Table 1. Scale items and statements used as depictive indicators of the technology acceptance model constructs in the study

No	Item	Statement
1	PU1	Using IFPT in my fish trading business can increase my profits.
2	PU2	IFPT are important to my fish trading needs.
3	PU3	IFPT are better than conventional methods.
4	PU4	By using IFPT in my business, the costs of inputs would decrease.
5	PU5	I believe IFPT can bring more benefits to the environment than conventional methods.
6	PEOU1	It will be easy for me to learn and apply the IFPT.
7	PEOU2	It will be easy for me to understand and apply the IFPT standards.
8	PEOU3	I would find IFPT easy to use.
9	ATT1	I would say that my overall opinion of IFPT is positive.
10	ATT2	I like the idea of using IFPT in my fish trading business.
11	ATT3	Using IFPT in my fish trading business is a good decision.
12	INT1	I intend to use IFPT in my fish trading business.
13	INT2	I would also use IFPT only if other traders in my area used them.
14	INT3	I would recommend the use of IFPT for other traders in my region.

PU, perceived usefulness; IFPT, improved fish post-harvest technologies; PEOU, perceived ease of use; ATT, attitude; INT, behavioral intention.