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The Effects Of Self-Development, Self-Therapy, And Self-Presentation Motivations On Quality Of Life, Visitor Loyalty, And Omnivorous Cultural Engagement Through Visitor Satisfaction In Art Museums: Examining The Moderation Effect Of Age And Attitude Toward Sns Posting, Minyeong Yi, Suna La

Asia Marketing Journal

This study investigates the fulfillment of self-motivation including self-development, self-therapy, and self-presentation on the outcomes such as subjective quality of life, omnivorous cultural engagement, and visitor loyalty via visitor satisfaction in art museums. The analyses on 285 valid survey responses demonstrated that fulfillment of self-development and self-therapy needs have significant positive influence on visitor satisfaction. The effect of fulfilling self-presentation need on visitor satisfaction was found to be moderated by attitude toward SNS posting, while the age factor, based on generations, did not show a significant moderation effect. It was also found that visitor satisfaction positively influences visitor loyalty, including …

Understanding The Continuance Intention To Use Chatbot Services, Jeeyeon Kim, Yiling Li, Jeonghye Choi

Asia Marketing Journal

Chatbot services have become an essential communication tool for interacting with consumers in e-commerce. To understand consumer behavior in the context of chatbot services, we apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to analyze continuance intention to use and additional predictors to explain behavioral intention. An analysis of data collected from 300 digital shopping users who had experienced chatbot services revealed that an extended TPB model holds for the continuous use of chatbot services, driven by both interaction and information quality. Accordingly, these findings provide a better understanding of consumer behavior toward chatbot services and valuable insights into digital customer …

The Santa Clara, 2023-10-31, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

2023-October-31-Etsu Training Leaders In Special Education.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

With national headlines about children with special needs being left behind, special education instructors are needed now perhaps more than ever.

And East Tennessee State University is preparing graduates well for such a career.

“I was lucky to participate in many campus-related service organizations like POP Arts and Access ETSU that serve students with exceptionalities,” said Cameron Phillips, a special education teacher at Dobyns-Bennett High School. “This real-world experience of working with these individuals is unmatched.”

For Phillips, a peer mentoring program called BUDS, short for Buddies Understanding Different Students, proved life-changing. As a senior at Dobyns-Bennett – the same …

Not All Best Practices Result In Best Performances: Two Empirical Studies Of Online Accounting Education, Mark Sanders

Dissertations

Exploring the impact of specific pedagogical strategies in online accounting education on student learning outcomes is central to this research. This two-study dissertation focuses on the influence of course delivery methods on student performance and the mediating function of accounting efficacy. A diverse sample of accounting and business students was quantitatively analyzed to determine the relationship between course structure, classroom justice, students’ motivation and their accounting efficacy, applicability of learned material, and final grades. Even though certain teaching practices were advantageous, the combination of these practices did not always lead to improved student performance, according to the findings. Significant determinants …

2023-October-31-Sherrod Library Reaches Out In Many Ways To Support Students, Faculty.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Academic libraries come with a built-in clientele. Students must write term papers, after all, and faculty use library resources in course preparation and research. But with the constantly changing technology and methodologies, it can be hard to keep up with the myriad ways to use the library.

Staff at the Sherrod Library of East Tennessee State University work hard to help students and faculty stay on top of it all. To do this, the library engages in two different kinds of outreach, according to David Atkins, dean of the Sherrod Library.

“First, we support students and faculty with their research …

Relationship Between Transformational Leadership And Employees' Creativity With Psychological Empowerment As Mediator, Nurshahira Ibrahim, Azman Ismail, Norazila Mat, Tugba Erhan

The South East Asian Journal of Management

Research Aims: This study examines the mediating effect of psychological empowerment on the relationship between transformational leadership and employee creativity in a financial organisation in Peninsular Malaysia.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Quantitative methods were employed in this study. Two hundred questionnaires were distributed to employees of Islamic financial institutions in Malaysia. Of these, only 153 questionnaires were usable. Random sampling and partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) techniques were utilised in data analysis.

Research Findings: The results of the analysis showed that psychological empowerment had an indirect effect on the impact of transformational leadership on employee creativity in the organisation under …

Understanding The Role Of Social Media Marketing And Technology Adoption Model In Shaping Customer Adoption Of Digital Banking, Jonathan Bagus Pradhana Basoeki, Anna Amalyah Agus

The South East Asian Journal of Management

Research Aims: The present research aims to investigate factors that significantly influence customers’ behavioural intention to use digital banking products. Following prior work on social media marketing and the influence of conglomerate group benefits, in addition to providing a comprehensive understanding, the research incorporates three established theories: the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the Technology Acceptance Model, and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The sample consists of current Allo Bank users. Data collection involved convenience sampling and a self-administered online questionnaire filled out by 262 respondents in Jakarta, Indonesia. The data analysis technique used was SEM …

Strategic Orientation And Absorptive Capacity: The Mediating Role Of Functional Conflict, Md Daud Ismail, Zurina Samsudin, Mohd Salekhan Othman, Roshayati Binti Abdul Hamid

The South East Asian Journal of Management

Research Aims: This study investigates the mediating role of functional conflict in explaining the effect of market orientation on the absorptive capacity of small and medium enterprises (SME) exporters in emerging markets.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The data were successfully collected from 124 respondents and tested using structural equation modelling via Smart-PLS.

Research Findings: The results support the notion that responsive market orientation and proactive market orientation positively influence absorptive capacity. In addition, functional conflicts serve as a quasi-mediator in the relationship between responsive market orientation and absorptive capacity.

Theoretical Contribution/Originality: The export competitiveness of SMEs is the output of intangible assets of …

Depaul Digest

DePaul Magazine

College of Education Professor Jason Goulah fosters hope, happiness and global citizenship through DePaul’s Institute for Daisaku Ikeda Studies in Education. Associate Journalism Professor Jill Hopke shares how to talk about climate change. News briefs from DePaul’s 10 colleges and schools: Occupational Therapy Standardized Patient Program, Financial Planning Certificate program, Business Education in Technology and Analytics Hub, Racial Justice Initiative, Teacher Quality Partnership grant, Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury collaboration, School of Music Career Closet, Sports Photojournalism course, DePaul Migration Collaborative’s Solutions Lab, Inclusive Screenwriting courses. New appointments: School of Music Dean John Milbauer, College of Education Dean Jennifer …

Assessing Accessibility: An Exploratory Study On The Relationship Between The Barriers To Corporate Leadership For Those With Disabilities And The Effect On Corporate Culture, Christina Dicostanza

Honors Projects in Management

In my thesis, I seek to understand what the challenges managers with disabilities face in the workplace are and how companies can create more inclusive and accommodating work environments for these individuals. I also want to uncover whether or not the corporate culture of companies with employees with disabilities have a higher level of empathy within their corporate culture. I will be examining the role and complexities of identity for an employee with a disability, as well as how the current corporate hiring practices and common organizational structures create obstacles for those with disabilities, especially when it comes to elevated …

A Developed Framework For Studying Cyberethical Behaviour In North Central Nigeria, Aderinola Ololade Dunmade, Adeyinka Tella, Uloma Doris Onuoha

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

ICT advancements have enabled more online activities, resulting in several cyberethical behaviours. Literature documents prevalence of plagiarism, and online fraud, among other misbehaviours. While behaviour has been explained by several theories, as scholarship and research advances, frameworks are modified to include more constructs. The researchers modified Fishbein and Ajzen (2011)'s Reasoned Action Approach to study female postgraduate students' perspectives toward cyberethical behaviour in North Central Nigerian universities.

The study focused on four variables, which were adequately captured by the model: perception, awareness, and attitude.

An adapted questionnaire collected quantitative data. This study used multistage sampling. A sample size of 989 …

Information Systems Management, Radwan Ali

KSU Distinguished Course Repository

IS 3100 illustrates how to effectively use, manage, and participate in the development of information technology applications that support common business processes. This course focuses on the interdependence among an organization’s management, business processes, and information systems and provides hands-on experience in developing a business information system.

2023-October-30-Etsu Professor Will Spend Semester Abroad.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ingrid Luffman, an award-winning professor teaching in the Department of Geosciences, will take her expertise across the Atlantic next year as part of a budding international partnership.

Luffman will teach a semester at Harlaxton College during the 2024 spring semester.

While ETSU and Harlaxton College have been formal academic partners since 2019, Luffman is the first ETSU professor to teach a semester at the England-based school.

Such a partnership promises a wealth of opportunities that benefit faculty, staff, students and the community, including the chance to share resources and curriculum, student and faculty exchange …

Virtual Reality At Workplace For Autistic Employees: Preliminary Results Of Physiological-Based Well-Being Experience, M. A. Reyes-Consuelo, D. Michaud, J. Proulx-Guimond, Jocelyne Kiss, C. Vincent, G. Edwards, James Hutson, J. Ruel, S. Letscher, V. Psyche, C. Papi, M. Caouette, I Feillou, Piper Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

Emotional health problems in the workplace often hinder the integration and retention of autistic employees (AE), a challenge identified in many sectors. Recent literature highlights the consequences of these problems, such as burnout leading to reduced productivity and resignation. Previous research supports the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) for training a variety of specific skills (e.g. riding a bus or plane travel), as well as more complex social skills, such as emotion recognition and functional communication. In addition, existing studies on using physiological self-monitoring in AE training offer a promising approach to promoting improved emotional health. The present paper reports …

12th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2023, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2023

UBT Annual International Conference is the 12th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

The Role Of Vocational Education And Training In Bridging The Skills Gap In The Labour Market, Kujtim Zylfijaj, Mentor Shaqiri

UBT International Conference

Vocational Education and Training plays a vital role in nurturing human capital and addressing the skills gap. Kosovo faces a high youth unemployment rate and a shortage of skilled employees in firms, indicating an education-to-labor market mismatch. This research explores Vocational Education and Training schools' potential in facilitating youth transition to employment through qualitative interviews with school coordinators across Kosovo. Despite Vocational Education and Training schools having a great potential for bridging the skills gap, they face barriers such as curriculum-labor market misalignment, limited business cooperation affecting dual education, low student motivation, and limited public awareness about Vocational Education and …

International Conference On Management Business And Economy, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 12th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

A Pest Analysis For Western Balkans Towards Green Economy, Aseda Banushaj, Gentian Picari

UBT International Conference

The Green economy refers to an economic system that aims to promote sustainable development, reduce environmental impact, and ensure the efficient use of resources. In the case of the Western Balkans region, there are several key aspects to consider regarding the green economy like renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, circular economy green Infrastructure, education and research. It is essential for governments, businesses, and civil society in the Western Balkans to collaborate and prioritize the development of policies, incentives, and investments that promote the green economy. Such efforts can not only drive economic growth but also preserve the region's natural …

Prediction Of Housing Prices Using Machine Learning Algorithms, Visar Hoxha, Lorana Berisha, Jehona Hoxha

UBT International Conference

In the evolving landscape of real estate valuation, the integration of machine learning (ML) algorithms has emerged as a transformative approach. This literature review delves into the application of various ML techniques in predicting property prices, comparing their efficacy with traditional methods. Drawing from global research, the study underscores the potential of ML in enhancing accuracy, adaptability, and objectivity in property valuation.

Economic Regionalization In Africa: Challenges And Per-Spectives Of The African Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta), Kamal Tasiu Abdullahi

UBT International Conference

Since the year 1980, there has been a noticeable increase in nations' propensity to regionalize their economies. The author claim that because region-alization and globalization are intertwined processes, this regionalization either reflects countries' determination to defend themselves from the negative effects of globalized free trade or it is a new type of worldwide free trade. Since then, the number of regional trade agreements that bring about this economic region-alization has skyrocketed. The reasons behind this explosion are that, in theory, regionalization should enable better integration and increase household welfare by removing tariff and non-tariff obstacles in a region. Africa has …

The Impact Of Green Public Procurement In Western Balkan Countries, Ditjona Kule, Irisi Beleraj

UBT International Conference

The sensitivity to environmental preservation toward ethical and sustainable economic growth has been at an all-time high in recent decades. Green public procurement (GPP) is a procedure in which public entities, such as governments or municipalities, purchase goods and services that have a lower environmental effect than conventional alternatives. GPP is gaining popularity in the Western Balkans as a strategy for promoting sustainable development and addressing environmental issues.

The demand for recyclable products, energy-efficient systems, clean technology and fuels, is driving the adoption of ecologically responsible business practices. Private consumers are also encouraged to focus on green purchases. Considering that …

Drivers Of Green Innovations In Western Balkan Countries, Aida Gjika, Etis Jorgji

UBT International Conference

The countries of the Western Balkans, both individually and in the regional context, face a series of actual and potential environmental problems and challenges with significant impact on sustainable development. These issues include air pollution, inappropriate water and waste management practices, loss of biodiversity and habitat degradation, climate change and exposure to natural disasters. By addressing environmental problems through the adoption of green innovations, countries in the region can ensure sustainable development while simultaneously conserving their natural resources, protecting ecosystems and improving the well-being of their citizens. The article aims to investigate the key drivers behind the adoption of green …

Agriculture Development Strategy In The Republic Of North Macedonia: Between Subsidies, Eu Support And Pressure From Liberalization, Ruzhdi Matoshi

UBT International Conference

Agriculture development differs a lot from the rest of economic sectors. While in a market economy the fate of businesses in each sector is decided by competition leading to the entries, survival and growth of the fittest, in agriculture as a whole there are some exceptions as a result of support from the government with subsidies. The main reasoning behind this direct support with the state funds is made on the grounds that food is necessity and there is no alternative to it. Even in global scale, efforts to support agricultural development in various forms. However, contradictions arise between the …

Employment Practices Using Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare: A Systematic Literature Review, Bojan Kitanovikj

UBT International Conference

In recent years, human resource management (HRM) has witnessed an increasing awareness of the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. However, the practical integration of AI in HRM, particularly in the domain of employing new members of the workforce in the healthcare sector, remains an underexplored frontier. The proliferation of AI, bolstered by the emergence of user-friendly tools and chatbots, has paved the way for a paradigm shift in employment practices in healthcare. Notably, a conspicuous gap exists in the literature concerning a comprehensive overview of AI’s organizational-level impacts on recruiting and managing nurses, doctors, physicians, and other healthcare …

School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology Autumn Newsletter 2023, James Murphy

Other resources

The School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology, TU Dublin, Autumn Edition Newsletter captured the many events, research, awards, significant contributions and special civic and community activities which the students and staff members of the school have successfully completed up to the Autumn period of 2023. The successful completion of these activities would not be possible without the active and on-going support of the 'INSPIRED' friends of Culinary Arts (school supporters) and our school's industry association supporters. If you would like to support our school and the next Generation of Food, Culinary and Horticulture students, contact us at e: [email protected]

Presentation - Scaft School Awards Ceremony 2023, James Murphy

Other resources

This presentation captured the School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology, TU Dublin Awards Ceremony 2023 held in the Central Quad building on it's Grangegorman Campus, Dublin 7. The awards ceremony celebrate the magnificent achievements of the students and staff across their professional practice, new publications, research, National and International competitions, seminars, conferences and community engagement. These achievements would not be possible without the active and ongoing support of the school's sponsors (who are highlighted in this presentation). The school also remembers colleagues, students and industry figures who sadly passed away in the last year. If you interested in supporting …

Supply Chain Simulation Of Manufacturing Shirts Using System Dynamics For Sustainability, Gurinder Kaur, Ron Kander

School of Design and Engineering Papers

In supply chain management (SCM), goods and services flow from the raw materials stage to the end user with complexities and uncertainty at each stage. Computer modeling and simulation is a particularly useful method to examine supply chain operational issues because it can solve operational complexities that are challenging and time consuming to analyze. Manufacturing companies fear losing valuable time and assets during the manufacturing process; the inaccurate estimation of raw materials, human capital, or physical infrastructure not only leads to monetary loss for the manufacturing unit, but also has a detrimental effect on the environment. The purpose of this …

2023-October-27-Etsu Cuts Ribbon On Newly Renovated Sturgill Family Dental Hygiene Clinic.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences celebrated the naming and unveiling of the newly renovated Sturgill Family Dental Hygiene Clinic on Thursday, ushering in a new era for the university’s dental hygiene program, which was established more than a half-century ago.

The Sturgill Family Dental Hygiene Clinic is named for Drs. Jeremiah and Riley Sturgill, who own Sturgill Consulting, Sturgill Endodontics and Sturgill Orthodontics.

Jeremiah is a native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and owns dental practices in Johnson City and Norton, Virginia. He received degrees in biology and business administration from King …

Combating Illegal, Unreported And Unregulated (Iuu) Fishing In Ecuador : : The Maritime Authority Approach For The Exercise Of Coastal State Rights, Daniela Andrade Tamayo

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.