Pub Date : 2023-07-12DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.359
Xinheng Zhen, Qian Liu
Purpose This paper is to explore the factors that influence the professional identity of university teachers on their occupational happiness, and to understand and study the mediating role of psychological capital between a teacher’s professional identity and a teacher’s occupational happiness. Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper uses a quantitative approach to testing. And this paper randomly selected 209 teachers (including full-time teachers and managers) from the Hebei Academy of Fine Arts located in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, as the research subjects. Findings: There exists a positive correlation between a teacher's professional identity and their occupational happiness. Additionally, a positive association can be observed between a teacher's professional individuality and their psychological capital. Furthermore, a positive relationship can be identified between a teacher's psychological capital and their professional happiness. Psychological capital plays a mediating role between a teacher’s professional identity and occupational happiness. Conclusion: Professional happiness is a manifestation of happiness at work, and psychological capital and professional happiness have the same theoretical basis and research orientation. The higher their sense of professional identity, the better their attitude towards work, and the higher their sense of professional happiness. Research Limitations/Implications: The sampling only comes from the Hebei Academy of Fine Arts located in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. The conclusion may not fit all levels of education and teachers' situations. Practical Implications: Universities could focus on improving the teacher's professional identity to improve their occupational Happiness, and universities could train teachers to gain psychological capital to help them keep a positive attitude towards their job to improve their occupational Happiness. Contribution to Literature: This study provides a structural framework for the relationship between psychological capital and occupational happiness that future researchers may use in their studies. The subsequent research could examine this model's applicability to the professional satisfaction of high school teachers or primary school teachers.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-06DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.356
Li Han, Hanying Yu
Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between executive compensation and firm performance in Chinese new energy companies. Design/Methodology/Approach: The financial data of 122 Chinese-listed energy companies from 2010-2021 is selected for the empirical study. Findings: Executives' monetary compensation and executives' shareholding ratio are positively related to corporate performance. Overseas background and financial background play a moderating role in the effect of executives' monetary compensation and their shareholding ratio on corporate performance. Conclusion: The fact that executives' salaries and shareholding both have a significant positive impact on business performance demonstrates the effectiveness of pay incentives and equity-based incentive. The research additionally demonstrates that an executive's financial knowledge and experience in other countries alter the impact of cash and equity pay on company performance. Research Limitations/Implications: The research excludes a large number of key energy businesses, especially rising ones in the clean energy sector, as it solely targets publicly traded businesses for ease of data collection. Practical Implications: The survey results help to further understand the key factors of compensation incentives for managers in energy companies and are informative for the effectiveness of compensation incentives in energy companies. Contribution to Literature: This study provides empirical results on the impact of managerial compensation on firm performance in energy firms in the Chinese context, adding a new step to the existing literature.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.353
Noor Haifa Zolkipli, Mua’azam Mohamad
Purpose: In schools, principals are leaders of teachers while teachers, are leaders of students and colleagues. The current development of the ever-changing education system makes the roles and responsibilities of teachers increasingly challenging. This requires a person to have an element of resilience to become a teacher who is responsible for guiding students and colleagues to achieve school goals. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of resilience (tenacity and competence, trusting in one’s instinct and tolerance of negative affect, acceptance of change and secure relationships, control, and spirituality) on authentic leadership among novice teachers, particularly in North Malaysia. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a quantitative approach through questionnaires such as The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and the Authentic Leadership Questionnaire (ALQ), involving a total of 229 novice teachers in the northern zone of Peninsular Malaysia as respondents. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28 and Structural Equation Model-Part Least Square, SmartPLS 4 software. Findings: The findings showed that accepting change, spirituality, tenacity, and competence constructs have a significant and positive impact on authentic leadership. Conclusion: Resilience is a skill that teachers should have when influencing students and colleagues. Research Limitation: The data found in this study were based on questionnaires. The results of the information and findings of the study were limited as they depended on the honesty and willingness of the respondents to answer the questionnaire. Practical Implication: Spirituality in the workplace is among the key elements in achieving the organization's goals. Spirituality can help teachers have peace of mind when handling conflict. Teachers have to prepare physically and mentally to cope with the changes in organization because they are role models for colleagues and students. Contribution to Literature: This study contributes to the existing literature by demonstrating that resilience constructs have an influence on authentic leadership among novice teachers.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.354
N. A. Wahsheh
Purpose: To define the level of language skills among students with mental disabilities. Design/Methodology/Approach: The population and the sample (n = 106) included students with mild and moderate mental disabilities enrolled in special education centres at Ajloun Governorate. The descriptive analytical design was used using a questionnaire consisting of (32) items. Findings: The level of language skills among students with mental disabilities was low. Statistically significant differences were found in light of the disability's degree in all domains and the total score in favour of moderate mental disabilities, while no statistically significant differences were found in light of gender. Conclusion: The language skills topic for students with mental disabilities is one of the most important topics among specialists in special education. Thus, the primary issue with this research revolves around the level of language skills among students with mental disabilities at Ajloun governorate. The study found that the mean score for the level of language skills among students with mental disabilities was 0.37, with a low level. So, it is recommended to concentrate the efforts of educators, parents, and officials to increase the interest in this group of students, and to provide all material, moral, and training means to develop their social skills in order to become better. Practical Implications: The importance of this study stems from the fact that it sheds light on the level of language skills among students with mental disabilities, which in turn will affect the process of providing different programs for students with mental disabilities, especially those related to developing their language skills. The study complements the previous researchers' work on the language skills of students with mental disabilities; it could be a starting point to address the topic from other aspects and with multiple variables.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-22DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.342
Pudji Andayani, J. Kasab, A. Yunanto, P. G. Halim, Wulandewi Marhaeni, Edi Hartoyo, A. Budiarto
Purpose: This study aims to analyze the associations of zinc serum levels in the blood cord with the general health status of neonates, along with the characteristics and outcomes in Ulin General Hospital, Banjarmasin. Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional study was conducted in October-November 2021. The subjects were divided into two groups based on the zinc serum level (≤67.5 µg/dl and >67.5 µg/dl). The cut-off was determined by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC). Findings: There were 35 subjects in the group with zinc serum level ≤67.5 µg/dl and 34 subjects in the group with zinc serum level >67.5 µg/dl. Neonates with zinc serum level over the cut-off significantly had a higher birth weight (p=0.038), lower incidence of prematurity (p=0. 02, OR 0.21; 95%CI: (0.05-0.84)), lower incidence of anemia (p=0.001, 95%CI: 0.1(0.012-.89)), neonatal jaundice (p=0.02, OR 0.3; 95%CI: 0.1-0.85), and neonatal infections (p=0.000 OR 0.008; 95%CI: 0.001-0.067). Conclusion: The zinc serum level of the blood cord is strongly associated with the general health status and outcomes of the newborn. It is also associated with the general health of neonates, birth weight, prematurity, the incidence of infection, jaundice, anemia of newborns, and the need for NICU during the treatment. Limitations: A relatively short period of observation and a small number of subjects due to the limitation of resources. Practical Implications: propose the importance of zinc intake in pregnancy as it strongly implicates the general health status and outcomes of neonates. Contribution to Literature: This study provides a cut-off value with significant results and encourages further investigation to determine the need and effects of early zinc supplementation.
目的:本研究旨在分析脐带中锌血清水平与新生儿总体健康状况的关系,以及班贾马辛乌林综合医院的特征和结果。设计/方法/方法:2021年10月至11月进行了一项横断面研究。受试者根据锌血清水平(≤67.5µg/dl和>67.5µg/dl)分为两组。临界值由受试者操作特性(ROC)确定。结果:锌血清水平≤67.5µg/dl组有35名受试者,锌血清水平>67.5µg/dl组有34名受试人。锌血清水平超过临界值的新生儿出生体重较高(p=0.038),早产发生率较低(p=0.030)。02或0.21;95%可信区间:(0.05-0.84)),贫血发生率较低(p=0.001,95%可信区间0.1(0.012-.89)),新生儿黄疸发生率较高(p=0.002,OR 0.3;95%可信区间0.1-0.85),新生儿感染发生率较轻(p=0.000 OR 0.008;95%可信度0.001-0.067)。结论:脐带锌血清水平与新生儿的总体健康状况和预后密切相关。它还与新生儿的总体健康、出生体重、早产、感染率、黄疸、新生儿贫血以及治疗期间需要新生儿重症监护室有关。局限性:由于资源的限制,观察时间相对较短,受试者数量较少。实际意义:提出妊娠期锌摄入的重要性,因为它强烈影响新生儿的总体健康状况和结果。对文献的贡献:这项研究提供了一个具有显著结果的临界值,并鼓励进一步调查,以确定早期补锌的必要性和效果。
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Pub Date : 2023-06-20DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.339
Rajendra Kunwar, A. Shrestha, K. Poudel, Shyam Prasad Phuyel
Purpose: The study explores the perceptions of head teachers about time spent on teaching and learning in their schools. Specifically, the study investigates the headteachers' perceptions of teacher-spent time (TST) in teaching and its implementation status in school-level education in Nepal. Design/Methodology/Approach: It is based on the qualitative descriptive survey research design. It was carried out with ten community school headteachers of the Ilam district as the sample. Six of them belonged to three rural municipal areas, and four were from two municipal areas. The sample for the study was drawn purposively. A semi-structured interview was used to collect the data from the headteachers as the respondents, and the data was analyzed by applying the thematic analysis technique under five themes. Findings: The result indicates that the disparity among the schools in terms of physical conditions and resources resulted in workload management problems, challenges with TST implementation, and weak supervision. Conclusion: It was concluded that the promotion of teacher awareness about their profession was necessary for effective TST implementation and the overall development of quality education. Limitations and Implications: The study uses only one variable-headteachers' perceptions of TST and a small sample that may affect the generalizability of the result. So, it is suggested that a further study be conducted covering various dimensions of TST. Practical Implications: Despite these limitations, the study has a number of practical implications for the Nepalese education policy and practice as well as other contexts with a comparable set of circumstances. These include improving school leadership, enhancing teacher preparation, and addressing resource shortages to improve student learning outcomes. Contribution to Literature: The study can contribute to the literature on education by highlighting the perspectives of head teachers and providing insights into effective strategies for optimizing the amount of time spent on teaching and learning.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-20DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.337
K. Setemen, Wayan Widiana, Gede Wahyu, Suwela Antara
Purpose: This study aimed at analyzing the impact of blended multicultural learning on nationalism as seen from the students’ cultural literacy level in social studies learning. Design/Methodology/Approach: This is quasi-experimental research with a non-equivalent post-test-only control group design. The research was conducted with a population of 212 V grades in elementary school. The technique used was random sampling. Based on the random sampling, the sample obtained was 64 students divided into two classes. The 32 students were put in the experimental group, and the other 32 were put in the control group. The data collection used tests and questionnaires. This study used descriptive and inferential analysis methods. Inferential analysis was carried out using Two-Way Analysis of Variance, which was preceded by an analysis prerequisite test that included a test for normality of data distribution and a test for homogeneity of variance. Findings: Based on the results of the data analysis, it was found that the blended multicultural learning approach and the level of cultural literacy had a positive impact on social studies learning. Conclusion: It was concluded that the blended multicultural learning approach and the level of cultural literacy can contribute to influencing the attitude of nationalism in elementary school students. Practical Implication: It is expected that teachers can apply a blended multicultural learning approach and pay attention to the level of student cultural literacy so that it can increase students' nationalist attitudes.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-20DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.340
Nguyen Quoc Anh, Tang My Sang, Duong Phuong Thao Pham
Purpose: The research aims to find out the relationship between e-marketing communication, customer satisfaction, and loyalty at Vietnamese commercial banks. Design/Methodology/Approach: Customers who use e-banking services in Ho Chi Minh City are surveyed to gather the data. Using Google Forms, the survey was first pretested on 10 people. There were 224 valid responses to the official survey. Following that, SmartPLS processed the data in two steps: evaluating the measurement model and the structural model. Findings: The results show that e-marketing communication has a positive relationship with customer satisfaction and loyalty. Besides, customer satisfaction mediates a positive relationship between e-marketing communication and customer loyalty. Conclusion: The outstanding advancement of information technology has facilitated digital transformation in all aspects of life, including the banking industry. As technology advanced, marketing was the industry that underwent the most change. E-marketing makes it possible to establish and maintain a close relationship with clients, which is essential for being successful in luring them. E-marketing must connect many people, particularly the target customer group, and is not just focused on the design, logo, and overall user interface. Research Limitations and Implications: The effectiveness of direct marketing is not combined or compared in this study. It only examines the effect of e-marketing. Practical Implications: The banks should identify, contact, and maintain regular contact with potential customers. They can incorporate unstructured data from social networks. Furthermore, the banks must develop methods for evaluating and measuring the efficacy of their marketing efforts. This study gives bank managers in Vietnam suggestions for an appropriate e-marketing strategy.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-19DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.335
Jenifer C Gacusan, Sanny J. Dangis, Bonimar T. Afalla
Purpose: Everyone learns in a different way, depending on what suits them best. Hence, this study explored the learning styles of Alpha learners as perceived by their parents and teachers, with a particular focus on identifying effective teaching techniques that promote engagement and academic success. Design/Methodology/Approach: This descriptive survey was conducted among 52 teachers and 403 parents in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. The participants were selected randomly, and a modified teaching-learning styles questionnaire, validated beforehand, was utilized. The collected data were analysed using the mean and standard deviation. Findings: Alpha learners preferred studying on the ground or a couch in various lighting and weather conditions. They pursued task completion and academic excellence while working on their own or under supervision, with external rewards as their motivation. Alpha learners sought consistency and moderate direction. They effectively studied without adult guidance, utilizing a diverse range of tools. Conclusions: Alpha learners exhibit diverse preferences in their learning environment, including seating, lighting, and weather. They are motivated by rewards from outside sources and make an effort for academic success. They like independent or supervised work. They study effectively without adult guidance, utilizing various tools. Effective techniques for Alpha learners include reading, writing, debating, watching, touching, and listening. Research Limitations/Implications: The study is subject to certain limitations, such as its restricted geographical coverage and dependence on self-reported perceptions. To enhance the validity and generalizability of the findings, larger and more diverse samples are required. Subsequent investigations ought to contemplate enlarging the sample size and broadening the participant pool to augment the credibility and universal relevance of the findings. Practical Implications: Clear instructions for parents, strategies to understand and manage children's traits, and personalized teaching can enhance Alpha learners' academic performance. Contribution to Literature: This research offers insights into Alpha learners' styles, preferences, and effective techniques, filling a literature gap. It informs educational practices for their engagement and academic success.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-15DOI: 10.55951/nurture.v17i3.324
Nur Hidayah, Azhari Aziz Samudra, Evi Satispi, A. Suradika
Purpose: This study aims to determine government policies for former migrant workers at risk of transmitting HIV/AIDS and find solutions to improve the effectiveness of these policies. The Province of West Nusa Tenggara is ranked fourth in Indonesia due to the increasing transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS among migrant workers from Lombok. The main factor causing the high number of Indonesian workers going abroad is the economic factor. This sending of workers has a negative impact on their return to the district, for example the spread of HIV/AIDS and STDs. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a qualitative-descriptive approach to understand the behavior, views and attitudes of migrant workers towards government policies and the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission. Determination of informants in this study using a purposive sampling technique. Finding: The results of this study explain the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission and the lack of information about transmitting HIV/AIDS among migrant workers. Conclusion: Migrant workers are marginalized and lack sufficient knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission and its prevention. Their perception of risk is generally low, services and access to information about HIV/AIDS and its impacts are limited and there are cultural misunderstandings and the high cost of treatment for foreigners among illegal migrant workers. Research Limitations: The study’s focus is limited to the East Lombok District. Other provinces have not been addressed. Practical Implications: The results of this study can be used as a reference for local governments to make or reformulate health policies. Contribution to Literature: This case can be used as a reference for developing health policies especially for Indonesian migrants.
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