Citizens and Mobile Government Adoption

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher G. Reddick
Keyword(s):  
Cell Phone ◽  
Weather Forecast ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Electronic Government ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Tremendous Impact

In electronic government or e-government research there is an increased importance being placed on the investigation of new and emerging technologies. Mobile government is one area that has received very little research, but can have a tremendous impact on the way that citizens engage with their government. This paper asks two research questions. First, what are the important factors that predict mobile government adoption by citizens? Second, are there any important distinctions between mobile government compared to other common cell phone activities? The data used to answer these questions is taken from a survey of cell phone users across the United States. The results indicated that mobile government adoption was best predicted by mobile phone use and social factors. Demographic factors, associated with the digital divide, were not found to be highly correlated with mobile government adoption. In addition, mobile government adoption is different from other online cell phone activities, such as going to a social networking site or getting a weather forecast online. The results of this paper imply that future research should study more closely the adoption of mobile government activities.

scholarly journals The Synthesis and Future Directions of Empirical Research on International Students in the United States: The Insights from One Decade

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masha Krsmanovic
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
International Students ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
International Student ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
And Control

The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the trends in empirical research on international students in the United States produced between 2010 and 2019. After reviewing and synthesizing the characteristics of 334 research articles published over the past decade, the author identified the areas that have been overly researched and the domains that have not yet been adequately explored. The overall findings of this review indicated that recent scholarly efforts were not always aligned with the international student representation on U.S. campuses. Consequently, the author generated nine critical recommendations for future research in the field. The recommendations were produced and presented in the context of overly- and under-researched institutional sites (i.e. institutional type and control), international student populations (i.e. academic level, field of study, and country of origin), research methods employed, and research questions examined.

scholarly journals Examining Data Repository Guidelines for Qualitative Data Sharing

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison L. Antes ◽  
Heidi A. Walsh ◽  
Michelle Strait ◽  
Cynthia R. Hudson-Vitale ◽  
James M. DuBois
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
Substantial Variation ◽  
Secondary Use ◽  
Rich Information ◽  
Research Questions

Qualitative data provide rich information on research questions in diverse fields. Recent calls for increased transparency and openness in research emphasize data sharing. However, qualitative data sharing has yet to become the norm internationally and is particularly uncommon in the United States. Guidance for archiving and secondary use of qualitative data is required for progress in this regard. In this study, we review the benefits and concerns associated with qualitative data sharing and then describe the results of a content analysis of guidelines from international repositories that archive qualitative data. A minority of repositories provide qualitative data sharing guidelines. Of the guidelines available, there is substantial variation in whether specific topics are addressed. Some topics, such as removing direct identifiers, are consistently addressed, while others, such as providing an anonymization log, are not. We discuss the implications of our study for education, best practices, and future research.

scholarly journals A Review on the Relationship between Matrix Metalloproteinases (Mmps) and their Natural Inhibitors (Tissue Inhibitors Of Matrix Metalloproteinases [Timps]) and the Success of an Autologous Arteriovenous Fistula (Avf)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Norhisham Azmi Abdul Rahman ◽  
Ahmad Faidzal Othman
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Metalloproteinases ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Intimal Hyperplasia ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Contributory Factor ◽  
Tissue Inhibitors ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Natural Inhibitors

Since its introduction by Brescia and Cimino in 1966, arteriovenous fistula has been regarded as the best vascular access for haemodialysis purpose. However, it’s not without any drawbacks which has cost over USD1 billion in the United States alone to rectify them. Intimal hyperplasia has been shown to be a major contributory factor to this development. Intimal hyperplasia is a complex molecular process resulting in unwarranted accumulation of contractile smooth muscle cells, myofibroblasts, fibroblasts, and macrophages. There is an increasing amount of evidence suggesting that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and its natural inhibitors (tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases ([TIMPs]) play a pivotal role in the development of intimal hyperplasia. Our purpose of writing this review article is to examine these evidences and to suggest of what future research questions need to be answered to further strengthen and clarify this relationship.

“Look at me!” Parental use of mobile phones at the playground

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dafna Lemish ◽  
Nelly Elias ◽  
Diana Floegel
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Parental Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Device Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Parent Child

Research suggests that parent–child communication is rapidly changing as a result of the massive adoption of mobile devices and their penetration into interpersonal interaction within the family. Accordingly, this study aims to develop a more nuanced understanding of the impact of mobile device use on the quality of parent–child interaction in early childhood, based on ethnographic observations of 60 families at two playgrounds in the United States. The research findings suggest that parental behavior can be classified along a continuum of high engagement, divided engagement, and disengagement, often dependent upon whether and how parents use their mobile phone. Though mobile phones were not the only distracting factor during playground visits, their use was more highly correlated with parents’ disengagement from their children as compared to other distractors. Parents’ mobile phone use also corresponded to two main consequences for their children: safety concerns and emotional concerns, both resulting in missed opportunities for social learning. The results of this study call for closer attention to parental uses of mobile phones in public spaces.

The Structure and Role of the Underwriting Syndicate

2018 ◽  
pp. 389-411
Author(s):  
Sébastien Dereeper ◽  
Armin Schwienbacher
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Initial Public Offering ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Syndicate Structure ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Public Offering

This chapter presents research findings on the structure and role of underwriter syndicates in the initial public offering (IPO) process, thereby extending the list of participants beyond the lead underwriter. The authors rely on recent studies to offer a more comprehensive picture of syndicate structure and size in Europe and the United States. Research questions being addressed include the following: How are underpricing and reputation linked to syndicates? How many banks should be included in the syndicate? What responsibilities can be shared? Finally, the chapter concludes with a discussion of avenues for future research on IPO syndicate structure.

scholarly journals Africa Stock Markets Cross-Market Linkages: A Time-Varying Dynamic Conditional Correlations (DCC-GARCH) Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godfrey Marozva
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
South African ◽  
Sovereign Debt ◽  
Debt Crisis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Time Varying ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Conditional Correlations ◽  
Highly Correlated

This article investigates stock return volatility and contagion among the five African countries (Zimbabwe, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria) and the United States of America for the period between 1998 and 2015. Engle (2002)’s Dynamic Conditional Correlation multivariate generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity model was adapted to explore the time-varying conditional correlations to capture the contagion behavior of these financial markets over time.  In this article the researchers observes that South African Stock returns are highly correlated to NYSE stock returns and the coefficients are significant for all periods under consideration.  Additionally, the South African stock returns are significantly negatively related to Zimbabwean stock returns.  An analysis of correlation confirms what most scholars found, that the correlations amongst markets tend to increase during the time of crises and weaken during periods of stability with an exception of Egypt whose results indicate an insignificant negative correlation during the 2007/9 crisis. It is recommended that future research in this area should focus on the potential contagion mechanisms between African countries and European countries especially looking at what transpired during and after the sovereign debt crisis. 

The Health and Physical Readiness of Army Reservists: A Current Review of the Literature and Significant Research Questions

1998 ◽  
Vol 163 (5) ◽  
pp. 283-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine A. Wynd ◽  
Nancy A. Ryan-Wenger
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Organizational Values ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Army Reserve ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Army Reservists ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Major Emphasis

Abstract Individual soldier combat readiness through enhanced physical fitness is a major emphasis in the United States military today. Unfortunately, the prevalence of cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, and other poor health practices continues to be reported at higher rates for active duty military personnel than for civilian populations. There is a dearth of research about health and fitness in the Army Reserve. Changing trends point toward more rapid mobilization of reservists for peacekeeping and combat missions throughout the world; however, it is important to remember that the Army Reserve is unique in its blending of both military and civilian occupational environments. The purpose of this paper is to review the current literature regarding Army Reserve health behaviors and physical readiness. Examples of significant future research questions are provided. More studies are needed to assess both individual motivational activities and organizational values that enhance health-promoting efforts. Interventions can then be designed to eliminate impediments to health and endorse specific organizational values and interpersonal skills that increase healthy behaviors.

scholarly journals Affective Correlates of Metropolitan Food Insecurity and Misery during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Kejriwal ◽  
Ke Shen
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Metropolitan Areas ◽  
The United States ◽  
Census Bureau ◽  
High Likelihood ◽  
Expected Loss ◽  
Early Results ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Highly Correlated

We explore the affective correlates of food insecurity and contrast with affective correlates of other variables, such as difficulty in paying household expenses, non-current payment status on rent and mortgage payments, loss (or expected loss) of employment income, and high likelihood of imminent eviction. Specifically, we compute associations between these variables recently analyzed and reported, in aggregate, by Bloomberg (and originally collected by the Census Bureau in February, 2021), and affective wellbeing data (collected by Gallup during 2020 after mass lockdowns in the United States). The data span fifteen metropolitan areas. In particular, we find (with 95 percent confidence) that loneliness is positively and highly correlated with food insecurity. Anger is highly correlated with several of the variables mentioned earlier, although not at a high enough significance. In this brief report, we report these preliminary associations and comment on possible implications, along with a set of research questions that are suggested by these early results.

CONUS-Wide Evaluation of National Weather Service Flash Flood Guidance Products

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 377-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Clark ◽  
Jonathan J. Gourley ◽  
Zachary L. Flamig ◽  
Yang Hong ◽  
Edward Clark
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Flash Flood ◽  
Weather Forecast ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Flash Flooding ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Flooding Event ◽  
Flash Flood Guidance ◽  
Critical Success Index

Abstract This study quantifies the skill of the National Weather Service’s (NWS) flash flood guidance (FFG) product. Generated by River Forecast Centers (RFCs) across the United States, local NWS Weather Forecast Offices compare estimated and forecast rainfall to FFG to monitor and assess flash flooding potential. A national flash flood observation database consisting of reports in the NWS publication Storm Data and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stream gauge measurements are used to determine the skill of FFG over a 4-yr period. FFG skill is calculated at several different precipitation-to-FFG ratios for both observation datasets. Although a ratio of 1.0 nominally indicates a potential flash flooding event, this study finds that FFG can be more skillful when ratios other than 1.0 are considered. When the entire continental United States is considered, the highest observed critical success index (CSI) with 1-h FFG is 0.20 for the USGS dataset, which should be considered a benchmark for future research that seeks to improve, modify, or replace the current FFG system. Regional benchmarks of FFG skill are also determined on an RFC-by-RFC basis. When evaluated against Storm Data reports, the regional skill of FFG ranges from 0.00 to 0.19. When evaluated against USGS stream gauge measurements, the regional skill of FFG ranges from 0.00 to 0.44.

Refining Evidence-Based Treatments for Late-Life Depression

GeroPsych ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
Grace C. Niu ◽  
Patricia A. Arean
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Brain Plasticity ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Late Life Depression ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments

The recent increase in the aging population, specifically in the United States, has raised concerns regarding treatment for mental illness among older adults. Late-life depression (LLD) is a complex condition that has become widespread among the aging population. Despite the availability of behavioral interventions and psychotherapies, few depressed older adults actually receive treatment. In this paper we review the research on refining treatments for LLD. We first identify evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for LLD and the problems associated with efficacy and dissemination, then review approaches to conceptualizing mental illness, specifically concepts related to brain plasticity and the Research Domain Criteria (RDoc). Finally, we introduce ENGAGE as a streamlined treatment for LLD and discuss implications for future research.

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