scholarly journals Czech Arts Therapies in Educational Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Jiří Kantor ◽  
Miroslav Chráska ◽  
Libuše Ludíková
Keyword(s):  
Professional Associations ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Further Development

The purpose of this paper was to better understand the current practice of arts therapy in educational institutions in the Czech Republic comparing it to that in health-care institutions and other working environments. The research goal was to analyze the prevalence of the different fields of arts therapy, the main difficulties of clients, the therapeutic forms, the ways of interdisciplinary cooperation, and the groups of therapists (according to their age and duration of practice). The data collected from the first national survey using “The Practice of Arts Therapies” questionnaire were analyzed with descriptive and inductive statistics (Chi-square test). The 142 respondents who participated in the study were contacted mainly through professional associations. The significant characteristics of arts therapies in educational environments are linked to the diffusion of the respective arts therapy fields (music therapy being the most prevalent), the main difficulties of pupils (learning difficulties/multiple disabilities or no obvious problems), and to the length of practice of the respondents. The results can be used for the creation of a research-based map of Czech arts therapies in educational institutions and for further development of this area.

Attitudes of the Local Population in Border Municipalities on Development of Sport-Event Tourism

2020 ◽  
pp. 109634802092744
Author(s):  
Slobodanka S. Marković ◽  
Marija R. Perić ◽  
Maja B. Mijatov ◽  
Aleksandra S. Dragin ◽  
Dejan Lj. Doljak
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Sport Event ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Event Tourism ◽  
Tourism Resources ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
Further Development

This article is focused on attitudes of the local population within the border municipalities in the Euroregion “Drina-Sava-Majevica,” on the further development of sport-event tourism. The survey research obtained a sample of 238 respondents. Collected data were analyzed by using the SPSS (21.0). Analysis of categorical variables (Chi-square test) and coefficients of correlation, together with descriptive statistics, indicated that the local community has reliable attitudes on potentials for development of sport-events, as well as the most popular “Drinska regatta.” However, members of the local community still do not recognize possibilities of using tourism resources for gaining personal and community-wide benefits. Therefore, efforts aimed at further tourism development within the researched border municipalities should be valorized and adequately represented in the tourism market in cooperation with the local population.

scholarly journals Online grocery shopping: the customers´ perspective in the Czech Republic

Equilibrium ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 679-695
Author(s):  
Ottó Bartók ◽  
Vratislav Kozák ◽  
Radka Bauerová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Statistical Evaluation ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Chi Square Test

Research background: Online shopping is becoming popular among most customers thanks to quickness and easy shopping, and also due the COVID pandemic. Companies are aware of the great interest of customers and, as a consequence, e-commerce is expanding. There has been a significant increase in online grocery purchases due to economic growth in the past few years. Online shopping attracts a lot of research interest, individual authors and this is a widely discussed topic. It should be borne in mind that online purchasing of food has its own peculiarities compared to the segment of electronics or fashion from the perspective of everyday needs. Purpose of the article: The aim of the study is to analyze specific consumer behaviour in online purchasing of groceries. This study takes into account the age and purchasing preferences of online grocery purchasers. Methods: The study was conducted using quantitative research. Data (n = 171) was obtained by using a questionnaire survey done in the Czech Republic. The questionnaire survey contained 17 questions. For the statistical evaluation, Chi-square test and Pearson's correlation test were used. For the statistical evaluation, Chi-square test and Pearson´s correlation test were used. Findings & value added: The results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between the age of customers and online purchase in the grocery field. However, customers who use the         e-shop for grocery purchase are still reluctant to buy perishable goods (meat, pastries) and prefer goods that are packed directly by the manufacturer. The study sheds light on understanding the customers? purchasing behaviour and their preferences in terms of quality of service, payment terms, delivery conditions, and range of assortment.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Differences in Terms of Professional Interests Based on the Project to Replace IAS 39

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (68) ◽  
pp. 181-194
Author(s):  
Cláudia Daniela Ferreira da Mota Carvalho ◽  
Fábio Henrique Ferreira de Albuquerque ◽  
Joaquín Texeira Quirós ◽  
Maria do Rosário Fernandes Justino
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
International Accounting ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standard ◽  
Harmonization Process ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Ias 39

<p>The professional interests of the various stakeholders groups are often seen as obstacles to full accounting harmonization. Studying different professional interests in the accounting domain is significant for organizations involved in the international accounting harmonization process, insofar as it enables them to identify the main obstacles to face in order to achieve full harmonization. Thus, this article is aimed at analyzing the differences in terms of professional interests by addressing the participation of various stakeholders groups in the process of issuing/modifying standards of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Based on content analysis, we examined the comment letters sent to the IASB in the context of the first part of the first phase of the project to replace the International Accounting Standard (IAS) 39, entitled "Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement", by the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9, on its turn entitled "Financial Instruments". Respondents were identified according to the stakeholders group, and, later, the collected data underwent a nonparametric chi-square test. The results of this study indicate there are significant differences between the answers obtained from the various stakeholders groups involved in the process of issuing or reviewing a standard of the IASB, above all made clear between the group of financial preparers and the regulatory and/or standard-setting agencies and the professional associations related to accounting.</p>

scholarly journals Assessment of the links between awareness about MI and behavior related to vaccination

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Jasiukaitienė ◽  
I Stankutė ◽  
L Miščikienė
Keyword(s):  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Morbidity Rate ◽  
Meningococcal Infection ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Do So

Abstract Backgrounds In Lithuania, the morbidity rate of meningococcal infection (MI) is one of the highest in the European Union. In year 2017 - 81 MI cases were reported (2.9 cases / 100 thousand inhabitants). The aim of the study - to assess the links between awareness of parents of pre-school children about meningococcal infection and behavior related to vaccination. Methods Anonymous questionnaire survey was carried out in pre-school educational institutions of Kaunas city in 2019. 165 questionnaires were presented to parents (response rate 91.52%). Associations between categorical variables were measured using Chi square test. A statistically significant difference was defined when p &lt; 0.05. Z criterion was used for evaluating hypothesis of variable dependence. Results 55.0% of respondents know that MI is caused by bacteria and it is spread by air (84.8%). 40.1% of parents indicated that they have vaccinated their children or are planning to do so. 38.0% of respondents chose not to have their children vaccinated and did not plan vaccination in the future. Answers of parents, who have vaccinated or are planning vaccination of their children, showed a statistically significant increase of awareness of the risk of MI spreading by air (44.4% and 0.0%, p &lt; 0.05) and that in order to avoid the risk of MI (42.3% and 0.0%, p &lt; 0.05) children need to be vaccinated following recommended vaccination plan (53.4% and 25.0%, p &lt; 0.05), as well that in Lithuania MI vaccine has been included in the recommended vaccination plan in 2018 (43.7% and 12.5%, p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions More than half of the respondents know the pathogen of the MI, the way of it spreading, but less than half of them have vaccinated or are planning to vaccinate their children. Links have been identified between the vaccination of children and awareness of the ways of MI spreading and prevention of it. Key messages The behavior of parents with better awareness is related to decision of vaccination. Parents with better awareness have vaccinated or are planning to vaccinate their children from MI.

scholarly journals Dog Bites to Children in the Czech Republic: the Risk Situations

2010 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Náhlík ◽  
Eva Baranyiová ◽  
Mojmír Tyrlík
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Public ◽  
Dog Bites ◽  
Chi Square Test

The aim of this study was to analyse dog bites to children in the Czech Republic. Data were obtained from a questionnaire completed with children aged 4 to 13 years in 11 urban and rural primary schools. A total of 103 dog bites sustained by 92 children were analysed using chi square test and F test. There were 58 boys (56.3%) and 45 girls (43.7%) bitten, 57.3% of them once, 42.7% repeatedly. The evaluated answers showed that children were bitten when playing with own dogs (69.2%) or dogs known to them (30.8%) but not by unknown dogs (χ2= 25.397, df = 1,p< 0.001). Children were bitten outdoors by loose running unknown dogs (88.5%), known dogs (11.5%) but not by own dogs (χ2= 55.528, df = 2,p< 0.001). Thirty-two children were bitten indoors by small (53.1%), medium size (21.9) or large (25.0%) dogs. Small dogs were biting mostly indoors (51.5%), medium size (73.1%) and large (80.5%) dogs bit mostly outdoors (χ2= 9.0022, df = 2,p= 0.011). Most of the children that disturbed a resting or sleeping dog were bitten indoors (83.3%; χ2= 7.862, df = 1,p< 0.01), predominantly by small dogs (83.3%, χ2= 7.482, df = 2,p= 0.022). When stroking a dog, children were bitten by a medium size (45.5%), large (31.8%) or small dog (22.7%; χ2= 5.588, df = 2,p< 0.068). Children injured by their family-owned dog had accidentally caused pain to it before being bitten (83.3%; χ2= 7.862, df = 1,p< 0.012).These children were always bitten by a small dog (χ2= 7.482, df = 2,p= 0.022). Three children reported deliberately causing pain to a dog – these were all small dogs (100.0%; χ2= 6.279, df = 2,p< 0.05). Children teasing dogs were bitten most frequently by a small dog (75.0%; χ2= 6.98, df = 2,p< 0.032). Male dogs bit more frequently (66.7%) than females (33.3%; χ2= 6.338, d.f. =1,p= 0.014). These data were the first ones obtained from the bitten children. They suggest that in interactions with own, known and small dogs, children were more daring. The personal space of dogs, their warning signals, and defence were underestimated, the resulting aggression was mostly of possessive, territorial and fear type. Additional suggestions are made to complete the information on preventive measures for parents, children and the public. Importantly, all information types should point out that the dog remains a predator despite its long domestication history and close co-existence with humans.

scholarly journals Generation Y Perceptions and Expectations of Food Quality Labels in the Czech Republic and Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 325-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Šárka Velčovská ◽  
Dominika Hadro
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Food Purchases ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations

The paper advances the topic of food quality labels. The main goal of the study is to explore generation Y perceptions and expectations of food quality labels in the Czech Republic and Poland. The data were collected through an online survey from 372 respondents, involving 221 of Czechs and 151 of Poles. The statistical analysis procedures including descriptive statistics, Chi‑square test and Mann‑Whitney U test were performed to discover whether significant differences do exist between Czech and Polish consumer attitudes to the topic. Findings show that the number of food quality labels is perceived as strongly high and confusing, it is evident mainly in the Czech Republic. Impact of quality labels on food purchases is therefore limited and the labels benefits are not understood in full range. Statistically significant differences were confirmed between attitudes of Czechs and Poles to the food products characteristics that should be guaranteed by quality labels. Futher, Czech and Polish respondents differ in their opinion on the fee for the certification and credible administrator of the labels.

scholarly journals Role of Marketing Communication in Applicants’ Choice of University

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 1311-1322
Author(s):  
Lena Malačka
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Demographic Development ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Contemporary Situation

The article deals with the issue of identification of the main factors influencing potential study applicants’ decision-making when choosing a university, regarding information sources necessary for the decision. The article particularly presents facts describing the contemporary situation in the tertiary education area, its latest development and the demographic development. The measurement itself is based on a primary research in the form of a questionnaire survey at the Gaudeamus trade fair in Brno and at secondary schools in the Czech Republic. The acquired data are evaluated by means of contingency tables and charts. The mutual dependence between examined characteristics is investigated within statistic research by means of chi-square test of independence, chi-square test of goodness of fit and factor analysis using dendrogram.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF MILITANCY ON EDUCATION AND ITS SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 613-630
Author(s):  
Sher Nawab ◽  
Sami Ullah ◽  
Usman Farooq ◽  
Muhammad Shafi Malik ◽  
Irshad Ghafoor
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Law And Order ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Literacy Rate ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Security Network

Background: The study was conducted in 2017 to know about the effects of militancy on education in the form of dropout from schools, destroyed infrastructure of educational institutions, decrease in literacy rate and to probe out the community perception about education in the context of adverse law and order situation in district Mohmand Agency. The study was significant because Mohmand Agency is the worst terrorist affected area. Objectives: The objectives of the study were examining the factors causing militancy, and to determine the effects of militancy on education in Mohmand Agency. Methodology: For this purpose, 250 sample respondents out of the total population from four selected villages viz Gurbaz, Masood, Sultan Khel and Baro Khel from tehsil Safi and Halimzai were selected. The respondents were randomly interviewed through an interview schedule. Chi-square test was used as statistical instrument to determine the association between education and different factors that cause terrorism. Results: It was found that majority of the respondents were agreed that unemployment, poverty, drone attacks, unidentified Pak-Afghan border were the main factors that caused militancy in the area and had greatly affected the primary and secondary education in the area. Respondents were of the view that brutal activities against Muslims across the globe and presence of NATO forces in the region increased terrorism. Involvement of foreign intelligence agencies in our county and weak national security network to handle terrorist activities properly were the main causes of terrorism. Parents remain worried about their children’s education due to security threats and insufficient schools remaining in the area. Conclusion: It was concluded that due to insecurity, lack of infrastructure and insufficient schools; education in the area under study was greatly affected. The study suggested that bringing of peace and reasonable security measures against militants can rebuild the educational environment in the study area.

scholarly journals Protective measures taken up by the College for conducting examinations during COVID-19 pandemic: A Satisfaction survey from students and staff

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 727-730
Author(s):  
Sai Padma Aluri ◽  
Chandan Babu Nomula ◽  
Rajani Davuluri ◽  
Sumathi Mini Gopinathan ◽  
Rachana Kumari Isukapati
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Spread Of Infection

Background: Conducting examinations by the educational institutions during COVID-19 pandemic is highly challenging to contain spread of infection and instil confidence amongst students and staff. Objective: To test the satisfaction levels of students and staff towards the protective measures taken up by college during examinations in the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Research study is target group oriented, online data collection through social media. Methods and Material: Online survey was conducted (n=768) using a questionnaire with multiple-choice questions. Statistical analysis used: Chi-square test, ANOVA one way classification and t-test for difference of means through python. Results: Responses of the survey have indicated that sanitization measures taken were very effective (97.0%), felt safe in the examination rooms (97.0%), were instructed about physical distancing (98.83%), satisfied for protective measures taken at entrance (92.93%), college website was followed to understand sanitization measures taken up ( 90.49%) Conclusion: By ensuring effective implementation of all protective measures, confidence among students and staff can be instilled and relieves stress and anxiety amongst them during COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals The Willingness to Devote Time to Volunteers Projects in Relation to Volunteers Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 09019
Author(s):  
Lucie Zárubová ◽  
Lenka Švecová
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
University Students ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Common Goal ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Team Cooperation ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship

Research background: The article deals with the volunteering. The relationship between school and volunteer orientation is compared among respondents preparing for the future labour market, i.e. high school and university students of various specializations who study in the Czech Republic. Students can be motivated by gaining experience in team cooperation in solving a common goal like one type of the motivator. Are volunteers and potential volunteers willing to devote their time to projects in the same way, whether they have experience with volunteering or not? Purpose of the article: The purpose is to find the connection between the age of the respondents, their experiences with volunteering and the time they are willing to devote to the volunteering. Methods: The method is quantitative study of answers of students from high school and university students. The quantitative study uses Chi square test. The result of quantitative elaboration of the questionnaire survey is the answer to whether there is a connection between the age of the respondents, their experience with volunteering and the time which they are willing to devote to the volunteering. Findings & Value added: The result finds the differences and connections between age of volunteers, their experiences with volunteering and with willingness to be the volunteer for longer or shorter time. The result of the survey brings benefits to managers to recruit volunteers and it cannot be denied that the willingness of volunteers to devote their time to volunteering will change as they gain the experience.

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