Importance of Media Literacy for Political  Communication in Russia

The article analyses the role and importance of media literacy for political communication in Russia using the example of student life. The purpose of this article is to develop and test a new model of political communication with an emphasis on media literacy as a factor in the dissemination of political information in society. This approach opens up new perspectives for the study of political communication by the public. The authors have developed a four-component model of political communication, which includes the following components: socio-demographic data, media literacy, media effects and political behavior. This model was tested in an online survey on student media literacy in Russia and its impact on political communication (N = 632). The article also uses data from open sources and databases. Using the Chi-square test, it was found that media literacy, as a factor in political communication, plays a more important role than socio-demographic characteristics. In other words, media literacy is much better at explaining media effects and political behavior than the socio-demographic profile of the respondents. This conclusion, of course, applies only to student youth in Russia and needs further empirical verification.

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Evaluation of the effects of Covid-19 in a dentist’s daily routine - A Survey

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl1.2858 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽

pp. 591-601

Author(s):

Akansha Kishen ◽

Anjali A K ◽

Brundha M P ◽

Muralidharan N P

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Dental Students ◽

Cross Infection ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Significant Extent ◽

Chi Square ◽

Daily Routines ◽

Routine Basis ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Spss Software

Covid 19 is considered to be a pandemic virus infection. SARS-Cov-2 causes it. It is a viral infection that is transmitted through aerosol and droplet contamination, cross-infection, etc. Dentists are at a higher risk due to this corona. It has affected daily routines of dentist's life as they are unavailable to run the clinic and attend to patients. Different search engines like PubMed, and Google Scholar was used. The questionnaire consisting of twenty questions was prepared by using online survey google forms and circulated among the participants. SPSS software was used to evaluate the results and data collection. Statistical analysis was done by chi-square test. Later, results were being tabulated. This survey that is taken among dental students, dentists, and random public, it is seen that the majority of them are well aware of this recent pandemic attack. (COVID-19). It is concluded that dentists are affected to a significant extent due to coronavirus as their daily routine is affected severely. This study aims to identify the effect on dentist life on a routine basis due to the pandemic COVID - 19.

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What Arthroscopic Skills Need to Be Trained Before Continuing Safe Training in the Operating Room?

The Journal of Knee Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0036-1597755 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (07) ◽

pp. 718-724 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Federico Cabitza ◽

Vincenza Ragone ◽

Riccardo Compagnoni ◽

Pietro Randelli ◽

Gabrielle Tuijthof ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Operating Room ◽

Excellent Agreement ◽

Online Survey ◽

Spatial Perception ◽

Chi Square ◽

Anatomical Structures ◽

Priority Level ◽

Tissue Manipulation ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

General Skills

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to generate consensus among experienced surgeons on “what skills a resident should possess before continuing safe training in the operating room (OR).” An online survey of 65 questions was developed and distributed to surgeons in the European community. A total of 216 responded. The survey included 15 questions regarding generic and specific skills; 16 on patient and tissue manipulation, 11 on knowledge of pathology and 6 on inspection of e-anatomical structures; 5 methods to prepare residents; and 12 on specific skills exercises. The importance of each question (arthroscopic skill) was evaluated ranging from 1 (not important at all) to 6 (very important). Chi-square test, respondent agreement, and a qualitative ranking method were determined to identify the top ranked skills (p < 0.05). The top four of general skills considered important were “anatomical knowledge,” “tissue manipulation,” “spatial perception,” and “triangulation” (all chi-square test > 134, p < 0.001, all excellent agreement > 0.85, and all “high priority” level). The top ranked 2 specific arthroscopic skills were “portal placement” and “triangulating the tip of the probe with a 30-degree scope” (chi-square test > 176, p < 0.001, excellent agreement, and assigned high priority). The online survey identified consensus on skills that are considered important for a trainee to possess before continuing training in the OR. Compared with the Canadian colleagues, the European arthroscopy community demonstrated similar ranking.

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The Perceived Demands of Ice Hockey Goaltending Movements on the Hip and Groin Region: An Elite Coach and Player Perspective

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/23259671211055699 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 232596712110556

Author(s):

Tobias Wörner ◽

Ryan J. Frayne ◽

Thomas Magnusson ◽

Frida Eek

Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Study Design ◽

Online Survey ◽

Likert Scale ◽

Ice Hockey ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Hip Joints ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Many ice hockey goaltending techniques force hip joints and groin muscles into extreme ranges of motion, which may increase the risk of hip and groin problems. Purpose: To explore how elite goaltenders and goaltending coaches perceive the demands of common goaltending techniques on the hip and groin region. We further explored differences in perception between goaltenders and their coaches as well as between junior (age <20 years) and senior (age ≥20 years) goaltenders. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methods: We developed a model to categorize common ice hockey goaltending techniques into quantifiable units and invited elite goaltenders and coaches in Sweden to complete an online survey. Participants were asked to rate the perceived demands of each technique on the hip and groin using a Likert scale (not at all, slightly, somewhat, very, or extremely demanding). Using the chi-square test, the proportion of participants perceiving each technique as very or extremely demanding were compared between goaltenders and coaches as well as between senior and junior goaltenders. Results: We received responses from 132 goaltenders and 43 coaches. The stances most frequently perceived as very or extremely demanding were the reverse vertical horizontal post-play (40%) and the butterfly save (25%). Among transitions, movements into the post were most frequently rated as very or extremely demanding (11%–40%). Several techniques were perceived as demanding by a larger share of coaches than goaltenders (difference, 13%–46%; P < .001–.028) and a larger share of senior versus junior goaltenders (difference, 12%–20%; P = .13–.18). Conclusion: The post-play and the butterfly were the goaltending techniques most frequently perceived as demanding, and more coaches than goaltenders percieved these techniques demanding. The results of this study may inform injury prevention efforts for ice hockey goaltending.

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HUBUNGAN KEBERADAAN JENTIK NYAMUK DAN PERILAKU PEMBERANTASAN SARANG NYAMUK DEMAM BERDARAH DENGUE (PSN-DBD) MASYARAKAT DI DAERAH ENDEMIS DAN NON ENDEMIS KECAMATAN NANGGULAN KABUPATEN KULON PROGO

The Indonesian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.20473/ijph.v11i1.2016.28-39 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 28

Author(s):

Arif Budiman

Keyword(s):

Influential Factor ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Public ◽

Health Officer ◽

Contingency Coefficient ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Mosquito Breeding ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Planting Season

Dengue fever occurrences are still problematic in Nanggulan district, Kulon Progo regency, which is in each year, the number of cases varies in each village. This research used ‘cross sectional’ design which samples of this research were taken from all the houses in Wijimulyo village as endemic village, and Banyuroto village as non-endemic village. The number of samples used in this research of 94 respondents. The instrument that used in obtaining data were questionnaires and observation check list. The result of Chi Square test in endemic village with influential factor dengue mosquito brending eradication was respondent attitude (p = 0,009) Contingency coefficient (p = 0,391), corelation is adequate, and action (p = 0,009) contingency coeficcient (p = 0,391) corelation is adequate . The result of Chi Square test in non endemic village with influential factor mosquito brending eradication was action (p = 0,011) Contingency coefficient (p = 0,422) corelation is adequate and action (p = 0,040) Contingency coefficient (p = 0,365) corealtion is adeqaute and it is found the fact that it’s better in non endemic village than in endemic village. Variable which influenced respondent attitude and existance of wiggler were not draining the tub over a week, used bucket, used can, used tire, not covering the tub, having fishless fond, so that the public health departement through Puskesmas suggest to conduct counseling of dengue mosquito breeding eridication, fond village monitoring by village officer and health officer to be drained in harvest season until planting season, changing permanent tub with impermanent one or big bucket in order to be easy to be cleaned.Keywords:Dengue Fever, Mosquito Breedin

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Beloved Whiskers: Management Type, Care Practices and Connections to Welfare in Domestic Cats

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10122308 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 2308

Author(s):

Daiana de Souza Machado ◽

Luana da Silva Gonçalves ◽

Rogério Ribeiro Vicentini ◽

Maria Camila Ceballos ◽

Aline Cristina Sant’Anna

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Online Survey ◽

Principal Component ◽

Chi Square ◽

Exact Test ◽

Frequent Use ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Categorical Principal Component Analysis ◽

Care Practices

The quality of cat care practices depends in part on the type of management applied, which either positively or negatively impacts cat welfare. This study investigated whether the type of cat management (indoor vs. outdoor) was related to other cat care practices adopted by cat owners, associated with the quality of human-cat relationships and cat welfare. An online survey was distributed via social networks. Descriptive statistics, categorical Principal Component Analysis, Fisher’s Exact test and Chi-square test in contingency table were applied. A total of 16,302 cat owners returned the survey. Most Brazilian owners reported indoor management of their cats; this was related to owners living in apartments, more frequent use of cat care practices, and more interactions with their pets. Outdoor management was related to cats living in houses or farms, sleeping outdoors or around the neighborhood, and owners had fewer interaction with their pets. In conclusion, owners practicing indoor management seemed to be closer to their cats than owners reporting outdoor management. However, obesity and owner-reported behavioral problems were associated with indoor management.

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Study of perinatal outcome of foetuses with nuchal cord

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20183403 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. 3507

Author(s):

Misbah M. Inamdar ◽

Asmita N. Patil

Keyword(s):

Perinatal Outcome ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Mode Of Delivery ◽

Perinatal Outcomes ◽

Common Finding ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nuchal Cord ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Meconium Staining

Background: Entanglement of the umbilical cord around the foetal neck (nuchal cord) is a common finding at delivery, but its clinical relevance is not entirely clear. Nuchal cords have generally been considered to be rather benign. However, the insufficiency in data regarding the role of nuchal cord in foetal morbidity and mortality is a source of anxiety and frustration to both parturient and healthcare professionals. Considering the above facts the present study was taken up to establish the incidence of nuchal cord at delivery in the existing setup.Methods: This was a cross sectional comparative study conducted over a period of one year from May 2013 to April 2014. A total of 362 women were selected for the study. These women were briefed about the nature of the study and a written informed consent was obtained. The demographic data and obstetrical history were documented on predesigned proforma. The data obtained was analysed using percentages and comparison done using chi-square test for discrete variables.Results: Incidence of Nuchal Cord was 17.7% among study cases. Based on this study gestational age may have an effect on the presence of nuchal cord (p<0.05). Out of 64 cases with nuchal cord’, 11.4% of cases had meconium stained liquor present. 9.8% of cases with nuchal cord had FHR irregularity, which was significantly less as compared to 20.0% of cases who did not show FHR irregularity. This was statistically significant. (p=0.032). 18.7% of mother who showed presence of nuchal cord had delivery by caesarean section. 22.7% of cases with nuchal cord had NICU admissions, which was insignificantly more as compared to 17.0% of cases who did not have NICU admissions.Conclusions: Intrapartum events such as meconium staining of liquor and foetal heart rate irregularities were more commonly associated with nuchal cord but it did not affect the perinatal outcome. However, the mode of delivery was independent of the presence of nuchal cord, thereby reducing the morbidity to the mother. Hence nuchal cord is not associated with adverse perinatal outcomes and the presence of a nuchal cord per se is not found to be an indication of operative delivery.

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A Comparison of District School Superintendents' and School Board Chair's Attitudes toward Merit Pay Programs

Public Personnel Management ◽

10.1177/009102609502400107 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 89-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tish Hennly Seay ◽

Craig Smith ◽

W. Bee Crews

Keyword(s):

School Board ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Merit Pay ◽

Local System ◽

Chi Square ◽

Student Centered ◽

The Public ◽

Incentive Programs ◽

Ranking Criteria ◽

School Board Chairs

This study investigated the opinions of superintendents and school board chairs related to the management of incentive programs in a small southern state. Ninety one geographic school districts were surveyed. The first problem examined whether demographic data—years in education, years of experience with merit pay, and race— had an effect on superintendents' and school board chairs' favor or disfavor of merit pay programs. Also studied was whether there were significant differences between the groups in their opinions of the management of the local incentive programs. The functions of management described by Scanlon & Keys1 that were considered were planning, organizing, directing and controlling. The last task was to ask superintendents and school board chairs to rank criteria to award merit pay. Superintendents and school board chairs did not differ significantly in their opinions of the management of local incentive programs. The t test was used to examine the hypothesis at the .05 level of probability. Chi square, x2, was used to examine the hypotheses for the demographic data. At the .05 probability level, there were no significant differences between the groups related to the selected demographics. Both groups agreed merit pay should be a part of the local system, but neither group thought it was an enhancement for the provision of quality education. In ranking criteria to award merit pay, superintendents were more student centered in their responses and school board chairs ranked administrative items higher. Further research was recommended to study superintendents' and school board chairs' opinions related to the role merit pay has in the public education system.

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Evaluation of Clinical Students' Perspectives and Satisfaction Levels on Practical Practices at the Faculty of Dentistry of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University in the Covid-19 Pandemic

European Annals of Dental Sciences ◽

10.52037/eads.2021.0028 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 20-22

Author(s):

Işıl Sarıkaya

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Online Survey ◽

Practical Training ◽

Dental Practice ◽

Chi Square ◽

Face To Face ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Survey Results ◽

5Th Grade ◽

Academic Year

Aim: It was aimed to reveal the perspectives and satisfaction levels of 4th and 5th grade-clinical students who go on practice education at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Dentistry in the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Methods: Within the scope of the study, 146 students in total, who did their face-to-face internship between October 5 and December 11, 2020, were asked to participate in an online survey with 10 questions. Clinical students were asked about their perspective on Covid-19 infection, whether they felt safe in their dental practice, their families' level of anxiety about their internship, and whether they voluntarily chose dentistry. Results: According to the survey results; 15.1% of the students agree (TA), 27.4% agree (A), 37% partially agree (PA), 13% disagree (D) with the statement “I am pleased to have internships since the beginning of the term” 7.5% of them answered, “Strongly disagree” (SD). Pearson’s chi-square test was used in the statistical analysis of the answers given by 4th and 5th-grade students to the first 9 questions of the questionnaire consisting of the same questions. According to the survey results, it was also observed that most students chose the dentistry profession of their own will (TA 39%, A 36.3%, PA 13.7%). The number of students who think they feel safe in terms of infection control during their internship is 60% in total (TA 5.5%, A 17.1%, PA 37.7%). Conclusion: Despite the increasing number of cases until today, it is thought that the process has been successfully managed and that the students have gained experience in practical training, albeit limited.

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The Importance Of A Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service In General Hospitals: A Brazilian 6-Years Experience

10.21203/rs.3.rs-435538/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yoichi Takaki Konno ◽

Fernanda Menezes de Faria ◽

Gisele Zocoller Seno ◽

Vinicius dos Santos Sguerri ◽

Ana Carolina Gonçalves Olmos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Records ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Liaison Psychiatry ◽

Chi Square ◽

General Hospitals ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry ◽

Level Of Significance

Abstract Background: The importance of consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP) services have been progressively growing in all general hospitals.Methods: Data were collected from medical records of patients treated by the CLP service, from 2014 to 2020, including clinical-demographic data, characteristics of hospitalization, reason for request, treatment plan, and clinical outcome. For these analyses, the chi-square test, z-test, and Kruskal-Wallis test were used. The level of significance was set at 5%.Results: A total of 2,742 consultation requests were evaluated by the psychiatry team. The number of requests made grew by 109.64% over the years. In 58.21% of cases, the patient was in the ward, and 33% were requested by Internal Medicine. There was a statistically significant difference (p <0.001) in the distribution of reasons for request according to patients' characterization variables.Conclusions: This study sought to analyze the functioning and growth of CLP in a tertiary Brazilian general hospital. The present findings reinforce the importance of this service and the need to implement and develop CLP in general hospitals.

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What Are the Main Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Running-Related Injuries? A Retrospective Survey Based on 3669 Respondents

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/23259671211043444 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 232596712110434

Author(s):

Damien Sanfilippo ◽

Charlotte Beaudart ◽

Allan Gaillard ◽

Stephen Bornheim ◽

Olivier Bruyere ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Online Survey ◽

Personal Characteristics ◽

Chi Square ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Previous Injury ◽

Logistic Analysis ◽

Qualitative Variables ◽

Relevant Risk Factor ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Despite the many studies on running-related injuries (RRIs), risk factors for injury remain unclear in the literature. Purpose: To investigate the risk factors of RRIs. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: An online survey was conducted among 3669 injured and noninjured runners. Injury was defined as pain of various kinds, without attention to its consequences on running practice. The survey included 41 questions on 5 main categories—personal characteristics, daily lifestyle, training and running characteristics, practice of other sporting activities, and prevention habits—as well as information about the occurrence of RRI over the previous 12 months. Continuous and qualitative variables were analyzed by Student t test and chi-square test, respectively. Sixteen variables were selected for multivariate binary logistic analysis. Results: Among the 3669 runners, 1852 (50.5%) reported at least 1 injury over the previous 12 months. Overuse injuries were largely represented (60.6%). The variables associated with RRIs that remained significant in the fully adjusted model were previous injury (odds ratio [OR], 1.62; 95% CI, 1.42-1.86), higher weight (OR, 1.006; 95% CI, 1.00-1.012), competitive running (OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.19-1.98), running >2 h/wk (OR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.01-1.62), running >20 km/wk (OR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.001-1.55), and stretching before running (OR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.25-1.71). Conclusion: Previous injury remains the most relevant risk factor for RRIs according to the current study and previous data. Many training characteristics seem to be involved but still have to be confirmed in view of conflicting data in the literature. Further research would help clinicians better understand RRIs and how to prevent them.

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