Analysis Of Moment Structures Research Articles

Psychological empowerment an antecedent to career satisfaction: modeling affective commitment as a mediator and resilience as a moderator

PurposeThe study, grounded on the social cognitive career theory, seeks to analyze the upshot of psychological empowerment on career satisfaction via affective commitment. The study also aims to examine the impact of the interplay among affective commitment and resilience on the career satisfaction of Indian service industry professionals.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, the data has been collected from 277 employees using standardized measures from the North Indian service industry. To test the proposed model, Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) (Hayes, 2013) was utilized.FindingsThe outcomes of the study offered substantial support for the theorized link between psychological empowerment, affective commitment, resilience and career satisfaction. The outcomes confirmed an affirmative association concerning psychological empowerment and career satisfaction through affective commitment as a mediator and resilience as a moderator. The study concludes that the workforce with extraordinary resilience will perceive a stronger influence of psychological empowerment on career satisfaction.Practical implicationsThe study offers a few pertinent inputs for the organizations operating in high-power distance culture to comprehend the role of psychological empowerment and “resilient attributes” of personality in developing a sense of career satisfaction amongst Indian service sector employees.Originality/valueThe present research examines the association between psychological empowerment, affective commitment, resilience and career satisfaction for the first time as mediated moderation model and the same has neither been examined theoretically or empirically.

Exploring gender dynamics: multigroup analysis of workplace persuasion and intimate co-creation using structural equation modeling

PurposeOne of the novel concepts in the management literature is intimate co-creation. Considering it as the outcome of workplace persuasion, this study examines its effect via team-member exchange and ethical climate for the assessment of multigroup analysis. Finding a relationship among variables is not the core objective of the study. The core objective was to assess multigroup analysis for examining measurement scales' uniformity or perceptual differences across the male and female groups using measurement invariance.Design/methodology/approachThis was a quantitative study for a survey of faculty members from the top 10 Pakistani universities. It employed state-of-the-art statistical techniques, including the application of the foundational social exchange theory and the utilization of multigroup analysis in structural equation modeling (SEM) with the Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS). The research methodology was designed to investigate the relationships between workplace persuasion, ethical climate, team member exchange and intimate co-creation. A specific emphasis was placed on assessing whether gender influences these relationships consistently across male and female groups, as determined by measurement invariance tests.FindingsThis study underscores the significant impact of ethical persuasion in the workplace on enhancing intimate co-creation among individuals, offering invaluable insights for organizational leaders. Importantly, it emphasizes that gender dynamics do not influence this relationship, underscoring the imperative of addressing gender-related workplace issues to optimize intimate co-creation. This holds particular relevance for service-based organizations, such as universities in this case.Originality/valueThis study makes a significant contribution by exploring the concept of intimate co-creation within the realm of organizational science, while also highlighting the crucial importance of considering workplace gender dynamics. It offers fresh insights into how these dynamics influence group creativity, guiding human resource practices toward fostering innovation within gender-inclusive workplaces. These insights gain added relevance in the evolving post-COVID-19 era and in the context of AI integration. Notably, a distinctive contribution of this study to social exchange theory lies in its innovative application of multigroup analysis to variables related to gender.

Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy between Organizational Culture and Occupational Stress at the Secondary School Level

he current research work was designed to investigate the mediating role of self-efficacy between organizational culture and occupational stress at the level of secondary school. The current research work was carried out in three districts of Punjab, i.e., District Attock, District Chakwal, and District Rawalpindi. All male secondary school teachers (SSTs) from both the public and private sectors comprised the population of this research work. A total of seven hundred and sixty-eight (768) teachers were selected (384 SSTs from the private sector and 384 SSTs from the public sector) as sample size from both sectors. The sampling technique was simply random for the collection of data. Adapted research instruments were utilized for the collection of data. One null hypothesis was framed. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0, Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) version 21.0, and MS Excel. Mean Score, Standard Deviation (SD), Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), Second order CFA, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and Chi-square were used. The null hypothesis was rejected. It was concluded that Self-efficacy (SE) was a mediating variable between organizational culture (OC) and occupational stress (OS). Both partial and full mediation were found significant. It was recommended that continuing professional development programs for teachers of government in general and private in particular be designed to enhance teachers’ level of self-efficacy.

Evaluating the impact of internet communication quality in human resource management on the productivity of construction projects

This research endeavors to examine the intricate relationship between human resource management and communication management in Iraqi construction projects, exploring their impact on project productivity. Beyond its primary objectives, the study aims to identify key challenges and limitations in implementing effective communication and human resource management practices in the Iraqi construction sector. Understanding these challenges provides valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers, informing strategies to overcome obstacles and enhance project productivity. The research methodology involves an initial survey using a main questionnaire, focusing on three key areas: internet communication in human resource management, the influence of internet quality on construction project management, and factors affecting work productivity. The sample size, determined using Morgan's Table, requires a minimum of 248 participants. The questionnaire is distributed to engineers, managers, and technicians, with the number of respondents meeting the required sample size. Data analysis utilizes the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), conducting Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) for each variable to identify underlying factors. A first-order confirmatory factor analysis is performed using the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) program, creating a structural model incorporating three variables and their associated factors. Out of the initial 64 factors, 21 are included in the final model, refined based on modification indices (M.I) output to improve fit. Results indicate a significant positive effect (0.92) of internet communication quality on labor productivity, while the impact of labor resource management is relatively negligible (−0.07). The size effect of variables on human resource management is 0.05, suggesting a small but non-zero effect. Overall, the findings underscore the importance of internet communication quality in enhancing labor productivity in construction projects and emphasize the need for effective human resource management practices in the industry. This study contributes valuable insights for project managers and practitioners in construction sector.

Examining the Impact of Service Quality on Repurchase Intent: A Study of Foreign International Airlines

Objective: The primary objective of the study is to ascertain whether airline passengers will opt for future trips with the same airline, based on the correlations among service quality (SQ), brand image (BI), and customer satisfaction (CS).
  
 Theoretical framework: The aviation sector is the most volatile due to strict regulations, high operating costs, and uncertain economic conditions. Amidst these challenges, meeting quality standards becomes imperative to sustain services and retain customers, which has increased the importance of SQ in the aviation industry. Therefore, this study aims to empirically analyse the repurchase intentions of airline customers.
  
 Method: The hypothesis was tested using structural equation modeling (SEM) on a convenience sample of 423 respondents from Foreign International Airlines (FIA). Statistical methods, such as analysis of moment structures (AMOS) and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), were utilized to analyze the data. Descriptive research was identified as the preferred approach.
  
 Result: The findings revealed that the SERVQUAL instrument exhibited five dimensions consistent with the theory. Service quality (SQ) has a significant positive effect on repurchase intention (RI), also mediated by customer satisfaction (CS).
  
 Conclusion: The study offers insights into how airlines can enhance their service quality to align with customer expectations. The results prove beneficial for airline management in devising strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, subsequently boosting repurchase intent and facilitating customer retention.

What motivates students to pursue a career in gerontological nursing? The cultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of the CMGN questionnaire

BackgroundCareer motivation toward gerontological nursing (CMGN) has been studied by various authors. It is essential to identify the influencing factors and guarantee that undergraduate nursing degrees provide adequate social and healthcare responses to the current demand for gerontological care. Objective: In the absence of a validated instrument to measure students' career motivation in geriatric nursing in our sociocultural context, this study aimed to adapt and validate the original questionnaire Chinese CMGN. Methods: Cross-sectional data from 316 nursing students were collected in May 2021. The cultural and linguistic adaptation process was conducted in accordance with the recommendations of Ramada-Rodilla and Beaton. A committee of experts was established to assess content validity. The CMGN questionnaire consists of 20 items divided into 2 subscales: “Expectancy” (6 items) and “Values” (14 items). To determine the psychometric properties, the following analyses were carried out: content validity (Aiken's V coefficient and Pearson's coefficient of variation), internal consistency (Cronbach's α) and construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis and convergent and divergent validity). To verify the model once the parameters were estimated, we calculated the goodness-of-fit between the model and the data. Data analyses were performed using SPSS for Windows (IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0) and Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS 27.0). ResultsA total of 316 nursing students were surveyed, of which 91.1% were women and the mean age was 21.61 ± 5.45 years (range: 18–56). The results indicate that the psychometric properties of the questionnaire were adequate in terms of content and construct validity. The internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha for both subscales was greater than 0.8. The AMOS results revealed that the final model fit statistics of CMIN/df (2.204), GFI (0.922), CFI (0.948) and RMSEA (0.062) indicated a satisfactory model fit. Finally, an original second-order model was obtained, resulting in the Spanish version of the CMGN (SV-CMGN) instrument. Conclusions: We developed a valid SV-CMGN questionnaire that is socially and culturally adapted to the Spanish context and is capable of measuring the motivation of nursing students toward a career in gerontological nursing, from the newest to the most experienced. This new version opens up the possibility of studying the phenomenon of motivation in other Spanish-speaking countries. Keywords: Gerontological nursing; Motivation; Students, nursing; Validation study; Surveys and questionnaires.

How does service supply chain flexibility influence responsiveness in service delivery? An empirical analysis of healthcare units

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the antecedents and consequences of service chain flexibility (SCF) in healthcare service delivery.Design/methodology/approachA structural model was developed based on a literature review. A 29-indicator questionnaire was circulated among service providers in the healthcare system across India, and 253 valid responses were received, corresponding to a response rate of 46%. The research model was assessed using a cross-sectional research design, and the data were analyzed by structural equation modeling using analysis of moment structures (AMOS) software.FindingsService orientation (SO), technology integration (TI), knowledge sharing (KS) and supply chain integration (SCI) were identified as antecedents of SCF, the consequence of which is responsiveness in service delivery (RSD). Furthermore, patient-centered care moderates the relationship between SCF and RSD.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper highlights the impact of SCF on RSD in healthcare organizations. Consideration of the four constructs of SO, TI, KS and SCI as antecedents of SCF and, in turn, RSD may be one of the limitations. Future work may identify other theoretical constructs with potential impacts on SCF and RSD. Furthermore, eight months for data collection could have resulted in early-late response bias. This study was operationalized in India and may reflect political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors unique to India.Practical implicationsThe study provides suggestions to practitioners for building RSD by leveraging SO, TI, KS and SCI in flexibility-driven service chain processes. Recognizing the relationships among these constructs can aid in the timely formulation of corrective actions and patient-centric policies.Social implicationsThis paper highlights how focusing on a SCF can promote RSD. This understanding may aid the design of processes that develop patient-centricity and deliver health as a social good in an effective manner.Originality/valueThe empirical evidence from this study can help hospitals integrate and build flexibility in their functions, thus enabling them to deliver responsiveness in care.

Building trauma informed schools in non-western contexts: Teachers’ perceived competence in identification and trauma-informed practices in schools

ABSTRACT The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration trauma model was used as conceptual framework in guiding the development of the Teacher Trauma Identification and Management Scale completed by 284 teachers in inclusive schools in Egypt. In addition, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Analysis of Moment Structures (SPSS AMOS) and Andrew Haye’s moderation model were used to estimate the relationship between perceived knowledge of trauma identification and practices among teachers. The result supported the hypothesized relationship between trauma identification and trauma-informed practice. The study concludes with recommendations for developing a homegrown trauma policy to guide schools and teachers.

Factors Influencing Job Performance among Academic Staff in Malaysian Public University

Extensive research has been conducted on the factors that determine job performance. The current study was required by a lack of research relating to the factors of job performance among academic staff in Malaysian public universities. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of personality traits, motivation, leadership style, and learner autonomy on job performance. Data was collected from the academic staff of a public university in Malaysia. The probability technique, which is simple random sampling was used in this study. The study is guided by an adapted ten-point Likert Interval Scale structured questionnaire as the main instrument used in collecting the data. Furthermore, the analysis of data was undertaken by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) procedures. Structural equation modeling (SEM), a multivariate approach, was used to empirically evaluate and estimate the hypothesized link between constructs using Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) software version 20.0. The findings indicate that job performance is significantly and positively related to personality traits, motivation, leadership style, and learner autonomy. Motivation is a significant predictor of job performance when compared to other variables. The study proves that the combination of personality traits, motivation, learner autonomy, and leadership style on job performance may contribute to the optimal service delivery to stakeholders within Malaysia's educational system. Therefore, the implications of the findings, potential limitations, and directions for future research are also discussed

Analysis Of Quality Service Toward Revisiting Intention To The Pediatric Outpatient Clinic At RSUD Belitung Timur With Customer Satisfaction As The Intervening Variable

Health services at the hospital is one of the objectives of the quality of services that will also affect the return of patients to the hospital if patient satisfaction has been felt and the quality of service received by patients well. Understanding the health status and needs of public health services and educating the public about health services and involving the community in providing effective health services are the basis of health service providers. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of service quality on the intention to revisit outpatients in Pediatric hospitals in East Belitung Hospital with customer satisfaction as an intervening variable. This type of research is quantitative research, with analytic descriptive using cross-sectional study approaches. The number of samples in this study were 200 people. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire instrument. Analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is also known as Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). The results of the study are that service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, service quality has a positive and significant effect on return visits, and customer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on return visits.
 
 Keywords: Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, and Returning Intentions

TRIBAL PERCEPTION SCALE: A SCALE DEVELOPMENT STUDY

The purpose of this study is to shed light on how students at Hakkari University see the political and social components of the concept of tribe, which is considered a way of life in Turkey. Before conducting group interviews with associate, undergraduate, and graduate students at the targeted university who were at least 18 years old to build the research's question pool, the researcher conducted a comprehensive literature study. Using the information obtained from the group interview and literature review, a five-way Likert survey containing questions about the notion of tribe will be administered to Hakkari University students for the 2022–2023 academic year. Using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) tool, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed on 231 survey responses. In addition, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted on the data acquired from 174 participants using the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) program. As a result of the analyses, the Tribal Perception Scale (after this named TPS) with 15 items and two sub dimension was developed. The internal reliability coefficient (Cronbach Alpha) of this scale was discovered to be 0.85 as a result of an examination of its reliability. The social and political perception subdimensions of the scale were found to be 0.88 and 0.76, respectively, and this scale was found to account for 51.671% of the total variance. This result led to the conclusion that TPS is a highly valid and trustworthy instrument for data gathering.

Debiasing misinformation: how do people diagnose health recommendations from AI?

PurposeThis study examined how people assess health information from AI and improve their diagnostic ability to identify health misinformation. The proposed model was designed to test a cognitive heuristic theory in misinformation discernment.Design/methodology/approachWe proposed the heuristic-systematic model to assess health misinformation processing in the algorithmic context. Using the Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) 26 software, we tested fairness/transparency/accountability (FAccT) as constructs that influence the heuristic evaluation and systematic discernment of misinformation by users. To test moderating and mediating effects, PROCESS Macro Model 4 was used.FindingsThe effect of AI-generated misinformation on people’s perceptions of the veracity of health information may differ according to whether they process misinformation heuristically or systematically. Heuristic processing is significantly associated with the diagnosticity of misinformation. There is a greater chance that misinformation will be correctly diagnosed and checked, if misinformation aligns with users’ heuristics or is validated by the diagnosticity they perceive.Research limitations/implicationsWhen exposed to misinformation through algorithmic recommendations, users’ perceived diagnosticity of misinformation can be predicted accurately from their understanding of normative values. This perceived diagnosticity would then positively influence the accuracy and credibility of the misinformation.Practical implicationsPerceived diagnosticity exerts a key role in fostering misinformation literacy, implying that improving people’s perceptions of misinformation and AI features is an efficient way to change their misinformation behavior.Social implicationsAlthough there is broad agreement on the need to control and combat health misinformation, the magnitude of this problem remains unknown. It is essential to understand both users’ cognitive processes when it comes to identifying health misinformation and the diffusion mechanism from which such misinformation is framed and subsequently spread.Originality/valueThe mechanisms through which users process and spread misinformation have remained open-ended questions. This study provides theoretical insights and relevant recommendations that can make users and firms/institutions alike more resilient in protecting themselves from the detrimental impact of misinformation.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-04-2023-0167

Transformation of SMEs: Strengthening Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation as Key Drivers of Business Evolution

The important role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic growth requires a deep understanding of the factors that influence their performance. The number of samples in this study was 175 respondents, processed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method through the AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structure) program. This research explores the dynamics of entrepreneurial competence and product innovation as the main determinants of SME success. In the context of SMEs that have survived for two years in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, this research reveals that increasing entrepreneurial competence has a positive impact on business performance. Simultaneously, effective product innovation is proven to make a significant contribution to superior business outcomes. This study also highlights the mediating role of the market environment, demonstrating its influence on the relationship between entrepreneurial competence, product innovation, and business performance. These findings provide valuable insights for policy makers, educators and business actors who aim to increase the competitiveness and adaptability of SMEs amidst rapid business change.

EXPLORING THE EFFICACY OF DIGITAL MEME MARKETING CAMPAIGNS IN GENERATING LEADS WITHIN THE GENERATION Z DEMOGRAPHIC

Quite recently, marketers have used memes because they entice customers’ attention. It serves as a means to have a dialogue between customers and companies. Some companies would even hire people to browse the internet for relevant memes. The emergence of Generation Z, who are digital natives, has brought significant changes to how businesses interact with their target audience. One potential strategy is to use digital memes as a marketing tool to engage them. The study, using 271 respondents, investigates the use of the aforementioned tool to determine its appropriateness in lead generation based on the Attention, Interest, Desire, Action (AIDA) model. Using the software Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS), a descriptive exploratory design using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to investigate the relationship between the different variables in the study. The findings show that attention impacts interest, interest influences desire, and desire significantly affects action at a significance level of p < 0.01. The study revealed that Digital memes are an effective tool that can be utilized to generate leads. Businesses can use digital memes to engage with the Generation Z segment. However, prudence in creating memes must align the message with corporate values and be relevant to the target audience.

How employee mindfulness influences the retention intention of technology employees: multiple mediation effects of affective commitment and organizational identification

PurposeThis study delves into the impact of mindfulness on the retention intention of technology employees, with a particular focus on the mediating variables of affective commitment (AC) and organizational identification (OI). The primary aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms through which mindfulness influences the retention intention of technology employees.Design/methodology/approachThe research employed a survey approach with self-administered questionnaires and structural equation modeling. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) 24 and Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) 28. Multiple mediation analyses was conducted through AMOS to examine the mediating effects of OI and AC.FindingsThe association between mindfulness and retention intention among technology employees showed an overall positive correlation. Additionally, AC and OI were positively correlated with retention intention. In the impact of employee mindfulness (EM) on retention intention, all indirect effects were found to be significant.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the relationship between EM and retention intention, as well as the associations of AC and OI with them, extending the application of mindfulness in management and offering insights for talent retention among company decision-makers.

Unlocking the relationships between developmental human resource practices, psychological collectivism and knowledge hiding: the moderating role of affective organizational commitment

PurposeThis study aims to draw on social exchange theory and reciprocity norm to examine the direct effects and mechanisms through which developmental human resources (HR) practices influence employee knowledge hiding behaviors. Additionally, the authors investigate the mediating role of psychological collectivism and the moderating role of affective organizational commitment.Design/methodology/approachTo test the research model, the authors employed a three-stage time-lagged study design and surveyed a sample of 302 employees in China. The authors utilized confirmatory factor analysis, hierarchical regression analysis and the bootstrapping method using statistical product and service solutions (SPSS) and analysis of moment structures (AMOS) to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe findings indicate the following: (1) Developmental HR practices are negatively associated with playing dumb and evasive hiding, but positively linked with rationalized hiding; (2) Psychological collectivism serves as a mediating factor in the relationship between developmental HR practices and knowledge hiding; (3) Affective organizational commitment not only moderates the relationship between developmental HR practices and psychological collectivism, but also reinforces the indirect impact of developmental HR practices on knowledge hiding.Originality/valueThis study offers a fresh perspective on previous research regarding the impact of developmental HR practices on employee behavior. Furthermore, it provides practical recommendations for organizations to enhance knowledge management by fostering stronger emotional connections between employees and the organization.

Detrimental impact of employees' job demand on their workplace incivility behaviour: Restorative role of self-efficacy

This study aimed to measure the impact of employees' job demands as a stressor on exhibiting their uncivil behavior at the workplace and the remedial role of self-efficacy for the detrimental effect of job demand on workplace incivility behavior. Research on employees' uncivil behavior in the workplace is crucial to understanding its causes, impacts, and potential interventions, enabling organizations to foster a respectful and productive work environment, enhance employee well-being, and optimize organizational performance. Employees of the Nepalese cooperative industry participated in a survey to gather empirical data. The perceptual cross-sectional data were analyzed using a positivist research methodology and deductive reasoning. Altogether, 495 responses were analyzed quantitatively using "Analysis of Moment Structure" (AMOS) software and graphically presented. The result revealed that employees' perceived job demand positively affected (B = 0.43, p < 0.001) their workplace incivility behavior. At the same time, self-efficacy had a negative impact (B = -0.32, p <0.001) on uncivil behavior at the workplace. In addition, self-efficacy moderated (B = -0.47, p <0.001) the connection between job demand and workplace incivility behavior. Job demands positively impacted incivility for employees with low self-efficacy, but the effect was insignificant for those with high self-efficacy. Moreover, employees with low perceived job demand exhibit higher workplace incivility behavior (WIB) when they have high self-efficacy compared to low self-efficacy. These findings have implications for addressing job demands and fostering self-efficacy to mitigate workplace incivility. Further avenues for research are discussed.

New ethical frontier: exploring the nexus of techno-ethical orientation and corporate ethical values moderated by digital citizenship behaviour

PurposeIn the information and technology age, where the “physical” world is merged with the “digital” world, the nature of social conditions, relations, citizenship and the flow of information has shifted from a moral and legal approach to a digital approach. Nowadays, the functioning, dissemination, conduct and governance of organisations and their members are regulated by techno-ethical and digital principles. Drawing on social cognitive theory, the study hypothesises that techno-ethical orientation predicts corporate ethical values (CEV) through the moderation of digital citizenship behaviour (DC). The study further proposes that each dimension of DC: online respect (OR) and online civic engagement (OCE), moderates the hypothesised relationship.Design/methodology/approach546 respondents from India participated in the study. The responses were captured using structured and well-established questionnaires. The analysis was performed using robust measures of correlation, regression, reliability (Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability) and validity (convergent and discriminant validity). The moderation influence of DC was tested and analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS).FindingsThe regression findings of the study revealed that the techno-ethical orientation positively predicts the CEV. R-square values showed a 24.1% variation in corporate ethical value was explained by techno-ethical orientation. It indicates that a positive techno-ethical orientation establishes the ethical context and corporate values. Besides, the moderation analysis using SEM AMOS indicates that at both low and high levels of OR and OCE, the relationship between techno-ethical orientation and CEV is positive and significant.Originality/valueThis study demonstrates a new facet of technology ethics that promotes the institutionalisation of CEV through DC. This study is the first to explore the interaction between techno-ethical orientation and CEV. Even though various former factors concerning ethical conduct have been examined, the results of the techno-ethical conduct of employees within the scope of an organisation have not been explored so far.

Applying the structural equation model approach to study the simultaneous relationship between women’s empowerment and mental disorder in Egypt

PurposeThe main purpose of this paper is to examine whether women’s empowerment and mental disorder affect each other in a one-way or two-way simultaneous relationship. Accordingly, the study fills a gap in the literature since it is the first attempt to examine the simultaneous relationship between women’s empowerment and mental disorder in Egypt. To achieve this, the study aims to examine the most important dimensions of women’s empowerment and mental disorder that affect each other simultaneously, and the most important determinants affecting women’s empowerment and mental disorder.Design/methodology/approachThe study depends on the cross-sectional data from the “Survey of Young People in Egypt” implemented in 2014. Married women aged 14–35 are included in the analysis (N = 3052). Recursive and nonrecursive structural equation models are used to examine the simultaneous relationship between women’s empowerment and mental disorder using AMOS, which stands for Analysis of Moment Structures (Version 22).ResultsWomen’s education has a positive significant impact on women’s empowerment and mental health. Violence has a positive significant impact on mental disorder, while it has a negative impact on women’s empowerment. Sexual harassment has a negative impact on treatment with spouse dimension. Regarding the one-way relationship, the results show that the more empowered the woman, the better her mental health is. Considering the two-way simultaneous relationship, the findings show that there is a partial two-way simultaneous relationship.ConclusionThere is a relationship between women’s empowerment and mental health, indicating that they affect each other simultaneously. Awareness of the importance of psychological counselling and treatment for mental disorders in women is needed.

Factors affecting the intention to use QRIS on MSME customers

This study investigates the factors influencing the intention to use the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) customers in Indonesia. In this study, a quantitative approach was taken with the survey method using an online questionnaire that was distributed to 240 MSME customers. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) 24 to test their validity and reliability. The study results show that factors such as perceived benefits, knowledge, and perceived safety significantly affect customer confidence in using QRIS. However, perceived ease of use does not significantly affect trust. In addition, perceived usefulness, knowledge, and trust significantly influence the intention to use QRIS, while perceived ease of use and perceived safety have no significant effect. Based on these findings, increasing perceptions of benefits, knowledge, and trust is critical to encouraging the use of QRIS among MSME customers. Although ease of use and security do not directly affect usage intentions, ensuring an easy user experience and providing security guarantees for MSME customers are still essential. This study contributes to the literature by increasing understanding of the factors driving QRIS adoption in SMEs. These findings can assist in developing effective strategies to increase the use of QRIS and the growth of the MSME sector, emphasizing benefits and advantages, increasing customer knowledge, and building trust in security.