Impacts of Information Quality and Quantity on Airbnb Users Intention to Adopt Information

This study aims to investigate the impacts of information quantity and quality on Airbnb users’ intention to adopt information by considering trust, perceived usefulness, and attitude towards online reviews as endogenous factors. Data were collected from 202 individuals and were analysed using the partial least squares technique. The results showed that information quantity, information completeness, information relevance, information value-added, and information understandability have a positive effect on users’ trust. Furthermore, information relevance and information understandability were only factors that have a positive effect on users’ perceived usefulness. In addition, users’ trust, perceived usefulness, and attitude towards online reviews have a positive effect on information adoption. Understanding the key drivers of users’ intention to adopt information is crucial for managers of peer-to-peer accommodation service providers. Research paper Keywords: Information Quantity; Information Quality; Trust, Perceived Usefulness; Attitude towards Online Reviews; Airbnb; Information Adoption Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Kumar, K. M. (2023). Impacts of Information Quality and Quantity on Airbnb Users Intention to Adopt Information. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(2), 168–200

Food Truck Customer’s Perception on Food Truck Service Provider’s Service Quality: Customer Confidence as Mediator

The food truck industry has gained a lot of prominence in Malaysia due to its effective mode of starting in terms of cost and risks involved. It has stood a chance to compete fairly with restaurants and other structures set to sell fast food and beverages. It is due to its emergency that a lot of studies have been conducted to determine its efficiency and quality of products sold by these food truck providers. This has led to some sort of neglect on the perception customers have on the quality of service offered by food truck provides. This study is thus an exploration of perception the customers have on quality of services provided by trucks and how this influences their repurchase intention and intention to recommend to food truck providers. Key concepts of this research have been divided into three variables and SOR model were used. The item for independent variable consist of assurance, tangibility, empathy, reliability and responsiveness, and customer recovery ; dependent variable consist of repurchase intention and intention to recommend, and the mediating variable of customer confidence were helps to develop the research hypotheses with the general aim being investigating what customers call quality services and how this boosts their confidence leading to repurchase intentions and intention to recommend to food truck providers. To achieve the results for this study, and effective results for that matter, this research employs a quantitative form of study. By interacting with a sample of willing 241 respondents this study is hoped to promote and provide data that can be relied upon and as well be used for establishing gaps existed in research on food truck service providers. It has been found from this research that assurance and customer recovery have direct and indirect effect on customer confidence and repurchase intention and intention to recommend. Meanwhile, tangibility, empathy and reliability and responsiveness have no direct and indirect effect. Furthermore, customer confidence plays a positive impact on both independent variable. These items used and results gained from this study is on service quality and food truck is new in the research field and these results could be the starting point of future researches. Research paper Keywords: Food Trucks; Revisit Intentions; Assurance; Tangibility; Empathy; Reliability and Responsiveness; Customer Confidence; Customer Recovery Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Kumar, K. M. (2023). Food Truck Customer’s Perception on Food Truck Service Provider’s Service Quality: Customer Confidence as Mediator. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(2), 201–244.       &nbsp

Index of the Cycle of Money - The Case of Canada

The purpose of this paper is to apply the theory of the monetary cycle to the case of Canada. In previous works, the economic characteristics of Latvia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Thailand, and Ukraine were determined according to the concept of the theory of the circulation of money. The money circulation index provides guidance on how an economic system should counteract a currency crisis and examines how well a country’s economy is structured. Canada's money cycle index estimates are compared to the world's average money cycle index. The results show that Canada is above the global average. Canada’s results show that it is a leading economy and can deal with an economic crisis immediately and in a very short time, as leading economies should. The methodology used is based on the analysis of theory and mathematical, statistical, and econometric results. The current work is important because it presents the strength of the Canadian economy in the face of a possible financial and economic crisis. This work comes from a project for several countries. The recent decision to impose a minimum tax of 15% on international corporations is consistent with the fixed-length principle of the theory of the monetary cycle. The money cycle index or index of the cycle of money makes it possible to address questions about the strength of the economy, considering the economy as an entity that interacts with other economies. The case of Canada shows that its economy has an index of money circulation of 0.88, which means that it is one of the excellent economies and can recover from any economic crisis in 2 to 5 years, depending on how well the authorities will respond to an economic crisis. A value of 0.1 means that it takes 2 to 5 years for an economy to recover from its strength. The ideal economy has a value of 1 on the money circulation index (index of the cycle of money). An economy with a value of 1 can respond immediately to an economic crisis, and this is an ideal level for any economy. Every 0.1 less than 1 means that the economy will take 3 to 5 years to recover. The money cycle index is a unique index that measures the strength of any economy. This work is the only work that can be found in the current bibliography on the money cycle. In addition, this paper is a unique work that shows that tax evasion does not harm the economy but causes a delay in tax revenues, and at the same time tax evasion harms the economy. Research paper Keywords: The cycle of money; Canada; Index of the cycle of money Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Challoumis, C. (2023). Index of the Cycle of Money - The Case of Canada. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(1), 102–133

Measuring Factors influencing Work Engagement among Millennials in Malaysian Organization

This study addresses a pressing issue in the contemporary global economy by examining the critical relationship between work engagement and the quality of work-life among millennial employees, with a specific focus on the Y generation. In an era of economic volatility, the sustainability of employee engagement has emerged as a paramount concern for various industries. Research has shown that millennial employees with low or no work engagement are highly inclined to leave their organizations within a year. To explore this nexus, the study adapted Walton's quality of the work-life model and integrated it with the JD-R Theory. Therefore, study's objective is to determine the impact of quality of work-life on work engagement, with a particular emphasis on the role of psychological capital as a mediator. Employing a mixed-mode research approach, the study will conducted within the organizational landscape of Malaysia, utilizing online platforms. This research contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse on work engagement by delving deeper into the interconnected realms of Quality of Work-Life, Work Engagement, and Psychological Capital among younger employees, thereby offering insights crucial for sustaining economic vitality. As a move forward, this study paves the way for future investigations into this conceptual domain. Research paper Keywords: Work Engagement; Quality of Work-Life; Psychological Capital; Young Employees Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Shahruddin, S., Azman, M. A.., & Arifin, M. A. (2023). Measuring Factors influencing Work Engagement among Millennials in Malaysian Organization. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(2), 53–80

The Influence of Job Autonomy on Intention to Stay among Academics Employed at Malaysian Research Universities: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement

The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of job autonomy on the intention to stay among Malaysian academics in the context of Malaysian research universities. A model was developed based on the self-determination theory to identify how job autonomy can enhance the intention to stay through employee engagement. Data was collected from 329 Malaysian academics from five Malaysian research universities via an online survey questionnaire. The collected data was then analyzed using Smart PLS. Findings indicate that job autonomy has a significant positive impact on employee engagement. Employee engagement also has a significant positive relationship with the intention to stay. Furthermore, job autonomy was also found to have a significant indirect effect on the intention to stay via employee engagement as a mediator. The theoretical contribution of this paper contributes to developing an understanding of the linkage between job autonomy and intention to stay as well as providing insight about the mediation of employee engagement, highlighting the novelty of this conceptual framework. This study also makes significant practical contributions to both academics and policy makers on the vital roles of job autonomy and employee engagement, thus enhancing the intention to stay among academics. Finally, the limitations of the study were explained and recommendations for future research were also presented. Research paper Keywords: Job autonomy; Employee Engagement; Intention to stay; Self-Determination Theory; Malaysian Research Universities Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Ong, Y. S., Rahim, N. F. A., Hanifah, H. M., & Jauhar, J. (2023). The Influence of Job Autonomy on Intention to Stay among Academics Employed at Malaysian Research Universities: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(1), 1–41.    &nbsp

Factors affecting Credit Risk with the Impact of Covid-19: A Study on Islamic Banks in Malaysia

Banks and financial institutions around the world manage the investments of countless consumers. Only a handful of consumers have excellent credit, particularly during the current pandemic of COVID-19. Hence, in the field of credit risk management, the assessment of reflecting and calibrating credit risk is very important and must be carried out accurately. It must be properly administered to survive in the banking industry’s ever-increasing competitiveness. Thus, this paper examines factors affecting credit risk in Islamic banking in Malaysia. Moreover, pinpoints the relationship between COVID-19 and Islamic banking credit risk as it imposes a threat to the profitability of banks. Data from the Annual report of 16 Islamic banks were collected for nine years from 2013 to 2021, and panel data analysis was used in this study. The results show that profitability (PR), bank inefficiency (EFF), and bank capitalization (CAP) affect Islamic banks’ credit, and bank inefficiency (EFF) was selected as the most important variable affecting Islamic banking credit risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. In general, this study proved that Islamic banks in Malaysia can survive COVID-19 and have good risk management to reduce losses. Research paper Keywords: Credit Risk, COVID-19, Panel Data, Islamic Bank, Fixed Effect Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Jaafar, M. N., Saddam, S. Z., Muhamat, A. A., Mohd Zuhairi, F. S., & Abd Aziz, N. A. (2023). Factors affecting Credit Risk with the Impact of Covid-19: A Study on Islamic Banks in Malaysia. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(1), 153–179

Sample Size Determination for Survey Research and Non-Probability Sampling Techniques: A Review and Set of Recommendations

If the researchers cannot collect data from a sufficient number of respondents using an appropriate sampling technique, it will be challenging for them to meet the study's primary objective. So, it is crucial for researchers to collect data from a large enough sample size and choose a suitable sampling method. Because there are so many different sampling strategies, and they come in such a wide range of forms, researchers need to have a solid understanding of how these techniques differ to select the method that will work best for their particular study. In this paper, the researcher addresses those crucial issues by setting two essential questions: a. what are the various non-probability sampling techniques? b. what the minimum possible number of participants required for survey research is? Non-probability sampling techniques have been discussed with the necessary example so that the readers can easily understand which method will be more appropriate for their study. In addition, some guidelines concerning the determination of appropriate sample size (sample size calculation using G* power, the sample size for categorical and continuous variables, sample to items, sample to variables, the sample size of CB-SEM, PLS-SEM) for survey research have been discussed in this study. This study will help researchers choose the non-probability sampling method(s) and minimum sample size to conduct their studies efficiently and fruitfully. Research paper Keywords: Sampling, non-probability sampling, sample size, survey research Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Rahman, M. M. (2023). Sample Size Determination for Survey Research and Non-Probability Sampling Techniques: A Review and Set of Recommendations. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(1), 42–62

Investigating the success factors for reward-based crowdfunding campaigns

The main objective of this paper is to explore the success factors of reward-based crowdfunding campaigns, over a long time-period, and using a large dataset of campaigns. Specifically, we use a dataset of 179,066 Kickstarter campaigns, covering the period 2009-2021. We run probit and logit regressions to identify the success factors. Our main findings are the following; the number of backers and the average amount per backer are positively related to the project’s success, while the target goal is negatively related to success. We also find that the total number of words used to describe a campaign is not an important success factor, contrary to the academic literature. Last, we find that US projects are more likely to lead to success than non-US projects. Research paper Keywords: Reward-Based Crowdfunding, Success Factors, Probit-Logit Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Daskalakis, N., Karpouzis, E., Benis, D. & Angelakis, A. (2023). Investigating the success factors for reward-based crowdfunding campaigns. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(1), 134–152.       &nbsp

The Effects of Financial Literacy, Self-Efficacy, and Financial Stress on Risky Credit Behav-ior of Generation Z: Evidence from Pay Later Users

The utilization of pay later in Indonesia has increased significantly over the past year. However, not all pay-later users are aware of the negative impact that comes with the conveniences of-fered. This can be seen from the percentage level of financial literacy in Indonesia which is still lower than the level of financial inclusion. This means that many users of financial products, one of which is pay later users, have used financial products without having adequate knowledge. This study aims to determine the effect of financial literacy and self-efficacy on risky credit be-havior with financial stress as a mediator. financial literacy, financial self-efficacy, and finan-cial stress on risky credit behaviour variables. The sample of the study is Indonesian Generation Z who have used pay later. Research data was collected by conducting an online survey, where questions had to be answered by respondents by assessing one (strongly disagree) to five (strong-ly agree). In addition, this study uses the Structural Equation Model (SEM) to analyze the data that has been collected through a questionnaire. From the data analysis, it was found that the financial literacy of Generation Z has a significant positive relationship with financial self-efficacy, financial self-efficacy of Generation Z does not have a significant negative relationship with risky credit behavior, and financial literacy of Generation Z has a significant negative rela-tionship with risky credit behavior, financial self-efficacy does not mediate the relationship be-tween financial literacy and risky credit behavior, and financial stress does not moderate the relationship between financial literacy and risky credit behavior. The result of the study can be used by the financial institution to educate the Gen-Z generation about the risk financial consid-eration before making financial decision. Research paper Keywords: Financial Literacy, Financial Self-efficacy, Financial Stress, Pay Later, Risky Credit Behaviour Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Constansje, B., Kurniasari, F., & Abubakar, A. (2023). The Effects of Financial Literacy, Self-Efficacy, and Financial Stress on Risky Credit Behavior of Generation Z: Evidence from Pay Later Users. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 11(1), 180–21

Internationalisation Factors - Competency, Commitment and Coordination: A Study on Women-Owned SMEs

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of competency on internationalisation orientation through the mediation of commitment to learning and coordination. This study also examines the moderation effect of length of business in international new ventures (INVs) on the model. This research focused on INVs belongs to women SMEs in Malaysia. Length of business since inception is hypothesised to interact with commitment and coordination, and thus leads to stronger effect on internationalisation orientation. Quantitative research employing a cross-sectional survey is the method chosen for the research design. These hypothesised relationships are tested using mediation effect test whereas, moderation effect test performed using product indicator approach employing Partial Least Squares-SEM technique. Survey data collected from 154 owned by women entrepreneurs. The samples selected based on directories of exporters in Malaysia employing purposive sampling. The research found commitment to learning and coordination are significant mediators transmitting the effect of competency towards internationalization orientation. The moderation effect of length of a business, also found to be significantly strengthens the effect from coordination towards internationalisation orientation, and strengthen the effect of commitment towards internationalization orientation. Research paper Keywords: Women, Internationalisation, Competency, Commitment, Coordination, Small medium-sized enterprise, Women Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Nordin, N., Siti-Nabiha, A. K., & Mohd Noordin, N. F. (2022). Internationalisation Factors - Competency, Commitment and Coordination: A Study on Women-Owned SMEs. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics, 10(2S1), 216–255.    &nbsp