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The Role of Innovation Capabilities and Competitive Advantage as Mediating Variables Between the Relationship of Technology and Success of Startup Businesses in Thailand
No full textStartup businesses are important for economic development, especially in developing countries. These businesses use technology to drive their successful operations. This research study examined the influence of innovative capabilities and competitive advantage as mediating variables in the relationship between technology and the success of startup businesses in Thailand. The Resource-based View Theory (Barney, 1991) was used as the theoretical basis for the study. The population studied consisted of startup business entrepreneurs in Thailand. A sample of 579 startup businesses was chosen through a probabilistic sampling method through simple random sampling from all types of startup business. Path analysis was used for data analysis, with results of the study showing the influence of innovative capabilities and competitive advantage as mediating variables in the relationship between technology and the success of startup businesses in Thailand. This new knowledge has driven the government to develop strategies and policies to create and grow startup businesses. It has also encouraged startup business entrepreneurs to focus on building competitive advantages and innovation in their businesses and to continuously develop technology for the survival and growth of their businesses
Analysis on the Acceptance of AIGC Technology by Art and Design Students in Universities in China
Get PDFThis study investigates the factors influencing the attitudes, behaviors and intentions toward the adoption of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) technology, among art and design students at Chinese universities. The conceptual framework is grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2), and economic consumption theory. Data were collected from 434 art and design students with AIGC experience at a university in Henan, China. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized for analysis. The findings show that Perceived Benefit, Perceived Usefulness, and Social Influence, are necessary conditions, positively affecting students’ attitudes towards AIGC. Perceived Benefit, Attitude, Social Influence, Hedonic Motivation, and Facilitating Conditions, were found to be necessary conditions for behavioral intentions, positively influencing students’ behavioral intentions to adopt AIGC. Social Influence showed significance, but the necessity was not strong. Perceived Risk held neither significance nor necessity. Therefore, promoting AIGC adoption in Chinese art and design programs should focus on resource allocation and perception creation
Examining the Effect of Psychological Literacy, Self-discipline Skills, and Emotional Intelligence on Forensic Accounting Skills Among Undergraduate Students in Thailand: An Empirical Insight
Get PDFThis research examines the interplay of psychological literacy, self-discipline skills, and emotional intelligence in enhancing forensic accounting proficiency among undergraduate accounting students in Thailand. Addressing a literature gap, the study introduces emotional intelligence as a mediating factor connecting psychological acumen and self-regulatory competencies to forensic accounting skills. Utilizing a comprehensive questionnaire based on an extensive literature review, the study assesses four constructs: Psychological Literacy (PL), Self-Discipline Skills (SDS), Emotional Intelligence (EI), and Forensic Accounting Skills (FAS). Initially validated through a pilot test with 30 participants, the final survey obtained responses from 605 predominantly female undergraduate students, using a convenience sampling method. Analysis, employing the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach, revealed a significant impact of psychological literacy on emotional intelligence and forensic accounting skills, affirming its foundational importance in accounting education. Moreover, self-discipline skills were found to more effectively influence forensic accounting skill development in comparison to psychological literacy, emphasizing the role of personal management in acquiring specialized accounting capabilities. Crucially, emotional intelligence emerged as the strongest predictor of forensic accounting skills, highlighting the necessity for emotional awareness in the accounting profession. This study advocates for an integrated educational approach, incorporating psychological literacy, self-discipline, and emotional intelligence into the accounting education curriculum. Such an approach is essential not only for meeting the technical demands of forensic accounting but also for addressing the emotional and psychological challenges of the profession. The research provides valuable insights for curriculum development and underscores the need for future investigations into additional variables influencing forensic accounting skills
Cost of Equity Pre and During Covid-19 Outbreak: Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance in Indonesia
Get PDFThis study examines the influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance on the cost of equity (COE), prior to and during the COVID-19 period. This study analyses 65 Indonesian public companies in the non-banking and financial sectors that disclosed all ESG information in 2019 and 2020. 2019 is taken as the pre-COVID-19 period, while 2020 is the year during COVID-19. The results reveal that ESG performance is favorable in lowering the COE. However, the effect of ESG performance on COE decreased during COVID-19, such that it was ineffective in mitigating the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the COE. The disclosure of ESG includes the firm’s endeavors to be transparent to its stakeholders, thereby mitigating information asymmetry. The ability of companies to manage information asymmetry is substantial during high-uncertainty periods, such as the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. However, this study is limited to Indonesian companies. As emerging markets, countries with characteristics similar to Indonesia may benefit from this study
Geopolitical Risk And Responses To Financial Markets
Get PDFThe Geopolitical risk (GPR) generated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered various impacts and responses in terms of financial markets and investors’ sentiments regarding sensible actions. The purpose of this study was to focus on GPR and responses to financial assets and commodities using a vector autoregressive (VAR) model. The results uncovered differences in the various responses of financial assets and commodities in different durations. It was found that under increasing GPR, gold is a safe haven for energy commodities, while bitcoin is safe haven for the capital market, and treasury bonds and US dollars are a safe haven for other various financial assets as well as commodities such as energy. Since gold’s behavior is determined by itself, investment in gold can help reduce risk in portfolios when there is an increase in geopolitical risk and at times of a bearish market
Exploring Interest through Pleasure Reading: The E-Reading Experiences of ESL Learners
Get PDFThe reading interest of students goes with technological advancements. This qualitative study, employed phenomenology, aimed to identify the e-reading experiences of ESL learners as a form of pleasure reading. Key Informant Interview and Focus Group Discussion were carried out. Significant themes were identified through thematic analysis. Results showed that students viewed their e-reading experiences as a form of pleasure reading for relaxing and stress relieving. It is entertaining and entails lessons as well as it capacates them to have an understanding of emotions, improving their reading skills as well as enriching positive thinking. Conversely, comprehending reading texts, improving macro skills and grammatical skills, and learning new words are the improvements gained by the ESL learners. An instructional material was developed to cater the needs of the learners to become motivated to read and being the best version of themselves. E-reading increased the interest of the students to explore the wonders of reading. Indeed, they filled out the gaps in the reading process. Having the necessary skills led them to understand the texts which encouraged them to read more. It is indispensable on the part of the students to engage more into e-reading since they applied the situations in their own lives. They learned lessons as well as the competencies to confront the challenges that they are facing in life. E-reading integrated the skills which would be necessary for students to love reading and improve their communicative competence
The Effect of Mental Health Literacy and Social Support on Attitude towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help among Chinese Undergraduates
Get PDFThe goal of this research was to explore how mental health literacy and social support influence young adult Chinese undergraduates' attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help. This impact is channeled through social stigma and self-stigma. The study draws upon data collected from a cohort of 735 students enrolled in two universities situated within Sichuan Province, China. Path analysis, employing both multiple regression and the process macro technique, was applied to investigate the relationships. The results revealed positive direct impacts of mental health literacy and perceived social support on individuals' willingness to seek professional psychological assistance. Simultaneously, a direct negative correlation was observed between social stigma and self-stigma and the inclination to seek such help. It is noteworthy that self-stigma was notably and positively affected by social stigma. Additionally, both mental health literacy and social support exhibited an indirect influence on attitudes toward professional psychological help-seeking, mediated through the constructs of social stigma and self-stigma. Finally, this study delves into the implications of these results
Determinants of Commitment and Performance of Teachers in the National Training Program in Kunming, Yunnan
Get PDFPurpose: This paper aims to examine the determinants of commitment and performance of teachers in the National Training Program in Kunming, China. The conceptual framework proposed a causal relationship between leadership, emotion, commitment, knowledge, climate, and performance. Research design, data, and methodology: The researcher adopted a quantitative technique (n=500) to collect the data by questionnaire distribution. Non-probability sampling included judgmental sampling to select four Kunming primary and secondary schools, quota sampling to define the sample size, and convenience sampling to collect data and distribute the questionnaires online and offline. The researcher used structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to conduct the data analysis, including model fit, reliability, and construct validity. Results: The results showed that leadership and emotion significantly affected commitment and used commitment as an intermediate variable to influence teacher performance. Knowledge and climate also had a significant effect on teacher performance. Climate strongly affected teacher performance, followed by commitment and knowledge. Conclusions: This indicated that this study achieved the research objectives. Therefore, we suggested that to make the National Training Program (NTP) more effective, policymakers and programmed operators could increase their investment in the factors that affected teacher performance in the NTP and optimize the proportion of investment
A Quantitative Study on the Factors Impacting Entrepreneurial Intention Of Social Sciences Students in Chengdu, China
Get PDFPurpose: Research on college students’ entrepreneurial attitudes and intentions has received increasing attention in recent years. This paper aims to explore the factors influencing entrepreneurial attitudes and intentions of college students majoring in Social Science at public universities in Chengdu, China. A conceptual framework was established with seven potential variables, subjective norm, entrepreneurial attitude, desirability, educational support, self-efficacy, perceived behavioral control, and entrepreneurial intention. Research design, data, and methodology: The researcher distributed questionnaires to 500 undergraduates majoring in Social Science at the targeted public university. This sampling strategy is to collect data from the survey using judgmental, quota and convenience sampling. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were used to analyze the data. In addition, model goodness-of-fit, correlation validity, and reliability tests for each factor were utilized. Results: The result demonstrated a significant effect between each potential variable, thus proving all hypotheses valid. Conclusions: Ultimately, this quantitative study concludes that public university administrators and teaching staff should strengthen the process of shaping and nurturing entrepreneurial attitudes among college students, enhancing the entrepreneurial appeal and emphasizing entrepreneurship education to improve entrepreneurial success based on the significant influence relationships between the potential variables verified in this study