scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF JORDAN'S COUNTRY OF ORIGIN IMAGE ON THE MENTAL IMAGE CARRIED BY CLOTHING CUSTOMERS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 8-21
Author(s):  
Tareq N. Hashem ◽  
Diana (Moh’d Adnan) Rislan Homsi ◽  
Renad Mohammad Abu Qasheh ◽  
Mohammad Hasan Al_Sorike ◽  
Alaa Saleh Alasmar
Keyword(s):  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Mental Image ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Comprehensive Strategy ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Country Of Origin Image ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed at examining the impact of Jordan's country of origin image on the mental image carried by clothing customers.  The used descriptive and analytical approach in which a questionnaire was used to collect the needed data from the sample of the study. A convenience sample consisted   of 400 employees. The data were analyzed through using SPSS. The study found that Jordanian consumers had positive attitudes towards it as a country of origin. Country of origin image has an impact on the mental image carried by clothing customers. The study also found that there is a statistical difference in impact of Jordan's country of origin image on the mental image carried by clothing customers due to Educational level only. Moreover the study found that there are no statistical differences in impact of Jordan's country of origin image on the mental image carried by clothing customers due to (Gender and age). The study recommended   that Jordanian institutions must set a comprehensive strategy for raising the quality of their products. That is because quality has a major impact upon enhancing the image of the country of origin and upon the way its products are evaluated. In addition national institutions must be more concerned with conducting more research and improvements in order to raise their levels of innovation and technological developments in clothing sector.

Abstract 12065: CPR Prompting Devices: Unintended Consequences Impacting High Performers

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christie L Mulvey ◽  
Sally J Rudy ◽  
David L Rodgers ◽  
Tammi J Bortner ◽  
Elizabeth H Sinz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Chest Compressions ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
High Performers ◽  
Cpr Quality ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Level Group

Introduction: Prompting devices for chest compressions have been advocated as a means of improving CPR quality in previous AHA guidelines. Studies have shown overall CPR quality improves with the use of these devices. Hypothesis: This study compared the impact of prompting devices on providers with varying levels of experience and proficiency. Methods: A convenience sample of 53 subjects with varying degrees of CPR experience, ranging from zero to frequent opportunities to perform CPR, were enrolled. Using a skills recording CPR manikin, data on each subject’s chest compression performance was obtained. All subjects performed an initial one-minute cycle of continuous chest compressions with no prompting device. After a brief rest, subjects were randomized to use one of two CPR prompting devices (Philips MRX with Q-CPR or Laerdal Medical CPRmeter). An additional one minute of CPR was conducted with the first device. Subjects were then crossed over to use the other prompting device after another brief rest. Results: Across the entire group, nearly all parameters significantly improved with the prompting devices, confirming previous studies on the efficacy of CPR prompting devices. However, when subjects’ results were examined by breaking the group into three performance levels (high, medium and low) based on the Overall CPR Score generated by the manikin software, there were differences in performance. Paired t -tests were conducted on the low and high performance groups. The low-level group significantly improved across 7 of 8 variables with both devices. The high-level group had only minor changes from baseline (both positive and negative) in most variables, but had significant or near significant decrease in proficiency in one variable - percent correctly released compressions ( p = 0.011 for Philips device; p = 0.052 for the Laerdal device). Conclusions: CPR prompting devices improve the overall quality of chest compressions. Individuals with existing high performance CPR skills could be distracted by the device, reducing the quality of compressions compared to using no device. When a CPR prompting device is introduced into a health care system, all providers, especially high performers, require practice with the device in order to acclimate to its use.

scholarly journals El impacto de la valoración de la importancia en la evaluación de la calidad de vida en adolescentes chilenos

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 723
Author(s):  
Alfonso Urzúa ◽  
Alejandra Caqueo-Urízar ◽  
María Fernanda Bravo ◽  
Karen Carvajal ◽  
Claudio Vera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Report ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
The North ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

While self-report of overall quality of life has been widely examined, there are no studies that explore the impact of the relative importance people give to the various categories of their quality of life. Therefore, with a quantitative methodology and a co-relational transverse design, we analyze differences in the assessment when the importance given to each category is evaluated. Participants were 530 students from the city of Antofagasta in the North of Chile, aged between 15 and 18 years. They were from subsidized, public secondary schools and private and state universities in the city who were assessed using the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire. Results: Differences were found in the assessment of categories when results were analyzed based on gender and age and when incorporating an assessment of importance. Even when the results were not conclusive, there was evidence of a need to incorporate an importance variable when assessing quality of life.

scholarly journals Perceptions and attitudes of patients towards medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ): a qualitative study in England

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e024376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Sturrock ◽  
Philip M Preshaw ◽  
Catherine Hayes ◽  
Scott Wilkes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveTo explore the impact of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) on quality of life and to explore the attitudes and perceptions of patients towards the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention of the condition.DesignInterpretivist methodology using qualitative semistructured interviews.SettingPrimary care general medical practices and secondary care dental services in England.Participants23 patients; 6 with MRONJ, 13 prescribed bisphosphonates, 4 with osteoporosis not currently prescribed any medication.ResultsPatients felt that MRONJ had a significant negative impact on their quality of life and had poor knowledge of the preventive strategies recommended in the literature. Patients demonstrated positive attitudes towards a multidisciplinary approach to care; however, they perceived prescribers as having the key role in articulating risk. Four salient and inter-related themes emerged from the interviews: (1) perception of knowledge, indicating limited awareness of the condition, risk factors and preventive strategies; (2) quality of life, indicating the lived experiences of patients and the physical, psychological and social impacts of MRONJ; (3) interprofessional management, indicating a perceived organisational hierarchy, professional roles and responsibilities, prioritising aspects of care, articulation of risk and communication and (4) wider context, indicating demands on National Health Service resources and barriers to dental care.ConclusionsMRONJ has a significant detrimental impact on quality of life, yet appropriate preventative education is not apparent. Effective interprofessional patient education and prevention to mitigate against the risk of developing MRONJ is required.

scholarly journals Examination of employee factors influencing organisational productivity: Perspective of a public entity

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-120
Author(s):  
Paul Green ◽  
Oluwole Adekanmbi
Keyword(s):  
Work Life ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Operational Level ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Public Entity

The influence of employees’ challenges on productivity at a provincial department in KwaZulu-Natal has been notably affecting the overall provision of houses and sanitation (service delivery). According to the Annual Performance Plan 2013/14 – 2015/16, the improvement of efficiency and quality of human settlements’ services is one of the strategic goals which focuses on the overall organisational productivity; however, it fails to consider employees’ day-to-day challenges. Thus, the primary purpose of this paper is to investigate challenges at an operational level and determine the impact they have on productivity. Using a quantitative approach, a questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of 180 employees within the department. Applying factor analysis, the findings indicate Leadership as having the highest impact while Work-Life Balance displayed the least impact on Organisational Productivity. The results of this study are beneficial to other local, provincial and national public entities.

scholarly journals Study of the logistics factors that influence the development of e-commerce services in the customer’s opinion

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Gajewska ◽  
Dominik Zimon
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Internet Shopping ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Dynamic Growth ◽  
The Impact

Recent years have seen a dynamic growth of ecommerce. This links to technological developments, an increase in the number of people who have access to and actively use the Internet, and the use of mobile devices. The aim of the paper is to present the results of a questionnaire survey of the factors behind the development of e-commerce services. Besides, the paper defines the interdependence between the frequency of internet shopping and the logistic aspects of e-commerce. A hierarchy is also established of the degree of satisfaction as regards the quality criteria of e-commerce services. The analysis covers data from a questionnaire survey of 100 customers using ecommerce in Poland. The respondents were customers using e-commerce services aged between 20 and 24. The questionnaire was based on a five-point Likert-type scale of between 1 and 5. The survey was qualitative and nationwide. The analysis was done using the Statistica 10 software. The Pearson correlation was chosen from amongst the methods available to determine the impact between the surveyed variables. Firms that provide e-commerce services aim to fulfil the ever increasing needs and expectations of their customers. They attach a lot of importance to the quality of customer service which is demonstrated by the high scores awarded by the respondents.

Drivers of E-Government Citizen Satisfaction and Adoption

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-55
Author(s):  
Mohammad Al-Ma'aitah
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Citizen Satisfaction ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Social Crm ◽  
Indirect Impact ◽  
Customer Trust ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the impact of drivers of e-government, particularly social CRM, citizen trust, and quality of electronic services, on citizen satisfaction with e-government services in the Jordanian environment. In addition to measuring the impact of social CRM on citizen trust and service quality respectively and its impact on citizen satisfaction. A convenience sample was used to achieve the study purpose consisting of 386 questionnaires collected online. The resulting data was analyzed using PLS.2 software. The study findings reveal that social CRM has a significant impact on citizen trust and quality of electronic services, and furthermore that citizen trust and quality of electronic services have significant impacts on citizen satisfaction with e-government services. The study found no direct relationship between the use of social CRM and citizen-government satisfaction but showed a significant indirect impact via customer trust and service quality.

Study of Luxembourg workplaces shows diversity has negative impact on job satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Workplace Diversity ◽  
Foreign Workers ◽  
Social Security Administration ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Previous studies examined the effects of diversity according to gender, race and age, whereas the present study focused on nationality. The authors wanted to find out the impact of workplace diversity on job satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach The analysis relied on two data sources. The first was the 2013 survey of “Working Conditions and the Quality of Work Life” in Luxembourg. The sampling plan was based on data from Luxembourg’s social security administration. There were four variables: The first was the size of the firm (less than 15 employees, between 15 and 49, and more than 50). The second was employee status (blue collar worker, or employee). The other variables were gender and age. Findings Results showed workplace diversity has a negative impact on job satisfaction. But the data also revealed job satisfaction increased for the minority nationalities when a certain threshold for diversity was reached. The authors said this might be because when there were enough workers “like themselves”, satisfaction grew. Originality/value The authors said their study would become increasingly important as globalization increased the proportion of foreign workers inside firms. They said that from a managerial perspective, it was crucial to know if national diversity was linked to employees’ attitudes.

Drivers of E-Government Citizen Satisfaction and Adoption

2022 ◽  
pp. 1593-1611
Author(s):  
Mohammad Al-Ma'aitah
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Citizen Satisfaction ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Social Crm ◽  
Indirect Impact ◽  
Customer Trust ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the impact of drivers of e-government, particularly social CRM, citizen trust, and quality of electronic services, on citizen satisfaction with e-government services in the Jordanian environment. In addition to measuring the impact of social CRM on citizen trust and service quality respectively and its impact on citizen satisfaction. A convenience sample was used to achieve the study purpose consisting of 386 questionnaires collected online. The resulting data was analyzed using PLS.2 software. The study findings reveal that social CRM has a significant impact on citizen trust and quality of electronic services, and furthermore that citizen trust and quality of electronic services have significant impacts on citizen satisfaction with e-government services. The study found no direct relationship between the use of social CRM and citizen-government satisfaction but showed a significant indirect impact via customer trust and service quality.

Nudging Urban Food Pantry Users in Utah Toward Healthier Choices

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483992090468
Author(s):  
Casey Coombs ◽  
Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos ◽  
Heidi LeBlanc ◽  
Julie Gast ◽  
Jackie Hendrickson
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Nutrition Programs ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose. To evaluate the impact of a nudge program on food pantry clients’ self-reported selection and use of healthy foods. Method. A convenience sample of clients of six urban food pantries in Utah were surveyed about their experience with the Thumbs Up for Healthy Choices nudge program. Chi-square tests were used to identify associations between demographic characteristics and self-reported program impact. Results. Ninety-four percent (n = 158) of respondents agreed that the program made it easier to make healthy choices. Sixty-five percent reported healthier diets since its implementation. Additionally, Hispanic respondents were more likely to report positive impacts than non-Hispanic respondents. Conclusions and Implications. Nudge programs are effective in increasing the selection of healthy foods among pantry clients in Utah. Impacts seemed to be particularly positive for Hispanic pantry users in Utah. Nutrition programs should consider implementing these low-cost strategies to improve dietary quality of pantry users.

Tourism intensity impact on satisfaction with life of German residents

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1315-1331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oksana Tokarchuk ◽  
Roberto Gabriele ◽  
Oswin Maurer
Keyword(s):  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Tourism Impact ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Spillover Theory ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Tourism researchers as well as policy makers are interested in knowing the impact of tourism on residents’ life. Recent studies address this issue by looking at residents’ quality of life measures. These studies, however, are based on convenience sample with investigation that is usually limited to one single destination at a given point of time. Socioeconomic characteristics of individuals have strong effect on the perception of tourism impact. In the present study, we investigate the impact of tourism intensity on residents’ satisfaction with life using the theoretical framework of the bottom-up spillover theory. The analysis is based on a representative socioeconomic panel of German households over a period from 2000 to 2011. The analysis conducted involves the whole country distinguishing tourism destinations at administrative districts level. The empirical models suggest that tourism intensity and well-being of employed and unemployed residents present nonlinear U-shaped relationship. For low tourism intensities, residents’ well-being is weakly affected while for higher intensities, the positive effect is stronger.

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