Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 17, 2022
Abstract
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
caused
overwhelming
levels
of
medical
waste,
resulting
in
constant
threats
to
environmental
pollution.
Furthermore,
many
issues
related
waste
have
emerged.
This
study
aims
propose
an
application
that
allows
the
identification
and
classification
hospitals
generate
aftermath
by
using
Multi-Criteria
Decision-Making
methods
(MCDM).
MCDM
was
designed
on
integration
Analytic
Hierarchy
Process
(AHP),
linear
diophantine
fuzzy
set-fuzzy
decision
opinion
score
method
(LDFN-FDOSM),
Artificial
Neural
Network
(ANN)
analysis.
Ten
hospital
managers
were
interviewed
determine
volume
generated
they
manage.
Five
types
identified:
general
sharps
pharmaceutical
infectious
pathological
waste.
Among
these
five
types,
is
appointed
as
one
most
impacts
environment.
After
313
experts
health
sector
with
experience
sustainability
techniques
targeted
best
worst
technique
for
Circular
Economy
manage
neural
network
approach.
Findings
also
revealed
incineration
technique,
microwave
pyrolysis
autoclave
chemical
vaporised
hydrogen
peroxide,
dry
heat,
ozone,
ultraviolet
light
vital
effective
dispose
during
pandemic.
Additionally,
ozone
ranked
first
Economy-related
disposal.
implications
this
governments,
policymakers,
practitioners
identify
actions
may
consider
regarding
concept.
Another
implication
supportive
role
policymakers
transitioning
pollutant
becoming
more
sustainable.
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
40(3), С. 808 - 837
Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2022
Advances
in
Web
2.0
technologies
have
led
to
the
widespread
assimilation
of
electronic
commerce
platforms
as
an
innovative
shopping
method
and
alternative
traditional
shopping.
However,
due
pro-technology
bias,
scholars
focus
more
on
adopting
technology,
slightly
less
attention
has
been
given
impact
word
mouth
(eWOM)
customers'
intention
use
social
commerce.
This
study
addresses
gap
by
examining
through
exploring
effect
eWOM
males'
females'
intentions
identifying
mediation
perceived
crowding.
To
this
end,
we
adopted
a
dual-stage
multi-group
structural
equation
modeling
artificial
neural
network
(SEM-ANN)
approach.
We
successfully
extended
concept
integrating
negative
positive
factors
The
results
reveal
causal
non-compensatory
relationships
between
constructs.
variables
supported
SEM
analysis
are
ANN
model's
input
neurons.
According
natural
significance
obtained
from
approach,
accept
related
mainly
helping
company,
followed
core
functionalities.
In
contrast,
females
highly
influenced
technical
aspects
mishandling.
model
predicts
with
accuracy
97%.
discuss
theoretical
practical
implications
increasing
toward
channels
among
consumers
based
our
findings.
International Journal of Engineering Business Management,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023
Wireless
sensor
networks
(WSNs)
are
a
major
part
of
the
telecommunications
sector.
WSN
is
applied
in
many
aspects,
including
surveillance
battlefields,
patient
medical
monitoring,
building
automation,
traffic
control,
environmental
and
intrusion
monitoring.
The
made
up
vast
number
nodes,
which
interconnected
through
network.
However,
despite
growing
usage
applications
that
rely
on
WSNs,
they
continue
to
suffer
from
restrictions,
such
as
security
issues
limited
characteristics
due
low
memory
calculation
power.
Security
lead
lack
communication
between
sensors,
wasting
more
energy.
need
for
efficient
solutions
has
increased,
especially
with
rise
Internet
Things,
relies
effectiveness
WSNs.
This
review
focuses
by
reviewing
addressing
diverse
types
assaults
happened
each
layer
were
published
previous
3
years.
As
consequence,
this
paper
gives
taxonomy
threats
different
algorithmic
numerous
researchers
who
seek
counter
attack
have
explored.
study
also
presents
framework
constructing
an
detection
system
emphasising
drawbacks
approach
suggested
defend
against
specific
forms
assault.
In
order
diminish
impact
attack,
summary
shows
attacks
majority
dealt
well
ones
not
yet
addressed
their
academic
work.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(13), С. e33186 - e33186
Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2024
The
healthcare
sector
faces
several
challenges,
such
as
rising
costs,
demand,
and
the
need
for
sustainability.
A
new
area
of
has
emerged
due
to
these
problems,
focusing
on
long-term
improvements
in
management,
social
policy,
health
economics.
This
research
explores
cutting
edge
healthcare,
concentrating
advancements
To
better
understand
problems
affecting
pinpoint
areas
where
sustainable
solutions
are
most
required,
a
survey
2000
professionals
policymakers
was
performed.
data
were
analyzed
using
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM),
thorough
model
created.
According
survey's
findings,
now
three
significant
challenges:
growing
prices,
increased
respondents,
main
innovations
required
These
conclusions
supported
by
(SEM)
analysis,
which
also
showed
that
practices
fields
significantly
impact
sustainability
system.
findings
lead
this
conclude
guarantee
accessibility
affordability
everyone,
move
towards
economics,
management
is
needed.
Cooperation
between
providers,
policymakers,
other
stakeholders
create
creative
support
sector.
study
offers
framework
may
act
guide
further
formulation
regulations.
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
71, С. 3566 - 3579
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Digital
marketing
refers
to
the
process
of
promoting,
selling,
and
delivering
products
or
services
through
online
platforms
channels
using
internet
electronic
devices
in
a
digital
environment.
Its
aim
is
attract
engage
target
audiences
various
strategies
methods,
driving
brand
promotion
sales
growth.
The
primary
objective
this
scholarly
study
seamlessly
integrate
advanced
big
data
analytics
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
technology
into
realm
marketing,
thereby
fostering
progression
optimization
sustainable
practices.
First,
characteristics
applications
involving
vast,
diverse,
complex
datasets
are
analyzed.
Understanding
their
attributes
scope
application
essential.
Subsequently,
comprehensive
investigation
AI-driven
learning
mechanisms
conducted,
culminating
development
an
AI
random
forest
model
(RFM)
tailored
for
marketing.
Subsequent
this,
leveraging
real-world
case
enterprise
X,
fundamental
customer
collected
subjected
meticulous
analysis.
RFM
model,
ingeniously
crafted
study,
then
deployed
prognosticate
anticipated
count
prospective
customers
said
enterprise.
empirical
findings
spotlight
pronounced
prevalence
university-affiliated
individuals
across
diverse
age
cohorts.
In
terms
occupational
distribution
within
base,
categories
workers
educators
emerge
as
dominant,
constituting
41%
31%
demographic,
respectively.
Furthermore,
price
patrons
exhibits
skewed
pattern,
whereby
bracket
0–150
encompasses
17%
population,
whereas
range
150–300
captures
notable
52%.
These
delineated
bands
collectively
constitute
substantial
proportion,
exceeding
450
embodies
minority,
accounting
less
than
20%.
Notably,
devised
endeavor
demonstrates
remarkable
proficiency
accurately
projecting
forthcoming
passenger
volumes
over
seven-day
horizon,
significantly
surpassing
predictive
capability
logistic
regression.
Evidently,
proffered
herein
excels
precise
anticipation
counts,
furnishing
pragmatic
foundation
intelligent
evolution
strategies.
Australasian Marketing Journal (AMJ),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
In
an
era
of
data-driven
decision-making,
a
comprehensive
understanding
quantitative
research
is
indispensable.
Current
guides
often
provide
fragmented
insights,
failing
to
offer
holistic
view,
while
more
sources
remain
lengthy
and
less
accessible,
hindered
by
physical
proprietary
barriers.
This
gap
underscores
the
urgent
need
for
clear,
accessible
guide
that
demystifies
research,
necessity
not
just
academic
rigor
but
practical
application.
Against
this
backdrop,
offers
overview
elucidating
its
core
motivations,
defining
characteristics,
methodological
considerations.
The
necessity,
importance,
relevance,
urgency
are
articulated,
establishing
strong
foundation
subsequent
discussion,
which
delineates
scope,
objectivity,
goals,
data,
methods
distinguish
alongside
balanced
inspection
strengths
shortcomings,
particularly
in
terms
data
collection
analysis.
also
addresses
various
design
considerations,
ranging
from
choice
between
primary
secondary
cross-sectional
longitudinal
studies,
experimental
non-experimental
designs.
crucial
role
pretesting
piloting
instruments
underscored,
with
discussion
focal
areas,
participant
selection.
Data
considerations
examined,
covering
sampling
approaches,
sample
size
determination,
resource
maximization
strategies,
as
well
preparation
techniques
including
handling
missing
managing
outliers,
standardizing
variables,
verifying
assumptions.
further
delves
into
analysis
spotlighting
assessment
psychometric
properties,
diverse
analytical
essential
robustness
checks.
concludes
demystifying
hypothesis
testing
process,
detailing
formulation
null
alternative
hypotheses,
interpretation
statistical
significance,
issue
Type
I,
II,
III,
IV
errors.
Therefore,
serves
valuable
compass
researchers
seeking
navigate
multifaceted
aspects
ensuring
rigorous,
reliable,
valid
scientific
inquiry.
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
ABSTRACT
In
the
era
of
rapid
technological
advancement,
generative
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
has
emerged
as
a
transformative
force
in
various
sectors,
including
environmental
sustainability.
This
research
investigates
factors
and
consequences
using
AI
to
access
information
influence
green
purchasing
behavior.
It
integrates
theories
such
adoption
model,
value–belief–norm
theory,
elaboration
likelihood
cognitive
dissonance
theory
pinpoint
prioritize
determinants
usage
for
Data
from
467
participants
were
analyzed
hybrid
methodology
that
blends
partial
least
squares
(PLS)
with
neural
networks
(ANN).
The
PLS
outcomes
indicate
interactivity,
responsiveness,
knowledge
acquisition
application,
concern,
ascription
responsibility
are
key
predictors
use
information.
Furthermore,
concerns,
values,
personal
norms,
responsibility,
individual
impact,
emerge
ANN
analysis
offers
unique
perspective
discloses
variations
hierarchy
these
predictors.
provides
valuable
insights
stakeholders
on
harnessing
promote
sustainable
consumer
behaviors
The International Journal of Logistics Management,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
34(6), С. 1781 - 1807
Опубликована: Дек. 11, 2022
Purpose
The
success
of
SMEs'
financial
and
market
performance
(MAP)
depends
on
the
firms'
level
blockchain
technology
adoption
(BCA)
identifying
crucial
antecedents
that
influence
adoption.
Therefore,
this
research
attempts
to
develop
an
integrated
model
understand
predict
determinants
BCA
its
effect
performance.
purpose
paper
is
address
issue.
Design/methodology/approach
theoretical
foundations
are
technology–organization
–environment
(TOE)
framework
resource-based
view
(RBV)
perspective.
authors
distributed
a
survey
SMEs
in
South
Africa
received
311
responses.
covariance-based
structural
equation
modeling
(CB-SEM)
followed
by
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
technique
was
used
for
data
analysis.
Findings
SEM
results
showed
relative
advantage,
compatibility,
top
management
support
(TMS),
organizational
readiness
(ORD),
competitive
pressures
(COP),
external
support,
regulations
legislation
significantly
BCA.
However,
complexity
negatively
impacts
analysis
also
revealed
influences
firms,
MAP.
Furthermore,
were
input
ANN
modeling.
TMS
most
critical
predictor
BCA,
ORD,
COP,
legislation.
Practical
implications
provide
valuable
information
when
maneuvering
their
strategies
scope
technology.
Additionally,
from
perspective
emerging
market,
study
has
successfully
contributed
TOE
RBV.
Originality/value
This
first
work
explore
context
developing
country.
one
pioneer
causal
predictive
statistical
predicting