Strong Positive Impact Research Articles

A study intention, implementation and adoption of e-wallet in Indonesia

Using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), this study investigated the effect of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, social influence, facilitating condition, lifestyle compatibility, and perceived trust on both the intention to use and adoption of an e-wallet among adults. This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional research technique to collect data from 501 respondents via Google Form. The acquired data was assessed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Therefore, perceived usefulness, perceived simplicity of use, social influence, lifestyle compatibility, and perceived trust all had a strong positive impact on both intentions to use and adoption of an e-wallet. This study demonstrated that the intention to use an e-wallet mediated the links between predictors and e-wallet adoption. Respondents’ age and gender moderated the effect of lifestyle compatibility on their intention to use an e-wallet. The study’s findings can assist managers and policymakers establish successful ways that capture customers’ intention to use and experience with employing an e-wallet amid a tumultuous market. Finally, such well-crafted policies may stimulate the digital platform and web-based apps, as well as raise e-wallet acceptance rates in undeveloped countries.

Leaders development program by 360 degree feedback: reflection on head nurses' leadership practices.

Leadership in nursing is crucial for delivering high-quality healthcare and ensuring positive outcomes for patients, staff, and institutions. Many nurses in leadership positions lack formal training, which can compromise their effectiveness. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a leadership development program utilizing 360-degree feedback on head nurses' leadership practices. A true-experimental design was employed in three healthcare institutions. The study involved 80 head nurses (40 intervention, 40 control), 240 staff nurses, and 29 supervisors. The intervention group participated in a six-week leadership development program using 360-degree feedback. Data were collected pre- and post-intervention using the Leadership Development and 360-Degree Feedback Knowledge Questionnaire and the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI). The intervention group showed significant improvements in leadership knowledge and practices across all dimensions. Knowledge scores increased from 25.1 ± 8.8 to 93.0 ± 5.1 post-intervention, maintaining at 83.2 ± 7.1 at follow-up. Self-assessed leadership scores improved from 88.1 ± 6.0 to 97.5 ± 2.7, and 98.5 ± 2.0 at follow-up. Supervisor and staff assessments also showed substantial increases. Multiple linear regression analyses confirmed the strong positive impact of the intervention on leadership outcomes. The leadership development program using 360-degree feedback significantly enhanced head nurses' leadership knowledge and practices. The results suggest that such programs can improve leadership capabilities in healthcare settings, leading to better patient care and organizational performance. Future research should address group homogeneity and explore long-term impacts on patient outcomes.

Inequality and Poverty of Privately Owned Forests Farmers in Rural Areas of Indonesia

Land limitation dramatically affects people with land-based livelihoods, such as farmers, and is often an obstacle to earning sufficient income for their family’s needs. Privately owned forests (POFs) are a land-based farming activity with a long history in Indonesian society. This study aimed to determine the socio-economic conditions, inequality, poverty, and livelihood dynamics of POF farmers. The research was conducted in three villages in Ciamis Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia. The research was conducted from February to May 2022 through structured, questionnaire-based interviews and in-depth interviews. The number of respondents was 170 POF farmers selected by simple random sampling in each village: 60 in Kalijaya village (18% of 325 farmers), 55 in Mekarjaya village (35% of 154 farmers), and 55 in Hujungtiwu village (37% of 148 farmers). The data obtained were processed using the Gini index and Poverty Line calculations, and analyzed descriptively. The results of this study show that POF farmers are dominated by productive age, long farming experience and low education. POF is the most dominant land use in the three research locations, but the income and contribution of POF are high only in Kalijaya village and lower in Mekarjaya and Hujungtiwu villages. Regression analysis indicates that land has a strong positive impact on farmers’ income. Land inequality was present in farmland, paddy fields, and POF land. The overall level of income and land inequality was less equitable in all locations. Land and income from POFs and non-POFs worked together to reduce POF farmers’ income and land inequality for POF farmers. Poverty was also more widespread among POF farmers in Mekarjaya and Hujungtiwu communities, where average land ownership was low. Farmers’ strategies to deal with this condition include continuing to farm the land but also diversifying their work both within and outside the village. Policymakers can utilise this information to promote or incentivize POF farmers to optimize POF management and improve their families’ living standards.

The impact of corporate environmental reporting on the financial performance of listed manufacturing firms in Ghana (Csr‐24‐2036)

AbstractA growing number of businesses are facing criticism for engaging in environmentally damaging practices. Despite advancements in technology and operational efficiency, the environmental challenges confronting businesses have become increasingly urgent. As disclosure requirements have expanded, the importance of reporting standards for environmental sustainability has risen. This study explores the impact of corporate environmental reporting on the financial performance of listed manufacturing firms in Ghana. It analyses 10 years (2012–2021) of annual reports from 20 publicly traded manufacturing companies, using panel regression and content analysis to assess the data. The findings reveal that environmental sustainability disclosure has a positive and significant effect on return on equity (ROE) and net profit margin. Furthermore, disclosures related to health, safety, and community development initiatives have a strong positive impact on ROE. The study recommends that policymakers develop guidelines, especially for environmental reporting, to aid firms in preparing their annual reports. It also suggests that corporate accountants expand their expertise and collaborate with environmental and ecological experts. This research offers valuable insights for policymakers and provides a foundation for further investigation into the effects of corporate environmental reporting on the performance of listed firms in sub‐Saharan Africa.

Uncovering the impact on environmental challenges through the predictors of m-tourism apps adoption: SEM-NCA approaches

This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of m-tourism apps in Bangladesh and their impact on being free from environmental challenges. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Necessity Condition Analysis (NCA), the research explores how various predictors affect the Intention to Adopt Tourism Apps (IATA) and, subsequently, the outcome of being free from environmental challenges (FEC). SEM results reveal that Perceived Usefulness (PU), Cultural Exchange of Technology (CET), Social Amusement and Entertainment (SAE), and Tourists' Lifestyles (TL) significantly enhance IATA, with IATA having a strong positive impact on FEC. Conversely, Attitudes Towards Technology (ATT) and Government Supportive Roles (GSR) show limited influence on adoption. NCA identifies CET, IATA, SAE, and TL as critical predictors with medium to large effect sizes, particularly at higher thresholds, indicating their role as major bottlenecks. Government Supportive Roles and Tourist Technology Readiness are less influential. These findings offer valuable insights for developers and policymakers to focus on enhancing the perceived value, cultural exchange, and lifestyle compatibility of m-tourism apps to improve adoption rates and effectively address environmental challenges.

Strong positive direct impact of soil moisture on the growth of central asian grasslands

As the issue of global climate change becomes increasingly prominent, the grassland ecosystems in Central Asia are facing severe challenges posed by the impacts of climate change. However, the dominant factors, impact pathways, and cumulative and time-lagged effects of climate factors on various grassland indices remain to be explored. This study selected data from 1988 to 2019, including Fractional Vegetation Cover (FVC), Leaf Area Index (LAI), Net Primary Productivity (NPP), and Vegetation Optical Depth (VOD), to characterize grassland coverage, greenness, biomass accumulation, and water content features. Utilizing multiple linear regression, path analysis, and correlation analysis, this study investigated the dominant effects, direct impacts, indirect influences, and cumulative and time-lagged effects of climate factors on various grassland indices from spatial and climatic zone perspectives. The research findings indicate that over time, the grassland FVC and NPP exhibited increasing trends, while the LAI and VOD showed decreasing trends. Grassland indices are primarily influenced by precipitation and soil moisture (SM). The direct impact of SM on grassland indices was higher than precipitation. Vapour pressure deficit (VPD) has a direct negative impact on grassland indices. Grassland indices are subject to positive indirect effects from precipitation via SM and negative indirect effects from VPD via SM. Precipitation and SM mainly exhibited no cumulative and time-lagged effects on the impact of grassland VOD. VPD primarily demonstrated cumulative and time-lagged effects on grassland indices. The research findings offer valuable insights for conserving grassland ecosystems in Central Asia, as well as for shaping socioeconomic strategies and formulating climate policies.

The Effect of AI-Based Technology Implementation, Green Energy Sustainability, and Product Innovation on Economic Growth of the Manufacturing Industry in Indonesia

This study investigates the effect of AI-based technology implementation, green energy sustainability, and product innovation on the economic growth of the manufacturing industry in Indonesia. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 120 manufacturing firms and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3). The results show that AI-based technology has the strongest positive impact on economic growth, followed by green energy sustainability and product innovation. AI-driven technologies optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making, contributing significantly to the economic performance of firms. Green energy sustainability promotes long-term growth by reducing operational costs and improving environmental performance. While product innovation positively influences growth, its impact is relatively weaker, indicating the need for complementary factors. These findings provide insights for policymakers and industry leaders to focus on technological advancement, sustainability, and innovation as drivers of economic growth in Indonesia’s manufacturing sector.

The role of wise leadership in enhancing the dimensions of the smart organization: An analytical study of the opinions of a sample of employees at Tikrit University

The study aimed to clarify the concepts of the dimensions of the smart organization and the degree of their availability, study the role of this leadership at the University of Tikrit, and determine the impact of wise leadership in achieving the dimensions of the smart organization. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to A sample consisting of (280) administrators at the University of Tikrit. The descriptive analytical method was also adopted in Study, based on analysis. The study reached the following results: There is a type of strong, positive correlation and direct impact of wise leadership in enhancing the dimensions of the smart organization at the University of Tikrit. There is a strong correlation and positive impact of digital management in enhancing the performance of the smart organization Yes, there is a kind of strong correlation and significant positive effect of leadership skills on the dimensions of the organization. There is a strong direct correlation and a direct impact of wisdom in dealing with enhancing the dimensions of the smart organization. There is a kind of strong correlation and a direct impact of the ability to influence the dimensions of the smart organization. There is a strong correlation and impact of the strategic vision In the dimensions of the smart organization.

Effects of Kahoot! on K-12 Students’ Mathematics Achievement and Multi-Screen Addiction

Digital platforms are increasingly prevalent among young students in K-12 education, offering significant opportunities but also raising concerns about their effects on self-assessment and academic performance. This study investigates the effectiveness of Kahoot! compared to traditional instructional methods in enhancing mathematics achievement and its impact on multiple screen addiction (MSA) among Greek students aged 9 to 12 during a STEM summer camp. A quasi-experimental design was employed with a purposefully selected sample of one hundred and ten (n = 110) students, who were non-randomly divided into two groups: (a) an experimental group of fifty-five students (n = 55) who engaged with Kahoot! (using dynamic visual aids and interactive content) and (b) a control group of fifty-five students (n = 55) who received traditional instruction (using digital textbooks and PowerPoint slides with multimedia content) on laptops and tablets. The findings revealed a statistically significant difference in MSA scores, with the experimental group exhibiting lower MSA scores compared to their counterparts, indicating a positive impact on reducing screen addiction levels. While Kahoot! led to lower MSA levels, it significantly improved overall mathematical achievement, with a substantial effect size, suggesting a strong positive impact on learning outcomes. The current study highlights the importance of aligning educational tools with the intended outcomes and recommends further research to explore the broader impact of gamified learning on student engagement, screen addiction, and learning outcomes.

The Influence of Safety Compliance on Safety Climate with Safety Culture as a Mediator among Grab Drivers in South Jakarta

This study aims to analyze the influence of safety compliance, safety culture and safety climate among Grab drivers in South Jakarta. By gaining an in-depth understanding of these factors, it is expected that more effective safety strategies and programs can be developed to ensure the safety of both drivers and passengers, as well as to enhance security in future online transportation operations. The research employs a quantitative methodology with descriptive and inferential approaches. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires distributed to 98 Grab drivers in the South Jakarta area. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS 3.0 software with the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The results of the study indicate a significant influence of safety compliance on safety culture, as well as on safety climate. These findings confirm that good safety compliance contributes to the formation of a strong safety culture and overall enhancement of the safety climate. Additionally, it was found that safety culture has a strong positive impact on safety climate.

The effect of remittances on poverty and economic growth in Jordan: evidence from augmented autoregressive distributed lag model

This study investigates the effects of remittances on poverty and economic growth in Jordan from 1970 to 2022. The study makes use of the augmented autoregressive distrib­uted lag (AARDL) cointegration method to investigate the relationships between remittances, poverty, and economic growth. The study also incorporates control variables including for­eign direct investment, inflation, interest rates, government expenditures, and the composite trade index to take into consideration their potential impact on the outcomes. The findings support remittances’ role as an economic development accelerator by demonstrating their strong positive impact on Jordan’s economic growth. Remittances have a detrimental im­pact on poverty as well, suggesting a potential role for them in efforts to eradicate it. The research also confirms the anticipated impacts of the control variables, indicating that while inflation, interest rates, and the composite trade index have favourable effects on poverty, government expenditures and foreign direct investment have negative consequences. The policymakers and stakeholders in Jordan will need to consider the implications of these findings carefully. Policymakers can create measures to draw in and successfully channel remittance flows by recognising the beneficial effects of remittances on economic growth and poverty alleviation. The findings also highlight how important it is to encourage foreign direct investment, control inflation and interest rates, and facilitate trade diversification in order to boost economic growth and lower poverty.

Social Support Networks and Faculty Motivation: Insights from Tribhuvan University

Study examines the topic of “Social Support Networks and faculty Motivation." The research aims to shed light on the significant factors influencing teachers' motivation within the context of Tribhuvan University. The study employed a quantitative research design, collecting data from a sample of teaching Faculty within the university. The study utilizes regression analysis to show the impact of four variables on the motivation levels of teaching faculty. SPSS 26 was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that family support and faculty-parent collaboration have a strong positive impact on faculty motivation. On the other hand, faculty -community relations and social recognition of faculty had less significant effects. These findings emphasize the importance of family encouragement and partnerships between faculty and parents in boosting faculty motivation. The study suggests that focusing on family support networks and improving teacher-parent cooperation can be effective ways to enhance faculty motivation in Tribhuvan University. Novelty: This research provides a new perspective i.e. Social Recognition, Faculty Community Relation, Faculty Parent Relation, and Family Support by studying the factors that influence faculty motivation specifically at Tribhuvan University.

Impact of government support on firm carbon emission efficiency: The transmission channel of green innovation

The objective of “carbon peak” and “carbon neutrality” poses new challenges for China's economic development, where government promotion of firm carbon emission efficiency is an urgent issue to address. Using a sample of Chinese A-share listed firms from 2013 to 2022,this study explores the impact of government support on firm carbon emission efficiency and the mediating role of firm green innovation. Findings indicate that government support can significantly promote carbon emission efficiency, and firm green innovation mediates the effect of government support on firm carbon emission efficiency. Additionally, government support had a stronger positive impact on firm carbon emission efficiency in non-state-owned firms than state-owned firms.

تأثير التخطيط الاستراتيجي على التحديات التي تواجه المنشآت الصغيرة والمتناهية الصغر في المملكة العربية السعودية: دراسة حالة في قطاع التعليم

This study aims to investigate the impact of strategic planning on the challenges faced by small and micro enterprises in the education sector in Saudi Arabia. The study seeks to understand the extent to which strategic planning can improve performance, increase productivity, and enhance the competitiveness of these enterprises. The research employed a descriptive-analytical approach, using questionnaires to collect data from a sample of 54 participants, including owners and managers of small and micro enterprises in the education sector. The questionnaires covered five main areas: challenges faced by these enterprises, the application of strategic planning, the use of technology in strategic planning, the impact of strategic planning on these enterprises, and the effect of government support on strategic planning. Additionally, the research included a section for collecting demographic data of the participants. The results of the study showed that strategic planning plays a pivotal role in addressing financial, marketing, and administrative challenges faced by small and micro enterprises. Furthermore, the findings indicated that the use of strategic planning techniques enhances the overall performance and productivity of these enterprises. The study identified the main challenges faced by small and micro enterprises in the education sector, which include difficulties in obtaining financing, bureaucracy, and marketing challenges. The results confirmed that strategic planning helps in setting future goals for the enterprise and developing the necessary policies and plans to achieve these goals, thereby maintaining superior performance compared to competitors. The study concluded that there is a strong positive impact of strategic planning on the performance of small and micro enterprises, as it helps improve financial and human resource management, enhance the ability to adapt to environmental changes, and increase competitiveness.

دور إدارة سلاسل التوريد في تحقيق الاستدامة في المملكة العربية السعودية

This study aimed to explore the role of supply chain management in achieving sustainability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the focus was on analyzing how to improve environmental, social and economic efficiency through the application of sustainable supply chain management practices. The study was conducted using a sample of 170 participants from various sectors in the Kingdom, with the aim of collecting and analyzing data to determine the relationship between supply chain management and achieving sustainability. The results showed that there is a strong positive impact of supply chain management on achieving sustainability, as it was shown that adopting sustainable practices can lead to improved environmental performance, reduce operational costs, and enhance the public image of companies. Based on these results, the study recommends the need to enhance awareness of the importance of sustainable supply chain management, adopt sustainability-focused strategies as part of companies’ operational plans, in addition to providing the necessary support and training to employees to ensure that these practices are applied effectively.

The beneficial impact of ketogenic diets on chemically-induced colitis in mice depends on the diet's lipid composition.

Previously, we showed that restrictive diets, including ketogenic diet (KD), have an anti-inflammatory impact on the healthy gastrointestinal tract of mice. Afterward, we found that energy-restricting diets mitigate inflammation in the dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) colitis mouse model. The current study aimed to verify the impact of KD on DSS colitis and assess if the diet's fat composition influences the outcomes of the intervention. Mice with mild chronic colitis were fed control chow, KD composed of long-chain triglycerides (KD LCT) or a KD containing a mix of LCT and medium-chain triglycerides (KD LCT/MCT). KDs did not reverse DSS-enhanced gut permeability and shortening of the colon. Both KDs had a similar impact on liver, cecum, and spleen weight, villi and colon length, the thickness of muscularis externa, and expression of ZO-1 and occludin. On the contrary, body weight, glutathione (GSH) and taurine-GSH levels, GSH-S transferase (GST), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, as well as an abundance of several fecal bacteria, all were differentially affected by the two types of KDs. When compared to the DSS control diet, reduction in colon mucosa cytokines expression was stronger in KD LCT than in the KD LCT/MCT group. We conclude that the outcomes of the KD interventions in terms of potential therapeutical applications depend on lipid composition. KD LCT showed a strong positive impact on gut inflammation. A potential contribution of GSH to KD outcomes and a correlation between MPO activity and microbiota composition was identified.

Analysis of the Effect of Risk Management and Compliance Practices on Financial Performance and Corporate Reputation in the Financial Industry in Indonesia

This study examines the impact of risk management and compliance practices on the financial performance and corporate reputation of financial institutions in Indonesia. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were collected from 160 financial institutions through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3). The results indicate that both risk management and compliance practices significantly enhance financial performance and corporate reputation. Specifically, risk management practices have a stronger positive impact on both outcomes compared to compliance practices. These findings underscore the necessity for financial institutions to integrate comprehensive risk management and compliance strategies into their operations to achieve financial stability and bolster their reputation. The study provides valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers, highlighting the critical role of these practices in fostering long-term sustainability and success in the financial industry.

Evolutionary characteristics and influencing factors of carbon emissions in China: An examination of a 43-year urban scale

Since 1978, China's rapid urbanization and industrialization have significantly increased carbon emissions. This study employs spatial autocorrelation, kernel density estimation, and spatiotemporal geographically weighted regression (GTWR) methods to analyze the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of carbon emissions across 336 Chinese cities from 1978 to 2020. It also explores the dominant influencing factors for different cities at various stages of development. The findings reveal that carbon emissions in Chinese cities exhibit a stepwise growth pattern: “slow growth (1978–1995) - low-level stability (1996–2000) - rapid growth (2001–2012) - high-level stability (2013–2020)." The gap between cities has widened rapidly, and spatially, the distribution follows a “core-periphery” pattern. The increase in carbon emissions in core cities has transformed the urban hierarchy from a “generally low-carbon” structure to a “pyramid” structure. Compared to 1995, the influence of population size on carbon emissions decreased in 2020 (0.54–0.38), while the impact of infrastructure development and technological advances increased (0.02–0.25, 0.09 to 0.19). Due to the varying stages of urban development across regions, the influencing factors of carbon emissions exhibit spatial heterogeneity. Specifically, population size has a stronger positive impact on carbon emissions in the Southeast, technological advances in East and North China, and industrial structure in the Yangtze River Basin region. Infrastructure construction and investment levels show a dampening effect on carbon emissions in the Yangtze River Basin. Finally, the study proposes policy recommendations focusing on implementing regional “gradient” carbon reduction and promoting regional collaborative carbon reduction driven by core cities.

An analysis of consumer’s trusting beliefs towards the use of e-commerce platforms

This study evaluates the consumers’ views on various security measures in e-commerce platforms and determines their impact on the trusting beliefs of consumers, which may further lead to an intention to use e-commerce platforms. The study also investigates the moderating effects of gender, age, and the frequency of e-commerce platform use on the proposed model. A total of 780 respondents were used for the study. We used structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the proposed trust-based model. The findings indicate a strong positive impact of information integrity and information confidentiality on the consumers’ trusting beliefs. In addition, the study indicates the strong mediating effect of trusting beliefs with the association between information integrity, information confidentiality, and behavioral intention to use e-commerce platforms. A moderating effect of frequency of use on the relationship between perceived information confidentiality and preventing unauthorized secondary data usage on trusting beliefs was found to be significant. This research underwent an in-depth examination of different security aspects that e-commerce firms should consider in order to develop the trusting beliefs of consumers in e-commerce environments.

Contrasting Regeneration Patterns in Abies alba-Dominated Stands: Insights from Structurally Diverse Mountain Forests across Europe

To maintain the ecosystem resilience to large-scale disturbances in managed forests, it is essential to adhere to the principles of close-to-nature silviculture, adapt practices to the traits of natural forest types, and utilize natural processes, including natural regeneration. This study examines the natural regeneration patterns in silver fir (Abies alba Mill.)-dominated forests, analyzing how the stand structure—tree size diversity, species composition, and stand density—affects the regeneration. We analyze the data from four sites in Poland, Germany, and Italy, employing generalized linear and zero-inflated models to evaluate the impact of the management strategies (even- vs. uneven-aged) and forester-controlled stand characteristics (structural diversity, broadleaf species admixture, and stand density) on the probability of regeneration, its density, and the developmental stages (seedling, small sapling, and tall sapling) across a climatic gradient. Our results indicate a significantly higher probability of regeneration in uneven-aged stands, particularly in areas with lower temperatures and lower overall regeneration density. The tree size diversity in the uneven-aged stands favors advancement from juveniles to more developed stages (seedling to sapling) in places with higher aridity. A denser stand layer (higher stand total basal area) leads to a lower density of natural regeneration for all the present species, except silver fir if considered separately, signifying that, by regulating the stand growing stock, we can selectively promote silver fir. A higher admixture of broadleaf species generally decreases the regeneration density across all the species, except in a water-rich site in the Bavarian Alps, where it had a strong positive impact. These findings underscore the complex interactions of forest ecosystems and provide a better understanding required for promoting silver fir regeneration, which is essential for a close-to-nature silviculture under climate change.