scholarly journals Analysis of Obesity among Malaysian University Students: A Combination Study with the Application of Bayesian Structural Equation Modelling and Pearson Correlation

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Che Wan Mohamed Radzi ◽  
Hashem Salarzadeh Jenatabadi ◽  
Ayed Alanzi ◽  
Mohd Mokhtar ◽  
Mohd Mamat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Modelling Studies

In obesity modelling studies, researchers have been seeking to identify the effective indicators of obesity by using appropriate statistical or mathematical techniques. The main objective of the present study is addressed in three stages. First, a new framework for modelling obesity in university students is introduced. The second stage involves data analysis based on Bayesian Structural Equation Modelling (BSEM) for estimating the Body Mass Index (BMI) (representative of the obesity level) of students at three university levels: Bachelor, Master and PhD. In the third stage, the highest significant correlation is determined between the BMI and other variables in the research model that were found significant through the second phase. The data for this study were collected from students at selected Malaysian universities. The results indicate that unhealthy food intake (fast food and soft drinks), social media use and stress exhibit the highest weightage contributing to overweight and obesity issues for Malaysian university students.

scholarly journals Determinants of Subjective Emotional Well-Being and Self-Determination of Employees: Slovene Case

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 54-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Šarotar Žižek ◽  
Matjaž Mulej ◽  
Borut Milfelner
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

AbstractWork is a crucial part of human life. One should attain employees’ well-being (WB) to support organisational success. In the first phase, the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was employed to assess the dimensionality, reliability, and validity of the reflective latent constructs. In the second phase, structural equation modelling was performed to test the research hypotheses. By structural equation modelling we found that physical health (PH) statistically significant negatively affects subjective emotional well-being (SEWB). Positive PH and SEWB were negatively connected. Emotional intelligence (EI) has a statistically significant impact on SEWB. The last relationship in the model—between spiritual intelligence (SI) and self-determination (SD)—was negative, but statistically significant. Therefore, human resource management’s activities (HRM) must concentrate on optimal physical/mental health, emotional (EI) and spiritual (SI) intelligence. Employees’ good health supports their emotional WB. Their emotional balance, based on their EI, enhances their subjective emotional WB and SD. The employees ’SI affects their SD.

scholarly journals Reconsidering the relationship between fast-food outlets, area-level deprivation, diet quality and body mass index: an exploratory structural equation modelling approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (9) ◽  
pp. 861-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Hobbs ◽  
Mark Green ◽  
Kath Roberts ◽  
Claire Griffiths ◽  
Jim McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Food Outlet ◽  
Fast Food Outlet ◽  
Food Outlets ◽  
Equation Modelling

BackgroundInternationally, the prevalence of adults with obesity is a major public health concern. Few studies investigate the explanatory pathways between fast-food outlets and body mass index (BMI). We use structural equation modelling to explore an alternative hypothesis to existing research using area-level deprivation as the predictor of BMI and fast-food outlets and diet quality as mediators.MethodsAdults (n=7544) from wave II of the Yorkshire Health Study provided self-reported diet, height and weight (used to calculate BMI). Diet quality was based on sugary drinks, wholemeal (wholegrain) bread and portions of fruit and vegetables. Fast-food outlets were mapped using the Ordnance Survey Points of Interest within 2 km radial buffers around home postcode which were summed to indicate availability. Age (years), gender (female/male) and long-standing health conditions (yes/no) were included as covariates.ResultsThere was little evidence linking fast-food outlets to diet or BMI. An independent association between fast-food outlet availability and BMI operated counterintuitively and was small in effect. There was also little evidence of mediation between fast-food outlet availability and BMI. However, there was more evidence that area-level deprivation was associated with increased BMI, both as an independent effect and through poorer diet quality.ConclusionThis exploratory study offers a first step for considering complexity and pathways linking fast-food outlets, area-level deprivation, diet quality and BMI. Research should respond to and build on the hypothesised pathways and our simple framework presented within our study.

scholarly journals Impact of Knowledge-based Program Management Resource on Social Enterprise Sustainability: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 130-142
Author(s):  
Arif-Ud-Din ◽  
Syed Mohsin Ali Shah ◽  
Muhammad Jahangir
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Relationship

The focus of this research is to look at knowledge-based programme management resources as a starting point for investigating the relationship between Team programme management resources and social enterprise sustainability in underdeveloped countries. This article examines data from 300 programme management personnel of social businesses in Pakistan who responded to a self-administered and online survey. The link between team programme management resources and social business sustainability was investigated using structural equation modelling (CB-SEM). A total of 9 critical indicators of the team programme management assets have a substantial impact on the three sustainability pillars (Social, economic and environmental). This research contributes to the understanding of the relationship between programme management resources and the long-term sustainability of social enterprises. Few publications have looked into intangible programme management resources as a basis of sustainability using the RBV of the organization. This study adds to the body of knowledge on the RBV of the business and advances our consideration of programme management resources as a foundation of long-term sustainability.

scholarly journals The Influence of Cognitive Image on Tourist Loyalty: A Study of Foreign Tourists Visiting Tirana City

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Irisi Kasapi ◽  
Ines Nurja
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Image Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This paper attempts to shed light on the concepts of cognitive and affective image and investigate the effects of destination image on tourist loyalty, though one of the aforementioned aspects of destination image. Data was collected using the convenience sampling method. After a review of the most crucial places where foreign visitors could turn into during their stay in Tirana, there were identified a few attractive interception points. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses constructed. SPSS 20.0 statistical package was employed in this particular study for the descriptive analysis of the sample, while LISREL 9.30 was used for structural equation modelling. The results of the study showed that cognitive image had a direct and significant influence on affective image, explaining in this way the formation process of the destination image concept. Moreover, when examining the relationship between destination image and tourist loyalty it was found out that cognitive image had a direct influence on tourist loyalty. The results of the study prove to be beneficial both at an empirical and practical level. As a matter of fact, it does not only provide insightful information for tourism operators and policy-makers, but it also contributes in the body of knowledge of the country where the study takes place.

scholarly journals Impact of Knowledge-based Program Management Resource on Social Enterprise Sustainability: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 166-181
Author(s):  
Arif-Ud-Din ◽  
Syed Mohsin Ali Shah ◽  
Muhammad Jahangir
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Relationship

The focus of this research is to look at knowledge-based programme management resources as a starting point for investigating the relationship between Team programme management resources and social enterprise sustainability in underdeveloped countries. This article examines data from 300 programme management personnel of social businesses in Pakistan who responded to a self-administered and online survey. The link between team programme management resources and social business sustainability was investigated using structural equation modelling (CB-SEM). A total of 9 critical indicators of the team programme management assets have a substantial impact on the three sustainability pillars (Social, economic and environmental). This research contributes to the understanding of the relationship between programme management resources and the long-term sustainability of social enterprises. Few publications have looked into intangible programme management resources as a basis of sustainability using the RBV of the organization. This study adds to the body of knowledge on the RBV of the business and advances our consideration of programme management resources as a foundation of long-term sustainability.

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