Description Extended Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Models may be specified with reticular action model (RAM) matrices or paths,linear structural relations (LISREL) matrices or paths, or directly in matrix algebra. To increase modularity, model expectations,fit functions, and optimizers can be easily interchanged. Fit functions include full information maximum likelihood (FIML),maximum li...

Structural equation modeling (SEM) provides a dependable framework for testing differences among groups on latent variables (constructs, factors). The purpose of this article is to illustrate SEM-based testing for group mean differences on latent variables. Related procedures of confirmatory factor analysis and testing for measurement invariance across compared groups are also presented in the ...

While many researchers devoted numerous articles to the organizational culture, relatively few articles have been contributed to culture and performance research. The purpose of this study is to shed light on the role of organizational culture on performance. To achieve this goal and in order to measure organizational culture, Denison organizational culture model was used. The components of thi...

In recent years, by population expansion and consequently expansion in service industries, competition has grown in retailing industry more than ever. Retailers can overcome competition in retailing industry by creating attractive, enjoyable, and even more exciting store environment. The purpose of this study is to help marketers, managers and retailers to create an enjoyable and memorable expe...

The present study examined the factor structure of the University of Tehran English Proficiency Test (UTEPT) that aims to examine test takers’ knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. A Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach was used to analyse the responses of participants (N= 850) to a 2010 version of the test.  A higher-order model was postulated to test if the unde...

The prerequisite of maintaining an efficient and safe mining operation is the proper design of a mine by considering all aspects. The first step in a coal mine design is a realistic geometrical modelling of the coal seam(s). The structural features such as faults and folding must be reliably implemented in 3D seam models. Upon having a consistent seam model, the attributes such as calorific val...

Proceedings are available @ IISRC International Journal of Information Technology & Computer Science ( IJITCS ) ( http://www.ijitcs.com ) (ISSN : 2091-1610 ) , Volume No : 12 Issue No : 3 ....... ..................................Page ... 1...... Structural Equation Modelling for Web 2.0 Based Interactive E-learning in Sri Lanka Anuradha Karunasena, Hepu Deng and Booi Kam RMIT University Melbou...

Entering engineering students’ cognitive data from high school and their non-cognitive selfbeliefs can be influential factors affecting their academic success and retention decision. Effectively modelling the relationships between these early available factors and student’s future status of persistence in engineering can be particularly valuable to improve student retention in engineering. In t...

Cost performance is the basic criteria for measuring success of any project. Since construction projects are highly dependable on resources, construction cost is significantly affected by various resource related factors. Compared to traditional methods of data analysis, Structural Equation Model (SEM) is the graphical equivalent of a mathematical representation to study relationship between de...

This study explores the impact of teachers' content knowledge, pedagogical student-centered approach, and teacher-centered approach on student achievement perceptions. Data were collected from seven public secondary schools in Pakistan using an adapted self-report instrument five Likert scales. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was employed as estimation technique by ...