scholarly journals Modeling for determining the superiority of Holstein bulls as frozen semen producer and genetic source for milk production

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Argiris ◽  
S. I. Santoso ◽  
Y. S. Ondho ◽  
E. Kurnianto
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Genetic Traits ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Holstein Bulls

The objective of this study was to develop models for determination the superiority of Holstein bulls as a producer of frozen semen and inheritance of the genetic traits of milk production. The ability of the bull to produce frozen semen per years was analyzed descriptively. Reproductive efficiency of frozen semen in artificial insemination was calculated by service per conception (S/C). Estimation sire breeding value for milk production was calculated by contemporary comparison (CC) method. Model of superiority bulls was analyzed by Structural Equation Model with Partial Least Square method (SEM-PLS). Total average production of frozen semen was 23,109±14,970 doses/year. The average S/C was 2.83. The CC value ranged from -1,865.7 until +1,636.3. Potency of milk production resulted from lactation cow offspring per bulls ranged from 951,749.2 to 52,347,822.9 liters per year. The economic value of bulls based on the potency milk production of offspring ranges from IDR 4,758,745,999 to IDR 261,739,114,505. The superiority of bulls was affected significantly (P<0.05) by frozen semen production, reproductive efficiency and average milk production of daughter cows (DC) as much as 0.59, -0.53 and 0.33, respectively. In conclusion, the superiority of bull can be explained about 78.3% by the production of frozen semen production, reproductive efficiency and milk production of offspring.

Accounting students' perceptions of work–life balance, accounting career image and intention to pursue accounting careers

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saarce Elsye Hatane ◽  
Bernard Emerson ◽  
Olievia Soesanto ◽  
Ruth Arum Gunawan ◽  
Hatane Semuel
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to discover the impact of work–life balance on the intention to pursue accounting careers through accounting career image.Design/methodology/approachThe study managed to collect 693 closed questionnaires, using the five-point Likert Scale, from accounting students in several universities in Java, Sulawesi and Kalimantan, as the three most densely populated islands in Indonesia. The research model is analysed using partial least square method as a part of structural equation modelling.FindingsThere are positive and significant influences between work–life balance and the intention to pursue accounting career when supported by accounting career image. The positive perception of accounting career image motivates accounting students to pursue accounting careers. Accounting students argue that attaining a balance between work and personal life can improve positive perceptions of accounting careers, which drive them to pursue a career in accounting. Work–life balance is an essential factor due to the fact that it can, directly and indirectly, affect the intention to pursue accounting careers. In addition, positive image of accounting profession is found to be able to strengthen the positive influence of the work–life balance to pursue accounting careers.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies can continue along the line of this study as the intention to choose an accounting career can change from time to time. In addition, the generational difference may create a discrepancy in perception and orientation in choosing accounting careers. Therefore, future studies should consider a broader scope and more updated objects.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that working experience is an essential part for accounting students in choosing accounting careers, and so higher education institutions need to consider including field work-practice in their curriculums. Companies are also expected to prioritise work–life balance since it will motivate accounting students to choose an accounting career.Originality/valueThis study investigates the link between work–life balance and decisions to pursue accounting careers through accounting students' perceptions in Indonesia. This study combines the influences of work–life balance and accounting career image on the intention to pursue accounting careers in one model, in which accounting career image is the mediating variable in the indirect link of work–life balance.

scholarly journals How To Build Customer Loyalty: Through Customer Experience, Perceived Price, And Customer Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1546-1554
Author(s):  
Edhie Budi Setiawan, Et. al.
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Customer Experience ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Perceived Price ◽  
The Impact

The competition to get the highest Market Share among Low-Cost Carrier airlines in Indonesia is getting fierce. Airlines are competing to offer prices that are appropriate for passengers to perceive them in this era of tariff wars. The degree of satisfaction that is felt is needed to get loyal customers. The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of customer experience and perceived price on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction. The method of analysis in this study uses the SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Model - Partial Least Square) method with 250 respondents taken by purposive sampling. The result of this research is there is effect positive and significant between customer experience on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, also there is effect of perceived price on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Airlines must pay attention to the services provided to create a memorable experience for passengers and adjust prices to be accepted by passengers.

Financial literacy and awareness of investment scams among university students

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazlina Mohd Padil ◽  
Eley Suzana Kasim ◽  
Salwa Muda ◽  
Norhidayah Ismail ◽  
Norlaila Md Zin
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between budgeting skills and financial goals and the level of awareness of investment scams among university students. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was administered to university students in Malaysia. A total of 211 responses were received. The data was analysed using partial least square method based on structural equation modelling technique by using SmartPLS-3.0 and SPSS-20 statistical software. Findings Findings indicated that having adequate budgeting skills can significantly affect awareness of investment scam among students. This implies that early financial management education among students should focus on instilling disciplined budgeting habit to prevent them from becoming victims of investment scams. Nevertheless, when examining financial goals among the respondents, the study found that having a clear financial goal does not significantly contribute to their awareness in identifying investment scams. As such, students need to be properly guided in setting their financial objectives such as avoiding unrealistic goals to lead a luxurious lifestyle using “fast and easy” money. Social implications This study recommends that higher education institutions need to work together with relevant regulators and law enforcers in providing necessary financial literacy education as part of the investment scam prevention measures. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature gap on the need to focus on financial literacy in creating awareness towards investment scams among university students.

scholarly journals Accountability: Efforts to Prevent Rush Money at Village Credit Institutions in Buleleng Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Wayan Novi Budiasni ◽  
Ni Made Sri Ayuni
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Internal Control System ◽  
System Variables

Ensuring the confidence of customers and other stakeholders, LPD requires an internal control system, presentation of financial statements and accountability. The purpose of this research is to know the implications of the internal control system and the presentation of financial statements to accountability. This study used quantitative method, population of 149 LPD that is still operating and selected 60 lpd samples in Buleleng Regency.  Questionnaire as an instrument to collect research data. The analysis technique used is SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) with PLS (Partial Least Square) method. Based on the first hypothesis it appears that the relationship between internal control system variables and accountability of parameter coefficients 0.364 with a statistical t value of 4.056 greater than the table t value of 1,960 (4,056>1,960). Similarly, the second hypothetical relationship between the presentation of financial statements has a parameter coefficient value of 0.525 with a statistical t value of 6.362 greater than the table t of 1,960 (6,362>1,960). Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the internal control system is positively related to accountability, and the presentation of financial statements relates positively to accountability.

scholarly journals Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry: A Social Factor Dimension

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Girish K Nair ◽  
Nidhi Choudhary
Keyword(s):  
Social Factors ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Social Factor ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Impact

This research focuses on the influence of social factors on the sustainability of hospitality industry in the context of Qatar. The significance of this research lies in its ability to empirically study the impact of social factors on the sustainability of hospitality industry in Qatar. The hypotheses building has been through the process of finding evidence through the theoretical models available in the literature for the linkages between the various social factors and sustainability. While there are several social factors which influence sustainability of any business in general, the ones which are most relevant to the hospitality industry are: Education, Life Expectancy, Income, TV index, Newspaper index, and PC index.  Structural Equation Modeling using Partial Least Square Method was used as the research methodology. This method was specifically chosen for its ability to undertake factor analysis and regression analysis simultaneously and address the issue of multi-collinearity. The sample size of 213 managers was chosen from various hotels.  The results based on the hypothesis testing would lead to the implications and also suggestions for the benefit of the hotel managers, so that sustainability of hospitality industry could be ensured.

scholarly journals Transparency and Accountability Based on The Concept of “Pada Gelahang” Enhancing Village Financial Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 501
Author(s):  
Ni Wayan Novi Budiasni ◽  
Ni Made Sri Ayuni
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Partial Least Square Method ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Village ◽  
Transparency And Accountability

Along with the increase in the amount of village funds and the efforts to decrease the mismanagement carried out by the government, the Government strives to defend the WTP opinion by adapting local wisdom in managing finances. This study aims to analyze the variables of transparency and accountability based on the concept of pada gelahang in the village financial management. The research was a quantitative with SEM (Structural Equation Modelling) analysis tool and using PLS (Partial Least Square) method.  The sample of this study is 57 Village in Buleleng Regency. The results showed that transparency had an effect on the management of village finances (tcount >ttable = 3,501>1,960) and accountability had an effect on the management of village finances (tcount >ttable = 5,571>1,960). Thus, it is found that transparency and accountability based on the concept of pada gelahang have an effect on village financial management. The concept of the pada gelahang has the meaning of equality, togetherness and mutual assistance reflected in the financial management of the village that is transaparan and accountable.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON SALES FORCE PERFORMANCE MEDIATED BY CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Akademika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 195-213
Author(s):  
Nurrul Tiara Dinni ◽  
Tjiptogoro Dinarjo Soehari
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Sales Force ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Partial Least Square Method

This study aims to examine and analyze career development as mediator of work environment and organizational commitment on salesforce performance at PT. Astra International Tbk - Daihatsu Sales Operation Wil. DKI 2. This study uses a quantitative approach with structural equation model or SEM through software named PLS (Partial Least Square) method with the smartPLS program. The population of the study is numbered 344 and sampling using non-probability (purposive sampling) in which employee criteria as Salesforce at PT. Astra International Tbk - Daihatsu Sales Operation Wil. DKI 2 (consists of 20 branches), therefore sample obtained is numbered 185 respondents. The model theory used is showing fit to empirical data. The results of study showed that: (1) work environment has no significant effect on salesforce performance, (2) organizational commitment has a positive and significant on salesforce performance, (3) work environment has a positive and significant on development career, (4) organizational commitment has a positive and significant on development career, (5) career development has a positive and significant on salesforce performance, (6) work environment has a positive and significant on salesforce performance with development career as full mediator, (7) and organizational commitment has a positive and significant on salesforce performance with career development as partial mediator.  

scholarly journals LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE TERANG UTAMA ABADI LTD. THROUGH SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT

TRIKONOMIKA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Davy Christian ◽  
Tina Melinda
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Partial Least Square Method

Achievement earned by the company is inseparable from the employees’ performance. There are several factors affecting their performance. Two of them are leadership and motivation. The study aims to examine the influence of leadership on the sense of the achievement of the employees of Terang Utama Abadi (TUA) Ltd., the influence of leadership on the performance of the employees at TUA Ltd., the influence of the sense of achievement on the performance of employees at TUA Ltd., and the sense of achievement as an intervening variable on employee at TUA Ltd.. The respondents of this study were fifty-eight employees at TUA Ltd. This study was a quantitative research with structural equation modelling partial least square method. Questionnaires were used to collect the primary data. This study found that leadership and sense of achievement has positive influence on the employees’ performance. Meanwhile, the sense of achievement served as an intervening variable.

scholarly journals THE MEDIATING ROLE OF EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN PUBLIC GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-100
Author(s):  
Shahedul Alam Khan
Keyword(s):  
International Trade ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Public Governance ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Ease Of Doing Business

The purpose of the study is to investigate the mediating role of ease of doing business in the relationship of public governance and international trade. A sample of 150 countries and Structural equation model with partial least Square method was used to test the hypotheses. A full mediation was evident from the study, where governance has an indirect effect on trade, which fully mediated by ease of doing business. 

Sustainable Marketing Practices and Sustainable Consumer Behaviour of Tertiary Students in South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3(J)) ◽  
pp. 248-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reginald Masocha
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Sustainable Marketing ◽  
Partial Least Square Method ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Inferential Analysis

The study at hand is an investigation of consumer behavior pertaining to sustainable marketing practices amongst tertiary students at selected universities in South Africa. A total of 2 02 questionnaires were used in data collection. The quantitative research method was used and data was collected using convenience sampling. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential analysis and SPSS version 24 and AMOS version 24 were utilised, respectively. For hypothesis testing structural equation modelling (SEM) was conducted using the partial least square method in path analysis. The major findings of this study show that customer awareness of sustainability matters and sustainable marketing efforts are linked to sustainability behaviour. However, the level of knowledge and perceived sustainability benefits were neither positively nor significantly related to sustainability behaviour. The results have also shown that even though customers regard the knowledge of sustainability as important they have shown that they lack information because they still consume products which are regarded as harmful to the environment. Thus, the major recommendations are that marketers, policymakers, universities and all other institutions of education should support consumers with guidance and support regarding the knowledge on sustainable marketing practices while enhancing customers’ knowledge on sustainability and its associated benefits.

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