Knowledge Gaps and Perceptions of Future Research Directions on Management of Diabetes during Ramadan Fasting: An Online Survey of Physicians

2021 ◽  
pp. 108923
Author(s):  
Salem A Beshyah ◽  
Khawla F Ali ◽  
Issam M Hajjaji ◽  
Khadija Hafidh ◽  
Syed Abbas Raza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Ramadan Fasting ◽  
Future Research Directions

Gamified Self

2016 ◽  
pp. 304-327
Author(s):  
Rachelle DiGregorio ◽  
Harsha Gangadharbatla
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Over Time

Gamified self has many dimensions, one of which is self-tracking. It is an activity in which a person collects and reflects on their personal information over time. Digital tools such as pedometers, GPS-enabled mobile applications, and number-crunching websites increasingly facilitate this practice. The collection of personal information is now a commonplace activity as a result of connected devices and the Internet. Tracking is integrated into so many digital services and devices; it is more or less unavoidable. Self-tracking engages with new technology to put the power of self-improvement and self-knowledge into people's own hands by bringing game dynamics to non-game contexts. The purpose of this chapter's research is to move towards a better understanding of how self-tracking can (and will) grow in the consumer market. An online survey was conducted and results indicate that perceptions of ease of use and enjoyment of tracking tools are less influential to technology acceptance than perceptions of usefulness. Implications and future research directions are presented.

scholarly journals Motivating Military Trainee Healthy Eating: Insight from Two Sites

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1053
Author(s):  
Anna Kitunen ◽  
Julia Carins ◽  
Sharyn Rundle-Thiele
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Cooking Skills ◽  
Future Research Directions

This paper investigates eating behaviours and motivations of early career military trainees from two pathways (officer cadets and army recruits) to understand whether, and to what extent, healthful eating behaviours were present, and what motivates eating in general and healthful habits specifically. The study also sought to understand whether groups need strategies that are pathway specific or are transferrable across different trainee populations. Participants were recruited via email to complete an online survey and through in-person invitations to ensure a diverse cross section of trainees (n = 195) and recruits (n = 297). Two-step cluster analysis revealed three distinct segments with education, opportunity and motivation being the most important variables within a wider multivariate segment formation and stepwise linear regression was performed to identify the most optimal model with the least number of predictors for each segment. The ideal model for the uninterested segment contained nine predictors, seven predictors for the Breakfast skippers segment and eight predictors for the Weight conscious segment. This study found that there is room for improvement in the eating habits of military trainees across military training pathways. Eating motivations, and their associations with healthful eating habits, indicate a need for strategies that are broader than instilling or reinforcing health motivations. Strategies that can be implemented to support healthful eating for military trainees include provision of food preparation and cooking skills training, coupled with provision of social support and environments that facilitate healthful eating. Furthermore, three distinct segments were discovered within the trainee population, indicating that strategies for positively changing trainees’ eating behaviours may not need to be pathway specific, rather it may be possible to introduce the same group of segmented strategies across both pathways. Future research directions and limitations are outlined.

scholarly journals Experiencing the Unprecedented COVID-19 Lockdown: Abu Dhabi Older Adults’ Challenges and Concerns

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masood Badri ◽  
Mugheer Al Khaili ◽  
Hamad Al Dhaheri ◽  
Guang Yang ◽  
Asma Al Rashdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Movement Restriction ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Sleeping Disorders ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Policy Guidance

Abstract This study focused on older adults (60 + years old) in Abu Dhabi during the COVID-19 pandemic before vaccines were made available to them. They faced more strict rules of movement restriction and isolation that might have resulted in certain psychological feelings and social reactions. Data were gathered through an online survey of community members conducted from April to July of 2020, in which 574 older adults responded. The main objective was to understand Abu Dhabi older adults’ main psychological feelings during the pandemic and to identify their main concerns and challenges considering the various COVID-19 related policies and restrictions. The influence of the pandemic on older adults’ health and weight was also investigated. Results of descriptive analyses show that some negative psychological feelings were common among older adults’ during the pandemic. However, the psychological feelings did not portray significant changes with time, except for sleeping disorders and overeating. The movement restrictions imposed on elderlies and not being able to see children and grandchildren when wanted were the two main concerns reported. The research summaries some policy guidance while noting some limitations of this study and future research directions.

scholarly journals Microdosing as a response to the meaning crisis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rotem Petranker ◽  
Juensung Kim ◽  
Thomas Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Optimal Dosing ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Future Research Directions

Background: The use of psychedelic substances like LSD and magic mushrooms in research and to treat mental health conditions has been increasing in the last decade. In particular, the practice of microdosing – using sub-hallucinogenic amounts of psychedelics – has been increasing (Anderson et al., 2019), but large-scale systemic qualitative analyses are still scant.Aims: This study attempted to recognize emergent themes in qualitative reports regarding the experience of microdosing so as to enrich the theoretical landscape in psychedelics research and propose future research directions for both basic and clinical research.Methods: This study used qualitative analysis to analyze free-text responses from individuals who participated in an online survey disseminated on various social media platforms. Participants had reported microdosing at least once in the past year.Results: Data from 118 informative responses suggested four main emergent themes: reasons for microdosing, the practice of microdosing, outcomes linked to microdosing, and meta-commentary about microdosing. Participants mostly reported microdosing for clinical reasons and to improve productivity, and mentioned that the practice is often challenging due to unknown optimal dosing regimen. The outcomes of microdosing varied widely between strong endorsement of the practice and disappointment at the lack of effect. Meta-commentary included warning against overexcitement with the practice. We couch our findings in meaning-making theory and propose that, even at low doses, psychedelic substances can provide a sense of meaning currently lacking in Western culture.Conclusion: Our results suggest that there many of the reported benefits occur regardless of motivation to microdose and are likely due to the enhanced psychological flexibility and sense of connectedness made possible due to the use of psychedelics. Double-blind, placebo controlled experiments are required in order to substantiate these reports.

Modeling of track geometry degradation and decisions on safety and maintenance: A literature review and possible future research directions

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (5) ◽  
pp. 1385-1397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Higgins ◽  
Xiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Railroad Track ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Maintenance Decisions ◽  
Future Research Directions

In a railroad track, the inherent and small geometrical deviations in the position of rails from their ideal design states constitute imperfections that can have a significant impact on the safety and the rate of degradation of the rail system. These deviations are measured by various technologies and further assessed using various algorithms and statistical techniques to quantify the condition of the system. This paper reviews the existing research regarding the collection of track geometry data, analysis of degradation, and the associated safety and maintenance decisions. The knowledge gaps in the existing literature are identified and possible future research directions are suggested. The review can be used as a reference by practitioners and researchers to determine optimal practices for assuring the safety of tracks.

scholarly journals Antecedents and Outcomes of Innovation Capability: A Case of European Automotive Organizations

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 01-14
Author(s):  
Akhlaq Ahmad ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Key Policy ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Most of the firms are keen to achieve desired performance levels and competitive advantage through creativity and innovation. Thus, drawing on the resource-based view current study aims to contribute by exploring the underlying mechanism through which firms' characteristics are linked with firm performance and competitive advantage. Using online survey data was collected from 303 managers from German and Italian SMEs, results revealed that innovation capability mediated the associations between antecedents (creativity & dynamic capability) and outcomes (competitive advantage and performance). Several key policy insights and future research directions are suggested.

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