European Researcher. Series A

762-774

Authors: Liubov P. Galperina, Liubov I. Lukianenko

The article analyzes the pricing conditions in the domestic and export market agri-pellet taking into account qualitative characteristics of the fuel market, farm, natural, and institutional and regulatory factors. The comparative characteristic of agri-pellet prices with the prices of other fuels in the context of sustainable development (environmental, sustainability, calorific value, accessibility for the population, as well as energy security). Analyzed the complexity of the formation and development of the internal market demand fuel agri-pellets. The importance of state support for domestic consumption and agropellet determining price targets using the "green" tariff. Priority actions should include: the improvement of the mechanism of the use of "green" tariff for bioenergy, conversion of the CHP in order to use fuel pellets, pellet boilers to provide the municipal sector, stimulating credit policy for establishing pellet boilers in the private sector, tariff policy, explanatory work among the population.

783-790

Authors: Aldina Rastoder, Ekrem Nurović, Edin Smajić, Ensar Mekić

The main objective of this exploratory study is to provide insights into perceptions of students towards quality of services at private higher education institution Star, located in B&H. A survey as a main instrument has been developed, and 448 students participated in the study. Main methodology used for purpose of data analysis is descriptive statistics. Findings indicated that students are either “slightly satisfied” or “satisfied” when it comes to nine aspects of quality at higher education Star. The highest satisfaction level appeared when it comes to “Quality of Academic Staff” which means that this is definitely one of important strengths of the institution. Even though students are still satisfied with “Quality of Campus”, the satisfaction level appeared to be lowest compared to their satisfaction with other variables examined throughout this study. Relevant recommendations for higher education institution are provided in the conclusion.