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Waiting is a ubiquitous constituent of many purchase situations. This research investigates the emotional discomfort experienced by customers visiting retail stores in India throughout the checkout process, focusing on three distinct phases: before joining the queue, while waiting, and during billing. The study examines the circumstances and underlying factors that lead to emotional discomfort among customers while they wait at the checkout counter. A cross-sectional survey involving 385 participants was undertaken to evaluate perceptions related to the waiting experience. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was utilized to validate the conceptual model. The study uncovers diverse contributors to emotional discomfort during queueing, such as extended wait times, physical constraints, and perceived time prolongation, highlighting the multifaceted nature of this experience. Notably, the absence of a significant link between emotional discomfort and overall satisfaction implies that, while emotional discomfort is a factor, other elements such as pricing, promotions, and product offerings may exert a more significant influence on customers’ comprehensive satisfaction assessments. The research makes a significant contribution by shedding light on the challenges associated with prolonged waiting times at checkout counters in multi-brand food and grocery retailers. The results provide valuable insights into the emotional experiences of customers during waits and their impact on overall shopping satisfaction.

Waiting is a ubiquitous constituent of many purchase situations. This research investigates the emotional discomfort experienced by customers visiting retail stores in India throughout the checkout process, focusing on three distinct phases: before joining the queue, while waiting, and during billing. The study examines the circumstances and underlying factors that lead to emotional discomfort among customers while they wait at the checkout counter. A cross-sectional survey involving 385 participants was undertaken to evaluate perceptions related to the waiting experience. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was utilized to validate the conceptual model. The study uncovers diverse contributors to emotional discomfort during queueing, such as extended wait times, physical constraints, and perceived time prolongation, highlighting the multifaceted nature of this experience. Notably, the absence of a significant link between emotional discomfort and overall satisfaction implies that, while emotional discomfort is a factor, other elements such as pricing, promotions, and product offerings may exert a more significant influence on customers' comprehensive satisfaction assessments. The research makes a significant contribution by shedding light on the challenges associated with prolonged waiting times at checkout counters in multi-brand food and grocery retailers. The results provide valuable insights into the emotional experiences of customers during waits and their impact on overall shopping satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the prominent types of calendar anomalies includes holiday effects, where stocks show abnormally higher mean returns on the days prior to holidays in comparison to other trading days. The current study investigates the existence of holiday effects in the stock exchanges of the Gulf Co-operation Council, namely, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates for the period between January 2009 and December 2020. The national holidays that are considered for the study are New Year's Day, Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet birthday), Eid-Al-Isra Wal Miraj, Eid-Al-Fitr, National Day, Hegire Day (Islamic New Year), and Christmas Day. The study employs descriptive statistics and the non-parametric Mann–Whitney U test. The findings of the study disclosed the significant pre-holiday mean returns for ADSMI, BHSEASI, DFMGI, MSM30, TASI and FTDKUW, whereas significant post-holiday mean returns were found only in MSM30 and TASI. The study provided evidence for the presence of a calendar anomaly like holiday effects in the major indices of the Gulf Co-operation Council and proved the market was not in an efficient form during the study period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims at developing econometric models to manage the price risk of Dry and Wet Cocoa beans with the help of ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average) and VAR (Vector Auto Regressive). The monthly price of Cocoa beans is collected for the period starting from April 2009 to March 2020 from the office of CAMPCO Limited, Mangalore, and the ICE Cocoa futures price from the website of investing.com. The augmented dickey fuller test is used to test the stationarity of the series. The ACF and PACF correlograms are used to identify the tentative ARIMA model. Akaike information criterion (AIC) and Schwarz criterion (SBIC), Sigma square, and adjusted R2 are used to decide on the optional AR and MA terms for the models. Durbin–Watson statistics and correlograms of the residuals are used to decide on the model's goodness of fit. Identified optimal models were ARIMA (1, 1, 0) for the Dry Cocoa beans price series and ARIMA (1, 1, 2) for the Wet Cocoa beans price series. The multivariate VAR (1) model found that the US and London Cocoa futures prices traded on the ICE platform will influence the price of Dry Cocoa in India. This study will be helpful to forecast the price of Cocoa beans to manage the price risk, precisely for Cocoa traders, Chocolate manufacturers, Cocoa growers, and the government for planning and decision-making purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Medical Tourism, a sector still in the infancy stage in India, forms a part of the global Medical Tourism corridor and is acknowledged in the itinerary of any medical tourist. This paper intends to explore the scope of Medical Tourism in the developing cities of India. It aims to investigate the reasons for low medical tourism penetration despite possessing all the competitive advantages vital for a medical tourism destination. A survey conducted at 21 hospitals in Mangalore uncovered the extent of awareness among healthcare workers and initiatives taken by the healthcare industry to outperform this sector. Simple random sampling was employed to arrive at the sample size and the Chi-square test was applied to analyze the data. The findings reveal promotion as a crucial element for awareness creation and show a clear linkage between awareness and the potential of Medical Tourism. The paper presents healthcare practitioners and tour operators with an insight into Medical Tourism in developing cities like Mangalore and the effective strategies imperative to excel in this sector. This study evaluates if developing cities of India have the potential to be promoted as Medical Tourism hubs reaping benefits to the economy of India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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With the rapidly evolving technology, academics and curriculum developers experience criticism for the curriculum being outdated or unable to meet industry requirements. Additionally, the stakeholders involved in curriculum development have divergent views. Therefore, the challenges lie with academicians imparting the necessary skills and preparing the students to be industry-ready. This study takes a closer investigation of the predecessors of the curriculum gap and classifies it into preceding gaps, viz. information gap, benchmarking gap, perception gap, and learning gap. Prior research has focused on overcoming the curriculum gap, while the current study attempts to propose a framework for methodically identifying the curriculum gap. The paper follows online desk research. The framework is developed based on the multidisciplinary literature and thus provide a comprehensive view of the curriculum gap. Hence the study relies heavily on secondary sources of data. The framework transpired from the literature survey of engineering, management, accounting, nursing, and medical sciences disciplines. It, therefore, lacked affiliation to a specific field of study. Also, the stakeholder's role in the framework may not be appropriate in all contexts as their functions vary within a subject domain and may not exist in some cases. A systematic investigation of the curriculum gap will emphasise the shortcomings in the curriculum, which will assist the faculty in moulding their subject to meet the expectations of stakeholders. The proposed framework aims to expedite the collaboration between the stakeholders and develop a shared vision among all affected. Furthermore, the framework presented benefits academics and curriculum developers by bettering the courses offered and bridging the academia-industry skills gap. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The trading of natural rubber derivatives in the Indian commodity exchanges was banned several times in the past. Hence, in India, the derivatives on natural rubber are not traded actively and regularly. We have examined the possibility of a forecast model and a cross hedge tool for the natural rubber price by using crude oil futures in India. Results of the Johansen cointegration test proved that there is no cointegration equation in the model; hence, there is no scope to develop long-run models or error correction models. We have developed a vector autoregressive [VAR(2)] model to forecast the rubber price, and we examined the possibility of a cross hedge for natural rubber further by using the Pearson correlation coefficient and Granger causality test. We have extended our research to a structural VAR analysis to examine the effect of crude futures and exchange rate shocks on the natural rubber price. Our results showed that there is a short-term relationship between the crude oil futures price, the exchange rates of the US dollar to the Indian rupee, the Malaysian ringgit to the Indian rupee and the Thai baht to the Indian rupee; and the natural rubber price in India. The effort of policymakers to cause the Indian rupee to appreciate against the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit may increase the natural rubber price in India. Natural rubber traders, growers and consumers can use crude futures to hedge the price risk. The Indian Rubber Board can suggest the VAR(2) model to predict the short-run price for natural rubber. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

India is the major producer of Areca nut in the world. Volatile demand and price are the major challenges for the Areca nut growers in India. The use of time series models to manage the price risk has become the interest of academicians today. This paper deals with developing an appropriate model to predict the prices of a new variety of Areca nut in Karnataka using monthly price data for the period January 2009 to December 2018. Box Jenkins ARIMA methodology is used to develop the model. Along with ARIMA estimates, log-likelihood, Akaike's information criterion (AIC) and Bayesian (BIC) information criterion statistics are also estimated to decide on the appropriate model. ACF and PACF correlograms for residuals of ARIMA are used to do the diagnostic check of the selected ARIMA model. Appropriate model to forecast the new variety Areca nut price is ARIMA (3, 1, 3). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The remarkable growth of the Indian retail landscape over the last decade is reflected in the proliferation of supermarkets, departmental stores and hypermarkets in India. Evolving consumption patterns, raising living standards has sparked a huge demand in the food and grocery retailing. Impulse buying is a time-tested tactic by which retailers grab customer's attention and boost average purchase value. Prior research has deliberated extensively on impulse buying in the store and its determinants. However, little effort has been made to examine the impulse buying behaviour, particularly at the retail checkout. To bridge this gap, we conducted an empirical study in the leading food and grocery modern retail stores in selected Tier I and Tier II cities in the state of Karnataka, India. The data was collected from 385 respondents using a structured questionnaire. The responses were analysed using confirmatory factor analysis and multiple regression. Our study shows that impulse buying at the store checkout area is minimal and sporadic for most of the product categories at the checkout. Impulse buying at the checkout is instigated by factors such as store environment, credit card availability, momentary mood, in-store promotion, offers and discounts and large merchandise. The study has important implications for retail stores by emphasising on the choice of merchandise offered for sale at the checkout area. Further, the investigation reveals that Indian shoppers are health-conscious and cautious about their purchase at the checkout rather than being impulsive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Availability of suitable financial products or services to the rural mass is one of the criterion to achieve inclusive growth. This research paper highlights the role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in achieving inclusive growth. Three major financial inclusion process indicators (FIPIs) and four major financial inclusion effectiveness indicators (FIEIs) have been used in the research to measure the effort of linked banks in providing financial products or services to the SHG members thereby fostering the inclusive growth. Research has been undertaken in Mangalore District of Karnataka State in India from 2006 to 2013. A total of 766 SHG members have taken active participation in the research through a structured schedule. Study has been divided in to two specific objectives and seven hypotheses. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks, a non-parametric statistical test has been used to validate the data. Both the indicators (FIPIs and FIEIs) have shown a weak presence before rural mass joined the SHGs. However, alarmingly all the three FIPIs have shown a considerable effort of linked banks in providing financial services to the SHG members after they joined the SHGs. At the same time, effectiveness of the efforts of the linked banks in offering financial services are also found to be robust in all the four FIEIs subsequent to joining SHGs by rural mass. Collectively, the FIPIs and FIEIs have shown an exceptional contribution in extending greater inclusive growth by accelerating the effort of providing financial services and its effectiveness in the District of Karnataka state in India through SHG model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The masses in India prefer to save in safe financial instruments. The safety of the money invested is not compromised, and at times, they do not mind accepting lesser returns on their investment. An average small investor generally advocates the phenomenon of risk adversity. But, return on investment in capital markets comes with the associated risk. Going with direct investment in capital market is an expensive proposal, and requires expert knowledge and keeping money in the above mentioned saving instruments does not seem advisable. Therefore, the easy route left with the small investor for earning better return on investment is by investing in mutual funds. However despite the high growth of mutual funds in India, there is a limited understanding of the investor preferences and individual decision making. In fact, the individual investors differ in mutual fund investment decisions. The mutual fund investors consider host of factors while investing in mutual funds. This study attempts to analyze the selection behavior of retail investors towards mutual funds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current paper studies the impact of two events i.e stock splits and rights issue announcement on the stock returns of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The study consists of a sample of 90 announcements for stock splits and 29 announcements for rights issue during the period 2011-2014. Market model is used to calculate the abnormal returns of securities. Positive Average Abnormal Returns were observed for the two events on the day their announcements, however they are not statistically significant. The study concludes that the Indian stock market is efficient in its semi-strong form. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Financial literacy is intended to enable individuals to handle their financial resources efficiently in order to sustainably develop their living conditions. The financial education needs of individuals vary with regard to their current levels of financial literacy. The financial needs of an individual keep on changing throughout the lifetime. Individuals also feel that they need a minimum level of knowledge that helps them to handle financial services that are easier, simpler and allow them to sustainably secure their livelihoods. For the current study, a survey has been conducted in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka State to extract the response of the investors. The key variables of the study are demographics, attitude of the investors towards money, financial planning, retirement planning and their behavior towards financial decision-making. The data analyzed in the paper provides an understanding of investors' level of financial literacy and assessment of their attitudes. The results of the study reveal that the investors have positive attitude towards money and financial planning. Moreover the retail investors have good idea about the financial instruments as well. However , level of financial literacy of the investors is not encouraging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main of the study is to comprehend how the mean variance efficient frontier method may be used in conjunction with Markowitz portfolio theory to produce an optimal portfolio. The study uses daily observations 8 pharma companies closing price namely Auropharma, Granules, Glaxo, Lauruslabs, Pfizer, Sanofi and Torntpharma. Further, Nifty pharma index is considered as benchmark index to check the performance of the chosen companies. The study chosen the reference period from 2020 to 2023 and required data has been extracted from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This research is based on implementing a stochastic method for efficient portfolio optimisation employing a blended Monte Carlo and Markowitz model. In order to forecast the price of these indices in the future and to determine the likelihood of profit or loss while investing in a portfolio of stocks representing the aforementioned indices, the study also uses Monte Carlo simulation. The study involves two algorithms, namely the deterministic optimisation algorithm, which uses Markowitz Portfolio Theory, and the probabilistic optimisation algorithm, which uses Monte Carlo simulation. The study employed correlation matrix to find the exist relationship between the chosen companies and benchmark index. Also, expected return and volatility has been identified with the help of standard deviation using Python. The study found that the NIFTY Pharma index offers a higher return of 14.35. In addition to this, NIFTY Pharma portfolio's volatility is considerably higher. The study concludes that the NIFTY pharma portfolio is more suitable for those investors who have an appetite for risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Maximising financial performance while maintaining adequate liquidity is a crucial and ongoing challenge for bank management, particularly in emerging markets. This study focuses on the relationship between capital structure and financial performance in Jordanian banks, with the mediating role of liquidity risk. Using panel data from 13 central Jordanian banks over the 2015–2022 period, we employ structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyse how capital structure ratios (equity-to-asset, debt-to-loan, and deposit-to-asset) influence financial performance metrics (return on assets and net income-to-expenditure ratio). Our findings reveal a significant positive association between capital structure and financial performance. However, liquidity risk fully mediates this effect. Capital structure primarily impacts performance by influencing a bank's liquidity risk profile. Furthermore, the strength of this mediating effect is noteworthy—capital structure exhibits a statistically more robust association with liquidity risk than its direct impact on performance. This highlights the crucial role of managing liquidity risk within the complex dynamics of bank operations. This research makes a significant contribution to the existing literature by demonstrating the positive impact of capital structure on performance using the underlying mechanism through which this effect occurs. The insights of this research provide several implications for practice in the context of banking industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Internal (firm-specific) and external (macroeconomic) factors influence a company's financing choice. However, most empirical research has focused on internal factors, with little emphasis on macroeconomic variables' influence on capital structure decisions, especially in emerging countries. This study aims to explore the macroeconomic factors influencing the firm's capital structure and analyze the effect of macroeconomic factors on the textile area in Pakistan. This study has examined data from the preceding ten years, from 2012 to 2022. POLS, fixed effect model, random effect model, and Hausman test has been used to influence the macroeconomic determinants of capital structure choice in listed textile businesses in Pakistan. The study results reveal that GDP growth rate, corporate tax, and interest rate are negatively related to financial leverage. In contrast, other variables, including exchange rates, stock market development, and public debt, are positively associated with the textile sector's financial leverage. Moreover, the relationship between stock market development, corporate taxes, and exchange rates strongly suggests the high importance of macroeconomic variables in developing the textile sector in Pakistan. Practically, this study will contribute to how the shareholders decide and detect the appropriate investment and financing source. Furthermore, the study's outcomes should assist financial leaders in choosing the optimal level of capital structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A variety of factors have an influential impact on how an enterprise develops. This study examined factors that operate as market barriers to entrepreneurship in the United Arab Emirates. These factors are fear of failure, risk aversion, lack of social networking, lack of resources, political instability, and economic instability. A survey-based approach framework was used. This survey recruited 150 participants, including UAE students, business owners, and budding entrepreneurs. Multiple-item survey questionnaires and secondary data were used in the data analysis process to identify and evaluate the barriers preventing people from starting new businesses and becoming entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates. According to the research results, fear of failure, risk aversion, and lack of resources in the United Arab Emirates make it difficult for business owners to launch brand new business ventures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Discusses the impact of retirement and the change in adjustment across time among male retirees in Ontario. Changes in mean level of adjustment; Resources for successful adjustment; Increase of well-being in the first year of retirement; Variability in the retirement process; Gender difference in adjustment.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been reported in 10-22% of adults. Several clinical studies and reports from different researchers show that, among patients seeking medical attention for IBS, 70-90% may have psychiatric co-morbidity, most commonly mood disorders, anxiety disorders and somatization disorder. In contrast, few studies have looked at the prevalence of IBS in psychiatric patients. Using a semi-structured clinical interview, we studied the prevalence of IBS among patients with major depression in Mumbai, India. We compared 50 patients seeking treatment for major depression in a psychiatric outpatient setting to a control group of 86 patients who were seeking treatment for medical illnesses in a medicine inpatient unit of Nair Hospital (a university hospital affiliated to Topiwala National Medical College) in Mumbai, India. Patients in the control group did not have any Axis I disorder. IBS was diagnosed according to the Rome I criteria. Nine patients (18.0%) with major depression met the criteria for IBS, in contrast to three patients (3.5%) in the control group (P=0.0104). Patients with major depression and IBS were more likely to report symptoms of back pain, weakness, and nocturnal abdominal pain as compared to patients with major depression who did not have IBS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]