Reny Nadlifatin

• Researcher at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

This study aims to explore strategic pathways that lead to a high willingness to adopt solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in Indonesia’s commercial energy sector, particularly within the retail fuel industry. A sequential mixed-method approach was employed, beginning with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the me...

Taiwan has distinguished itself amidst the transformative shift in global finance, driven by the proliferation of mobile payment systems, with its high smartphone penetration and advanced digital infrastructure. This study examined the factors influencing consumer attitudes and behaviors toward Line Pay, a key player in Taiwan's mobile payment ecos...

The 2023 Turkey earthquake, one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent history, highlighted the need to understand factors driving public support. This study aimed to explore the determinants of donation and volunteer intentions for earthquake victims by integrating Protection Motivation Theory and the Extended Theory of Planned Behavi...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals across various sectors, including university students. As a result, online learning emerged as the primary mode of education worldwide, including in the Philippines. However, the abrupt shift to online platforms presented significant challenges for undergraduate students. Therefore, this research aims...

Hybrid learning, which combines online instruction with face-to-face interaction, has garnered significant attention for its potential to personalize learning experiences through technology, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there has been a lack of specific studies on the factors influencing students' intention to use it, particula...

In recent years, the role of social media has shifted from simple socialization to collaborative engagement, a transformation underscored by the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education. This study delves into the factors influencing Filipino students' behavioral intention to use social media and its implications for academic performance...

The release of radioactive water from Fukushima in 2023 emerged as a significant nuclear issue, particularly affecting Taiwanese perceptions. This study aimed to investigate the willingness of Taiwanese people to consume seafood following the 2023 Fukushima2 incident, using an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model. A total of 204 Taiwanes...

This study aims to investigate the relationship between the utilisation of virtual reality technology (VR) in educational contexts and students’ perceptions of their capabilities. This research employs a quantitative methodology utilising Biblioshiny, which was conducted through a comprehensive literature review of 644 papers discussing virtual rea...

The massage industry has been in the market for more than thousands of years. Consumers purchase massage services to treat illnesses, alleviate pain, or improve well-being. Despite the popularity of this industry and the benefits it entails, consumers’ preferences vary and massage parlors’ stakeholders have inconsistent market segmentation. Therefo...

Purpose StaySafe PH is the Philippines’ official contact tracing software for controlling the propagation of COVID-19 and promoting a uniform contact tracing strategy. The StaySafe PH has various features such as a social distancing system, LGU heat map and response system, real-time monitoring, graphs, infographics, and the primary purpose, which...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused several disruptions, necessitating adaptation to the current circumstances. The concept of the “New Normal” has been introduced to facilitate coexistence with the virus. Nevertheless, numerous industries saw significant impacts, both in terms of financial losses and personnel attrition. This development has a signif...

Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi telah menerbitkan peraturan No. 5 Tahun 2020 tentang pedoman manajemen risiko sistem pemerintahan berbasis elektronik. Peraturan tersebut haris diimplementasikan oleh seluruh pemerintah daerah beserta seluruh OPD yang ada didalamnya. Namun, hingga saat ini masih terdapat kendala dala...

The challenge of drastic global climate change has urged a transition to a green economy. The contribution of SMEs as an engine of macroeconomic expansion that pays attention to and makes environmental issues a basic concept of their business model is very important. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence the behavioral intention...

The goal of this study is to find out what combination and number of features people prefer when selecting a marketplace platform. This study’s target objects are marketplace platforms, which are among the top three most used by Indonesians. Conjoint analysis is used to assess consumer preferences using specified marketplace attributes. Platform vi...

Generation Z, alternatively referred to as the digital native generation, is distinguished by its profound immersion in technological progress. This study elucidates the determinants of generation Z's technological improvement in mobile investing application usage (MIA). As the instrument for factors analysis, the modified unified theory of accepta...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the combination of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) and perceived variable costs on the use of the Indonesian Financial Accounting Standard (Standar Akuntansi Keuangan — SAK) Online application by accountants, auditors and academics. And also, to determine how I...

The popularity of martial arts in the present times has become apparent, therefore, it is necessary to explore martial artists’ preferences and the schools’ competitiveness. The purpose of this study was to assess martial artists’ preferences concerning the services offered by martial arts schools. Conjoint analysis was utilized to analyze the resp...

Aim/Purpose: This study investigated factors influencing the intention to engage in green innovation among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector, using an integrated approach from the pro-environmental planned behavior (PEPB) and technology organization environment (TOE) models. Background: Green innovation is a long-term strate...

Student loyalty generally refers to the formed bond between the student and a university. This relationship between a university and its students proves essential in a university’s success in the competitive field of higher education institutions. The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting students’ loyalty among high school stude...

Palawan is a globally known island located in the Philippines. It has received several recognitions from a variety of international tourism organizations. The study aims to identify the factors affecting continuous visiting behavior to Palawan’s travel accommodations. The study incorporated covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) to...

The present study emphasizes mixed-method analysis, integrating the partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM) and customer journey for mobile pocket office improvement in logistic XYZ company. The extension of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT 2) model by incorporating perceived risk (PR), personal innovat...

The large consumption of fast fashion brings many negative environmental impacts. Filipino consumers love and buy fast fashion because it is relatively cheap but trendy, and there are lots of fashionable designs to choose from. Despite the shortage in water supply and disposal issues of fast fashion, people still continue to purchase. The lack of a...

Samgyeopsal has become a widely popular cuisine in the Philippines since 2014. The rise of Samgyeopsal is evident worldwide as it is available in countries such as the United States, Northern, and Southern Asia. This study aimed to explore the intention to eat Samgyeopsal during the COVID-19 pandemic utilizing structural equation modeling and rando...

Nuclear Power Plants (NPP) are widely utilized around the globe from different base forms as it is one of the most dependable renewable resources that technological advancements have offered. However, different perceptions of the usage of NPPs emerged from different generations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the acceptance of nuclear...

Background: Improving employee performance has been crucial in different organizations for it reflects the company's product and service quality. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting employee performance in the engineering and technology department in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods:...

Korean entertainment industries are dominating all over the world, including in the Philippines. These celebrated mediums included Korean movies, songs, and products, many of which are beloved by Filipinos. As such, this study aims to determine factors that affect the buying decisions of Filipinos with Korean products and services by an extended th...

Indonesia is entering Industry 4.0, but is still not using supportive technology, especially in residential areas. A compact house is one of the dwellings built on limited modern land, providing flexible use of space according to the activities carried out by residents. The current version of this type of residence, namely smart homes, is still far...

The rise of mobile games during the COVID-19 pandemic era was evident, especially in Asia. One of the most popular online mobile games that has been evident across the world due to its live worldwide competition is “Mobile Legends: Bang Bang” (MLBB). This study aimed to determine factors influencing the behavioral intention to play MLBB by utilizin...

This study aimed to determine factors affecting customer satisfaction of national electric power companies during the COVID-19 pandemic by integrating SERVQUAL and Expectation-Confirmation Theory approaches. A total of 529 participants voluntarily participated and answered an online questionnaire of 49 questions. Structural equation modeling indica...

Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase around the world and businesses and markets across the world significantly decreased. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that affect the intention to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 vaccine among young Filipino adults by integrating the Health Belief Model and Extended Theory...

The trucking industry is experiencing tight competition in Indonesia. The intense competition is contributed by large number of business players in this industry. Trucking companies are part of the service industry, where it is difficult to implement value-added activities for the products they sell. The fourth industrial revolution requires indust...

Hotel is an essential establishment that can offer lodging to trav-ellers and accommodation for meetings/events. However due tothe instability of the market in hotel, in addition to the COVID-19pandemic, there is an increase of competition in the industry. Inorder to cope with this problem, hotels tend to increase its qualityand services in order t...

The aim of this paper is to correlate VDT features and specificationswith the user’s preference and its usage for gaming. An extendedUTAUT2 model approach incorporating VDT has been utilized toanalyze the factors using AMOS software. The response of 263 werecollected and analyzed. Results has shown that Habit and HedonicMotivation to have the most...

Over the years, social media has quickly changed information andcommunication technologies. More people are utilizing social mediaas a tool not only for communication but also to receive and spreadthe news about politics, business, and society. The purpose of thisstudy is to determine the combination of attributes in deliveringcredible news informa...

To stay competitive in facing stiff competition, trucking companies need innovative capabilities. While much works related to innovative capabilities have been published in various sectors, we barely find any that specifically address trucking industry, especially in the era where the advancement of emerging technologies provide both opportunities...

Ecotourism is an alternative to conventional tourism where tourists can enjoy natural scenery by prioritizing conservation aspects as a form of expressing responsibility to the environment. There are several popular ecotourism sites in Indonesia, one of which is Banyuwangi Regency, which was the world winner of the 12th United Nations World Tourism...

Financial management as a scholalry field has been rapidly chaning in the last few decaades. This paradigm shoft has been fueled by the non-precendented development of ICT technology, globalization, man-made and natural disasters and consequent crises. The aim of this book is to collect evidence on the development of financial management, both in t...

Financial management as a scholalry field has been rapidly chaning in the last few decaades. This paradigm shoft has been fueled by the non-precendented development of ICT technology, globalization, man-made and natural disasters and consequent crises. The aim of this book is to collect evidence on the development of financial management, both in t...

Background: Baggers play a significant role in the customer service of supermarket stores. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of biomechanical risk factors on musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) experienced by baggers in the supermarket industry. Methods: Forty baggers employed among five supermarket stores in the Na...

Many people have switched to gardening as their new hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Filipinos. With its increasing popularity, Filipinos called the new hobbyists “plantitas” and “plantitos” instead of the old-fashioned term “plant people”. Among different plants, succulents are one of the most popular for plant lovers as they can thri...

The Philippines is one of the countries in Asia known to be vulnerable to the severe effects of fire disasters as the country loses a considerable amount worth of damages due to fire disasters. The study aimed to determine the factors that significantly affect Filipinos' perceived effectiveness for fire prevention preparedness in urban areas by int...

The phenomenon of the COVID-19 pandemic requires prevention actions, such as social and physical distancing. In education, there is no choice but to adapt to online learning from traditional face-to-face learning. Online learning is divided into two approaches, namely synchronous and asynchronous learning. In practice, both synchronous and asynchro...

The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) is one of the many decommissioned Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) globally and its reopening has led to different perceptions among Filipinos. It was established in 1984 but was not utilized due to political liability and safety reasons. This study aimed to predict factors affecting the acceptance of the BNPP by util...

The beer industry is one of the businesses affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the exponential growth of the beer industry throughout the years, this aspect of the beverage industry has gained limited attention and has been underexplored. This study aimed to provide a better and up-to-date understanding of Philippine-beer consumers to sp...

Background: The education system has shifted from traditional to online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the Learning Management System (LMS) is one of the most important and comprehensive learning platforms that support and facilitate online learning during this pandemic. Objective: This study explored the perceived system usability of LMS d...

In steel companies, there are some processes in the production such as cutting, machining and heat treatment. The production process begins with cutting process and then machining process and the last one is the heat treatment process. It becomes a background that gives the challenge and needs continuous improvement on all aspects, mainly in the cu...

Trucking companies are important part of supply chains, as they connect most of product movements. While a lot of studies have been done to assess supply chain maturity level, very limited studies have been done to specifically address trucking companies. In this study we develop a model and measurement instruments to assess maturity of trucking co...

Public demand for a new paradigm of government administration based on bureaucratic professionalism is getting sharper, therefore good performance is needed in order to provide good service to the community. In this case, the DKI Jakarta government formed a team, namely Technical Implementing Service Unit (UPT) Jakarta Smart City ( JSC), to handle...

Incinerator BUMDes Ngingas Makmur Abadi adalah produk baru hasil kreasi para pengurus untuk dapat menjadi produk andalan serta dapat memberi keuntungan bagi BUMDes. Jika dilihat secara mendalam, produk ini masih memerlukan banyak sentuhan agar proses komersialisasi dan proses produksi produk incinerator ini dapat berjalan dengan sempurna. Konsep tr...

Reducing process lead time is one of the manufacturing industries' challenges to boost productivity and minimize the time required to develop new products. One of the processes that may improve further during new product development is the Failure Analysis Process. It is finding the root cause of a failure to address the issue and prevent future fa...

Two-echelon distribution systems are an economically attractive system, whereby products originating from the depot can be distributed to or from a intermediate facility. In this case, the intermediate facility is considered as a drop box facility that is placed in a location that is easily accessible to the end customer. In addition, the use of dr...

LPG has been an essential part of every Filipino household because of its application for cooking. For years to come, demand for LPG in the Philippines, particularly in Luzon, is expected to continuously increase. This study aimed to derive the influence of branding to customer preference of Filipino LPG-user households by utilizing conjoint analys...

The electric tricycle, often known as an e-trike, is a three-wheeled electric vehicle designed to transport a small group of people over short distances on side streets. This study aims to develop a service quality model of sustainable e-trike operations in the city of Manila, Philippines using stepwise regression analysis. A total of 230 participa...

The shoe industry has been continuously growing in recent years. The goal of this study was to identify factors affecting perceived shoe quality among shoe manufacturing workers. A sample of 350 shoe manufacturing workers participated in answering a survey that was distributed using a purposive sampling approach. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)...

Digital signatures have been widely and primarily used for document approval activities during the Coronavirus pandemic in Indonesia. This is the digital equivalent of a handwritten signature or stamped seal, although it provides more inherent security, such as validating the authenticity and integrity of a message, software, or virtual document. T...

In the service sector, such as tourism and hospitality, a traveler often tries to find information about their destination digitally, comparing it to alternatives available to have the best option. This demand businesses that are in the tourism and hospitality sector to advertise their destination more creatively and informatively, such as using a...

Chemistry-related courses cover a wide range of disciplines focusing on the application of Chemistry. The purpose of this study was to determine factors affecting student’s future intention to enroll in chemistry-related courses in the Philippines. A total of 953 senior high school students from the Philippines answered an online questionnaire cons...

Shopping centers play a significant role in consumers' life cycle, from shopping to social and recreational needs. With the growingbusiness in the shopping center industry, the researchers aimed to determine the factors affecting the consumers' intention inchoosing a shopping center. This study utilized an extension of the Theory of Planned Behavio...

The innovative capability is a unique resource that enable companies to deliver a superior performance. It is also an essential resource to have for trucking companies, but not many studies have addressed this issue, especially in the service sector. This study investigates the factors influencing the trucking company’s innovative capability, inclu...

The present research explores the behavioral perspective of the millennial generation on job pursuit intention on Multi-Level Marketing companies through social media. Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) are used to assess the job pursuit intention. The data were analyzed by Structural Equation Model (SEM). Analys...

Many developing countries on the equator, including Indonesia, have the potential for renewable and sustainable resources, such as solar energy. However, despite the enormous potential, the adoption level remains low. Previously, several studies discussed the potential, the feasibility, and the supporting policy of this technology, but none have be...

Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) is considered one of the most devastating typhoons in the Philippines in 2020. It caused fatalities, property destructions, and catastrophic flooding in Metro Manila and the nearby provinces. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors affecting the perceived effectiveness of the 2020 typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) flood di...