International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences最新文献

Mainstreaming video games: A cultural response 电子游戏主流化：文化对策

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.55217/103.v16i2.781

Syed Arman Hossain, Abdullah Al Fahad

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Employee diversity and firm value of listed Nigerian consumer goods manufacturing companies 尼日利亚消费品制造上市公司的员工多样性与公司价值

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.55217/103.v16i2.782

Joseph Seun Kolawole, A. W. Alabi

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Assessing the influence of technostress on the academic performance of adult learners in Zimbabwe 评估技术压力对津巴布韦成人学习者学习成绩的影响

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-11-30 DOI: 10.55217/103.v15i2.713

Manhiwa Thelma Esnath Rumbidzayi, Mapetere Denver, Mveku Blessed, Mutero Tanaka, Mbuyisa Eukael

{"title":"Assessing the influence of technostress on the academic performance of adult learners in Zimbabwe","authors":"Manhiwa Thelma Esnath Rumbidzayi, Mapetere Denver, Mveku Blessed, Mutero Tanaka, Mbuyisa Eukael","doi":"10.55217/103.v15i2.713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55217/103.v15i2.713","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of technostress on the academic performance of adult learners. A closed-ended questionnaire was self-administered to a total of 105 adult learners constituting 80% of the target population. Field survey data were presented using descriptive statistics of mean, mode and standard deviation and percentiles in tables. Stata11 data software was used for data analysis. The regression analysis was adopted to examine relationships between variables by extrapolation of the model’s p-value, R squared, adjusted R squared and regression model coefficient. The findings of the study indicated that there are statistical relationships between theoretical framework, techno stressors and the level of student sense of pressure due to educational technologies usage by adult learners. The study concluded that technology adoption as teaching and learning tools affects student performance through increased work pressure. Recommendations of the study indicate that adult learners should be effectively trained on how to utilise new teaching and learning technologies to reduce workload pressure. The study also recommends that technology acquisition strategies be proposed by the University to help the students acquire technology gadgets so that they are able to access teaching and learning materials. The study also recommended training and counseling of adult learners during their first year's first semester so that they are able to balance work-home and school responsibilities.","PeriodicalId":396341,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences","volume":"330 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139203702","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}

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The role of social media and confirmation bias in victimization: Information consumption and opinion polarization 社交媒体和确认偏见在受害中的作用：信息消费与舆论极化

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-11-30 DOI: 10.55217/103.v15i2.714

Md. Ishtiaq Ahmed Talukder, M. Rahaman

{"title":"The role of social media and confirmation bias in victimization: Information consumption and opinion polarization","authors":"Md. Ishtiaq Ahmed Talukder, M. Rahaman","doi":"10.55217/103.v15i2.714","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55217/103.v15i2.714","url":null,"abstract":"Technological advancement has contributed to the smooth and fast communication system where social media remain the top priority for human kind. Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias of human tendency to deducting information. Therefore, getting biased through unconfirmed media stories became a disease to the modern society. This article aims to explore and analyse the phenomenon of confirmation bias in cyber media, focusing on its impact on information consumption and polarization of opinions within online environments. Drawing upon existing literature and theoretical frameworks, namely Social Identity Theory, Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Selective Exposure Theory, and Agenda Setting Theory, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms and effects of confirmation bias in the digital age. The research design combines qualitative analysis of selected scholarly articles and quantitative analysis of user data from social media platforms. The analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the impact of confirmation biases in cyber media by synthesizing insights from scholarly literature and analysing user data. It helps identify the mechanisms through which confirmation biases manifest in online environments, sheds light on the potential consequences of such biases, and informs strategies for addressing and mitigating their effects.","PeriodicalId":396341,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences","volume":"37 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139196568","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}

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Social media’s impact on Generation Z’s purchasing behavior of sustainable products 社交媒体对Z世代可持续产品购买行为的影响

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-26 DOI: 10.55217/103.v15i1.674

Trinh Le Tan, D. Trang

{"title":"Social media’s impact on Generation Z’s purchasing behavior of sustainable products","authors":"Trinh Le Tan, D. Trang","doi":"10.55217/103.v15i1.674","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55217/103.v15i1.674","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of social networks on the consumption behavior of sustainable products among Generation Z. Social networks have evolved into important technologies, making them an unavoidable option for Generation Z and the human race in general. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively assess how social networks have influenced the consumption behavior of Gen Z toward sustainable products in order to improve the process of community implementation while improving the quality of social networks and the durability of products. A literature review was conducted of studies linked to the suggested study model, which includes a mix of social network models and external variables influencing Gen Z's purchase of sustainable products via social networks. The suggested model was then tested on a sample of 100 Vietnamese students. Social networking techniques were used to study and evaluate the dataset. The report advises that managers and marketers should employ social media marketing tactics to communicate with Gen Z customers and promote the value of sustainability. Management and marketers should also provide sustainability information and promote sustainable goods on popular social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.","PeriodicalId":396341,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116529312","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}

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Exploring the influence of perceived usefulness and value of PayLater/BNPL on satisfaction, impulsive buying, and post-purchase intention 探讨PayLater/BNPL感知有用性和价值对满意度、冲动购买和购后意向的影响

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-20 DOI: 10.55217/103.v15i1.667

Cindera Ika Putri Hegawan, Tjong Michaela Faustine, Shinta Wijayanti, P. A. Manaf

{"title":"Exploring the influence of perceived usefulness and value of PayLater/BNPL on satisfaction, impulsive buying, and post-purchase intention","authors":"Cindera Ika Putri Hegawan, Tjong Michaela Faustine, Shinta Wijayanti, P. A. Manaf","doi":"10.55217/103.v15i1.667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55217/103.v15i1.667","url":null,"abstract":"The growth of e-commerce in Indonesia has led to the rise of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services, offering convenience and flexibility to match consumers' spending habits. However, the perceived benefits and value of BNPL, including convenience, utility, and flexibility, can also tempt consumers into impulse purchases. This study aims to investigate the impact of the perceived usefulness and value of BNPL on Indonesian e-commerce consumers' satisfaction, impulse buying behavior, and post-purchase intentions. Data was collected through a random sampling method from 521 respondents in Indonesia and employed Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that the perceived utility and value of PayLater/BNPL positively influence satisfaction and post-purchase intention, while the perceived usefulness of PayLater/BNPL positively impacts impulsive buying behavior. The findings highlight the strong influence of perceived value and usefulness on customer satisfaction, post-purchase intention, and impulsive buying behavior. These insights have implications for marketers, retailers, and policymakers in effectively utilizing and regulating BNPL services to enhance customer satisfaction and responsible purchasing behavior. Future research can focus on objective behavioral measurement methods, cross-cultural research, the long-term effects of BNPL services, and the role of technology and innovation in shaping consumer behavior.","PeriodicalId":396341,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116809319","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}

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Human resource accounting and organizational productivity of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria 尼日利亚制造业上市公司人力资源会计与组织生产力

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-06-09 DOI: 10.55217/103.v14i2.662

G. Ogundajo, A. N. Nwaobia, Okezie Uhuaba, Rhoda Temitope Phillips

{"title":"Human resource accounting and organizational productivity of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria","authors":"G. Ogundajo, A. N. Nwaobia, Okezie Uhuaba, Rhoda Temitope Phillips","doi":"10.55217/103.v14i2.662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55217/103.v14i2.662","url":null,"abstract":"In many developing economies, studies have shown that meeting organizational productivity seems complex and characterized with several factors affecting the productive inputs, due to infrastructural deficits and extent of employees’ motivations capable of impeding productivity. Beyond these, adequate human resource accounting has been identified as a possible solution. However, the extent to which human resource accounting could impact on organizational productivity remains uncertain. Consequently, this study investigated the effect of human resource accounting on organizational productivity of listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria. An ex-post facto research design was employed, while from a population of 66, the study selected 20 manufacturing companies listed in Nigeria as of 31 December 2021, using purposive sampling technique. Data were extracted from the financial statements of the selected companies for a period of 15 years spanning from 2007 to 2021. Using panel data analysis, the study found that human resource accounting had a positive significant effect on organizational productivity of the listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria. Based on the results, the study recommended that managers should consider appropriate incentives capable of improving employees’ productivity and adopt adequate human resource accounting models to enhance organizational productivity.","PeriodicalId":396341,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122767195","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}

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Research on the path of digital economy to solve the fairness and efficiency problems of Chinese modernization 数字经济路径解决中国现代化的公平与效率问题研究

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-06-09 DOI: 10.55217/103.v14i2.661

Daohui Li

{"title":"Research on the path of digital economy to solve the fairness and efficiency problems of Chinese modernization","authors":"Daohui Li","doi":"10.55217/103.v14i2.661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55217/103.v14i2.661","url":null,"abstract":"First of all, the research purpose of this paper is to solve the problem of the lack of Chinese-style modernization theory in the process of the coordinated development of efficiency and equity in the development of China's digital economy. Secondly, this paper mainly uses analogical reasoning and literature research. In the first step, by summarizing and comparing the economic theories used by Chinese researchers in the past to solve the problems of China's economic development, the problem of the lack of Chinese-style modernization theory is found. In the second step, this paper deduces the theoretical hypothesis of \"synergistic cycle perpetuity theory\" by collating and modifying Muir dahl's cyclic accumulation theory and David Harvey's three-level capital cycle theory. Finally, through the research of this paper, it is found that the theory of \"collaborative cycle sustainability theory\" hypothesis can adapt to the characteristics of the digital economy, and then effectively promote the coordinated development of efficiency and equity, which is helpful to solve the problem of equity imbalance that has emerged in the early industrial economy era of China.","PeriodicalId":396341,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126702257","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}

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Proper waqf management and waqf accounting report: A mean to solve economic problems in Indonesia 妥善的资产管理和资产会计报告:解决印尼经济问题的一个途径

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-02-27 DOI: 10.55217/103.v14i1.618

R. Shariff, Zsa Zsa Indah Fadhila

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Disruptive transformation in the transport industry: Autonomous vehicles and transportation-as-a-service 交通运输业的颠覆性变革:自动驾驶汽车和交通即服务

International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences Pub Date : 2023-02-16 DOI: 10.55217/103.v14i1.614

Peter S Torres, Babu George

{"title":"Disruptive transformation in the transport industry: Autonomous vehicles and transportation-as-a-service","authors":"Peter S Torres, Babu George","doi":"10.55217/103.v14i1.614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55217/103.v14i1.614","url":null,"abstract":"This paper seeks to explore the varying degrees of impact that Autonomous Vehicles and Transportation-as-a-Service will have on several key industries, and how players in those industries might adapt their business strategies to prepare for this revolution. Systematic literature review. Transportation-as-a-Service is still in its infancy when it comes to commercial trucking. The concurrent developments in the autonomous vehicle technologies opens up additional opportunities for disruptive transformations. The scholarly literature is lagging behind trade reports and the current review is an attempt to claim this space. New players might take birth to cater to the emerging needs and opportunities. There are losers and gainers among the existing players. Also, overall, these changes will contribute to greater sustainability in transportation. Implications for Auto Manufacturers, Auto Dealerships, Oil and Energy Companies, Battery Manufacturers, Tech Companies, Insurance Firms, and National Governments are discussed. One specific implication is an overriding message for adaptability to fully leverage the benefits of these disruptive innovations.","PeriodicalId":396341,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences","volume":"2015 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129920702","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}

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