scholarly journals The Impacts of Tour de Flores Event for Tourism Development in West Manggarai, Nusa Tenggara Timur

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 144
Author(s):  
Febi Marice Erni Utan ◽  
Agustinus Sri Wahyudi ◽  
Fetty Asmaniati
Keyword(s):  
Social Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Economic Area ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Research Show

This research aims to analyze the impact of Tour de Flores event for tourism development in economic, social and environmental aspects. The 100 respondents are randomly selected from local communities with Slovin formula. Multiple linear regression model is used to analyze the impact of Tour de Flores event on tourism development in West Manggarai. The results of this research have partially proven that tourism development in economic area has a positive impact which is proved by t-test where the  value of   t  count     >  t  table  (3,209  > 1,985).  Positive impact has shown in environmental as well where the value of   t count   > t table (2,449 > 1,985) This results means that both variables have a positive impact or H0 is rejected. While the negative relationship or H0 accepted is the impact of tourism development from social where the value of t count    < t table (0,314 < 1,985), it means that Tour de Flores event has no social impact on tourism development. Simultaneously, the   results of this research show   that   the   three independent variables; tourism development have a positive impact on economic, social and environmental. It is shown by F test that where value of F count > F table (86,723 > 2,699) so that H0 is rejected.

Macro-economic Factors Influencing Tourism Entrepreneurship: The Case of Kazakhstan

2021 ◽  
pp. 097135572098143
Author(s):  
Aizhan Tleuberdinova ◽  
Zhanat Shayekina ◽  
Dinara Salauatova ◽  
Stephen Pratt
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
National Income ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
Distributed Lag ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Impact

Tourism development contributes to economic development. In emerging economies like Kazakhstan, tourism development needs active entrepreneurship. As the country emerges from the post-Soviet era, there has been an increase in economic development and prosperity. Entrepreneurship in the tourism sector can drive economies forward through the creation of new tourism and hospitality businesses. The macroeconomic environment can influence entrepreneurial activity. We use an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model to examine the impact of macroeconomic factors on tourism entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan. Using data from 1996 to 2018, we find that there is a positive short-run relationship between wages in the tourism sector and entrepreneurship, suggesting that wage growth in the sector attracts entrepreneurs. In the long run, however, tourism sector wages have a negative relationship with entrepreneurship, suggesting that these higher wages represent a higher cost to entrepreneurship. There is also a strong positive relationship between national income and tourism entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan. Implications of macroeconomic policy changes for Kazakhstan and other emerging economies are discussed.

scholarly journals Does the Tax System Reduce Tax Evasion in Light of the Governance Mechanisms? Evidence From Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Ashraf Bataineh
Keyword(s):  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Income Tax ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Tax System ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Awareness Level

This study aims to measure the impact of tax system elements on reducing the tax evasion, in light of the governance mechanisms in Jordan. The study sample consists of (140) tax auditors at the Jordanian Income tax and sales department, and to achieve the study objectives the researcher designed a questionnaire and distributed it on the study sample members. Study results show that elements of the tax system (tax legislations, tax administration, and Taxpayer) have a positive impact on reducing the tax evasion, in light of governance mechanisms. study recommends the need to raise the tax awareness level among members of the Taxpayer, work to reduce the continuation of making adjustments on tax laws and legislation, and give a sufficient period of time to ensure that desired economic and social impact being achieved from these adjustments, with the need to announce the official statistics of tax evasion’s figures and ratios, because the unofficial statistics on tax evasion have been tarnished by some exaggeration where work should concentrate on increasing penalties of tax evaders.

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Residents’ Support for Sustainable Tourism Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12541
Author(s):  
Simona Vinerean ◽  
Alin Opreana ◽  
Cosmin Tileagă ◽  
Roxana Elena Popșa
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
The Impact

The tourism industry has been gravely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, the purpose of this study was to explore residents’ support for sustainable tourism development in an integrative model that considered well-established factors and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing various research gaps caused by the pandemic, this study aimed to examine a model based on eight hypotheses. Using the premises of a cross-sectional study, data was gathered from residents from Sibiu. Data analysis implied various steps to provide an accurate understanding of the hypotheses and the model was developed based on structural equation modeling. Considering the results of hypothesis testing, our study reconfirmed the applicability of social exchange theory in describing residents’ attitudes toward tourism development and positioned quality of life as an important predictor for this construct. Also, the outcomes highlighted a negative relationship between the host community’s perceptions of the coronavirus pandemic and their subsequent support for sustainable tourism development. Overall, the results focused on offering contributions for a better understanding of residents’ behavior and the influence of the COVID-19 outbreak on their support for sustainable tourism development. The conceptual and practical ramifications of the study were addressed in the article’s conclusion.

Perceptions of nurses on the impact of accreditation on quality of care

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Yildiz ◽  
Sidika Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This article aims to investigate perceptions of Turkish nurses on the impact of accreditation on quality of care and the effect of accreditation on quality results. Design/methodology/approach – This study was performed as a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey on 258 nurses who started working in the hospital before it was accredited and continued to work during and after accrediation and who therefore knew both the hospital's pre-accrediation and post-accreditation periods. In this study, descriptive statistical analyses (means and standard deviations) were carried out to explore the views of the participants on “quality results,” “benefits of accreditation” and “participation of employees.” “Quality results” was considered to be the dependent variable, while “benefits of accreditation” and “participation of employees” were accepted as the independent variables. The relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables was tested using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. External patient satisfaction data collected by the quality department of the hospital before and after accreditation were also investigated. Findings – It was found that nurses had generally high scores for the items concerning the benefits of accreditation. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between the dependent variable (quality results) and the independent variables (benefits of accreditation and participation of employees). Regression analysis indicated that R2=0.461 and the extent to which the independent variables explained the dependent variable was 46.1 per cent, which is a high rate. Patient satisfaction scores increased after accreditation. Practical implications – Our study suggest that providing support for nurses, especially nurses with administrative responsibilities and incorporating employees into the process are important for exercising quality standards. Originality/value – Hospital accreditation has a positive impact on quality results especially on quality of care provided to patients and patient satisfaction. Study findings could guide policy makers and hospital managers in Turkey and in other countries who are preparing or implementing accreditation.

Do discretionary accruals affect firms’ corporate dividend policy? Evidence from France

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anis Ben Amar ◽  
Olfa Ben Salah ◽  
Anis Jarboui
Keyword(s):  
Earnings Management ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Additional Measure ◽  
Ample Evidence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose In financial literature, dividend payout decisions are determined by factors such as debt, liquidity, profitability, size and risk. The purpose of this paper is to identify the effect of earnings management measured by discretionary accruals based on Dechow et al.’s (1995) model on dividend policy. Design/methodology/approach This research will use panel data analysis to test the effect of earnings management on dividend policy. The authors selected 280, French non-financial companies, listed on the CAC All Tradable index for the 2008-2015 period. Findings Using a sample of 2108 firm-year observations, the authors find a positive impact of earnings management on dividend policies of firms. Besides, there is a positive/negative relationship between the size of the firm and the dividend policy. Moreover, this paper has dealt with some factors such as debt, the risk of the firm and liquidity which may affect the corporate dividend policy. The results are robust as the authors adopted an additional measure of dividend policy. Practical implications The findings may have important implications for analysts, investors, regulators and academics. First, the study shows that earnings management is a common practice in the French context and constitutes a major objective of dividend policy. Better still, identifying the other variables that influence the dividend policy provides a clearer understanding of dividend policy for investors, analysts and academics alike. Second, the study provides ample evidence of agency problems between various partners in French capital markets, highlighting the necessity to establish new corporate governance mechanisms. This is highly relevant for policymakers in their quest for a better financial market. Originality/value This study extends the literature on the impact of dividend thresholds on earnings management by showing that firms run earnings to inform the market that the company can distribute dividends.

scholarly journals PREPARATION OF ORAL CURCUMIN DELIVERY FROM 3D-NANO-CELLULOSE NETWORKS MATERIAL PRODUCED BY ACETOBACTER XYLINUM USING OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUE

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
THANH XUAN NGUYEN ◽  
HUONG LAN THI PHAM ◽  
THUONG THI NGO ◽  
PHONG XUAN ONG
Keyword(s):  
Oral Delivery ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
3D Network ◽  
Nano Cellulose ◽  
Optimized Conditions ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To prepare oral curcumin delivery and optimize curcumin loading of 3D-nano-cellulose networks material (3DCM) by looking into the impact of process variables on the response utilizing response surface methodology (RSM) and Box-Behnken design. Methods: Optimization of curcumin loading of 3DCM was conducted using RSM and Box-Behnken model. Impact of four independent variables, including, the concentration of curcumin (X1), temperature (X2), shaking speed (X3), and time of loading (X4), was studied on one dependent response, that is, an amount of loaded curcumin (Y). Characterization of optimized 3DCM including curcumin was examined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis . Results: R2 value for Y was approximately 0.94. X1 possessed the biggest positive impact compared to X2, X3 and X4. Optimized conditions for curcumin loading of 3DCM were X1 at 3 mg/ml, X2 at 40 °C, X3 at 120 rpm and X4 at 120 min. SEM photograph of 3DCM surfaces were found including fibers creating a 3D network structure. FTIR spectra studies depicted that there was no interaction between curcumin and 3DCM. Conclusion: The data obtained in this study thus suggest that curcumin loaded 3DCM was successfully fabricated to give a potential oral delivery system of curcumin.

Public housing and educational attainment in Asia's global city: An empirical study of Hong Kong

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 1867-1894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fox Zhiyong Hu ◽  
Keelee Chou
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Public Housing ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Urban Housing ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
The Impact

In recent years, the relationship between public housing and children's educational attainment has been a hotly debated topic in urban housing and education policy studies. Most studies on the subject have been based on experiences in western cities characterized by a diminishing and residualized public housing sector. It remains unknown whether the same mechanisms identified in the extant literature can be applied to make sense of the situation in alternative social and housing contexts. This study assesses the impact of public housing residence on the educational achievement of children in Hong Kong within a stable and resilient public housing sector. A propensity score matching estimation reveals that children aged 19–22 living in public housing are less likely to study for a degree in a local university and more likely to be not in employment, education or training than their private housing counterparts. Given the favorable physical and neighborhood environment characterizing public housing in Hong Kong, this negative relationship tends to suggest an account in connection with the restricted access to high-performing schools for public housing children. The paper challenges the perceived notion about the unambiguously positive social impact of public housing scheme in the context of Hong Kong. The case study points to the need for a place-specific analysis of the variegated mechanisms linking public housing with children's education. It highlights the practical implications for a closer integration of public housing and public school policies in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF PETRONAS OIL COMPANY ON THE ASPECT OF EDUCATION IN AL GARRAF OIL FIELD IN DHIQAR PROVINCE

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2425-2433
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mohsen Juda ◽  
Abdul Rahim Ahmad ◽  
Mohammed Sabri Haron
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Training ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Training Center ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
People Skills ◽  
The Impact

As a matter of fact, the existence of the oil fields and the work of the oil companies in the residential areas have an impact on the style and standard of living of the local communities and the consequential change in society. The problem, in this research, represents the big rise in the illiteracy rate, the falling level of education and the high unemployment rate in the local communities that are found in Al Gharraf oil field. The most important objectives of the research is to identify the main methods and procedures carried out by Petronas which help the local communities in Al Garraf oil field so as to ensure the development of their skills through learning and building of their own abilities through the establishment of Al Gharraf vocational training center. The study adopts the analytical descriptive approach by identifying the problem and find out the impact of Petronas which is subjected to the analysis by the interview and the questionnaire form .They were distributed in the study area.The most important results that have been reached that the presence of Petronas and the establishment of Al Gharraf vocational training center have  a positive impact on the development of people skills to ensure that they are qualified for work in Petronas Company or its members or the rehabilitation and education of individuals toward getting a certain craft and helping to start a particular work.

scholarly journals BOARD GENDER DIVERSITY AND ITS IMPACT ON FIRM VALUE AND FINANCIAL RISK

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 407
Author(s):  
Yunia Panjaitan
Keyword(s):  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Board Gender Diversity ◽  
The Impact

One of the things that can be done to maximize firm value is by having a board of directors with diverse characteristics. Gender diversity in the firm’s board of directors can bring a positive impact to the firm. Females are generally more risk-averse than males, and this could lead to a lower risk that must be borne by the firm. This study is conducted to investigate the impact of Board Gender Diversity to firm’s value and financial risk. Using 51 manufacturing companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange from year 2016 to 2017, data was analyzed with the multiple linear regression model for panel data. The findings suggest that the presence of female directors has a positive and significant effect to firm’s value, and a negative but not significant effect to firm’s financial risk

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