Degree Of Satisfaction Research Articles

Impact of components of compensation on labours job satisfaction in the garments industry of Bangladesh

ABSTRACT The readymade garments (RMG) industry is a major driver of economic growth and poverty reduction in Bangladesh. It accounts for more than three-quarters of export earnings, contributes roughly 10 percent of GDP, and employs over 4 million people, the majority of whom are women, in approximately 5000 factories. The industry has faced several problems. High labour turnover is one of them, as it harms business performance and labour productivity. This study was carried out to determine various components of compensation and how they affected labourers’ degree of job satisfaction. Simple random sampling has been used to collect primary sources of data. The sample size is comprised of 151 labourers from the various garment factories in Bangladesh. This study revealed that labourers are more satisfied with their benefits Packages. In light of the higher costs associated with the inflation index, the average yearly wage or payment should be raised for compensation compared to the previous years. Furthermore, the Wage Board should periodically review workers’ basic pay and benefits to reflect changes in the country’s economic landscape. Based on the study’s findings, it is recommended that the pay structure and administration for RMG workers remain the same.

MARKETING IN THE SPHERE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The article reveals the relevance of using marketing tools in the field of public administration. The concept of «marketing» is analyzed, the approaches of modern scientists to this concept are considered. Today, there are about 2,000 definitions of the concept of «marketing», in which the main tasks, processes and concepts of marketing are reflected in various combinations. A significant impact on the variety of definitions of marketing was made by the variety of points of view on the goals, objectives and content of marketing and marketing activities. Quite often, definitions of marketing are based on concepts of an economic nature (for example, profit maximization, increasing income, market, competitiveness, etc.), on management concepts (planning, regulation, organization, etc.). Emphasis is placed on a large number of derivative concepts of marketing, including «state marketing», «territorial marketing», «regional marketing», etc. It is indicated that marketing in the field of public administration is, first of all, an approach in public administration that puts the satisfaction of consumers and producers of public services in a prominent place, which acts as a specific form of marketing implementation. More specifically, this is the marketing activity of management bodies and/or their representatives who act as producers, consumers or intermediaries (suppliers) in the processes of exchange of goods, services, ideas and other values. The tools of state marketing were proposed, and the results of the use of the tools were analyzed. An analysis of the main types of marketing in the field of public administration was carried out: macro-marketing; direct state marketing; state internet marketing; de-marketing This classification is generally correct, as it takes into account the subject composition and various goals of marketing in the field of public administration. It has been proven that marketing in the field of public administration is based on real mechanisms of market functioning, and is also focused on achieving the maximum social effect from increasing the degree of satisfaction of the needs of the country's population. It is proven that the state uses marketing tools in its policy. However, so far it has a single character, and the use of such tools should be systematic. The application of marketing in the field of public administration and the activities of public bodies can be a means of achieving and increasing the competitiveness of both the national economy and the entire national state.

Service Quality and Passenger Satisfaction on the Coastal Routes of Southwest Crete

The aim of this paper is to validate the correctness of the defining variables (categories) used by Sitzimis (2024a) to measure the quality of services provided on the coastal lines of southwest Crete. In this context it tries to determine both how much they affect the overall passenger satisfaction and which one is the most important. This research is both novel and distinct and could hopefully be expanded to include comparable coastal routes around the world and other means of transport. It is also expected to benefit shipowners, passengers, and policymakers by maintaining the level of services provided at a satisfactory level. Methodologically, we have used confirmatory factor analysis to determine the real factors affecting the quality of coastal services in southwest Crete. A non-parametric correlation test has been applied between the degree of satisfaction and the above factors. It has shown that there is a moderate positive correlation. We have tested through multiple regression both the extent to which these factors have an impact on passengers’ satisfaction and their relative significance. The resulting evaluation factors are "comfort, safety, land and on-board services", "pricing policy" and "route reliability". They have predicted 63.5% of passengers’ satisfaction variance and the first factor is the most significant. Their improvement is expected to stimulate the users’ satisfaction. Ιt appears that the five categories used by Sitzimis, and their hierarchical classification, have not been fully confirmed by the factor analysis.

Анкетирование как один из методов оценки качества образовательной деятельности в медицинском учреждении.

The article deals with the issues of training highly qualified specialists (residents) at the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution “Central TB Research Institute” (FSBI CTRI). Major changes in the society and development of information technologies require improvement of methods used for education and training of highly qualified specialists and set up new requirements for managing the training process, namely: the use of digital technologies, including distance learning, development of new interactive teaching methods and practicing individualized approach to training. FSBI CTRI trains specialists in the field of phthisiology, pulmonology and surgery using its clinical and laboratory facilities. Through its self-assessment procedure that is part of the accreditation monitoring of educational activities, FSBI CTRI engages the main players of the educational process into the survey aimed at improving training of highly qualified specialists. The authors of the article analyze the results of the questionnaire survey from the CTRI teachers. The data obtained during the survey helped assess the degree of satisfaction with the CTRI system of education among the survey participants, identify the main challenges of educational activities and find solutions.

Research on doctor-patient communication teaching for oncology residents: a new teaching model.

At present, there is no specific teaching method for doctor-patient communication for oncology residents. This study combined BOPPPS (bridge-in, learning objective, pretest, participatory learning, posttest, and summary) teaching model and SBAR (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) communication model to try a new teaching and assessment model of doctor-patient communication, aiming to explore and improve the teaching method of doctor-patient communication for oncology residents. Ninety residents were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group (n = 45) was trained with the BOPPPS teaching model combined with the SBAR communication model, the routine teaching method was adopted in the control group (n = 45). Indicators of assessment included doctor-patient communication skills, satisfaction with teaching, and patient satisfaction. The scores for doctor-patient communication ability were significantly better in experimental group than control group (p < 0.05). The degree of satisfaction degree (very satisfied + satisfied) of the experimental group were higher than control group (p < 0.05). The overall teaching satisfaction of the experimental group was 100.00%, the control group was 77.78%, p < 0.001. Patients' satisfaction with the residents in the experimental group (93.3%) was significantly higher than control group (80.0%), p = 0.043. The application of the BOPPPS combined with the SBAR can effectively enhance residents' doctor-patient communication ability and improve teaching satisfaction and patient satisfaction. This new model can effectively improve resident physician‒patient communication ability, which is worth actively promoting in clinical teaching work.

Combination of pretarsal and preseptal botulinum toxin injections in the treatment of blepharospasm: A prospective nonrandomized clinical trial

PurposeTo compare the efficacy of two botulinum toxin (BoNT) injection methods, pretarsal (PT) combined with preseptal (PS) injection (PT-PS) and conventional PT injection, in the treatment of benign essential blepharospasm (BEB). DesignProspective nonrandomized clinical trial. MethodsFrom January 2023 to April 2024, 95 BoNT injections into orbicularis oculi were performed in 45 BEB patients, including 52 PT-PS injections s and 43 PT injections. Jankovic Rating Scale (JRS) and Blepharospasm Disability Index (BSDI) were used to assess motor symptoms. The efficacy of two injection methods for BEB was compared in terms of latency to response (LTR), latency to the peak response (LPR), duration of peak response (DPR), duration of response (DOR), satisfaction degree, and possible complications. ResultsBoth injection methods significantly improved JRS and BSDI scores in patients with BEB. However, PT-PS injections showed a shorter LTR [(4.00(3.00,6.00) vs 5.00(4.00,7.00) days, p=0.024] and LPR [23.50(16.00,26.00) vs 26.00(20.00,30.00) days, p=0.040], a longer DPR [88.00(80.50,104.75) vs 75.00(65.00,92.00) days, p=0.003] and DOR [135.00(118.50,153.75) vs 121.00(107.00,135.00) days, p=0.003] than PT injections. Patients with PT-PS injections were more satisfied than those with PT injections [9.50(8.50,10.00) vs 8.00(7.50,9.00), p<0.001], and around 2/3 of patients were more willing to receive the combined injection method later. Among patients receiving PT-PS injections, only one case experienced ptosis, and there were no significant differences in other complications such as lacrimation, dry eyes, and blurred vision between the two injection methods. ConclusionsPT-PS injections of BoNT showed more advantages in the treatment of BEB than PT injections in terms of both their efficacy and patients’ satisfactions.

Are customers naturally attracted to brands? A core social motives scale for measuring brand engagement

PurposeTo extend consumer–brand relationship research to the satisfaction of social needs, we introduce a new construct to assess consumer propensity to develop brand relationships based on the satisfaction of social needs through brands and provide a scale to measure this construct.Design/methodology/approachWe implement a two-stage procedure based on the literature and expert judgments to formulate questions based on questionnaire data, and refinement processes and validation analyses are applied to measure the validity and reliability of the scale.FindingsWe developed a scale for measuring consumer propensity for establishing brand relationships that covers five dimensions: belonging, control, understanding, self-enhancement and trust. The scale was validated and found to be reliable.Research limitations/implicationsThis research could benefit from model testing using samples from outside the USA, thus incorporating the role of culture and considering behavioral outputs.Practical implicationsThe identification and operationalization of the propensity to relate to brands are important in market segmentation for more efficiently deepening brand relationships. Additionally, this conceptualization improves our understanding of the elements that contribute to the relationship between brands and consumers: belonging, control, understanding, self-enhancement and trust.Originality/valueAlthough the consumer–brand relationship is recognized in the literature, the satisfaction of social needs via this relationship has been ignored. This paper aims to enhance our understanding of person–brand relationships by proposing a scheme for analyzing the degree of need satisfaction facilitated by this relationship.

Application of Alfalfa App in the management of oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial

BackgroundIn recent years, mobile medical technology has made great progress in chronic disease management, but its application in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) still needs to be clarified.ObjectiveThis study aims to determine whether the newly developed smartphone app for patients with AF (Alfalfa App) can improve anticoagulation knowledge, drug treatment compliance, and satisfaction of AF patients.MethodsAlfalfa App integrates the functions of patient education, remote consultation, and medication reminder through a simple user interface. From June 2020 to December 2020, patients with AF were recruited in five large tertiary hospitals in China. Patients were randomly divided into the Alfalfa App or routine nursing groups. Patients’ knowledge, medication adherence, and satisfaction with anticoagulation were assessed using validated questionnaires at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months.ResultsIn this randomized controlled trial, 113 patients with AF were included, 57 patients were randomly assigned to the Alfalfa App group, and 56 patients were randomly assigned to the routine nursing group. Forty-eight patients in the Alfalfa App group completed a three-month follow-up, and 48 patients in the routine nursing group completed a three-month follow-up. Basic demographic data were comparable between the two groups. The average age of AF patients was 61.65 ± 11.01 years old, and 61.5% of them were male. With time (baseline to 3 months), the knowledge scores of the Alfalfa App group (P<.001) and the routine nursing group (P = .002) were significantly improved, the compliance scores of the routine nursing group(P<.001) and Alfalfa App group(P<.001) significantly improved. Compared with the routine nursing group, patients’ knowledge level and medication compliance using the Alfalfa App at 1 month and 3 months were significantly higher (all P < .05). There were significant differences in knowledge and compliance scores between the two groups with time (all P < .05). The satisfaction degree of drug treatment in the Alfalfa App group was significantly better than that in the routine nursing group (all P < .05).ConclusionsAlfalfa App significantly improved the anticoagulation knowledge, drug treatment compliance, and satisfaction of AF patients. In oral anticoagulation management for AF patients, mobile medical technology that integrates the functions of patient education, remote consultation, and medication reminder may be helpful.Trial registrationRegistration number, ChiCTR1900024455. Registered on July 12, 2019.

Fixed Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Cleidocranial Dysplasia: A Case Report

Introduction Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD) is a rare congenital disease characterized by skeletal and dental anomalies. Clinical findings of CCD patients include low facial height, pseudoprognathism, unerupted teeth, an excessive deep bite, chewing difficulties, and unsatisfied dentofacial appearance. These patients’ dental treatments present a substantial challenge. Case Representation This case report describes the prosthodontic treatment of a 29-year-old male CCD patient using porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations. The avoidance of a surgical procedure serves to minimize the potential for complications and expedites the attainment of outcomes with greater celerity. Throughout the follow-up period of 1 year, the patient maintained good periodontal health. The restoration of masticatory function and enhancement of facial esthetics were successfully achieved and the patient expressed a high degree of satisfaction with the outcome of the treatment. Conclusion The use of fixed prostheses in CCD patients is a treatment modality that resolves many of the issues caused by the surgical approach.

The Emotional Intelligence of Civil Engineers in Spain and its Relation with Professional Satisfaction

Different studies show the relevance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) to the development of the work conducted by civil engineers in terms of their satisfaction and well-being, and also their individual and collective performance regarding good organisational results (Larson et al., 2015; Rezvani et al., 2018; Zhang et al., 2020). The purpose of this present work is to analyse the relation between the emotional intelligence of civil engineers in Spain and their degree of professional satisfaction, as well as to determine the existence of any differences in the variables studied according to their gender and years of experience. The focus of the methodology is both quantitative and exploratory, together with descriptive and correlational analyses involving a survey conducted with 248 Civil Engineers. The main results show that a positive and significant relation exists between the emotional intelligence of those participating in the survey and their degree of professional satisfaction, and furthermore that significant differences exist in this level of satisfaction in terms of their years of experience. These results endorse the relevance that the EI competencies have for the development of Civil Engineering, both for those who practice this profession and for the organisations where they work, as well as the impact this work may have on the social systems involved.

Attitudes and preferences of the Swiss population towards noise abatement measures: Results from a nationwide panel survey

As part of the Swiss Environmental Panel (SEP) survey, conducted jointly by ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), we aimed at obtaining a representative picture of the Swiss people's attitudes regarding noise and noise sources as well as their opinions and preferences about the currently implemented institutional noise protection measures. Knowledge of people's attitudes in this domain is very useful for policy makers, the public administration and the wider public. Survey topics included: degree of satisfaction with the current state of noise abatement, annoyance by emerging new sources, the attitudes vis à vis speed reductions and other noise abatement measures at source, the reasons one is in favor or against these measures, the sanctioning of excessively loud car enthusiasts ("posers" as they are also called), or the installment of "noise radars" to catch and punish noise offenders. Stratified analyses consider political and environmental orientation, age group, degree of urbanization, and socioeconomic status. Data gathering was carried out between May and August 2023 and involved more than 7000 respondents across whole Switzerland.

Marketing analysis of consumer preferences of service quality in chain hotels

The article deals with the issues of marketing analysis of service quality in chain hotels. The results of theoretical literature have shown that the quality of service can be assessed by such an indicator as the degree of guest satisfaction. At the same time, the quality of service in the hotel depends on the specifics and type of the hotel, the standards used and the professionalism of the staff. In order to assess the quality of hotel services, marketing research in the form of a survey was conducted. The main purpose of the research is to determine what factors influence the process of hotel service quality. The results of the marketing research showed that the average index of satisfaction with the activities of chain hotels is 64%, there are certain shortcomings related to the culture of guest service. In addition, hotel staff are not always ready and able to solve problems that arise in the process of customer service.When assessing the weak areas it was revealed that a significant part of hotel customers are not satisfied with the speed of service, note the inattention of staff and emphasise the late performance of functional duties. In order to improve the quality of service, as the results of the study showed, it is necessary to improve competences in delegation of authority, service culture and effective communication. Thus, to improve the quality of service in chain hotels it is advisable to increase the level of staff training and develop competences related to the service process.

Nipple-Areola Complex Reconstruction Using FixNip NRI Implant after Mastectomy: An Innovative Technique.

Nipple-areolar complex reconstruction is the final stage of breast reconstruction, and it improves quality of life in patients with post-mastectomy breast cancer. We present a case of a patient with breast cancer underwent breast reconstruction and subsequent nipple-areolar complex reconstruction with an innovative biocompatible smooth silicone implant specially designed for a long-lasting restoration of the nipple-areola complex called FixNip NRI. However, to our knowledge, nipple-areolar complex reconstruction with FixNip was not previously reported. We present an emerging technique applied on a patient with breast cancer treated with skin-sparing mastectomy and with immediate breast reconstruction using an expander and then exchanged expander to breast implant. FixNip nipple reconstruction implant is implanted for the reconstruction of the areola-nipple complex with local-regional anaesthesia. She did not develop any postoperatively short-term or long-term complications, and her nipple slowly underwent to a gradual and better definition of its profile. This new approach regarding the reconstruction of the nipple-areola complex seems to be very promising in relation to both the degree of aesthetic satisfaction of patients and the ease of use by surgeons. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

The influencing mechanism of leader and employee exchange satisfaction on employees' proactive behavior

On the basis of social exchange theory, we proposed the concept of exchange satisfaction, which refers to employees' and leaders' subjective perception of and degree of satisfaction with the quality of leader–member exchange. We found through an empirical study that exchange satisfaction had a significant positive impact on employees' proactive behaviors. Further, the higher the consistency between leader's exchange satisfaction and employees' exchange satisfaction, the greater was employees' work engagement, especially in the case of high–high consistency, where employees performed best when their proactive behaviors were affected via work engagement. Finally, employees' work engagement was greater and their proactive behaviors were more prominent when the satisfaction of the leader was higher than that of the employees. This research provides a new perspective and basis for understanding the leader–employee dual interaction.

The role of perceived telemedicine quality in enhancing patient satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic: The mediation of telemedicine satisfaction

Adopting telemedicine helped countries manage COVID-19, but it comes with several concerns including how to analyze the degree of patient satisfaction. This research explores the use of healthcare technologies to improve patient satisfaction in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to examine the effect of perceived telemedicine quality on patient satisfaction mediated by telemedicine satisfaction. Data was drawn from 384 responses. Data analysis was conducted utilizing PLS-SEM. The results indicate that perceived telemedicine quality has a direct effect on patient satisfaction and telemedicine satisfaction. Telemedicine satisfaction has a direct effect on patient satisfaction. Also, telemedicine satisfaction was found to have a significant mediation effect between perceived telemedicine quality and patient satisfaction. Overall, using healthcare technologies improved patient satisfaction in the DRC. Implementing educational initiatives to improve patients' and healthcare providers' digital literacy is recommended, particularly in underprivileged and rural regions. This will enable individuals to use healthcare technology, understand its benefits, and navigate the platforms. Additionally, continuous education will ensure that healthcare providers stay informed of the most recent developments and are skilled in applying them for patient care.

Peer-to-peer training among health care professionals working in dialysis clinics: an education approach from the GoodRENal project.

Lifestyle interventions aiming to improve dietary habits, increase physical activity level, and improve emotional well-being can positively impact clinical outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Educational material for health care professionals working with CKD patients that focuses on why and how to promote lifestyle changes is lacking. The present study aims to depict the material and dissemination methods for the peer-to-peer training program developed for health care professionals working in the dialysis clinics of the four countries engaged in the GoodRENal project: Spain, Greece, Sweden, and Belgium. This is an ERASMUS + project funded by the European Union (number 2020-1-ES01-KA2014-083141, http://goodrenal.eu/ ) named GoodRENal. The educational material was developed in English by a multidisciplinary team integrating the GoodRENal project (dietitian, physiotherapist, psychologist, and nephrologist). The material was then translated to Greek, Spanish, Swedish and Dutch and is available for download at the GoodRENal webpage ( https://goodrenal.es/results-3/ ). After training, the health care professionals filled in an anonymous questionnaire regarding their degree of satisfaction with the training. In total, 138 health care professionals in the fourdialysis clinics joined the peer-to-peer training, representing 50% to 92% of the health care professionals in each clinic. From the total sample, 78 health care professionals responded to the satisfaction questionnaire. The answers showed that most participants were very satisfied or satisfied with the peer-to-peer training and that theyfound this approach useful in their clinicalpractice. The educational material developed for health care professionals working with patients on hemodialysis (HD) obtained good satisfaction scoresfrom the participants.

Comparison of Peribulbar and Topical Anesthesia in Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery in Terms of Pain

Purpose: To compare effectiveness of Peribulbar and topical anesthesia in phacoemulsification in terms of severity of pain. Study Design: Quasi experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: This cross sectional study was conducted at Eye Department, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, from August 2017 to January 2020. Methods: This study included 1154 patients of 40-75 years of age who underwent phacoemulsification. Complete ocular examination was performed. Patients were allocated into two groups by convenient sampling. Cataract surgery was performed under Peribulbar anesthesia in 577 patients and other 577 patients were operated using topical anesthesia. Pain was assessed by Visual Analogue Scale Score. Frequency and percentage and mean± standard deviation was computed for qualitative and quantitative variables respectively using SPSS version 21. Chi square test was used for stratification of gender, duration of symptom and age, p≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: Average age of the patients was 57.43±6.70 years. There were 576(49.9%) males and 578(50.1%) females. There were 34 (5.9%) patients in Peribulbar group and 382 (66.2%) patients in topical group who had no pain (p=0.0005).Frequency of mild, moderate and sever pain was less in patients given topical anesthesia. The rate of pain was significantly higher in older and female patients with shorter duration of symptoms (p 0.0005). Conclusion: Phacoemulsification can be accomplished efficiently and effectively using topical anesthesia. Compared to retro bulbar and Peribulbar anesthesia, it offers several advantages and a high degree of pain satisfaction for the patient.

Seven‐day buprenorphine feasible in patients with minimal to mild opioid withdrawal

Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who exhibited minimal to mild withdrawal at baseline experienced positive outcomes with use of an injectable 7‐day formulation of buprenorphine, a nonrandomized trial has found. The study sample of 100 adults reported few serious adverse events and a high degree of satisfaction with the extended‐release formulation of buprenorphine.

Examining Teacher Retention through the Lens of Job Satisfaction and Commitment in a Philippine Private School

This research explored the relationship between teachers’ school commitment, job satisfaction, and their retention in a private school in Cebu, Philippines during the school year 2023–2024. One hundred and seventeen (117) teachers were selected using random sampling and completed a four-part survey questionnaire assessing their profile, school commitment, job satisfaction, and retention. The statistical measurements used to analyze the data were frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. Data reveal that the respondents had a very high degree of school commitment and job satisfaction. Moreover, working conditions had a very high degree of influence on respondents’ retention, while compensation, administrative support, and professional growth had a high degree of influence. Furthermore, school commitment is significantly related to teacher job satisfaction and retention, while job satisfaction is significantly related to teacher retention. These findings suggest that enhancing teachers’ commitment and job satisfaction may be strategic in improving their retention. Therefore, school administrators must promote a positive working environment to foster school commitment, job satisfaction, and retention.

교직 만족도 및 교사 효능감에 영향을 미치는 요인 탐색: 세대 간 비교를 중심으로

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze the factors affecting teacher satisfaction and efficacy of Generation X and millennial teachers. [Methods] To achieve this goal, the factors affecting teacher satisfaction and efficacy were analyzed using the Ordinary Least Square and Quantile regression for teacher data in the 6th year of the Gyeonggi Education Panel Study(GEPS) Elementary Panel. [Results] First, Factors affecting satisfaction in teaching jobs were found to be the degree of change in classes due to the expansion of open classes, satisfaction in current schools, participation in teaching improvement activities, and effect of training. In the case of millenials, the degree of change in classes due to the expansion of open classes, academic background, the leadership of school principals, and satisfaction in current schools. Second, the factors affecting teacher efficacy of the X-generation were the degree of class change due to the expansion of open classes, the degree of teacher cooperation, the current school climate, the degree of school satisfaction, the effect of training, community relationship, major education policy awareness, and in the case of millenials, gender, teaching career, teacher cooperation degree, principal leadership, participation in teaching improvement activities, and awareness of major education policies. [Conclusion] Through the analysis results, the teacher wage system, support for the principal's leadership, and the necessity of improving the senior teacher system were suggested