The impact of municipal sociological-demographic characteristics on electoral behaviour and support of M. Kotleba

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-180
Author(s):  
Michal Garaj ◽  
Jakub Bardovič ◽  
Jaroslav Mihálik
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Electoral Behaviour ◽  
The Impact

The Digital Divide and K-12 Student Computer Use

10.28945/2926 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
James N. Morgan ◽  
Craig A. VanLengen
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Limited Basis ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The Impact

The divide between those who have computer and Internet access and those who do not appears to be narrowing, however overall statistics may be misleading. Measures of computer availability in schools often include cases where computers are only available for administration or are available only on a very limited basis (Gootman, 2004). Access to a computer and the Internet outside of school helps to reinforce student learning and emphasize the importance of using technology. Recent U.S. statistics indicate that ethnic background and other demographic characteristics still have substantial impact on the availability and use of computers by students outside of the classroom. This paper examines recent census data to determine the impact of the household on student computer use outside of the classroom. Encouragingly, the findings of this study suggest that use of a computer at school substantially increases the chance that a student will use a computer outside of class. Additionally, this study suggests that computer use outside of the classroom is positively and significantly impacted by being in a household with adults who either use a computer at work or work in an industry where computers are extensively used.

Wybrane socjodemograficzne determinanty postaw konsumentów wobec żywności o obniżonej zawartości cukru

2016 ◽  
pp. 145-157
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Staniewska ◽  
Danuta Jakubowska ◽  
Monika Radzymińska
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Indirect Technique ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Interview Questionnaire

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of socio-demographic variables on consumer attitudes towards food with a reduced sugar content. The study was conducted in educational institutions, a university and educational centers for seniors located in the Warmia-Mazury, using a survey research method, indirect technique (an original interview questionnaire). In total, 750 respondents were interviewed. The majority of respondents, regardless of socio-demographic characteristics, assesses the health benefits of the sugar content reduction as large and rather large. Despite this, a relatively small portion of respondents, varied by gender and age, used in their diets sugar substitutes and was interested in products with a reduced sugar content. According to the most of the respondents, lowering the sugar content of a product affects the deterioration of its flavor.

Zastosowanie modelu logitowego do analizy czynników wpływających na bezrobocie wśród ludności wiejskiej

2015 ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Kmieć
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Logit Model ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Explanatory Factors ◽  
Personal Competencies ◽  
The Impact

The paper attempts to identify the causes of unemployment among the rural population. Logit model was used to determine the size of the impact of explanatory factors examined the situation in the labor market. The following potential predictors were considered: socio-demographic characteristics and household income, improving one’s skills through training and personal competencies.

scholarly journals The Scams Among Us: Who Falls Prey and Why

2021 ◽  
pp. 096372142199548
Author(s):  
Yaniv Hanoch ◽  
Stacey Wood
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Popular Media ◽  
Personality Variables ◽  
The Impact

Not a week goes by without stories about scams appearing in popular media outlets. Given the ease with which scams can be circulated, they have become one of the most common crimes globally, inflicting high emotional, financial, and psychological tolls on millions of individuals. Despite their profound and pervasive impact, researchers know relatively little about why some individuals fall victim to scams but others remain immune to the techniques utilized by scammers to lure potential victims. For example, research thus far provides mixed results about the impact of demographic characteristics (e.g., age) as well as personality variables (e.g., risk taking) on individuals’ susceptibility to scams. Even less is known about how the nature or type of scam affects an individual’s susceptibility. Gaining a deeper understanding of these issues is the key to being able to develop preventive programs and reduce the prevalence of victimization. Here, we discuss some promising directions, existing gaps in current knowledge, and the need for decision scientists to address this important problem.

Abstract P116: VARIATION IN MEAN ARTERIAL PRESSURE (MAP) AND ITS HEMODYNAMIC COMPONENTS DURING 24-HOUR AMBULATORY PULSE WAVE ANALYSIS: IMPACT OF AGE, RACE, GENDER AND BODY SIZE

Hypertension ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagar Nagpal ◽  
Debduti Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Peter Osmond ◽  
Joseph E Schwartz ◽  
Joseph L Izzo
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Pulse Wave ◽  
Beta Blockers ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Pulse Wave Analysis ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Wave Analysis ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Clinical Associations ◽  
The Impact

BP is highly variable within and between individuals but the impact of variation in underlying hemodynamic components is unknown. We tested the feasibility and clinical associations of quantitated variances in MAP and its hemodynamic components [heart rate (HR), stroke volume (SV) and total vascular resistance (TVR)] obtained by 24-hr ambulatory pulse wave analysis (PWA, Mobil-O-Graph, IEM, Stolzberg, DE). BP and PWA were measured every 20 min for 24 hrs. Indexed to body surface area, MAP = HR*[SV index (SVI)]*[TVR index (TVRI)]; ln(MAP) = ln(HR) + ln(SVI) + ln(TVRI); and total MAP variability = var [ln(MAP)] = covariance (cov)[ln(HR), ln(MAP)] + cov[ln(SVI), ln(MAP)] + cov[ln(TVRI), ln(MAP)]. Relative contributions to var[ln(MAP)] for each hemodynamic component (as %) were calculated and associations with demographic characteristics were analyzed by correlations and t-tests. We studied 152 people (49% women, 23% black); mean(SD): # readings 57(11), age 59(16) yr, BMI 29.9(6.5) kg/m 2 , systolic BP 135(18) and MAP 106(14) mmHg. Mean(SD) 24-hr values were: ln(MAP) 4.64 (0.13), ln(HR) 4.20 (0.15), ln(SVI) -3.32 (0.15), and ln(TVRI) 3.75 (0.18). Relative contributions of hemodynamic components to total 24-hr ln(MAP) variation were: TVRI 54(36)%, HR 33(38)%, and SVI 13(40)%. The large SDs of these relative contributions led to analysis of potential contributing factors: TVRI contribution was correlated with 24-hr mean MAP (r=0.24, p=0.003) and was higher (>54%) in males (p=0.03) and blacks (p=0.04); HR contribution was inversely related to MAP (r=-0.26, p=0.001), age (r=-0.29, p=0.0003) and BMI (r=-0.173 p=0.05) and was lower (<33%) in blacks (p=0.008); SVI contribution was correlated with age (r=0.31, p<0.0001) and BMI (r=0.23, p=0.005) and was higher (>13%) in women (p=0.03). We conclude that 24-hr ambulatory PWA can identify components of MAP variation within individuals and their associations with demographic factors. The relative contributions of hemodynamic components (HR, SV, TVR) to 24-hr variability in ln(MAP) varies systematically with 24-hr mean MAP, age, race, gender, and BMI. Theoretical clinical implications may include therapeutic adjustments for extremes of variation in HR (beta-blockers), TVR (vasodilators) or SV (diuretics).

scholarly journals Assessment of Daily Living of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kermanshah

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Hatefi ◽  
AmirHosein Meisami ◽  
Alalleh Dalvand ◽  
Milad Borji
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Impact

Background: Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are a variety of chronic diseases that various causes such as trauma may contribute to its onset. One of the problems in these patients is the problem of physical activity and, consequently, daily activities. Objectives: This study aimed to assess daily living of patients with SCI. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study in 2019, 120 patients with SCI in Kermanshah were included in the study using purposive sampling. The instruments used in this study fell into two parts. One part included the demographic characteristics of the SCI patients, and the other part was a questionnaire of the rate of the Impact on Participation and Autonomy questionnaire (IPA-P). Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16 using descriptive tests such as mean and standard deviation. Results: The result showed there was a significant relationship between demographic characteristics such as education (P < 0.007), time of spinal cord injury (P < 0.01), and income (P = 0.000). Also, the results showed there was a relationship between Autonomy and Participation, and the age of patients and their autonomy and participation decreased with age (P = 0.000, R = 0.72). Most of the patients had severe problems with daily activities. Also, most patients had very poor scores in relation to daily living activities. Conclusions: Considering the low rate of participation and autonomy in patients with SCI, it is suggested to conduct studies aimed at improving their self-care and social participation.

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