scholarly journals A Comparison of Traditional Book Reviews and Amazon.com Book Reviews of Fiction Using a Content Analysis Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy Sich
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Rating System ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Objective - This study compared the quality and helpfulness of traditional book review sources with the online user rating system in Amazon.com in order to determine if one mode is superior to the other and should be used by library selectors to assist in making purchasing decisions. Methods - For this study, 228 reviews of 7 different novels were analyzed using a content analysis approach. Of these, 127 reviews came from traditional review sources and 101 reviews were published on Amazon.com. Results - Using a checklist developed for this study, a significant difference in the quality of reviews was discovered. Reviews from traditional sources scored significantly higher than reviews from Amazon.com. The researcher also looked at review length. On average, Amazon.com reviews are shorter than reviews from traditional sources. Review rating—favourable, unfavourable, or mixed/neutral—also showed a lack of consistency between the two modes of reviews. Conclusion - Although Amazon.com provides multiple reviews of a book on one convenient site, traditional sources of professionally written reviews would most likely save librarians more time in making purchasing decisions, given the higher quality of the review assessment.

scholarly journals Dakwah Multimedia di Situs Jejaring Sosial Facebook

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-237
Author(s):  
Muhammad Anshar
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Internet Media

Abstract: This study discussed the themes of multimedia proselytising on Facebook used by Makassar's preachers as well as the usage of various forms of multimedia to convey messages to audiences (mad'u) through the Facebook social network. This research was a qualitative study using a content analysis approach. The results of the study stated that the themes conveyed by the preachers were aqidah (faith), sharia (Islamic law), akhlak (manner) morals, mu'amalah (dealings between people), and general messages, such as education, behaviour, and defending the country. While the forms of multimedia proselytising used by da'i (Islamic preachers) were the textual message, images, audio, and video. In addition, da'i needed to improve the quality of material and media da'wa by using information technology through internet media in order to get effective communication (da'wah).

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN KUALITAS PRODUK DAN MINAT MENABUNG PADA LPD DESA ADAT TAJUN DENGAN DESA ADAT TEGAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
Eka Swarnadi Luh ◽  
Ketut Budi Susrusa ◽  
Ida Ayu Listia Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Research Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Better Than

LPDs are non-bank financial institutions that are regulated and approved by the Regional Regulations of the Province of Bali. The management of LPD is fully handed over to the relevant Pakraman village. In line with the rapid development of LPDs, it turns out that on the other hand it shows diverse performance, so that LPDs need to pay attention to the level of product quality and customer interest in the products offered.            The purpose of the study was to determine the comparison of product quality and interest in saving at the Tajun Traditional Village LPD with the Traditional Village of Tegal. The number of samples from Tajun Adat Village LPD was 98 people and the LPD of Tegal Traditional Village was 84 people. The research data were analyzed by the Mann-Whitney Test. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the quality of the products of the Adat Village of Tajun LPD and the Traditional Village of Tegal. This difference is indicated by indicators of physical evidence, reliability, responsiveness and empathy. The product quality of Tajun Adat Village's LPD is better than the traditional village of Tegal. There is a significant difference between the interest in saving the traditional village of Tajun LPD and the traditional village of Tegal. The difference is in the indicator of confidence. Interest in Saving Tajun Indigenous Village LPD is higher than the Traditional Village of Tegal.

scholarly journals Book Reviews As a Tool for Assessing Publisher Reputation

1999 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew L. Jordy ◽  
Eileen L. McGrath ◽  
John B. Rutledge
Keyword(s):  
Control Sample ◽  
Online Version ◽  
State University ◽  
University Of Georgia ◽  
Selection Tool ◽  
Louisiana State University ◽  
The Relationship

This article reports on the authors’ efforts to develop a method of using book reviews to establish the reputations of publishers. The authors examined the quality of books published by de Gruyter, Greenwood, Doubleday, University of Georgia Press, and Louisiana State University Press as it is expressed in abstracts of book reviews published in the online version of Book Review Digest. The authors extracted a sample for each publisher from Book Review Digest, examined the sample, and compared each publisher sample against a control sample. Although it is true that most book reviews are positive, there are discernible variations in how reviewers express themselves about books. The study also looks at Choice as a source of book reviews, and briefly examines the relationship between price and quality. This study adds to the literature of the use of book reviews as a selection tool.

scholarly journals Book Review Template

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Otis Crandell
Keyword(s):  
Grey Literature ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cover Image ◽  
Case Basis

MS Word template for book reviews (specifically for Volume 3, Number 1).Length: maximum two pages (including the title, cover image, and first page footer)NOTES:Book reviews should include an overall summary of the book as well as chapter summaries. The author should note the highlights or special aspects of this book. We particularly encourage reviews of books that are not in English as this helps disseminate information that readers in other countries may not otherwise know about.Authors must declare whether they have reviewed the same book for another journal, and if so they should send us a copy of the other review. This declaration should be made before requesting to be assigned a book review. JLS might publish a book review which the reviewer has already reviewed for another journal if the new review is significantly different from the previous one and either it is a general book of importance to lithic researchers as a whole or the original review was published in a way which limits its dissemination (grey literature, small or regional publication, print only publication, in other language, self-published). The editors of the journal will decide on a case-by-case basis. If someone intends to review a book for us which they have already reviewed, they are advised to let us know about the situation before writing the review.

scholarly journals THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DOWRY REGULATIONS IN INDONESIA AND MOROCCO LEGISLATIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-232
Author(s):  
Ali Trigiyatno
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Normative Approach ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Different Characteristics

This article compares dowry regulations in Indonesia and Morocco. Bearing in mind that Indonesia and Morocco have different characteristics in dowry matter, the regulations are worth comparing for. As understood in Islamic marriages, dowry is an important obligation and must be fulfilled by the bridegroom for the bride. Normative Islamic teaching advocates for dowry that is simple and reasonable, but in practice, sometimes dowry becomes expensive and difficult to be given, and thus, causing unfavorable effects. In addition, dowry also has the potentials to be subjected to disputes between husband and wife if not regulated by legislation in details. The author uses a comparative study of law guided by a normative approach through library research. The main source is the statutes of two countries. Analysis technique used is content analysis. As a result, it is found that with different backgrounds of fiqh school in Indonesia and Morroco-one being strongly influenced by Shāfi‘ī school and the other is influenced by Mālikī school-have similar rules on dowry. The only significant difference is that the Mālikī School and its legislation in Morocco considers dowry as a marriage pillar. Meanwhile, the Shāfi‘ī school and its legislation in Indonesia, even though the dowry is regarded as compulsory, it does not become a condition or a marriage pillar. Other differences are the definition of dowry, regulation of wife’s luggage, lost dowry, defective dowry, introduction of mithil dowry, regulation of dowry disputes before entering the household, and regulation of furniture disputes other than the wife’s luggage.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Sporting Situation and Emotional Intelligence Levels of Different Occupation Groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Murat Sarıkabak
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
The Other ◽  
Occupational Groups ◽  
Intelligence Level ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Participant Group ◽  
Intelligence Scores

The contribution of the physiologic and cognitive processes is important for increasing the quality of the education and occupational productivity. The new researches done indicate that exercising frequency and emotional intelligence level have precious contributions on the occupational performances of the individuals. The purpose of this research was determined as evaluating the sporting situation and emotional intelligence levels of adults in different occupational groups. 586 individuals participated in the research, who works in various professions in Bartın Province. The information on the participant group and the other variables of the research was analyzed via descriptive statistic techniques. For evaluating the data, SPSS 21.0 package software was used and for analyzing the data, descriptive statistics, independent t-test and one-way variance analysis (ANOVA) techniques were used. As a result of the data obtained, no significant difference was encountered in the emotional intelligence sub-dimensions and total scores depending on the sporting situation of the participants (p > 0.05). As a result of the analyses done for the gender variable, significant differences were obtained on behalf of the women and it was seen that emotional intelligence total scores of the female workers are higher compared with the male workers (p < 0.05). For the finding where the relations between age variable and emotional intelligence was evaluated, it was seen that there is a significant decrease in the emotional intelligence level with the increase in age (p < 0.05). This decrease was tried to be explained with occupational exhaustion. At the same time, the finding was arrived that the total emotional intelligence scores of the participants who work as teacher, compared with the other professions, is higher with a significant level compared with the other profession groups (p < 0.05). The findings of the research were discussed in the light of the literature and recommendations were offered for contributing to the new researches to be made.

scholarly journals Explaining Factors Affecting Help-Seeking Behaviors in Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahimeh Rashidi Fakari ◽  
Sepideh Hajian ◽  
Soodabeh Darvish ◽  
Hamid Alavi Majd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Important Others

Abstract Background: Urinary incontinence is widely accepted to be among the most important issues in the global health system. However, only a limited number of women refer for treatment as different factors make help-seeking behaviors more complicated than they initially seem to be. The aim of this study was to explain the factors affecting help-seeking behaviors in women suffering from urinary incontinence.Methods: The present study used a qualitative method, the conventional content analysis approach. The study was conducted between December 2018 and August 2019 in Tehran, Iran. The participants of the study included 34 women with urinary incontinence selected using purposive sampling method. The content analysis approach was based on the Graneheim and Lundman method, and qualitative data management software was used to analyze data. Results: Data analysis illustrates two themes; "nature of facilitator " and " nature of inhibitor "; the categories "not perceiving disease", "shame", " negative support of important others", and "non-optimal health care system" were among the deterrents and the categories "weakening the quality of life" and " positive support of important others" were found to be facilitators.Conclusions: The findings of the present study highlight the need for understanding the underlying facilitators and obstacles to help-seeking behaviors in women with urinary incontinence and suggest that healthcare providers consider an open dialogue with patients taking into account their subjective beliefs and life context during routine visits as to facilitate early diagnosis of the disease and ultimately lead to an improvement in the woman's quality of life.

scholarly journals A Comparison and Evaluation of the Views and Arguments of Commentators and Scholars About the Quality of Torment of Metamorphosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Abdullah Mir Ahmadi ◽  
Hossein Turkman ◽  
Parvaneh Naqdalian
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Accurate Approximation ◽  
Special Group ◽  
The People

The torment of metamorphosis is one of the traditions of divine correction that afflicts a person or special group following religious and moral deviations. Such a tradition is reported in the verses of the Qur'an in two ways: One of them is apparent metamorphosis that belonged to the people of Israel Who suffered it for disobeying the ban on fishing and using trickery. And the other is spiritual metamorphosis that is general and not belong to a particular nation and all human beings are suffered to it. Many verses with different words have reminded of the second type of torment. There is disagreement among the commentators of Sunni and the Shiite about the formal metamorphosis of the children of Israel. This difference has led to three views among them with different arguments. The Wise Men, especially the followers of Sadra's wisdom, while adhering to the appearances of verses and hadiths, based on the theory of divine metempsychosis and the type of types, it provides a more accurate approximation that includes external and internal metamorphosis. These views are based on the sequence of the bodies of the population and attention to the middle type and the lower genius. In this research, by means of content analysis. We will examine and evaluate the views and reasons of commentators and scholars about the quality and types of metamorphosis.

VALEUR FERTILISANTE DES ENGRAIS AZOTÉS ET PHOSPHATÉS ET TAUX DE FERTILISATION POUR LA PRODUCTION DU TABAC À CIGARETTE

1985 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
MICHEL LAMARRE
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Potassium Nitrate ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cigarette Tobacco ◽  
Tobacco Production ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Nitrogen Phosphorus

During a period of 5 yr, the influence of different forms of N, P, combinations of K and levels of fertilizers on cigarette tobacco production were studied. Potassium nitrate was found to be significantly inferior compared with the other sources of nitrogen. No significant difference was detected between the different sources of phosphorus. The greatest yield but the poorest quality of tobacco was obtained with the highest level of fertilization. Key words: Flue-cured tobacco, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium

Does Brood Size Manipulation Affect Later Competitive Behaviour of Offspring?

Behaviour ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 134 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.H. De Kogel
Keyword(s):  
Brood Size ◽  
Competitive Ability ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Food Competition ◽  
The Other ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Competitive Behaviour

AbstractData from several field experiments support the existence of a trade-off between number and quality of offspring. However, long term effects of brood size on fitness related traits of offspring have been a relatively neglected area of research. In a laboratory experiment the effect of manipulated brood size on subsequent competitive ability of adult offspring was investigated. Zebra finches, Taeniopygia guttata, were reared in small or large broods and young were exchanged in such a way that natural siblings from different rearing conditions could be compared. Competitive behaviour was assessed in two different contexts: competition for food (both sexes tested) and competition for mates (only males tested). There was no significant difference between males from small and large broods in number of succesfull attacks (after which the other male moved away) during male-male aggressive interactions provoked by the presentation of a female in an adjacent cage. Nor did brood size affect latency to eat, time spent eating or success at displacing the other bird from the feeder during food competition tests. The results thus suggest consistently that later competitive ability of offspring is not affected by brood size in this species.

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