Awareness Of Society Research Articles

Emergency seek for non-urgency patients - Literature review

Based on the question of why non-urgent patients seek an Emergency Service (ES), this literature review demonstrated that the problem is not a Brazilian privilege but a global one. Emphasizing the fact that the screening carried out is not based solely on clinical criteria, being influenced by social issues rather than because, for the patient, their problem requires immediate treatment. The lack of accessibility to specialized care, geographical dispersion, distrust due to the deterioration of the doctor-patient relationship, the lack of health education among the population and the culture of immediacy are the main causes of the increase in attendance at hospital emergency services on its own initiative. The definition of "non-urgent" is variable and is generally associated with the individual's economic and social condition, also claiming that going to the emergency room is due to the convenience of being close to where they live and being open 24 hours a day. These consultations (on average, 2/3 of patients do not qualify as urgent) cause harm both to the population that actually needs the ES and to health care providers due to the overcrowding of the system. Its resolution is complex as it ranges from investments in more efficient outpatient care services to raising society's awareness of what an emergency really is.

Modeling residential photovoltaic adoption: A system dynamics approach for solar energy expansion

Using a system dynamics approach and the Generalized Bass model, we model the diffusion of Photovoltaic System (PVS) adoption among Iranian households. The model recreates the interplay between economic, social capital, managerial, political, and technical factors influencing PVS adoption. While existing literature indicates that technology diffusion typically follows an S-shaped growth pattern, this is not true in Iran. Our research reveals that the deviation can be attributed to the low estimated values of innovation and imitation coefficients. Our study emphasizes the positive impact of factors such as society's awareness and interest, environmental concerns, and government-provided incentives while highlighting the negative influence of factors like inflation and increased payback periods on PVS adoption. This study provides insights for practitioners and policymakers to develop effective strategies for PVS adoption, fostering a sustainable energy future in Iran and other emerging nations.

Earthquake knowledge level and sustainable earthquake awareness of university students

Health professionals have always had essential duties in earthquake events experienced from the past to the present. Possible earthquake expectations make sustainable earthquake awareness and attitudes of students, who are future healthcare professionals, influential. Therefore, this study aims to determine the relationship between the earthquake knowledge level of university students and their sustainable earthquake awareness levels. A descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2023 with 546 students in the School of Health Services. Data were collected using the Student Information Form, Earthquake Knowledge Level Scale, and Sustainable Earthquake Awareness Scale. Percentage means standard deviations, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis analysis, Bonferroni correction, Tamhane’s T2 test, and Spearman correlation analysis were used for data evaluation. Before answering the study questions, informed consent was obtained from the students after obtaining ethical committee approval. Among the participants, 82.1% were female, with a mean age of 20.78 ± 2.17. 55.7% of the students had experienced an earthquake, 19.2% had lost a loved one in an earthquake, and 5.5% had participated in earthquake response efforts. Students’ earthquake knowledge level was found to be above the midpoint, while sustainable earthquake awareness was found to be below the midpoint. The level of earthquake knowledge, knowledge of the distribution of earthquake zones and knowledge of earthquake effects were higher in those who took part in the earthquake. In males, knowledge of the distribution of earthquake zones was significantly higher. Knowledge of earthquake effects was significantly higher in those who experienced an earthquake and those who lost a relative in an earthquake. A positively moderate and significant correlation was found between earthquake knowledge level and sustainable earthquake awareness. The earthquake knowledge level of the students is medium, while their sustainable earthquake awareness needs to be higher. As the level of earthquake knowledge increases, sustainable earthquake awareness rises. The effect of earthquake experience on knowledge and awareness shows that applied training will contribute to sustainable earthquake awareness in society.

Revealing the Path to a Green Economy: Insights and Recommendations for Sustainable Development in Malaysia

This study proposes a green economy framework leading to Malaysia's green economy roadmap and raising society's sustainability awareness. The framework has catered actionable insight into promoting a green economy to industrial sectors by integrating Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development (SD) principles to improve Malaysia's achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper has critically analyzeda systematic review from 2209 journal articles indexed from two prominent databases, Scopus, and Web of Science. The data were analyzed using visualizing bibliometric networks and a computer-assisted qualitative method. The thematic pattern result was verified and strengthened using in-depth interviews with industrial business leaders. The result shows that establishing a green economy framework should align with a clear regulatory policy and incentives. This study provided a unique combination of proposing a green economy framework employing advanced analysis techniques and providing specific recommendations for the Malaysian context. Adopting the green economy framework led by integrated ESG, SD, and SDGs would lead to Malaysia's Shared Prosperity Vision 2030. The public listed companies should step ahead in adopting green economy frameworks.

THIRD SECTOR: A case study on the application of accounting in a non-profit organization

This work presents a study in a third sector organization that works with issues that raise awareness in society; Therefore, its main objective was to analyze the application of the accounting procedures adopted to comply with its obligations. To obtain and analyze the data, a descriptive case study with a qualitative approach was carried out. As a data collection instrument, an interview script containing 23 open questions was used, being applied in an institution focused on the rehabilitation of drug addicts, legal and illicit. Regarding the result, it was possible to see that the use of accounting procedures and tools is extremely relevant for third sector organizations, as accounting is considered one of the main instruments, applied for transparency and accountability with society and its taxpayers.

MODERN TRENDS IN MARKETING DEVELOPMENT AND ITS INFLUENCE ON COMPANIES’ ACTIVITIES

Gela Mamuladze E-mail: mamuladze.gela@bsu.edu.ge Doctor of economics, Professor BSU (Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University) Georgia, Batumi https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4194-7025 Nino Mamuladze E-mail: nino.mamuladze@bsu.edu.ge Doctor of Business Administration, assistant professor BSU (Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University) Georgia, Batumi https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4159-5381 Abstract: Marketing is one of the most important components of a company’s activities. Developing and implementing effective marketing strategies is the best way to achieve their success, growth, customer loyalty, and competitive advantage. Nowadays, companies have a lot of resources for developing their businesses. Along with the development, the companies adapt to new trends, and the adoption and use of these new trends will bring more success to the companies. Influencer marketing, brand humanization, SEO (search engine optimization), communicational marketing and voice assistants, the development of personal data security, and the active use of various social media platforms are those modern trends that must be the most important components in modern companies’ everyday activities. Taking into consideration the above-mentioned trends and implementing relevant approaches in practice will bring success to companies, increase awareness in society, interest a large number of consumers, and strengthen companies’ competitive advantage. Keywords: Marketing, marketing trends, social media, internet, influencer marketing, SEO.) JEL classification: M3.M31

Cultivating Sustainability: A Cultural Linguistic Study of Minangkabau Environmental Proverbs

The research aims to examine the connection between language, culture, and environment by analyzing the representation of nature in Minangkabau proverbs and its cultural implications and cognitive awareness in traditional Minangkabau society. It is a descriptive study that analyzes meaning and cultural representation through a cultural linguistics approach. The research used 287 proverbs from various written Minangkabau resources, including tambo and books containing Minangkabau proverbs. The study focuses on three sustainability pillars: social, environmental, and economic. The research findings show that Minangkabau proverbs frequently utilize symbolism of nature and the environment to describe and reflect cultural values and rules of Minangkabau customs. The natural representations reveal the close relationship between the Minangkabau people and nature and the cognitive awareness and shared knowledge passed down from generation to generation. The results of this study highlight the need for further research on Minangkabau proverbs to explore cultural values and wisdom that can support program sustainability. Hence, preserving and promoting cultural heritage values are crucial for sustainable development, as it can contribute to socio-economic development and create new values for future generations.

Role of social bots in the Brazilian environmental debate:

This paper examines the use of computational propaganda in the Brazilian environmental debate, focusing on the 2020 Amazon Forest fire discussions on Twitter. Through the use of a bot detector algorithm and social network analysis, the research aims to understand the role of social bots and the extent to which automated accounts reverberate certain ideological positions. The study found that Twitter discussions were highly polarized between supporters and critics of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro. While the participation of international celebrities in the debate increased the visibility of a civil society awareness campaign against the forest fires, it also triggered a computational propaganda counterattack by Bolsonaro’s supporters. Our analysis indicates that the anti-environmentalist reaction aimed at denying the existence of an environmental problem in the Brazilian Amazon was heavily amplified by automated and inauthentic accounts.

Building Nationalism through Digital-Based Political Education

This research discusses implementing digital-based political education and nationalism-building strategies for the younger generation in Indonesia's nation-building context. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature review approach. The study highlight the importance of political education as a vital instrument in strengthening political awareness and digital literacy in society. Challenges such as low political awareness and the spread of hoaxes affect the effectiveness of digital-based political education. The proposed strategies, such as curating relevant content, active participation in social media, online training, collaboration with figures and influencers, and civic projects, can help overcome these challenges. Periodic evaluations are needed to assess the effectiveness of strategies and tactics. By combining creative approaches in digital-based political education and focusing on building nationalistic character in the younger generation, this research shows great potential to increase political participation and strengthen national identity among the younger generation.

STUDYING THE APPROACHES OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIES IN FORESIGHT STUDIES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND GREEN TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADOPTING THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF KAZAKHSTAN

This paper reviews the application of foresight methods in the field of science, especially in the development of green technologies in various European countries, with the aim of identifying the most suitable approaches for future use in Kazakhstan. The analysis shows that green technology forecasting promises to be an effective tool for managing sustainable development. Methods for forecasting green technologies are focused on a systematic approach and integrated solutions, taking into account the environment and social aspects. It is also important to consider both global and local environmental issues to gain a full understanding of future development trends. The article provides a comparison of the Dutch and Danish approaches. Green technology foresight research can play an important role at the national level, especially in integrating sustainability considerations into technology development and innovation processes. They also contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable development strategies for companies and government in Kazakhstan. These studies contribute to increasing environmental awareness and awareness in society regarding the importance of sustainable development. Technology forecasting values the use of Delphi surveys to provide a better understanding of possible future trends. The knowledge gained is the basis for developing strategic plans in the field of green technologies and ensuring sustainable development of the energy sector.

Wizerunek środowiska prawniczego w Polsce w przekazie telewizyjnym – studium przypadku

The aim of the study, which is of a scientific and research nature, is to present the mass media image of the community of legal professionals in Poland. It is a case study based on a specific television coverage in the form of a pseudo-documentary series titled Caste (Pol. Kasta) broadcast by Polish public television. This image is important for the correct organisation of social relations. The significance of the issue and the way it is presented deserve a closer insight, especially since lawyers have not been in high positions in public opinion polls on the prestige of professions for years. The pseudo-documentary was chosen as the research material for the study, because it falls within the broader concept of a documentary while being a certain novelty. For the purpose of the study, a test sample was selected. As a result of the research, it has been shown that the picture of the community of legal professionals presented in pseudo-documentary TV shows in Poland is negative. The usual plot of such shows is that as a result of various kinds of informal deals, unfair decisions are made which are harmful for the victims of the deal, for which the entirety of legal community is blamed, including primarily judges. Exceptions are very rare, and the only hope are young, idealist advocates who are presented as lawyer role models. The TV show Caste, operating unfair simplifications and stereotypes, was part of a series of actions aimed at discrediting the legal community in Poland and did not improve its image. The balance between facts and fiction has been disturbed, which served to support a presupposition that Polish realities are flawed due to the conduct of legal professionals, especially judges. Only those problems in the judiciary have been emphasised, which have helped to prove the need for reform, particularly corruption. Educational opportunities typical of this form of communication were not used, hence the level of legal awareness of Polish society was not raised. It can be hypothesized that the presented image from a medium that constitutes the main source of information and has the largest audience, could have affected the opinion about legal practitioners in Polish society. The TV series met a response from the public, which however requires a separate study.

Enhancing Risk Management Strategies: GAM Analysis of Health Insurance Claim Determinants

Health insurance plays a crucial role in providing financial protection and ensuring access to necessary healthcare services. The awareness of Indonesian society regarding the importance of health insurance continues to grow, as evidenced by a 22% increase in premium income according to AAJI data as of March 2023. Despite the benefits of health insurance, an increasing number of insurance participants raises risks for insurance companies. The Generalized Additive Models (GAM) P-Spline can overcome these problems. The non-linear relationship between claim amount with age, body mass index, and blood pressure can be modelled with GAM P-Spline. The formed GAM model with PIRLS unable to give a clear information of relationship between variables explicitly, but can be seen by the shape of the function of each predictor associated with the link function used.

Tren dan Perkembangan Fashion Syariah Pada Era Modern di Kota Bandung

At this time the halal industry in Indonesia is becoming a public concern, especially in the field of fashion. The development of fashion trends cannot be separated from the existence of increasingly trendy technology, so business actors are trying to take advantage of these technological developments as a means of ideas and innovations to create products that are appropriate for their time in order to attract the attention of consumers and be able to compete in the market. With the development of syar'i fashion trends, resulting in the increase in sharia business, many designers continue to be innovative by bringing up many designs that are in demand by the public. This study aims to determine the trend of sharia fashion in the modern era in the city of Bandung, as well as find out how far the development of sharia fashion in the modern era. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive analysis approach by collecting data sourced from previous research, obtained through Google scholar and dimensions. The results of this study show that the halal industry in the fashion sector has become a trend and has a very big opportunity to develop the halal fashion sector. However, behind the great opportunities there are challenges that must be faced including: Lack of halal awareness in Indonesian society, Lack of Public Understanding of the Concept of Halal in Fashion, not many fashion MSMEs that take care of halal certification, low awareness of the Indonesian people to compete.

Mediating Role of Environmental Awareness for the Nexus between Perceived Risks of COVID-19 Pandemic and Use of Sustainable Transportation: Evidence from Urban Passengers in Ethiopia, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global pandemic and a threat to humankind. In addition to many cases of illness and millions of deaths, the economy and social interactions have suffered. It remarkably declined overall transportation and mobility in most countries. However, given that there is a gap between environmental sustainability awareness and what is practiced by transport users, the goal of this study was to empirically assess the mediating role of environmental awareness in the casual links between perceived risks of the COVID-19 pandemic and ecologically sustainable transportation use. The study identified relevant theories, conceptual frameworks, and variables. Mixed research and surveys were carried out on the public and private transport service users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Comparative analysis, structural equation modeling, and structural causal model framework were applied to estimate casual relationships among variables and test the hypotheses. Despite the rising of human-caused climate change denial beliefs, findings revealed that a large part of the causes of the COVID-19 pandemic are climate change, biodiversity misuse, and wildlife degradation, all of which are environmental in nature and anthropogenic. People perceived the COVID-19 pandemic as more of a risk to others than to themselves, and climate change or global warming has become a danger to humanity, mainly during the pandemic. Accordingly, the pandemic risks increased people’s mainly passengers’ awareness of the environment, and this caused them to give greater consideration to the environmentally attractiveness of the transport they use. This, in turn, encouraged people to take personal climate-friendly measures and pro-environmental behavior, mainly greater willingness to use public transportation than private transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic than before. Thus, the total effect of the COVID-19 pandemic anxiety on the use of public transportation is completely mediated by enhanced environmental awareness. These are evidence that COVID-19 has strengthened environmental awareness and promoted sustainable action in the context of the transportation industry of developing countries. The study informs that urban planning and policy need to consider pandemic-sensitive and innovative public health and transport systems, integrated public health education, one health approach, and smart city. It suggests that maintaining the environmental awareness of societies and encouraging them to mitigate climate change through urgent climate actions and modal shifts to the use of sustainable urban transport such as public transportation.

Covid-19 And The Level of Awareness of Vitamin D Among Saudi Population – A Cross-Sectional Study of Dental Public Health Perspective

Introduction: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin of importance necessary for calcium homeostasis, healthy bones, and prevention of fractures. It has also been linked to many metabolic, infectious and autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D levels are also being studied with respect to oral health issues such as dental caries, and periodontitis. Vitamin D deficiencies have been found to be relatively common among Covid-19 patients and who received supplements experienced less severe symptoms. The credible proposals for vitamin D supplementation to avoid infection and mortality due to Covid-19 validate the chance of raising public awareness on significance of its health benefits. Thus, we carried out this research to study the influence of Covid-19 on Saudi Arabian population's awareness of vitamin D with a dental public health perspective. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study of the Saudi Arabian general population was undertaken with 240 subjects, including men and women chosen at random varying a range of age groups from 18 to 74 years after consent and institutional approval. Sample size was computed using G-power software. Pretested, validated questionnaire, translated to Arabic was disseminated through e-mails and all prominent social medias. Statistical analysis was done using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 26.0. Bivariate analysis was performed using chi-square test at 5% significance level. Results: Out of 240 people participated; 57% were men, and 43% were women. Majority were between the ages of 18 and 30 years. 65% of the participants were aware that vitamin D is important for bone health, supports oral health, reducing tooth decay, and lowering the risk of heart disease. Half of the study population believe that the sunlight is the prime source of vitamin D and 80% assumed that the ideal time of sunshine exposure is in the morning. 88.3% of them projected the need to increase their knowledge about vitamin D. Conclusion: There was a lack of awareness and knowledge about vitamin D and its significance for the body and teeth, as well as its relationship to Covid-19. The pandemic had no significant impact on society's awareness about vitamin D. This study emphasises the importance of raising awareness among the public about vitamin D and ways to prevent its deficiencies. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.23 (Special Issue) 2024 p.S66-S72

Community Empowerment of PCM Kokap on Sustainable Municipal Waste Management through Black Soldier Fly Farming

Municipal waste management is one of complicated environmental problems found in many areas of Yogyakarta, including in Kokap, Kulon Progo. In addition, the awareness from local society towards the importance of waste management has not well built yet due to the lack of knowledge on this issue. Therefore, this program was aimed to promote better understanding and technical skill of Pimpinan Cabang Muhammadiyah (PCM) Kokap members regarding black soldier fly-mediated waste management. This community empowerment program involved 15 PCM members (aged ranging from 40-55 years old) and carried out using the experiential learning method through participatory approach. It started with focus group discussion and followed by the trial of BSF farming using municipal waste performed by the members for 40 days. Intensive supervision was provided through WhatsApp Group. Results showed that all PCM members were success in cultivating a complete cycle of BSF. Some of the BSF larvae had been used as feed for poultry and fish. The success of this trial was associated to the high enthusiasm from the members in following the technical guidelines provided virtually. Overall, this program has successfully educated the targeted community marked by the accomplishment of PCM Kokap members in executing the trial of municipal waste management. It also conferred the increased member’s understanding regarding the economic value of BSF products to be alternative source of secondary income. The success of this program could be a pilot project to generate society awareness and capacity for higher responsibility with the municipal wastes produced.

Increasing Society Awareness about Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies in Rural Areas

This integrated scheme community service activity focuses on increasing society's awareness of climate change, its impacts, and mitigation and adaptation efforts that need to be carried out. This theme was chosen because climate change has become a global problem and needs to be addressed on the international, national, and local levels. Therefore, this community service activity is carried out to increase society's awareness about climate change. The activity will take place on August 6, 2023, at the Semambu Island Hall, North Indralaya district, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra. The target audience is comprised of residents of Semambu island, both men and women and a total of 30 people. The method of activity is empowerment, which provides material on the concept of climate change, the impact of climate change, mitigation efforts, and adaptation to climate change through counseling and mentoring methods. The results of this activity show that activities to increase society's awareness about climate change, its impacts, and mitigation and adaptation efforts that need to be carried out provide benefits in the form of increasing understanding and awareness of participants as target audiences. The understanding and awareness of activity participants increased by 26%. These results are obtained by comparing the pretest and posttest, carried out before and after the activity is carried out. Pretest and posttest are carried out by providing several questions in the form of questionnaires related to climate change material, the impact of climate change, mitigation, and adaptation to climate change. Thus, this activity is able and successful in contributing to increasing society's awareness about climate change in accordance with the objectives and benefits of the expected activities. The advice is that activities to increase society's awareness of climate change need to be continuously socialized to help the earth's safety. Related parties can follow up through programs related to saving the environment.

Evaluasi Efektivitas Intervensi pada Ibu Hamil dengan Anemia di Indonesia: Studi Literatur

An in-depth understanding of the background of the problem of anemia in pregnant women in Indonesia is crucial for designing and implementing more effective intervention programs. Effective prevention and intervention programs and efforts to holistically increase nutritional awareness in society are a must to achieve positive change in overcoming anemia in pregnant women in Indonesia. To analyze more deeply the extent to which previous research has investigated interventions for pregnant women with anemia in Indonesia. This research uses the PRISMA literature review, through a digital library database that is connected to various scientific publication pages through keywords such as "Anemia", "Pregnant Women", "Anemia of Pregnant Women", and "Anemia Intervention". Research methods include quantitative, qualitative methods and reviews related to intervention strategies for pregnant women with anemia in Indonesia. Effective interventions for pregnant women with anemia include health education, a combination of blood supplement tablets and juices and consumption of iron from natural sources. Interventions based on a sustainable and integrated approach, involving various parties including families, communities, government, private parties and non-government partners, are needed to achieve significant and sustainable changes in tackling anemia in pregnant women in Indonesia.

Review of borehole thermal energy storage systems in unsaturated soils: Materials, mechanism, and future development

AbstractBorehole thermal energy storage (BTES) is an innovative renewable energy technology for building heating and cooling. The lack of studies about BTES in unsaturated soils acts as a barrier to further implementation. In this study, the research obstacles, progress, hotspots, and differences between countries of BTES systems in unsaturated soils were described in detail based on a literature review, bibliometric analysis, technology roadmap, and data visualizations. The results show that the process of coupled heat and moisture transfer has been a research hotspot in recent years, and the thermo‐hydraulic properties increase the complexity of analysis. There are few studies on experimental data and engineering practices of BTES systems in unsaturated soils. China is leading in publications number, but European and North American countries perform better in international cooperation and policy incentives. Technology development will be directly driven by policy momentum, followed by the gradual establishment of a complete research, design, and evaluation system, which helps accelerate the replacement of traditional fossil energy with renewable energy. In an attempt to improve society's awareness and move forward with scientific foresight of BTES systems in unsaturated soils, this review has revealed the evolutionary process, identified its current status, and depicted the future development from political, economic, social, and other dimensions.

Strategic approach to the application of economic levers in environmentally safe agriculture

This article examines the issue of application and implementation of economic levers for ecologically safe goods of agricultural origin as a part of a complex of measures of the general environmental policy of the state in the long term, which is regulated by the current norms of Ukrainian legislation. The toolkit for this category of goods is presented in the form of state and commercial means that regulate the sale and use of environmentally safe goods and services, not limiting their direction only to the greening of the production process of agriculture, but also to the comprehensive solution of modern problems of environmental awareness of society and solution of urgent problems of the economy of nature use. At the same time, both at the level of the average individual and at the level of the industrial consumer of agricultural resources, as well as the interests of the state in the context of ensuring environmental safety standards are taken into account. Consideration of this issue was carried out using the assessment of four categories of economic levers: taxes on ecological products of agriculture, tax differentiation of this category of goods, a system of incentives for the transformation of the agricultural production process to a resource-saving business model, the responsibility of producers for causing damage to the surrounding natural environment of the agricultural sphere as at the state level and at the level of individual producers. It was determined that each of these levers has certain advantages and disadvantages, as a result of which it is appropriate to use them in connection with certain measures within the framework of the general environmental policy for certain goods, while in other cases they are less effective. At the current stage of the development of the environmental policy of Ukraine, the main task is to determine the appropriate tools for solving a specific environmental problem, in particular — the post-war restoration of agricultural resources, the elimination of the consequences of the active phase of hostilities of the Russian-Ukrainian war in the medium and long term, as well as increasing the further level of environmental information support for the purpose of solving environmental problems of the post-war restoration of agricultural resources.