bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring the Factors of Hesitancy in Saudi Population toward COVID-19 Vaccines
Authors:   Assistant Professor Department of biology, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Attar Roba , Karkashan Alaa ,   Assistant Professor Department of biology, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Abbas Basma ,   Assistant professor, Microbiology, Department of biology, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Almarashi Abdullatif ,   Deputy Director of research and studies department, Directors of Health Affairs in Jeddah Province. MOH, Saudi Arabia, Hashem Talat ,   Immunology laboratory specialist. Makkah Regional laboratory. MOH, Saudi Arabia
Published: September 2021

COVID-19 has major effects on the population, enforcing lockdowns and strict precautions across the world to deter the virus from spreading. The pandemic presents a significant threat to our health and well-being. As vaccines become available, COVID-19 lethality may be reduced by promoting widespread immunization. To achieve herd immunity thresholds for COVID-19, an estimated 70% of the population must be vaccinated. The public’s approval determines the success of the vaccination program. Understanding the factors that contribute to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is important. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was conducted on the Saudi population from all the regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to evaluate the level of knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines, estimate the turnout level for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and understand the reasons behind hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines. A total of 1,148 adults completed a web-based questionnaire, and the study tested several sociocultural and environmental variables that affect the community’s hesitancy toward vaccination. Results showed that gender characteristics had almost no effect on acceptance of the vaccination. Individuals of the younger age group < 30 demonstrated an increase in the rate of vaccine hesitancy (53%) compared with individuals from the older age groups > 40 (34.43%). In addition, middle and higher education groups were found to have significant vaccine hesitancy (77.4%) compared with the less educated group (41.1%). The most common concern among the non-vaccine takers in this questionnaire was that of vaccine safety: these participants believed the vaccine would result in health problems (49.3%), and most participants agreed (64%) that this was due to the insufficient duration of vaccine administration for safety evaluation.
Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership, and Employee Performance
Authors:   Ministry of Education, Riyadh Alkhabra, Saudi Arabia, Alharbi Fahad , Aljounaidi Abdoulrahman ,   Department of Management, Al-Madinah International University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: September 2021

This paper aims to investigate the relationship between independent and dependent variables. First relation between transformational leadership and employee performance. The second relation discuss in this paper between transactional leadership and employee performance. Researcher dependent on previous studies to conduct this research. Based on the previous studies reviewed and discussed, the results showed that the transformational leadership style has weak positive role effect on the employee performance inside organisations that they work in. However, the result of previous studies on the transactional leadership style refers to the strong positive role on employee performance in organisations that they work in. Leaders have to enhance the role of transactional leadership styles in organisations that they manage them, to improve and develop the relationship between them and their subordinates in to increase the performance of their employee. Leaders should not follow the transformational leadership style because the results of previous studies are refer to a weak positive role on employee performance , and need more studies on transformational leadership to prove the role of it in different cultures and organisations. For further research in this scope, researcher recommended to conduct research in different cultures or organisations to determine leadership style has strong positive role on employee performance beside transactional leadership.
Exploring the Factors Influencing Saudi Nurses' Intentions to Leave Critical Care Units in Government Hospitals at Qassim Region
Authors:   Master Student in Nursing Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, Aljumah Hind , Banakhar Maram ,   Assistant Professor in Nursing Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Published: September 2021

The health system is based on major pillars that it cannot continue without, the most important of which are doctors and qualified nursing staff. The departure of nursing staff is one of the dilemmas that threaten the health system. Another place, especially leaving work in intensive care. The current scoping review aims to identify relevant evidence related to the factors influencing nurses' intentions to leave critical care units at governmental hospitals at Saudi Arabia. In this study, the researcher explored that some factors were not covered, so the most of the knowledge gap regarding the factors that contribute to nurses’ intentions to leave their current occupations in critical care units at governmental hospitals in Saudi Arabia, are motivation and communication among staff members. As well as, conflict among staff members, Nurse Manager Ability, leadership and support of nurses, and nurse-physician relationships are some of the important factors that contribute to nurses’ intentions to leave their current occupations that needs to be studied.
Analisis Perkembangan Subkultur Urban Streetwear
Authors: Cakra Kautsar , Setiawan Sulistyo
Published: September 2021

Urban Streetwear adalah sebuah subkultur yang berkembang di kawasan kota besar yang mempunyai identitas serta latar belakang sejarah yang panjang. Subkultur ini mulai tumbuh sekitar tahun 1970 yang juga sejalan dengan perkembangan musik Hip-hop terutama di Amerika Serikat yang membawa semangat kebebasan dan perdamaian sebagai respon kelompok sosial terhadap situasi ekonomi dan politik yang terjadi saat itu. Kemudian diikuti dengan munculnya berbagai brand streetwear sehingga pengaruhnya semakin meluas hingga mempengaruhi mainstream dan high fashion. Tulisan ini menganalisis secara mendalam tentang sejarah dan identitas streetwear dengan harapan perancangan yang dilakukan dapat menjadi relevan dengan tren yang berkembang di masyarakat. Penulis menggunakan metodologi penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan tujuan untuk mencari pengertian yang mendalam tentang suatu gejala, fakta atau realita. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah memahami karakteristik dari subkultur streetwear terutama dalam aspek busana dan strategi penerapannya dalam merancang produk busana streetwear bagi konsumen millennial.
Creatividad en pista II: Jugando con las emociones
Authors: Jiménez Lucía
Published: September 2021

En este artículo se propone como regular las emociones, y retomar el componente de disfrute por el cual todo jugador/a comenzó a jugar al tenis. Para ello se toma como base la visión cognitivo-conductual de las emociones y se proponen ejercicios aplicables a todos los niveles de práctica
La alegría de ser un entrenador de circuito está en los ojos del espectador
Authors: Young Janet
Published: September 2021

Este trabajo destaca los roles del entrenador de circuito y las características principales de la ‘vida en el circuito’. Además, demuestra que diferentes mentalidades sustentan experiencias positivas y negativas como entrenador de circuito, y ofrece sugerencias para facilitar y mejorar las positivas. Estas experiencias son muy significativas dado el impacto que ejercen sobre el bienestar del entrenador, su satisfacción y rendimiento laboral (Gallwey, 2009).
Los beneficios de la participación en múltiples deportes para los tenistas jóvenes
Authors: Roetert E. Paul , Woods Ronald B , Jayanthi Neeru A.
Published: September 2021

Durante la última década, el tema de la especialización deportiva temprana ha sido ampliamente debatido. En este artículo revisamos algunas de las investigaciones recientes relacionadas con el tenis y proporcionamos algunas recomendaciones para la participación en múltiples deportes con el fin de ayudar a reducir las lesiones, mejorar las habilidades deportivas generales y permitir el disfrute de una participación física para toda la vida. Además, compartimos nuestros objetivos para los jugadores de tenis jóvenes de todos los niveles y ofrecemos consejos de entrenamiento específicos.
El uso de sensores inerciales para el monitoreo de las sesiones de entrenamiento en cancha
Authors: Genevois Cyril , Amsallem Christel , Brandli Cédric , Rogowski Isabelle
Published: September 2021

Las innovaciones tecnológicas proporcionan mayor información a los entrenadores por medio de herramientas prácticas que les permiten tener mayor información sobre la actividad de los jugadores durante el entrenamiento y la competición. Este artículo presenta un estudio que utiliza los sensores inerciales, integrados en una muñequera, para cuantificar los diferentes tipos de tiros ejecutados por los jugadores durante una semana de entrenamiento pre-temporada, y compararlos con las exigencias de la competición.
Đánh giá hiệu quả điều trị sẹo lõm do trứng cá bằng laser CO2 vi điểm
Authors: Hải Lê Thị Thu
Published: September 2021

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá hiệu quả điều trị sẹo lõm do trứng cá bằng laser CO2 vi điểm. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Lựa chọn ngẫu nhiên 22 bệnh nhân sẹo lõm do trứng cá được điều trị tại Đơn vị Laser thẩm mỹ - Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 bằng laser CO2 vi điểm, điều trị 1 tháng/lần, đánh giá kết quả sau 3 tháng điều trị. Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, thử nghiệm lâm sàng so sánh trước và sau điều trị. Kết quả: Số lượng sẹo trung bình của tất cả các loại hình thái sẹo đều giảm, trong đó sẹo lòng chảo đáp ứng điều trị tốt hơn (giảm 34,2%), sẹo đáy phẳng và sẹo hình phễu giảm lần lượt là 27,66% và 16,42%. Kết luận: Điều trị sẹo lõm do trứng cá bằng laser CO2 vi điểm an toàn, mang lại hiệu quả tốt cho bệnh nhân.
A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Tattooing and Awareness about Associated Health Risks among Students in a Selected College of District Ludhiana, Punjab
Authors: Kaur Amninder , Kaur Babanpreet , . Chetna
Published: September 2021

Background: Tattooing has gained increasing popularity worldwide especially among adolescents and young adults. Worldwide, the evidence for tattooing has been found since old day. For thousands of years, human beings have marked their own skin, deliberately by permanently applying various types of pigment or ink. Tattoo inks usually consist of organic pigments, isopropyl alcohol and water. Tattooing is a practice in numerous cultures, for a variety of reasons. Sometimes tattoos are used as a proof of social status, or to identify one’s membership. Therefore a study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of tattooing and awareness about associated health risks among students in a selected college of district Ludhiana, Punjab.
Objective: To assess the prevalence of tattooing and awareness about health risks associated with tattooing among students.
Material and Method: A descriptive research design was used to assess the prevalence of tattooing and awareness about associated health risks among students in selected college of district Ludhiana, Punjab. Convenience sampling technique was used to select sample of 144 students. Data was collected electronically (Google Forms). Analysis was done as per objectives of study by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Result: The study results showed that Majority of the students (>80%) were aware about common health risks related to tattooing. Age and socioeconomic status of students had significant association with awareness of health risk related to tattooing.
Conclusion: The study finding revealed that nearly (98.6%) subjects had no tattoo. Hence it was concluded that the prevalence of tattooing among students is (1.4%). In context of tattooing, (42.4%) students were interested to have tattoo whereas, (51.4%) were not interested and (6.3%) were eager to try getting tattoo.

Key words: Students, Tattoo, health risks.
Paraspinal Muscle Activity Differences in Various Subtypes of Idiopathic Scoliosis
Authors: Balne Naveen Kumar , Jabeen S. Afshan , Mathukumalli Neeharika
Published: September 2021

Background: Scoliosis refers to deviation of spinal alignment in three dimensional planes. In response to functional demands Muscle fibers change in motor unit function. Knowledge of difference in muscle fiber activity in functional situations allows us to plan curve specific effective physical therapy.
Methodology: All study subjects were categorised based on Rigo Classification and assessed for para spinal muscle activity by Surface Electro Myography at cervical, thoracic, lumbar, concave- convex sides of apex and lumbar /lumbo sacral regions of spine in general sequence and curve specific sequence.
Results: Total number of subjects were 25 (16 female and 9 male). Age ranging from 12 to 39 years and Risser from 1-5. Overall maximum amplitudes recorded in antigravity positions. Amplitudes of as low as (M±σ = mean± standard deviation) M±σ: 0.92±0.79µv to M± σ: 1411.6±734.9µv were found.
Conclusion: Differences in right and left paraspinal activity was observed in general and specific sequences, but this difference was not consistent in general and specific sequence surface electro myography. Maximum amplitudes found at lumbar and lumbo sacral regions on antigravity positions than other positions. Convex side has more activity than concave sides at apex regions. Differences were not similar in all positions, this difference in left and right side was varying with curve type and type of movement. Results of paraspinal activity may be used for planning of suitable exercises after achieving best possible correction in sagittal and frontal planes.

Key words: Paraspinal muscle activity differences, idiopathic scoliosis, deviation of spinal alignment.
Psychological Distress and Quality of Sleep among Urban Community People during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Bajracharya Shobha Laxmi , Panthee Bimala
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) had spread all over the world resulting in a large number of deaths. As COVID-19 is highly contagious and directly threatens life, it has caused high level of distress around the globe and impacts quality of sleep as well. This study aimed to analyse psychological distress and quality of sleep during COVID-19pandemic among community people.
Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted to find out psychological distress and sleep quality among 360 community people residing in Lalitpur, Nepal during COVID-19 pandemic from May to June 2021. Proportionate stratified and snowball sampling techniques were used to select the sample from each stratum. Data were collected through telephone interview using K6 Psychological Distress Scale and sleep quality scale. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Moderate to high psychological distress was found among 40% and 79.7% had good to excellent sleep. Gender and marital status had significant association with distress and history of COVID-19 had significant association with sleep quality at 95% of significance level (p-value=.00, .00, .00) respectively. Psychological distress and sleep quality had significant negative relationship (r=-.46, p=.00).
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that urban community people had low distress and most of the respondents had good sleep quality. Gender, marital status and history of COVID-19 were associated with distress level and sleep quality. Negative relationship between distress level and sleep quality suggests that there is a need to take consideration of distress level of community people so that their sleep quality can be promoted.

Key words: Community, COVID-19 pandemic, Nepal, Psychological distress, Sleep quality.
Tertiary Cataract- A Rare Postoperative Complication after Cataract Surgery: A Case Study
Authors: Channabasappa Seema , Girimallanavar Sheetal , Ann Jose Aiswarya
Published: September 2021

Introduction: IOL opacification is a rare and serious complication of post operative diminution of vision with the only effective treatment being lens explantation and replacement, preferably involving lens of different material1. Following cataract surgery, it can occur anytime varying from months to years after the surgery.
Case Report: A 57-years-old male presented with chief complaints of left eye diminution of vision since 2 years which was painless and progressive. Patient had undergone both eyes cataract surgery 4 years back elsewhere. He was a known case of Ischemic Heart Disease on treatment. On examination, his best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 6/9 in right eye and 6/36 in left eye. On slit light examination, there was presence of white pupillary reflex in left eye giving appearance of white cataract. On dilated examination, both eyes were found to be pseudophakic with left eye having posterior chamber opacified foldable Intra Ocular Lens and posterior segment details in left eye were not visible. B Scan was done and noted to be normal.He was posted for Left eye IOL (Intra Ocular Lens) exchange with rigid IOL Implantation with surgical capsulotomy after which his vision improved.
Conclusion: Cases of opacified Intraocular lenses if visually significant require IOL exchange procedure for treatment which is associated with good visual prognosis.

Key words: Pseudophakia, Intra Ocular Lens (IOL), Opacified IOL, Acrylic, Hydrophilic, Hydrophobic.
Assessment of Insecticidal Potency of Eggshell Powder Against Maize Weevil
Authors: O.D. Olagunju , M.O. Rahman , N.F. Okparavero , I.A. Abah , B.S. Odutola , I.G. Adarabierin , G.I. Abel , O.B. Aina , O. Babatunde , P.B. Haruna
Published: September 2021

Efficacy of chicken eggshell powder at concentrations 0, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 g /100 g maize, for control of Sitophilus zeamais, were compared with permethrin at dosage rate of 0.167g / 100 g of yellow maize. Experiments were conducted at Biotechnology laboratory (NSPRI), Ilorin under ambient condition (26±3oC 65±5% RH). Mortality of S. zeamais increased with increasing dosages of the CESP as well as with days of exposure. CESP at 2.0g gives 96.67% mortality which is not significantly different from the positive control. The mean progeny emergence (0.00%), weight loss (1.11%), and percentage grain damage (19.68%) by S. zeamais was significantly (P ≤ 0.05) decreased with increased dosage of CESP. However, CESP did not significantly affect seed germination. Total coliform count at 2.0 g (2.48 x 102) was significantly different from both positive and negative controls at p<0.05 Therefore, CESP can serve as a good maize protectant which can be used as substitute for synthetic chemicals.
Public Investment in Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Nigeria (1980-2020)
Authors: F.O. Enya , B.O. Ezeali
Published: September 2021

The paper examined Public Investment in Infrastructure and the Economic Growth of Nigeria.The study adopted Econometric analysis using E-View.The stationarity test carried out in the study showed that all the variables were all stationary at first difference,1(1) and because of this the reserachers proceeded to determine evidence of co-integration among the variables,hence the result of the co-integration test shows that there is an evidence of 2 co-integration equations which shows that there is a long run relationship among the variables.The ECM test was well signed having -0.019307 with a good Adjusted Coeffiient of determination of 92.78% with a joint statistical probabibility of 0.00000.The study had it that Public Investment in Technology,Educational infrastruture and Power all have positive relationship with the Economy wheras Transport has negative relationship with the Economy.The study went further to conclude that Public Investment plays important roles in stimulation the Nigerian Economy especially in this era of democracy.
Human Resource Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: M.H. Deinibiteim , E. O. Emeh
Published: September 2021

This study examined the impact of human resources development on economic growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2019. To achieve this objective, data were collected on the real gross domestic product, government expenditure on education, government expenditure on health and human development index from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical bulletin, World Bank -World Development Indicator and UNDP. The study adopted the Augmented Dickey-Fuller unit root test, Johansen Co-integration test and Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) methods of econometric to analyse the collected data. Evidence from the findings revealed that all the variables were individually integrated of Order One and have a long-run relationship. The parsimonious ECM result revealed that an increase in government expenditure on education, government expenditure on health, as well as human development index, do not significantly increase economic growth in Nigeria during the period of study. The study concluded that human resources development via public spending in the education sector, health sector, as well as an increase in human development index remains crucial in the process of achieving sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommended among others that crucial effort should be made by the government in channelling more funds to the health sector in order to improve health standards and reduce the mortality rate of the citizens since a healthy population and workforce is a major ingredient for rapid and sustainable productivity and growth. Enough funds should be allocated to education for proper utilization of potential productive and social benefits that will help to boost the real sector of the economy.
Fighting Poverty in Nigeria Using the Libyan Experience During The Era of Muammar Gaddafi
Authors: J.M. Amangwai , N. Amos
Published: September 2021

This paper discusses the concept of poverty and relates it to Nigerian situation and looks at various poverty reduction strategies by successive governments in Nigeria and agrees that such strategies did not yield the desired results as more than half of the country’s population still wallows in poverty. The paper looks at the experience of the Libyan government under the administration of Muammar Gaddafi in fighting poverty as an example that can be replicated in fighting poverty in Nigeria. The paper concludes by recommending ways in which the Nigerian Government can adopt in tackling poverty in the country.
Multivariate Time Series Modelling of Nigerian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Some Macroeconomic Variables
Authors: U. Anthony , U. Emediong
Published: September 2021

This paper focused on modelling Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product and some macroeconomic variables, which include, Agriculture, Crude Oil/Mineral Gas and Telecommunication using different classes of multivariate time series models. Multi-Dependent Linear Regression Model (MLRM), Vector Autoregressive Model (VARM) and Multivariate Autoregressive Distributed Lag Models (MARDLM) have been fitted to the multivariate time series. The basic statistics of the estimates and errors reveal the competitiveness of VARM and MARDLM. This was also evidently using the model selection criteria. But the mean square error of forecast places VARM on a higher comparative advantage than MARDLM. The results of the Granger causality tests showed that Crude Oil/Mineral Gas granger causes Gross Domestic Product and also granger causes Agriculture, but not vice versa in each case. This paper establishes the fact that Crude Oil/Mineral Gas is a good predictor of Gross Domestic Product and Agriculture as a major contributor to the nation’s economic development. The need to consistently juxtapose causal relationships between major economic sectors and Gross Domestic Product is vehemently advocated for proper evaluation of sectorial contributions and formulation of economic driven policy in the country.
Use of Maple Software to Reduce Student Teachers’ Errors in Differential Calculus
Authors: E.K. Sallah , K.S. Joshua , O. Alex
Published: September 2021

The study was conducted on the use of Maple software to reduce student teachers’ errors in Differential Calculus at Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Volta Region - Ghana. The research design for the study was quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. Convenience and simple random sampling techniques were employed to obtain a sample of 104 student teachers, which comprised 53 student teachers in the control group and 51 in the experimental group. Test items were the instruments used for data gathering. Descriptive, paired samples t-test and independent samples t-test were used in analyzing data. Descriptive content error analysis revealed that student teachers committed many conceptual, procedural and technical errors when solving tasks in the differential calculus. The results also indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between student teachers’ of the experimental group exposed to the use of Maple software in learning differential calculus to control groups exposed to traditional methods. Consequently, it was recommended that Maple assisted instruction be incorporated in the teaching and learning of differential calculus in the school; and also there is the need for the mathematics teachers in the school to employ blended teaching approaches, in which Maple software are used simultaneously to enhance teaching of mathematics concepts.
Predicting Foreign Exchange Using Digital Signal Processing
Authors: M. Robinson , L.G. Kabari
Published: September 2021

The forex market is one associated with so much volatility and can lead to grave financial losses if not properly understood. To understand the market is to study the price patterns from previous years or months and make predictions from the rate of falling and rising. There have been so much researches aimed at developing a predictive model for the FOREX market, however, no model has been able to handle the market volatility while predicting future rates accurately. In this work, we have developed a digital processing model for predicting foreign exchange using ARIMA and Artificial Neural Network algorithms. We used price datasets for five currencies namely: USD, Swiss Pounds, Yen, Euro and Franc, gotten from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website. The data ranged from a period of 20 years. The model was simulated using MATLAB software. The study performed excellently in terms of time (26 seconds) and minimal errors (0.7). This work could be beneficial to FOREX traders and to the entire research community.
Digital Signal Processing for Predicting Stock Prices
Authors: A.O. Bello , L.G. Kabari
Published: September 2021

With the exponential growth of big data and data warehousing, the amount of data collected from various stock markets around the world has increased significantly. It is now impossible to process and analyze data using mathematical techniques and basic statistical calculations to forecast trends such as closing and opening prices, as well as daily stock market lows and highs. The development of smart and automated stock market forecasting systems has made significant progress in recent years. Digital signal processing is required for analysis and preprocessing because of the accuracy and speed with which these large amounts of data must be processed and analyzed. In this paper, we evaluate some of these predictive algorithms based on three parameters such as speed, accuracy and complexity, we analyze the data using the dataset from kaggle.com and we implement these algorithms using pythons. The results of our analysis in this paper shows a significant correlation between the yearly prices until the year 2018 where there is a significant increase in stock price.
Impact of Workplace Bullying on Psychological Wellbeing of Doctors in Health Care Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Asrar Humera , Amen Ume , Sumayya Ume , Butt Adnan
Published: September 2021

Organizations today are globally facing the dilemma of inappropriate work behaviours especially bullying, as it has long term negative effects on target employees. Workplace bullying is a major reason for work-related distress and subsequently psychological wellbeing issues for employees. The main objective of this study was to identify the effect of bullying on the psychological well-being of doctors in Karachi, Pakistan. Data from 135 doctors were collected through a structured questionnaire. Results of the study indicated that workplace bullying significantly affects the psychological well-being of employees’ and gender plays moderating effect in the relationship between workplace bullying and the psychological well-being of the doctors. The findings of the study are very important for policymakers and top management of the hospitals, to prevent the healthcare sector from the detrimental impact of this unhealthy practice and to minimize the psychological effect of bullying. This study suggests management should pay attention to designing and executing rules and policies against bullying in order to minimize the adverse results of workplace bullying. Moreover, the findings demonstrated that bullying affects create more devastating effects on female doctors than their male counterparts. Further, it was observed that skills and experience are major factors to obtain positive outcomes of employee psychological wellbeing.
Mediator-moderator, innovation of mobile CRM, e-service convenience, online perceived behav-ioral control and reuse online shopping intention
Authors: Al-Gasawneh Jassim Ahmad , Al-Adama Abdullah Matar , Almestrihif Ra’d , Nusairat Nawras M. , Anuar Marhana Mohamed , Aloqool Abdalrazzaq
Published: September 2021

Stimulating customers’ reuse of online services, such as online shopping, is integral for companies. Consequently, this study assessed the effects of mobile customer relationship management on reuse online intention and the impact of mobile customer relationship management on service convenience. Additionally, the study analyzed the effect of service convenience on reuse online intention, the mediating role of service convenience between mobile customer relationship management and reuse online intention and the moderating role of online perceived behavior control between service convenience and reuse online intention. This study utilized two theories: the technology acceptance model and planned behavior. A total of 249 responses from customers were analyzed with Smart Partial Least Squares. According to the study, mobile customer relationship management positively impacts service convenience and reuse online intention. Additionally, service convenience mediated the connection between mobile customer relationship management and reuse of online intention, and online perceived behavioral control moderated the association between service convenience and reuse online intention. The study focused on consumers’ motivations regarding reuse online services intention. The goal here is to aid organizations in the implementation of service convenience and innovative online strategies and applications that provide services to consumers.
Online brand community strategy in achieving e-loyalty in the Indonesian e-commerce industry
Authors: Kurniawan Agus , Wibowo Lili Adi , Rahayu Agus , Yulianti C. I. , Annisa Tika , Riswanto Ari
Published: September 2021

This research aims to analyze the effect of Online Brand Community (OBC) on E-loyalty in the Indonesian e-commerce industry. This research was conducted by quantitative approach with the dependent variable of this research being e-loyalty (Y), and online brand community (X) as independent variable. The object includes all followers of Tokopedia, Bukalapak and OLX official Instagram accounts. The research uses a simple random sampling method and probability sampling techniques to 200 account users. Data analysis technique is implemented by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with IBM SPSS AMOS version 22.0. The findings indicate the significant effect of online brand community on e-loyalty. The results theoretically imply the need for community engagement in online marketing as one of the online brand community’s dimensions which can give the contribution of e-loyalty building.
The importance of website quality to brand loyalty: The case study of beauty salons in Vietnam
Authors: Mai Van Nam , Nguyen Quoc Nghi
Published: September 2021

Website quality is an important factor, positively affecting brand impression and perceived quality, thereby promoting brand loyalty. The study was conducted to indicate the relationship between website quality, perceived quality, brand impression, and brand loyalty of customers towards beauty salons in Vietnam. Research data were collected using a quota sampling with 300 customers who have used salon services. By applying the structural equation modeling (SEM), the study showed that the website quality of beauty salons has a positive impact on the brand's impression and perceived quality of customers. Besides, the brand impression positively influences the perceived quality of customers and improves brand loyalty to beauty salons.
The analysis of factors affecting the household savings as a part of food security management
Authors: Pruntseva Gelena , Davymuka Stepan , Yakubiv Valentyna , Vasyltsiv Taras , Anhelko Iryna , Irtyshcheva Inna , Maksymiv Yuliia , Hryhoruk Iryna , Bilyk Rostyslav , Popadynets Nazariy
Published: September 2021

Ensuring household food security should be a priority goal of state policy. The level of ensuring household food security reflects the state of the country's economic development and the effectiveness of agricultural policy. Household food security is achieved by ensuring a high level of purchasing power of households, which is possible by increasing income. Savings are the “safety cushion” for households during the financial and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The level of household savings is important both for the households themselves and for the country's economy, since savings, on the one hand, help to avoid hunger during crises, and, on the other hand, are an important investment resource for the country's economy. That is why assessing the level of household savings and identifying factors affecting savings are important aspects of building an effective government policy in the field of food security.
Moderator-moderator: Digital coupon sales promotion, online reviews, website design, and the online shopping intention of consumers in Jordan
Authors: Al-Gasawneh Jassim Ahmad , Al-Adamat Abdullah Matar , Al-Qeed Marzouq Ayed , Nusairat Nawras M. , Ahmed Ala'eddin , Ngah Abdul Hafaz , Judeh Mahfuz
Published: September 2021

Although there have been unprecedented advances in technology worldwide, it is challenging for businesses and marketers to develop novel strategies of attracting consumers because the latter’s online shopping intentions have not changed according to the technological advances. Given these considerations, the present paper investigated how online shopping intention was influenced by website design and online reviews, how the relationship between website design and online shopping intention was moderated by online reviews, and how the relationship between online reviews and online shopping intention was moderated by digital coupon sales promotion. To that end, the paper drew on the theoretical framework of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. A sample of consumers from Jordan was used for data collection, with Smart Partial Least Squares being employed for the analysis of the 225 responses received. Based on the findings, online shopping intention was favorably influenced by website design and by online reviews, while the relationship between website design and online shopping intention was moderated by online reviews. Likewise, the relationship between online reviews and online shopping intention was moderated by digital coupon sales promotion. Digital marketing agencies can use such findings to develop a marketing strategy targeting young adult consumers in Jordan.
The interaction of social CRM between CRM performance and marketing performance in hotels
Authors: Al-Gasawneh Jassim Ahmad , AlZubi Khalid N. , Nusairat Nawras M. , Al-Adamat Abdullah Matar , Anuar Marhana Mohamed , Almestrihi Ra’d , Qaied Bader Ayed Al
Published: September 2021

In recent times, there has been a significant decline in hotel occupancy rates, and this is primarily due to marketing performance. Hoteliers and the decision-makers are thus seeking new strategies to increase occupancy rates by enhancing marketing performance. The present work examined the relationship between customer relationship management performance and marketing performance by considering the moderating role of social customer relationship management on this relationship. In this work, both the “Resource-Based View Theory” and “Social Exchange Theory” were employed. Data from hotel managers in Jordan were collected, with 139 responses being collected and analyzed altogether. “Smart Partial Least Squares” were used for the analysis process, which showed that customer relationship management performance positively impacted marketing performance, and that Social customer relationship management also had a positive effect on marketing performance. Moreover, the relationship between customer relationship management performance and marketing performance is enhanced through social customer relationship management. These findings can be used by hoteliers to develop effective marketing strategies using new technology and communication tools.
The role of social media marketing in attracting investment capital in industrial parks in the context of COVID-19
Authors: Cu Thanh Thuy , Le Thi Yen
Published: September 2021

With the complicated Covid-19 epidemic currently affecting many countries, there is an important position and role for social media marketing not only in attracting investment capital of countries but also in other fields, since it is a good way for people to connect and circulate work. This study aims to analyze the factors affecting the attraction of investment capital to Vietnam's industrial parks, focusing on considering social media marketing factors. The study's data comes from a survey of 256 enterprises operating in Vietnam (Including both active firms and enterprises in the group of potential investors with industrial parks). The data were analyzed using factor analysis and multivariate regression. The results of the study show that social media marketing had a positive effect on attracting investment capital into industrial parks of Vietnam (Standardized Coefficients = 0.329); besides, there are also positive effects of other factors such as human resources, industrial park infrastructure, local policies with varying degrees of influence. Based on those factors, the author offers recommendations regarding attracting investment capital to industrial parks actively.
Government environmental regulation, corporate social responsibility, ecosystem innovation strategy and sustainable development of Vietnamese seafood enterprises
Authors: Hoang Thi Minh Nguyet , Nguyen Thi Thai Thuy , Phan Thi Thu Hien
Published: September 2021

The objective of the article is to assess the influence of corporate social responsibility and Government environmental regulation on sustainable growth and development of Vietnamese seafood enterprises. Data was collected for 3 months with valid votes for analysis of 658 enterprises. The results show that both social responsibility, government environmental regulation, and ecosystem innovation strategies have a statistically significant positive impact on Enterprise sustainable business growth of Vietnamese seafood enterprises. At the same time, the ecosystem innovation strategies are fully mediating in the relationship between Government environmental regulation and Enterprise sustainable business growth.
Corporate foresight organizational learning and performance: The moderating role of digital transformation and mediating role of innovativeness in SMEs
Authors: AlMujaini Hasan , Hilmi Mohd Faiz , Abudaqa Anas , Alzahmi Rashed
Published: September 2021

Corporate foresight is a capability that includes any structural or cultural element that enables the company to detect discontinuous change early. The purpose of the present study is to examine the direct impact of corporate foresight, and organizational learning on the performance dynamic of SMEs working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, the study tries to analyze the moderating as well as mediating effect of digital transformation and innovativeness on the relationship between exogenous and endogenous constructs. A sample of 576 questionnaires were distributed among the owners/managers of different SMEs working in the region of UAE. However, a final sample of 354 respondents was empirically tested. The data was analyzed through a two-step approach where structural equation modelling (SEM) under SmartPLS was found to be very helpful to examine the direct and indirect relationship between the study variables. The study findings show that there is an insignificant but positive impact of corporate foresight on organizational performance whereas significant impact of organizational learning on organizational performance. Furthermore, the study found evidence for the moderating effect of digital transformation between organizational learning and innovation. Additionally, it is observed that innovativeness mediates the relationship between corporate foresight and performance dynamics. The study findings suggest that for exploring the relationship between corporate foresight, digital transformation, and organization the role of innovation and digital transformation is quite significant. The study findings suggest that both owners and managers at SMEs of UAE should attach more importance to innovative capabilities and digital transformation for achieving higher levels of organizational performance. Policy makers should reasonably consider the direct and indirect effect of study variables while considering high performance at the workplace.
The effects of user generated content and traditional reference groups on purchase intentions of young consumers: A comparative study on electronic products
Authors: Al-Rawabdeh Hala O. , Ghadir Hamad , Al-Abdallah Ghaith
Published: September 2021

This paper investigates the impact of post-purchase user generated content (UGC) and traditional reference groups on the purchase intentions for electronic products (e-products) among young consumers in Jordan. To achieve this, a descriptive methodology was adapted, with a quantitative approach and survey strategy utilizing a five-point Likert scale questionnaire distributed to 450 university and college students in Jordan. 400 filtered and screened copies underwent statistical analyses. SPSS version 21 was utilized to describe and analyze the data. The results revealed a strong impact of post-purchase UGC on purchase intentions of e-products among young consumers. The results also revealed that traditional reference groups have a lower significant impact on the purchase intentions of young consumers, indicating that young consumers rely on online communities more than they rely on family, friends, colleagues, and other social organizations. The findings are discussed with a view to their implications, with recommendations for future research.
Antecedents of consumers’ adoption of electronic commerce in developing countries
Authors: Almajali Dmaithan , Hammouri Qais , Majali Tha’er , Al-Gasawneh Jassim Ahmad , Dahalin Zulkhairi Md.
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study is to look into Jordanian customers' purchasing habits in regard to electronic commerce. The goal of this research is to investigate the impact of social media on electronic commerce trust and purchasing behavior. Trust's impact on social commerce was also investigated. Furthermore, the influence of social commerce on electronic commerce purchasing behavior has been studied in greater depth. This study proposed a conceptual model, which was empirically tested with a survey of 150 Jordanians. The study's findings stated that social media and social commerce had a significant impact on Jordanians' purchasing behavior toward e-commerce. Besides that, trust has a significant impact on social commerce. Furthermore, social commerce influences e-commerce purchasing behavior. Because the study was limited to Jordan, one of the primary limitations of this study is that the results cannot be generalized. Similar studies in other countries are needed to either support or refute our findings.
Determinants of the continuous use of mobile apps: The mediating role of users awareness and the moderating role of customer focus
Authors: Hammouri Qais , Al-Gasawneh Jassim Ahmad , Abu-Shanab Emad Ahmad , Nusairat Nawras M. , Akhorshaideh Hakim
Published: September 2021

This research empirically explored the factors influencing the continuous use of mobile Apps in Jordan. The research utilized the Theory of Planned Behavior, the Diffusion of Innovation Theory and the Social Cognitive Theory to build the conceptual foundation of the research model. Using a quantitative approach, the study utilized a questionnaire with a set of well-validated items for the purpose of collecting data. The study collected 524 usable surveys, and analyzed the data using structural equation modeling technique (PLS-SEM). Results indicated that the three constructs relevant to this study (perceived risk, mobile self-efficacy, and social influence) were significant in predicting a users' awareness and the continuous use of mobile Apps. Customer focus moderated the relationship between awareness and continuous intention. In addition, the findings also confirm that users’ awareness mediated the relationship between the three independent variables and the continuous use. The Detailed findings of this research are discussed, with conclusions and future research reported at the end.
Factors impacting online complaint intention and service recovery expectation: The case of e-banking service in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Quoc Nghi , Ngo Anh Tin , Mai Van Nam
Published: September 2021

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.
Integration of technology acceptance model and theory of reasoned action in pre-dicting e-wallet continuous usage intentions
Authors: Rahmayanti Putu Laksmita Dewi , Widagda I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Agung , Yasa Ni Nyoman Kerti , Giantari I Gusti Ayu Ketut , Martaleni Martaleni , Sakti Dwi Putra Buana , Suwitho Suwitho , Anggreni Putri
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors influencing continuous usage intention of E-Wallet in Denpasar City with integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) And Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). This study applied a structural equation model analysis with 140 samples collected from E-Wallet users in Denpasar City. The results show that all three determinants of E-Wallet continuous usage intention, including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and attitude. Recommendations are provided for E-Wallet providers to improve their user continuous usage intention in Denpasar City.