Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health

6-11

Authors: Zoya Aidan, Ahmad Alibabaei, Hassan Shah Mohammad

The present study aims to introduce the employer brand as a new tool in managing human capital and explaining its impact on job satisfaction, organizational commitment and agility of the workforce. The present study is descriptive of survey type and quantitative method. The statistical population of the study was all employees of Iranian Huawei Technology Services Company. The sample was distributed through simple random sampling. Validity of the content of the factors counted with the opinion of the experts and then the validity of the test construct was confirmed using factor analysis methods. The reliability of the test was also calculated and validated for all variables with respect to Cronbach's alpha. In order to analyze the information gathered by the method of structural equation modeling SPSS and Smart PLS software were used. The results confirm the assertion of all the research hypotheses in the research model, indicating that employer brand attractiveness has a positive and direct role in increasing job satisfaction, organizational commitment and workforce agility in the employees of the Telecom industry. At the end, suggestions were also presented based on research findings.

18-23

Authors: Azam Pourghasemi, Mohammad Akhbari

The energy plays a significant role in human life and almost it is not possible to continue the life without it. This is why energy has got a key role in our national and international policies and has shaped up patterns of rivalry, cooperation, conflict, violation, interaction, convergence, and divergence in the international arena and relations between countries and authorities. So, interestingly the sources of energy provision, energy corridors, consumer markets, energy trade, energy technology, and things like them increase in value. This study investigated energy resources in Iran and Middle East in library research method. In addition to have a unique geopolitical position, Iran is located in ellipse of energy and there is more than 70 percent of world resources of oil and 60 percent of world resources of gas in Iran. Also, Iran has located in the energy corridor of north to south and east to west and all of the ways pass through this wide country. Hence, it can pump money into the country not only by selling energy, but also with transmitting of energy and accordingly, it can evolve the country economy with a correct planning and engagement with countries.

31-37

Authors: Modabber Arasteh, Seyedeh Asrin Seyedoshohadaei

44-51

Authors: Nilesh C. Gawde

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are leading cause of ill-health globally and workers are disproportionately affected due to repetitive tasks and postures. Little is known about these disorders among hotel employees in India. Objective: The study aims to find prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among workers in luxury hotels and identify their determinants. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed. The study sites included eight hotels across other four cities. A pre-designed, pilot tested semi-structured questionnaire was self-administered by study respondents. Main outcome variable was self-reported musculoskeletal pain/discomfort. Data on predictor variables including socio-demographic, physical and psychosocial environment was collected. Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain/discomfort was estimated. Chi-square test was used for bi-variate analysis. Binary multiple logistic regression method was used to identify factors associated with the outcome variable 'Any chronic musculoskeletal pain' and site-specific subtypes. Results: Out of 1183 respondents, 526 (45%) reported having musculoskeletal pain/discomfort which chiefly included backache 320 (27%), pain in legs 206 (17%), joint pain 157 (13%) and neck pain 88 (7%). 'Chronic musculoskeletal pain' was associated withfour variables; namely, years of service (OR = 1.018; 1.002–1.034), heavy stress of lifting objects (OR = 1.908; 1.289–2.825), psychological wellbeing (GHQ–12 item) (OR = 1.214; 1.135–1.299) and type of work (desk workers had lower odds (OR = 0.355; 0.178–0.709) than housekeepers). Conclusion: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain/discomfort is high among hotel workers. Stress of lifting objects, psychosocial well-being, duration of service and type of work are key determinants.