Modeling of Entrepreneurial Intention among Public University Students in Malaysia using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM)

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions among undergraduate accounting students in public universities, specifically emphasizing the role of higher education. Grounded in the Decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior (DTPB), the research explores the psychological dimensions of entrepreneurial intention, aiming to uncover the key constructs shaping entrepreneurial behavior. A survey of 520 final-year accounting students was conducted using a structured questionnaire comprising eight items that assessed attitudes toward entrepreneurship, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. The study examined the impact of these constructs on students’ intentions to pursue entrepreneurship. The analysis employed the PLS-SEM technique, supplemented by the bootstrapping method, to test the research models and validate the relationships between the constructs. Both the measurement (outer) model and the structural (inner) model of the latent constructs were thoroughly evaluated. The findings strongly supported all seven hypotheses, demonstrating significant relationships between the variables under investigation. These results provide critical insights for stakeholders and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of fostering entrepreneurial attitudes, supportive social norms, and perceptions of behavioral control to nurture entrepreneurial aspirations among students. The study’s outcomes offer valuable contributions to the development of a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem that can drive national economic growth. By elucidating the psychological and behavioral mechanisms underpinning entrepreneurship, this research enhances our understanding of the factors that motivate entrepreneurial behavior, offering a foundation for targeted interventions and strategies to cultivate entrepreneurial talent in higher education institution

Woman Mobilization in Nigerian Politics: A Historical Review

Many Nigerian women are deeply concerned about the low level of women's political mobilization in Nigeria over the decades. To address this issue, this study investigates the causes of the low level of women's political participation in Nigerian politics. This paper employed a case study design, focusing on historical antecedents and a time frame from 1999 to the present. As a form of methodology, the research uses secondary sources from the internet, government publications, newspapers, journals, and pertinent textbooks. The findings of this study are that socioeconomic variables cause low levels of women’s mobilization in political activities in Nigeria, the nation's cultural heritage, historical legacies, and instructional design considerations. The study highlights how important it is to deal with the issues that support women's subordination in Nigeria's political structure. As a result, the study concludes that all religious statutes, customs, and ordinances that hinder women's political mobilization must be changed, and that explicit implementation guidance must be provided. The need to foster greater mobilization efforts and empowerment motivated the whole essential of women's political mobilization in Nigeria due to long years of neglec

An Integrated Technology Acceptance Model for Smart City Mobile Applications: Identification of Key Factors and Extension of Technology Adoption

Smart cities have experienced significant improvements in service quality, resident satisfaction, sustainability, and economic development through the application of information and communication technology. With urban populations expected to grow, the adoption of smart city mobile applications (SCMA) can enhance the efficiency and impact of urban regions. This research explores the cognitive factors influencing user engagement and adoption of SCMA, by integrating identified factors with technological adaptation models. The decision of individual users to embrace such as SCMA has garnered attention from both information systems (IS) researchers and industry practitioners. Key factors affecting SCMA user acceptance include perceived enjoyment, innovation, trust, social influence, security, compliance, satisfaction, perceived benefit, ease of use, and intention to use. Data was analyzed using a structural equation model (SEM), with participants responding to questionnaire items on a five-point Likert scale. Out of an initial 1,142 responses, 1,062 valid samples were included in the final analysis after data filtering, achieving a response rate of 67 percent. Enhanced user satisfaction is crucial for the success of SCMA providers. The industry must allocate additional resources toward developing robust and reliable infrastructures and platforms that enhance mobility and service quality. To drive the future of Web 3.0, the industry must also address long-term challenges, such as creating new universal systems and environments. The conclusion of this study is discussed with respect to both theoretical and practical implication