Comparative Effects of E-cigarette Aerosol on Periodontium

AbstractIntroductionTobacco use is one of the main causes of periodontitis. E-cigarettes are gaining in popularity, and studies are needed to better understand the impact of e-cigarettes on oral health. Objective: To perform a longitudinal study to evaluate the adverse effects of e-cigarettes on periodontal health.MethodsNaïve e-cigarette users, cigarette smokers, and non-smokers were recruited using newspaper and social media. Demographics, age, gender, and ethnicity, were recorded. Participants were scheduled for two visits 6 months apart. At each visit, we collected data on the daily frequency puffs of an e-cigarette, the number of cigarettes smokes, and other parameters, such as alcohol consumption. Carbon monoxide levels, cotinine levels, salivary flow rate, probing depth, and bleeding on probing were determined at both baseline and follow-up visits. P-values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.ResultsWe screened 159 subjects and recruited 140 subjects. One-hundred-one subjects (31 cigarette smokers, 32 e-cigarette smokers, and 38 non-smokers) completed every assessment in both visits. The retention and compliance rate of subjects was 84.1%. The use of social media and craigslist was significant in recruiting e-cigarette subjects. Ethnicity and race differed between cohorts, as did average age in the male subjects. Carbon monoxide and salivary cotinine levels were highest among cigarette smokers. Bleeding on probing and average probing depths similarly increased over time in all three cohorts. Increase in the rates of severe periodontal disease were significantly higher in cigarette smokers and e-cigarette users than non-smokers. Confounding factors were subjects’ age as most of the e-cigarette group were much younger than cigarette smokers.ConclusionAmong the recruited participants, periodontal severity status after 6 month was significantly worse in cigarette smokers and e-cigarette smokers than non-smokers. This study design and protocol will assist in future larger studies on e-cigarette and oral health.

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Comparative Effects of E-Cigarette Aerosol on Periodontium of Periodontitis Patients

Frontiers in Oral Health ◽

10.3389/froh.2021.729144 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

Author(s):

Fangxi Xu ◽

Eman Aboseria ◽

Malvin N. Janal ◽

Smruti Pushalkar ◽

Maria V. Bederoff ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Carbon Monoxide ◽

Oral Health ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Compliance Rate ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Clinical Attachment Loss ◽

Cigarette Smokers ◽

Bleeding On Probing ◽

The Impact

Introduction: Tobacco use is one of the main causes of periodontitis. E-cigarette are gaining in popularity, and studies are needed to better understand the impact of e-cigarettes on oral health.Objective: To perform a longitudinal study to evaluate the adverse effects of e-cigarettes on periodontal health.Methods: Naïve E-cigarette users, cigarette smokers, and non-smokers were recruited using newspaper and social media. Age, gender, and ethnicity, were recorded. Participants were scheduled for two visits 6 months apart. At each visit, we collected data on the frequency and magnitude of e-cigarette and cigarette use, and alcohol consumption. Carbon monoxide (CO) levels, cotinine levels, salivary flow rate, periodontal probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BoP), and clinical attachment loss (CAL) were also determined at both baseline and follow-up visits and compared between groups with two-way repeated measures ANOVA. Periodontal diagnosis and other categorical variables were compared between groups with the chi-square statistic and logistic regression.Results: We screened 159 subjects and recruited 119 subjects. One-hundred-one subjects (31 cigarette smokers, 32 e-cigarette smokers, and 38 non-smokers) completed every assessment in both visits. The retention and compliance rate of subjects was 84.9%. The use of social media and craigslist was significant in recruiting e-cigarette subjects. Ethnicity and race differed between groups, as did average age in the male subjects. Carbon monoxide and salivary cotinine levels were highest among cigarette smokers. Bleeding on probing and average PDs similarly increased over time in all three groups, but CAL uniquely increased in e-cigarette smokers. Rates of severe periodontal disease were higher in cigarette smokers and e-cigarette users than non-smokers, but interpretation is confounded by the older age of the cigarette smokers.Conclusion: Among the recruited participants, CAL after 6 months was significantly worse only in the e-cigarette smokers. This study design and protocol will assist in future larger studies on e-cigarette and oral health.

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PENGARUH SOSIAL MEDIA TERHADAP BRAND AWARENESS AMARIS HOTEL

Kepariwisataan: Jurnal Ilmiah ◽

10.47256/kepariwisataan.v14i02.19 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (02) ◽

pp. 53-61

Author(s):

Sofiani Sofiani

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Correlation Method ◽

Marketing Strategies ◽

Brand Awareness ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Impact

Social media has became one of the marketing strategies by most of the companies to deliver their brands, products and services to customer. Apart from the advantages of the use of social media for companies, it is becoming difficult for companies to raise awareness for their brand beause of the competition. The aim of this research is to determine the impact of social media on brand awareness of Amaris Hotel. The results of this research obtained from questionnaires that had been distributed to the respondents in Jakarta and processed with correlation method. The results shows that social media gives quite big and positive impact on building and estabilishing brand awareness of AYANA Amaris Hotel for 41,5%, and Instagram gives the biggest impact on brand awareness of Amaris Hotel. The level of brand awareness of Amaris Hotel has reached the highest level, Top of Mind level. Keywords: Social Media, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Amaris Hotel

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Public relations in the age of data: corporate perspectives on social media analytics (SMA)

Journal of Communication Management ◽

10.1108/jcom-09-2020-0092 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Kathy R. Fitzpatrick ◽

Paula L. Weissman

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Public Relations ◽

Social Media Analytics ◽

Content Type ◽

The Public ◽

Management Function ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Impact ◽

Corporate Brands ◽

Depth Interviews

PurposeThe aim of this study was to understand how public relations leaders view and use social media analytics (SMA) and the impact of SMA on the public relations function.Design/methodology/approachThe research involved in-depth interviews with chief communication officers (CCOs) from leading multinational corporate brands.FindingsThe findings revealed that although CCOs perceive social media analytics as strategically important to the advancement of public relations, the use of social media data is slowed by challenges associated with building SMA capacity.Theoretical and practical implications – The research extends public relations theory on public relations as a strategic management function and provides practical insights for building SMA capabilities.Originality/valueThe study is among the first to provide empirical evidence of how companies are using social media analytics to enhance public relations efforts.

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Impact of Social Media in Adoption of New Trends of Visual Arts: A Case Study of Established Visual Artists in Twins Cities

Global Mass Communication Review ◽

10.31703/gmcr.2020(v-ii).03 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol V (II) ◽

pp. 20-33

Author(s):

Muhammad Ayub Wali ◽

Salman Amin ◽

Muhammad Rehman

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Visual Arts ◽

Art Teachers ◽

Twin Cities ◽

Visual Artists ◽

Significant Relation ◽

Art Educators ◽

Innovation Model ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Impact

This study has investigated the problem of finding the impact of social media in adoption of new trends of visual arts on established visual artists of twin cities and also how social media facilitates in disseminating new techniques of visual arts among the art practitioners. The aims of the research were to investigate the impact of social media in adoption of new trends of visual arts among established visual artists, and also to evaluate the existing techniques of visual arts through diffusion innovation model among the established visual artists. The researcher has conducted interviews of established visual artists, questionnaires were also furnished. The stakeholders were practicing field visual artists (studio based) and visual art educators (art teachers). The result concluded from the present study was that adoption of social media has a positive significant relation with adoption of new trends of arts and impact on the skills of artists whereas adoption of social media has a negative but significant relation with use of social media.

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Peran Pendidikan Etika Kristen dalam Media Sosial di Era Disrupsi

Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Kristen (JUPAK) ◽

10.52489/jupak.v1i1.5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 38-46

Author(s):

Mesirawati Waruwu ◽

Yonatan Alex Arifianto ◽

Aji Suseno

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Ethics Education ◽

Christian Ethics ◽

Christian Faith ◽

Ethical Challenges ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

And Function ◽

Meaning And Function ◽

The Impact

The limitless development of social media, its meaning and function have begun to shift, no longer as a means of establishing relationships, communication, but at the stage of losing the role of ethics and morals, even disputes have occurred triggered by debates from communicating in social media. The purpose of this study is to describe the role of Christian ethics education in relation to the impact of social media development in the era of disruption. Using descriptive qualitative methods with literature literature can find solutions for believers in facing moral decadence due to social media abuse by knowing the era of disruption and ethical challenges from the wrong use of social media can affect moral decadence so that Christian ethics education on a biblical basis can bring modern humans. Believers in particular have become bright in social media and their use in accordance with Christian faith in this era of disruption.

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The impact of social media on young web users’ psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic progression

Revista Amazonia Investiga ◽

10.34069/ai/2021.39.03.5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (39) ◽

pp. 50-61

Author(s):

Alisar Hudimova ◽

Ihor Popovych ◽

Vita Baidyk ◽

Olena Buriak ◽

Olha Kechyk

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Media Use ◽

Well Being ◽

Diagnostic Methods ◽

Psychological State ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Almost All ◽

The Impact

Aim. The present study empirically investigates and theoretically substantiates the results of the impact of social media on young web-users’ psychological well-being during the forced self-isolation caused by the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic (N = 254). Materials and methods. Standardized valid psycho-diagnostic methods, the author’s questionnaire (A. Hudimova, 2021), correlation and factor analyses were used to identify young web users’ patterns of social media involvement during the forced self-isolation. Results. The results show that during the global COVID-19 pandemic, young web users give preference for passive social media use rather than for communication. The obtained results showed an expansion in the time spent via social media by young web users. It was found that the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic is accompanied by the participants’ experience of negative emotions and fears of the unknown (r = .204; p <.01). It is substantiated that increasing immersion of young web users in social media is a kind of strategy to escape from bad thoughts (r = .271; p <.01). Significantly, it is stated that uncontrolled use of social media causes sleep disorders during isolation (r = .444; p <.01). Conclusions. The study proves that young people spend almost all day online due to the obsessive pattern of social media involvement and/or procrastination, which often provokes withdrawal syndrome upon the attempt to distract from them. The lack of controlled time spending on social media during self-isolation provokes an exacerbation of anxiety, apathy, depressed mood, and a sense of isolation from social reality. The obtained results provide evidence that the causal relations of passive social media use provoke an exacerbation of feelings of alienation, disrupt the healthy rhythm of sleep, and psychological state of young web-users during the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sharing tourism experiences in social media

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management ◽

10.1108/ijchm-05-2016-0300 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 179-225 ◽

Cited By ~ 69

Author(s):

Marios D. Sotiriadis

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Academic Research ◽

Online Reviews ◽

Content Type ◽

Main Research ◽

Research Themes ◽

Consumer Perspective ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: to perform a synthesis of academic research published between 2009 and 2016 regarding the changes in tourism consumer behavior brought about by the use of social media (SM); and to suggest a set of strategies for tourism businesses to seize opportunities and deal with resulting challenges. Design/methodology/approach A volume of 146 peer-reviewed journal articles were retrieved from two major databases. Content analysis of this academic research has been performed, exploring the effects of online reviews on tourism consumers and providers. Findings The content analysis identified three main research themes that were investigated by scholars and classified into two major categories, namely, consumer perspective and provider perspective: the antecedents (factors motivating and influencing tourists); the influence of online reviews on consumer behaviour; and the impact of these reviews on tourism businesses (providers’ perspective). Research limitations/implications This study is based on a literature review and outcomes reported by previous studies; hence, the suggestions are indicative rather than conclusive. Some publication sources were not included. Practical implications This paper suggests a range of adequate strategies, along with operational actions, formulated for industry practitioners in the fields of management and marketing. Originality/value It provides an update of the state of published academic research into SM and an integrated set of management and marketing strategies for tourism providers in seizing the opportunities and dealing with the challenges raised in a digital context.

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The Use of Social Media and mEMA Technology in Comparing Compliance Rate Among Users

Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal ◽

10.31372/20180304.1019 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Reimund Serafica ◽

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Nada Lukkahatai ◽

Brendan Tran Morris ◽

Kelly Webber ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Compliance Rate ◽

Use Of Social Media

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Is Social Media Marketing Really Working?

E-Marketing in Developed and Developing Countries ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-3954-6.ch011 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 174-193 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Felipe Uribe Saavedra ◽

Josep Rialp Criado ◽

Joan Llonch Andreu

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Social Media ◽

Online Social Networks ◽

Business Performance ◽

Dynamic Capabilities ◽

Social Media Marketing ◽

Marketing Tool ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Marketing Intensity ◽

The Impact

Online social networks have become the fastest growing phenomenon on the Internet and firms are beginning to take advantage of them as a marketing tool. However, the strategic importance of social media marketing is not yet clear, given the novelty and the difficulty of measuring its impact on business performance. This study uses data from 191 Spanish firms from several sectors to measure the impact of the intensity of use of social media marketing on the relationship between the dynamic capabilities of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation, and business performance. The results provide evidence of the moderating effects of social media marketing intensity on the strength of the mentioned relations and the importance of a strong and committed marketing strategy on digital social networks for businesses.

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