scholarly journals Confirmatory Factorial validity of Neighborhood Features amongst South Africa low-income Housing Occupants’

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 825-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aigbavboa Aigbavboa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Low Income Housing

There is a fundamental link between theory and measurement advising that factorial confirmation of measures should be the first stage of theory testing. The aim of this paper was to confirm the factorial validity of the neighborhood features in a residential satisfaction study amongst South Africa low-income housing occupants’. The study was conducted amongst subsidized low-income housing occupants’ in South Africa. Data used in the study were obtained from a Delphi and field questionnaire study. Primary data was collected through the use of a structured questionnaire survey conducted among 751 low-income housing residents’ in three metropolitan and one district municipality in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Data gathered via the questionnaire survey were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) which was used to confirm the factorial structure of the constructs. SEM analysis revealed that the Rho coefficient and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of internal consistency were over 0.70 criterions for acceptability. Further finding was that neighborhood features influence on the residents’ satisfaction was not statistically significant and hence was weak in the prediction of the residents’ satisfaction with their houses. However, due to the idiosyncratic dataset used in the study, it remains to be seen if the evaluated indicator factors of neighborhood features can replicate to other cross-cultural datasets. If this is the case, the paper makes a significant contribution towards understanding neighborhood features on subsidized low-income housing projects. This study provided significant insight into how residents’ satisfaction with their houses could be improved.

Assessing beneficiaries’ needs and expectations as a determinant of residential satisfaction in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clinton Aigbavboa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Practical Consideration ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Good Mode ◽  
Low Income Housing

Purpose – There is an integral link between theory and measurement suggesting that validation of measures should be the first stage of theory testing. The purpose of this paper is to validate the factorial validity of needs and expectations (NAE) features as determinants of low-income residents’ housing satisfaction in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach – Empirical data were collected by a questionnaire survey conducted among 751 low-income housing residents’ in three metropolitan and one district municipality in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Data gathered via the questionnaire survey were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) version 6.2 which was used to assess the factorial structure of the constructs. Findings – SEM analysis revealed that the internal consistency coefficients were over 0.70 criterion for acceptability and the constructs showed a good mode fit to the sample data. The Z-statistics analysis revealed that the construct (NAE) have direct influence in determining low-income residents’ satisfaction with their houses. Originality/value – The SEM result advocates a practical consideration of the construct and its respective indicator variables in future development of low-income housing in South Africa.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PROFESIONALISME DAN KOMPETENSI PENGAWASAN INTERNAL TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT PADA INSPEKTORAT PROVINSI BANTEN

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-154
Author(s):  
Ulvia Fadilah ◽  
Eka Mahmudin S
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Internal Supervision

This study aimed to examine the effect of professionalism and competence of internal supervision on audit quality at the Banten Provincial Government Inspectorate. This research developed a theoretical framework as a basis for hypotheses, to answer research questions consisting of how professionalism influences audit quality, and how competence influences audit quality. The samples of this study were 83 Government Internal Examiners (APIP) at the Inspectorate of Banten Province. This research used census method. The data used are primary data collected through questionnaires. Data analysis method to test hypotheses was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis using Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of this study indicate that: (1) professionalism hada positive and significant effect on audit quality, and (2) Competence had a positive and significant effect on audit quality.

scholarly journals Faktor - Faktor yang Memengaruhi Perilaku Konsumen Produk Kosmetik Halal di Kota Bogor

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Stevia Septiani ◽  
Retno Indraswari
Keyword(s):  
Women Workers ◽  
Latent Variable ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Path Coefficient ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Positive Effect

The halal cosmetics industry has a very potential trend both globally and nationally. In Indonesia, the halal cosmetics industry is one of the industries that contribute to the improvement of the Islamic economy. Along with the development of public knowledge about organic products that are environmentally friendly and do not contain animal ingredients, the demand of halal cosmetics products are increase.Unfortunately, the great potential of the halal industry cannot be used properly by local brand. This study aims to analyze some factors that related in halal purchasing decisions. The primary data collection in this study was carried out by purposive sampling method which is women workers. Data processing methods include descriptive analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach. The results of SEM analysis shown that the Psychological latent variable has a direct positive effect to Purchasing, with a path coefficient of 0.603. Psychological aspects are a relevant factor in the halal cosmetic purchasing as halal using motifs could be reflect fulfillment an attractive confession as female workers.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KEAMANAN, OPINI ORANG TUA, FASILITAS DAN MOTIVASI SISWA MELALUI KINERJA GURU TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN SISWA BERSEKOLAH DI YAYASAN PEMBANGUNAN AR-RIDHO KOTA DEPOK

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Agus Sugiyanto ◽  
Muhammad Zilal Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
School Facilities ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Selection Of

ABSTRACT The purpose of the authors conducting this research is to determine whether there is an influence of the independent variable (X1-X4) on the dependent variable (Y2) and whether or not the influence of the intervening variable (Y1) on the dependent variable (Y2). The type of data in this study, is quantitative data obtained through the results of a survey of students. The study uses primary data that is data obtained directly from the respondents who filled out and developed the questionnaire. Test the validity and reliability using SPSS 24.0. The statistical method used to test the hypothesis in this study uses the multivariate Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique with the software used is AMOS 18. The selection of SEM analysis techniques is based on the consideration that SEM has the ability to test structural models simultaneously and efficiently when compared with multivariate techniques another. Hypothesis testing results that have a significant effect as follows: 1. Security has no significant effect on teacher performance. 2. Parents' opinions have a significant effect on teacher performance. 3. School facilities do not significantly influence teacher performance. 4. Motivation has a significant effect on teacher performance. 5. Security does not significantly influence student decisions 6. Opinion has a significant effect on student decisions. 7. School facilities significantly influence student decisions. 8. Motivation has a significant effect on student decisions. 9. Performance has no significant effect on student decisions Keywords: Safety (X1), Parents Opinion (X2), Facilities (X3), Student Motivation (X4), Teacher Performance (Y1), Student Decisions (Y2)  

Taxpayer's Attitude Towards Tax Evasion in a Developing Country

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Harun Ur Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Tax System ◽  
Fairness Perception ◽  
Knowledge Audit

As tax evasion is an acute problem in developing countries, the study aims to examine the factors that influence the taxpayers' attitudes towards tax evasion encompassing the moderating effect of demographic characteristics on tax evasion. The study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) as the tool to analyze the primary data collected from different sections of respondents. The study shows that fairness perception, tax knowledge, audit, and enforcement initiatives negatively influence taxpayers' attitudes towards tax evasion, while corruption, discrimination, and complexity in the tax system influence them positively. Further, the study found that males, younger, married, graduate, self-employed, and people with low-income become more influenced by the factors of tax evasion than female, older, unmarried, under-graduated, job holders, and people with high income. The findings of this study provide the governments of the developing countries and their tax authorities a valuable understanding, which in turn helps them reform the taxpayers' compliance framework.

scholarly journals Quality of low-income housing projects in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 640 ◽  
pp. 012029
Author(s):  
C Aigbavboa ◽  
A Oke ◽  
O Akinradewo ◽  
D Aghimien ◽  
S Okgonne
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Low Income Housing

scholarly journals Factors influencing the quality of low-income housing in Polokwane Municipality South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-52
Author(s):  
Kgashane Stephen Nyakala ◽  
◽  
Sekou Dolly Ramoroka ◽  
Kemlall Ramdass
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Low Income ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Construction Quality ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Design Construction ◽  
Low Income Housing

Recent South African and international evidence highlights the broad and lasting impacts of households, particularly those on low income, when unable to afford higher income counterparts to live in apartments, maintained public housing, and other high-quality houses. A broad range of low-income houses recently built in South African local municipalities are reportedly defective, due to poor building and construction quality. This study aims to assess and determine the factors influencing high-quality housing positively impacting on the lives of a significant proportion of low-income housing projects. Reasons for and obstacles to quality design, construction quality and the development of low-income housing projects were identified. To assess the research questions, a quantitative survey (n=103) was carried out, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select contractors who were active in low-income housing projects within the Polokwane Municipality. The quantitative data gathered were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to determine a combination of descriptive and non-parametric statistics of the data computing the frequencies, mean scores and standard deviations. Selected results show that poor-quality and low-income housing projects are perceived to be related to the contractors, builders and construction practitioners not complying with the standards, variously because of insufficient training or accountability to public authorities and end users of low-income houses, i.e., the beneficiaries. The respondents were of the view that house builders and local government authorities could use five factors, namely quality standards, management, involvement of people, process design and process, planning and scheduling to assess non-conformance to quality requirements in low-income housing projects in South Africa. The finding of this study provides a platform for improving the quality of housing design, construction projects, sustainability and an opportunity for local and international design and construction professionals to rethink design in the context of low-income housing projects.

scholarly journals PERAN CAREER PLATEAU DAN KEPUASAN KERJA DALAM MEMBENTUK TURNOVER INTENTION

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Rauly Sijabat
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Turnover Rates ◽  
High Turnover ◽  
Career Plateau ◽  
Negative Effect

High employee turnover rates are a classic problem that companies often encounter. The high turnover intensity can create instability and uncertainty about the condition of the workforce and the company itself. The results of previous research studies that have not been conclusive, led this study to examine the turnover intention with the career plateau approach and job satisfaction.Model and hypotheses were tested using primary data obtained through interviews using questionnaires on 100 respondents. The data obtained are then analyzed by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis technique. The result of statistic test showed that career plateau proved to have a significant negative effect on job satisfaction, the career plateau proved to have a significant positive effect on turnover intention, and job satisfaction had a negative effect on turnover intention.

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 Assesing the Determinantts of Firms’ Competitiveness in Greece: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysys

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore Metaxas ◽  
Athina Economou
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Urban Infrastructure ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Cost Development ◽  
The City

AbstractThe paper investigates the importance of territorial features/assets (i.e. agglomeration economies, urban infrastructure, factors of labour and cost, development policies, qualitative factors, inter alia) on small and medium-sized firms’ competitiveness. The analysis uses primary data from 204 small and medium-sized firms located in Thessaloniki (Greece). These firms operate in the industry, commerce and services sectors. Through the use of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis, the importance of particular factors for the competitiveness of firms has been analysed, reaching valuable conclusions not only for the firms and the city of Thessaloniki, but also for the firms and areas with similar characteristics in Greece and the wider area of the Balkans.

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