scholarly journals Stem Cells in Orthopedic Web Information: An Assessment with the DISCERN Tool

Cartilage ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 194760352110401
Author(s):  
Michele Venosa ◽  
Alessio Tarantino ◽  
Irene Schettini ◽  
Roberto Padua ◽  
Maria Grazia Cifone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Significant Spread ◽  
Strong Expansion

Objective Regenerative medicine is experiencing a strong expansion worldwide, including the treatment of some common orthopedic pathologies, with an increase in physicians adopting these technologies. This growing interest has been associated with an equally significant spread of websites dedicated to public information on this topic, often lacking scientific bases. This study aims to evaluate the quality of information on the World Wide Web about stem cells for cartilage disorders in orthopedic practice. Design On February 19, 2021 we performed a search on Google using as keywords “cartilage stem cells,” considering only the freely accessible sites in Italian, English, French, and Spanish. We selected the first 50 valid results for each language and evaluated them using the DISCERN scale. Results A total of 249 sites were observed, of which 49 were discarded as duplicates (8) or not relevant to the topic (41). Of the 200 sites surveyed, 47 were affiliated to a singular surgeon (23.5%), 31 to private stakeholders (15.5%), 73 to information sites (36.5%), 8 to public hospitals (4%), 13 to universities (6.5%), and 28 referred to international scientific journals (14%). Only 76 sites (38%) were rated as fair or better, while the remaining 124 (62%) were classified as poor or very poor. Conclusions The quality of the information promoted for stem cells in orthopedics is generally low, although a significant minority of the sites offers good quality information. A greater commitment on the part of surgeons and other stakeholders is desirable to promote information on regenerative medicine through scientific criteria supported by adequate literature.

scholarly journals Kepuasan Memediasi Pengaruh Kualitas Sistem, Kualitas Informasi dan Pelatihan terhadap Kinerja Individual Pengguna Siskeudes

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 2340
Author(s):  
Hayyun Aini ◽  
M. Irwan ◽  
Ni Ketut Surasni
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Training Satisfaction ◽  
And Training

This study aims  to  provide empirically the effect of system quality, information quality and training on performance as well as the effect of mediating satisfaction on the effect of system quality, information quality and training on the performance of village financial information system users (Siskeudes) in East Lombok Regency. The method used is explanatory research with a quantitative approach, with a sample of 71 village treasurers. The results showed that system quality, information quality and satisfaction had a positive and significant effect on performance and satisfaction partially mediated the effect of system quality, information quality and training on the performance of village financial information system users (SISKEUDES) in East Lombok Regency. Keywords: System Quality; Quality Of Information; Training; Satisfaction; Performance.

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

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.

Quality Information Concepts, Evolution, and Applications

2018 ◽  
pp. 227-250
Author(s):  
José Poças Rascão
Keyword(s):  
Academic Work ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Information Sciences

The purpose of this chapter is to contribute to a better understanding of the concept of quality of information in the field of information sciences, as well as in other areas of knowledge, based on the aggregation of existing literature. Is a descriptive research, with the aim of identifying and characterizing the attributes of quality of information as universal among the different areas of knowledge. The structure of the chapter synthesizes the existing academic work, seeking to generate new knowledge. The results can be used for practical application in different areas of knowledge. The chapter seeks to firstly identify the apparent attributes and then focuses in greater detail on some of these attributes.

Public information and conspecific nest parasitism in wood ducks: does nest density influence quality of information?

2009 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 1367-1373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Roy ◽  
John M. Eadie ◽  
Eric M. Schauber ◽  
Nicole S. Odell ◽  
Elena C. Berg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Information ◽  
Nest Density ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Nest Parasitism ◽  
Wood Ducks

Information environment of official statistics

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-45
Author(s):  
Józef Oleński
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Information Environment ◽  
The Political ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
It Systems

The aim of the paper is to examine the influence of the information environment of a society or economy on public statistics, as well as demonstrating how official statistics can affect the quality of information environments of modern societies and economies in the context of global technologies and IT systems. In modern information societies and knowledge-based economies, the quality of information environments in which citizens, economic entities, public administration institutions and international organisations are functioning has a decisive influence on the political, social and economic order. These environments are shaped by interest groups which control information systems and processes at the local, national, international and global levels. The above-mentioned groups take advantage of the fundamental law of information, i.e. that poor quality information overrides good quality information, to eliminate any information that could make it more difficult for them to control the behavior of people, including social groups, and entities created by people, which participate in the political and economic processes. The paper examines the effects the contamination of the social information environment has on the political and social life and the economy. Attention has been drawn to the influence of the quality of information environment on official statistics and the perception of statistical data, as well as to using reliable statistical data to disinform and contaminate social and economic information environments by manipulating these data. The paper also shows how public statistics can influence information environments and its significance for the safety of the general public.

scholarly journals A framework for improving the quality of management information

1998 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-191
Author(s):  
G. Le R. Cilliers ◽  
H. De Jager
Keyword(s):  
Information Quality ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Computer Tools ◽  
Computer Equipment

Computer-created information is rapidly becoming too great for executives and others to absorb. The quality of information must therefore be enhanced to provide business managers with appropriate information to make efficient decisions. This paper presents the findings of a study to clarify the main and supportive attributes of quality information and the computer tools that support the production of such information. The study presents a framework for the evaluation of the most appropriate computer equipment and applications that would lead to the improvement of information quality in a particular organisation.

scholarly journals Single-Use Bioreactors for Human Pluripotent and Adult Stem Cells: Towards Regenerative Medicine Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Diogo E.S. Nogueira ◽  
Joaquim M.S. Cabral ◽  
Carlos A.V. Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Adult Stem Cells ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Human Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell Expansion ◽  
Single Use

Research on human stem cells, such as pluripotent stem cells and mesenchymal stromal cells, has shown much promise in their use for regenerative medicine approaches. However, their use in patients requires large-scale expansion systems while maintaining the quality of the cells. Due to their characteristics, bioreactors have been regarded as ideal platforms to harbour stem cell biomanufacturing at a large scale. Specifically, single-use bioreactors have been recommended by regulatory agencies due to reducing the risk of product contamination, and many different systems have already been developed. This review describes single-use bioreactor platforms which have been used for human stem cell expansion and differentiation, along with their comparison with reusable systems in the development of a stem cell bioprocess for clinical applications.

scholarly journals The disclosure of investments related to CSR in the management report. Evidence from non-financial listed companies in Poland and Croatia

2020 ◽  
Vol 109 (165) ◽  
pp. 85-104
Author(s):  
Marzena Remlein ◽  
Vlasta Roška
Keyword(s):  
Basic Research ◽  
Stock Exchanges ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Socially Responsible Investments ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Management Report

Purpose: The paper examines the quality of information on investments related to corporate social re-sponsibility (CSR) in reports prepared by Polish and Croatian companies. The purpose of this paper is to assess the quality of information on investments related to corporate social responsibility (CSR), as con-tained in the management reports of non-financial companies listed on the Warsaw and Zagreb Stock Exchanges. Methodology/approach: basic research method is content analysis applied to the manage-ment reports of non-financial companies listed on the aforementioned stock exchanges. The examined period covers the years 2010-2018. Findings: The result of comparing the quality of information on investments related to CSR disclosure in Poland and Croatia shows that Polish companies disclosed higher quality information than Croatian companies. However, in both cases, we cannot notice very good quality information. They show the information on expenditure on environmental protection, local socie-ty and improving the working conditions of their employees. However, none of the examined companies uses the term Socially Responsible Investments. Originality/values: The results of the research increase knowledge in the field of reporting and the quality of information on investments related to CSR in man-agement reports prepared by Polish and Croatian non-financial companies.

Conformity Voting and the Value of Public Information

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (04) ◽  
pp. 913-920
Author(s):  
Haritz Garro
Keyword(s):  
Private Information ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Candidate Model ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Public Signals ◽  
Private And Public

I study how the quality of information affects politician selection in a two-candidate model where voters want to vote for the best candidate but also for the winner. Voters receive private and public signals about candidates’ relative valence. Public information has a stronger effect on equilibrium outcomes because voters use it to infer other voters’ beliefs. Contrary to what might be expected, more precise public information does not always benefit the better candidate’s electoral prospects: when voters’ private information is precise enough, improving public information hurts the better candidate’s electoral prospects. The model provides a rationale for the prevalence of large swings in voter sentiment in close elections, and for front-runner candidates’ tendency to avoid face-to-face television debates with the underdog.

An Overview on Stem Cells in Tissue Regeneration

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (18) ◽  
pp. 2086-2098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajasekar Seetharaman ◽  
Anjum Mahmood ◽  
Prashant Kshatriya ◽  
Divyang Patel ◽  
Anand Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Target Tissue ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Cell Transplants ◽  
Stem Cell Transplants

Background: Deteriorations in tissues and decline in organ functions, due to chronic diseases or with advancing age or sometimes due to infections or injuries, can severely compromise the quality of life of an individual. Regenerative medicine, a field of medical research focuses on replacing non-functional or dead cells or repairing or regenerating tissues and organs to restore normal functions of an impaired organ. Approaches used in regenerative therapy for achieving the objective employ a number of means which include soluble biomolecules, stem cell transplants, tissue engineering, gene therapy and reprogramming of cells according to target tissue types. Stem cells transplant and tissue regeneration methods for treating various diseases have rapidly grown in usage over the past decades or so. There are different types of stem cells such as mesenchymal, hematopoietic, embryonic, mammary, intestinal, endothelial, neural, olfactory, neural crest, testicular and induced pluripotent stem cells. Methods: This review covers the recent advances in tissue regeneration and highlights the application of stem cell transplants in treating many life-threatening diseases or in improving quality of life. Results: Remarkable progress in stem cell research has established that the cell-based therapy could be an option for treating diseases which could not be cured by conventional medical means till recent. Stem cells play major roles in regenerative medicine with its exceptional characteristics of self-renewal capacity and potential to differentiate into almost all types of cells of a body. Conclusion: Vast number of reports on preclinical and clinical application of stem cells revealed its vital role in disease management and many pharmacological industries around the globe working to achieve effective stem cell based products.

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