scholarly journals The Influence of Romanian Mobile Commerce Companies on Developing Green Innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 10075
Author(s):  
Violeta Mihaela Dincă ◽  
Anca Bogdan ◽  
Cristinel Vasiliu ◽  
Francisca Zamfir
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Mobile Commerce ◽  
Green Innovation ◽  
Technological Factors

Lately, concern for green innovation has expanded in the business environment and many companies see it as a helpful element to gain competitive advantage. Due to the strains of maintaining sustainable businesses, mobile commerce companies are propelled to build up their own green innovation programs and harmonize them with the firm’s management programs. The central scope of this research is to examine the drivers for green innovation within a range of Romania-based mobile commerce companies that operate in different industries. With the aim of identifying the factors that determine the development of green innovation, a conceptual model has been conceived. The dependent variable within the model is the action of the company’s management to develop green innovation. Four independent types of variable structures that have an impact on the development of green innovation in mobile commerce firms were distinguished. The four categories of constructs are business environmental factors (1), green training (2), green supplier development (3), and technological factors (4). An online survey tested the model based on the responses of senior level management representatives from 182 Romanian mobile commerce companies from Bucharest. The validity of the model was fulfilled though factor analysis and reliability tests for the data; a logistic regression analysis was also used to test the research hypotheses. The research revealed that green training embodies the fundamental element enhancing green innovation among Romanian mobile commerce companies. This article benefits both academia and business. Firms could be inspired by the results of this paper to broaden the level of green innovation throughout the Romanian business environment.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Radiologists in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malak Al Shammari ◽  
Ali Hassan ◽  
Omran Al Dandan ◽  
Mohammed Al Gadeeb ◽  
Dalal Bubshait
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Viewing Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background : Musculoskeletal symptoms account for the majority of work-related illnesses resulting in a significant economic burden on society. Computer users are subject to unique repetitive strains that predispose them to musculoskeletal symptoms. In the digitalized field of radiology, radiologists spend long hours interpreting medical images on computers. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among radiologists in Saudi Arabia and their contributing factors. Methods : An online survey was sent to radiologists in all hospitals (academic, public and private) in the major cities of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia covering demographic characteristics, workload (e.g. the time spent at a computer workstation), and workstation environments including the number of monitors as well as the adjustability of the height of the workstation and the viewing distance. This survey of 263 radiologists was conducted in April 2019. It included an evaluation of musculoskeletal symptoms using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The study outcome was the presence of disabling musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region, which restricted the performance of normal activities in the last 12 months. Results were analyzed descriptively using a Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis to estimate the odd ratio of experiencing disabling musculoskeletal symptoms in the last 12 months. Results : The survey was completed by 198 participants (111 men and 87 women) with a response rate of 75.3%. Most participants (71.2%) were aged below 40 years. A multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed being a female radiologist (OR = 2.7; 95% CI: 1.2–6.5), aged 30–39 years (OR = 4.1; 95% CI: 1.1–15.3), and predominantly reviewing computed tomography (CT) images (OR = 4.1; 95% CI: 1.4–12.3) or ultrasound scans (OR = 5.9; 95% CI: 1.4–25.3) were associated with higher prevalence of disabling musculoskeletal symptoms, compared to those aged below 30 years and those who reviewed various imaging modalities, respectively. Conclusions : Musculoskeletal symptoms are common among radiologists with lower back and neck pain being the most frequent complaints. Being a female radiologist, aged 30–39 years, and reviewing CT or ultrasound scans were associated with higher rates of disabling musculoskeletal symptoms.

scholarly journals Trust, Literasi Media, Kepribadiah Hexaco dan Husnudzon Terhadap Kecenderungan Menggunakan Media Sosial

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-218
Author(s):  
Desri Rodhiatun Mardhiah ◽  
Ikhwan Lutfi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

AbstractThis study was conducted to determine the significance of the influence of trust information, media literacy, HEXACO personality and Husnudzon towards the tendency of using social media for seeking information at student college. The subject of this research was 280 students taken by probability sampling technique, namely cluster sampling. CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis) was used to test the validity of measuring instruments and logistic regression analysis is used to test the research hypothesis. The results showed that there was a significant joint effect of trust, media literacy, HEXACO's personality and Husnudzon towards the tendency of using social media for seeking information. Hypothesis test results show that six variables namely trust, structure of media literacy knowledge, personal media literacy locus, extraversion personality type, Husnudzon towards God, and Husnudzon towards others have a significant influence on the tendency of using social media for seeking information. Meanwhile, media literacy competencies, personality types; honesty-humility, emotionality, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience do not have a significant influence on the tendency of using social media for seeking information. The results also show the proportion of variance from the tendency of using social media for seeking information explained by all independent variables is 18.0% while the remaining 82.0% is influenced by other variables outside of this study.AbstrakPenelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui signifikansi pengaruh trust informasi, literasi media, kepribadian HEXACO dan husnudzon terhadap kecenderungan menggunakan media sosial untuk mencari informasi pada mahasiswa. Subjek penelitian ini berjumlah 280 mahasiswa yang diambil dengan teknik probability sampling yaitu cluster sampling. CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis) digunakan untuk menguji validitas alat ukur dan logistic regression analysis digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh secara bersama-sama yang signifikan dari trust, literasi media, kepribadian HEXACO dan husnudzon terhadap kecenderungan menggunakan media sosial untuk mencari informasi. Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa enam variabel yaitu trust, struktur pengetahuan literasi media, lokus personal literasi media, tipe kepribadian extraversion,husnudzon terhadap Allah, dan husnudzon terhadap sesamamemiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kecenderungan menggunakan media sosial untuk mencari informasi. Sementara itu, kompetensi-keterampilan literasi media, tipe kepribadian; honesty-humility,emotionality, agreeableness, conscientiousness, dan openness to experience tidak memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kecenderungan menggunakan media sosial untuk mencari informasi. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan proporsi varians dari kecenderungan menggunakan media sosial untuk mencari informasi yang dijelaskan oleh seluruh variabel independen adalah 18.0% sedangkan 82.0% sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain diluar penelitian ini.

A scale for restaurant customers’ healthy menu choices: individual and environmental factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 217-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
EunHa Jeong ◽  
SooCheong (Shawn) Jang ◽  
Carl Behnke ◽  
James Anderson ◽  
Jonathon Day
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Healthy Eating Behaviors

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the dimensions of restaurant customers’ engagement or disengagement with healthy eating in terms of individual and environmental factors to develop a scale. The results identified the underlying constructs of customers’ individual motives for and perceived barriers to healthy eating, as well as environmental elements of restaurants that encourage or discourage healthy eating. Design/methodology/approach To develop an appropriate set of measures to assess factors influencing customers’ healthy eating behaviors at restaurants, the current study undertook the five steps of scale development suggested by Churchill (1979): specifying the domain of constructs, generating a pool of initial measurement items, assessing content adequacy, administering questionnaires (an online survey method) and purifying and finalizing the measurement (via exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using 410 samples and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using 423 samples). Findings The results revealed ten individual factors (health, body image, weight control, feeling better, unappealing food, cost perception, lack of knowledge, state of mind (stress), lack of self-control and negative influences) and five environmental factors (healthy indications, social impact, availability of healthy menu, price policy and unhealthy indications) influencing customers’ healthy eating behaviors at restaurants. Originality/value This study developed an appropriate set of measures to assess individual and environmental factors influencing restaurant customers’ healthy eating behaviors, along with identifying underlying sub-constructs. The reliability and validity of the scale and the factor structure are presented and potential applications and theoretical contributions of the scale are provided as well.

The theory of planned behaviour and student banking in Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Tucker ◽  
Christine Jubb ◽  
Chee Jin Yap
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which the three constructs associated with the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) can explain student banking intentions and assist in understanding their bank satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach This research issue was investigated using a mixed methods approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. Convenience sampling was used. Factor analysis and logistic regression were used to ascertain the relevance of the TPB in explaining student banking intentions. Findings Using factor analysis, perceived behavioural control was shown to be the key determinant in explaining student banking intentions. Using a logistic regression, the TPB was shown to have strong application in predicting customer satisfaction with all three of its constructs significant, but weaker application for predicting the likelihood of a bank switch, with subjective norms and attitude significant, and even less for the likelihood of recommending the bank to a friend, with only perceived behavioural control significant. Research limitations/implications The use of an online survey which limits the pool of respondents to internet users, together with the sample size, limit the generalisability of findings. Practical implications Banks can better target and understand the drivers that influence both student banking intentions and customer satisfaction. This knowledge will allow banks to better attract and retain student customers. Originality/value Provides insight to and a better understanding of how the TPB can explain and predict student banking intentions. This study fills a gap in the literature by concentrating on student banking behaviour in Australia, a substantial segment of bank customers that has received little research.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal symptoms among radiologists in Saudi Arabia: a multi-center cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Malak Al Shammari ◽  
Ali Hassan ◽  
Omran Al Dandan ◽  
Mohammed Al Gadeeb ◽  
Dalal Bubshait
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Viewing Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal symptoms account for the majority of work-related illnesses resulting in a significant economic burden on society. Computer users are subject to unique repetitive strains that predispose them to musculoskeletal symptoms. In the digitalized field of radiology, radiologists spend long hours interpreting medical images on computers. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among radiologists in Saudi Arabia and their contributing factors. Methods An online survey was sent to radiologists in all hospitals (academic, public and private) in the major cities of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia covering demographic characteristics, workload (e.g. the time spent at a computer workstation), and workstation environments including the number of monitors as well as the adjustability of the height of the workstation and the viewing distance. This survey of 263 radiologists was conducted in April 2019. It included an evaluation of musculoskeletal symptoms using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The study outcome was the presence of disabling musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region, which restricted the performance of normal activities in the last 12 months. Results were analyzed descriptively using a Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis to estimate the odd ratio of experiencing disabling musculoskeletal symptoms in the last 12 months. Results The survey was completed by 198 participants (111 men and 87 women) with a response rate of 75.3%. Most participants (71.2%) were aged below 40 years. A multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed being a female radiologist (OR = 2.7; 95% CI: 1.2–6.5), aged 30–39 years (OR = 4.1; 95% CI: 1.1–15.3), and predominantly reviewing computed tomography (CT) images (OR = 4.1; 95% CI: 1.4–12.3) or ultrasound scans (OR = 5.9; 95% CI: 1.4–25.3) were associated with higher prevalence of disabling musculoskeletal symptoms, compared to those aged below 30 years and those who reviewed various imaging modalities, respectively. Conclusions Musculoskeletal symptoms are common among radiologists with lower back and neck pain being the most frequent complaints. Being a female radiologist, aged 30–39 years, and reviewing CT or ultrasound scans were associated with higher rates of disabling musculoskeletal symptoms.

The Relationship between HR Expenditure and Firm's Performance: Case of S&P BSE SENSEX 30 Companies

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Gaurav Talan ◽  
Kanchan Sehrawat ◽  
Gagan Deep Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Hr Management ◽  
Indian Company ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

<p>In today’s dynamic business environment, for companies to exist, they must continuously look for areas for improvement and gain competitive advantage. It therefore becomes quintessential for companies to know which factors can have a positive effect on the company’s performance. The purpose of this article is thus to explore if there a relationship between the HR expenses of an Indian company and its financial performance and is this impact positive enough to motivate these companies to augment such efforts in improving the HR management practices. For, this purpose, data on expenditure on human resource and profit after tax (PAT) for BSE- SENSEX 30 companies was extracted for the period of10 years. In order to test the hypothesis of this study, correlation and regression analyses were performed. Results of correlation revealed that HR expenditures are positively related to Firms performance. The findings from regression analysis revealed that HR expenditure have statistically significant effect on a firm’s financial performance.</p>

scholarly journals Characteristics of Utility Cyclists in Queensland, Australia: An Examination of the Associations Between Individual, Social, and Environmental Factors and Utility Cycling

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 818-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon L. Sahlqvist ◽  
Kristiann C. Heesch
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Advocacy Group ◽  
The Us ◽  
Moderate Rate ◽  
Mode Of Transport ◽  
Cycling Behavior

Background:Initiatives to promote utility cycling in countries like Australia and the US, which have low rates of utility cycling, may be more effective if they first target recreational cyclists. This study aimed to describe patterns of utility cycling and examine its correlates, among cyclists in Queensland, Australia.Methods:An online survey was administered to adult members of a state-based cycling community and advocacy group (n = 1813). The survey asked about demographic characteristics and cycling behavior, motivators and constraints. Utility cycling patterns were described, and logistic regression modeling was used to examine associations between utility cycling and other variables.Results:Forty-seven percent of respondents reported utility cycling: most did so to commute (86%). Most journeys (83%) were > 5 km. Being male, younger, employed full-time, or university-educated increased the likelihood of utility cycling (P < .05). Perceiving cycling to be a cheap or a convenient form of transport was associated with utility cycling (P < .05).Conclusions:The moderate rate of utility cycling among recreational cyclists highlights a potential to promote utility cycling among this group. To increase utility cycling, strategies should target female and older recreational cyclists and focus on making cycling a cheap and convenient mode of transport.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Partisipasi UKM Tahu Dalam Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup di Kota Semarang

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-159
Author(s):  
Sri Suryoko
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The City

Until 2015, in the city of Semarang, there are 92 Tofu SMEs. The contribution of SME’s Tofu to the economic quite large, but the industry has the potenstial to pollute teh environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that affect partisipation of Tofu SME’s in environmental management. Tipe of research is explanatory. The sampling technique using non-probability sampling, and the  samples in this study is thirty Tofu SMEs. The analysis is a factor analysis test using SPSS 15,0 for windows. Results of the analysis found that the factors that affect participation of Tofu SME’s consists of variables competence, commitment, and the business environment. Recommendation in this study is the skill to manage the buniness impact Tofu SME’s need to be improved and and increased understanding  that the product is environmentally friendly can be a competitive advantage, from business competitors of the same type or from substitte products.Di Kota Semarang sampai dengan tahun 2015, terdapat 92 usaha kecil dan menengah (UKM) Tahu yang memberi sumbangan cukup besar terhadap perekonomian, namun UKM Tahu berpotensi mencemari lingkungan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi partisipasi UKM Tahu dalam pengelolaan lingkungan hidup. Tipe penelitian ini adalah ekaplanatori dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yakni purposive sampling dan jumlah sampel 30 usaha Tahu. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji analisis faktor dengan bantuan SPSS 15,0 for windows. Hasil analisis ditemukan bahwa faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi partisipasi IKM Tahu di Kota Semarang terdiri dari variabel-variabel kompetensi, komitmen; dan lingkungan usaha. Rekomendasi yang diajukan adalah bimbingan teknis dalam mengelola dampak lingkungan perlu terus ditingkatkan dan peningkatan pemahaman bahwa produk yang ramah lingkungan dapat menjadi keunggulan dalam bersaing, baik dari pesaing usaha sejenis maupun usaha produk pengganti.

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