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A systematic literature review of Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation in the organization

[EN] In today’s market situation and complex business environment, organization must be able to deliver the customer’s requirement and the expectations which are critical to the satisfaction such as high product quality, faster delivery and competitive cost. Organization need to apply a comprehensive concept and method on managing those requirements. The concept of Total Quality Management (TQM) is considered as one of a popular concept used to manage the quality of product and services comprehensively. This research is to observe is this concept and method still relevant to be use and effectively improved the business performance as well as customer satisfaction. It is a systematic literature review to the literatures from many industry sectors that were collected and reviewed in detail. The result show that this concept is still being used by many organizations around the world and its successfully help the organization to improve their competitiveness, business growth and the sustainability as well as increase employee’s morale.This article was completed thanks to the financial support from the university of Mercu Buana, Jakarta-Indonesia. It also completed with the purpose and motivation of the authors to have an innovate research thinking as well as the contribution to the future researcher.Permana, A.; Purba, H.; Rizkiyah, N. (2021). A systematic literature review of Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation in the organization. International Journal of Production Management and Engineering. 9(1):25-36. https://doi.org/10.4995/ijpme.2021.13765OJS253691Alanazi, M.H. (2020). The mediating role of primary TQM factors and strategy in the relationship between supportive TQM factors and organisational results: An empirical assessment using the MBNQA model. 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Analisis Pengaruh Quality, Image, Brand Equity, dan Value terhadap Loyalitas Seller sebagai Salah Satu Partner E-marketplace di Lazada Indonesia

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari beberapa faktor yaitu quality, image, brand equity dan value terhadap loyalitas seller sebagai salah satu partner e-marketplace di Lazada Indonesia. Sampel diambil dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 82 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan literatur. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode analisis regresi berganda untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara variabel-variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa; 1). Kualitas e-marketplace tidak berpengaruh positif dan siginifikan terhadap loyalitas seller 2). Citra Perusahaan penyedia e-marketplace berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas seller 3). Ekuitas brand Perusahaan e-marketplace berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas seller 4). Nilai yang dimiliki oleh Perusahaan e-marketplace berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas seller 5). Kualitas Pelayanan, citra Perusahaan, ekuitas brand dan nilai Perusahaan secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas seller sebagai salah satu partner e-marketplace di Lazada Indonesia. Loyalitas seller sebagai salah satu partner e-marketplace di Lazada Indonesia terbukti dipengaruhi oleh keempat variabel yang diteliti yaitu sebesar 74% dan sisanya 26% dipengaruhi oleh faktor atau variabel-variabel lainnya.Kata Kunci: Quality, Image, Brand Equity, Value, Loyalitas Seller2 This study aims to determine the effect of e-service quality, image, brand equity, and value to seller's loyalty as a partner in Lazada Indonesia e-marketplace. Samples were taken by using purposive sampling method, with the total number of sample is 82 respondents. The technique of collecting data is using questionnaires and literatures. The analytical method that used in this research is multiple regression analysis to determine the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of this study indicate that; 1). E-service quality does not affect significantly on seller's loyalty. 2). Image has a possitive and significant effect on seller's loyalty. 3). Brand Equity has a possitive and significant effect on seller's loyalty. 4). Value has a possitive and significant effect on seller's loyalty. 5). E-Service quality, value, brand equity, and value jointly has a positive and significant effect on seller's loyalty as a partner in Lazada Indonesia e-marketplace. The seller's loyalty shown to be affected by the independent variables in this study at 74% and 26% is influenced by other factors or variables.Keywords: Quality, Image, Brand Equity, Value, Seller's Loyalty DAFTAR PUSTAKA Arikunto, Suharsimi. 2006. Prosedur Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Praktik. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta. 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Sustainable Higher Education Development through Technology Enhanced Learning

[EN] Higher education is incorporating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at a fast rate for different purposes. Scientific papers include within the concept of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) the myriad applications of information and communication technology, e-resources, and pedagogical approaches to the development of education. TEL¿s specific application to higher education is especially relevant for countries under rapid development for providing quick and sustainable access to quality education (UN sustainable development goal 4). This paper presents the research results of an online pedagogical experience in collaborative academic research for analyzing good practice in TEL-supported higher education development. The results are obtained through a pilot implementation providing curated data on TEL competency¿s development of faculty skills and analysis of developing sustainable higher education degrees through TEL cooperation, for capacity building. Given the increased volume and complexity of the knowledge to be delivered, and the exponential growth of the need for skilled workers in emerging economies, online training is the most effective way of delivering a sustainable higher education. The results of the PETRA Erasmus+ capacity-building project provides evidence of a successful implementation of a TEL-supported methodology for collaborative faculty development focused on future online degrees built collaboratively and applied locally.This research was co-funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ KA2 project "Promoting Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Azerbaijani Universities (PETRA)" project number 573630-EPP-1-2016-1-ES-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP.Orozco-Messana, J.; Martínez-Rubio, J.; Gonzálvez-Pons, AM. (2020). Sustainable Higher Education Development through Technology Enhanced Learning. Sustainability. 12(9):1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12093600S113129Abdullah, F., & Ward, R. (2016). Developing a General Extended Technology Acceptance Model for E-Learning (GETAMEL) by analysing commonly used external factors. Computers in Human Behavior, 56, 238-256. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2015.11.036Becker, H. J., & Ravitz, J. (1999). The Influence of Computer and Internet Use on Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices and Perceptions. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 31(4), 356-384. doi:10.1080/08886504.1999.10782260Mumford, S., & Dikilitaş, K. (2020). Pre-service language teachers reflection development through online interaction in a hybrid learning course. Computers & Education, 144, 103706. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103706Lee, D., Watson, S. L., & Watson, W. R. (2020). The Relationships Between Self-Efficacy, Task Value, and Self-Regulated Learning Strategies in Massive Open Online Courses. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 21(1), 23-39. doi:10.19173/irrodl.v20i5.4389Passey, D. (2019). 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Analisis Pengaruh Perceived Value terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Mobil Bertipe Low Mpv (Kasus Armada Taksi di Jakarta)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis mengenai pengaruh dari perceived value terhadap keputusan pembelian dengan objek penelitian yaitu mobil bertipe Low MPV. Perceived value adalah penilaian keseluruhan dari konsumen atas utilitas terhadap suatu produk berdasarkan persepsi tentang apa yang diterima dan apa yang diberikan (Zeithaml, 1988). Keputusan pembelian merupakan keputusan pembeli terkait merek manakah yang akan dibeli (Kottler, 2012). Mobil Low MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) adalah mobil dengan kapasitas 7 orang penumpang dan memiliki kapasitas mesin yang tergolong kecil dibandingkan Medium MPV dan High MPV. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam penelitian yang bersifat kuantitatif. Data primer dan data sekunder dikumpulkan untuk penelitian ini. Data sekunder diperoleh dari jurnal, buku, surat kabar dan artikel, sedangkan. data primer diperoleh melalui kuesioner yang penulis sebarkan kepada responden secara langsung. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah pemilik mobil bertipe Low MPV tahun produksi 2010 – 2015 yang berlokasi di Jakarta. Dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling didapatkan 150 responden yang sesuai dengan kriteria. Uji validitas dan reliabilitas digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk menguji instrumen yang telah dibuat oleh penulis. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan analisis regresi linear sederhana. Data yang dikumpulkan diolah menggunakan program SPSS versi 16.0. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel perceived value berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen. Penulis merekomendasikan agar mobil bertipe Low MPV dikategorikan secara tersendiri antara mobil yang dijadikan sebagai armada taksi dengan mobil yang ditujukan untuk konsumen pribadi. Kata kunci : Perceived Value, Keputusan Pembelian, Low MPV This research aims to analyze the effect of perceived value towards purchase decision with Low MPV car type as the object of this research. Perceived value is the consumer\u27s overall assessment of the utility of a product based on perceptions of what is received and what is given (Zeithaml, 1988). Purchase decision is the buyer\u27s decision about which brand to purchase (Kottler, 2012). Low MPV Car is a car with capacity of 7-seat passengers and has an engine capacity that is relatively smaller compared to Medium MPV and High MPV. This research is a quantitative research. Primary data and secondary data are collected for this research. Secondary data are collected from journals, books, newspapers, and articles while primary data are collected from questionnaires that has been made by the writer and distributed to the respondents directly. Respondents in this research are the owner of Low MPV car that was produced in in 2010 until 2015 and located in Jakarta. By using purposive sampling method, it was obtained 150 respondents that was meet the criteria. Validity and reliability test are used in this research to test the instrument that was made by the writer. Hypothesis testing in this research used the simple linear regression analysis. Data that was collected in this research are being processed using SPSS Program version 16.0. The results of this research showed that perceived value have positive and significant impact towards buying decision of Low MPV car type. The author recommends that low MPV car is classified separately between cars that serve for taxis and a car that was intended for private consumers. Keywords : Perceived Value, Buying Decision, Low MPV DAFTAR PUSTAKA Bertram, Dane. (2007). Likert Scales. 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The Impact of the Patient-Centered Medical Home on Health Disparities in Adults: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

Introduction: The objective of this study was to review the empirical evidence on Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) impact on health disparities in adults. Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar to identify studies on PCMH/health homes and health disparities published in English between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2014. Articles met inclusion criteria if they investigated at least one component of PCMH or health homes in vulnerable populations, defined by PROGRESS-PLUS criteria, and reported differences in one of five clinical quality measures. Results: 964 articles were identified through database searching and subsequent snowballing. 60 articles underwent full text screening. Further review eliminated 56 studies. In the final 4 studies, PCMH interventions showed small improvements in health disparities. Discussion: The PCMH has been suggested as a model for improving health disparities. Given rapid implementation in underserved settings, stakeholders should better understand the impact of the PCMH on health disparities

Using electronic health records to support clinical trials: a report on stakeholder engagement for EHR4CR

Background. The conduct of clinical trials is increasingly challenging due to greater complexity and governance requirements as well as difficulties with recruitment and retention. Electronic Health Records for Clinical Research (EHR4CR) aims at improving the conduct of trials by using existing routinely collected data, but little is known about stakeholder views on data availability, information governance, and acceptable working practices. Methods. Senior figures in healthcare organisations across Europe were provided with a description of the project and structured interviews were subsequently conducted to elicit their views. Results. 37 structured interviewees in Germany, UK, Switzerland, and France indicated strong support for the proposed EHR4CR platform. All interviewees reported that using the platform for assessing feasibility would enhance the conduct of clinical trials and the majority also felt it would reduce workloads. Interviewees felt the platform could enhance trial recruitment and adverse event reporting but also felt it could raise either ethical or information governance concerns in their country. Conclusions. There was clear support for EHR4CR and a belief that it could reduce workloads and improve the conduct and quality of trials. However data security, privacy, and information governance issues would need to be carefully managed in the development of the platform

Citation and peer review of data: moving towards formal data publication

This paper discusses many of the issues associated with formally publishing data in academia, focusing primarily on the structures that need to be put in place for peer review and formal citation of datasets. Data publication is becoming increasingly important to the scientific community, as it will provide a mechanism for those who create data to receive academic credit for their work and will allow the conclusions arising from an analysis to be more readily verifiable, thus promoting transparency in the scientific process. Peer review of data will also provide a mechanism for ensuring the quality of datasets, and we provide suggestions on the types of activities one expects to see in the peer review of data. A simple taxonomy of data publication methodologies is presented and evaluated, and the paper concludes with a discussion of dataset granularity, transience and semantics, along with a recommended human-readable citation syntax

Environmental urbanization assessment using gis and multicriteria decision analysis: a case study for Denizli (Turkey) municipal area

In recent years, life quality of the urban areas is a growing interest of civil engineering. Environmental quality is essential to display the position of sustainable development and asserts the corresponding countermeasures to the protection of environment. Urban environmental quality involves multidisciplinary parameters and difficulties to be analyzed. The problem is not only complex but also involves many uncertainties, and decision-making on these issues is a challenging problem which contains many parameters and alternatives inherently. Multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) is a very prepotent technique to solve that sort of problems, and it guides the users confidence by synthesizing that information. Environmental concerns frequently contain spatial information. Spatial multicriteria decision analysis (SMCDA) that includes Geographic Information System (GIS) is efficient to tackle that type of problems. This study has employed some geographic and urbanization parameters to assess the environmental urbanization quality used by those methods. The study area has been described in five categories: very favorable, favorable, moderate, unfavorable, and very unfavorable. The results are momentous to see the current situation, and they could help to mitigate the related concerns. The study proves that the SMCDA descriptions match the environmental quality perception in the city. © 2018 Erdal Akyol et al