Journal of King Saud University - Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(4), P. 103117 - 103117
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
The
rapid
progress
of
technology
has
led
to
a
proliferation
information
sources
and
distribution
channels,
facilitating
the
dissemination
knowledge
on
environmental
sustainability
agricultural
practices
consumers.
However,
intricate
impact
Network
Information
Dissemination
(NID)
consumer
purchasing
decisions
in
agriculture
remains
complex
area
study.
This
research
aims
explore
interconnections
between
network
dissemination,
sustainability,
purchase
decisions,
mediating
role
overload
trust
sources.
Additionally,
it
investigates
moderating
accessibility.
Employing
quantitative
design,
data
is
collected
through
an
online
survey
targeted
at
Chinese
consumers,
with
400
responses
being
evaluated
using
SmartPLS.
findings
reveal
that
significantly
positively
influences
both
decisions.
Moreover,
study
identifies
act
as
moderators
relationship
diffusion
indicates
accessibility
moderates
sustainability.
Specifically,
when
high,
more
pronounced
compared
situations
where
low.
underscores
importance
achieving
transmission.
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
Despite
the
evident
advantages
of
electronic
health
services
(eHS),
there
is
a
noticeable
opposition
to
their
acceptance,
which
has
raised
crucial
question
about
why
people,
particularly
in
developing
nations,
oppose
acceptance
eHS.
This
study
was
designed
obtain
comprehensive
understanding
factors
that
influence
rigid
eHS
by
integrating
two
theoretical
models:
Stimulus-Organism-Response
theory
and
Theory
Planned
Behavior.
In
our
detailed
survey,
543
respondents
over
18
years
old
from
various
regions
Nigeria
participated.
We
evaluated
proposed
model
using
partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modeling
(PLS-SEM).
The
findings
indicated
lower
literacy
associated
with
greater
addition,
communication
choice
overload
perceived
risk
contributed
negative
attitude
toward
Subjective
norms
played
significant
role
influencing
intention
not
use
eHS,
highlights
social
pressure’s
effect.
Further,
perception
behavioral
control
reduced
Ultimately,
affected
rejection
behavior
significantly,
makes
resistance
it
substantial
problem.
research
unveils
contribute
this
provides
insights
for
policymakers
field,
goal
improve
people’s
Further
recommended
different
geographical
samples
contexts
gain
better
related
behavior.
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
79, P. 103785 - 103785
Published: April 16, 2024
Contrary
to
existing
literature
that
underlines
metaverse
opportunities
for
adapting
tourism
management
and
marketing,
our
study
aims
at
understanding
customers'
perspective
on
metaverse,
as
potential
virtual
tourists.
This
helps
answer
two
questions:
(1)
what
are
expectations,
i.e.
which
offers
should
be
designed?
(2)
how
these
ethically
marketed?
To
investigate
consumers
imagine
simulated
experiences
(MVSET),
we
employed
a
qualitative
research
methodology
using
interviews
with
24
regular
travelers.
Thematic
analysis
was
analyze
the
interview
transcripts.
Findings
reveal
five
categories
of
expectations:
reproduction,
customisation,
immersion,
emancipation,
disillusionment
avoidance.
Discussion
focuses
ethical
issues
regarding
experience
modulation
requests
possible
negative
consequences
MVSET
consumption
its
usages.
Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Purpose
Gamification
has
been
widely
applied
in
mobile
fitness
apps
to
motivate
users
exercise
continuously.
Based
on
the
affordances–psychological
outcomes–behavioral
outcomes
framework,
this
study
explores
roles
of
three
specific
gamification
affordances
(competition,
visibility
achievement
and
interactivity)
self-health
management
(continuous
use
behavior
health
behavior)
from
perspectives
satisfaction
exhaustion.
Design/methodology/approach
We
test
research
model
using
a
structural
equation
(SEM)
with
505
self-reported
data
points.
Furthermore,
we
apply
fuzzy-set
qualitative
comparative
analysis
(fsQCA)
explore
configurations
associated
behavior,
reinforcing
SEM
results.
Findings
Results
indicate
that
competition,
interactivity
can
enhance
satisfaction,
which
further
boosts
behavior.
However,
competition
also
cause
exhaustion,
undermines
some
extent.
Overall,
positive
impacts
outweigh
negative
impacts.
Practical
implications
This
provides
new
insights
for
relevant
practitioners
designing
affordances,
aiding
sustainable
development
their
long-term
effects
management.
Visibility
should
be
emphasized,
thoughtfully
designed
minimize
effects.
Originality/value
extends
framework
literature
by
applying
both
fsQCA
methodologies
examine
relationship
between
