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PublicationFactors influencing social entrepreneurial behavior: evidence from a developing nation(Emerald, 2020)Purpose: This paper aims to provide a deeper understanding on social entrepreneurial behavior (SEB). Previous researchers mostly focused on social entrepreneurial intention leaving a gap between intention and behavior. The present study, however, tries to explore the issues related to actual SEB by taking data from those who are actively involved in social entrepreneurial activities. Design/methodology/approach: For testing the hypothesized model of this study, a survey was conducted taking samples from 320 respondents who are actively involved in social entrepreneurial activities. The collected data were analyzed by SmartPLS version 2.0.M3 for validating the results. Findings: The findings generated from the empirical data reveal that self-efficacy was found to be the most significant followed by moral obligation, innovativeness, social support and empathy (EM) in influencing SEB. In addition to that, perceived desirability partially mediated the relationship between EM, social support, innovativeness and SEB. Originality/value: This study establishes the importance of some distinctive factors influencing SEB. It is believed that the present study has important implications for society as a whole for solving societal problems and it enriches existing body of knowledge as well.
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PublicationRobust estimation of student performance in Massive Open Online Course using fuzzy logic approach(Seventh Sense Research Group, 2020)The objective of this paper is to develop robust estimation of student performance in Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) using fuzzy logic approach. A massive open online course (MOOC) is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. This evaluation for MOOC was implemented using online assessment marks and online self-learning time. Data were collected from 30 students who were participated in online course. Data for online assessment marks was represented using trapezoidal membership function. Meanwhile, data for online self-learning time was represented using triangular membership function. Output data for this analysis using final examination marks with gaussian membership function. Fuzzy logic procedure involved in this study using three procedures namely fuzzification of all inputs, fuzzy inference process using rule base and defuzzification to get output values. Results indicated higher value online assessment marks and higher value of online self-learning time contributed to higher performance in final examination. The findings of this study will help educators to forecast student performance in final examination with considering online input variables namely online assessments marks and online self-learning time. This study also will help students to adjust their self-learning time in obtaining required expected result in final examination.
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PublicationEffect of e-banking practices in the banking sector of Bangladesh-customers' perception(Online Academic Press, 2023)In the present study, the quality of E-Banking is reviewed with short- and long-term effect on the perception of bank consumers. The Opinion of 400 banker and customer was collected by survey questionnaire method in the month of June-July, 2022 on a five-point Likert scale. The response variables are classified as E-Banking quality, E-Banking short term effect, and E-Banking long term effect by factor analysis and reliability test. Based on the above classification structural equation model (SEM) is developed with demographic variables. The findings indicate that as the quality of electronic banking rises, potential short-term effects may also rise noticeably. Also, with the increase of E-Banking quality long term effect may increases significantly. The bankers observed that the quality of E-Banking is good, but the customer identifies the quality of E-Banking is not sufficient. E-banking is still in its infancy and is being expanded in new directions. In order to ensure optimum customer satisfaction, it must be addressed and new options for the consumer must be created, which calls for ongoing research. The banking authority may take the required steps to improve the quality of e-banking, which will have an impact on both the short- and long-term consequences of e-banking and will therefore continue in Bangladesh.
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PublicationProduct pairing selection for promotion using partitioning method(Semarak Ilmu Publishing, 2023)Slow-moving product is harmful to the business. The slow-moving products take up space and tie up the company’s capital and leave the company with fewer funds to invest in its business. Several factors can cause this issue. There are several methods ranging from statistics to heuristic methods for a company to identify slow-moving inventory but all of them rely on data. In this paper, a partitioning technique from the graph network is proposed to partition the inventories or products into a few clusters. It can help the company to identify what group does the product belongs to and at the same time suggest to the company which product can be paired up or bundled up together to clear up aging and slow-moving products. The partition technique is proposed, and the algorithm is coded using the Visual C++ programming language. The simulation results show that the proposed method can partition the task graph onto smaller subgraphs. The subgraphs called cluster consists of the nodes or products with similar purchase volume (the strong connection between the two nodes). Implementing the partitioning technique could help the companies or managers select the appropriate product to be paired together when doing the promotion.
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PublicationSacrifices from relocation to a foreign land: multifaceted challenges experienced by self-initiated expatriate female nurses during cross-cultural adjustment(Springer, 2023)The purpose of this exploratory study is to understand the nature and multidimensional challenges of cross-cultural adjustment as experienced by female Malaysian self-initiated expatriates (SIE) working as registered nurses (RNs) in Saudi Arabia. In-depth interviews with twenty-two Malaysian SIE RNs provided rich data on their adjustment experiences. The resulting data were subjected to a qualitative content analysis using Black, Mendenhall, and Oddou's (Black et al., 1991) cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) model. The results show that the nurses faced several challenges. Five themes emerged: learning to speak Arabic, adapting to a confrontational communication style, facing new work practices, dealing with homesickness and loneliness, and adjusting to new gender norms at work and in public. This study contributes to our understanding of expatriate adjustment by providing new interpretations of the cultural challenges faced by female SIEs and the nature of their adjustment process. The results also support the literature on expatriation by highlighting the challenges of cultural adjustment and giving specific information on the conditions and constraints facing female RNs in Saudi Arabia, a subject that has received little critical attention so far.