scholarly journals STUDENT’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS PEER-TO-PEER MUSIC FILE SHARING AND DOWNLOADING FROM INTERNET-A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF AMERICAN AND MOROCCAN STUDENTS

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Talha Harcar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
File Sharing ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
American Students ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Music File ◽  
The Web

Purpose: The main aim of this study is to compare two different cultures in terms of ethical and legal use of music sharing technology. Students’ perceptions of downloading from the web and sharing music with each other varies across cultures. Such practices have caused significant losses to the music and film industry. Methodology/Sampling: Primary data was collected from Morocco and US university students on a pretested questionnaire. Besides frequency distributions, chi-square, t-test and confirmatory factor analysis were used as inferential tools. Findings: Results showed a considerable difference in between Moroccan and American students’ attitude in terms of music files sharing and downloading. To Compare to Moroccans, American students were more aware of ethical, and legal aspects of music file sharing and download from the web. Practical Implications: Research findings suggests music industry should focus on making music products more affordable and create awareness towards music piracy through promotional campaigns keeping in mind the cultural differences of end users. The research findings will set a platform for further comparative studies in the same context.

Assessment of knowledge about oral cancer: study with students of public education

RSBO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabete Rabaldo Bottan ◽  
Iara Fiorentin Comunello ◽  
Constanza Marín ◽  
Eduardo Mazzetti Subtil
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
First Year ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction and Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge about oral cancer of students attending public school in one city of Santa Catarina (Brasil). Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, using primary data collection. Students of last year of elementary school and first year of high school, enrolled in public schools in the city of Itajaí (SC), in 2012, were the target population. The non-probability sample was obtained by convenience. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire structured with 13 questions divided into three fields. The level of knowledge was made based on pre-established scores. Results: 1149 instruments were analyzed (80.8% of the target population). The average age of the group was 15.5 years and 54.5% were female. The majority (78%) never had received information about oral cancer. Only 27.9% had cognizance about self-examination of the oral cavity. With regard to knowledge, 87.5% classified as unsatisfactory. For most issues the cognitive field did not identify a significant correlation between knowledge and the variables gender and education. When asked if they would like to participate in educational and preventive activitiesabout oral cancer and other issues related to health, 72.6% expressed interest. Conclusion: The group did not have adequate knowledge on the subject of oral cancer. Facing this reality, and the positive attitude of respondents, the researchers designed and offered an educational program to the research subjects.

scholarly journals Willingness to Participate in Vaccine-Related Clinical Trials among Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divyanshu Raheja ◽  
Evelyn Davila ◽  
Eric Johnson ◽  
Rijalda Deović ◽  
Michele Paine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Research Findings

The purpose of this study is to understand among a convenience sample of 400 adults aged 60 years of age or older (1) reasons for being willing or unwilling to participate in a vaccine clinical research study and (2) overall perceptions about vaccine clinical research. A cross-sectional study using a sample of older adults residing in the metro-Atlanta area and surrounding neighborhoods was conducted. The study questionnaire contained 37 questions, including questions about socio-demographics and perceptions about clinical trial processes. Statistical analysis was conducted using logistic regression. The adjusted modeling results indicated that sex, distance to research clinic, and being informed about the research findings played a role in the likelihood of an elderly person participating in a vaccine study. Males were more likely to participate in clinical trials as compared to females (OR: 2.486; CI: 1.042–5.934). Most participants were willing to travel up to 25 miles from the research clinic. Of the respondents, 45% were unlikely to participate if the results of the current trial are not shared. Improving access to clinical trials in terms of distance traveled and ensuring streamlined processes to inform participants about the results of the trial in the future would increase willingness to participate in vaccine clinical trials. The survey could serve as a useful tool for conducting vaccine studies and other clinical trials by understanding the barriers specific to the elderly.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Clean Water Sources And The Incidence Of Diarrhea In Kampung Baru Resident At Ngagelrejo Wonokromo Surabaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
I Made Subhawa Harsa
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

Abstract Water is a good medium for bacterial growth, so that contamination is happening especially if less attention in terms of hygiene and sanitation. The use of bed water sources can increase the risk of diarrhea. Diarrhea is one of the environmentally based disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Kampung Baru village located around Jagir Kali Surabaya Most people are in the middle to low socioeconomic level.  The lifestyle of them, also pays less attention to environmental hygiene and sanitation, so that it can cause water pollution which can increase the risk of diarrhea. This study was an observational analytic cross sectional study. Entire study population villagers of Kampung Baru. A sample of 75 respondents drawn with simple random sampling technique. The data used is primary data obtained through the distribution of questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Data analysis using the Spearman rank test with a significance level (α = 0.1). The results showed that 53,3% affected diarrhea and 46,7% didn’t affected (P =0.087, r=0.463). The results showed a medium correlation between the source of water with the incidence of diarrhea in Kampung Baru Resident At Ngagelrejo Wonokromo Surabaya. Keyword : Diarrhae, Water Sanitation

scholarly journals Perception of Advertisements for Healthy Food on Social Media: Effect of Attitude on Consumers’ Response

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6463
Author(s):  
Pedro Cuesta-Valiño ◽  
Pablo Gutiérrez Rodríguez ◽  
Estela Núñez-Barriopedro
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Media Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional

The growing concern for health is currently a global trend, so promoting healthy products is an opportunity that companies can exploit to differentiate their products in highly competitive markets. The purpose of this research is to examine the antecedents of social media advertising value and their consequences for attitudes to healthy food and intentions to consume it, in a representative sample of Spanish consumers. The theory of Ducoffe’s advertising value model was used as a conceptual framework for the antecedents of attitudes based on utilitarian and hedonic values. To achieve this objective, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out based on primary data from a survey of a representative sample of the Spanish population with 2023 valid questionnaires. The Partial Least Square (PLS) method was applied to test the hypothesized relationships and predictive variables. The result of this research allows us to determine which variables influence the consumer’s response, as measured by intention, motivated by the consumer’s attitude to the value of healthy food, as influenced by the advertising value on social networks. Furthermore, the findings show that, for advertising healthy food on social networks to be valuable, it must be credible and richly informative.

scholarly journals Hubungan Status Gizi dengan Kejadian Anemia pada Remaja Putri

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-118
Author(s):  
Yulaeka Yulaeka
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Chi Square Test

Anemia is a condition when the levels of hemoglobin and erythrocytes are lower than normal. The normal value of hemoglobin in women is 12 -16 g / dl with erythrocytes from 3.5 to 4.5 jt / mm3. This study aimed to determine the relationship between nutritional status and Anemia of teenage girl. This research is analytic with cross sectional study design. The samples taken are 66 teenage girls, chosen by quote sampling. The data of this research used primary data obtained through checking up of body mass index and hemoglobin level. The data analysis used univariate analysis and bivariate analysis used Chi-square test. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between nutritional status and Anemia (p value 0.001).

scholarly journals The Effect of Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa L.) Seeds Solution as an Insecticide Against Mortality of Aedes aegypti Mosquito with Liquid Electric Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Amalinda Mega Novasari ◽  
Retno Sasongkowati
Keyword(s):  
Aedes Aegypti ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Annona Squamosa ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Apple Seeds

Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a public health problem in Indonesia that the number of DHF cases has been increased. Morbidity number of DHF per 100,000 population at 2011 was 26.67 became 34.3 in 2012. The control of DHF has been attempted, but a lot of synthetic insecticide used has been negatively affected to environment. So, it need the insecticide alternative. The aim of study was to identify the effect of solvent sugar apple (Annona squamosa L.) seeds to the death of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by electric liquid method. Type of this research was experimental with cross sectional study design as well as the post test only control group design. The study was conducted from February to July 2013 in the Laboratory of Entomology of the Provincial Health Office of East Java. The population of this research was the Aedes aegypti with 560 sample of mosquitoes were divided into five treatments and four repetitions for each treatment. The collection of quantitative data drawn from primary data through observation by calculating the death of Aedes aegypti of each the sugar apple seeds concentration of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% for 24 hours. The results showed that the concentration of 50% solvent of sugar apple seeds provide the greatest effect in causing the death of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes as many as 36 died after exposure. It can be concluded that there are effected by giving solvent of sugar apple (Annona squamosa L.) seeds to the death of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by electric liquid method.

scholarly journals Knowledge and parenting patterns with toddler’s growth and development

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Murdiningsih Murdiningsih ◽  
Nurul Komariah
Keyword(s):  
Child Development ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Class ◽  
Parenting Pattern

Many factors are related to the growth and development of children. The parent factors are important, such as knowledge and parenting pattern. The purpose of the study is to analyze the correlation between knowledge and parenting patterns with toddler’s growth and development in Pre-school class in urban area of Srijaya of Palembang city within year 2017. This sstudy is an observational research with a Cross-sectional study design; it was conducted in September to October 2017. This study was conducted in Pre-school class in urban area of Srijaya of Palembang city. The population was all toddlers who attended Pre-school Class in Srijaya Palembang in year 2017. Research Samples are all toddler who follow the Pre-school class in Srijaya Palembang in year 2017 that meet the criteria of inclusion and exclusion. This research using primary data. The instrument use questionaire for knowledge and collection of biodata. For parenting variables we use Parenting Style Questioner (PSQ). In growth variable we do the measurement of body weight and height, while variable of development done by using KPSP. The result is there is correlation between mother’s knowledge with child growth (p=0.047) and child development (p=0.001). There is relationship between parenting pattern with child growth (p=0.047) and child development (p=0.001). Conclusion: there is correlation between mother's knowledge with child growth and development and there is correlation between parenting pattern with growth and development of child.

scholarly journals Happiness Management: A Culture to Explore From Brand Orientation as a Sign of Responsible and Sustainable Production

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Ravina-Ripoll ◽  
Estela Nunez-Barriopedro ◽  
David Almorza-Gomar ◽  
Luis-Bayardo Tobar-Pesantez
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brand Orientation ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Critical Dimensions ◽  
Managerial Implications

The overarching call to action represented by the sustainable development goals (SDGs) calls for new sustainable production and management models. Likewise, in periods of crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, companies are forced to develop competitive and sustainable development strategies to increase their brand value and achieve a good market position. Therefore, this work’s main objective is to design a structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyse the main critical dimensions of brand orientation to influence happiness in responsible and sustainable entities. For this purpose, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out based on primary data from a survey of a representative sample of 216 managers of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Andalusia (Spain) in the construction, industry and services sectors. The model results reveal significant dimensions of brand orientation and positively direct influence on happiness management. One of the significant managerial implications of this work is that the model allows for more responsible and sustainable management of entities by considering brand orientation about happiness.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN KELELAHAN DAN KELUHAN MUSKULOSKELETAL PADA PENGEMUDI BUS MALAM JARAK JAUH PO. RESTU MULYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Rahmadi Fahmi
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Work Posture ◽  
Body Map ◽  
Work Burden

ABSTRACTLong trip night bus drivers is a very highly risk of fatigue and musculoskeletal disorder. The aim of this research was to learn and acknowledging the level of fatigue and musculoskeletal disorder in PO. (Perusahaan Otobus) Restu Mulya long trip night bus drivers. This is an observational descriptive research with cross sectional study design. The research’s variable is the level of fatigue and musculoskeletal disorder that obtained from primary data using SSRT (Subjective Self Rating Test) questionnaire and NBM (Nordic Body Map) questionnaire. The result shows that 58.33% long trip night bus drivers was felt a moderate level of fatigue and 41.67% long trip night bus drivers felt a severe level of  fatigue. Most of long trip night bus drivers which number 75% drivers felt almost-sick of musculoskeletal disorder with the buttock, back, neck, and leg symptom point. The fatigue in PO. Restu Mulya long trip night bus drivers was a moderate and severe level with a lower activity and physicly fatigue symptom. The fatigue can be possibly caused by high physical work burden and psycologycal work burden which is a big responsibilities for the passengers safety. Then a low level of musculoskeletal disorders with the buttock, back, neck, and leg symptom point that possibly caused by monotony sit work posture on a very long time.Keywords: long trip night bus drivers, fatigue, musculoskeletal disorder

scholarly journals The Effect of Scheduling on Operating Room Utilization at an Affiliated Hospital of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Jamaledin Tabibi ◽  
Bahram Delgoshaei ◽  
Maryam Nikfard
Keyword(s):  
Operating Room ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Turn Over ◽  
Surgical Unit ◽  
Nose And Throat

Introduction: Resource management and efficiency analysis assist the hospitals in controlling the expenses and optimum utilization. Operating room (OR) is one of the most critical and expensive resources in a hospital. Operating room utilization is a measure calculated as a ratio between the available time and the used actual minutes. In the current study, we aimed to measure OR utilization in Yazd Shahid Sadoughi Hospital. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study in which all the surgeries performed in ORs of Shahid Sadoughi Hospital were investigated during a 15-day period. Data were collected from four randomly-selected rooms in the surgical unit in January 2013 using some pre-designed checklists. Results: A total of 151 surgeries were conducted during a 53-day period in four ORs. We found that OR utilization was 68% for the Orthopedics, 61% for the Ophthalmology, 89% for the General Surgery, and 86% for the ear, nose and throat (ENT) ORs. Total adjusted utilization was 77% and raw utilization rate was 70%. Of the 19080 minutes dedicated for surgeries, 13400 minutes were spent on surgeries and 1215 minutes were used for the turn-over-time or the delay between two surgeries. Of 53 days, the ORs were used efficiently for 7 days, under-utilized for 27 days, and over-utilizedfor 19 days. Conclusion: Data analysis showed that the Orthopedics and Ophthalmology ORs were under-utilized; whereas, the General Surgery room was over-utilized. The ENT utilization was in an appropriate range. The lowest utilization rate in a day was recorded for the Orthopedics OR (17%), while the highest rate was 158% for ENT. Further studies are recommended to measure OR utilization in a longer period of time and use the research findings to have accurate  scheduling for the ORs leading to their efficiency improvement.

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