scholarly journals General Public Views, Attitudes, and Experiences toward Drug Safety in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Qualitative Approach

Pharmacy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doaa Alkhalidi ◽  
Shazia Qasim Jamshed ◽  
Ramadan Mohamed Elkalmi ◽  
Mirza Rafi Baig ◽  
Adeel Aslam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Drug Safety ◽  
Medication Safety ◽  
Current System ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Pharmacovigilance System ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Views

Ensuring drug safety among the patients is the main domain of pharmacovigilance activities worldwide. A pharmacovigilance system was established in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2008. Research evidence reflects that the current system is lacking in active participation from patients, and also, the inadequate role of healthcare professionals is anticipated. In this context, it is pertinent to know the general public’s understandings and their patterns of safe use of medication, which are unexplored areas in Dubai, UAE. The current study aimed to explore the public views, attitudes, and experiences toward medication safety, and to explore key factors enhancing the safe use of medications among the public in Dubai. This study adopted a qualitative approach and face-to-face, 14 in-depth interviews with public individuals, selected purposively using the snowball sampling technique. The interviews were conducted in different places in Dubai recorded and transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed for data analysis. Reporting of adverse drug reaction was not well-known among all the participants. Public views towards safe use of medicines were limited to the side effects of the consumed medicines only, and to a lesser extent to the inappropriate indication and dosage. Most of the participants mentioned that gaining knowledge about the side effects of the prescribed drug was the main reason for reading the patient information leaflet. Quite a few participants have experienced side effects while consuming their medicines and they were unsure of how to deal with the situation. The current research also reflected the lack of proper communication between pharmacists and physicians in managing drug safety issues. Conclusively, the current research revealed gaps in public views regarding medication’s safety, which consequently may impact their attitudes during the course of medication use. Efforts need to be strengthened to enhance positive views and attitudes of the public towards medication safety and ADR reporting in the UAE.

scholarly journals Konsep Pembinaan Hizbut Tahrir dan Dampaknya Terhadap Akhlak Remaja

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Muhamad Lutfi ◽  
Ahmad Sobari ◽  
Rofi’ah Rofi’ah
Keyword(s):  
Moral Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Islamic Society

<p>The concept of fostering Hizb ut-Tahrir and its impact on youth morals in the city of Bogor. This study discusses the concept of fostering Hizb ut-Tahrir and its impact on adolescent morals in the city of Bogor. The research objectives are (1) to find out the concept of coaching Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia for adolescents in the city of Bogor, (2) to find out the propaganda activities of Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia in adolescent moral development in the city of Bogor, (3) to find out the impact of the coaching conducted by Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia on the morals of adolescents in the city of Bogor. In this study using a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis method. In this study researchers used interview techniques in data collection. Interviews were conducted directly and in depth to and use snowball sampling. The results obtained that the concept of coaching carried out by the Hizb ut-Tahrir DPD in the City of Bogor towards adolescent moral development is tastqif hos and tastqif amm or general coaching and special coaching. Tastqif hos is a special coaching for the members and sympathizers of Hizb ut-Tahrir while tastqif amm is coaching for the general public and holding demonstrations to broadcast Islam to the public and to criticize non-Islamic policies. Hizb ut-Tahrir's activity is to carry out Islamic da'wah to change the condition of a damaged society into an Islamic society, by turning ideas into Islamic ideas, so that they will become public opinion in the community, and become a perception for them, which will encourage and implement it in accordance with the demands of Islam. Of the nine respondents who were the object of research, the authors found that the concept of coaching carried out by Hizb ut-Tahrir was very effective. Because the data from the nine respondents the researchers got, all the respondents felt a very positive impact when attending coaching on the Hizb ut-Tahrir<em>.</em></p><p><em></em><strong>Abs</strong><strong>trak</strong></p><p>Konsep Pembinaan Hizbut Tahrir Dan Dampaknya Terhadap Akhlak Remaja Di Kota Bogor. Penelitian ini membahas tentang Konsep Pembinaan Hizbut Tahrir Dan Dampaknya Terhadap Akhlak Remaja Di Kota Bogor. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) Untuk mengetahui konsep pembinaan Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia bagi remaja di Kota Bogor, (2) Untuk mengetahui kegiatan dakwah Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia dalam pembinaan akhlak remaja di Kota Bogor, (3) Untuk mengetahui dampak dari pembinaan yang dilakukan Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia terhadap akhlak remaja di Kota Bogor. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif analisis. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan teknik wawancara dalam pengumpulan data. Wawancara dilakukan secara langsung dan mendalam untuk serta menggunakan <em>snowball sampling</em>. Hasil yang diperoleh bahwa konsep pembinaan yang dilakukan Hizbut Tahrir DPD Kota Bogor terhadap pembinaan akhlaq remaja adalah tastqif hos dan tastqif amm atau pembinaan umum dan pembinaan khusus. Tastqif hos merupakan pembinaan husus bagi para anggota dan simpatisan Hizbut Tahrir sedangkan tastqif amm adalah pembinaan yang dilakukan untuk masyarakat umum dan melakukan unjuk rasa untuk mensyiarkan Islam ke publik dan untuk mengkritisi kebijakan yang tidak Islami. Kegiatan Hizbut Tahrir adalah mengemban dakwah Islam untuk merubah kondisi masyarakat yang rusak menjadi masyarakat Islam, dengan merubah ideide menjadi ide-ide Islam, sehingga akan menjadi opini umum di tengah-tengah masyarakat, serta menjadi persepsi bagi mereka, yang akan mendorongnya untuk merealisir dan menerapkannya sesuai dengan tuntutan Islam. Dari sembilan responden yang menjadi objek peneltian, penulis menemukan bahwasannya konsep pembinaan yang dilakukan Hizbut Tahrir terbilang sangat efektif. Karena data dari sembilan responden yang peneliti dapatkan, semua responden merasakan dampak yang sangat positif ketika mengikuti pembinaan di Hizbut Tahrir.</p>

scholarly journals Service Quality of Tomohon Municipal Market Agency at Tomohon Beriman Market

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-59
Author(s):  
Ruddie Albert Lengkong ◽  
Wilson Bogar ◽  
Recky Sendow
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
The Public

This study aims to analyze and explain the quality of public services at Tomohon Municipal Market Agency. The research method used a qualitative approach and informants as data sources were determined by purposive (purposive sampling) and snowball sampling. Data was collected through interview, observation, and documents. Data analysis is an interactive qualitative analysis with data analysis activities, which are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions or verification. The results showed that the public service quality of Tomohon Municipal Market Agency responded by the community as service recipients, traders or sellers and visitors of Tomohon Beriman Market was not satisfactory. This response is based on an assessment of 4 out of the 5 dimensions used to analyze and measure service quality, (1) physical aspects (tangibles), (2) dimensions of awareness or desire to help the community or customers and provide fast service, (3) dimensions of politeness, trust, and respect for consumers, and (4) dimensions of approaching, and trying to determine consumers’ wants and needs have not been implemented properly, excluding for dimension (5) the ability to provide services appropriately and correctly has shown the professionalism expected in carrying out its services.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Alcohol Poisoning: A Fatal Competition

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heidari ◽  
Nasrin Sayfouri
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
The Body ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Alcohol Poisoning ◽  
Methanol Poisoning ◽  
The Public

ABSTRACT In March 2020, concurrently with the outbreak of COVID-19 in Iran, the rate of alcohol poisoning was unexpectedly increased in the country. This study has attempted to make an overall description and analysis of this phenomenon by collecting credible data from the field, news, and reports published by the emergency centers and the Iranian Ministry of Health. The investigations showed that in May 20, 2020, more than 6150 people have been affected by methanol poisoning from whom 804 deaths have been reported. A major cause of the increased rate of alcohol poisoning in this period was actually the illusion that alcohol could eliminate the Coronaviruses having entered the body. It is of utmost importance that all mass media try to dismiss the cultural, religious, and political considerations and prepare convincing programs to openly discuss the side-effects of forged alcohol consumption with the public, especially with the youth. It must be clearly specified that “consuming alcohol cannot help prevent COVID-19.”

scholarly journals Chinese views on nuclear weapons: Evidence from an online survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 205316802110328
Author(s):  
Naomi Egel ◽  
R. Lincoln Hines
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Weapons ◽  
Text Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
The Public ◽  
Self Defense ◽  
Public Views ◽  
Chinese Public

What are Chinese public attitudes regarding nuclear weapons? Although scholars have studied Chinese elites’ views on nuclear weapons, surprisingly little is known about the views of China’s public. To understand Chinese public views on nuclear weapons, we conduct an online survey ( N = 1066) of Chinese respondents. This is, to our knowledge, the first survey of Chinese public attitudes towards nuclear weapons. We find that although Chinese citizens view the possession of nuclear weapons as important for their country’s security, they strongly oppose the use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances. We also provide respondents an opportunity to describe their views on nuclear weapons in their own words. Using computer-assisted text analysis, we assess patterns in these open-ended responses and compare across age groups. We find that younger respondents emphasize non-material factors such as having a greater voice internationally, whereas older respondents emphasize self-defense. Overall, this analysis sheds light on the public attitudes that may shape China’s evolving approach to nuclear weapons.

scholarly journals Council Press Offices as Sources of Political Information: Between Journalism for Accountability and Propaganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Vanessa Rodríguez-Breijo ◽  
Núria Simelio ◽  
Pedro Molina-Rodríguez-Navas
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Public Debate ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Political Information ◽  
Political Leaders ◽  
The Public ◽  
Selection Of

This study uses a qualitative approach to examine what political and technical leaders of municipalities understand transparency and public information to mean, and what role they believe the different subjects involved (government, opposition, and the public) should have. The websites of 605 Spanish councils with more than 100,000 inhabitants were analysed and three focus groups were held with political and technical leaders from a selection of sample councils. The results show that the technical and political leaders of the councils do not have a clear awareness of their function of management accountability or of the need to apply journalistic criteria to the information they publish, defending with nuances the use of propaganda criteria to focus on the actions of the local government, its information, the lack of space dedicated to public debate and the opposition’s actions. In relation to accountability and citizen participation, they have a negative view of citizens, who they describe as being disengaged. However, they emphasize that internally it is essential to continue improving in terms of the culture of transparency and the public information they provide citizens.

Role of an architect in projects involving EPC contracts

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-15
Author(s):  
Adyathan Dasyapu ◽  
Greeshmika Nagubilli ◽  
Jayanth V Kutcharlapati ◽  
Hari Prasad Guntuku ◽  
Shruti S Nagdeve
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Related Case ◽  
The Public

Purpose: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts are on their way to becoming the most common type of contract used by the private sector for large-scale infrastructure projects. Every project requires a strong relationship between all of the experts participating in EPC projects and the client. This relationship must be solidly established by an architect; otherwise, the project may fail for all parties involved, including the client, contractor, lenders, government, and others. The purpose of this study is to identify if the working of the EPC contracts is favourable for the architectural profession, and to identify the way in which the working could be improved. Methodology: A qualitative approach was applied to analyze the critical points of EPC contracts based upon reviews of related case studies from the public sector and supplementary interviews with professionals in the field. Main Finding: The architect's role in an EPC contract is not crucial and is equal to other stakeholders involved in the project. Also, EPC contractors have the power to dictate the workflow of the project and hence, architects might have to compromise in terms of the design, compensation, etc. Implications: It is very important for every project to have an outcome based on each stakeholders/consultants inputs specially on larger projects, this article is a step towards understanding the role of architects under an EPC contract as the future projects will come under its purview.  Novelty: The study is done under the lens of a newly graduated architect and not as any other professional, thereby trying to develop an understanding for fresh architects.

pengelolaan cyber public realations dalam membentuk corporate branding

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-260
Author(s):  
Eneng Rismawati ◽  
Yusuf Zaenal Abidin ◽  
Encep Dulwahab
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Corporate Branding ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Adaptive Method ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Quick Response ◽  
Public Relations Practitioners ◽  
The Public ◽  
Circular Model ◽  
Media Monitoring

ABSTRAK Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menggambarkan mengenai tahap membagikan, mengoptimalkan, mengelola serta mengikutsertakan pada  pengelolaan cyber  public  relations  dalam  membentuk  corporate  branding  di PT  Len Industri (Persero). Konsep  yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu konsep  model melingkar  untuk  sosial  media  menurut Regina  Luttrell . Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu menggunakan metode deksriptif dengan pendekatan kualitiatif. Pengumpulan  data  yang  digunakan  yaitu dengan wawancara, dan observasi.  Hasil  penelitian dilapangan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa praktisi  humas  PT Len Industri (Persero) dalam pengelolaan cyber public relations guna membentuk corporate branding memiliki  empat  tahapan  yakni : 1) tahap  membagikan  konten terdiri dari: a) berpartisipasi  menggunakan  media  sosial , b) saling terhubung dengan publik, c) membangun  kepercayaan publik . 2) tahap pengoptimalan pesan  yang dilakukan  yakni  dengan : a) melakukan  pengecekan hashtag, b) melakukan postingan lima kali sehari, dan c) melakukan  postingan yang memiliki unsur teknologi. 3) mengelola dibagi menjadi tiga, yaitu : a) media monitoring, b) interaksi dalam waktu yang sebenarnya, dan c) memberikan respon cepat. 4) mengikutsertakan publik dengan tiga unsure yaitu : a) menjalin hubungan dengan para influencer, b) mengetahui dimana dan siapa audiens, serta c)  meraih target audiens. Kata Kunci: Pengelolaan; Cyber Public Relations; Corporate Branding. ABSTRACT The  purpose  of  to  find  out and describe the sharingstage,optimize,manage  and engage in cyber public relations management in forming a corporate branding in PT Len Industri (Persero). The concept  used  in  this research is the concept of  The Circular model of Some to Regina Luttrell. The research method using  an  adaptive  method  with  a  qualitative  approach. Data collection used in this study is by interview,and observation. The results of the research in the field can be concluded that PT Len Industri (Persero) public  relations  practitioners  in  the management  of  cyber  public  relations  to  form  corporate  branding  has  four  stages : 1) The share stage consists of: a) participating  in  social  media  (participate), b) connect with public (connect), c) build  public  trust (build trust). 2) optimize phase messages that are carried out by: a) checking hashtag, b) posting  five time a day, c) do posts that have technological elements. 3) The  manage  divided  into: a) media  monitoring, b) interaction  in  real  time, c)  provide quick response. 4) engage  the  public  : a) establish  a  relationship  with  influencer, b) where and  who  is  the  audience, c)  reach  the target  audience. Keyword : Management; Cyber Public Relations.  

Implementasi Human Relations melalui Kegiatan Informal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-100
Author(s):  
Lydia Hazanah ◽  
Wiryo Setiana ◽  
Dyah Rahmi Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
West Java ◽  
Regional Division ◽  
The Public ◽  
A Company

Perum Perhutani Divisi Regional Jawa Barat dan Banten merupakan perusahaan atau instansi yang melaksanakan Human Relations melalui kegiatan informal, kegiatan informal tersebut dilakukan oleh Unit Seksi Humas dan Protokoler pada Bidang Ekspert Madya Komunikasi dan Pelaporan. Peneliti tertarik melakukan penelitian ini dengan tujuan untuk menetahui bagaimana gambaran impelementasi Human Relations melalui kegiatan informal di Perum Perhutani. Paradigma yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah konstruktivisme yang bertujuan untuk memaknai makna-makna yang diungkapkan informan. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk memahami fenomena yang dialami oleh subjek penelitian secara utuh. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus, karena penulis ingin mengetahi aspek “how” dan “why”yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik setiap manusia dengan cara berinteraksi secara langsung dan mendalam. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi Human Relations melalui kegiatan informal tersebut menggunakan konsep POAC yaitu perencanaan (Planning), pengorganisasian (Organizing), pelaksanaan (Actuating), dan pengawasan (Controling), sehingga dalam kegiatan informal di Perum Perhutani menerapkan atau mengimplementasi Human Relations melalui kegiatan informal tersebut dengan sebaik mungkin. Implementasi yang tercipta di Perum Perhutani dapat menciptakan kenyamanan, merasa dihargai dalam melaksanakan setiap pekerjaan, sehingga dapat dipahami pula bahwa implementasi Human Relations melalui kegiatan informal di Perum Perhutani telah dilaksanakan dengan baik sehingga dapat menciptakan serta meningkatan produktivitas dalam bekerja. Perum Perhutani Regional Division of West Java and Banten is a company or agency that carries out Human Relations through informal activities, informal activities are carred out by the Public Relations and protocol section unit in the field of experts in intermediate communication and reporting. Researchers are interested in doing this research with the aim to find out how the descripyion of Human Relations implementation through informal activities in Perhutani Public Division West Java and Banten Regional Division through the concept of POAC from planning, organizing, implementing to monitoring (controlling) the activity. The paradigm used in this study is contructivism which aims to interpret the meanings expressed by informants. The approach used is a qualitative approach that aims to understand the phenomenon experienced by the research subject in its entirety. The method used in this study is a case study, because the author wants to know the “how” and “why” aspects that aim to find out the caracteristics of each human being by interacting directly and deeply. Based on the results of the study showed that the implementation of Human Relations throught informal activities using the consept of POAC namely planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling, so that in informal activities in the Perhutani public corporate to implement Human Relations throught informal activites as well as possibl. The implementation created in Perum Perhutani can create comfort, feel valued in carrying out every job, so that it can be understood also that the implementation of Human Relations throught informal activites in Perum Perhutani has been carried out properly so as to create and improve productivity in work. 

Ethical climate, corporate social responsibility and organizational performance: evidence from the UAE public sector

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 737-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherine Farouk ◽  
Fauzia Jabeen
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Employees ◽  
Corporate Social

PurposeResearch about ethical governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the United Arab Emirates is still in its infancy. This study aims to explore the public sector employee’s perception toward ethical climate, codes of ethics and CSR and its impact on organizational performance. This research sheds light on the link between formalized ethical procedures and employee responses including CSR, organizational engagement and organizational performance.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 426 middle-level public sector employees in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, using structural equation modeling to test the proposed hypotheses.FindingsThe findings of this study suggest that an ethical climate is an important organizational component, and that the incorporation of effective codes of ethics and CSR initiatives is desired. Perceptions of public sector employees are positively influenced by the organization’s ethical climate and CSR activities, which in turn affect organizational performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe study provides managerial insights for improving the ethical climate and CSR within the public sector context in the United Arab Emirates.Practical implicationsThe study offers implications for public sector employers and points out that public sector employers should formulate policies to boost the ethics and CSR environment at workplace to attain competitive advantage.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the literature by being one of the first to study organizational ethical climate and CSR within a Middle Eastern public sector context and offers implications for theory and practice.

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