Squares-structural Equation Modeling Research Articles

Eco-Control and Its Dual Impact on Environmental and Economic Performance

This study examines the dual impact of eco-control on both environmental and economic performance in the manufacturing sector. Drawing on data from 183 managers of manufacturing companies in Indonesia, this research employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyse the relationships between eco-control, environmental performance, and economic performance. The findings reveal that eco-control significantly enhances environmental performance, which in turn positively influences economic outcomes. Additionally, eco-control has a direct positive effect on economic performance, suggesting that firms with robust eco-control mechanisms are more likely to achieve greater operational efficiency and financial success. The mediation analysis further confirms that environmental performance plays a crucial role in transmitting the positive effects of eco-control to economic performance. These results contribute to the growing body of literature on sustainability and corporate strategy by demonstrating the value of integrating eco-control systems to achieve both environmental and economic objectives. The study also highlights the importance of eco-control in aligning corporate sustainability initiatives with long-term profitability, particularly in sectors with high environmental impact. Limitations and directions for future research are discussed, including the need for broader studies across different industries and regions.

Impact of Spatial Distribution on Green Space Utilisation Patterns during Pandemics in Jos.

This study investigates the impact of spatial distribution on green space utilization patterns during pandemics in Jos, revealing critical insights into urban resilience and public health. Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, equitable access to green spaces emerged as a pivotal factor influencing community well-being. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were collected from a sample of 153 respondents through structured questionnaires, and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings substantiate three key hypotheses: equitable spatial distribution of green spaces significantly enhances community resilience, promoting mental and physical wellbeing across diverse socioeconomic groups (Bvalue = 0.27, P-value = 0.00); equitable distribution of urban resources significantly reduces socioeconomic disparities, fostering a more sustainable urban environment (B-value = 0.61, Pvalue = 0.02); and equitable spatial distribution of green spaces significantly increases their utilization during the pandemic, leading to improved health outcomes (B-value = 1.03, P-value = 0.00). These results underscore the importance of strategic urban planning that prioritizes equitable access to green spaces as a means to enhance community resilience and health during crises. Consequently, it is recommended that policymakers focus on developing and maintaining green spaces in underserved areas, implement public awareness campaigns about their benefits, and foster collaborative governance to ensure sustainable management. This approach not only addresses health disparities but also promotes a more inclusive and resilient urban environment in Jos and similar contexts.

Multidimensional patterns of bird diversity and its driving forces in the Yangtze river basin of China

Biodiversity is fundamental to human well-being and economic development. The Yangtze River, the largest river in China, faces biodiversity loss due to habitat degradation, climate change, and other anthropogenic threats. However, the long-term changes in the region's biodiversity remain poorly understood. Here, we constructed an optimized living planet index (LPIO) by combining Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and Random Forest Modeling. Using data from a monitoring network of 536 sites, we observed an increasing trend in terrestrial bird diversity and functional complexity across the entire watershed from 2011 to 2020. Our findings indicate that a large-scale ecological restoration program has contributed to increases in terrestrial and aquatic bird diversity in the Yangtze River Basin. In contrast, bird diversity in the downstream area has decreased by 2.83 ​%, largely due to a rapid decline in wetland birds. The degradation of wetland habitats and insufficient conservation measures have negatively impacted bird diversity in the downstream region. This suggests that although there have been significant improvements in terrestrial bird diversity, more effective wetland restoration is necessary for biodiversity conservation. We recommend optimizing the national large-scale biodiversity monitoring network and increasing the number of upstream monitoring sites.

Exploring the impact of social capital on business performance: The role of dynamic capabilities, open innovation and government support

This study examines the relationships between social capital (encompassing structural, cognitive, and relational dimensions), dynamic capabilities, open innovation (both inbound and outbound), government support, and business performance in Vietnam. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 289 respondents and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. The findings show that social capital positively influences both dynamic capabilities and open innovation. While dynamic capabilities have a significant impact on business performance, open innovation enhances government support but does not directly affect business performance. Additionally, dynamic capabilities mediate the relationship between social capital and business performance, and government support partially mediates the relationship between open innovation and business performance. These results underscore the importance of government support and dynamic capabilities in leveraging social capital for enhanced business performance, while also highlighting the need for further investigation into the direct impacts of open innovation on performance.

Evidence of positive influence: soft skills competence and organizational culture on innovative work behavior

This study investigates the innovative work behavior (IWB) of marine lecturers, considering work motivation (WM), organizational culture (OC), and soft skill competence (SSC). Data from 145 respondents representing ten higher education polytechnics in Indonesia were analyzed using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Respondents answered 54 Likert-scale questions, revealing that SSC significantly shapes IWB (estimated value: 0.504), primarily through problem-solving ability. However, WM showed no significant impact on IWB, possibly due to non-influential dimensions like science, technology, environment, and society. Incorporating technological developments as moderating variables could enhance this relationship. Notably, SSC and OC exhibit crucial relationships with IWB, highlighting their importance over WM. These findings shed light on the complex dynamics influencing IWB among marine lecturers, emphasizing the significance of SSC and OC in fostering innovation in the maritime education sector.

Exploring emotional ties: Insights into intrinsic motivations and casual gaming intentions

This research explores the relationship between casual gamers' intrinsic motives and gameplay intentions. Drawing upon the attachment theory, this study investigates the interaction effect of attachment between intrinsic gaming motives and intentions. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design through an online survey. A total of 390 students from a university located in the southern state of India participated in the survey. The proposed model was examined using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and the study's hypotheses were tested using partial least square-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The study contributes with its three important findings: First, gamers' hedonic motives, flow experience, and attachment to esports had a significant direct and positive association with gameplay intentions. Second, attachment to esports partially mediates the hedonic motive-gameplay intention and flow-gameplay intentions relationship, while fully mediating the relationship between fantasy and gameplay intentions. Third, escape had neither a direct nor an indirect impact on gameplay intentions. This study builds on the esports literature from casual gamers' psychology perspective. Furthermore, the findings may help game designers and marketers to develop more effective strategies to engage their target audience. Sports and leisure research has highlighted players' gaming motives and intentions often focusing on technology acceptance. Nevertheless, the affective element that motivates players to participate in casual gaming remains largely untapped. This study explores the role of casual players' attachment to esports and its influence on their intrinsic motives and gaming intentions.

Moderating Role of Tenure in an Organization and Work Engagement on Organization Citizenship Behaviour and Task Performance

In this study we explore moderating role of tenure in an organization and work engagement on organization citizenship behaviour and task performance among employees in top 10 IT companies in Bangalore as catalogued by the National Stock Exchange of India. Primary data were collected via an online survey administered to 224 employees between April and September 2022. Utilizing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling, the analysis reveals that while extended tenure fosters deeper role comprehension and stronger interpersonal bonds its impact on task performance is minimal and its effect on organization citizenship behaviour is negligible. The study underscores the importance of supportive work environment and calls for future research on industry-specific factors that could further shape the dynamics of tenure and engagement.

Measuring Customers Loyalty Through Satisfaction In E-Commerce: An Empirical Study On Tokopedia

This study aims to empirically examine the impact of e-service quality, e-commerce innovation, utilitarian value, and hedonic value on customer loyalty, with customer satisfaction as a mediating variable at Tokopedia. The research population consists of Tokopedia users in Jakarta. The sample for this study includes 252 participants selected through screening questions and collected online via Google Forms using judgmental sampling. The data is processed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate a positive and significant influence of e-service quality, e-commerce innovation, utilitarian value, and hedonic value on customer loyalty, both directly and indirectly, through the mediation of customer satisfaction.

Adopting Circular Economy Principles: How Do Conflict Management Strategies Help Adopt Smart Technology in Jordanian SMEs?

Smart technology is essential for integrating circular economy principles. This research investigates how conflict management strategies (collaboration, accommodation, avoidance, compromise, and competition) impact the adoption of smart technology, particularly blockchain, in Jordanian SMEs. Additionally, the study explores the moderating role of customer-centric green supply chain management in the relationship between blockchain adoption and circular economy principles. This research addresses a gap in the literature by focusing on Jordanian SMEs, an under-explored context. Data were collected from 421 senior managers, department heads, and executives of Jordanian SMEs, and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), to test the hypotheses and analyze complex relationships. The findings reveal that conflict management strategies are critical in blockchain adoption, with collaboration and compromise emerging as the most influential. Moreover, blockchain adoption positively impacts the implementation of circular economy principles. The moderating effect of customer-centric green supply chain management enhances the sustainability and competitiveness of SMEs through blockchain technology. This research contributes to theory and practice by providing valuable insights into the strategic role of conflict management in driving technological innovation and sustainability within the circular economy framework, particularly in the context of Jordanian SMEs.

Green Building Technology and Sustainable Construction: The Case of Pakistan

ABSTRACT The construction industry (CI) has been at the center of the discussion on sustainable development as the largest consumer of resources and energy. The sustainable development goals offer the construction sector a general direction for pursuing sustainable development from social, environmental and economic perspectives. A sustainable and low-carbon future requires the promotion of sustainable building. In Pakistan, sustainable buildings are potentially difficult to adopt on a large scale, which requires further consideration. This research therefore aims to identify green building technologies (GBTs) and analyze the main drivers of the adoption of GBTs for future sustainable construction from the stakeholders’ perspective in Pakistan. The data were collected using a survey in the form of a questionnaire of 349 CI stakeholders, and the partial least squares structural equation modelling (SEM) method was applied. The results showed that environmental drivers have the highest significant influence on the adoption of GBTs, and that it is also significantly influenced by energy and industry-related drivers. However, company-related and economic drivers have an insignificant influence. Based on the study's findings, it is recommended that government authorities and concerned stakeholders should be competent, proactive, and active in the successful promotion of GBTs in Pakistan.

ANALYSING THE ROLE OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL IN PROMOTING EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS: INSIGHTS FROM PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN ALGERIA

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of positive psychological capital on enhancing employee well-being within healthcare organizations, with a focus on public hospitals in Algeria. The aim is to gain insights from administrators working in these institutions to understand how positive psychological capital influences employee well-being. Theoretical Reference: The study is grounded in the theory of positive psychology, specifically focusing on the concept of psychological capital. It seeks to understand how positive psychological resources such as optimism, resilience, hope, and self-efficacy contribute to the well-being of employees in healthcare settings. Methodology: The methodology employed involves surveying 97 administrators from public hospitals in Algeria. An electronic questionnaire was distributed to gather data, and analysis was conducted using SmartPLS4 software, which utilizes the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. This approach allows for examining the relationships between variables, particularly the influence of positive psychological capital on employee well-being. Findings: The findings indicate a significant role of positive psychological capital in promoting employee well-being within healthcare organizations. The study reveals that enhancements in positive psychological capital correlate with increased levels of psychological, social, and physical well-being among employees. These results underscore the importance of fostering positive psychological resources in healthcare work environments to support the well-being and performance of staff members. Implications for Theory and Practice: The study contributes to theoretical understanding by emphasizing the importance of positive psychological capital in healthcare settings. It suggests that interventions aimed at enhancing positive psychological resources can lead to improvements in employee well-being and overall organizational performance. Practically, the findings suggest that healthcare organizations in Algeria should prioritize strategies that cultivate positive psychological capital among employees to foster a supportive and thriving work environment. Originality: This research offers original insights into the relationship between positive psychological capital and employee well-being in the context of healthcare organizations in Algeria. By focusing on public hospitals and involving administrators in the study, it provides unique perspectives that contribute to the existing literature on positive psychology and organizational well-being. The study's findings fill a gap in understanding the role of positive psychological resources in promoting employee well-being within healthcare settings, particularly in the Algerian context.

Determination of Lombok Island Community Preferences to Become Islamic Bank Customers with Religiosity as a Moderating Variable

Islamic banking in Indonesia continues to experience developments marked by increasing assets and market share. However, Islamic banking is still lagging behind conventional banking, including in Lombok Island, where the majority of the Population is Muslim. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the preferences of the people of Lombok Island in choosing Islamic banks, with a focus on the influence of service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, Islamic branding, and the role of religiosity as a moderating variable in the relationship. This type of research is explanatory research (explanatory research) with a quantitative approach. The Population in this study was Islamic customer banks in Lombok Island, with a sample of 210 respondents determined using Nonprobability Sampling, and the data collection tool used was a questionnaire. Data analysis used Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The study results indicate that service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, and Islamic branding significantly influence the preferences of the Lombok Island community to become Islamic bank customers, as evidenced by the T-Statistic value > 1.96 and P-Value < 0.05. At the same time, religiosity cannot moderate the relationship between service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, and Islamic branding on the preferences of the Lombok Island community to become Islamic bank customers. Based on this, it is recommended that Islamic banks improve Islamic branding and service quality and hold financial education programs for the community.

Modeling the Integration of Educational Technology in Vocational Colleges: Influencing Factors Among In-Service Teachers

This investigation examined the integration of digital technology by 681 vocational teachers in Guangzhou, focusing on Attitudes Towards Technology, Self-Efficacy in Digital Realms, Digital Literacy, and Technology Utilization. Employing Partial Least Squares Structural EquationModeling, the study revealed how these key factors profoundly influence and enhance digital technology strategies among occupational teachers. It identified attitudes, digital literacy, and technology applications as crucial intermediaries facilitating integration, providing a foundational model for improving educational technology practices in vocational institutions.

Inclusive leaders for innovation in the founder stage and sibling partnership of family enterprises

Background: The current challenges faced by local family businesses related to innovation involve adapting to changing market conditions while maintaining their unique identity and traditions. Innovation is the foundation of every organisation, and the leadership style of business leaders heavily influences employee innovation.Aim: This study investigates the impact of inclusive leadership, an underexplored type of leadership, on innovative behaviour, with affective commitment and learning culture as mediating variables.Setting: The research was conducted in four family-owned companies in the founder and sibling partnership stage, spanning the manufacturing and service industries.Methods: A quantitative approach was used to survey employees in family enterprises in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling analysis was utilised to test the relationships between variables, while Importance-Performance Map Analysis and Multi-Group Analysis were implemented to provide deeper insights into the variables.Results: The results revealed that inclusive leadership positively influenced innovative behaviour in the sibling partnership stage and service companies, with affective commitment acting as the mediator. However, learning culture did not influence innovative behaviour and could not serve as a mediator.Conclusion: The findings emphasise the importance of adopting inclusive leadership, especially during the sibling partnership stage, and fostering affective commitment to enhancing innovation in family businesses.Contribution: This study offers valuable insights for leaders of family businesses seeking to improve innovativeness, resilience and sustainability. The findings enrich the existing literature on family business management.

Reimagining sustainability: The power of AI and intellectual capital in shaping the future of tourism and hospitality organizations

This research investigates the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) on organizational sustainability (OS) and delves into how this relationship is mediated by various dimensions of intellectual capital (IC), namely human (HC), structural (SC), and relational capital (RC). Data were collected from employees of Saudi travel agencies, resulting in 1122 valid responses, which were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that AI positively impacts OS as well as the three IC dimensions. Additionally, HC, SC, and RC have a positive influence on OS. The study also reveals that these dimensions partially mediate the relationship between AI and OS. This study advances the literature by clarifying how AI-enabled capabilities are translated into sustainable outcomes within the tourism and hospitality sectors. The findings offer valuable insights for industry professionals aiming to harness AI technologies for sustainable transformation. The study also offers strategic recommendations for tourism and hospitality organizations to invest in enhancing their IC, thereby optimizing the sustainability advantages of AI integration.

Unlocking the Power of Financial Experience: How Risk Perception Shapes Investment Decisions

Research Aims: This study aims to investigate the influence of financial experience on investment decisions, with risk perception acting as an intervening variable among stock investors in Banjarmasin. Design/methodology/approach: The research employs a Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach to analyze the data collected through a survey questionnaire distributed to 122 stock investors in Banjarmasin. This methodology allows for simultaneous analysis of direct and indirect relationships between variables, providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics influencing investment decisions. Research Findings: The findings indicate that financial experience significantly and positively affects investment decisions, suggesting that investors with more extensive financial experience are likely to make more informed and strategic choices. Furthermore, financial experience significantly impacts risk perception, which in turn influences investment decisions, underscoring the crucial role of risk perception as a mediator in this relationship. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study contributes to the behavioral finance literature by elucidating the relationship between financial experience, risk perception, and investment decisions. It highlights the importance of financial literacy and education in enhancing investment decision-making processes, thereby promoting more rational and independent investment choices. Keywords: Financial experience, investment decisions, risk perception, behavioral finance, PLS-SEM

Internal communication as a mediator in the relationship between transformational leadership and academic staff’s readiness for change in higher education

This study aims to explore the specific factors influencing academic staff’s readiness for organizational change at Islamic State University (IAIN) Kerinci, Indonesia, focusing on the mediating role of internal communication. The study examines the direct and indirect effects of organizational change readiness, transformational leadership behavior, and internal communication on staff readiness to change. A sample of 118 academic staff (40 male and 78 female) participated in this empirical study. Data were collected using an online survey, employing a Likert scale to measure the constructs. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypotheses, with the PLS Algorithm assessing the measurement model and PLS Bootstrapping testing the structural model for mediation effects. Results revealed that organizational change readiness, transformational leadership behavior, and internal communication each have a significant positive effect on staff readiness for change. Internal communication was found to mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational change readiness on academic staff's readiness for change. Key statistical results include a significant p-value (p < 0.05) and strong mediation effects, further emphasizing the importance of effective internal communication in facilitating organizational change. The cross-sectional survey design introduces limitations, including potential response bias due to self-reporting.This study contributes to the literature on organizational change by highlighting the role of internal communication as a mediator and the unique context of Islamic higher education institutions.

The mediating role of HRM outcomes in the relationship between employee development and company performance results: A study with a sustainable HRM perspective on Central European MNCs

AbstractThe main goal of the article is to determine the mediating role of human resources management (HRM) outcomes in the relationships between employee development (ED) and company performance results and to establish whether there are any identifiable regularities in this scope in the pre‐pandemic and pandemic period of COVID‐19, the latter being understood as a crisis period, in the headquarters (HQs) and foreign subsidiaries of multinational companies (MNCs). Additionally, the article aims to undertake an interpretation of the obtained research data from the perspective of sustainable HRM. The empirical research encompassed 200 MNCs with headquarters in Central Europe. The research encompassed 200 MNCs headquartered in Central Europe. For statistical analysis, the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling was used. The results indicate that HRM outcomes serve as a positive intermediary and this mediation is stronger in crisis times. The findings enrich both theory and practice, providing a solid framework for incorporating sustainable HRM into organizational strategic management, including ED, especially in MNCs, to boost performance and resilience. An innovative aspect is the application of employee key performance indicators as the efficiency index to study variable effects.

Balancing Innovation and Profitability: Technological Diversification in Iran’s Insurance Industry

Abstract This study explores how technological diversification affects financial performance in Iran’s insurance industry. Using semi-structured interviews with six experts, including CEOs and faculty members, key indicators of technological diversification were identified, such as new underwriting software and digital advertising platforms. A 33-item questionnaire was developed based on these insights and distributed to top managers of Iranian insurance companies, with secondary financial data sourced from the Central Insurance of Iran. The study employes regression analysis and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the impact of technological diversification on financial performance, controlling for firm size, debt ratio, and company age. Findings indicate a significant negative relationship between technological diversification and both Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA), suggesting that the costs of adopting new technologies may outweigh their short-term financial benefits. Additionally, high debt ratios were found to adversely affect ROA, highlighting the financial risks of excessive borrowing.

The Moderating Role of Supply Chain Agility on the Relationship Between Strategic Flexibility and Organizational Market Performance in Nigerian Pharmaceutical Industry

The pharmaceutical industry is key to the survival of the human race, but equally becoming increasingly susceptible to global disruptions. In Nigeria, records have shown that the industry is plagued with several problems, inclusive of low employee productivity, poor market share, low innovation performance, poor and marginal sales growth and low profitability, which are likely a result of a lack of strategic flexibility in the face of increasing environment turbulence and intense competition. Despite efforts from researchers, the moderating role of supply chain agility has been largely overlooked in the literature. Therefore, this study examines the moderating role of supply chain agility on the relationship between strategic flexibility (resource flexibility, coordination flexibility, proactive flexibility, reactive flexibility and futurity) and organisational performance. A survey research design was used to collect data from 642 management and senior staff employees of six pharmaceutical companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group. A total enumeration method was adopted for the study, with a well-structured adapted questionnaire, having Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients ranging from 0.725 to 0.945. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was chosen to achieve the research goal. The PLS-SEM analysis revealed that strategic flexibility positively affects organizational performance (β = -0.093, p> 0.050, Q2 = 0.644). However, supply chain agility negatively moderates this effect, indicating that while agility is beneficial independently, it can counteract the positive impact of strategic flexibility when combined. The study recommended that the management of pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria should pay serious attention to strategic flexibility as an organizational capability that can enhance performance in the face of increasing uncertainties in and unpredictability nature of the business environment.