scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERCEPTION OF PHOTOGENIC QUALITY IN PUBLIC SPACES; Insights from Arcade Independence Square, Colombo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.G.S. De Silva ◽  
◽  
A.A. Hettiarachchi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Neutral Group ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Visual Elements ◽  
User Groups ◽  
The Government

Photography having one less dimension than Architecture, is one of the main elements of modern-day public user. With the growth of social media, the influence of media on the daily tasks of the average user has increased exponentially in the last decade. This study analysed the perception of public spaces in this new context of photography and social media, in relation to the photogenic quality of a space. The identification of reasons behind the perception of photogenic quality in public places would help both the designers and the government administration to create better public spaces. The study was executed with reference to three selected spaces of the Arcade Independence Square in Colombo considering 3 user groups ( n=94 ) selected based on their knowledge base namely; architecture, photography and a neutral group from general public adopting an online questionnaire survey. The findings identified visual elements of the space/composition as the significant reason behind the perception of the photogenic quality of a space followed by cultural influence and social media.

scholarly journals A Study of Mathematics Teachers’ Motivation towards Teaching in Brunei Darussalam

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hjh Naziah Sahat ◽  
Adina Yantiaryanie Hj A. Abd. Rahman ◽  
Khairul Amilin Tengah ◽  
Hui-Chuan Li ◽  
Nor Azura Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Teacher Motivation ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The Government

Many factors contribute to the success of students’ academic performance. Admittedly, quality of teaching is one of those factors. In this study, based on the related literature on teacher motivation, six main factors affecting teachers’ motivation towards teaching are identified. Accordingly, an online questionnaire was designed by the authors. In total, 207 (40 males and 167 females) mathematics teachers from primary, secondary and sixth-form government schools in Brunei Darussalam randomly volunteered to respond to this questionnaire. The findings from this study have implications for understanding the extent to which factors may motivate or demotivate teachers to teach. The present research provided education stakeholders with important information to ponder over the motivational factors of mathematics teachers in the government schools. The results from our study also suggested that good interaction and collaboration between teachers can help boost teachers’ motivation to teach.

An Experimental Study of Spammer Detection on Chinese Microblogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (11n12) ◽  
pp. 1759-1777
Author(s):  
Jialing Liang ◽  
Peiquan Jin ◽  
Lin Mu ◽  
Jie Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Social Media ◽  
User Behavior ◽  
Real Data ◽  
User Profile ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Sina Weibo ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Government ◽  
Hot Event

With the development of Web 2.0, social media such as Twitter and Sina Weibo have become an essential platform for disseminating hot events. Simultaneously, due to the free policy of microblogging services, users can post user-generated content freely on microblogging platforms. Accordingly, more and more hot events on microblogging platforms have been labeled as spammers. Spammers will not only hurt the healthy development of social media but also introduce many economic and social problems. Therefore, the government and enterprises must distinguish whether a hot event on microblogging platforms is a spammer or is a naturally-developing event. In this paper, we focus on the hot event list on Sina Weibo and collect the relevant microblogs of each hot event to study the detecting methods of spammers. Notably, we develop an integral feature set consisting of user profile, user behavior, and user relationships to reflect various factors affecting the detection of spammers. Then, we employ typical machine learning methods to conduct extensive experiments on detecting spammers. We use a real data set crawled from the most prominent Chinese microblogging platform, Sina Weibo, and evaluate the performance of 10 machine learning models with five sampling methods. The results in terms of various metrics show that the Random Forest model and the over-sampling method achieve the best accuracy in detecting spammers and non-spammers.

Factors affecting the development of e-government using a citizen-centric approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanda Sorn-in ◽  
Kulthida Tuamsuk ◽  
Wasu Chaopanon
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the factors affecting the development of e-government by using a citizen-centric approach. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is a mixed-methods study consisting of qualitative and quantitative research. Data were collected from government agencies using a structured interview and questionnaire about e-government services. The research was collected from the people responsible for the management of an e-government project in 75 government agencies. In addition, the researcher collected data from 1,400 citizens by using an e-Survey questionnaire that grouped participants by age. Findings – By using a citizen-centric approach, the paper identified the factors affecting the development of e-government. There were five factors from the viewpoint of government agencies and citizen groups: quality of e-government services, policy and governance, information technology infrastructure, organization and economy and society. Research limitations/implications – The research covered the development patterns of e-government for services from government to citizens only. Practical implications – Seeing the importance of environmental factors for both service providers and service users would facilitate continuous improvement of e-government service provision by government agencies. Social implications – The results reflect citizens’ need for e-government services; quality is their priority. Hence, government agencies must consider the quality of the delivery of information and e-government services as they relate to the lifestyles and needs of citizens. Originality/value – The creation of knowledge from merging e-government concepts with citizen-centric principles is a modern government sector management theory. This research stresses the need for the government sector to see the need for e-government and to recognize the factors for its successful development. This means the design and development of e-government services should respond to the increasing needs of the citizens.

scholarly journals Identifying the factors affecting in the Intentions to continue using of the government social media

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (98) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
عبد العظيم دريفش جبار ◽  
قاسم متعب جلود
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Government

المستخلص: تسارعت وتيرة إنشاء منظمات القطاع العام في العالم لمواقع خاصة بها لتكون نافذتها تطل من خلالها على جمهورها، وتترجم بواسطتها ما يجول في خاطرهم وتحويلها الى أفعال تلبي احتياجاتهم المتغيرة على الدوام ولم تكن المنظمات العراقية خارج المألوف. لذلك، أصبح البحث في اشباع هذه الاحتياجات ضرورة ملحة لمسايرة تلك الاحتياجات ولضـمان تفاعلهم معها الذي يعد حيويا لاستمرار رخاء مواقع المنظمات المعنية وازدهارها. ولذلك، جاء البحث الحالي محاولا الخوض في هذه الناحية مرتكزا على نظرية الاشباعات والاستخدامات واطار الفرد     المثير    الاستجابة. ولغرض الوصول الى مبتغاهما، طور الباحثان استبانة مصممة لهذا الغرض انتخبت عينة البحث ابعادها المستقلة الخمس التي تشكل الاشباعات المرغوبة من المواقع المعنية، واستمد المتغيرين الوسيطين من ادب أنظمة المعلومات، ورسم المتغير التابع ليلبي متطلبات البحث. وتضمنت ثمان ابعاد فسرتها ست وعشرين فقرة، استخدم مقياس خماسي الابعاد واختبرت صدقها وثباتها على وفق ما هو معمول به. كشفت النتائج عن قدرة المقياس على أداء المهمة المصمم لها وبينت ان عينة البحث التي تكونت من 152 طالبا من طلبة كلية الإدارة والاقتصاد في جامعة ذي قار ان زيارتهم لمواقع التواصل الاجتماعي الحكومية المنظمات الحكومية للحصول على المعلومات واستهلاك محتواها وبفعل تأثير الشبكة والتفاعل الاجتماعي اقترنت بخبرة التدفق، وان العوامل متقدمة الذكر مضاف اليها التعبير عن الذات مستبعدا منها التفاعل الاجتماعي تلازم الشعور بالانتماء. وأوضحت النتائج أيضا ان جميع المتغيرات المستقلة التي تمثل عوامل الإشباع والوسيطة التي تمثل الحالة الداخلية أثرت معنويا في المتغير التابع (النوايا) باستثناء التعبير عن الذات. اختتم البحث بأهم الاستنتاجات التي افرزتها القراءة النظرية وما استمد من الجوانب الميدانية، وأوصى المهتمين بإدارة أنظمة المعلومات والمستخدمين بما يساعد على توجيه مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي الحكومية وجعلها مثار استقطاب المستخدمين الفاعلين لضمان رخائها.

scholarly journals Recovery of residual public spaces to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of San Borja, Lima

2021 ◽  
Vol 2089 (1) ◽  
pp. 012051
Author(s):  
O Facho ◽  
T Cama ◽  
D Esenarro ◽  
J Livia ◽  
C Cuetoand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Public Places ◽  
The Public ◽  
Phase Study

Abstract The present research aims to propose a model for the recovery of residual public spaces to improve the quality of life of the district of San Borja’s inhabitants. San Borja is in the process of densification and requires a more significant number of public spaces that offer, in addition to vegetation, public places for active and passive recreation, such as spaces for sports and games, walking pets, and relaxation. These needs have increased due to the confinement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, it was noted that the median strip, or central reservation of the avenue, can be recovered for people to use. Therefore, a four-phase study was carried out that included reviewing the literature and observing two cases. In conclusion, a model was proposed to recover the public space of the median strips of San Borja Norte Avenue and San Borja Sur Avenue to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of San Borja, which can be replicated in other avenues with residual spaces with similar characteristics.

Impact of social media advertisement on brand loyalty With reference to soft drink marketing situations in Chitwan district

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Mahesh Prasad Upadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Factors Affecting

Social media advertisement has great impact on the consumers loyalty. Factors affecting brand loyalty are quality of product as well as effective and entertaining social media advertisement. In the views of consumers best social media is Face Book rather than Instagram and Messengers most liked advertisement is Coke due to it entertaining advertisement in social media.

scholarly journals Swedish House Owners’ Intentions Towards Renovations: Is there a Market for One-Stop-Shop?

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Pardalis ◽  
Krushna Mahapatra ◽  
Giangiacomo Bravo ◽  
Brijesh Mainali
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Selection Of

In this paper, we examine factors affecting owners’ intention for renovation of their detached houses. Furthermore, we analyze their interest in choosing a one-stop-shop (OSS) service for the renovation, even though such a concept is not yet established in Sweden, but emerging in other parts of Europe. Our study is based on responses to an online questionnaire survey of 971 house owners residing in Kronoberg Region in Sweden. About 76% of the respondents intend to renovate in the near future, with approximately 71% of them preferring to renovate individual components of their dwelling and 5% to renovate their whole house in steps. House owners of younger age, higher income, higher education, and those with an interest for environmental issues, were the ones most interested in physical renovations, which improves energy efficiency of the building. For those house owners, one-stop-shop can facilitate the decision-making process, and help them to choose those measures that will improve their quality of life. Approximately 20% of the respondents had a positive view towards an one-stop-shop, which is an indicator that market for such a service exists. Parameters such as quality of work, cost and energy savings and specification of measures to be adopted are the key for the promotion of one-stop-shop. Additionally, house owners want to have a certain level of involvement in the selection of actors performing the renovation. Moreover, financial incentives, e.g., loans, do not play a significant role for the selection of one-stop-shop, but act as complementary motive for house owners.

scholarly journals Attitudes and Opinions of Social Media Users Towards Smart Meters’ Rollout in Turkey

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yash Chawla ◽  
Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska ◽  
Burcu Oralhan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Consumer Acceptance ◽  
Smart Meters ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Current Transmission ◽  
The Government ◽  
Energy Companies ◽  
Digital Channels

Increasing the efficiency of electricity transmission is nearing the top of the agenda in many countries around the world. Turkey, the world’s most newly industrialized country, is no different. Modernizing the current transmission grids to smart grids (SG) and the national rollout of smart meters (SM), are some of the measures taken by the government to meet the growing demand for electricity. Consumer acceptance and engagement are among the most important elements for the success of SG and SM, however, there have not been much studies done among Turkish electricity consumers. This purpose of this study is to fill this void, by detailing the attitudes, awareness and expectations among Turkish citizens regarding SM and listing recommendations for energy companies based on the findings. Through an online questionnaire, responses from 504 social media users were collected and analyzed. Results show that the consumers are open towards the acceptance of SM, but there is a need to raise awareness and knowledge through proper communication channels. The study has also revealed that a range of conventional and digital channels need to be actively used in order to enhance consumer willingness to accept SM. Increasing social interactions regarding SM is one of the key recommendations detailed by the authors.

scholarly journals Investigation on Preoperative Interview of Standardized Training for Anesthesiologists

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifan Xue ◽  
Rui Xia ◽  
Dan Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Hebei Province ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Know How ◽  
Main Factors

Objective — To investigate the current situation of preoperative interview of standardized training anesthesiologists in Hebei province by online questionnaire. To understand the current situation of preoperative interview of standardized training anesthesiologists and screen out the main factors affecting the preoperative interview of standardized training anesthesiologists. Methods — The questionnaire is designed by the authors and is distributed through Wechat Mini Program. Questionnaire survey was conducted among standardized training anesthesiologists in several training bases in Hebei Province. Results — 313 valid questionnaires were collected. The standardized training anesthesiologists had problems such as lack of basic knowledge, lack of teacher's evaluation on their preoperative interview, and don't know how to improve. In addition, the number of preoperative interviews in neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery was relatively small, and the ability of preoperative interviews in specialized surgery was insufficient. Conclusion — To improve the quality of preoperative interviews, standardized training anesthesiologists need to improve the training and evaluation system and enhance teaching.

scholarly journals Ocena jakości przestrzeni publicznych III Kampusu UJ z użyciem techniki crowdsensingu

2020 ◽  
pp. 89-123
Author(s):  
Jarosław Działek ◽  
BartłomieJ Homiński ◽  
Magdalena Miśkowiec ◽  
Agnieszka Świgost-Kapocsi ◽  
Krzysztof Gwosdz
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Campus Planning ◽  
User Groups ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

The article aims to assess the quality of public spaces of the Third Campus of the Jagiellonian University and to determine to what extent the mobile crowdsensing survey method is useful in this respect. Public spaces are nowadays considered the key elements of the university campus structure. Their appropriate shaping and management fosters social interactions between different user groups, which should consequently strengthen creativity and interdisciplinarity within the university milieu. Our paper presents contemporary trends in the campus planning and organisation. In the empirical part, the quality of selected public spaces (main avenue, squares and courtyards, and green areas) was determined based on the behaviour of campus users as observed by participants of the crowdsensing study. These results were confronted with the visual material and comments of the study participants, as well as with the expert assessment of the authors. In the final part, activities aimed at improving the quality of public spaces of the campus were proposed.

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