scholarly journals Effect of Internet Services on Customer’s Online Purchase Intention (Case Study: Behpahksh Pharmaceutical Company)

Author(s):  
Hooman Lajevardi ◽  
Shahram Ghahramani ◽  
Vahid Nasehifar ◽  
Sara Pirmohammad

This study aimed at examining the effect of internet services on online purchase intention of customers in Behpakhsh Company. Variables of this study included transaction services, pre-purchase services, Navigation experience, Attitude to the web, online purchase intention. Descriptive-survey method was used to examine hypotheses and respond to the questions. Statistical population consisted of customers of Behpakhsh Company. Statistical sample size obtained to 384 members. This study was implemented in Behpakhsh Company. To collect required data, researcher-made questionnaire was used. Moreover, regression analysis was applied in this research. Data analysis and hypothesis testing were done through SPSS Software. Findings obtained from this study indicated effect of internet services on customers’ online purchase intention in case of Behpakhsh Company.

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750013
Author(s):  
Namdar Rabiee

This study aims at identifying the barriers to knowledge management implementation in Iranian consulting companies including PDSCO in 2015. Research method is applied in terms of objective, and descriptive-survey research in terms of data collection method. The statistical population of research consists of all staff in PDSCO and its branches. The statistical sample of research includes 200 subjects who are selected by simple random sampling. Data collection tool consists of a researcher-made 27-item questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. The reliability of this questionnaire is equal to 0.87 based on Cronbach’s alpha. Descriptive and inferential statistics through SPSS software are used to analyse data, and thus the exploratory factor analysis is utilized to identify factors, and Friedman test is used for ranking them. The main results of research show that components including the empowerment, encouragement and support, knowledge application, knowledge sharing, salary and benefits, creativity, trust, and technological and knowledge-based factors respectively play main roles in knowledge management implementation.


2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 522-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Nazarzadeh Zare ◽  
Javad Pourkarimi ◽  
Gholamreza Zaker Salehi ◽  
Sahba Rezaeian

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine faculty members’ views about the assessment of world-class university components in Iran’s comprehensive universities. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a descriptive methodology by using a survey method. The statistical population consisted of 8,548 faculty members of comprehensive universities all over Iran. Considering the large size of the population, the comprehensive universities were categorized into five clusters (North, South, East, West and Center). The authors selected the faculty members from different clusters using Cochran’s formula. A total of 367 faculty members were selected from five clusters. For data gathering, a researcher-designed questionnaire was used. In data analysis, statistical procedures including the Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Kolmogrov-Smirnov test, one-sample t-test, and Friedman test were performed. Findings The findings of the research showed that except for academic freedom, other components of world-class university in Iran’s comprehensive universities were lower than the mean. Practical implications The case study showed how Iran’s comprehensive universities can become world-class universities. The methods of this case study can also be used in other fields. Originality/value This study adds to the knowledge of a world-class universities. Therefore to reach a desired level in comprehensive universities’ preparation for converting to a world-class university, it is essential that the policy makers and organizers of Iran’s higher education system pay greater attention to items such as research motivation, research innovation, research budget increase, authority reduction on various university departments, internet bandwidth increase and laboratory facilities increase.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (Supp01) ◽  
pp. 2140007
Author(s):  
Abbas Harati ◽  
Maryam Shekofteh ◽  
Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi ◽  
Maryam Kazerani

Internet of Things (IoT) is going to create many changes in libraries. However, its application in libraries requires the use of various infrastructures. This paper aims to determine IoT infrastructures in academic libraries and examine them in Iranian academic libraries. This is a descriptive survey with two qualitative and quantitative approaches. The statistical population consists of 15 central libraries of state universities of Tehran in 2018. The infrastructures needed to apply this technology in libraries were extracted through an in-depth study method and based on which a researcher-made questionnaire was designed and its reliability and validity were confirmed. The questions were answered in three parts by managers, library staffs, and IT specialists Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and SPSS software. A total of 4 infrastructures and 42 components were obtained for IoT in libraries. The results showed that the studied libraries, having 60.53% of the required infrastructures are in moderate condition. Technical, financial, legal and human resource infrastructures, respectively, with an average score of 64.85%, 63.7%, 71.23%, and 64.7% are also in moderate condition. The studied libraries are in moderate condition in terms of the required infrastructures for using IoT and are still far from ideal. It is suggested that the identified weaknesses and shortcomings will be addressed by managers and authorities in order to provide the basis for using this technology.


Author(s):  
Yap Mun Fei ◽  
Cheng Boon Liat

Objective- This paper attempts to explore the continuance purchase intention among Malaysian consumers on the internet, through the conceptual framework as modified from the Technology Acceptance Model. Methodology/Technique The research data has been collected through the use of an internet-based survey method, with a convenience sample of 300 Malaysian respondents in June 2014; whereas, data analysis is further conducted using the SPSS software, through the measurements of a simple linear regression test, mediation test and moderation test. Findings Results show a positive relationship between perceived usefulness and trust; while the continuance intentionfor online purchase is positively significant to perceived usefulness. The partial mediating role of subjective norm is further identified, between perceived usefulness and continuance intention. It is also understood that both male and female perceive the usefulness of website as an important factor toward their intention to online re-purchase. Novelty - Most of the researches are conducted solely upon the factors or purchase intention, limited studies have been done to investigate the continuance purchase intention among fellow consumers. Type of Paper Empirical paper Keywords: , E-Commerce, Trust, Perceived Usefulness, Subjective Norm, Continuance Intention, Gender


2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahid Naderi ◽  
Reza Hoveida

This research attempts to present an approach for achieving the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and human resource empowerment (HRE) among staff at University of Isfahan. Statistical population of the study was all of the staff in administrative – financial, education-cultural, and research sectors at University of Isfahan. Among them statistical sample was selected randomly. Research method was descriptive – correlative and data was collected using two questionnaires: psychological empowerment and organizational citizenship behavior. Mentioned questionnaires had content validity and their reliability was .88 and .86 respectively that were calculated through Choronbachُs Alpha. Findings showed that there was a positive and significant relation between total psychological empowerment and organizational citizenship behavior.There was a relation between impact and meaning with organizational citizenship behavior. Also, there showed a significant relation between first pair of focal variables including competence with linear combine all of organizational citizenship behavior variables.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
Abdul Herman Syah Thalib

Background: The kidneys have a very important role in maintaining a healthy body. The kidneys experience acute renal failure when the kidney cannot function suddenly. Without kidney replacement therapy, deaths from metabolic disorders can occur quickly. One kidney replacement therapy can be done is hemodialysis. Although hemodialysis is safe and beneficial for patients, it does not mean without side effects. Various complications can occur when patients undergo hemodialysis one of which is intradialisis hypertension. This complication can lead to new, more complex problems, including discomfort, increasing stress affecting the quality of life, worsening the patient's condition and even causing death. Objective To determine the description of blood pressure changes in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis therapy in the Hemodialysis room at TK II Pelamonia Hospital Makassar. Methods: This study used a descriptive survey method with a case study approach. Results: Research shows that patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy experience changes in blood pressure in pre and post hemodialysis. Conclusion: There is an effect of hemodialysis on changes in blood pressure in patients with kidney failure in the Hemodialysis Room of TK. II Pelamonia Hospital Makassar.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 961-975
Author(s):  
Agista Windanastiti ◽  
Supriyadi Supriyadi ◽  
Agung Kurniawan

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to obtain an overview of the waste management system applied in Kamulan Market and a description of the behavior of traders in managing waste. This study uses a descriptive survey method with a case study design. While the approach used is a qualitative approach. The targets of this research are market residents who are considered to know about the market situation including market coordinators, cleaners, and market traders. Targeting is done by purposive sampling technique. The results of the research show that the overall trash management activities carried out in Kamulan Market have not been in accordance with the provisions. The discrepancy lies in the activities of sorting and processing trash. In addition, regulations regarding trash management and market cleanliness are still not running optimally. The traders have carried out their obligations by paying dues to market managers as their responsibility to maintain cleanliness. Nevertheless, there are traders who do not maintain the cleanliness and leave it at a fish's rubbish its on-site selling. Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memperoleh gambaran sistem pengelolaan sampah yang diterapkan di Pasar Kamulan dan gambaran perilaku pedagang dalam mengelola sampah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei deskriptif dengan rancangan studi kasus. Sedangkan pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Sasaran penelitian ini adalah penghuni pasar yang dipandang tahu tentang situasi pasar diantaranya koordinator pasar, petugas kebersihan, dan pedagang pasar. Penentuan sasaran dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara keseluruhan kegiatan pengelolaan sampah yang dilakukan di Pasar Kamulan belum sesuai dengan ketentuan. Ketidaksesuaian terletak pada kegiatan pemilahan dan pengolahan sampah. Selain itu peraturan mengenai pengelolaan sampah dan kebersihan pasar masih belum berjalan secara maksimal. Sejauh ini pedagang sudah menjalankan kewajibannya dengan membayar iuran kepada pengelola pasar sebagai tanggung jawab mereka dalam menjaga kebersihan. Meskipun demikian terdapat pedagang yang tidak menjaga kebersihan dan meninggalkan sampahnya di lokasi berjualan.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-92
Author(s):  
A. O. LASODE ◽  
F. A. YUSUF ◽  
A. B. KOIKI

This study investigated the challenges facing undergraduates on the use of library services in Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The objectives were to assess the attitude and level of satisfaction of undergraduates as well as the challenges they face on the use of library services. This study adopted the descriptive survey design. The sample of 180 respondents, who were undergradu- ates, was randomly selected from all Colleges of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The instrument used to elicit responses from the respondents was a questionnaire designed by the authors while descriptive statistic was employed to analyse the data. Findings of this study revealed that ma- jority of the respondents (55.00%) agreed that there is enough space in the library, 75.00% agreed that there is adequate number of staff in the library, 76.67% agreed that there are spacious shelves to house books, and 85.00% agreed that the library is conducive for learning. On the other hand, majority of the respondents (64.45%) disagreed that the library has current textbooks and 83.89% disagreed that the internet services in the library are accessible. Students«¤?? attitude towards the use of library varied, majority of the respondents (78.33%) agreed that the library is meant for reading or studying and not only during examination period. The major challenges identified by undergraduates in the use of the library services are inadequate up-to-date books in the library and tight academic schedules of students while the minor challenges include poor infrastructural facilities and insufficient space to ac- commodate users. It was recommended that libraries should ensure that adequate orientation and training are given to students on the use of the library services.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (SE) ◽  
pp. 461-476
Author(s):  
Hamzeh Zarei ◽  
Saeed Givehchi ◽  
Mahanaz Nasrabadi

The present study aims to analyze the events of the ?safe community project of Esfahan using E & CFA technique. Safe community project includes the initial preparations for the establishment of a safety culture in societies and providing purposeful management solutions to prevent the occurrence of various events. With the aggregate of the statistics on a variety of accidents with clear definitions, a good statistical population to be examined and analyzed is created. The statistical sample in this study consists of all the victims of the events recorded in the software relating to the state ?safe community project and in the section about the investigation of accidents by questionnaire, technical experts in the staff units of Health Center No. 1 in Esfahan analyzed the two selected events in the form of responding to components associated with intermediate and root causes and provided preventive and control measures. The instruments applied in this research included a questionnaire on the analysis of intermediate and root causes and a questionnaire concerning the assessment of preventive and control measures. Also, the degree of importance of each component and its relationship with other components were evaluated using Kruskal-Wallis test and then, the intended components were ranked. Further, brainstorming sessions were held with the presence of 5 technical experts and 5-why tool and Ishikawa root cause diagram were used as a tool for investigating causal relationships in the two selected events. The test results indicated that each component in the questionnaire is not associated with other components and can be effective alone in creating the desired effect.


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