scholarly journals Factors influencing researchers’ journal selection decisions

2020 ◽  
pp. 016555152095859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Rowley ◽  
Laura Sbaffi ◽  
Martin Sugden ◽  
Anna Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Research Community ◽  
International Survey ◽  
Scholarly Publication ◽  
Journal Publishing ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Selection Decisions ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Researcher Role

The scholarly publication landscape continues to grow in complexity, presenting researchers with ever-increasing dilemmas regarding journal choice. However, research into the decision-making processes associated with journal choice is limited. This article contributes by reporting on an international survey of researchers in various disciplines and with varying levels of experience. The study examines the extent to which various journal characteristics affect journal selection, perceptions of the extent to which university and national research policies impact on their journal choice, and the influence of academics’ familiarity, confidence and objectives on journal choice. The most important factors influencing journal choice were as follows: reliability of reviewing, usefulness of reviewers’ feedback, the reputation of the journal and confidence that their article is in scope for the journal. Publishing productivity, publishing experience, researcher role and discipline had little impact on the ranking of journal choice factors, suggesting that the research community is homogeneous.

Small Business Commercial Loan Selection Decision: An Empirical Evaluation

1982 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Jones
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Empirical Evaluation ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Selection Decisions ◽  
New Business ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Selection Decision

For many years, bank decision-makers and academic researchers have recognized the significance of both commercial banks and small businesses to the overall economy of America. However, there appears to be little, if any, statistically valid empirical research dealing with the decision-making processes in commercial banks which commit funds to small businesses. This article deals specifically with the decision-making process of 30 commercial loan decision-makers as they are faced with commercial loan selection decisions concerning Small Business (SBA guaranteed) new business loans.

scholarly journals National Preferred Interpersonal Distance Curbs the Spread of COVID-19: A Cross-Country Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yunus Gokmen ◽  
Ufuk Turen ◽  
Haluk Erdem ◽  
İsmail Tokmak
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cultural Characteristic ◽  
Interpersonal Distance ◽  
Rate Of Spread ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Spread Dynamics ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Cross Country

ABSTRACT Objectives: National interpersonal distance preference is considered a cultural characteristic. Interpersonal distance is critical for the spread dynamics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19’s spread trend shows various characteristics in different countries. We believe that 1 of the factors influencing this variation could be national interpersonal distance preference. Methods: We used regression analysis based on data of national interpersonal distance preferences (social, personal, and intimate) presented by Sorokowska et al. and COVID-19 rate of spread data for 40 different countries that were calculated using Our World in Data’s data. Results: National interpersonal distance preferences, with its 3 dimensions, significantly influence the rate of spread of COVID-19 in countries. Conclusion: Understanding the relation between national interpersonal distance preference and spread of COVID-19 might be very useful information in decision-making processes of individuals, societies, and governments to develop culturally well-suited counter-pandemic policies, strategies, and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic or any epidemic or pandemic threats in the future, instead of standard fit-to-all strategies.

scholarly journals A Study on factors influencing Consumers Behavior while availing Hospitality services

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Dr.Meenakshi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Marketing Mix ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Consumer Awareness ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The People ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Area Unit

Consumer behavior (CB) involves acts, attitudes, ideas or experiences that fulfill the patron's wishes and expectations (Solomon, 1996). This involves all activities that are directly involved in the acquisition, use and disposal of products and services, including the preceding and related decision-making processes. ' (Engel, Blackwell, & Miniard, 1995). When hospitality services are found and used, certain factors influence the decision-making process. The paper is predicated on a close review of studies coping with the hospitality business, for this purpose numerous analysis papers, websites and books area unit consulted for a close literature review and also the vital gaps area unit determined within the studies on the idea of that the researcher is developed the analysis downside, made hypothesis and chalked out an appropriate analysis, sampling style and hypothesis. Delhi is taken as sampling of analysis and every one the people higher than fifteen years aged were taken because the population of analysis. Sample size was calculated statistically and was more divided in 2 elements as a result of study is administrated on the idea of gender. The sampling was done proportionately from all the zones of Delhi. Data was taken from primary in addition as secondary sources. Paper analyzes consumer awareness of the hospitality industry's Marketing mix policies. Study can so assist the welcome business to draw and customize their policies. The present analysis is administrated from the view of the buyer.

Characterizing Global Activity Schedule Adjustment Behavior by Using a Sequence Alignment Method

2005 ◽  
Vol 1926 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Hyeon Joh ◽  
John W. Polak ◽  
Tomás Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sequence Alignment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Alignment Method ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Activity Schedule ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Schedule Modification ◽  
Global Activity

Considerable interest has developed recently in the decision-making processes underlying activity schedule adjustment. This paper suggests a method, based on sequence alignment techniques, to measure schedule adjustment behavior and applies the method to develop a model of the factors influencing schedule adjustment, with the use of data from a recent Internet-administered survey. The results indicate that the amount of schedule modification that occurs is largely determined by characteristics of the planned schedule instead of background socioeconomic or activity-related variables. The implications of this finding for future research in this area are considered.

scholarly journals Clinical Decision Making in Exercise Prescription for Fall Prevention

2012 ◽  
Vol 92 (5) ◽  
pp. 666-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romi Haas ◽  
Stephen Maloney ◽  
Eva Pausenberger ◽  
Jennifer L. Keating ◽  
Jane Sims ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Exercise Prescription ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Individual Therapy ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Background Physical therapists often prescribe exercises for fall prevention. Understanding the factors influencing the clinical decision-making processes used by expert physical therapists working in specialist fall and balance clinics may assist other therapists in prescribing exercises for fall prevention with greater efficacy. Objectives The objective of this study was to describe the factors influencing the clinical decision-making processes used by expert physical therapists to prescribe exercises for fall prevention. Design This investigation was a qualitative study from a phenomenological perspective. Methods Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with 24 expert physical therapists recruited primarily from the Victorian Falls Clinic Coalition. Interviews focused on 3 exercise prescription contexts: face-to-face individual therapy, group exercise programs, and home exercise programs. Interviews elicited information about therapist practices and the therapist, patient, and environmental factors influencing the clinical decision-making processes for the selection of exercise setting, type, dosage (intensity, quantity, rest periods, duration, and frequency), and progression. Strategies for promoting adherence and safety were also discussed. Data were analyzed with a framework approach by 3 investigators. Results Participants described highly individualized exercise prescription approaches tailored to address key findings from physical assessments. Dissonance between prescribing a program that was theoretically correct on the basis of physiological considerations and prescribing one that a client would adhere to was evident. Safety considerations also were highly influential on the exercise type and setting prescribed. Terminology for describing the intensity of balance exercises was vague relative to terminology for describing the intensity of strength exercises. Conclusions Physical therapists with expertise in fall prevention adopted an individualized approach to exercise prescription that was based on physical assessment findings rather than “off-the-shelf” exercise programs commonly used in fall prevention research. Training programs for people who prescribe exercises for older adults at risk of falling should encompass these findings.

scholarly journals “I decide myself”- A qualitative exploration of end of life decision making processes of patients and caregivers through Advance Care Planning

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0252598
Author(s):  
Priya Lall ◽  
Oindrila Dutta ◽  
Woan Shin Tan ◽  
Paul Victor Patinadan ◽  
Natalie Q. Y. Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Advance Care Planning ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Personal Belief ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Process Framework ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Advance Care

Background The Singapore national Advance Care Planning (ACP) programme was launched in 2011 with the purpose of ensuring that healthcare professionals are fully aware of patients’ treatment preferences. There is little research assessing the performance of such programmes in ethnically diverse Asian countries; hence, the purpose of this study was to qualitatively examine patients and caregivers’ experiences with the ACP programme. Method We conducted interviews with 28 participants, thirteen of whom identified as proxy decision makers (PDMs) and the remainder as patients. Interviews focused on respondents’ experiences of chronic illness and of participating in the ACP programme. Textual data was analysed through a framework analysis approach. Results Participants’ narratives focused on four major themes with 12 subthemes: a) Engagement with Death, factors influencing respondents’ acceptance of ACP; b) Formation of Preferences, the set of concerns influencing respondents’ choice of care; c) Choice of PDM, considerations shaping respondents’ choice of nominated health spokesperson; and d) Legacy Solidification, how ACP is used to ensure the welfare of the family after the patient passes. These findings led to our development of the directive decision-making process framework, which delineates personal and sociocultural factors influencing participants’ decision-making processes. Respondents’ continual participation in the intervention were driven by their personal belief system that acted as a lens through which they interpreted religious doctrine and socio-cultural norms according to their particular needs. Conclusion The directive decision-making process framework indicated that ACP could be appropriate for the Asian context because participants displayed an awareness of the need for ACP and were able to develop a concrete treatment plan. Patients in this study made decisions based on their perceived long-term legacy for their family, who they hoped to provide with a solid financial and psychological foundation after their death.

Should I Do This? : Factors Influencing the Decision to Raise Grandchildren among Custodial Grandparents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bert Hayslip ◽  
Christine A Fruhauf ◽  
Joshua Fish
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Custodial Grandparents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Grandparent Caregivers ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Content Analyses ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Middle Generation ◽  
Design And Methods

Abstract Background and Objectives Grandparents often step in to raise grandchildren when the middle generation is unavailable or unwilling. Although the consequences of raising grandchildren are well researched, little is known about the factors influencing grandparents’ decisions to raise grandchildren. The objectives for this study were to (1) explore the factors that influence decision-making processes among grandparent caregivers, and (2) investigate the extent to which these factors reflect a multi-faceted, dualistic framework. Research Design and Methods Data were collected from 108 custodial grandparents who answered an open-ended question about their decision to raise grandchildren. Results Content analyses of participants’ answers yielded 15 factorial dimensions defined in terms of their negative/push or positive/pull poles, as it related to their decision to raise grandchildren. Chi Square tests were used to examine each dimension to the extent to which elicited frequencies were differentially represented for positive versus negative poles. For 12 dimensions, the negative decisional parameters outweighed those that were positive. Discussion and Implications Grandparents report both positive and negative parameters when reflecting on their decision to raise grandchildren. These results call for further research to advance the understanding of the decision-making processes that caregiving grandparents make and the role that they may have on their experiences.

Factors Affecting Decisions Regarding Terminal Care Locations of Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 853-858
Author(s):  
Noriko Nogami ◽  
Katsuya Nakai ◽  
Yoshiya Horimoto ◽  
Akio Mizushima ◽  
Mitsue Saito
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
To Receive

Background: Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is generally incurable, but patients can survive longer than those with other cancer types. Treatment strategies for MBC are complex, and it is difficult to establish evidence of efficacy since symptoms and patient backgrounds vary markedly. Some patients struggle to decide where to receive end-of-life care, despite palliative care intervention, and some die in unexpected places. With the aim of ascertaining the best way to intervene on behalf of patients with end-stage breast cancer, we retrospectively examined interventions provided by our palliative care team. We investigated factors influencing the decision-making processes of patients with MBC regarding end-of-life care locations and where patients actually died. Methods: Clinical records of 44 patients with MBC, all Japanese women, who received palliative care interventions at our hospital, were retrospectively investigated. We examined factors, such as age, possibly impacting decision-making processes regarding the final location and actual place of death. Results: Thirty-five (80%) patients were able to decide where to receive end-of-life care, while the others were not. For these 35 patients, desired locations were the palliative care unit (77%), home palliative care (14%), and the hospital (9%). Age and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were factors influencing patients’ decision-making processes ( P = .030 and .044, respectively). Of the 35 patients, 25 (71%) were able to receive end-of-life care at their desired locations. Conclusions: Young patients and those with short RFS struggled with making decisions regarding where to receive end-of-life care. Such patients might benefit from prompt introduction of advanced care planning.

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