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Using The ‘4ps’ Social Marketing Strategy To Overcome Vaccination Hesitancy: Covid-19 Vaccine Coverage In A Chinese College As An Example, Baojia Zheng, Jiao Yan, Xiaoqing Wang, Yuxin Tang, Yali Xiang

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To explore the role of the ‘4Ps’ social marketing strategy on vaccine hesitancy and its impact on public vaccine coverage. The ‘4Ps’ strategy (place, price, product and promotion) is a social marketing tool that had addressed many public issues and vaccinations. Methods: This study was a retrospective before-after study. A total of 10795 people were enrolled. The routine COVID-19 immunization method was used for the first vaccination doses from 23 March to 11 April, 2021. Then we carried out a ‘4Ps’ social marketing strategy for vaccination from 12 April to 1 May 2021. The vaccine hesitancy and the coverage …

Association Between Non-Communicable Diseases And Physical Activity Level In Older Adults Visiting Primary Health Care Centers In Jizan, Saudi Arabia, Sultan M. Hakami, Mohammed T. Omar, Saad M. Alsaad, Vishal S. Vennu, Laila I. Hattan, Saad M. Bindawas

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To examine the association between the number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and physical activity (PA) in older adults visiting primary healthcare centers (PHCCs) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on men and women aged ≥60 who visited PHCCs, Jizan City between June and September 2021. Eleven self-reported NCDs were identified and summed to produce a single score, and PA scores were calculated based on the self-reported PA Scale for the Elderly (PASE). Multiple linear regression models were used to examine the association between the number of NCDs and PA in the included population. Results: …

Assessment Of Sharps Penetrating Injury, Mucosal Exposure And Compliance With Standard Precautions Of Health Workers At A University Hospital In Turkey, Hıdır Sarı, Saim Dayan, Hüsna Balkan, Yeliz Çiçek, Mehmet Özel

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To evaluate the compliance with standard precautions in healthcare workers who experienced a sharps penetrating injury or mucosal exposure using the compliance with Standard Precautions Scale, Turkish version. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital. The occupational health and safety unit records of healthcare workers who were injured by a sharps penetrating injury or experienced mucosal exposure between January 2018 and July 2020 were examined. Compliance with the Standard Precautions Scale was assessed by having participants answer a questionnaire. Results: Of the 100 participants, 59% were men. Of all healthcare workers in the university hospital, …

The Impact Of Low Self-Esteem On Academic Achievement And The Behaviors Related To It Among Medical Students In Saudi Arabia, Saleh A. Alghamdi, Mohammed A. Aljaffer, Faisal S. Alahmari, Ahmed B. Alasiri, Abdullah H. Alkahtani, Fadhah S. Alhudayris, Bassam A. Alhusaini

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To measure the prevalence of low self-esteem among medical students in Saudi Arabia and determine its impact on their behaviors and academic achievement. Methods: We hypothesized that the level of self-esteem reflected on the student’s academic performance and linked to some of their behaviors. A cross-sectional study was carried out among students of the medical colleges in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed electronically using social media platforms, socio-demographic data, Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale, and a questionnaire about self-esteem-related behaviors. Results: Of 1099 participants (55.9% females and 50% males), 24.1% showed low self-esteem. Independent significant predictors of low self-esteem …

Does Brepocitinib Benefit Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis?

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Borderplex Business Barometer, Volume 7, Number 6, Thomas M. Fullerton Jr., Steven L. Fullerton

Border Region Modeling Project

No abstract provided.

Essays On Stakeholder Economy, Hanyu Zhang

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

The dissertation consists of two chapters on stakeholder economy. It looks at how firms interact with the stakeholders, including not only investors, employees, customers, governments, but also the broader community and society at large, and examines how such interactions affect corporate behavior in China and the global setting. The first chapter studies how societal culture shapes firm behavior and growth by analyzing the trade-off of relying on trust in acquiring stakeholder resources, and testing with data on the number of historic Confucian schools surrounding a current firm’s location in China. Companies more exposed to Confucianism have greater social contributions and …

Esg Ratings Rewriting Or Recalibration?, Chengshuang Zhang

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

ESG ratings are the nexus of sustainable development. Are ongoing retroactive adjustments of ESG scores rewriting or recalibration? Using datasets from 20 random weeks of downloads of Refinitiv ESG universe between 7 October 2021 to 14 December 2022, we find that the positive link between ESG scores or E&S scores to firms’ stock returns existed between 2011 to 2017, disappeared between 2002 to 2011 and attenuated between 2017 to 2021. Using the formation of the International Sustainability Standard Board on 3^rd November 2021 as the external shock event, we further find that the retroactive ESG score adjustments are not …

Essays On Corporate Social Responsibility And Strategic Choices, Yah Ling Liew

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

CSR is receiving significant attention from both academics and businesses. However, CSR and economic goals are still perceived as conflicting. To address this gap, this dissertation put together three essays that to inform about the instrumental value of CSR and how CSR could be compatible with economic objectives.

Chapter Two reveals CSR reporting has strategic value for firms by improving firms' relationships with stakeholders and facilitating the development of sustainable development capabilities. Firms are responsive to shareholders' and governments' demands for reporting. As society increasingly demands for CSR reporting, the overlooked issue of costs and benefits of reporting is costly …

Essays On Culture, Institutions, And Development, Meng Liu

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This dissertation consists of three chapters that study culture, institutions, and economic development. In the first chapter, we study the impact of Confucianism on long-run development in northern Vietnam. Using the variation in Confucian literati across 217 historical districts between the Primitive Le and Nguyen dynasties (1426 CE - 1919 CE), we find that districts with greater exposure to Confucianism have experienced better economic outcomes over the past century. The result is robust to using the distance to exogenously located hermit Confucian as an instrument and accounting for a battery of confounders. We show that the positive effects of Confucianism …

A Survey On Security Analysis Of Machine Learning-Oriented Hardware And Software Intellectual Property, Ashraful Tauhid, Lei Xu, Mostafizur Rahman, Emmett Tomai

Computer Science Faculty Publications

Intellectual Property (IP) includes ideas, innovations, methodologies, works of authorship (viz., literary and artistic works), emblems, brands, images, etc. This property is intangible since it is pertinent to the human intellect. Therefore, IP entities are indisputably vulnerable to infringements and modifications without the owner’s consent. IP protection regulations have been deployed and are still in practice, including patents, copyrights, contracts, trademarks, trade secrets, etc., to address these challenges. Unfortunately, these protections are insufficient to keep IP entities from being changed or stolen without permission. As for this, some IPs require hardware IP protection mechanisms, and others require software …

The Sonoma Developmental Center Redevelopment Project: A Stakeholder Salience And Conflict Analysis Case Study, Leo Dickson

Construction Management

This analytical case study is an experimental exploration into the utilization of stakeholder salience research to analyze land redevelopment projects from a managerial perspective. The study attempted to develop and apply a simple and approachable research model to a real redevelopment project. The research design is derived from an existing mathematical model designed to quantitatively measure stakeholder salience. Stakeholder salience theory and Pawlak’s conflict theory are the fundamental concepts used to create the research design model. The objective of this research was to assess its effectiveness when applied to a rural land redevelopment setting in the United States. The Sonoma …

Connection Between Migraine Physiology And Modifiable Lifestyle Factors And Behaviors: A Literature Review, Sophia A. Kogan

University Honors Theses

Migraine headache is a physiologically complex disorder that presents as an intense headache with other symptoms. Globally, more than one billion people suffer from migraine, and it is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. At present, migraines are targeted with many pharmaceutical interventions; however, there are no well-studied ways to combat migraines through lifestyle modifications alone. One of the molecules involved in migraine physiology is the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), which causes vasodilation and the sensation of pain. The focus of this thesis is to find connections between CGRP physiology and modifiable factors that individuals have the power and …

Laughing Through The Pain: An Analysis Of Dark Humor In Trauma-And-Crisis-Centered Occupations, Zoe R. Potter

University Honors Theses

The use of dark, or "black" humor by professionals in trauma-and-crisis-centered occupations is common, with fields such as healthcare, crime, emergency response, and social work reporting frequent use of dark humor on the job. Using a literature review approach, peer-review articles were examined to understand the function that dark humor plays in trauma-and-crisis-centered fields. The findings suggest that dark humor acts as a coping mechanism, and contributes to various group dynamics between colleagues. The literature was also reviewed for the effects that dark humor has on patients or people in contact with trauma-and-crisis personnel. While some preliminary findings point to …

Recovery Of Voice, Agency, And Mental Health Through Autobiography In Nadia, Captive Of Hope, Dania A. Ayach

University Honors Theses

This paper explores the process of how one Arab woman reclaimed her agency, autonomy, and ability to move through trauma to self-construction, self-narration, and self-healing via the medium of autobiography in Nadia, Captive of Hope: Memoir of an Arab Woman.

An Analysis On The Florida Project, Capucine Rosier

University Honors Theses

The Florida Project is a contemporary movie filmed by independent director Sean Baker. This movie tackles different social and institutional issues across America, specifically the outdated welfare system and the rise of homelessness among young children. This paper is determined to analyze the different social and ethical concerns filmed throughout the movie and offer my interpretation of the film. Digging deeper into artistic pieces is essential as hidden messages are portrayed in every way. Censorship and display through art have been a form of individual expression since the beginning. This thesis will discuss how the filmmaker filmed and showcased the …

The Little Magazine In The Digital Era: A Startup Guide, Dan Chilton

University Honors Theses

The primary goal of this project is to outline steps for success in the development of the little magazine (aka, the literary magazine) in today's digitally dominated world. Through literary analysis, interviews with established editors from various fields, houses, and magazines, and a consideration of my own time working with multiple publications, I've set out to offer a startup guide for those interested in delving into the impactful world of literary forums, herein referred to as little magazines.

Shame And Silencing Of Amejo In Okinawa: Examining Gendered And Militarized Violence, Katie Hashimoto

University Honors Theses

Off the southern part of Japan is the small archipelago of Okinawa. Of Japan's total land mass, Okinawa makes up only 0.6% of the country, yet it hosts over 70% of the land occupied by U.S. military bases. Since the end of World War II, Okinawa has existed under dual-subjugation by Japan and the U.S., which has created the grounds for systemic gendered and militarized violence. Rape and sexual violence perpetrated by U.S. military servicemen continue to be the primary concern of Okinawan feminists pushing for the demilitarization of Okinawa. However, these concerns often get lost within heteronormative and male-masculinist …

The Benefits Of Using Comics In The Classroom, Caedin Brown

University Honors Theses

With more research being done on the use and effects of comics in classes, teachers and the general public are becoming more accepting of them as a teaching tool. A study in the use of comics in classrooms has found positive correlations between comics and learning in academic environments and very few possibilities of negative connotations. Comics are being proven to show an increase of motivation in students along with better retention of knowledge, especially in the field of language learning. Comic activities in language learning environments that have been developed by Stephen Cary have shown an increase of engagement, …

Education In The Ai Era: Challenges And Opportunities, German Harvey Alferez

Achieve

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a game-changer in various industries, and education is no exception. AI-powered tools have the potential to personalize learning, provide quick feedback, and automate administrative tasks. However, there are challenges associated with the integration of AI in education, including AI's potential biases, lack of human interaction, digital literacy, and ethical concerns. The implications of AI in education are complex and multifaceted. Therefore, it is crucial to understand both the opportunities and challenges of this technology to ensure that it is used effectively to enhance the learning experience for students.

Endometriosis Eras, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways (Formally Known As Care Process Models)

No abstract provided.

Novel Viruses Of The Family Partitiviridae Discovered In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Angela M. Crabtree, Ignacio De La Higuera, Kenneth Stedman, Multiple Additional Authors

Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations

It has been 49 years since the last discovery of a new virus family in the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. A large-scale screen to determine the diversity of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) viruses in S. cerevisiae has identified multiple novel viruses from the family Partitiviridae that have been previously shown to infect plants, fungi, protozoans, and insects. Most S. cerevisiae partitiviruses (ScPVs) are associated with strains of yeasts isolated from coffee and cacao beans. The presence of partitiviruses was confirmed by sequencing the viral dsRNAs and purifying and visualizing isometric, non-enveloped viral particles. ScPVs have a typical bipartite …

A National Study Exploring The Association Between Fluoride Levels And Dental Fluorosis, Man Hung, Eric S. Hon, Amir Mohajeri, Hyma Moparthi, Teresa Vu, Jason Jeon, Martin S. Lipsky

Institute on Aging Publications

Importance While the effects of fluoride on health have been widely researched, fewer high-quality studies examine the association of fluoride levels in water and dental fluorosis.

Objective To investigate the association between fluoride exposure from drinking water and dental fluorosis.

Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional study used the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data (January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2016). NHANES uses a complex sampling technique to develop nationally representative sample estimates of the US population that consists of interviews and physical assessments. Children and adolescents aged 6 to 15 years were included …

Predictive Ability Of A 3d Body Scanning Mobile Application For Metabolic Health Risk, Caleb Brandner

Master's Theses

There is an increasing prevalence of obesity within the US and rising rates of metabolic syndrome among those aged 20-39 concurrent with a decrease in the reception of primary care. Limitations to healthcare including access, cost, and availability, highlighting the need for simple, efficient, and accessible cardiometabolic health risk screening. Given the surge in smartphone ownership over the last decade, this study sought to determine the predictive ability of a mobile 3D-optical (3DO) body composition assessment application in determining metabolic health risk. A total of 62 participants (female: 36) underwent traditional anthropometric measurements, 3DO body scanning using a smartphone application, …

Capacity Building Strategic Plan For Core State Injury Prevention Program (Core Sipp), Theresa H. Cruz, Yvonne C. Vitanzos

Reports & Documents

No abstract provided.

Strengths And Resilience Among Central American Parents Seeking Asylum In The United States, Frances Morales, Kathleen Hawkins, Danielle Gonzalez, Alexander Garcia, Sita G. Patel, Alfonso Mercado

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

This study examined the experiences of immigrant parents seeking asylum in the United States after recently fleeing the Northern Triangle region of Central America, attending both to the traumatic events and the strengths that mitigate this experience. The study employs a convergent parallel mixed-methods design to describe the experiences of 51 parents after being processed by U.S. immigration officials for seeking asylum. Quantitative analyses measured trauma exposure and psychological distress and posttraumatic stress symptoms, as well as religiosity, dispositional optimism, and perceived quality of life. Qualitative analyses examined migratory experiences more deeply. Quantitative findings suggest that participants displayed high levels …

Services For The Underserved V. Mohammed

All Decisions

No abstract provided.

Identification Of Spring And Fall Spawned Eggs And The Genetic Distinction Of Gulf Sturgeon In The Choctawhatchee River, Alabama-Florida, Nicholas Lamey

Master's Theses

The Gulf Sturgeon (GS; Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi) is a threatened subspecies of Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) which inhabits the Gulf Coast of the United States. Prior studies of Eurasian sturgeon species and Atlantic Sturgeon have revealed the existence of a dual spawning strategy (i.e. spring and fall). The presence of a fall spawn has also been proposed for GS, but only with the support of circumstantial evidence. This study used molecular techniques to investigate seasonality of GS spawning and the possibility that this has produced unique genetic groups in the Choctawhatchee River. Mitochondrial DNA from suspected …

The Macrodynamics Of Indian Rupee Swap Yields, Tanweer Akram, Khawaja Mamun

WCBT Working Papers

This paper econometrically models the dynamics of Indian rupee (INR) swap yields based on key macroeconomic factors using the autoregressive distributive lag (ARDL) approach. It examines whether the short-term interest rate has a decisive influence on long-term INR swap yields after controlling for other factors, such as core inflation, the growth of industrial production, the logarithm of the equity price index, and the logarithm of the INR exchange rate. The estimated models show that the short-term interest rate has an important influence on the swap yields. This implies that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can sway borrowing and lending …

Legitimacy In Conflict Contexts: Shifting Rebel Engagement In Sierra Leone And The Presence Of Private Contractors, Anne Lauder

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The growth of non-state actors has significantly changed the nature of conflict. Rebel groups increasingly challenge state rule while private military and security companies (PMSCs) increasingly enter conflict spaces on behalf of a variety of actors, including states seeking to suppress insurgencies. This case study of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) during Sierra Leone’s civil war between 1991-2002 contributes to emerging work on rebel behavior by examining how rebel’s legitimacy-seeking behavior might evolve when PMSCs enter a conflict context. I explore the ways that PMSCs can shift perceived incentive structures surrounding insurgents’ interpretations of and engagements with legitimacy during conflict, …