Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire Research Articles

A retrospective study of occlusal reconstruction in patients with old jaw fractures and dentition defects

PurposeThis study evaluated the methods and clinical effects of multidisciplinary collaborative treatment for occlusal reconstruction in patients with old jaw fractures and dentition defects. MethodsPatients with old jaw fractures and dentition defects who underwent occlusal reconstruction at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University from January 2018 to December 2022 were enrolled. Clinical treatment was classified into 3 phases. In phase I, techniques such as orthognathic surgery, microsurgery, and distraction osteogenesis were employed to reconstruct the correct three-dimensional (3D) jaw position relationship. In phase II, bone augmentation and soft tissue management techniques were utilized to address insufficient alveolar bone mass and poor gingival soft tissue conditions. In phase III, implant-supported overdentures or fixed dentures were used for occlusal reconstruction. A summary of treatment methods, clinical efficacy evaluation, comparative analysis of imageological examinations, and satisfaction questionnaire survey were utilized to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy in patients with traumatic old jaw fractures and dentition defects. All data are summarized using the arithmetic mean and standard deviation and compared using independent sample t-tests. ResultsIn 15 patients with old jaw fractures and dentition defects (an average age of 32 years, ranging from 18 to 53 years), there were 7 cases of malocclusion of single maxillary fracture, 6 of malocclusion of single mandible fracture, and 2 of malocclusion of both maxillary and mandible fractures. There were 5 patients with single maxillary dentition defects, 2 with single mandibular dentition defects, and 8 with both maxillary and mandibular dentition defects. To reconstruct the correct 3D jaw positional relationship, 5 patients underwent Le Fort I osteotomy of the maxilla, 3 underwent bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy of the mandible, 4 underwent open reduction and internal fixation for old jaw fractures, 3 underwent temporomandibular joint surgery, and 4 underwent distraction osteogenesis. All patients underwent jawbone augmentation, of whom 4 patients underwent a free composite vascularized bone flap (26.66%) and the remaining patients underwent local alveolar bone augmentation. Free gingival graft and connective tissue graft were the main methods for soft tissue augmentation (73.33%).The 15 patients received 81 implants, of whom 11 patients received implant-supported fixed dentures and 4 received implant-supported removable dentures. The survival rate of all implants was 93.82%. The final imageological examination of 15 patients confirmed that the malocclusion was corrected, and the clinical treatment ultimately achieved occlusal function reconstruction. The patient satisfaction questionnaire survey showed that they were satisfied with the efficacy, phonetics, aesthetics, and comfort after treatment. ConclusionOcclusal reconstruction of old jaw fractures and dentition defects requires a phased sequential comprehensive treatment, consisting of 3D spatial jaw correction, alveolar bone augmentation and soft tissue augmentation, and implant-supported occlusal reconstruction, achieving satisfactory clinical therapeutic efficacy.

An investigation into the determinants of satisfaction concerning varied toll policies on highways using the random forest model

<abstract> <p>To address the insufficient consideration of public satisfaction's impact on the assessment of the implementation effectiveness of differentiated toll collection on expressways, a study was conducted using a satisfaction survey questionnaire from differentiated toll road sections in Yunnan Province in 2022. A random forest model (RF) was constructed under a two-category experiment to analyze the factors influencing satisfaction with expressway-differentiated toll policies. Multiple models underwent five-classification and two-classification experiments using the same training and test datasets. Results revealed that the RF model in the binary classification experiment exhibited a good fit. Notably, the satisfaction level with timely and accurate preferential policies emerged as the most critical factor, contributing 20.35% to the overall satisfaction with expressway differentiated toll policies. Independent effect analysis highlighted that the overall satisfaction with the differentiated charging method for empty trucks ranked highest, while satisfaction with the differentiated charging method for road sections was the lowest.</p> </abstract>

Teacher Education Graduates’ Work Productivity and Performance in Relation to their Employers’ Satisfaction

Teacher education graduates’ work productivity and performance contribute to high levels of employer satisfaction in the field of education. This study determined the teacher education graduates’ work productivity and performance in relation to their employers’ satisfaction in the Division of Ozamiz City of Misamis Occidental during the school year 2022-2023. The respondents of this study were 80 teachers and 24 school heads. The researchers used descriptive-correlational research design and the Individual Work Productivity Questionnaire (IWPQ), Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF), and Employer Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire (ESSQ) as instruments. Mean, Standard Deviation, Pearson r Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, and Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis were the statistical tools. Results showed that graduates were excellent in terms of their contextual productivity and adaptive performance, and task performance was very satisfactory. It also showed that they had outstanding overall work performance based on their IPCRF rating prescribed by the Department of Education. In addition, there was a significant relationship between the graduates’ work productivity and their employers’ satisfaction in terms adaptive skills. However, among the other variables, no significant relationship was found between the graduates’ work productivity and their employers’ satisfaction. Lastly, results showed that work performance is a significant predictor of employers’ satisfaction. The findings shed light on the complex dynamics that exist between work productivity, performance, and employer satisfaction, offering practical recommendations for organizations to enhance overall workplace effectiveness.

Application of Interactive Teaching with Emphasis on Bi-directional Teaching Feedback in Logistics Management

The purpose of the paper is to analyze the application effect of bi-directional teaching feedback in interactive teaching of Logistics Management. We select undergraduates majored in logistics from 2021 and 2022 levels as the research subjects.The experimental class consists of 47 undergraduates from 2022 level, and the control class consists of 50 undergraduates from 2021 level. We use traditional interactive teaching method to teach Logistics Management in the control class, while in the experimental class we use interactive teaching method that emphasized on two-way teaching feedback.The research results show that students from experimental class get higher scores in mid-term test and final test than students from control class. In addition, their online-course scores and total scores are higher than those students from control class. We conduct a teaching satisfaction questionnaire survey on all students and find that students from experimental class are more satisfied with the teaching than those from control class. Thus, we conclude that focusing on bi-directional teaching feedback can improve the effectiveness of interactive teaching and enhance students’ attention in Logistics Management class. Also, it can help students master efficient learning methods, and make them more satisfied with teacher’s teaching.

Enrollees’ satisfaction with health service provision under the formal sector Social Health Insurance Scheme in South Eastern Nigeria

Introduction : Healthcare financing is a critical global issue, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) grappling with underfunded health systems. Various financing approaches, such as fee-for-service, private insurance, general taxation, social insurance, community financing, loans, and grants, have been explored to bridge the funding gap. Health insurance, a mechanism involving resource pooling and risk sharing, plays a pivotal role in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and delivering quality healthcare. This study aimed to assess enrollees' satisfaction with the Formal Sector Social Health Insurance Scheme (FSSHIS) at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), with a focus on the registration process, waiting time, drug availability, and willingness to continue using the scheme.
 Methods : A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at UNTH, Enugu, involving 470 enrollees. Data were collected using a pretested Patient Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Enrollees' satisfaction was assessed on a 5-point Likert scale, a score of ≥ 3 signified enrollees’ satisfaction.
 Results : Respondents were satisfied with the processes of registration (4.10±0.95), getting an identity card (3.50±0.72) and interest shown by the providers (3.80±0.83). They were dissatisfied with the referral process (2.7±0.41), level of their involvement in decision making (2.8±0.44), long waiting time (2.5±0.45), non-availability of drugs (1.8±0.24) and diagnostic facilities (1.5±0.22). The overall satisfaction was poor (43%) while 59% would not recommend a health insurance scheme in the facility for family or friends.
 Conclusions : Enrollees' dissatisfaction with the FSSHIS suggests a need for immediate intervention and improvement in healthcare service delivery. Addressing these concerns can foster increased utilization of health services and contribute to the scheme's success in achieving its objectives.

Workshop Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Audio-Visual untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru di Era Abad 21

In the 21st century, the rapid development of technology requires teachers to employ a range of digital devices to assist the learning process. Nevertheless, there are still many teachers who lack proficiency in digital technology due to their ongoing struggle with its use. The objective of this community service activity is to enhance the proficiency of teachers at MAN 2 Mojokerto in creating and developing educational materials/media that align with the characteristics of today's students, through the use of diverse digital technologies. The activity comprises three distinct stages: the preparatory stage for problem identification, the hybrid workshops stage, and the evaluation phase involving the satisfaction survey questionnaire at the conclusion of each workshop session. According to the findings of the satisfaction survey, the majority of teachers expressed contentment with all instructional materials that were delivered during the workshop.   Furthermore, the pre-test and post-test scores of the workshop participants also showed the successful enhancement of instructors' comprehension and proficiency at MAN 2 Mojokerto in using audio-visual-based interactive learning media.

Internet of Things Education Teaching and Learning Centre Harapan Bunda School Jakarta

The DC (Domestic Cooperation) CS (Community Service) program proposes IoT (Internet of Things) training, which aims to educate trainees to get to know the latest internet-based technology supported by accompanying instructors in their fields of expertise based on the approach of published research results, especially in electrical engineering, and conduct educational counseling on variations and models to support IoT. The training participants were students at TLC (Teaching and Learning Centre) in Harapan Bunda, Jakarta. Initial observations showed the participants' interest in IoT technology, so the contribution is support for improving the quality of skilled labor to be aligned with industry needs. This CS method includes showing the results of scientific publications, providing IoT material, simple coding training, and simple practice. This CS activity is expected to make the participants able to understand the concept of IoT and practice the application of IoT in everyday life. The measurement of the percentage of training success is a satisfaction survey questionnaire. The CS activity resulted in a satisfaction percentage of 93%, and it was hoped that the CS program could be carried out regularly and be of benefit to students who need additional skills as a future provision.

SAT123 Treatment Satisfaction And Barriers To Diabetes Care In Patients With Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Disclosure: S. Alghrid: None. O. Refadah: None. D. Alharbi: None. N. Aljuhani: None. S. Albalawi: None. S. Aljuhani: None. R. Alaradi: None. A. Yzeed: None. S. Albalawi: None. P. Amirthalingam: None. S.F. Alqifari: None. Background: Diabetes prevalence is reaching 25% in Saudi Arabia. Although diabetes care is provided free of charge, barriers to care and treatment satisfaction among patients remain unknown. Objectives: This study aims to examine diabetes patients’ treatment satisfaction and barriers to care in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We utilized the validated Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQ) survey tool to assess diabetes treatment satisfaction among 782 adult Arabic-speaking patients with type 2 diabetes. An additional survey construct was utilized to assess patients’ perspectives on possible barriers to receiving diabetes care. Multivariate linear regression, r Pearson regression, and U Mann-Whitney tests were analyzed. Results: Of the 782 participants interviewed, 55.3% were females. The mean age of the study sample was 59.4 years. The average DTSQs value was 13.5. A strong correlation was observed between DTSQs score and glycemic control, female gender, and utilization of governmental healthcare. Patients of primary healthcare centers had higher satisfaction than tertiary care. Among the barriers to care reported, living in a rural area, transportation, and availability of appointments were the most frequent. Conclusion: Diabetes treatment satisfaction correlated well with glycemic control. The degree of treatment satisfaction in patients with type 2 diabetes was higher in female patients receiving government healthcare. Logistics constituted the most frequent barriers to care reported including living in rural areas, availability of transportation, and appointments. Presentation: Saturday, June 17, 2023

Study of Satisfaction towards the Food Services in the PPLP and SKO Athlete Dormitories in Indonesia

Providing food for athletes is a special institutional arrangement that caters to athletes' specific needs. Athletes have different nutritional requirements than the non-athlete population, as they need more nutrients to compensate for the energy expended during training, competitions, and recovery after matches. Additionally, athletes must focus on fluid intake and sufficient nutrients to support post-training recovery for optimal performance. Therefore, meeting the needs and satisfaction of athletes becomes a crucial goal for athlete food service. Satisfaction can be assessed based on various indicators such as variety of menu and ingredients, suitable portion size, taste, serving time, packaging, and food handler hygiene. This study aims to assess athletes' satisfaction with the food service in athlete dormitories. The research is an observational survey with a cross-sectional approach involving 159 athletes aged 13-19 years from PPLP West Java, PPLP DIY, PPLP NTB, and SKO Cibubur. Data collection took place in May and July 2022. The research instrument used was a customer satisfaction survey questionnaire with a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 4, where one indicates 'very poor' and four indicates 'excellent.' The analysis technique used Pearson correlation in SPSS 16.0 software. The research showed a relationship between menu variety, ingredient variety, suitable portion size, serving time accuracy, food packaging, serving area, food handler hygiene, food presentation, and food taste with athletes' satisfaction level. Serving time accuracy, food packaging, hygiene, cleanliness of the serving area, food handler hygiene, food appearance, and taste correlate strongly with satisfaction.

The promotion strategies and dynamic evaluation model of exhibition-driven sustainable tourism based on previous/prospective tourist satisfaction after COVID-19

After COVID-19, all art exhibitions in 2020 were forced to close and postponed until 2021 in Japan. The current paper studies the dynamic evaluation model and exhibition-driven event tourism promotion strategies based on previous/prospective tourist satisfaction surveys. Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale (ETAT) was selected for the evaluation case. A new methodology, prospective-importance previous-performance analysis (PIPPA), was used for the previous tourist satisfaction questionnaire survey (by term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF)) and prospective tourist satisfaction questionnaire survey for the restart. It is an attempt not only for ETAT 2021 but also a sample for the others (hundreds of art exhibitions) in Japan and other countries.

Which aspects of job determine satisfaction among pharmacists working in Saudi pharmacy settings?

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of several employment-related aspects on overall job satisfaction among pharmacists working in Saudi pharmacy settings. A cross-sectional survey was conducted for a period of 1-month (December 2020) among pharmacists working in community pharmacies located in 3 cities of Saudi Arabia. Convenience sampling was employed, and the data was collected using the English version of Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) questionnaire. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics such as mean ([Formula: see text]) and 95% confidence interval range were used to report continuous data; frequency (%) and sample counts (N) were used to report categorical data. Bivariate analyses were conducted using chi square (χ2) test. A multiple linear regression model was formulated to report the employment aspects that determined overall job satisfaction of pharmacists. The study was approved by an ethics committee. A total of 241 samples were analyzed. Less than a quarter of pharmacists (N = 54, 22.4%) were satisfied with their job. The overall job satisfaction score was 130.74 out of 199. The sub-scales for co-workers and communication had scores > 15.8 out of 24; subscale for operating conditions had score > 12.5 out of 20. The subscales for promotion and rewards had scores < 14 out of 24. The aspects of communication, fringe benefits and nature of work had the highest contribution towards overall job satisfaction. For a unit increase in score for communication, fringe benefits, and nature of work, the overall job satisfaction score increased by 0.204, 0.2, and 0.199, respectively. A very small number of pharmacists seemed satisfied with their job. Satisfaction with communication, nature of work and fringe benefits contributed the most toward overall job satisfaction. Results of this study could provide the means for human resource managers and organizational policy makers to delve into the determinants of satisfaction among pharmacists working in community settings.

Correlates of patient satisfaction with pain management at the Ho Teaching Hospital in Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Pain is a symptom that many people who visit the hospital with various illnesses experience. Inadequate pain management has been regularly shown to have a negative impact on patients' health and reduce patient satisfaction. Patients' satisfaction with pain management is therefore important. The aim of this study was therefore to assess patients’ satisfaction and experience with pain management at the Ho Teaching Hospital, Volta Region, Ghana. The study was a prospective cross-sectional investigation and was carried out among 196 adult patients (older than 18 years) at the emergency, medical, and surgical wards. Data was collected using the 2010 version of the patient outcome and satisfaction survey questionnaire developed by the American Pain Society. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were employed in analysing the data obtained from the respondents. p-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.The results revealed that 96% of the respondents were satisfied with their pain management. Expectations for pain treatment (r = 0.221, p-value=0.002), percentage of pain relief in first 48 h (r = 0.439, p-value<0.001) and how helpful the information was (r = 0.158, p-value=0.027) were positively correlated with satisfaction with pain treatment. In addition, the median satisfaction with pain treatment was higher for those with knowledge on pain medication (p-value=0.043), and patients who were allowed to participate in decision-making indicated a higher level of satisfaction.The majority of patients (95% with acute pain and 100% with chronic pain) were satisfied with their pain management. Aside the effective use of analgesics, it was found that patient satisfaction can also be enhanced by good patient-provider relationships, providing patients with helpful information about their pain treatment, and allowing patients to participate in decisions about their pain management. This research is the first to provide such information for pain management in the Volta Region of Ghana.

The feasibility and satisfaction study of 5G-based robotic teleultrasound diagnostic system in health check-ups.

Regular check-up with ultrasound in underserved rural and/or remote areas is hampered due to the limited availability of sonologists and ultrasound devices. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and satisfaction of health check-ups with a 5G-based robotic teleultrasound diagnostic system. In this prospective study, sonologists from two hospitals manipulated the telerobotic ultrasound system to perform teleultrasound check-ups of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, bladder, prostate (male), uterus and ovaries (female) for the subjects. The feasibility and satisfaction of health check-ups with a 5G-based robotic teleultrasound diagnostic system were evaluated in terms of examination results, examination duration, and satisfaction questionnaire survey. A total of 546 subjects were included with the most frequently diagnosed being abdominal disorders (n = 343) and male reproductive illnesses (n = 97), of which fatty liver (n = 204) and prostatic calcification (n = 54) were the most. The median teleultrasound examination duration (interquartile range) for men and women was 9 (9-11) min and 9 (7-11) min (p = 0.236), respectively. All the subjects were satisfied with this new type of telerobotic ultrasound check-ups and 96% reported no fear of the robotic arm during the examination. The 5G-based teleultrasound robotic diagnostic system in health check-ups is feasible and satisfactory, indicating that this teleultrasound robot system may have significant application value in underserved rural and/or remote areas to mitigate disparity in achieving health equity.

Questionnaire survey of satisfaction with medication for five symptom domains of dementia with Lewy bodies among patients, their caregivers, and their attending physicians.

The real-world status of satisfaction with medication for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) has not been elucidated. We assessed the satisfaction of patients with DLB, their caregivers, and their attending physicians (trios) with medication according to the clinical symptom domains of DLB. This was a subanalysis of a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based, survey study of trios. The subanalysis set comprised analysis populations for cognitive impairment, parkinsonism, psychiatric symptoms, sleep-related disorders, and autonomic dysfunction (orthostatic hypotension, constipation, and dysuria). These analysis populations included trios of patients who had any symptom domain and took medication for each symptom domain, and for which all trio data on satisfaction with medication for the symptom domain were available. The degrees of satisfaction with medication were classified as 'satisfied', 'neutral', or 'dissatisfied'. The analysis set for this study included 110 trios for cognitive impairment, 62 for parkinsonism, 47 for psychiatric symptoms, 29 for sleep-related disorders, none for orthostatic hypotension, 11 for constipation, and seven for dysuria. There were no statistically significant differences in the degree of satisfaction with medication for symptom domains other than parkinsonism and dysuria between patients-caregivers, patients-physicians, and caregivers-physicians. Regarding satisfaction with medication for parkinsonism, significantly more physicians than patients answered 'satisfied' (75.8% vs. 51.6%), and significantly more patients than physicians answered 'neutral' (35.5% vs. 14.5%) (P = 0.013). Regarding satisfaction with medication for dysuria, significantly more caregivers than physicians answered 'satisfied' (100% vs. 28.6%, P = 0.038). Satisfaction with medication for symptom domains other than parkinsonism and dysuria was similar among trios. Our results suggest that physicians should pay more attention to patients' satisfaction with medication for parkinsonism, and to caregivers' satisfaction with medication for dysuria to help prevent undermedication.

Feasibility Analysis of Teleophthalmology Diagnosis and Referral in Remote Areas of Taiwan.

Background: Remote areas of Taiwan lack routine and specialized ophthalmology services. This study aimed to analyze feasibility of teleophthalmology service for diseases diagnosis and referral in remote areas of Taiwan. Methods: A retrospective study of medical records from 11 remote teleophthalmology clinics in the Taitung area of Taiwan was conducted from May 2020 to December 2021. Vision and intraocular pressure were checked. Ophthalmic imaging was performed by local trained nurses using a hand-held ophthalmoscope and slit lamp biomicroscope. The images were transmitted by telemedicine system to a medical center. Consultation was conducted via face-to-face real-time video calls. Ophthalmologists in the medical center provided diagnosis and treatment advice based on the real-time images and interactive history taking via the telemedicine system. All the images and data were collected and well-reviewed by ophthalmologists in the medical center, and disease prevalence and referral were analyzed for the program. A small-scale satisfaction questionnaire survey was conducted for efficacy evaluation of the program. Results: A total of 1,401 medical records from 1,094 patients were collected and screened. Patients' ages ranged from 9 months to 94 years, with a mean age of 57.27 (standard deviation ±20.47) years. The most frequent ophthalmologic diagnosis was dry eye disease (20.2%), followed by conjunctivitis (12.4%). Among 322 patients with underlying diseases of diabetes mellitus, 59 patients (18.3%) were diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. Major diagnosis was made in 102 patients (7.3%) and referral to hospital for further management was suggested. This program had high overall satisfaction score of 89% (mean 4.43 ± 0.52 points) in satisfaction questionnaire survey. Conclusion: Teleophthalmology provides an alternative tool for ocular disease diagnosis and screening for patients in remote areas, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This service helps to detect major but undiagnosed diseases and promotes health care accessibility and availability in remote areas that lack specialists.

Comparative Analysis of the Learning of Oral Anatomy and Physiology Under Different Teaching Approaches

The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the influence of traditional lecture, MOOC online learning and flipped classroom on the learning of the course Oral Anatomy and Physiology. We compare and analyze the teaching on three cohorts of undergraduate dental students: students from Grade 2012 (n = 38, traditional lecture cohort), students from Grade 2014 (n = 64, MOOC online teaching cohort) and students from Grade 2018 (n = 60, flipped classroom cohort). We study the teaching by analyzing the scores of tooth identification, tooth waxing during the course, and the final exam after the course. We also administered a Student Satisfaction Questionnaire Survey to gather feedback on the MOOC online learning and flipped classroom approaches. Our results are as follows: (1) There were no statistically significant differences among the short-term assessments of the students (tooth identification, tooth waxing and the final exam) under the three different teaching approaches. (2) Flipped classroom promoted students’ autonomous learning ability and their ability to cooperate with others. Compared to traditional teaching, MOOC online learning was found to be more conducive to the mastery of hands-on skills and the cultivation of autonomous learning ability among students. Additionally, the flipped classroom approach, which blends MOOC online and classroom offline learning, helped to promote students’ autonomous learning ability and their ability to cooperate with others. It converted students’ learning behaviors and study habits from passive learning to active learning. The learning experiences of students transformed from a teacher-centered classroom and rote learning in the past, to peer-assisted learning and interactive learning at the present, facilitating the internalization of learner’s knowledge. Online learning could foster students’ sense of responsibility and autonomous learning ability, making it a valuable approach to promote.

Intelligent Bus Operation Service Quality Evaluation System Construction

Taking the quality of intelligent bus operation service as the research object, the evaluation index system of intelligent bus operation service quality is established with the dimensions of safety, comfort, convenience, timeliness, wisdom and economy. Using the fuzzy evaluation method, combined with AHP hierarchical analysis and expert method, we evaluated the smart public transportation in Tangshan and Anshan cities. Release online passenger satisfaction survey questionnaires in Tangshan and Anshan cities, in conjunction with fuzzy evaluation. Combined with the analysis of comparative passenger satisfaction survey data, the evaluation results are valid. Based on the results of the survey, reference opinions on the shortcomings of smart public transportation in Tangshan City and Anshan City are provided.

Professional Training of Employees in Media Organizations in Serbia and Its Implications on Career Development

This paper examines the existence of the need and willingness of media companies in Serbia to organize professional training for their employees, with the aim of improving their knowledge and skills and for the sake of their career growth, analyzed in the context of business sustainability, as well as the sustainability of human resources in a very competitive media industry. The main purpose of the paper is to determine the relationship between professional training for media professionals and their career growth. It looks into the subjective assessment of the need for training, the subjective assessment of the usefulness of training, and organizational support related to training and development in order for media professionals to achieve career growth. A correlation study was conducted on a sample of 150 media professionals using three scales of a job training and job satisfaction survey questionnaire to determine the subjective assessment of the need for professional training, the subjective assessment of the usefulness of professional training and organizational support to training, while a modified organizational career growth scales questionnaire was used to determine career growth. Research results confirmed that employees believe that additional training has an impact on the development of their career, as well as that attending additional training has a positive effect on their career growth. This paper provides useful guidelines for company management regarding professional training and its implications on career growth, theoretical and practical implications, as well as suggestions for future research.

Cera-Glow, ferment lysates of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201, improves skin barrier function in clinical study.

Ceramides are essential lipids in stratum corneum for skin permeability barrier function in that they retain the skin moisture and protect from the invasion of foreign pathogens. Previously, we demonstrated that ferment lysates of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201 enhanced ceramide production in human epidermal keratinocytes. Furthermore, for comprehensive knowledge of this effect, in vitro experiments and multi-omics analysis were conducted to explore the underlying mechanisms. This study was designed to identify whether a cosmetic sample (i.e., Cera-Glow) containing the lysates improves the skin barrier function in clinical trials. Twenty-four female participants (45.46 ± 9.78 years) had been enrolled in the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurement for 5 days and 21 female participants (50.33 ± 5.74 years) had undergone a skin hydration evaluation for 4 weeks. TEWL and skin hydration were evaluated using a Tewameter and the Epsilon Permittivity Imaging System, respectively. After applying the Cera-Glow sample, all participants recorded a satisfaction survey questionnaire (e.g., satisfaction, efficacy, and adverse reactions). Application of Cera-Glow significantly improved transepidermal water loss induced by 1% (w/v) sodium lauryl sulfate (p < 0.05-0.01) and increased skin hydration (p < 0.01). Metabolic analysis suggested that Cera-Glow should contain beneficial gradients for skin barrier function. According to the questionnaire, most of participants were satisfied with the skin hydration improvement and efficacy of Cera-Glow. Cera-Glow, ferment lysates of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201, can significantly improve skin barrier function.

Analysis of the Associated Factors of Doctor Job Satisfaction at Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused doctors to have lower job satisfaction compared to the previous period. Preliminary survey conducted at Unand Hospital on health workers, doctor job satisfaction is lower than other health workers. Low job satisfaction among doctors can cause a decrease in hospital service quality. The purpose of this research is to analyze the factors related to the job satisfaction of doctors during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used is the quantitative method. Dependent variable in this study is overall job satisfaction, the independent variables are salary, promotion, fringe benefit, supervision, contingent reward, operating conditions, co-workers, nature of work, and communication. The sampling using census conducted on all doctors at Unand Hospital, where 71 doctors met the inclusion criteria. Data was collected by distributing job satisfaction survey (JSS) questionnaires. Univariate and bivariate analysis was used in this study. The result of this study is salary, fringe benefits, and operating procedure has the lowest average of the nine factors of job satisfaction, hospital management should pay attention for this aspect to maintain doctor job satisfaction.