scholarly journals Correlations between Obtaining Fever Management Information from the Internet and Knowledge and Practices of Fever Management by Mothers of Infants and Toddlers

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-200
Author(s):  
Hyeon Jin Kim ◽  
Hyun Young Koo
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Daycare Centers ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The City ◽  
Fever Management

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify correlations between how much fever management information mothers obtained from the internet and their actual knowledge and practices of fever management. Methods: This was a descriptive survey of 172 mothers with children aged between 0 and 3 attending five daycare centers located in the city of Daegu. Descriptive statistics, the independent t-test or one-way analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation coefficients were used for data analysis.Results: In total, 75% of the mothers had searched the internet for information on fever management. The overwhelming majority (92.2%) used information from the internet to help manage fever in their children. Positive correlations were found between acquiring fever management information from the internet and fever management practices (r=.18, <i>p</i>=.038), and between mother’s knowledge and practices of fever management (r=.27, <i>p</i><.001). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, to improve fever management practices, it is necessary to increase mothers’ knowledge. Therefore, resources should be developed to augment mothers’ knowledge of fever management through the internet.

scholarly journals Organizational Factors as Predictors of Knowledge Management Practices in Federal University Libraries in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyprian Ifeanyi Ugwu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Management Support ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Positive Correlations

Abstract Objective – University libraries in Nigeria are facing challenges arising from poor funding, increasing user demands, and a competitive information environment. Knowledge management has been accepted by information professionals as a viable management tool, but issues surrounding its application require empirical investigation. The aim of this study is to determine the organizational factors that are correlates and predictors of knowledge management practices in federal university libraries in Nigeria. Methods – The study was based on a correlational research design. Twenty heads of university libraries in Nigeria responded to a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire was validated by experts and its internal reliability was 0.78 obtained through Cronbach’s alpha procedures. The data collected were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, One-Way ANOVA, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, and regression analysis. Results – The study found that management support and collaboration were the most significant predictors of knowledge management practices in federal university libraries in Nigeria.  Even though human resources policy and rewards systems had positive correlations with knowledge management practices, their correlation coefficients were not significant. Conclusion – The success of knowledge management in university libraries in Nigeria depends on some contextual factors such as the support given by the management staff and the extent of collaboration among staff.

scholarly journals Intercomparison of four airborne imaging DOAS systems for tropospheric NO<sub>2</sub> mapping – the AROMAPEX campaign

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederik Tack ◽  
Alexis Merlaud ◽  
Andreas C. Meier ◽  
Tim Vlemmix ◽  
Thomas Ruhtz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Wavelength Region ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Horizontal Distribution ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Optical Absorption Spectroscopy ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Vertical Column ◽  
Airborne Imaging ◽  
The City

Abstract. We present an intercomparison study of four airborne imaging DOAS instruments, dedicated to the retrieval and high-resolution mapping of tropospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2) vertical column densities (VCDs). The AROMAPEX campaign took place in Berlin, Germany, in April 2016 with the primary objective to test and intercompare the performance of experimental airborne imagers. The imaging DOAS instruments were operated simultaneously from two manned aircraft, performing synchronised flights: APEX (VITO–BIRA-IASB) was operated from DLR's DO-228 D-CFFU aircraft at 6.2 km in altitude, while AirMAP (IUP-Bremen), SWING (BIRA-IASB), and SBI (TNO–TU Delft–KNMI) were operated from the FUB Cessna 207T D-EAFU at 3.1 km. Two synchronised flights took place on 21 April 2016. NO2 slant columns were retrieved by applying differential optical absorption spectroscopy (DOAS) in the visible wavelength region and converted to VCDs by the computation of appropriate air mass factors (AMFs). Finally, the NO2 VCDs were georeferenced and mapped at high spatial resolution. For the sake of harmonising the different data sets, efforts were made to agree on a common set of parameter settings, AMF look-up table, and gridding algorithm. The NO2 horizontal distribution, observed by the different DOAS imagers, shows very similar spatial patterns. The NO2 field is dominated by two large plumes related to industrial compounds, crossing the city from west to east. The major highways A100 and A113 are also identified as line sources of NO2. Retrieved NO2 VCDs range between 1×1015 molec cm−2 upwind of the city and 20×1015 molec cm−2 in the dominant plume, with a mean of 7.3±1.8×1015 molec cm−2 for the morning flight and between 1 and 23×1015 molec cm−2 with a mean of 6.0±1.4×1015 molec cm−2 for the afternoon flight. The mean NO2 VCD retrieval errors are in the range of 22 % to 36 % for all sensors. The four data sets are in good agreement with Pearson correlation coefficients better than 0.9, while the linear regression analyses show slopes close to unity and generally small intercepts.

Correlations Between Two Plaque Indices in Assessment of Toothbrush Effectiveness

2006 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
MaryAnn Cugini ◽  
Maureen Thompson ◽  
Paul R. Warren
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Plaque Removal ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Clinical Measurements ◽  
Study Designs

Abstract Background The Rustogi et al. Modified Navy (RMNPI) and Turesky et al Modification of the Quigley Hein (TQHPI) plaque indices are commonly used to measure plaque removal. This study evaluated the possible correlations of both indices using data relative to a single use assessment of plaque removal using commercially available toothbrushes. Methods Single use crossover study designs have been previously reported. Disclosed plaque was scored pre- and post-brushing using both the RMNPI and the TQHPI. Sixty subjects, with an initial mean RMNPI score of 0.6 or greater, were enrolled and completed the study. No minimum score was required for TQHPI. After the initial scoring, the order for each index was randomized so that each subject was scored with either RMNPI followed by TQHPI or vice versa. Two manual toothbrushes [Oral-B® CrossAction® (CA) and Colgate® Navigator. (NA)] and one battery-powered brush (Crest® SpinBrush. Pro) (SBP) were evaluated in the trial. One examiner performed all clinical measurements. Pearson correlations were performed on whole mouth, buccal, and lingual plaque scores for the CA toothbrush. Results Strong positive correlations were found between the two plaque indices for pre- and post-brushing scores for the whole mouth and on lingual and buccal surfaces, where Pearson correlation coefficients ranged between 0.963 and 0.995. There was no correlation between the pre-brushing plaque score and the amount of plaque removed by brushing indicating that higher plaque levels before brushing do not necessarily predict that greater amounts of plaque will be removed during toothbrushing. Each toothbrush was found to be safe and significantly reduced plaque levels after a single brushing (t-test, p=0.0001). Significantly greater plaque reductions were found with the CA than the NA and SBP toothbrushes at whole mouth, lingual, and approximal surfaces for both indices (analysis of variance (ANOVA), p . 0.0002 for all comparisons). Conclusions Strong positive correlations were found between two plaque indices (the RMNPI and TQHPI) for pre- and post-brushing scores at whole mouth, lingual, and buccal surfaces as assessed using data from a single use assessment of plaque removal. Efficacy data from this study demonstrated the CA toothbrush provided superior cleaning when compared to the NA manual toothbrush and SBP battery toothbrush. Clinical Implications Two commonly used indices for assessing plaque removal in clinical studies are RMNPI and TQHPI. However, each index differs in the way plaque is scored. This study used both indices to assess comparative toothbrush efficacy and showed a strong correlation between indices for both pre- and postbrushing plaque scores. The result suggests that both indices demonstrate sufficient sensitivity to differentiate toothbrush efficacy. Citation Cugini M, Thompson M, Warren PR. Correlations Between Two Plaque Indices in Assessment of Toothbrush Effectiveness. J Contemp Dent Pract 2006 November;(7)5:001-009.

scholarly journals Studiul unor trăsături asociate cu productivitatea la hibrizi experimentali de floarea-soarelui

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clapco Steliana Clapco ◽  
◽  
Aliona Cucereavii ◽  
Ion Gisca ◽  
Maria Duca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Physiological Parameters ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Head Diameter ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Positive Correlations

The relationships between seed yield and some morpho-physiological parameters, such as plant height, head diameter, leaf number, number and weight of total and full seeds per head and 1000 seeds in 32 local hybrids has been studied. The analyses of Pearson correlation coefficients showed significant, but low, positive correlations between yield and number of full seeds per calatidium, weight of total seeds per calatidium, weight of 1000 seeds and hectolitre weight. There were also observed positive correla-tions between plant height and number of leaves.

The relationship between movement behavior, musculoskeletal discomfort, and cardiometabolic measures among sedentary office workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1240-1242
Author(s):  
Nguyen Athena ◽  
Arippa Federico ◽  
Pau Massimiliano ◽  
Harris Adamson Carisa
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Movement Behavior ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
Positive Correlations

Background: Sedentary behavior is associated with musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD) and especially prevalent in office workers. Objective: This cross-sectional analysis examined postures and activities of office workers to determine whether there were associations between posture/activity levels, MSD, and cardiometabolic measures. Methods: Participants completed baseline questionnaires, wore an inertial measuring unit, blood pressure cuff, and heart rate monitor to quantify posture, physical activity, and cardiometabolic measures. The relationships among posture/activity, MSD, and cardiometabolic data were assessed using Pearson correlation coefficients. Results: There were weak to moderate negative correlations between steps per day, hours spent standing, and hours spent walking and MSD. Weak to moderate positive correlations existed between time spent sitting, transitions, and MSD, yet there were moderate correlations between the number of transitions and measures of heart rate. Conclusion: Future interventions should take into consideration comprehensive approaches to decrease sedentary time throughout the day and maximize worker health.

Millennial Generation Outbound Travel Market, the Case of Oporto

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
Ivo Oliveira ◽  
Carlos Miguel Oliveira ◽  
Natália Costa
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Passenger Traffic ◽  
Positive Externalities ◽  
Tourist Demand ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Travel Industry ◽  
The City

In Europe, short city breaks are popular. Tourism is characterized by shorter and more frequent trips, spaced throughout the year, lower spending per tourist and making use of low cost airlines. We witnessed a democratization of the use of air transport, traveling who cannot afford this activity in the past and increasing travel the frequency of those who have travelled. This change in travel habits affect the travel industry and hospitality. Oporto is currently one of Europe’s tourist destinations with the highest growth, which is due mainly to increased demand from tourists for city breaks. Recognition is generally as shown in the Lonely Planet magazine that indicated Oporto as the fourth best European destination in 2012. The city of Oporto was considered the best European destination of 2017 by the site “European Best Destinations”. Oporto Airport is located only 11 km from the city center. It is the second airport in the country in passenger traffic, only surpassed by Lisbon. Low-cost airlines reduce the annual seasonality of tourist demand in the region. More tourists directly and indirectly stimulate activity, particularly by generating spillovers and other positive externalities. The internet has exploded with a plethora of online sites that directly sell travel and tourism services and products to consumers. ‘Millennials’ are a large market segment who apparently have special characteristics such as the desire for authentic cultural experiences and who use technology intensively. The objective of this work is to answer a set of questions related with young people of the Oporto region in their travels. Do they travel more often? How do they behave as tourists? Do they take advantage of a low cost carriers hub? Do they also travel in off-peak periods? The data collection method for the study was the questionnaire inquiry. The inquiry contained 22 questions, the majority of them of multiple choice. 140 valid surveys were randomly collected. The presence of a low cost carrier hub has as a consequence that young people from Oporto are traveling and using the plane. The Internet is the favourite method for organizing the trip. The type of tourism preferred are sun and sea and cultural tourism. Increased seasonality in people traveling with friends than in the case of family travel. Positive correlations for airplane and heritage. Positive correlation for airplane and travel in the winter.

scholarly journals Online Information-Seeking Behaviors of Parents of Children With ADHD

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Sage ◽  
Delesha Carpenter ◽  
Robyn Sayner ◽  
Kathleen Thomas ◽  
Larry Mann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Adhd Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Medication Information ◽  
White Parents

This article describes ( a) parent questions about ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), ( b) parent Internet use to seek ADHD information, and ( c) associations between type of Internet access and ADHD information-seeking. Seventy parents of children (ages 7-17 years) with ADHD completed questionnaires after their child’s visit with their pediatrician. Bivariate relationships were assessed using chi-square statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, or t tests. Parents identified an average of 8.9 questions about ADHD for their child’s provider. Common questions were related to medication and long-term implications of ADHD. A majority of parents searched the Internet for general ADHD information (87%) and ADHD medication information (81%). White parents accessed the Internet significantly more via home computer, mobile phone, and tablet, and significantly less via public library than non-White parents. Parents who accessed the Internet via home computers and tablets were more likely to search the Internet for ADHD medication information than parents who did not.

scholarly journals Slow or swift, your patients’ experience won’t drift: absence of correlation between physician productivity and the patient experience

CJEM ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 372-380
Author(s):  
Kasia Lenz ◽  
Andrew McRae ◽  
Dongmei Wang ◽  
Benjamin Higgins ◽  
Grant Innes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Productivity Data ◽  
Physician Productivity ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Experience Survey ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The Individual

AbsractObjectivesTo evaluate the relationship between Emergency Physician (EP) productivity and patient satisfaction with Emergency Department (ED) care.MethodsThis retrospective observational study linked administrative and patient experience databases to measure correlations between the patient experience and EP productivity. The study was performed across three Calgary EDs (from June 2010 to July 2013). Patients>16 years old with completed Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) ED Patient Experience Surveys were included. EP productivity was measured at the individual physician level and defined as the average number of patients seen per hour. The association between physician productivity and patient experience scores from six composite domains of the HQCA ED Patient Experience Survey were examined using Pearson correlation coefficients, linear regression modelling, and a path analysis.ResultsWe correlated 3,794 patient experience surveys with productivity data for 130 EPs. Very weak non-significant negative correlations existed between productivity and survey composites: “Staff Care and Communication” (r=-0.057, p=0.521), “Discharge Communication” (r=-0.144, p=0.102), and “Respect” (r=-0.027, p=0.760). Very weak, non-significant positive correlations existed between productivity and the composite domains: “Medication Communication” (r=0.003, p=0.974) and “Pain management” (r=0.020, p=0.824). A univariate general linear model yielded no statistically significant correlations between EP productivity and patient experience, and the path analysis failed to show a relationship between the variables.ConclusionWe found no correlation between EP productivity and the patient experience.

scholarly journals 70 Effects of copper, zinc, and manganese intake in late gestation on milk, cow plasma, and calf plasma trace mineral concentrations post-calving in beef cattle

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 45-45
Author(s):  
Emma L Stephenson ◽  
Abigail R Rathert ◽  
Heather Tucker ◽  
Allison M Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Beef Cows ◽  
Late Gestation ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Beef Cow ◽  
Zn Concentration ◽  
Copper Zinc ◽  
Positive Correlations

Abstract Multiparous, fall-calving beef cows [n = 48; 649 ± 80 (SD) kg BW; 5.3 ± 0.5 BCS] were individually-fed tall fescue-based hay (12.2% CP, 61.5% NDF) and supplemented to meet/exceed nutrient recommendations except Cu, Zn, and Mn. From approximately 90 d pre-calving to 11 d post-calving, cows received: no additional Cu, Zn, or Mn (CON); Cu, Zn, and Mn sulfates (ITM) or metal methionine hydroxy analogue chelates (CTM, MINTREX®, Novus International) supplying 133% NASEM recommendations; or Cu, Zn, and Mn sulfates and chelates supplying 100% recommendations (reduce and replace, RR). Treatment, sampling day, their interaction, and breeding group were fixed effects with cow as the experimental unit. Colostrum and milk Cu and Mn and plasma Mn were generally not detectable. Colostrum Zn was greater (P ≤ 0.03) in CTM and ITM than CON and RR. All treatments had greater (P < 0.001) colostrum Zn than d 35 milk, which was greater (P ≤ 0.03) than d 60. Treatment did not affect (P ≥ 0.19) cow or calf plasma Cu or Zn post-calving. Calf plasma Zn decreased (P ≤ 0.02) from 0 to 35 d of age. Calf plasma Cu increased (P < 0.01) from 0 to 35 d, then decreased (P = 0.01) from 35 to 60 d. Cow plasma Zn and Cu were greater (P ≤ 0.02) at lactation d 35 and 60 than 1 h post-calving. Pearson correlation coefficients were used to determine relationships among cow and calf mineral status. There were weak positive correlations (P ≤ 0.06) between calf plasma and milk Zn at d 35 and 60. Cow and calf plasma Zn immediately post-calving had a weak negative correlation (P = 0.04). These results indicate greater Zn concentration in beef cow colostrum than milk, and suggest calf circulating Zn is partially dependent on milk Zn concentration.

scholarly journals Effects of Meaning in Life and Social Support on Posttraumatic Growth in Pancreatic Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-339
Author(s):  
Youjin Kim ◽  
Boyoung Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positive Correlations

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the correlations among meaning in life, social support, and posttraumatic growth and to identify the factors related to posttraumatic growth in pancreatic cancer patients.Methods: A total of 118 pancreatic cancer patients who received care in an outpatient clinic and inpatient units in an oncology center in Seoul were enrolled from February 2021 to March 2021. We collected data using self-report survey tools. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple linear regression with SPSS/WIN 26.0Results: Meaning in life, social support, and posttraumatic growth had significant positive correlations with each other, and the correlation between posttraumatic growth and meaning in life was the highest (r=.63, p<.01). In the hierarchical multiple regression model of posttraumatic growth (adjusted R2=.48, p<.001), marital status (β=-.14, p=.04), meaning in life (β=.44, p<.001), and social support (β=.27, p=.001) were statistically significant.Conclusion: There is a need for nursing interventions that provide social support and promote the meaning in life to facilitate posttraumatic growth in pancreatic cancer patients.

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