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Palm Oil Trade and Production Toward Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Panel Regression Analysis
Get PDFPalm oil is considered the most consumed edible oil in the world. An estimated 75% of overall palm oil production is destined for export with the total export value amounting to USD 28.2 billion in 2016. Currently, more research is needed to understand the associations between palm oil trade and production, and its environmental, social, and economic development aspects in accordance with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research explores the possible associations between the key SDG indicators and palm oil trade and production. Statistical tools are employed in order to analyze the relationships between the key SDG indicators and palm oil trade and production. Random effects regression models were developed to identify the impacts of key SDG indicators on palm oil trade and production. The results showed that a reduction in the number of undernourished people significantly enhances the growth of palm oil imports, exports and production. An increase in agricultural employment significantly increases palm oil imports, exports, and production. Furthermore, it was found that temperature has a significant negative impact on palm oil trade and production. Recommendations for policy development toward sustainable palm oil trade in moving toward achievement of the SDGs are addressed to ensure a future for the sustainable growth of palm oil trade and production
The Role of HRM Practices on the Talent Management: Evidence from Jordanian Commercial Banks
Get PDFThis study aims to examine how human resource management (HRM) practices affect talent management in Jordanian commercial banks. Information was provided by 120 administrators and staff members working for Jordanian commercial banks. The questionnaire used in this study was developed based on a comprehensive review of relevant literature and underwent validity assessments by experts in the field. To ensure data quality, clear instructions were provided, and data collection staff were available for support. Steps were also taken to address common method bias, including participant anonymity, separate data collection points, and the inclusion of control variables in the analysis. These measures contribute to enhancing the validity and reliability of the study’s findings. The findings showed that administrative innovation is positively impacted by human resource management practices, while the study also showed that there is a positive, statistically significant impact of the dimensions of HRM practices (training and development, wages and incentives, performance appraisal) on administrative innovation in Jordanian commercial banks. By giving field indications on the nature of the interaction between these two variables in the workplace, the current research contributes to the development of the literature addressing the relationship between HRM practices and administrative creativity. Lastly, this research recommends the need for officials in Jordanian commercial banks to pay attention to human resource management practices as an important factor contributing to administrative creativity, and to focus on training practices as training is a strategic option for preparing creative human cadres
Updating Cruise Tourism Theme: A Methodology of Systematic Literature Review
Get PDFThe aim of this study was to synthesize the major themes of research studies conducted in the context of cruise tourism in the period of 2015–2023 in an international research database (Web of Science – ISI SSCI) to provide an up-to-date review of the relevant literature and identify any associated academic gaps for future research using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) synthesis process method. The study’s findings may be categorized into the following five major topics: 1) Customer Research, 2) Supply-Side Research, 3) Cruise Ship Research, 4) Overview Research, and 5) Employee Management Research. According to the results of the study, future research should look at the connection between cruise passengers’ behavioral intentions and their perceptions of the value of their trip, their perceptions regarding cruise ports and destinations, and their overall satisfaction. For scholars, cruise destination managers, and decision-makers in the field of cruise tourism development, the findings offer both theoretical and practical insights and recommendations
A REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO ANSELM'S ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT
Get PDFThe Ontological argument for the existence of God is an age-old argument. But it still has power and is debated in contemporary times. This article will review the debate concerning maximality in relation to the Monk Guanilo's parody of Anselm's argument with his example of the "perfect island." Alvin Plantinga attempted to defend Anselm and the validity of the Ontological argument by showing that maximality does not apply to existing entities but to God alone. Brian Garrett defends the objection of Guanilo by defending the idea of the maximal in relation to an island. Finally, Edgar Danielyan, defended Plantinga against Garrett. The author shall stand on behalf of Anselm’s defenders to reiterate the coherence and validity of the argument. The “something-than-which-nothing-greater-can-be thought," or God, cannot be replaced or substituted by any worldly existing entities, for example, the perfect Island
Key Factors of Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention of Outpatients to Use Healthcare Services in Chengdu, China
Get PDFPurpose: Despite the fact that hospitals seek a way to improve the quality and efficiency of medical services to survive and develop in the fierce market competition, this research investigates the factors that impact outpatients' satisfaction and behavioral intention to use healthcare services in hospitals in Chengdu, China. Research design, data, and methodology: The quantitative study will collect data via a questionnaire from 500 outpatients from 20 hospitals in Chengdu, China. The sample methods are judgmental, quota, and convenience sampling. The index of item-objective congruence (IOC) and pilot test (n=30) were conducted to validate validity and reliability before the data collection. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to assess the convergent and discriminant validity of the measurement model. Furthermore, the Structural equation model (SEM) was applied to test the effect of measured variables and conclude the research. Results: The results indicated that responsiveness was the strongest factor that significantly impacted patient satisfaction, followed by assurance and empathy. However, tangibles and images did not significantly impact patient satisfaction. In addition, patient satisfaction was directly related to behavioral intention. Conclusions: Hospital managers should improve service management and patient satisfaction and obtain more customers to improve the hospital’s market competitiveness
A Corpus-Based Study of English Synonyms: Normal, Regular, Common, Ordinary, and Usual
Get PDFThis study had two primary goals: 1) to compare and contrast the meanings, degrees of formality, collocations, and grammatical patterns of five English synonyms: normal, regular, common, ordinary, and usual; and 2) to compare and contrast data from learner's dictionaries and corpus. The following are the data sources used for this research: 1) Longman's Advanced American Dictionary 3rd edition (2013) 2) Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionaries 10th edition (2020). and 3) The Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) comprising 500 sentences, analyzing the frequencies with AntConc Program. It was found that the five synonyms have the same underlying meaning but are varied in specific meanings, degrees of formality, collocations, and grammatical patterns. Therefore, the five terms cannot be used interchangeably in all contexts. In addition, it was discovered that the corpus includes information that is not included in the two dictionaries
The Influence of Social Media Influencers (SMI) on The Pro-Environmental Behavior of Thai Generation Y Regarding the Purchase of Electric Vehicles
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to investigate the influence of social media influencers (SMI) on Facebook on the perception of pro-environmental values, price value, and subjective norms, which resulted in an increase in positive green purchase attitudes and green purchase intentions regarding electric vehicles (EV). The model was developed and tested on 410 Thais from Generation Y using structural equation modeling. Findings show that SMI on Facebook has a positive impact on pro-environmental values, price value, and subjective norms. However, the only factor found to influence green purchase attitudes was collectivistic value perceptions in terms of pro-environmental values. Price value and subjective norms also affect how people feel about green purchases, which in turn affects their plans to make green purchases. As a result, this study's findings contribute to a better understanding of the perception of pro-environmental values and intentions to purchase EVs, which could also play a crucial role in encouraging sustainable consumption
Use of Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in Customer Intention to Reuse Innovative Electronic Payment
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to create a new research instrument for “Innovative Electronic Payment (e-payment)” to fit with Chinese culture through the “Diffusion of Innovation Theory” using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and to continue the study by testing the impact of four sub factors of innovative e-payment on customers’ intentions to reuse e-payment. Data were collected from 350 respondents, who were working people with experience using e-payment. A survey method was applied via a self-administration technique, to collect the data in Nanning, Guangxi, China, from working people at popular office buildings. In order to test all hypotheses, the Statistical Package of PLS-SEM was applied to test model fit based on convergent and discriminant validity, and to further test all hypotheses. The results showed that trialability, compatibility, complexity, and comfortability of the innovative electronic payment model were found to have a statistically significant impact on customers’ intentions to reuse e-payment
HUMAN HEART (QALB) IN ISLAMIC ETHICS: A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE QURAN AND SUNNAH
No full textThere is a broad discussion concerning the importance ofthe self (nafas) in Islamic ethics. This discussion is basedupon the primary sources of Islam, the scripture, andSunnah. However, the idea of the human heart (Qalb) isnot so widely discussed, which is considered integral tothe self. This idea needs further exploration concerningits relationship to ethics. Ethics is an essential part of theIslamic worldview, and the measure of authentic, ethicalbehavior is intentionality which is an attribute of the heart.The Islamic sources assert that the ethical agent mustpossess a ‘sound heart’ that is free of vices and which, bybelief, Iman, provides strength and motivation for goodactions. Therefore, proper ethical behavior emanatesfrom the heart. The critical point is that intentionality asthe property of the heart matters in Islamic ethics becauseethical accountability is ultimately before God in Islam.Therefore, a Muslim is responsible for safeguardinghis heart from temptations and vices. The hearts canexperience sickness and hardness through repeatedlysinning. Therefore, a Muslim should keep his heart cleanfrom vices. In ethical decision-making, the heart’s puritywill lead to good actions and better understanding. Theheart has intellectual and cognitive powers that can helpmake ethical decisions
The Application of UTAUT on elearning Usage Among Physics Students of International Schools in Bangkok, Thailand
Get PDFPurpose: Students have been introduced to eLearning during COVID-19, and it has been continued to have a strong impact on the future use. Therefore, this research aims to identify factors impacting the behavioral intention and use behavior of eLearning among the high school students who have been studying physics in the final two years (Grade 11 and 12) of international schools in Bangkok, Thailand, ascertained by performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions and habit. Research design, data, and methods: Researchers applied quantitative methods of questionnaire distribution to 500 participants, underlying the sampling techniques of judgmental, stratified random and convenience samplings. Constructs were prior approved by Item Objective Congruence (IOC) Index. Pilot testing of 30 participants with Cronbach’s Alpha reliability test was satisfied. The data were analyzed with descriptive analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Structural Equation Model (SEM). Results: Results indicate the strongest relationship between the behavioral intention and use behavior of eLearning. Furthermore, performance expectancy, efforts expectancy, facilitating conditions, and habit significantly affect behavioral intention. Facilitating conditions and habit have a significant impact on use behavior. Conclusion: This study recommends that schools should improve e-learning system in order to enhance student behavioral intention and use behavior for their future education and career