Internet Providers Research Articles

İnternet provayderlərin məsuliyyətinə dair təcrübənin Azərbaycan, Türkiyə və Avropa hüquqi tənzimlənməsi əsasında müqayisəli təhlili

In the article, a comparative analysis of the practice of the liability of Internet providers is carried out based on the legal regulation of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Europe. It is noted that the issue of responsibility of providers for the content shared in the virtual space is based on the regulation of the Internet and information legal responsibility as a unity of two main information legal research topics. In the end, it is concluded that Internet providers are not classified in the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Thus, the terms host provider, Internet information resource owner, and telecommunications operator and provider are used. Only the legal understanding given to the host provider complies with international norms and best foreign practices. The lack of basic legal concepts also makes it difficult to solve the issues of responsibility in case of violation of rights and freedoms. Keywords: Internet provider, virtual space, Internet regulation, information-legal responsibility, Internet information resource, rights and freedoms, legal regulation.

STATE POLICY ON THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL INTERESTS OF UKRAINE IN THE INTERNET ENVIRONMENT

The article deals with the problem of protecting Ukraine’s national interests in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The Internet is seen as a space for free expression of opinions, but often turns into a battlefield in the information war. The article analyses the processes of informatisation of society and the increase in the number of Internet users. The impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the leading Internet providers and their political position is analysed. Today, Ukraine enjoys great support from leading campaigns in this area, but the aggressor country is heavily funding war propaganda. Attention is drawn to the results of statistics on cyberattacks on state institutions and the public by the Russian Federation. It is emphasised that today state institutions, business and society in Ukraine have united to counteract the negative information influence of Russia. The structure of Ukraine’s national interests, priorities and directions of their protection are defined. Attention is focused on the fact that the Russian Federation attracts teenagers to extremist and radical activities on the Internet. This additionally threatens the national interests of Ukraine. Prevention of extremism is based on raising the legal, political and general culture of citizens, and shaping a positive image of the state. Therefore, it is justified to take effective measures to develop a powerful ideological corpus, a national idea and to adhere to the state’s strategy for European integration. It is important to establish systematic training of specialists in the field of protecting national interests in the Internet space, enhancing the preventive role of the media and institutional support for analytical, educational, propaganda and information work. The author proposes to develop a powerful system of countering manipulations on the Internet, which will include technological developments, methodology, ideological component, legal and educational measures. The author substantiates the necessity of Ukraine’s integration into the global and regional European information space; integration into international information and telecommunication systems and organisations; modernisation and certain changes in the information policy; improvement of legislation on harmonisation of national legislation with international standards; introduction of modern information and communication technologies into public administration processes, etc.

EVALUATION OF INTERNET ACCESS BY STUDENTS AT A FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN NORTHERN BRAZIL

Objective: This study presents the results of assessing Internet access by students at a federal educational institution in northern Brazil. Theoretical Framework: The study's theoretical framework relates information technologies through Internet access to learning. It shows that the more adequate Internet access is in educational institutions' daily routines, the better the students' performance in learning and its developments in technical, scientific, and technological production. Method: The method used was a survey, the population of which consisted of students who attended classes during the three shifts during which the institution operated. The students were consulted through a questionnaire with multiple-choice questions, the results of which were generated using descriptive statistics and presented in frequency tables. Results and Discussion: The findings showed deficiencies in a) the connection attributes, b) insufficient connection about the types of use by students, c) the connection provided is of low quality, and d) there is excess demand about the low institutional supply, especially in the evening shift. Research Implications: This study shows that internet services must be the object of multidisciplinary treatment and cannot represent the exclusive view of ICT professionals or education specialists. Unidisciplinary views prevent several fundamental nuances of institutional core activities from being overlooked. Originality/Value: The research's originality lies in the empirical observation that educational institutions must strategically plan long-term internet provision jointly by ICT professionals, education specialists, teachers, and students.

HUBUNGAN INTENSITAS PENGGUNAAN GAWAI DENGAN KUALITAS TIDUR PADA REMAJA DI SMP N 1 NGAWEN

Background: According to APJII (Association of Indonesian Internet Providers) found that the number of Internet users in Indonesia is 143.26 million people or around 54.68% of the total Indonesian population of 256.2 million people (Risna, 2021). Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between the intensity of device use and sleep quality in adolescents at SMP N 1 Ngawen. Research Methods: This research is a quantitative correlational type with a cross sectional approach. The population of this study were all students of SMP N 1 Ngawen totaling 762 students. The sampling technique used puposive sampling. The instruments used were the Use of Gadgets questionnaire and the PSQI (Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index) Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Spearman Rank. Results: The characteristics of respondents in this study were the majority of 14 years old (41.0%), female gender (48.0%), male gender (52.0%), the majority of high device usage (87%), and the majority of poor sleep quality (96%). Spearman rank obtained a value of 0.000 (p < 0.0005). Conclusion: There is a relationship between the intensity of gadget use and sleep quality in adolescents at SMP N 1 Ngawen.

Uptake of and factors associated with telemedicine use for palliative care among patients diagnosed with advanced cancers during the onset of COVID-19.

53 Background: The COVID-19 pandemic propelled a rapid shift to telemedicine use, including patients with advanced cancers needing palliative care (PC). Yet, little is known about disparities in telemedicine use for PC. We leveraged population-based data to examine the trend and factors associated with telemedicine use for PC among Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with advanced cancers during the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We identified patients aged ≥65.5 years diagnosed with advanced-stage breast, colorectal, non-small cell lung (NSCL), small cell lung (SCL), pancreas, and prostate cancers in 2015-2019 from the SEER-Medicare data. We included those with continuous fee-for-service coverage and had any PC claims from diagnosis to death, hospice admission, or by 12/31/2020 (whichever came first). Telemedicine was identified using procedure codes, modifiers, and place of service codes on PC claims. We described the percent of PC recipients using telemedicine each quarter in 2019-2020. Multivariable logistic models assessed patient and provider characteristics associated with telemedicine use among PC recipients in 2020. Results: Telemedicine use for PC was 0.24% to 0.48% across 4 quarters in 2019, which increased to 16.3% in Q1 and stabilized at about 30% in Q2-Q4 in 2020. Among 2,945 PC recipients in 2020, 22.5% used telemedicine. Older patients (75-84 years and 85+ years) were 4.4 percentage points (ppts) and 8.6 ppts (p-values<0.05) less likely than patients ages 65-74 years to use telemedicine. Patients who were female (4.4 ppts), residing in higher socioeconomic status areas (Yost Quintile 5 vs 1: 7.7 ppts), treated by female providers (4.1 ppts), in hospital system (3.7 ppts vs. individual physician office) and organizations with hospice and palliative care specialists (8.9 ppts) were more likely to use telemedicine for PC (all p-values<0.05). (Table). Conclusions: Telemedicine use for PC surged during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with considerable disparities by patient sociodemographic and provider characteristics. These disparities suggest potential barriers related to patients’ technology literacy and internet access, provider awareness, and healthcare organization resources. Future mixed-method studies need to elucidate these barriers to design interventions at patient, provider, and system levels to ensure effective PC delivery. Selected factors associated with telemedicine use for palliative care. Absolute Probability Difference (95%CI) Age group (ref: 65-74) 75-84 -4.4 (-7.6, -1.2) 85+ -8.6 (-13.4, -3.7) Female (ref: Male) 4.4 (0.9, 7.9) Yost quintile (ref : Q1-Q2) Q3-Q4 2.2 (-1.7, 6.1) Q5 7.7 (3.3, 12.1) Hospital system (ref: Individual physician office) 3.7 (0.6, 6.7) Provider: Female (ref: Male) 4.1 (0.7, 7.5) Organization with hospice and palliative care specialists 8.9 (5.4, 12.4)

Listening to the Perspectives of Black Women on Perinatal Health Disparities: Reversing the Tide and Improving Outcomes.

Pregnancy-related health in the USA fares worse than similarly resourced countries and the gap continues to widen. This trend however is disproportionately experienced by women of color. We have come to understand that this is due to the systems and structures that perpetuate racism. Despite our awareness of this, the voices of the community impacted by these systems have been largely left out of research. The authors aimed to utilize participatory research methods within a qualitative design to askBlack pregnant and parenting women about their lived experiences of pregnancy and perinatal health services. Over three focus groups, the authors gathered information from 12 participants. Participants were Black women currently pregnant or pregnant in the last year, ages 22-37years old. Participants shared their experiences and views on racial disparities within perinatal health care. Our analytic goal was to explore the questions: "What are Black women talking about in relation to perinatal health"; "Where do Black women get information about perinatal health disparities?"; and "How do Black women feel when they hear or talk about perinatal health risks?". In general, participants felt that the burden to understand their pregnancy risks and options was theirs alone to carry. This resulted in their utilization of and reliance on the internet, social supports, and holistic providers such as doulas for information about how to reduce their risk for maternal morbidity and mortality. Results demonstrate patients' receptivity to frank conversation about perinatal health disparities, and their willingness to partner with their providers to reduce risks in pregnancy. While interventions to reduce perinatal health risks must be systemic, they cannot move forward without including the voices of and partnering with the community they hope to positively impact.

GLOBAL READING - (NON)CONVENTIONAL MODEL OF READING

Reading as a complex process is presented as an important factor for the proper organization of the general activity of the individual, and especially for his intellectual development. As a rather complicated activity, reading includes different psychological, social-ecological, as well as physical viewpoints. This "hitting" of the alphabetic code to determine the words and the construction of meaning from them, in an organized and systematized form, begins to develop in the first developmental cycle. From the phonetic awareness that helps to decode the word, students create a "visual dictionary". This visual image facilitates "seeing" and matching words to create meaning. Similar to the teaching of the spoken language that is presented as a complete form, and not with analysis and synthesis, the graphic representation of the read word is visualized in consciousness as an image, during which the meaning of the word also appears reflexively. Given that 65% of the population are visual learners, today the use of the whole word method is an unpretentious necessity. The whole word method stems from the premise that students living in this century are surrounded by technology and are in constant contact with written material. The basic unit of reading is the word, the graphic image of which is transmitted as a picture, so television announcements, computers, food labels, street advertising, and books are great causes and triggers of early literacy. Internet providers use the universality of symbols to make reading easy for everyone, including children who are in constant contact with this medium. Technology gives them the ability to read without knowing the letters, so they show awareness of the displayed symbols through computer tools. Although the Albanian language has a morphological structure and phonetic spelling, the use of this alternative model of reading is encountered more and more in school practice every day due to the need and many benefits which will be elaborated below in the paper. 50 children aged 6 years with different demographic characteristics were checked. The same approach is the checking of the skill to read words with the whole word and phonological method. The obtained results were processed with the t-test statistical method, results which allowed the findings presented which show a very pronounced difference.

Promoting digital inclusion for enhanced resident wellbeing: an examination of aged residential care facility websites.

Digital inclusion has a positive impact on health and wellbeing through fostering connectivity and access to information. In Aotearoa New Zealand, 4% of older adults live in aged residential care (ARC) facilities and are vulnerable to social isolation. This study explored whether ARC facilities provide opportunities to socially connect online and whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected the provision of these opportunities. Information on technology and internet provision from 558 ARC facilities was extracted from facilities' own or related websites in 2019 and 2021. ARC facilities were categorised according to whether they provided digital devices, internet access and internet-based leisure activities, or made no reference to technology. In 2019, 392 (70%) of 558 ARC facilities publicised availability of internet-based technologies for residents; however, only 46 (8%) mentioned providing access to computer devices. In 2021 (during the pandemic), there was a small increase to 421 (76%) and 54 (10%) of facilities respectively. Facilities mentioning internet-based leisure activities were 63 (11%) in 2019 and 55 (10%) in 2021. Those not referring to technology had reduced from 166 (30%) in 2019 to 137 (24%) in 2021. Few ARC facilities enabled residents to fully access the digital world, even after periods of isolation due to COVID-19. Aged care providers could be more proactive by providing internet access and digital learning opportunities.

AGREGATION DES BANDES PASSANTES DES RESEAUX DES TELECOMMUNICATIONS DE LA RDC

WAN technology allows the interconnection of distant company sites for the exchange of information. So the internet connection here in DRC is a headache for many people. This difficulté is due to unexpected interruptions and slowness when sending or downloading a file. Reason why we thought of writing this article in order to arouse the curiosity of scientists in general, particulary that of computer scientists, on a study of optimization of telecommunications networks in our country DRC. This optimilization will focus on aggregating the bandwidths of several internet access providers installed in our country and especially the companies that use cellular technology (Airtel, Orage, Vodacom). This aggregation will allow us to have a redundant internet connection. That is to say, as we usually use two SIM cards in the same Mobile Station, we can also have the possibility of connecting both SIM cards to internet and therfore avoid network unavailability.

Cashless to classless: a case study of the role of technology and the state in E-payments at Lazada and Shopee in the Philippines

This paper is about how E-Payment systems in online marketplaces such as Shopee and Lazada contribute into the transition towards cashless transactions. Through these technological advances, it is seen to give greater availability for people at all social classes to access financial services such as online payment or transactions without the traditional maintaining fees that are seen in institutional banks. As for methodologies, the data gathering was proceeded with one-on-one interviews for consumers and MSMEs, while Focus Group Discussion is done for government offices with the usage of thematic analysis to treat the coded themes from interviews. Results showed greater access to financial services rendered support for all social classes in the case of the usage in LazadaWallet and ShopeePay and its intermediary medium GCash. One of the major challenges is technicalities within the apps associated and internet connection. Digital literacy also stood as a threat for respondents to fully understand and utilize the benefits that e-payment systems offer. The following data implied that the growth of e- payments to support and uplift the lives of lower social classes heavily relies on the development of technological infrastructure of e-payments and internet system providers. Integrated curriculums, programs, and seminars for technological education are also recommended so that persons of all ages can utilize the services. Multilateral agreements or talks must also be held if Shopee and Lazada sellers must be entitled to taxes as most of the products are also diverse of its origins.

THE CONCEPT OF NETWORK NEUTRALITY

Technology is meant to give people a platform to express themselves. Therefore, network neutrality is a creation for platform where contents, applications, services are to move on the internet without any form of restrictions. It is worrisome to some that internet providers are beginning to give unfair advantage to some data streams thereby making it almost difficult for smaller content creators and to grow. Network neutrality is the principle that internet provider and the Government should treat internet traffic the same. It connotes putting policy and regulatory measures in place to ensure open access and fair treatment of all internet users. This paper discusses the concept of network neutrality according to Tim Wu. It also considers the advantages and disadvantages of network neutrality. It discusses network neutrality in the United States and also the provisions of the Draft code released by the Nigerian Communication Commission in 2017. Hence, a doctrinal methodology was adopted using primary and secondary sources

Assessment of the potential of theme parks for the socio-economic development of the region

Parks have become widespread and have a significant impact on the culture of the population, regional development, the economy, as well as on the dynamics of social processes. The potential of theme parks in the context of regional development was assessed. As criteria for evaluation, we used open data from statistical collections on the subject of the study through the application of the expert assessment method. Experts ranked by importance the indicators for assessing the potential of theme parks. Each measure was scored on a 1-to-5 scale Available statistics by study topic were grouped as follows: theme park infrastructure; leisure facilities; services offered in the park; Internet provision; organized leisure activities; staffing; financial terms. The parks of Lipetsk, Moscow and Vladimir regions have high potential, at the end of the rating are the parks of Tambov, Kostroma and Smolensk regions.

Information system of support of economic decisions on the development of the Internet provider network

The paper suggests and confirms the hypothesis about the dependence of the price of internet service provider tariffs on the main economic and demographic determinants, and also defines the list of these determinants. An economic-mathematical model for optimizing the distribution of the budget for the expansion of the Internet provider's network between the execution of connection requests for separate service lines and tariffs has been developed. One of the key elements of the activity of Internet providers is the solution of the "last mile" problem, which consists in providing a communication service between the end user and the provider's Internet access node. Taking into account the orientation of such enterprises to the maximization of their own profit, this problem should be considered in the technical and economic dimension. Solving this problem requires a multidimensional approach that takes into account technology, economics and geography, as well as the significant investment required to expand network coverage and meet the demands of a distributed customer base. Internet providers should take into account the negative impact of possible network congestion, non-linear pricing, as well as consumer demand when optimizing pricing strategies and network development strategies. The developed model was applied to historical data on the activity of the Internet provider. The proposed approaches are combined into a single information system to support economic decision-making for the development of network of Internet providers, which contributes to the implementation of the developed model in practice and allows to increase the efficiency of the production activities of such enterprises. The paper put forward and confirmed the hypothesis about the dependence of prices for fixed Internet connection services on the dollar exchange rate, the cost of connecting to the trunk node, and the population. Approaches to economic decision-making in the management of the Internet provider's activities were further developed, namely, an economic-mathematical model was developed and tested to optimize the allocation of the budget for the expansion of the Internet provider's network between the satisfaction of applications of potential subscribers for connection in the section of individual tariffs of the provider's current tariff grid. As a result of the test of the developed economic-mathematical optimization model on the historical data of the enterprise, the possibility of improving the expected profit relative to the basic plan by 18% was established.

Do Gigabits Mean Business? “Ultra-Fast” broadband availability's effect on business births

Recent U.S. broadband programs prioritize high-speed infrastructure with download speeds of 100 megabits per second (Mbps) or more. Some internet providers have already built broadband networks capable of gigabit speeds (1000 Mbps) and more of this infrastructure is likely forthcoming due to increased federal support. The availability of this “ultra-fast” internet may have important implications for business creation. Business-level data from Data Axle is combined with the Federal Communication Commission's Form 477 broadband availability data and aggregated to the census block group level to form a six-year panel from 2015 to 2020. We examine the effects of three thresholds of broadband speed availability on business births per 10,000 population in eight U.S. states using an event study design. Results suggest that 100+ Mbps availability increases business births for at least up to five years after being introduced. The impacts are largest in metro block groups and for select industries. Relative to block groups treated at the 100 Mbps level, access to 250 Mbps shows additional benefits for business creation; however, the results for gigabit speed provision are less conclusive. This may change as technology continues to evolve and ultra-fast speed becomes more necessary for business operations.

Smart District Through a Study of Urban Area Usage onHigh-Speed Internet Area: A Case Study of Chiang Mai City

Towards becoming Smart city, Internet has become an important infrastructure in every city. Since 2018 Chiang Mai has forced as Smart city which focuses on city traffic and transportation. Without learning from people and city on the reality, an idea of smart city conceptually requires building up the relation of people and city development with high-speed Internet provider. To elevate quality of people life, smart city is not only holistically on city scale but also community as district scale. According to National Strategy 2018-2037, Smart city presently run by government and internet provider service as Top-down development. The shape of Chiang Mai city is sprawled by City development, Government has served only centralized infrastructure without understanding and elevating existing social and community learning. Then, City development in the past usually overrun and cause to conflict of local community. As 3 ring roads or superhighways which provides city spreading to other suburban districts. But why center of the city still gets potentially to raise businesses and happen new kind of convergence activities. The strategy of Smart city must be collaboratively planned by learning on smart lifestyle and grounding on people. To understand new city area wheresupports new smart people and society is the key to elevate and integrate City development. Several active areas in the city have been appeared as “Smart district” where creates new convergence activities by locals, entrepreneur, digital nomad. By wireless city and Smart city forcing, this leads to a question where Chiang Mai city area could potentially be ready to this upcoming development. Smart district is a new study to study urban area through high-speed internet area where ground up the topic of smart city specifically.

Promoting Dental Health Through Teledentistry: Assessing Awareness and Attitudes in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Teledentistry has emerged as a promising solution to enhance dental healthcare accessibility and quality. Understanding public awareness and attitudes towardteledentistry is crucial for its successful implementation, especially in regions like Saudi Arabia where digital health initiatives are rapidly expanding. This study aims to assess the level of awareness, attitudes, and perceptions towardteledentistry among the Saudi Arabian population, as well as examine the demographic factors influencing its acceptance. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 474 participants, employing a structured questionnaire to collect data on demographics, awareness, knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward teledentistry. Statistical analyses, including correlation and chi-square tests, were performed to analyze the data. Results The majority of respondents (64%) reported awareness of teledentistry, primarily through the Internet (44.5%) and healthcare providers (36.3%). The average self-assessed knowledge score was 3.04 out of 5, indicating moderate familiarity with teledentistry concepts. Attitudes towardteledentistry were generally positive, with 54% expressing belief in its effectiveness. However, a significant portion of the sample showed reluctance towardusing teledentistry for routine dental check-ups, with only 45.1% showing willingness. High technological accessibility was reported, yet 55.9% of participants preferred traditional in-person consultations. Correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between knowledge and belief in effectiveness (r = 0.21), but a negligible correlation with willingness to use teledentistry (r = 0.016). A strong positive correlation was found between belief in effectiveness and willingness for routine check-ups (r = 0.673). Educational level significantly influenced teledentistry acceptance, with higher education correlating with greater receptiveness. Conclusion While there is a moderate level of awareness and a generally positive attitude towardteledentistry among the Saudi population, hesitance remains regarding its use for routine care. The findings highlight the need for educational initiatives to improve knowledge and perceptions of teledentistry, potentially enhancing its acceptance and integration into the healthcare system.

Connecting space missions through NGSO constellations: feasibility study

A satellite internet provider (e.g., Starlink, OneWeb, O3b mPOWR), despite possessing the capability to provide internet services to on-ground users in a global scale, can dramatically change the way space missions are designed and operated in the foreseeable future. Assuming a scenario where space mission satellites can access the internet via a space internet system, the satellite can be connected to the network permanently (24 × 7) and act as mere terminal independently from its location. The ability to communicate with the satellite on-demand has the potential to improve aspects such as real-time tasking, outage minimization, operation cost, and dependency on the ground. This paper performs a feasibility study on the concept of connecting space missions to the network through commercial mega-constellations. This study includes a review of existing and near-future space internet systems, identification of candidate space missions for the aforementioned concept, a necessary adaptation of existing Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) terminals to be plugged into space mission satellites, assessment of communication performance, and investigation of the legal aspects of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum usage. The paper evidences that the concept is practically possible to implement in the near future. Among the studied space internet systems (i.e., Starlink, OneWeb, O3b mPOWER), O3b mPOWER stands out as the most suitable system allowing permanent coverage of low earth orbit (LEO) space missions with data rates that can reach up to 21 Mbps per satellite. Although the concept is very promising and can be implemented in the near future, our investigations show that some regulatory aspects regarding the RF usage should be solved for future exploitation of connecting space missions through NGSO (Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit) constellations.

Network topology facilitates internet traffic control in autocracies.

Recent years have seen an increase in governmental interference in digital communication. Most research on this topic has focused on the application level, studying how content is manipulated or removed on websites, blogs, or social media. However, in order for governments to obtain and maintain control of digital data flows, they need to secure access to the network infrastructure at the level of Internet service providers. In this paper, we study how the network topology of the Internet varies across different political environments, distinguishing between control at the level of individual Internet users (access) and a higher level in the hierarchy of network carriers (transit). Using a novel method to estimate the structure of the Internet from network measurements, we show that in autocratic countries, state-owned (rather than privately owned) providers have a markedly higher degree of control over transit networks. We also show that state-owned Internet providers often provide Internet access abroad, with a clear focus on other autocratic countries. Together, these results suggest that in autocracies, the network infrastructure is organized in a way that is more susceptible to the monitoring and manipulation of Internet data flows by state-owned providers both domestically and abroad.

Pelaksanaan Event Sponsorship Sebagai Implementasi Komunikasi Pemasaran Produk By.U Oleh Telkomsel Branch Surabaya

Currently, there are many internet providers in Indonesia that offer various benefits, such as digital providers. Demand for the internet continues to increase every year. by.U is the first digital provider in Indonesia targeting the millennial or Gen Z demographic, which has attracted researchers' interest in conducting further research about the company. Researchers used a qualitative approach known as a case study which aims to study the marketing communication methods and promotional mix used by Telkomsel to promote by.U cards to the youth market. Interviews, documentation of event implementation, and observations were carried out to collect data. The data processing method used by the author is descriptive. A brief description and analysis of data collected from various sources, both direct and indirect, is presented previously. The focus of this research is the process of implementing marketing communications by the by.U. company, the data for which was collected through interviews and observation. After that, the data will be analyzed in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Marketing communications used by event sponsors to increase sales of by.U products consist of sales promotions, personal sales and direct marketing. This research shows that by.U controls its marketing communications by using social media, influencers, and digital placements to make customers want to buy its products. In this research, marketing communication strategies include digital placement and influencer marketing.

Awareness of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Screening Before Marriage and Pregnancy Among Adults in the Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background Hepatitis B is a global public health concern. Understanding the awareness, testing practices, and vaccination status of individuals is crucial for effective prevention and control strategies. This study aims to assess these aspects among participants in the Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 440 participants. Demographic data, awareness of hepatitis B, knowledge of transmission modes, symptoms, and complications were collected through a structured questionnaire. Participants' testing and screening practices, sources of information, and vaccination status were also assessed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and associations were explored using chi-square tests. Results The majority of participants were females (51.8%) and aged 18-25 years (55.2%). While most participants had heard of hepatitis B (85.7%), only a small percentage correctly identified sexual contact as a mode of transmission (38.6%). Knowledge regarding symptoms and complications was moderate, with 52.3% correctly identifying symptoms and 69.8% recognizing liver damage and cirrhosis as complications. Although awareness of screening was high (84.8%), the actual practice was low (35.0%). Education was the least reported source of information, while the internet (46.7%) and health care provider (27.6%) were commonly mentioned. Approximately half of the participants reported receiving the hepatitis B vaccine (48.9%), but a significant proportion had not completed all vaccine doses (55.0%). Conclusion The study revealed moderate awareness of hepatitis B among the participants, but knowledge gaps existed regarding transmission modes and complete symptom recognition. Testing and screening practices were suboptimal, with low rates of screening despite high awareness. Vaccination uptake was moderate, but incomplete vaccine schedules were prevalent. Targeted educational campaigns are needed to address knowledge gaps, promote testing and completion of vaccination schedules, and enhance the role of healthcare providers in disseminating accurate information. Improving knowledge and practices related to hepatitis B can strengthen public health efforts, enhance prevention, and control strategies.