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Efforts to Grow Entrepreneurship among Students
No full textPrevious research has proven that universities producing graduates have experienced a significant increase from time to time, and employment is very small due to very high unemployment in Indonesia, reaching 10-11% and including the intellectual unemployed, namely college alumni. To anticipate unemployment, it is necessary to develop entrepreneurship among students
There are several solutions to foster entrepreneurship among students, namely: (1) including entrepreneurship courses in the curriculum of each study program at tertiary institutions (2) developing an Integrated Work-Learning Program, namely an educational program that combines learning and entrepreneurship (3) cooperation with MSMEs; (4) Entrepreneurship Empowerment; and (5) Maximizing student performance in accordance with their skills and disciplines. Several factors that can influence entrepreneurial success that is: (1) having high commitment and strong determination; (2) ambitious to seek opportunities; (3) have high morale and not easily give up; (4) strong self-confidence; (5) have high creativity; (6) have the ability to see the future with proper planning; (7) resistant to risk and uncertainty; (8) has the ability to lead peopl
Customers Loyalty in Malaysian Retail Bank Sector from the Perspective of Equity Theory and Expectation-Confirmation Model: A PLS-SEM and NCA Approach
No full textPurpose: The retail banking market has witnessed substantial changes over the years due to new technological advancements, increased regulations, and the rise of digital channels. Meeting customer expectations stands out as a key challenge for sustainable growth of the industry. This examines the impact of service quality, customer knowledge management, and confirmation on customer satisfaction within the domestic retail banking sector. Furthermore, it seeks to explore the association between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in retail banking.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to retail banking customers in the Klang Valley using convenience and purposive sampling techniques. A total of 268 samples were obtained for data analysis with the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA).
Findings: The study’s results validated the strong connection between service quality, customer knowledge management, and confirmation with customer satisfaction in Malaysian retail banks. Additionally, customer satisfaction has significant impact on customer loyalty. The NCA outcomes further substantiate these findings, highlighting the significant role of customer knowledge management, service quality, and confirmation as significant factors affecting customer satisfaction in Malaysian retail banks.
Implications/Originality/Value: This study offers valuable insights for academia to better understand this area as well as allows sector stakeholders to improve and sharpen their competitive edge in the market
Development and Validation of Forman Readiness to Change Scale for Drug Addiction
No full textPurpose: The present study aimed to develop an indigenous valid and reliable scale to measure the readiness to change in patients with drug addiction.
Design/Methodology/Approach: approach in which theories behind the transtheoretical model of change and drug addiction were examined along with semi-structured interviews and Focus Group Discussions. Phase one of the present study was scale construction, for this purpose initial items pool was generated from literature, focus groups of ward boys and nurses, interviews of psychologists, and in-depth interviews of diagnosed patients of drug abuse. Major themes were extracted by using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis and transformed into statements. For content validity, three experts were requested to rate items on a Likert-type scale and items were included or excluded by 1/3 ratio. For construct validity scale was administered on 100 diagnosed patients with drug addiction.
Findings: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) with the Varimax rotation method and Kaisar Normalization extracted three factors. The factors were named after stages of readiness for change including pre contemplation, contemplation and action stage.
Implications/Originality/Value: This study contributed to psychometric research through the development of an indigenous scale to assess readiness to change on the transtheoretical model of behavior change in Pakistan. No such tool was found available presently to measure this and readiness was being measured on an international scale
Examining the Extent of and Determinants of SDG Reporting
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this study was to find out what influences Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) reporting and to what extent. Particularly, we concentrated on 40 nations from various areas that actively participate in SDG reporting.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The World Bank database, SGI Networking, and Sustainable Governance Indicators were some of the sources used to compile the data that was used to study this, which covered the years 2016 to 2022. Several regression methods, including Pooled OLS, Fixed Effect, and Random Effect, were used in the study to investigate the connection between reporting SDGs and indicators of sustainable governance. Additionally, we ran moderation experiments to evaluate the influence of the populace and religion as moderating factors.
Findings: The findings imply that management, shareholders, and the market have a strong incentive to expand investment in sustainable practices to boost profits. Furthermore, our findings have significant policy implications for the sector, highlighting the necessity of incorporating SDG reporting into business models.
Implications/Originality/Value: Our study has consequences for both academics and business. The importance of sustainable governance indicators in the context of SDG reporting and their potential influence on financial performance are both highlighted by our study
Analysis of Organizations Financial Performance: A Study of Pakistan’s’ Cement Sector
No full textPurpose: The objective of this research is to analyze past performance statistics and make projections about the financial future. This study examines the potential for the cement industry to address national challenges and meet societal needs, while simultaneously enhancing shareholder value.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The financial performance of cement sector is analyzed by applying the multiple regression with help of SPSS and E views from 2012 to 2021 years.
Findings: The study provides valuable insights into the factors influencing ROI for the given dataset, allowing managers and investors to make informed decisions about financial strategies. However, the results are based on the specific dataset and should be interpreted within that context.
Implications/Originality/Value: The study suggests that businesses should maintain a strong financial position, manage assets and liabilities efficiently, and focus on profitability to improve ROI. Future research directions include longitudinal analysis, industry-specific analysis, macro-economic factors, qualitative factors, and risk assessment. Limitations include data limitations, causality, external factors, sample size and selection bias, model complexity, limited ratios, external validity, and the changing business environment
Awareness and Attitude of University Academic Staff towards Sustainable Development Goals in Oyo State, Nigeria: A Gender and Education-Based Analysis
No full textPurpose: This research aimed to examine the level of awareness and attitude of university academics towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Oyo State, Nigeria, considering gender and education as influencing factors.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 233 academic staff members from selected universities in Oyo State, using convenience sampling. This study employed a semi-structured questionnaire to measure the awareness level and attitude towards SDGs. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests, were performed using SPSS version 20.0.
Findings: The study found a satisfactory but average level of awareness towards SDGs among academic staff. Male staff showed slightly higher awareness than females, although the difference was not significant. The attitude towards SDGs was also satisfactory, with male staff displaying a more positive attitude. Higher education levels, such as doctorate degrees, correlated with higher awareness and more positive attitudes towards SDGs.
Implications/Originality/Value: The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to enhance awareness and attitude towards SDGs among university academic staff in Oyo State, Nigeria. Strategies should focus on addressing gender disparities and providing educational programs that cater to diverse academic backgrounds. By leveraging the findings, universities can develop initiatives to promote SDG awareness and cultivate a more positive attitude among academic staff. Furthermore, the study provides a foundation for future research to investigate the factors influencing awareness and attitude towards SDGs among academic staff in different regions and countries.  
Green Performance and Technological Competence of Human Resources Based on Industrial Revolution 4.0
No full textObjective: The industrial revolution has changed the way humans work into automation/digitalization through innovations. Industry players play an active role as organizational entities that have a vision in achieving profits. The industrial revolution 4.0 which adopts the green concept has an impact on strategic transformation in the performance and technological competence of human resources. Green performance requires personal characteristics that are oriented towards the sustainability of the industrial environment and mastery of green technology.
Methodology: This research is qualitative research in the characteristic of library research, namely a series of activities related to library data collection methods, the research model uses an analytical descriptive method because this method is used to examine ongoing events and relate to current conditions. The initial article search returned as many as 90 articles. Furthermore, the selected articles were selected according to the research objectives by reading the title and abstract. The result is that the number of articles is 30 articles. The researcher chose again from 30 articles based on four focus research questions, and in the end, a total of 20 articles were reviewed.
Results: The results indicate that the existence of an industrial revolution has advantages in developing competence and reducing consumption because, in this instance, there are prospects for e-commerce and the development of a digital green economy for industry players. Human resources and the industrial environment can both perform better when using green practices. To enable sustainable green innovation, green performance has to improve its technological proficiency. A rich society in development will result from the industrial revolution 4.0's synthesis, and people who live sustainably will be of the finest quality.
Implication: The implications of this research provide valuable insights for green industry managers to formulate strategies and policies for transforming green technology competencies into green performance in industrial environments. This study is very useful for practitioners by identifying the benefits of linkage action between planned or realized green performance and green technology in the industry. This article provides a valuable reference for business players to consider implementing a green performance system that combines all communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creative, innovative skills in using resources and efficiency of natural resources.  
A Qualitative Study to Explore the Socioeconomic Status of Women Working in Livestock Production
No full textPurpose: Rural women comprise of one quarter of the total world population, and they are considered key agents for achieving the transformational economic, environmental and social changes required for sustainable development. The purpose of this study is to assess the socioeconomic status of women working in livestock activities and to find out the impact of this work on their lives
Design/Methodology/Approach: Data was collected from three different villages of District Rahim Yar Khan Punjab Province, Pakistan. In-depth interviews were conducted from a selected group of ten rural women, which were further divided into two groups based on age.
Findings: The thematic analysis revealed the deprived socioeconomic status and vulnerabilities reported by women working in this sector in rural areas. Although financial benefits are reported as a positive impact, health risks, work and gender related issues surfaced the negative impact of this work on their lives.
Implications/Originality/Value: The findings indicate the need of women friendly policies and development projects to facilitate women’s work in the livestock sector to improve their socioeconomic conditions and well-bein
A Longitudinal Analysis of Environmental Reporting Practices of Listed Manufacturing Firms in South Africa
No full textPurpose: Environmental reporting has become a buzzword in the corporate reporting ecosystem, prompting questions about how firms practise it. This study aims to assess the environmental reporting practices of manufacturing firms listed on the JSE in South Africa.
Design/methodology/approach: The data collection involved using a content analysis method to extract environmental information from the annual reports of 50 manufacturing firms from 2016 to 2020. Descriptive analysis and Wilcoxon signed ranked test were used to present the trend results and significance level in the changes of environmental reporting over the years.
Findings: The results demonstrated an increasing trend in environmental reporting amongst the firms. Notably, the firms disclosed more information about their social and environmental activities, with little reporting emphasis on environmental degradation. The evidence further showed a significant increase in environmental reporting practices over the years. These findings complement the arguments of the legitimacy disclosure theory, suggesting that a quality environmental disclosure portrays firms as environmentally accountable and responsible, resulting in a competitive advantage and winning the trust of the public.
Implications/ Originality/value: The study solidifies the existing definitions of legitimacy and stakeholder theory. It also provides consolidated evidence on the movements and trends amongst the social and environmental practices from JSE-listed manufacturing firms' perspectives
Influencer Marketing and Consumer Behavior During Pandemic Covid-19: A Scenario of Textile Industry of Pakistan
No full textPurpose: The perseverance of this study is to examine how the influence of marketing via V-logging on Instagram has changed consumers’ buying behavior in the current pandemic in Pakistan.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employed the 'media richness theory,' which states that there are various types of communication channels, each of which tends to be richer than the others based on two major principles associated with those channels: the first is a communication's tendency to provide sufficient feedback, and the second is the cues the medium can provide.
Findings: By exploring the factors that are affecting the buying intentions of consumers using Instagram adverts, the research study attempted to portray a new yet different viewpoint on the use of media richness theory. The study purports to examine the role of social media influencers in changing consumer purchase intention in Pakistan during the Pandemic and the chances that it may remain uniform even after the pandemic passes for young Pakistani consumers only.
Implications/Originality/Value:
Finding of the study suggests that as social media play a key role in changing consumer purchases intentions. Thus, this could be improved and ought to be in more realistic way for the benefit of society