scholarly journals Contents and Quality of Malaria Information in Spanish Travel Blogs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Linares-Rufo ◽  
Laura Santos-Larrégola ◽  
Miguel Górgolas-Hernández-de-Mora ◽  
José-Manuel Ramos-Rincon
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Endemic Area ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Imported Cases ◽  
Endemic Areas

Abstract Background. About 10,000 imported cases of malaria are reported each year in Europe; 80 per 100,000 trips to endemic areas. Non-use of chemoprophylaxis in travelers remains the main reason for this. Travel blogs have proliferated throughout the network being a very common place to consult, sometimes the only one used, before preparing a trip to an endemic area. The aim of this study was to analyze the information offered on malaria in the main travel blogs in Spanish. Methods: we selected and analyzed 100 travel blogs that were considered highly relevant by its metrics: by 1) Social networks (RRSS) measuring the total followers of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube), 2) number of monthly visits using the SEMrush tool; 3) Domain authority and 4) number of backlinks or incoming links considering the age and the percentage according to category using the SEMrush tool.Results: To this end, the 100 Spanish-language travel blogs with the greatest impact were selected and analyzed. The results showed a very low quality of information provided by these publications. The contents offered were generally insufficient, incomplete or, more seriously, inadequate. In many cases, this could encourage the user not to take the appropriate preventive measures.Conclusions: This study showed a low quality of travel blogs in Spanish regarding malaria. The so-called “travel influencers” must communicate reliable, verified and quality information on malaria on their channels in a way that could contribute to a reduction in the burden of the disease in our environment

scholarly journals Contents and quality of travel tips on malaria in English and Spanish travel blogs

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Linares-Rufo ◽  
Laura Santos-Larrégola ◽  
Miguel Górgolas Hernández-de-Mora ◽  
José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Endemic Area ◽  
English Language ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Imported Cases ◽  
Rank 2 ◽  
Online Travel

Abstract Background Europe has about 10,000 imported cases of malaria each year, or around 80 cases per 100,000 trips to endemic areas. Non-use of chemoprophylaxis in travellers remains the main reason for this. The proliferation of online travel blogs as a source of advice (sometimes the only one used) for preparing a trip to an endemic area may play a role in the decision to use chemoprophylaxis. The aim of this study was to analyse the information offered on malaria in the main travel blogs in English and Spanish. Methods Five hundred travel blogs in English and 100 in Spanish, considered highly relevant were analysed. The relevance were according to different metrics: (1) Alexa Rank; (2) social networks (RRSS) measuring the total followers of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube; (3) number of monthly visits using the SEMrush tool; (4) domain authority; and (5) number of backlinks or incoming links using the SEMrush tool. Results Of the included travel blogs, 57% of those in English and 64% of those in Spanish offered information on malaria, and 79 and 75%, respectively, featured a discussion on malaria written as a blog post or in forum comments. Information on chemoprophylaxis was available in 56.1% of English-language blogs and 10.7% of Spanish-speaking blogs, while its side effects were discussed in 38.6 and 68.8%, respectively (p < 0.001). Content analysis revealed that the information was usually insufficient, incomplete or, more seriously, inaccurate. In many cases, this could discourage users from taking appropriate preventive measures. Conclusions Travel blogs in English and Spanish provide low-quality information on malaria. The so-called “travel influencers” must communicate reliable, verified and quality information on malaria on their channels in a way that could contribute to reducing the burden of the disease in travellers.

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 The Development of Learning Regions in New Zealand: An ICT Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Janet Mary Toland
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Regional Area ◽  
Learning Region ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

<p>The term "Learning Region" is used to identify a region which is innovative, economically successful, and inhabited by citizens who are active members of their local community. Such regions are characterised by strong links between local businesses, community groups, and education providers. Within a regional area interaction and exchange of information is easier and cheaper than in a national or international context. The success of an individual organisation is directly related to the quality of information available locally. Information technology can be an important tool in improving the flow of knowledge between the stakeholders within a region. The study examines the role that information and communication technologies (ICTs) play in the development of learning regions in New Zealand, and how they can be used to improve the quality of information flows both within the region itself, and between the region and the outside world. In particular the research considers what contribution ICTs make to organisational learning and innovation. Historical methods are used to build up a picture of the significant changes that have taken place within two contrasting regions of New Zealand between 1985 and 2005. The two selected regions are Southland and Wellington. Data was collected by searching regional newspapers, and conducting interviews with key figures in each region. A "6-I" framework of the "ideal" features of a learning region was developed from the literature review and this was used to analyse the data. The findings show a clear linear progression in terms of the development of hard ICT based networks, but a less clear pattern in terms of soft social networks where the same issues were revisited a number of times over the years. Though there was evidence of a relationship between the soft networks that existed at the regional level and the utilisation of hard ICT networks within a region it was difficult to quantify. Hard and soft networks evolve differently over time and the relationship between the two is nuanced. Both regions were successful in setting up high quality ICT networks. However, with the exception of the education sector, both regions struggled to co-ordinate their soft networks. Though good social capital existed in each region, especially in Southland, it was located in different interest groups and was not easy to bring together. This lack of co-ordination meant that the possibilities opened up by ICT infrastructure in terms of increasing innovation were not fully realised. Both regions demonstrated many of the characteristics of learning regions but neither region was able to bring all aspects together to reach their full potential. The thesis demonstrates the important role that soft social networks play in the successful utilisation of ICT networks within a regional setting.</p>

scholarly journals The Role of Social Networks as a Tool for an Effective Recruitment Process in the Enterprises in Kosovo

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-388
Author(s):  
Blerim Dragusha ◽  
Vlora Prenaj
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Recruitment Process ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Main Factor

This paper focuses on the determinants of the impact of social networks on the recruitment process in Kosovar enterprises, concluding that the main factor of that impact is the quality of information, cost benefits, and timeliness. Another factor of particular importance is the competitive advantages social networks provide with respect to efficiently attracting suitable candidates to recruit through their unified data processing speed. The managers interviewed in this study provided evidence that recruitment using social networks is faster than with traditional methods. Social networks enable firms to quickly and easily access applicants from all over the world easily at a low cost. Social networks provide in-depth discussions to understand the views and opinions of both parties in the recruitment process. The information provided by social networks on the personal and professional life of the potential job candidate makes social networks an important tool for recruitment

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.

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 The Development of Learning Regions in New Zealand: An ICT Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Janet Mary Toland
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Regional Area ◽  
Learning Region ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

<p>The term "Learning Region" is used to identify a region which is innovative, economically successful, and inhabited by citizens who are active members of their local community. Such regions are characterised by strong links between local businesses, community groups, and education providers. Within a regional area interaction and exchange of information is easier and cheaper than in a national or international context. The success of an individual organisation is directly related to the quality of information available locally. Information technology can be an important tool in improving the flow of knowledge between the stakeholders within a region. The study examines the role that information and communication technologies (ICTs) play in the development of learning regions in New Zealand, and how they can be used to improve the quality of information flows both within the region itself, and between the region and the outside world. In particular the research considers what contribution ICTs make to organisational learning and innovation. Historical methods are used to build up a picture of the significant changes that have taken place within two contrasting regions of New Zealand between 1985 and 2005. The two selected regions are Southland and Wellington. Data was collected by searching regional newspapers, and conducting interviews with key figures in each region. A "6-I" framework of the "ideal" features of a learning region was developed from the literature review and this was used to analyse the data. The findings show a clear linear progression in terms of the development of hard ICT based networks, but a less clear pattern in terms of soft social networks where the same issues were revisited a number of times over the years. Though there was evidence of a relationship between the soft networks that existed at the regional level and the utilisation of hard ICT networks within a region it was difficult to quantify. Hard and soft networks evolve differently over time and the relationship between the two is nuanced. Both regions were successful in setting up high quality ICT networks. However, with the exception of the education sector, both regions struggled to co-ordinate their soft networks. Though good social capital existed in each region, especially in Southland, it was located in different interest groups and was not easy to bring together. This lack of co-ordination meant that the possibilities opened up by ICT infrastructure in terms of increasing innovation were not fully realised. Both regions demonstrated many of the characteristics of learning regions but neither region was able to bring all aspects together to reach their full potential. The thesis demonstrates the important role that soft social networks play in the successful utilisation of ICT networks within a regional setting.</p>

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