scholarly journals SEASONAL TOURISM DEMAND IN LEBANESE SKI RESORTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-69
Author(s):  
Socrat Ghadban ◽  
Maya Shames ◽  
Jad Abou Arrage ◽  
Erick Leroux
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Internal Validity ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Tourism Demand ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Ski Resorts ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Purpose of the study: The main objective of this study is to analyze the profile of Lebanese ski resorts’ visitors, their motivations, preferences, and perceptions. Thus, authors seek to analyze the characteristics of seasonal tourism demand in Lebanese ski resorts for the sake of reducing seasonality. Methodology: Quantitative methods were used and four out of the five ski resorts in Lebanon were analyzed. An online questionnaire was distributed to visitors, using a mix of self-selection and snowball sampling techniques. The questionnaire resulted in 206 respondents. Responses showed high internal validity with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.83. Main Findings: The relationship between place attachment and annual visitations was validated and authors were able to point the deteriorated value for money among resorts. Furthermore, the K-mean clustering resulted in segmenting visitors into three groups of interest to be targeted in order to reduce seasonality. Implications: This study helps the winter and snow tourism stakeholders in Lebanon to reduce tourism seasonality and consequently develop sustainable tourism products. It also enhances previous studies conducted on seasonal tourism demand. Limitations: The main limitation is that not all stakeholders were examined. Further research is needed to be conducted on visitors’ decision-making processes and their actual behavior. The proposed segments in this study are subject to future tests and investigations. The novelty of the study: With no previous research attempting to analyze seasonal demand in Lebanese ski resorts; this study has a vital role to play in developing sustainable tourism products and helping winter and snow tourism stakeholders to reduce tourism seasonality. The clusters presented at the end of this paper are considered as a new proposition for ski resorts’ managers who are shifting toward all-season operations.

scholarly journals Parameter of Green Concept Implementation in Residential Building: A Community Perspective

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Try Ramadhan ◽  
Dewi Larasati ◽  
Lilis Widaningsih ◽  
Hanson E Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Axial Coding

Residential buildings significantly become one of the factors that cause the problem of global warming. Implementation of green building concept can become a solution for residential building, which can reduce environmental impact due to global warming. In the development of the green building concept, the view of the community as a residential user should be one of the considerations to achieve the target. This paper will describe the results of research about community perspective with various backgrounds that shape the factors that influence the application of green concepts and formulate it into green concept parameters that can be applied in residential development. The purpose of this research is to develop a green building concept implementation for the residential building based on a community perspective. This research was conducted using the qualitative and quantitative mixed method. For the qualitative approach, data were analyzed using open coding, axial coding and selective coding is taken from previous research. Quantitative methods were performed using Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and factor analysis. Data were collected by an online questionnaire survey that was distributed using the snowball sampling method. The results showed that there are ten dimensions parameters of green concept implementation for residential buildings from the community perspective.

Intimate Partner Violence and its Mental Health Implications Amid COVID-19 Lockdown: Findings Among Nigerian Couples

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110152
Author(s):  
Margaret Isioma Ojeahere ◽  
Sahmicit Kankemwa Kumswa ◽  
Frances Adiukwu ◽  
Janet Punyit Plang ◽  
Yetunde Folake Taiwo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Implications

Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been identified as a global health problem with increasing mental health consequences. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Nigeria, couples were compelled to spend more time together, regardless of their pre-existing challenges. Our study aims to determine the prevalence of IPV, its forms, and mental health implications among Nigerian households amid the COVID-19 lockdown. A cross-sectional study was implemented which used the snowball sampling technique to recruit 474 participants across 31 states in Nigeria. A semi-structured online questionnaire was distributed using the WhatsApp platform. The relationship between IPV, its forms, and associated factors were analyzed using descriptive analysis and logistic regression with significant value at p ≤ .05 and confidence interval of 95%. Majority (98.1%) of the participants had at least a college degree and 90.1% were employed. Overall prevalence of IPV ranged from 7.2% to 13.5%. Using the lockdown as the landmark, higher prevalence was found before than during the lockdown across physical, emotional, financial, and sexual forms of IPV. Emotional form had the highest prevalence both before and during the lockdown with 11.4% and 3.8% respectively. Furthermore, 22.6% of participants reported that the lockdown affected their mental health. Hopelessness, feelings of failure, being irritable, and constantly under strain were psychological symptoms significantly associated with IPV amid the lockdown. Decreased prevalence of IPV were found in the early phase of the pandemic, suggesting that couples can experience less partner violence during periods of confinement. Our study supports existing evidence that forms of IPV have negative mental health consequences on abused partners.

scholarly journals Determining the role and responsibilities of the Australian epilepsy nurse in the management of epilepsy: a study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e043553
Author(s):  
Frances Rapport ◽  
Karen Hutchinson ◽  
Geoffrey K Herkes ◽  
Andrew Bleasel ◽  
Armin Nikpour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Coordinated Care ◽  
Academic Conference ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Tertiary Healthcare ◽  
Two Stages

IntroductionEpilepsy is a common neurological condition affecting between 3% and 3.5% of the Australian population at some point in their lifetime. The effective management of chronic and complex conditions such as epilepsy requires person-centred and coordinated care across sectors, from primary to tertiary healthcare. Internationally, epilepsy nurse specialists are frequently identified as playing a vital role in improving the integration of epilepsy care and enhancing patient self-management. This workforce has not been the focus of research in Australia to date.Methods and analysisThis multistage mixed-method study examines the role and responsibilities of epilepsy nurses, particularly in primary and community care settings, across Australia, including through the provision of a nurse helpline service. A nationwide sample of 30 epilepsy nurses will be purposively recruited via advertisements distributed by epilepsy organisations and through word-of-mouth snowball sampling. Two stages (1 and 3) consist of a demographic questionnaire and semistructured interviews (individual or group) with epilepsy nurse participants, with the thematic data analysis from this work informing the areas for focus in stage 3. Stage 2 comprises of a retrospective descriptive analysis of phone call data from Epilepsy Action Australia’s National Epilepsy Line service to identify types of users, their needs and reasons for using the service, and to characterise the range of activities undertaken by the nurse call takers.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval for this study was granted by Macquarie University (HREC: 52020668117612). Findings of the study will be published through peer-reviewed journal articles and summary reports to key stakeholders, and disseminated through public forums and academic conference presentations. Study findings will also be communicated to people living with epilepsy and families.

scholarly journals Sleep quality and anxiety symptoms in Egyptian children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira Sayed El Refay ◽  
Shaimaa A. Hashem ◽  
Hend H. Mostafa ◽  
Iman H. Kamel ◽  
Lobna S. Sherif
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Egyptian Children

Abstract Background Coronavirus Disease Pandemic 2019 has a pervasive effect on all health aspects include psychological and mental health. This study aimed to assess the hidden stressful impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Egyptian children and adolescents’ lifestyles 2 months after lockdown in Egypt by detecting symptoms of anxiety and sleep disorders. Online questionnaire was used by snowball sampling approach 2 months after lockdown targeting children and adolescents. Results The overall mean Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children score (SDSC) in participated groups was 44.6 ± 11.72. Of 765 participants 502 (65.6%) showed the symptoms suggestive of sleep disorder. Disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep were the most common among participants as 168 (33.4%) of them were suffering from it while 79 (15.7%) children were suffering from excessive somnolence. Linear stepwise regression revealed that anxiety score, understanding safety measures, and following strict quarantine measures significantly predicted SDSC (p = 0.001, 0.009, 0.046). Significant positive correlations were found between SDSC and extra screen usage, understanding safety and quarantine measures, anxiety signs, and change in child lifestyle with (p = 0.029, 0.010, 0.001 and 0.001) sequentially. Significant positive correlation was found between family income affection, SDSC, and anxiety with p value (00.001, 00.4). Conclusion Child deprived of his or her normal lifestyle is vulnerable to develop anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbances. Low income, extra screen time, and restricted quarantine measures are all contributing factors that influence children and adolescent’s mental health.

scholarly journals A survey on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and concern among Malaysians

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. R. Syed Alwi ◽  
E. Rafidah ◽  
A. Zurraini ◽  
O. Juslina ◽  
I. B. Brohi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Immunisation Programme ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Acceptance Rate ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire

Abstract Background Vaccination is an effective way to curtail the burden of COVID-19 in which success depends on a high acceptance of the vaccine. However, addressing concerns among vaccine-hesitant individuals is essential to avoid failure of the immunisation programme. This study sought to assess the concerns and acceptance rates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine among Malaysians. Methods An online questionnaire was distributed to 1411 respondents via a snowball sampling method among Malaysians aged 18 years and above. Results The majority of the respondents were young adults (40.7%), female (62.8%), Malay (63.8%), Muslim (72.3%), married (52.9%), with tertiary education (86.8%) and without medical illness (85%). Social media (97.4%) was the primary source of information regarding COVID-19. The overall acceptance rate was high (83.3%), with the lowest rates among the elderly aged 60 years and above (63.4%) and pensioners (64.6%). Hesitance was caused by concerns regarding side effects (95.8%), safety (84.7%), lack of information (80.9%), effectiveness (63.6%) and religious (20.8%) and cultural factors related to the COVID-19 vaccine (6.8%). Respondents with diabetes mellitus (24.7%) and hypercholesterolemia (23%) were more hesitant to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, at 16.1 and 15.8%, respectively. Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitance were age, religion, and current residence. Conclusions The results indicate a high rate of acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among Malaysians. Thus, the Malaysian government and other related agencies should increase their campaign and prepare to implement the COVID-19 mass immunisation programme among Malaysians. However, despite the high acceptance rate, it remains important to address concerns among hesitant individuals by building trust in vaccine safety and effectiveness through adequate information regarding the vaccine.

Religiosity and Intention to Participate in Donation-Based Crowdfunding

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-238
Author(s):  
Hasnan Baber
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Professional Network ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Sampling Approach

The study aimed to investigate the influence of religiosity on the intention to participate in donation-based crowdfunding campaigns. The religiosity of an individual was assessed based on intra-religiosity and inter-religiosity parameters. The study examined the influence of religiosity on the attitude of respondents towards crowdfunding and giving donations in general, and further its impact on determining the intention of people towards donation-based crowdfunding campaigns. The data was collected from 304 respondents in India through an online questionnaire. The rationale behind choosing India was its diversity of religions. The data was collected through a snowball sampling approach and the questionnaire was shared within the personal and professional network. The structural equation modelling (SEM) technique was used to analyze the data. The study found that both Intrapersonal and Interpersonal religiosity dimensions have a positive influence on the attitude towards crowdfunding and donations in general. It also has a direct impact on the intention to participate in donation-based crowdfunding. Furthermore, a positive attitude towards donations will have a positive influence on this form of crowdfunding, however, no such significant relationship exists between attitude towards crowdfunding and intention.

scholarly journals Factors influencing users' willingness to share health information in the social question-and-answer community represented by Zhihu: An online questionnaire survey (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
PengFei Li ◽  
Lin Xu ◽  
TingT Tang ◽  
Xiaoqian Wu ◽  
Cheng Huang
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Question ◽  
The Social ◽  
Question And Answer

BACKGROUND Social Q&A communities are playing an increasingly important role in the dissemination of health information. The identification of influencing factors of user willingness to share health information (WSHI) is very important to improve public health literacy. OBJECTIVE in order to provide a reference for the construction of high-quality health information sharing community, this paper studied the influencing factors of social question-and-answer community users sharing health information. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted through snowball sampling among 921 users of Zhihu in China. Structural equation analysis was used to verify the interaction and influence strength between variables in the model. Hierarchical regression was also used to test the mediating effect in the model. RESULTS Altruism (AL, β=0.264, P＜0.001), Intrinsic Reward (IR, β=0.260, P＜0.05), Self-Efficacy (SE, β=0.468, P＜0.001) and Community Influence (CI, β=0.277, P＜0.01) had a positive effect while Extrinsic Reward (ER, β=0.351, P＜0.001) had a negative effect on WSHI. SE also had a mediating effect (βmediation=0.147, 29.15%, 0.147/0.505) between CI and WSHI. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that WSHI is simultaneously influenced by many factors such as AL, SE, CI and IR. Improving the social atmosphere of the platform is an effective method to encourage users to share health information.

scholarly journals The application of the cognitive component in the translation/interpreting modules at the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Taiz University: مستوى تطبيق المكون العقلي المعرفي في مقررات الترجمة بقسمي اللغة الإنجليزية بكليتي الآداب والتربية بجامعة تعز

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tawffeek Abdou Saeed Mohammed Al-Kenani, Abdullah Othman Abd
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
T Test ◽  
Average Score ◽  
English Departments ◽  
Cognitive Component ◽  
Fourth Level ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to find out to what extent cognitive component is considered in the translation courses at the English Departments at two faculties of Arts at Taiz University, namely Faculty of Arts, main campus and Faculty of Arts, Turba branch. The cognitive component was selected because it plays a vital role in the development of psychophysiological competence of the translator. The sample of the study consisted of all fourth level students at the two faculties for the academic year 2018/2019. The total number of students participating in the study was 203 students. The study mainly used descriptive quantitative methods. The results of the study showed that the level of application of the cognitive component in translation courses is generally lower than the average or hypothetical mean of the scale (165). The average score of the research sample was (80.3645) with a standard deviation of (26.29714), a t-test value of (-45.856) and a level of Significance of (000.) That is, the application of the cognitive component in the current translation courses is very low and almost non-existent. The study recommended that further studies need to be conducted with a view to finding out to what extent cognitive elements in particular and other psycho-physiological aspects in general are considered in the current translation and interpreting programmes. The study has also recommended that certain activities that can enhance the psycho-physiological components of translators/interpreters should be designed and utilized in the translation/interpreting classroom.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Related to COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-sectional Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amina M. Al Marzouqi ◽  
Michael E. Otim ◽  
Heba H. Hijazi ◽  
Leena S. Kehail ◽  
Ramsha A. Kamal
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Objectives: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is a global health pandemic that continues to have an impact on many aspects of everyday life. This study investigates the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) related to COVID-19 among healthcare workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: This study uses a cross-sectional study design. The original data were collected using an online questionnaire distributed via a Google Forms link. Participants were healthcare workers currently working in the UAE healthcare facilities and recruited using snowball sampling. The questionnaire collected information on demographic variables and COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practice.Results: In total, the sample of 107 healthcare workers completed the survey. About 92% of the participants worked in public institutions, 87% were from Dubai, and 673% were female. The majority were aged 31–40 years (34.6%), and 43% were radiographers. 66.4% held bachelor’s degrees and Indian nationalities were (28%) and the Philippinos were (28%). Most (90.7%) participants knew the absence of fever did not mean that the virus could not transmit from an infected person, and 84.1% agreed that wearing general medical masks prevented one from contracting COVID-19. However, only 36.4% strongly believed that wearing a well-fitting face mask was effective. In addition, only 15.9% reported confidently managing patients with symptoms of COVID-19, and 54.2% reported that they were afraid of contracting the virus from patients. Almost half of the participants avoided patients who had symptoms of COVID-19. Conclusion: Overall, healthcare workers’ COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices for healthcare workers in UAE healthcare facilities was very high. However, we found gaps in awareness regarding the spread of the pandemic. Our study recommends that providing healthcare workers with education programs and counseling services would help increase their confidence in treating patients with COVID-19.

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