scholarly journals Advancing Medical Tourism in the United Arab Emirates: Toward a Sustainable Health Care System

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hallow Al-Talabani ◽  
Hasan Kilic ◽  
Ali Ozturen ◽  
Suhad Othman Qasim
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Vision 2020 ◽  
Finance System ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medical Infrastructure

Medical tourism provides an essential advantage for destinations. On the other hand, the knowledge of developing competitive medical tourism destinations is still limited. This study models a conceptual framework on novel ways of sustaining the United Arab Emirate (UAE) Vision 2020 with reference to the existing models on behavior. In the current study, the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), which is health-related, along with the Finance, System and connection (FSC) model, is employed. Using an empirically based methodology, the data for the investigation is collected with the aid of a questionnaire. As such, the study employs finance, system, and connections variables which are commonly adopted in testing medical tourism development. The designed model incorporates these three important factors that have remained the focal points in the world of medical tourism. Hence, the result reveals empirical evidence suggesting that the finance, system, and the connection factors significantly foster the growth of tourist arrivals in Dubai. Moreover, it predicates that the significant improvement in the economy of Dubai administrative government is likely to be connected with the development of its medical infrastructure. Additionally, by employing the use of SMART PLS (partial least square) software package, the structural analysis tests, like model fit, further affirms the robustness of the results. In addition, the study presents policy implication for the stakeholders in the health sector, tourism sector, and the government.

An Examination of Innovation Capabilities and Corporate Reputation in Banking Sector

2021 ◽  
pp. 227868212110451
Author(s):  
Jalal Rajeh Hanaysha
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Corporate Reputation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Marketing Innovation ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Business Practitioners ◽  
Positive Effect

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of innovation capabilities on corporate reputation in banking sector. A quantitative method was used for collecting the data and fulfilling the stated objective. Specifically, the data were collected from 188 employees in banking sector in the United Arab Emirates. The analysis for the collected data was conducted using the partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. The findings indicated that product innovation as well as service innovation have significant positive impacts on corporate reputation. The results also confirmed that process innovation has a positive effect on corporate reputation. Finally, the outcomes verified that marketing innovation has a significant impact on corporate reputation. The results confirm the significance of innovation capabilities in enabling business practitioners in the banking sector to improve their businesses reputations and thrive in today’s dynamic market environment.

scholarly journals Blue Ocean Leadership and Emotional Intelligence in Government Link Companies (GLCs): Preparing for Industry 4.0

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 04008
Author(s):  
Wan Noordiana Wan Hanafi ◽  
Salina Daud ◽  
Nur Lyana Baharin
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Leader Effectiveness ◽  
The Government

This research is carried out to examine the influences of blue ocean leadership styles on emotional intelligence. A stratified random sampling technique is used to identify the sample for this study. Questionnaire is distributed to 120 middle to top level leaders from the selected government link companies (GLCs) which is listed in the Government Link Transformation Programme (GLTP). A partial least square structural model (PLS-SEM) approach is used to analyses the data for this study. The findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between blue ocean leadership style and emotional intelligence. This study would give practical implications where it could inform leaders that they need to have high emotional intelligence in order to lead the organization. This study also contributes to new knowledge by pointing to the leadership role of accurate attributions, where each attribution can lead to enhancing leader effectiveness.

scholarly journals Fraud risk and trust on the intention to buy of e-commerce

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Dewi Anggun Puspitarini ◽  
Prawira Aros Purnama ◽  
Isti Riana Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Fraud Risk ◽  
Inner Model ◽  
Deceptive Behavior ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to analyze and obtain empirical evidence of deceptive behavior as a moderating variable of trust in purchasing through e-commerce purchase intentions. The data of this research were obtained from the results of collecting a questionnaire of 100 respondents who were consumers who had made transactions through e-commerce sites. Testing the hypothesis in this study using the measurement model (Outer Model) and structural models (Inner Model) with the application of Partial Least Square (PLS). The PLS program used is SmartPLS version 3.02.8. The results of this study indicate that trust has a positive effect on purchase intentions. However, with deceptive behavior as moderation, deceptive behavior weakens the relationship between trust in purchasing through E-Commerce and purchase intention as a mediating variable. Purchase intention is proven to be a mediating variable that mediates trust in mentally buying. The government should be more assertive in handling cases of e-commerce crime that are rife to create security and comfort for e-commerce site users.

scholarly journals Assessing the Ethical Behavior of Accounting Accounts Through the Application of the Tri Kaya Parisudha Philosophy on Equity Sensitivity and Ethical Sensitivity

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 361
Author(s):  
Mertyani Sari Dewi ◽  
Komang Trisna Sari Dewi ◽  
Made Dwi Ferayani
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Behavior ◽  
Reporting System ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equity Sensitivity ◽  
Ethical Sensitivity ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Pls Analysis ◽  
The Government ◽  
Positive Effect

The government must pay attention to the ability of its employees because it has accountability that can develop a sound and well-established reporting system. The government must pay attention to the ability of its employees because it has accountability that can develop a sound and well-established reporting system. The purpose of this study was to examine the sensitivity and ethics to the behavior of accounting actors and to examine the philosophy of Tri Kaya Parisudha, which is one of the local variables of the Balinese Hindu genus which can strengthen the effect of sensitivity and sensitivity on ethical behavior. The method used in this research is the Component-based SEM, Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method. A questionnaire technique was used as a data collection tool to obtain data. Questionnaires will be distributed to 25 OPD Bangli Regency. The test results show empirical evidence that equity sensitivity has a significant positive effect on the behavior of accounting actors. Second, ethical sensitivity has a significant positive effect on the ethical behavior of accounting actors. Third, the philosophy of Tri Kaya Parisudha strengthens the influence of ethical sensitivity on the behavior of ethical accounting actors. Fourth, Tri Kaya Parisudha's philosophy strengthens the influence of ethical sensitivity on the behavior of ethical accounting actors. 

Outbound medical tourism experience, satisfaction and loyalty: lesson from a developing country

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Shahed Mahmud ◽  
Md. Mahbubar Rahman ◽  
Reshma Pervin Lima ◽  
Esmat Jahan Annie
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Destination Loyalty ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Tourism Experience

PurposeThe objective of the study is to measure outbound medical tourists' satisfaction and loyalty based on medical tourists' experience from a developing country's perspective.Design/methodology/approachThe medical tourists taken medical services from India constituted the population of this study. By applying a purposive and snowball sampling techniques, samples were selected. Based on the expectation confirmation theory (ECT) and a modified medical tourism experience model, this study empirically analyzed the research hypotheses by applying the partial least square–structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) technique.FindingsThe empirical result revealed that the experience of service quality, medical tourism infrastructure and experience of medical tourism expenses has a direct impact on medical tourists' satisfaction. Furthermore, destination appeal and culture has a significant moderating effect on the relationship between medical tourists' satisfaction and destination loyalty. Multigroup analysis (MGA) was performed to examine group differences of the model. The MGA results revealed that, based on age, the research model remains undifferentiated between groups. In contrast, based on income, the only relationship, medical tourism infrastructure and medical tourists' satisfaction significantly differ between groups, while others remain identical from each other.Practical implicationsThe study results will contribute both theoretically and practically. Theoretically, the study will be a helpful instrument to figure out medical tourists' behavior through the lens of ECT in a developing country’s perspective. Furthermore, practically this study results will assist policymakers and practitioners of medical tourism in formulating strategies and making future decisions effectively.Originality/valueThe study has uniqueness in two aspects. First, the study empirically revealed Bangladeshi medical tourists' experience and behavioral intention to Indian medical tourism destinations. Second, the study’s findings exposed quantifiable insights into the Bangladesh–India medical tourism phenomenon.

scholarly journals Characterizing Consumer Behavior in Leveraging Social Media for E-Patient and Health-Related Activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ira Puspitasari ◽  
Alia Firdauzy
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Health Related

The emergence of e-patients has encouraged consumers, people who are non-medical experts, to be more engaged in healthcare needs by utilizing online sources via social media. However, the nature of social media and regulation issues have caused concerns for the reliability and validity of the shared information. These phenomena shape consumers behavior in leveraging social media for e-patient activities. This study investigates consumer behavior using an integrated model based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). The data collected from the participants (N = 312) was analyzed using partial least square structural equation modelling. The results showed that behavioral intention to use social media for e-patient activities was significantly affected by performance expectancy, effort expectancy, perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, and response efficacy; and that behavioral intention corresponded positively to usage intention. In addition, the results also indicate that the intention to use social media for health-related purposes is driven by awareness of preventing health problems and attempts to reduce the risk of developing an illness. Based on findings, this study recommends strategies and initiatives to optimize social media for promoting a healthy lifestyle and educating society about public health and healthcare management.

Core – competencies – a key to future – oriented and sustainable e-governance implementation: a mixed method research

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Apeksha Hooda ◽  
M L Singla
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Core ◽  
Strategic Implementation ◽  
The Government

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically identify the themes of core-competencies required for future-oriented and sustainable e-governance practices, especially across the developing nations. Design/methodology/approach The present study has been conducted using the sequential mixed method research wherein the exploratory qualitative study is first carried out with the government officials involved in e-governance implementation across India to identify the themes of core-competencies. The findings of this exploratory study are then empirically tested with the 359 respondents from Group A and Group B officers of the two government departments in India using partial least square technique. Findings The findings suggested that to ensure the implementation of future-oriented and sustainable e-governance, it is required to develop the core-competencies. The significant core-competencies explored are, namely, process management, employee engagement, internal service quality, external service quality, citizen satisfaction, leadership, culture and technology. Research limitations/implications As strategic implementation of e-governance is a relatively new area of study, the present study has used the learning from core-competencies studies in the non-government sector. Practical implications The findings of this study underscore the need for strategic implementation of e-governance to have long-term success of e-governance. The requirement is to develop the core-competencies. These core-competencies are the key to making the government departments proactive in dealing with any future contingency without compromising on the departmental performance. Originality/value The present research is one of the few research studies focusing on the implementation of sustainable and future-oriented e-governance. The current study has laid the stepping stone for investigating the role of core-competencies to ensure the implementation of sustainable and future-oriented e-governance.

scholarly journals Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Efektivitas Sekolah dengan Kemandirian Sekolah sebagai Variabel Intervening menggunakan Pendekatan Partial Least Square

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 969
Author(s):  
Arie Wibowo Khurniawan ◽  
Illah Sailah ◽  
Pudji Muljono ◽  
M. Syamsul Maarif ◽  
Bambang Indriyanto
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
School Effectiveness ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Organizational Transformation ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
The Government

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> The government encourages Vocational High Schools to carry out organizational transformation to become Regional Public Service Bodies. Through BLUD, SMKs with superior products can manage finances and production processes more flexibly without violating regulations so that school effectiveness can be achieved. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence SMK-BLUD schools' effectiveness through school independence using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis. The data were obtained by distributing questionnaires to 231 respondents from students, teachers, school principals, and committees in 25 SMK-BLUDs in East Java and DKI Jakarta. It is known that the variables focus on customers, focus on processes, and continuous improvement have a positive and significant impact on school effectiveness. In addition, the independence of each school indirectly also has a positive and significant effect on school effectiveness. The results of this modeling show the value of Predictive Relevance (Q2) of 0.965, meaning that this model has a good Predictive Relevance.</p><strong>Abstrak: </strong>Pemerintah mendorong Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) melakukan transformasi organisasi untuk menjadi SMK Badan Layanan Umum Daerah (SMK-BLUD). Melalui BLUD, SMK yang memiliki produk-produk unggulan dapat mengelola keuangan dan proses produksi secara lebih fleksibel tanpa melanggar peraturan sehingga efektivitas sekolah dapat tercapai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi efektivitas sekolah SMK-BLUD melalui kemandirian sekolah menggunakan analisis PLS-SEM. Data diperoleh melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada 231 responden dari siswa, guru, kepala sekolah, dan panitia di 25 SMK-BLUD di Jawa Timur dan DKI Jakarta. Diketahui bahwa variabel fokus pada pelanggan, fokus pada proses, dan perbaikan berkelanjutan memberikan pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap efektivitas sekolah. Selain itu, dengan adanya kemandirian setiap sekolah, secara tidak langsung juga memberikan pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap efektivitas sekolah. Hasil pemodelan ini menunjukkan nilai Predictive Relevance (Q<sup>2</sup>) sebesar 0.965, artinya model ini memiliki Predictive Relevance yang baik.

scholarly journals PENGARUH RELIGITAS, KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN TRUST TERHADAP LOYALITAS NASABAH BANK SYARIAH DI KOTA BOGOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Soegeng Wahyoedi ◽  
Hery Winoto
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Bank ◽  
The Government

ABSTRACT The role of Islamic banking in the national economy becomes more strategic as the government is facing fiscal limitation in funding the development. The growth of Islamic banking, a bank managed by implementing the principles of Islamic law, has not been satisfactory. This can be examined by referring to the role of Islamic banking in national banking which is  till in the rate of less than 5 percent. This research aims to observe the influences of religiosity and service quality on trust and customer loyalty, as well as to observe the influence of trust on customer loyaltyof Islamic Bank in Bogor. By collecting 76 samples of Islamic bank customers in Bogor and utilizing structural equation modeling partial least square (SEM-PLS) as the technique of analysis, it is revealed that the aspects of religiosity and service quality are influential on loyalty if it is supported by trust. Meanwhile, the trust itself has a positive influence on loyalty. The finding implies that to increase the loyalty of Islamic bank customers, customer trust should be built. 

scholarly journals The Need for Multi-Sectoral Partnerships in the Healthcare of Islamic Developing Countries During the Coronavirus Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdieh Motamedi ◽  
Reza Vaezi ◽  
Seyed Mehdi Alvani ◽  
Davood Danesh Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
Partnership Models

Nowadays, the field of healthcare is facing difficult issues in a way that both public and private sectors are fully aware of their inability to address emerging public health-related issues without the help of the other sector. Accordingly, public-private partnerships are put on the agenda in policy-related issues as a mechanism of cooperation between the public and private sectors to take into account the interests of both parties in the related contracts .From the late of 2019, the world is struggling with a new virus called the coronavirus, which has already cost a lot to the health sector. The partnership between the government and the private sector is very important to get through the corona period since the government alone cannot be responsible for the negative effects of the virus in the field of health. Considering the successes and failures of countries in the implementation of partnership models, a question arises as to how such partnerships for health development strategies can be attractive and effective in developing Islamic countries. In addition to the review of theoretical foundations of the subject and examining the development process of public-private partnerships, the study emphasizes the use of the third sector capacities. It further reviews the endowments and charitable affairs in the framework of multi-sectoral partnerships to develop health in the community with all available potentiality. The theoretical framework of the research includes the four steps of policy-making in the country, creating common perspectives among stakeholders, ensuring key success factors in the project, and reviewing the achievements of participation are considered. These policies are described after classifying and reconstructing the components in the research literature.

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