Significant Positive Effect Research Articles

The Effect of Energy Consumption Towards Economic Growth: The Case of 11 Asian Countries

This research aims to determine and analyze the effect of Coal Consumption per capita (Kwh), Oil Consumption per capita (Kwh), Gas Consumption per capita (Kwh), and Renewable energy consumption per capita (Kwh) towards GDP per capita (current US$). This research uses GDP Per Capita (current USD) data sourced from world banks with a period from 1994 to 2021 and Data for Coal Consumption per capita (Kwh), Oil Consumption per capita (Kwh), Gas Consumption per capita (Kwh), and Renewable energy consumption per capita (Kwh) from Our Wold within a period from 1994 to 2021. The data used is data from 11 Asian countries, which is Mainland China, The Republic of Korea, Japan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Viet Nam. The analysis method used is Panel Data Econometrics, with Ordinary Least Square and Fixed Effect Model. The result from this research shows that Oil Consumption per capita (Kwh), Coal consumption per capita (Kwh), Gas Consumption per capita (Kwh), and Renewable energy consumption per capita (Kwh) have a positive significant effect towards GDP per capita (current USD).

Board Diversity and Firm Value: Evidence From Nepalese Financial Institutions

The purpose of this paper is to provide empirical evidence on the relationship of board diversity of corporate board with the value of financial institutions in Nepal. The sample comprises 38 financial institutions listed in NEPSE with 380 firm-years observation for the period 2011/12 to 2020/21. Balance panel datasets were employed to investigate using multiple regression models to examine the relationship between board diversity (female and minority directors) and firm value measured by Tobin's Q and MBR. The result shows a significant positive relationship between firm value and the presence of both female and minority directors. Moreover, the evidence supports that the presence of female directors in the boardroom effect more in the firm market value than as compare to the minority directors. Furthermore, the study concludes that control variables like board size, presence of independent director and firm size have positive significant effect on firm value, but leverage has significant but negative relation with the firm market value of financial intuitions in Nepal. The study result has the practical implication for government, policy makers and regulating authorities in formation of diverse board that can increase the firm value and performance. It also provides additional insight to the corporate governance literature and helps to fill the gap on board diversity and firm value in Nepalese financial institutions.

The Role of Digitalization and Environmental, Social, Governance in Enhancing Value Relevance of Accounting Information

The acceleration of the Industrial Revolution by the Covid-19 pandemic has enhanced the urgency of digitalization. In addition, the issue of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Government) and the achievement of the triple bottom line have become a major concern for businesses. In contrast, previous research indicates a decline in the value relevance of EPS (Earnings per Share) and BVPS (Book Value per Share) and an enhance in value relevance of non-financial information. This study investigates the effect of digitalization and ESG on the value relevance of accounting information, focusing on EPS and BVPS. This study employs four models with 249 samples from the IDX from 2017 to 2021. Using multiple linear regression, it is determined that, despite the positive significant effect of digitalization and ESG score, the presence of such non-financial information does not enhance the value relevance of accounting information. Moreover, the combination of ESG and digitalization still unable to enhance the value relevance of accounting data. Due to the inefficiency and lack of reporting standard of digitalization and ESG implementation. Therefore, the company should effectively implement and report these data.

Township entrepreneurship, Unemployment and Economic Development: Myth or Reality in Sub-Saharan African Countries

This study aims to perform a comparative analysis of the influence of township entrepreneurship on unemployment and economic development among the Francophone and Anglophone countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The study employed a descriptive and quantitative research design where a longitudinal data was sourced from the World Development Indicators (WDI) and World Bank Entrepreneurship databases on 12 and 9 Francophone and Anglophone countries respectively. A Fixed Effect panel regression model was employed to attain the objectives of the study. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant negative effect of township entrepreneurship on unemployment; and also, township entrepreneurship has a positive significant effect on economic development. Both relationships were found to have insignificant differences between Anglophone and Francophone countries suggesting that the ability of township entrepreneurship to minimize the rate of unemployment and boost economic development is generic and irrespective of cultural and social differences. This study was anchored on the behavioral theory of social entrepreneurship to provide empirical contribution to existing literature.

Examining the Effect of Five-Factor Personality Traits on Cultural Intelligence

With the impact of globalization in the field of education as in every area, the tendency of individuals to prefer other countries and cultures for education has increased. Individuals who move to different cultural environments for educational purposes face different cultural challenges. In this regard, cultural intelligence (CI) emerges, which contributes to managing cultural differences in the best way, using them in the most appropriate way for the benefit of individuals and organizations, and exhibiting appropriate behaviors in different cultural environments. This study aims to determine the effect of five-factor personality traits (FFPT) on the cultural intelligence (CI) of international university students through an experimental research design. Further, the effect of five factor personality trait dimensions on cultural intelligence was examined. Valid responses were obtained from 585 international students continuing their education in different faculties and departments of Mardin Artuklu University. The data were analyzed with the structural equation modelling (SEM) AMOS package program. Result of the analysis, it was seen that FFPT have a positive and significant effect on CI. In addition, positive significant effects of the FFPT dimensions (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, and neuroticism) on the dimensions of CI (cognitive, meta-cognitive, behavioral, and motivational) were observed.

DETERMINAN NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR DI INDONESIA

The purpose of this study is to obtain empirical evidence about factors affecting firm value in manufacturing companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange for the years 2017-2019. Sample selection technique that used is purposive sampling method and acquired 78 companies. Data processing technique using multiple linear regression analysis with the Eviews 12 software. The results showed that profitability has positive significant effect on firm value, liquidity has negative significant effect on firm value, while leverage, firm size, and CSR do not have significant effect on firm value. The implication of this research is to provide information for investors that should study the company's financial statements carefully before decided to invest in a company.

The effects of Juniperi fructus essential oil and vacuum packing on the shelf life of rainbow trout fillets during storage at 2±1°C.

We hypothesized that the combined effect of vacuum packaging and Juniperi fructus essential oil addition would increase shelf life. Six different treatments were tested. The effects of the different concentrations of J. fructus essential oil (0%, 0.3% and 0.6%) and packing method (non-vacuum and vacuum) on the fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fillets of stored 4±1 °C were investigated in terms of its microbiological (mesophilic aerobic bacteria and yeast-mold), chemical (pH, total volatile alkaline nitrogen (TVB-N), thiobarbituric acid (TBA value)) and sensory quality. The results showed that J. fructus essential oil had a positive significant effect on quality parameters (p<0.05). In conclusion, based primarily on sensory, TVB-N and mesophilic bacteria data the shelf-life of fresh rainbow trout was 4 days (non-vacuum packaged), 13 days (vacuum packaged), 19 and 28 days treated with J. fructus oil (0.3 and 0.6%, v/w) under vacuum packaged, respectively. J. fructus essential oil application and vacuum packaging; extended the shelf life of fish fillets by an average of 15 days. The combined use of J. fructus essential oil and packaging techniques could form the basis for new studies.

The Effect of Liquidity M3 and Exchange Rate on Sukuk Market Size in Malaysia in Short-Term and Long-Term

The increase in the size of the sukuk market has become large with time and takes its place among the important topics that need to be studied and developed. This study focuses on the impact of some financial factors on the size of the sukuk market in Malaysia, as it is a leader in the Islamic financial industry, especially the sukuk sector. This study attempts to reveal the relationship between the factors of exchange rate and liquidity M3 as independent variables, and the size of the sukuk market as a dependent variable. This study uses the model of Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) as well as the test of cointegration to know the relationship between the variables of the study in both short-term and long-term. By examining monthly time series data starting from 04/2011 till 12/2020. The findings appear that the variables of the study have a cointegration relationship in the long run. In the short run, the exchange rate affects the size of the sukuk market significantly negatively, while liquidity M3 influences the sukuk market size positively insignificant. In the long run, the exchange rate has a positive significant effect on the sukuk market size, while the impact of liquidity M3 on the market size of Sukuk is non-significant.

Pengaruh Citra Destinasi, Fasilitas Wisata dan Experiental Purchasing terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen (Studi pada Pengunjung Domestik Heha Sky View Gunungkidul)

This study aims to determine the effect of destination image, tourist facilities and experiental purchasing variables on customer satisfaction on Heha Sky View Gunungkidul tours, Yogyakarta. This type of research is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. This research data is primary data taken through a questionnaire to 100 respondents using purposive sampling technique, which is then analyzed using multiple linear regression and hypothesis test through SPSS 23 software. The result obtained show that destination image has a positive significant effect on customer satisfaction, tourist facilities have a insignificant effect on customer satisfaction and experiental purchasing have a positive significant effect on customer satisfaction.

Sustainable entrepreneurship: A catalyst for unemployment reduction and economic growth in Anglophone and Francophone countries

AbstractThe purpose of the study is in two fold. First, the study examines the impact of language, history, and culture in Anglophone and Francophone countries on the rate of unemployment and economic growth. Second, the study explores the extent to which sustainable entrepreneurship influences the rate of unemployment, and economic growth in Anglophone and Francophone (A&amp;F) countries. The study employed a descriptive and quantitative research design where a longitudinal data were sourced from the World Development Indicators and World Bank Entrepreneurship databases on 12 and 9 Francophone and Anglophone countries respectively. The random effect and the generalized method of moments (GMM) regression models were employed to attain the objectives of the study. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant negative effect of sustainable entrepreneurship on unemployment; sustainable entrepreneurship has a positive significant effect on economic growth; and also, history and culture were found to have a significant impact on unemployment reduction and economic growth. However, language was found to have an insignificant influence between A&amp;F countries suggesting that the ability of sustainable entrepreneurship to minimize the rate of unemployment and boost economic growth is generic irrespective of linguistic factors.

FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEBIJAKAN UTANG PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR DI BEI

This study aims to obtain empirical evidence regarding the effect of structure asset, firm size, dividend policy, and profitability on the firm debt in manufacturing companies on the IDX. The technique sampling used was purposive sampling. The company data in the study were 30 companies. This study uses secondary data that is processed using Eviews version 12. The F test show that structure asset, firm size, dividend policy, and profitability have a significant effect on debt policy. The t test show that profitability has a positive significant effect on debt policy, structure asset has a negative insignificant effect on debt policy. Firm size and dividend policy have a positive insignificant effect on debt policy. The implication of this study is to provide consideration in making decisions for companies related to factors that affect debt policy.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI M ANAJEMEN LABA PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR

The purpose of this study is to obtain empirical evidence about factors affecting earnings management in manufacturing companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange for the years 2017-2020. Sample selection technique that used is purposive sampling method and acquired 51 companies. Data processing technique using multiple linear regression analysis and assisted by Eviews 12 software. The results showed that leverage has positive significant effect on earnings management, while firm size, institutional ownership, and independent board commissioners do not have significant effect on earnings management. The implication of this research is to provide information for investors that should read up the company's financial statements carefully before decided to invest in a company.

The Mediating Effects of Financial Service Usage on the Relationship between Financial Literacy and Retirement Preparedness in the Cameroon Informal Sector

The last decade has witnessed significant research interest in the area of financial literacy with specific attention on poverty. However, based on evidence of over 80 papers published since 2014 by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, it was revealed that there is no significant comprehensive explanation of how the usage of financial services improves people’s financial satisfaction at retirement. To this effect, this study sought to examine the extent to which the usage of both formal and informal financial services affects the retirement preparedness of people engaged in the informal sector of Cameroon. In light of this, the study aimed at justifying the continuous utilization of informal financial services at the expense of formal financial services even when financial service users have access to formal financial services. The study examined individual levels of investment literacy, cash-flow management literacy, credit management literacy, and the usage of formal and informal financial services. The study used the geographical clusters to proportionately select 400 economically active users of financial services from the seven sub-divisions of Yaoundé. Survey data were quantitatively analyzed to test the statistical relationships using the Covariance-Based Structural Equation Model [CB-SEM] with the aid of SPSS and AMOS 24 statistical packages. Findings indicated that the usage of formal financial services and informal financial services hace positive significant statistical effects on retirement preparedness. Also, the study finds that the usage of formal financial services and informal financial services has positive significant mediating effects on financial literacy and retirement preparedness. The study thus proposes the implementation of a dualistiec financial inclusion model that recognizes that both the formal and informal financial services are beneficial in the improvement of individual’s retirement preparedness in the informal sector of Cameroon and as well as in the context of developing countries.

Attitudes and Motivations Towards Implantation of Intention Towards Exercise among Entrepreneurs: A Brain Freshness Activity

In the contemporary landscape, developing individuals' attitudes, motivations, and intentions toward exercise and physical activities emerges as an imperative cornerstone for fostering a healthy and thriving lifestyle. The present study examines the effect of the theory of the planned behavior (TPB) constructs on exercise motivation (MT) and intention towards exercise (ITWE) among Egyptian entrepreneurs. The study employed a quantitative approach and collected cross-sectional responses from entrepreneurs through a survey questionnaire. The study utilized 305 valid samples to conclude the findings. Using PLS-SEM, the study found a positive significant effect of attitude (β = 0.782; p &lt; 0.01) and subjective norms (SN) on MT (H2 = β = 0.268; p &lt; 0.01). The effect of perceived behavioural control (PBC) is negative on MT (β = -0.025; p &gt; 0.01). Besides, the MT factor positively and significantly impacted ITWE (β = 0.906; p &lt; 0.01). Concerning mediating effects, the MT mediates the relationship between attitude (β = 0.709; p &lt; 0.01) and SN (β = 0.243; p &lt; 0.01), except for PBC (β = -0.023; p &gt; 0.01). The study's outcomes carry significant implications for policymakers and health practitioners, providing them with a robust foundation for prioritizing MT and ITWE as pivotal components in enhancing the overall well-being of individuals, particularly within the entrepreneurial community. By doing so, policymakers and health practitioners can contribute to creating a healthier and more resilient society, aligning with the broader goal of public health improvement.

Messenger Marketing Platforms and Performance of Tour Operating Companies in Kenya

Messenger marketing is part of global digital trend that acts as a new avenue for tour firms to adopt based on convenience in interaction, ability to reach more audiences and collaboration with customers. The study aimed to examine the effect of messenger marketing on performance of tour operating companies in Kenya. The study was anchored on diffusion innovation theory. Cross-sectional and correlational research design were utilized. The study applied census approach to a target population of 212 general managers of tour operating companies. Online and physical questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The supervisors and experts were used to examine validity of the instrument while Cronbach Alpha was adopted to test reliability was 0.783 which was above a threshold of 0.7, hence reliable. Descriptive statistics consisting of mean and standard deviations were used to summarize data while simple linear regression was used to test significance at 5%. The results revealed that messenger marketing platform was practiced by the tour operating companies through using mobile services platform for sending messages, chatting and soliciting sales. It also assisted in obtaining customer feedback, blogging and chatting with customers. However, the Chatbots were hardly used by firms which adopted artificial intelligence in communicating, sending random messages and could be integrated to existing online platforms. The results indicated that messenger marketing had positive significant effect on the performance of tour operating companies (β1=0.428, P = 0.000&lt;0.05). The study concludes that messenger marketing platform marketing significantly influenced performance of tour operating companies. The study recommends tour operating companies should apply Chatbots, mobile service, mobile commerce and conversation commerce to enhance customer relationship and improve performance

Student’s acceptance of the Nearpod application: an investigation in elementary school

&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;The use of technology can increase teacher innovation in carrying out mass learning. Innovations that can standardize in terms of media use or digital supporting devices that reduce the learning barrier and help students succeed. One of the components of multimedia-based learning media is the Nearpod application. This research aims to ascertain the purpose and behavior of primary school pupils utilizing the Nearpod application via an extension of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology 2 (UTAUT 2) model. The researchers employed a quantitative research method by distributing questionnaires to 217 students at Public Elementary School (SDN) 004 Tanjung Redeb, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data from this study were analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings revealed that behavioral intention (BI) is significantly positively influenced by hedonic motivation (HM), habit (H), and habitual behavior (HB). In addition, habit (H) also has a significant positive effect on use behavior (UB). It can conclude this study can explain that the adoption of technology in the elementary school environment has different causal factors.&lt;/span&gt;

Determinants of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Performance

This study aims to analyze the influence of capital, human resources and technology on the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Gorontalo City.  The analysis method uses multiple linear regression with a crossection approach. The data used in this study was primary data sourced from 30 respondents. The results of this study show that: 1) capital has a negative insignificant effect on the performance of SMEs; 2) human resources have a positive insignificant effect on MSME performance and 3) technology has a significant positive effect on SMEs performance. This study provides practical implications for the government as a policy maker in an effort to improve the performance and empowerment of SMEs, especially in Gorontalo City.  

THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND JOB RESOURCES ON WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG GENERATION Z EMPLOYEES

This study aimed to examine the role of psychological capital and job resources on work engagement among Generation Z employees. The number of samples in this study was 137 Generation Z employees at one of the companies dominated by Generation Z employees. This research used a non-experiment quantitative approach by using the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, Psychological Capital Questionnaire, and Job Demands-Resources Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression. The results showed that psychological capital and job resources had a positive significant effect on work engagement. In this research, it is known that the psychological capital dimension that had the biggest impact on the work engagement of Generation Z employees is resilience. This research also found that the job resources dimension that had the biggest impact on the work engagement of Generation Z employees is feedback This study implied that psychological capital and job resources are two important tools to increase work engagement among Generation Z employees.

Sustainability reporting quality in Malaysia: The intricacy of family controlled and politically connected firms

AbstractThe study contributes to the existing literature by examining the relationship between family‐controlled firms (FCFs), politically connected firms (PCFs), and sustainability reporting quality (SRQ) in Malaysia. The study utilizes panel regression techniques to test the hypotheses. The study's findings revealed that FCFs have a significant negative effect on SRQ. On the other hand, PCFs show a positive significant effect on SRQ. Moreover, the study uncovers a significant and positive interacting effect of PCFs in the relationship between FCFs and SRQ. The implication of this is that politically connected family‐controlled firms (PCFCFs) exhibit higher levels of sustainability performance and disclosure quality. The study offers valuable implications for regulators, scholars, and practitioners. Policymakers can use the insights from this paper to develop regulations and guidelines that encourage family‐controlled firms to improve the quality of their sustainability disclosures. Furthermore, the study provides a foundation for further research in this domain to confirm the result of the present investigation.

Etkileşimli Robotlar: Terapi Robotları

Robots are becoming increasingly common in many areas of human life as technology advances. Considering the usage areas, robots appear in a wide range, from entertainment to psychotherapy. In addition to its role in facilitating human life, its use in the health field has recently been quite remarkable. In this study, interactive robots are evaluated in general and their use in the mental health field is discussed on a large scale. Accordingly, the primary purpose of this study is to examine the need for the development of interactive and therapy robots, their areas of use, and studies on their effectiveness as well as therapy robots that are generally accepted in the relevant literature. The results of the examination show that interactive robots are classified into six groups: social, entertainment, educational, rehabilitation, sex, and therapy robots. In the related literature, Eliza, Woebot, Youper, Wysa, Simsensei Kiosk, Paro, NeCoRo, Kaspar, Bandit, and Pepper have generally been accepted as therapy robots. The results of the studies demonstrate the effectiveness and the usage of interactive therapy robots in therapy for different groups and needs, especially for disadvantaged individuals. On the other hand, it is considered that more research on the effectiveness of robots is needed. Considering the effects on mental health and quality of life, it is believed that the usage of robots in therapy is important and its widespread use will have a significant positive effect in the field.