scholarly journals Corona Contact Tracing Apps: Empirical Study on Self-Focused and Other-Focused Health Concerns as Predictors of App-Uptake (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fenne große Deters ◽  
Tabea Meier ◽  
Anne Milek ◽  
Andrea B. Horn
Keyword(s):  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Curvilinear Relationship ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
The Government ◽  
App Design ◽  
And Control

BACKGROUND Corona contact tracing apps are a novel and promising measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. They can help to balance the need to maintain normal life and economic activities as much as possible while still avoiding exponentially growing case numbers. However, a majority of citizens needs to be willing to install such an app for it to be effective. Hence, knowledge about drivers for app-uptake is crucial. OBJECTIVE The present study aims to add to our understanding of underlying psychological factors motivating app-uptake. More specifically, we investigated the role of concern for one’s own health and concern to unknowingly infect others. METHODS A two-wave survey with N = 346 German-speaking participants from Switzerland and Germany was conducted. We measured the uptake of two decentralized contact tracing apps officially launched by governments (“Corona-Warn-App”, Germany; “SwissCovid”, Switzerland) as well as concerns regarding COVID-19 and control variables. RESULTS While controlling for demographic variables as well as general attitudes towards the government and the pandemic, logistic regression analysis showed a significant effect of self-focused concerns (Odds Ratio = 1.64, P <.01). Meanwhile, concern to unknowingly infect others did not contribute significantly to the prediction of app-uptake over and above concern for one’s own health (Odds Ratio = 1.01, P = .92). Longitudinal analyses replicated this pattern and showed no support for the possibility that app-uptake provokes changes in levels of concern. Testing for a curvilinear relationship, no evidence was found that “too much” concern leads to defensive reactions and reduces app-uptake. CONCLUSIONS As one of the first studies to assess the installation of already launched corona tracing apps, our study extends our knowledge of the motivational landscape of app-uptake. Based on that, practical implications for communication strategies and app design are discussed. CLINICALTRIAL

Reform in the Rail and Electricity sectors in Russia: Restructuring, Competition and the Ministry for Antimonopoly Policy

2003 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Pittman
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
International Experience ◽  
State Ownership ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control ◽  
Two Sectors

The Russian Federation is in the process of making major structural changes to its railway and electricity sectors. Both sectors will be at least partly vertically disintegrated, with the aim of creating competition in the “upstream” sector while maintaining state ownership and control of the monopoly “grid”. This paper examines the details of reform and restructuring in the context of the international experience with reform and restructuring in these two sectors, and considers the role of the Ministry for Antimonopoly Policy in reform, both in the past as an “advocate for competition” within the government, and in the future as the guarantor of non-discriminatory access to the grids by non-integrated upstream producers.

Environmental Protection and Regulations in India: Role of the Central Pollution Control Board

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 645-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Chand
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Control Board ◽  
Central Pollution Control Board ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control

Since independence, Indian policymakers have attempted to address environmental problems by passing a number of rules and regulations as per the vision of the constitution and in response to the requirement of time. However, due to the prevalent poverty and the developmental compulsions of the nation, environment and its protection was not a priority of the government till the end of the 1960s. But, the 1972 Stockholm Conference on Human Environment brought a marked shift in India’s approach to environmental issues. The conference proved to be a turning point in India’s perception on environment and facilitated the creation of the National Committee on Environmental Planning and Co-ordination (NCEPC) in 1972. The NCEPC triggered a rise in environmental legislation, beginning with the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, which provided for the creation of Pollution Control Boards for the control of water pollution at national and state levels and empowered them to enforce the law. The boards were later empowered to deal with air pollution by Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 and acted as regulatory mechanisms to environmental protection. This article primarily deals with the role of the Central Pollution Control Board as a regulatory authority to environmental protection and regulations in India.

The Changing Role of the State in High-Tech Industrial Development: The Experience of Hong Kong

1994 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
A G-O Yeh ◽  
M K Ng
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Industrial Policy ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Active Role ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Government

This paper is an examination of the role of the Hong Kong government vis-à-vis governments in Japan and other Asian newly industrialized economies (NIEs) in high-tech industrial development. It is argued that, whereas governments of Japan and other Asian NIEs have played very important roles in facilitating industrial restructuring, the Hong Kong government has so far refrained from direct participation in industrial development. Although the Hong Kong government has assumed an important position in the course of economic development in the territory, especially in terms of land-related economic activities, it has little vested interest and experience in directing industrial developments. It was not until the 1990s that the government switched from a ‘positive nonintervention’ to a ‘minimum intervention with maximum support’ industrial policy and began to play a more active role in facilitating industrial upgrading. The effectiveness of the changing industrial policy and the prospects for high-tech development in the territory are reviewed by examining the challenges and opportunities faced by the Hong Kong government in facilitating high-tech industrial development.

scholarly journals IS THERE CIVIL SOCIETY IN BANGLADESH?

2018 ◽  
pp. 36-38
Author(s):  
M. S. Islam
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Social Development ◽  
The State ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Historical Method ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control ◽  
Local Levels

Сivil society is a group of people excluded from the government and the army and providing a counterbalance and control of the state at the national and local levels in the country. In Bangladesh, since independence in 1971, civil society organizations have been successfully involved in social development, but they have been criticized not to be able promote democracy in Bangladesh because of their support for political parties. Therefore, it impedes strong opposition to corruption and non-democratic activities in the country. In this article, using the historical method, the author analyzes the features and role of civil society in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals The Role of the Ambon City’s Population and Civil Registration Office in Controlling Incoming Migration

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Rahmawati Sururama ◽  
Tiara Nanuru
Keyword(s):  
Personal Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Population Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Population Mobility ◽  
Civil Registration ◽  
The Government ◽  
Using Data ◽  
And Control

The objectives of this study are to find out the role of the Ambon City’s Population and Civil Registration Office in Controlling Incoming Migration and to find out the obstacles faced by the Ambon City's Population and Civil Registration Office in Controlling Incoming Migration. This study used a qualitative descriptive research method. Data Collection was obtained through observation, interview, and documentation. Data were analyzed using data reduction, display data, and verification. Primary and secondary data were used as the sources for analysis. The informants in this study were the chief of the Population and Civil Registration Office Ambon City and the Population Monitoring and Control Division, as well as the migrants. Ambon City’s Government, through the Population and Civil Registration Office, has carried out its duties as regulated by the Mayor of Ambon Regulation No. 17/ 2009 article 14 paragraph 2, namely: Coordinating the monitoring of urbanization of population and supervising the registration of population mobility flows. The constraints faced by the Ambon City population and civil registration office, namely: Most of the population who migrated to Ambon City did not report themselves so the authorities had difficulty monitoring the flow of urbanization and monitoring population mobility; inspected and supervised residents, who have not lived in Ambon city for six months, have moved to other areas; there is no effort and awareness of people who have been examined and under supervision to change by reporting personal data to the government.

scholarly journals Digital technology to control COVID-19 in China: issues, challenges and implications for the healthcare system

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Empowerment Theory ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control ◽  
Successful Prevention

In the current era, public health crises are presenting new systematic and cross-border characteristics and uncertainty. Public health crises are challenges for governments and health systems. The development of digital technology has changed the world and connected it as a “village”, and digital technology has played a critical role in providing support during public health crises over the past three decades. From the perspective of empowerment theory, we explore the role of digital technology in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and digital technology approaches to controlling COVID-19 in China. Accordingly, we identify the challenges of using digital technology to control public health crises, including the imbalance of the rights and responsibilities of governance subjects, the incompatibility of the governance model and digital technology and the inadequate application of digital technology. Considering implications for the successful prevention and control of COVID-19, we suggest that the government should improve the balance of rights and responsibilities for coordinated crisis governance, link digital technology and the governance system and broaden the grassroots governance community.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGARUH DANA ALOKASI UMUM (DAU) DAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD), TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG DENGAN BELANJA DAERAH SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-260
Author(s):  
Rahmat Daim Harahap ◽  
Muhammad Ikhsan Harahap ◽  
Meilya Evita Syari
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Regional Income ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control

The government hold significant role in the implementation of fiscal economy policy to achieve the main goal of development: high economic growth, decrease of unemployment, and control of inflation, income and expenditure that can be used in increasing economic growth. Regional incomes are locally-generated revenue, General Allocation Fund. Meanwhile, cost is regional expenditures. Thus, this study is aimed to determine the influence of the General Allocation Fund and Regional income on economic growth with the role of Regional Expenditure as an intervening variable. The study was located on Deli Serdang Regency. This is a quantitative research with multiple linear regression analysis by using SPSS. The result shows that General Allocation Fund and Regional income influence the economic growth, meanwhile regional expenditures mediates between General Allocation Fund and Regional income on economic growth.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan terhadap Perilaku Keluarga Penderita TB dalam Upaya Penanggulangan TB Dewasa di Kabupaten ABC Sumatera Barat

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 630
Author(s):  
Gusneli Gusneli
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tb Control ◽  
Family Behavior ◽  
The Family ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that attacks the lungs and other organs caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is one of the biggest contributors to death in the world. Various TB control efforts have been undertaken by the government but have not yet reached maximum results. In efforts to control TB, it takes the role of the family in caring for family members who suffer from TB. This study aims to determine the effect of health education on family behavior in TB prevention efforts in one district in West Sumatra. The sample of this study was the families of adult TB sufferers in Dharmasraya District who met the inclusion criteria of 30 people consisting of intervention and control groups. Data collection using a questionnaire. The results showed that there was an influence of health education on the family behavior of TB patients in efforts to overcome adult TB including pre-test knowledge (p value 0.044) and post test (p value 0.001), pre-test attitude (p value 0.325) and post test (p value 0.001 ), pre test (p value 0.348) and post test (p value 0.001). Health education can change family behavior in TB control efforts. It is hoped that further researchers will develop a family monitoring book for TB sufferers.

scholarly journals PERAN KOMISI PENANGGULANGAN AIDS DAERAH (KPAD) DALAM PENANGGULANGAN HIV DAN AIDS DI KABUPATEN KOTAWARINGIN TIMUR

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 116
Author(s):  
Akhmad Rianor Asrari Puadi ◽  
M. Bagus Qomaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Crucial Role ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control ◽  
Document Review ◽  
Depth Interviews

Response to HIV and AIDS requires a approaches by the parties mutually integrated. Regional AIDS Commissions (KPAD) has a crucial role in the response to HIV and AIDS. This study aimed todescribe the role of KPAD well as some of the factors inhibiting the implementation of the HIV and AIDS in East Kotawaringin. Used qualitative methods to conduct a document review and in-depth interviews with all fi ve informants which is representative of several agencies that have links to the eff orts to combatHIV and AIDS, with purposive sampling method. The Results were analyzed by means of reduction, presentation, and verifi cation of data. Results showed reduction carried through socialization andeducation about HIV and AIDS in the various elements of society, the establishment of working group of the Pal 12, formed the group “Concerned citizens of AIDS” as well as the ARV (Antiretroviral) services is not limited to a minimum value of CD4. The results showed that KPAD role in response to HIV and AIDS can not be implemented to the fullest, this is due to several obstacles, namely the existence of localization is an determinant spread of cases, the unavailability of services and ARV in all health centers, the lack of cross-sectoral cooperation, fi nancial support from the government is minimal, and the lack of HIV and AIDS Regional Regulation (Perda).Keywords: Response to HIV and AIDS, AIDS Prevention and Control Commission (KPAD)

scholarly journals Ekonomi Kreatif Sebagai Solusi Bagi Keluarga Pra Sejahtera Untuk Bertahan Dalam Era New Normal

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Yohan Fitriadi ◽  
Wellia Novita ◽  
Devi Endriani
Keyword(s):  
Creative Economy ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
Poor Families ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
The Government ◽  
Additional Income ◽  
Joint Evaluation ◽  
At Home

AbstrakTerjadinya pandemi virus covid-19 menyebabkan peran keluarga semakin penting dalam rangka mencegah penularan pandemi Covid-19. Keluarga menjadi harapan untuk pencegahan  pandemi covid dengan tetap berada di rumah, membimbing anak untuk tetap belajar di rumah. Oleh sebab itu team PKM UPI YPTK pun mencoba menawarkan solusi kepada keluarga Pra sejahtera untuk mencari solusi lain dalam  rangka mendapatkan pemasukan tambahan walau tetap berada di rumah. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan mulai dari identifikasi mitra, kesepakatan penentuan objek pelatihan, pelatihan dan pendampingan, dan evaluasi bersama. Hasil yang didapatkan dari kegiatan tersebut adanya pemahaman, dan motivasi untuk memanfaatkan Ekonomi Kreatif bagi keluarga Pra Sejahtera sebagai kegiatan tambahan dalam mendapatkan pemasukan tambahan bagi keluarga. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan pengabdian tersebut diantaranya (1)Semua peserta bersemangat untuk mencari tahu kegiatan ekonomi lain, walau tetap berada di rumah (2) Dukungan dari Pemerintah terkait peningkatan ekonomi kreatif bagi keluarga Pra sejahtera perlu digalakan agar masyarakat pra sejahtera bisa meningkatkan ekonomi walau dalam keadaaan krisisKata Kunci: Permbedayaan, Keluarga, Produktivitas, Ekonomi Kreatif, UMKM,AbstractThe occurrence of the covid-19 virus pandemic has made the role of the family increasingly important in order to prevent the transmission of the Covid-19  pandemic.. Families become hope for the prevention of the Covid pandemic by staying at home, guiding children to keep studying at home. Therefore, the UPI YPTK PKM team also tried to offer a solution to the Pra-prosperous family to find other solutions in order to get additional income even though they were still at home. The method of implementing this service activity is carried out starting from partner identification, agreement on determining training objects, training and mentoring, and joint evaluation. The results obtained from these activities were understanding, knowledge and motivation to take advantage of the Creative Economy for poor families as an additional activity in getting additional income for the family. The conclusions of these service activities include (1) All participants are eager to find out other economic activities, even though they are still at home (2) Support from the Government related to increasing the creative economy for the Pra-prosperous family, it needs to be encouraged so that the pre-prosperous community can improve the economy even in a state of crisisKey Word: Empowerment, Family, Productivity, Creative Economy, UMKM.

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