Achieving Satisfaction and Loyalty of Teacher Training Major Students in Chuxiong, China

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the factors influencing the satisfaction and loyalty of teacher training major students in Chuxiong Normal University. The conceptual framework proposes causal relationships among academic aspect, reputation, service quality, facility, student satisfaction and student loyalty. Research design, data and methodology: The researcher used the quantitative method to distribute online questionnaires to 500 students of Chuxiong Normal University. The sampling techniques are judgment sampling, quota sampling, convenience sampling and snowball sampling. Before collecting the data, researcher ensured construct validity by using the index of item-objective congruence (IOC). Then, Cronbach's Alpha reliability test was carried out to validate internal consistency of constructs in the pilot test. The data were analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM), including goodness of model fit, reliability and validity. Results: The results reveal that reputation, service quality and facility significant affect student satisfaction. Furthermore, student satisfaction has a significant impact on student loyalty. On the other hand, academic aspect has no significant impact on student satisfaction. Conclusions: Academic practitioners and university executives should improve student satisfaction and loyalty by promoting good reputation and evaluating the efficiency of academic program, service and facility

Impact of Oral Health on The Quality of Life of Elementary School Teachers

BACKGROUND: The success of preventive school health programs is largely dependent on teachers who are role models to pupils and pivotal to implementation. It is therefore important to understand the perception of school teachers about the impact of oral health on their daily activities. The aim of this study was to assess oral health related quality of life of elementary school teachers by evaluating the impact of oral conditions like dental caries and periodontal disease on their daily performances and school work.METHODS: This was a descriptive cross sectional study in which 407 teachers were selected through multistage random sampling technique. Data were collected with structured interviewer-administered Oral Impact on Daily Performances (OIDP) questionnaires and by clinical oral examinations. Data were collated and analysed with SPSS.RESULTS: The prevalence of reporting of impacts on daily performances was 39.1% with eating and enjoying food being the most commonly impacted activity. Impacts on daily performances were more likely to be reported by teachers with better education (p = 0.019). Teachers with caries had higher odds of reporting impacts as a result of oral health status (CI: 1.04, 5.64, p = 0.040). The severity of periodontal disease found on clinical examination was not related to reporting of impacts on quality of life (p > 0.05).CONCLUSIONS: The oral health status of school teachers impacted significantly on their daily performance and school work when they experienced pain. Painless but highly prevalent oral lesions were, however, not perceived to influence their quality of life.KEYWORDS: Oral health status, OIDP, quality of life, school-based program, teacher

Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Mobile Tele-Communications Industry in Nigeria

The study assessed the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the Nigerian telecommunication industry (2006 – 2011) by evaluating the factors influencing CSR adoption. Primary data were obtained from pretested questionnaire administered to 400 respondents (stakeholders and telecommunication staff) across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria using a purposive sampling technique. Secondary data on the annual reports of the company (2007-2011) were examined. Data were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics at P<0.05 significant level. Results revealed that CSR impacted positively on the environment, telecommunication staff and stakeholders. Factors that influenced CSR practices were identified as X1(competition), X2(subscribers demands), X3(pressure from civil and human right group), X7(service quality), X9(legal requirements), and X10(infrastructural decay).The study concluded that MTN CSR policy is on course but grossly inadequate in view of the colossal profits made by the company  over the study period. Key words:  Nigeria telecommunication industries, Corporate Social Responsibilitie

Consumer Attitude towards Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Bangladesh: A Study on Grameenphone Ltd.

CSR involves the commitment shown by the companies to contribute to the economic development of a local community and the society at large. The desire of most organizations is to have a positive impact on the society where they are generating revenue. The study finds out the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the telecommunication industry of Bangladesh by evaluating the factors influencing CSR adoption. Primary data were obtained from pretested questionnaire administered to 100 respondents (Subscribers of telecommunication industry) across three districts of Bangladesh (Dhaka, Comilla and Chittagong) using a purposive sampling technique. Secondary data on the annual reports of the related company were examined. The authors find out that CSR impacted positively on the environment, subscribers and other stakeholders. Factors that influenced CSR practices of GP in Bangladesh were identified as competition (A1), subscriber’s demands (A2), government policy (A3), workers welfare (A4), organizational culture (A5), service quality (A6), environmental issues (A7), legal requirements (A8), infrastructural decay (A9) and call rate (A10). Authors uncover that many of the respondents think that GP plays a major role in the CSR practices in Bangladesh. 54% respondents believe that GP thinks about not only profit but also health, education and environmental issues of the stakeholders. KeywordsCorporate social responsibility (CSR), subscribers, Grameenphone Ltd. (GP)

Air Pollutants around an Animal Feed Processing Facility in Nacogdoches, TX: A Study on Their Effect on Local Outdoor Air Quality

In this exploratory study, different odorous compounds were measured near TFP Nutrition to better understand the impact of odor on local outdoor air quality. TFP Nutrition produces pet feed, livestock feed, and agricultural fertilizer for local brand Lone Star Feeds. It is known in the Nacogdoches area for producing powerful odors near its facilities. It is in the downtown area of the city and in proximity to an elementary school, recreational softball fields, and residential homes. Odors can be connected to the presence of air pollutants. This study on air quality was performed to quantify this data on odors for public education, health purposes, and further research if necessary. Two Nasal Ranger® Field Olfactometers (St. Croix Sensory) were used simultaneously: one evaluated general odor while the other evaluated ammonia (NH ₃ ) odors. In addition, weather conditions, which included temperature, wind direction, and wind speed, were collected using two pocket weather trackers (Model 4500, Kestrel). Sampling occurred twice per week at five different locations near the plant. Notable findings included dilution to threshold (D/T) ratios at the highest possible value of 60 at certain locations on different days. Overall, the highest D/T ratios for both categories of odors (general and ammonia) were found at location 4 southwest of the facility. Wind direction seemed to make a large impact as the highest D/T ratios were detected at times the wind traveled in a direction from the facility toward the sample locations. An important discovery was that each time a D/T ratio greater than 2 was detected on the Nasal Ranger evaluating general odor, a D/T ratio of equal or lesser value was also detected on the Nasal Ranger evaluating ammonia odor, making the connection that much of the odor from this facility may be related to ammonia

Penilaian outcome dan impak program-program peningkatan prestasi sekolah di sekolah-sekolah berprestasi tinggi di Negeri Kedah dan Terengganu

This study was aimed to identify the students' perspective for evaluating outcome and impact of performance enhancement programs in high performance schools in Kedah and Terengganu. Furthermore, the study also aimed to examine different perspectives on the evaluation of outcomes and impact of the program in different states through the four key dimensions namely attitude, learning, confidence, and quality of service.This quantitative study had used a cross sectional survey to collect data on the current situation of students' perspective on program outcome and impact assessment.The population of this study involves students participating in courses and programs to increase student performance in high performance schools at Kedah and Terengganu.Clustered random sampling technique was used to select a simple random sampling from a population study.The instrument used was through the construction of the questionnaire and tested the validity and reliability of the study items. Analysis of the survey data was done using the SPSS (Statistical Package For Social Science) version 18.0.The descriptive data analysis had involved as frequency and percentage of respondents, while the second part of inferential analysis was to test the research hypotheses using Pearson correlation test, T-test, and ANOVA. The results showed there was a difference and a significant positive relationship on the dimensions of attitude and the quality of school services.The results also revealed that the quality of service plays an important role in influencing students and the effectiveness school programs were implemented. Consequently, the student perspective on attitude, learning, confidence, and quality of service should be considered as an important element in the planning of programs for enhancing their skills and improving the quality of school services especially high performance schools that have been recognized as a model school to all schools in Malaysia

EFFECT OF COMPETENCY AND COMPENSATION ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND THEIR IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE OF ORGANIC EMPLOYEES PT PELABUHAN INDONESIA IV (PERSERO) SAMARINDA BRANCH

This study aims to determine the effect of competence and compensation on employee engagement and their impact on employee performance. Competence is an essential thing that must be considered in managing human resources in the company because competence means a person's ability to do a job based on skills or expertise to produce good results. This research was conducted at PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV, a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) engaged in managing seaports and sea services. The type of research used is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The sample used is 69 respondents who are Organic Employees of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) Samarinda branch by using a sample using Nonprobability sampling with the Quota Sampling method with the data analysis technique used is path analysis. The results showed that the competence variable partially had a significant effect on employee engagement, the compensation variable partially had a significant effect on employee engagement, the competence variable partially had a significant effect on employee performance, the compensation variable partially had a significant effect on employee performance, the employee engagement variable partially had an effect significant to employee performance. PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) Samarinda branch is expected to maintain the quality of employees based on competence and expertise in their fields respectively to improve performance as expected by the company. Superiors can also maintain relationships with employees by providing training, advice, and evaluating employee work results to improve employee performance effectively. Furthermore, the company can maintain a system of providing compensation and benefits received by employees to increase employee work loyalty to improve the quality of performance to the company