scholarly journals An SEM-REM-Based Study on the Driving and Restraining Mechanisms and Potential of Reclaimed Water Utilization in China

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Jintao Zheng ◽  
Jiufu Liu ◽  
Tao Ma ◽  
Anbang Peng ◽  
Xiyuan Deng
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Structural Framework ◽  
Water Pipelines ◽  
Current Utilization ◽  
Key Indicators

In order to promote the efficient use of reclaimed water in China and make water resources allocation better structured, this paper analyzed the factors that drive and restrain the current utilization of reclaimed water and unveiled their correlation and hierarchy in a way to develop a non-recursive structural framework of what drives and restrain reclaimed water use. By structural equation modeling (SEM), the transmission path of affecting factors was identified, the contribution of the factors quantified, and key indicators for potential prediction selected. On that basis, a random-effects model (REM) was built to predict the potential availability of the country’s reclaimed water. Meanwhile, parametric confidence intervals at 10–90% quantile levels were described, given the uncertainty of REM parameters. The results showed that four indicators for potential prediction, namely the total amount of wastewater treated, the density of water pipelines in built-up areas, investment in facilities for reclaimed water treatment, and the processing of applications for water treatment patents, are intertwined with the utilization of reclaimed water. Overall, the REM for potential prediction produced more precise fitting results, with the most significant fitting error standing at 5.9%. Going ahead, China is set to maintain the rapid growth in reclaimed water use, and up to 13.7 billion cubic meters of reclaimed water is expected to be available by 2025. This will help better structure the urban water supply and render regional water recycling more efficient.

scholarly journals Resident Perceptions toward Tourism Development at a Large Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 5074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Li ◽  
Li Peng ◽  
Wei Deng
Keyword(s):  
Social Order ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
High Priority Task ◽  
Resident Perceptions ◽  
Environmental Deterioration ◽  
Economic Improvement

Tourism has been experiencing a rapid increase in the developed world, especially in China, and resident perceptions toward tourism development have been receiving increasing attention. However, resident perceptions on a large scale and the associated affecting factors remain unknown. In this study, 63 independent samples across China were analyzed using structural equation modeling, and the effects of three factors of per capita gross domestic product (GDP), tourist receipts and length of tourism development from the perceptive of economy, society and culture, and environment were investigated. Residents demonstrated a positive attitude toward tourism development on a large scale across China. However, the resident perceptions were GDP-dependent, which indicated a lower awareness of infrastructure improvement with the increase in GDP. Meanwhile, residents became more aware of environmental deterioration and social-order disturbance with the increase in the length of tourism development and tourist receipts. In addition, tourist receipts and length of tourism development exerted indirect effects on other perceptions by affecting the perception of environmental deterioration and economic improvement. Our results implied that to minimize the effect of negative perception, attention should be paid to the optimization of the perceptions of economic improvement and environmental deterioration, and the protection of the residential environment should be viewed as a high-priority task in improving resident perceptions.

scholarly journals Designing Key Indicators for Measuring E-Commerce Supply Chain Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 4460-4464
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Research Finding ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Strategic Policy ◽  
Logistics Capabilities ◽  
Key Indicators

E-commerce usage grew up rapidly in the business sectors. Its interaction run virtually which is from upstream to downstream or reverse process. This interaction is a description of SCM. SC performance measurement was employed to determine the level of performance that can be considered in determining strategic policy. This research aims to propose KPIs’ model for finance, information system and logistics capability dimensions in the e-commerce. The collecting of data was carried out by distributing questionnaires to respondents with amount of 100 questionnaires. In this research, the data was analyzed with the structural equation modeling (SEM) to test validity of KPI and hypotheses. As results in supply chain performance, 25 indicators are valid, involving 4 indicators on financial dimension, 9 indicators on logistic capability dimension, and 12 indicators on technology information dimension. Furthermore, this research finding is the logistic capabilities have significant effect on the financial aspect and information technology has a significant effect on logistics capabilities. This research finding may contribute on the development model of SC performance measurement.

How do product involvement and prestige sensitivity affect price acceptance on the mobile phone market in Vietnam?

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngoc Minh Nguyen ◽  
Huyen Thi Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Product Knowledge ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Product Involvement ◽  
Market Segments ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The aim of this paper is to incorporate the theoretically and practically appropriate affecting factors of customers’ price acceptance to develop an integrated model explaining customers’ price acceptance on the mobile phone market in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach This current research applied the cross-sectional design. Data was collected via questionnaires and 605 responses were left after refining. The exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling methods were applied to analyze the collected data. Findings Prestige sensitivity and product involvement positively affect product knowledge and price mavenism. In turn, these two latter factors together with prestige sensitivity positively affect price acceptance. Besides, product knowledge and price mavenism mediated the effects of product involvement and prestige sensitivity on price acceptance in the context of complex products, rapid product innovation, social setting of using mobile phones, highly competitive market, the low purchasing power of customers and the typical cultural values of Vietnam. Practical implications The high product involvement and high prestige sensitivity customers could make up attractive market segments, especially important in the case of launching new products; concentrating marketing efforts on building product knowledge and price knowledge for these market segments may enhance price acceptance, speed up market penetration as well as improve price communication. Originality/value This is one of the first studies explaining price acceptance on the mobile phone market in Vietnam and clarifying the mediating effects of knowledge (product knowledge and price mavenism) on the causal relationships between product involvement/prestige sensitivity and price acceptance.

scholarly journals Modeling Debt And Equity Crowdfunding Based On Murabahah, Musharakah And Mudarabah: Trust And Awareness

IKONOMIKA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-296
Author(s):  
Tijjani Muhammad (Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria) ◽  
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Besar bin Ngah (Al-Madinah International University Malaysia)
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Northern Nigeria ◽  
Investment Fund ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Structural Framework ◽  
Equity Crowdfunding ◽  
Internet Platform ◽  
Equity Model ◽  
Use Of Internet

Crowdfunding become one of the most effective alternatives for raising funds, although it is not a new phenomenon in developed and developing countries but seems to be new in Nigeria. As such, the study aims to propose Shariah framework that addresses conventional debt and equity crowdfunding, instead, using Murabaha as debt, Mudarabah and Musharakah as equity model and further measure the level of awareness and trust towards behavioural intention towards crowdfunding in Northern Nigeria. The sample was collected from 2730 purposively selected and used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for data analysis. Findings, revealed that the proposed structural framework of crowdfunding proved to enhance entrepreneur vision for raising investment fund based on Shariah-compliant in Northern Nigeria. Further indicates, lack of awareness and inappropriate use of internet platform resulted in perceived entirely irrelevant investment opportunities and developed fair to invest online.  Practical implications: The paper provides awareness and trust on how to improve debt and equity-based crowdfunding for a fundraiser and successful funding a business structure based on Shariah compliant. Originality/Value: the study makes significant contribution towards propose Shariah framework of crowdfunding in Nigeria, and it provides awareness and trust to Nigerian Muslims entrepreneurs as in line with Shariah-compliant.JEL Classification: E4, O31, O35

Toward a better understanding of experience during trips: impact on satisfaction, destination attachment and word-of-mouth

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 466-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hager Turki ◽  
Dalia Amara
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Structural Framework ◽  
Consumption Experience ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
Study Context

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reinforce the experiential paradigm from which academics and practitioners currently explain consumer decision making in touristic activities. More specifically, this research brings new insights for understanding consumption experience. The aim is to establish the relationships between experience, satisfaction, destination attachment, and word-of-mouth. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a rich literature review on experience concept and its consequences. Besides, a quantitative study was conducted among tourists having chosen a specific destination for their holidays. Data were collected through a questionnaire translated into three languages about a sample of 303 individuals. The methodology consisted of an exploratory phase (SPSS) for establishing scales dimensionality, a structural equation modeling (AMOS) for validating empirically our structural framework, with respect of thresholds and the rigourous analysis methodology. Findings The research has highlighted consequences of experience related by a trip, such as satisfaction, destination attachment, and word-of-mouth. Indeed, intellectual, emotional, and tribal components of experience are significantly related to satisfaction. Intellectual component is also significantly related to destination attachment, and satisfaction generates attachment and word-of-mouth. Research limitations/implications In addition to sample size and study context, it would be interesting to carry out multi-group analyses to observe significant differences in reference to gender, age, or motivation travel. Similarly, observing moderating role of individual variables such as need for cognition, seeking variety, self-exposure, etc., may explain relationship intensity between experience and satisfaction. Originality/value The paper intends to give an understanding of experience consequences. It provides to managers in tourism domain, orientations related to communication and strategies’ content and direction.

scholarly journals Structural Equation Model of affecting factors on elder abuse to patients under hemodialysis by family caregivers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amaneh Mahmoudian ◽  
Abbas Shamsalinia ◽  
Atefeh Alipour ◽  
Zahra Fotokian ◽  
fatemeh ghaffari
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Care Burden ◽  
Beta Coefficient ◽  
Fit Index

Abstract BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to determine the factors affecting the abuse of the elderly by family caregivers among the elderly with hemodialysis (HD) using structural equation modeling.MethodThe study is descriptive-cross sectional, which is conducted in 2018 in Iran. The sample size was 367 in both groups (the elderly and their family caregivers). Data collection was done using an individual-social information questionnaire for the older adults under hemodialysis and their family caregivers, the questionnaire of elder abuse by family caregivers to the older people under hemodialysis, Zarit Burden Interview and the scale of instrumental activities of Daily Living (IADL). Data were analyzed by the SEM method. The Fitness of proposed pattern was measured using the following indexes: Chi-squared degree of freedom ratio (CMIN/DF), Parsimonious Normed Fit Index (PNFI), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Parsimonious Comparative Fit Index (PCFI), Incremental fit index (IFI), Goodness of Fit Index (GFI) and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA). The significant level in this study was considered p <0.05.ResultsThe results of the present study showed that more than 70% of the elderly suffer from elder abuse by family caregivers on average. The highest median elder abuse was related to emotional misbehavior (21.46±6.09) and financial misbehavior (19.07±5.33), respectively. 63.2% of caregivers have experienced moderate care burden. 81.4% of women and 80.5% of older men needed help with daily activities. The results showed that the caregivers’ level of education and care burden with standard beta coefficient of -0.251 and 0.200 and the level of elderly’s education and IADL with the best beta coefficient of -0.299 and -0.234, had the highest regression effect on elder abuse respectively. According to the results, the model-fit indices of the hypothesized model was meet the criteria, with the PNFI= 0.746, PCFI= 0.796, IFI= 0.963, GFI=0.970, CFI=0.967, and RMSEA= 0.075. The outcome was suitable for the recommended level, so the hypothetical model appeared to fit the data.ConclusionProviding psychological interventions for family caregivers can reduce the burden when the elderly suffers from other chronic illnesses.

The Mechanism of Action of the Low Carbon Building Management Base on Structural Equation Modeling

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 1199-1203
Author(s):  
Ping Ping Chen ◽  
Yi Qi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Building Management ◽  
Project Characteristics

The empirical research on the mechanism of the low carbon building management by using the method of structural equation modeling.Firstly, analyze and summarize the affecting factors of the low carbon building management, and constructed the theoretical model, and then designed the questionnaire to collect data, and explored factor structure by analyzing the survey recovery results through reliability analysis and validity analysis. Then used Amos software to test the theoretical model, and found that the environment and the project characteristics affect evidently the project planning through the rest results effects through the test results, and the main character has a significant impact on coordination.

scholarly journals Precarious or Decent Work? Perceived Working Conditions and Life Satisfaction of SME Workers in Sylhet, Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
A H M Belayeth Hussain ◽  
Noraida Endut ◽  
Sumena Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Path Coefficient ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Effect Level ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
Map Analysis

This study measures key indicators of perceived precarity and decent working conditions and their relative effects on life satisfaction of workers in small and medium-sized enterprises. Using a random sample survey, we interviewed 103 workers in four districts of Sylhet division in Bangladesh. Utilizing Smart PLS application for structural equation modeling, we iterated the samples 1000 times which resulted in a new sample size standing at 499. We used a Likert-type five-point scaling technique, with appropriate items related to the latent constructs of the model, for path analysis. We found perceived precariousness has the highest causal relations with a path coefficient of 0.706 with social dialogue (an indicator of decent working conditions) followed by 0.539 with working hour issue, 0.345 with life satisfaction and 0.301 with the unacceptable work issue. The importance-performance map analysis confirms that perceived precarity is the most critical construct for worker&rsquo;s life satisfaction. Thus, in a ceteris paribus situation, an increase of one point in the performance on the perceived precarity is expected to increase in the performance on the life satisfaction by a total effect level of 0.428. Therefore, we recommend further attention should be paid by the policymakers to the issue of consciousness of the precarity at the workplace for a better life satisfaction of workers.

scholarly journals Factors impacting online complaint intention and service recovery expectation: The case of e-banking service in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-666
Author(s):  
Quoc Nghi Nguyen ◽  
Anh Tin Ngo ◽  
Van Nam Mai
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Service Failure ◽  
Service Recovery ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Service Failures ◽  
Banking Service

With advanced technology, service providers have used multiple channels to get customer feedback. Online complaints are considered a useful solution for many service providers. If the online complaints are appropriately resolved, this not only helps recover customer satisfaction but also enhances the service image in customers' minds. This study applies structural equation modeling (SEM) to determine the affecting factors on online complaint intention and service recovery expectation in e-banking services. Research data are collected by random sampling with a sample size of 206 customers who have ever experienced e-banking service failures. The study demonstrated that customers' intention to complain online is influenced by attitude towards online complaints, complaint experience, and service failure severity. Besides, online complaint intention positively influences customers’ recovery expectations for e-banking service failures.

scholarly journals Business Intelligence Systems Adoption Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Rouhani ◽  
Amir Ashrafi ◽  
Ahad Zare Ravasan ◽  
Samira Afshari
Keyword(s):  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Theoretical Discussion ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Industry Competition ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Business Intelligence Systems ◽  
Adoption Decisions

Decision support and business intelligence systems have been increasingly adopted in organizations, while understanding the nature of affecting factors on such adoption decisions need receiving much academic interest. This article attempts to provide an in-depth analysis toward understanding the critical factors which affect the decision to adopt business intelligence (BI) in the context of banking and financial industry. In this regard, it examines a conceptual model that shows the impacts of different technological, organizational, and environmental factors in the decision to adopt BI by a firm. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for data analysis and test the relevant hypothesis. The results of this article which are derived from theoretical discussion of hypothesizes show that from nine hypothesized relationships—perceived tangible and intangible benefits, firm size, organizational readiness, strategy, industry competition and competitors absorptive capacity—affect BIS adoption in the surveyed cases.

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