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ABSTRACTThe consumer attitudes towards how they participate in the disposal of solid waste products is a crucial concern in Ghana. The attribution theory in social psychology emerged in the literature as a paradigm that seeks to explain the consumer attitudes towards solid waste products disposables that are negative and individualistic. This study estimates the motivational factors to consumer attitudes and unlawful disposal of solid waste products in Bono Region of Ghana. The results indicated the direct path dimensions of the analysed hostile aggression was CoE (−0.103), SE (0.040), CR (−2.547), p (0.011), learned helplessness was CoE (0.112), SE (0.052), CR (−2.133), p (0.033), and beliefs was CoE (0.049), SE (0.049), CR (0.988), p (0.323). Beliefs were not significant. However, hostile aggression and learned helplessness were significantly related to the unlawful disposal of solid waste products. The mediation for advertising message type was EST (0.622), SE (0.038), p (0.000) significant indirect effect towards the unlawful disposal of solid waste products and moderation interaction for existential consumer EST (0.002), SE (0.000), CR (70.939), p (0.000) was significant towards the unlawful disposal of solid waste products. The results suggest that many consumers who throw away solid waste products participate in unlawful disposal practices.

Motivation plays a critical role in project management as it affects team performance, project success, and organizational outcomes. The purpose of the review: to study the impact of motivation on the effectiveness of the project, to determine the main factors influencing the motivation in project management and the types of motivation of the project team, as well as methods for managing motivation in project activities. The review covered 44 articles published between January 2019 and February 2023 in the Scopus database, Web of Science and Google Scholar. Articles were selected based on their relevance to the topic and analyzed through a predetermined set of criteria. The results obtained show that project management motivation is a complex and multifaceted process that includes various levels of analysis, including individual, team and organizational factors. Project managers should focus on creating a motivating environment for team members to increase project success. Moreover, intrinsic motivation is a better predictor of task performance than extrinsic motivation. The conducted systematic review contributes to the understanding of motivation in project management and provides a basis for further research on this topic. The results of this review have important implications for project managers, who can use this knowledge to motivate team members and improve project success. Moreover, more research is needed on the motivation behind traditional and agile project teams.

Our article aims to analyze the main influences, experience and affective involvement that impact the consumer behavior of regional wines in Brazil. We used a descriptive quantitative survey. Our findings contribute to a greater understanding of the behavior of choice related to local experiences and what points are essential to involve the consumer with a product, in this case, wine. The Brazilian wine industry has been dealing with tariff disputes between countries, increased number of producers, reduction in consumption per capita and demand for higher quality wines. Our results show that cultural, social, personal, and psychological factors are crucial in this process.

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Waste picking within the informal sector is essential to solid waste management policy and practice. A healthy number of academic articles have emerged from the practice of waste picking, particularly Ghana, of recent. Nevertheless, a common limitation across many of these articles is the absence of in-depth investigations into the experiences and backgrounds of waste pickers. This study examines the practical aspects of waste picking, uncovering motivational factors that drive individuals to engage in waste picking business and the multifaceted challenges that they encounter. Sixty-one waste pickers were interviewed at the Kumasi Oti Landfill site, and the findings were supplemented with documentary sources and observational data. Through content analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and the relative importance index, our study highlights that despite its necessity for survival, many waste pickers express dissatisfaction and find the waste picking business unpleasant. Additionally, the primary motivational factors for engaging in the waste picking business include lack of jobs, compounded with a lack of general and skilled education as well as social and cultural capital, and the flexibility of the work and family business. Furthermore, our findings underscore the significance of certain challenges, notably low income, health problems and social stigmatisation attached to the work. In light of these findings, it is recommended that government provides socio-economic and social support for waste pickers and facilitate the establishment of cooperatives for waste pickers in the recycling sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the current Internet era, Internet users can obtain and share information in various ways. Sharing photos with friends and other Internet users is one of the popular ways. Particularly, food photos occupy a large portion, and the activity of food content significantly influences social media and the restaurant industry. This study explains why people participate in online food photo-sharing communities by constructing an integrative model of online behavioral motivation. The study focuses on users of social media users in Beijing who use the platform to share food photos. A total of 320 questionnaires were distributed, of which 309 were collected as valid. Results show that personal and social intimacy concerns hinder users' willingness to share food photos, whereas enjoyment, commitment and reputation-building positively trigger food photo sharing to a certain extent. The results provide practical suggestions for social media operators and relevant practitioners in the restaurant industry and references for them to adjust their strategies and launch relevant products in today's fierce market competition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Our article aims to analyze the main influences, experience and affective involvement that impact the consumer behavior of regional wines in Brazil. We used a descriptive quantitative survey. Our findings contribute to a greater understanding of the behavior of choice related to local experiences and what points are essential to involve the consumer with a product, in this case, wine. The Brazilian wine industry has been dealing with tariff disputes between countries, increased number of producers, reduction in consumption per capita and demand for higher quality wines. Our results show that cultural, social, personal, and psychological factors are crucial in this process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This inquiry explored the motivational factors and barriers to participation in Professional Development Programmes (PDPs) in Tanzania's higher education institutions. Using a qualitative approach and a purposively selected sample of 26 respondents, the study employed semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation and document review to generate requisite data. The resultant qualitative data was subjected to thematic analysis. The study found that faculty members had both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to participate in PDPs. Intrinsically, they participated in PDPs to develop competencies related to their job performance, especially teaching and research as well coping with technological changes. Extrinsically, faculties participated in PDPs for financial gain from the allowances offered during PDPs. The study also found that enforced PDPs and lack of recognition of PDPs for promotion demotivated faculties and, subsequently affected their future participation in PDPs. Despite scientific and technological changes taking, senior faculties were unmotivated and, hence, reluctant to participate in PDP activities. On the other hand, the study found lack of needs assessment, deficit of funds, disorganised and scarce PDPs were the main barriers to enhanced participation in PDPs. As such, universities in Tanzania should improve the provision of PDPs to motivate more faculties to partake in PDPs to meet university goals. In addition, senior faculty members should participate in PDPs to adapt to changes and learn to work with newer technologies brought by the rapid changes in world due to globalisation instead of just relying on their acquired experiences and tradition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examined both donors' personal characteristics and the multidimensional attributes of charitable organizations to illuminate how donation intention is formed. The proposed research model was developed based on the theory of planned behavior, and a total of 291 responses were used for empirical analysis. It was found that both altruistic motivation and egoistic motivation have a positive effect on donors' attitudes toward donation. We further found that donation attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control all have a positive effect on donation intention. Moreover, the results showed three dimensions of trust in charitable organizations—perceived ability, perceived integrity, and perceived benevolence—positively influence donation attitudes and donation intention. This study's approach is significant because it considers both individual aspects and attributes of charitable organizations as factors leading to donation behavior. We believe that our findings are useful for developing effective fundraising strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Virtual communities are essential in contemporary social and organizational domains. Their sustainability is largely propelled by members' contributions, and yet the mechanisms for achieving significant participation remain ambiguous. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model, our primary objective is to identify the factors that may predict the intention to participate in a virtual community of practice; secondly, we aim to detect the most influential predictor(s) and the best model. In this paper, we conduct a cross-sectional study with a sample of 114 virtual community participants. Our multiple and weighted regression analyses reveal that technological, personal, and motivational factors sway participation intentions. Nevertheless, a combination of specific factors, interactivity, self-efficacy, and identification, are the most closely related to participation intention. This research offers valuable insights for organizations and community promoters, enhancing member retention and interaction stimulation and thereby constructing sustainable virtual environments through effective community design and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Motivation is a key driver of success in the business environment, so it is important to understand how different factors can influence the decisions and behaviour of entrepreneurs. This paper examines the significant differences in motivational factors for entering entrepreneurship between men and women. Based on a review analysis of existing research and studies, the paper identifies and explains the differences in motivational factors between the two genders. The results show that men and women have different motivations in deciding to become entrepreneurs. Men are often more driven by financial benefits and the competitive environment, while women are more motivated by the opportunity for personal development, work-family balance, and potential contribution to society. The aim of this paper is to provide a deeper insight into the relationship between gender and entrepreneurial motivation, which could be beneficial not only for policy and business communities aiming to promote gender equality and inclusiveness in the world of entrepreneurship, but also as a starting point for exploring the motives for entrepreneurship of men and women in Slovakia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Learner motivation is an essential ingredient for successful language learning. This article investigates the motivating and demotivating factors affecting the motivation of fifty-eight EAP learners' L2 learning. Guided by complex dynamic systems theory, with a dual focus on both what factors are important and what role these play in the L2 motivational system, this exploratory study utilized network analysis to map out how motivational factors connect to each other and form a L2 motivation factor network. It was found that motivating and demotivating factors, through the connections they share, exert an influence not only on each other, but on the whole motivational system. Based on the findings, suggestions are provided for classroom teachers for how they might steer learners' motivational systems towards more motivated states, including introducing new factors into the system, enhancing connectivity, and increasing learners' awareness of the complex and dynamic nature of motivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Local foods play an influential role in improving the tourism experience in destinations. Local foods can enormously enrich the tourism experience by connecting tourists with the heart and soul of a destination. Past research has identified various perception and motivational factors that support local foods' purchase intentions, but only from a consumer point of view. As the demand for local foods in tourist destinations is gaining more and more importance year after year, this study investigates the influence of those perceptions and motivational factors on purchasing local foods in a tourism destination. A survey was conducted among 470 US tourists who have visited destinations and tasted or purchased local foods in the last three years. Regarding the perception of local foods, the study's findings show that factors like freshness, trust and transparency, preservatives free, and better nutrition are highly reported. Regarding the motivations to buy local foods, the study findings show that factors like supporting the local farmers, enhancing sustainable agriculture, increasing local revenue, and reducing carbon emissions were highly reported. The findings of this study will provide a holistic experience for the tourists that allows them to immerse themselves in the destination's food culture and support the local economy and community. By effectively developing and promoting the destination's local foods by highlighting and promoting the highly rated perception and motivational factors, the destination can attract more food enthusiasts and curious tourists seeking authentic food and cultural experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amid the COVID-19 lockdown many countries have replaced traditional learning with remote or mobile one. It was noted that students' motivation has become much less with the transition to distance learning. This study analyzes how motivational processes influence mobile learning quality and aimed to analyze the factors boosted the motivation of students to learn in modern conditions of isolation and identify the major demotivating factors affecting the quality of mobile learning. Motivation is considered a key factor in improving students' involvement in distance learning. The author surveyed 200 students and 46 teachers of The University of Jordan and Jordan University of Science and Technology regarding the factors that influenced their motivation in terms of mobile learning. The results revealed that 178 out of 200 participants agreed that intrinsic motivation impacted their interest in mobile learning. Some 78% of the students approved of mobile learning, while the remaining 22% believe it is necessary to return to the traditional face-to-face education format. The importance of feedback and communication with teachers and its impact on the process of mobile learning is considered. The role of built-in mechanisms in information systems and the positive role of gamification is equally important. Plug-ins compatible with the convenient WordPress system, i.e. applications that help organize the educational process were examined in the scientific work. The specific recommendations for raising the motivation of students in the learning process, which can be used by relevant institutions worldwide presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: is to compare the motivational factors of individual employees and their fulfilment by the employer on the example of employees from companies in different industries. A sub-objective will be to identify the role of employee development as a motivational factor. Method: is conduct the research, a structured questionnaire survey. Paper type: theoretical and practical.

This paper centres on the phenomenon of entrepreneurship emerging from necessity. Through the adoption of a dual methodological approach, the objective is to identify the motivating factors that determine the establishment of businesses driven by necessity in Algeria. The quantitative approach utilizes principal component analysis on a sample of 194 entrepreneurs, while the qualitative approach involves conducting semi-directive interviews with seven entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds. By employing these methods, the study aims to uncover the primary variables that influence the occurrence of necessity entrepreneurship in Algeria. The findings of this research shed light on the crucial internal and external factors that contribute to necessity entrepreneurship. Remarkably, these results challenge the prevailing dichotomous framework often utilized to differentiate between necessity entrepreneurship and opportunity entrepreneurship in research studies.

The present study aims to extend our understanding of motivational factors that improve the knowledge sharing intention of employees thereby can lead to creating knowledge successfully. Specifically, we aim to extend previous knowledge management research to contribute to both knowledge sharing theory and knowledge creation process with consideration of motivational factors including socialization, externalization, combination and internalization. This study has used quantitative research methodology wherein the data have been collected from 405 students from various universities in Iran using a survey questionnaire. Structural equation modelling has been applied to test the hypotheses of the study. The findings of the study reveal that motivational factors positively influence knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. Results reveal that motivational factors tend to increase the usage of knowledge sharing methods, and consequently, they impact on the creation process of knowledge. Further, motivational factors act as a mediator between knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. This study has limitations that present opportunities for future research. First, the research context covered people from universities only, which limits the generalizability of findings. Second, we did not consider regional cultural differences, which could cause variations in people’ knowledge sharing intention. Future studies can build upon the research models to understand the influence of the cultural factors on other type of organisations. This research contributes to both knowledge sharing theory and knowledge creation process with consideration of motivational factors including socialization, externalization, combination and internalization. Thus, the study provides directions to managers to focus on cognitive social aspects (i.e., motivational factors) to encourage the people to share and create knowledge. To the best of authors’ knowledge, this study is an early study conducted to examine the influence of motivational factors on knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. This research provides valuable information and guidelines that will be helpful for the managers to consider the important issues during knowledge creation establishment in the universities and organizations which are directly involved with creating knowledge.

Remaining motivated is vital to enable continued focus and success for university students. This study examined motivational factors as a driver for success for first year students at a selected public university in South Africa. The study adopted a phenomenological qualitative research design and participants included 312 first year students from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg who were purposively selected from the 2020 first year Bachelor of Education cohort. Data were collected by means of open-ended survey questions in the first and sixth week of lectures. Alderfer’s Existence, Relatedness and Growth (ERG) theory (1969) and Vroom’s (1964) theories of motivations were used as the analytic framework. The qualitative findings indicated significant reliance by students on external motivating factors as compared to internal motivating factors. In practice, university structures could strengthen orientation programmes for first year students at the university as these programmes would be an external motivator to enable student success.

This study aims to investigate consumer intention to pay for services in the travel and tourism industry using cryptocurrencies. This research investigates the impact of technology awareness, motivational factors and consumer attitudes on the intention to pay for tourism services using cryptocurrency by analyzing data collected from 794 respondents in the Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia). The empirical findings support the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and confirm that technology awareness, motivational factors and attitudes towards cryptocurrencies have a statistically significant impact on the intention to use cryptocurrencies to pay for tourism services. The results also suggest that technology awareness has an indirect effect on intention through the mediators of motivational factors and attitude, with motivation indirectly affecting intention through the mediator of attitude towards cryptocurrencies.

The research was carried out at the Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Matanzas (EAAM), with the aim of developing a procedure for evaluating and improving the motivation of its workers. This procedure is based on a literature review - documentary to obtain theoretical references and basic criteria about work motivation and its study. Methods used include: working with experts and the Kendall Concordance Coefficient, reviewing documents, direct observation, surveys, interviews and statistics for the validation and reliability of the questionnaire. A plan of improvement actions focusses at the continuous improvement of motivational factors, identified as the most affected: recognition, realization and salary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Learning a new language can be a challenging but rewarding experience, and for many individuals, the Chinese language presents a unique set of difficulties and complexities. The present study aimed to investigate the motivational factors that impact the process of learning the Chinese language among non-native speakers. The study employed a questionnaire to survey 104 Chinese language learners from different countries. According to the study results, six factors were identified as motivators for learners of Chinese, which include the desire for career and economic advancement, the aspiration to become a global citizen, the wish to communicate and connect with Chinese people, the pursuit of self-satisfaction and self-efficacy, and the inclination to integrate with Chinese cultures. Moreover, the study found that video materials, particularly Chinese cinema and drama, play a crucial role in facilitating proficiency in the Chinese language. Overall, the results suggest that foreign language learners exhibit a positive attitude towards the Chinese language and are willing to continue learning it in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Access to higher education in South Africa remains one of the principal components of the transformation agenda, driven by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). During apartheid, access to education was racialised. Despite the massive participation rates by previously marginalised groups in the post-apartheid dispensation, epistemological access remains worrisome. Transformation of the higher education system is a key dimension the democratic government has undertook to use to measure the progress of social transformation, as an enabler for student readiness and smooth transition to university education. In this study, we use distributive analysis in a random sample of 1,940 first time-entering students (FTENs) from diverse population groups and backgrounds to establish readiness and the existence of a coordinated transition from basic to higher education. To establish readiness the study assesses first-year students’ academic attitudes and needs, background, and motivational factors, as well as general well-being. To establish the existence of a planned and coordinated transition, a specific attention is paid to career guidance, qualification choice, as well as background and motivational factors. The findings show that despite the clear theoretical framework for a transformed higher education system, there is still no pronounced and planned coordination between basic and higher education. Secondly, the preuniversity socioeconomic conditions signal a long journey still needing to be travelled to achieve a transformed higher education. This is demonstrated by skills gap, lack of basic academic and motivational support, needed to build a global competitive and ready student. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to investigate consumer intention to pay for services in the travel and tourism industry using cryptocurrencies. This research investigates the impact of technology awareness, motivational factors and consumer attitudes on the intention to pay for tourism services using cryptocurrency by analyzing data collected from 794 respondents in the Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia). The empirical findings support the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and confirm that technology awareness, motivational factors and attitudes towards cryptocurrencies have a statistically significant impact on the intention to use cryptocurrencies to pay for tourism services. The results also suggest that technology awareness has an indirect effect on intention through the mediators of motivational factors and attitude, with motivation indirectly affecting intention through the mediator of attitude towards cryptocurrencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Awareness of the patient motivational factors that predispose them to an emotionally healthy treatment outcome is a critical part of the patient assessment. However, this area is lacking in research and poorly understood. The growing popularity, availability and acceptance of facial aesthetics procedures amongst the general population highlight the need for clinicians to understand the patient motivational factors to improve treatment overall, particularly on a psychological level. The aim of this paper is therefore to identify the characteristics and motivational factors of patients seeking non-surgical facial aesthetics treatments; while not all patients seeking treatments are at psychological risk, how this knowledge benefits clinical practice on an emotional level is also discussed. To conduct this study, medical literature was searched and 39 studies were assessed for eligibility. Based on given criteria, six studies were selected for review. The included studies revealed that interested patients were mostly educated women over the age of 30 with a history of receiving facial aesthetics treatments, seeking improved self-confidence as their main treatment outcome. These patients were more likely to have a satisfactory post-treatment result with lower tendencies of psychological risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The mentality of Generation Z differs markedly from the approach to social and economic issues presented by earlier generations. These young people have had access to the internet and other innovative technologies since birth. A tape recorder or a floppy disk is a museum exhibit for them. They are unfamiliar with the everyday problems that citizens of Central and Eastern Europe faced during the socialist era, such as the lack of necessities on the shelves. The aim of this article is to present the results of the authors' survey on the identification of work motivation factors relevant to Generation Z. The survey involved 649 respondents, young Poles who are currently entering the labor market. It was also an interesting research task for the authors to compare the results of surveys among young Poles with the results of international surveys. The research provided insight into young people's expectations, values, and preferences regarding work. The results of the survey can provide valuable guidance for employers in shaping sustainable human resource management strategies. In addition, studying the competences of Generation Z can identify the gap between the requirements of the labor market and the skills possessed by young workers. The study conducted by the authors is among the first of its kind in Poland after the pandemic, emphasizing the growing trend in remote work. Earlier research was undertaken in a different economic climate. The current investigation took place following the COVID-19 outbreak and amidst heightened military operations in Ukraine. It also takes into account the effects of recent technological progress related to the rapid development of Industry 4.0. Notably, the questionnaire used in this study is unique as the authors categorized motivational factors into three essential groups, highly relevant in today's markedly altered labor market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The importance of food attributes and motivational factors in the purchasing decision represents a particularly significant aspect in the current context. This theme reflects the growing interest in locally sourced food products and their influence on consumer preferences and choices. Studying these aspects is becoming increasingly important to better understand consumer buying behaviour and to develop effective marketing and promotion strategies for local products. The purpose of this research is to explore the significance of various food attributes and motivational factors that influence the purchasing decisions of Romanian consumers regarding local food products. By examining the key factors that drive consumers to choose locally sourced products, we can gather valuable information about their preferences, attitudes, and behaviours. Through comprehensive research in these areas, we can gain a better understanding of the dynamics of the local food market in Romania. This knowledge can be invaluable for food producers, marketers, decision-makers, and consumers alike. It can contribute to supporting the growth of the local food sector, promoting sustainable and healthy eating habits, and contributing to the overall well-being of consumers and the Romanian agricultural industry. Culture, through traditions, consumption habits, values, and norms, significantly influences purchasing and food consumption behaviour. A nation's culture refers to behavioural patterns, economic and social ideas and activities of individuals and remains stable in the short and medium term while changing slowly in the long term. Cultural changes from one generation to another are almost imperceptible. Consumption habits are influenced by a nation's cultural norms, which are passed down vertically from one generation to the next. Thus, we can appreciate that consumption habits change very slowly over time. Beyond the strong traditional nature of buying and food consumption behaviour, the influence of culture in shaping this behaviour varies in intensity depending on the age and even the living environment of individuals. In the era where "globalization of food" has become a fundamental component of the overall globalization process, a new concept, "locavorism," seeks to mitigate the wave of importing food from distant lands and countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research paper focused on the significant trends in the Wellness market, its demands and motivational factors, and the wellness tourism research agenda and policies that impact the Asian Wellness tourism industry in an Asian context. In a critical systematic literature review, the articles published on wellness topics in 143 Asian documents were selected from the Scopus and Web of Science databases published between 2003 and 2022. The performance analysis revealed that the theme's production reached an average annual growth rate of 17.67%. The recent trend of wellness tourism in Asian countries is based on wellness retreats that included holistic packages of services such as yoga, meditation, ayurvedic healing, spas, traditional experiences, forest parks, nature sceneries, characteristics food, ancient villages, hot springs, and mental healing. However, the research agenda was usually mixed with health and medical tourism. Health, satisfaction, experiences, and wellness tourism were used the most in the literature. This research paper presents deep insights to help policymakers develop policies which organizes and promotes their country's wellness tourism. It can be a reference document for further studies in wellness tourism in Asian countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Motivation plays an essential part in learning, especially in second language acquisition (SLA). This paper investigates the learning motivation of Vietnamese economics-related majors studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL), utilizing Dornyei’s (2005) L2 motivational self-system as the theoretical framework. The subjects were 236 first-year and 99 second-year students. A mixed method research design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed. The 6-point scale questionnaire was adapted from Dörnyei’s (2005, 2009), including 24 items to explore students’ Ideal L2 Self, the Ought-to L2 Self, the students’ attitudes and their effort in learning English. The quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS software for Mean, Standard Deviation, and correlations. The open-ended section and focus group interview probed further into the students’ motivation, influencing factors, as well as the student recommendations for stakeholders in order to enhance their motivation to learn English. The study proposes some implications for EFL instructors, curriculum developers, and administrators to promote students’ motivation in English learning.

Agri-preneurship is a solution to many economic problems faced by India in general and agriculturists in particular. It can significantly contribute to rural development. This study seeks to understand the factors which motivate people to start and lead to the success of agripreneurship. Primary data were collected from 60 respondents using a structured interview schedule. It was found that the highest motivational factor for entering into the agripreneurship field was ‘Knowledge about the business’ followed by ‘self-satisfaction’. There was no significant difference among motivational factors with regard to age group.

Virtual teamwork has spread strongly in various fields in recent times. COVID lockdown measures radically boosted the use of distance-independent remote collaboration methods. Although there are many modern virtual 3D spaces available for teamwork today, they lack additional motivational factors other than the visual 3d experience. Based on this, we tried to research the possible benefits of using gamification technics in 3D virtual collaboration environments to increase virtual team members' motivation. This article attempts to explore and highlight the possibilities of this area, and propose a model framework for implementation of gamified elements in 3D virtual teamwork environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to investigate how organizational design – especially culture, employee intentions, intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, and processes – promotes knowledge sharing in the non-profit context. The research used a quantitative analysis with data from a sample of 213 non-profit organizations. The sample organizations were from diverse sectors operating actively in Thailand. The descriptive statistical technique and analysis of factor loading value were utilized to present the surveyed data. Based on the study findings of the descriptive statistics data, it was noted that motivational factors such as availability, value, and enjoyment in helping the colleagues via sharing the knowledge were remarkably associated with organizational knowledge sharing. Furthermore, the results revealed that sub-factors of knowledge sharing culture, intentions, and processes were more extraordinary for enhancing knowledge management activities. On the other hand, extrinsic motivational factors – mainly, expected organizational rewards such as bonus, salary, job security, and promotion opportunities – were not significantly promoted knowledge sharing. This study supports the non-profit organization's leaders and managers finding ways to boost motivational factors to promote knowledge sharing. Moreover, the study provides empirical insight into the knowledge management-non-profit organizations research domain, which links knowledge sharing and organizational design in the non-profit environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Food tourism has been growing globally in recent years. Food tourism is considered as special interest tourism, attracting tourists who have a great interest in food. Tourists spend a significant percentage of their budget on the purchase of local food products and related food activities, contributing to the sustainable development of the touristic destination in the process. This survey took place in Crete, Greece, throughout the touristic period of 2021, and 4268 valid questionnaires were completed by international tourists. For the data analysis, the Structural Equation Model and an extended Theory of Planned Behavior Model, based on subjective norms, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and satisfaction, were used to better understand the consumers' intentions to revisit and recommend the region of Crete. The outcomes of the research pinpointed that the perceived quality and perceived value of local foods positively influenced satisfaction, which, in turn, evoked favorable intentions to revisit and recommend Crete as a touristic destination. Moreover, while satisfaction, attitude, and subjective norms seem to be the most significant drivers affecting positive behavioral intentions, perceived behavior control seems to have had no significant impact. The implications and limitations of the survey, as well as future recommendations, are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main objectives of the study were to examine the motivational factors influencing professional development activities, to find out the relation between motivation and librarians' professional development, and to identify challenges in the implementation of professional development activities. The study followed the "Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" (PRISMA) guidelines as the methodology of the instant study. Different searching methods and techniques were applied to find and locate the relevant literature to meet the set objectives of the study. The data were gathered from different databases, research repositories, federated tools, and core journals of the field. Twenty-four key studies were included after four steps known as identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion. The findings of the study revealed that five major categories of motivational factors known as IT advancements, active leadership, the role of library associations, personal interest, and institutional support influenced the professional development of library professionals. Satisfaction, facilities, rewards, work atmosphere, and autonomy were the key categories of motivation that encouraged information professionals to build professional expertise to implement innovative services for facilitating the end-users. Practical solutions attained through study-findings will guide the policymakers, decision-makers, and institutional heads to devise such strategies that might encourage library professionals to strengthen their knowledge and skills for developing smart library services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This research aimed to determine the relationship between motivational factors and investigative skills in nursing interns from a university degree program. It was a study of the hypothetical-deductive method, with a quantitative approach, of a basic type, of a non-experimental, descriptive, correlational design; there was a universe population of 236 nursing interns from a private university. The survey technique was applied for both variables, in addition there were 2 Likert-type questionnaires that were validated by 5 expert judges and with an Aiken V of a value of 1 being valid, and with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.928 for motivational factors and 0.988 for investigative skills. Therefore, they are reliable. The results indicated that the majority presented a high level of motivational factors with 59.2% (71) and with a high level of investigative skills with 87.5% (105); with a correlation of variables by Spearman's Rho of Rho value = .944 and P = 0.003 between the variable's motivational factors and investigative skills. It was concluded that there is a high significant positive correlation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It has long been researched on the differences in motivation profiles between English learners in urban and rural schools to promote educational equity. However, important stakeholders such as students in developing cities and rural-urban-migrant students have been overlooked. Additionally, the moderating roles of regional variables between motivation and behaviors are understudied. To address these gaps, we investigated 503 high school students from four cities in China through questionnaires. Drawing on self-determination theory, we explored the differences in English learning motivational factors, motivation, and behaviors between students in developed and underdeveloped cities, and between rural-urban-migrant students and local students within the same urban school. Furthermore, we examined the moderating roles of regional variables between motivation and behaviors. Independent-samples t-tests revealed that students in the underdeveloped city had significantly lower levels of emotion-related factors and English learning behaviors. Among students attending the same urban school, it was found that rural-urban-migrant students reported higher levels of negativity across all dimensions surveyed. Moreover, moderation analysis suggested the positive impact of motivation on English learning behaviors was weaker among rural-urban-migrant students. We discussed potential reasons for these results and provided implications for teachers, parents, and policymakers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is devoted to the actual problem of determining the motivational factors of high-tech enterprises specialists in Russia and Iran. Labour resources are the main resource for any enterpris, but for enterprises engaged in the production of high-tech products, labour resources are the most important resource on which not only quantitative, but also qualitative indicators of the enterprise depend. In this regard, the article considers methods and tools for evaluating motivational factors of high-tech enterprises specialists. The necessity of studying the motives of specialists in order to increase their productivity and achieve the overall goals of the enterprise has been substantiated. It has been determined that motives and needs have a different nature, their study contributes to a qualitative approach to the motivation system development for employees of the enterprise. The paper carries out a comparative characteristic of the existing systems of employees’ motivation in Iran and Russia, which are based on the requirements of compliance with the labour legislation of the analysed countries. The fundamental differences between the applied incentives of employees of enterprises and organisations in Russia and Iran, which are based on nationality and culture, have been determined. The data presented in the study can be used in the employment of Russians in Iran, taking into account the specific features of working conditions.

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