scholarly journals Examining Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccine Tourism for International Tourists

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12867
Author(s):  
Laddawan Kaewkitipong ◽  
Charlie Chen ◽  
Peter Ractham
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
Vaccine Shortages

Since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on global tourism. Vaccine tourism is a novel health tourism concept, which provides an opportunity for countries with a vaccine surplus to offer medical tourism packages to entice international tourists from countries with vaccine shortages to visit for sightseeing and receive vaccine inoculations. Understanding the factors that influence people to adopt vaccine tourism is one of the strategies that could boost a country’s tourism sector and help to revive the local economy. This study aims to examine the factors influencing the intention to adopt and recommend COVID-19 vaccine tourism among young travelers. A total of 179 questionnaire surveys were collected from traveling-related social media outlets. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was performed to analyze the data. The results indicate that young tourists in Thailand are inclined to promote vaccine tourism to others. Price value appears to be the most significant influencing factor on intentions to both adopt and recommend vaccine tourism. Additionally, trust in the foreign healthcare system was positively associated with young travelers’ intention to recommend vaccine tourism to others. Theoretically, this research adds to the medical tourism literature, suggesting that, while trust is an important factor influencing the medical tourism decision, it appears to be insignificant in the context of vaccine tourism.

Halal transportation adoption among pharmaceuticals and comestics manufacturers

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1619-1639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Hafaz Ngah ◽  
T. Ramayah ◽  
Mohd Helmi Ali ◽  
Mohd Imran Khan
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers ◽  
Toe Framework ◽  
The Government

Purpose This study aims to identify the factors influencing the decision to the Halal transportation adoption among pharmaceuticals and cosmetics manufacturers. Design/methodology/approach Base on the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework, applying the purposive sampling method, data were gathered from questionnaires distributed to the participants of Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) and Halal festival (Halfest). Out of 110 questionnaires distributed, only 97 data from 102 respondents could be used for further analysis. SMART-PLS 3.2.7 was used to analyze the data for this study using a structural equation modeling approach. Findings Perceived benefits, competitive pressure (COMP) and customer pressure were found to have a significant relationship with the intention to adopt Halal warehousing services, the organizational readiness was found to be a not significant factor in the adoption of Halal transportation. Top management attitudes (TMAs) moderate the positive relationship between COMP and the intention to adopt Halal transportation services. Research limitations/implications This paper focuses on the Halal manufacturers in the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industry who attended MIHAS and Halfest, which still not adopting Halal transportation activities. Practical implications The findings provide useful information to a better understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of Halal transportation among Malaysian Halal cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Related parties such as the government, the Halal transport service providers and the customers could use these findings to plan further action to enhance the adoption of Halal transport adoption. Originality/value The study revealed the capability of the TOE framework to identify the factors influencing the decision to adopt Halal transportation among Malaysian Halal cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers. TMA was found to have a moderation effect on the relationship between COMP and the intention to adopt Halal transportation.

scholarly journals The impact of motivation factors and intention to adopt Jordan as a destination for medical tourism in the Middle East

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-158
Author(s):  
Ahmad Al Adwan
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed to investigate the impact of motivation factors on an individual’s decision to choose Jordan as their primary tourism destination in the Middle East. The decision to choose Jordan as a medical destination will be analyzed based on factors, including government support; push engagement, and image perception. To this end, the study will gather data from 300 online individuals who have traveled to the Middle East for medical purposes. A qualitative approach will be adopted to provide insight into an individual’s preference for Jordan as the primary medical destination. A Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling method was adopted, which allows for the creation of relations with different variables. The study’s findings indicate that people from rural areas in the Middle East preferred Jordan as a medical destination. Also, more women than men traveled to Jordan for medical purposes. Finally, more single people than married persons choose medical assistance in Jordan. Future studies are needed to ascertain how factors such as quality and cost influenced medical tourism into Jordan. AcknowledgmentsI would like to thank the Business School at Al Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan. Specifically, many thanks go to the departments of marketing.

scholarly journals A Structural Equation Model to Assess the Factors Influencing Employee’s Attitude & Intention to Adopt BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 6303-6308
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Bring Your Own Device ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Employee Productivity ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Organizational Purpose

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is an emerging trend whereby employees are allowed to use their own mobile devices to access organizational data from anywhere and anytime. It helps increasing employee productivity and reducing capital cost for the organization. To formalize and implement BYOD policy, it is imperative to understand the employee’s attitude and intention since the success of this policy highly depends on their attitude and intention. Therefore, this study proposes an insight on the factors influencing employees’ attitude towards BYOD & their intentions to use their own devices for organizational purpose. A research model have been developed based on Technology Acceptance Model(TAM) which is tested for reliability and validity through Structured Equation Modeling using sample collected from 332 employees. The results of this study indicate that decision by employees to adopt BYOD is indeed a complex interplay of a number of variables and while some of them may affect attitude towards BYOD they may not have a positive effect on intention to adopt BYOD. The study also brings forward several implications which can be a valuable reference for practitioners and other researchers.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Repurchase Intention in Drive-Through Fast Food: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1205
Author(s):  
Yogi Tri Prasetyo ◽  
Allysa Mae Castillo ◽  
Louie John Salonga ◽  
John Allen Sia ◽  
Thanatorn Chuenyindee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Repurchase Intention ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Fast Food Industry ◽  
Factors Influencing

The drive-through fast-food industry has been one of the fastest businesses growing over the past decades in developing countries, including the Philippines. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors influencing costumers’ repurchase intention in a drive-through fast food in the Philippines by utilizing the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. A total of 305 Filipinos answered the online questionnaire, which contained 38 questions. The results of SEM indicated that subjective appetite (SA) was found to have a significant direct effect on menu options (MO). Consequently, MO was found to have significant direct effects on imagery elaboration (IE), vividness (VV), and convenience (CO), and an indirect effect on order accuracy (OA). Finally, SA, MO, IE, VV, OA, and CO were found to have significant effects on satisfaction (S), which subsequently led to loyalty (L) and repurchase intention (RI). Interestingly, MO was found to have the highest indirect effect on RI, indicating that MO is an important consideration for RI. This is the first comprehensive study evaluating drive-through fast food in the Philippines. The causal relationships of the present study can be applied and extended to evaluate the repurchase intention of drive-through fast food in other countries.

scholarly journals Perceived Environmental Responsibilities and Green Buying Behavior: The Mediating Effect of Attitude

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Guang-Wen Zheng ◽  
Abu Bakkar Siddik ◽  
Mohammad Masukujjaman ◽  
Syed Shah Alam ◽  
Alvina Akter
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Exploratory Testing ◽  
Green Business ◽  
The Government ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

The unsustainable operations of producers account for significant carbon emission and subsequent adverse impacts on nature. This study aims to identify the factors that influence consumers’ green buying behavior. The research focuses on the exploratory testing of theories using standardized questionnaires and interviews. Using a convenience selection approach, questionnaire surveys were used to gather primary data from a sample size of 305. The sample demographic reflects people who often make purchases; data were also obtained from shopping centers and elsewhere. The hypothesis testing of variables measured via five-point Likert scale questions was performed using structural equation modeling. We applied closed-ended questions relating to green buying behavior for the convenience of respondents. The empirical result established the effects of attitude, perceived severity of environmental problems, environmental concern, and subjective norms on Bangladeshi consumers’ green buying behavior. Additionally, it was discovered that attitude mediates the association between the perceived environmental responsibility and green buying behavior. Therefore, the government should play a constructive role in educating the public and promoting green business initiatives through improved coordination and legislative intervention.

Role of gender on Intention to adopt mobile payments among generation Z

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonal Purohit ◽  
Rakhi Arora
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mobile Payments ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Effort Expectancy ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
Males And Females

The purpose of this paper was to examine the intention to adopt mobile payments among male and female customers of generation Z by surveying 365 undergraduate students and applying the Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). The Structural equation modeling analysis using the SmartPLS revealed that social influence was the most significant predictor of intention to adopt mobile payments among both males and females. The male is significantly influenced by the performance expectancy and effort expectancy whereas the females are significantly influenced by the effort expectancy and price value factors. For sustainable adoption among the males and females in generation Z, the managers should create differentiated value propositions by focusing on utilitarian benefits and simplicity of use for the males and females respectively.

scholarly journals Prevention of cybercrimes in smart cities of India: from a citizen’s perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 1153-1183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheshadri Chatterjee ◽  
Arpan Kumar Kar ◽  
Yogesh K. Dwivedi ◽  
Hatice Kizgin
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Technology Adoption Model

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the factors influencing the citizens of India to prevent cybercrimes in the proposed Smart Cities of India.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual model has been developed for identifying factors preventing cybercrimes. The conceptual model was validated empirically with a sample size of 315 participants from India. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with SPSS and AMOS softwares.FindingsThe study reveals that the “awareness of cybercrimes” significantly influences the actual usage of technology to prevent cybercrimes in Smart Cities of India. The study reveals that government initiative (GI) and legal awareness are less influential in spreading of the awareness of cybercrimes (AOC) to the citizens of the proposed smart cities.Research limitations/implicationsThe conceptual model utilizes two constructs from the technology adoption model, namely, perceived usefulness and ease of use. The study employs other factors such as social media, word of mouth, GIs, legal awareness and organizations constituting entities spreading awareness from different related literature works. Thereby, a comprehensive theoretical conceptual model has been proposed which helps to identify the factors that may help in preventing cybercrimes.Practical implicationsThis study provides an insight to the policy maker to understand several factors influencing the AOC of the citizens of the proposed Smart Cities of India for the prevention of cybercrimes.Originality/valueThere are few existing studies analyzing the effect of AOC to mitigate cybercrimes. Thus, this study offers a novel contribution.

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