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Validation of the technology acceptance measure for pre‐service teachers (TAMPST) on a Malaysian sample
Authors: Teo Timothy 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the cross‐cultural validity of the technology acceptance measure for pre‐service teachers (TAMPST) on a Malaysian sample.Design/methodology/approachA total of 193 pre‐service teachers from a Malaysian university completed a survey questionnaire measuring their responses to five constructs in the TAMPST: perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, subjective norm, facilitating conditions, and attitude towards computer use. These were administered during the teaching term where participants were attending a technology course. Structural equation modeling, in particular, confirmatory factor analysis was used for data analysis.FindingsThe five factors in the TAMPST together explained 75.5 percent of the total variance. Results of the confirmatory factor analysis revealed that there was construct and factorial validity. Based on several fit indices, an acceptable fit was obtained for the TAMPST model. In other words, the TAMPST is a reliable and valid instrument to measure the technology acceptance among pre‐service teachers in Malaysia.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the continuing interests among researchers to understand the drivers of technology use in an educational setting. The results of this paper provided evidence to suggest that the TAMPST is culture invariant. This is important for any instrument because otherwise its use would be confined and restricted to the population in which the instrument is developed. In addition, the TAMPST is among the few instruments that are developed to measure technology acceptance among pre‐service teachers.
Why females do not choose computing? A lesson learned from China
Authors: Laosethakul Kittipong , Leingpibul Thaweephan 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe declining participation of young American females in computing fields negatively impacts diversity in the computing‐related workforce. While computing in China is also dominated by men, career prospects are positively perceived by Chinese women. The purpose of this paper is to investigate both countries' female gender perceptions toward computing and two influencing psychological factors, computer anxiety and computer self‐efficacy (CSE). To better understand American females' perception toward computing, these factors are compared to those of Chinese women.Design/methodology/approachThe paper tried to understand gender perception toward computing, which is believed to be one factor influencing female participation in computing. The paper examined 137 American female students and 145 Chinese female students. All students were non‐IT‐related business majors. The survey contained the following scales: gender typing scale, CSE scale, and computer anxiety rating scale. The paper used the model comparison technique in structural equation modeling to develop the proposed model demonstrating the relationship among the three psychological factors.FindingsIt is found that American females perceive that computing is for females, but Chinese females perceive that computing is for both males and females. Computer anxiety has a direct influence on gender perception toward computing for both groups. CSE, however, does not have a direct influence on gender perception toward computing for both groups. CSE also has a direct relationship with computer anxiety. The extent to which each factor influences other factors is different between both groups and this reveals interesting implications.Social implicationsThe authors believe that to properly encourage female participation in computing, it is important to emphasize two areas in education. In order to lower computer anxiety and increase CSE, educators need to promote basic computer skills and provide a fundamental knowledge of computers and information technologies. A more positive perception by females could be created through a stronger awareness of female roles in computing. Classroom discussions including more examples of positive female role models in computing is necessary. Female professionals need to support each other and encourage young females to pursue computing‐related education fields and careers.Originality/valueThere is an important need to understand the decline of American female participation in computing. Few researchers have investigated gender perception toward computing with computer anxiety and CSE. Furthermore, a model explaining the relationship of the three factors previously had not been presented. This paper not only investigated how computer anxiety and CSE influences gender perception toward computing, but also compared these results between American and Chinese females. A suggested guideline to improve gender perception of American females was developed.
Effects of personal nostalgic response intensity on cognitions, attitudes, and intentions
Authors: Marchegiani Christopher , Phau Ian 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe paper aims to examine the effect of varying intensities of personal nostalgia on cognition, attitudes, and purchase intention.Design/methodology/approachData were collected using convenience sampling via a self‐administered questionnaire in a large Australian university. Respondents were exposed to nostalgic cue laden advertising stimulus. A total of 514 responses were analysed. The questionnaire includes a thought collection exercise and scales to measure personal nostalgia, attitudes, and intention. Analysis of variance and multivariate analysis of variance were used to analyse the data.FindingsA number of cognitive reactions are significantly affected when moving from a low to moderate or high level of personal nostalgia. However, no significant benefit in the cognitive responses tested is achieved by moving from moderate to high levels. In contrast, attitudes and intentions improve significantly with each increase of personal nostalgia.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper focuses only on personal nostalgia and one product category. Respondent characteristics are also limited. These issues should be examined with future research. Comparisons of responses under types of nostalgic reactions are also needed.Practical implicationsThe paper provides practitioners with a vastly improved understanding of consumer responses when varying levels of personal nostalgia are experienced. Practitioners should note the significant change in advert‐execution related thoughts between intensity levels could be beneficial or harmful, depending on the desired response. The research indicates it is worthwhile to encourage high levels of personal nostalgia in comparison to settling for a low or moderate level as although cognitive responses do not significantly change, attitudes and intention to purchase significantly improve.Originality/valueThe vast majority of previous studies focus on nostalgia as a unified concept. Although personal nostalgia is distinct from other nostalgic reactions, no empirical research examines how consumer reactions are affected by varying levels of this specific nostalgic response.
Creative cities and cultural spaces: new perspectives for city tourism
Authors: Alvarez Maria D. 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this editorial is to introduce the special issue on creative cities and cultural spaces, as offering new perspectives for tourism.Design/methodology/approachThe paper identifies some key concerns that cities currently face and introduces the articles in the special issue, remarking on the novel ideas and concepts provided in these papers.FindingsCreative tactics may provide an alternative to cultural regeneration strategies, and increase the capability of cities to distinguish themselves from other competing places.Originality/valueThe paper identifies key concepts that are further discussed in the articles included in this special issue on “creative cities and cultural spaces: new perspectives for tourism”.
Creativity, culture tourism and place‐making: Istanbul and London film industries
Authors: Durmaz Bahar , Platt Stephen , Yigitcanlar Tan 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe paper aims to examine the role of creative industries in general and the film industry in particular for place‐making, spatial development, tourism, and the formation of creative cities.Design/methodology/approachThe article reveals the preliminary findings of two case studies from Beyoglu, Istanbul, and Soho, London.FindingsThe research found a relation between place and creativity and the positive contribution to creativity of being in a city center. Among the creative industries, the film industry plays an important role in the economic and spatial development of cities by fostering endogenous creativeness, attracting exogenous talent, and contributing to the formation of places that creative cities require.Originality/valueThe paper raises interesting questions about the importance of place to creativity, also questioning whether creative industries can be a driver for regeneration.
City image and museums: the case of Istanbul
Authors: Altınbaşak İpek , Yalçın Elem 
Published: August 2010

PurposeCities, in order to differentiate themselves from their competitors, attempt to manage their image by following strategic place marketing approaches. The purpose of this paper is to identify the perception of Istanbul and to focus on the role of museums related to the formation of city image.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses quantitative research techniques. A structural questionnaire focusing on the image of Istanbul and perception of Istanbul's museums is distributed to museum visitors in Istanbul.FindingsThe results reveal that Istanbul is perceived as a culturally rich and exotic city. The respondents consider Istanbul as a brand city and an attractive tourist destination. The general image of the local people is also positive. The perception of second time visitors is more positive compared to first time visitors. Furthermore, the internet is the major source of information used by the travelers. The exoticness of the city and the dynamism pointed out by other research renders Istanbul a lively city, full of energy and offering lots of entertainment. The participants believe that museums are important for city image formation and that the museums in Istanbul are worth visiting. However, the fact that the city is nominated as the European Capital of Culture in 2010 is not acknowledged by the majority of respondents. Istanbul has to exploit this big event in order to promote the city to all potential visitors and business people.Originality/valueThe paper provides a preliminary insight to the importance of museums for the city image formation focusing on Istanbul.
Istanbul as a world city: a cultural perspective
Authors: Alvarez Maria D. , Yarcan Şükrü 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the process by which Istanbul is transforming into a world city, examining the impact of the recent growth of cultural activities in the city.Design/methodology/approachThe study focuses on the cultural and creative aspects of Istanbul, with reference to its history, multiculturalism and recent developments in the international cultural arena. Istanbul represents an interesting case to examine the development of a city to achieve world‐class status, despite its historical significance as a center of trade and culture in the ancient world, its current globalization and development are fairly recent.FindingsDevelopments in recent years from a cultural, as well as an economic perspective provide some indication that Istanbul is transforming into a world city. However, the ability of the city to influence international cultural circles is limited by the reduced demand for cultural products by residents. Nevertheless, Istanbul's multiculturalism, history and its geographical position are significant advantages.Originality/valueLittle attention has been paid to the relationships between various elements in the development of a world city. From this perspective, the paper discusses the role of culture in positioning Istanbul as a world city, and examines its relationships with commercial activities and influence on tourism, focusing on the synergetic relationship between these elements.
Lessons learned fromin situupgrading and eradication of informal settlement in Gauteng Province in South Africa
Authors: Ohls Aigbavboa Clinton , Thwala Wellington D. 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to give an insight into lessons learned so far on thein situupgrading and eradication of informal settlements in South Africa. This is with a view to accessing progress made to date, the line of focus and to ascertain whetherin situupgrading or eradication of informal settlement is the best option in solving the problem of informal settlement integration into the large society.Design/methodology/approachThe research is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished South Africa research. The study is mainly a literature survey/review and looks at challenges that have been overcome to bring about the success made to date, thus striving to achieve the goals and objectives of a city without slums. The research ties up the identified challenges with recommendations to the problems to enhance the reality of having a city without slums.FindingsOne of the primary findings that emanated from the study revealed that all development where people have to be displaced or inconvenienced has come with problems. Other findings attribute the little success achieved to date to thein situupgrading of the existing settlement and the eradication of the settlement. Though policy activated has not been well implemented for the betterment of all, progress has been made nonetheless.Originality/valueThe upgrading and eradication of informal settlement have long been a subject of global discussion, which has taken firmer root since it was declared to be one of the Millennium Development Goals agenda. The paper contributes to this body of knowledge.
Housing development finance through cooperative societies
Authors: Oluwole Oyewole Matthew 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of cooperative societies to housing finance for the urban low income group in Ogbomoso, Oyo state of Nigeria. This is with a view to determine the effectiveness of the societies' lending as a means of solving the housing problem among the low income group in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaires were administered to 120 members of eight societies of four cooperative unions selected through a random sampling technique. In total, 15 members who had benefited from the loan were surveyed in each of the societies. Data were analysed with the use of frequency distribution, percentage and measure of cooperators satisfaction index (CSI).FindingsThe results showed that 52 per cent of responding members had financed the development of their houses to completion stage, while 28 per cent had their houses still under construction. The index of satisfaction (CSI) on each attribute of “affordability”, “transaction cost” and “collateral” is higher than the aggregate satisfaction on the loan. In addition, the level of satisfaction on a cooperative loan with a CSI of 3.77 is far above average (2.50) and greater than the level of satisfaction on National Housing Fund (CSI of 2.07), which is far below average. It was also discovered that membership of cooperative societies cuts across all occupations and is open to all interested members of the community irrespective of sexual or academic status.Practical implicationsThe paper concludes that, with the popularity and effectiveness of cooperative loans in the study area, the government should encourage and integrate the initiative to evolve an efficient and effective national housing policy.Originality/valueThis is one of the few studies on housing development finance conducted through a non‐institutional source, particularly in the Nigerian context.
Medium‐term property rights and urban poverty in Minna
Authors: Ayodele Olatunji Isaac 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the medium‐term tenure option, in capital valuation terms, through an empirical study of 232 households in 39 tenement properties in Barkinsalle and Saukakahuta, two neighborhoods of Minna, Nigeria widely associated with poor households.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical approach was used. Data were obtained through questionnaires from six real estate firms and 232 households in the study area. The tenancy statuses, rental values, contract rents, terms and durations of tenancies were some of the data elicited.FindingsUsing contemporary valuation techniques it was affirmed that a typical medium‐term lease from 2009 to 2018 would produce substantial capital value between N59,000.00 (US$393.33) and N90,000.00 (US$600.00).Research limitations/implicationsThis research is limited only to cases where profit rent advantages are clearly established. The institutional settings needed to sustain leasehold profit rents have to be identified.Practical implicationsTenants need valuation advice on medium‐term leasehold rights with promises of profit rent advantages. There is need to sensitize both landlords and tenants as to the mutual benefits.Social implicationsProperly harnessed, the capital value amount could support access to micro‐credit, an essential tool for sustainable fight against urban poverty, through some established financial institutions and special public agencies in Nigeria.Originality/valueNo previous study of Minna had verified, quantitatively and empirically, that medium‐term leases under the parameters empirically specified in the paper would produce such substantial capital values.
Perceived organizational barriers to women's career advancement in Lebanon
Authors: Tlaiss Hayfaa , Kauser Saleema 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to address the research gap on Lebanese female managers and to examine female managers' perceptions of their organizations in relation to women's career progression.Design/methodology/approachThe research was quantitative in nature. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 450 female managers. Measures included personal and demographic characteristics, organizational culture, organizational practices, organizational networks, mentoring and role modeling, tokenism, and the usage ofwasta.FindingsDescriptive statistics and analysis of variance were used to explain the results. The results reveal that female managers perceive their career progression to be affected by organizational culture, practices, and networks, while mentoring and tokenism were shown to be less critical. In addition, the women in this sample perceivedwastato be a powerful determinant.Practical implicationsThe findings contribute to a wider appreciation of the implicit barriers to women's career development and retention, will help organizations engage with the diversity agenda in this region and provide a better understanding of how these companies and their members can make progress, will help inform managerial interventions to make managers better able to make the most of the issues faced, and will help organizations make a much more concerted effort to manage junior female managers through helping them accelerate in their progression and development.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the limited literature on women in management in Lebanon as well as the Middle Eastern region in general.
A longitudinal exploratory study of changing perceptions toward an iconic brand in a developing country
Authors: Parthasarathy Madhavan , Stansifer MaryLee , Kumra Rajeev 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the changing perceptions of an iconic American product, namely Levi Jeans, in a rapidly developing country, namely Costa Rica, over a 20‐year period from 1988 to 2008.Design/methodology/approachChanging perceptions were measured with regard to product attributes (e.g. relative advantage, compatibility, trialability, observability, and risk), and experience‐related attributes (e.g. product durability, fit, comfort, and price). Further, the changing influence of these variables on repurchase intentions was measured. Data collected in 1988 and again in 2008 at a large Costa Rican university were compared.FindingsThe results suggest that globalization, increased competition, and cultural individualization have reduced Levis' attribute advantages and thus brand equity. Implications for branding in other developing countries, especially India, are provided.Practical implicationsModern Indian consumers are more picky, and are more concerned with lifestyle fit and observability issues. This combined with the growing affluent youth market in India leads to specific suggestions on how Levi can approach marketing strategy in the Indian market.Originality/valueThe paper is unique in that it is a longitudinal study of changing perceptions with data collected over a 20‐year time period. Further, it provides specific recommendations for apparel manufacturers aiming to enter the Indian and other rapidly developing markets.
Brand architecture in tourism branding: the way forward for India
Authors: Harish R. 
Published: August 2010

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to arrive at a brand architecture model for promoting India as a tourism destination brand, carrying with it a diversity of tourism products and states/regions.Design/methodology/approachThe principal methodology adopted is discursive analysis and argument. Relevant examples from other countries have been drawn upon. Brand architecture concepts are used in the analysis.FindingsThe Government of India's tourism ministry has been promoting the country as a monolithic brand with the tagline “Incredible India” over the past seven years. This approach has so far been quite successful. However, to maintain growth momentum, the paper proposes migration towards a cohesive brand architecture model with a hierarchy of well‐connected brands. At the apex would be “India” as the master brand, which would endorse sub‐brands along two principal dimensions – tourism product categories and geographic regions/states. Regional aspirations would thus be accommodated. At the same time, India and its numerous constituents can be promoted in a structured manner with greater clarity and focus.Originality/valueThe paper offers a framework for reorienting India's tourism branding strategy so as to be more cohesive and effective. The model can also be applicable to other large countries with competing geographic regions and varied tourism products.