scholarly journals Factors infl uencing consumers’ behaviour towards organic food purchase in Denmark and Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 123 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-75
Author(s):  
Frida Thomas Pacho ◽  
Madan Mohan Batra
Keyword(s):  
Organic Food ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Consumer Knowledge ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Food Purchase ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This paper adds to the debate about factors infl uencing consumer behaviours that lead to the actual purchase of organic food in both developed and developing countries. Accordingly, authors seek to understand how consumers’ knowledge about organic food and consumers’ overall health consciousness play out as mechanisms for consumers’ behaviours leading to actual purchase. Samples from Tanzania as a developing country and Denmark as a developed country are used. A total of 1393 consumers fi lled the questionnaire. The study found that consumer knowledge and health consciousness function as underlying mechanisms in the relationship of attitude and subjective norms for actual purchase of organic food behaviour in Tanzania. In addition, consumer knowledge and health consciousness function as an underlying mechanism in the relationship of attitude and perceived behaviour control for actual purchase of organic food in Denmark. The study argues for enhancing consumers’ knowledge of organic food as the latter has been championed for its perceived health benefi ts in both developed and less developed countries.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Organic Food Purchase Intention in Developing Countries and the Moderating Role of Knowledge

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuhui Wang ◽  
Frida Pacho ◽  
Jia Liu ◽  
Redempta Kajungiro
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Personal Attitude ◽  
Food Purchase ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Consumer Purchase Intention ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

The current study focuses on understanding the factors (subjective norms (SNs), personal attitude, and perceived behaviour control (PBC)) that influence consumer purchase intention regarding organic food from the theory of planned behaviour and health consciousness as an additional factor in Tanzania and Kenya. It further explains the role of knowledge as a moderating variable in organic food purchase intention. A total of 331 responses from Tanzania and 350 responses from Kenya were obtained. Confirmatory factor analysis was applied for validation, and results were analysed using structural equation modeling. SNs, personal attitudes, and health consciousness were found to be significant predictors of organic purchase intention in both countries. Furthermore, findings show that knowledge positively moderates the relationship among SNs, personal attitude, health consciousness, and organic food purchase intention. However, PBC was found to be a weak influencer on consumer purchase intention in Kenya, and no knowledge interaction between PBC and consumer purchase intention in Tanzania was found. The current study theoretically contributes to the literature by introducing the moderating role of knowledge in the relationship. The results show that knowledge interaction increases the effects of the majority of predictors after being introduced in the relationship. Finally, this study provides an understanding of consumers’ perspective regarding their intention to purchase organic foods, which will help stakeholders, such as marketers, retailers, and producers, to achieve marketing strategies for the development of these products.

scholarly journals Using theory of consumption values to predict organic food purchase intention: Role of health consciousness and eco-friendly LOHAS tendency

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. e0109-e0109
Author(s):  
Sirin G. Köse ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Food Purchase ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Intention To Purchase ◽  
Functional Value ◽  
High Level ◽  
Emotional Value

Aim of study: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between eco-friendly LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability) tendency, health consciousness, perceived value of organic food and organic food purchase intention in the framework of personality-perception-behavioral intention. Area of study: Turkey. Material and methods: Data were collected from consumers using structured questionnaires. The research model was analyzed with the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling technique. Main results: Results show that eco-friendly LOHAS tendency (β= 0.292, p<0.01), health consciousness (β=0.140, p<0, 05), emotional value (β=0.282, p<0.01), and social value (β=0.099, p<0.05) positively influence intention to purchase organic food, whereas financial value and functional value were not significantly related to intention to purchase organic food. Furthermore, eco-friendly LOHAS tendency and health consciousness are positively related to all dimensions of perceived value of organic food. Research highlights: Findings point out that affective dimension of perceived value of organic food is more considerable than cognitive dimension in a developing country. Emotional value of organic food is more important for consumers who have high level of eco-friendly LOHAS tendency while functional value of organic food is more essential for consumers who a have high level of health consciousness.

scholarly journals Intergenerational Income Elasticity in Turkey

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Murat Anıl Mercan ◽  
Hande Barlin
Keyword(s):  
Instrumental Variable ◽  
Income Elasticity ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Longitudinal Dataset

Social scientists have been intrigued by the relationship between generations based on different characteristics. Economists, has been especially interested in measuring intergenerational income elasticity, which looks at the relationship of parents and that of their children when they become adults and gives clue on trends of income inequality. Most of the literature concentrates on the experiences of developed countries and measurement issues. Nevertheless, new studies concerning intergenerational income elasticity is being undertaken in developing countries as the data become increasingly available for these countries. In this vein, there is only one previous study that investigates intergenerational income elasticity for Turkey. Mercan (2012) finds that intergenerational income elasticity is around 0.1 in Turkey, which depicts Turkey as a highly mobile country meaning that children of poor parents have a higher likelihood to have a better income status. However, his study does not depend on a longitudinal dataset, which might make Mercan’s (2012) estimate biased. Following Solon (1992) in using OLS for lower bound and instrumental variable (IV) for upper bound, this study puts forth a new estimate, which relies on a nationally representative and longitudinal dataset for Turkey. The study's estimate for intergenerational income elasticity varies between 0.3 and 0.6, which is much higher than the result of Mercan (2012), indicating that Turkey is a less mobile country than previously foreseen.

Variation of IgG N-linked glycosylation profile in diabetic retinopathy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiyuan Wu ◽  
Huiying Pan ◽  
Di Liu ◽  
Di Zhou ◽  
Haibin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Roc Analysis ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Brier Score ◽  
Glycosylation Profile ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Igg Glycosylation

Abstract Background: The relationship of IgG glycosylation with diabetes and diabetic nephropathy has been reported, while its role in diabetic retinopathy (DR) remained unclear. We aimed to investigate and validate the association of IgG glycosylation with DR. Methods: We analyzed the IgG N-linked glycosylation profile and identified the specific panel in the discovery population using binary logistics model. Findings were validated in the replication population. The discriminative capacity of IgG glycosylation panel was explored by ROC analysis using cross validation and Brier score. Multiple sensitive analyses were performed on the whole population. Results: 2 IgG glycans (GP15, GP20) and 2 derived traits (IGP32, IGP54) were identified and validated significantly associated with DR (P<0.05), and the adjusted OR were 0.676, 0.671, 1.770, 0.681 in combined population, respectively. The glycosylation panel achieved an average AUC of 0.67 and 0.60 in the discovery and replication population. The association was independent of blood pressure, glucose and lipids, thus improving the ROC and Brier score when the panel added. In addition, the results remained consistent when the controls were re-defined and 1:3 re-matched. Conclusions: IgG glycosylation profile reflecting a pro-inflammatory status were associated with DR. The variation of IgG glycome deserves more attention in the aggravation of diabetes and the underlying mechanism warrants further research.

A Comparative Study of the Effects of Culture on the Deployment of Information Technology

2013 ◽  
pp. 77-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Ditsa ◽  
Saleh Alwahaishi ◽  
Shayma Al-Kobaisi ◽  
Václav Snášel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Culture is thought to be the most difficult to isolate, define, and measure in the adoption and use of IT (Information Technology) (Hassan & Ditsa, 1999). Consequently, the impact of culture on the adoption and use of IT does not feature prominently in Information Systems (IS) literature. As cultural factors are important to the success of IT adoption and use, this research paper examines culture’s impact on the adoption and use of IT in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The results of the study were compared along eight cultural dimensions with a study on the adoption and use of IT in developing and developed countries. The results are also used to identify issues that concern the relationship of culture and IT and their implications for IT adoption and use in the UAE. The study results are further used to suggest ways of bridging the digital divide between the UAE and developed countries.

A Comparative Study of the Effects of Culture on the Deployment of Information Technology

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
George Ditsa ◽  
Saleh Alwahaishi ◽  
Shayma Alkobaisi ◽  
Václav Snášel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Developing And Developed Countries

Culture is thought to be the most difficult to isolate, define, and measure in the adoption and use of IT (Information Technology) (Hassan &amp; Ditsa, 1999). Consequently, the impact of culture on the adoption and use of IT does not feature prominently in Information Systems (IS) literature. As cultural factors are important to the success of IT adoption and use, this research paper examines culture’s impact on the adoption and use of IT in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The results of the study were compared along eight cultural dimensions with a study on the adoption and use of IT in developing and developed countries. The results are also used to identify issues that concern the relationship of culture and IT and their implications for IT adoption and use in the UAE. The study results are further used to suggest ways of bridging the digital divide between the UAE and developed countries.

scholarly journals Constipation is associated with tension type headache in women

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-165
Author(s):  
Zeynep Tugba Ozan ◽  
Nermin Tanik ◽  
Levent Ertugrul Inan
Keyword(s):  
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Rome Iii ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Tension Type Headaches ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Tension-type headaches (TTH) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are comorbid diseases affecting, especially, women. One of the underlying mechanisms for both is autonomic dysfunction in the brain-gut axis. We aimed to evaluate the factors accompanying TTH and their relation to functional gastrointestinal disorders. Methods: Women diagnosed with TTH were questioned about headache pattern and severity, and accompanying factors, as well as being screened for IBS according to the Rome III criteria. The participants were divided into two groups: constipation-dominant IBS (IBS-C) group and “others”, with a total of 115 individuals included in the study. Results: Of the 115 patients; 48 (41.8%) of the women had IBS-C criteria while 67 (58.2%) described mixed-type IBS or diarrhea-dominant IBS. There were no significant differences in terms of mean age (p = 0.290), body mass index (p = 0.212), visual analog scale (p = 0.965), duration of attacks (p = 0.692), and episodic/chronic type (p = 0.553). Osmophobia was seen in 43.5%; phonophobia in 68.7%, and photophobia in 47.0% of the patients, and only osmophobia was significantly associated in women in the IBS-C group (p = 0.001). Conclusion: In female patients with TTH, a higher level of constipation was detected. The relationship of these two diseases suggests that they may share common mechanisms. This is the first study showing the relationship of osmophobia with constipation.

scholarly journals How Green Transformational Leadership Affects Green Creativity: Creative Process Engagement as Intermediary Bond and Green Innovation Strategy as Boundary Spanner

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wengang Zhang ◽  
Feng Xu ◽  
Xuefeng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Innovation Strategy ◽  
Green Innovation ◽  
Boundary Spanner ◽  
Green Management ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Focusing on China’s steel industry, the effect of green transformational leadership on employee green creativity, its underlying mechanisms, and the conditions that govern the situation are examined. The sample analysis of 298 employees working with 46 supervisors from 23 companies indicates that green transformational leadership positively affects employee green creativity, and creative process engagement plays a mediating role in the relationship of green transformational leadership to employee green creativity. Moreover, the mediated role is moderated by green innovation strategy, which is used as a boundary spanner to affect the whole path linked by creative process engagement, so that this effect is strengthened when the level of green innovation strategy is high, rather than low. The results verify the hierarchical linear hypothesized model, which is helpful to sketch a more complete view of the relationship between green transformational leadership, creative process engagement, green innovation strategy, and green creativity, and to provide beneficial insights for innovative practice and the green management of steel enterprises.

Measuring quality perception in electronic commerce

2016 ◽  
Vol 116 (9) ◽  
pp. 1946-1966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ildikó Kemény ◽  
Judit Simon ◽  
Ákos Nagy ◽  
Krisztián Szucs
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Latent Variable ◽  
Quality Measurement ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Perception ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The perceived electronic-service quality (e-SQ) has become a relevant research area, not only in developed but also in smaller, less-developed countries. The purpose of this paper is to provide a description of an analysis into the relationship of the dimensions of perceived e-SQ and satisfaction as well as WOM intention in case of an online bookstore in Hungary where technical development and internet penetration is emerging; however, it is developing from an economic perspective. Beyond this a potential segmentation is introduced in the Hungarian market. Design/methodology/approach The direct effect of perceived e-SQ’s dimensions on satisfaction and on traditional WOM were analysed using the PLS-SEM method, which was followed by the segmentation approach. The paper also demonstrates differences of the identified consumer segments, using multivariate analysis of variance. Findings According to the research only the dimension of efficiency and responsiveness have a significant positive effect on satisfaction, and beside these the quality perception of fulfilment has a significant influence on WOM intention. Using the relevant latent variable scores segmentation was conducted and four clusters were identified. Originality/value Due to peculiarities of e-services, quality measurement needs a constant revision and adoption. Extent amount of research has been dedicated to analyse the relationship of quality and satisfaction, but the direct effect of relevant quality dimensions on word-of-mouth intention is a new research field. Segmenting customers based on latent variable scores of the proposed model has not been conducted before in case of an online bookstore in Hungary. According to the results the evaluation of the technology-based components has the greatest effect on satisfaction and WOM intention. However, web-shops managers should focus not only on online characteristics but also on offline, human-based interactions and the service quality of their delivery partners.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP OF FEMALE AGE AND SPERM QUALITY WITH THE SUCCESSFUL OF IUI LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Dhea Hesty Purwaningrum ◽  
Sri Ratna Dwiningsih ◽  
Sulistiawati Sulistiawati
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Intrauterine Insemination ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Live Birth Rate ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractBackground: Infertility in developing countries is higher at 30% compared to developed countries at 5-8%. The factors that influence infertility are maternal (women) age and sperm factors. Therapy in handling infertility in the form of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) with one of them is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). The success rate of IUI is the percentage of IUI programs that give results as desired depending on the type of calculation used such as pregnancy rate or live birth rate. Method: This research is a literature review. The research question with PICO standard is "What is relationship between woman's age and sperm quality with the success of Intrauterine Insemination?". 70 literatures were obtained from Cochrane, Sciencedirect, PubMed, and google scholar databases. Literature screening was done by looking at the inclusion and exclusion criteria that have been set, so that 7 literature will be reviewed.  Results: From all the literature on the relationship of woman's age with the pregnancy rate in the IUI process stated that there was a significant relationship between the age of the woman with the success of IUI. Most of literature (75%) on the relationship of sperm quality with pregnancy rates in the IUI process states that there is a relationship between sperm quality and the success of IUI. The percentage of pregnancies in the IUI program can reach more than 10% with a sperm concentration >10x106/ml. Conclusion: From a review of 7 literature, the age of women who are ideal for IUI is 20-35 years with a pregnancy of  20%. In a sperm concentration >10x106/ml and sperm morphology ≥ 5% can get >10% pregnancy rate, and a pregnancy rate of >8% on sperm motility ≥ 75%.

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