Practical Contributions Research Articles

Model of the Relationship of Religious, Image, Trust, and Satisfaction towards Member Loyalty in BMT in Jambi, Indonesia

This research aims to evaluate the influence of Religiosity, Image, Trust, Satisfaction, and Loyalty of Baitul Maal wat Tamwil (BMT) members in Jambi, Indonesia, both with and without mediation by the variables image, trust, and satisfaction. Considering that the development of BMT in Jambi is slower than in other provinces in Sumatra, this research was conducted in Jambi, Indonesia. The research design uses quantitative methods with a survey approach to collect primary data through questionnaires distributed to 100 BMT members in Jambi, Indonesia, using a purposive sampling method for sample selection. Quantitative data was then analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) with the help of SPSS 22 and SmartPLS software. The research results showed that Religiosity significantly influenced BMT's Image, Trust, and Member Satisfaction in Jambi, Indonesia. The image does not affect member loyalty to BMT, but Trust and Satisfaction significantly influence member loyalty to BMT in Jambi, Indonesia. This research is expected to provide theoretical contributions in the field of Sharia marketing management and consumer behavior at BMT, as well as practical contributions for BMT management and related parties as information for determining marketing strategies for BMT products in Jambi, Indonesia to increase satisfaction and loyalty of BMT members in Jambi, Indonesia

Circular economy practices as a shield for the long-term organisational and network resilience during crisis: Insights from an industrial symbiosis

This study examines the impact of circular economy (CE) practices in achieving long-term organisational and network resilience after Covid-19 in the case of an industrial symbiosis within the hitherto less explored area of Central and Eastern Europe. Our original findings based on primary data demonstrate that CE practices trigger organisational resilience through resilience capabilities, flexibility, and cooperation and that organisational resilience can be positively reflected in network resilience and robustness. Moreover, organisational resilience positively influences network resilience and robustness within industrial symbiosis. The results confirm the hypothesis that companies with a higher level of CE practices demonstrate greater resilience over the long term compared to their peers. This research offers several contributions, ranging from an original theoretical framework based on the (natural) resource-based view, dynamic capabilities, and organisational resilience to practical contributions to developing organisational adaptive capacity in networks of industrial symbiosis in crisis.

Understanding Behavioral Intention to Use of Air Quality Monitoring Solutions with Emphasis on Technology Readiness

This study aims to investigate the determinants of Behavioral Intention to Use (BIU) within the scope of Air Quality Monitoring Solution (AQMS), with a focus on Technology Readiness (TR). It explores nine crucial variables: Effort Expectancy (EE), Performance Expectancy (PE), Social Influence (SI), Facilitating Condition (FC), Hedonic Motivation (HM), Price Value (PV), Habit (HB), and TR using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework. Data collection involved 371 participants via surveys and questionnaires, with demographic variables such as Gender (G), Age (A), and Location (L) serving as moderating factors. Analysis conducted with smart-pls 4.0 software revealed a notable correlation between TR and BIU, identifying HM as the most pivotal factor. The study’s theoretical and practical contributions offer a nuanced understanding of the integration between TR features and the UTAUT2 model, highlighting HM’s critical role in influencing AQMS user behaviors. Furthermore, it delivers strategic insights for developers and policymakers aimed at improving air quality monitoring systems. The research enhances the comprehension of technology adoption dynamics in environmental surveillance, setting the groundwork for refining AQMS’s deployment and efficacy. It aligns technological innovations with user inclinations, underscoring the combined effects of TR and HM on AQMS-related user actions. Ultimately, the findings illuminate TR’s significance and interplay within the UTAUT2 framework, providing actionable recommendations for crafting more effective air quality monitoring solutions.

Public spending efficiency in the countries of the gulf cooperation council

PurposeThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been increasingly investing in their economic and social development in recent years, yet the effectiveness of their spending remains unknown although they have been taking reforms to advance their spending efficiency practices.Design/methodology/approachThe study applies a quantitative approach to analyze panel data using a multiple regression model based on the World Economic Forum (WEF) reports of the global competitiveness index (GCI) from 2009 until 2018.FindingsThe results show that policies' strength has a positive and significant influence, while national infrastructure and workforce empowerment have a negative and significant influence over the extent of spending efficiency implementation in the GCC countries.Research limitations/implicationsGCI disclosure assessment criteria changed in 2019 and then stopped in 2020 due to COVID-19. A different version of GCI was published in 2020, which focuses on recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and no other issues have been published since then. This represented a barrier to recent data collection.Practical implicationsPractical contribution is the value added by this study to a minimal literature on spending efficiency in the GCC countries. This study’s theoretical contribution to knowledge is the integration of the new institutional sociology (NIS) perspective of institutional theory and the resource slack theory to investigate a set of factors rarely explored in relation to their impact on governmental spending efficiency.Social implicationsThis study provides the following recommendations for policymakers: The GCC government should direct government training bodies and universities (in business majors) to include mandatory spending efficiency subjects to enhance current knowledge. Also, the governmental-related bodies of spending efficiency should make agreements with universities and research centers to improve the diverse R&D aspects of government spending efficiency. Another important recommendation is to enforce the adoption of the GRC concept regarding spending efficiency practices for governmental employees to guide them towards implementing spending efficiency practices.Originality/valueThis study's theoretical contribution to knowledge is the integration of the new institutional sociology (NIS) perspective of institutional theory and the resource slack theory to investigate a set of factors rarely explored in relation to their impact on governmental spending efficiency. Also, the practical contribution is the value added by this study to a minimal literature on spending efficiency in the GCC countries. The research has established empirical evidence to support the findings above.

Exploring the impact of environmental uncertainty and strategic management accounting on competitive advantage and performance: Empirical insights from SMEs in Indonesia

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Indonesia have suffered significantly because of the COVID-19 pandemic that led to unpredictability of operational performance. Hence, SMEs must formulate the right strategies and innovative techniques to be able to hurdle the challenges. In this study, the numerous factors influencing SMEs’ performance are evaluated to determine their impact on internal business procedures. Performance, environmental uncertainty, the use of strategic management accounting, and competitive advantage with a focus on product differentiation are the variables examined. This study employs a quantitative methodology and questionnaire-based data collection approaches. Furthermore, structural equation modelling is used to process the gathered data. According to the data collected from 167 respondents across 67 firms, environmental uncertainty has a negative impact on business performance, but has no effect on the usage of strategic management accounting. While having a positive impact on the competitive advantage that focuses on product differentiation, the use of strategic management accounting has no impact on performance. Furthermore, performance is positively impacted by a competitive advantage that emphasizes product differentiation. The results of this research contribute to the development of accounting science, especially management accounting. Meanwhile, the practical contribution for SMEs is in terms of increasing their competitive advantages.

Analysis Of The Influence Of Motivation and Job Satisfaction On Employee Performance With Length Of Work As An Intervening Variable

Study This aim For analyze influence motivation and satisfaction Work to performance employee with long hours of work as intervening variables at PT. Coca Cola Amatil Indonesia (Central Java). Method research used​ is approach quantitative with technique data collection via distributed questionnaires​ to employees in the company with amount sample as many as 287 employees . Data analysis was carried out use technique analysis path (path analysis) for test connection direct or not direct between variables study . Research result show that motivation and satisfaction Work own influence positive and significant to performance employee . Besides That's a long time of work proven become reinforcing intervening variables influence motivation and satisfaction Work to performance employee . With So , company need notice factors motivation and satisfaction Work as well as considering the length of work employee in effort increase performance they . Study This give contribution for development theory management source Power people and practice in the field , esp in context industry drinks in Indonesia...

Governance structure and its links with justice in the context of cooperative organizations

Objective: Cooperative organizations have unique characteristics in their processes and control structures. Given the nature of the relationships that permeate them, justice has stood out as the basis of these relationships, given that the organizations involved seek justice when comparing the rewards and costs involved in interactions. The objective of this essay is to present a theoretical model that makes it possible to explain the links between the governance package (PGov) and the cooperative members' perception of justice and how both reflect on the relational performance of cooperative organizations.Method: This study adopts the theoretical essay method, and assumes the epistemological dimension of structuralism, which generally seeks to explore the structure of the phenomenon and, through its essence, determine its determinant links and interrelationships (Triviños, 1997).Originality/Relevance: Despite advances in understanding the role of control and governance in interorganizational relationships (Ding, Dekker, & Groot, 2013), studies that consider the perspective of justice are still scarce (Dhaundiyal & Coughlan, 2020; Su, Zhang and Guo (2020), and who strive to understand the impacts of these links on performance, which is a differential of the model presented in this essay.Results: This study proposes a model for analyzing the links between the PGov, Organizational Justice and its effects on relational performance. To do so, it was based on the governance and management control structures defended by van der Meer-Kooistra and Scapens (2008), in organizational justice, outlined in its three aspects: distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice, addressed by Luo (2007), as well as the notions of relational performance adopted by Su et al. (2020).Theoretical/methodological/practical contributions: The application of the model can bring practical contributions, specifically for the review of the cooperative's PGov and the governance structures to be reformulated (or not), in order to reinforce the justice perceived by the cooperative members. In this way, it is believed that the use of the model will enable the ideal channels of justice to be identified, enhancing the reach of the governance structure and the achievement of the objectives of cooperative organizations.

Cross-validating the measurement scale for consumers’ experience with hospitality and tourism technology: a multi-sector approach

PurposeThis study aims to cross-validate the technology experience (TE) scale and examine the potential differences in consumer TE across three different sectors.Design/methodology/approachAcross three separate studies, the TE scale and its psychometric properties and consequences were examined across three distinctive hospitality and tourism (H&T) sectors: accommodations (n = 640), food and beverage (n = 615) and tourism (n = 592).FindingsThe findings consistently show that TE is a second-order formative construct with nine dimensions. Furthermore, the factor structure of consumer TE is consistent across the focal sectors, enhancing the TE scale’s generalizability. While the dimensions consisting of TE were identical across the three sectors, the composites of TE were formed differently across the sectors, demonstrating the differences in consumers’ TE across the three sectors.Practical implicationsThis research offers practical implications to the H&T industry regarding the different impacts of various TE dimensions on consumers’ overall experiences, thereby creating overall satisfaction and behavioral intentions.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research was the first attempt to examine the differences in consumers’ TE across the sectors of the H&T industry. By identifying the different impacts of TE dimensions on consumers’ overall experience, this research provides theoretical and practical contributions by confirming the distinct characteristics of the sectors under the H&T industry.

When does social media promote firm innovation? The moderating role of strategic flexibility

Despite a considerable body of innovation research focusing on social media, the influence of this factor on firm innovation remains uncertain. To address this research gap, we investigate how social media applications impact the exploitative and exploratory innovation of firms as well as the moderating effect of strategic flexibility in this context. We find that social media application exhibits a positive relationship with exploitative innovation and an inverted U‐shaped relationship with exploratory innovation. We also find that resource and coordination flexibility have moderating effects on the relationships between social media application and both exploitative and explorative innovation. Our study contributes to the literature by explicating the effects of social media on firm innovation and makes important and practical contributions to our understanding of how social media can be effectively used to promote innovation.

Disability stigma and the pursuit of inclusion among children with physical disabilities in northwest Ethiopia

Purpose Globally, many children with physical disabilities (CwPDs) are excluded from their education and social life, mainly due to stigma and its effects. However, information on disability stigma is scarce in low-and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to explore the lived experience of stigma from the perspective of CwPDs and their caregivers in northwest Ethiopia. Methods The study incorporated a constructivist grounded theory approach. Data were gathered through observations, in-depth interviews, and key informant interviews. Inductive and iterative grounded theory techniques were used to code and categorize data through constant comparison. Findings The study showed that CwPDs are bullied and talked about, subject to pity, socially excluded, and held in contempt at home, in their neighborhood, and at school. They live in fear and uncertainty and struggle with stigma. These factors affect their emotions, social relationships, and educational activities. Conclusions This study makes theoretical and practical contributions to understanding and addressing disability stigma and can help to introduce inclusive education policy, school practice, and disability advocacy. The study results highlight the need for disability awareness-raising programs, interventions for empowerment, and informing disability policy and practice.

The Contribution of Sustainable Businesses to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract The paper examines the role of sustainable businesses in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Recognising the significance of business participation in attaining a more sustainable future, this study uses bibliometric analysis to assess the present status of research in this area. To begin, the paper emphasises the growing importance of understanding the role businesses can play in advancing the SDGs. This research seeks to bring to light existing knowledge gaps and trends in the scientific literature that investigate this critical link. Using a systematic approach, the study analyses a comprehensive dataset of academic papers to address the following subjects: the evolution of the research on sustainable business, the authors, organisations, countries, documents, and sources that have impacted the development of the field, the issues that framed the research on sustainable business, and the contribution of sustainable business practices to specific SDGs. Investigation uncovers key insights, reveals research focus trends, and specific areas of the Sustainable Development Goals. These conclusions underscore the evolving understanding of sustainable businesses' potential contributions to achieving the SDGs. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape using a robust bibliographic methodology. The findings provide valuable information for researchers, companies, and policy makers aimed at further increase the positive impact of sustainable business practices on the achievement of the ambitious goals of the United Nations SDG agenda. The contribution of sustainable businesses to achieving Sustainable Development Goals is highlighted by scientific papers with research focusing on the correlation between sustainable business and SDG indicators. An attention-grabbing aspect is that most scientific papers on sustainable business were published in connection with the "Industry Innovation and Infrastructure" and "Responsible Consumption and Production" indicators.

The influence of board characteristics, ownership structure and public attention on climate change disclosure in banking sector companies

AbstractThis study aims to analyze the influence of board characteristics, ownership structure, and public attention on the disclosure of information related to climate change in the banking industry. This study uses panel data from financial reports and corporate sustainability in the banking sector. The data is processed using the Eviews application, using a sample of 348 companies from 2018 to 2021. The results show that the presence of women on the board, foreign board members, foreign ownership, and public attention all have a positive and significant effect influence. In contrast, board size and institutional ownership have a negative influence on the disclosure of climate change information by banking companies in different countries. Statistical tests also show that although the level of climate change information disclosure by banking companies is relatively good, there is still room for improvement to be in line with evolving standards. The study also looks at public attention through media coverage, as measured through Google Trends, which has the potential to impact climate change information disclosure, especially in sectors that are sensitive to the issue. Furthermore, the study conducted additional tests by categorizing the sample based on companies located in countries with high and medium rankings in the climate change performance index, as well as grouping them by region (Asia, Americas, and Europe). This research has important practical and theoretical contributions, advancing the understanding of the application of legitimacy and stakeholder theories to climate change and the factors that influence climate change disclosure strategies.

The Current State and Ways of Improving Islamic Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan

The active development of modern information and digital society activates the issues of prospects and the search for ways of high-quality training of applicants for higher education in the speciality “Islamic Studies” in Kazakhstan and the creation of a modern system of methodological tools for such training as a guarantee of success and competitiveness of specialists in the field of Islamic studies in modern conditions on the labour market. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the need to improve the system of methodological tools used in the process of preparing applicants for higher education in Kazakhstan. In the course of a study conducted at the Egyptian University of Islamic Culture Nur Mubarak (Almaty) and the College of the Astana Madrassa, a methodological system for training applicants for technical and professional, post-secondary, and higher education in the speciality “Islamic Studies” is developed. In the course of the study, a survey is conducted among students and teachers to examine the level of Islamic education in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the following components of the survey: motivation for learning, development of professional competencies, use of innovative technologies and techniques, ways to improve Islamic education, problems of Islamic education, social interest of the population regarding Islamic education. Recommendations for improving the quality of Islamic education are formulated. This research identifies potential advancements in the methodology for educating candidates at technical, vocational, post-secondary, and tertiary levels, with a focus on incorporating aspects of preparedness for Islamic education. The study's practical contribution lies in its development of an enhanced methodological framework. This framework aims to elevate the education of candidates pursuing technical and professional, post-secondary, and higher education, particularly in shaping future experts during their academic journey in Kazakhstan's specialized higher education institutions.

Investigating Factors Influencing Consumer Intention to Use Online Streaming Services

This paper investigates factors influencing consumer intention to use online streaming services from the technology acceptance perspective based on the extended Technology Acceptance Model with additional variables – perceived enjoyment and incorporation with human and social constructs from Theory Reasoned Action. The consumer intention to use online streaming services remains unclear due to the gap between expectations of online streaming service providers and the high unsubscribe rate. This study deployed an online questionnaire to collect data from 250 Facebook users. Thus, the data collected for this study were from consumers not using online streaming services in Malaysia to understand the factors that could trigger their intention to use. The data collected were analysed using SPSS version 26 and PLS-SEM version 3.0. The role of self-efficacy as a moderator was examined to better understand consumer behaviour in online streaming services. The result revealed that subjective norms and perceived enjoyment have significantly impacted consumer intention to use online streaming services. Regarding the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, the outcome evidenced that self-efficacy plays a moderator role for both constructs. This paper attempts to fill the gap by extending the extant literature on consumer intention to use online streaming services by assessing the direct and moderating effects. Furthermore, the outcome of this study also provides valuable practical contributions for online streaming service providers by improving their understanding of consumer behaviour on the intention to use online streaming services.

The effectiveness of parental assistance-based online learning model on self-efficacy

<span lang="EN-US">The obstacles experienced during online learning are inevitable circumstances. Hence, students need to have motivational beliefs that they have the ability to thrive in online learning despite its difficulties. Applying parental-based online learning is expected to help students increase their self-efficacy. This study examines the effect of using an online learning model based on parental assistance on students’ self-efficacy with a quantitative approach. This type of research is quasi-experimental, with a pre and post-test control group design by studying seventh-grade students in several public junior high schools in Kisaran. The study found that applying an online learning model based on parental assistance improved students’ self-efficacy more than a conventional online learning model. Consequently, parental assistance will make a practical contribution to the implementation of learning, especially in the implementation of online learning in the era of the pandemic and after the COVID-19 pandemic.</span>

The Effect of Materialism, Conspicuous Consumption and Sense of Shame on Intention to Purchase Counterfeit Products and the Mediating Role of Attitude

Counterfeiting is an essential issue that has existed since ancient times and has become more prevalent today with technological advancements, and it should be highlighted. Consumers who desire to buy expensive products, particularly luxury items, but lack the financial means to do so engage in the practice of purchasing counterfeits of these products. Counterfeit products are purchased mostly by young customers for a variety of reasons, including having prestige, showing off, and emphasizing materialism. The goal of this study, under this paradigm, is to disclose the impacts of materialism, conspicuous consumption, and sense of shame on the intention to purchase counterfeit products, as well as the mediating function of attitude toward counterfeit products in these effects in a sample of university students. Data were collected for this purpose using an online survey form, and it was discovered that 477 university students engaged in the survey during the data collection procedure. The data analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between university students' materialism and conspicuous consumption behaviors and intention to purchase counterfeit products, as well as a significant negative relationship between their sense of shame and intention to purchase counterfeit products. Furthermore, it was established that attitudes regarding counterfeit products play a significant mediating role in the impacts of materialism, conspicuous consumption, and a sense of shame on the intention to purchase counterfeit products. These findings provide significant theoretical and practical contributions.

Future research directions of information technology investment: a systematic literature review

Research aims: This study aims to conduct a systematic literature review on IT investment to answer the following research questions: 1) What are the current trends and future research directions in IT investment research? 2) What are the benefits and challenges of IT investments?Design/Methodology/Approach: The authors collected 57 published articles from the Scopus database and analyzed them using a hybrid approach that integrates the principles of structured review and bibliometric analysis.Research findings: Four current research trends have been observed in information technology investment: (1) IT investment, (2) sustainability development, (3) costs, and (4) profitability. The benefits of IT investment have become the primary driver of innovation, profitability, competitiveness, and performance within a business. IT investment has a negative effect in a stable environment, and companies with low levels of IT investment may be forced to choose between expanding revenue and reducing expenses.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study used a structured literature review and bibliometric analysis. The authors present a new method of reviewing literature that provides a more focused and comprehensive view of future research.Practitioner/Policy implication: Three practical contributions are provided: (1) identifying trends and directions of IT investment research, (2) revealing the benefits and challenges of IT investment, and (3) integrating the principles of structured review and bibliometric analysis.Research limitation/Implication: It only used data from the Scopus database, which may not encompass all relevant articles on the topic of IT investment. Additionally, the study only selected articles written in English, potentially overlooking articles written in other languages. There is also a potential subjectivity in the content analysis process and in naming each cluster.

“This School is Part and Parcel of Myself”: Workplace Attachment Promotes Positive Affect Among Teachers through Work Engagement

The current paper examines the relationship between teachers’ attachment to their institution and positive affect, through work engagement. In addition, the hypothesized path model considers two predictors of workplace attachment, namely teaching experience in the current institution and the frequency of communication with colleagues in an ordinary working day. Data were gathered from 289 primary school teachers employed in Turkish public schools through convenience sampling. A structural equation modelling method was applied for testing the hypothesized path model. Findings demonstrated teachers who frequently communicated with their colleagues had a high workplace attachment. Furthermore, primary school teachers who had a stronger attachment to their institution more engaged to their work, which in turn leads to higher levels of positive affect and lower levels of negative affect. Although previous literature emphasized the importance of the workplace on employee well-being and work engagement, previous work on teachers’ attachment to their institutions and its consequences is limited. With these findings, the current paper made important theoretical and practical contributions (e.g., examining the predictors and well-being outcomes of emotional and cognitive bonding to work environments in a non-WEIRD sample) considering attachment to work environments is a less-studied topic in the place attachment literature as compared to other contexts (e.g., neighborhoods, cities).

TRANSFORMING DIGITAL LIBRARIES THROUGH AI: ANALYSING PERSONALIZATION STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVED USER SATISFACTION

This study explores how digital libraries can leverage AI-driven personalization to enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience. The research investigates the effectiveness of AI-driven marketing strategies in promoting digital library resources across diverse cultural and economic contexts, emphasizing the importance of localized adaptations. Using a quantitative research design, data was collected from 570 respondents in Hyderabad, India, through a structured survey. Key constructs measured include AI-driven personalization in digital libraries, user loyalty, satisfaction, cultural and economic contexts, marketing effectiveness, and localization. Multiple and moderated regression analyses revealed that AI-driven personalization significantly enhances user loyalty and satisfaction in the context of digital libraries. The effectiveness of AI-driven marketing strategies varied across cultural and economic contexts, with localization significantly boosting effectiveness. Interaction terms indicated that culturally sensitive and economically relevant strategies are more effective when localized to meet user preferences. The findings highlight the importance of personalized, culturally aligned, and locally adapted marketing strategies in digital libraries to enhance user engagement and achieve superior outcomes. These insights provide practical and theoretical contributions, emphasizing the need for digital libraries to invest in AI technologies and tailor their outreach strategies to local contexts for sustainable growth in user engagement.

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Inovasi Pengembangan Teknologi Informasi Dalam Pengelolaan Koperasi Simpan Pinjam (KSP)

This service aims to explore the application of information technology in the management of Savings and Loan Cooperatives (KSP) to improve operational efficiency and quality of service to cooperative members. The problems faced by cooperatives include the lack of utilization of information technology, lack of operational efficiency, and limited services to members. To overcome these problems, this service uses a qualitative analysis approach through surveys, interviews, and observations. The purpose of this service is to provide practical guidance for KSP in adopting and implementing information technology, as well as contributing new knowledge in the literature on the application of information technology in KSP. The contributions of this service include providing concrete solutions to the problems faced by KSP, as well as increasing the theoretical understanding of the role of information technology in improving the performance of KSP. The results of the service show that the application of information technology has successfully improved the operational efficiency of KSP and the accessibility of services to members. The implications include the potential to improve the economic welfare of cooperative members and its relevance as a guide for policy makers in designing regulations that support the development of cooperatives. Thus, this service offers practical solutions and important knowledge contributions in improving the performance and relevance of KSPs in the digital era.