Predictors of online search performance: A uses and gratification perspective

A study of online search, especially search performance, is vital because people heavily rely on the Internet nowadays. The purposes of this study are thus to examine the gratification needs affecting Internet users’ intention to search information online, to explore the antecedents of online search performance, and to investigate online information-seeking behavior according to each search purpose. A survey of Internet users in Thailand is carried out. Data are collected extensively both from students and workers. Four hundred fifty-three questionnaires are collected online. Individuals use the Internet to search for information differently, for academic/ working achievement, problem-solving, and personal information needs. The main gratifications are information seeking and Internet ambiance. Internet search intention is a strong determinant of a user’s online search performance and corresponding behavior. The theoretical implication is that researchers could apply the research framework to other contexts such as the specific information search. Information source providers could use the findings to modify online resources and their presentations for users effectively. Teachers/ managers could guide their students/ workers to search effectively. This study combines the U&G and the TPB theories. The novel aspects of gratifications i.e., anti-traditional media sentiment and Internet ambiance are also explored.

Correlation between the strength of muscle actions of the paretic lower-limb and gait speed after Stroke: Results of a meta-analysis of six studies

BACKROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Lower limb strength, particularly of the more paretic side, is known to correlate with comfortable gait speed. This meta-analysis sought to determine the relative value of 6 muscle group strengths as explanators of comfortable gait speed. METHODS: Relevant literature was sought using PubMed, CINAHL Scopus, and a hand search. Information on samples, measurements, and correlations were extracted. Correlational data were subjected to meta-analysis. RESULTS: Results from 6 studies were consolidated. The summary correlations between paretic lower limb strength and comfortable gait speed ranged from 0.45 to 0.61. Data were highly heterogeneous but did not show publication bias. CONCLUSIONS: The correlation between the lower limb strength and comfortable gait speed strength is moderate. However, it does not provide an adequate explanation to guide clinical practice.

Dimensions

Dimensions is a combined analytical, search & discovery, and information management database which has developed API tools to control and organize its holdings. The Digital Science philosophy has been that metrics and indicators belong to the scholars generating the research, not to a vendor, hence the majority of its articles and bibliographic indicators are Open Access, and free to the research community. Charges are assessed, however, for Dimensions Plus subscriptions which provide links among policy papers, grant information, clinical trials, and other information of interest to academic administrators, institutions, publishers, and librarians. Dimensions offers the ability to generate new knowledge: its data may be used, and a new information artefact created, without having to leave its platform. Featuring a full text index that enables deep discovery and machine-learning based research classification, the search and navigation experience is smooth and intuitive. Offering many additional features that set it aside from traditional bibliometric databases, Dimensions is a tool that is designed primarily for expert users with knowledge of the various facets and research processes of the disciplines in which they search information.

Correlation of grip and knee extension strength in mature adults

BACKROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Grip and knee strength are commonly measured but controversy exists as to whether either is a proxy for the other. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to summarize the correlation between the 2 variables. METHODS: Relevant literature was sought using PubMed, Google, and a hand search. Information on populations, measurements, and correlations were extracted. Correlational data were subjected to meta-analysis. RESULTS: Results from 17 studies were consolidated. The summary correlation between grip and knee extension strength was 0.64 with 95% CI of 0.57 to 0.71. Data were highly heterogeneous but did not show publication bias. CONCLUSION: The correlation between the grip and knee extension strength is good. However, it is not good enough to justify using either as a proxy for the other.

Information aspect of investigative activities

The detailed improvement of the proof process is related to the theoretical understanding of the complex relationships between the occurrence of information about crimes, the tactics of obtaining them, and the procedural nature of judicial evidence. In recent years, forensic information and its types have increasingly become the subject of research in the field of criminal procedure, criminology and operational investigative activities. Analysis of their content shows that there are General methodological problems in defining the concept and understanding the essence of forensic information, its types as a means of fighting crime. To date, there is no clear understanding of the concepts of “forensic information” or “criminally significant information”, “evidentiary information”, “investigative information”, “operational-search information”, “orientation information” in criminal proceedings, criminalistics and the theory of operational-search activity. The technological features of information processes that are the basis of cognitive activity aimed at solving crimes are not sufficiently covered. The diversity of approaches or their absence in the understanding of these categories negatively affects both research and practical activities to identify, solve and investigate crimes. In this perspective, the specified definition is considered comprehensively.

COMPARISON OF LEGAL POSSIBILITIES OF USING INTELLIGENCE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC AND IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

The purpose of this article is to study the possibilities of using operational-search information in criminal proceedings in the Slovak and Czech Republics. The author analyzes the current legislation on the issues under study in the context of criminal procedure law. The purpose of the study is to analyze and justify the possibility of using the results of operational investigative activities in criminal proceedings, mainly in the collection of evidence in both countries. Comparing the legal norms, the author came to the conclusion that the use of operational-search data is possible and applicable in the criminal proceedings of the Slovak Republic, including as evidence. In the Czech Republic, the current situation is different: operational data cannot be used as evidence. At the same time, preparations are currently underway to amend the legislation. Under the current circumstances, it can be expected that the importance of operational investigative data in criminal proceedings in both countries will increase.

Pengolahan Data Spasial-Geolocation Untuk Menghitung Jarak 2 Titik

Perkembangan teknologi Informasi yang berkembang pesat sudah menyentuh ilmu pengetahuan lain seperti perkembangan Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG). Teknologi SIG memungkinkan sistem dapat menentukan lokasinya dengan memanfaatkan banyak masukan seperti satelit, RFID, WIFI. Geolocation dapat memberikan informasi latitude dan longitude disebut juga dengan koordinat geografis yang merupakan informasi mendasar dari sebuah lokasi di bumi. Basis data dibutuhkan untuk mengembangkan SIG. MySQL sudah mendukung penyimpanan tipe data spasial yang salah satu kelasnya adalah point yang dapat menyimpan data koordinat latitude, longitude dan SRID. Penelitian bertujuan menerapkan teknologi dalam melakukan penyimpanan, memanipulasi data koordinat geografis dan pengolahannya sehingga mendapatkan informasi yang dibutuhkan. Penerapan penelitian dilakukan dengan menambahkan data lokasi beberapa rumah sakit yang ada di kota Yogyakarta, mengubah data lokasi, menampilkan rumah sakit yang terdekat dari titik tertentu, dan menampilkan rumah sakit pada radius tertentu dari titik tertentu. Penelitian membuktikan bahwa tipe data spasial yang menampung data lokasi berupa latitude dan longitude rumah sakit dapat diolah untuk memberikan informasi pencarian rumah sakit terdekat di Yogyakarta dari radius kurang dari sama dengan 3 kilo meter dari titik 110.361994, -7.764768 dalam database yang telah dimiliki.Kata Kunci Data Spasial, Geolocation, Koordinat Geografis, MySQL.The development of information technology that is growing rapidly has touched other sciences such as the development of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). GIS technology allows the system to determine its location by utilizing many inputs such as satellite, RFID, WIFI. Geolocation can provide latitude and longitude information - geographic coordinates which are basic information about a location on earth. Database development to support GIS. MySQL supports the storage of spatial data types, a point class that can store latitude, longitude and SRID coordinate data. This study intends to apply geolocation technology, especially in terms of storing, manipulating geographic coordinate data and processing it so that it gets the information needed. The application of research was carried out by adding the location data of several hospitals in the city of Yogyakarta, change the location data, display the closest hospital from a certain point, and display the hospital in a certain radius from a certain point. Experiments will prove that the spatial data type can be used to obtain search information for the nearest hospital in Yogyakarta from a radius less than 3 kilometers from the point 110.361994, -7.764768 in the database that has been provided.Keywords: Spatial Data, Geolocation, Geographical Coordinates, MySQL.

Music Performance Anxiety Among Undergraduates Piano Majors

<p>The experience of anxiety when performing music is considered problematic for musicians of various levels. Feelings of fear and nervousness when perform music in front of audience also happened in pianist. By knowing the concept of anxiety, hopes both lecturer and students can reduce this syndrome. This article aims to determine the characteristics of anxiety that appear in undergraduates piano majors. Literature review method was conduct to search information related to MPA on undergraduates piano majors. The results of this study are MPA in undergraduates piano majors occurs due to internal factors including gender, lack of practice, perfectionist student character and piano students’ perceptions of the audience and the future careers and external factors which include the piano learning process mostly uses a teacher centered approach, teacher and audience evaluations of piano student performances, and room conditions.</p>