Online versus offline: preferred retail choice for premium brand purchase

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rituparna Basu ◽  
Neena Sondhi
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Model ◽  
Logit Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sales Personnel ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Retail Format

PurposeThis exploratory study aims to examine the prevalent triggers that motivate a premium brand purchase in an online vs offline retail format.Design/methodology/approachA binary logit analysis is used to build a predictive model to assess the likelihood of the premium brand consumer seeking an online or an offline platform. Demographic and usage-based profile of the two set of consumers is established through a chi-square analysis.FindingsThree hundred and forty six urban consumers of premium branded apparels residing in two Indian Metros were studied. A predictive model with 89.6% accuracy was validated for distinguishing premium brand buyers who shop at brick-and-mortar store or online platforms. Quality and finish were factors sought by the online buyer, whereas autotelic need, pleasurable shopping experience and social approval were important triggers for an in-store purchase.Research limitations/implicationsThe study posits divergent demographics and motivational drivers that led to an online vs offline purchase. Though interesting and directional, the study results need to be examined across geographies and categories for establishing the generalizability of the findings.Practical implicationsThe study findings indicate that premium brand manufacturers can devise an omni-channel strategy that is largely tilted toward the online platform, as the quality conscious and brand aware consumer is confident and thus open to an online purchase. The implication for the physical outlet on the other hand is to ensure exclusive store atmospherics and knowledgeable but non-intrusive sales personnel.Originality/valueThe study is unique as it successfully builds a predictive model to forecast online vs offline purchase decisions among urban millennials.

scholarly journals Excessive body weight and its relationship to body image in teenagers aged 16–18 years old in South Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Dania Mirza Ramadhanty ◽  
Bernie Endyarni Medise
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Excess Body Weight ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Excessive Body Weight ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Objective. Overweight is one of the health problems that often occur in children and adolescents throughout the world, both in developed and developing countries. Study results in USA showed yearly increase of overweight prevalence in children aged 2–19 years old. In addition, based on the results by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009–2010 in United States, the highest percentage of overweight and obesity by age group was found at 12–19 years old (33.6%). Basic Health Research/Riskesdas’s data in 2013 showed the prevalence of overweight in adolescents aged 16–18 years old in Indonesia reached the highest value of 11.5%. Moreover, most teenagers see their body images as a match between self’s and others’ ideal perception. Teenagers with positive body image tend to be more confident and also easier to get along with other people, especially their peers. In this study, researcher aimed to investigate the relationship between teenagers who have excess body weight with body image, whether it had positive or negative impact.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Data collection was done from December 2017 to January 2018. Data collected were anthropometric measurements (weight and height) and the King College London Body Image Questionnaire's filled by participants. From 400 subjects who filled the questionnaires, a total of 350 participants matched the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. Chi square test was done as data analysis.Results: Chi-square analysis for excess body weight status in relation to body image scores showed no relationship (p=1,000).Conclusions: There was no significant relationship between excessive body weight and body image. 

Head injuries due to falls caused by seizures: a group at high risk for traumatic intracranial hematomas

1997 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 433-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Zwimpfer ◽  
Jennifer Brown ◽  
Irene Sullivan ◽  
Richard J. Moulton
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Alcohol Intoxication ◽  
Head Injuries ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Focal Neurological Deficit ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intracranial Hematomas ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Mass Lesions ◽  
Fine Print

✓ This prospective review of adult patients with head injuries examines the incidence of head injuries due to falls caused by seizures, the incidence and severity of intracranial hematomas, and the morbidity and mortality rates in this patient population. A head injury was attributed to a fall caused by a seizure if the seizure was witnessed to have caused the fall, or the patient had a known seizure history, appeared postictal or was found convulsing after the fall, and no other cause for the fall was evident. A total of 1760 adult head-injured patients were consecutively admitted to the authors' service between 1986 and 1993. Five hundred eighty-two head injuries (33.1%) were due to falls and 22 (3.8%) of these were caused by seizures. Based on the prevalence rates for epilepsy in the general population of 0.5 to 2%, these results indicate that epileptics are several times more likely to suffer a head injury due to a fall. Mass lesions were found in 20 (90.9%) of these 22 patients and the remaining two patients suffered mild diffuse head injuries. There was a high incidence of extraaxial mass lesions: 17 (85%) of the 20 intracranial hematomas were either epidural (five cases) or acute subdural (12 cases) hematomas. Eighteen (81.8%) of the 22 patients required evacuation of a hematoma. Both the incidence of intracranial hematomas (90.9% vs. 39.8%; p < 0.001, chi-square analysis) and the rate of hematoma evacuation (81.8% vs. 32.3%; p < 0.001) was significantly greater in patients injured in falls due to seizures (22 cases) than in the group injured in falls from all other causes (560 cases). The higher incidence of hematomas and the need for evacuation were not explained by differences in age, severity of head injury, or incidence of alcohol intoxication. Despite the greater incidence of mass lesions and the need for operative treatment in patients injured because of seizures, their mortality rate was similar to that of patients injured in falls from other causes. On the basis of their review of patients admitted to a neurosurgical center with complaints of head injury, the authors conclude that patients with head injuries due to a fall caused by a seizure should undergo computerized tomography scanning early in their management. Until a mass lesion has been excluded, any decrease in level of consciousness or focal neurological deficit should not be attributed to the seizure itself.

scholarly journals Preparedness Assessment for Disaster Management Among Dhahran Al Janoub General Hospital Staff During Hazm Storm Support 1436/2015

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Ahmed Ali Shammah
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

The hospital staff need to be competent to utilize the disaster plan to cope up with an emergency situation. Therefore, the present study has aimed to assess the knowledge of hospital staff of Dhahran Al Janoub General Hospital regarding the disaster management during Hazm Storm Support 1436/2015 in Saudi Arabia. The study has employed quantitative research design to assess the disaster management of hospital staff by recruiting 84 individuals (physicians, nurses, technicians, officers, and housekeepers) from Dhahran Al Janoub General Hospital. A questionnaire was given to respondents to gather information about disaster management. The obtained data was analysed using SPSS through chi-square analysis. The study results clearly depicted that the hospital staff with fewer years of experience had lesser knowledge about the disaster assessment as compared to the experienced employees. There was no statistically significant relationship identified between different job categories in the hospital and the level of knowledge about presence or absence of the emergency response plan. However, there was a statistically significant association found between different job professions and level of awareness regarding presence or absence of hospital command centres. The study concluded that the knowledge of emergency preparedness among the hospital staff was moderate and the hospital staff should participate and seek opportunities to prepare assessment for disaster management.

Risk factors for diabetes mellitus and hypertension among artisans in Ogun state, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 695-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathrine A. Oladoyinbo ◽  
Adenike Mercy Abiodun ◽  
Mariam Oluwatoyin Oyalowo ◽  
Irene Obaji ◽  
Abisola Margaret Oyelere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Purpose This study was designed to assess the risk factors associated with hypertension (HTN) and diabetes among artisans in Ogun State, Nigeria. Evidences suggest increasing prevalence, incidences and morbidity of diabetes and HTN in Nigeria. However, the purpose of this study is to plan and prioritize effective intervention programs, there is need to provide data on the prevalence and risk factors for HTN and diabetes among local groups. Design/methodology/approach In total 300 apparently healthy artisans who have never been diagnosed of diabetes or HTN were randomly selected from five communities. A structured questionnaire was used in obtaining information on the personal characteristics of the respondents. An adapted dietary habit and lifestyle questionnaire were used to assess the dietary habits and lifestyle of the respondents. The WHO global activity questionnaire was adapted and used to gather information on the physical activity level of the respondents. Random blood glucose, blood pressure and anthropometric measurements were assessed using standard instruments. Chi-square (χ2), correlations and multinomial logistic regression analysis were performed to identify significant determinants of diabetes and HTN. Findings Mean age was 34.8 ± 9.9 and prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes were 1 and 4.7 per cent, respectively, while HTN and pre-HTN were 48.0 and 30.3 per cent, respectively. About half (55.7 per cent) of the respondents skip at least a meal daily and 31 per cent snack daily. Most (61.4 per cent) consume alcohol and 65.7 per cent engage in high physical activity. Abdominal obesity was significantly higher among women (p = 0.004). Using the chi-square analysis, age, abdominal obesity and educational status were factors found to be significantly associated with diabetes (p = 0.002; p = 0.007; p = 0.004) while age, gender, abdominal obesity and alcohol consumption had significant association with HTN. Although not statistically significant, respondents were 0.8, 1.0 and 1.1 times more likely to be diabetic with increasing body mass index, waist circumference (WC) and age (odd ratio (OR) = 0.78; confidence intervals (CI): 0.51-1.18; OR = 1.04; CI: 0.89-1.21; OR = 1.06; CI: 0.96-1.18, respectively). Abdominal obesity was significantly associated with HTN (OR = 1.08; CI: 1.03-1.13; p = 0.001). Also, older respondents were 1.1 times more likely of becoming hypertensive (OR = 1.07; CI: 1.02-1.11; p = 0.003). Increased risk of diabetes and HTN was found among respondents with increasing age and WC. Research limitations/implications This study was cross-sectional in design; it cannot be used to establish a cause-effect relationship between diabetes, HTN and the observed variables (anthropometric characteristics, dietary habits and lifestyle risk factors). Because of the few numbers (1 per cent) of respondents identified to be diabetic several important risk factors could not be included in the model. Practical implications An understanding of the risk factors associated with diabetes and HTN among sub-groups in the population will help to plan effective interventions targeted at specific groups. Originality/value The findings of this study show the associated risk factors for diabetes and HTN among artisans in Ogun State.

scholarly journals Left isn't always right: placement of pictorial and textual package elements

2013 ◽  
Vol 115 (8) ◽  
pp. 1211-1225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Otterbring ◽  
Poja Shams ◽  
Erik Wästlund ◽  
Anders Gustafsson
Keyword(s):  
Visual Attention ◽  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Detection Time ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Previous Design ◽  
The Right ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate how the positioning of textual and pictorial design elements on a package affects visual attention (detection time) toward these element types.Design/methodology/approachThe study has a 3×2 (stimulus×location) between‐subjects design. One pictorial and two textual package elements, located on the top right‐ or top left‐hand side of a package, were used as stimuli. Visual attention was measured by eye‐tracking. A total of 199 university students participated. The data were analysed using a two‐way ANOVA and a Pearson's chi‐square analysis with standardised residuals.FindingsThe results show that in order to receive the most direct attention, textual elements should be on the left‐hand side of a package, whereas pictorial elements should be on the right‐hand side. This is inconsistent with previous design directions (based on recall), suggesting the opposite element organisation.Originality/valuePrevious research has focused on recall (whether respondents remember having seen package elements) or preference (whether respondents prefer a package based on element positioning). The focus of the present study determined whether respondents actually saw the different elements on a package, and how long it took them to detect such elements. Detection time for certain element types can be viewed as a new and complementary way of evaluating the position of package elements. The paper also addresses whether preference is a result of easy information acquisition.

Association of qSOFA with Ludwig's Angina Patient Mortality at Dr. Sutomo Hospital, Surabaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 314-319
Author(s):  
Muhamad Saifuddin ◽  
Dwi Hari Susilo ◽  
Marjono Dwi Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Demographic Feature ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Ludwig’S Angina ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Ludwig's Angina

Objective: This study aims to determine the association between The quick Sequential Organ Failure (qSOFA) score and the mortality of Ludwig's Angina. Material and Methods: Secondary data from the medical records of Ludwig’s Angina patients in the period January 2019 - December 2020. Data included demographic feature, qSOFA data, Outcome patient, comorbidity diseases and complications before treatment. The number of samples was determined using the total sampling method. This study was enrolled into analytical observational study. Results: There were 49 medical records that were included in the inclusion criteria, 6 medical records were excluded because the data were missing. There were more men 36 (73,5%) than women 13 (26,5%). There were 12 (24,5%) high qSOFA and 37 (75,5%) low qSOFA. There were 12 (24,5%) patient outcome dead and 37 (75,5%) outcome alive. The results of Chi-square analysis show qSOFA and confounding Diabetes Mellitus (DM) respectively were statistically significant association with Ludwig's Angina mortality. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis, shows that there is a significant association between qSOFA and Ludwig's Angina mortality (p: 0.018) with an OR of 20.9 (CI 95% : 1,673 – 263,367). Diabetes mellitus comorbidity factors were also significantly associated with the mortality of Ludwig's angina. Conclusion: There is a significant association between qSOFA and Ludwig's Angina mortality. Keywords: Ludwig’s Angina, Mortality, qSOFA, Sepsis.

Identifying determinants to predict intention to complete a health risk assessment

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-83
Author(s):  
Locke Ettinger ◽  
Ted Adams ◽  
Liz Joy ◽  
Terri Flint
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Predictive Model ◽  
Health Risk Assessment ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hospital Employee ◽  
Study Results

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine which constructs (factors) will significantly predict and influence the intention to complete a health risk assessment (HRA) in a hospital employee population. Design/methodology/approach – The authors used a cross-sectional design using the theory of planned behavior to design a questionnaire to determine the variables associated with intention to complete an HRA. From a sample of those who completed (n=17) and those who did not complete (n=16) the HRA, the authors used elicitation inquiry to determine the leading factors associated with the intention to complete an HRA. The authors used the responses from this inquiry to develop a questionnaire for a hospital population (n=1,550). A total of 503 hospital employees completed and returned this questionnaire. Using the returned questionnaire data, the authors used logistic regression analysis to determine the best fit model for predicting intention to complete an HRA. Findings – The predictive model was statistically significant at the p < 0.001 level. Discriminant analysis correctly verified the predictive model classified intenders and non-intenders the majority (84 percent) of the time. These study results indicated that perceived behavioral control factors such as having time to complete the HRA, confidence in completing the HRA and trust that the information divulged in the HRA would be kept confidential had the strongest influence (OR=5.39) in predicting participation in taking an HRA. Research limitations/implications – Potential limitations of this study include; response and selection bias, homogeneity for age and sex and generalizability. These results help to identify key behavioral-related factors predicting hospital employee participation to complete an HRA. Practical implications – Administrators of worksite health promotion programs can systematically explore means of addressing identified participation barriers for the purpose of increasing overall HRA participation success beyond financial incentives. Originality/value – The HRA has become a widely accepted assessment tool used to help mitigate the rise in chronic disease. However, HRA completion rates are reported to be low to moderate with very limited research focussed on factors predicting HRA participation.

How does perceived crowding moderate tourist shopping experience and satisfaction relationship?

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahir Albayrak ◽  
Özlem Güzel ◽  
Meltem Caber ◽  
Özge Kılıçarslan ◽  
Aslıhan Dursun Cengizci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
High Space ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Satisfaction Relationship ◽  
Human Crowding

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the direct impact of shopping experience of tourists on their satisfaction with shopping, while perceived crowding is used as a moderator in this relationship. Design/methodology/approach The proposed conceptual model was tested by an empirical study where the data were collected from 411 German tourists, visiting Kaleiçi, Antalya-Turkey. Findings The study results revealed that tourist shopping experience (consisting of education, esthetic, entertainment and escapism dimensions) significantly determines satisfaction with shopping. Moreover, crowding perception has a two-dimensional structure, as human and spatial crowding. Human crowding, which reflects high human density, is found to negatively moderate the effect of shopping experience on satisfaction, where spatial crowding, which is related to high space density, does not influence this relationship. Originality/value This study exceptionally shows that crowding perceptions of German tourists in shopping are affected by both human and spatial crowding. In addition, the moderating role of perceived crowding is clarified in the relationship between shopping experience and satisfaction.

Neural network analysis of preoperative variables and outcome in epilepsy surgery

1999 ◽  
Vol 90 (6) ◽  
pp. 998-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey E. Arle ◽  
Kenneth Perrine ◽  
Orrin Devinsky ◽  
Werner K. Doyle
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Epilepsy Surgery ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
Postoperative Seizure ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Fine Print

Object. Because appropriate patient selection is essential for achieving successful outcomes after epilepsy surgery, the need for more robust methods of predicting postoperative seizure control has been created. Standard multivariate techniques have been only 75 to 80% accurate in this regard. Recent use of artificial intelligence techniques, including neural networks, for analyzing multivariate clinical data has been successful in predicting medical outcome.Methods. The authors applied neural network techniques to 80 consecutive patients undergoing epilepsy surgery in whom data on demographic, seizure, operative, and clinical variables to predict postoperative seizures were collected.Neural networks could be used to predict postoperative seizures in up to 98% of cases. Student's t-tests or chi-square analysis performed on individual variables revealed that only the preoperative medication index was significantly different (p = 0.02) between the two outcome groups. Six different combinations of input variables were used to train the networks. Neural network accuracies differed in their ability to predict seizures: using all data (96%); all data minus electroencephalography concordance and operative side (93%); all data except intra- or postoperative variables such as tissue pathological category (98%); all data excluding pathological category, intelligence quotient (IQ) data, and Wada results (84%); only demographics and tissue pathological category (65%); and only IQ data (63%).Conclusions. Analysis of the results reveals that several networks that are trained with the usual accepted variables characterizing the typical evaluation of epilepsy patients can predict postoperative seizures with greater than 95% accuracy.

Psychosocial perception of the effects of harmattan dust on the environment and health of building occupants in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Facilities ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (13/14) ◽  
pp. 893-912
Author(s):  
Mohammed Alhaji Mohammed ◽  
Kyari Bulama ◽  
Audu Alhaji Usman ◽  
Mala Ali Modu ◽  
Alhaji Modu Bukar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Problem ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dust Control ◽  
Dust Particles ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environment And Health ◽  
Eye Problems ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the psychosocial perception of harmattan dust on building openings, health and housekeeping to determine the influence of the dust on building occupants. Design/methodology/approach Population-representative survey data were collected from Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria, through physical administration of questionnaires by assessing several variables. Statistical package SPSS 16.0 was used for the data analysis, which is mainly descriptive analysis in frequencies, percentages and means together with a repeated Pearson’s chi-square analysis to identify the relationship between the factors and the significance testing. Findings The results show that majority (94.3%) experienced dust problem in harmattan season, and a larger part (76.6%) confirmed that the dust penetrates through doors and windows. Higher percentage (91.2%) noticed that the dust particles on their floor/furniture surfaces, and on an average, people clean their houses three times daily in harmattan season. Majority (80.5%) of the respondents smell dust in the harmattan season, and greater part (77.9%) experienced health challenges in this season, of which 12.8% confirmed harmattan dust aggravates their asthma, 13.6% confirmed it causes headache, 3.1% confirmed it exacerbated pneumonia, 58.5% confirmed it causes coughing, 3.5% confirmed catarrh, 2.3% confirmed nasal/respiratory congestion, sneezing and bronchitis and 6.2% experienced eye problems. Moreover, the results indicate that number/types of openings in a building are significantly associated with factors including smelling dust in the harmattan season and health problem experienced because of dust indoors. The number of times people clean their homes/workplaces is significantly related to important variables such as experiencing dust problem in harmattan season and number/type of openings in a building. The results further established that the health problem experienced by people is significantly related to important variables including dust problem experienced in the harmattan season and type of openings in a room. Originality/value Harmattan dust is a serious challenge to health and well-being of building occupants in the study area. The built environment professionals need to optimize building openings for effective dust control indoors.

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