Qing Liu (20889), Michael Yao-Ping Peng (20536634) · Figshare · 2025
<div><p>Entrepreneurship is an increasingly popular career choice among students, driven by the transformative impact of emerging technologies and evolving professional landscapes. This study focuses on how higher education shapes students’ professional identities and entrepreneurial intentions, particularly among business school students. Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the foundational framework, the study examines the factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions, with a specific emphasis on the moderating role of departmental identification. The primary aim of this research is to explore how students’ identification with their academic departments influences the relationship between entrepreneurial attitude, self-efficacy, and environmental support with entrepreneurial intentions. The study hypothesizes that the stronger the departmental identification, the more significant these relationships become. A survey is conducted among students from several public universities in the eastern provinces of Mainland China, yielding 1,632 valid responses. The results confirm a positive correlation between entrepreneurial attitude, self-efficacy, and environmental support with entrepreneurial intentions. Furthermore, departmental identification moderates these relationships, amplifying the effects when students identify strongly with their academic departments. These findings emphasize the critical role of departmental identity in shaping entrepreneurial aspirations. They highlight the need for higher education institutions to leverage departmental identity as a strategic tool to guide students’ career trajectories. By fostering a supportive academic environment that strengthens departmental identity, institutions can better prepare their students for entrepreneurial success in a rapidly evolving professional world.</p></div>
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Fatima Nawaz Qureshi (12231329), Shahid Bashir (4225060), Asif Mahmood (575276) et al. · Figshare · 2022
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Ziao Hu (16269606), Yangli Zhu (7546208), Jun Li (6494) et al. · Figshare · 2023
<div><p>Based on social cognitive theory and gender differences, this study verified a moderated mediation model to explore the relationship between the COVID-19 related stress (CRS) and social network addiction (SNA) and evaluate the mediating role of fear of missing out (FoMO) and the moderating role of gender. A questionnaire survey was conducted, including 702 Chinese university students.This study used PROCESS to test the hypothesis model.The results showed that the CRS significantly and positively affected the SNA of college students and FoMO played a complementary mediating role. Moreover, the analysis of the moderated mediation model showed that gender moderated the relationship between FoMO and SNA; the effect of FoMO was stronger on the SNA of male college students than that of females. The results not only enhanced our understanding of the internal influencing mechanism of the relationship between CRS and SNA but also considered gender differences. In addition, some suggestions were proposed.</p></div>
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Adrian L Price, Heike Mahler, Chris Hopwood · OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) · 2020
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Juan Yang (384075), Hualong Fang (18830954) · Figshare · 2024
<div><p>In the digital era, the integration of technology within business processes is pivotal for organizational efficiency. This study investigates the impact of IT characteristics-specifically IT representation, IT reach, and monitoring capability-on the virtualizability of business processes, utilizing the frameworks of Embodied Social Presence Theory (ESPT) and Process Virtualization Theory (PVT). Our objective is to explore how these IT characteristics, through the mediation of embodied co-presence, enhance business process virtualizability in the context of collaborative tools. Addressing a gap in existing literature, we propose that beyond facilitating virtualization, IT characteristics deeply influence virtual processes by integrating human-centric experiences of co-presence. To examine this, we analyzed data from 311 Korean employees with remote work experience during the COVID-19 pandemic using Smart-PLS 4. Our findings indicate that IT representation and IT reach significantly contribute to business process virtualizability, mediated by embodied co-presence. Surprisingly, monitoring capability did not significantly affect either embodied co-presence or process virtualizability, challenging initial assumptions. This study bridges ESPT and PVT to offer new insights into the roles of IT characteristics in process virtualization, highlighting the importance of human-centric IT design. The results provide valuable guidance for businesses and developers of collaborative tools, underscoring the need to enhance virtual work environments through technology that fosters a sense of presence and collaboration.</p></div>
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Khan Van Ma (16698803), Phuong V. Nguyen (16698806), Zafar U. Ahmed (16698809) · Figshare · 2023
<div><p>People typically purchase residential properties for two reasons: to live in or invest. However, both purposes necessitate careful consideration before deciding because high financial costs are involved, and housing loans are typically considered necessary for this purpose. Customers’ demands are constantly changing, becoming more complicated with higher requirements. The focus of this research is on tourism real estate selection. This market in Vietnam is still new and emerging and has encountered numerous issues regarding government policy, finance, and land authorization for constructing, owning, and managing. Because the form of tourism real estate is still new, customers are hesitant about investing in or buying these properties. Hence, to compete in the current fiercely real estate industry, real estate firms must understand their customers’ expectations by frequently involving customer research in the company’s strategy. However, there is still a lack of research on the connection between these factors and individual expectations in the well-known philosophy of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), leading to behavioral intentions. Therefore, to fulfill the gap in the previous literature, this paper aims to investigate the connection between these factors with core variables of TPB, hence, addressing the current problems in the real estate industry. 471 valid respondents in Vietnam were collected for data analysis through two survey approaches. PLS-SEM was used to test hypotheses due to the relationship complication in the conceptual models. The results show that government policy influences attitudes and perceived behavioral control, whereas social infrastructure affects social norms and perceived behavioral control. Moreover, Fengshui ambient condition also positively influences all three core factors: attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control. Finally, these factors impact on intention to buy tourism real estate. Through results, this paper has developed a purchase intention model through social aspects of the tourism real estate industry. In addition, this paper demonstrates the connection between social factors and individuals’ expectations for a purchase intention, providing the importance of the government’s role, architecture style, and social infrastructure in the marketing literature of the real estate industry. As a result, managers and governments need to take advantage of new releases of government regulations in time to enhance customers’ positive attitudes toward purchasing tourism real estate. Moreover, social infrastructure and Fengshui conditions are crucial to establishing social norms and perceived control, aiming to leverage the intention to purchase tourism real estate. Thereby, recommendations of marketing strategies based on these findings were suggested to attain the optimal result for sales. Finally, this research also includes some limitations. Hence, suggestions for further research were also provided, such as possible moderation, possible mediating effects, or control of data bias.</p></div>
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Santha Vaithilingam (12601891), Li-Ann Hwang (12601894), Mahendhiran Nair (12353388) et al. · Figshare · 2023
<div><p>Background</p><p>Sporadic outbreaks of COVID-19 remain a threat to public healthcare, especially if vaccination levels do not improve. As Malaysia begins its transition into the endemic phase, it is essential to identify the key determinants of COVID-19 vaccination intention amongst the pockets of the population who are still hesitant. Therefore, focusing on a sample of individuals who did not register for the COVID-19 vaccination, the current study integrated two widely used frameworks in the public health domain—the health belief model (HBM) and the theory of reasoned action (TRA)—to examine the inter-relationships of the predictors of vaccination intention amongst these individuals.</p><p>Methodology</p><p>Primary data from 117 respondents who did not register for the COVID-19 vaccination were collected using self-administered questionnaires to capture predictors of vaccination intention amongst individuals in a Malaysian context. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique was used to analyze the data.</p><p>Results</p><p>Subjective norms and attitude play key mediating roles between the HBM factors and vaccination intention amongst the unregistered respondents. In particular, subjective norms mediate the relationship between cues to action and vaccination intention, highlighting the significance of important others to influence unregistered individuals who are already exposed to information from mass media and interpersonal discussions regarding vaccines. Trust, perceived susceptibility, and perceived benefits indirectly influence vaccination intention through attitude, indicating that one’s attitude is vital in promoting behavioral change.</p><p>Conclusion</p><p>This study showed that the behavioral factors could help understand the reasons for vaccine refusal or acceptance, and shape and improve health interventions, particularly among the vaccine-hesitant group in a developing country. Therefore, policymakers and key stakeholders can develop effective strategies or interventions to encourage vaccination amongst the unvaccinated for future health pandemics by targeting subjective norms and attitude.</p></div>
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Tay Chze Chow (11751983), Suhaiza Zailani (11751986), Muhammad Khalilur Rahman (11372506) et al. · Figshare · 2021
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Anita M. Hubley · 2023
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Fazal ur Rehman (5814716), Hishamuddin Ismail (11868864), Basheer M. Al Ghazali (11868867) et al. · Figshare · 2021
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Ke Sun (542534) · Figshare · 2024
<div><p>Driven by the extensive implementation of information communication technology, collaborative consumption has become more popular. Historically, people have always thought that the best way to get something is to obtain the ownership of it. However, collaborative consumption has recently seen a meteoric rise in popularity due to that obtaining the right to use rather than own. More research into this emerging phenomenon is necessary, notwithstanding the huge impact that collaborative consumption activities have had on companies and individuals. Existing research indicates a lack of knowledge on the factors that motivate or impede user engagement in collaborative consumption. Building on the cost and benefit framework, this research presents a model that examines the effects of perceived benefits (enjoyment and economic reward), perceived costs (privacy risk and security risk) and perceived platform quality (system quality, service quality and information quality) on the intention to engage in the collaborative economy. Using a structural equation modelling approach, 524 active users with experience in car sharing evaluated the research model.The results show that perceived benefits and platform quality positively influence CC participation, the perceived cost reveals a partial support relationship to participate in CC, where security risks are supported but privacy risks are not. This research results will contribute to the research and practice on sharing economy.</p></div>
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Paula Andrea Rodríguez-Correa (20613999), Carlos Alberto Méndez-Rivera (20614002), Orfa Nidia Patiño-Toro (20614005) et al. · Figshare · 2025
<div> The primary purpose of electronic government (e-government) is to promote transparency, facilitate access to government services, and strengthen the accountability of public institutions in the digital transformation age. However, few studies have explored the factors that affect women’s adoption of e-government, especially in emerging economies. Consequently, this study aims to identify the factors that influence the adoption of e-government services by young women in Medellín, Colombia. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire was administered to a sample of 223 women, focusing on the factors proposed in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The results were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings confirmed the validity of both the measurement and structural models, providing evidence for their predictive power. In addition, seven out of the eight hypotheses were confirmed, particularly highlighting the positive influence of ease of use on perceived usefulness, as well as the positive relationship between intention to use and actual use of the system. The results underscore the importance of reaching a more equitable and empowering participation of women in the digital government sphere. Moreover, they provide valuable insights for formulating policies and strategies that promote the effective adoption of e-government services by the demographic group under study. </div>
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Antonio Ramón Cárdenas-Gutiérrez (9095726), Antonio Bernal-Guerrero (9095723), Elisabet Montoro-Fernández (9095729) · Figshare · 2021
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Qing Yang (67856), Lyu Xinyue (16920551), Mohammad Enamul Hoque (9176606) et al. · Figshare · 2023
<div><p>The deterioration of the environment, shortage of resources, and frequent occurrence of food safety issues have made people increasingly concerned about themselves while maintaining their health and protecting the environment through food. Organic food, as a healthy and eco-friendly option, is gradually gaining attention. Based on the value-belief-norm theory, this study explores why individuals consume organic food and the range of factors that lead to this consumer behavior. This study adopted a cross-sectional design and collected quantitative data from conveniently selected 300 youth participants in Bangladesh using an online survey. The findings revealed that health values and motivation have a significant positive effect on healthy eating beliefs, which, together with the awareness of the consequences, affect personal norms toward organic food consumption. Personal norms also have a significant positive effect on organic food consumption behavior among Bangladeshi youth. Finally, trust on organic food positively moderates the effect of personal norms on organic food consumption. The findings of this study are expected to foster the development of a comprehensive framework to promote programs and policies focused on organic and healthy food consumption culture among youth in developing nations.</p></div>
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Ewilly Jie Ying Liew (19678948), Andrei O. J. Kwok (21637205), Sharon G. M. Koh (17598854) et al. · Figshare · 2025
<div> Background Advancements in electronic medical record (EMR) systems raise the demand for doctors’ digital and analytical skills to process large-scale healthcare data for evidence-based decisions. The present challenge arises with the need to understand how doctors can develop business analytics capabilities using the EMR system for decision-making from an end user’s perspective. Aim Integrating the technology acceptance model and the business analytics model for healthcare, this study examines how individual doctors’ technology perceptions of using an EMR system influence their ability to develop business analytics capabilities for making effective healthcare decisions in intensive care units (ICUs). The research questions are: How do doctors’ perceptions of using an EMR system influence their ability to develop business analytics capabilities? and How do doctors’ business analytics capabilities affect the effectiveness of their healthcare decisions? This study focuses on the context of using the EMR system as a business analytics-enabled architecture rather than a general information system. Methods We surveyed a final sample of 130 ICU doctors from public tertiary hospitals in Malaysia, a developing country. This study uses PLS-SEM to analyze two phases, comparing doctors’ technology perception and business analytics capabilities before and during the pandemic. Results We found significant shifts in ICU doctors’ perceptions of using the EMR system (i.e., perceived ease of use and usefulness) influencing the development of their business analytics capabilities (i.e., data aggregation, data analysis, and data interpretation) for decision-making effectiveness. Data analysis was the only capability contributing to decision-making effectiveness during the pandemic. Significant differences in the relationships were observed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion We demonstrate that COVID-19 has accelerated favorable technology perceptions and the increasing dependency on developing business analytics capabilities to inform healthcare decisions. Our findings contribute to the critical importance, challenges, and opportunities of using the EMR system for more data-driven decision-making, especially in the post-COVID era. </div>
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Yuyang Tian (1736539), Siti Farhana Zakaria (13748515), Yinghui Du (19421828) et al. · Figshare · 2025
<div> The anthropomorphic design of beverage packaging has gained significant attention as an innovative marketing strategy. This study systematically examines how anthropomorphic visual and verbal cues in beverage packaging influence consumers’ impulse buying intentions. Grounded in the Stimulus-Organism-Response model, Social Presence Theory, and Empathy Theory, the research employs a consumer survey to validate the mediating roles of positive emotions, social presence, and empathy in the relationship between anthropomorphic design and impulse buying intentions. A comprehensive causal model was developed to explore these relationships. While modern packaging techniques and visual elements enhance the appearance of beverage packaging, they did not significantly trigger empathetic responses. This suggests that emotional language and personalized expressions are more effective in fostering emotional resonance. The study also highlights the significant mediating roles of positive emotions and social presence in the relationship between anthropomorphic design and impulse buying intentions, emphasizing the importance of emotional and social factors in consumer decision-making.This research validates the theoretical model and offers practical insights for companies. It suggests that businesses should focus on consumers’ emotional needs and psychological states in packaging design and marketing strategies. By enhancing emotional language, optimizing visual anthropomorphic elements, and incorporating multi-sensory designs, companies can effectively improve consumers’ positive emotions and social presence, thereby increasing impulse buying intentions. For consumers with high levels of loneliness, strengthening anthropomorphic design elements can meet their social and emotional needs, enhancing brand loyalty and market competitiveness. </div>
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Muhammad Khalilur Rahman (11372506), Muhammad Nazmul Hoque (14486346), Sharifah Norzehan Syed Yusuf (14486348) et al. · Figshare · 2023
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Xiufang Jiang (11919655), Jianxiong Qin (11919658), Jianguo Gao (7510214) et al. · Figshare · 2022
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Thang Nam Huynh (20442399), Phuong Van Nguyen (13176025), Ngan Phi Doan (20442402) et al. · Figshare · 2024
<div><p>This study examines the interplay between environmental regulations, organizational innovation, resilience, learning support, and performance in the Vietnamese business context. The paper explores the mutual interaction and influence among these variables. Additionally, it focuses on the indirect effects of organizational innovation and resilience, showing that organizational innovation mediates the relationship between environmental regulations and performance and resilience mediates the relationship between organizational learning support and performance. The study extends the framework of the dynamic capabilities perspective by demonstrating that dynamic capabilities enable organizations to adapt to and capitalize on stringent environmental policies. Our sample data come from 349 Vietnamese manufacturers and are analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling, which is effective for examining complex relationships and interactions among multiple variables. The results indicate that, although environmental regulations do not directly impact organizational performance, they do so indirectly through organizational innovation. The study also demonstrates the significant role of innovation and resilience in enhancing performance, yielding valuable insights for organizations that seek sustainable growth amid uncertainty. These findings lead to practical implications for developing strategies and policies that promote resilience, innovation, and learning, including a robust framework for addressing management challenges in emerging economies.</p></div>
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Virginia Navajas-Romero (9713233), Ricardo David Hernández-Rojas (9713236), Amalia Hidalgo-Fernández (9713239) et al. · Figshare · 2020
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