Developing PLS algorithm: Utilizing PCA-power iteration-based weighting in R
Abstract
Incorporating Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with Power Iteration to the algorithm’s weighting mechanism this study develops a Partial Least Squares (PLS) Algorithm. To test the proposed algorithm, which was implemented in the R programming language, a case study of the effect of Organizational Culture on Lecturer Performance is used. Results reveal that the algorithm yields acceptable AVE and CR values showing adequate reliability and validity, and also that it produces consistent outer weights. The R² value is rather small but this new method provides a promising alternative to extend PLS-SEM for refining the calculation of outer weights.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Statistical Methods and Applications
Advanced Statistical Methods and Models
Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
Publication details
- Journal / source
- AIP conference proceedings
- Volume
- 3416
- Pages
- 040006–040006
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN