scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Use of Organic Seed by Organic Farmers in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8540
Author(s):  
Stefano Orsini ◽  
Ambrogio Costanzo ◽  
Francesco Solfanelli ◽  
Raffaele Zanoli ◽  
Susanne Padel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Models ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Organic Farms ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Public ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Societal Expectations

The new European Organic Regulation 2018/848 has announced the phasing out of derogations for the use of untreated non-organic seed by 2036. However, the use of organic seed by organic farmers is currently limited. This paper aims to identify the factors affecting the use of organic seed. It is based on data collected from 749 organic farmers in 20 European countries, by conducting an online survey and using a network sampling. Results of the descriptive statistics and linear mixed models indicate that: (1) the situation of organic seed use is not consistent across geographical regions and crop sectors; (2) the use of organic seed is higher on farms selling directly to consumers than on those selling to supermarkets; (3) larger and more recently converted farms use less organic seed than established organic farms. In the second part of the paper, we analyse farmers’ attitudes towards organic seed use. The structural equation model (SEM) suggests that the highest contribution to explaining intention to use organic seed comes from social norms, i.e., farmers’ perception of societal expectations, particularly from the consumer and the organic certifier. Such expectations, if communicated in the public and political discourse, could stimulate the use of organic seed.

scholarly journals Toward an improved risk/crisis communication in this time of COVID-19 pandemic: a baseline study for Philippine local government units

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (07) ◽  
pp. A09
Author(s):  
Reymund Flores ◽  
Xavier Venn Asuncion
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crisis Communication ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Communication Preferences ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government

This study mainly explores the communication preferences of the public; their level of trust in the government; and the factors affecting their risk/crisis perception amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The key findings —derived from the data collected through an online survey and analysis using descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), provide insights on how Local Government Units (LGUs) can improve their risk/crisis communication in this current health crisis. Among the key takeaways include the use of social media platforms, like Facebook, and native/local language for effective risk/crisis communication which may, consequently, foster trust building between the LGUs and the public.

scholarly journals Factors Influence Intention to Opt for Islamic Investment Schemes among Market Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 091
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abduh ◽  
Tuan Muhd Taufik Tuan Hussin
Keyword(s):  
Capital Markets ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Islamic Investment

Employing theory of reasoned action with religiosity as its additional construct in the model, this paper is aimed at examining factors influence the intention of investors to opt Islamic investment schemes in Malaysia Islamic capital markets. As many as 120 questionnaires were collected from market players in Bursa Malaysia using online survey. Afterwards, the data collected were analyzed using structural equation model to reveal the relationship of variables tested in the proposed model. The result shows that religiosity and subjective norms appeared to be the significant factors affecting intention to choose Islamic investment schemes in Malaysia Islamic capital markets. Interestingly, despite its significant role shown in previous studies, this study has shown insignificant level of the attitude in predicting the intention behavior. The managerial implications are discussed in this paper.

scholarly journals Factors Influence Intention to Opt for Islamic Investment Schemes among Market Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 001
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abduh
Keyword(s):  
Capital Markets ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Islamic Investment

Employing theory of reasoned action with religiosity as its additional construct in the model, this paper is aimed at examining factors influence the intention of investors to opt Islamic investment schemes in Malaysia Islamic capital markets. As many as 120 questionnaires were collected from market players in Bursa Malaysia using online survey. Afterwards, the data collected were analyzed using structural equation model to reveal the relationship of variables tested in the proposed model. The result shows that religiosity and subjective norms appeared to be the significant factors affecting intention to choose Islamic investment schemes in Malaysia Islamic capital markets. Interestingly, despite its significant role shown in previous studies, this study has shown insignificant level of the attitude in predicting the intention behavior. The managerial implications are discussed in this paper. Keywords: Investors’ behavior, Islamic investment, Bursa Malaysia

scholarly journals Structure Analysis of Factors Influencing the Preference of Ridesplitting

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Xinghua Li ◽  
Feiyu Feng ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Cheng Cheng ◽  
Tianzuo Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
Cognitive Determinants ◽  
High Level ◽  
Management Issues

Ridesplitting is a new form of for-hire service that riders with similar origins and destinations are matched to the same vehicle in real-time via Internet. However, the market share of ridesplitting only accounts for a small fraction of total travel. Understanding cognitive factors affecting ridesplitting preference would be helpful in designing its market measures, regulations, and incentives to achieve high-level customer attractions. This paper identifies the cognitive determinants affecting ridesplitting preference and their inner relationships via the structural equation model. The data from an online survey conducted in Shanghai were implemented for model calibration. The modal fitness results are reasonable, and the path coefficients are significant, exhibiting that the proposed hypothesis cannot be rejected. Specifically, attitude towards incentives and management issues, perceived benefit, and perceived usefulness appear to be strong active driving forces that encourage the desire to adopt ridesplitting.

scholarly journals The Role of Illness Perceptions, Coping, and Self-Efficacy on Adherence to Precautionary Measures for COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuen Yu Chong ◽  
Wai Tong Chien ◽  
Ho Yu Cheng ◽  
Ka Ming Chow ◽  
Angelos P. Kassianos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Illness Perceptions ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
The Public ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Effective Public Health

As the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, engaging the public in adherence to precautionary measures for preventing COVID-19 spread or infection becomes difficult. The present study aims to extend our understanding of how illness perceptions, coping, and self-efficacy affect adherence to precautionary measures among the public. An online survey was administered between April and June 2020 to a sample of 514 Hong Kong citizens. Variables considered were illness perceptions toward COVID-19, problem-solving, avoidance-based coping, self-efficacy, as well as adherence to precautionary measures including physical distancing, limiting unnecessary travelling, and washing hands regularly with soap and water. Adjusted structural equation model showed that illness perceptions toward COVID-19 had significant direct effect on their adherence to precautionary measures (unstandardized β = 0.50, [95% CI, 0.28, 0.80], p = 0.001), and indirect effects through avoidance-based coping (β = −0.10 [95% CI, −0.26, −0.01], p = 0.016) and self-efficacy (β = −0.10, [95% CI, −0.18, −0.01], p = 0.025). These results imply that apart from emphasizing the health hazards of a novel infectious disease, an effective public health intervention and crisis communication should address avoidance-based coping and self-efficacy of the public in adherence to precautionary measures for COVID-19.

#INCLUSION – THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION ON THE LEGITIMACY OF ARMED FORCES

2019 ◽  
pp. 43-60
Author(s):  
EVA MOEHLECKE DE BASEGGIO ◽  
OLIVIA SCHNEIDER ◽  
TIBOR SZVIRCSEV TRESCH
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Political Communication ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Legitimation ◽  
Social Media Communication ◽  
The Impact

The Swiss Armed Forces (SAF), as part of a democratic system, depends on legitimacy. Democracy, legitimacy and the public are closely connected. In the public sphere the SAF need to be visible; it is where they are controlled and legitimated by the citizens, as part of a deliberative discussion in which political decisions are communicatively negotiated. Considering this, the meaning of political communication, including the SAF’s communication, becomes obvious as it forms the most important basis for political legitimation processes. Social media provide a new way for the SAF to communicate and interact directly with the population. The SAF’s social media communication potentially brings it closer to the people and engages them in a dialogue. The SAF can become more transparent and social media communication may increase its reputation and legitimacy. To measure the effects of social media communication, a survey of the Swiss internet population was conducted. Based on this data, a structural equation model was defined, the effects of which substantiate the assumption that the SAF benefits from being on social media in terms of broadening its reach and increasing legitimacy values.

A Study on Factors Affecting on Customer Intention to Use the Express Bus

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (5E) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phuong Nguyen Van ◽  
Hieu Trung Nguyen ◽  
Toan Bao Le
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Corporate Image ◽  
Organizational Image ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Managerial Implications

The improvement of transit service quality is an essential role in developing urban and interstate transportation. The local government, as well as bus service companies, should understand the behavioral intention of passengers to meet their expectation and requirements. This paper aims to highlight such behavioral decision and investigate dominant factors that influence the customers’ decision to use the express bus. The study explores the case of express bus companies in Tay Ninh province, Vietnam. By using the structural equation model approach to analyze the data collected from 295 passengers, who have experienced in using the express bus, the results reveal that service quality has a significantly positive relationship with both perceived value and corporate image. Specifically, customer satisfaction and organizational image also positively influence behavioral intention. Meanwhile, service quality indirectly affects on behavioral intention throughout perceived value and corporate image. Based on the findings, we provided some insightful managerial implications and recommendations to managers of bus carriers, and valuable practical suggestions to policymakers in the local government of Tay Ninh province to improve the service quality to encourage more citizens to use the express bus.

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Job Competence between Safety Participation and Behavioral Compliance

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5783
Author(s):  
Jia-Ming Wang ◽  
Pin-Chao Liao ◽  
Guan-Biao Yu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Behavioral Compliance ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Chinese Company ◽  
Job Competence

The effective improvement of employee behavioral compliance and safety performance is an important subject related to the sustainable development of the construction industry. Based on data from a Chinese company (n = 290), this study used a partial least squares-structural equation model to clarify the relationship among safety participation, job competence, and behavioral compliance. Empirical analysis found that: (1) safety participation had a significant positive impact on employees’ behavioral compliance; and (2) job competence played a partial mediating role between safety participation and behavioral compliance. By selecting two new perspectives of safety participation and job competence, this study derived new factors affecting behavioral compliance, constructed a new theory about safety management, and conducted an in-depth discussion on improving behavioral compliance theoretically. Practically, the research put forward a new decision-making model, deconstructed the mechanism between safety participation and behavioral compliance, and provided new guiding strategies for improving employee behavioral compliance.

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