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Technology Acceptance and Service Experience of Elderly Users with AI Translation Tools
Full text linkWith advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), AI-assisted translation tools have become vital for daily communication. However, elderly users often face various challenges and obstacles when adopting these technologies. Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Service-Dominant Logic (SDL), this study delves into the behaviors and experiences of elderly users engaging with AI translation tools. Based on interviews with multiple elderly participants, the findings reveal that their acceptance of new technologies depends not only on ease of use and functionality but also on factors like service experience, emotional support, and social networks. The study highlights that simplifying interface design, improving translation accuracy, and providing personalized training and service support are key to enhancing technology acceptance among the elderly. Theoretically, this study extends the application of TAM and SDL, while practically, it offers actionable recommendations for the design and promotion of AI translation tools
The Impact of E-Logistics Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction, Trust Building, and Customer loyalty Among E-Shoppers in Palestine
Full text linkE-commerce has grown significantly in the past few years and has significantly affected the retail industry worldwide, including Palestine. Due to the improved Internet connectivity, high usage of smartphones, and the young population of Palestine, the e-commerce industry has rapidly developed. This research examines the relationship between customer-perceived value, satisfaction, trust, and loyalty concerning Palestinian e-shoppers in the context of local e-commerce platforms. The quantitative data were collected using a structured survey of (278) online shoppers and analyzed using SEM to test the proposed model. The results show that perceived value does not directly affect customer loyalty; the relationship is mediated by customer satisfaction and trust. In detail, a perceived value improves customer satisfaction and trust, both antecedents of loyalty. The satisfaction and trust of the customers are not just important; they are the foundation of their loyalty. These findings suggest that e-commerce platforms in Palestine need to embrace a comprehensive approach that aims to achieve a high level of customer-perceived value, satisfaction, and trust. By focusing on these aspects, online retailers can successfully build and sustain customer loyalty, thus guaranteeing continued growth and market leadership in the growing Palestinian e-commerce industry. This research provides theoretical implications for consumer behaviors in emerging markets and managerial implications for e-commerce firms that seek to enhance customer retention strategies
The Role of Social Factors in Building Social Resilience of Former Drug Users in Surakarta City, Central Java
Full text linkThis study explores the challenges and solutions in the social reintegration of former drug convicts in Surakarta City, a region marked by a high prevalence of drug circulation. Key issues include social stigma, economic barriers, and insufficient structured social support. The research focuses on two primary objectives: (1) understanding the role of social actors, families, government, private sector, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in fostering the social resilience of former convicts, and (2) identifying obstacles and supporting factors in the social environment, including strategies to address stigma and economic limitations. Using a qualitative approach, this study involved in-depth interviews and observations of nine primary informants, including family members, close friends, religious leaders, youth leaders, and former convicts, along with supporting informants from the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) of Surakarta, CSOs, and correctional institutions. Thematic analysis revealed that emotional support from families forms the foundation for rebuilding the confidence of former convicts. Government programs, including rehabilitation and skills training, help reduce stigma and improve access to employment. The private sector contributes through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, providing inclusive job opportunities, while CSOs deliver counseling and community-based empowerment. This research introduces a novel contribution by integrating social role theory, social support theory, and social change theory to analyze the social resilience of former convicts. The findings emphasize that a holistic and collaborative approach involving families, communities, and institutional actors is crucial in overcoming stigma and economic barriers while fostering sustainable social reintegration
Improvement of Green Behavior and Green Training on Company Sustainability Mediated by Employee Engagement
Full text linkThe purpose of this literature research is expected to help hypotheses for future authors in determining research related to corporate sustainability. The research article on increasing green behavior and green training on company sustainability mediated by employee engagement is a scientific literature article within the scope of green human resource management. The approach used in this literature review research is descriptive qualitative. The data collection technique is to use literature studies or conduct literature reviews of previous studies that are relevant and have been published. The data used in this research is secondary data, which comes from academic online media such as Thomson Reuters Journals, Sage, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Scopus Emerald, Elsevier, Sage, Springer, Web of Science, Sinta Journals, DOAJ, EBSCO, Google Scholar and digital reference books. In previous studies, 1 relevant previous article was used to review each independent variable. The results of this literature review article are: 1) Green Behavior affects Employee Engagement; 2) Green Training affects Employee Engagement; 3) Green Behavior affects Company Sustainability; 4) Green Training has an effect on Company Sustainability; 5) Employee Engagement has an effect on Company Sustainability; 6) Green Behavior has an effect on Company Sustainability through Employee Engagement; and 7) Green Training affects Company Sustainability through Employee Engagement
The Financial Performance and Credit Risk Management of Islamic Banks
Full text linkThis paper investigates the effect of credit risk management on the financial performance of Islamic banks in Jordan in the context of a sample of employees of five Islamic banks. The demographic data showed that the majority of the respondents were in the 31–40 years age group (39.2%) and male (66.7%) and bachelor's degree holders (62.9%) Credit risk management (4.1) and capital adequacy (4.2). The mean score for all the dimensions was between 4 and 5 reflecting a higher position. The time to get a loan approved was rated mid-size (3.5) – indicating operational improvement potential. The findings revealed a substantial positive correlation between credit risk management variables and financial performance indicators, with ROA at 0.72 and ROE at 0.68. The resource for performing structural equation modeling (SEM) confirmed the positive relationship between credit risk management and financial performance, with fit indices CFI = 0.95 and RMSEA = 0.05 suggesting a good fit. The above findings highlighted the importance of effective credit risk management practices to improve Islamic banks' financial performance and financial soundness. The study recommends improving their training programs, streamlining loan approval processes, increasing reliance on FinTech, ensuring compliance, aiming for diversification, strengthening customer relationship management, and carrying out regular risk assessments. Possible studies in the future are to investigate the impact of new financial technologies and the regulatory alterations impact on Islamic banks' credit risk management practices worldwide
Analysis of Legal Protection Reconstruction for Debtors in Auction Execution of Mortgage Matters Based on Justice
Full text linkThe execution of collateral foreclosure often results in both material and immaterial losses for debtors. The process of auctioning collateralized assets frequently leads to disagreements when debtors resist the auction's outcome, creating legal issues for the auction winners. Many disagreements arise when creditors conduct foreclosure auctions through the State Asset Management and Auction Service Office (without going through the courts, as regulated by Law No. 4 of 1996 on Mortgage Rights. This often leads to lawsuits for unlawful acts. The research aims to analyse the legal risks in credit transactions that lack justice-based principles, identify the weaknesses in legal protections for debtors and auction winners, and explore the reconstruction of legal protection regulations for debtors experiencing defaults. This study uses the constructivist paradigm, focusing on the legal rules governing foreclosure, utilizing a social-legal research approach. The research method involves normative legal studies, focusing on legal documents and literature. The findings reveal that current legal regulations, particularly Law No. 4 of 1996 on Mortgage Rights and related banking laws, fail to provide adequate legal protection for debtors in default, who often suffer losses due to the lack of balance between the rights and obligations of creditors and debtors. The study highlights the need for reconstructing legal norms to ensure fairness, emphasizing the imbalance in legal protections for debtors, including issues in the legal structure, substance, and culture. The research concludes that reconstructing justice-based legal protections is essential to create a balance between the rights of debtors and creditors, and this can be achieved through the revision of current legal frameworks to better address issues in cases of default
Examining the Effect of Social Media Communication on COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions: The Mediating Role of Interpersonal Communication and Risk Perception
Full text linkThe emergence of COVID-19, originating from the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, presented a global health crisis that had profound repercussions on societies worldwide. In response, the scientific community mobilized to swiftly develop effective vaccines in an unprecedented manner. Governments around the world launched extensive vaccination campaigns with the goal of attaining widespread immunity and ultimately bringing an end to the pandemic. The success of these endeavors to combat COVID-19 was partially contingent upon individuals’ willingness to receive vaccinations. Thus, understanding the factors influencing people's vaccine intentions becomes crucial for future similar pandemic scenarios. The Indian government implemented numerous strategic social media campaigns to enhance acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among its populace. These campaigns, executed with careful planning, harnessed various online platforms to communicate accurate information, address concerns, and underscore the vaccine’s significance in containing the virus’s spread. This study delves into the impact of social media communication on COVID-19 vaccine intentions, considering the mediating roles of interpersonal communication and risk perception. Data collected from a cross-sectional survey of 391 participants were subjected to structural equation modeling for analysis. The results indicated that social media communication directly and indirectly influenced vaccine attitudes, mediated by risk perception and interpersonal communication. Consequently, attitudes toward the vaccine significantly affected intentions to receive the COVID-19 vaccination
Harnessing Big Data for Economic Resilience the Role of Data Science in Shaping US Economic Policies and Growth
Full text linkThe probability and significance of big data have dramatically transformed the economic policymaking matrix into a more robust, resourceful and growth-centered toolbox. This paper aims to understand how data science can drive big data to support the US's economic policies in stabilizing GDP, supporting the recovery of labor markets and decreasing policy feedback time during shocks. The research employs machine learning and econometrics models to address various datasets from government and private and public organizations to assess the effects of data-driven decisions on economic stability and equity. The study shows that big data analysis improves policy accuracy in targeting fiscal interventions and quick responses to financial shocks. For example, analytical tools helped to predict which industries would prove to be more sustainable and aid in the transition of employees; real-time analytics shrunk response time from months to weeks. However, the study also highlights key issues such as algorithmic bias, data accessibility and diversity, privacy and transparency issues. Recommendations for future research focus on the call for further development of digital resources, including different kinds of data and interdisciplinary cooperation to achieve fair and efficient policies. In turn, big data can become a solution, facilitating the creation of the necessary conditions for developing a new economy that can effectively respond to possible future shocks and crises
Advancing Healthcare Management and Patient Outcomes through Business Analytics: A Strategic Approach
Full text linkBusiness analytics has started to find its way into the healthcare industry. It has proven to transform the sector by effectively using data in decision-making, enhancing patient experience, and increasing efficiency. This paper explores the use of analytics tools in clinical and administrative areas of focus, including hospital readmission rates, emergency department wait times, and cost savings. A qualitative survey of healthcare professionals complemented a quantitative approach to performance measurement to evaluate the impact of predictive, descriptive, and prescriptive analytics. The results show that readmission rates are down by 38.9%, and the average wait time in emergency departments is down by 25.6%. Logistics, workforce, and inventory showed a cost reduction, proving that adopting analytics was cost-effective. However, some concerns included workforce resistance, data integration issues, and data privacy and fairness issues. In order to overcome the challenges highlighted in the study, the following solutions are suggested: workforce training, improvement of IT facilities, and data governance policies. These measures will help to avoid complications in the adoption and achieve fair utilization of analytics tools. The paper establishes that analytics promises to revolutionize healthcare management, especially when deployed in convergence with other disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. Subsequent studies must examine the ramifications of analytics on healthcare systems in the international sphere and their role in meeting emerging concerns such as population aging and health emergencies. Consequently, this research highlights business analytics as the key tool that furthers patient care objectives and business sustainability in the hospital
IFRS 6 Accounting Options and the Value Relevance of Oil & Gas Firms in Nigeria
Full text linkThe oil and gas industry plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. However, challenges such as oil price volatility, operational inefficiencies, environmental risks, and corruption undermine its potential. This study examines the relationship between IFRS 6 accounting options and the value relevance of Nigerian oil and gas firms, focusing on key financial metrics such as Tobin's Q, enterprise value, earnings per share, and price-to-book value. Using an ex post facto research design and inferential statistical techniques, data from listed oil and gas firms spanning 2012 to 2022 were analyzed. The findings reveal inefficiencies in translating exploration investments into firm value, with fixed asset intensity, cash investments, and intangible assets showing insignificant negative impacts on market valuation and equity returns. It was concluded that the accounting flexibility under IFRS 6 contributes to inconsistencies in financial reporting and investor skepticism. Recommendations include refining IFRS 6 guidelines to standardize the reporting of exploration and evaluation expenditures, enhancing transparency, and reducing managerial discretion. Additionally, professional accountants are enjoined to ensure faithful representation of financial information to bridge the gap between accounting data and market perceptions