International Journal of Cultural Management (6 papers in press)

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• Exploring the Digital Services Provided by Banks During Covid 19  
  by Md. Aminul Islam, Asma Faria, Arifur Rahman Khan 
  Abstract: This paper aims to examine the impact of digital banking services on consumer behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic. We employed mixed methods to conduct the research; so as to review the existing literature and develop a semi-structured survey questionnaire for banking customers. The regression analysis of survey data indicates that websites, internet banking, mobile banking, SMS banking, telebanking, and mobile financial services have a positive and significant influence on digital services. So, the study focused on mainly investigating the impact of the recent outbreak on digital banking services, building upon existing research in this field. The outcome could compare banks' pandemic digital service offers and adoption methods. This would clarify method differences and efficacy. It could also provide bank-applicable best practices and lessons. Academics may conduct further research on various urban and rural banking aspects.
  Keywords: digital service; Bangladesh; banking; pandemic; COVID-19; customers.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJCULTM.2023.10058924
   
  
• Poverty alleviation through fiscal decentralization of health sector: a study focuses on Bangladesh  
  by Md. Fakhrudoza Bari  
  Abstract: The health sector in Bangladesh has been predominantly crucial for alleviating poverty. This paper aims to show how decentralisation in the health care sector alleviates poverty and how effective Bangladesh is to achieve SD goal 1: zero poverty. The higher fiscal decentralisation on health sectors throughout the country, the lower the poverty. I used a regression model to show the magnitude of the relationship between expenditures and receipts on health sector. It is not about resource utilisation but the fiscal decentralisation of government financing in three sectors, centre, district and upazila; also, availability of health services around the Bangladesh has been improving and its impact on achieving zero poverty. The hypothesis of this study based on the model proved the impact of expenditures on health to receipts from it. Moreover, this study has explored the picture of fiscal decentralisation of health sector using wealth dissemination to this sector.
  Keywords: fiscal decentralisation; GDP; health sector; health expenditures; health receipts; poverty alleviation; Bangladesh.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJCULTM.2023.10058926
   
  
• The Effects of Academic Performance on Job Success: A Study Based on the Private University Graduates of Bangladesh  
  by Mohammad Tamzid, Tanjela Hossain, Rumana Ferdouse 
  Abstract: Demand for higher education is increasing rapidly in Bangladesh. The quality of education offered by universities has been a source of concern. This study examines the influence of academic performance on job success of the private university graduates. Quantitative method is used in this study. Respondents were selected through purposive sampling technique. Survey technique is used to collect data about the variables. The respondents are the BBA graduates from Green University of Bangladesh. Regression analysis was done to find out the relationship between the two variables. The research finds statistically insignificant relationship between the academic performance and job success of the graduates. Academic performance should not be viewed as the sole determinant of job success. Employers and policymakers should take a holistic approach when assessing job candidates or designing educational systems.
  Keywords: academic performance; job success; private university; graduates; Bangladesh.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJCULTM.2023.10061866
   
  
• Improving the Internal Governance Mechanism of Grassroots Academic Organisations in Chinese Universities  
  by Bai Song, David D. Schein 
  Abstract: The rapid pace of reform and development in modern universities has prompted a focus on optimising the internal governance mechanisms of grassroots academic organisations within these institutions. This study employs organisational ecology theories to analyse grassroots academic organisations within universities, with a particular emphasis on organisational boundaries. An examination of the governance mechanisms in a sample of universities in the People's Republic of China constructs a structural and ecosystem model for the governance system. The utilisation of this governance system influences the culture within universities. Organisational heterogeneity serves as the foundational principle for dividing university academic organisations, facilitating the implementation of a comprehensive cooperative governance mechanism model. The results of model verification highlight the significant change in the index evaluation of the contract governance mechanism. This study contributes to promoting the enhancement and efficient development of academic governance systems within universities.
  Keywords: organisational boundaries; universities; academic organisations; heterogeneity of organisational culture; governance mechanisms; cultural diversity.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJCULTM.2023.10062224
   
  
• Innovation Studies in Confucian Asian Economies from 2010 to 2019: A Review Approach  
  by Seung Hoon Jang  
  Abstract: This study aims to examine recent characteristics of innovation and knowledge management within Confucian Asian economies by reviewing and discussing articles on such practices within this area. These categorisations based on widely-used official language families are exploratorily applied in order to classify the innovation project and operation characteristics based on knowledge. Businesses operating within local language family clusters are shown to participate in various innovative and knowledge management activities which continue developing. One major benefit of this study is introducing these regional innovation and knowledge management trends and key features during the period from 2010 to 2019. Scholars in the management field can also consider the implications of classifying Confucian Asia and other regions based on language families from this review study conducted by the author.
  Keywords: innovation; knowledge; regional; international; Asia; Confucian; language family; review.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJCULTM.2023.10062918
   
  
• Determinants of Online Review Helpfulness: A metadiscourse perspective  
  by Yinghao Li, Y.I. Wei, Jinshui Zuo 
  Abstract: The concept of online review helpfulness has garnered significant attention from both the business and academic communities. However, there is still a gap in our understanding of how the textual properties of online reviews contribute to their perceived helpfulness. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the influence of interactional metadiscourse on the perceived helpfulness of online reviews. Through a rigorous analysis of 3,744 reviews collected from Amazon, we employed negative binomial regression to examine the relationship. Our findings reveal that the presence of interactional metadiscourse, including hedges, attitude markers, self-mention, and engagement markers, significantly enhances the perceived helpfulness of reviews. These results emphasise the crucial role of metadiscourse in shaping the perceived value of online reviews, which holds important implications for both consumers and e-commerce retailers.
  Keywords: review helpfulness; metadiscourse; interactional metadiscourse.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJCULTM.2023.10063410