Product Dimensions Research Articles

The effect of green marketing on purchase decisions in ecaps

This study aims to examine the influence of green marketing on purchasing decisions at Ecaps. The research sample consists of 100 randomly selected Ecaps customers. The data used in this study includes both primary and secondary data, with the primary data collected through a validated and reliable questionnaire. The data analysis methods include simple regression, F-test, T-test, determination coefficient (R2), and correlation coefficient. The findings of this study indicate that the green product dimension does not have a significant positive impact on purchasing decisions at Ecaps. However, the green advertising and green brand dimensions have a significant favorable influence on purchasing decisions at Ecaps. The determination coefficient (R2) indicates that the variables in the research model explain approximately 44,1% of the variation in purchasing decisions. At the same time, the remaining variation is influenced by other unexplored factors. The data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 29 software. The main finding of this research highlights the importance of green marketing in influencing purchasing decisions at Ecaps. This study provides valuable insights for Ecaps in developing marketing strategies focusing on environmental aspects to enhance consumer purchasing decisions. As recommendations, the company must prioritize the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable products to create added value for consumers. Additionally, implementing advertising strategies aligned with sustainability values and building a strong brand image as an environmentally conscious company is essential. The company may also consider developing environmental-focused corporate social responsibility programs and promoting them to enhance purchasing decisions.

Analisis Kualitas Kesehatan Kerja dan Pengaruhnya pada Produktivitas Pengrajin Tenun Ikat Tradisional di Dusun Fopo Kelurahan Onatali Kecamatan Rote Tengah Kabupaten Rote Ndao

The quality of health is closely related to occupational safety and health in the workplace, if the quality of work health is good, the work output will increase. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of quality of health seen from the dimensions of fatigue, muscle complaints, dimensions of occupational diseases in the work life of weavers, to analyze the influence between the dimensions of fatigue and the work productivity of weavers, to analyze the influence between the dimensions of muscle complaints and the work productivity of weavers, to analyze the influence between the dimensions of occupational diseases and the work productivity of weavers. The type of research used is analytic correlation with a quantitative approach and a cross sectional design. The number of samples using total sampling is 60 people. Unibivariate and bivariate data analysis using the chi square test. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was a relationship between the dimension of fatigue and work productivity p = 0.007, the dimension of muscle complaints p = 0.000, the dimension of work-related illness p = 0.000. Thus the quality of the health of the weavers is not good, so there is a need for socialization regarding the analysis of the health quality of the weaver workers through direct counseling and through various other media. Weavers are also expected to have awareness to pay more attention to their work patterns so that their health can be maintained properly.

Speaking anxiety and task complexity effects on second language speech

AbstractThe association between speaking anxiety and L2 speech production, including L2 pronunciation, remains largely under‐researched, especially in relation to task complexity. The present study investigates the effect of task complexity on speaking anxiety and their impact on specific dimensions of L2 speech production: speaking fluency (speed, breakdown, and repair) and accuracy (grammar, lexis and pronunciation); and global assessments of L2 speaking performance: accentedness and comprehensibility. Forty‐two Spanish learners of English performed simple and complex versions of a monologic oral narrative task. The results indicated that task complexity affected learners’ anxiety levels and was detrimental to their L2 speaking fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and accentedness. Moreover, higher self‐perceived anxiety was associated with lower breakdown fluency and less lexico‐grammatical accuracy. Last, once the contributions of L2 proficiency and working memory were controlled for, anxiety accounted for a significant 13%–15% of variance in breakdown fluency.

Over a decade of maqashid sharia studies: a bibliometric analysis and direction for future research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to build a relationship between the quantitative and structural indicators of maqashid sharia studies produced from bibliometric analysis and the conceptual discussion developed through a thorough review of selected key literature. Design/methodology/approach The study uses bibliometric analysis, collecting information drawn from 219 articles published in 68 journals during the period of 2006–2022. This study uses VOSviewer, RStudio, Microsoft Excel, and an examination of research time periods using the Scopus database to illustrate the citation analysis and keyword map. It is also strengthened by content analysis of selected studies. Findings The main research theme found in this study is the application of maqashid sharia in Islamic banks, with Islamic banks and Islamic finance among the most frequently used keywords. Meanwhile, the geographical spread of maqashid sharia research has reflected its universal acceptance, as it has spread across both Muslim-dominant and non-Muslim-dominant countries. Besides, maqashid sharia is found to be an extremely important subject for ensuring the ethical dimension of Islamic finance products and services, a more inclusive human development index, and contributing to the international agenda of Sustainable Development Goals. Lastly, future research is expected to broaden it into a multi-dimensional horizon, with several recommendations offered to enrich the understanding of maqashid sharia. Practical implications The findings of this study can be beneficial to multiple stakeholders in Islamic finance industry, including the management of Islamic banks, who can enhance the values of maqashid sharia in designing their products/services, and the regulators, who can formulate regulatory frameworks which are reflective of maqashid sharia principles. Social implications This study will assist future scholars in this field to formulate and design exciting research ideas and models to address the deficiencies found in the current implementation of maqashid sharia within Islamic finance industry. Originality/value The primary contribution of this study is to provide comprehensive review and discussion of selected significant literature on maqashid sharia and give direction for future research. In addition, this study also extends and incorporates the results of bibliometrics using the recent maqashid sharia studies published at the end of 2022.

Rational or Impulsive? Early Backers’ Investment Behavior in Agri-Food Crowdfunding from 4P–4C Perspectives

Lack of funds and poor agricultural-product sales are the main problems that limit agricultural development, which can be well solved by agri-food crowdfunding. How to attract more backers to invest in the early stage of a project is extremely crucial for agri-food crowdfunding. Using a unique sample comprising 1,136 agri-food crowdfunding campaigns on Crowdfunding Net, among the most influential crowdfunding platforms in China, a model is constructed that includes the five dimensions of people, product, promotion, cost, and convenience. Drawing on the classic 4P and 4C marketing theories, multiple regression analysis is used to examine the mechanism through which a project’s presentation information influences the number of early backers. The results reveal that the factors in the three dimensions of people, product, and convenience positively impact the number of early backers in agri-food crowdfunding. In contrast, the cost-dimension factor is negatively related to the number of early backers. The promotion-dimension factors fail to pass the significance test. Additionally, the number of first-day backers partially moderates the effect of the initiator category, investment threshold, and lottery on the number of early backers. The effects of the trademark registration and number of reward categories on the number of early backers are completely moderated by the number of first-day backers. The evidence also shows that early backers’ rational investment decisions are based on reliable information and lucrative rewards. The research conclusions offer practical enlightenment for initiators, crowd-funding platforms, and regulators in the agri-food crowdfunding industry.

Effects of EMI-CLIL on secondary-level students’ English learning: A multilevel meta-analysis

This meta-analysis synthesized the effects of the English medium instruction and content and language integrated learning (EMI-CLIL) approach on secondary-level students’ English learning. The dataset included 44 samples (N = 7,434) from 38 primary studies. The results revealed EMI-CLIL’s overall effectiveness for the development of English competence compared to the mainstream condition in the short term (d = 0.73, SE = 0.06, 95% CI [0.61, 0.86]) and longer term (d = 1.01, SE = 0.06, 95% CI [0.88, 1.15]). Additionally, we found that EMI-CLIL’s overall effectiveness was influenced by several moderator variables. Its effectiveness was significantly: (1) higher for learners whose first language (L1) was linguistically related to English; (2) lower for primary studies which confirmed the homogeneity of the EMI-CLIL and comparison groups; (3) lower when studies targeted the productive (rather than receptive or overall) dimension of English learning; and (4) higher when outcome measures focused on vocabulary. Implications for pedagogy and future research are discussed.

Do stories (always) make food products taste better? The boundary effects of matching package type and product dimension

AbstractThis research examines when the narrative transportation induced by storytelling influences taste. In a field experiment conducted in two wine stores, we first demonstrate that storytelling enhances actual taste through narrative transportation, but only when the package type matches the product. In the next experiment, we determine that product dimension (hedonic vs. utilitarian) is another boundary condition. We specifically show that the effect of storytelling through narrative transportation on expected taste is positively stronger for utilitarian products than hedonic products. This article contributes to the research on storytelling, narrative transportation, and sensory marketing by showing that storytelling indirectly enhances taste for products with matching packages and utilitarian products. This article also offers important implications for marketers and retailers who aim to enhance the perceived taste of their products.

Muslim Post-Graduate Students’ Self-Leadership Skills and Productivity during Remote Teaching and Learning

The study aims to investigate the impact of self-leadership on Muslim postgraduate students’ achievement or productivity during remote teaching and learning in Malaysian higher education institutions. The research instrument was a Likert questionnaire that measured the dimensions of self-leadership and productivity. The study employed principal component analysis (PCA) and path analysis using AMOS. The findings supported self-leadership as a multidimensional construct with five underlying dimensions comprising self-determined goals, self-reward, self-punishment, self–observation and self-cueing. Several latent variables further supported each dimension. In addition, the results showed that the dimensions of self-leadership and productivity are psychometrically sound regarding divergent and convergent validity. The average variance explained for each variable was (> .05), and the values for composite reliability of the constructs ranged from (.887 and .910). Furthermore, the study found that the dimensions of self-leadership, i.e. self-goal, self-reward, self-punishment, self–observation and self-cueing, positively predicted Muslim students’ productivity during remote teaching and learning, with a p-value of less than 0.00. The study recommends promoting self-leadership strategies to enhance students’ productivity and, in turn, their overall educational performance.

The Relationship between Caregiver Burden and Spiritual Intelligence in Caregivers of Breast Cancer Patients

Background: Breast cancer patients’ caregivers seem to face several challenges and problems that affect their physical and mental health. Spiritual intelligence, as the foundation of individuals› beliefs, plays an essential role in promoting the mental health of caregivers. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between caregiver burden and spiritual intelligence in caregivers of breast cancer patients. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 309 breast cancer caregivers at Shahid Ramezanzadeh Radiotherapy Center, Yazd, Iran, based on census method in 2020. Data were collected using three questionnaires: Demographic Information, caregiver burden inventory (CBI) and Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI). Statistical analyses were done using Spearman’s rank correlation, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis test in SPSS-20. Results: The mean total score of caregiver burden was 48.12±20.93. The highest and the lowest mean scores were in the dimension of social pressure (10.33±5.09) and physical pressure (8.14±4.09), respectively. The mean total score of spiritual intelligence in caregivers was (67.32±30.84). The highest mean score was in the transcendent awareness dimension (20.54±18.75) and the lowest was in the personal meaning production dimension (13.07±6.10). There was a significant inverse relationship between the mean total score of spiritual intelligence and caregiver burden (r=- 0.63, P<0.001). Conclusion: Caregivers of breast cancer patients who have more spiritual intelligence, experience less burden of care. In fact, higher levels of spiritual intelligence act as a protective factor against the burden of care. Therefore, strengthening spiritual intelligence in oncology and radiotherapy centers is recommended.

Hybrid Imbalance: Collaborative Fabrication of Digital Teaching and Learning Material

Digitization of schools has increased significantly in recent years and is generating a massive innovation boost in education. This development is accompanied by an increased demand for new digital educational objects for schools. The resources required for creating such objects (expert knowledge from teaching contexts versus technological knowledge and infrastructures) are distributed among different groups of actors from digital economy and educational practice. Therefore, the production of such new objects requires new forms of cooperation in the education sector. This article discusses such a hybrid collaboration between a software developer and the teachers of two pilot schools for the creation of interactive learning software. We examine this collaborative relationship in light of different bodies of knowledge that both groups of actors bring to the relationship and that need to be reconciled. We also examine the ways in which the organizational boundaries between schools and companies are temporarily blurred, and the distribution of costs and benefits between the participating groups of actors. By looking at the various dimensions of the cooperative commercial production of these digital objects as well as their (prototypical) experimental stage, the paper analyses the digital transformation of teaching as an innovative social process, structured by economic and educational rationalities.

Porous wax patterns for high-precision investment casting

Aerospace, manufacturing, and shipbuilding industries strive to enhance their competitiveness by optimizing material utilization and improving production processes. The investment casting process offers the capability to fabricate intricate and precise components using a diverse range of alloys. However, this method is not without its drawbacks, including high manufacturing costs and a significant rate of defective castings, which can reach up to 30 %. These defects primarily arise from the stresses imposed on the wax patterns and ceramic molds, leading to their distortion. To address this issue, efforts have been made to reduce stress by employing compacted wax powders for the production of investment patterns. However, stress relaxation in the wax patterns remains a concern as it can result in elastic deformation of the compacted material and subsequent alterations in the final product dimensions. To mitigate this issue, a series of tests were conducted with the objective of studying stress relaxation under constant compression strain, as described by the Kohlrausch equation. The obtained results provide valuable insights that enable the prediction of the ultimate dimensions of patterns created using different grades of wax.

Nanopolymer optically transparent structures, systems and devices

Search and analysis of results of theoretical and experimental studies on literature and patent sources in fields of optical and optical-electronic instrumentation are carried out. Current state and development trends of transparent polymer compositions containing nanoscale fillers, which open up new prospects for optical and optical-electronic instrumentation, are considered. Obtained data and recommendations on improvement and creation of new optically transparent nanocomposites are generalized, and can be used not only for connecting components of optical systems, but also for products in scintillation technology, lighting engineering, photovoltaics, and in many other fields of science and technology. Examples of some currently existing polymer and nanopolymer optical systems are considered, including an organosilicon composition for connecting optical elements, a plastic scintillator with nanostructured phosphors with improved time characteristics and light output values, an LED with multilayered scatterer with a variable index of refraction and an improved yield of radiation, optical compositions with a high refractive index on high transparency silicones for connection with optical elements in light-emitting devices or for lighting devices with a remote phosphor, as well as new materials and methods for dispersing nanoparticles. Given examples clearly show that complexity of the structures and micro dimensions of modern optical and optoelectronic products for their successful implementation and widespread adoption require new easy-to-use and not expensive optically transparent nanomaterials and technologies for their manufacture.

Exploring online consumer reviews of customized apparel products

PurposeVirtual try-on (VTO) technology with three-dimensional (3D) body scanning in a mobile application is a relatively new technique for selling custom-fit apparel. VTO involves scanning and measuring one's body and visualizing the fit of a garment on a 3D avatar. The purpose of this study is to explore consumers' experiences toward the custom-fit T-shirts and online mass customization (MC) services using the VTO technology found in online consumer reviews (OCRs).Design/methodology/approachA total of 297 OCRs were collected from the Amazon's Made for You site that uses VTO technology for the MC process. A qualitative content analysis, within a mixed method research process, was used to determine systematically the meanings within qualitative data with quantitative results. In the qualitative approach, combinations of two coding processes were employed, which were concept-driven (i.e., deductive/a priori) and data-driven (i.e., inductive/emergent) coding processes. In the quantitative approach, the prevalence of each coding in terms of its valence was calculated based on frequencies. Intercoder reliability reached 96 per cent.FindingsIn OCRs of customized apparel products and online MC services using VTO technology, consumers described expectations, perceived performance, dis/confirmation, dis/satisfaction, outcomes of dis/satisfaction and descriptive information. Those with expectations often expressed skepticism about the product and the MC process using VTO technology at the pre-consumption stage. In OCRs, they used four product dimensions and two service dimensions of perceived performance. Consumers had positive (negative) confirmation when the performance of the T-shirts and/or services worked better (worse) than their expectations. The OCRs also included dis/satisfaction with a product and/or service, its outcomes and descriptive information.Originality/valueThis study identified a resulting framework to identify the content in OCRs of the custom-fit T-shirts and online MC services that use VTO technology. This study extends the expectation confirmation theory by adding multiple dimensions (i.e., four product dimensions and two service dimensions) as well as more outcomes of dis/satisfaction (not limited to repurchase intentions). This study provides practical suggestions for online MC companies who are using or planning to use VTO technology on how to improve consumers' satisfaction with customized T-shirts using VTO technology.

Reasonable access: important characteristics and perceived quality of legal and illegal sources of cannabis for medical purposes in Canada

BackgroundThroughout the past two decades of legal medical cannabis in Canada, individuals have experienced challenges related to accessing legal sources of cannabis for medical purposes. The objective of our study was to examine the sources of cannabis accessed by individuals authorized to use medical cannabis and to identify possible reasons for their use of illegal sources.MethodsIndividuals who participated in the Cannabis Access Regulations Study (CANARY), a national cross-sectional survey launched in 2014, and indicated they were currently authorized to use cannabis for medical purposes in Canada were included in this study. We assessed differences between participants accessing cannabis from only legal sources versus from illegal sources in relation to sociodemographic characteristics, health-related factors, and characteristics of medical cannabis they considered important. A secondary analysis assessed differences in satisfaction with various dimensions of cannabis products and services provided by legal versus illegal sources.ResultsHalf of the 237 study participants accessed cannabis from illegal sources. Individuals accessing cannabis from illegal sources were significantly more likely to value pesticide-free products, access to a variety of strains, ability to select strain and dosage, ability to observe and smell cannabis, availability in a dispensary, and availability in small quantities than did individuals accessing cannabis from only legal sources (all p < 0.05). Additionally, participants gave significantly higher satisfaction scores to illegal sources than to legal sources on service-related dimensions of cannabis access (all p < 0.05).ConclusionOur findings contribute to an understanding of reasonable access to medical cannabis from a patient perspective and how to assess whether it has been achieved. Characteristics of cannabis products and services valued by patients and appropriate to their needs should be incorporated into legal medical cannabis programs to promote the use of legal medical sources. While pertaining specifically to medical use of cannabis in Canada, the findings of this study may also be instructive for understanding the use of illegal cannabis sources for non-medical purposes in Canada and provide insight for other jurisdictions implementing cannabis regulations for both medical and non-medical purposes.

The Potential of Uncoated Norway Spruce as a Façade Material—A Review

This article reviews the potential of uncoated Norway spruce as a façade material. Aspects such as natural durability, permeability properties, impact of density, and product dimensions are discussed. The review concludes that a careful design of the product is needed due to the intrinsic properties of the spruce species. Natural photodegradation will occur but has been proven not to impact spruce to a greater degree than other species. The optimal choice for a Norway spruce panel would be made of heartwood without juvenile tissues, with a vertical growth ring orientation. The selection of density is, however, unclear since low density reduces crack formation but could facilitate favourable levels of moisture for fungal colonisation. Additionally, the width of the growth ring has an unpredictable effect on the formation of cracks when the effect of early and latewood interaction cooperates with the effect of density.

The Global Financial Crisis and China’s Export in Belt and Road Countries: An Analysis Using Product-Level Data

ABSTRACT Using SITC-3 product-level data from the CEPII-BACI database, we find that the share of imports from China by countries in the one-belt region slowed down significantly after the global financial crisis (GFC) in 2008, which predates the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), while there was no slowdown in the one-road region. Analysis using the difference-in-differences (DID) method reveals that the GFC inhibited China’s export to countries in the one-belt region and this effect has become stronger over time. This conclusion remains robust for other control groups over various time segment points and different product dimensions. Further analysis shows that the slowdown of China’s export expansion in landlocked countries, and in Europe, and the Middle East is the main contributing factor to the post-crisis slowdown in Chinese exports in the one-belt countries. Mechanism analysis shows that shrinkage in the geographical import networks of the one-belt countries, which has been aggravated by countries’ concentration of import sources and relative trade proximity with China, explains the slowdown in general. Heterogeneous analyses reveal that after the GFC, the share of imports from China fell least in primary and resource-based products, then in medium-tech and high-tech products, and fell most in low-tech products.

THE NEXUS OF PLANNING AND FOOD SECURITY IN INDONESIA: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

This review paper draws on a multidisciplinary body of literature to consider how planning can foster food security in Indonesia. In the last decades, the international planning discourse has been increasingly attentive to a range of food security issues such as food deserts, urban agriculture, rural agricultural land conservation and resilient food systems. The existing studies mainly explore how planning can be more sensitive to food issues. However, to what extent Indonesian studies are attentive to the intersection of food and planning has not been clarified yet. This paper addresses this gap by reviewing 38 published studies in Indonesia to investigate how the existing studies in Indonesia link food security with planning. Food, as one of three primary needs, should be the concern of planners, especially in this era of uncertainties and global environmental change. Establishing food security should involve multidisciplinary research, including planning which can potentially contribute to managing the spatial dimensions of food production, distribution and utilisation.

Cultural Contents in MyEnglishStep Digital Learning Materials for Junior High School Students

The present research aimed to analyze the cultural contents available in digital learning materials for Junior High School Students called myenglishstep.com. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis under two frameworks, particularly the cultural categories framework by Chao (2011) and the framework of the cultural dimensions by Moran (2001). The results revealed 1.472 cultural contents, covering all five cultural categories: Source Culture, Target Culture, International Culture, Intercultural Interaction, and Universality across Cultures. Further, the cultural contents are also represented through Cultural Dimensions, namely Products Dimension, Practices Dimension, Perspectives Dimension, Communities Dimension, and Person Dimension. The cultural contents mainly appeared as much as 1160 times in the Universality across Cultures and were presented through products created and invented by the social communities approximately 623 times. These results, to some extent, show that material developers are aware of the importance of cultural content to cater to diversity in Indonesia.

RUPTURA: DISCUSSÕES EM TORNO DAS POLÍTICAS EDUCACIONAIS PÚBLICAS BRASILEIRAS PARA UM CURRÍCULO VIVO ANTIRRACISTA

The understanding of identity and the roles of subjects in society is necessary both for achieving subjective satisfaction, typical of being, and for the development of society in relational and productive dimensions. This article is an invitation to discussions and the development of other research and practices, aiming to understand the complexities of the curriculum, decoloniality and teaching. It resorts to the documents that make up Brazilian public educational policies (national and international) with regard to the constitution of the curriculum and teacher training, such as: National Common Curricular Base (BRASIL, 2018), the BNC- Training (BRASIL, 2019) and the Incheon International Declaration (UNESCO, 2016a). The documentary analysis is anchored in Stuart Hall (2016), Aníbal Quijano (2005), José Sacristán (2017), Maria Lúcia Damásio (2008), Eneida Shiroma (2011), Teresa Teruya and Delton Felipe (2018), among others. In addition, the series “Severance”, created by Dan Erickson, with the first season in 2022, aired on the Apple TV+ streaming service, represents a critique of the disconnection of interpersonal relationships from everyday life to the detriment of work in an organization, and demands of Capital. The analysis of the series made it possible to perceive the circumstances of the superficiality of the discourses of educational public policies, which reverberate in teacher training and in the curriculum. Such discourses do not really address the inclusion of minority groups in society, the reduction of distances caused by socioeconomic inequalities and the deconstruction of structural racism, but they present cultural erasures in compliance with a colonial curriculum.

Analysis Of The Application Of Sharia Principles In Bri Syariah, Bni Syariah, Mandiri And Bank Muamalat

The purpose of this study was to analyze the application of the principles of sharia in Islamic Bri syariah, Bni Syariah, Mandiri syariah and Bank Muamalat in running their business unit or units in the aspects of financing and raising funds to customers. Data used in this study is qualitative data and analysis techniques in this research is descriptive qualitative data analysis. The focus of this study, among others, on the application of Islamic principles described by the dimension of capital, raising funds, products and services. Data was collected through several ways including in-depth interviews (depth interview) composed of the heads of units and employees, direct observation (passive participation), and the documents comprising bank Profile, Next, analyze the data using an interactive model. The results of this research is good in all aspects of capital, the fund associations, service to Bri Syariah, Bni Syariah Mandiri and Bank Muamalat basically already implement sharia principles.