IOSR-JBM   Volume-21 ~ Issue-3 ~ March-2019

Abstract: The studyreviewed the fundamentalknowledge of whatismedicaltourism by proposed the background and evolution of medicaltourism This paperaggregateddefinition of the term 'medicaltourism' given by previousauthors, althoughthere are severalinterpretations, yet, remained no the universal consensus on the medicaltourismterm. However, the aggregation in thispapershowedthathereis ashare certain commonfeaturesamong the diversifieddefinitions. The authorsalsoreviewedwhat are the developments and the barriers in this global medicaltravel trend.

Keywords: Medical Tourism, Health Tourism, Wellness Tourism, Successful factor, Barrier

[1]. A. Tham. Sand, surgery and stakeholders: A multi-stakeholder involvement model of domestic medical tourism for Australia's Sunshine Coast, Tourism Management Perspectives,25, 2018, 29–40.
[2]. A. De la Hoz-Correa, F. Muñoz-Leiva, M. Bakucz. Past themes and future trends in medical tourism research: a co-word analysis, Tourism Management, 65, 2018, 200-211.
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[4]. A. M. Abubakar, and M. Ilkan. Impact of online WOM on destination trust and intention to travel: A medical tourism perspective. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 5, 2016, 192–201.
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Abstract: To develop better strategies to retain existing customers and attract more potential buyers, online retailers have to understand E-commerce market, buyers' behavior.Consumers' online buying behavior is a complicated socio-technical phenomenon and has been the focus of online marketers since it is hard to judge the psychological state of consumers while they are making purchases. Like in traditional way of shopping, online shopping has influencing factors such as social, cultural, personal, psychological etc. But when it comes to online shopping, there are some more factors which need to be taken into consideration. The study has been attempted among the university students in Meghalaya and Mizoram to find out factors affecting them to go for online shopping in both these universities........

Keywords: E-commerce, Factors of Online Shopping, Problems of Online Shopping, Shopping Behaviour

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[4]. Jadhav, Vilasini and Khanna, Monica (2016). Factors Influencing Online Buying Behavior of College Students: A Qualitative Analysis. The Qualitative Report, Volume 21, No.7, Article 1, 1-15.
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Abstract: In this Digital era, social networking sites play an imperative role in the society for communication and interaction. It is an online pedestal to share information, ideas, content, etc., through virtual communication and network. College students are the avid users of social net working sites. It assists them to obtain information regarding academic matters and also to build cordial relationship with teachers and class mates. A sample of 200 respondents from 10 arts and science colleges has been taken for the study by adopting convenience sampling technique. The statistical tools, such as, percentage analysis, multiple response analysis, Descriptive statistics, and chi square test have been applied to analyse the data. The study has concluded that the majority of the students are using face book.......

Keywords: Digital era, online pedestal, virtual communication and network

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Abstract: Tourism is considered one of the drivers of economic growth (Samimi et al., 2011). Tourism has been linked to lower income inequality (Alam and Paramati, 2016) and life satisfaction (Sirgy et al., 2011). According to World Bank, the number of tourism arrivals since 1995 increased from 524 million people to 1341 million people (Figure 1).t

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Abstract: This research is aimed at: (1) determining the farmers' behavior in utilizing and allocating the use of Small Business Credit Scheme for and their own capital in financing of corn farming;(2) determining the effect of the using Small Business Credit Scheme on corn farming productivity; (3) finding of Break Even Point of corn farming; (4) analyzing the effect of Small Business Credit Scheme on corn farming performance; (5) determining the loyalty of farmers in complying the credit agreement with banking institutions. The respondents of this research were 84 farmers granted with Small Business Credit Scheme from Bank NTB selected through open sampling technique. The data were collected through interviewe, desk study, and observation. The data and the information were anlyzed.........

Keywords: break even point, dry peel harvest, financiang, loyalty, productivity

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Abstract: Consumers are progressively adopting electronic channels for buying. Explaining on-line client behavior continues to be a significant issue as studies accessible target a multiple set of variables and relied on totally different approaches and theoretical foundations. Based on previous analysis 2 main drivers of on-line behavior are identified: perceived edges of on-line searching associated with utilitarian and hedonistic characteristics and perceived risk. In addition factors affecting choice of online shopping are given as alleviative variables of the connection between perceived blessings and downsides of web searching and on-line client behavior

Keywords: E-commerce; online shopping behavior; perceived benefits; perceived risk; factors affecting choice.

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Abstract: Growth in Apparel is increasing manifold with the change in lifestyle, earnings and urbanization of the customers. The worldwide consumers are accepting the apparel fashion products produced in India. Apparel has realized the immense potential to yield business in this segment. The Indian consumers are adopting fashionable items quickly and conveniently with the rise in competition. The present study has been conducted to derive the information on the trends of apparel growth through analyzing the present and future aspects. The study has been conducted by analyzing the data collected from secondary source. The growth in apparel with respect to global scenario has been studied and highlighted in detail. The study also evaluates the potential of growth of apparel and the factors nurturing it..

Keywords: Fashion apparel, Retailing, Growth of Apparel in India

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Abstract: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are ingredients for poverty reduction,economic growth, and development. Despite the scholarly documented advantages, SMEs'contributions to economic development in Nigeria have remained muffled due to lack of access to finance. This study examined the effect of banks' internal factors to credit accessibility on SMEs' growth in Nigeria. Ex-postfacto research design was adopted and data were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria's annual statistical bulletins, banks' audited annual reports, and National Bureau of Statistics. Multiple regression equation was developed and data analyzed with findings revealing that banks' internal factors to credit............

Keywords: Credit accessibility, Banks' internal factors, SMEs, SMEs growth

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Abstract: This study examined the various contribution of entrepreneurship to economic growth and development in the economy. Six bakeries in Onitsha Anambra State were selected as the scope of the study. The purpose of the study was to know whether the establishment of small business can affect economic growth and development in the country.Primary and secondary sources were used for data collection.The population size was 200 while a sample size of 74 workers was selected from the six bakeries using the formula for sample size determination by Taro Yamani (1963).The major instruments for data collection were questionnaire and oral interview. Simple percentage was used to analyze......

Keywords: Economic development, productivity, economic growth, unemployment, entrepreneurship development, business enterprise

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Abstract: Gems and jewellery industry forms an important pillar of Indian economy. Gems and jewellery is mainly used to decorate and adorn. Gems & Jewellery Industry contribution towards the exports is foremost.The gems and jewellery industry is the enormous contributor of the foreign exchange earnings, value addition and employment generation. Gems and jewellery play a dual role, some consider its acquisition as an investment, and others obtain it purely for their aesthetic value to be worn as an accessory. Gems and jewellery industry of India renowned globally because of its superior practices in cutting and polishing of diamond. The foreign trade of India is guided by the Export – Import (EXIM) policy of the Government of India and is regulated by the Foreign trade (Development.......

Keywords: Gems, Jewellery, Importance, Government policies, Schemes

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Abstract: Thus study aimed to determine the effect of brand awareness and quality of services to repeat purchase simultaneously, determine the effect of brand awareness to purchase again partially determine the effect of service quality on repeat purchase partially determine the effect of the perception of consumer trust in the repurchase partially, determine the effect of brand awareness to purchase again through the perception of consumer trust and determine the effect of service quality on repeat purchases through the perception of consumer trust. The study was conducted at the customer PT. Kreasi Langit. Sampling using accidental sampling involving 94 consumers. Analysis of data using path analysis.e...........

Keywords: awareness brand, service quality, perceived trust, repeat purchase

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Abstract: This study aims to examine directly influence the quality of the product) on customer satisfaction; direct influence of service quality on customer satisfaction; indirectly influence the quality of products on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction derived; indirectly influence the quality of service on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction; and the direct influence of customer satisfaction on customer loyalty PT Pegadaian (Persero). The population is the total number of customers at branch offices Sunter Jakarta Regional Office IX 2 PT Pegadaian (Persero), starting from 2014 until the month of December 2015 that a number of 12 671 customers. The number of samples taken in this study of 100 customers. As for the technique of sampling using simple random sampling. Simple random sampling technique is a process of sampling members of the population was random without regard.........

Keywords: Product Quality, Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Loyalty

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