Evaluation the effect of the service quality of higher education on the doctoral students loyalty using HedPERF measurement scale at University of El-Tarf

  • Sarra Abidat Chadli Bendjedid University El Tarf, Laboratory of Sustainable Local Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, and Ecotourism, (Algeria)
  • Cherifa Labed brinis Chadli Bendjedid University El Tarf, Laboratory of Sustainable Local Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, and Ecotourism, (Algeria)
Keywords: Service quality of higher education, Loyalty students, HedPERF measurment scale, University of El Tarf

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of service quality of  higher education on the docoral students loyalty at the University of  El Tarf. The research  used  HEdPERF measurement scale. There were five dimensions:Non-academic aspects, Academic aspects, Reputation, Access and Program.) . The descriptive analytical was used, and  questionnaire was survey  using  the comprehensive enumeration method. To test the hypotheses, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and appropriate statistical methods were used.

The result indicated a positive influence of the service quality of higher educations in all its dimensions on the doctoral students loyalty at the University of El Tarf. Finally, the study recommends the need to support the higher education quality strategy by building strong relationships with doctoral students, focusing on providing distinguished services that contribute to providing a stimulating educational environment and meet their needs in light of current developments.

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Published
2026-06-05
How to Cite
Abidat, S., & Labed brinis, C. (2026). Evaluation the effect of the service quality of higher education on the doctoral students loyalty using HedPERF measurement scale at University of El-Tarf. Journal of Excellence for Economics and Management Research, 10(1), 90-108. Retrieved from https://journals.lagh-univ.dz/index.php/jeemr/article/view/4587
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