Research Article
Evaluating Consumers' Perception Towards Ship Breaking Products in Bangladesh: A PLS-SEM Approach
Meher Neger*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2025
Pages:
92-104
Received:
2 July 2025
Accepted:
16 July 2025
Published:
31 July 2025
Abstract: Ship breaking product has distinct impact on socio-economic development for the country. This study investigates the impact of some cues which effect on consumers’ perception towards ship breaking products in Bangladesh. The main objective of the study was to find out consumers' perception towards ship breaking products in the content of Bangladeshi consumers. Descriptive research design has been used and quantitative type research was applied. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from 215 respondents who were Bangladeshi consumers of different residents’ areas, like Chattagram, Cumilla, Dhaka and Mymensingh by using purposive sampling technique. A partial least square structured equation modeling (PLS- SEM) was used to analyze the data and to test the hypotheses to get actual findings of the study. The findings of the study demonstrated that economic benefit, laws & regulations had a significant (p-value <0.05) positive impact on consumes' perception. Another rest of the constructs including environmental hazard, and product features had no significant positive effect on consumes' perception towards ship breaking products in Bangladesh. The study has been provided some guidelines based on findings for ship breaking industry how to create the positive perception of Bangladeshi consumers. This study could provide new insights about how the ship breaking industry in Bangladesh gain competitive advantages improved by examining some constructs (economic benefit, laws & regulations, environmental hazard and product features) development impacts at the perspective of Bangladeshi consumers. Finally, some policy implications followed by findings based on empirical phenomenon can be supportive guidelines for the ship breaking industries at the context of Bangladeshi market.
Abstract: Ship breaking product has distinct impact on socio-economic development for the country. This study investigates the impact of some cues which effect on consumers’ perception towards ship breaking products in Bangladesh. The main objective of the study was to find out consumers' perception towards ship breaking products in the content of Bangladesh...
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Research Article
Rainfall Trend and Variability over Western Amhara, Ethiopia
Behabtu Gobeze Mengiste*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2025
Pages:
105-126
Received:
6 September 2025
Accepted:
19 September 2025
Published:
28 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijeee.20251004.12
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Abstract: Climate change has become a pressing global challenge, with rural communities in Ethiopia among the most vulnerable due to their dependence on rain-fed agriculture. This study examined rainfall variability and trends in Western Amhara, Ethiopia, from 1992 to 2021 using daily rainfall data from eleven meteorological stations. Analytical methods included the Coefficient of Variation (CV), Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI), Standardized Rainfall Anomalies (SRA), and Mann-Kendall trend tests, supported by Climate Data Tool (CDT) software. Results revealed considerable spatiotemporal rainfall variability, with annual totals ranging from 995 mm to 1783 mm and a mean of 1316 mm. The PCI analysis indicated irregular to strongly irregular rainfall distribution, particularly in Bahir Dar, Metema, and Nefas Mewucha. The lowest precipitation concentration index was found at Chagni and Debre Markos stations, with a value of 16.6. Seasonal analysis showed that the Kiremt rains contributed the largest share of annual totals, with higher variability compared to annual averages. Standardized anomalies highlighted alternating wet and dry years, signaling recurrent drought and excess rainfall events. These findings underscore the importance of rainfall variability as a determinant of food security, agricultural productivity, and water resource management. Understanding such variability is crucial for designing adaptive strategies to enhance resilience among farming communities in Ethiopia.
Abstract: Climate change has become a pressing global challenge, with rural communities in Ethiopia among the most vulnerable due to their dependence on rain-fed agriculture. This study examined rainfall variability and trends in Western Amhara, Ethiopia, from 1992 to 2021 using daily rainfall data from eleven meteorological stations. Analytical methods incl...
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Research Article
Factors Affecting Household Participation Decision in Adoption of Rural Land Management Technologies in Wombera Woreda of Benishangul Gumuz Region
Urji Argeta*,
Abdulsemed Abanega
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2025
Pages:
127-133
Received:
5 September 2025
Accepted:
17 September 2025
Published:
28 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijeee.20251004.13
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Abstract: One of the main effects of environmental issues leading to low agricultural production in smallholder farming is land degradation. However, because of inadequate agricultural methods and soil degradation, its production is still low. Converting all past conventional farming to Sustainable Agricultural Practices may be the suggested remedy for land degradation. This study aimed to examine the decisions made by households regarding their participation in the adoption of rural land management technologies in Wombera district. Primary and secondary sources of data were used to gather quantitative and qualitative data. 187 samples of respondents were chosen from five kebeles using multistage sampling approaches. Key informant interviews, focus groups, and survey questionnaires were used to collect data. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and econometric models, with a binary logistic model specifically used to assess the factors affecting households' participation in the adoption of rural land management technologies. The results of the Binary logistic model showed that variable like marital status, education level, farming experience, access to extension service, tropical livestock unit were positively and significantly affect household participation decision adoption of rural land management technologies, whereas distance of farm land was negatively affect household participation decision adoption of rural land management technologies in the study area. So, policy and development interventions should focus on factors that help farmers improve their livelihoods by participating in the adoption of rural land management technologies.
Abstract: One of the main effects of environmental issues leading to low agricultural production in smallholder farming is land degradation. However, because of inadequate agricultural methods and soil degradation, its production is still low. Converting all past conventional farming to Sustainable Agricultural Practices may be the suggested remedy for land ...
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