scholarly journals What Role Does Type of Sponsorship Play in Early Integration Outcomes? Syrian Refugees Resettled in Six Canadian Cities

Refuge ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Hynie ◽  
Susan McGrath ◽  
Jonathan Bridekirk ◽  
Anna Oda ◽  
Nicole Ives ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Demographic Differences ◽  
Early Integration ◽  
Sociodemographic Differences ◽  
The Impact

There is little longitudinal research that directly compares the effectiveness of Canada’s Government-Assisted Refugee (GAR) and Privately Sponsored Refugee (PSR) Programs that takes into account possible socio-demographic differences between them. This article reports findings from 1,921 newly arrived adult Syrian refugees in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. GARs and PSRs differed widely on several demographic characteristics, including length of time displaced. Furthermore, PSRs sponsored by Groups of 5 resembled GARs more than other PSR sponsorship types on many of these characteristics. PSRs also had broader social networks than GARs. Sociodemographic differences and city of residence influenced integration outcomes, emphasizing the importance of considering differences between refugee groups when comparing the impact of these programs.

Impact of Clinical/Demographic Characteristics and Duration of Clinical Benefit on Average Weekly Doses of Darbepoetin Alfa and Epoetin Alfa in Oncology: Results from a Claims Analysis.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 5538-5538
Author(s):  
Xue Song ◽  
Stacey R. Long ◽  
Joel D. Kallich ◽  
William D. Marder
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Benefit ◽  
Darbepoetin Alfa ◽  
Claims Data ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Cancer Type ◽  
Epoetin Alfa ◽  
Claims Analysis ◽  
Confounding By Indication ◽  
Demographic Differences ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Comparison of darbepoetin alfa (DA) and epoetin alfa (EA) has often relied on calculation of unadjusted average weekly doses (AWD). This study examined the impact of addressing differences in clinical/demographic characteristics and duration of clinical benefit (DCB) of last dose administered on AWD. Methods: MarketScan claims data were used to build EA and DA treatment episodes among cancer patients with >= 1 EA or DA claim and continuously enrolled January–June 2005. AWDs were calculated based on 2 different DCB scenarios (DCB1 and DCB2) for the last dose administered in the episode. DCB1 assumed DA doses <=100mcg =7 days, 101–299mcg =14 days, and >=300mcg =21 days; and EA doses <35,000units =2 days and >=35,000units =7 days. DCB2 assumed DA doses <60mcg =2 days, 60–149mcg =7 days, 150–299mcg =14 days, and >=300mcg =21 days; EA doses <=15,000units =2 days, 15,001–35,000units =5 days, and >35,000units =7 days. Logistic regression examined if clinical/demographic characteristics (age, gender, cancer type, comorbidities, and metastases) influenced likelihood of DA vs EA use; ANOVA models estimated an adjusted AWD controlling for these clinical/demographic differences. Results: 2,942 DA and 2,574 EA episodes were created. Younger patients, with more comorbidities, and advanced cancer were found to have increased likelihood of DA use (all p<0.001). The DCB analysis revealed that EA was more sensitive to DCB changes than DA. Switching from DCB1 to DCB2 increased AWD for DA from 94mcg to 105mcg, while EA AWD decreased from 44,044units to 35,496units. With ANOVA adjustment to equalize the populations, estimated AWD for DCB1 and DCB2, respectively, were 97mcg and 104mcg for DA and 41,902units and 34,973units for EA. Conclusions: Equalizing clinical/demographic characteristics and addressing possible DCB differences for DA and EA can substantially change the average weekly doses calculated from claims data; unadjusted AWDs may be misleading. In addition, comparisons of dose using claims data must be interpreted with caution because such data lack information on patient clinical outcomes of erythropoiesis stimulating agents and are subject to bias including data recording errors and confounding by indication.

Influence of social networks on business processes’ development

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 2225-2252
Author(s):  
E.V. Popov ◽  
V.L. Simonova ◽  
O.V. Komarova ◽  
S.S. Kaigorodova
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Sales Channels ◽  
A Value ◽  
The Impact

Subject. The emergence of new ways of interaction between sellers and buyers, the formation of new sales channels and product promotion based on the use of digital economy tools is at the heart of improving the business processes. Social networks became a tool for development; their rapid growth necessitates theoretical understanding and identification of potential application in enterprise's business process digitalization. Objectives. We explore the role of social media in the digitalization of business processes, systematize the impact of social networks on business processes of enterprises in the digital economy. Methods. The theoretical and methodological analysis of social networks as a tool for digitalization of company's business processes rests on the content analysis of domestic and foreign scientific studies, comparison, generalization and systematization. Results. We highlight the key effects of the impact of social networks on the business processes of the company; show that the digitalization of business processes should be considered in the context of a value-based approach, aimed at creating a value through the algorithmization of company operations. We determine that social networks are one of the most important tools for digitalization of company's business processes, as they have a high organizational and management potential. We also systematize the effects of social media on company's business processes. Conclusions. We present theoretical provisions of the impact of social networks on business processes of enterprises, which will enable to model and organize ideas about the development of digital ecosystems and the formation of business models.

The Digital Divide and K-12 Student Computer Use

10.28945/2926 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
James N. Morgan ◽  
Craig A. VanLengen
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Limited Basis ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The Impact

The divide between those who have computer and Internet access and those who do not appears to be narrowing, however overall statistics may be misleading. Measures of computer availability in schools often include cases where computers are only available for administration or are available only on a very limited basis (Gootman, 2004). Access to a computer and the Internet outside of school helps to reinforce student learning and emphasize the importance of using technology. Recent U.S. statistics indicate that ethnic background and other demographic characteristics still have substantial impact on the availability and use of computers by students outside of the classroom. This paper examines recent census data to determine the impact of the household on student computer use outside of the classroom. Encouragingly, the findings of this study suggest that use of a computer at school substantially increases the chance that a student will use a computer outside of class. Additionally, this study suggests that computer use outside of the classroom is positively and significantly impacted by being in a household with adults who either use a computer at work or work in an industry where computers are extensively used.

Studying Abroad in Nepal: Assessing Impact

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Farrell ◽  
Murari Suvedi
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Intellectual Development ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
The Body ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to analyze the reported or perceived impact of studying in Nepal on student’s academic program, personal development and intellectual development. The study draws upon adult learning theory to analyze survey instrument data, interviews, and case studies to discern the impact of the program on college students and to contribute to the body of longitudinal research on U.S. study abroad programs.

Update of the last 2 years on the impact of the internet and social networks on the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: simple review. (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayli Lañas-Navarro ◽  
Jose Ipanaque-Calderon Sr ◽  
Fiorela E Solano
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Bibliographic Search ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Research on the use of the Internet in the medical field is experiencing many advances, including mobile applications, social networks, telemedicine. Its implementation in medical care and comprehensive patient management is a much discussed topic at present. OBJECTIVE This narrative review aims to understand the impact of the internet and social networks on the management of diabetes, both for patients and medical staff. METHODS The bibliographic search was carried out in the databases Pubmed, Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Lilacs between 2018 to 2020. RESULTS Multiple mobile applications have been created for the help and control of diabetic patients, as well as the implementation of online courses, improving the knowledge of health personnel applying them in the field of telemedicine. CONCLUSIONS The use of the Internet and social networks brings many benefits for both the diabetic patient and the health personnel, offering advantages for both.

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