Pub Date : 2024-07-25DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i4.787
Nguyen Ngoc Thuc
Purpose: This study examines the mediating relationships of achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness as well as the influencing factors of self-efficacy, family support, peer influence and institutional support on the entrepreneurial intentions of young individuals in Vietnam. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research questionnaire was distributed to major universities in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, significant economic and political centres in Vietnam, and numerous leading universities. The author analyzed the impact of independent and mediating variables on the dependent variable, entrepreneurial intention using the PLS-SEM software and the 425 valid responses collected. Findings: The research results indicate the positive influence of self-efficacy, family support and peer support on entrepreneurial intention through the impact of mediating variables, including achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness. Conclusion: This study has highlighted the positive influence of self-efficacy, family support, peer support and institutional support on entrepreneurial intention through the mediating effects of achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness. Research Limitations/Implications: Several managerial recommendations are proposed to boost the Vietnamese’ future entrepreneurial startup rate. Practical Implications: This study supplements and refines the model of factors influencing entrepreneurial intention by examining the influence of mediating variables, namely achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness on entrepreneurial intention. Contribution to the Literature: The study's limitations encompass convenience sampling which may affect representativeness and generalizability. Additionally, surveying only students may not fully represent young individuals in Vietnam.
{"title":"Influencing factors on entrepreneurial intention: Intermediary role of achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness","authors":"Nguyen Ngoc Thuc","doi":"10.55951/nurture.v18i4.787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55951/nurture.v18i4.787","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study examines the mediating relationships of achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness as well as the influencing factors of self-efficacy, family support, peer influence and institutional support on the entrepreneurial intentions of young individuals in Vietnam. \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: The research questionnaire was distributed to major universities in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, significant economic and political centres in Vietnam, and numerous leading universities. The author analyzed the impact of independent and mediating variables on the dependent variable, entrepreneurial intention using the PLS-SEM software and the 425 valid responses collected. \u0000Findings: The research results indicate the positive influence of self-efficacy, family support and peer support on entrepreneurial intention through the impact of mediating variables, including achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness. \u0000Conclusion: This study has highlighted the positive influence of self-efficacy, family support, peer support and institutional support on entrepreneurial intention through the mediating effects of achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness. \u0000Research Limitations/Implications: Several managerial recommendations are proposed to boost the Vietnamese’ future entrepreneurial startup rate. \u0000Practical Implications: This study supplements and refines the model of factors influencing entrepreneurial intention by examining the influence of mediating variables, namely achievement motivation, risk-taking propensity and innovativeness on entrepreneurial intention. \u0000Contribution to the Literature: The study's limitations encompass convenience sampling which may affect representativeness and generalizability. Additionally, surveying only students may not fully represent young individuals in Vietnam.","PeriodicalId":38402,"journal":{"name":"Nurture","volume":"43 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141805781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: It is imperative to enhance local production, accessibility and appeal of basic foods like rice to accomplish United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 2 aiming for the attainment of zero hunger worldwide. Therefore, the study explored households’ preferences for locally produced rice (Ofada) in south-west Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: Cross-sectional data were elicited from randomly selected 600 rice-consuming households in South-west Nigeria. The study applied the willingness-to-pay choice technique and a logistic regression model to analyze the dataset. Findings: The findings revealed that the most desirable attributes influencing households’ consumption preferences for local rice were nutritional quality and taste. At the time of data collection, consumers were also willing to pay ₦4.26 ($0.012) and ₦2.80 ($0.008) respectively for every unit improvement in those attributes. Conclusion: The study concluded that attainment of zero hunger in Nigeria is desirable and achievable by boosting local production of high-quality rice to attract sufficient demand. Practical Implications: This study underscored the effort needed to improve local rice production in Nigeria which should be targeted at improving the desired attributes to make indigenous (Ofada) rice attractive to consumers. This can be driven by stepping up investment in the rice value chain with adequate attention given to the processing stage where quality control and standards remain a top-most priority. Contribution to the Literature: This study presents a unique perspective by isolating and highlighting the desirable attributes of rice consuming households because these attributes played a critical role in the preference for local rice consumption.
{"title":"The food security drive and the preference for local rice consumption among households in south-west Nigeria","authors":"Ogunleke Ayodeji Oluwaseun, Olawuyi Seyi Olalekan, Adeyemo Temitayo Adenike","doi":"10.55951/nurture.v18i4.781","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55951/nurture.v18i4.781","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: It is imperative to enhance local production, accessibility and appeal of basic foods like rice to accomplish United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 2 aiming for the attainment of zero hunger worldwide. Therefore, the study explored households’ preferences for locally produced rice (Ofada) in south-west Nigeria. \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: Cross-sectional data were elicited from randomly selected 600 rice-consuming households in South-west Nigeria. The study applied the willingness-to-pay choice technique and a logistic regression model to analyze the dataset. \u0000Findings: The findings revealed that the most desirable attributes influencing households’ consumption preferences for local rice were nutritional quality and taste. At the time of data collection, consumers were also willing to pay ₦4.26 ($0.012) and ₦2.80 ($0.008) respectively for every unit improvement in those attributes. \u0000Conclusion: The study concluded that attainment of zero hunger in Nigeria is desirable and achievable by boosting local production of high-quality rice to attract sufficient demand. \u0000Practical Implications: This study underscored the effort needed to improve local rice production in Nigeria which should be targeted at improving the desired attributes to make indigenous (Ofada) rice attractive to consumers. This can be driven by stepping up investment in the rice value chain with adequate attention given to the processing stage where quality control and standards remain a top-most priority. \u0000Contribution to the Literature: This study presents a unique perspective by isolating and highlighting the desirable attributes of rice consuming households because these attributes played a critical role in the preference for local rice consumption.","PeriodicalId":38402,"journal":{"name":"Nurture","volume":"116 46","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141821105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i2.672
Ana Milena Molina, Emilmar Sulamit Rodríguez-Caldera, J. Erazo, Carlos-Andres Gaviria-Mendoza, David Pena-García, Miguel Enrique Rodriguez-Lissirt
Purpose: This study aims to provide valuable insights for stakeholders in Puerto Nariño, Amazonas enabling them to develop strategies tailored to their needs. Particularly, it assessed the sustainability of indigenous tourism initiatives in the municipality of Puerto Nariño, Amazonas. Design/Methodology/Approach: This qualitative study involved pioneering indigenous family tourism initiatives and a sustainability framework with a set of 12 sustainability indicators to explore the perceptions of tourism service providers. Convenience sampling was used to collect data through questionnaires. Findings: According to the findings, families are aware of the advantages of tourist activities with the culture-society component having the highest average score (3.13/5.00). However, it can be inferred that factors encompassing economic, governance and environmental dimensions such as employment and income generation (average 2.00/5.00), encouragement and convening spaces to promote participatory community decision-making mechanisms (average 1.75/5.00), reliable energy supply and enhancing knowledge of local wildlife, vegetation and sporting activities (average 1.70/5.00) remain critical in this indigenous context. Additionally, the initiative's governance component has been evaluated as having the lowest average (2.19/5.00). Practical Implications: These findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on ecotourism practices in indigenous settings particularly in South American ethnic communities. Contribution to the Literature: These findings offer valuable insights for institutions seeking a deeper understanding of tourism practices within protected areas.
{"title":"Unveiling the sustainability level of indigenous tourism initiatives: The perspective of tourism service providers in the municipality of Puerto Nariño, Amazonas","authors":"Ana Milena Molina, Emilmar Sulamit Rodríguez-Caldera, J. Erazo, Carlos-Andres Gaviria-Mendoza, David Pena-García, Miguel Enrique Rodriguez-Lissirt","doi":"10.55951/nurture.v18i2.672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55951/nurture.v18i2.672","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study aims to provide valuable insights for stakeholders in Puerto Nariño, Amazonas enabling them to develop strategies tailored to their needs. Particularly, it assessed the sustainability of indigenous tourism initiatives in the municipality of Puerto Nariño, Amazonas. \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: This qualitative study involved pioneering indigenous family tourism initiatives and a sustainability framework with a set of 12 sustainability indicators to explore the perceptions of tourism service providers. Convenience sampling was used to collect data through questionnaires. \u0000Findings: According to the findings, families are aware of the advantages of tourist activities with the culture-society component having the highest average score (3.13/5.00). However, it can be inferred that factors encompassing economic, governance and environmental dimensions such as employment and income generation (average 2.00/5.00), encouragement and convening spaces to promote participatory community decision-making mechanisms (average 1.75/5.00), reliable energy supply and enhancing knowledge of local wildlife, vegetation and sporting activities (average 1.70/5.00) remain critical in this indigenous context. Additionally, the initiative's governance component has been evaluated as having the lowest average (2.19/5.00). \u0000Practical Implications: These findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on ecotourism practices in indigenous settings particularly in South American ethnic communities. \u0000Contribution to the Literature: These findings offer valuable insights for institutions seeking a deeper understanding of tourism practices within protected areas.","PeriodicalId":38402,"journal":{"name":"Nurture","volume":"35 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140375328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-26DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i2.671
Li Hua Huang, Xi Ming Sun
Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of the knowledge fermentation field on the knowledge integration performance of marketing-oriented SMEs. This research will help develop more useful market policies for company management. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research focuses on marketing-oriented SMEs, conducting a survey among 700 employees from 421 such enterprises. The collected data were analyzed to understand the influence of the knowledge fermentation field on the knowledge integration performance of these enterprises. Findings: Knowledge management plays a crucial role in marketing-oriented SMEs especially in terms of knowledge integration. Effective knowledge management strategies significantly enhance the market adaptability and innovation capabilities of these enterprises. Conclusion: The knowledge fermentation field in marketing-oriented SMEs positively impacts the enterprise's knowledge integration performance. The relationship between the field of knowledge fermentation and the performance of knowledge integration in marketing-oriented SMEs is moderated by the knowledge spiral fermentation system. Research Limitations and Implications: The study primarily targets marketing-oriented SMEs in a specific region and may not be entirely applicable to other regions or different types of enterprises. The influence of temporal variations on business knowledge integration performance may not have been properly taken into account during data collection. Practical Implications: This study provides businesses with an effective tool for developing and comprehending knowledge creation and innovation in the spiral fermentation system model of the knowledge ecosystem in small and medium-sized marketing companies. It fosters a healthier development path for the knowledge ecosystem in these enterprises. Contribution to the Literature: This study proposes a new theoretical framework in the field of knowledge management for marketing-oriented SMEs. It offers new perspectives and theoretical support for understanding and enhancing knowledge management practices in SMEs by integrating the concepts of the knowledge ecosystem and knowledge integration performance.
{"title":"Performance study of knowledge integration in marketing-oriented small and medium enterprises","authors":"Li Hua Huang, Xi Ming Sun","doi":"10.55951/nurture.v18i2.671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55951/nurture.v18i2.671","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of the knowledge fermentation field on the knowledge integration performance of marketing-oriented SMEs. This research will help develop more useful market policies for company management. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research focuses on marketing-oriented SMEs, conducting a survey among 700 employees from 421 such enterprises. The collected data were analyzed to understand the influence of the knowledge fermentation field on the knowledge integration performance of these enterprises. \u0000Findings: Knowledge management plays a crucial role in marketing-oriented SMEs especially in terms of knowledge integration. Effective knowledge management strategies significantly enhance the market adaptability and innovation capabilities of these enterprises. \u0000Conclusion: The knowledge fermentation field in marketing-oriented SMEs positively impacts the enterprise's knowledge integration performance. The relationship between the field of knowledge fermentation and the performance of knowledge integration in marketing-oriented SMEs is moderated by the knowledge spiral fermentation system. \u0000Research Limitations and Implications: The study primarily targets marketing-oriented SMEs in a specific region and may not be entirely applicable to other regions or different types of enterprises. The influence of temporal variations on business knowledge integration performance may not have been properly taken into account during data collection. \u0000Practical Implications: This study provides businesses with an effective tool for developing and comprehending knowledge creation and innovation in the spiral fermentation system model of the knowledge ecosystem in small and medium-sized marketing companies. It fosters a healthier development path for the knowledge ecosystem in these enterprises. \u0000Contribution to the Literature: This study proposes a new theoretical framework in the field of knowledge management for marketing-oriented SMEs. It offers new perspectives and theoretical support for understanding and enhancing knowledge management practices in SMEs by integrating the concepts of the knowledge ecosystem and knowledge integration performance.","PeriodicalId":38402,"journal":{"name":"Nurture","volume":"124 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140378949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-27DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i2.626
Mo Zhen, Qian Liu
Purpose: This study seeks to explore the influence of a professional mission on university teachers specifically examining the mediating role of job burnout and the moderating impact of social support. Design/Methodology/Approach: Data from university teachers were collected for this study using a questionnaire survey method and the results were carefully analysed using the relevant statistical techniques. Findings: The study finds a positive relationship between a strong professional mission and high professional quality in university teachers. Job burnout and social support serve as intermediaries and regulators. Increased burnout weakens the mission's influence while reduced burnout correlates with enhanced professional quality. A strong social network enhances a professional mission's beneficial effects. Conclusion: This study explores the relationship between a professional mission and university professors highlighting the mediating effects of social support and job burnout. The findings offer valuable insights for improving educational quality and supporting teachers' personal growth. This research significantly contributes to understanding key factors in the career development of college teachers, providing enlightening perspectives for educators and policymakers. Limitations/Significance: This study ignores personal variables in favour of examining only the effects of professional missions on university teachers' professional development. Observations and interviews are two unique methodologies that are necessary for a thorough understanding relying solely on surveys may introduce subjectivity. Practical Significance: Findings guide institutions and policymakers to boost education quality by supporting teachers' professional development through training and social support and addressing burnout. Contributions to the Literature: The study fills gaps by confirming the beneficial influence of professional missions on the careers of teachers and guiding the improvement of education.
{"title":"The influence of professional mission on the professional quality of college teachers: The intermediary role of job burnout and the regulating role of social support","authors":"Mo Zhen, Qian Liu","doi":"10.55951/nurture.v18i2.626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55951/nurture.v18i2.626","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study seeks to explore the influence of a professional mission on university teachers specifically examining the mediating role of job burnout and the moderating impact of social support. \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: Data from university teachers were collected for this study using a questionnaire survey method and the results were carefully analysed using the relevant statistical techniques. \u0000Findings: The study finds a positive relationship between a strong professional mission and high professional quality in university teachers. Job burnout and social support serve as intermediaries and regulators. Increased burnout weakens the mission's influence while reduced burnout correlates with enhanced professional quality. A strong social network enhances a professional mission's beneficial effects. \u0000Conclusion: This study explores the relationship between a professional mission and university professors highlighting the mediating effects of social support and job burnout. The findings offer valuable insights for improving educational quality and supporting teachers' personal growth. This research significantly contributes to understanding key factors in the career development of college teachers, providing enlightening perspectives for educators and policymakers. \u0000Limitations/Significance: This study ignores personal variables in favour of examining only the effects of professional missions on university teachers' professional development. Observations and interviews are two unique methodologies that are necessary for a thorough understanding relying solely on surveys may introduce subjectivity. \u0000Practical Significance: Findings guide institutions and policymakers to boost education quality by supporting teachers' professional development through training and social support and addressing burnout. \u0000Contributions to the Literature: The study fills gaps by confirming the beneficial influence of professional missions on the careers of teachers and guiding the improvement of education.","PeriodicalId":38402,"journal":{"name":"Nurture","volume":"63 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140426760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-27DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i2.627
Wayan Widiana, Gusti Lanang, Agung Parwata, Nyoman Jampel
Purpose: This research aims to analyze the need for developing metacognitive-based learning models in elementary schools. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research uses mixed methods. The mixed-methods research design used in this research is concurrent embedded mixed methods. The population of this study was 2,416 elementary schools. Sample selection: 476 elementary school teachers were involved in the development needs analysis survey. Methods of data collection include observation, interviews, surveys and questionnaires. The data collection instrument uses a questionnaire sheet. The data analysis technique uses qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. Findings: The research results show that 28.8% of respondents stated that they had implemented the independent curriculum, 65.1% combined the independent curriculum and the 2013 curriculum and 6.1% still used the 2013 curriculum. The survey results on learning support facilities showed that adequate facilities supported learning. 93.7% of teachers said that they always use innovative learning models. The remaining 6.3% still rarely implement innovative models. The survey results showed that 69.54% of teachers reported understanding metacognition sufficiently. However, 97.47% of teachers rarely or never integrate the concept of metacognition into their teaching methods. Conclusion: It is essential that elementary schools adopt metacognitive-based learning approaches in order to equip students with the critical and creative thinking skills necessary to become lifelong learners. This skill is useful for overcoming obstacles in daily life as well as in the field of education.
{"title":"The needs of a metacognitive-based learning model in elementary schools","authors":"Wayan Widiana, Gusti Lanang, Agung Parwata, Nyoman Jampel","doi":"10.55951/nurture.v18i2.627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55951/nurture.v18i2.627","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This research aims to analyze the need for developing metacognitive-based learning models in elementary schools. \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: This research uses mixed methods. The mixed-methods research design used in this research is concurrent embedded mixed methods. The population of this study was 2,416 elementary schools. Sample selection: 476 elementary school teachers were involved in the development needs analysis survey. Methods of data collection include observation, interviews, surveys and questionnaires. The data collection instrument uses a questionnaire sheet. The data analysis technique uses qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. \u0000Findings: The research results show that 28.8% of respondents stated that they had implemented the independent curriculum, 65.1% combined the independent curriculum and the 2013 curriculum and 6.1% still used the 2013 curriculum. The survey results on learning support facilities showed that adequate facilities supported learning. 93.7% of teachers said that they always use innovative learning models. The remaining 6.3% still rarely implement innovative models. The survey results showed that 69.54% of teachers reported understanding metacognition sufficiently. However, 97.47% of teachers rarely or never integrate the concept of metacognition into their teaching methods. \u0000Conclusion: It is essential that elementary schools adopt metacognitive-based learning approaches in order to equip students with the critical and creative thinking skills necessary to become lifelong learners. This skill is useful for overcoming obstacles in daily life as well as in the field of education.","PeriodicalId":38402,"journal":{"name":"Nurture","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140425091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-26DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i2.623
N. K. Arismayanti, Nyoma Dini Andiani, Made RikiPonga Kusyanda
Purpose: This research aims to investigate the interplay between destination image, Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WoM), service quality, and tourist satisfaction during their stay in Bali. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research design uses quantitative causality. The data collection technique employed in this study involves a questionnaire distributed to 600 respondents, determined through incidental sampling. Findings: Service quality, while the services provided by the Monkey Forest staff are well-received by tourists; destination image, while the attractiveness of Monkey Forest tourist attractions is unique and appealing; and the beauty of the natural landscape. Tourist satisfaction exerts a positive and significant influence on e-WoM, while a satisfied traveler with the image and service quality of the monkey forest destination is willing to engage in marketing through electronic word of mouth. Additionally, two moderation relationships are discovered: the relationship between service quality and e-WoM, which is positively and significantly influenced by the variable of tourist satisfaction, and the clause relationship, wherein destination image positively and significantly influences e-WoM, with tourist satisfaction as a moderating variable. Conclusions: So, it can be concluded that there are five clause relationships between variables as hypotheses, including three direct effects and two moderating relationships (indirect effects). Research Limitations: The limitations of this research lie in the limited coverage of the research object, focusing on either a specific area or solely on one destination. Practical Implications: The implication of this study on the e-WoM variable, which serves as an endogenous variable, significantly impacts the Normated Fit Index, albeit within reasonable limits.
{"title":"Tourist satisfaction model: Structural relationship of destination image, electronic word of mouth, and service quality in Bali destination","authors":"N. K. Arismayanti, Nyoma Dini Andiani, Made RikiPonga Kusyanda","doi":"10.55951/nurture.v18i2.623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55951/nurture.v18i2.623","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This research aims to investigate the interplay between destination image, Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WoM), service quality, and tourist satisfaction during their stay in Bali. \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: The research design uses quantitative causality. The data collection technique employed in this study involves a questionnaire distributed to 600 respondents, determined through incidental sampling. \u0000Findings: Service quality, while the services provided by the Monkey Forest staff are well-received by tourists; destination image, while the attractiveness of Monkey Forest tourist attractions is unique and appealing; and the beauty of the natural landscape. Tourist satisfaction exerts a positive and significant influence on e-WoM, while a satisfied traveler with the image and service quality of the monkey forest destination is willing to engage in marketing through electronic word of mouth. Additionally, two moderation relationships are discovered: the relationship between service quality and e-WoM, which is positively and significantly influenced by the variable of tourist satisfaction, and the clause relationship, wherein destination image positively and significantly influences e-WoM, with tourist satisfaction as a moderating variable. \u0000Conclusions: So, it can be concluded that there are five clause relationships between variables as hypotheses, including three direct effects and two moderating relationships (indirect effects). \u0000Research Limitations: The limitations of this research lie in the limited coverage of the research object, focusing on either a specific area or solely on one destination. \u0000Practical Implications: The implication of this study on the e-WoM variable, which serves as an endogenous variable, significantly impacts the Normated Fit Index, albeit within reasonable limits.","PeriodicalId":38402,"journal":{"name":"Nurture","volume":"189 S516","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140428856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-23DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i2.622
Emmanuel Akanpaadgi, E. N. Kuuyelleh, Mohammad Alqahtani
Purpose: This study examines the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in the hospitality industry using the Bolgatanga Municipality in the Upper East Region of Ghana as a case study. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a case study design and a quantitative approach. The study used both secondary and primary data. The secondary data was gathered from textbooks, reports and journal publications. The primary data were collected from a purposively selected sample of one hundred and fifty respondents using a structured closed-ended questionnaire. The respondents were customers of bars and restaurants in Bolgatanga municipality. Principal axial factor analysis was used to analyze the data to examine the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction. Findings: The analysis revealed that almost 43% of the service quality gaps in the hospitality industry in Bolgatanga municipality are accounted for by the five service quality factors, namely tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, accuracy and empathy. The empirical evidence suggests a positive relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction. Conclusion: The results confirmed that all five service quality factors have a positive relationship with customer satisfaction. The research supports the call for service quality to be used as a strategy for sustainable business development.
{"title":"An assessment of service quality in the hospitality industry","authors":"Emmanuel Akanpaadgi, E. N. Kuuyelleh, Mohammad Alqahtani","doi":"10.55951/nurture.v18i2.622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55951/nurture.v18i2.622","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study examines the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in the hospitality industry using the Bolgatanga Municipality in the Upper East Region of Ghana as a case study. \u0000Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a case study design and a quantitative approach. The study used both secondary and primary data. The secondary data was gathered from textbooks, reports and journal publications. The primary data were collected from a purposively selected sample of one hundred and fifty respondents using a structured closed-ended questionnaire. The respondents were customers of bars and restaurants in Bolgatanga municipality. Principal axial factor analysis was used to analyze the data to examine the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction. \u0000Findings: The analysis revealed that almost 43% of the service quality gaps in the hospitality industry in Bolgatanga municipality are accounted for by the five service quality factors, namely tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, accuracy and empathy. The empirical evidence suggests a positive relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction. \u0000Conclusion: The results confirmed that all five service quality factors have a positive relationship with customer satisfaction. The research supports the call for service quality to be used as a strategy for sustainable business development.","PeriodicalId":38402,"journal":{"name":"Nurture","volume":"64 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140436890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i2.618
Sarah Ali Farooq, Samra Imran, Afifa Tanweer
Purpose: Snacking is quite a common preference in this busy world. Increasing the availability of healthier snack alternatives might help consumers view snacks as foods that support health. Design/Methodology/Approach: The current experimental study aimed to determine the nutritional, functional and sensory properties of home-baked cupcakes encouraged with six variants with indigenous flaxseed flour (FF) and flaxseed oil (FO) in 10, 15 and 30% of batter substitution. A one-way ANOVA, least significant difference and Pearson’s correlation were applied using IBM SPSS version 21.0. Findings: Proximate analysis indicated an increase in ash, fiber and protein contents as compared to the standard formulation. The highest ash (1.91±0.26%), fiber (1.09±0.01%) and protein contents (3.08±0.30%) were observed in the sample FF30 (30% flaxseed flour). The cupcakes with 30% flaxseed oil had a significantly greater fat content (35.91±0.55%) and hence a total calorie value of 221.00±3.17%. Antioxidant activity and phenol content of fortified cupcakes ranged from 32.88–76.02% and 22–80 mgGAE/100 gms respectively. The sensory evaluation proved FF15 and FO30 to be the most acceptable recipes. Conclusion: Minor recipe alterations to snacks may yield large and long-term health benefits especially promoting immunity and reducing the risk of inflammatory chronic illnesses. Flaxseed oil might be used in snacks substituting for other vegetable oils to enhance the essential fatty acid content without compromising its acceptability. New formulations could therefore be tested to develop foods fortified with higher proportions of functional and nutritious ingredients especially given the ever-increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-15DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v18i2.615
Boris Ivanovich Sokolov, Xuyan Jiang, Xiaowei Ding
Purpose: Low-carbon and green technologies are crucial for achieving industrial structure upgrades and significant leaps forward in the development of energy enterprises. Therefore, this paper examines the correlation between carbon emission reduction and financial performance in energy firms. Design/Methodology/Approach: A two-way fixed-effects model is developed using data from 33 Chinese energy-listed companies between 2015 and 2020. Findings: The benchmark regression results show that improving a company's carbon emission reduction performance leads to better financial performance. Moreover, assuming corporate responsibility for reducing emissions can boost companies' reputations and foster better relationships with stakeholders. The trustworthiness of the standard regression outcome is validated through alternative independent variables, reducing time frames, and incorporating previously omitted factors. The results of heterogeneity analyses show that reducing carbon emissions has the same effect on financial performance across all regional characteristics and equity subgroups. Furthermore, the internal transmission mechanism analysis reveals that female leadership positively moderates the effect, while financing constraints negatively moderate the relationship between carbon emission reduction performance and financial performance. Conclusion: Under the national green development strategy of achieving carbon neutrality and carbon peaking, the carbon information disclosure system should be improved by the government; enterprises should implement innovative methods for low-carbon economic management and operation; and regulators should establish effective green regulations, incentives, and constraints. This paper offers a comprehensive guide for energy companies and their stakeholders to reduce carbon emissions, thereby achieving sustainability.
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