Assessing Music Expertise

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 406-421
Author(s):  
Ziyong Lin ◽  
André Werner ◽  
Ulman Lindenberger ◽  
Andreas M. Brandmaier ◽  
Elisabeth Wenger
Keyword(s):  
Hierarchical Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
General Factor ◽  
General Music ◽  
Professional Musicians ◽  
Unidimensional Model ◽  
Amateur Musicians

We introduce the Berlin Gehoerbildung Scale (BGS), a multidimensional assessment of music expertise in amateur musicians and music professionals. The BGS is informed by music theory and uses a variety of testing methods in the ear-training tradition, with items covering four different dimensions of music expertise: (1) intervals and scales, (2) dictation, (3) chords and cadences, and (4) complex listening. We validated the test in a sample of amateur musicians, aspiring professional musicians, and students attending a highly competitive music conservatory (n = 59). Using structural equation modeling, we compared two factor models: a unidimensional model postulating a single factor of music expertise; and a hierarchical model, according to which four first-order subscale factors load on a second-order factor of general music expertise. The hierarchical model showed better fit to the data than the unidimensional model, indicating that the four subscales capture reliable variance above and beyond the general factor of music expertise. There were reliable group differences on both the second-order general factor and the four subscales, with music students outperforming aspiring professionals and amateur musicians. We conclude that the BGS is an adequate measurement instrument for assessing individual differences in music expertise, especially at high levels of expertise.

Linking transformational leadership and “multi-dimensions” of project success

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umer Zaman ◽  
Shahid Nawaz ◽  
Sidra Tariq ◽  
Asad Afzal Humayoun
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Transformational leadership, flexibility and visibility improves project responsiveness to highly unpredictable and impactful events referred as the ‘black swans’ in mega projects (Bloch et al., 2012; Raziq et al., 2018; Zailani et al., 2016). However, these concepts have never been empirically tested in a single framework to determine their significant impact on multi-dimensional project success. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the interactional effects of project flexibility and project visibility on the relationship between transformational leadership and “multi-dimensions” of project success including meeting design goals; impact on customers and benefits to project-based organization. Design/methodology/approach Empirical data derived from cross-sectional survey of 160 project managers from telecom intensive companies in Pakistan were used to test the conceptual framework developed from recent literature. Partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) provided detailed analysis of the measurement and structural model. The most recent reflective–formative PLS-SEM approach for higher-order constructs has been introduced. Findings The results indicate that project managers’ transformational leadership (β = 0.348, p < 0.01), project flexibility (β = 0.221, p < 0.01) and project visibility (β = 0.366, p < 0.01) are positively related with the multi-dimensional project success (second-order formative) construct. Interestingly, the relationship between transformational leadership and project success is influenced by significantly negative moderations established through project flexibility (β = −0.100, p < 0.01) and project visibility (β = −0.093, p < 0.05). Research limitations/implications This study in the telecom sector examined the interactional effects of risk mitigating strategies (i.e. project flexibility and project visibility) on the relationship between transformational leadership and multi-dimensional project success. This study creates a basis for future investigations extending to various project types and relevant to different industries especially those involving higher-order (formative) assessments of project success. Practical implications The study findings assist project leaders to meet their escalating commitments in achieving project success from a multi-dimensional standpoint. Additionally, this study underscores a renewed perspective of transformational leadership and project outcomes. Despite prevailing understanding developed through prior research, transformational leadership may become less favorable for project success in conditions of increased flexibility and visibility in projects. Originality/value Earlier studies have overlooked the multi-dimensional nature of project success (second-order formative) construct, despite several attempts to examine the interplay between transformational leadership and project success. Based on the knowledge gap and non-existence of empirical evidence, the authors introduced and empirically tested the moderating role of project flexibility and project visibility in the relationship between transformational leadership and multi-dimensional project success.

Trust in Internet Shopping

2011 ◽  
pp. 126-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy M.K. Cheung ◽  
Matthew K.O. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Internet Shopping ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Rigorous Testing ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
Validated Instrument

Despite the phenomenal growth of Internet users in recent years, the penetration rate of Internet shopping is still low and one of the most often cited reasons is the lack of consumers’ trust (e.g. Hoffman et al., 1999). Although trust is an important concept in Internet shopping, there is a paucity of theory-guided empirical research in this area. In this paper, a theoretical model is proposed for investigating the nature of trust in the specific context of Internet shopping. In this model, consumers’ trust in Internet shopping is affected by propensity to trust and two groups of antecedent factors, namely, “trustworthiness of Internet vendors” and “external environment”. Trust, in turn, reduces consumers’ perceived risk in Internet shopping. As an important step towards the rigorous testing of the model, the necessary measurement instrument has been developed with its reliability and validity empirically tested. The psychometric properties of the measurement instrument have been investigated using both a classical approach (based on Cronbach’s alpha and exploratory factor analysis) and a contemporary approach (based on structural equation modeling techniques), as a way of methods triangulation for validating instrument properties. The resulting instrument represents a rigorously developed and validated instrument for the measurement of various important trust related constructs. This research contributes to the development of trust theory in e-commerce and add to the repository of rigorous research instruments for IS survey researchers to use.

A MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT FOR THE TECHNOLOGY EXTENT AND PROCESS EFFICIENCY IN BIM ENABLED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gozde Basak Ozturk
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Building Information

Technology use in all fields can play an important role as the booster in creating lean and efficient processes. Technology use may result in reduced duplications and delays in workflows while helping to speed up task realization. Building Information Modeling (BIM) enhances knowledge share, use and reuse for better collaboration, communication, coordination, and monitoring as a knowledge base platform. BIM enhanced construction projects may positively affect the process efficiency. The aim of this paper is to define a measurement instrument of BIM usage as technology enhancer tool and of process efficiency of construction projects. Research leans on the prominent literature to concrete the measurement instrument. A survey is established to construction project professionals to understand the technology efficiency and process efficiency in BIM enabled construction projects. The research based on the related data collected from 92 professionals experienced both in traditional project delivery methods and BIM enabled construction projects. The respondents are the construction industry experts comprised of construction project managers, BIM managers, and BIM implementation experts (architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers etc.). Data is analyzed and tested with structural equation modeling software to verify the proposed measurement instrument. The technology efficiency and process efficiency factors for BIM enabled construction projects are tested and refined. Research findings present the measurement instrument for both technology and process efficiency in BIM enabled construction projects.

scholarly journals Is Physical Evidence Still Valid? A Study of Low Cost Carriers in Indonesia

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Yasintha Soelasih
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Opposite Result ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Low Cost Carriers

Physical evidence has been widely accepted as variable that has impact on satisfaction, specifically in airline service. However, this study showed some opposite result for low cost airlines in Indonesia. It revealed that physical evidence has no effect on the passengers’ satisfaction but the fares and its service quality to passengers.’ This study collected sample of 317 passengers from commercial domestic flights at terminal 1, 2, and 3 at Soekarno Hatta airport in Cengkareng, Indonesia. The variables used in this study were: fares, service quality, physical evidence, passengers’ satisfaction levels and repeat buying. Two variables, i.e.: service quality and physical evidence were treated as second order. This study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for verification analysis. The result revealed that there was no effect of physical evidence on the passengers’ satisfaction. It also found that repeat buying demonstrated the passengers’ satisfaction.

scholarly journals KONTRIBUSI RANTAI NILAI TERHADAP PENINGKATAN DAYA SAING PERIKANAN TUNA DI KABUPATEN CILACAP DAN SEKITARNYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Bambang Nariyono ◽  
Arief Daryanto ◽  
M Firdaus ◽  
Setijadi Johar
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Tuna Industry ◽  
Tuna Fishery

Indonesia dalam industri tuna sangat diperhitungkan karena posisinya sebagai pemasok lebih dari 15 % produksi tuna dunia, tetapi di sisi lain daya saing perikanan tuna masih rendah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis kontribusi rantai nilai perikanan tuna terhadap daya saing industri perikanan tuna di Kabupaten Cilacap. Penelitian dilaksanakan pasa bulan April sampai dengan September 2017. Hasil analisis Second Order Structural Equation Modeling didapatkan bahwa rantai nilai berpengaruh terhadap daya saing industri tuna dengan loading factor 0.540 dan nilai p yang signifikan. Pengujian terhadap model secara simultan terbukti bahwa model telah fit dengan telah dipenuhinya semua ukuran fitting model yang diindikasikan dengan nilai Chi-Square kecil yaitu 301.252, RMSEA = 0.072, GFI = 0.907, CFI= 0.923, dan CMIN/DF = 1.814. Temuan penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa rantai nilai mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap daya saing industri tuna. Dengan demikian strategi yang tepat untuk memperkuat daya saing industri tuna dapat dilakukan dengan cara meningkatkan rantai nilai perikanan tuna terutama dari aspek operasional, outbond logistic, dan services.Indonesia is the world’s larget tuna produser with contributing 15 percent to the world tuna market. However, the competitiveness of tuna fishery is still low. The aim of this research is to analyze the contribution of value chain of tuna fishery toward competitiveness of tuna industry in Cilacap. The study was conducted from April to September 2017. The results of analysis using using second order Structural Equation Modeling method (SEM) found that the value chain influenced the competitiveness of tuna industry with loading factor of 0.540 and significant p value. Tests on the model simultaneously proved that the model has been fit with the fulfillment of all fittings of the model. It gives indication with variables value, such as : Value of Chi-square is low with value 301.252; 0.072 for Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA); 0.907 for Goodness Fit Index (GFI); 0.907 for (CFI); and 1.814 for minimum discrepancy (CMIN/DF). This research gives evidence that value chain has a significant impact toward competitiveness of tuna fishery industries.The best strategies to increase competitiveness of tuna fishery industries is increasing a value chain of of tuna fishery industries, Mainly from operational aspect, outbond logistic and services to raise tuna commodity productvity in global market.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the RESTQ-Sport-36 in a Collegiate Student-Athlete Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacy L. Gnacinski ◽  
Barbara B. Meyer ◽  
Carly A. Wahl
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Hierarchical Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Student Athlete ◽  
Total Recovery ◽  
First Order

The purpose of the current study was to examine the reliability and validity of the RESTQ-Sport-36 for use in the collegiate student-athlete population. A total of 494 collegiate student-athletes competing in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I, II, or III sanctioned sport completed the RESTQ-Sport-36 and Brief Profile of Mood States (POMS). Structural equation modeling (SEM) procedures were used to compare first order to hierarchical model structures. Results of a confirmatory factor analysis (χ2[528] = 1129.941, p &lt; 0.001; SRMR = 0.050; CFI = 0.929) and exploratory structural equation modeling analysis (χ2[264] = 575.424, p &lt; 0.001; SRMR = 0.013; CFI = 0.963) indicated that the first order 12-factor structure demonstrated the best fit of all models tested. Support was not observed for the fit of any hierarchical model. Moderate to strong correlations were observed between stress and recovery subscales and mood states, thus supporting the construct validity of the abbreviated RESTQ measurement model. The current findings provide support for the measure’s use in this population and give pause as it relates to the scoring and interpretation of hierarchical factors such as Total Stress and Total Recovery. Overall, the current results indicate that the RESTQ-Sport-36 may be a useful tool for collegiate student-athlete training load and competition monitoring.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAPKEPUASAN KONSUMEN DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP BRAND IMAGE

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 392-408
Author(s):  
Ilza Febrina ◽  
Lisa Nurlitasari ◽  
Lela Nurlaela Wati
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Determining Factor

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan konsumen dan dampaknya terhadap brand image pada PT Bank Mayapada Internasional, Tbk Cabang Menara Topas Jakarta Pusat. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 105 nasabah. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Hasil penelitian secara empiris menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan nasabah, sehingga ketika kualitas pelayanan meningkat maka kepuasan nasabah pun akan meningkat. Kepuasan nasabah berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap brand image, sehingga ketika kepuasan nasabah meningkat maka brand image yang ditampilkan perusahaan pun akan meningkat. Kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap brand image, artinya kualitas pelayanan bukan merupakan factor penentu brand image. Pengujian tidak langsung kualitas pelayanan terhadap brand image melalui kepuasan nasabah berpengaruh positif dan signifikan. Bukti empiris ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan tidak dapat mempengaruhi brand image secara langsung, namun melalui kepuasan nasabah. Hasil penelitian ini mendukung teori Service Quality, semakin baik kualitas pelayanan maka nasabah akan semakin puas sehingga menimbulkan kesan yang baik terhadap perusahaan. Penelitian ini berbeda dengan peneliti sebelumnya karena menguji pengaruh langsung dan tidak langsung secara komprehensif dengan menggunakan second order confirmatory.  Kata Kunci: Kualitas pelayanan, kepuasan konsumen dan  brand image           ABSTRACTThis study aims to analyze the empirical evidence of the influence of service quality on customer satisfaction and its impact on brand image at PT Bank Mayapada Internasional, Tbk Menara Topas Central Jakarta Branch. The sample in this study were 105 customers. Analysis of the data used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Empirical research results show that service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, so that when service quality increases, customer satisfaction will increase. Customer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on brand image, so that when customer satisfaction increases, the brand image displayed by the company will increase. Service quality has a negative and not significant effect on brand image, meaning that service quality is not a determining factor for brand image. Indirect testing of service quality on brand image through customer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect. This empirical evidence shows that service quality cannot affect brand image directly, but through customer satisfaction. The results of this study support the Service Quality theory, the better the service quality, the more satisfied customers will be, thus creating a good impression on the company. This study is different from previous researchers because it examines the direct and indirect effects comprehensively by using second order confirmatory.so that when service quality increases, customer satisfaction will increase and will improve the brand image displayed by the company.Keywords: Service quality, customer satisfaction and brand image

scholarly journals Implementasi Shariah Governance serta Implikasinya terhadap Reputasi dan Kepercayaan Bank Syariah

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Rahman El Junusi
Keyword(s):  
Market Share ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Shariah Governance

<em>Syariah banking is currently growing rapidly and become part of financial life in the Islamic world. However, there are two important realities to observe in the life of Islamic Banking in Indonesia. First, Islamic banks are faced with a market share that has not met the target by 5 percent. Second, compliance of Islamic banking to Islamic principles was decline. Therefore, it is needed a strategy of development through the implementation of syariah governance. Syariah Governance implementation is expected to have an impact on reputation and customer confidence which in turn can increase the market share of syariah banks. Based on this background, the research problem is how the implementation of syariah governance and its impact on the reputation and confidence in Islamic banks. This research object is Muamalat banks operating in Central Java (Semarang, Solo, Purwokerto). The research sample is 200 respondents using the techniques of analytical judgment. Measurement instrument using 1-5 Likert scale, from strongly disagree (STS) untill Strongly Agree (SS). Firth to know implementation of Shariah governance, it is used a quantitative descriptive analysis using the average (mean). Second, to examine the effect of the implementation of Shariah governance to reputation and customer confidence in Islamic banks, it uses Structur Equation Model (SEM) with program AMOS 4.0 Engineering Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) which consists of two kinds of technical analysis, the goodness of fit and regression weight on the SEM to assess the suitability of the model estimation based on measuring the level of significance of some of the goodness of fit good and bad in a model, so the degree of the model accuracy is determined by the cut-off value.This research concluded that calculations of total assessment on the implementation of Shariah Governance Islamic bank (Bank Muamalat) showed an average score of 3.42 7 in good categories. It shows that shariah compliance is a indicator giving biggest contribution in the implementation of Islamic governance. Compliance to sharia is the main factor to costumer in establishing partnership with syariah banks and deciding to retain syariah banks. <br /></em>

scholarly journals Teachers’ Implicit Theories of Professional Abilities in the Domain of School Improvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beat Rechsteiner ◽  
Miriam Compagnoni ◽  
Andrea Wullschleger ◽  
Katharina Maag Merki
Keyword(s):  
School Improvement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Implicit Theories ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Motivational Regulation ◽  
The Right

Numerous studies show positive effects of students’ malleable implicit theories of their abilities on their self-regulated learning and learning achievements (Yeager and Dweck, 2012; Burnette et al., 2013), especially when domain-specific implicit theories are assessed (Costa and Faria, 2018). Thinking of school improvement as a collective learning process for the teaching staff, it is reasonable to assume that this relationship also exists on the teacher level. Hence, this study aims to provide answers to the following overarching question: What role do teachers’ implicit theories of professional abilities play for school improvement? In a first step, a measurement instrument was developed to assess teachers’ implicit theories of professional abilities in the domain of school improvement. In a second step, we explored the link between these implicit theories and collective teacher learning in the area of further developing the school’s educational practices. In a sample of N = 1,483 Swiss primary school teachers at N = 59 schools, we analyzed how teachers’ malleable (vs. fixed) implicit theories of professional abilities are related to collective metacognitive and emotional-motivational regulation activities and to the perception that the school is on the right track to improvement. Results show that teachers’ implicit theories of professional abilities can be assessed reliably. Structural equation modeling analyses revealed that the more teachers view professional abilities as malleable and developable, the more positive their perceptions of the schools’ improvement were. This relation was mediated by collective emotional-motivational regulation activities. However, no significant effect of a malleable implicit theory on collective metacognitive regulation was found. It can be concluded that teachers have varying beliefs about the malleability of teachers’ professional abilities that are linked to their collective regulation. It therefore acknowledges the domain-specific effects of teachers’ implicit theories in the area of school improvement.

scholarly journals The Work Gratitude Scale: Development and Evaluation of a Multidimensional Measure

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn M. Youssef-Morgan ◽  
Llewellyn E. van Zyl ◽  
Barbara L. Ahrens
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
First Order ◽  
Multidimensional Measure

This study explores gratitude as a multidimensional and work-specific construct. Utilizing a sample of 625 employees from a variety of positions in a medium-sized school district in the United States, we developed and evaluated a new measure, namely the Work Gratitude Scale (WGS), which encompasses recognized conative (intentional), cognitive, affective, and social aspects of gratitude. A systematic, six-phased approach through structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to explore and confirm the factorial structure, internal consistency, measurement invariance, concurrent, convergent, and discriminant validity of the WGS. The results supported a 10-item measure with three dimensions: “grateful appraisals” (three items), “gratitude toward others” (four items), and “intentional attitude of gratitude” (three items). Thereafter, first-order, second-order, and bifactor confirmatory models were estimated and compared. Work gratitude was found to be best described by a second-order construct with three underlying first-order dimensions. Measurement invariance was supported in relation to gender. Concurrent validity was supported in relation to two existing dispositional gratitude scales, namely the Gratitude Questionnaire and the Gratitude, Resentment, and Appreciation Scale (GRAT). Convergent validity was supported in relation to the Core Self-Evaluations Scale (CSES) and the Psychological Capital Questionnaire. Discriminant validity was supported in relation to various demographic factors such as age, gender, occupation, and tenure. The findings support the WGS as a multidimensional measure that can be used in practice to measure overall work-related gratitude and to track the effectiveness of gratitude-related workplace interventions.

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