scholarly journals INVESTIGATING LIBYAN CONSUMERS’ ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS GREEN PURCHASING CONCEPT

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Abdulsatar Fathe G. Il Tohame ◽  
Genoveva Genoveva
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Price Sensitivity ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Green Purchasing ◽  
Slow Growing

Green purchasing concept adoption witnessing a rapid increase according to recent researches, not to mention that, environmental issues have been trending in the last few decades as well, and according to previous researches, a lack of literatures regarding this issue in Libya were found after searching around the country’s biggest universities such as Tripoli University, Benghazi University, and Misurata University. This study used quantitative research method aiming to investigate the strongest variables affecting the Libyan consumers’ acceptance towards the concept of green purchasing among three different categories of variables, environmental knowledge, cultural beliefs and price sensitivity, as Libya is showing a very slow growing in adopting the concept of green purchasing, hence, conducting such a study is an essential role-play in highlighting the strongest factors affecting the adoption of the concept amongst Libyan consumers. The data was collected via distributed Google form, and a sample of 700 respondents were collected to be analyzed using SPSS 0.25. Accordingly, findings showed the significant affect that environmental knowledge and cultural beliefs severally have on Libyan consumers’ acceptance towards green acceptance, at a variance to price sensitivity which showed insignificant effect. Moreover, environmental knowledge, cultural beliefs and price sensitivity concurrently affected the acceptance of Libyan consumers’ acceptance towards green purchasing.

scholarly journals ANALYZING GREEN PURCHASING BEHAVIOR OF TURKISH AND PERSIAN CONSUMERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-58
Author(s):  
Sara MOSAVICHECHAKLOU ◽  
Zehra BOZBAY
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Good Strategy ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Perceived Seriousness ◽  
Green Purchasing

Consumers being conscious about environmental issues tend to have favorable attitude to green purchasing. Offering eco-friendly products and services should be a good strategy for all companies wishing to provide competitive advantage in the marketplace. In the literature, a number of factors accepted as the antecedents of green purchasing behavior and this study examined eight factors of them. It is predicted that the factors which have an effect on the green purchasing behavior are different between the consumers having different nationality due to cultural differences. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences between both the antecedents of green purchasing behavior and green purchasing behavior of Turkish and Persian consumers. According to the results, differences are found between some antecedents of green purchasing behavior as environmental knowledge, social influence, environmental concern, perceived seriousness of environmental problems, concern for self-image, and green purchasing behavior of Turkish and Persian consumers.

scholarly journals Financial and Non-financial Factors Affecting Board Size of the Listed Firms in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Nguyen Vinh Khuong ◽  
Phung Anh Thu ◽  
Do Thi Thu Lieu ◽  
Tran Thi Phuong Anh ◽  
Nguyen Thi My Giau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Financial Factors ◽  
Board Of Director ◽  
Management Policies

The study contributes by providing empirical evidence on the extent to which financial and non-financial factors affect the size of the board of director of listed firms in Vietnam. Based on the data from 80 listed firms on the Vietnam’s stock market in 11 years from 2007-2017, using quantitative research method. We concluded that financial and non-financial factors affect board independence of listed firms in Vietnam. From the research results, it is recommended that listed companies have reasonable and effective corporate management policies, consistent with accounting policies at enterprises.

Correlation of Unmet Need and Discontinuation in Ethiopia: a View

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 656-668
Author(s):  
Yishak A Lailulo ◽  
A Sathiya Susuman
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Discontinuation Rate ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Contraceptive Discontinuation

A few key factors affecting usage of all methods and contraceptive discontinuation among women whom are currently married in Ethiopia are discussed. What are the factors affecting women’s contraceptive use? The aim is to explore the two regions on the basis of high total fertility rate (TFR) regions (Oromiya (5.6) and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region (SNNPR) (4.9)) in the Ethiopian demographic and health survey (EDHS) 2011. A descriptive and comparative study using the quantitative research method is chosen to address the above research question. The study findings show that the contraceptive discontinuation rate for users of all types of methods is 37%. The highest women’s discontinuation rate is for the pill which is 70% due to side effects.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING ON THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS' MANAGER CHOICE

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 173-185
Author(s):  
Akın Erdemir ◽  
Ramazan Erdem
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Public Administrators ◽  
Political Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Public ◽  
Selection Of

Motivation/Background: The aim of this research to evaluate that Public Perception on the Factors that Affecting Turkish Public Administrators' Manager Choice in Turkey. Method: Quantitative research method was used in the research and the data obtained from the survey method were analyzed with SPSS (SPSS 16.0 for Windows, SPSS Inc. Chicago, IL, USA). Results: According to public perception, Turkish public administrators act in a favorable manner in the selection of managers. Conclusions: According to the result of the research, participants think that the administrators in Turkish public sector mostly pay attention to the criteria for manager choice: relationship and citizenship factors, external influences and political factors and ethnicity and sect factors but they do not take representation and capability factors and merit criteria into account.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Disclosure Levels of Environmental Accounting Information: The Case of Vietnam

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 255 ◽  
Author(s):  
La Soa Nguyen ◽  
Manh Dung Tran ◽  
Thi Xuan Hong Nguyen ◽  
Quoc Hoi Le
Keyword(s):  
Firm Size ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Environmental Accounting ◽  
Financial Leverage ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Independent Audit

This research is conducted for assessing factors affecting disclosure levels of environmental accounting information of construction firms in Vietnam. Data were collected from 74 construction firms listed on Vietnam Stock Exchange for the period from 2013 to 2016. Based on quantitative research method, the disclosure levels of accounting information and factors affecting this level were scrutinized. The results indicate that the disclosure levels of environmental accounting information of construction firms tends to increase, especially in 2016. In addition, the results also point out that the level of disclosure is influenced by factors of firm size, profitability, financial leverage, number of years listed and independent audit. Through findings, some recommendations are given for improving the disclosure levels of environmental accounting information to satisfy the demand for information of the stakeholders in the context of integration.

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF NON-PERFORMING LOAN IN COMMERCIAL BANKS: EVIDENCE IN VIETNAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
NGUYEN KIM QUOC TRUNG
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Method Of Moments ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Major Factors

The main purpose of the article is to model the main factors affecting non-performing loan incurred in the process of lending to clients in Vietnam's commercial joint stock banks during the period of 2009 - 2017. The theories and empirical research studies for the macro and micro factors affecting nonperforming loan are mentioned in the research paper. Using the qualitative research method and the quantitative research, the article analyzes the practical credit situation of the whole banking system in Vietnam and non-performing loan ratios of selected banks. In addition, the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is used in the study to model the major factors impact on non-performing loan. The final results showed that the paper has constructed two models with the result as followed, the first model has six statistically significant variables while the second one has only five variables statistically significant.

Pengaruh Kinerja Keuangan Dan Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Perbankan Di Bursa Efek Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-111
Author(s):  
Sulastiningsih Sulastiningsih ◽  
Rizka Imanita Sholihati
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Corporate Social

This study aims to determine whether the financial performance measured by using CAR, ROA, LDR, BOPO, and CSR can affect the value of banking companies as measured by using PBV. This study uses secondary data taken from the annual report of banking companies during the year 2012-2016 listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The number of samples of this study as many as 25 banking companies with a total of 125 data. This research method is quantitative research. The results of this study indicate the effect of CAR, ROA, LDR, BOPO, and CSR variables on firm value measured by using PBV in a banking company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Keywords: CAR, ROA, LDR, BOPO, CSR, PBV

Determinan Yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku Pembelian Produk Hijau Di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-68
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mathori ◽  
Uswatun Chasanah
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Green Purchasing

This study aims to identify the determinants that influence the attitudes of consumers of green purchases and the willingness to pay more on green products, specifically on energy-saving lighting products. The variables studied included environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and perceived effectiveness. The sample of this study was 196 students, but out of 196 respondents after the questionnaire was distributed only 189 could be processed. Validity and reliability test results show valid values of loading factors of more than 0.4 while for reliability testing using the cronbach’s alpha criteria above 0.5 indicates reliable. Through the multiple linear regression analysis, the variables of environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and effectiveness are felt to have a positive and significant effect on the attitude of buying and willingness to pay more. Green purchasing attitudes and willingness to pay more have a positive and significant effect on green purchasing behavior. Green purchasing attitudes have a greater influence on green purchasing behavior compared to willingness to pay more.

Kredit Bermasalah sebagai Pemoderasi Pengaruh Tingkat Penyaluran Kredit terhadap Profitabilitas

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Sukirno Sukirno
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract This study aims to empirically challenge the moderation of Non-Performing Loans to the effect of Credit Distribution Rates on Profitability. The population of 81 bank companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2014-2018 and which met the criteria of the research sample (purposive sampling) were 22 companies. The research method uses survey methods with quantitative research approaches, the analytical tool used is moderation regression. This study concludes that the level of credit distribution has a significant positive effect on profitability and the existence of the problem loan variable is proven to be a moderating variable that weakens the relationship between the level of credit distribution and profitability.    

THE IMPACT OF BUSINESS MENTORING ON MICRO, SMALL, MEDIUM ENTERPRISES PERFORMANCE

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Mohammad Adrian ◽  
Santi Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Simple Regression Analysis ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Necessity Entrepreneur ◽  
Simple Regression

This reasearch is conducted on MSME (Micro Small Medium Enterprises) that are participated in the MSME Syari’ah Mentoring Program by Academition and Practitioners (PUSPA) organized by Bank Indonesia in Bandung. MSME who participated in PUSPA program 2016 is MSME that included in necessity entrepreneur where MSME operated just to fullfil the life necessities.The purpose of this reasearch was to investigate the influence of the business mentoring on the MSME performance in PUSPA program 2016.Researcher used quantitative research method. Data were analyzed using simple regression analysis and descriptive-causal analysis.The result showed that business mentoring affect the performance of MSME that participated in PUSPA Program 2016. Based on the calculation, coefficient of determination (R2) can be seen the influence of business mentoring variable (X) on the performance (Y) is 74%. While the remaining 26% is influenced by other factors such as entrepreneurship competence and human resources.  

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