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Ball, Helen L. "Conducting Online Surveys." Journal of Human Lactation 35, no. 3 (May 14, 2019): 413–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0890334419848734.
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There is an established methodology for conducting survey research that aims to ensure rigorous research and robust outputs. With the advent of easy-to-use online survey platforms, however, the quality of survey studies has declined. This article summarizes the pros and cons of online surveys and emphasizes the key principles of survey research, for example questionnaire validation and sample selection. Numerous texts are available to guide researchers in conducting robust survey research online, however this is neither a quick nor easy undertaking. While online survey websites and software are useful for assisting in questionnaire design and delivery, they can also introduce sources of bias. Researchers considering conducting online surveys are encouraged to read carefully about how the principles of survey research can be applied to online formats in order to reduce bias and enhance rigor. In addition to alerting researchers to the pitfalls of online surveys this article also aims to equip readers of this journal with the knowledge of how to critically appraise publications based on online surveys.
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Evans, Joel R., and Anil Mathur. "The value of online surveys: a look back and a look ahead." Internet Research 28, no. 4 (August 6, 2018): 854–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/intr-03-2018-0089.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a detailed and critical look at the evolution of online survey research since Evans and Mathur’s (2005) article on the value of online surveys. At that time, online survey research was in its early stages. Also covered are the present and future states of online research. Many conclusions and recommendations are presented. Design/methodology/approach The look back focuses on online surveys, strengths and weaknesses of online surveys, the literature on several aspects of online surveys and online survey best practices. The look ahead focuses on emerging survey technologies and methodologies, and new non-survey technologies and methodologies. Conclusions and recommendations are provided. Findings Online survey research is used more frequently and better accepted by researchers than in 2005. Yet, survey techniques are still regularly transformed by new technologies. Non-survey digital research is also more prominent than in 2005 and can better track actual behavior than surveys can. Hybrid surveys will be widespread in the future. Practical implications The paper aims to provide insights for researchers with different levels of online survey experience. And both academics and practitioners should gain insights. Social implications Adhering to a strong ethics code is vital to gain respondents’ trust and to produce valid results. Originality/value Conclusions and recommendations are offered in these specific areas: defining concepts, understanding the future role of surveys, developing and implementing surveys and a survey code of ethics. The literature review cites more than 200 sources.
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Van Der Heijden, Petra. "The Practicalities of SMS Research." International Journal of Market Research 59, no. 2 (March 2017): 157–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.2501/ijmr-2017-013.
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This paper describes a survey based on SMS messaging, presenting details of the tests and pilots undertaken, the practical difficulties found and overcome, as well as an examination of the differences found between the CATI and SMS elements of the survey. It also describes pilot surveys undertaken to test mixed-mode methods: SMS-to-online and SMS-to-IVR (interactive voice response). As the paper describes, Network Research has a long-standing relationship with a top service provider, which interacts with its customers through high-street outlets, by phone and online. For the past 15 years and more Network Research has conducted customer satisfaction surveys to cover all those interactions, mainly using computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI). Throughout the relationship with this client, Network Research has periodically investigated different means of data collection as an alternative or adjunct to CATI. Its primary motivation has been to seek more cost-efficient ways of collecting timely data (proximate to a specific event) from the customer base. Cost saving is not the only criterion, however. Consideration has also to be given to impact on the customer; attribution, confidentiality and data protection issues; potential biases leading to skewed and unrepresentative scores (non-response, age, gender, geographic); representing outlet and organisation structure; and scalability. Considerable time and effort has gone into refining the CATI approach to render it as cost- and methodologically efficient as possible. Nonetheless CATI is still, relative to other options – like online or other self-completion methods – a higher-cost approach. However, it is also the ‘gold standard’ on each of the non-cost criteria above. Pure online surveys have limited application for this client: among all but digital customers, very few customer email addresses are available. Where online research is conducted, the surveys generally suffer from low response rates. In 2015, Network Research started to supplement CATI data for the largest of the customer satisfaction surveys, among high-street customers, with a survey based on SMS messaging (or ‘text messaging’ via mobile phone). This paper will be of interest to anyone who is contemplating using SMS methodology.
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Sahu, Chinmoy. "Using Webinar Polls to Collect Online Survey Data." International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education 8, no. 1 (January 2012): 53–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jicte.2012010106.
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Data collection using respondent surveys is a common methodology used in many research projects. Increasing popularity of e-mail and internet has resulted in most of the modern surveys being carried out using these mediums. Declining response rates call for fresh methods of data collection. As a possible alternative to already popular methods like web-based and email surveys, this paper illustrates the use of webinar sessions to collect relevant data from the participants. The popularity of webinars in recent times throws up a tremendous potential in utilizing it as a data collection tool. The paper illustrates how the polling tool available within the web-conferencing systems can be used in a webinar session to survey respondents’ behavioral patterns. Using a behavioral finance problem, the paper examines an alternative to traditional methods of collecting online survey data. Although the paper uses a behavioral finance context, the findings should equally apply to any other research topic.
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Brazhkin, Vitaly. "“I have just returned from the moon:” online survey fraud." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 25, no. 4 (March 27, 2020): 489–503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/scm-12-2019-0466.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the respondents’ fraud phenomenon in online panel surveys, delineate data quality issues from surveys of broad and narrow populations, alert fellow researchers about higher incidence of respondents’ fraud in online panel surveys of narrow populations, such as logistics professionals and recommend ways to protect the quality of data received from such surveys. Design/methodology/approach This general review paper has two parts, namely, descriptive and instructional. The current state of online survey and panel data use in supply chain research is examined first through a survey method literature review. Then, a more focused understanding of the phenomenon of fraud in surveys is provided through an analysis of online panel industry literature and psychological academic literature. Common survey design and data cleaning recommendations are critically assessed for their applicability to narrow populations. A survey of warehouse professionals is used to illustrate fraud detection techniques and glean additional, supply chain specific data protection recommendations. Findings Surveys of narrow populations, such as those typically targeted by supply chain researchers, are much more prone to respondents’ fraud. To protect and clean survey data, supply chain researchers need to use many measures that are different from those commonly recommended in methodological survey literature. Research limitations/implications For the first time, the need to distinguish between narrow and broad population surveys has been stated when it comes to data quality issues. The confusion and previously reported “mixed results” from literature reviews on the subject have been explained and a clear direction for future research is suggested: the two categories should be considered separately. Practical implications Specific fraud protection advice is provided to supply chain researchers on the strategic choices and specific aspects for all phases of surveying narrow populations, namely, survey preparation, administration and data cleaning. Originality/value This paper can greatly benefit researchers in several ways. It provides a comprehensive review and analysis of respondents’ fraud in online surveys, an issue poorly understood and rarely addressed in academic research. Drawing from literature from several fields, this paper, for the first time in literature, offers a systematic set of recommendations for narrow population surveys by clearly contrasting them with general population surveys.
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te Braak, Petrus, Joeri Minnen, and Ignace Glorieux. "The Representativeness of Online Time Use Surveys. Effects of Individual Time Use Patterns and Survey Design on the Timing of Survey Dropout." Journal of Official Statistics 36, no. 4 (December 1, 2020): 887–906. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/jos-2020-0042.
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AbstractLike other surveys, time use surveys are facing declining response rates. At the same time paper-and-pencil surveys are increasingly replaced by online surveys. Both the declining response rates and the shift to online research are expected to have an impact on the representativeness of survey data questioning whether they are still the most suitable instrument to obtain a reliable view on the organization of daily life. This contribution examines the representativeness of a self-administered online time use survey using Belgian data collected in 2013 and 2014. The design of the study was deliberately chosen to test the automated processes that replace interviewer support and its cost-efficiency. We use weighting coefficients, a life table and discrete-time survival analyses to better understand the timing and selectivity of dropout, with a focus on the effects of individual time use patterns and the survey design. The results show that there are three major hurdles that cause large groups of respondents to drop out. This dropout is selective, and this selectivity differs according to the dropout moment. The contribution aims to provide a better insight in dropout during the fieldwork and tries to contribute to the further improvement of survey methodology of online time use surveys.
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Bezet, Amanda, Taylor Duncan, and Kira Litvin. "Implementation and evaluation of online, synchronous research consultations for graduate students." Library Hi Tech News 35, no. 6 (August 6, 2018): 4–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-09-2017-0070.
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Purpose Librarians at Northcentral University (NCU) provide online synchronous research consultations for students to discuss resources and search strategies for class assignments, papers, presentations, theses and dissertations. The purpose of this paper is to document the implementation and assessment of this service and to seek to demonstrate that research consultations provided by NCU librarians contribute to students’ learning and success. Design/methodology/approach Research consultations are scheduled using Springshare LibCal and are conducted via Citrix GoToMeeting. Students report their satisfaction and skills learned via the Research Consultation Satisfaction Survey. Dissertation chairs and faculty instructors complete separate surveys, which assess the effect that research consultations had on their students’ work. All surveys were created using Qualtrics. Findings Assessment data reveal that students are satisfied with the research consultation service and can identify specific skills learned. Additionally, faculty and dissertation chairs report an improvement in students’ citations and ability to locate relevant sources. Future research may include examination of learning analytics or citation analysis for students who participated in research consultations. Originality/value Research consultations are rarely documented in the scholarly literature. An opportunity exists to make virtual research consultations more widely adopted as a distinct library reference service, and further, to measure the impact of this service. This project demonstrates how to successfully implement and assess online research consultations. Techniques discussed may be used in 100 per cent virtual environments, as well as within traditional, brick and mortar schools that may already offer face-to-face research consultations.
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Terhanian, George, and John Bremer. "A Smarter Way to Select Respondents for Surveys?" International Journal of Market Research 54, no. 6 (November 2012): 751–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2501/ijmr-54-6-751-780.
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Online research has experienced astonishing growth over the past 15 years. To keep up with this growth, researchers have developed new ways of accessing and utilising respondents. Nevertheless, they can still find it difficult to complete the needed number of interviews on time, particularly when the target population is rare or in high demand. For this reason, it is common today for researchers to use more than one sample source for some types of project, such as a tracking survey that measures change over time. Adding one or more sample source to the original might address the need for more respondents, but some evidence suggests that it might also decrease sample representativeness and reduce response accuracy. In this paper, we introduce a new methodology that enables researchers to select potential survey respondents from either a single sample source or multiple sources based on how well their characteristics match an appropriate, evolving standard with demonstrated evidence of external validity. We also present evidence suggesting that, in the aggregate, respondents who are selected through the new methodology are more representative of the target population than respondents selected by other means. Finally, we consider possible implications of the new methodology on methods other than online research with non-probability samples.
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Gerull, Katherine M., Dorina Kallogjeri, Marilyn L. Piccirillo, Thomas L. Rodebaugh, Eric J. Lenze, and Jay F. Piccirillo. "Feasibility of Intensive Ecological Sampling of Tinnitus in Intervention Research." Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 161, no. 3 (April 23, 2019): 485–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0194599819844968.
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Objective To assess whether adults with bothersome tinnitus will complete multiple ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) per day, including those during a therapeutic intervention trial. EMA is defined as repeated sampling of subjects’ current behaviors and experiences in real time. Study Design Twelve-week longitudinal cohort study conducted from August 28, 2017, to December 14, 2017. Setting Online only. Subjects Thirty adults with self-reported bothersome nonpulsatile tinnitus of >6 months’ duration. Methods Participants completed 2 weeks of EMA text surveys 7 times per day (preintervention), followed by 8 weeks of EMA questions 4 times per day (during intervention), concluding with 2 weeks of EMA questions 7 times per day (postintervention) for a total of 420 surveys over 12 weeks. During the 8-week intervention period, participants used a commercially available auditory-intensive online cognitive brain training program for 20 minutes per day, 5 times per week (total, 800 minutes). The primary outcome measures were compliance with EMA surveys, as measured by survey response rates, and participant-reported effects of EMA on their tinnitus bother. Results Of the 30 participants in this study (20 women and 10 men; median age, 54 years [range, 47-64 years]), 25 participants completed the study protocol (83%). Participants completed a median 87% of EMA surveys (range, 67%-99%). Qualitative analysis of free-text responses found that participants did not report negative side effects of the EMA. Conclusion Excellent participant compliance can be achieved with multiweek temporally rigorous EMA sampling. EMA sampling can successfully be conducted during an intervention. EMA is a promising sampling methodology in tinnitus research.
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Morin, Danielle, Hamed Safaee Fard, and Raafat George Saadé. "Understanding Online Learning Based on Different Age Categories." Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology 16 (2019): 307–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/4313.
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Aim/Purpose: To understand readiness of students for learning in online environments across different age groups. Background: Online learners today are diverse in age due to increasing adult/mature students who continue their higher education while they are working. Understanding the influence of the learners’ age on their online learning experience is limited. Methodology: A survey methodology approach was followed. A sample of one thousand nine hundred and twenty surveys were used. Correlation analysis was performed. Contribution: The study contributes by adding to the limited body of knowledge in this area and adds to the dimensions of the Online Learning Readiness Survey additional dimensions such as usefulness, tendency, anxiety, and attitudes. Findings: Older students have more confidence than younger ones in computer proficiency and learning skills. They are more motivated, show better attitudes and are less anxious. Recommendations for Practitioners: Practitioners should consider preferences that allow students to configure the learning approach to their age. These preferences should be tied to the dimensions of the online learning readiness survey (OLRS). Recommendations for Researchers: More empirical research is required using OLRS for online learning environments. OLRS factors are strong and can predict student readiness and performance. These are opportunities for artificial intelligence in the support of technology-mediated tools for learning.
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Charalampidi, Marina, and Michael Hammond. "How do we know what is happening online?" Interactive Technology and Smart Education 13, no. 4 (November 21, 2016): 274–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/itse-09-2016-0032.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the process of analysing online discussion and argue for the merits of mixed methods. Much research of online participation and e-learning has been either message-focused or person-focused. The former covers methodologies such as content and discourse analysis, the latter interviewing and surveys. The paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches in the context of a study of an online social educational network for gifted students. Design/methodology/approach The design of this study included the use of content analysis, visualisation diagrams, interviews and questionnaire survey to understand the nature of online discussion and the experience of taking part. Findings It was found that the message-focused analysis provided insight into participation and interaction patterns, whereas the surveys and interviews enabled access to members’ preferences and attitudes. Originality/value The contribution of the paper is to argue for a mixed approach in which different types of data can be compared and contrasted. While the use of mixed methods in social research in general has long been suggested, its adoption in the field of online learning is yet to be widely established, possibly because of its time-consuming and demanding nature. Despite these constraints, a mixed-methods approach is advocated, as it allows for a comprehensive picture of the use of the network and the experience of online participation.
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Roberts, Caroline, Emily Gilbert, Nick Allum, and Léïla Eisner. "Research Synthesis." Public Opinion Quarterly 83, no. 3 (2019): 598–626. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/poq/nfz035.
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Abstract Herbert Simon’s (1956) concept of satisficing provides an intuitive explanation for the reasons why respondents to surveys sometimes adopt response strategies that can lead to a reduction in data quality. As such, the concept rapidly gained popularity among researchers after it was first introduced to the field of survey methodology by Krosnick and Alwin (1987), and it has become a widely cited buzzword linked to different forms of response error. In this article, we present the findings of a systematic review involving a content analysis of journal articles published in English-language journals between 1987 and 2015 that have drawn on the satisficing concept to evaluate survey data quality. Based on extensive searches of online databases, and an initial screening exercise to apply the study’s inclusion criteria, 141 relevant articles were identified. Guided by the theory of survey satisficing described by Krosnick (1991), the methodological features of the shortlisted articles were coded, including the indicators of satisficing analyzed, the main predictors of satisficing, and the presence of main or interaction effects on the prevalence of satisficing involving indicators of task difficulty, respondent ability, and respondent motivation. Our analysis sheds light on potential differences in the extent to which satisficing theory holds for different types of response error, and highlights a number of avenues for future research.
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Varma, Deepthi S., Mary E. Young, Consuelo M. Kreider, Katherine Williams, Krishna Vaddiparti, Christina Parisi, and Luz M. Semeah. "Practical Considerations in Qualitative Health Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic." International Journal of Qualitative Methods 20 (January 2021): 160940692110437. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/16094069211043755.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced both quantitative and qualitative health researchers to adapt and strategize data collection strategies without causing any harm to the participants or researchers. This has resulted in utilizing various types of strategies such as online surveys and synchronous virtual platforms such as Zoom and Webex. This transition from face-to-face to synchronous online platforms has helped in increasing coverage as well as reaching participants who are otherwise unreachable. While quantitative health researchers seem to have made a seamless transition to synchronous online platforms, qualitative health researchers who rely on studying participants in their “real-world-settings” are facing unique challenges with online data collection strategies. This article critically examines the benefits and challenges of implementing qualitative health research studies via synchronous online platforms and provides several practical considerations that can inform qualitative health researchers. It can also assist Institutional Review Board members in reviewing and implementing qualitative health research study protocols in a manner that preserves the integrity, richness, and iterative nature of qualitative research methodology.
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Ismail, Ismail, and Fauzan Putraga AlBahri. "Perancangan E-Kuisioner menggunakan CodeIgniter dan React-Js sebagai Tools Pendukung Penelitian." J-SAKTI (Jurnal Sains Komputer dan Informatika) 3, no. 2 (September 13, 2019): 337. http://dx.doi.org/10.30645/j-sakti.v3i2.152.
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The development of questionnaires that can capture usability problems in each case is expected to be more effective and efficient. At present, the use of e-questionnaires has evolved with the use of technologies such as the emergence of monkey surveys, type forms, google forms, Zoho surveys, and gizmo surveys that can be used to facilitate the work of creating, distributing and retrieving survey feedback online. This research tries to build an e-questionnaire model using Codeigniter and react-js which can be used as an alternative while prioritizing the appearance of end-users by adopting the Google form service but having features by being able to add questions in the form of multimedia and also being able to disseminate information on survey results with the concept of sharing datasets to various digital online sources. The methodology used in the research to be carried out is the DSRM (Design Science Research Method) method and at the research, the stage consists of; problem identification, defining objects and solutions, design and development, implementation, evaluation, and conclusion. This research resulted in an e-questionnaire application that can be used as an alternative while prioritizing the appearance of end-users by adopting the Google form service but has features that can add questions in the form of multimedia and can also disseminate survey results with the concept of sharing datasets to various digital sources. online with the use of the Codelnigter and React-Js framework can improve effective appearance while maintaining system security. It is hoped that the e-questionnaire can increase the distribution of research data in the form of electronic datasets and can be fully used as a reference for researchers in Indonesia, especially AMIK Indonesia.
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Terrazas-Arellanes, Fatima E., Carolyn Knox, Lisa A. Strycker, and Emily D. Walden. "Online Learning Tools for Middle School Science." International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education 13, no. 1 (January 2017): 27–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijicte.2017010103.
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This article reports on how design-based research methodology was used to guide a line of intervention research that developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated online learning science curricula for middle school students, including general education students and English language learners (primarily of Hispanic origin). The iterative, design-based research approach was carried out in two stages with multiple steps per stage: (a) stage 1, or informed exploration, identified and described the problem under investigation; and (b) stage 2, or enactment, redesigned previously developed online science units, implemented each unit in case studies, and completed a feasibility evaluation. The present paper focuses primarily on the second stage, demonstrating the process by which online science units were repeatedly refined with input from stakeholders, and then examined for their feasibility to implement, usefulness for helping teachers engage with students, and potential to effectively deepen science knowledge. Data were drawn from multiple sources, including teacher logs, student and teacher surveys, student notebooks, content assessments, and focus groups. Results indicate that the online science units were feasible to implement, usable, and helpful. The data-driven, design-based research methodology proved to be both practical and efficacious, and underscored the critical importance of involving all stakeholders in the process of curriculum creation and refinement. This work offers a model for the development of constructivist science instructional materials for English learners using online, multimedia technology.
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Akbulut, Yavuz. "Predictors of inconsistent responding in web surveys." Internet Research 25, no. 1 (February 2, 2015): 131–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/intr-01-2014-0017.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the antecedents of inconsistent responding in web surveys. Consistency of responses to personal information questions and scale items were compared, and the influence of perceived social support, social appearance anxiety, academic self-efficacy and social networking habits on inconsistent responding was examined. Design/methodology/approach – A gaming application on Facebook was used to collect data. A repeated-measures design was conducted with 806 respondents in two online survey administrations. After inconsistent responses provided by the same nicknames were identified, consistent and inconsistent respondents were compared with regard to their responding patterns and research variables. Findings – Findings revealed that 45.7 percent of participants misreported their personal information such as age, educational status and gender. Participants were relatively consistent in their responses to attitude scales. Perceived social support led to inconsistent responding whereas social appearance anxiety and academic self-efficacy was not influential in response patterns. A binary logistic regression revealed that perceived family support, number of Facebook friends and Facebook use duration successfully distinguished inconsistent respondents from consistent respondents. Research limitations/implications – The sample frame has several limitations insofar as the study only addressed a unique gaming application on Facebook. Thus, unique interactive characteristics of the current context may have altered the nature of responding. Practical implications – Practitioners should not rely on the personal information provided by online survey respondents to conduct parametric tests, whereas responses to online attitude scales seemed relatively consistent. Originality/value – The principal contribution of the paper is that findings have provided insights into the current status of response patterns in online survey administrations. In addition, the paper highlights the importance of individual variables which influence the consistency of responses.
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Velázquez, Beatriz Moliner, María Fuentes Blasco, and Irene Gil Saura. "ICT adoption in hotels and electronic word-of-mouth." Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administración 28, no. 2 (June 1, 2015): 227–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/arla-10-2013-0164.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how information and communication technology (ICT) adoption in hotels contributes to satisfaction and loyalty from the consumer perspective, considering the online dimension of recommendations. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research based on a structured questionnaire and using a personal survey method was developed. Surveys were conducted on 386 guests from Spanish hotels. Causal methodology by testing structural equation model was applied. Findings Significant relationships are obtained in the sequence “ICT use perception – satisfaction with ICT – overall satisfaction with the hotel – dimensions of loyalty” and the mediating effect of positive electronic word-of-mouth intention between ICT satisfaction and general intention to recommend the hotel is confirmed. Research limitations/implications Future research can replicate these relationships in other tourist services and employ multidimensional scales to measure word-of-mouth behaviour. Originality/value The novelty of this work is that it studies the relationships between ICT, satisfaction and loyalty in hotel services, paying particular attention to positive word-of-mouth behaviour, both conventional and online.
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Cantrell, Jennifer, Elizabeth C. Hair, Alexandria Smith, Morgane Bennett, Jessica Miller Rath, Randall K. Thomas, Mansour Fahimi, J. Michael Dennis, and Donna Vallone. "Recruiting and retaining youth and young adults: challenges and opportunities in survey research for tobacco control." Tobacco Control 27, no. 2 (April 21, 2017): 147–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2016-053504.
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IntroductionEvaluation studies of population-based tobacco control interventions often rely on large-scale survey data from numerous respondents across many geographic areas to provide evidence of their effectiveness. Significant challenges for survey research have emerged with the evolving communications landscape, particularly for surveying hard-to-reach populations such as youth and young adults. This study combines the comprehensive coverage of an address-based sampling (ABS) frame with the timeliness of online data collection to develop a nationally representative longitudinal cohort of young people aged 15-21.MethodsWe constructed an ABS frame, partially supplemented with auxiliary data, to recruit this hard-to-reach sample. Branded and tested mail-based recruitment materials were designed to bring respondents online for screening, consent and surveying. Once enrolled, respondents completed online surveys every 6 months via computer, tablet or smartphone. Numerous strategies were utilized to enhance retention and representativenessResultsResults detail sample performance, representativeness and retention rates as well as device utilization trends for survey completion among youth and young adult respondents. Panel development efforts resulted in a large, nationally representative sample with high retention rates.ConclusionsThis study is among the first to employ this hybrid ABS-to-online methodology to recruit and retain youth and young adults in a probability-based online cohort panel. The approach is particularly valuable for conducting research among younger populations as it capitalizes on their increasing access to and comfort with digital communication. We discuss challenges and opportunities of panel recruitment and retention methods in an effort to provide valuable information for tobacco control researchers seeking to obtain representative, population-based samples of youth and young adults in the U.S. as well as across the globe.
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Kamis, Fatin Farhana, and Wan Farha Wan Zulkiffli. "ONLINE TRUST DEVELOPMENT IN ONLINE SHOPPING." Journal of Information System and Technology Management 5, no. 18 (September 15, 2020): 26–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.35631/jistm.518003.
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Emerging technologies have helped everyone get through their daily tasks and become easier. however, it is still a concern for many people to use technology because they do not know how to trust someone in helping to solve something. In many previous types of research, the focus has been found in the relationship between consumer trust and its antecedents. This article examines the factor that can develop trust among consumers in online shopping. There are 6 factors that are used to test online trust development: reputation, risk, website quality, service quality, business size, and the reference group. The methodology for the study is quantitative and the questionnaire will be distributed through an online survey in line with the ongoing research related to the online. This will be more targeted to online users especially the younger generation who are more likely to use technology.
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Farner, Amy, Tenbroeck Smith, and Mark Fleury. "Panel-based methodology for assessing the impact of public policies on cancer patients and survivors." Journal of Clinical Oncology 38, no. 15_suppl (May 20, 2020): 12059. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.12059.
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12059 Background: Cancer interventions are subject to a range of regulations, but data from large, nationally representative surveys are not always available in time to inform the policy process and do not always address issues specific to cancer patients and survivors. Understanding their experiences is critical to achieving policy solutions to issues such as access to effective pain relief, reducing unexpected medical bills, and reducing the impact of high prescription drug costs on treatment for lower income cancer patients. This research intended to better understand patient experiences and opinions in a statistically valid manner specifically targeted to the policy process. Methods: 3057 panelists were identified from ACS contacts, health systems, and social media advertising through ACS/ACS CAN pages and paid Facebook ads, to participate in a series of surveys across a year. The panel included diverse survivors across age, gender, race, ethnicity, economic status, and cancer type. Online surveys deployed semi-monthly on cancer survivorship topics impacted by current policy, including access to/affordability of care, pain treatment, and prescription drug costs. Responses were analyzed for the entire population and across subgroups of cancer survivors. Results: Each survey achieved a response rate between 35% and 50% of all panel members, resulting in a margin of error +/- 3% and 95% confidence level. Insights from cancer patient and survivor experiences helped support public policies through findings such as (but not limited to): 41% of those prescribed opioids had trouble getting their medicine, creating difficulty participating in work, family, or social events; extra trips to the doctor or pharmacy; negative impact on treatment, and trips to the Emergency Room due to uncontrolled pain; 24% received a surprise medical bill, increasing their anxiety, reducing likelihood to see a specialist, and reducing likelihood to seek emergency care during a serious health issue; and 31% of those with household income less than $30,000 report trouble affording prescription drugs and 17% have delayed or not filled a prescription due to cost. Findings supported the policy process by helping craft policy positions aligned with cancer patient preferences, raising public awareness, and communicating to policymakers the impact of policies on cancer. Conclusions: The panel methodology illustrates the impact of policy decisions on cancer patients and survivors. Findings provide an unprecedented level of input to the policy process for cancer patients and survivors.
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Putranto, Agus, and Wawan Saputra. "Penggunaan Tablet di Binus Online Learning." ComTech: Computer, Mathematics and Engineering Applications 5, no. 1 (June 30, 2014): 163. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/comtech.v5i1.2604.
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Utilization of e-learning can improve learning effectiveness and flexibility. Features of e-learning that are important in teaching and learning activities are tasks features, discussion forums and discussion face to face in a video conference. BINUS Online Learning is a program that offers students to conduct online lectures. Online BINUS need to think about software and hardware that must be provided in a tablet. Therefore, this study will analyze the use of the tablet which will be used for student BINUS Online Learning. The purpose of this study is to analyze the needs, and then determines the specifications of the tablet to be used as a replacement for netbook facility at Binus Online Learning. The research methodology used include, among others: Data Collection Methods (by conducting surveys), and the analysis method that consists of literature study and analysis of the system running, by using the rich picturer.
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Kuselias, Stephen. "Who are you? Inconsistent identity reporting in online labor markets." Accounting Research Journal 33, no. 3 (April 15, 2020): 457–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/arj-05-2019-0090.
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Purpose Online labor pools continue to grow in popularity, serving as an inexpensive, readily available source of research data. Despite early skepticism, accounting research has generally found evidence that supports the use of these labor pools. However, one important distinction unique to online labor markets is the pre-screening process that qualifies participants for future studies. As the identity of online participants are generally unknown, researchers rely on participants’ self-reported identities to establish a pool of qualified respondents. This paper aims to provide evidence of the reliability of online participants’ answers to pre-screening questions. Design/methodology/approach Following the current literature’s recommendations on pre-screening candidates, I employ a multi-stage design using two similar surveys that are taken by each participant. I compare participants' answers on the first survey and the second survey to provide evidence on the consistency of their responses. Findings My results indicate that online participants are responding with substantial inconsistency to survey questions related to their social identity at a rate that may not be tolerable for many researchers. This has implications for researchers who use these online labor markets to represent a particular population of interest. Originality/value This study is the first to provide evidence on the consistency of online labor market participant responses. Additionally, it is the first to test the efficacy of current recommended guidelines for identifying populations of interest in the literature.
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Pereira Gonçalves, Bruno, Bruno Lopes Rios, Keneson Liniker Farias de Abreu, David Barbosa de Alencar, and Jean Mark Lobo de Oliveira. "Mobile Application for Gas Prices and Locations Inquiry in Manaus Amazonas." International Journal for Innovation Education and Research 7, no. 10 (October 31, 2019): 989–1003. http://dx.doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss10.1857.
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The original features the prototype of an application that allows drivers to locate and compare fuel prices in the city of Manaus. Regarding the applied methodology approaches, this research is quantitative, field, survey and applied. It uses data and statistics from national surveys with population indices. It also brings data from an online questionnaire to measure drivers' opinions and information about the context of Manaus in relation to the stations. After analysis, it is noted that the application that helps drivers is not only necessary in a city with more and more vehicles as well accepted by potential users.
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Luo, Tian, Laura Hibbard, Teresa Franklin, and David Moore. "Preparing Teacher Candidates for Virtual Field Placements via an Exposure to K-12 Online Teaching." Journal of Information Technology Education: Research 16 (2017): 001–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/3626.
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Aim/Purpose The goal of this project was to determine what effects exposure to online K-12 teaching and learning activities had on teacher candidates’ perceptions of K-12 online learning, how the exposure allowed teacher candidates to reach greater understanding of online pedagogy, and what effect such exposure had on teacher candidates’ aspirations to complete virtual field experiences. Background With an increasing number of K-12 students learning online within full-time online schools and in blended learning environments, universities must prepare future educators to teach in virtual environments including clinical practice. Before engaging in online field placement, preservice teachers must be oriented to online K-12 teaching and learning. Methodology Using a design-based, mixed-method research methodology, this study drew samples from four sections of a hybrid technology integration course. Preservice teachers’ papers detailing their perceptions, focus groups, and surveys were used to gauge changes in perceptions of online learning after participating in online teaching and learning activities. Contribution The study demonstrated that an exposure to online K-12 classrooms stimulated preservice teachers’ interest in online teaching as they began to feel that online education could be equivalent to traditional education. Findings Students’ perceptions positively improved the equivalency of online learning to traditional schooling, the possibility of positive relationships between teachers and students, and the ability to create interactive learning. Students also reported being more knowledgeable and showed increased interest in participating in virtual field experiences. Future Research Future research may continue to examine if the exposure course, combined with a short-term clinical experiences and long-term online apprenticeships may serve to prepare graduates with the skills necessary to teach in classrooms of the future.
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Bhandari, Ravneet Singh, and Sanjeev Bansal. "An Analysis Between Search Engine Optimization Versus Social Media Marketing Affecting Individual Marketer’s Decision--Making Behavior." Jindal Journal of Business Research 8, no. 1 (May 20, 2019): 78–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2278682119829607.
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Purpose The research intended to reveal real behavioural inclination of marketer for SEO and SMM usage. This approach was developed to provide a constructive model for established marketers as well as emerging start up marketers. Design/methodology/approach The investigation was designed based on literature review followed by quantitative analysis of the collected data with appropriate statistical techniques based on random surveys of end users from the National Capital Region of India. Findings A new conceptual model is being proposed i.e. Marketer decision model, enabling a comparative framework which encourages more effective and result oriented decision-making techniques which ends up in developing better online marketing techniques. Internet users have different behavioural patterns based upon demographic profiles. The evidence based on the statistical analysis suggests that the consumer behavioural patterns need to take into consideration by online marketers while targeting and designing SEO and SMM strategies. Research limitations/implications The following research was based on a selected samples only but not the entire population of target consumers and there were cases where samples perhaps inaccurately representing the population. Originality/value The survey conducted on diversified demographic profiles, thereby providing few rich perspectives regarding online behavioural pattern.
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Q. Huynh, Minh, and Eraj Khatiwada. "Online Teaching With M-Learning Tools in the Midst of Covid-19: A Reflection Through Action Research." Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology 18 (2021): 173–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/4806.
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Aim/Purpose: In the midst of COVID-19, classes are transitioned online. Instructors and students scramble for ways to adapt to this change. This paper shares an experience of one instructor in how he has gone through the adaptation. Background: This section provides a contextual background of online teaching. The instructor made use of M-learning to support his online teaching and adopted the UTAUT model to guide his interpretation of the phenomenon. Methodology: The methodology used in this study is action research through participant-observation. The instructor was able to look at his own practice in teaching and reflect on it through the lens of the UTAUT conceptual frame-work. Contribution: The results helped the instructor improve his practice and better under-stand his educational situations. From the narrative, others can adapt and use various apps and platforms as well as follow the processes to teach online. Findings: This study shares an experience of how one instructor had figured out ways to use M-learning tools to make the online teaching and learning more feasible and engaging. It points out ways that the instructor could connect meaningfully with his students through the various apps and plat-forms. Recommendations for Practitioners: The social aspects of learning are indispensable whether it takes place in person or online. Students need opportunities to connect socially; there-fore, instructors should try to optimize technology use to create such opportunities for conducive learning. Recommendations for Researchers: Quantitative studies using surveys or quasi-experiment methods should be the next step. Validated inventories with measures can be adopted and used in these studies. Statistical analysis can be applied to derive more objective findings. Impact on Society: Online teaching emerges as a solution for the delivery of education in the midst of COVID-19, but more studies are needed to overcome obstacles and barriers to both instructors and students. Future Research: Future studies should look at the obstacles that instructors encounter and the barriers with technology access and inequalities that students face in online classes.
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Dean, Caitlin R., Hyke Bierma, Ria Clarke, Brian Cleary, Patricia Ellis, Roger Gadsby, Norah Gauw, et al. "A patient–clinician James Lind Alliance partnership to identify research priorities for hyperemesis gravidarum." BMJ Open 11, no. 1 (January 2021): e041254. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041254.
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ObjectiveThere are many uncertainties surrounding the aetiology, treatment and sequelae of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Prioritising research questions could reduce research waste, helping researchers and funders direct attention to those questions which most urgently need addressing. The HG priority setting partnership (PSP) was established to identify and rank the top 25 priority research questions important to both patients and clinicians.MethodsFollowing the James Lind Alliance (JLA) methodology, an HG PSP steering group was established. Stakeholders representing patients, carers and multidisciplinary professionals completed an online survey to gather uncertainties. Eligible uncertainties related to HG. Uncertainties on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and those on complementary treatments were not eligible. Questions were verified against the evidence. Two rounds of prioritisation included an online ranking survey and a 1-hour consensus workshop.Results1009 participants (938 patients/carers, 118 professionals with overlap between categories) submitted 2899 questions. Questions originated from participants in 26 different countries, and people from 32 countries took part in the first prioritisation stage. 66 unique questions emerged, which were evidence checked according to the agreed protocol. 65 true uncertainties were narrowed via an online ranking survey to 26 unranked uncertainties. The consensus workshop was attended by 19 international patients and clinicians who reached consensus on the top 10 questions for international researchers to address. More patients than professionals took part in the surveys but were equally distributed during the consensus workshop. Participants from low-income and middle-income countries noted that the priorities may be different in their settings.ConclusionsBy following the JLA method, a prioritised list of uncertainties relevant to both HG patients and their clinicians has been identified which can inform the international HG research agenda, funders and policy-makers. While it is possible to conduct an international PSP, results from developed countries may not be as relevant in low-income and middle-income countries.
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Willoughby, Jessica Fitts, Kelly Ladin L’Engle, Kennon Jackson, and Jared Brickman. "Using Text Message Surveys to Evaluate a Mobile Sexual Health Question-and-Answer Service." Health Promotion Practice 19, no. 1 (March 1, 2017): 103–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1524839917691945.
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Text message programs for sexual health are becoming increasingly popular as practitioners aim to meet youth on media they use frequently. Two-way mobile health (mHealth) interventions allow for feedback solicitation from participants. This study explores the use of a text message survey to assess demographics and program feedback from users of an adolescent sexual health text message question-and-answer service. Development and feasibility of the short-message service survey are discussed. The text message survey achieved a 43.9% response rate, which is comparable to response rates of surveys conducted via other methods. When compared to respondents who used the service and completed an online in-school questionnaire, text survey respondents were more likely to be female and older. They also reported higher service satisfaction. Results have implications for text message service providers and researchers. This article examines a community application of a new intervention strategy and research methodology.
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Beecher, Claire, Elaine Toomey, Beccy Maeso, Caroline Whiting, Derek C. Stewart, Andrew Worrall, Jim Elliott, et al. "What are the most important unanswered research questions on rapid review methodology? A James Lind Alliance research methodology Priority Setting Partnership: the Priority III study protocol." HRB Open Research 4 (July 23, 2021): 80. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13321.1.
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Background: The value of rapid reviews in informing health care decisions is more evident since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While systematic reviews can be completed rapidly, rapid reviews are usually a type of evidence synthesis in which components of the systematic review process may be simplified or omitted to produce information more efficiently within constraints of time, expertise, funding or any combination thereof. There is an absence of high-quality evidence underpinning some decisions about how we plan, do and share rapid reviews. We will conduct a modified James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership to determine the top 10 unanswered research questions about how we plan, do and share rapid reviews in collaboration with patients, public, reviewers, researchers, clinicians, policymakers and funders. Methods: An international steering group consisting of key stakeholder perspectives (patients, the public, reviewers, researchers, clinicians, policymakers and funders) will facilitate broad reach, recruitment and participation across stakeholder groups. An initial online survey will identify stakeholders’ perceptions of research uncertainties about how we plan, do and share rapid reviews. Responses will be categorised to generate a long list of questions. The list will be checked against systematic reviews published within the past three years to identify if the question is unanswered. A second online stakeholder survey will rank the long list in order of priority. Finally, a virtual consensus workshop of key stakeholders will agree on the top 10 unanswered questions. Discussion: Research prioritisation is an important means for minimising research waste and ensuring that research resources are targeted towards answering the most important questions. Identifying the top 10 rapid review methodology research priorities will help target research to improve how we plan, do and share rapid reviews and ultimately enhance the use of high-quality synthesised evidence to inform health care policy and practice.
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Wojtczuk-Turek, Agnieszka, and Dariusz Turek. "Innovative behaviour in the workplace." European Journal of Innovation Management 18, no. 3 (August 10, 2015): 397–419. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ejim-03-2014-0027.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe and explain the manner in which HR system’s flexibility, in combination with employees’ individual flexibility (IF) and their positive character traits, such as: optimism, hope, resistance or self-efficacy (which comprise psychological capital (PsychCap)), allow to predict employees’ readiness to display innovative behaviors in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative research methodology was adopted which resulted in the development of a both self-administered online survey instrument (n=166) and employees students in the postgraduate program at the Warsaw School of Economics (n=70). Using a national database of service companies, a random sample of 700 e-mail addresses was generated and respondents were invited to participate in the online survey. This resulted in the completion of 166 online surveys, representing a response rate of 26 percent. The second group of respondents consisted of 70 employees from different organizations in Poland. Findings – On the basis of the analyses it was shown that HR flexibility (HRF) and IF are a generally weak predictor of innovative behaviors. However, in a situation when PsychCap is set to be a mediator, these variables allow to predict innovative work behavior. Originality/value – Research on the relation of HRF to innovative behaviors has not been sufficiently clarified so far. The achieved results shed new light on the relations of these two variables and indicate that HRF does not translate directly into behaviors of the personnel. However, it should be noted that the relationship of these variables are of indirect nature.
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Hass, Ashley, and Mathew Joseph. "Investigating different options in course delivery – traditional vs online: is there another option?" International Journal of Information and Learning Technology 35, no. 4 (August 6, 2018): 230–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijilt-09-2017-0096.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine students’ perceptions of online vs traditional (face-to-face) course offerings at the business school of a liberal arts university in southwest USA. The research compares perceptions of students who have been subjected to online education along with those who have not been exposed to online education and examines likelihood to take online courses. Design/methodology/approach Paper and pencil surveys were distributed in different classes in business classes at a university in southwest USA. The target group was undergraduate students. Findings The results indicate that overall, students have neutral perceptions about online courses, while favorable perceptions are strongly associated with likelihood to take online courses. Moreover, prior exposure with online courses is not a significant factor in forming favorable perceptions about online courses. Research limitations/implications The present research is limited in generalizability and the institution surveyed in the southwest region is new to online courses offering in their curriculum and not all the participants had prior experience with online courses. Originality/value Although this paper compares online education with traditional, another option for methods of education include hybrid models incorporating both. A possible third option not discussed through this research is a hybrid or blended learning course, a combination of both online and traditional courses. This opens the options for the student, as hybrid courses can be built with many different options. One includes using technology for “screencasts” or lectures online.
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Ayub, Mewati, Hapnes Toba, Maresha Caroline Wijanto, Roy Parsaoran, Ariyanto Sani, and Yolanda Trixie Hernita. "The impact of developing a blended learning sub-system on students online learning engagement." Journal of Technology and Science Education 11, no. 2 (September 15, 2021): 556. http://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jotse.1196.
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In this research, we show a development process of engagement sub-systems in a blended-learning management system and evaluate the impact of student interaction in the whole system. We develop special sub-systems for engagement purposes via forum, course rating, and class assignment modules. During the system development process, we employ continuous improvement methodology which helps to shorten the software delivery time without disturbing the overall operation. We evaluate the impact of engagement processes in terms of behavioral, emotional and cognitive aspects. Our evaluation results show that by employing the engagement sub-systems we have increased a 0.30 satisfaction point on average (1-5 Likert scale) for 11 evaluation survey questions distributed to 305 students during 2 times evaluation period. Another interesting finding from the surveys is that behavioral (discussion forum and attendance list sub-system) and cognitive (course rating sub-system) aspects have great influences for the students’ activities (class assignment sub-system) which finally has a great impact on their cognitive performances.
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Farndale, Elaine, Susanne E. Beijer, Marc J.P.M. Van Veldhoven, Clare Kelliher, and Veronica Hope-Hailey. "Work and organisation engagement: aligning research and practice." Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance 1, no. 2 (May 27, 2014): 157–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/joepp-03-2014-0015.
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Purpose – To date, work engagement has been the domain of academics whilst organisation engagement has been the focus of practice. The purpose of this paper is to address the growing divide by exploring the construct clarity and discriminant validity of work and organisation engagement simultaneously, providing insight into how these constructs relate empirically, as well as investigating the nomological network of each. Design/methodology/approach – Empirical data were collected through online surveys from 298 employees in two multinational companies. Respondents were primarily managerial and professional employees. The survey included measures of work and organisation engagement, as well as work outcomes and organisation performance. Findings – The findings indicate that work and organisation engagement are distinct constructs, and have differential relationships with important employee outcomes (commitment, organisational citizenship behaviour, initiative, active learning, job satisfaction), and organisational performance. Practical implications – The findings provide opportunities for practitioners to explore the potentially unique ways in which different types of engagement may add value to jobs and organisations. Originality/value – The study takes important steps in bridging the academic/practitioner divide: the paper clearly demonstrates how the two concepts of work and organisation engagement relate to and complement each other as useful constructs for research and practice.
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Campanyà, Carles, David Fonseca, Daniel Amo, Núria Martí, and Enric Peña. "Mixed Analysis of the Flipped Classroom in the Concrete and Steel Structures Subject in the Context of COVID-19 Crisis Outbreak. A Pilot Study." Sustainability 13, no. 11 (May 21, 2021): 5826. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13115826.
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A sudden lockdown was declared on 14 March 2020 due to COVID-19 crisis, leading to an immediate change from face-to-face to online learning in all universities within Spanish jurisdiction. At La Salle School of Architecture, the Concrete and Steel Structures subject started online classes immediately after the lockdown law was published, using a methodology based on the flipped classroom approach and adapting the monitoring of the student to the virtual environment. This article presents a pilot study to analyze the adaptation of the model to the online format using a mixed approach in which qualitative and quantitative surveys were conducted at the end of the course with 48 participants. Responses from both surveys were organized according to six categories (teachers, assessment, methods, class development, students and documents) and 14 subcategories, as developed in an undergoing research project involving the subject since the academic year 2017/2018. Thus, the open responses of the students have been analyzed alongside with the quantitative data. The results demonstrate a proper adaptation of the model, as well as the negative perception of the students of the online format due to the loss of face-to-face benefits of the flipped classroom.
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Franz Horn, Christian, Alexander Brem, and Björn Ivens. "Damaging brands through market research." Marketing Intelligence & Planning 32, no. 2 (April 7, 2014): 232–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mip-08-2013-0135.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the possibility of using the new marketing research tool of prediction markets (PMs), which integrates customers to into the marketing research process. The research questions are: does taking part in PMs influence customers’ brand perception? Is there a danger of damaging a brand through this tool? Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses a series of five short-term (less than one hour) and five long-term (three weeks) experimental online PMs where customers are integrated into marketing research and apply a series of online-surveys before and after taking part as virtual stock market traders. Subjects of research are taken from the sporting goods industry. Findings – The paper shows that PMs can be used by marketing researchers without the danger of damaging the brand of the products that are subject of the PMs, although customers are being integrated to improve the markets’ forecasting accuracy. Research limitations/implications – The study's subject are medium priced sporting goods only. Possibly in other product fields, results may differ. Thus, the authors see a field for further research in this limitation. Practical implications – Managers for marketing intelligence have more reason to make use of the efficient and rather new tool, PMs. Marketers can potentially improve their forecasting accuracy by integrating customer information into their reports. In addition, the authors see a high potential in the area of innovation management as well. Originality/value – There has been no research on perceptions of PMs and brands at all so far.
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Caycedo-Marulanda, Antonio, Sunil V. Patel, Chris P. Verschoor, Sami A. Chadi, Gabriela Möslein, Manoj Raval, Amy Lightner, et al. "Comparing ‘Twitter’ polls results with an online survey on surgeons perspectives for the treatment of rectal cancer." BMJ Innovations 7, no. 1 (September 28, 2020): 192–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2020-000449.
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IntroductionTraditional surveys (including phone, mail and online) can be valuable tools to obtain information from specific communities. Social media apps such as Twitter are being increasingly adopted for knowledge dissemination and research purposes. Twitter polls are a unique feature which allows for a rapid response to questions posed. Nonetheless Twitter does not constitute a validated survey technique. The objective was to compare the similarities of Twitter polls in describing practice patterns for the treatment of rectal cancer.MethodsA survey on the management of rectal cancer was designed using modified Delphi methodology. Surgeons were contacted through major colorectal societies to participate in an online survey. The same set of questions were periodically posted by influencers on Twitter polls and the results were compared.ResultsA total of 753 surgeons participated in the online survey. Individual participation in Twitter ranged from 162 to 463 responses. There was good and moderate agreement between the two methods for the most popular choice (9/10) and the least popular choice (5/10), respectively.DiscussionIt is possible that in the future polls available via social media can provide a low-cost alternative and an efficient, yet pragmatic method to describe clinical practice patterns. This is the first study comparing Twitter polls with a traditional survey method in medical research.ConclusionsThere is viable opportunity to enhance the performance of research through social media, however, significant refinement is required. These results can potentially be transferable to other areas of medicine.
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Cheong, Jian Wei, Siva Muthaly, Mudiarasan Kuppusamy, and Cheng Han. "The study of online reviews and its relationship to online purchase intention for electronic products among the millennials in Malaysia." Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics 32, no. 7 (March 5, 2020): 1519–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/apjml-03-2019-0192.
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PurposeThe purpose of this research is to examine the type of online reviews (review timeliness, review quantity, and review valence) and its relationship toward online purchase intention for electronic products among millennials in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approchThe quantitative approach and simple random sampling methodology were used in this research. Data were gathered through a survey instrument, and the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique was subsequently applied to 215 responses. The model explained 36.3 percent variation of the major constructs in relation to online purchase intention of electronic products amongst Malaysian millennials.FindingsReview timeliness is the most influential online reviews element towards Malaysian millennials' online purchase intention for electronic products.Originality/valueThis research project has provided the researcher and marketers with more clarity into the area of online purchase intention for electronic products, which is a volatile and dynamic area with continuous uncertainty.
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van Wyk, Micheal M. "E-Pedagogical Support Strategies to Teaching Methodology of Economics Students at an Open Distance Learning University." International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design 10, no. 3 (July 2020): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijopcd.2020070101.
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A systematic review of the literature of e-pedagogical support strategies for an open distance learning context was done to explore the knowledge “gap” on existing scholarly works. This paper investigates the use of pedagogical support strategies employed to support student learning in an online Teaching Methodology of Economics course. The research followed a pragmatic approach—an explanatory mixed-methods design—to conduct the research. An online questionnaire and eDiscussion forum entries were employed to collect data. Convenient and purposive sampling of postgraduate students (n=179) in Teaching Methodology of Economics were selected. Students voluntarily completed the online survey. Findings and practical implications were formulated to advance online pedagogical strategies to support student learning and thus promote essential competencies for the course in the college of education at an open distance learning university. The current study has only examined a small sampling of student views regarding pedagogical strategies employed in a teacher education online course. More research is needed to establish whether a larger sample, comparing similar courses in the teacher education programme, will yield different results.
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Filipov, Milen. "Who Buys the Amsterdam Dance Event?" Event Management 23, no. 6 (December 6, 2019): 953–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.3727/152599519x15506259856426.
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The purpose of the research was to examine the profile of the national Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) visitor. It explored the demographic profile, the buying behavior, the communication activity, and the motivators behind visiting ADE. A quantitative methodology was employed using a convenience sampling method. The research applied an online survey and research literature methodology. Dutch ADE visitors received an active link to the online survey. It was designed in https://surveyplanet. com and distributed via Facebook. The researchers set a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of 10%. Thus, the sample size was calculated as 96 respondents out of 285,000 Dutch ADE visitors for 2016. A total number of 104 (male n = 53, female n = 51) fully completed surveys were returned. Overall, the profile of the ADE visitors of ADE were young people (aged 22–29), predominantly single or in a relationship who attended ADE more than once. They were active communicators on social media before, during, and after the ADE. The ADE visitors' main reasons to attend the festival were the opportunities to experience electronic music in the company of friends, to meet like-minded people, and express themselves. They were primarily students or working people with a medium level of disposable income. They were price sensitive both on tickets and on-site spending. The primary limitation researchers faced was the lack of funding. It affected the research strategy, access to up-to-date industry reports, and the representativeness of the research. However, the study is the first to try to explore the buyer person of the Amsterdam Dance Event.
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Stuart, Katharine. "Methods, methodology and madness." Records Management Journal 27, no. 2 (July 17, 2017): 223–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rmj-05-2017-0012.
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Purpose This paper aims to present findings from a recent study examining current records management as fit for digital government in Australia. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on findings from the first phase of research for a postdoctoral degree. This research was collected through an online quantitative survey of government records management professionals in Australia. The survey’s purpose was to understand whether the profession has kept pace with advances in, and expectations of, digital government. Building on the findings of the survey, this paper explores the concepts of methodology and methods and applies them to current digital records management in the Australian Government. Methodology for Australian Government digital records management is contained in the 2015 Digital Continuity 2020 policy. However, measuring method proved more difficult. The researcher supplemented data published by the National Archives of Australia and the Department of Finance with data from her own research to measure the validity of methods by examining suitability of current requirements. Findings Australian Government records management professionals overwhelmingly feel requirements, organisational culture and behaviour form a barrier to implementing successful records management programs. This paper finds that the Australian Government is buying ten times more digital storage per year than the sum of all of the digital Australian Government records known. This suggests perhaps not all records are recognised. While there will always be more storage than records, the ratio should not be so inflated. Further problems are found with requirements for records management being seen as mostly paper-based and too resource intensive to be of use. This research, combined with a contemporary literature review, shows that there is an imbalance with the current methodology and methods and asks the question: Has a methodology (Digital Continuity 2020) been created without suitable and known methods being in place? Research limitations/implications The method for collecting survey data was based on self-reporting, which can lead to limitations in that the population sample may exaggerate their response or demonstrate bias. However, responses to the survey were common enough to eliminate bias. The study is based on the Australian Government; however, findings may translate to other governments. This paper presents findings from the first phase of research of a postdoctoral degree. Not all findings are presented, only those relevant to the topic. Originality/value As the Australian Government moves to become a true digital government, records management is still required to ensure accountability of government actions and decisions. However, while the government transitions to digital, and information stores continue to grow, the question of whether records management has kept up with the rapid pace of digital information flow and expansion does not need to be asked. Instead, the time has come to ask, “What can we do to keep up?”
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Wang, A., K. Van Aarsen, A. Meiwald, and J. Yan. "LO60: Health research methodology education in Canadian emergency medicine residency programs: a national survey of curriculum assessment." CJEM 21, S1 (May 2019): S29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cem.2019.103.
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Introduction: With a shift towards competency-based medical education, it is crucial to not only emphasize learner abilities such as clinical skills but also leadership in the conduct of research. Though the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's (RCPSC) training objectives for Emergency Medicine (EM) residents state that the specialist physician be able to describe the principles of research, the research methodology curriculum across EM training programs in Canada is likely variable. The primary goal of this study was to describe the variability of research methodology teaching among RCPSC-EM residency programs. Methods: An electronic survey was distributed to English-speaking RCPSC-EM program directors (PDs) and EM residents. The survey investigated residents' and PDs’ thoughts on the adequacy of their local curriculum and asked them to quantify their research methodology teaching. The primary outcome was the frequency and content of current research methodology and research ethics teaching as well as a description of scholarly project requirements of EM residency programs across Canada. The data was presented with simple descriptive statistics. Results: 79 EM residents and 7 PDs responded (response rate 22.3% and 58.3%, respectively). All 7 PDs indicate having a research methodology curriculum while 71.6% of residents are aware of this curriculum. Only 57.1% of PDs report having formal assessments. Most programs (71.4%) teach via small groups while 28.6% of programs use large group sessions. Residents identify teaching as led by research staff (68.9%), staff physicians (60%), and EM researchers (57.8%), while only 17.8% use outside educators. Students noted various modalities of curriculum feedback such as online surveys, weekly forms, and verbal feedback. Regarding the strength of the curricula, 85.7% of PDs believed their curriculum prepares residents for board exams, while only 62.2% of residents felt similarly. When asked about using a standard web-based curriculum module if available, 60.5% of residents responded in favour. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that EM residency programs across Canada vary with respect to research methodology curriculum and discrepancies exist between residents’ and program directors’ perceptions of the curriculum. Given the lack of a standardized research methodology curriculum for these residency programs, there is an opportunity for curriculum development to improve training in research methodology.
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Kwan, Ada, Benjamin Daniels, Sofi Bergkvist, Veena Das, Madhukar Pai, and Jishnu Das. "Use of standardised patients for healthcare quality research in low- and middle-income countries." BMJ Global Health 4, no. 5 (September 2019): e001669. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001669.
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The use of standardised patients (SPs)—people recruited from the local community to present the same case to multiple providers in a blinded fashion—is increasingly used to measure the quality of care in low-income and middle-income countries. Encouraged by the growing interest in the SP method, and based on our experience of conducting SP studies, we present a conceptual framework for research designs and surveys that use this methodology. We accompany the conceptual framework with specific examples, drawn from our experience with SP studies in low-income and middle-income contexts, including China, India, Kenya and South Africa, to highlight the versatility of the method and illustrate the ongoing challenges. A toolkit and manual for implementing SP studies is included as a companion piece in the online supplement.
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Harper, Liam D., and Robert McCunn. "“Hand in Glove”: Using Qualitative Methods to Connect Research and Practice." International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 12, no. 7 (August 2017): 990–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0081.
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Recent work has espoused the idea that in applied sporting environments, “fast”-working practitioners should work together with “slow”-working researchers. However, due to economical and logistical constraints, such a coupling may not always be practical. Therefore, alternative means of combining research and applied practice are needed. A particular methodology that has been used in recent years is qualitative research. Examples of qualitative methods include online surveys, 1-on-1 interviews, and focus groups. This article discusses the merits of using qualitative methods to combine applied practice and research in sport science. This includes a discussion of recent examples of the use of such methods in published journal articles, a critique of the approaches employed, and future directions and recommendations. The authors encourage both practitioners and researchers to use and engage with qualitative research with the ultimate goal of benefiting athlete health and sporting performance.
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Lonergan, Nicholas. "Reference management software preferences among liberal arts faculty." Reference Services Review 45, no. 4 (November 13, 2017): 584–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-06-2017-0024.
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine faculty preferences and attitudes regarding reference management software (RMS) to improve the library’s support and training programs. Design/methodology/approach A short, online survey was emailed to approximately 272 faculty. Findings Survey results indicated that multiple RMS were in use, with faculty preferring Zotero over the library-supported RefWorks. More than 40 per cent did not use any RMS. Research limitations/implications The relatively short length of the survey precluded a more detailed investigation of faculty attitudes. The 20 per cent response rate, although typical of surveys of this type, may over-represent those faculty who have strong attitudes toward RMS. These findings support the necessity of doing more research to establish the parameters of the RMS environment among faculty, with implications for support, instruction and outreach at the institutional level. Practical implications Surveys should be conducted to establish local faculty RMS usage and preferences, as they may differ from both published findings and local expectations. Because it is unlikely that faculty will overwhelmingly use one RMS, libraries should plan to support multiple RMS. Originality/value This study is among the first to investigate the issue of RMS faculty preferences in a liberal arts setting.
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Bansal, Harvir S., James Eldridge, Avik Halder, Roddy Knowles, Michael Murray, Luke Sehmer, and David Turner. "Shorter Interviews, Longer Surveys: Optimising the Survey Participant Experience While Accommodating Ever Expanding Client Demands." International Journal of Market Research 59, no. 2 (March 2017): 221–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.2501/ijmr-2017-016.
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This paper explores strategies on how to best balance expanding survey length with the need for concise, relevant and engaging surveys, deployed in a device agnostic format. When designing a survey we, as an industry, are often seeking a balance between competing design challenges: clients have diverse and extensive objectives, survey participants have short attention spans and an ever increasing suite of connected devices to choose from. Survey participants are voting with their feet when surveys are not compatible with the device they want to use, whether that is the smart device in their pocket or laptop they are working on, and this is very real for online panels. We are seeing increased abandon rates, with the effects of extended fieldwork times, smaller pools of sample to draw from and the possibility of introducing bias into our data. Having spent much of 2015 working with clients to design more smart-device friendly surveys, Research Now has explored innovative ways to shorten survey length without compromising on the amount of material covered. Following on from work by Johnson et al. (2014), Research Now conducted a piece of primary research exploring survey modularisation as discussed in the current paper. The approach splits questionnaires into modules, with participants receiving only a specific module, a subset of the overall survey. It is expected that a long questionnaire can be split and – when applied appropriately, designed properly and implemented effectively – data can yield results comparable with a full non-modular survey. Building on previous industry work on this topic, and primary research conducted by Research Now, we discuss our methodology, the results and conclusions from this work, and explore opportunities to automate the approach. The overall goal of this study and resulting paper is to explore how adapting survey research in this way improves rather than complicates the lives of both researchers and research participants. If we are not able to shorten our surveys, then survey modularisation may prove to be our best hope for a complete, representative dataset and we need to ensure that this is achieved accurately, confidently and efficiently at scale.
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Poll, Roswitha. "Did you enjoy the library? Impact surveys in diverse settings." Performance Measurement and Metrics 15, no. 1/2 (July 8, 2014): 4–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pmm-03-2014-0006.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the adequacy of impact surveys for identifying library influence on highly diverse populations. Design/methodology/approach – Projects calculating an economic value of library services have become nearly familiar in the last decades, while attempts to identify an influence of library use on people's lives and on society are still somewhat rare. Probably the most suitable and manageable instrument for impact assessment is the survey, whether print or online, used separately or combined with interview techniques. The paper describes recent projects using impact surveys for diverse populations and compares their goals, target groups, and results. The focus is on impact in the sense of changes in people resulting from the contact with library services, not on economic value of libraries. Findings – The impact projects that are analysed, though differing strongly in outer conditions, populations and goals, show the applicability of the survey method for impact assessment, but also the need for adapting the method to the specific conditions. Research limitations/implications – Studies on library impact are ongoing, and methods are still developing. The paper shows a snapshot of the present situation. Originality/value – The paper concentrates on the most-used instrument of impact assessment; surveys. Based on practical examples it shows advantages and challenges of the method and gives recommendations for format and content of surveys in different settings.
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Skulme, Ronalds, and Valerijs Praude. "Social media evaluation metrics." Oeconomia Copernicana 7, no. 1 (March 31, 2016): 131. http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/oec.2016.009.
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Background. There are many methods how specialists can evaluate return of online marketing activities. Most of the methods out there are designed for versatile use, but each online marketing tool has its own unique specific metrics that should be taken into account when measuring the return of marketing activities. The Authors believe that the methods designed to evaluate online marketing activities should also be more specific. Hence, the Authors believe that more specific online marketing revenue determination methods should be proposed. Objectives. The aim of this paper is to propose a formula that can be used to evaluate the return of social media activities while taking into account different consumer purchase decision stages. Methodology. To achieve the aim of this paper, following research methods were used: theoretical literature analysis, expert surveys, grouping and statistical analysis methods. Data. The proposed formula was based on the data that was collected from theoretical literature analysis and expert surveys. Results. The main result of this paper was to propose a formula, which can calculate the return of social media activities while taking into account different consumer purchase decision stages. Main contribution of the paper. This paper offers a new approach to evaluating the return of social media activities, depending on which purchase decision process stage online marketing activity was meant to influence. This paper can be used as a basis for further research where social media activity revenue evaluation methods are discussed. Marketing specialists can use this paper as an example of how to evaluate the return of social media activities.
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Sergeyev, Victor. "Logistics Controlling as a Tool of Performance Improvement at the Russian Enterprises." Transport and Telecommunication Journal 17, no. 2 (June 1, 2016): 100–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ttj-2016-0009.
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Abstract The article discovers the methodical approaches to the study of logistic activities controlling at the Russian enterprises. There are defined the phases of the controlling research management and described the initial sample of the enterprises surveyed. The methodology of the logistics controlling research is based on the system analysis, the methods of economic cybernetics, operations research, mathematical statistics, the theory of optimal decision-making, and the management theory. The article presents the main results of the research specifying the state of logistics controlling at the Russian enterprises. The study has conducted a systematic analysis of the status and trends of logistics controlling at the domestic enterprises specialized in the industry, trade and services fields. Top managers of logistics departments in the Russian enterprises were interviewed about the logistics controlling. The survey was undertaken in the form of written and online surveys. The results are documented and processed by a special technique.
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Vijayakumar, J. K., and Faten Al Barayyan. "The role of the document delivery service at an evolving research library in Saudi Arabia." Interlending & Document Supply 43, no. 1 (February 16, 2015): 41–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ilds-01-2014-0011.
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Purpose – This purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the document delivery service according to user perception, and a usage analysis was done to inform collection building and refining. This is especially important in a high-calibre research community, where the usage, interests and research groups and disciplines are still evolving. Design/methodology/approach – To collect the responses of document delivery service users, an online questionnaire was used with 12 multiple-choice questions and two open-ended questions. The questionnaires were sent only to the users of this service, and the responses were collected anonymously. Two surveys were conducted, in 2010 and 2013, with the same questions. The responses are displayed graphically prepared to compare the results. There were 71 responses in 2010 and 95 in 2013. Findings – In both surveys, the majority of users rated the service, staff behaviour, speed, quality, etc. with a high satisfaction level. Document delivery order statistics are a major decision-making tool, in addition to usage analysis, for developing a better, economical and highly utilized collection in brand new libraries. Originality/value – This is the first published study of user perception of document delivery in Saudi Arabia.
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Wang, Keqiang, Hongmei Liu, Wuyang Hu, and Linda Cox. "Using online self-assessment tool to improve conjoint analysis." Internet Research 26, no. 3 (June 6, 2016): 644–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/intr-04-2014-0105.
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Purpose – Dolphin excursions have become increasingly popular worldwide. Many past studies assessing the value of dolphin excursions use choice-based methods such as the conjoint analysis. However, this method is often criticized as being hypothetical. The purpose of this paper is to describe a relatively low cost but effective approach to enhance understanding of consumer preference obtained by conjoint analysis. The method relies heavily on using internet-based survey tools. Design/methodology/approach – Enabled by an online tool, individuals are asked to self-explicate their preferred alternatives using the same attributes as are found in the conjoint design. The difference between the self-constructed, preferred alternatives and those offered in conjoint experiment are incorporated into choice models. Unlike previous research where only rough estimates can be provided, the proposed method allows precise capture of respondents’ preferred alternative through the automated online survey design. Findings – Results show that although the extra effort involved in data collection is small, the gain in model fit, choice interpretation, and the value (welfare) estimation is sizeable. Evidence indicates that consumers would be willing to pay up to $50 more for adventurous excursions and guarantees that they will interact with dolphins could worth up to $70 per trip. The approach presented in this paper can also serve as a method to test for preference consistency. Originality/value – This study is the first using an online survey to assess values associated with dolphin excursion. It describes the benefit of involving online tools to enhance modeling and interpretation of consumer behavior. Applications of internet-based surveys on household consumer products are abundant (such as food and electronics) but this study offers a much less discussed application in environmental service.