scholarly journals Latch-related nipple pain in breastfeeding women: the impact on breastfeeding outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 406-414
Author(s):  
Katie Bourdillon ◽  
Tom McCausland ◽  
Stephanie Jones
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Mothers Experiences

Background Nipple pain is a common issue experienced by breastfeeding mothers and if not resolved, can contribute to early cessation of breastfeeding. Aims To investigate mothers experiences of nipple pain, the solutions used to manage their issues, and the perceived impact on breastfeeding outcomes with particular focus on latch-related nipple pain with no clear underlying cause (LRNP). Methods Data was collected via an online survey of UK-based women (n=1084). Findings LRNP was the most common issue as experienced by 52% of mothers surveyed. Various solutions were utilised to try to manage LRNP. Use of Highly Purified Anhydrous (HPA) Lanolin to manage LRNP was associated with a substantial increase in breastfeeding duration (average 33.2 weeks compared to 26.5 weeks for those who didn't report using HPA Lanolin). Discussion HPA Lanolin is a key solution used by mothers in the management of latch-related nipple pain and one which they perceive as having a significant positive effect on the physical symptoms and pain associated with nipple trauma. Use of HPA Lanolin was also associated with a substantial increase in breastfeeding duration which ultimately aids women in meeting their personal breastfeeding goals and improves overall breastfeeding rates.

The impact of counterfeit risk management on healthcare supply chain performance: an empirical analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Falasca ◽  
Scott Dellana ◽  
William J. Rowe ◽  
John F. Kros
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
The United States ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

PurposeThis study develops and tests a model exploring the relationship between supply chain (SC) counterfeit risk management and performance in the healthcare supply chain (HCSC).Design/methodology/approachIn the proposed theoretical model, HCSC counterfeit risk management is characterized by HCSC counterfeit risk orientation (HCRO), HCSC counterfeit risk mitigation (HCRM) and HCSC risk management integration (HRMI), while performance is represented by healthcare logistics performance (HLP) and healthcare organization overall performance (HOP). Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and survey data from 55 HCSC managers are used to test the research hypotheses.FindingsHCRO has a significant positive effect on HCRM, while HCRM has a positive impact on HRMI. With respect to HLP, HCRM has a nonsignificant effect, while HRMI has a significant impact, thus confirming the important mediating role of HRMI. Finally, HLP has a significant positive effect on the overall performance of healthcare organizations.Research limitations/implicationsAll study participants were from the United States, limiting the generalizability of the study findings to different countries or regions. The sample size employed in the study did not allow the authors to distinguish among the different types of healthcare organizations.Originality/valueThis study delineates between a healthcare organization's philosophy toward counterfeiting risks vs actions taken to eliminate or reduce the impact of counterfeiting on the HCSC. By offering firm-level guidance for managers, this study informs healthcare organizations about addressing the challenge of counterfeiting in the HCSC.

IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (09) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
AKINLO Anthony Enisan ◽  
ONI Isaac Oluwafemi
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Economic Opportunities ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Micro Credit

The paper examines the impact of microfinance on poverty alleviation in Ondo State, Nigeria. The paper is based on a survey of 240 beneficiaries of microcredit loans in Ondo State. The results of the analysis show that most beneficiaries of micro credit loans are educated youth between the age brackets of 18 and 40 years. Many of the beneficiaries utilized their loans to procure durable equipment needed in their small scale enterprises. The results show that loan empowerment has a significant positive effect on beneficiaries’ welfare. Access to credit allowed the beneficiaries take advantage of economic opportunities by providing a fundamental basis for planning and expanding business activities.

Telepresence, Flow, and Behaviour in the Virtual Retail Environment

2014 ◽  
pp. 173-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saïd Ettis
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Flow Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Flow State ◽  
Visit Time ◽  
Human Computer Interactions ◽  
Retail Environment ◽  
Online Behaviour ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Flow theory, as a basis to facilitate the development of compelling experiences, has received growing attention over the past two decades. Facing this plethora of interest, it is obvious that telepresence and flow in human-computer interactions are important issues. The objectives of this chapter is to review and empirically analyze the relationships among flow theory, the telepresence concept, and online behaviour. Particularly, this research investigates the impact of telepresence and flow on Websites visitors’ visit time, perceived visit time, and number of visited pages. An online survey was conducted. The findings indicate that telepresence has a positive effect on the flow state, as measured by concentration and enjoyment. The consumers’ level of concentration positively influenced their visit time, perceived visit time, and number of visited pages. Enjoyment has a positive effect on perceived visit time, but no significant effect on actual visit time and number of visited pages. Discussion and implications of these results are exhibited. Suggestions concerning future research are also presented.

scholarly journals Marketing Mix Elements and Corporate Social Responsibility: Do they Really Matter to Store Image?

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Jalal Rajeh Hanaysha
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Marketing Mix ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Store Image ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

This purpose of this article is to examine the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and marketing mix elements on store image in Malaysian retail sector. The data were collected through a quantitative survey method from 278 customers of retail stores in eastern Malaysia. All of the returned questionnaires were inserted into SPSS and analyzed based on the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique using AMOS 18. The findings showed that CSR has a significant positive effect on store image. Furthermore, the outcomes revealed that advertising and price have significant positive effects on store image. However, the effect of sales promotion on store image is insignificant and negative. Finally, the results confirmed that store location and store environment have a significant positive effect on store image. The findings of this study contribute to our understanding with regard to the importance of these factors in influencing store image in the retail context.

The Impact of Funding on Part C Systems: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia O. Vail ◽  
Rebecca G. Lieberman-Betz ◽  
Laura S. McCorkle
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
National Level ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
C Programs ◽  
Part C ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Provider Shortages ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of Part C programs and how funding has impacted the quality of services for children and families given ongoing budgetary concerns. Perceptions of State Early Intervention Coordinators (EICs) regarding their state Part C systems were obtained through an online survey. Using survey research methods to collect and analyze data, two primary questions were addressed in the current study: (a) What are the general characteristics of Part C programs that may be related to fiscal issues? and (b) What is the perceived impact of funding on the quality of services for children and families? A majority of respondents indicated their state program implements a primary service provider model, relies heavily on medical funding streams such as Medicaid, and is experiencing provider shortages. In addition, respondents commented on quality, trends, and funding of their state Part C programs. The findings of this study provide insight about the general characteristics of Part C programs, along with the perceived impact of funding on Part C services at the national level for policy makers, administrators, professionals, and families.

scholarly journals Surviving Andersonville: The Benefits of Social Networks in POW Camps

2007 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 1467-1487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dora L Costa ◽  
Matthew E Kahn
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Death Rate ◽  
Union Army ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Survival Probabilities ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Twenty-seven percent of the Union Army prisoners captured July 1863 or later died in captivity. At Andersonville, the death rate may have been as high as 40 percent. How did men survive such horrific conditions? Using two independent datasets, we find that friends had a statistically significant positive effect on survival probabilities and that the closer the ties between friends as measured by such identifiers as ethnicity, kinship, and the same hometown, the bigger was the impact of friends on survival probabilities. (JEL N41, Z13)

scholarly journals Amidst COVID – 19 Pandemic: How to Gain Customer Advocacy for Indonesian Online Marketplaces Selling Luxury Products?

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-210
Author(s):  
Ignatius Agus Suryono ◽  
Aryono Yacobus ◽  
Michelle Yoanna Franscisca Brigitta
Keyword(s):  
Market Share ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Brand Attachment ◽  
Luxury Brand ◽  
Online Marketplaces ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Brand Satisfaction

Amidst the prolonged COVID - 19 Pandemic, Indonesian online marketplaces selling luxury brand products have been experienced a decrease in their market share, while on the other side, Indonesian online marketplaces selling standard products have been experienced a bullish position with their extraordinary increase of market share. In this research, we tried to examine the impact of brand satisfaction on customer advocacy with brand loyalty as both mediating and moderating variable and luxury brand attachment as mediating variable. Our focus in this research was on Indonesian marketplaces selling luxury brand products during this terrible pandemic, COVID - 19 Pandemic. We examined 108 customers who had purchasing experiences on luxury-brand sports shoes at Indonesian online marketplaces. In choosing our respondents, we used a non-probability sampling technique, the purposive sampling method. To analyze our hypothesis, we used a qualitative approach, which is path analysis. The results show that luxury brand attachment has a significant positive effect on brand loyalty, brand loyalty has a significant positive effect on customer advocacy, both mediated by brand loyalty and luxury brand attachment, and brand loyalty strengthens the impact of luxury brand attachment on customer advocacy. From that findings, we suggest that Indonesian online marketplaces that sell luxury brand products should increase their brand satisfaction through customer loyalty and luxury brand attachment to gain higher customer advocacy during and post COVID - 19 pandemic

scholarly journals Psychological distress during the initial COVID-19 pandemic in an Italian cohort of people living with HIV: an online survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Delle Donne ◽  
Nicoletta Ciccarelli ◽  
Valentina Massaroni ◽  
Francesca Lombardi ◽  
Silvia Lamonica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Our aim was to explore the psychological impact of the initial 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in a cohort of people living with HIV (PLWH), a population at increased risk of psychological distress. PLWH, treated at our unit, responded an online survey. Data on demographics, clinical and physical symptoms, contact history, as well as knowledge, concerns, precautionary measures and additional information required with respect to COVID-19 during the first phase of the pandemic in Italy were collected. Additionally, the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) (identifying COVID-19 pandemic as specific traumatic life event) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were also administered. Out of 98 participants, 44 (45%) revealed from mild to severe psychological impact distress from COVID-19 according to IES-R. According to DASS-21, a lower percentage of significant levels of depression (14%), anxiety (11%) or stress (6%) were reported. Higher education, unemployment, number of perceived physical COVID-19 symptoms, concerns contracting COVID-19 and the situation regarding the pandemic in Italy, and the need of additional information to prevent COVID-19 infection were positively associated to psychological distress. Moreover, female gender, older age, recent HIV diagnosis and unawareness of own viremia were associated to a higher psychological distress. Almost half of our cohort experienced significant levels of distress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Women, elderly patients and those with recent HIV diagnosis resulted to be the more psychological fragile subgroup. Our findings could help to identify patients in need of psychological interventions to improve wellbeing of PLWH.

scholarly journals Effect of Female CEO and CFO on Cash Holdings on Food and Beverages Companies Listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange

2021 ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
Ade Awaludin ◽  
◽  
Suherman Suherman ◽  
Gatot Nazir Ahmad ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Cash Holdings ◽  
Fixed Effect Model ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Food And Beverages ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

The current trend in the management of large companies is implementation of the gender diversity measures. The existence of women at the top management became one of the growing issues recently, especially in corporate governance. The prevailing opinion is still that men are better and more deserving to hold the power of leaders in the company. But authors believe that this statement needs to be verified. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of female CEO and CFO on cash holdings of Indonesian food and beverages companies. The data used in this study are the data from annual report of food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2020 period. The company's cash holdings in this study are assessed on the basis of two indicators: a) the ratio of the cash and cash equivalents to the company's total assets; b) the ratio of the cash and cash equivalents to the company's net assets. The sample of the study is presented by 25 companies with 125 observations. For data analysis authors use the panel data regression analysis and the fixed-effect model. Microsoft Excel 2013, Stata/MP 16.0 and Reviews 10 software were used for data processing. The analysis results show that the female CEOs have a significant positive effect on the company's cash holdings, while female CFOs have no significant positive effect on the company's cash holdings. These results have the practical significance because they will help the business owner to make the right decision when he selects candidates for the position of CEO/CFO.

scholarly journals PERAN MEDIASI MOTIVASI DALAM PENGARUH TUNJANGAN KINERJA DAN KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS (STUDI PADA PEGAWAI KOMISI PEMILIHAN UMUM KABUPATEN/KOTA SE-PULAU LOMBOK)

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zinnurain Zinnurain ◽  
Thatok Asmony ◽  
Hermanto Hermanto
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Leadership Performance ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Leadership Motivation ◽  
Motivation Effect ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Lombok Island

This study aims to determine the effect of performance benefits to the motivation and leadership, and leadership performance benefits to productivity, motivation effect on productivity, the impact on the productivity performance benefits through the mediation of motivation, as well as the influence of leadership on productivity through mediation motivation. The survey respondents are all civil servants Regency / City Lombok island numbered 97 people. But filling questionnaire answers just as much as 87 people. Data analysis techniques in this study conducted by SmartPLS 3..0. As a result, the leadership performance benefits and positive and significant impact on the motivation; allowances and leadership performance and no significant positive effect on productivity; motivation positive and significant effect on productivity; performance benefits positive and significant impact on productivity through the mediation of motivation; leadership and significant positive effect on productivity through mediation motivation.Keywords: performance benefits, leadership, motivation and productivity

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