Club Members Research Articles

Do Winery Members and Retail Customers Place the Same Importance on Winery Service Attributes?

ABSTRACT This research study explores the factors that help distinguish between the winery visitors purchasing wine at the winery compared to non-buyers. Furthermore, the study investigates the factors that affect the conversion from winery visitors to wine club membership. The study’s sample consists of internal data collected from a winery located in Sonoma, California. The winery is a boutique and high-end winery producing around 12,000 cases per year. The winery’s primary revenue source is direct to consumer sales such as sales at the winery tasting room and wine club membership. The results of the study reveal that certain winery service quality attributes such as wine tastings and winery tours are the major factors that discern non-buyers from buyer groups. In addition, the quality of winery tasting and winery tour is the key contributor that helps winery visitors to join the wine club membership at the winery.

The Sportsman Ship Orientation of Generation Z

In the research, it is purposed to analyze the sportsmanship orientation of the Z generation individuals born between 2000-2004 in terms of some variables. This research is a study that aims to examine some demographic characteristics (gender, age, sports club membership, regular exercise) and sportsmanship orientation of the Z generation individuals born between 2000-2004. The sample of the study consists of 233 Z generation individuals, 115 female and 118 men. As it is a means of collected information in the research; Developed by Vallerand, Briere, Blanchart and Provencher (1997), the original Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Sportspersonship Orientations Scale (MSOS) and the Turkish adaptation of Gülfem Sezen Balçıkanlı (2010) was applied. The obtained data were examined by using the SPSS 22 package program. Percentage, frequency and mean values were used in the descriptive analyzes of the demographic characteristics of the participants in our study. “T-Test” was used for samples in the analysis of paired groups, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests were used in the comparative analysis of three or more groups, and Post-Hoc tests were used to determine which groups the differences originated from. As a result of the tests, it was seen that the sportsmanship orientation of the Z generation individuals born between the years 2000-2004 was at the "Medium" (79,36) level. In the base dimensions of "conforming to social norms, obedience to rules and management and showing respect for the other competitors", "Medium" sportsmanship orientations of the Z generation individuals were observed, and "High" level of sportsmanship orientation was observed in the "responsibility in sports" sub-dimension.

Learning Approach: Implementation Of Research As A Form Of 21st Century Learning At MTsN 3 Banyuwangi

Research is an active, systematic and diligent investigation with the aim of finding, interpreting and revising facts, whom research there is a series of processes ranging from finding research problems or ideas to publishing research results. Learning in the 21st century means learning to interprets 21st century skills including critical, creative, communicative and collaborative (4 C). MTsN 3 Banyuwangi has been designated as a research Madrasah since 2020. The purpose of this research is to analyze research implementation and research as a form of 21st century learning at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 3 Banyuwangi. This research is a qualitative research. This research is conducted on students in grade 7,8, and 9 of MTsN 3 Banyuwangi and was carrioud for 8 months starting from March to October 2023. The participants in this research were 8 research learning teachers and 23 students registered in the research club. The data in this research was taken through observation and semi-structured interviews. The result of this research shows that research learning at MTsN 3 Banyuwangi has not been optimal, due to several reasons especially the research supervisor team which always changes with in every new school academic year. The solutions implemented by Madrasah to overcome this problem include selecting of a new research team that is considered more competent, research curriculum making, sorting of student who are members of research clubs according to their “passion” in their respective fields, continuous and targeted guidance, planning for research process collaboration with other related agencies and universities. Key Words: Research Implementation, 21st century learning, MTsN 3 Banyuwangi

THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN OPTIMIZING AND AUTOMATING MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES IN OLYMPIC AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

In the given scientific inquiry, the problem of utilizing artificial intelligence tools for optimizing and automating management processes in professional and Olympic sports management is examined. Considering the realities, managers of sports clubs, public organizations, and professional sports associations often juggle coaching and managerial duties, leading to compromised task execution due to time constraints and excessive paperwork. It has been identified that managerial work demands continuous education and enhancement of personnel management skills, encompassing not only quality control of duties performed by sports association or club members, but also personnel selection, adaptation, training, initiation, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies and work methods. A significant portion of these tasks can be delegated to artificial intelligence processing, which, when properly utilized, can alleviate managers from 60% of paper and routine work, resulting in even more precise and thorough automation. Consequently, managers would have more time to focus on managerial tasks requiring indispensable human qualities, experiential wisdom, and interpersonal communication. This approach is particularly pertinent to sports management, as sports managers are the professionals who amalgamate professional work skills with athletes, coaches, parents, governmental representatives, and investors. The invaluable experience and expertise of sports managers significantly influence the development and deepening of Ukrainian and global sports. By characterizing methods of utilizing artificial intelligence tools in professional and Olympic sports management processes, strategies for optimization in sports management were examined to analyze and identify ways to enhance working conditions for sports managers, especially in professional and Olympic sports. The objective is to create conditions for the development of domestic and international sports, optimizing the performance of coaches and personnel in sports associations and public organizations.

Pengaruh Citra Merek, Kualitas Produk Dan Word Of Mouth (WOM) Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen Motor Honda Berangka Esaf

Currently, there is lively discussion surrounding the enhanced Smart Architecture Frame (ESAF) used in Honda motorcycles. The ESAF frame has drawn attention due to claims that it easily rusts, becomes brittle, and breaks. Several videos showing corroded, fragile, and fractured ESAF frames have gone viral on social media. The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between Brand Image, Product Quality, and Word of Mouth (WOM) on the purchasing decisions of Honda motorcycles equipped with ESAF in Karawang. The study employs a quantitative approach with a causal-comparative research design, which investigates cause-and-effect relationships between two or more variables. The research population consists of Honda motorcycle club members in Karawang, and the sampling method used is judgmental sampling. A total of 50 respondents participated in the study. Data collection was conducted through questionnaire surveys. The research findings indicate that Brand image has a positive influence, but it is not statistically significant regarding purchasing decisions for Honda motorcycles equipped with ESAF in Karawang. The significance value is 0.263, indicating that the brand image variable does not significantly impact because its value is above 0.05. Product quality has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions for Honda motorcycles equipped with ESAF in Karawang. Word of Mouth (WOM) has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions for Honda motorcycles equipped with ESAF in Karawang

Effectiveness of community-based diabetes and hypertension prevention and management programmes in Indonesia and Viet Nam: a quasi-experimental study

IntroductionNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) have surpassed infectious diseases as the leading global cause of death, with the Southeast Asian region experiencing a significant rise in NCD prevalence over the past decades....

Centralized climate clubs and decentralized governance: A model of global CO2 mitigation

AbstractThis paper extends the climate literature by examining the feasibility of integrating sub‐national governance into global club governance for mitigating CO2 emissions. Global climate clubs become an argument for having separate bundles of emission targets and incentive mechanisms in the form of opportunities for climate finance and technology sharing among the club members. An exploratory analysis is important to examine the role of import and export taxes and other channels, such as the clean development mechanism, in meeting the objective of nonmember countries to join the club. The crux, however, is how, after determining national‐level quotas, the mitigation responsibilities are shared with subnational entities. We propose a design of a carbon entry tax at the subnational level, namely states, districts, and municipalities. The carbon entry tax uses the nighttime luminosity data published by NASA as a measure of carbon, which constitutes the tax base. The carbon entry tax serves as a fiscal instrument of decarbonization in a decentralized framework.

The Effect of Applying Business Incubators on Enhancing the Innovative Performance of Investment and Privatization Projects in Saudi Sports Clubs

The importance of the new business systems that work on developing the concept of institutional support for the new projects has emerged. Within this context, business incubators are considered one of the most effective and successful systems in implementing development programs and supporting creativity and innovation. Therefore, business incubators have become on the list of development priorities and the formation of new projects. The purpose of the study was to identify the effect of applying business incubators on enhancing the innovative performance of investment and privatization projects in Saudi sports clubs, to achieve the objective of the study, the descriptive approach (survey study method) was used. Some officials of the Ministry of Sports, chairmen and members of sports club councils, executive directors, activity managers, financial managers, and members of various committees participated in the study. The study population categories were used to select the study sample intentionally. Two questionnaires were used to obtain data from (430) participants in the study. The results showed that there is an effect of applying business incubators on enhancing the innovative performance of investment and privatization projects in Saudi sports clubs. Business incubators can be applied to support the innovative performance of investment and privatization projects in sports clubs. However, the study also highlighted challenges and barriers faced by business incubators in the Saudi sports sector, such as a lack of awareness, insufficient logistical support, limited resources, and a shortage of skilled individuals. The absence of regulations governing incubator operations further hampers their progress. The study also provides insight into the implications of the application of business incubators to enhance innovative performance and future directions.

Individual and Collective Approaches of Students who are Members of Social Clubs at University to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts

Climate change is one of the most important global problems of our time. For the solution of this problem, the need for awareness and taking responsibility at individual and social level is quite high. The aim of this study, which was conducted on social club members, is to examine the level of hope for the prevention of climate change according to sociodemographic characteristics, club factors and taking responsibility variable. Relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. The research data were collected from the students studying at Ardahan University in the 2023-2024 academic year through a questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS 27 and AMOS 24 statistical package programs. In this context, parametric tests such as Independent Samples T Test, One- Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Pearson Correlation and Simple Linear Regression Analysis were applied due to the normal distribution of the data. When the results of the analysis are examined, it is seen that the mean scale scores of the sample group are high; there is a significant difference between the groups in terms of hope levels according to their education levels and club types; and the variable of taking responsibility has an effect of 26.7% on the level of hope. Thus, a one-unit increase in the level of responsibility causes a 0.301-unit increase in the level of hope for preventing climate change. In this context, club members' approaches to preventing climate change can be strengthened by conducting incentive studies to increase their sense of responsibility.

Examining Fitness Centre Members' Perceived Risk, Attitude, and Behavioural Intentions in the Context of Brand Equity during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study examines the mediating role of fitness centre members' attitudes between perceived risk-behavioural intention and the moderating role of brand equity in the linkage between “perceived risk-behavioural intention” and “perceived risk-attitude-behavioural intention.”. Data was collected from 280 fitness club members in Ankara, Türkiye. Proposed hypotheses are tested through PROCESS analyses. The analyses demonstrated support for the hypotheses. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a noticeable decrease in fitness centre memberships is attributed to perceived risks. In this context, this research contributes to the fitness centre literature by exploring the role of brand equity and providing insights for managers.

Sneaking through raising walls: The dynamics of institutionalizing security technology clubs

Some technologies have dramatic effects on international politics as significant power components, affecting the balance in the international system while raising communal challenges. Their holders are credited as members of exclusive informal Security Technology Clubs (STCs). To mitigate communal challenges and secure their advantages, these tech-haves seek to prevent the spread of these strategic and sensitive capabilities, especially those with strategic lethal significance. Thus, they are often willing to relinquish some of their freedom of action and cooperate to control the distribution and use of technology, resulting in the greater institutionalization of these STCs. What conditions motivate established tech-haves to institutionalize STCs, and how can emerging tech-haves join them? We argue that this occurs under two conditions: (1) increasing numbers of actors seek to earn the technological capabilities; (2) they fear other tech-haves (would) irresponsibly use or transfer the technology to others. Institutionalization has a gradual dynamic, beginning with informal, often self-limiting, equitable arms control mechanisms benefiting the tech-haves; the following are less equitable mechanisms. Thus, emerging tech-haves are likely to become members of these more institutionalized STCs when publicly joining them before the walls are raised. We test our model by examining two cases: the institutionalization of the nuclear club in the 1960s and the early stages of institutionalization of the space club, centering on counterspace capabilities.

Handwashing Practices among Public Primary School Students in East Dembiya District, Ethiopia.

Poor water sanitation and hygiene is a public health problem in developing and underdeveloped countries, including Ethiopia, and remains an important public health issue among primary school students. Students have been repeatedly exposed to various communicable diseases associated with water sanitation and hygiene. The objective of this study was to assess predictors of handwashing practice among second-cycle public primary school students in East Dembiya District, northwestern Ethiopia, 2022. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 752 second-cycle primary school students. Data were gathered through face-to-face interviews using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and observational checklists adopted and modified from different sources of literature. The data were checked further by visualizing and computing rates with the SPSS version 26 statistical software. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify predictors. The prevalence of washing practices among second-cycle primary school students was 57.6% (95% CI 53.90-61.10). Residency (urban) (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.17, 95% CI: 1.30-2.87), access to media (aOR = 1.66, 95% CI: 1.11-2.49), hygiene and sanitation club membership (aOR = 1.88, 95% CI: 1.26-2.80), good knowledge about handwashing (aOR = 3.93, 95% CI: 2.34-6.60), and a positive attitude toward handwashing (aOR = 3.63, 95% CI: 2.01-5.584) were predictors of handwashing practice among second-cycle primary school students. This study showed that handwashing practice among primary school students was low. Availing handwashing facilities, better media access, formation of a hygiene and sanitation club in the school, celebration of "Handwashing Day" with students, and leading behavior change communication are all important for improving students' handwashing practice.

Tracking handgrip strength in Kendo athletes from university to middle and older adulthood.

This study aimed to compare the current handgrip strength (HGS) of Kendo athletes with their HGS when they were in university (up to 50 years). Eighty male graduates who were Kendo club members during their university days performed anthropometric and HGS measurements, and these HGS were compared with those measured during their university days (mean age of 19.5 years old). There was no evidence of a statistical difference in HGS between the current measurement and the measurement taken during university [-0.64 (-1.9, 0.67) kg, p = .336]. There was, however, evidence that the difference in HGS depended upon the current age of the individual (t = -6.43, p < .001). When probing the interaction, there were statistical differences between the ages of 24.6 and 38.2 years and between the ages of 47.4 and 69.9 years. Strength increased across time in the younger participants and decreased for those who were older. Between the ages of 38.9 and 46.1 years, there was no evidence of a statistical difference indicating a maintenance of strength. The HGS of Kendo club graduates, which they acquired during their formative years, continued to increase even after they graduated from university and entered their 30s. However, their HGS decreased from age 50, even though they practiced Kendo.

Improving Food and Beverage Satisfaction in the Private Club Industry

Clubs are created and exist to meet the needs of the members. In particular, food and beverage (F&amp;B) is critical to all clubs because all members use the amenity. Private club members utilize the F&amp;B amenities several times a week, which presents multiple challenges for the clubs. Additionally, clubs have a limited number of F&amp;B staff to serve members, resulting in operational issues that are not apparent to the members. This case study aims at understanding the challenges and issues with F&amp;B operations and developing strategies to increase member satisfaction in food and beverage. The study takes the students through the F&amp;B dilemma facing a private country club to develop marketing strategies for improving member satisfaction.

Bystander Intervention in Football and Sports. A Quasi-Experimental Feasibility Study of a Bystander Violence Prevention Program in the United Kingdom.

In recent years, social campaigns and high-profile cases have brought increased attention to violence against women. Athletes can be role models, shaping both prosocial and antisocial attitudes. Their engagement in violence prevention could be an effective tool to tackle violence against women through bystander intervention. This part of a mixed-method feasibility study reports on the quantitative evaluation of an evidence-led bystander program, Football Onside, implemented at a football club in South West England in June 2018 to February 2020. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with intervention and control groups. Football coaches and club members (n = 50) completed measures of rape and domestic abuse myths, bystander intent and efficacy, self-reported bystander behaviors, readiness for change, perceptions of peer helping and myth acceptance, law knowledge, and program evaluation. Fidelity was also assessed. The analysis compared between- and within-group differences in mean changes over time using mixed-effects models. Participant ratings of learning outcomes were high, and fidelity was maintained throughout the intervention. Between-group comparison revealed mixed results, with greater improvements in the intervention group for bystander intent and efficacy at post-test and follow-up, domestic abuse myths at post-test, and rape myth acceptance at follow-up. Model contrasts for within intervention group revealed improvements in rape and domestic abuse myth acceptance, bystander intent and efficacy, perceived law knowledge at both time points, and perceived peer myths and helping at post-test. At follow-up, intervention participants reported significantly higher engagement in bystander behaviors. No significant effects were found for perceived importance of legal knowledge. Our research highlights the potential efficacy of a bystander program tailored for football club members. Cluster-randomized control trials are now required to examine bystander attitudes and behavior change processes among professional athletes.

“Estar Tranquilo”: Using a Life-course Approach to Explore Perceptions of Well-being among Older Adults in Curicó, Chile

This study assesses perceptions of well-being between two groups of older adults in Curicó, Chile. One group (n=12) were residents of a long-term care center (known as ELEAM), while another group (n=13) were members of two clubs for older adults – Estrellitas del Vaticano (Vatican’s Little Stars) and Club Campo Lindo (Beautiful Countryside) – who lived in their own homes. Data collection consisted of life-story narratives to explore differences in how older adults in different living situations – long-term residential care vs. independent living – define and perceive what it means to be well in older age. Both groups were paired according to the variables of age, educational level, socioeconomic status, and physical status. In this article, I explore how both groups expressed their desire to estar tranquilo or “be peaceful” in their older age; however, each group achieved this state in different ways. ELEAM residents focused on fostering good relationships with fellow residents and maintaining their autonomy. In contrast, club members focused on practicing their religion, maintaining family relationships, and engaging in activities. Although participants shared similar backgrounds and lived through the same historical events (i.e., military dictatorship), their current situations impacted their perceptions of well-being. For individuals to achieve their desired level of well-bing or to estar tranquilo required that they adapt to different living arrangements: club members had to adapt to living without their children, and ELEAM residents to living in an institution.

Predictors of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and utilization of services among adolescents in Ghana's Adaklu district.

To explore factors associated with adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge and their engagement with educational and clinical services. Regression analysis of secondary data collected during a community survey. Adaklu district, Volta Region, Ghana. 221 adolescent caregiver pairs. The study employed three main outcome measures: (1) adolescents' level of SRH knowledge (assessed via questionnaire), (2) membership in district-sponsored adolescent health clubs (AHCs), and (3) ever-utilization of clinical SRH services. Greater SRH knowledge was significantly associated with older age, AHC membership, and relying primarily on teachers or friends for SRH information. Increased odds of AHC membership were observed among females (AOR = 2.38, 95% CI 1.14-4.95); those who had communicated with one parent about sexual issues (OR 2.70, 95% CI 1.17-6.21); and those with a history of transactional sex (OR 5.53, 95% CI 1.04-29.37). Decreased odds were observed among adolescents whose caregivers were educated to the primary level (AOR = 0.24, 95% CI = 0.07-0.79). Overall, utilization of clinical SRH services was low, but higher odds were detected among individuals reporting a history of forced sex (AOR = 117.07, 95% CI 3.82-3588.52) and those who had discussed sexual issues with both of their parents (AOR = 13.11, 95% CI 1.85-92.93). Awareness of the predictors of knowledge, AHC involvement, and clinical service utilization can empower adolescent SRH initiatives-both present and future-to enhance their teaching, develop targeted outreach to underserved groups, and promote engagement with key clinical resources. This work has been supported by grants from the International Development Research Centre [108936] (IDRC), Canada.

Convergence of shadow economy across U.S. states

ABSTRACT Using a novel shadow economy measure constructed from a two-sector dynamic deterministic general equilibrium model, this paper provides the first piece of evidence on the convergence dynamics of the shadow economy at the U.S. state level over the period 1999–2019. The result of the panel club convergence test demonstrates the absence of absolute convergence but also identifies the presence of six club memberships without an apparent regional conglomeration. Further analysis based on the ordered logit regression uncovers that factors such as gross state product, the share of higher education, government size, the share of union participation, capital tax rate, institutional quality, and unemployment rate significantly influence the club membership of the shadow economy. Understanding these findings is imperative for developing policies to curtail the spread of shadow economies across the states in the U.S.

Poverty convergence clubs

AbstractGlobal eradication of extreme poverty requires absolute convergence of poverty rates worldwide towards zero. Empirical analysis of poverty data for 100 emerging and developing countries over four decades reveals that such a goal is likely to remain elusive. Rather than absolute convergence, we find club convergence: countries' long‐run poverty rates cluster into several distinct clubs, whose number depends on the specific poverty dimension considered. Only the lowest‐poverty club exhibits poverty rates approaching zero by the end of the sample. In contrast, the highest‐poverty club, which accounts for nearly half the world's poor, evokes a poverty trap: its average poverty barely budged over the entire period examined. Overall, income—its initial level and, especially, its growth rate—matters more than inequality for shaping countries' club membership, particularly for the highest‐poverty club. Nevertheless, inequality plays a substantive role for membership in the intermediate‐poverty clubs, which achieved the greatest poverty reduction.

The Marketing Strategy of the New-launched Product: A Case Study on Nissin

This research utilized the new products of Nissin as a primary case study to examine the elements contributing to the significant sales volume generated by the recently established Sam's Club in Shenzhen. Nissin has recently unveiled a novel product known as "giant cup noodles," which is being offered as a limited-edition item for a brief duration. The availability of Sam's Club memberships has incited a surge in consumer purchasing activity among both existing members and non-members. The primary objective of this research paper was to conduct an analysis of Nissin Cup Noodles in order to explore the various factors that may contribute to the effectiveness of its marketing campaign. These factors encompassed the package color, product distinctiveness, and the use of a hungry marketing strategy within the campaign. Ultimately, this report presented appropriate recommendations to Nissin regarding the maintenance of its widespread appeal across various age demographics, as well as proposing future enhancements that Sam's Club might use to foster brand equity.