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Xiao, Danqing, and Tu Lan. "Mapping ideological opinions in China using online survey." Annals of GIS 23, no. 2 (2017): 79–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19475683.2017.1304447.
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Vriens, Marco, Song Chen, and Chad Vidden. "Mapping brand similarities: Comparing consumer online comments versus survey data." International Journal of Market Research 61, no. 2 (2018): 130–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1470785318810106.
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Online consumer behavior has become a valuable and viable source of consumer insights. Consumer comments in online forums, or discussion groups, have proven useful as a source to extract brand similarity data from. Apart from the cost and speed advantages, such data can be captured easily over different time periods. Both online consumer-generated data (CGD) and surveys have their pros and cons. To date, little is known as to how these two data sources compare in terms of brand insights. In this study, we discuss the results from analyzing survey and consumer-generated online data pertaining to the U.S. skincare market. Our study included 57 brands, and we used multidimensional scaling (MDS), t-stochastic neighbor embedding (t-SNE; an alternative to MDS), hierarchical clustering, and additive similarity trees (an extension of hierarchical clustering) to analyze the data. We show that the outcomes vary between CGD and surveys. As an additional insight, we show that, rather than the spatial scaling methods, additive trees result in a much better fit of brand similarity data in cases where we have many brands.
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Mu’nis, Hilmy, and Rita Komaladewi. "Analisis komparatif online customer review dan survey customer review marketing mix." Jurnal Ekonomi Modernisasi 15, no. 3 (2020): 138–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.21067/jem.v15i3.4476.
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The purpose of this study is to compare between online customer review and customer review survey also to see the performance mapping of culinary tourism in Bandung using 4A marketing mix namely acceptability, affordability, accessibility and awareness with comparative and descriptive methods. This study uses Mann Whitney on SPSS and Spider Web Chart. Online tracking on Google Review and survey questionnaire are used as a measurement to get 100 customer review online assessments and 125 customer review survey assessments. Based on research results there is a difference between marketing mix 4A online customer results Google review and marketing mix 4A customer review survey results. This is marked from the 3 sub-variables used in this study, namely acceptability (taste, portion, aroma), affordability (price, price: taste, price: portion) and accessibility (atmosphere, cleanliness, service), there are differences in the results of the assessment in sub accessibility variable (atmosphere and service). Then, the results of mapping the performance of culinary tourism in the city of Bandung both online customer reviews and customer surveys have good performance for sub-variables acceptability (taste, portion, aroma) and affordability (price, price: taste, price: portion) but need improvement in the sub accessibility variables (suansana, cleanliness, service).
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Shi, Jianguang, and Mingxi Zhou. "A Data-Driven Intermittent Online Coverage Path Planning Method for AUV-Based Bathymetric Mapping." Applied Sciences 10, no. 19 (2020): 6688. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10196688.
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Bathymetric mapping with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) receives increased attentions in recent years. AUVs offer a lower operational cost and smaller carbon footprint with reduced ship usage, and they can provide higher resolution data when surveying the seabed at a closer distance if compared to ships. However, advancements are still needed to improve the data quality of AUV-based surveys. Unlike mobile robots with deterministic mapping performance, multibeam sonars used in AUV-based bathymetric mapping often yields inconsistent swath width due to the varied seabed elevation and surficial properties. As a result, mapping voids may exist between planned lawnmower transects. Although this could be solved by planning closer lawnmower paths, mission time increases proportionally. Therefore, an onboard path planner is demanded to assure the defined survey objective, i.e., coverage rate. Here in this paper, we present a new data-driven coverage path planning (CPP) method, in which the vehicle automatically updates the waypoints intermittently based on an objective function constructed using the information about the exploration preference, sonar performance, and coverage efficiency. The goal of the proposed method is to plan a cost-effective path on-the-fly to obtain high quality mapping result meeting the requirements in coverage rate and uncertainty. The proposed CPP method has been evaluated in a simulated environment with a 6DOF REMUS AUV model and a realistic seafloor topography. A series of trials has been conducted to investigate the performance affected by the parameters in the objective function. We also compared the proposed method with traditional lawnmower and spiral paths. The results show that the weight assignment in the objective function is critical as they affect the overall survey performance. With proper weight settings, the AUV yields better survey performance, coverage rate and coverage efficiency, compared to traditional approaches. Moreover, the proposed method can be easily adjusted or modified to achieve different coverage goals, such as rapid data gathering of the entire region, survey of irregular workspace, or maintaining real time path planning.
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Ervasti, Tiina, Hilppa Gregow, Andrea Vajda, Terhi K. Laurila, and Antti Mäkelä. "Mapping users' expectations regarding extended-range forecasts." Advances in Science and Research 15 (May 28, 2018): 99–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/asr-15-99-2018.
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Abstract. An online survey was used to map the needs and preferences of the Finnish general public concerning extended-range forecasts and their presentation. First analyses of the survey were used to guide the co-design process of novel extended-range forecasts to be developed and tested during the project. In addition, the survey was used to engage the respondents from the general public to participate in a one year piloting phase that started in June 2017. The respondents considered that the tailored extended-range forecasts would be beneficial in planning activities, preparing for the weather risks and scheduling the everyday life. The respondents also perceived the information about the impacts of weather conditions more important than advice on how to prepare for the impacts.
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Soraghan, Sean, Felix Faire, Alain Renaud, and Ben Supper. "A New Timbre Visualization Technique Based on Semantic Descriptors." Computer Music Journal 42, no. 1 (2018): 23–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/comj_a_00449.
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This article introduces the concept of Sound Signature audio visualization, a new form of amplitude waveform that also visualizes perceptually salient spectral features and their evolution over time. A brief review of existing research into timbre description and visualization is given. This is followed by an in-depth description of the algorithm. Rationale is given for the various visual mappings with reference to existing literature. The results of an online subjective evaluation survey are reported and discussed. The survey examined user preferences for the visual mappings used in Sound Signature visualizations. Results show a preference for inverse mapping of spectral centroid to the first component of the hue, saturation, value (HSV) color space.
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Poplin, Alenka, Wendy Guan, and Ben Lewis. "Online Survey of Heterogeneous Users and Their Usage of the Interactive Mapping Platform WorldMap." Cartographic Journal 54, no. 3 (2016): 214–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00087041.2016.1229248.
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Aiello, Michael F. "Influential Women? Policing Styles in Online Recruitment Materials." Police Quarterly 23, no. 1 (2019): 3–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098611119870263.
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This article tests the temporal relationship between the representation of females in policing and organizational change toward community-oriented policing. This mixed methods study involves secondary data analysis of the 2013 Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics survey, open-source data collection of online recruitment materials for 493 Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics agencies, quantitative content analysis of a random sample of 131 departments, and Leximancer semantic mapping of the 493 departments’ materials. The two forms of content analysis focus on the particular emphases of “legalistic,” “watchman,” and “service” styles. The quantitative content analysis results largely support the temporal model, with the percent female sworn in a given department in 2013 significantly predicting whether that department’s 2018 recruitment materials focus on service or community-oriented policing content. The Leximancer semantic mapping results provide a more ambiguous picture, including legalistic through-line language around police work.
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Hou, Guangchao, Qi Shao, Bo Zou, et al. "A Novel Underwater Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Online Algorithm Based on Neural Network." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 9, no. 1 (2019): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi9010005.
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The navigation and localization of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in seawater are of the utmost importance for scientific research, petroleum engineering, search and rescue, and military missions concerning the special environment of seawater. However, there is still no general method for AUVs navigation and localization, especially in the featureless seabed. The reported approaches to solving AUVs navigation and localization problems employ an expensive inertial navigation system (INS), with cumulative errors and dead reckoning, and a high-cost long baseline (LBL) in a featureless subsea. In this study, a simultaneous localization and mapping (AMB-SLAM) online algorithm, based on acoustic and magnetic beacons, was proposed. The AMB-SLAM online algorithm is based on multiple randomly distributed beacons of low-frequency magnetic fields and a single fixed acoustic beacon for location and mapping. The experimental results show that the performance of the AMB-SLAM online algorithm has a high robustness. The proposed approach (the AMB-SLAM online algorithm) provides a low-complexity, low-cost, and high-precision online solution to the AUVs navigation and localization problem in featureless seawater environments. The AMB-SLAM online solution could enable AUVs to autonomously explore or autonomously intervene in featureless seawater environments, which would enable AUVs to accomplish fully autonomous survey missions.
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Pánek, Jiří. "Participatory Mapping in Community Participation – Case Study of Jeseník, Czech Republic." Quaestiones Geographicae 37, no. 3 (2018): 151–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2018-0031.
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Abstract Community participation has entered the 21st century and the era of e-participation, e-government and e-planning. With the opportunity to use Public Participation Support Systems, Computer-Aided Web Interviews and crowdsourcing mapping platforms, citizens are equipped with the tools to have their voices heard. This paper presents a case study of the deployment of such an online mapping platform in Jeseník, Czech Republic. In total, 533 respondents took part in the online mapping survey, which included six spatial questions. Respondents marked 4,714 points and added 1,538 comments to these points. The main aim of the research was to find whether there were any significant differences in the answers from selected groups (age, gender, home location) of respondents. The results show largest differences in answers of various (below 20 and above 20 year) age groups. Nevertheless further statistical examination would be needed to confirm the visual comparison.
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Aguiar, André Silva, Filipe Neves dos Santos, José Boaventura Cunha, Héber Sobreira, and Armando Jorge Sousa. "Localization and Mapping for Robots in Agriculture and Forestry: A Survey." Robotics 9, no. 4 (2020): 97. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/robotics9040097.
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Research and development of autonomous mobile robotic solutions that can perform several active agricultural tasks (pruning, harvesting, mowing) have been growing. Robots are now used for a variety of tasks such as planting, harvesting, environmental monitoring, supply of water and nutrients, and others. To do so, robots need to be able to perform online localization and, if desired, mapping. The most used approach for localization in agricultural applications is based in standalone Global Navigation Satellite System-based systems. However, in many agricultural and forest environments, satellite signals are unavailable or inaccurate, which leads to the need of advanced solutions independent from these signals. Approaches like simultaneous localization and mapping and visual odometry are the most promising solutions to increase localization reliability and availability. This work leads to the main conclusion that, few methods can achieve simultaneously the desired goals of scalability, availability, and accuracy, due to the challenges imposed by these harsh environments. In the near future, novel contributions to this field are expected that will help one to achieve the desired goals, with the development of more advanced techniques, based on 3D localization, and semantic and topological mapping. In this context, this work proposes an analysis of the current state-of-the-art of localization and mapping approaches in agriculture and forest environments. Additionally, an overview about the available datasets to develop and test these approaches is performed. Finally, a critical analysis of this research field is done, with the characterization of the literature using a variety of metrics.
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Won, Eugene J. S., Yun Kyung Oh, and Joon Yeon Choeh. "Perceptual mapping based on web search queries and consumer forum comments." International Journal of Market Research 60, no. 4 (2018): 394–407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1470785317745971.
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Consumers’ online activities such as keyword searching and writing reviews can provide valuable information that reflects their perception of the market. This study proposes ways to analyze market structure and draw a perceptual map from the following two types of online data: keyword search and online consumer forum data. We apply our methodology to the imported car brands in South Korea automobile market. The multidimensional scaling (MDS) results provide different consumer insights depending on the nature of data. The inter-brand similarity values derived from the proposed two metrics are shown to be correlated. Especially, using consumer forum data, we apply our metric to analyzing the market structure of two sub-markets: midsize sedan and compact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV). Furthermore, utilizing the proposed measures, we calculate the prototypicality of a brand and demonstrate its positive effect on sales. Marketing managers can apply our technique to understand the market structure and perform longitudinal studies to monitor consumers’ perceptual changes without conducting a time-consuming, traditional survey method.
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Vinall, Ruth, and Peter Balan. "Use of Concept Mapping to Identify Expectations of Pharmacy Students Selecting Elective Courses." Pharmacy 9, no. 1 (2021): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy9010014.
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The objective of this study was to demonstrate the use of concept mapping as a method for analyzing pharmacy students’ qualitative perceptions of their expectations of elective courses and to thus help guide delivery methods and course content. A survey containing demographic, Likert scale, and open-ended questions was administered to second-year pharmacy students prior to the start of elective courses and an innovative methodology, concept mapping, was used to identify major themes relating to student expectations. The association between preferred class delivery method (online versus in person) with student gender and English-as-a-second-language status (ESL) was also assessed. Note that this study was conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ninety-eight out of 133 students (74%) completed the survey. Overall, 56% students stated that they preferred online delivery of courses (68% of these students were female, 36% were male). ESL status did not impact preference. The most common themes relating to student course expectations were the desire to learn about the elective course topic as well “real-world” utility. Our combined data indicate that delivery method is a key factor contributing to students’ choice of elective course and that concept mapping is an effective and efficient way to help identify student expectations of elective courses.
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Vinall, Ruth, and Peter Balan. "Use of Concept Mapping to Identify Expectations of Pharmacy Students Selecting Elective Courses." Pharmacy 9, no. 1 (2021): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy9010014.
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The objective of this study was to demonstrate the use of concept mapping as a method for analyzing pharmacy students’ qualitative perceptions of their expectations of elective courses and to thus help guide delivery methods and course content. A survey containing demographic, Likert scale, and open-ended questions was administered to second-year pharmacy students prior to the start of elective courses and an innovative methodology, concept mapping, was used to identify major themes relating to student expectations. The association between preferred class delivery method (online versus in person) with student gender and English-as-a-second-language status (ESL) was also assessed. Note that this study was conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ninety-eight out of 133 students (74%) completed the survey. Overall, 56% students stated that they preferred online delivery of courses (68% of these students were female, 36% were male). ESL status did not impact preference. The most common themes relating to student course expectations were the desire to learn about the elective course topic as well “real-world” utility. Our combined data indicate that delivery method is a key factor contributing to students’ choice of elective course and that concept mapping is an effective and efficient way to help identify student expectations of elective courses.
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Rinner, Claus, and Michelle Bird. "Evaluating Community Engagement through Argumentation Maps—A Public Participation GIS Case Study." Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 36, no. 4 (2009): 588–601. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/b34084.
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Significant advances in public participation geographic information systems technology and online mapping platforms have not translated into enhanced citizen participation in democratic planning processes. This study contributes to addressing this gap by evaluating the engagement of members of an urban community in sustainable neighbourhood planning through argumentation mapping. The study provided an online public discussion forum, together with a neighbourhood map to which the participants could link their discussion contributions. On the basis of participation statistics, contents of contributions, and responses to a survey, we discuss the participants' technical and engagement experiences. The sixteen registered participants lived within or near the ‘Queen West Triangle’ in downtown Toronto, Canada. They rated themselves as experienced computer users and consequently found the participation in the online discussion forum to be easy. The contributions showed a great degree of interest and knowledge in the issues of sustainable community development. However, while the majority of participants also rated themselves as comfortable with map reading, they found the handling of the online neighbourhood map difficult and did not use the option to link their comments to the map.
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Jarna, A., A. Bang-Kittilsen, C. Haase, et al. "3-DIMENSIONAL GEOLOGICAL MAPPING AND MODELING ACTIVITIES AT THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF NORWAY." ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XL-2/W4 (October 19, 2015): 11–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-xl-2-w4-11-2015.
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Geology and all geological structures are three-dimensional in space. Geology can be easily shown as four-dimensional when time is considered. Therefore GIS, databases, and 3D visualization software are common tools used by geoscientists to view, analyse, create models, interpret and communicate geological data. The NGU (Geological Survey of Norway) is the national institution for the study of bedrock, mineral resources, surficial deposits and groundwater and marine geology. The interest in 3D mapping and modelling has been reflected by the increase of number of groups and researches dealing with 3D in geology within NGU. This paper highlights 3D geological modelling techniques and the usage of these tools in bedrock, geophysics, urban and groundwater studies at NGU, same as visualisation of 3D online. The examples show use of a wide range of data, methods, software and an increased focus on interpretation and communication of geology in 3D. The goal is to gradually expand the geospatial data infrastructure to include 3D data at the same level as 2D.
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Dimisyqiyani, Erindah, Sedianingsih Sedianingsih, Rizky Amalia Sinulingga, and Nurul Azizah. "A Bibliometric Analysis and Mapping of On-Line Registration System in Hospital." TIJAB (The International Journal of Applied Business) 4, no. 1 (2020): 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/tijab.v4.i1.2020.22-34.
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This study analyzes the Bibliometric study about online registration at the hospital. This analysis includes statistical information obtained from the Scopus database of 1,456 research journals taken from 1999 to 2019. Keywords verified from the survey result are used to retrieve relevant articles from the database. The result of the study shows that the journal article occupies the top position is "Gefitinib plus the best supportive care in patients previously treated with difficult to cure non-small lung cancer: Results of a multicentre, multicentre randomized, placebo-controlled study (Evaluation of Iressa Survival in Lung Cancer" written by Thatcher N., Chang A ., Parikh P., JR Pereira, Ciuleanu T., Von Pawel J., Thongprasert S., Tan EH, Pemberton K., Archer V., Carroll K with the number of citation 1,852 in 2005. The best author who wrote a journal article related to online registration is Jaffray, DA which donated nine research article publications related to online registration. The institution that most donated article publications is the University of Toronto, 54 journal articles. The majority of paper publications was dominated by United State with 326 papers. The number of articles written with this theme have increased from year to year, in other words this theme is still a tranding topic to be researched and developed by researchers.
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Saadé, Raafat George. "Cognitive Mapping Decision Support for the Design of Web-Based Learning Environments." International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies 5, no. 3 (2010): 36–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jwltt.2010070103.
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There is much interest in the study of online learning in higher education. Student beliefs towards online learning may influence intentions and ultimately performance. Many studies have flaws in their research design and fall short in providing useful insight for decision making. In this regard, the need for developing practical e-learning implementation framework(s) is crucial. The main objective of this study is to employ the cognitive map technique to causal relationships among belief factors, and investigating various impact chains via simulations. The authors identify optimal e-learning design and implementation, while a partial least squares approach was performed to validate the proposed research model anchored in the Technology Acceptance Model. A survey was carried out and data were collected from 102 respondents. The proposed research model was tested and subsequent cognitive mapping simulations were performed. This study provides designers, instructors and decision makers an approach by which they can identify relevant factors for design, implementation and maintenance.
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Kruse, Clemens Scott, and Cristian Lieneck. "Validating a Competency-Based HIT Curriculum in a BHA and MHA Program Through the Voice of the Customer." SAGE Open 9, no. 3 (2019): 215824401986145. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2158244019861458.
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Competency mapping in higher education is not a new technique for curriculum development. Competency-based curriculum in health care administration programs has appeared in the literature every few years. Texas State University has taught a bachelor’s in health administration (BHA) and a master’s in health administration (MHA) for decades and recently wanted to validate its curriculum. Professors began with one course, the management of health information technology (HIT). We had two objectives with this work: What are the current health care information technology competencies required of health care administrators? Is the quality and depth of the current HIT curriculum sufficient? A competency-mapping exercise was used for the first question, and a survey mechanism was used for the second. Three demographic, 10 Likert-type-scale statements, and one free-text question were presented through an online survey instrument to stakeholders (alumni and preceptors). Stakeholders were asked about the importance, quality, and capabilities enabled by the HIT course. Nonparametric tests were used for analysis. The competency-mapping exercise highlighted clear relationships with learning objectives and identified two shortcomings in the current syllabus for both BHA and a MHA programs. Sixty-nine alumni and 20 preceptors provided valid responses to the surveys. Stakeholders generally agreed with the content of the current courses, but asked for updated material and more exposure to live electronic health records. Our methods highlighted shortfalls in our curriculum for one of our courses. We will next create surveys for the rest of the curriculum, engaging with our stakeholders in a continuous quality-improvement manner.
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Crotty, Yvonne, Tom Kinney, and Margaret Farren. "Using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) strategy tool to support the Play4Guidance online entrepreneurial game." International Journal for Transformative Research 4, no. 1 (2017): 34–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijtr-2017-0005.
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Abstract The Erasmus + Play4Guidance (P4G) project introduces an online business game, designed to help teach entrepreneurial, transversal and mathematical skills using a real-world business environment. This paper explains how the Business Model Canvas (BMC) strategy tool facilitated student understanding of real life business development prior to playing the game. An initial mapping exercise was conducted to find out if the Business Model Canvas could transform the experience of playing the game by providing an overview of real life business strategy, and explain the crucial role that markets and customers play in business growth. As a result of the mapping exercise a workshop session was developed to ensure that students could enact the real life business scenarios presented in the game. Three different types of videos were produced and integrated into the workshop to demonstrate key entrepreneurial competencies and graphically illustrate the nine key building blocks of the BMC. Survey responses from a student cohort evidenced that the workshop was central in helping them to understand real life business strategy prior to playing the game.
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Roman, Alina, Dana Rad, Anca Egerau, et al. "Physical Self-Schema Acceptance and Perceived Severity of Online Aggressiveness in Cyberbullying Incidents." Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education 9, no. 1 (2020): 100–116. http://dx.doi.org/10.32674/jise.v9i1.1961.
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In this study, physical self-schema referred to the perceived body image youths have over their physical appearance. There is a pool of research that links the perceived physical self-schema to perceived severity of online aggressiveness. This research suggests that the better the physical self-schema perception is, the least youth consider the severity of online aggressiveness towards peers. The project KYSFC was developed to provide an in-depth understanding of the interactions between different psychological aspects of cyberbullying in adolescents. Using a two item online questionnaire, the study analyzed the effect of physical self-schema acceptance on perceived severity of online aggressiveness in cyberbullying. Five hundred and seven students from Belgium, Spain, Romania, and Turkey participated in the survey. When mapping effects of physical self-schema acceptance on perceived negative effect of online aggressiveness, the curvilinear interaction model (2%) is more robust that the linear interaction model (0.8%), when both models are statistically significant.
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Abd-Elazeem, Mohamed, Ashraf Farah, and Farrag Farrag. "Assessment Study of Using Online (CSRS) GPS-PPP Service for Mapping Applications in Egypt." Journal of Geodetic Science 1, no. 3 (2011): 233–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10156-011-0001-3.
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Assessment Study of Using Online (CSRS) GPS-PPP Service for Mapping Applications in EgyptMany applications in navigation, land surveying, land title definitions and mapping have been made simpler and more precise due to accessibility of Global Positioning System (GPS) data, and thus the demand for using advanced GPS techniques in surveying applications has become essential. The differential technique was the only source of accurate positioning for many years, and remained in use despite of its cost. The precise point positioning (PPP) technique is a viable alternative to the differential positioning method in which a user with a single receiver can attain positioning accuracy at the centimeter or decimeter scale. In recent years, many organizations introduced online (GPS-PPP) processing services capable of determining accurate geocentric positions using GPS observations. These services provide the user with receiver coordinates in free and unlimited access formats via the internet. This paper investigates the accuracy of the Canadian Spatial Reference System (CSRS) Precise Point Positioning (PPP) (CSRS-PPP) service supervised by the Geodetic Survey Division (GSD), Canada. Single frequency static GPS observations have been collected at three points covering time spans of 60, 90 and 120 minutes. These three observed sites form baselines of 1.6, 7, and 10 km, respectively. In order to assess the CSRS-PPP accuracy, the discrepancies between the CSRS-PPP estimates and the regular differential GPS solutions were computed. The obtained results illustrate that the PPP produces a horizontal error at the scale of a few decimeters; this is accurate enough to serve many mapping applications in developing countries with a savings in both cost and experienced labor.
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Amery, Justin. "Mapping Children's Palliative Care Around the World: An Online Survey of Children's Palliative Care Services and Professionals' Educational Needs." Journal of Palliative Medicine 15, no. 6 (2012): 646–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2011.0405.
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Blachowski, Jan, Jakub Łuczak, and Paulina Zagrodnik. "Participatory GIS in design of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology campus web map and spatial analysis of campus area quality." E3S Web of Conferences 29 (2018): 00025. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20182900025.
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Public participation geographic information system (GIS) and participatory mapping data collection methods are means that enhance capacity in generating, managing, and communicating spatial information in various fields ranging from local planning to environmental management. In this study these methods have been used in two ways. The first one, to gather information on the additional functionality of campus web map expected by its potential users, i.e. students, staff and visitors, through web based survey. The second, to collect geographically referenced information on campus areas that are liked and disliked in a geo-survey carried out with ArcGIS Online GeoForm Application. The results of the first survey were used to map facilities such as: bicycle infrastructure, building entrances, wheelchair accessible infrastructure and benches. The results of the second one, to analyse the most and the least attractive parts of the campus with heat and hot spot analyses in GIS. In addition, the answers have been studied with regard to the visual and functional aspects of campus area raised in the survey. The thematic layers developed in the results of field mapping and geoprocessing of geosurvey data were included in the campus web map project. The paper describes the applied methodology of data collection, processing, analysis, interpretation and geovisualisation.
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Ieva, Marco, and Cristina Ziliani. "Mapping touchpoint exposure in retailing." International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 46, no. 3 (2018): 304–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijrdm-04-2017-0097.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the patterns of customer exposure to touchpoints by segmenting consumers based on the frequency of their exposure, and to understand the relationship of patterns of exposure with customer loyalty intentions (relationship commitment, self-disclosure and positive word-of-mouth) and demographic characteristics. Design/methodology/approach An online survey of almost 4,000 customers was employed in a supermarket retail setting. Customers were segmented based on their frequency of recalled exposure to multiple touchpoints, by means of a latent class cluster analysis, while considering the role of demographic characteristics. Afterwards, loyalty intentions variables were regressed on the resulting customer segments. Findings Based on the touchpoint exposure, six customer segments emerge. The main differences across segments relate to the intensity of frequency of exposure and the types of touchpoints customers have been exposed to. Sex, age, shopping role and geographic area of residence are related to segment membership. The identified patterns of exposure explain relationship commitment, self-disclosure and positive word-of-mouth: clusters displaying higher exposure to touchpoints display higher loyalty intentions than clusters displaying lower exposure. Practical implications The study offers actionable implications for brands and retailers on how to manage touchpoints for implementing omnichannel strategies. Originality/value As far as the authors know, this study is the first to identify exposure to multiple touchpoints and understand the role of demographics as far as touchpoint exposure is concerned. It also provides interesting findings on the relationship of different combinations of touchpoints with customer loyalty.
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Carr, Catherine E., Giorgos Tsiris, and Muriel Swijghuisen Reigersberg. "Understanding the present, re-visioning the future: An initial mapping of music therapists in the United Kingdom." British Journal of Music Therapy 31, no. 2 (2017): 68–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359457517728379.
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Music therapy is a small, but evolving profession. Numbers of music therapists are increasing, yet little is known regarding the workforce and its employment characteristics. To understand the current profile of the music therapy workforce in the United Kingdom (UK), the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) commissioned a national survey of its membership. This survey explores the profile of the UK music therapy workforce in terms of demographics, training and employment characteristics. An online survey was circulated to all BAMT members. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of open-ended responses. A total of 374 therapists responded (44% response rate). Following demographic information (including age, nationality and training background), we focus on employment characteristics such as income, types of work, settings, clients and age groups. Supervision and clinical fees are considered as well as commissioning and funding of self-employed and employed music therapy work. As an initial mapping of the current UK workforce, this study offers a pragmatic platform to consider development and strategic priorities and thus to re-vision the future of music therapy in the country. Potential implications for the international music therapy community are also discussed.
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Chakradhar, Kala, Victor Raj, and Arabella Raj. "Modern Social Support Structures: Online Social Networks and their Implications for Social Workers." Advances in Social Work 10, no. 2 (2009): 157–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.18060/198.
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Mapping and assessing social networks and the quality of their social support is a valuable intervention strategy for social workers. These networks have now spread onto the digital realm in the form of Online Social Networks (OSNs). This study investigated the nature of social support provided by such networks to their users in a rural mid-South University (USA) and explored parallels with the current understanding of social support in conventional social networks. A web-based survey administered to college students revealed that users of these online networks were predominantly undergraduate first year students, female, single, unemployed and from a variety of academic disciplines. The examination of the components of OSNs appears to mirror those of offline networks. They also seem to complement the effects of each other while contributing to an individual's support system. The paper concludes with critical implications of such online social networking for University students and social workers in practice and education.
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Suryaningsih, Valeny. "Strengthening Student Engagement: How Student Hone Their Soft Skill Along Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic?" Jurnal Manajemen Bisnis 18, no. 1 (2021): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.38043/jmb.v18i1.2806.
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The objective of this research is to know how student hone their soft skill along online learning during Covid-19 pandemic. It is a descriptive research, applied through interview and questionnaire survey among 15 students taken Leadership Class, Academic Year of 2020-2021. This study has discovered by providing group discussion session, lecturer has generated enthusiasm for learning and student’s interaction during online learning. To enhance students’ soft skill along online learning, it is found by optimizing the usage of media and method of learning; up to date SLP, integrated the LMS with Whatsapp function through Collaborative Learning. Students are schooled by submitting mind mapping sub-subject task, class discussion, FGD team discussion, PPT submission and oral presentation in specific time limit every meeting. It is provided from up to date case studies in every meeting that help students in providing the practitioner's view, hone critical thinking, presentation and public speaking skills.
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Gardner, Z., P. Mooney, S. De Sabbata, and L. Dowthwaite. "Quantifying gendered participation in OpenStreetMap: responding to theories of female (under) representation in crowdsourced mapping." GeoJournal 85, no. 6 (2019): 1603–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10708-019-10035-z.
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Abstract This paper presents the results of an exploratory quantitative analysis of gendered contributions to the online mapping project OpenStreetMap (OSM), in which previous research has identified a strong male participation bias. On these grounds, theories of representation in volunteered geographic information (VGI) have argued that this kind of crowdsourced data fails to embody the geospatial interests of the wider community. The observed effects of the bias however, remain conspicuously absent from discourses of VGI and gender, which proceed with little sense of impact. This study addresses this void by analysing OSM contributions by gender and thus identifies differences in men’s and women’s mapping practices. An online survey uniquely captured the OSM IDs as well as the declared gender of 293 OSM users. Statistics relating to users’ editing and tagging behaviours openly accessible via the ‘how did you contribute to OSM’ wiki page were subsequently analysed. The results reveal that volumes of overall activity as well editing and tagging actions in OSM remain significantly dominated by men. They also indicate subtle but impactful differences in men’s and women’s preferences for modifying and creating data, as well as the tagging categories to which they contribute. Discourses of gender and ICT, gender relations in online VGI environments and competing motivational factors are implicated in these observations. As well as updating estimates of the gender participation bias in OSM, this paper aims to inform and stimulate subsequent discourses of gender and representation towards a new rationale for widening participation in VGI.
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Mendhe, Dinesh, Stephanie Bergren, and XinQi Dong. "A Novel Survey Platform in the Age of COVID-19 to Increase Accuracy and Adoptability While Reducing Selection Bias." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (2020): 931–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3415.
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Abstract Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, secure and distanced data collection platforms are critical for reaching vulnerable populations. Commonly used electronic data collection systems lack a myriad of critical features, including a modern technology stack, new data encryption and security standards, study workflows, and reporting algorithms. Moreover, these systems do not have multilingual mapping functionalities of survey and consent forms. All of these components ultimately increase selection bias while simultaneously reducing the security and quality of the response data. In order to directly address the aforementioned issues, we have developed a multilingual and highly secure data management platform. Our application is built using stable, tested, and modular programming frameworks and design patterns targeted at accommodating intricately complex structures of polyglot mapping, large volume of data, encryption and granular user authorization. The statistical accuracy along with the multilingual mapping are the core highlights of this system. The multilingual function of this platform has the ability to eliminate selection biases while creating a well-balanced cross-section of society. Modern survey design workflows and validation checks ultimately prevent data loss and help reduce data collection errors. The platform design was initiated in April 1, 2020 and has been pilot tested for use in multilingual populations. The currently active application version of the system is capable of supporting in-person and telephone interviews, emailing survey links to every registered participant, building family tree architecture, and online consent management. This platform also has built-in report functionality. Additional features are being explored to improve study coordination and monitoring.
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Saprikis, Vaggelis, and Maro Vlachopoulou. "Mapping Mobile Payment Adoption: Customers’ Trends and Challenges." International Journal of Business and Management 16, no. 9 (2021): 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v16n9p82.
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The continuous advancement of the mobile technology industry and the wide acceptance of mobile devices worldwide have provided great prospects to customers regarding their monetary transactions. As a result, numerous individuals use their mobile devices, mainly their smartphone; to pay online and even more are expected to take advantage of the mobile payments in the near future. This study conducts an up-to-date review to survey the landscape of individuals’ behavioral intention to adopt m-payments systems and services in the last five years (2015-2019 period). In specific, the aim of this review paper is twofold. First, it collects and summarizes the review papers that focus on customers’ m-payment adoption intention as an umbrella review. Second, it analyzes all recently top quantitative primary research papers that examined the aforementioned topic and presents a detailed examination of their objectives and research outcomes as a scoping review. Both of these analyzes are expected to increase the understanding of m-payments adoption and their underlying factors that influence individuals’ decision to adopt them, as well as reveal research gaps. Consequently, the paper aims to be a useful tool for mapping the research trends in current literature regarding mobile payment.
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Kuntz, Janine A., and Jeannette E. Pierce. "The 2019 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Annual Survey: Mapping results to the ACRL Standards for Libraries in Higher Education." College & Research Libraries News 82, no. 2 (2021): 87. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crln.82.2.87.
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The editorial board of the ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey is pleased to announce response rates have improved over the past five years with 51.6% of U.S. libraries responding in 2019 compared to 48.2% in 2015. Thank you to all libraries that contributed fiscal year 2019 data as well as prior years. Increased participation leads to a more comprehensive understanding of what is happening in academic libraries and generates more robust data for benchmarking and impact analysis. Survey participants receive complimentary access to the summary data via the ACRLMetrics platform. Those who wish to dive deeper into the data can subscribe to ACRLMetrics, an online tool providing access to all ACRL survey data from 1998 to present. Additionally, a print edition of the 2019 data is also available for purchase through the ALA Store. This article highlights some of the key findings from the 2019 survey with respect to the principles in the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education to illustrate how the data can be used by institutions to demonstrate impact and influence. ACRLMetrics also offers a rich body of data for researchers investigating trends across the profession.
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Kusuma, Adhi, and Victa Sari Dwi Kurniati. "Recognizing The Children English Vocabulary Input Through Internet." SOSIOHUMANIORA: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Sosial Dan Humaniora 6, no. 2 (2020): 58. http://dx.doi.org/10.30738/sosio.v6i2.8070.
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It cannot be denied that children nowadays are very familiar with Internet. They mostly use internet connection for playing games rather than supporting their school assignments. Most online games the children play are imported from abroad so that language used is mostly English. As a result, children frequently pick up many English words from the game naturally. The present study is the continuous study of the vocabulary learning strategy mapping among 28 primary school students on grade 5 using the VOLSQUES survey. From the survey, the researcher found that 29% respondents chose internet as the source of their English vocabulary input. Started from this finding, the researcher continue the study by conducting descriptive qualitative research on those 29% respondents. The focus is on recognizing the Internet content commonly the respondents use and type of English vocabulary input they gain. All the respondents admit that they frequently play online games, especially the Mobile Legend game. The interesting result is that the participants are mostly unable to read and write the English words they recognize from the game correctly. This is understandable since the children listen from the game narrators. Besides, the typical English words they acquire are instructions.
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Solovey, V. B., and Yu V. Zalavskyi. "The use of information and communication devices in the field conditions for the large-scale mapping of the soil cover." Fundamental and Applied Soil Science 18, no. 3-4 (2017): 67–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.15421/041717.
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Reliable information on soil condition – the basis for evaluation its current condition of rational use. In the leading countries of the world it is accepted periodically – once in 20–30 years to conduct a solid survey of soil cover. During such a period of time, changes in soil properties become noticeable, and at the same time, due to the progress in soil science, the idea of soil genesis, their diagnostics, evolution in use, the evaluation of agro-industrial qualities and the way of rational use are improved. The purpose of this study is to propose new approaches for the transfer of information on the condition of soil with the help of modern devices of information and communication and GIS technologies for the mapping and updating of large-scale soil maps. The main tasks of this research work: 1) Improvement of elements of the methodology of large-scale soil survey; 2) Working out the methodology of large-scale and detailed soil survey; 3) Search for the use of innovative technical tools for the soil mapping. Working out the methods of information and communication facilities in large-scale and detailed studies of soil cover. In particular, a modern mobile device (smartphone) is used in field work with the use of on-line mode for data transmission directly over the Internet. For the work is used mobile software Collector for ArcGIS, application for collecting field data. Mobile device with Android operating system equipped with GPS receiver. The work covers the all technological process, from the development of a database of geospatial data (DB) to map representation in ArcGIS Online and its use for gathering field data and matching the results. The following software and hardware are used to perform the work: ArcGIS Desktop 10 and later; ArcGIS Online with organizational account (account); ESRI Collector for ArcGIS. In the course of the work, the collection of data in the field conditions on soil profiles and their description with the help of the Collector for ArcGIS application is performed. The methodology of the process for collecting data using Collector is presented: 1) Determining the data to be collected. Development of data collection model, what type of point objects and their attributes should be; 2) Placing the data collection model as an object service on ArcGIS Online; 3) Arrival at the place designated for the field works (in particular, in places of location of soil profiles) and the opening of a web-map (map-version) used for data collection. During the research of soil cover in the field, a series of soil profiles and trenches are located on the specific elements of the relief (where there may be a soil changes). All information is shown on the map in Collector for ArcGIS on your mobile device (smartphone, tablet). When entering points in the device, all required fields are filled in. 4) Data collection by mobile device using Collector for ArcGIS (spatial coordinates, attributes and photos, etc.); 5) ArcGIS Online on-site data storage (provided Wi-Fi or Internet connection is available) and synchronization. Thus, the method of collecting data on soil cover using ICT and GIS technologies has been developed and tested to facilitate the processing of information for the needs of large-scale mapping. During testing, a number of advantages and disadvantages have been identified when applying ICT in the digital soil mapping.
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Nabbout, Ghassan, and Camille Nassar. "Impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on preclinical teaching in medical schools-Lessons learned." International Journal for Innovation Education and Research 9, no. 4 (2021): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol9.iss4.2979.
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Objectives: The authors analyzed the weaknesses and areas of opportunities with the online teaching imposed by the COVID19 lockdown, and the new measures adopted to control the online examinations for medical students. 
 Method: In addition to personalized question sets we had location mapping and Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) for monitoring students during the exams as well as disabling the back-button during examination.
 Results: The academic year was successfully completed on time. There was no change in the exams format or scope, yet the results were similar in terms of grade distribution, average and standard deviation as well as the validity and reliability scores.
 The students’ perception of online teaching was evaluated through a survey. It revealed the importance and added value of online teaching but also exposed the gaps related to lecturers’ preparedness and need for training.
 Conclusion: The online experience was a valuable lesson for us, as we discovered not only the weaknesses or areas to improve, but also new ways and opportunities that can be explored to enhance the learning experience.
 Our plan is to introduce online teaching gradually to all modules and align it with students’ readiness through direct implications of students; however, every center should develop its own long-term plan to address its own problems and weaknesses.
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Kokkoris, Ioannis P., Vasileios Kokkinos, Evangelos Michos, et al. "MAES_GR: A Web-Based, Spatially Enabled Field Survey Platform for the MAES Implementation in Greece." Land 10, no. 4 (2021): 381. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land10040381.
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This study presents a standardized approach to collecting, registering, and reporting field-survey data for baseline MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services) information in Greece. This is accomplished through a web-based platform (MAES_GR) exclusively developed under the relevant, nation-wide LIFE-IP 4 NATURA project. Based on the European Commission’s guidance for ecosystem condition (EC) and ecosystem services (ES) MAES studies, we conceptualized and structured an online platform to support EC and ES assessments, integrating all relevant fields of information needed for registering EC and ES parameters. A novel algorithm calculating EC was also developed and it is available as an integral part of the platform. The use of the MAES_GR platform was evaluated during nationwide field surveys efforts, increasing time efficiency and reducing costs. Field recording of EC and ES pinpoint spatial priorities for ecosystem restoration, conservation and sustainable development. This work highlights that MAES implementation can be favored by the use of technology tools such as mobile survey platforms, developed according to scientific needs and policy guidelines. Such tools, apart from the data inventory phase, can be used for data analysis, synthesis and extraction, providing timely, standardized information suitable for reporting at the local, regional, national and European Union scale.
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Gilfoil, David M. "Mapping Social Media Tools For Sell vs Buy Activities Into Emerging And Developed Markets." International Journal of Management & Information Systems (IJMIS) 16, no. 1 (2011): 69. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/ijmis.v16i1.6723.
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This paper studies usage patterns of global sellers and buyers using five forms of Web 2.0 social broadcast behaviors - blogging, micro-blogging, social networking, online video, and online photo uploading. A survey and analysis of the number of people using these tools to sell something (sellers), as compared those people using these same tools to buy something (buyers), is conducted on an emerging vs developed market basis. The data is obtained from an ongoing panel study and is a continuation of research already published in this area. Findings show that the tools are used quite differentially into emerging vs. developed markets. Social networking and micro-blogging platforms are used significantly more in emerging economies (regardless of sell or buy motivation) while the other three tools exhibit no consistent usage differences across economies. Findings also show that these same two platforms are favored for sell activities in emerging economies vs. developed economies. Blogging and micro-blogging are significantly favored tools of choice where buying is the motivation - blogging is favored by emerging economies and micro-blogging is favored by developed economies. Interestingly, photo uploading is the only tool which showed no differential usage across emerging/developed economies for any kind of sell or buy activity. Average sell/buy usage data for each social broadcast behavior is reported for each country in the emerging and developed markets. In order to better understand the eWOM implications of the current market participation conditions, some areas requiring further investigation are suggested.
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Van den Bulck, Hilde, and Hallvard Moe. "Public service media, universality and personalisation through algorithms: mapping strategies and exploring dilemmas." Media, Culture & Society 40, no. 6 (2017): 875–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0163443717734407.
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This contribution compares personalisation strategies of public service media (PSM) and how these are reconciled with PSM’s core values, especially universality. To this end, it combines mapping of a sample of PSM with in-depth analysis of Flemish VRT and Norwegian NRK. The theoretical framework discusses universality in relationship to PSM’s historical remit and to contemporary personalisation through digital options like algorithms. Subsequently, strategies of the sampled PSM are analysed, using data from documents, an online survey and interviews. Results suggest that most PSM, including VRT and NRK, engage in implicit and explicit digital personalisation, yet vary in type of engagement and in views on how personalisation strengthens or threatens universality. It is argued that histories and the understanding of technology within specific institutions affect their personalisation approach. We argue that policies focus on news and information but that negotiating universality and personalisation, while dealing with issues like filter bubbles and privacy, extends to the entire range of PSM programmes and goals.
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Soltani, Hora, Lisa Kane Low, Alexandra Duxbury, and Kerri D. Schuiling. "Global Midwifery Research Priorities: An International Survey." International Journal of Childbirth 6, no. 1 (2016): 5–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/2156-5287.6.1.5.
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PURPOSE: This exploratory project aimed to provide an up-to-date list of global midwifery research priorities to inform the International Confederation of Midwives’ (ICM) research strategy for development of its research agenda.DESIGN: An online survey conducted in 2014 asked ICM Research Advisory Networking members (who then disseminated it to a wider midwifery research interest group) to grade the importance of research priorities and provide further suggestions. Research priorities listed were based on those identified in previous scoping exercises and a recent literature review.FINDINGS: Two hundred seventy-one respondents from 37 countries completed the questionnaire including midwifery practitioners, researchers, lecturers, and service providers. Promotion of normal birth, prevention of maternal and fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality, and psychosocial aspects of maternity care were identified by the respondents as the top three important themes. Subanalysis by country, region, and continent found promotion of normal birth the greatest priority in more resourced regions, whereas prevention of maternal and fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality was the most important research priority in less resourced locations.CONCLUSION: This study provides a systematic global mapping of research priorities from midwives’ perspectives which will inform the ICM research agenda. Geographical variation in key research priorities reflect midwives working in very different settings with specific local health and resource related challenges such as staff shortages, human immunodeficiency virus, or obesity. Future research should aim to address these priorities to improve maternal and infant health. Limited number of respondents from some geographical areas should be borne in mind when interpreting the global implications and further research with an optimized scoping for inclusion is required to ensure adequate representativeness from all countries.
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Geyer, Nathaniel R., Fritz C. Kessler, and Eugene J. Lengerich. "LionVu 2.0 Usability Assessment for Pennsylvania, United States." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 9, no. 11 (2020): 619. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi9110619.
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The Penn State Cancer Initiative implemented LionVu 1.0 (Penn State University, United States) in 2017 as a web-based mapping tool to educate and inform public health professionals about the cancer burden in Pennsylvania and 28 counties in central Pennsylvania, locally known as the catchment area. The purpose of its improvement, LionVu 2.0, was to assist investigators answer person–place–time questions related to cancer and its risk factors by examining several data variables simultaneously. The primary objective of this study was to conduct a usability assessment of a prototype of LionVu 2.0 which included area- and point-based data. The assessment was conducted through an online survey; 10 individuals, most of whom had a masters or doctorate degree, completed the survey. Although most participants had a favorable view of LionVu 2.0, many had little to no experience with web mapping. Therefore, it was not surprising to learn that participants wanted short 10–15-minute training videos to be available with future releases, and a simplified user-interface that removes advanced functionality. One unexpected finding was the suggestion of using LionVu 2.0 for teaching and grant proposals. The usability study of the prototype of LionVu 2.0 provided important feedback for its future development.
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Camara, Yaya, Bakary Sanneh, Ebrima Joof, et al. "Mapping survey of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases towards mass drug administration in The Gambia." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15, no. 7 (2021): e0009462. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009462.
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Background A national mapping survey of schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) was conducted in The Gambia in May, 2015. The survey aimed at establishing endemicity of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases to inform decisions on program planning and implementation of mass drug administration (MDA). Methodology/Principal findings A cross-section of 10,434 eligible school aged children (SAC), aged 7 to 14 years old were enrolled in the survey. The participants were randomly sampled from 209 schools countrywide using N/50, where N = total eligible children per school. Stool, and urine samples were provided by each child and examined for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthic infections using double Kato-Katz, urine filtration, dipstick techniques and CCA rapid test kits. Data were managed using online LINKS system enabling real-time data availability and access. Epi Info version 3.5.3 and health mapper version 4.3.2 were used to generate outputs of endemicity and distribution. Descriptions of mapped districts for MDA eligibility and frequency were done with reference to WHO PC strategy recommendations. Mapping results indicated that nationally, the prevalence of schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) was 4.3% and 2.5% respectively. In terms of distribution STH are more common in Western Region One (WR1) at 4.1% prevalence, then Lower River Region (LRR) 3.6%, and Western Region Two (WR2) 3.0%. In contrast, SCH indicated much higher prevalence in Central River Region (CRR) at a rate of 14.2%. This is within medium prevalence range, and is followed by Upper River Region (URR) at 9.4%, which is within low prevalence range. At the district level, schistosomiasis prevalence seems to be highest in Niani district (22%) in CRR. Banjul island, the capital city, seems to have the highest prevalence of STH (up to 55%), followed by Kombo South with 22% prevalence. Schistosoma haematobium characterised by haematuria, was the most dominant infection of schistosomiasis discovered followed by Schistosoma mansoni which reported in 0.1% of infections. Out of 42 districts mapped 14, or 38%, of them are co-endemic for soil-transmitted helminthiases (ascariasis, trichuriasis, and hook-worm infections) and schistosomiasis (S. haematobium and S. mansoni). Conclusions We identified that 24/42(57%) districts mapped in The Gambia are endemic for schistosomiasis expressing the need for preventive chemotherapy. Twenty (47%) of the districts mapped are endemic for STH. However, only two STH endemic districts namely Banjul (55%) and Kombo South (22%) were within rates eligible for mass drug administration.
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TUBARO, PAOLA, and LISE MOUNIER. "Sociability and support in online eating disorder communities: Evidence from personal networks." Network Science 2, no. 1 (2014): 1–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/nws.2014.6.
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AbstractWe study how people select their health support ties from their broader personal networks, taking into account the interplay of web-based and face-to-face interactions. We focus on users of self-styled Internet communities on eating disorders, often dubbed “pro-ana” and “pro-mia” and widely feared to contribute to maintaining and spreading these disorders. Despite the controversial anti-medical stances of some of them, “ana-mia” websites may channel mutual assistance, advice, and psychological and emotional support, with ultimate benefits for health.In 2011–12 we fielded an online survey of users of French- and English-language “ana-mia” websites, mapping the composition and structure of their personal networks both online and face-to-face, and their health and eating-related support networks, for two types of health issues. We estimate binary choice models for these data and find that different health needs call for different types of support, embedded in different parts of personal networks. Specifically, online groups provide distinctive sources of help, which partly compensate for perceived shortcomings in healthcare services, although members do not overwhelmingly reject standard health systems and norms. We discuss how web-based groups constitute an important source of social support, and a potential resource for enhanced public health services provision.
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Chemisky, Bertrand, Fabio Menna, Erica Nocerino, and Pierre Drap. "Underwater Survey for Oil and Gas Industry: A Review of Close Range Optical Methods." Remote Sensing 13, no. 14 (2021): 2789. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs13142789.
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In both the industrial and scientific fields, the need for very high-resolution cartographic data is constantly increasing. With the aging of offshore subsea assets, it is very important to plan and maintain the longevity of structures, equipment, and systems. Inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) of subsea structures are key components of an overall integrity management system that aims to reduce the risk of failure and extend the life of installations. The acquisition of very detailed data during the inspection phase is a technological challenge, especially since offshore installations are sometimes deployed in extreme conditions (e.g., depth, hydrodynamics, visibility). After a review of high resolution mapping techniques for underwater environment, this article will focus on optical sensors that can satisfy the requirements of the offshore industry by assessing their relevance and degree of maturity. These requirements concern the resolution and accuracy but also cost, ease of implementation, and qualification. With the evolution of embedded computing resources, in-vehicle optical survey solutions are becoming increasingly important in the landscape of large-scale mapping solutions and more and more off-the-shelf systems are now available. The issues raised in this review are mainly related to the qualification of the results produced by optical systems and their limitations to cover all the needs expressed by the oil and gas industry field. Interesting qualification works of these solutions are presented in this paper as well as the use of online processing tools such as visual odometry or VSLAM to guide the data acquisition and pre-qualified survey. Finally, it seems interesting to combine acoustic and optical technologies in order to extend the field of application of these methods to low visibility conditions, which remains one of the main limiting factors in the generalization of the use of optical sensors in high resolution underwater cartography applications.
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Angel, V., A. Garvey, and M. Sydor. "DURAND NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE INVENTORY: TOWARD A DIGITAL CITYWIDE SURVEY APPROACH TO HERITAGE PLANNING IN HAMILTON." ISPRS Annals of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences IV-2/W2 (August 17, 2017): 265–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-iv-2-w2-265-2017.
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In the face of changing economies and patterns of development, the definition of heritage is diversifying, and the role of inventories in local heritage planning is coming to the fore. The Durand neighbourhood is a layered and complex area located in inner-city Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and the second subject area in a set of pilot inventory studies to develop a new city-wide inventory strategy for the City of Hamilton,. This paper presents an innovative digital workflow developed to undertake the Durand Built Heritage Inventory project. An online database was developed to be at the centre of all processes, including digital documentation, record management, analysis and variable outputs. Digital tools were employed for survey work in the field and analytical work in the office, resulting in a GIS-based dataset that can be integrated into Hamilton’s larger municipal planning system. Together with digital mapping and digitized historical resources, the Durand database has been leveraged to produce both digital and static outputs to shape recommendations for the protection of Hamilton’s heritage resources.
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Smith, James, Matthew D. Lee, Louise A. Ellis, Kiran Ijaz, and Kathleen Yin. "Developing a novel psychographic-behavioral qualitative mapping method for exergames." International Journal of Serious Games 8, no. 2 (2021): 87–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.17083/ijsg.v8i2.422.
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Location-based augmented reality games, used in several smartphone devices, have the potential to improve health outcomes by transforming gaming from a sedentary leisure pursuit to an active leisure pursuit thus having positive physical, psychological and social implications. We consider two games, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and Pokémon GO, by qualitatively mapping both psychographic and behavioral data to profile groups of players to fully understand how we can better design location-based augmented reality exergames to improve exercise and health. Data was collected through an online open-ended, text-box survey (proforma) hosted on Qualtrics, with participants reached via virtual snowballing. The proforma was posted on four subreddit forums dedicated to Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and Pokémon GO for two weeks, and 1052 participants responded. Our study aligns with a deductive category application, with all highlighted excerpts coded using a predetermined coding scheme. Overall, three themes were identified: 1) Player Loyalty, 2) Player Involvement and 3) Player Constraints. We conclude that psychographic constraints experienced can negatively influence player preference and behavior. However, psychographic enablers such as player involvement with the franchise and player loyalty toward the brand can act to sustain continued gameplay across different player types and should not be underestimated as a powerful influence in decision-making, choice behavior, and behavior change (to improve exercise and health).
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Rosario Michel, Gregorio, Santiago Muñoz Tapia, Fernando Manzano Aybar, Vladimir Guzmán Javier, and Joep Crompvoets. "Identifying Users’ Requirements for Emergency Mapping Team Operations in the Dominican Republic." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 9, no. 3 (2020): 165. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi9030165.
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In recent years, a growing number of stakeholders have been taking part in the generation and delivery of geospatial information and services to reduce the impact of severe natural disasters on the communities. This is mainly due to a huge demand for accurate, current and relevant knowledge about the impacted areas for a wide range of applications in risk-informed decision makings. The aim of this paper is to identify users’ requirements for emergency mapping team (EMT) operations in the Dominican Republic (DR). An online survey was applied to collect data from key users involved in the Inter-Institutional Geospatial Information Team in DR. Our findings suggest a set of users’ requirements for EMT operations: (1) standardization; (2) establishing and maintaining a spatial data infrastructure; (3) partnership; (4) effective communication among stakeholders; and (5) capacity building. A better understanding of the users’ requirements and the associated information workflows will lead to a superior level of readiness for EMT operations in DR. This knowledge will support future studies/practices at the local and national levels in the Caribbean region, which share similar challenges in terms of natural hazards and development issues.
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Kaufmann, Petra Radeljak, Slaven Kliček, Filip Bišćević, et al. "Hollowing out and revitalising a post-socialist city centre: Vacant commercial premises in Zagreb." Geographia Polonica 93, no. 3 (2020): 341–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.7163/pol.0177.
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The problem of vacant commercial premises has been present in some central areas of transitional cities of Central and Eastern Europe, which have decayed in parallel to spatially uneven urban development processes and/or suburban expansion. This research aims to contribute to systematic analysis of the reasons for abandonment of commercial premises in the centre of Zagreb and exploration of revitalisation strategies, with an emphasis on the significance of citizen participation for successful planning and management of the city. The research was undertaken in two phases in May, 2016. The first included mapping of vacant commercial premises on selected streets in Zagreb’s centre. Next, using a non-probabilistic sample, a questionnaire survey was carried out face-to-face and online (N = 200). The results of the questionnaire survey showed the respondents’ awareness of the complex set of reasons underlying the occurrence and expansion of this phenomenon in the city centre and the need for urban regeneration, including a stronger regulatory framework at the city level.
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Manfrini, Elia, Marion Smits, Steffi Thust, et al. "From research to clinical practice: a European neuroradiological survey on quantitative advanced MRI implementation." European Radiology 31, no. 8 (2021): 6334–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-020-07582-2.
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Abstract Objective Quantitative MRI (qMRI) methods provide versatile neuroradiological applications and are a hot topic in research. The degree of their clinical implementation is however barely known. This survey was created to illuminate which and how qMRI techniques are currently applied across Europe. Methods In total, 4753 neuroradiologists from 27 countries received an online questionnaire. Demographic and professional data, experience with qMRI techniques in the brain and head and neck, usage, reasons for/against application, and knowledge of the QIBA and EIBALL initiatives were assessed. Results Two hundred seventy-two responders in 23 countries used the following techniques clinically (mean values in %): DWI (82.0%, n = 223), DSC (67.3%, n = 183), MRS (64.3%, n = 175), DCE (43.4%, n = 118), BOLD-fMRI (42.6%, n = 116), ASL (37.5%, n = 102), fat quantification (25.0%, n = 68), T2 mapping (16.9%, n = 46), T1 mapping (15.1%, n = 41), PET-MRI (11.8%, n = 32), IVIM (5.5%, n = 15), APT-CEST (4.8%, n = 13), and DKI (3.3%, n = 9). The most frequent usage indications for any qMRI technique were tissue differentiation (82.4%, n = 224) and oncological monitoring (72.8%, n = 198). Usage differed between countries, e.g. ASL: Germany (n = 13/63; 20.6%) vs. France (n = 31/40; 77.5%). Neuroradiologists endorsed the use of qMRI because of an improved diagnostic accuracy (89.3%, n = 243), but 50.0% (n = 136) are in need of better technology, 34.9% (n = 95) wish for more communication, and 31.3% need help with result interpretation/generation (n = 85). QIBA and EIBALL were not well known (12.5%, n = 34, and 11.0%, n = 30). Conclusions The clinical implementation of qMRI methods is highly variable. Beyond the aspect of readiness for clinical use, better availability of support and a wider dissemination of guidelines could catalyse a broader implementation. Key Points • Neuroradiologists endorse the use of qMRI techniques as they subjectively improve diagnostic accuracy. • Clinical implementation is highly variable between countries, techniques, and indications. • The use of advanced imaging could be promoted through an increase in technical support and training of both doctors and technicians.
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Senne, Fabio Jose Novaes de. "Mapping the origin of digital inequalities: an empirical study about the city of São Paulo." Law, State and Telecommunications Review 11, no. 1 (2019): 303–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.26512/lstr.v11i1.24860.
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Purpose – Approaches that attribute inequalities in access and use of the Internet to structural economic factors and contemplate the reproduction of individual off-line characteristics in the digital environment are predominant in the specialized literature. Recently, however, the focus has been shifting to the differences in patterns of digital inclusion according to characteristics of particular communities or territories.
 Methodology/approach/design – The empirical study investigates to what extent the territory matters to explain the variability of Internet use and the existence of ICT skills. Based on a sample survey conducted in 2016, the study analyses data collected on the city of São Paulo/Brazil.
 Findings – The results indicate that, in addition to socioeconomic conditions, territorial aspects are important for understanding digital inequalities. Nonetheless, it suggests that the level of territorial disaggregation must be taken into consideration when measuring the use of the Internet and ICT skills.
 Practical implications – The study highlights the need for deeper theoretical and methodological considerations of social, institutional and regulatory factors that affect the scenario of online inequalities, including place-based effects of urban policies.
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Palacio Buendía, Amalia Vaneska, María Yolanda Pérez Albert, and David Serrano Giné. "PPGIS and Public Use in Protected Areas: A Case Study in the Ebro Delta Natural Park, Spain." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 8, no. 6 (2019): 244. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi8060244.
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This paper analyses public use in the Ebro Delta Natural Park using PPGIS (public participation geographic information system) methodology. An online survey was designed using Google Maps API, HTML, and JAVASCRIPT. Respondents were asked to place and rate thirteen items on an interactive map to characterize and georeference public use with regard to accessibility, facilities and services, signposting, safety and security, and leisure activities. In total we collected 209 valid surveys and mapped 2617 georeferenced opinions. Facilities and services were rated highly by users (72.46% were “very satisfied”). These were followed by accessibility (61%, “very satisfied”) and signposting (60.2%, “satisfied” or “quite satisfied”). Safety and security items were hardly rated perhaps because users do not feel insecure in the area. Respondents’ mapping of opinions and experiences, which are heterogeneous and were well rated, enabled us to visualize areas that might be understood as social hotspots. Our results show that PPGIS is an effective procedure for measuring public use in protected areas and may be a valuable tool for park managers and planners.