Application of Data Mining in Student Retention Strategy Using Decision Tree Module
Dr. Yang Huo
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This paper addresses the issue of why students want to drop out from a course and suggest appropriate
strategies to enhance student retention. We empirically examine with a sample of 261 hospitality management
students, drawing on Tinto’s theory and applying a behavior on student departure. We apply the data
ecision tree using Classification and Regression Trees method as an analytic tool to identify a group,
er relationship between groups and predict future events and for segmentation. The results regarding the
demographics indicate that the most effective attributes are job situation, earned credit hour. In need, our
findings provide empirical evidence that financial situation and quality of teaching are the most effective
Finally, we argue that students’ financial situation and job availability during COVID
e apply the data mining
ecision tree using Classification and Regression Trees method as an analytic tool to identify a group,
er relationship between groups and predict future events and for segmentation. The results regarding the
demographics indicate that the most effective attributes are job situation, earned credit hour. In need, our
financial situation and quality of teaching are the most effective
&decision tree using Classification and Regression Trees method as an analytic tool to identify a group,
discover relationship between groups and predict future events and for segmentation. The results regarding the
demographics indicate that the most effective attributes are job situation, earned credit hour. In need, our
findings provide empirical evidence that
attributes. Finally, we argue that students’ financial situation and job availability during COVID
negatively impact on potential dropout decision and may be an important cons
Finally, we argue that students’ financial situation and job availability during COVID-19 crisis can
ideration of planned behavior.
The Moderating Role of Financial Constraints in the Influence of Environmental Sustainability Reporting on the Stock Returns of Firms Listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange
Leila Torki
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Research objective: stock return demonstrates the efficiency of a firm in creating net interests for the shareholders in return for their investment in firm stocks and is influenced by various factors. The present study seeks to investigate the impact of environmental sustainability reporting on stock returns considering the moderating role of financial constraints. Methods: The study has been conducted using data from firms listed in Tehran Stock Exchange selected through purposive sampling over 2012-2019. The present study is applied in terms of the research objective, and multiple regression has been used for data analysis. The Kaplan and Zingales (1997) model has been used to estimate financial constraints in this study, given the current practice in previous domestic and foreign research. Results: Results of the study indicated that environmental sustainability reporting had a significant and positive influence on the stock returns of firms listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange. Besides, results demonstrated that financial constraint played a negative moderating role in the relationship between environmental sustainability reporting and the stock returns of firms listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange. Conclusion: according to the results, firms’ attention to environmental issues, respecting social rights, and reporting their performance to the community will lead to social support and organizational legitimacy for the firms and will result in them acting successfully in the achievement of the goals desired by the shareholders which are increased stock returns. On the other hand, the presence of financial constraints in the firm acts as an obstacle in this regard and delays the expected return on stocks. Contribution: the present study is the first to investigate the moderating role of finical constraints in the influence of environmental sustainability reporting on the stock returns of firms listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange.
Tipping at Fast Food Restaurants: An Anomaly During the Pandemic?
Eric Newman, PhD
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During the COVID-19 pandemic many restaurants were closed for indoor dining. They had to survive by providing limited outdoor dining, takeout, delivery services, or drive thru window service. Fast food restaurants already had counter take out service and providing limited outdoor dining, takeout, delivery services, or drive thru window service. Fast food restaurants drive thru serviceas their main distribution method for delivering their meals to consumers. Drive thru dining is generally associated with fast food restaurants which can prepare food restaurants which suddenly caused longer meals to consumers. Drive thru dining is generally associated with fast food restaurants which can prepare food within just minutes. The pandemic pushed diners to utilize drive thru lines with unfamiliar waiting times and causing providing limited outdoor dining, takeout, delivery services, or drive thru window service. Fast food restaurants already had counter take out service and drive thru serviceas their main distribution method for delivering their meals to consumers. Drive thru dining is generally associated with fast food restaurants which can prepare food minutes. The pandemic pushed diners to utilize drive thru restaurants which suddenly caused longer and causing more mistakes. Many fastfood restaurants modified their menus to accommodate the increased drive thru traffic and needed efficiency. The tipping study looked at the consumers who tipped prior to the pandemic and during. The study showed a significant increase in tipping of fast food restaurant workers both at the pickup counters and drive thru windows.
Management of the Process of Credit Support for Small Entrepreneurship at the Stages of an Independent Business Formation
Yuliia M. Melnychuk, Liudmyla A. Chvertko, Maksym A.Slatvinskyi, Tetiana O. Korniienko, Oksana A. Vinnytska, Iryna G. Tkachuk
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Today, small business is the socio-economic foundation without which no innovation European, state can develop. Its development economic foundation without which no innovation-oriented, especially largely determines the rate of economic growth, structure and quality of gross domestic product. In addition, the main and extremely important function of small business is the social function, so the interaction of such business with the banking sector i quality of gross domestic product. In addition, the main and extremely important function of small business is the s an integral part of business European, state can develop. Its development largely determines the rate of economic growth, structure and quality of gross domestic product. In addition, the main and extremely important function of small business is the social function, so the interaction of such business with the banking sector is an integral part of business development in each country. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the areas of improvement of mutual processes that arise during the lending of small enterprises in the conditions of formation of their independent tivity. To achieve the goal of the study, the following methods were used: description, system development in each country. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the areas of improvement of mutual processes that arise during the lending of small enterprises in the conditions of formation of their independent activity. To achieve the goal of the study, the following methods were used: description, system theoretical and analytical analysis, observation and comparison, experimental, synthesis, grouping and generalization, statistical and financial anal development in each country. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the areas of improvement of mutual processes that arise during the lending of small enterprises in the conditions of formation of their independent tivity. To achieve the goal of the study, the following methods were used: description, system-structural, theoretical and analytical analysis, observation and comparison, experimental, synthesis, grouping and ysis. The article identifies the problems that hinder the management of small business lending processes, as well as highlights the features of small business that affect management decisions. Given that small and medium of small business lending processes, as well as highlights the features of small business that affect management ups, need institutional, technological theoretical and analytical analysis, observation and comparison, experimental, synthesis, grouping and generalization, statistical and financial analysis. The article identifies the problems that hinder the management of small business lending processes, as well as highlights the features of small business that affect management decisions. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises, especially start-ups, need institutional, technological and financial support, the need to unite small businesses into craft chambers is justified. It is also proved the expediency of consolidation of large entrepreneurs with regional chambers of commerce and industry, wh participate in the formation of budgets at all levels, development of construction and industry, legal preparation of projects governing small and medium-sized businesses. It is determined that chambers of commerce and n all aspects of life of local communities, participate in local self and financial support, the need to unite small businesses into craft chambers is justified. It is also proved the expediency of consolidation of large entrepreneurs with regional chambers of commerce and industry, wh participate in the formation of budgets at all levels, development of construction and industry, legal preparation of projects governing small and medium and financial support, the need to unite small businesses into craft chambers is justified. It is also proved the expediency of consolidation of large entrepreneurs with regional chambers of commerce and industry, which participate in the formation of budgets at all levels, development of construction and industry, legal preparation sized businesses. It is determined that chambers of commerce and industry have a great influence on all aspects of life of local communities, participate in local self thus influencing important decisions on socio whole. It is established that the main task of credit process manag n all aspects of life of local communities, participate in local self-government, economic development of certain regions and the country as a ement at the stages of independent business thus influencing important decisions on socio-economic development of certain regions and the country as a whole. It is established that the main task of credit process management at the stages of independent business formation is to provide comprehensive support and assistance to small and medium enterprises. The directions of the decision of problems of management of business for creation of an independent climate of their a means of bank and private crediting are offered. formation is to provide comprehensive support and assistance to small and medium enterprises. The directions of the decision of problems of management of business for creation of an independent climate of their activity by formation is to provide comprehensive support and assistance to small and medium enterprises. The directions of the decision of problems of management of business for
Financial Development, Economic Growth and Inflation: Same paradigm?
Sanvi Avouyi-Dovi, Ano Kuhanathan
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We investigate the links between financial development, inflation and economic growth for 84 countries over the period from 1980 to 2017. We establish a bi We investigate the links between financial development, inflation and economic growth for 84 countries over the directional causality between economic growth and financial We investigate the links between financial development, inflation and economic growth for 84 countries over the period from 1980 to 2017. We establish a bi-directional causality between economic growth and financial and on the other, a strong link between financial development and inflation. and on the other, a strong link between financial development and inflation. development on one hand, and on the other, a strong link between financial development and inflation. Moreover, we show that financial markets development, inflation and economic growth are linked and the levels of income have a strong impact on the significance of the relations b Moreover, we show that financial markets development, inflation and economic growth are linked and the levels etween these variables.
Rwanda Ambitious Agenda for Improving its Institution Fitness: Taking Risks for Social and Sustainable Development
Etienne Musonera, Zipangani M. Vokhiwa
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Following the 1994 Genocide against Tutsis that originated from bad governance, Rwanda embarked on an extensive continuous reconstruction, ambitious social development agenda with the ultimate objective to rebuild and strengthen the foundations of macroeconomic stability, sustainable development, and commitment to improve its business and investment climate. Building on social capital. Rwanda launched the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS) in 2007. In 2016. World Bank ranked Rwanda as the 2nd easiest place to do business in Africa, Safest place to walk and night in Africa, and 5th globally, as the world’s fastest development country.