scholarly journals Covid-19 vaccine dialogues increase vaccination intentions and attitudes in a vaccine-hesitant UK population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Olivia Brand ◽  
Tom Stafford
Keyword(s):  
Size Increase ◽  
French Population ◽  
Amount Of Information ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Questions And Answers ◽  
Vaccine Information

Recently, Altay et al (2020) showed that five minutes of interaction with a chatbot led to increases in Covid-19 vaccination attitudes and intentions in a randomly sampled French population, compared to a brief control condition. Here we replicate and qualify this effect, whilst attempting to isolate what made the chatbot condition so effective. We reduce the chatbot information to several fact-checked and updated dialogues, and introduce strict controls to isolate the effect of choice of information. We control the amount of information provided, the time spent with the information, the trustworthiness of the information, and the level of interactivity. Like Altay et al, our experiment allowed participants to navigate a branching dialogue by choosing questions of interest, eliciting set answers on aspects of the Covid-19 vaccine. Our control condition used the same questions and answers but removed all elements of participant choice. In this way, our experiment isolated the effect of participant choice of information. We also specifically targeted those who were either against or neutral towards Covid-19 vaccinations, screening-out those with already positive attitudes. Replicating Altay et al, we found a similar size increase in positive attitudes towards vaccination, as well as a similar sized increase in intention to get vaccinated, after engaging with vaccine information. Unlike Altay et al, we found no difference between our conditions: choosing the questions did not increase vaccine attitudes or intentions anymore than our control condition. In common with Altay et al, we also found an effect of time spent with the information, across both conditions, in that those who spent between 4 and 16 minutes (above the median) reading the information were more likely to increase their vaccination attitudes (but not their intentions). These results suggest that the attitudes of the vaccine hesitant are modifiable with exposure to in-depth, trustworthy and engaging dialogues.

scholarly journals Pembinaan Keagamaan bagi Tukang Becak Melalui Majelis Taklim Abang Becak (MATABACA) Nurul Hayat Jember

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-118
Author(s):  
Shofiyah Zahro' ◽  
Diambang Fajar Ahwa
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Religious Life ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Religious Knowledge ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Questions And Answers ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Changing Attitudes

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pembinaan keagamaan bagi tukang becak melalui majelis taklim abang becak (Matabaca) Nurul Hayat Jember. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian lapangan (field research). Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan yaitu  menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Keabsahan data yang digunakan yaitu triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Penelitian ini memperoleh kesimpulan : (1) Pembinaan keagamaan dalam kehidupan tukang becak melalui Matabaca Nurul Hayat Jember diantaranya meliputi pembinaan akidah, pembinaan ibadah, dan pembinaan akhlak. (2) Metode yang digunakan dalam pembinaan keagamaan bagi tukang becak di Matabaca Nurul Hayat Jember adalah metode ceramah, tanya jawab dan demonstrasi. (3) Tujuan pembinaan keagamaan bagi tukang becak melalui Matabaca Nurul Hayat Jember adalah untuk memberdayakan ekonomi jamaahnya, untuk mengembangkan pengetahuan agama dan merubah sikap, tingkah laku serta kehidupan beragama para jamaahnya menjadi lebih baik, untuk menumbuh kembangkan sikap positif dan disiplin terhadap agama, serta untuk memberikan ruang kepada jamaah agar diakui keberadaanya oleh masyarakat melalui majelis taklim yang mampu memberikan kegiatan positif di dalamnya. Kata kunci: pembinaan keagamaan, majelis taklim This study aims to describe the religious guidance of pedicab drivers through the Majelis Taklim Abang Becak (Matabaca) Nurul Hayat Jember. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of field research. The data collection technique used was observation, interview and documentation. The validity of the data used were source triangulation and technical triangulation. This research draws the following conclusions: (1) Religious guidence in the life of a pedicab drivers through Matabaca Nurul Hayat Jember includes fostering faith, fostering worship, and building moral. (2) The method used in religious guidance for pedicab drivers in Matabaca Nurul Hayat Jember is a lecture methods, questions and answers and demonstrations. (3) The aim of religious guidance for pedicab drivers through Matabaca Nurul Hayat Jember is to empower the congregation's economy, to develop religious knowledge and to changing attitudes, behavior and religious life of the congregations is to be better, to develop positive attitudes and discipline of religion, and to provide space for the congregation to acknowledge their existence by the community through majelis taklim which are able to provide positive activities in it.

Statistical analysis of classification

1966 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 188-189
Author(s):  
T. J. Deeming
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
Analytical Procedure ◽  
Narrow Band ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Amount Of Information

If we make a set of measurements, such as narrow-band or multicolour photo-electric measurements, which are designed to improve a scheme of classification, and in particular if they are designed to extend the number of dimensions of classification, i.e. the number of classification parameters, then some important problems of analytical procedure arise. First, it is important not to reproduce the errors of the classification scheme which we are trying to improve. Second, when trying to extend the number of dimensions of classification we have little or nothing with which to test the validity of the new parameters.Problems similar to these have occurred in other areas of scientific research (notably psychology and education) and the branch of Statistics called Multivariate Analysis has been developed to deal with them. The techniques of this subject are largely unknown to astronomers, but, if carefully applied, they should at the very least ensure that the astronomer gets the maximum amount of information out of his data and does not waste his time looking for information which is not there. More optimistically, these techniques are potentially capable of indicating the number of classification parameters necessary and giving specific formulas for computing them, as well as pinpointing those particular measurements which are most crucial for determining the classification parameters.

Stain contamination and embedding in electron microscopy

1986 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 50-53
Author(s):  
Hilton H. Mollenhauer
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Epoxy Resins ◽  
Image Contrast ◽  
Sample Preservation ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Amount Of Information ◽  
Electron Microscopical ◽  
Contrast Information

Many factors (e.g., resolution of microscope, type of tissue, and preparation of sample) affect electron microscopical images and alter the amount of information that can be retrieved from a specimen. Of interest in this report are those factors associated with the evaluation of epoxy embedded tissues. In this context, informational retrieval is dependant, in part, on the ability to “see” sample detail (e.g., contrast) and, in part, on tue quality of sample preservation. Two aspects of this problem will be discussed: 1) epoxy resins and their effect on image contrast, information retrieval, and sample preservation; and 2) the interaction between some stains commonly used for enhancing contrast and information retrieval.

Attitudes of Interdisciplinary Team Members Toward Speech-Language Services in Public Schools

1986 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lou Tomes ◽  
Dixie D. Sanger
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
Elementary School Principals ◽  
Team Member ◽  
Interdisciplinary Team ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Language Programs ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
State Area

A survey study examined the attitudes of interdisciplinary team members toward public school speech-language programs. Perceptions of clinicians' communication skills and of the clarity of team member roles were also explored. Relationships between educators' attitudes toward our services and various variables relating to professional interactions were investigated. A 64-item questionnaire was completed by 346 randomly selected respondents from a two-state area. Classroom teachers of grades kindergarten through 3, teachers of grades 4 through 6, elementary school principals, school psychologists, and learning disabilities teachers comprised five professional categories which were sampled randomly. Analysis of the results revealed that educators generally had positive attitudes toward our services; however, there was some confusion regarding team member roles and clinicians' ability to provide management suggestions. Implications for school clinicians were discussed.

Impairment Questions and Answers

1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-5
Keyword(s):  
Insurance Industry ◽  
Organized Labor ◽  
Injured Workers ◽  
Disability Benefits ◽  
Uniform System ◽  
Questions And Answers

Abstract Controversy attends use of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides) in defining injured workers’ permanent partial disability benefits: States desire an efficient, nonsubjective way to determine benefits for nonscheduled injuries and are using the AMA Guides to define the extent of disability. Organized labor is concerned that use of the AMA Guides, particularly with modifications, does not yield a fair analysis of an injured worker's disability. From its first issue, The Guides Newsletter emphatically emphasized and clearly stated that impairment percentages derived according to AMA Guides criteria should not be used to make direct financial awards or direct estimates of disability. The insurance industry and organized labor differ about the use of the AMA Guides in defining permanent partial disability (PPD). Insurers support use of the AMA Guides because they seek a uniform system that minimizes subjectivity in determining benefits. Organized labor is particularly concerned about the lack of fairness of directly equating impairment and disability, and if the rating plays a role in defining disability, additional issues also must be considered. More states are likely to use the AMA Guides with incorporation of additional features such as an index to PPD.

Questions and Answers: Rating Spinal Pain Using the Sixth Edition

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 11-12
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Brigham ◽  
James B. Talmage ◽  
Marjorie Eskay-Auerbach ◽  
Charles N. Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Pain ◽  
Sixth Edition ◽  
Questions And Answers

Impairment Questions and Answers

1999 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-4
Keyword(s):  
Symptom Validity ◽  
Validity Testing ◽  
Symptom Validity Testing ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Tunnel Vision ◽  
Questions And Answers ◽  
Blurry Vision ◽  
Fatigue Evaluation ◽  
Choice Testing ◽  
Rule Out

Abstract Symptom validity testing, also known as forced-choice testing, is a way to assess the validity of sensory and memory deficits, including tactile anesthesias, paresthesias, blindness, color blindness, tunnel vision, blurry vision, and deafness—the common feature of which is a claimed inability to perceive or remember a sensory signal. Symptom validity testing comprises two elements: A specific ability is assessed by presenting a large number of items in a multiple-choice format, and then the examinee's performance is compared with the statistical likelihood of success based on chance alone. Scoring below a norm can be explained in many different ways (eg, fatigue, evaluation anxiety, limited intelligence, and so on), but scoring below the probabilities of chance alone most likely indicates deliberate deception. The positive predictive value of the symptom validity technique likely is quite high because there is no alternative explanation to deliberate distortion when performance is below the probability of chance. The sensitivity of this technique is not likely to be good because, as with a thermometer, positive findings indicate that a problem is present, but negative results do not rule out a problem. Although a compelling conclusion is that the examinee who scores below probabilities is deliberately motivated to perform poorly, malingering must be concluded from the total clinical context.

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