Male Respondents Research Articles

Navigating risk: Impact of overconfidence in financial literacy on retirement wealth reserves

This study examined the impact of overconfidence in financial literacy on risky asset investments within retirement wealth reserves. We used data of 36,268 respondents of the “China Aging Finance Survey” (2020–2022). The findings reveal that overconfidence significantly drives households toward riskier investments, and the conclusions were reinforced through robustness checks. Furthermore, the effect was moderated by pension replacement rate satisfaction, willingness to pay for financial advice, and risk preferences. Heterogeneity analysis indicates that male respondents and less educated respondents were significantly affected by overconfidence. Moreover, respondents with basic pension insurance were likelier to opt for risky assets.

Personal values and moral reasoning: An empirical study

This exploratory study examined the personal values (using the Rokeach values survey) and moral reasoning (according to the DIT-2 P-scores) of a sample of 51 students taking business courses at a Canadian University in Winter 2020, at the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic. The mean P-Score of the sample was 32.16 with females having a mean P-score (37.4) significantly higher (at 5% level) than the males (mean of 28.62). Health was ranked as the most important terminal value, followed by Family Security and Self-Respect while Honest was considered as the highest-ranking instrumental value, followed by Responsible and Ambitious. Female respondents considered the value of Self-Respect to be of more priority than the male respondents. The results suggest that most of the respondents (66%) according to the Musser-Orke classification, place emphasis on social than on personal goals and thus on serving others rather than themselves. No significant correlation was, however, detected between the respondents’ P-Scores and either their social terminal or moral instrumental value scores.

Politically Correct English Language and Gender in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the present study, we investigated the responses provided by Bosnia and Herzegovina’s male and female respondents in regards to their usage of politically correct English language across various categories. Those categories include gender, disability, age, work, socioeconomic status, and race terminology. We hypothesized that significant differences would be present between respondents based on their gender. As the results suggest, female respondents were more inclined to use politically correct terminology in comparison to their counterparts, male participants. The distinctions were found to be present in all categories but mostly related to gender, where female respondents showed a higher preference for politically correct English language, while male respondents showed a tendency to select less politically correct English language terminology. Furthermore, categories related to disability and race showed mixed results to some extent. Therefore, we conclude that the findings point towards the importance of comprehending gender-specific tendencies when it comes to the adoption and usage of politically correct English language, as such differences can have significant influence on inclusion and communication within varied social and formal contexts.

The Effect of Tax Awareness, Tax Understanding, and Tax Morals on Taxpayer Compliance from the Gender Perspective of MSME Entrepreneurs in the Tanah Abang Market

Aims: This study aims to determine the effect of tax awareness, tax understanding, and tax morals on taxpayer compliance from the gender point of view of MSME entrepreneurs. Study Design: The research design used is a survey by distributing questionnaires directly to respondents or MSE taxpayers in the Tanah Abang Market. The sample collection technique used in this study was simple random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: The sample in this study were MSME taxpayers in the Tanah Abang Market as many as 154 male respondents and 116 female respondents. Methodology: Researchers used the Hair et al. formula [1] to determine the number of research samples. The type of data used in this study is quantitative data in the form of values or scores for the answers given by MSME respondents in the Jakarta Tanah Abang Market to the questions in the questionnaire. The data obtained was transferred into data tabulation and analyzed using PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling) software version 4.0 to generate a hypothesis of a causal relationship between the independent variables (tax awareness, tax understanding, and tax morale) and the dependent variable (taxpayer compliance). Results: The results of the study are tax awareness, tax understanding, and tax morale have a significant influence on the compliance of male and female taxpayers. Conclusion: From this study, it was found that in combination gender, tax awareness, tax understanding, and tax morale had an effect on taxpayer compliance. However, based on the significance value, it is known that tax awareness and tax understanding of females have a more significant effect on tax compliance than males. This is different from tax morale, based on the significance value, it is known that male tax morale has a more significant effect than female. This is in line with Gender theory which explains the differentiation of roles, positions, responsibilities, and division of labor between men and women determined by society based on the nature of women and men who are considered appropriate in accordance with the norms, customs, beliefs or habits of society [2].

Gender-related stigma toward individuals with a history of sexual or physical violence in childhood

BackgroundStigma is a key barrier to disclosing traumatic experiences of violence in childhood with adverse consequences for help-seeking behaviour. Disclosing behavior differs by gender and the form of violence experienced. However, there is a lack of comprehensive studies that address societal perceptions of males and females with a history of sexual or physical violence in childhood. Therefore, our aim is to focus on the impact of gender on the perception of individuals who experienced sexual or physical violence in childhood.MethodsWe conducted a study on a representative sample of the German general population in terms of age and gender. Participants were randomly assigned to brief case vignettes addressing sexual or physical violence in childhood. Analyses base on a sample of n = 659 individuals (50.1% female). Stigma was assessed through examining respondents’ readiness to address specific traumas in conversation and respondents’ attitudes toward the individuals in the vignettes. Mann–Whitney U tests were applied to check for differences between female and male victims and survivors as well as female and male respondents.ResultsOur results reveal that male victims and survivors face higher negative stereotypes (harm, unpredictability) and evoke communication barriers more often when compared to female victims and survivors, especially in male respondents. Sexual violence is associated with more distinct gender differences than physical violence.ConclusionsFindings reflect greater stigma toward male victims and survivors of sexual violence than female ones. Men had a greater tendency to stigmatize – especially toward their same-gender peers. Socially ingrained gender roles may act as a basis for different communication cultures and the notion of victim-perpetrator constellations in which males are not envisaged as victims.

Evaluating the Impact of Gender and Race on Otolaryngology Resident Experiences Across the United States.

Otolaryngology residents often encounter work-related stress and challenges during training. Sociodemographic factors influence experiences during residency; however, the impact of race and gender on otolaryngology trainee well-being during residency remains understudied. Online survey. US residency programs. An anonymous online survey consisting of 59 multiple-choice questions was sent to 104 directors of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education otolaryngology residency programs to distribute to residents. Respondents were queried regarding demographics and experiences with bias. Residents self-identified gender and race. Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern/North African, and multiracial residents were categorized as underrepresented minorities (URM). Sixty-oneUS otolaryngology residents responded to the survey, the majority of whom were women (60.7%) and white (62%). Many residents endorsed a belief that receipt of research and training opportunities was negatively impacted by bias due to race (29.5%) or gender (45.9%). More women (27%) than men (13%) reported maximal burnout, and fewer men (17.4%) than women (40.5%) expressed low confidence in ability to independently care for patients. More male (47.8%) and white (31.6%) residents strongly agreed they were thriving. 94.6% of women and 33.3% of URM residents reported being mistaken for a nonphysician, compared to 0% of white male respondents. Otolaryngology residents perceived differential treatment based on race and gender, with women and URM residents experiencing greater exclusion and bias, as well as increased misidentification and decreased ability to thrive. Future work includes increasing sample size for generalizability and developing interventions that uphold equity in residency training environments.

HIV: California's 2018 criminalization reform and testing among those reporting risk behavior.

HIV criminalization laws may discourage HIV testing. We tested whether California's 2018 HIV criminalization law reform increased the likelihood of past-year HIV testing compared to Nevada, which did not reform its HIV criminalization law. We fitted two difference-in-differences logistic regression models: one for all respondents reporting behaviors that increase the chances of getting or transmitting HIV, and one for male respondents reporting these behaviors. All analyses accounted for the complex survey design of BRFSS. HIV criminalization reform was significantly associated with an increased likelihood of past-year HIV testing. After reform, the predicted marginal probability of past-year HIV testing increased by six percentage points. By comparison, probabilities of a past-year HIV test decreased in Nevada. HIV criminalization law reform may increase the likelihood of getting tested by individuals who engage in behaviors that increase the chances of getting or transmitting HIV.

Changes in Australians' attitudes towards supervised injecting facilities.

Supervised injecting facilities (SIF) have been shown to reduce negative outcomes experienced by people who inject drugs. They are often subject to intense public and media scrutiny. This article aimed to explore population attitudes to SIFs and how these changed over time in Australia. Data were drawn from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, a national sample collecting data on illicit drug use and attitudes towards drug policy among Australians (2001-2019). Ordinal logistic regression assessed sociodemographic characteristics associated with different attitudes to SIFs and binary logistic regression assessed trends over time and by jurisdiction. In 2019, 54% of respondents (95% CI 52.9, 55.1) supported SIFs, 27.5% (95% CI 26.6, 28.4) opposed and 18.4% (95% CI 17.7, 19.2) were ambivalent. Support for SIFs correlated with having a university degree (OR 1.75; 95% CI 1.58, 1.94), non-heterosexual identity (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.51, 2.17) and recent illicit drug use (OR = 1.74, 95% CI 1.55, 1.94). Male respondents or those living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas had lower odds of supporting SIFs (OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.85, 1.00; OR 0.64-0.80, respectively). Between 2001 and 2019, support for SIFs increased modestly by 3.3%, those who 'don't know' by 7.4%, whereas opposition decreased by 11.7%. Between 2001 and 2019, support for SIFs increased in NSW and Queensland, whereas opposition decreased in all jurisdictions. Opposition to SIFs declined over the past 20 years, but a substantial proportion of respondents are ambivalent or 'don't know enough to say'. Plain language information about SIFs and their potential benefits, targeted to those who are ambivalent/'don't know' may further increase public support.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COGNITIVE DEFICITS AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

Introduction: Schizophrenia is an endogenous psychotic disorder with a chronic course, which is characterized by dysfunction in multiple domains: perceptions, thinking, emotions, and cognition. Objective: The main aim of the study was to introduce the relationship between clinical characteristics and cognitive deficits in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: The research involved 53 randomly selected male and female respondents from 18 to 60 years of age, who suffer from schizophrenia according to the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Diseases – ICD 10, acute schizophrenia treated in the Psychiatric Hospital Skopje - Skopje. We used the following measuring instruments: the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS). Results: The results indicated that the acute schizophrenic patients had higher rating scores in the SCoRS assessment (M=45.736, SD=8.908) in the first week after psychosis onset. A high degree of positive and negative symptoms was a strong predictor of higher cognitive deficits in patients with schizophrenia. A positive relationship was observed between the PANSS-Positive and ScoRS level (F (53) =0.559, sig. =.001, p<.01). At the same time, positive relationship was observed between the PANSS-Negative and ScoRS level (F (53) =0.283 sig. =.001, p<.01). Conclusions: In the course of our longitudinal prospective study, we found that clinical characteristics of schizophrenia had a great impact on the cognitive dysfunction, whereby this is evident in the acute stage of the disease.

Patient Perceptions of Weight Stigma Experiences in Healthcare: A Qualitative Analysis.

Weight stigma is the social devaluation and denigration of individuals because of their excess body weight, resulting in poorer physical and mental health and healthcare avoidance. Attribution Theory and Goffman's theory of spoiled identity provided a general overarching framework for understanding weight stigma experiences. Our purpose was to explore weight stigma experiences from a broad range of perspectives emphasizing identities typically excluded in the weight stigma literature. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study with data drawn from 73 substantive narrative comments from participants who responded to a larger survey. Analysis developed five themes: Working on weight, Not being overweight, Lack of help and empathy, Exposure and embarrassment and Positive experiences. Individuals who would be clinically assessed as overweight, especially men, often did not identify with having a weight problem and found the framing of personal responsibility for weight empowering. Participants with larger body sizes more often attributed embarrassment and shame about weight to treatment in the clinical setting. Older participants were more likely to have positive experiences. The findings suggest ongoing tension between the framing of weight as a personal responsibility as opposed to a multifactorial condition with many uncontrollable aspects. Gender, age and body size shaped respondent perspectives, with some young male respondents finding empowerment through perceived personal control of weight. The healthcare system perpetuates weight stigma through lack of adequate equipment and excessively weight-centric medical counselling. Recommending a healthy lifestyle to patients without support or personalized medical assessment may perpetuate weight stigma and associated detrimental health outcomes. Patients with obesity and overweight were integral to this study, providing comments for our qualitative analyses.

Effects of Gender and Country of Training on Perceived Access to Opportunities for Neurosurgical Research and Gender-Concordant Mentorship

The current neurosurgical workforce is not large enough to address the significant burden of neurosurgical disease worldwide, and women are under-represented in this surgical specialty. However, trainee opportunities are particularly scarce in lower- and middle-income countries, where the burden of neurosurgical disease is high. Thus, the primary aim of this study was to assess the effects of gender and country on perceived access to neurosurgical research and mentorship opportunities. A cross-sectional survey evaluating perceived access to neurosurgical research and mentorship opportunities was distributed electronically to medical students and unspecialized residents in 10 countries (Colombia, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Uganda, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Venezuela). 34.0% of men versus 24.9% of women reported interest in neurosurgery (P < 0.001). Only 16.1% of trainees reported adequate access to neurosurgical research opportunities, which did not vary by gender overall (P= 0.070). However, more women reported inadequate access in the United States (P= 0.038), and more men reported inadequate access in Colombia (P= 0.043). In Colombia (P < 0.001), Nigeria (P= 0.003), Saudi Arabia (P= 0.038), the United States (P= 0.004), and Venezuela (P < 0.001), a lower proportion of women than men reported ever having a neurosurgery mentor of their same gender. 59.0% of female respondents noted that having access to female neurosurgeon mentors would increase their interest in neurosurgery, compared to 28.5% of male respondents (P < 0.001). More male than female medical trainees in the surveyed countries reported interest in neurosurgery. However, access to adequate neurosurgical research opportunities, although relatively low overall, did not vary by gender in most countries. Access to gender-concordant mentorship was less common for women than for men, but women expressed that enhanced access to female neurosurgeon mentors would increase their interest in the field. These findings suggest potential avenues for intervention to augment and diversify the global neurosurgical workforce.

Researching the possibilities of using digital financial instruments by future economists for sustainable development purposes

Introduction. The authors explore the problem of developing digital financial literacy as the most important characteristic feature of positive financial behavior in the context of the transition to the digital economy. The purpose of this article is to identify priorities and trends in using digital financial instruments by future economists for sustainable development purposes. Materials and Methods. The methodological basis of the study is the strategy of sustainable development, the ideological foundations of which determine the need for readiness to live and act in changing conditions, to plan socio-economic development taking into account the limitations of activities and the consequences of decisions made. The main method of the empirical part of the study is T. Saaty’s scale which was employed in order to identify global priorities in the use of digital financial instruments. A sociological survey was conducted among students of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Omsk State University named after F.M. Dostoevsky, Omsk State Technical University, schoolchildren of specialized economics classes (Gymnasia 19, Omsk) to identify priorities and trends in the use of digital financial instruments by future economists, taking into account gender and age preferences. Results. The ideas about the level of awareness about the problem of developing digital financial literacy are systematized, explaining the relationship between digital and financial literacy from the point of view of the prospects of the socio-economic space. Global priorities of the use of digital financial instruments by respondents were identified: the general sample prefers to work with optimal combinations of 2 banking payment systems. Analysis of correlations by gender shows that male respondents are better than the sample at the range limits, and female respondents are in the middle. The interpretation of the answers characterizes the women’s choice as stable, middle options of behavior (2-3 cards), which are less risky. Men, on the contrary, consider risk as a challenge that encourages activity, and go to the border of the sample (1-4 cards). A similar trend is typical for the age groups between 17 and 20 years. This, on the one hand, is explained by the psychological peculiarities of gender, and on the other hand, by active advertising campaigns of digital sets of financial services offered by leading Russian banks. An assessment of students’ awareness of new models of the digital economy has been obtained, demonstrating a good correlation as respondents grow older, which determines the positive dynamics of digital financial literacy of future economists (1-4 year undergraduate students) in the light of current labor market trends. Conclusions. The results of the research confirm that active use of digital financial instruments determines affirmative dynamics of positive financial behavior of future economists for the purpose of sustainable socio-economic development.

Gender differences in adolescents' perceptions of condom use in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria.

This paper assessed gender differences and perceptions towards condom use among in-school adolescents in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study undertaken in six local government areas in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and summarised using frequencies and proportions. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used in the analysis. The level of statistical significance was a p-value of <0.05. Findings showed that a significantly higher proportion of male respondents (58.8%) had a good perception of condom use when compared to female respondents (45.8%). Gender, level of schooling, and working for pay had significant associations with good perceptions of condom use, while the significant predictors in the logistic regression model were gender, level of schooling, and working for pay. Interventions that promote the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescents and those that empower women with relevant skills by addressing unequal gender power relations in relationships should be prioritized.

Swear Words Used by Students in Daily Communication

This research focuses on 1) the classification of swearing sources used by students of STBA JIA and 2) the classification of the use of swearing proposed by students of STBA JIA. The theory used in this research is Wardhaugh's theory (1986:230); Hughes (1991:208); Rothwell (1973:108); Trudgill (1983) to classify sources and reasons or functions of swearing. This research is qualitative with descriptive methods. The data taken came from questionnaire answers by respondents consisting of 14 male students and 43 female students. This research found that there are 12 sources of swearing used by male respondents and 12 sources of swearing used by female respondents. There are a total of 12 sources of invective, consisting of 7 sources based on experts and 5 new sources. Then, regarding the reasons for using swear words, male respondents stated 16 reasons and female respondents stated 18 reasons. The total number of reasons for using swear words in this study was 24. Furthermore, related to research findings based on the classification of swear words, there is no difference in the classification of sources and the reasons for using swearing words between the reasons for male respondents and the reasons for female respondents

Effect of Alcohol And Narcotic Drug Intake Among Undergraduates Of Kwara State University Malete, Nigeria

Background: Alcohol and narcotic drug use have a long history together. Students in postsecondary institutions frequently use alcohol along with other substances like cannabis, nicotine, tramadol, codeine, and other amphetamines. These substances have detrimental effects on both the user and society at large, so it is absolutely essential to discover what is causing the continued use of these substances. Aim: To determine the effect of alcohol and narcotic intake among undergraduates of Kwara state university, Malete, Nigeria Method: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study, designed to assess the effect of alcohol and narcotic intake among undergraduates in Kwara State University, malete using a qualitative method of data collection. The questionnaire was administered to determine the sample size using a simple random technique to get the desired sample size from the study population Result: Relationship between the social demographic response of the participants regarding their knowledge, effects of narcotic drugs and alcohol on the body and types of narcotic commonly used by undergraduates and factors motivating the use of narcotic drugs alcohol. Using Chi-Square set with the level of significance p&lt;0.05 alongside with degree of freedom. Considering the relationship between the gender of the respondents towards their knowledge about drugs and narcotics among the undergraduates, 40(20%) were female respondents, while 160(80%) of them were male respondents. P. value = 0.000 &lt; 0.05, which shows that it is significant, thereby rejecting the null hypothesis. Considering the relationship between the age of the respondents and the knowledge, 17-18 years were 40 (20%), 19-20years were 80(40%) while 21 and above were 80(40%) with P-value = 0.00 &lt; 0.05 indicating that it is significant, thereby rejecting the null hypothesis. Also, regarding the relationship between religion and their knowledge about knowledge, 100(50%) of the respondents were Muslims, 60(40%) were Christians, while 20(10%) were traditional. P-value = 0.00 &lt; 0.05 meaning that it is significant, thereby rejecting the null hypothesis. Conclusion: On our campus, there is an urgent need for preventive public health measures. It is recommended to launch more awareness efforts about the harmful effects of alcohol and narcotic medications. The use of alcohol and other drugs presents a serious threat to our future generations. Every single person ought to be discouraged by it.

Vaccination Status, Vaccine Awareness and Attitudes, and Infection Control Behaviors of Japanese College Students: A Comparison of 2021 and 2023.

Background: Now that the spread of COVID-19 has been controlled, it is important to investigate changes in young people's perceptions of the vaccine and their behavior toward infection. The objectives of this study were as follows: (1) to investigate the association between Omicron strain vaccination rates among college students, their perceptions of the vaccine, and past adverse reactions to the vaccine; (2) to compare 2021 (when COVID-19 was spreading) and 2023 (when COVID-19 was strained) to identify changes in attitudes toward vaccination and motivations for vaccination and changes in infection prevention behavior. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted via e-mail from 5 January to 30 January 2023. All students at Hiroshima University were sent an e-mail, which provided them access to the survey form and requested their cooperation. The questionnaire consisted of 33 items related to attributes, vaccination status, adverse reactions after vaccination, motivation for vaccination, perception of the vaccine, presence of coronavirus infection, sequelae, and infection prevention measures. Results: A total of 1083 students responded to the survey. Over 50% of the students were vaccinated with the Omicron booster. Regarding trust in vaccines, the majority of both male and female respondents said they had some trust in vaccines, although this was less than that observed in the 2021 survey. As for infection control measures, only 2% of males and 0.3% of females answered that they did not take any infection control measures. The most common response was "wear a mask", as in the 2021 survey, with 476 men (96.6%) and 575 women (99.5%). Conclusions: The survey showed a high Omicron-responsive vaccination rate of more than 50%. In addition, more than 99% of the students were found to be taking measures to prevent infection, such as wearing masks.

INCIDENCE OF HYPERTENSION IN ADOLESCENTS IN THE WORKING AREA OF PACCERAKKANG HEALTH CENTER AND SUDIANG HEALTH CENTER, MAKASSAR CITY

Hypertension generally occurs in advanced age, but some studies suggest that hypertension can appear as early as adolescence and its prevalence has increased over the past few decades. However, many do not realize that it is the cause of hypertension in adults and the elderly. This study aims to determine the prevalence of hypertension in adolescents at the Sudiang Raya Health Center, Makassar City. The method used is carried out by observation with a Cross Sectional approach. The research sample was 147 adolescents using Two Stage Cluster Sampling. Data collection using questionnaires, measurements of weight, height and blood pressure. The data were analyzed univariately using a frequency distribution table. The results of the study obtained 73 male respondents (49.7%) and 74 female respondents (50.3%). Most (77.6%) of the respondents had a moderate level of knowledge. The results of blood pressure measurements showed that as many as 9 people (6.1%) were in the stage 2 hypertension category, as many as 18 people (12.2%) were in the stage 1 hypertension category, as many as 22 people (15.0%) were in the pre-hypertension category and as many as 98 people (66.7%) had normal blood pressure. Conclusion: The results showed that one-third of the respondents already had hypertension.

Lifestyle Differences in the Metabolic Comorbidity Score of Adult Population From South Asian Countries: A Cross-Sectional Study

BackgroundMetabolic comorbidities are involved in the development and progression of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). There is convincing evidence that lifestyles are important contributors to metabolic comorbidities. This study measured the metabolic comorbidity score of South Asian adults, and identified its relationship with lifestyles. MethodsWe studied five South Asian countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, using WHO's Stepwise approach to NCD risk factor surveillance data between 2014 and 2019. This was a nationally representative and cross-sectional survey on participants aged 15-69 years old. The sample size was 27,616. The outcome was metabolic comorbidity score, calculated based on total cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose, blood pressure, and abdominal obesity. Total metabolic comorbidity score of each participant varied between 0-8. It was then divided into three ranges – the lowest range (total metabolic comorbidity score <3), medium range (total metabolic comorbidity score ≥3 & ≤5), and the highest range (total metabolic comorbidity score ≥6). Based on the outcome of non-parametric receiver operating characteristics analysis, the medium and the highest range together was considered as higher metabolic comorbidity score. The lowest range was considered as lower metabolic comorbidity score. The higher metabolic comorbidity score was coded as “1”and the lower metabolic comorbidity score was coded as “0”. Thus, the outcome variable, metabolic comorbidity score, became a binary variable. Exposures included physical inactivity (<150 minutes of MVPS /week), high daily sedentary time (≥ 9 hours/day), use of tobacco (present or past smoking or daily use of smokeless tobacco products), and consumption of alcohol (at least once/month in the last one year). Binomial logistic regression model produced the odds ratios (OR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). ResultsThe prevalence of higher metabolic comorbidity score was 34% among South Asian adults, 25% among the male respondents and 41% among the female respondents. Participants who were physically inactive (OR, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.17-1.36), had high sedentary time (OR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.11-1.33), and consumed alcohol (OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.23-1.53) showed higher metabolic comorbidity score compared with the participants who were physically active, had low sedentary time and did not consume alcohol respectively. However, we found an inverse association (OR, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.71-0.81) between the use of tobacco and metabolic comorbidity score. ConclusionsOne third of South Asian adults had higher metabolic comorbidity score. Physical inactivity, daily sedentary hours and minimal alcohol consumption was associated with higher metabolic comorbidity score.

Demographics and wildlife value orientations: insights for managing wildlife in the Alps

ABSTRACT Wildlife value orientations affect how people connect with animals. Traditionalists primarily consider wildlife as a source of sustenance. Societal values, however, are shifting toward mutualism, which sees wildlife as deserving of rights and care. This article examined factors that influence wildlife value orientations of tourists (n = 420) in an Alpine region in Italy, where human-wildlife conflicts are common. The questionnaire included 14 wildlife orientation statements coded on 7-point scales. Three quarters of respondents held a mutualism value orientation, and 7% were traditionalists. The remaining sample was either distanced (people who do not care about wildlife–10%) or pluralist (respondents with no clear orientation–8%). Mutualism was explained by demographics; women and urbanites tended to be mutualists. In particular, women and residents in big cities are more likely to be mutualists compared to male and rural-resident respondents.

Gender factor and organisational citizenship behaviour among academics in South Africa

A company cannot grow unless its employees engage in meaningful behaviours. Therefore, higher learning institutions must foster organisational citizenship behaviour. An educational institution's overall operations are impacted by it, which significantly affects institutions’ operations, enhances the effectiveness of educators, and has a favourable effect on students' academic performance. However, the behaviours that men and women are expected to exhibit and how their actions are perceived are both influenced by their gender. Based on the role theory as the theoretical framework, this study explored the differences between male and female respondents' exhibition of altruism, conscientiousness, sportsmanship, courtesy, and civic virtue among academics. 253 academics were chosen at random from a group of 405 participants using a convenience sampling strategy. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire and analysed through descriptive, factor analysis, and the Mann-Whitney U test. The means showed that employees of this institution appeared to be good citizens displaying all five citizenship dimensions. Furthermore, factor analysis results reported the extraction of five components. Thereafter, the Mann-Whitney test revealed that there were no discernible differences between the organisational citizenship behaviour scores of male and female respondents across all dimensions. These findings create an awareness of the importance of organisational citizenship behaviour in higher learning institutions and give managers a better knowledge of these behaviours. This study advocates that leaders should foster a strong organisational culture that promotes the exhibition of these behaviours within the workplace to make it easier for them to offer assistance to students, and colleagues and advance institutions’ goals.