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Women Farmer's Perspectives on Climate Change and Intention to Adopt Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Bhujel Roshan Raj , Joshi H. G. 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This study highlights the significance of sustainable agriculture and delves into the views of women farmers on climate change and their aspirations to adopt sustainable farming practices.

Theoretical framework: The opportunity comes in creating fresh methods, abilities, and interventions that foster innovation. The challenge is figuring out ways to mitigate its effects and search for alternatives. Women farmers in particular need creative behaviour and decision-making power to adapt to climate change since they face resource, cultural, societal, and personal constraints.

Design/methodology/approach: To better understand how farmers think about climate change, sustainable agriculture, and related topics, we conducted structured, open-ended interviews with them. Twenty-six female farmers in the Himalayan state of Sikkim were chosen using convenience sampling. Qualitative data analysis tools were used to analyse the interview data. A web-based tool was used for sentiment analysis, which also contributed to identifying the themes.

Findings: Positive sentiments were identified in the use of organic farming for sustainable agriculture. Most respondents believed that government support is required for large-scale use of organic farming. The respondents also acknowledged the positive effects of vermicomposting. The analysis showed that vermicomposting provides good health and growth to plants and crops. Resilient crop selection was identified as a method that assists in standing against weather fluctuations.

Research, Practical & Social Implications: Crop selection based on seasons is vital for good yields. The thematic analysis also presented a positive response toward applying crop rotation, intercropping, and companion cropping. Compared to women with lower decision-making and inventive skills, women with these traits embraced more sustainable agricultural practises.

Originality/Value: Giving women in agriculture greater autonomy will thereby enhance the adoption of sustainable agricultural techniques, so enhancing food security and reducing climate change. This outcome will help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of gender equality and climate action set by the United Nations.
Small Medium Enterprises Brand Gestalt: A Key Driver of Customer Satisfaction and Repurchase Intention
Authors: Rantung Danny Ivan , Mandagi Deske Wenske , Wuryaningrat Nikolas Fajar , Lelengboto Abraham Leslie Petir 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: There has been a lack of empirical research examining the relationship between brand gestalt, customer satisfaction, and repurchase intention. The present study aims to fill this theoretical gap by analyzing the influence of brand gestalt on customer satisfaction and repurchase intention in the context of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Theoretical framework: Brand gestalt is a crucial construct that explains the comprehensive perception of a brand held by customers, and its importance in constructing brand meaning is paramount.

Design/methodology/approach: The study employed a quantitative survey approach, using purposive sampling to collect data from 344 SME customers in Manado, Indonesia. The hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM).

Findings: The empirical results demonstrated that the four dimensions of brand gestalt (namely, story, sensescape, servicescape, and stakeholder) are significant predictors of customer satisfaction. Additionally, both brand sensescape and servicescape exert a significant impact on customer intention to repurchase, both directly and through the mediating effect of customer satisfaction. While the direct relationship between the story and repurchase intention was not found to be significant, this result provides support for the complete mediating role of customer satisfaction.

Research, Practical & Social implications: These findings provide valuable insights for SME practitioners in formulating brand strategies, highlighting that an effective story, sensescape, and servicescape can lead to customer satisfaction and repurchase intention.

Originality/value: This study contributes to the existing literature on SME branding by providing the first empirical evidence on the link between brand gestalt, customer satisfaction, and repurchase intention. Moreover, it can aid in the development of effective branding strategies and improve the competitiveness and performance of small businesses, which can have a positive impact on local economies and communities.
The Role of Information Technology Governance on Enhancing Cybersecurity and its Reflection on Investor Confidence
Authors: Shaker Ameer Saheb , Al-Shiblawi Ghazwan Ayad Khalid , Union Ali Hilal , Hameed Saleem 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between information technology governance and cyber security, and how this relationship affects investor confidence.

Theoretical framework: The study drawing upon theories and concepts from information technology, risk management, and finance to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between IT governance, cyber security, and investor confidence.

Design/methodology/approach: The statistical software Smart-PLS was utilized to perform an analysis and extract relevant findings from the data collected from the sample group, which comprised 153 individuals. The results obtained through this process were integral to the successful implementation of the research in practice.

Findings: The study found that investor confidence is impacted by cyber security, but neither investor confidence nor cyber security are significantly impacted by information technology governance.

Research, Practical & Social implications: The study highlights the crucial role of information technology governance dimensions in financial reports of businesses that operate in the IT industry, particularly telecommunications firms and private banks. By including such information in their financial statements, these organizations can effectively enhance investor confidence in their operations.

Originality/value: The study's originality and value lie in its critique of the inadequate transparency and lack of interest in information technology governance in the financial reports of banks, telecommunications companies, and other sectors listed on the financial market. The findings underscore the significance of including such information in financial statements to boost investor confidence in these organizations.
Does the Performance of Banking Sector Promote Economic Growth? A Time Series Analysis
Authors: Reddy Karthik , Mubeen Samiya , Raju K. Hari Hara , V. Jalaja , S. Mahabub Basha 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: In terms of stimulating the economy, banks play an essential role. These banks directly or indirectly influence the economic growth (GDP) of a country. This study analyses the association between banks' performance and GDP growth.

Theoretical Framework: The banking sector acts as an effective mechanism that funds various projects all over the country. The majority of such studies focus on developed nations. Although there is a great deal of literature on this issue concerning developed markets, there is a lack of literature related to emerging and developing economies (Sensarma & Bhattacharyya, 2016). This study has been undertaken to analyse the influence of banks on India's economy, which is a developing economy

Design/Methodology: The data of the study includes the independent variables that indicate banking performance. The proxies used for the bank's performance are: bank nonperforming loans to total gross loans (%) (NPL), domestic credit provided by the financial sector (% of GDP) (DC), Return on Equity (ROE), bank capital to assets ratio (%) (CAP), and regulatory capital to risk-weighted assets (CAR). At the same time, the substitute for economic growth is growth in domestic product (GDP). All organised banks operating in India form the sample of the study. The period of study is from 1990 to 2029. To test the hypotheses, simple regression, multicollinearity tests, and ordinary least square (POLS) are performed.

Findings: The findings indicate that a few of the variables such as domestic credit, return on equity, and capital adequacy ratio, which are linked to the bank's operational and financial efficiency, are correlated with India's GDP growth. The study's empirical results recommend that this country's (India's) policymakers should assist the banking sector by laying down new growth and developmental policies that will strengthen the banking sector, which will in turn strengthen the economy.

Research, Practical & Social Implications: This study shows that Indian banks have a major impact on Indian economic growth. It also identifies the primary banking attributes that influence GDP. Such a study will help policymakers and researchers understand the significant contributors to economic growth.

Originality and Value: There are many studies that have studied the determinants of GDP. But this is the first study that has tried to establish the impact/relationship of banking variables on GDP growth.
Transmission Mechanisms of Economic Shocks in the Eurasian Economic Union
Authors: Galoyan Diana , Hovsepyan Meri 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The goal of the article is to identify the transmission mechanisms of economic shocks in the EAEU, and determine the impact of external shocks on the key macroeconomic indicators.

Theoretical framework: While there is a considerable body of literature on the transmission channels of economic shocks, there remains a need for empirical studies to identify the precise impact of these channels on crucial macroeconomic indicators, including but not limited to GDP, public debt, and exchange rates.

Design/methodology/approach: In this article, we have identified three primary sources of transmission channels of shocks that affect the EAEU: global economic growth, instability of the international stock market, and volatility in raw material markets. To analyze the impact of these channels on macroeconomic indicators, we developed a panel vector autoregression model using 29 indicators for five countries. The model uses quarterly data from 2010 to 2022.

Findings: The study revealed that shocks are transmitted to EAEU economies through several channels, including the exchange rate, foreign trade, foreign investments, budget indicators, and inflation. The impacts of changes in raw asset prices and global financial market conditions are observable across all these channels. Ultimately, all shocks have an impact on the rate of economic growth, as well as the government's debt burden.

Research, Practical & Social implications: We are proposing a new research agenda and direction, emphasizing the need for empirical studies that align with the economic policy of integration. Such studies will be essential in advancing our understanding of the transmission mechanisms of economic shocks and their impact on the EAEU.

Originality/value: Although there are analyses of how economic shocks are transmitted within specific countries, the significance of this research is emphasized by its examination of the EAEU as a cohesive entity.
A Three-Tiered Analysis of the Factors Influencing the Adoption of Forensic Accounting Field in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alblowi Khaled 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The study shows how several perceptionistic, environmental, and economic aspects can be systematically assessed in advance of investment decisions to launch a proposed Master's program in Forensic Accounting.

Theoretical framework: Since the final decade of the twentieth century there has been increasing global interest in adopting and applying forensic accounting, fraud detection methods, and financial fraud examination . However, there are no specialized postgraduate programs in this field at either the local (Saudi) or regional (Middle Eastern) level, despite its importance to meeting the needs of accountancy and judicial employers.

Design/methodology/approach: An inductive and analytical approach evaluates the proposed program using a three-stage model that can be adopted by any higher education institution (HEIs) wishing to develop an educational program.

Findings: The results show that the vast majority of the program's beneficiaries support its implementation due to its novelty both locally internationally. The program gives the University of Tabuk, its initiator, a sustainable competitive advantage over other local and regional universities through supplying the labor market with graduates qualified in financial criminal investigation. Finally, the financial analysis indicates that the program will be strong financially and have a high level of operational efficiency and expected demand.

Research, Practical & Social implications: The findings are beneficial for HEIs seeking to achieve a competitive advantage over their rivals by offering attractive academic programs that meet the demands of the labor market.

Originality/value: The study is the first that it uses a three-stage assessment model to show how several perceptionistic, strategic, and economic aspects can be systematically assessed in advance of investment decisions related to launching new academic programs in HEIs.
World Cultural Heritage Designated Impacts in Jatiluwih Agritourism, Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Prasiasa Dewa Putu Oka , Widari Dewa Ayu Diyah Sri , Utama I Gusti Bagus Rai 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This research examined the economic and socio-cultural impacts on the villages of Jatiluwih in Bali after the listing of subak as World Cultural Heritage. In addition, this study also aims to identify the constraints encountered by the Operations Management and establish management programs in managing Jatiluwih Tourist Attraction as part of World Cultural Heritage.

Theoretical framework: Tourism, as a product, cannot be exported but imports the consumers to consume the product in the exporting country. Therefore, tourism cannot exist in separation from the host community. When planning for tourism, local regional and national governments should be aware of the pressures on the physical and social environment caused by the inflow of tourists. Host communities also need to be aware that tourism is likely to cause a wide range of impacts.

Design/methodology/approach: This study used qualitative methods supported by quantitative data through Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) analysis. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, document studies, and focus group discussion.

Findings: This study contributes a concise analysis of the various impacts, due to the growth of tourism, on the local community living within the World Cultural Heritage, such as increased in income, changes in personal relationships, modernization of agriculture, and the readiness of the society to move into social organizations. Increasing the number of tourism jobs while simultaneously maintaining World Cultural Heritage properties were significant challenges faced by Operations Management of Jatiluwih Tourist Attraction.

Research, Practical & Social implications: By analyzing tourism impacts around the World Cultural Heritage, one could realize the benefits acquired by the local community.

Originality/value: This research examines the constraints encountered by World Cultural Heritage site based on tourism impacts by applying Interpretive Structural Modeling analysis.
Competitiveness of the Cities: Branding and Positioning
Authors: Saygın Muhammet 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The primary aim of the research is to examine the branding and positioning of cities within the framework of competitiveness. In this regard, Silifke which is a district in Turkey has been analyzed in terms of competitiveness with its branding and positioning tendency.

Theoretical framework: It is well-known fact that cities are in a competition with each other to attract entrepreneurs, tourists and citizens in today's globalized world. It is considered that the competitiveness of a city is largely determined by its branding and positioning features.

Design/methodology/approach: The mixed research approach was preferred in the research process and data were obtained through a questionnaire using the Drugan’s (2014) Brand City Scale. In order to ensure the highest level of measurement quality, that encompasses reliability of the research, the simple random sampling method was preferred. The analysis process was carried out with the data from 476 participants.

Findings: When the discourse analyses including qualitative data have been taken into account, it was found that the city differs with its sea, historical background, agricultural features, river and tourism opportunities. These features occur as competitors however; quantitative data analyses’ results identify that the city has only been regarded as a branding city with its agricultural production capacity.

Research, Practical & Social implications: It is suggested that the future researches highlight the contributions by carrying out the comparative studies between the cities.

Originality/value: The original aspect of the research is that there hasn’t been any research dealing with the city itself in terms of branding and positioning.
Reconnoitering Elements of Uzbekistan’s Trade Performance in Recent Years: A Gravity Model Approach Adapting Panel Data Estimation
Authors: Kler Rajneesh , Ray Indrajit Sinha , Goel Shobhit , Hamid Abu Bakar Bin Abdul , Ya’akub Noor Inayah Binti 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The study examines the impact of growing investments and increasing manufacturing activities on the trade performance in case of Uzbekistan. It also tries to explore the influence of being in CIS region and being a former part of Soviet Union on the trade patters with its major partner countries.

The theoretical framework: The study takes Gravity Model as a base to formulate estimation equation where Uzbekistan trade is taken as a dependent variable. Panel dataset is prepared and random effects GLS regression is used to estimate the augmented equation.

Findings: The study concludes that lately the composition of trade has shifted. It argues that trade is more based on intra-industry than comparative advantage. Yet the economy envisions strengthening its trade flows by boosting investment in fixed capital and strengthening the manufacturing sector. The study shows that manufacturing and investment in fixed capital are potentially increasing its trade performance. However, trade is still concentrated in a few markets. It is concluded that Uzbekistan’s trade differs in time (a positive indication) and within the group of countries significantly (not so good situation).

Research Policy Implications: Based on the analysis, it is recommended that the economy find more global markets to realize its comparative advantage and continue the intra-industry trade within the region.

Originality/Value: The study gives new insights on the most recent trends in trade patters of Uzbekistan with its major partners as well as also identifies the nature of its strength in terms of realizing comparative advantage or intra-industry trade. Based on the results the trade performance can be further increased by exploring the markets and product categories more categorically.
Inimitable Elements Impacting Student Mobility Among Developing Countries and Developed Countries
Authors: Kler Rajneesh , Goel Shobhit , Ray Indrajit Sinha , Hamid Abu Bakar Bin Abdul , Ya’akub Noor Inayah Binti 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The current investigation examines the uniqueness of the determinants that drives students flow to developing countries to study abroad. The study also compares these determinants with the factors influencing student mobility toward the developed world.

The theoretical framework: Various theories and models such as new migration theory, liberalisation & competition, push and pull factor model are taken as theoretical backdrop and for econometric estimation augmented models are developed by selecting relevant variables.

Methodology: Data is collected on variables from distinct sources, and panel data is prepared. Static and dynamic panel estimation is used adopting fixed effects, random effects, conditional fixed effects and Poisson random effects models.

Findings: It is concluded that return on investment, the value of degree, cost of living, and skill orientation make developing a preferred destination. In contrast, factors like seeking employment and a high-income level make them preferred over developing countries. Economic forces drive student mobility globally and within developing countries. It includes opportunities to earn income, employment in host countries (in case of developed host countries) and home countries (in case of developing countries), and cost of living.

Research Policy Implications: The study postulates policy implications in terms of attracting foreign students by understanding the dynamics of their choices, as the factors that influence the decisions to study abroad are distinct when it comes to choose a developed nation as a destination or a developing nation as a destination.

Originality/Value: The study adds to the existing body of knowledge new dimensions on inward student mobility especially towards developing countries. This helps the educators and policymakers to understand the dynamics in more detail and device appropriate strategies to attract foreign students to domestic shores.
The Influence of E-Marketing Mix Strategy on Organizational Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Jordanian Smes
Authors: Alqudah Omar Mohammad Abdullah Ali 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this empirical research article is to investigate the association between e-marketing mix strategy (EMMS) and organizational performance (OP) in Jordanian SMEs.

Theoretical framework: The study used a quantitative research methodology to explore the impact of EMMS factors on OP indicators, such as product development, pricing strategies, promotional activities, and online distribution channels.

Design/methodology/approach: The study's data is gathered using a survey questionnaire issued to 250 Jordanian SMEs. The dependent variables include OP indicators such as financial performance, customer happiness, market share, and innovation, whereas the independent variables are EMMS factors. Control factors including business size, firm age, and industry type are also taken into account. To evaluate the hypothesized correlations, the obtained data is analyzed using the PLS-SEM (PLS 4.0) technique.

Findings: The results of this study show that in the Jordanian context, all e-marketing techniques, including product development, price strategies, promotional activities, and online distribution channels, have a significant positive impact on OP metrics

Research implications: The findings of this study demonstrate the value of e-marketing and the necessity of sound e-marketing tactics for fostering the expansion and competitiveness of SMEs in the digital era.

Practical and social implications: The study underscores the significance of implementing e-marketing strategies for SMEs in Jordan, as they contribute to enhancing OP. Policymakers can utilize these findings to develop supportive measures for SMEs, while practitioners can gain insights into the value of e-marketing strategies in achieving growth and competitiveness.

Originality/value: This study adds to the current literature by investigating the association between EMMS and OP in Jordanian SMEs. The study adds to the field's knowledge base by providing empirical evidence and insights on the impact of various e-marketing methods on OP measures.