Happiness Management: A Culture to Explore From Brand Orientation as a Sign of Responsible and Sustainable Production

The overarching call to action represented by the sustainable development goals (SDGs) calls for new sustainable production and management models. Likewise, in periods of crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, companies are forced to develop competitive and sustainable development strategies to increase their brand value and achieve a good market position. Therefore, this work’s main objective is to design a structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyse the main critical dimensions of brand orientation to influence happiness in responsible and sustainable entities. For this purpose, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out based on primary data from a survey of a representative sample of 216 managers of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Andalusia (Spain) in the construction, industry and services sectors. The model results reveal significant dimensions of brand orientation and positively direct influence on happiness management. One of the significant managerial implications of this work is that the model allows for more responsible and sustainable management of entities by considering brand orientation about happiness.

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An empirical study on the online learning experience of MOOCs: Indian students’ perspective

International Journal of Educational Management ◽

10.1108/ijem-01-2019-0025 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 586-609

Author(s):

Rajasshrie Pillai ◽

Brijesh Sivathanu

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Social Presence ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Contextual Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Data ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the online learning experience (LE) of massive open online courses (MOOCs) among the students in India using the lens of community of inquiry (CoI) model and two additional contextual factors. Design/methodology/approach The study conducted a survey using a structured questionnaire among the undergraduate and postgraduate students to examine the LE of MOOCs using the CoI framework and contextual variables – technical barrier (TB) and hedonic motivation (HD). The primary data were analyzed with the partial least squares structural equation modeling technique. Findings The results show that teaching presence (TP) influences cognitive presence (CP) and social presence (SP). SP influences CP. It is also found that TP, SP and CP influence the LE of MOOCs. It is found that TB negatively influences LE but is not significant and HD significantly influences LE positively for MOOCs. Research limitations/implications This study has a few limitations as it is a cross-sectional study in India, which surveyed undergraduate and postgraduate MOOCs learners, and caution needs to be taken while generalizing the outcomes. Further studies can be conducted across other countries considering demographic factors like age, gender, income groups, education and profession. Practical implications This research highlights the antecedents influencing the LE of MOOC learners using the CoI framework which will help the MOOC designers and marketers to apprehend the factors influencing LE. The results of this research will help them formulate suitable strategies in the design and delivery of MOOCs to improve the LE of learners. Originality/value This unique research investigates and empirically validates the CoI framework to understand LE of MOOC learners in India. This research extends the CoI framework by adding contextual factors – TB and HD in the context of a developing country.

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Learning Environments in Health and Medical Studies: The Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11154011 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (15) ◽

pp. 4011 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ana M. Tur-Porcar ◽

Noemí Cuartero-Monteagudo ◽

Julio Fernández-Garrido

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Mediating Role ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship

The conventional approach to sustainability is being extended through approaches such as the psychology of sustainability and sustainable development. Under such approaches, the analysis of sustainability also involves understanding improvements in people’s quality of life in environments such as education and learning. Based on this theoretical approach, this study explored the relationships between anxiety, emotional intelligence, and mechanisms for coping with stressful situations. The mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between anxiety and coping mechanisms was also assessed. The anxiety, emotional intelligence, and coping variables were measured using standardized tests administered to students. This cross-sectional study was based on self-reports by health students at universities in Valencia (Spain). The study conformed to the ethical standards established by the Declaration of Helsinki. In total, 434 students participated in the study. The students were aged between 17 and 54 years (M = 21; SD = 0.320). From the perspective of the psychology of sustainability, the results indicate that avoidance coping strategies are positively related to anxiety and are negatively related to emotional intelligence. However, the results also show that approach coping strategies are positively related to emotional intelligence. In addition, the analysis shows the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between anxiety and coping. This study shows the need to encourage the sustainable development of emotional intelligence among health professionals and to consider this sustainable development when designing education programs for health-related fields.

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development - A Study of S&P BSE 100 Companies

Gurukul Business Review ◽

10.48205/gbr.v16.8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Amit Kumar Arora ◽

Ankit Panchal ◽

Priya Rathi ◽

Vijay Prakash Gupta

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Health Care Education ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Area Development

Purpose- This study is an attempt to study the overview of CSR provisions' applicability and trends of S&P BSE 100 Companies. To determine whether there is any significant difference in the actual expenditure on CSR and the expenditure to be done as per the CSR provision of Company Act 2013. Design/methodology/approach - The study is descriptive and cross-sectional study. Descriptive statistics and t-test have been used to analyze the data. Findings - The study found no significant difference in the actual expenditure on CSR and the expenditure to be done as per the CSR provision of the Company Act 2013.The actual amount spent on CSR is increasing and the unspent amount on CSR is decreasing throughout the study. Numbers of companies are increasing which are spending more amount as per the provision. Most of the companies are spending on health care, education, rural development, gender equality, and slum area development, etc., mostly the elements which are used as a tool for sustainable development. Research Limitations/implications - The study is based on the secondary data and considered the S&P BSE 100 Companies only. Practical implications - The study shows that the implications of CSR provision will be fruitful for stakeholders, society and environment as well as for the sustainable development of the Indian economy. Originality - The study has mainly focused on applicability of CSR provision and trends of S&P BSE 100 Companies on the basis of cross-sectional study and tested a descriptive item which shows actual expenditure on CSR and the expenditure to be done as per the CSR provision of the Company Act 2013 a tool for sustainable development.

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KEADAAN RUMAH, KEBIASAAN MAKAN, STATUS GIZI, DAN STATUS KESEHATAN BALITA DI KECAMATAN TAMANSARI, KABUPATEN BOGOR

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2012.7.3.163-168 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 163

Author(s):

Desti Sagita Putri ◽

Dadang Sukandar

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Data ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

House Condition

<p>The general objective of this study was to analyze house condition, eating habits, nutrition nutritional status and health status of underfive children in Tamansari, Bogor. This research is part of the research entitlet “A Multi-Approach Intervention to Empower and Posyandu Nutritional Program to Combat Malnutrition Problem in Rural Areas” was conducted on February 2012 by a cross sectional study design. Subject of this study were 120 mothers and underfive children selected by purposive sampling with criterias (1) family who have underfive children, (2) registered as posyandu participant, (3) willing for interviewed. The primary data was number of family member, income, age, education, occupation, underfive children gender and age, housing conditions, eating habits, nutritional and health status. The analysis was carried out by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The house condition had significant effect on nutritional status (p<0.05). Eating habits had significant effect on nutritional status (p<0.05). Nutritional status had significant influence to health status (p<0.05).</p>

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Organizational Empowerment and Turnover intensions:A mediation of Job Satisfaction and Affective Commitment. A Case of Hattar industries, Pakistan

Journal of Management Info ◽

10.31580/jmi.v6i2.507 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Mehwish Iftikhar ◽

Sheraz Khan

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Affective Commitment ◽

Middle Level ◽

Primary Data ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Clear Understanding ◽

Complex Process ◽

Managerial Implications ◽

Organizational Empowerment

Empowerment has never been something handed from one person to another or passed from employer to employee but it is a complex process, which needs a vivid vision and clear understanding for managers and employees. It is a technique and tool for the retention of employees.This quantitative study is done to examine the affect of organisational empowerment on turnover intensions by way of mediation of job satisfaction and affective commitment.Direct and indirect affects of variables are examined while conducting the study among employees of Hattar industries located in Punjab, Pakistan.Cross sectional design is addopted and primary data is collected through standardised questionnaires on five point likert scale. A total of 220 employees working at middle level management of Hattar industries, were chosen randomly. Correlation is applied in order to findout the strength of relationship between variables.The data was analysed on the basis of SEM (structural equation modeling) technique by using AMOS. Findings depicted the positive relationship between organizational empowerment with the variables job satisfaction and affective commitment. The result also indicates that there is a significant mediating influence of job satisfaction and affective commitment in the relationship between organizational empowerment and turnover intensions. Practical/managerial implications of this study revealed that organizations should foster to give empowerment to their workers if they want to retain them so that, they will be satisfied enough, will remain committed to work and will have lower intensions to leave the job that will better contribute in boosting up the overall performance of the organization.

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Assessment of knowledge about oral cancer: study with students of public education

RSBO ◽

10.21726/rsbo.v12i1.172 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 41 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elisabete Rabaldo Bottan ◽

Iara Fiorentin Comunello ◽

Constanza Marín ◽

Eduardo Mazzetti Subtil

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

Oral Cancer ◽

Target Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Data ◽

First Year ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Introduction and Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge about oral cancer of students attending public school in one city of Santa Catarina (Brasil). Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, using primary data collection. Students of last year of elementary school and first year of high school, enrolled in public schools in the city of Itajaí (SC), in 2012, were the target population. The non-probability sample was obtained by convenience. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire structured with 13 questions divided into three fields. The level of knowledge was made based on pre-established scores. Results: 1149 instruments were analyzed (80.8% of the target population). The average age of the group was 15.5 years and 54.5% were female. The majority (78%) never had received information about oral cancer. Only 27.9% had cognizance about self-examination of the oral cavity. With regard to knowledge, 87.5% classified as unsatisfactory. For most issues the cognitive field did not identify a significant correlation between knowledge and the variables gender and education. When asked if they would like to participate in educational and preventive activitiesabout oral cancer and other issues related to health, 72.6% expressed interest. Conclusion: The group did not have adequate knowledge on the subject of oral cancer. Facing this reality, and the positive attitude of respondents, the researchers designed and offered an educational program to the research subjects.

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Does Emotional Intelligence Influence Academic Performance? The Role of Compassion and Engagement in Education for Sustainable Development

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13041721 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1721

Author(s):

Marta Estrada ◽

Diego Monferrer ◽

Alma Rodríguez ◽

Miguel Ángel Moliner

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Structural Equation ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Equation Analysis ◽

Emotional Aspects ◽

Development Goals ◽

Sustainable Societies ◽

Social Environmental

Education must guide students’ emotional development, not only to improve their skills and help them achieve their maximum performance, but to establish the foundations of a more cooperative and compassionate society. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, therefore, implies focusing on emotional aspects as well as financial, social, environmental, and scientific objectives. In this line, the goal of this study is to show how emotional intelligence, which is an essential dimension in the development and management of emotional competences required to build sustainable societies, plays a key role in optimising student’s academic performance in the classroom through compassion and academic commitment. The research model was tested with a questionnaire addressed to 550 students from four higher education institutions and one secondary school. The results of a structural equation analysis confirmed the study hypotheses. Emotional intelligence was shown to be positively related to compassion and higher levels of commitment, which, consequently, led to better academic performance. This finding will encourage interest in developing emotional intelligence, not only for its long-term value in training healthy citizens, but also for its short-term results in the classroom.

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Radiation effects on atherosclerosis in atomic bomb survivors: a cross‐sectional study using structural equation modeling

European Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1007/s10654-021-00731-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 401-414

Author(s):

Tomoki Nakamizo ◽

John Cologne ◽

Kismet Cordova ◽

Michiko Yamada ◽

Tetsuya Takahashi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Arterial Stiffness ◽

Radiation Exposure ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Atomic Bomb ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Study Cohort ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Atomic Bomb Survivors

AbstractPast reports indicated that total-body irradiation at low to moderate doses could be responsible for cardiovascular disease risks, but the mechanism remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between radiation exposure and atherosclerosis, an underlying pathology of cardiovascular diseases, in the Japanese atomic bomb survivors. We performed a cross-sectional study measuring 14 clinical-physiological atherosclerosis indicators during clinical exams from 2010 to 2014 in 3274 participants of the Adult Health Study cohort. Multivariable analyses were performed by using a structural equation model with latent factors representing underlying atherosclerotic pathologies: (1) arterial stiffness, (2) calcification, and (3) plaque　as measured with indicators chosen a priori on the basis of clinical-physiological knowledge. Radiation was linearly associated with calcification (standardized coefficient per Gy 0.15, 95 % confidence interval: CI [0.070, 0.23]) and plaque (0.11, 95 % CI [0.029, 0.20]), small associations that were comparable to about 2 years of aging per Gy of radiation exposure, but not with arterial stiffness (0.036, 95 % CI [− 0.025, 0.095]). The model fitted better and had narrower confidence intervals than separate ordinary regression models explaining individual indicators independently. The associations were less evident when the dose range was restricted to a maximum of 2 or 1 Gy. By combining individual clinical-physiological indicators that are correlated because of common, underlying atherosclerotic pathologies, we found a small, but significant association of radiation with atherosclerosis.

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Student dropout at university: a phase-orientated view on quitting studies and changing majors

European Journal of Psychology of Education ◽

10.1007/s10212-021-00557-x ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Lisa Bäulke ◽

Carola Grunschel ◽

Markus Dresel

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Information Search ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Final Decision ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

Student Dropout ◽

Regulatory Processes ◽

Present Cross Sectional Study

AbstractStudent dropout can be conceptualized as a decision-making process, consisting of different phases. Based on previous literature on student dropout, decision-making, and action-phases, we proposed that the process of developing dropout intentions includes the following phases: non-fit perception, thoughts of quitting/changing, deliberation, information search, and a final decision. In the present cross-sectional study, we empirically investigated if the assumed phases can be distinguished from each other, if the phases follow the presumed order, and whether each phase is associated with certain characteristics. Furthermore, we considered a strict separation between quitting studies completely and changing a major. For this purpose, we analyzed data of N = 1005 students (average age of 23.0 years; 53% female; 47% male) from a German University. By using confirmatory factor analyses, we found the supposed factor structure for the different phases concerning both kinds of dropout, quitting studies, and changing majors. In each process, structural equation modelling indicated positive relations between adjoining phases. The factor values correlated to a substantial amount with an assortment of variables associated with student dropout. On a theoretical level, the conception of different phases of student dropout helps to get a better understanding of regulatory processes in the context of student dropout.

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The Impact of Ad-Blocking on the Sustainable Development of the Digital Advertising Ecosystem

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su10114039 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 4039 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Janusz Wielki ◽

Janusz Grabara

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Point Of View ◽

Economic Effects ◽

Primary Data ◽

Literature Analysis ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Advertising Industry ◽

Internet Users ◽

The Impact ◽

Excessive Number

Despite the rapidly growing expenditure on digital advertising, the effectiveness of the functioning of the digital advertising ecosystem is becoming less and less visible. This is related to the fact that only a small part of the expenditure incurred by organizations on various forms of digital advertising brings the expected results. For several years now, a phenomenon that stifles the effectiveness of the digital advertising ecosystem and deteriorates the ROI (return on investment) of advertisers has been the widespread practice of blocking advertising, known as ad-blocking. In this context, the aim of this article is to analyze the scale of the phenomenon of ad-blocking and its causes in terms of its impact on the effectiveness of the functioning of the digital advertising ecosystem and its sustainable development, which is extremely important from the point of view of the development of electronic commerce. In order to carry out this study, a literature analysis was conducted on the genesis of this phenomenon, its scale, causes, and economic effects. After this stage of research, in order to obtain primary data, a questionnaire survey was conducted on a group of individual Internet users. The results of the research indicated three main reasons for the development of ad-blocking. These are: excessive number of advertisements, their excessive invasiveness, and the mismatch between the advertisements displayed to the user and the user’s interests. In the context of these results and of the continued sustainable functioning of the digital advertising ecosystem, it is essential that the advertising industry be able to offer users alternatives to ad-blocking that they consider valuable from their own point of view and that take the users’ expectations into account.

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