scholarly journals Identifying and addressing conflicting results across multiple discordant systematic reviews on the same question: Protocol for a replication study of the Jadad algorithm

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole Lunny ◽  
Sai Surabi Thirugnanasampanthar ◽  
Salman Kanji ◽  
Nicola Ferri ◽  
Dawid Pieper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Open Access Journal ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Bibliometric Study ◽  
Cochrane Database ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Clinical Questions ◽  
Evidence Summaries

Abstract Introduction: An increasing growth of systematic reviews (SRs) presents notable challenges for decision-makers seeking to answer clinical questions. In 1997, an algorithm was created by Jadad to assess discordance in results across SRs on the same question. Our study aims to (a) replicate assessments done in a sample of studies using the Jadad algorithm to determine if the same SR would have been chosen, (b) evaluate the Jadad algorithm in terms of utility, efficiency, and comprehensiveness, and (c) describe how authors address discordance in results across multiple SRs. Methods and Analysis: We will use a database of 1218 overviews (2000-2020) created from a bibliometric study as the basis of our search for studies assessing discordance (called Discordant Reviews). This bibliometric study searched MEDLINE (Ovid), Epistemonikos, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for overviews. We will include any study using Jadad (1997) or another method to assess discordance. The first 30 studies screened at the full-text stage by two independent reviewers will be included. We will replicate the authors’ Jadad assessments. We will compare our outcomes qualitatively and evaluate the differences between our Jadad assessment of discordance and the authors’ assessment. Ethics and Dissemination: No ethics approval was required as no human subjects were involved. In addition to publishing in an open-access journal, we will disseminate evidence summaries through formal and informal conferences, academic websites, and across social media platforms. This is the first study to comprehensively evaluate and replicate Jadad algorithm assessments of discordance across multiple SRs.

scholarly journals Identifying and addressing conflicting results across multiple discordant systematic reviews on the same topic: A protocol for a replication study of the Jadad algorithm

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole Lunny ◽  
Sai Surabi Thirugnanasampanthar ◽  
Salman Kanji ◽  
Nicola Ferri ◽  
Dawid Pieper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Open Access Journal ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Bibliometric Study ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Cochrane Database ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Clinical Questions ◽  
Evidence Summaries

Abstract Introduction: An increasing growth of systematic reviews (SRs) presents notable challenges for decision-makers seeking to answer clinical questions. Overviews of systematic reviews aim to address these challenges by summarising results of SRs and making sense of potentially discrepant SR results and conclusions. In 1997, an algorithm was created by Jadad to assess discordance in results across SRs on the same topic. Since this tool pre-dates the advent of overviews, it has been inconsistently applied in this context. Our study aims to (a) replicate assessments done in a sample of overviews using the Jadad algorithm to determine if the same SR would have been chosen, (b) evaluate the Jadad algorithm in terms of utility, efficiency, and comprehensiveness, and (c) describe how overviews address discordance in results across multiple SRs. Methods and Analysis: We will use a database of 1218 overviews (2000-2020) created from a bibliometric study as the basis of our search for overviews assessing discordance. This bibliometric study searched MEDLINE (Ovid), Epistemonikos, and Cochrane Database for overviews. We will include any overviews using Jadad (1997) or another method to assess discordance. The first 30 overviews screened at the full-text stage by two independent reviewers will be included. We will replicate Jadad assessments in overviews. We will compare our outcomes qualitatively and evaluate the differences between our Jadad assessment of discordance and the overviews’ assessment. Ethics and Dissemination: No ethics approval was required as no human subjects were involved. In addition to publishing in an open-access journal, we will disseminate evidence summaries through formal and informal conferences, academic websites, and across social media platforms. This is the first study to comprehensively evaluate and replicate Jadad algorithm assessments of discordance in SRs.

Youth Participation in Politics

2019 ◽  
pp. 54-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Phiri
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Representative Democracy ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Public Policy Decisions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This chapter explores the manner in which Zambian university students engage with public policy decisions which are of immediate and future interest to them. It observes that the youths may have little faith in representative democracy and instead are utilizing social media platforms to directly engage with decision-makers and publics, and thus subverting the essence of the authority of parliament. The study uses descriptive survey design and the methodology of “Briscolage” to capture and scrutinize two politically charged cases, and concludes that the youth globally may be challenging liberalism and in that way fashioning a new narrative entrenched in postmodernism.

Towards an understanding of Twitter networks: The case of the state of Mexico

First Monday ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Sandoval-Almazán ◽  
David Valle-Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
The State ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
State Of The Union ◽  
Network Links ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Networked Individualism ◽  
Government Promotion

The purpose of this research is to provide some understanding of Twitter Networks, using the data from the Twitter discussion generated on the State of the Union from Governor Eruviel Avila in 2015 and 2016. We analyzed and compared Network Links from tweets of two years, using Netlytic as a mining text tool. This research presents two contributions: 1) the links analysis perspective of social media; and, 2) we proposes a methodology to assess the impact of online social media and government promotion. Our findings suggest that citizens use social media platforms to interact with politicians in offices, and supports the argument about “networked individualism” in which analyzed Twitter accounts reveal many citizens’ opinions and retweets related to the governor’s use of YouTube for his State of the Union speech. Decision-makers can use this study to improve communication with their customers (public) and allocate resources effectively for better public services. Finally, the last trend has tried to understand content analysis by wording. There is a lack of research about network links, their quality and users that are part of such network to understand in an integrated perspective the impact of social media.

scholarly journals Scientists on Twitter: Preaching to the choir or singing from the rooftops?

FACETS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 682-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle M. Côté ◽  
Emily S. Darling
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Evolutionary Biology ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
The Public ◽  
Exponential Increase ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Platforms

There have been strong calls for scientists to share their discoveries with society. Some scientists have heeded these calls through social media platforms such as Twitter. Here, we ask whether Twitter allows scientists to promote their findings primarily to other scientists (“inreach”), or whether it can help them reach broader, non-scientific audiences (“outreach”). We analyzed the Twitter followers of more than 100 faculty members in ecology and evolutionary biology and found that their followers are, on average, predominantly (∼55%) other scientists. However, beyond a threshold of ∼1000 followers, the range of follower types became more diverse and included research and educational organizations, media, members of the public with no stated association with science, and a small number of decision-makers. This varied audience was, in turn, followed by more people, resulting in an exponential increase in the social media reach of tweeting academic scientists. Tweeting, therefore, has the potential to disseminate scientific information widely after initial efforts to gain followers. These results should encourage scientists to invest in building a social media presence for scientific outreach.

Locating the Best Available Research

2016 ◽  
pp. 29-48
Author(s):  
John C. Norcross ◽  
Thomas P. Hogan ◽  
Gerald P. Koocher ◽  
Lauren A. Maggio
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Cochrane Database ◽  
Wild Cards ◽  
Clinical Questions

This chapter discusses the steps EBP clinicians should take in finding evidence that addresses their clinical questions: searching background information resources, which provide overviews of topics, and then moving to filtered information resources, which provide access to timesaving, synthesized information. To help clinicians navigate these resources, the chapter summarizes basic search concepts that are applicable across the resources, such as Boolean operators, truncation, wild cards, and limits. The chapter describes key background information sources, such as eMedicine, textbooks, and Wikipedia. It then discusses key filtered information sources, including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, BMJ Clinical Evidence, and several evidence-based journals. The chapter provides tailored tips for optimal searching within each resource introduced.

Exploring the Use of Social Media Platforms by Public Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-56
Author(s):  
Mohanad Halaweh ◽  
Moataz Elbahi ◽  
Ahmed Kamel ◽  
Robin Kabha ◽  
Reem Yousef
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Practical Implications

The use of social media platforms by university students and teachers has been found to facilitate the learning and teaching processes. This includes providing opportunities for students to share and discuss relevant ideas and issues, thus making the task more enjoyable and raising the level of achievement. This study explored the use of social media platforms by public universities in Egypt. It investigated how these universities utilized social media platforms, and whether they are used for educational purposes or not. The data was collected from 21 universities using a questionnaire survey of 2100 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The official social media pages of each university were surveyed and analyzed using content analysis method. The results revealed that the use of social media platforms by public universities was for the purpose of communicating with the general public more than the students. This study also found that the majority of students consider social media platforms of their universities to be useless and not supporting their academic studies. This paper offers practical implications and recommendations for universities' decision makers and social media developers.

Nominate Clinical Questions for Systematic Reviews

ASHA Leader ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 60-60
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Clinical Questions

Nominate Clinical Questions for Systematic Reviews

MOBILE SOCIAL MEDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
PHILIP ADEBO
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Social Revolution ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Way

The emergence of mobile connectivity is revolutionizing the way people live, work, interact, and socialize. Mobile social media is the heart of this social revolution. It is becoming a global phenomenon as it enables IP-connectivity for people on the move. Popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace have made mobile apps for their users to have instant access from anywhere at any time. This paper provides a brief introduction into mobile social media, their benefits, and challenges.

Representasi Feminisme dalam Video Klip ‘Nightmare’ oleh Halsey

Koneksi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 338
Author(s):  
Faiz Zulia Maharany ◽  
Ahmad Junaidi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Video Clip ◽  
Charles Sanders Peirce ◽  
Patriarchal Culture ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Barrier Wall

'Nightmare' is the title of a video clip belonging to a singer and singer called Halsey, in which the video clip is explained about the figure of women who struggle against patriarchal culture which has been a barrier wall for women to get their rights, welfare and the equality needed they get. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Data collection techniques are done through documentation, observation and study of literature. Then, analyzed using Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotics technique. The results of this study show the fact that signs, symbols or messages representing feminism in the video, 'Nightmare' clips are presented through scenes that present women's actions in opposing domination over men and sarcastic sentences contained in the lyrics of the song to discuss with patriarchy. Youtube as one of the social media platforms where the 'Nightmare' video clip is uploaded is very effective for mass communication and for conveying the message contained in the video clip to the viewing public.‘Nightmare’ adalah judul video klip milik musisi sekaligus penyanyi yang bernama Halsey, dimana pada Video klipnya tersebut menceritakan tentang figur perempuan-perempuan yang berusaha melawan budaya patriarki yang selama ini telah menjadi dinding penghalang bagi perempuan untuk mendapatkan hak-haknya, keadilan dan kesetaraan yang seharusnya mereka dapatkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui dokumentasi, observasi dan studi kepustakaan. Kemudian, dianalisis menggunakan teknik semiotika milik Charles Sanders Peirce. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat tanda-tanda, simbol atau pesan yang merepresentasikan feminisme di dalam video klip ‘Nightmare’ yang dihadirkan melalui adegan-adegan yang menyajikan aksi perempuan dalam menolak dominasi atas laki-laki dan kalimat-kalimat sarkas yang terkandung dalam lirik lagunya untuk ditujukan kepada patriarki. Youtube sebagai salah satu platform media sosial dimana video klip ‘Nightmare’ diunggah sangat efektif untuk melakukan komunikasi massa dan untuk menyampaikan pesan yang terkandung di dalam video klip tersebut kepada masyarakat yang menonton.

Kim Kardashian: the Leader of the Influencers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laila Fariha Zein ◽  
Adib Rifqi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
The United States ◽  
Armenian Genocide ◽  
The Public ◽  
Self Defense ◽  
Global Commerce ◽  
The World ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
International Issues ◽  
Global Influence

In today’s world, it is easier and easier to stay connected with people who are halfway across the world. Social media and a globalizing economy have created new methods of business, trade and socialization resulting in vast amounts of communication and effecting global commerce. Like her or hate her, Kimberly Noel Kardashian West as known as Kim Kardashian has capitalized on social media platforms and the globalizing economy. Kim is known for two things: famous for doing nothing and infamous for a sex tape. But Kim has not let those things define her. With over 105 million Instagram followers and 57 million Twitter followers, Kim has become a major global influence. Kim has travelled around the world, utilizing the success she has had on social media to teach make-up master classes with professional make-up artist, Mario Dedivanovic. She owns or has licensed several different businesses including: an emoji app, a personal app, a gaming app, a cosmetics line, and a fragrance line. Not to be forgotten, the Kardashian family show, ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ has been on the air for ten years with Kim at the forefront. Kim also has three books: ‘Kardashian Konfidential’, ‘Dollhouse’, and ‘Selfish’. With her rising social media following, Kim has used the platforms to show her support for politicians and causes, particularly, recognition of the Armenian genocide. Kim also recently spoke at the Forbes’ women’s summit. Following the summit, Kim tweeted out her support for a recent movement on Twitter, #freeCyntoiaBrown which advocated for a young woman who claimed to have shot and killed the man who held her captive as a teenage sex slave in self-defense. Kim had her own personal lawyers help out Cyntoia on her case. Kim has also moved beyond advocating for issues within the confines of the United States. As mentioned earlier, she is known for advocating for recognition of the Armenian genocide. In the last two years, her show has made it a point to address the Armenian situation as it was then and as it is now. Kim has been recognized as a global influencer by others across the wordl. We believe Kim has become the same as political leaders when it comes to influencing the public. Kim’s story reveals that the new reality creates a perfect opportunity for mass disturbances or for initiating mass support or mass disapproval. Although Kim is typically viewed for her significance to pop culture, Kim’s business and social media following have placed her deep into the mix of international commerce. As her businesses continue to grow and thrive, we may see more of her influence on international issues and an increase in the commerce from which her businesses benefit.

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