scholarly journals Emergence of Application Based Transportation and its Impacts on Travelling Trends: A Case Study of Lahore

2020 ◽  
Vol V (III) ◽  
pp. 214-229
Author(s):  
Hammna Jillani ◽  
Hesan Zahid ◽  
Nosheen Rasool
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Travel Patterns ◽  
Female Population ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Social

The urban transportation system impacts the sustainable development of a country. Ride sourcing is a transportation model that operates under the notion of sharing economy. This study attempts to identify the changes in travel patterns of the users, particularly female users and their access to space. Focusing on how for the women in Lahore, the mobility has changed? The data for this research has been collected from passengers and drivers of ride-sourcing in Lahore through structured questionnaires. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to do the econometric analysis of consumers and drivers. Main findings indicate that for females, there is a significant shift in travel patterns from conventional modes (family car, public transportation) towards ride-sourcing. The results indicate that Uber and Careem has improved mobility as women feel secure in ride-sourcing services compared to public transportation. The female population of Lahore have started taking more trips because of car availability. The paper also tries to calculate the carbon emissions of ride-sourcing. The increasing number of cars is contributing to the city's worsening air pollution as the concept of 'one person in one car' prevails. The social impacts are positive, where women have become more mobile and independent because of app-based transportation.

scholarly journals Effect of socioeconomic and latent variables in vehicle ownership: A case study of Agartala city, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1.1) ◽  
pp. 472
Author(s):  
Amitabha Acharjee ◽  
Partha Pratim Sarkar ◽  
Joyanta Pal
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Car Ownership ◽  
Vehicle Ownership ◽  
Socioeconomic Variables ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Two Wheeler

On the whole, car ownership is regarded as an imperative variable in travel behavior research. Car and motorcycle ownership are increasing rapidly in developing countries leading to an unsustainable developments. Using a data of 584 respondents from the Agartala city randomly collected, a model has been prepared to understand vehicle ownership for both car and motorized two wheeler mode (MTW). Latent variables along with socioeconomic variables such as monthly income, gender, age were used for modeling vehicle ownership using structural equation modelling. Latent variables used in this study, flexibility (Motorized Two wheeler), Negative public transportation perception and comfort (car) were found to be significant in the model. Our result suggests apart from socioeconomic variables, latent variables also explains vehicle ownership model.

The impact of the social network, stigma and empowerment on the quality of life in patients with schizophrenia

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Sibitz ◽  
M. Amering ◽  
A. Unger ◽  
M.E. Seyringer ◽  
A. Bachmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Stigma Reduction ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Recovery Approach ◽  
The Impact

Abstract:Objective:The quality of life (QOL) of patients with schizophrenia has been found to be positively correlated with the social network and empowerment, and negatively correlated with stigma and depression. However, little is known about the way these variables impact on the QOL. The study aims to test the hypothesis that the social network, stigma and empowerment directly and indirectly by contributing to depression influence the QOL in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.Method:Data were collected on demographic and clinical variables, internalized stigma, perceived devaluation and discrimination, empowerment, control convictions, depression and QOL. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied to examine the impact of the above-mentioned constructs on QOL.Results:The influences of the social network, stigma, empowerment and depression on QOL were supported by the SEM. A poor social network contributed to a lack of empowerment and stigma, which resulted in depression and, in turn, in poor QOL. Interestingly, however, the social network and stigma did not show a direct effect on QOL.Conclusions:Following a recovery approach in mental health services by focusing on the improvement of the social network, stigma reduction and especially on the development of personal strength has the potential to reduce depression in patients with psychosis and improving their QOL.

A TWO-PHASED FUZZY MULTICRITERIA SELECTION AMONG PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS FOR POLICY-MAKING AND RISK GOVERNANCE

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (supp01) ◽  
pp. 31-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
İHSAN KAYA ◽  
BAŞAR ÖZTAYŞI ◽  
CENGIZ KAHRAMAN
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Transportation Policy ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Risk Governance ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Transportation Modes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Transportation Type

Public transportation can be viewed as a key determinant and consequence of the social and spatial formation and development of contemporary cities and regions. Transportation policy generally combines four categories of instruments, i.e., investment, pricing, regulation and subsidy, to generate viable alternatives. Capital investment in public transportation supports the purchase of equipment and facilities including rolling stock, tracks, control equipment, and the construction of terminals, stations, parking lots, maintenance facilities and power generating facilities. Risk governance for public transportation investments looks at how risk-related decision-making unfolds when a range of actors is involved, requiring co-ordination and possibly reconciliation between a profusion of roles, perspectives, goals and activities. In this paper, a two-phased multicriteria methodology is proposed to select the best investment alternative for public transportation with respect to the predetermined criteria. In the first phase, a selection among transportation types is made, and in the second phase, a selection among transportation modes of the selected transportation type is made. A case study for Istanbul is given in the application section.

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship Among Social Media Addiction, Cognitive Absorption, and Self-Esteem

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Zeynep AKKUŞ ÇUTUK
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Cognitive Absorption ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship

The present study aimed at testing a model developed to uncover the relationships among social media addiction, cognitive absorption, and self-esteem. This studys’ sample consisted of 361 university students, 198 of whom were females, and 163 were males. Data were collected using the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS), the Cognitive Absorption Scale (CAS), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used to analyse the data. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between cognitive absorption and social media addiction; thus, cognitive absorption predicted social media addiction. A negative and significant relationship between self-esteem and social media addiction was also found; thus, self-esteem predicted social media addiction.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI REVITALISASI PUSKESMAS DI KABUPATEN BANGKALAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Mustofa Aris
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Statistical Program

Berangkat dari sebuah fenomena yang berupa sebagian besar unsur pimpinan puskesmas di Kabupaten Bangkalan dijabat oleh pihak yang berkopetensi fungsional (dokter), sedangkan regulasi menyatakan bahwa kepala puskesmas harus seorang sarjana dibidang kesehatan yang kurikulum pendidikannya mencakup kesehatan masyarakat, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh instrumen implementasi kebijakan dan keterlibatan aktor terhadap kebijakan publik.Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian survey dengan rancangan explanatory research dan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner kepada 138 responden. Responden kepala dinas kesehatan dan pegawai dinas kesehatan, tokoh agama, tokoh masyarakat, serta LSM yang ditentukan dengan menggunakan teknik sampling purposive sampling dan pegawai puskesmas yang ditentukan dengan teknik sampling acak (area random sampling). Untuk menguji pola hubungan yang dibangun peneliti menggunakan alat analisis Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) dengan bantuan program SPSS (statistical program for the social science) versi 20.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1. Semakin tersedia instrumen implementasi kebijakan publik, semakin bagus pula kebijakan dalam pengelolaan puskesmas; 2. Semakin tinggi keterlihatan aktor, semakin bagus pula kebijakan publik tentang pengelolaan puskesmas; 3. Semakin bagus implementasi kebijakan publik, semakin bagus pula revitalisasi puskesmas; 4. Semakin bagus kebijakan publik, semakin bagus pula revitalisasi publik; 5. Semakin tepat penempatan pejabat, semakin bagus pula revitalisasi puskesmas.

scholarly journals Normative Environmental Configuration of SMEs within the Sustainable Development Discourse in South Africa: An Empirical Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6537
Author(s):  
Reginald Masocha
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Development Discourse ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Social Environmental

This paper investigates the role of normative environmental configuration forces on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopting sustainable development practices in South Africa. A research survey was performed, and data were gathered from SMEs utilizing owners and managers as respondents. Non-probability sampling at the hand of the convenience method was utilised and 220 respondents constituted the final sample. The analysis of data constituted factor analysis and hypotheses were tested through the structural equation modelling technique. The study hypothesised that normative forces have an impact on the participation of SMEs in the extents of sustainability practices, namely social, environmental and economic. The results led to the supporting of all the hypotheses postulated in the study. Thus, the major recommendation was to support the training, networking and professional affiliations of SMEs in sustainable development issues in order to ensure proliferation of sustainable development amongst these firms.

Social axioms and values: a cross‐cultural examination

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwok Leung ◽  
Al Au ◽  
Xu Huang ◽  
Jenny Kurman ◽  
Toomas Niit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social World ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Social Axioms ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Modelling Approach

The relationships between social axioms, general beliefs that people hold about the social world, and values, defined as desirable goals for life, were examined in five cultural groups. Results show that the correlations between social axioms and Schwartz's (1992) values are generally low, suggesting that they represent two distinct types of construct. Based on a structural equation modelling approach, results further show that generally speaking, the five axiom dimensions are related to the value types in a meaningful and interpretable manner, and that these relationships are generally similar across the five cultural groups. Implications of these results and directions for future research are discussed. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Coffee in capsules consumers’ behaviour: a quantitative study on attributes, consequences and values

2020 ◽  
Vol 123 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-208
Author(s):  
Alessandro Silva de Oliveira ◽  
Gustavo Quiroga Souki ◽  
Rodrigo Marçal Gandia ◽  
Luiz Henrique de Barros Vilas Boas
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
One Dimension ◽  
Present Survey ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Functional Attributes ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Social

PurposeCoffee in capsules consumers’ behaviour depends not only on the products’ attributes, but also the consequences perceived by them and the alignment with their values. This paper aims to investigate the impacts of the Attributes of coffees in capsules on the consequences perceived by consumers concerning their consumption and the effects of these Consequences on consumers’ Values.Design/methodology/approachThis study developed a scale for assessing the perception of consumers of coffee in capsules about Attributes, Consequences and Values (A-C-V) regarding its consumption. A link to this survey’s electronic questionnaire was posted on the social networks Facebook and Peabirus. This research sample is for convenience and accessibility and has 213 consumers of coffee in capsules. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was the statistical method used for data analysis.FindingsAttributes have two sub-dimensions (Own attributes and Functional attributes), while Consequences have three sub-dimensions (Handling Benefits, Rational Benefits, Convenience Benefits) and Values have just one dimension. Also, SEM has shown a statistically significant positive relationship between A-C-V perceived by consumers of coffee in capsules. These results confirm the hypotheses developed based on the Means-End Chain Theory (MEC).Originality/valueAs academic contributions, this paper develops a structural model that quantitatively demonstrates the impacts of Attributes perceived by consumers of coffee in capsules on the Consequences of consumption and its effects on their Values. The present survey is the first in the literature that uses structural models contemplating A-C-V. As managerial contributions, this survey provides relevant information to the decision-making of several stakeholders of the chain of coffee in capsules.

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