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This paper aims to describe and analyse the interlibrary loan and document delivery (ILL/DD) in university libraries in Jiangsu Province, China, and to evaluate the service…
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Purpose
This paper aims to describe and analyse the interlibrary loan and document delivery (ILL/DD) in university libraries in Jiangsu Province, China, and to evaluate the service quality of one library as an example of how to improve.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper first describes the ILL/DD of the Jiangsu Academic Library & Information System (JALIS). It then provides an analysis of the problems in JALIS ILL/DD and gives some suggestions for improvement. Finally, it evaluates the service quality of one library’s ILL/DD based on the analytic hierarchy process (AHP).
Findings
It is found that JALIS ILL/DD can be done better via small consortia and discipline centres, and that AHP can be used to evaluate the service quality of a library’s ILL/DD.
Social implications
More patrons can access better service, and the work effectiveness of librarians can be improved.
Originality/value
This paper is helpful to librarians interested in ILL/DD or resource sharing in China.
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Jawad Ali, Michael Rainey and Asal Saghari
To examine the implications of the cessation of LIBOR in the context of Islamic finance transactions and to suggest potential solutions for the Shari’ah-compliant use of near…
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Purpose
To examine the implications of the cessation of LIBOR in the context of Islamic finance transactions and to suggest potential solutions for the Shari’ah-compliant use of near risk-free reference rates (RFRs) in such transactions.
Design/methodology/approach
Provides an overview of the main regulatory changes by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to LIBOR, a review of the key details regarding the cessation of LIBOR and specific risk factors, a discussion of core concepts of Islamic finance and the unique challenges that the models face considering the LIBOR reforms, and an outline of several innovative solutions that can be utilized by organizations and institutions to overcome the potential complexities of the LIBOR reforms.
Findings
The financing component of a seller’s profit margin in a murabaha transaction may be calculated using LIBOR, a forward-looking rate. LIBOR as a financing rate benchmark is being replaced by RFRs, which are backward-looking rates. A possible way to use RFRs in a murabaha transaction might be to recalculate the seller’s profit margin depending on actual RFRs during the financing period with the seller offering appropriate rebates to the buyer.
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Expert guidance from experienced corporate, financing, investment, and Islamic financing lawyers.
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Muhammad Sabbir Rahman, Mahmud Habib Zaman, Hasliza Hassan and Chong Chin Wei
Locally derived foods from the lens of restaurant settings play an important source of tourist attraction. Surprisingly, research into this sector is quite scarce. The aim of the…
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Purpose
Locally derived foods from the lens of restaurant settings play an important source of tourist attraction. Surprisingly, research into this sector is quite scarce. The aim of the paper is to develop and empirically examine a conceptual framework on tourist’s preferences in selecting local foods. The framework includes tourists’ satisfaction, quality of food, tourist’s perception, purchase intention and purchase behavior among tourist’s selection for local foods.
Design/methodology/approach
The research is designed as quantitative in nature. A sum of 280 usable questionnaires was used from 300 distributed instruments by using convenient sampling techniques.
Findings
The results show that the relationship of tourist satisfaction and behavior is mediated by purchase intention, whereas tourist’s satisfaction and perception have a positive and significant impact on the intention of purchasing local foods. There is also a significant relationship between tourist’s satisfaction and perceived quality toward the tourist’s perception of local foods. Moreover, a significant relationship exists between tourist’s intentions and tourist’s purchase behavior.
Research limitations/implications
The study derived the purchase behavior dimensions of local foods by the tourists through literature and verified the conceptual model through empirical testing. Based on these findings, managers of local food restaurants require maximizing the purchase behavior of the visitors by considering satisfaction and perceived quality. In summation, they also should consider perception and behavioral intention of tourists. The limitation of this research relates to the sample, where data were collected from the major city of a tourist-friendly country. Future research could investigate the perceived value and gender variance as moderating variables in and between purchase intention and purchase behavior.
Practical implications
Managers and policymakers may use the outcome of this research as a guideline to understand the depth of tourist’s behavior. By identifying the antecedents of the behavioral factors may assist the managers to strengthen the restaurant’s competitive position within the industry. Finally, policymakers may use the research to assess tourists’ perceptions of local foods acceptability in promoting the nation’s culture to other parts of the world.
Originality/value
This work adds to tourism behavior research by exploring the effect of satisfaction, perceived quality, perception and intention on behaviors associated with local foods purchase behavior. In particular, the study highlights the relationships between tourist’s perception, perceived quality of local foods and satisfaction of local foods to measure tourist’s behavior through purchase intention for local foods from the perspective of restaurant settings, which have received less research attention.
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Nura Sani Yahaya, Mohd Razani Mohd‐Jali and Jimoh Olajide Raji
This study examines the role of financial development and its interaction with corruption in the environmental degradation of eight Sub-Saharan African countries from 2000–2014.
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Purpose
This study examines the role of financial development and its interaction with corruption in the environmental degradation of eight Sub-Saharan African countries from 2000–2014.
Design/methodology/approach
The study utilizes Pedroni cointegration and fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) techniques for the estimation of the models.
Findings
The results of the cointegration test reveal that there exist long-run relationships among the variables in the model with the interaction of financial development and corruption, and in the model without interaction. The FMOLS estimates show that in the former model, the interaction of financial development with corruption is positively significant in determining the level of environmental degradation in those countries. Moreover, in the latter, financial development, trade openness, and corruption have a positive effect on their environmental degradation
Research limitations/implications
Unavailability of data, the study was limited to only eight Sub-Saharan African nations
Practical implications
The finding that financial development and its interaction with corruption have an adverse effect on the environments of the Sub-Saharan African countries implies the need to focus on how efficient credits are being allocated in those countries. For better management of environmental quality, this may require the implementation of policies that enhance credit allocation to users with energy-efficient technology and appliances that promote the quality of environments. In addition, stringent policies could be embarked upon to curtail all acts of corruption in the region for an efficient credit allocation and a better environment in the development of Sub-Saharan African society.
Originality/value
The dearth in empirical studies on the Sub-Saharan African countries motivates this study. In particular, little is known about the interaction effect of corruption and financial development on the environmental degradation of those countries, as the work on this is limited in the existing literature.
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Azlinda Azman, Nor Amalina Jali, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Jafri Malin Abdullah and Haidi Ibrahim
Advanced medical technology has reduced the mortality rate among traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. This, however, has led to an increasing number of surviving patients with a…
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Purpose
Advanced medical technology has reduced the mortality rate among traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. This, however, has led to an increasing number of surviving patients with a major disability. As a consequence, these patients need attentive care which becomes an important issue for the society, particularly family members. Thus, this paper aims to review some of the salient roles, challenges and needs of the family caregivers in caring or nursing for their family members diagnosed with TBI.
Design/methodology/approach
An inclusive search of the literature was undertaken to identify the family roles, challenges and needs in supporting and nursing TBI patients.
Findings
Previous studies have shown that the family needs to address two important aspects of taking care of TBI patients, which involve emotional and physical affairs. Hence, it is essential for the family members to have adequate information on healing treatment, nursing and care methods, financial support, support groups, managing self-care and, more importantly, emotional and social support.
Originality/value
This paper is not currently under consideration, in press or published elsewhere. In Malaysian culture, nursing disabled patients have always been a family responsibility. The role of nursing the patients has been done domestically and is considered a private affair. In order to execute the role, some put the patient needs as their priority and leave aside their needs and matters.
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The paper aims to investigate food-related experiences among international tourists visiting Indonesia and the effect of food on their overall satisfaction.
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Purpose
The paper aims to investigate food-related experiences among international tourists visiting Indonesia and the effect of food on their overall satisfaction.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected through self-administrated questionnaires that were distributed randomly to tourists at Jakarta International Airport and some tourist areas around Jakarta. Statistical analyses such as factor analysis, multiple linear regression and descriptive analysis were used to analyze the data.
Findings
The findings of the multiple linear regression analysis showed that “heritage” and “ingredients” were significant factors that affected the overall satisfaction of tourists. Results imply that destinations can have differentiated themselves through using their unique foods.
Practical implications
A major contribution of this study is its implications for practitioners in the tourism industry for developing marketing strategies.
Originality/value
This study was one of the first to examine the effect of food experiences on the overall satisfaction of tourists in Indonesia.
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Mageswari Kunasegaran, S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh and Sofiah Kadar Khan
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the experiences of international tourists with healthy signature food at a tourist destination, and explore the perceptions of food…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the experiences of international tourists with healthy signature food at a tourist destination, and explore the perceptions of food providers regarding the preparation of healthy signature foods. Healthy signature food at tourist destinations has become a crucial factor that can determine whether tourists revisit a tourist destination. The relevant literature review and Urry’s tourist gaze theory indicate that there is a lack of previous research on healthy signature foods among international tourists and food providers. The current study addresses this gap by providing a holistic understanding of healthy signature foods and how they have led to a culture of healthy eating in the tourism industry.
Design/methodology/approach
A case study was conducted in Malacca, a World UNESCO Heritage Site, to identify the experiences of international tourists with local signature foods. A purposive sampling method was selected to gather information from international tourists and food providers. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews to gain a detailed perspective of healthy signature foods.
Findings
The results revealed four thematic analysis outcomes, namely, memorable food experiences, food hygiene consciousness, cultural values and tourist happiness, which directly impact tourists’ satisfaction and intention to revisit. Additionally, aspects such as type of trip, trip frequency and the purpose of the trip influenced tourists’ experiences with healthy signature food. Furthermore, it was found that the selected food providers prepared their meals according to the standard procedures.
Originality/value
The current study extends Urry’s tourist gaze theory by exploring tourists’ perceptions of healthy signature food as well as exploring the way the food is prepared. Healthy signature food has much potential as a means of attracting and sustaining international tourists at tourist destinations. Furthermore, it strengthens the supply chain relationship between international tourists (customers) and food providers (suppliers) in the food tourism industry.
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M.Z. Jali, S.M. Furnell and P.S. Dowland
The purpose of this paper is to assess the usability of two image‐based authentication methods when used in the web‐based environment. The evaluated approaches involve clicking…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to assess the usability of two image‐based authentication methods when used in the web‐based environment. The evaluated approaches involve clicking secret points within a single image (click‐based) and remembering a set of images in the correct sequence (choice‐based).
Design/methodology/approach
A “one‐to‐one” usability study was conducted in which participants had to complete three main tasks; namely authentication tasks (register, confirm and login), spot the difference activity and provide feedback.
Findings
From analysing the results in terms of timing, number of attempts, user feedback, accuracy and predictability, it is found that the choice‐based approach is better in terms of usability, whereas the click‐based method performed better in terms of timing and is rated more secure against social engineering.
Research limitations/implications
The majority of participants are from the academic sector (students, lecturers, etc.) and had up to seven years' IT experience. To obtain more statistically significant results, it is proposed that participants should be obtained from various sectors, having a more varied IT experience.
Practical implications
The results suggest that in order for image‐based authentication to be used in the web environment, more work is needed to increase the usability, while at the same time maintaining the security of both techniques.
Originality/value
This paper enables a direct comparison of the usability of two alternative image‐based techniques, with the studies using the same set of participants and the same set of environment settings.
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Nikola Vuksanović and Dunja Demirović Bajrami
The aim of the research was to analyse the image of Vojvodina's cuisine and tourist satisfaction with food experience as part of a rural tourism offer in Vojvodina province…
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The aim of the research was to analyse the image of Vojvodina's cuisine and tourist satisfaction with food experience as part of a rural tourism offer in Vojvodina province (Serbia). This chapter is based on research carried out among 891 foreign tourists who visited villages in Vojvodina. The obtained results were examined via exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, multiple regression analysis (stepwise method) and T-test. The obtained results indicated that factors like food uniqueness and cultural heritage, food quality and price, nutrition and health benefits of food and affective image of food influence the image of local cuisine. The results showed that local cuisine (food) can serve as a tool for building destination's brand identity. The study pointed out the role and significance of the image of local cuisine on rural tourist attractions but also on tourist satisfaction with food experience. Also, the contribution of the research is reflected in three aspects: theoretical implication, methodological and practical contribution.
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Manuela Pilato, Marco Platania and Hugues Séraphin
This chapter contributes to the overall tourist satisfaction to local economies using sustainable practices. The aim therefore is to analyse to what extent the characteristics of…
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This chapter contributes to the overall tourist satisfaction to local economies using sustainable practices. The aim therefore is to analyse to what extent the characteristics of a product and service can bridge the gap between locals and visitors. This chapter is based on secondary data. We find evidence for six themes which are considered to be the most theoretical issue affecting the studies on street food in tourism considered in the analysis.
Results show that street food tourism, as a new paradigm, can be a viable option while thinking the process of sustainable tourism development in emerging destinations. Our findings have clear implications for the fast growing literature on overtourism and related perverse impacts (conceptual contribution) giving also additional options to Destination Marketing Organisations' (DMOs) managers in terms of strategy to combat tourismphobia analysed in the study. Proposals for future research will also be outlined.
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