Online Poll Research Articles

A reflection on using an online polling and Q&A platform as a method of engagement in undergraduate psychology lectures

Engaging a large cohort of students with teaching content is a difficult task for any educator working in higher education. When students are not receiving feedback about their participation efforts, this can lead to decreased engagement. Polling activities, such as hands up responses, can be used to address this but students cannot respond anonymously. However, there is now a plethora of online polling platforms (e.g. Vevox, Mentimeter) that can be used anonymously on mobile devices, to overcome these issues. Drawing upon the experiences of two educators within psychology, this paper specifically reflects upon how one of these platforms, Vevox, was implemented within first- and second-year psychology undergraduate modules. Reflections demonstrated that students found the use of Vevox to be a very positive experience; students appreciated the use of different Vevox activities and found that the anonymity afforded by the platform was beneficial in increasing engagement with the activities during teaching sessions. From these reflections, we offer guidance regarding the implementation of online and offline polling platforms.

Perceived Level of Family Relationships and Predictors of Students’ Motivation from a Higher Education Institution

Family relationships and student motivation are two crucial factors that can significantly impact student academic performance. Studies have shown that students from supportive family environments tend to have higher motivation levels and better academic performance compared to those from less supportive homes. The objective of this study is to determine the perceived level of family relationships and student motivation for a higher education institution in Olongapo City, Philippines. At the same time, the study also intends to discover the underlying predictors of student motivation. The proponents then used a descriptive correlational research design to attain the objectives. Four hundred (400) students participated voluntarily in the online survey using purposive sampling. The online poll adopted two (2) validated research instruments to analyze the perceived level of family relationships and student motivation. The garnered data underwent statistical analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results reveal that the students had a high level of cohesion and a moderate degree of expressiveness and conflict in their family. There was also a high student motivation level. The study also observed significant differences in the perceived level of family relationships and students’ motivation when grouped according to their demographic characteristics. There was a weak positive association between family relationships and students’ motivation. Cohesion, expressiveness, and conflict were predictors that influenced students’ motivation to confirm relationships. This study contributes in the aspect exploring family relationship variables and how they influence a student’s learning motivation.

The intention to share a sustainability communication about a tourism destination

Purpose This paper aims to analyse the determinants of the intention to share a post about an environmental issue posted by a tourism destination on Facebook. The authors use the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model as a theoretical framework and consider cognitive variables (destination social responsibility, tourist social responsibility and three types of congruence) as antecedents of emotions and of the tourists’ response (intention to share). Specific factors related to the social platform (attachment and active use of social media) are also included. Design/methodology/approach The model was tested for two destinations with different positioning (green tourism versus sun and beach). For the sampling strategy, the authors conducted an online poll targeting Facebook users who had undertaken at least one trip in the previous year. The sample consisted of 1,001 individuals. Findings The empirical evidence obtained indicates that consumer–cause congruence is the most important variable for explaining the intention to share the post for both destinations, with the destination–cause congruence being non-significant. The authors also observed that active participation on the social network stimulated the intention to share this specific content. Originality/value Unlike prior research, this paper examined consumer motivators for engaging with online corporate social responsibility content for tourism destinations, specifically focusing on destination social responsibility in sustainable tourism. The model also incorporates three types of congruence, revealing variations in their impact on explaining the intention to share sustainability-related posts.

Pharmacotherapy of motor symptoms in early and mid-stage Parkinson's disease: guideline "Parkinson's disease" of the German Society of Neurology.

There are multiple pharmacological treatment options for motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). These comprise multiple drug classes which are approved for the condition, including levodopa, dopamine agonists, COMT inhibitors, MAO-B inhibitors, NMDA-receptor antagonists, anticholinergics, and others. Some of the drugs are approved for monotherapy and combination therapy while others are only approved as adjunctive therapy to levodopa. Furthermore, treatment for special treatment situations, e.g., rescue medication for off-phases, for tremor, treatment during pregnancy and breast feeding is discussed and recommendations are given with further details. The recommendations were based on systematic literature reviews, drafted by expert teams, consented in online polls followed by online consensus meetings of the whole German Parkinson's Guideline Group, and publicly released in November 2023. In the new S2k (i.e., consensus-based) guidelines, the pharmacotherapy of the motor symptoms of PD is discussed in five chapters. These comprise "Parkinson medication", "Initial monotherapy", "Early combination therapy", "Fluctuations and dyskinesia", and "Parkinsonian tremor". Furthermore, there is a chapter for special treatment situations, including perioperative management, freezing of gait, and pregnancy and breastfeeding. The recommendations for the pharmacotherapy of motor symptoms of PD have been updated. Newly available drugs have been added, while other drugs (e.g., ergoline dopamine agonists, anticholinergics, budipine) have been removed from the recommendations.

Relational conflicts during COVID-19: Impact of loss and reduction of employment due to prevention measures and the influence of sex and stress (in the iCARE study).

This study explored the association between pandemic-related loss/reduction of employment, sex, COVID-19-related stress and relational conflicts. A sample of 5103 Canadians from the iCARE study were recruited through an online polling firm between October 29, 2020, and March 23, 2021. Logistic regressions revealed that participants with loss/reduction of employment were 3.6 times more likely to report increased relational conflicts compared to those with stable employment (OR = 3.60; 95% CIs = 3.03-4.26). There was a significant interaction between employment status and sex (x2 = 10.16; p < 0.005), where loss/reduction of employment was associated with more relational conflicts in males compared to females. There was a main effect of COVID-19-related stress levels on relational conflicts (increased stress vs no stress : OR = 9.54; 95% CIs = 6.70-13.60), but no interaction with loss/reduction of employment (x2 = 0.46, p = 0.50).

The Effect of Leadership Style on Improving Employee Performance

Leadership style significantly impacts the organization's long-term viability. On the other hand, leadership style can also affect an organization's reputation. This study intends to investigate the relationship between corporate reputation and leadership style, which has consequences for raising worker productivity. An online poll targeting employees in different work units and businesses in Indonesia was used to obtain the data. The study's findings can advance understanding, particularly in terms of the way that corporate reputation mediates the relationship between leadership style and employee performance. This research also has practical implications for management in an organization to be more aware of the role of organizational reputation that can influence employee performance. In addition, the quality of leaders is also one of the main drivers of organizational reputation, so a good reputation will create a climate of fair work competition for employees to improve their performance.

Developing a multi-method approach to identifying e-scooter hazard hotspots

In recent years, e-scooters have been introduced in many European cities. In several places we have witnessed a rapid uptake of this new mode of transport mainly as a result of public sharing schemes. A number of incidents, injuries and even fatalities have given rise to questions regarding the safety of these vehicles. These questions are being researched mainly using official crash data and data specifying injuries and hospital treatment. Until now, the research has focused on investigating typical injury patterns and estimating risk levels. Very little is known about exactly where conflicts and crashes occur. Knowledge of hazard hotspots is crucial when investigating risk levels and improving safety for all road users.Hence, this paper develops an approach to investigating locations with potentially dangerous interactions within the active mobility system in the city of Berlin. The approach consists of explorative expert interviews, an online poll, and quantitative analyses. For the latter we combine three datasets. First, we research crash hotspots using official data. Second, we use data based on acceleration sensors from cyclists' smartphones to find locations of sudden movements. Third, we use trip data from the operators of e-scooter sharing systems. The information gathered is used in a conclusive expert workshop to identify hazard hotspots.Results show that many of the conflicts with pedestrians are caused by parked e-scooters. Second, e-scooter trips are concentrated in the inner city and along specific routes. In moving traffic, various data sources are used to identify hotspots at intersections and in areas between intersections.The present research lays the foundation for important further studies to investigate interactions at hotspots in detail by determining nine specific locations in the city of Berlin.

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AS A FRAMEWORK FOR BIBLIOMETRIC RESEARCH ON THE LINKS BETWEEN WORKLOAD, CULTURE, AND DISCIPLINE IN THE WORKPLACE AND EFFICIENCY

Workload, organizational culture, work discipline, and job performance are some of the topics that this bibliometric review hopes to go into. The study finds trends, patterns, and gaps in the existing literature by using bibliometric analytic approaches. It utilizes co-citation and keyword analysis to uncover patterns of research collaboration and creates a publishing map according to year, author, journal, institution, and country. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers can benefit from the analysis by better understanding the most recent breakthroughs and trends in organizational behavior, specifically related to employee performance. Furthermore, it addresses voids in the existing literature and pinpoints topics that require additional research. The results can help improve organizational policy initiatives and direct future research in the fields of human resource management and organizational behaviour. Job interview phrases and corporate culture were the subjects of an online poll that ran from 2019 through 2024. Beyond highlighting three ways these approaches could be enhanced to increase data quality, the research tries to demonstrate the benefits of online testing beyond its convenience. These recommendations for enhancing the quality of data can be applied to online organizational surveys and experiments.

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors as treatment for erectile dysfunction: a webinar-based poll unveiling perceptions of healthcare professionals.

Aim: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is marked by a recurring incapacity to achieve or uphold a satisfactory erection during sexual activities. The study aims to increase awareness about male reproductive health, dispel misconceptions about ED and encourage physician-patient discussions. Materials & methods: A live online poll was conducted during a 3-day webinar titled "Turning the Tide of Men's Health" organized by Viatris™ in collaboration with the Saudi Society of Family and Community Medicine and attended by healthcare professionals (HCPs) from diverse specialties. The attendees voluntarily responded to nine poll questions on adherence to ED medication, use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) as cure versus management of ED and patients' challenges. The responses to the poll questions were recorded and assessed to understand the perceptions of HCPs. Results: The poll garnered 10,423 responses from 5831 attendees on the second day of the webinar. The key findings included HCPs' perceptions that PDE5is contribute to ED management not complete cure. The respondents acknowledged that adherence to ED medications might decline on days without planned sexual activity, and long-term adherence on a daily PDE5i is exhibited by a relatively modest percentage of ED patients. The consensus among respondents was that PDE5is do not enhance or generate sexual desire, and the daily schedule of ED treatment may be burdensome for some patients. Conclusion: The findings from this poll offer insights into the perspectives of HCPs regarding the usage of PDE5is to treat ED. Responders of the poll generally agreed that PDE5is can help manage ED without affecting desire, though adherence may be lower on days without planned sexual activity. Furthermore, most respondents acknowledged that adhering to a daily pill regimen posed a greater burden than waiting for the medication to take effect.

Hybrid immunity from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and vaccination in Canadian adults: A cohort study.

Few national-level studies have evaluated the impact of 'hybrid' immunity (vaccination coupled with recovery from infection) from the Omicron variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). From May 2020 to December 2022, we conducted serial assessments (each of ~4000-9000 adults) examining SARS-CoV-2 antibodies within a mostly representative Canadian cohort drawn from a national online polling platform. Adults, most of whom were vaccinated, reported viral test-confirmed infections and mailed self-collected dried blood spots (DBSs) to a central lab. Samples underwent highly sensitive and specific antibody assays to spike and nucleocapsid protein antigens, the latter triggered only by infection. We estimated cumulative SARS-CoV-2 incidence prior to the Omicron period and during the BA.1/1.1 and BA.2/5 waves. We assessed changes in antibody levels and in age-specific active immunity levels. Spike levels were higher in infected than in uninfected adults, regardless of vaccination doses. Among adults vaccinated at least thrice and infected more than 6 months earlier, spike levels fell notably and continuously for the 9-month post-vaccination. In contrast, among adults infected within 6 months, spike levels declined gradually. Declines were similar by sex, age group, and ethnicity. Recent vaccination attenuated declines in spike levels from older infections. In a convenience sample, spike antibody and cellular responses were correlated. Near the end of 2022, about 35% of adults above age 60 had their last vaccine dose more than 6 months ago, and about 25% remained uninfected. The cumulative incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection rose from 13% (95% confidence interval 11-14%) before omicron to 78% (76-80%) by December 2022, equating to 25 million infected adults cumulatively. However, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) weekly death rate during the BA.2/5 waves was less than half of that during the BA.1/1.1 wave, implying a protective role for hybrid immunity. Strategies to maintain population-level hybrid immunity require up-to-date vaccination coverage, including among those recovering from infection. Population-based, self-collected DBSs are a practicable biological surveillance platform. Funding was provided by the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Pfizer Global Medical Grants, and St. Michael's Hospital Foundation. PJ and ACG are funded by the Canada Research Chairs Program.

Lifelong Learning and Sexual Health Literacy in Nursing Students: Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: Lifelong learning and sexual health literacy are two separate concepts that are important in improving health today. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between sexual health literacy and lifelong learning in nursing students. Methods: 269 individuals were involved in this cross-sectional investigation. An online poll was used to gather data between August 10 and September 10, 2023. The "Life-long Learning Scale" and the "Sexual Health Literacy Scale" were employed in the research. The data analysis techniques included post-hoc testing, ANOVA, T-tests, and basic linear regression studies. Results: The mean age of the participants was 21.62±2.41. Of the students, 77.3% were female, 97.8% were single, and 36.1% were in third grade. A moderate, positive, and substantial connection was found between the variables based on a simple linear regression analysis conducted between the scales (R=0.470, R2=0.221, F=75.776, p=0.000). Life-long learning tendency explained 22% of sexual health literacy. Conclusions: Lifelong learning has a significant impact on sexual health literacy. It is recommended that the necessary programs be prepared, implemented and closely monitored to increase the tendency for lifelong learning in educational institutions.

On the Use of an Online Polling Platform for Enhancing Student Engagement in an Engineering Module

Students’ engagement is a fundamental challenge in large classrooms in higher education. In recent years, innovative technologies such as electronic learning and online polling platforms have made learning more engaging, effective, and interactive. By using these platforms, educators can create more inclusive and enriching learning environments. This paper presents a novel approach in which an online technology is employed to enhance students’ learning experience. In this approach, features of an online polling platform, i.e., Slido, are employed to enhance students’ engagement in an engineering module, i.e., ‘Mechanics of Solids’, which is recognised as a fundamentally challenging module with difficult subjects. This study investigates how the interactive features of such technologies, such as real-time polls, question and answer (Q&amp;A) sessions, and quizzes, can provide a more active and practical learning environment by improving student engagement in the classroom. In total, six online polls were designed: one for ice-breaking, two on the topics of shear forces and bending moment, two on stresses, and one on deflection. Each poll was presented to the students, and they participated in them by scanning a QR code or typing the poll’s code online. The rate of students’ participation in polls is extensively discussed to show the effectiveness of the proposed method. The findings of this study show a significant increase in student participation in classroom activities compared to traditional methods. Student feedback also indicates a positive learning experience with the use of the proposed approach. It is shown that the proposed approach has the potential to transform the way engineering students engage with challenging subjects, leading to enhanced learning outcomes and a more positive learning experience.

Does disseminating scientific information on social media promote public health during the COVID‐19 pandemic?

AbstractCountries worldwide are transitioning their emergency response activities into long‐term management of COVID‐19. One promising strategy to mitigate the pandemic is combining the widespread use of social media with the potential impact of scientists on science education to create healthier information ecosystems. This study analyzed data from 189 online polls involving 1,391,706 participants who are either Sina Weibo or Tencent WeChat users to explore the impact of scientific information disseminated on social media on public health. This study aimed to address the following questions: (1) Does scientific information disseminated on social media help its audiences avoid becoming infected with COVID‐19? (2) To what extent does scientific information make a difference in the infection rate of its audiences? Our study found that the COVID‐19 un‐infection rate of the audiences receiving scientific information is significantly higher than that of the general social media users. There is a significant and lasting positive correlation between the dissemination of scientific information and the un‐infection rate of its audiences. We suggest that creating healthier information ecosystems should be integrated into the long‐term management of COVID‐19, as updating the public's beliefs about the pandemic is fundamental to mitigating the ongoing threat of the COVID‐19 pandemic.

Effect of Online Teaching Methods on Dental Education among Undergraduate Dental Students during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Nellore City: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, education through online teaching became a new normal for India though it is fairly a very new concept for majority of students and teachers. As per the UNESCO estimates, COVID-19-related closure of educational institutions impacted the study of 1540 million students across 191 nations. Aim: The present study aimed to assess the effect of online teaching methods on dental education and perspectives among dental undergraduates. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year undergraduate dental students in Nellore city. A structured questionnaire was given through Google Forms regarding their opinion on comfort, flexibility, interaction, and stress during online teaching. It also included the impact of online teaching on academic performance and their preference for future curriculum. To assess the qualitative data, the Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were applied. Statistical significance was set at P &lt; 0.05. Results: Out of 266 who filled the questionnaire, 215 students never used online platform to attend classes before the pandemic. Eighty-nine percent were using smartphones to attend the classes. 38.3% are comfortable and 61.6% are not comfortable with online teaching. 74.4% of students responded that their preclinical and clinical learning was reduced since the transition to online teaching. There is no significant difference in content presentation, interaction, and response of lecturers. However, there is a lack of online quizzes or polls in between lectures. Conclusion: Overall, online teaching can be used as an adjunct rather than replacement for traditional classroom teaching in their future curriculum.

Challenges of Operational Weather Forecast Verification and Evaluation

Abstract Operational agencies face significant challenges related to the verification and evaluation of weather forecasts. These challenges were investigated in a series of online workshops and polls engaging operational personnel from six countries. Five key themes emerged: inadequate verification approaches for both existing and emerging products; incomplete and uncertain observations; difficulties in accurately capturing users’ real-world experiences using simplified metrics; poor communication and understanding of forecasts and complex verification information; and institutional factors such as limited resources, evolving meteorologist roles, and concerns over reputational damage. We identify nearly 50 operationally relevant scientific questions and suggest calls to action. Addressing these needs includes designing forecast systems with verification as a central consideration, enhancing the availability of observations, and developing and adopting community software systems. Additionally, we propose the establishment of an international community comprising environmental and social science researchers, statisticians, verification practitioners, and users to provide sustained support for this collective endeavor.

Client’s Satisfaction with the Services Offered by (Rural Health Units) RHU’s in the Province of Capiz

The study was conducted in the 1st District of Capiz. Respondent municipalities were Pilar, President Roxas, Panitan, and Panay. Those who were involved in the study were 320 clients chosen purposively for the realization of the study. This study used the descriptive research design. The distribution of respondents was based on the availability of clients during visitation to the health clinics. It also made use of online poll surveys from known friends for prompt retrieval of data. Respondents of the study were the clients of Rural Health Units and residents of different Municipalities in the 1st District of Capiz. The study started last June 2019, and other pertinent data from the RHUs were gathered until October 2019. Frequency, percentage, and mean analysis were used to interpret the data using SPSS. A huge portion of clients are females; almost half are at the age bracket of 36-45 years old and married. All municipalities had served 4,034 clients for the past three months. The farthest coastal RHU from the city had the highest number of clients served. Clients were highly satisfied with the services offered by RHUs in the Province of Capiz.

Learning Management System in the Post-Pandemic Era: Comparative Study

In the post-pandemic era, virtual educational environments are replacing the role of traditional classroom instruction. Due to the technological revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic, learning has evolved considerably in recent decades in educational parties at the higher education levels in Indonesia have offered various new options. LMS is referred to as a program that may optimize the ease of learning while promoting sustainable learning at home, particularly for lecturers who must provide teaching-learning during the challenging periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. Existing previous studies confirmed that acceptance of the LMS in higher education may vary from one country to another. This paper attempted to answer questions dealing with students’ engagement in learning and the usage of LMS in Indonesia compared to other countries. The study surveys online polling and measures their acceptance and preference of LMS in Indonesian higher education. The findings showed that as a sustainability program in higher education, LMS had favourable impacts during the COVID-19 outbreak and was recognized as user-friendly.

How does social media knowledge help in combating fake news? Testing a structural equation model

To counter the spread of fake news among social media users in Nigeria, this study modelled the moderating function of social media knowledge. To collect responses from participants throughout Nigeria's geopolitical zones, an online poll was run. The data were analysed using Smart PLS 3.6′s structural equation modelling (SEM). We discovered that among Nigerian social media users, instant news sharing, self-promotion, self-expression, and altruism are factors that contribute to the spread of false news. Particularly, altruism and self-promotion had a stronger impact on the dissemination of fake news. We discovered that among people with greater social media knowledge, the correlations between instant news sharing, self-promotion, self-expression, altruism, and false news sharing are less. This study's conclusion section highlighted how this result adds to both theory and practice.

Does physical activity influence health behavior, mental health, and psychological resilience under the moderating role of quality of life?

Physical activity significantly influences health-related behaviors, encompassing physical and mental well-being. Physical activity has been linked to enhancing health behavior, mental health, and psychological resilience. The current study is based on participants who were active in physical activity to improve health and well-being. To examine the influences of physical activity on health behavior, mental health, and psychological resilience, considering the moderating role of quality of life. A thorough cross-sectional online survey was conducted from April 15, 2023, to October 15, 2023. The survey was comprehensive and lasted for six months. The online poll received more than one thousand responses under convenience sampling. The selection criteria for the study were above 21 years old, and participants were active in physical activity to improve health and well-being. The collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical SPSS-25 and SmartPLS 4.0 software to investigate the proposed research paradigm. SEM results of model 1 (direct coefficients) show that PA has a positive effect on HeB, MeH, PsR, HeB on MeH, HeB on PsR. Out of six (in model 2), four moderating effects of QOL were significant, and two were statistically insignificant. It has been observed that the quality of life has a moderating role in the relationships between physical exercise and several aspects, such as psychological resilience, mental health, and health-related behavior. It is imperative to emphasize the importance of fostering consistent engagement in physical activity to cultivate a well-balanced and health-conscious way of life.

The midwife's support during transition to motherhood: A modified Delphi study among care providers and childbearing women.

To reach consensus between care providers and childbearing women about the midwife's relevant and appropriate domains and elements to support transition to motherhood. A modified web-based Delphi study was conducted in Flanders (Belgium). After performing a systematic literature review, searching the grey literature and an online poll, a set of 79 items was generated. In two rounds, the items were presented to an expert panel of (1) care providers from various disciplines providing services to childbearing women and (2) to pregnant women and postpartum women up to 1-year postpartum. Consensus was defined when 70% or more of the experts scored ≥6, 5% or less scored ≤3, and a standard deviation of ≤1.1. In the first Delphi round, 91 experts reached consensus on 24 items. Seventeen round one items that met one or two consensus objectives were included in round two and were scored by 64 panel experts, reaching consensus on three additional items. The final 27 items covered seven domains: attributes, liaison, management of care from a woman-centred perspective, management of care from the midwife's focus, informational support, relational support, and the midwife's competencies. The shared understanding between childbearing women and care providers shows that the midwife's transitional support is multifaceted. Our findings offer midwives a standard of care, criteria, guidance, and advice on how they can support childbearing women during transition to motherhood, beyond the existing recommendations and current provision of transitional care.