate dominant factors that influence the customers’ decision to use the express bus. The study explores the case of express bus companies in Tay Ninh province, Vietnam. By using the structural equation model approach to analyze the data collected from 295 passengers, who have experienced in using the express bus, the results reveal that service quality has a significantly positive relationship with both perceived value and corporate image. Specifically, customer satisfaction and organizational image also positively influence behavioral intention. Meanwhile, service quality indirectly affects on behavioral intention throughout perceived value and corporate image. Based on the findings, we provided some insightful managerial implications and recommendations to managers of bus carriers, and valuable practical suggestions to policymakers in the local government of Tay Ninh province to improve the service quality to encourage more citizens to use the express bus.

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Predictors for e-government adoption: integrating TAM, TPB, trust and perceived risk

The Electronic Library ◽

10.1108/el-08-2015-0141 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 2-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Qijun Xie ◽

Wei Song ◽

Xiaobao Peng ◽

Muhammad Shabbir

Keyword(s):

Perceived Risk ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Equation Model ◽

Theoretical Research ◽

Stable Model ◽

Measurement Scales ◽

Content Type ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Proposed Model

Purpose The present research aims to identify determinants for citizen’ behavioural adoption of e-government, explore relationships among these variables and investigate whether the proposed model can provide a more comprehensive manner to understand the adoption of e-government. Design/methodology/approach First, a survey is administered to collect data, then the Cronbach’s alpha is assessed for internal consistency of measurement scales; second, confirmatory factor analysis is conducted to evaluate the measurement model; finally, a structural equation model is used to test the proposed hypotheses and explore the determinants of e-government adoption. Findings Results indicate that the proposed model is a stable model with powerful explanatory of variation. In addition, some new relationships in the e-government context are found, whose disposition to trust has positive effect on social norms, whereas perceived risk negatively influences perceived behaviour control. Moreover, other key dominants have been investigated. Originality/value The findings have enabled us to better understand factors affecting intention and also provided a solid theoretical research model for future study.

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PENGARUH KOMPETENSI MANDOR TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAKSANAAN KONTRUKSI GEDUNG DI MALANG RAYA

Jurnal Media Teknik Sipil ◽

10.22219/jmts.v10i2.1788 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Hariyono Seputro Youngky Pratama ◽

Sri Murni Dewi ◽

Ruslin Anwar

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Equation Model ◽

Building Construction ◽

Building Performance ◽

Statistical Tool ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Hariyono Seputro Youngky Pratama1, Sri Murni Dewi2 & Ruslin Anwar31, 2 & 3Jurusan Teknik Sipil, Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Brawijaya MalangAlamat Korspondensi: Jl.MT. Haryono 167, Malang 65145, IndonesiaE-mail: [email protected] purpose of this study was: (1) to analyze the factors that affect the competence of foremanon the quality of construction of the building performance in Malang. (2) to know the relationship ofvariables that affect the competence of supervisors on the performance of the quality of buildingconstruction in Malang. The research was carried out on several samples of foreman in Malang.The sampling technique used is the judgmental technique (purposive). The statistical tool used inthis study is Structural Equation Model (SEM) to determine the relationship of variables that affectthe foreman’s competence on the quality of construction of the building performance in Malang.The analysis showed that foreman’s competency factors affecting the performance of thequality of building construction in Malang are competency skills, personal and management. Fromthe result of this research noted that there is a significant effect between skills variables, personalvariables and management variable on the quality of buildings construction in Malang. Based onthese result, it is advisable to conduct further research for other types of work that can be seen inmore depth the competence of foreman.Keywords: foreman competence, quality of building construction

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Structural Relationship of Factors Affecting the Performance of Oil & Gas Company: Case Study of Adnoc

International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology ◽

10.30880/ijscet.2020.11.02.016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Fatima Taher Al Mansoori ◽

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Ismail Abdul Rahman ◽

Rozilah Kasim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Model Development ◽

Equation Model ◽

Structural Level ◽

Model Framework ◽

Gas Industry ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Relationship Of ◽

Group Empowerment

This paper presents the development and analysis of Structural Equation Model (SEM) on factors affecting the performance oil & gas company. The model was constructed based on the model framework where it involved 5 groups of independent factors affecting the performance of oil & gas company and one group of dependent of the performance. Data collected from the 100 respondents of questionnaire survey among employees of the company were used in the model development. Assessments at measurement level of the model found that for the 5 most important groups of factors affecting oil & gas company are effective support system (J-group), empowerment (L-group), supporting employees (M-group), creativity and innovation (C-group), and training regularly (T-group). Assessment at structural level involved omitting one group for each iteration to evaluate the effect size and also involved bootstrapping process. It was found the model has achieved the overall model of fit known as GoF with the value of 0.436 indicating large validating power. Hopefully the study contributed either directly or indirectly to the academic and practitioners related to oil & gas industry.

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Factors Affecting the Use of Organic Seed by Organic Farmers in Europe

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12208540 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (20) ◽

pp. 8540

Author(s):

Stefano Orsini ◽

Ambrogio Costanzo ◽

Francesco Solfanelli ◽

Raffaele Zanoli ◽

Susanne Padel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mixed Models ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Equation Model ◽

Organic Farms ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Public ◽

Geographical Regions ◽

Organic Farmers ◽

Societal Expectations

The new European Organic Regulation 2018/848 has announced the phasing out of derogations for the use of untreated non-organic seed by 2036. However, the use of organic seed by organic farmers is currently limited. This paper aims to identify the factors affecting the use of organic seed. It is based on data collected from 749 organic farmers in 20 European countries, by conducting an online survey and using a network sampling. Results of the descriptive statistics and linear mixed models indicate that: (1) the situation of organic seed use is not consistent across geographical regions and crop sectors; (2) the use of organic seed is higher on farms selling directly to consumers than on those selling to supermarkets; (3) larger and more recently converted farms use less organic seed than established organic farms. In the second part of the paper, we analyse farmers’ attitudes towards organic seed use. The structural equation model (SEM) suggests that the highest contribution to explaining intention to use organic seed comes from social norms, i.e., farmers’ perception of societal expectations, particularly from the consumer and the organic certifier. Such expectations, if communicated in the public and political discourse, could stimulate the use of organic seed.

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The Mitigators of Ad Irritation and Avoidance of YouTube Skippable In-Stream Ads: An Empirical Study in Taiwan

Information ◽

10.3390/info12090373 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 373

Author(s):

Hota Chia-Sheng Lin ◽

Neil Chueh-An Lee ◽

Yi-Chieh Lu

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Empirical Study ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Reciprocal Altruism ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Modeling Analysis ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Managerial Implications ◽

Positive Effect

On YouTube, skippable in-stream advertisements (ads) are critical income for both YouTube and content creators. However, ads inevitably irritate viewers, and as a result, they tend to avoid ads. Thus, this study attempts to identify potential mitigators—source attractiveness and reciprocal altruism—of ad irritation and avoidance in the context of YouTube skippable in-stream ads. Using an online survey (n = 512) in Taiwan, the proposed model is examined by a partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis. The findings show that while ad irritation has a positive effect on ad avoidance, reciprocal altruism can significantly reduce both ad irritation and avoidance. However, source attractiveness fails to mitigate ad irritation and avoidance. Theoretical and managerial implications of these findings are discussed, and several solutions for reducing ad irritation and avoidance are provided.

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Structure Analysis of Factors Influencing the Preference of Ridesplitting

Journal of Advanced Transportation ◽

10.1155/2021/8820701 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Xinghua Li ◽

Feiyu Feng ◽

Wei Wang ◽

Cheng Cheng ◽

Tianzuo Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Driving Forces ◽

Equation Model ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Perceived Benefit ◽

Cognitive Determinants ◽

High Level ◽

Management Issues

Ridesplitting is a new form of for-hire service that riders with similar origins and destinations are matched to the same vehicle in real-time via Internet. However, the market share of ridesplitting only accounts for a small fraction of total travel. Understanding cognitive factors affecting ridesplitting preference would be helpful in designing its market measures, regulations, and incentives to achieve high-level customer attractions. This paper identifies the cognitive determinants affecting ridesplitting preference and their inner relationships via the structural equation model. The data from an online survey conducted in Shanghai were implemented for model calibration. The modal fitness results are reasonable, and the path coefficients are significant, exhibiting that the proposed hypothesis cannot be rejected. Specifically, attitude towards incentives and management issues, perceived benefit, and perceived usefulness appear to be strong active driving forces that encourage the desire to adopt ridesplitting.

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UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY READINESS, SATISFACTION AND ELECTRONIC WORD-OF-MOUTH ON LOYALTY IN 3C PRODUCTS

Australian Journal of Business and Management Research ◽

10.52283/nswrca.ajbmr.20110103a01 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 01 (03) ◽

pp. 01-09

Author(s):

Shih-Chih Chen

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Word Of Mouth ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Technology Readiness ◽

Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽

Mediation Effects ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Managerial Implications ◽

Research Findings

This research examines the exogenous antecedents of loyalty in the purchase of 3C products. In the proposed model, we assess how the direct effects of technology readiness, satisfaction, and electronic word-of-mouth on consumers’ loyalty and the indirect effects of technology readiness on loyalty via satisfaction and electronic word-of-mouth. Data was collected via online survey from experienced buyers and users of the leading 3C internet forums in Taiwan. Structural Equation modeling was applied to examine the proposed model. According to the analysis results, loyalty is influenced significantly by technology readiness, satisfaction and electronic word-of-mouth. And, technology readiness has the mediation effects on loyalty via satisfaction and electronic word-of-mouth. Finally, detailed research findings and managerial implications are discussed.

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Resilience, coping, and distress among healthcare service personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03506-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Timothy R. Elliott ◽

Paul B. Perrin ◽

Anne-Stuart Bell ◽

Mark B. Powers ◽

Ann Marie Warren

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

A Priori ◽

Well Being ◽

National Sample ◽

Equation Model ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Final Model ◽

Doctoral Level ◽

Relationship Of

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has a detrimental effect on the health and well-being of health care workers (HCWs). The extent to which HCWs may differ in their experience of depression and anxiety is unclear, and longitudinal studies are lacking. The present study examined theorized differences in distress between resilient and non-resilient HCWs over time, as reported in a national online survey. We also examined possible differences in distress as a function of sex and doctoral-level status. Methods A national sample responded to an online survey data that included the study measures. Of the HCWs who responded, 666 had useable data at the two time points. A longitudinal structural equation model tested an a priori model that specified the relationship of a resilient personality prototype to self-reported resilience, coping, depression and anxiety at both measurement occasions. Additional invariance models examined possible differences by sex and doctoral-level status. Results The final model explained 46.4% of the variance in psychological distress at Time 1 and 69.1% at Time 2. A non-resilient personality prototype predicted greater depression and anxiety. A resilient personality prototype was predictive of and operated through self-reported resilience and less disengaged coping to effect lower distress. No effects were found for active coping, however. The final model was generally invariant by sex and HCWs status. Additional analyses revealed that non-doctoral level HCWs had significantly higher depression and anxiety than doctoral-level HCWs on both occasions. Conclusions HCWs differ in their susceptibility to distress imposed by COVID-19. Those who are particularly vulnerable may have characteristics that contribute to a lower sense of confidence and efficacy in stressful situations, and more likely to rely on ineffective, disengaged coping behaviors that can exacerbate stress levels. Individual interventions and institutional policies may be implemented to support HCWs at risk.

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