22 Articles Published

1. MEASURING GREEN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL IN MALAYSIAN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE COMPANIES

Authors: AMRIZAH KAMALUDDIN , NAIMAH AHMAD YAHYA , ROSHAYANI ARSHAD

Abstract: The current study examines the connection between the concepts of environmental management and intellectual capital to enable the proposal of a model to measure green intellectual capital for Malaysian environmentally sensitive companies. As of now, the indicators for measuring green intellectual capital for companies have been inconsistent and vary in practices. The indicators in the current study are developed based on the integration of intellectual capital studies and the ‘Hart-Type resource domain’, which is originated from the Natural Resource-based theory (NRBV), one of the well known environmental management theory. Thus, the current study offers some dimensions which highlight four essential components of green intellectual capital, namely as green human capital, green innovation capital, green process capital and green social capital. The current study is motivated to produce one measurement model on green intellectual capital which is applicable to all environmentally sensit

Keywords: green intellectual capital, green human capital, green innovation capital, green process capital and green social capital

Pages: 1 - 5 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-91

2. IMPROVING HEALTH SYSTEM STRUCTURE TO OVERCOME MATERNAL AND NEW-BORN COMPLICATIONS IN NIGERIA: A CASE OF SOKOTO STATE

Authors: ASHIRU BELLO , KATIMAN ROSTAM , MUAZU ALHAJI SHAMAKI

Abstract: This study attempts to look at health system structure and the complications associated with maternal and new-born health services delivery in Sokoto state, Nigeria. Health system has a potential not just of improving people’s health but also to protect them against the financial costs of illness and to treat them with self-respect. Various relevant sources of information have been reviewed. These sources include various journals of public health, the federal and state governments’ publications on maternal and new-born health assessments among others. The study reveals that (as at 2012), only 4% of public health facilities meet EmOC standards in the state and less than 2% of women nationally deliver by caesarean section, pointing to an unmet need for emergency services both in Nigeria and Sokoto state in particular. Although illiteracy, high fertility, teenage pregnancy, etc directly or indirectly affects maternal and new-born health, the death rate (maternal mortality of 1026/100,000

Keywords: Health system, maternal, new-born, obstetrics, Sokoto state

Pages: 6 - 10 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-92

3. MALAYSIAN WORK FAMILY CONFLICT AND WELLBEING: THE MODERATING ROLE OF JOB CONTROL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT

Authors: AZLINA ABU BAKAR MOHD , R ZIRWATUL AIDA R IBRAHIM

Abstract: The connection of work family conflict and employee wellbeing has been widely researched in Western countries. The present study investigated the relationship between work family conflict (work to family conflict and family to work conflict) and employee wellbeing in Malaysia. Testing the hypotheses of Karasek’s model (Job-Demand-Control Model) [27] and Johnson and Hall’s model (Job-Demand-Control-Support Model) [25], this study also examines the moderating effect of job control and social support on the relationships. Survey data includes 1125 manufacturing employees from twelve workplaces. Hierarchical regression analyses reveal that work family conflict, job control and social support explained 5.9-29.2% of the variance in each of wellbeing indicators (job satisfaction, positive affect and negative affect). The moderating effects of job control are not supported by the data. However, there were significant two-way interactions (FWC and social support on job satisfaction (β = -.090,

Keywords: Work family conflict, Malaysia, JDC/JDCS, job control, social support.

Pages: 11 - 16 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-93

4. DO WIDOWS USE MORE HEALTH-CARE MEDICAL RESOURCE THAN WIDOWERS?-A STUDY OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN TAIWAN

Authors: SHU-HSI HO

Abstract: This paper explored the utilization of emergency medicine between the widowers and widows among the elderly in Taiwan. Subject data were obtained from the National Health Interview Survey in Taiwan, a study conducted in 2009 that encompassed observations 65 years of age and older. Chi-square test was used to determine the utilization of emergency medicine between the widowers and widows. Main empirical results confirmed that the life satisfaction, budget balance, self-reported health, functional limitation, and stroke significantly associated with utilization of emergency medicine for both widowers and widows. Nevertheless, diabetes significantly raised the utilization of emergency medicine for widows but not for widowers. Moreover, the utilization of emergency medicine was strongly correlated with predisposing, enablingand need characteristics among the elderly widowhood.

Keywords: emergency medicine, widow, widower

Pages: 1 - 21 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-94

5. AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF HEALTH AND LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION AMONG THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN TAIWAN

Authors: WEN-SHAI HUNG

Abstract: This paper investigates the influencing factors of health and labour force participation (LFP) among the young people in Taiwan. The data used are from the National Health Interview Survey and only focused on the youths sample as those aged 15 to 24 in 2005. The method uses the probit model to estimate the probability of work or not work. The main results find that young female workers, married workers, workers with higher income, and workers with excellent health are more likely to remain employed. In contrast, Mainlander workers and female Hakka workers are less likely to enter the labour force as more pursued higher education. For the health behaviours, young people concern more traffic safety, including using a car, motorcycle, and bicycle have a higher probability of LFP participation. Young people with smoking or chewing betel nuts have a higher probability of LFP participation. They may do some heavy work and need these habits to improve their power.

Keywords: Health, Labour Force Participation, Probit Model.

Pages: 22 - 25 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-95

6. UNDERSTANDING OF INTERACTIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND INNOVATION CAPACITY - A CASE STUDY ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN TURKEY

Authors: MUAMMER KOC

Abstract: Relationship between organizational culture/climate and creativity/innovation and the role of leadership to transform organizations is discussed based on a literature review. Then, a critical analysis of leadership, organizational culture and innovation capacity of Turkish university system is presented. Long-term sustainability and growth of an organization largely depend on its innovation capacity. Innovation is a direct consequence of various intrinsic and extrinsic factors for an organization, just like for a human being. In order to be innovative, an organization should grow, keep and flourish creative individuals; it must establish and maintain a transparent, open, functional, minimum-hierarchical culture where collective decision-making, risk taking and rewarding for merit are valued. Transformative or charismatic leadership can transform a stagnant organization into a dynamic and innovative form if only a critical mass in the organization supports it.

Keywords: leadership, innovation capacity, higher education, Turkey

Pages: 27 - 32 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-96

7. BEYOND ARCHITECTURE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP DIVERSITY CROSSWISE MULTIDISCIPLINARY NATURE OF THE PROFESSION

Authors: DAVID MARTIN , MUDASHIR GAFAR , ROZILAH KASIM

Abstract: Over the past century, an architect has tended to be regarded as a “master builder”. They are ascribed the combined characteristics of a designer, engineer, sociologist and scientist in their creative faculty for the present modern age. Despite the bequest of the technological era, building processes continue to fragment and the leadership role of the “master builder” is uncertain. Nevertheless, studies have revealed that unusual forces have emerged to change the leadership role architect’s play in the built environment. Therefore, the article explores the multidisciplinary nature of architecture and postulated diversity of content in the architecture profession as an entrepreneurial opportunity for professional sustainability. This conceptual paper recommends innovations in the architectural education system and diversification of the professional practice.

Keywords: architecture, education, profession, diversity, multidisciplinary

Pages: 33 - 39 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-97

8. THE SIZE AND DETERMINANTS OF UNPAID WORK – THE GENDER COMPARISON

Authors: JAN HUNADY , MARIA URAMOVA , MARTA ORVISKA

Abstract: Examination of unpaid work is inter alia essential for the assessment of gender differences in different countries. The paper compares the various aspects of unpaid work between genders. We can confirm that women spent more time by unpaid work in all countries in the sample. The difference is more often evident in less developed countries. The main aim of the paper is to identify the determinants of unpaid work done by men and women. Using the regression models applied on cross-sectional data, we found that the determinants are different for the two genders. On the one hand the unpaid work done by women is more influenced by the number of children and elderly in the population as well as by the wage level in the labour market. On the other hand, male unpaid work is affected mostly by the number of Internet users and the educational level. The size of paid work is an important determinant for both genders.

Keywords: unpaid work, econometric regression model, questionnaire survey

Pages: 40 - 45 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-98

9. WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAM EMPLOYEES’ PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS TOWARD AN INTERNAL EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Authors: NURHAFIZAH YAACOB , SAPORA SIPON

Abstract: Personal problems inside and outside of the workplace might effect on the employee performance. Employee Assistance Services (EAS) not only provide confidential, short-term counseling and longer-term referrals for employees and their family members but also prevention courses as well as online assistance services. This paper reports the analysis of the educational service employees’ perceptions toward help-seeking through counseling services and their expectations toward the development of an internal Employee Assistance Services at their workplace. Data collection included reviews of internal reports, employee surveys and focus group discussions with the administrative stakeholders. A total of 583 questionnaires were collected from the employees in the educational institutes in Gombak District, Selangor State. The findings indicatedthat employees’ perceptions toward help-seeking through counseling services were at the moderate level and their expectations toward Employee Assistance Se

Keywords: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Assistance Service, Workplace Wellness Program

Pages: 46 - 50 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-99

10. ASSESSING THE DISABILITY INCLUSIVENESS OF UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS

Authors: DANIEL CHI WING HO , WAI KIN LAU , YUNG YAU

Abstract: With rights to access becoming basic human rights, a tool for building disability inclusiveness assessment is necessary to tell how far we have gone to include people with disabilities in buildings. This article proposes a Building Inclusiveness Assessment Score (BIAS) framework which is made up of two hierarchies of inclusion attributes, namely the Physical Disability Inclusion Sub-score (PDIS) and the Visual Impairment Inclusion Sub-score (VIIS). The tool allows simple, quantitative and more objective assessments of buildings. Using the tool, forty-eight university buildings from four universities in Hong Kong were assessed for illustrating its real-life application.

Keywords: Barrier-free access; building performance assessment; disability inclusion; universal design

Pages: 51 - 55 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-100

11. FEEDBACK MECHANISMS TO EVALUATE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT EDUCATION WEBSITE AS VEHICLES FOR KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Authors: NORAIZAH A. B. , NURDIANA A , ROSS SMITH , VANESSA COOPER

Abstract: Feedback mechanism is one way for the website administrator to evaluate the usage of the website. Higher usage of the website indicates that the website is meeting the users’ needs. For the purpose of this research, knowledge transfer (KT) is defined as a process that includes any exchange of knowledge between or among individuals, teams, groups or organizations. It is the process by which knowledge is transmitted to, and absorbed by, users. Knowledge in this research is scoped to include education knowledge resources (information and services) made explicit and available to users via education websites. This paper illustrates feedback mechanisms used by the website administrator to evaluate the performance of Australian government education-based website that supports KT. This is an interpretive case study which applies qualitative data capture and analysis methods. A total of nine interviews were conducted at a government agency in Australia, known as AUSED which is an education-base

Keywords: feedback, mechanisms, evaluation, Australia, education, website, knowledge transfer

Pages: 56 - 59 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-101

12. THE IMPACT OF CULTURE ON GLOBALISATION AND ROLE OF WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT: THE CASE OF THE IRANIAN HOTEL INDUSTRY

Authors: MARYAM SHADMAN PAJOUH , MERVYN MARTIN

Abstract: Globalisation manifests in three main dimensions; economic, cultural and political (Martin and Shademan Pajouh, 2011). It has become a contentious political and economic issue changing the way people live and work (Martin, 2013). Whilst it is true that ‘globalisation’ is ‘everywhere’ the extent of its impact varies between countries, and Iran is a good example of a country which has generally been less exposed to the globalisation process. Globalisation naturally affects some industries more than others and one aspect of Iran exposed to globalisation is its tourist industry. Although Iran has tremendous heritage, its tourism sector has not fully benefitted as such, due to Iran’s relationship with the West, its location in a region of ongoing tension and conflict, as well as negative media coverage of the country. There is almost no literature on the impact of globalisation in Iran (Pawan, 2001; Namazie, 2007), but it seems wholly unlikely that a country like Iran, could be unaffected b

Keywords: Women, Iran, Globalisation, culture, Islam

Pages: 60 - 64 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-102

13. CIVILIAN JTF: THE TRANSFORMATIONAL PROTEST IN BORNO STATE

Authors: BABA GANA KOLO

Abstract: Civilian JTF; the transformational protest in Borno State tried to cover that Nigeria as giant African nation experienced security problems and overcome all and therefore Bokoharam crises is not exceptional. Bokoharam sect is an idealistic fanatical group confirming Marxian position that religion is heart of the heartless sigh of the oppressed creature and opium of the people. Corruption fueled Bokoharam insurgency by influencing already existing marginalized youth created by corrupt governance over the years in the state. The CJTF is a reaction to the unwelcomed boasting and undue projection for illusionist realization of utopia shariah state Shakau. The body must be cautious in the operation to avoid killing of lawful ones. That the CJTF is a dangerous time bomb if not automatically recruited as security agents and monitored. Theremust be death penalty for corruption. Practice of religion must be purely private and all forms of coercion must be treated as terrorism. Preachers of any

Keywords: CORRUPTION, FUELLING, BOKOHARAM, CRISES

Pages: 65 - 71 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-103

14. THE INVESTIGATION ON DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP EFFECT ON JOB SATISFACTION

Authors: SAMRENA JABEEN , HOMA KHORASANI ESMAEILI , MARYAM JOHARISHIRAZI , MEISAM KARAMI , SAIF-UR-REHMAN KHAN

Abstract: The current study objective is to investigate on democratic leadership effect on job satisfaction. The current paper uses the naturalistic exploratory and qualitative approach. In the current study semi structured open ended interviews is used on three schools which selected from the 97 school. In each school selected for the present study, individual interviews were conducted with the principals and the selectionof randomly 10 teachers from each sample school. Participants were asked to describe critical incidents related to their principals’ leadership and their sense of empowerment. The findings of the current study revealed that there are investigate about principals that contribute to the successful of schools teachers’ empowerment.

Keywords: Democratic Leadership, Empowerment, Job Satisfaction

Pages: 72 - 77 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-104

15. PERFORMANCE IN SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION AMONG FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES

Authors: LEAH A. DE ASIS

Abstract: This research documented the experiences of faculty members on publication in the main campus of the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP). With the use of a survey schedule and secondary data, the 131 faculty-respondents are experienced, matured individuals and are already honed on the four-fold functions of the university. A common seminar/training attended were on research writing, however, faculty members spent no significant time for reading research journals and reading journals related to Agriculture and its allied disciplines has less priority than those multi-disciplinary journals. However, papers and articles published in ISI-indexed journals, more were published in Agriculture-related journals. Faculty members must be motivated to read research/scientific journals by providing the same in the most accessible areas and the university must set standards for publication of research papers similar to that of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) so that accreditation of th

Keywords: highest educational, attainment, academic rank , sent job position, trainings, seminars, document, scientific journals, publication

Pages: 78 - 82 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-109

16. ECONOMIC VALUATION ON THE HOUSEHOLDS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR AN IMPROVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES: AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Authors: CHERRY I. ULTRA

Abstract: Economic valuation is assigning an economic value to environmental factors such as the quality of air and water and damage caused by pollution that are normally not taken into account in financial valuation. It deals with quantifying the preferences of individuals for an environmental commodities. Thus, this paper was conducted to analyze the households’ willingness to pay for an improvement in environmental sanitation in the University of Eastern Philippines. This paper hoped to provide answers to the following questions: a) households’ willingness to pay for an improvement in environmenal sanitation, and b) the economic factors affecting the willingness to pay of households’ for an improvement in environmental sanitation though a solid waste management program in the University of Eastern Philippines.

Keywords: damage, pollution, account, financial valuation

Pages: 83 - 87 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-110

17. BIDS OF HOUSEHOLDS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION IN SELECTED LAKESHORE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING LAGUNA DE BAY

Authors: CHERRY I. ULTRA , ALLAN A. ULTRA

Abstract: This paper estimated the bids of households for improvement in environmental sanitation in selected lakeshore communities surrounding Laguna de Bay.The study made use of primary data gathered from sample households through household surveys and focus group discussions. Key informant interviews with garbage collection personnel were also conducted. Majority (85%) of the 577 sample respondents in the four lakeshore communities studied indicated that they were willing to pay for an improvement in environmental sanitation through a solid waste management program. The modal WTP bids in all communities ranged from P61 to P80 from the household survey and P41 to P60 from the FGD. Currently, no garbage collection fee is charged from households in all the sample lakeshore communities. Based on the foregoing results of the study, the following recommendations are suggested: 1) the local government should devise better solid waste management systems in their localities; 2) organizers or other sta

Keywords: Majority, sample respondents , communities, studied indicated , improvement, environmental sanitation

Pages: 88 - 92 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-111

18. CORAL REEF ASSESSMENT OF CATARMAN COASTAL ZONE

Authors: DINDO M. SETENTA , MYRNA NICOL OGOC

Abstract: Corals along UEP-Cawayan and Puputihon reef occurs mostly in massive forms, which accounts to 13.79 meters of the live corals along UEP- Cawayan area and 11.62 meters at Puputihon reef. Branching, Tabulate andFoliaceous coral occur less, and can only be found at depth of about 3 meters sub-tidally. Fragments of corals rubbles and solid wastes are also observed which connotes high environmental pressures and stresses tothe living coral ecosystem of the area.

Keywords: Puputihon, reef, Branching, Tabulate, Foliaceous, coral, occur less

Pages: 93 - 97 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-113

19. ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT ANALYSIS OF THREE SMALL BARANGAYS IN NORTHERN SAMAR

Authors: TITO M. CABILI

Abstract: Ecological footprint analysis is a technique that estimates the consumption of food, material and energy and measures their corresponding effects on the social and ecological systems. The study designed specifically analyzed and estimated the food and material consumption of families of the three barangays nearby University of Eastern Philippines. Solid waste management as a concept was intertwined in the total analysis as food consumption is inextricably linked with waste production. Observations, interview and the employment of survey questionnaire were made and used to gather essential data. Results of the analysis provided database of the trends in food consumption significant in drawing out priority areas and concerns for future researches and helped identify where conservation, development and policy interventions are needed. Not all food commodities available in the three barangays were locally produced. People consumed more than the resources they produced, and consumed food pr

Keywords: Ecological footprint, food commodity consumption

Pages: 97 - 101 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-114

20. QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: THE CASE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES

Authors: FELISA L. SANICO

Abstract: Quality education stems from good management. Good management is not solely confined within the parameters of the managerial task, but also in renewed dimensions in knowledge, techniques, and skills required of educational leaders and administrators. A definitive instructional focus alongside a strengthened curriculum comprises strong attributes for an institution to thrive in rapidly-increasing societal demands and at its best meet local and international standardizations procedures. A comprehensive curricular review vis-à-vis renewed instructional supervision is integral in realizing the long-range plans of the University. Effective supervision entails that the foregoing shall work hand in hand to serve the interest of the respective constituents.

Keywords: Quality assurance; curriculum, and instruction

Pages: 102 - 104 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-115

21. VILLAGERS’ COPING STRATEGIES: THE CASE OF NORTHERN SAMAR

Authors: TITO M. CABILI , LEAH A. DE ASIS , VERONICA A. PICZON

Abstract: This study analyzed the coping strategies of poor family-4Ps’ family-head-recipients in four geographical areas in Northern Samar, Philippines Through purposive sampling, the researcher described the coping strategies of families in relation to income generation, provision of basic needs and family spending. The power patterns among poor families were also examined. It also discussed the coping mechanisms of poor families in terms of income generation, provision of basic needs and family spending. Among the parents’ emergent role on income generation, giving of the whole income for the family was frequently practiced while accepting immediate paid labor and leaving the major source of income was least or occasionally practiced. On the provision of basic needs the frequently performed role was the daily preparation of food by the parents and the least frequently practiced was the provision of regular budget for food. On family spending, the frequently performed role was that the parents

Keywords: Family role, coping strategies, poor families

Pages: 105 - 109 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-116

22. THE RESEARCH PROCESS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN THE PHILIPPINES: A RETROSPECT

Authors: ATTY MAR P. DE ASIS , EDWIN R. CELESTINO

Abstract: With globalization, it is necessary for the Philippines to unrelentingly pursue and produce knowledge-intensive goods and services as the key to economic development and poverty reduction. Basic to the realization of this potential is knowledge, which can be gained through a well-educated, technically-skilled manpower. This paper sums up the research process of the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) which has the potency to contribute well to economic progress. In particular, it attempts to i) provide a perspective on how research is done in the state universities and colleges (SUCs) with particular focus on the university as it relates to SUC leveling, normative funding, and performance-based bonus, ii) discuss the research processes, and iii) identify the elements of research dissemination and utilization.

Keywords: SUC leveling, normative funding, performance-based bonus

Pages: 110 - 115 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-003-3-119