SCIENTIFIC WORK DISSEMINATION IN INDONESIA: A PILOT STUDY

This article describes the research dissemination activities of lecturers and researchers in Indonesia. Data were collected through an online survey with 39 questions distributed to respondents via social media from 21 to 31 July 2020. Thirty out of 77 respondents completed the online questionnaire. The results identified variables, such as resources available for dissemination, planning and targeting dissemination activity, evaluating the effects, and capturing research influence. The results revealed that almost all respondents realised the importance of dissemination and wanted to participate. The results show that 80% dissemination activities are conducted through academic journals. Assistance and instruction from specialize divisions or institutions are needed for the dissemination process so that results are maximally employed and so that the role of research is increased in policymaking. Although only 3 % researchers evaluated their research, when asked about the influence of their research, most researchers provided examples of the influence of their research. Researchers understand the importance of dissemination and have been putting it into practice. Researchers require clear guidance from institutions that can assist them in the dissemination process from the planning stage to dissemination.

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Perceptions of the Importance of Sleep in Common Cold—Two Online Questionnaire-Based Surveys

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine ◽

10.1007/s42399-020-00265-5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 596-605

Author(s):

Gill Phillipson ◽

Sue Aspley ◽

Ingo Fietze

Keyword(s):

Immune System ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Common Cold ◽

Western Europe ◽

Online Survey ◽

Symptom Relief ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

The Common ◽

Waking Up

Abstract Sleep deprivation affects the immune system and can render subjects more susceptible to symptoms associated with the common cold. The aim of this research was to investigate cold sufferers’ and doctors’ perceptions of the role of sleep in recovery from cold/flu. An online survey of 4000 adults who had suffered from cold/flu in the previous 12 months was conducted in eight countries and an online survey of 150 doctors was conducted in Germany. Responses were collected to questions regarding aspects of life affected by, and concerns while suffering from, cold/flu symptoms including nighttime awakening and actions taken to aid recovery. Responses were also collected to questions regarding advice given to cold/flu patients and the importance of sleep. Ability to sleep well was widely reported as negatively impacted by cold/flu (mean 46.1% of respondents across eight countries), especially in Western Europe, and inability to sleep well was a frequently reported concern associated with suffering from cold/flu (21.8%). To sleep more than usual was a frequently reported action taken to feel better (40.5%). Ninety-four percent of respondents reported waking up at night because of symptoms, cough being the most frequently reported symptom to awaken respondents. There was evidence of a possible relationship between sleep quality and medication taken at night for symptom relief. Countries with the highest proportions of respondents who reported sleep to be the aspect of life most negatively affected by a cold (France, Germany and Italy) were also those with the lowest proportions of respondents who reported that taking medications at night was the most effective way of getting back to sleep after waking due to cold symptoms. The majority of doctors believed sleep helped cold/flu patients to recover faster and that a good night’s sleep was important. Sleep is widely considered to be important in promoting recovery from cold/flu. Hence, the relief of symptoms that disrupt sleep is also likely to be important for a faster recovery.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) Regarding the Prevention against COVID-19 Infection at the Outset of Outbreak in Pakistan Amongst Smart Phone Users

BioMedica ◽

10.51441/biomedica//biomedica/5-430 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (2S) ◽

pp. 281-287

Author(s):

Hina Ahmed ◽

Aziza Ahmed ◽

Muhammad Ahmed Saeed

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Smart Phone ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Predominance ◽

Coronavirus Infection ◽

Spss Software ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background and Objective: At the outset of outbreak of Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) infection in Pakistan, there had been a lot of confusion regarding the preventive measures in general public. The objective of current study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding the home preventive measures against COVID-19 infection amongst smart phone users at the outset of outbreak in Pakistan. Methods: It was a cross-sectional online survey to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice amongst the smart phone users regarding the preventive measures against Corona infection. Total 388 questionnaires were submitted in one week in first week of April 2020. The data was collected through online questionnaire which were disseminated through WhatsApp groups. The completed questionnaires were compiled and analysed by using SPSS software version 21. Frequencies of responses were calculated. Results: A total of 196 (50.5%) participant were in the age category of 17–25 years with female predominance. Three hundred and 66 (94.3%) preferred washing hands with soap and water for 20 or more seconds, two thirds of the participants also agreed on the role of sanitizers. Only 159 (41%) knew what social distancing meant. Regarding the disinfection of eatable and non-eatable, almost half of the participants agreed to use soap and water. Considering the most effective disinfectant, 225 (43.8%) preferred Dettol. Surgical mask and N-95 masks were considered the effective ways to avoid droplet infections. Regarding the survival of the virus in different media, majority of the responses were completely ignorant. Conclusion: There are still gaps in knowledge, attitude and practices regarding prevention against Coronavirus infection at the outset of this out-break in Pakistan.

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Level of awareness of dentists about the role of physiotherapy in temporomandibular disorders: a pilot study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy ◽

10.1186/s43161-020-00009-5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Afaf A. M. Shaheen ◽

Hajar Alhajri ◽

Noura Alrajeeb ◽

Ruba Almoammar ◽

Arwa Alyousef ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Temporomandibular Disorders ◽

Online Survey ◽

Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Almost All ◽

Collaboration Awareness

Abstract Background Physiotherapy (PT) is a distinguished developing profession. It has a crucial role in treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD) as an effective intervention to reduce pain and improve TMD symptoms. Not all dentists are aware of the importance of collaboration with physiotherapists (PTs).Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of dentists’ awareness about the role of PT in treating TMD, identify dentists’ willingness to collaborate with PTs, and create collaboration awareness. This cross-sectional study included Saudi dentists in Riyadh. An online survey was used to assess dentist’s awareness and their readiness to collaborate with PTs. Results Out of 1500 dentists, only 162 participated in the survey. About 46.9% of dentists were aware that PT can treat TMD. Generally, there was lack of awareness about the benefits of PT among dentists (61.8%), and 59.9% was not aware that the evidence suggested that PT can improve TMD symptoms. Only 29% referred patients to PT. Upon the completion of the survey, almost all dentists (97.5%) were likely to refer patients with TMD to PT, and 90.7% of them showed interest to learn more about collaborating with PTs. Conclusion The study concluded that, although 46.9% of the dentists are aware about the role of PT in treating TMD, there is a lack of awareness about the benefits of PT among the majority of them. The study helped to extend the awareness of surveyed dentists about the collaboration and multidisciplinary approach.

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Determinants affecting consumers' attention to fish eco-labels in purchase decisions: a cross-country study

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-05-2021-0498 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Antonino Galati ◽

Lluís Miret-Pastor ◽

Dario Siggia ◽

Maria Crescimanno ◽

Mariantonietta Fiore

Keyword(s):

Principal Component ◽

Sampling Procedure ◽

Purchase Decisions ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Planning Stage ◽

Content Type ◽

Sustainable Seafood ◽

Main Determinants ◽

Age Range

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of consumer altruism and other socio-cultural factors in predicting how much attention consumers pay to seafood eco-labels.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical investigation was carried out by administering an online questionnaire to a sample of Italian and Spanish people from December 2019 to April 2020. After carrying out the principal component analysis procedure, the work made use of an ordinal logistic regression.FindingsBoth Italian and Spanish consumers with an altruistic attitude, who feel that food produced in a sustainable way can protect the environment and workers, appear more likely to take an eco-label into account. In addition, in both countries, consumers with a higher level of education and in the older age range are more likely to read eco-labels before buying fish products.Research limitations/implicationsThe first limitation is mainly related to the sampling procedure, which is not probabilistic and does not allow for generalisation of the results. Furthermore, some indicators related to COVID-19 were not included as the planning stage of the research methodology occurred before the pandemic.Practical implicationsA better understanding of the main determinants predicting consumers' attention to seafood eco-labels could be crucial to promote effective marketing strategies aimed at increasing consumer interest and awareness in sustainable seafood and eco-labels.Originality/valueExploring the role of consumers' altruism in how much attention is paid to seafood eco-labels appears to be a new approach that emphasises the role of altruism as a variable capable of bridging the “value-action gap”.

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The role of the surgical care practitioner during the COVID-19 pandemic: An audit of experiences

Journal of Perioperative Practice ◽

10.1177/1750458920977377 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 108-113

Author(s):

Nicholas Fletcher ◽

Bradley Russell ◽

Jonathan Broughton

Keyword(s):

Royal College ◽

Online Survey ◽

Surgical Care ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Advanced Level ◽

Critical Care Units ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Medical Teams ◽

Heath Care

Introduction The Surgical Care Practitioner is a medical associate profession role, working to an advanced level, undertaken by registered nurses, operating department practitioners or physiotherapists, on completion of a Royal College of Surgeons accredited course. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to all heath care professionals needing to adapt to help support the health care system as it tackles its effect. Aim Audit of roles undertaken by Surgical Care Practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of Royal College of Surgeons (2014) Curriculum to review the utilisation of this medical associate profession role. Method The online questionnaire service, SurveyMonkey®, was used to collect data on the activities being undertaken by the Surgical Care Practitioner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results Eighty Surgical Care Practitioners from across seven different surgical specialties within the United Kingdom completed the online survey. Nearly half stated that they remained mostly working in their substantive role, just less than a third helped in critical care units, with the remaining redeployed in equal shares to emergency departments or assisting on wards with nurses and as part of medical teams. A brief description of their activities was also recorded. Conclusion This audit has demonstrated the versatility of the Surgical Care Practitioner and ability to adapt during the pandemic.

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Dissemination 2.0 - the role of social media in research dissemination

Septentrio Conference Series ◽

10.7557/5.3030 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Petter Bae Brandtzæg

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Research Dissemination ◽

Research Scientist ◽

Dissemination Process ◽

Social Media Tools ◽

Media Research ◽

Social Media Research ◽

Research Tools

Dissemination is defined as "the act of diffusing knowledge". The traditional ways of research dissemination, is through the publications of papers and to attend conferences. Traditional dissemination is important, but not very accessible, transparent or visible. However, the principles and possibilities of disseminating research have changed with the introduction of social media – dissemination 2.0. Dissemination 2.0. is about researchers taking control over the dissemination process by the exploitation of social media. Social media is allowing new forms to present research, in conversation, networking and engagement with different audiences, through various media. Over 2 million research scientist are currently using social media (research) tools like Research Gate and Academia.edu, some are also using more broader social media tools such as blogs, SlideShare, Twitter and Facebook. This talk illuminates dissemination 2.0. by presenting some central examples in ways researchers can use social media to disseminate their research.

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PP27 An exploration of the experiences of paramedics taking part in a large randomised trial of airway management, and the impact on their views and practice

Emergency Medicine Journal ◽

10.1136/emermed-2019-999abs.27 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (10) ◽

pp. e12.1-e12

Author(s):

K Kirby ◽

J Brandling ◽

M Robinson ◽

S Voss ◽

J Benger

Keyword(s):

Airway Management ◽

Online Survey ◽

Randomised Trial ◽

Barriers And Facilitators ◽

Trial Participation ◽

List Type ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Advanced Airway ◽

The Impact

BackgroundThe participation of over 1500 study paramedics in AIRWAYS-2 provides a unique opportunity for an in depth exploration of how the views and practice of study paramedics, in advanced airway management, may have developed as a result of their participation in AIRWAYS-2, and how their experiences can inform future trials in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Future prehospital guidelines and practice will not only be shaped by the results of large trials such as AIRWAYS-2, but also by the views and attitudes of UK paramedics towards OHCA, airway management and research. This study allows an opportunity to add depth and understanding to the results of AIRWAYS-2.Study aimsTo explore paramedics’ experiences of participating in a large cluster randomized trial of airway management during OHCA, specifically:The challenges of enrolling patients who are critically unwell and unable to consent;Barriers and facilitators to successful research in OHCA patients;The impact on paramedics’ clinical practice and airway management during and after the trial;The role of advanced airway management during OHCA.MethodsContent analysis of an online survey of 1500 study paramedics to assess their experiences of participating in the trial and to establish any changes in their views and practice.Thematic analysis of telephone interviews with study paramedic to explore the findings of the online questionnaire. Exploring any changes in views and practice around advanced airway management as a result of participating in the trial; assessing experiences of trial training and enrolling critically unwell patients without consent, and exploring the barriers and facilitators for trial participation and the views of paramedics on the future role of advanced airway management during OHCA.Results and conclusionsThe study is in the analysis phase and is due to complete and report by the 31st January 2019.

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An Overall Trend of Headache Remission during COVID-19 Pandemic for Chinese Patients with Pre-existing Headache Highlights the Role of Family Supports

10.21203/rs.3.rs-93426/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Qiaoyu Gong ◽

Shuping Liu ◽

Ruiting Li ◽

Lihua Yao ◽

Zheman xiao

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Chinese Patients ◽

Headache Disorders ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Headache Severity ◽

The Social ◽

Family Supports ◽

The Impact ◽

Wuhan Area

Abstract Background: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Chinese patients with pre-existing headache remains unclear. The present study investigated the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on headache patients in China.Methods: A survey was conducted through an online survey platform from June 6, 2020. Demographic characteristics, PHQ-9 scores, ISI scores, COVID-19 questionnaires and headache profile section were included in the online questionnaires.Results: Eventually a total of 15,000 participants from China completed the online questionnaire. Among them, 2806 participants (18.71%) had preexisting headache disorders. Our analysis showed a reality of those participants with remission of headache duration (3.414±6.859 vs 4.033±7.325, P=0.000), headache days per month (1.788±2.989 vs 2.092±3.694, P=0.000), and headache intensity (4.110±1.609 vs 4.290±1.680, P=0.000), during COVID-19. Smoking (OR=1.397, 95% CI 1.090 to 1.790, P=0.008) and getting support from family members during the social isolation (OR=1.656, 95% CI 1.075 to 2.550, P=0.022) were the independent factors of remission in headache duration. Education level (OR=1.478, 95% CI 1.103 to 1.980, P=0.009) and having relative or acquaintance got COVID-19 (OR=0.643, 95% CI 0.458 to 0.902, P=0.011) were the independent factors of remission in headache severity. And participants living in Wuhan area, having COVID-19 symptoms or COVID-19 diagnosis and having relative or acquaintance got COVID-19 are more likely to get headache deteriorated.Conclusions: Participants presented an overall trend of headache remission during COVID-19. Family supports played an important role in headache remission.

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Provision of the European Union information in an acceding country

Library Hi Tech ◽

10.1108/lht-02-2016-0020 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 454-467

Author(s):

Sanjica Faletar Tanacković ◽

Ivana Faletar Horvatić ◽

Milijana Mičunović

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Public Libraries ◽

Information Provision ◽

The European Union ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Content Type ◽

Local Media ◽

Communication Policies ◽

Almost All

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an exploratory study whose aim was to investigate the role of public libraries in the provision of European Union (EU) information in an EU acceding country (Croatia). Design/methodology/approach Study was conducted via online questionnaire in public libraries across country. Findings The findings revealed that majority of respondents (83.7 percent) think it is an important task of public libraries to provide citizens with materials about the EU, and that almost all responding libraries (98 percent) have EU materials. In general, respondents think that provision of EU materials in their library does not compromise its role of politically neutral institution. The results also indicate that libraries quite rarely (10 percent) maintain links to relevant EU online sources on their websites. EU collections in responding libraries are promoted actively most frequently in the library itself and on its website, and very rarely in the local media. Practical implications Findings are expected to be of interest to European administration in charge of the development of effective communication policies, national authorities in EU candidate and acceding countries, and information professionals in general. Originality/value This is the first study to investigate the role of public libraries in EU information provision in an EU acceding country.

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Overall trend towards headache remission during the COVID-19 pandemic among Chinese patients with pre-existing headache highlights the role of family support

BMC Neurology ◽

10.1186/s12883-021-02216-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Qiaoyu Gong ◽

Shuping Liu ◽

Ruiting Li ◽

Lihua Yao ◽

Zheman Xiao

Keyword(s):

Family Support ◽

Online Survey ◽

Chinese Patients ◽

Headache Disorders ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Headache Severity ◽

Global Status ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background The global status of the COVID-19 pandemic is not optimistic. This is a particularly vulnerable time for patients with pre-existing headache disorders. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on headache patients in China. Methods A survey was conducted through an online survey platform on June 6, 2020. Demographic characteristics, the PHQ-9, the ISI, a COVID-19 questionnaire and a headache profile survey were included in the online questionnaire. Results Eventually, a total of 15,000 participants from China completed the online questionnaire. Among them, 2806 participants had pre-existing headache disorders. Our analysis showed reductions in the duration of headaches (3.414 ± 6.859 vs 4.033 ± 7.325 h, P<0.001), number of headache days per month (1.788 ± 2.989 vs 2.092 ± 3.694, P<0.001), and headache intensity (4.110 ± 1.609 vs 4.290 ± 1.680, P<0.001) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Smoking (OR = 1.397, 95% CI 1.090 to 1.790, P = 0.008) and getting support from family members during social isolation (OR = 1.656, 95% CI 1.075 to 2.550, P = 0.022) were independent factors affecting the reduction in the duration of headaches. Education level (OR = 1.478, 95% CI 1.103 to 1.980, P = 0.009) and having a relative or acquaintance who contracted COVID-19 (OR = 0.643, 95% CI 0.458 to 0.902, P = 0.011) were the independent factors affecting the reduction in headache severity. Living in the Wuhan area, having symptoms or a diagnosis of COVID-19 and having relatives or acquaintances who had contracted COVID-19 were associated with the worsening of headaches. Conclusions Participants experienced an overall trend towards the improvement of headaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Family support might play an important role in the improvement of headaches.

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