Quality of the Italian Websites for Parental Guidance on the Indications for Tonsillectomy in Children

Abstract Introduction The quality of information on websites about tonsillectomy regarding the knowledge level may be low. Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to hypertrophy of the palatine and pharyngeal tonsils. So, it is an invasive procedure with possible complications, which creates insecurity in parents. Significantly, Internet searches have been increased to address possible health concerns, questioning the quality of websites about tonsillectomy. Objective To evaluate the readability, reliability, and comprehensiveness of the Italian websites dedicated to parental guidance regarding the indications for tonsillectomy in children. Methods The search engine google.it was used to search the websites. The Gulpease index, which is a widely used readability formula ranging from 0 (difficult) to 100 (easy readability), was employed to evaluate these websites. The Health on the Net Code of Conduct (HONcode) was used to assess the quality of information, by taking ethical principles into account, with values ranging from 0 to 13. The content comprehensiveness of the web pages was assessed by assigning points ranging from 1 (very insufficient) to 5 (very satisfying) to each page. A final comparison with previous studies on tonsillectomy published on websites from other countries was performed. Results Fourteen Italian websites were selected, and the Gulpease index showed a mean average of 40.77 ± 8.45. The mean of the HONcode analysis was 6.00 ± 1.92, in which the principles with the poorest scores were Attribution and Update. As far as the comprehensiveness of the websites is concerned, the resulting mean was 2.57 ± 0.77, in which Indications was the topic with the highest mean, whereas Benefits was the one with the lowest. Conclusion The Italian websites were characterized by a lower readability level, a middle position regarding ethical principles, and the same (insufficient) comprehensiveness of tonsillectomy when compared with websites from different countries.

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Quality and readability of web-based Arabic health information on periodontal disease

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making ◽

10.1186/s12911-021-01413-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mohammed Sultan Al-Ak’hali ◽

Hytham N. Fageeh ◽

Esam Halboub ◽

Mohammed Nasser Alhajj ◽

Zaihan Ariffin

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Health Professional ◽

Health Information ◽

Code Of Conduct ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Quality Information ◽

Quality Of Information ◽

Web Based ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background Currently, the Internet seems to be a helpful tool for obtaining information about everything that we think about, including diseases, their prevention and treatment approaches. However, doubts exist regarding the quality and readability of such information. This study sought to assess the quality and readability of web-based Arabic information on periodontal disease. Methods In this infodemiological study, the Google, Yahoo!, and Bing search engines were searched using specific Arabic terms on periodontal disease. The first 100 consecutive websites from each engine were obtained. The eligible websites were categorized as commercial, health/professional, journalism, and other. The following tools were applied to assess the quality of the information on the included websites: the Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct (HONcode), the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmarks, and the DISCERN tool. The readability was assessed using an online readability tool. Results Of the 300 websites, 89 were eligible for quality and readability analyses. Only two websites (2.3%) were HONcode certified. Based on the DISCERN tool, 43 (48.3%) websites had low scores. The mean score of the JAMA benchmarks was 1.6 ± 1.0, but only 3 (3.4%) websites achieved “yes” responses for all four JAMA criteria. Based on the DISCERN tool, health/professional websites revealed the highest quality of information compared to other website categories. Most of the health/professional websites revealed moderate-quality information, while 55% of the commercial websites, 66% of journalism websites, and 43% of other websites showed poor quality information. Regarding readability, most of the analyzed websites presented simple and readable written content. Conclusions Aside from readable content, Arabic health information on the analyzed websites on periodontal disease is below the required level of quality.

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DINAMICS OF LEARNING MOTIVATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PUPILS OF ISRAEL (ARAB SECTOR)

RIMAK International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.47832/2717-8293.3-3.36 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 03 (03) ◽

pp. 401-429

Author(s):

Ahlam DARAWSHEH ◽

Nadia GHALIA

Keyword(s):

School Performance ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Human Action ◽

Educational Activity ◽

Mediated Learning ◽

Quality Of Information ◽

Arab Sector ◽

The One

Addressing motivation as a triggering and supportive factor of educational activity emphasizes the importance of quality of information, learning experience, mediated learning, or positive attitude towards the act of knowledge in achieving school performance. According to the generally accepted conception, following the consultation of the specialized literature regarding the approach of the motivational phenomenon, we can say that motivation lies at the basis of the good functioning of human action components, regardless of the activity or tacquisition level of the one who makes the effort to achieve it.

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Analysis of the Patient Information Quality and Readability on Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) on the Internet

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ◽

10.1155/2018/2849390 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

P. Priyanka ◽

Yousaf B. Hadi ◽

G. J. Reynolds

Keyword(s):

Grade Level ◽

Quality Analysis ◽

The Internet ◽

Quality Of Information ◽

Website Quality ◽

Link Type ◽

Moderate Quality ◽

The Mean ◽

11Th Grade

Objective. Patients are increasingly using the Internet to inform themselves of health-related topics and procedures, including EGD. We analyzed the quality of information and readability of websites after a search on 3 different search engines. Methods. We used an assessment tool for website quality analysis that we developed in addition to using validated instruments for website quality, Global Quality Score (GQS) and Health on Net (HON) certification. The readability was assessed using Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease (FRE) and Flesch-Kincaid Grade level (FKG). 30 results of each search terms ‘EGD’ and ‘Upper Endoscopy’ from Google and 15 each from Bing and Yahoo were analyzed. A total of 45 websites were included from 100 URLs after removing duplicates, video links, and journal articles. Results. Only 3 websites were found to have good quality and comprehensive and authentic information. These websites were https://www.healthline.com, https://www.uptodate.com, and https://www.emedicine.medscape.com. There were additional 13 sites with moderate quality of information. The mean Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease (FRE) score was 46.92 (range 81.6-6.5). The mean Flesch-Kincaid Grade level (FKG) was 11th grade, with a range of 6th grade to 12th grade and above making them difficult to read. Conclusions. Our study shows that there are quite a few websites with moderate quality content. We recommend 3 comprehensive and authentic websites out of 45 URLs analyzed for information on Internet for EGD. In addition, the readability of the websites was consistently at a higher level than recommended by AMA at 11th grade level. In addition, we identified 3 websites with moderate quality content written at 8th grade and below readability level. We feel that gastroenterologists can help their patients better understand this procedure by directing them to these comprehensive websites.

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Modified Kocher-Langenbeck Approach for the Treatment of Posterior Wall or Column Acetabular Fractures: The One-Incision Two-Window Method

10.21203/rs.3.rs-58691/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tien-Yu Yang ◽

Po-Yao Chuang ◽

Tsan-Wen Huang ◽

Kuo-Chin Huang

Keyword(s):

Posterior Wall ◽

Acetabular Fractures ◽

Fracture Group ◽

Satisfaction Rate ◽

Posterior Wall Fracture ◽

The Mean ◽

Group 2 ◽

The One ◽

Group 1

Abstract Background: The Kocher-Langenbeck (K-L) approach is the standard method for the treatment of posterior wall or column acetabular fractures. This approach allows direct access to the posterior structures of the acetabulum, but is limited cranially and caudally by the neurovascular bundle. The present study was conducted to assess the quality of reduction and the incidence of complications in patients who underwent the modified “one-incision two-window” K-L approach.Methods : This is a Retrospective case series with recruited thirteen consecutive patients from 2015 to 2017 who sustained an acute, displaced posterior wall or column acetabular fracture. All patients were treated with modified “one-incision two-window” K-L approach.Results: The mean operation time, mean intraoperative blood loss, and mean incision wound length were estimated to be 103.8 min (60-120 min), 373.1 mL (100-700 mL), and 9.7 cm (8.0-13.0 cm), respectively. The radiographic quality of reduction was graded as anatomical reduction (maximum residual displacement [MRD] ≤ 2 mm) in all cases, according to Matta’s criteria. Concerning the incidence of complications, there were no iatrogenic neurovascular injury, no surgical site infections, and no osteonecrosis of the femoral head or heterotopic ossification in this cohort. One patient with transverse posterior wall fracture (group 1) experienced deep vein thrombosis in the lesion leg. Another two patients with solitary posterior wall fracture (group 2) developed posttraumatic osteoarthritis, with one diagnosed as Tonnis grade I lesion and the other as Tonnis grade III lesion. With respect to the clinical treatment outcome, the mean visual analogue scale (VAS), mean modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) and subjective satisfaction rate were 1.7 (1.0-2.0), 90.6 (81-100), and 84.6% (80%-90%), respectively. Although there was no significant difference in the satisfaction rate (82.9% vs. 87.0%, P = 0.941) at 12 months after surgery, group 1 patients had more increased VAS score (2.0 vs. 1.2, P = 0.016) and more decreased mHHS (87.7 vs. 94.6, P = 0.014) than group 2 patients. Conclusions: Our pilot study confirmed that the “one-incision two-window” K-L approach is a simple, safe, reliable, and effective way to manage acute, displaced posterior wall or column acetabular fractures.Level of evidence: Therapeutic study, level IV.

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Headlining in Translation

Target ◽

10.1075/target.7.2.06sid ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 285-304 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Maria Sidiropoulou

Keyword(s):

The Other ◽

Social Constraints ◽

Greek Version ◽

Quality Of Information ◽

Rule Application ◽

The Difference ◽

The One

Abstract A hundred translated article headlines appearing in the Greek press are contrasted to their originals in the English press. The cognitive, cultural and social constraints on headline formation observed relate to a higher degree of directness associated with the Greek version of the corpus, on the one hand, and differences with respect to 'thematic ' preferences, on the other. The quantity and quality of information to be included in the schematic category Headline, in Greek, differs: the quantity of information relates to the genre the article belongs to and the difference in quality is a result of a different 'macro-rule' application.

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QoS Based Ranking For Web Search

10.32920/ryerson.14653005 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xiangyi Chen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Service ◽

Search Engine ◽

Web Search ◽

Web Pages ◽

Ranking Algorithm ◽

Internet Connection ◽

Web Search Engine ◽

The One ◽

The Web

Text, link and usage information are the most commonly used sources in the ranking algorithm of a web search engine. In this thesis, we argue that the quality of the web pages such as the performance of the page delivery (e.g. reliability and response time) should also play an important role in ranking, especially for users with a slow Internet connection or mobile users. Based on this principle, if two pages have the same level of relevancy to a query, the one with a higher delivery quality (e.g. faster response) should be ranked higher. We define several important attributes for the Quality of Service (QoS) and explain how we rank the web pages based on these algorithms. In addition, while combining those QoS attributes, we have tested and compared different aggregation algorithms. The experiment results show that our proposed algorithms can promote the pages with a higher delivery quality to higher positions in the result list, which is beneficial to users to improve their overall experiences of using the search engine and QoS based re-ranking algorithm always gets the best performance.

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KINERJA DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN PENCATATAN SIPIL DALAM TERTIB ADMINITRASI AKTA KEMATIAN DI KABUPATEN KAUR PROVINSI BENGKULU

AKSELERASI: Jurnal Ilmiah Nasional ◽

10.54783/jin.v3i2.413 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 92-98

Author(s):

Wawan Saputra B

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Data ◽

Information Services ◽

External Information ◽

Death Certificates ◽

Quality Of Information ◽

Civil Registration ◽

Exploratory Approach ◽

The One ◽

Or Applications

This study aims to analyze the performance of the Department of Population and Civil Registry of Kaur Regency, Bengkulu Province in carrying out orderly administration of death certificates. This study uses an exploratory approach with qualitative methods. Informants are selected based on internal and external information who really understand the problems that occur in the field. Qualitative data analysis was written descriptively. The results of this study indicate that the performance of the Department of Population and Civil Registration in the orderly administration of death certificates in Kaur Regency, Bengkulu Province in terms of productivity, service quality, responsiveness and responsibility is still not running optimally. The actions suggested by the author to improve the performance of the Population and Civil Registration Office in the orderly administration of death certificates are adjusting population and civil registration regulations, preparing programs that focus more on death certificates, making field monitoring teams as supervisors, making services through websites or applications on the one hand which facilitates and also improves the quality of information services.

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Mean Score and Correlation Research on Job Satisfaction at ABC Factory

International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering - 2 ◽

10.35940/ijrte.b1100.0982s1119 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2S11) ◽

pp. 641-645

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Organizational Behavior ◽

Work Environment ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Quality Of Work ◽

Score Analysis ◽

The Mean ◽

The One ◽

Main Components

Job satisfaction issue had been discussed widely in organizational behavior field. An employee with a high job’s satisfaction shows a superior quality of work and production compared to the one who does not. Our paper aims to study the job satisfaction among workers at ABC factory. A set of questionnaire consists of two parts, which are background of respondent and job satisfaction components were distributed among 80 employees. The questionnaire consists of three main components which are work environment, productivity, and organization can be classified by 25 questions. Two statistical analysis applied to evaluate the collected data which are the mean score analysis and the correlation. The findings of the survey are then compared to define the level of job’s satisfaction and its contributing factors among workers in ABC factory.

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Quality and readability of web-based Arabic health information on COVID-19: Infodemiology study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-76512/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Esam Halboub ◽

Mohammed Sultan Al-Akhali ◽

Hesham M Al-Mekhlafi ◽

Mohammed Nasser Alhajj

Keyword(s):

American Medical Association ◽

Health Information ◽

Grade Level ◽

Code Of Conduct ◽

Web Based ◽

Flesch Reading Ease ◽

Grade Levels ◽

The Mean ◽

The Web

Abstract Objective: The study sought to assess the quality and readability of the web-based Arabic health information on COVID-19. Methods: Selected search engines were searched on 13 April 2020 for specific Arabic terms on COVID-19. The first 100 consecutive websites from each engine were obtained. The quality of the websites was analyzed using the Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct (HONcode), the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmarks, and the DISCERN benchmarks instrument. The readability was assessed using an online readability calculator tool. Results: Overall, 36 websites were found eligible for quality and readability analyses. Only one website (2.7%) was HONcode certified. No single website attained a high score based on the DISCERN tool; the mean score of all websites was 31.5±12.55. Regarding JAMA benchmarks, a mean score of 2.08±1.05 was achieved by the websites; however, only 4 (11.1%) websites achieved all JAMA criteria. The average grade levels for readability were 7.2±7.5, 3.3±0.6 and 93.5±19.4 for Flesch Kincaid Grade level, SMOG, Flesch Reading Ease, respectively. Conclusion: Most of the available web-based Arabic health information on COVID-19 doesn’t have the required level of quality, irrespective of being easy to read and understand by most of the general people.

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Open-label study of pirfenidone in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Journal ◽

10.1191/1352458503ms907oa ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 280-283 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

James D Bowen ◽

Kenneth Maravilla ◽

Solomon B Margolin

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Short Form ◽

Primary Progressive ◽

Secondary Progressive ◽

The Mean ◽

One Year ◽

The One

Background: Pirfenidone is an oral medicatio n with a number of actions affecting the immune system. It has been proposed as a possible treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: An early-phase study of progressive forms of MS was conducted. Pirfenidone was slowly titrated to 2400 mg/day. Safety, clinical, quality-of-life, and magnetic resonance image (MRI) outcomes were measured. Results: Twenty people were enrolled (13 with secondary progressive and seven with primary progressive MS). The mean age was 47.7 years; the mean Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) was 5.15; 75% were female. Eighteen patients achieved the full dose, although five additional patients eventually had to decrease the dose, primarily because of nausea. The Neurologic Rating Scale showed a slight worsening, from 69.89-8.4 at baseline to 71.89-8.9 at one year (P=0.03). O ther clinical outcomes remained stable, including the EDSS, ambulation index, and nine-ho le peg test. The Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) quality-of-life measure remained unchanged. C omparisons of MRI scans at baseline and one year found that 715 plaques were unchanged, six were better, and 10 were worse. Three patients had plaques that improved and two patients had plaques that were worse. There were eight gadolinium-enhancing lesions on the baseline scans and 14 on the one-year scans. Conclusions: Pirfenidone was well tolerated in patients with MS. Patients with primary progressive or secondary progressive MS tolerated the medicatio n and remained clinically stable during the one year of follow up. Placebo-controlled blinded studies are needed to determine clinical effectiveness.

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