Popular Places Research Articles

Content quality and reliablity of YouTube™ videos as a source of information about good oral hygiene practices in adults.

Good oral hygiene is crucial for preventing dental caries and periodontal diseases. However, proper and regular application of oral hygiene practices requires adequate knowledge. In recent years, the internet has become one of the most popular places to find health-related information, necessitating studies that analyze the quality of the content available online. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the content quality and reliability of YouTube™ videos on the topic of adult oral hygiene practices and to guide oral health care professionals who use this platform for patient education. A YouTube™ search was performed of the most frequent search term, 'dental hygiene'. A total of 150 videos were screened, and 51 were included in the final study. The characteristics, sources, and content of the videos were analyzed using the Global Quality Score (GQS) and DISCERN reliability indices. The IBM SPSS 25 program was used for statistical analyses. Most of the included videos were uploaded by oral health care professionals (63%). GQS revealed only 17.6% of the videos were excellent quality whereas 23.5% of them were poor quality. In the content analysis, 62.7% of the videos were deemed moderately useful. Video duration, total content score, and interaction indices were all significantly higher in the useful and very useful groups compared to the slightly useful group (p = 0.020, p < 0.001, p = 0.040). GQS had a positive, low-medium statistically significant correlation with both video duration and total content scores (r = 0.235, r = 0.517; p < 0.05). DISCERN score also had a positive, low-medium statistically significant correlation with total content score (r = 0.500; p < 0.05). The study concluded that most YouTube™ videos on oral hygiene practices for adults are moderately useful. When using YouTube™ for patient education, oral health care professionals and organizations should be aware of low-quality videos and seek out accurate, useful videos. There is also a need for quality videos with expanded oral health content.

Exploring food consumption patterns in the province of Kenitra, Northwest of Morocco

BackgroundMorocco is currently undergoing rapid changes in diets and lifestyles, influenced by globalization and urbanization, leading to a shift away from the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) toward Western diets.ObjectiveDescribe and explore the food consumption patterns of the population of Kenitra province and their adherence to the MedDiet using a validated survey.MethodThe current cross-sectional study involved 442 respondents from Kenitra province, comprising individuals aged 18 and above. The survey included a combination of closed and open-ended questions regarding food consumption patterns and socio-demographic characteristics. Adherence to the MedDiet was assessed using the Panagiotakos method to calculate the MedDiet score (MDS). Additionally, each participant’s adherence to the MedDiet was evaluated using a method based on Martínez-González’s approach.ResultsThe results indicate that 31% of the participants eat vegetables, 28% eat fruits, and 19% eat wholegrain bread daily. Furthermore, 58% regularly use olive oil in their cooking. Eating out of home (OOH) was high, with popular places being restaurants and cafes (70%), fast food outlets (20%), and workplace canteens (7%). Overall, participants showed moderate adherence to the MedDiet, with a mean MDS of 36.3 ± 19.7.ConclusionsPromoting healthy eating habits is crucial in Kenitra. With moderate consumption of nutrient-dense foods and the popularity of the MedDiet, targeted interventions and educational initiatives can promote healthy dietary behaviors, improving overall public health.

Deciphering the Ontology of Racial Cultural Politics in Black Super Heroes Comic Narratives

The origin of the superheroes genre in popular graphic narratives medium provides a new hindsight to the genre of children’s literature. However, with the introduction of black racial politics in the superheroes genre there arose a cultural shift to the conception of superheroes with the advent of DC and Marvel comic book universes black superheroes gained a popular place in the new comic books medium which provided spaces for creativity critique as a celebration in resulting in new ways of understanding the world and their place within it. Besides it reflects how black superheroes struggle to maintain their own racial and cultural identity against the white(imperialist) capitalist policy of assimilation and marginalization

Triggering place brand loyalty: the nexus between place brand credibility, fascination and attachment

ABSTRACT The study aims to develop a comprehensive model that examines the effect of place brand credibility (PBC) and destination fascination (DF) on place attachment (PA) and place brand loyalty (PBL). A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from tourists. The purposive sampling procedure was used to collect the responses from 340 tourists who have visited popular tourist places in India. The results indicate that PBC and DF have positive and statistically significant effects on PA and PBL. Additionally, the study confirms the significant impact of PA on PBL. The study not only contributes to the academic understanding of these intricate relationships but also provides practical insights for destination marketers, policymakers and industry practitioners.

THE RELATIONSHIP MODEL OF FEAR OF COVID-19, TRAVEL ANXIETY, AND RISK ATTITUDE TOWARD TRAVEL INTENTION IN THE NEW NORMAL ERA: A STUDY OF MARINE TOURISM IN THE EASTERN SALIENT OF JAVA, INDONESIA

The COVID-19 pandemic had influenced the global economy, including Indonesia’s tourism industry. The inability to mitigate these challenges had substantially jeopardized the sustainability of tourism, with social and economic consequences. This present study examines a case study of marine tourism in the eastern salient of Java, one of the most popular places in Java Island, to determine the relationship between fear of COVID-19, travel anxiety, and risk attitude toward travel intention. This study employed a quantitative method. The data was collected through surveys distributed online via google form and was analyzed using structural equation modeling – partial least square (SEM-PLS) in SmartPLS 3.0. The results show that the fear of COVID-19 has a positive impact on the travel anxiety, but not on the risk attitude; the travel anxiety has a positive impact on both the risk attitude and travel intention; the risk attitude has a positive impact on the travel intention, but the fear of COVID-19 does not. The travel anxiety has a significant impact on the risk attitude and travel intention, while the travel anxiety has no significant impact on the risk attitude and travel intention. These findings suggest the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia need to evaluate and monitor the operation of tourism destinations, as well as continuing to disseminate information about safe travel during the new normal era.JEL: Z33, M31.

Ecotourism: Another Benefit of Agro-Silvo-Fishery and Trigona Apiculture in Peatland Ecosystem of Baru Village, Banyuasin, South Sumatra

Agro-silvo-fishery and Trigona apiculture are two business models developed in the peatland ecosystem in Baru Village, Banyuasin District, South Sumatra. Since the beginning of 2022, two demo plots have been built in the same village landscape as part of the business model implementation. The system‘s agro-silvo-fishery was established by constructing a pond around a paddy field and planting betelnut, vegetables, and fruit trees. Local fish that had acclimated to the acidic peatland habitat were captured during the flooding and raised in the ponds. In the constrained biophysical and chemical conditions of swampy terrain, this method is thought to be the greatest way to provide a variety of revenue. Individual farmers cannot afford the costs associated with setting up this system, especially when it comes to constructing the pond and dykes. Individual farmers cannot afford the costs associated with establishing this system, especially when it comes to constructing the pond and dykes. Hence, support from the district and village government and program partners is valuable. The farmer group harvested corn and vegetables from the dykes and rice from the paddy fields in the first year, and fish were not ready for harvest. However, the local BUMDes saved the day by creating weekly regular fishing activities and competition events, generating revenue from tickets. Moreover, the Trigona apiculture became a popular place for those outside the village to learn free of charge. Based on profitability analysis, the NPV of establishing agro-silvo-fishery is Rp103.036.769 per 0.8 ha for 30 years, with additional income from ecotourism is estimated to reach Rp21.600.000 per year. The established demonstration plot has the potential to become an ecotourism destination, and the key is to maintain the surrounding flowers and plants as the source of food for bees and the water condition for the fish.

Marketing Strategies in Increasing Sales of 136 Roastery &amp; Coffeeshop in East Java

Coffee is a drink that comes from roasted and processed coffee beans, has global appeal with a variety of types, flavors and brewing methods. Coffee beans are obtained from coffee berries that grow mainly in tropical areas, such as Malang City, East Java, which is known for its moderate humidity level and average temperature of 27°C, giving coffee from this area a special taste. With the times, coffee shops have become popular places to enjoy coffee and work. 136 Roastery &amp; Coffeeshop, seeing opportunities in the rapidly growing coffeeshop industry in Indonesia, especially in East Java, decided to invest in a roaster machine. This research is a response to the company's efforts to increase sales using various methods to achieve and increase profits. By facing various obstacles and weaknesses, companies innovate according to current developments to have characteristics that differentiate them from competitors. This research aims to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the marketing strategies implemented by 136 Roastery &amp; Coffeeshops in East Java. Qualitative research methods using primary and secondary data, involving interviews and documentation, show that companies can increase sales by implementing marketing strategies using the 7P Marketing Mix and SWOT Analysis.

From online to onsite: Wanghong economy as the new engine driving China’s urban development

Considering China’s ‘isolated’ digital ecosystem, this paper examines China’s ‘check-in’ activities to understand how the wanghong economy is driving China’s new rounds of urban development, with the purpose of supplementing existing research on digital economies from the Chinese context. Focusing on a representative case study area called Dongshankou in Guangzhou, which is regarded as one of the most popular wanghong places and an emerging commercial centre, I sought to enrich existing studies about digital economies and extend scholarship on platform urbanism from the cultural economy perspective. First, I argue that Chinese consumers’ check-in activities function as the data accumulation process, structuring Dongshankou’s digital capital through the assemblage of online posts and geotags. Therefore, Dongshankou’s urban development challenges the conventional view of creativity as the key factor in the cultural economy for urban development, given that digital capital is now the key driver for urban development in the digital age. Second, the growth of wanghong stores in Dongshankou reveals how the wanghong economy is materialised into urban cultural objects. Emotional value – a crucial selling point that these wanghong stores aim to provide to facilitate consumers’ check-in activities – illustrates how China’s highly participatory digital ecosystem extracts users’ emotions and bodily experiences into the process of capital accumulation, which structures the ‘platform urbanism’ through our daily lives. This paper broadens the horizon for an alternative theoretical agenda in platform urbanism: beyond focusing solely on platform algorithms, how digital platforms and emotions become inextricably linked in economic production should be further explored.

Muslim Holy Sites in the Southern Urals: geoinformation mapping and spatial analysis

In the last decade, there has been a tendency in the Southern Urals to reconstruct old and to form new holy places revered by Muslims. To date, more than 115 such objects have been recorded. Most of them are revered only by the residents of small villages, but some have acquired great importance for Muslims throughout the region. The purpose of this work is to identify the most popular places of worship of Muslims in the Southern Urals. Considering that some of the objects of regional importance have been revered by Muslims since the XIV century, and others, having appeared relatively recently, quickly became one of the most visited places, it is necessary to determine the factors influencing the growth of this popularity. The study supposed the Geoinformation methods to be used. Thus, using free Quantum GIS software, and on the basis of archival materials, archaeologists’, ethnographers’, religious scholars’, culturologists’ groundwork, as well as referring to the materials of Internet communities and other open sources, we have created the following layers: 1) Mausoleums, 2) Places of worship according to the Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, 3) Places of worship according to the Internet community Sufi RB, 4) Religious tourist routes. Using a comparative method, it was determined that the most popular among Muslims in the region are the mausoleum of Hussein-Bey and Mount Narystau (Ilchigulovo IV, kurgan burial ground). The results of the study indicate that the popularity of objects is influenced by a number of factors: they can be identified as the presence of a monumental structure, the representation of the object in the media space and in the Internet, as well as the availability of objective scientific data about it.

Геоэкологические подходы к состоянию антропогенных ландшафтов сквера «Радуга» в г. Улан-Удэ

The intensification of economic activity and especially the construction of industrial or residential facilities next to recreational facilities, in most cases, negatively affects the condition of such facilities. The object of the study is Children’s park "Raduga" in Ulan-Ude. The goal of the study is to consider geoecological approaches to studying the state of anthropogenic landscapes, the Raduga Garden Square in Ulan-Ude, during the implementation of the state program "Formation of a comfortable urban environment" based on the principles of geo-urbanism and geoecology. Research objectives are as follows: implementation of a geo-ecological assessment of the state of the Raduga Garden Square; based on the assessment, phased zoning of the territory of the Raduga Garden Square; preparation of a SWOT analysis of the local residents’ attitude to the Raduga Garden Square in Ulan-Ude; implementation of a sociological survey and the allocation of focus groups of the local population living in the area of the Raduga Garden Square; development of recommendations on the project for the implementation of a comfortable urban environment. In the period of 2023, as a part of the project "Formation of a comfortable urban environment" implementation in the city of Ulan-Ude, the territory of the Raduga Garden Square, one of the popular recreational places for residents of the capital of the republic, has been examined, for this purpose sociological methods and methods of geo-ecological analysis of the condition are used. Anthropogenic landscapes of the park territory. It is discovered that the processes of recreational facilities renovation have begun and require scientific justification, including the standpoint of geo-urbanism and geoecology. The results of sociological and other studies of the Raduga Garden Square have showed that most of it has been subjected to anthropogenic transformation; more than half of the territory of this facility does not meet the requirements for sanitary and hygienic indicators and has a certain degree of degradation. To prevent further regression of the territory of the Raduga Garden Square, a decrease in its attractive properties associated with the anthropogenic transformation of natural components, primarily soil cover, natural vegetation, and the degree of its projective coverage, it is necessary to carry out comprehensive geo-ecological monitoring, and local authorities need to ensure the protection and improvement of the territory of this recreational facility.

Development of virtual hunting tourism as the basis for the conservation of pristine wildlife

Many people in today's society still enjoy hunting as a hobby to relax and disconnect from their busy daily lives. The Crimean Peninsula, located on the Black Sea coast, is not only famous for its history, natural landscapes and resorts, but is also one of the most popular places for hunting tourism. Magnificent natural conditions, a variety of wildlife and seasonal migrations make the peninsula an ideal place for hunting and adventure, surrounded by spectacular scenery. Crimean hunting tourism offers a unique opportunity not only to plunge into the world of hunting passions, but also to enjoy all the delights of the peninsula. The relevance of studying the development of a tourist and recreational hunting tourism project is due to the actively developing market for the provision of services in the field of hunting in our country. But the hunting resources of the Crimean forests are not limitless. The possibility of replacing real hunting tourism with virtual tourism with the help of modern IT technologies (VR, AR) is the goal of our research. Thanks to this approach, a potential hunter can feel like he is in a real wild environment, but at the same time know that his life is not in serious danger. In addition, the important task of preserving endangered animal species in the wild is being solved.

«Дайте рабочему отдохнуть в кино»: понимание до- суга в 1920-е годы

The paper examines the emergence of discussions about urban leisure culture in the USSR and its purpose in the context of a new ideology in the first post-revolutionary decade. Particular emphasis is placed on the evolution of the very ideas about the concepts of rest, leisure and entertainment, and the use of free time in the context of ideas about control over working time and experiments with the calendar. What is a worker’s leisure time and why is rest needed? The free time of the so-called new Soviet man was understood through the dichotomy of leisure time and work time. Criteria for “correct”, socially approved leisure appeared, such as: usefulness, collectivity, classism, rationality, and organization. In accordance with them, cinema in the system of cultural hierarchy of the 1920s is defined in the paper as a popular place for urban entertainment and as the most important ideological tool. If we consider going to the cinema as a social phenomenon, then in the early Soviet discourse, cinema is a “wrong” leisure activity. The gradual study of the value of cinema for viewers through questionnaires, various levels of discussions about the “new Soviet spectator”, the nature of competition between workers’ clubs and cinemas, and the acceptance of the need for “unprincipled” leisure led to a softening of the assessment of cinema as a form of leisure.

ANALISIS SEGMENTING DAN TARGETING TEMPAT BILLIARD DI WILAYAH JAKARTA BARAT

One of the objectives of providing billiard game entertainment services is to complement the market demand for billiard lovers in the scope of Jakarta, especially in the Greenlake city area, especially due to the lack of places to play billiards in the West Jakarta area that provide property and a comfortable and exciting place. In general, the craze of the Indonesian people, especially in Jakarta, for Billiard games is increasing, as seen by the number of new Billiard businesses or places to play in Jakarta. Billiard playing places that are in demand are certainly different, because the atmosphere of the Billiard playing place itself is a characteristic of each Billiard service provider. Likewise, the competitors of billiard game service providers in Jakarta are the most popular places to play in each region. Segmentation and targeting must be detailed in order to achieve customer satisfaction. The method used is descriptive qualitative using a purposive sampling approach

GEOINFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE STUDY OF MUSLIM HOLY SITES IN THE SOUTHERN URALS

In the recent decade, there has been a tendency in the Southern Urals to reconstruct old holy places and to form new ones revered by the Muslims. To date, more than 115 such objects have been recorded. Most of them are revered only by residents of small villages, but some have become important for the Muslims throughout the region.&#x0D; &#x0D; The purpose of the study is to determine the most popular places of worship for the Muslims in the Southern Urals. Considering that some of the objects of regional importance have been revered by the Muslims since the XIV century, and others, having appeared relatively recently, quickly became one of the most visited places, it is necessary to determine the factors influencing the growth of this popularity.&#x0D; &#x0D; Historiographical base of the study. The research team analyzed the works of domestic and foreign authors, which mainly describe the conditions of the studied objects, religious rituals, organized events, etc. In addition, it was possible to attract the experience of researchers in implementing projects in geoinformation systems in religious studies.&#x0D; &#x0D; Materials and methods of the study. Geoinformation methods were used for the study. Based on archival materials, developments of archaeologists, ethnographers, theologians, culture experts, materials of Internet communities and other open sources, as well as the free cross-platform geoinformation system Quantum GIS, we have created the following layers: 1) mausoleums; 2) places of worship according to the data given by Russia’s Central Spiritual Governance for the Muslims; 3) places of worship according to the Internet community in the social network VKontakte Sufi RB; 4) religious tourist routes.&#x0D; &#x0D; Study results. Thanks to the use of geoinformation systems, it was possible to identify the most popular holy places among the Muslims of the Southern Urals. It is established that the most actively visited objects are the mausoleum of Hussein Bey in Chishminsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Ilchigulovo-IV burial mound (the sacred mountain Narystau) in Miyakinsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan.&#x0D; &#x0D; Conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the popularity of objects is influenced by a number of factors, among which the presence of a monumental structure, representation of the object in the media space and the Internet, as well as availability of objective scientific data about it are of key importance.

Analysis of the Content of Bachelors’ Training in Communications at the Universities of the USA

The relevance of the article. Today is characterized by great attention to the communicative component in all areas of society, because it is communication that plays an important role in the establishment of a new socio-cultural order and in the reproduction of its structures. Such challenges place rather high demands on both personal and professional qualities of future communication specialists. Therefore, the training of mobile, creative, competent, successful, competitive communication specialists in the conditions of socio-economic changes in Ukraine is the main task facing higher education. It is possible to ensure the proper quality of training of domestic communication specialists based on the creative use of pedagogical experience accumulated throughout the history of the development of education in Ukraine and foreign countries. Despite the large number of studies devoted to the actual issues of training specialists, the experience of innovative approaches to the provision of educational services in the USA has not yet been sufficiently studied. Meanwhile, the rapid application of innovation in the organization of the educational process, in particular in the field of training mobile, creative, competent, successful, competitive communication specialists, is a necessary condition for the development of Ukrainian society.&#x0D; The purpose of the article — study of the experience of the USA regarding the organization of professional training of bachelors in communications, research of the content and features of the curricula of leading American educational institutions that offer education at the educational level “Bachelor of Communications” with the aim of using such approaches in the practice of Ukrainian universities.&#x0D; The methodology. Analytical method, methods of description, comparison and generalization were applied for the research.&#x0D; The results. The issue of training communication specialists in the leading universities of the United States of America in the bachelor’s program was considered. Data on the popularity and demand of specialists who have completed a bachelor’s degree in communications in the USA are presented. A review of the content of bachelor’s training programs in communications at more than 20 US universities was carried out. The peculiarities of bachelor’s training in communications at the University of Miami (The University of Miami) and Florida International University (Florida International University, FIU) are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the need to study, adapt and implement the positive experience of US universities regarding the training of communication specialists in Ukrainian universities.&#x0D; The scientific novelty. This study offers an analysis of the content of bachelor’s programs of leading American educational institutions that offer studies at the educational level “Bachelor of Communications” in 2023.&#x0D; The practical significance. Research materials and conclusions can be used to adapt and implement the experience of US universities in training communication specialists in Ukrainian universities, in particular, to improve the content of educational programs.&#x0D; Conclusions. Effective development of modern communications is impossible without improving the quality of training bachelors in communications in higher educational institutions of various types and forms of ownership in Ukraine. To solve this problem, it is necessary to take into account the experience accumulated throughout the history of the development of education in Ukraine and foreign countries. Currently, the USA is one of the most popular places to get a bachelor’s degree in communications. The US universities offer a wide selection of bachelor’s programs in communications, among which the most popular are: Bachelor of Arts in Communications; Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Strategic Communication; Bachelor of Business and Communications; Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications; Bachelor of Science in Interpersonal Communication; Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communications. The curriculum emphasizes students’ understanding of communication in a variety of contexts (interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, political, and mass communications) and prepares future professionals to be effective and well-rounded communicators. Such specialized skills will allow students to choose from a wide range of career opportunities after completing the program in a variety of industries.

Pozycja dzieła i instytucji sztuki w dobie mediów społecznościowych: Zachęta oraz Cosmos Muzeum

This work focuses on considering the position that an artwork and an institution of art hold in the age of social media. Two popular places in Warsaw: Zachęta and Cosmos Muzeum were used as examples for undertaking a comparative analysis. The work has been divided into two parts – the first is of a theoretical and methodological nature. It introduces the complex issues of contemporary art, visuality in social media, as well as the art of narration and self-creation. The second part of the work is a comparative analysis of two examples – each of them contains subsections on the identity of a place and its history, presence in social media and activities outside art. The direct inspiration for taking up the considerations was the fate of a series of installations created by the Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, which once broke popularity records on Instagram, and Kusama was called “the most instagrammed artist in the world”. The collection of materials for analysis took place at a specific time, during the coronavirus pandemic, which left a clear mark on the activities of cultural institutions. It was a time when social media benefited and through which cultural institutions could continue their activities and reach recipients. For many cultural institutions and museums, the pandemic has become an opportunity to find new forms of communication and present art and Zachęta can be used as an example. This is important especially for contemporary art, which is often perceived as difficult to accept and incomprehensible. The article also presents the main problems and issues of contemporary art against the background of the specificity of contemporary culture immersed in the virtual world, with social media at the forefront. The article also focuses on the issue of visuality and aesthetics.

PURSUING SUSTAINABILITY: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND THE COMMUNITY'S ROLE IN ENHANCING BANJARMASIN'S RIVER ECOSYSTEMS

As one of the most modern cities in South Kalimantan, Banjarmasin has emerged as a popular place to visit for residents of the surrounding rural regions. Is it true that the city of Banjarmasin has developed into a secure location from an economic, social, and environmental standpoint? This paper attempts to look at the cognitive behavior of the people of Banjarmasin in regard to the messages that were communicated by the Sahabat Sungai community. This is done by attempting to understand the strategies that were carried out by the Sahabat Sungai community through environmental communication. Aside from that, we also need to pay attention to the ways in which residents living near the river in Banjarmasin are attempting to address the deteriorating conditions along the river.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;

Trends in where people buy their vaping products and differences by user and device characteristics: A population study in England, 2016-23.

To explore where people in England typically buy e-cigarettes/vaping products, how their characteristics and the types of products purchased differ according to the source of purchase and whether this is changing over time. This was a nationally representative monthly cross-sectional survey. The study was conducted in England, 2016-23. A total of 6507 adults (≥18 years) who reported current vaping. Participants were asked where they usually buy their vaping products: vape shops, supermarkets/convenience stores, on-line or other sources ('other' or cheap from friends). Up to 2020, vape shops were the most common source of purchase (mean monthly proportion = 43.3%), followed by supermarkets/convenience stores (29.7%) and on-line retailers (20.5%). In 2020, these purchasing patterns shifted: on-line purchasing increased and vape-shop purchasing fell. The rise in on-line purchasing was short-lived, peaking at 33.6% [95% confidence interval (CI) = 31.0-36.5%] in July 2021, and soon returned to baseline levels. However, the fall in vape-shop purchasing persisted, remaining below 31% from July 2021 onwards, displaced by a rapid rise in purchasing from supermarkets and convenience stores from 31.6% (95% CI = 29.6-33.7%) in January 2021 to 48.5% (95% CI = 42.9-54.8%) by April 2023. This rise was most pronounced among younger adults (aged 18-35 years; Pinteraction < 0.001) and those mainly using disposable devices (Pinteraction = 0.013). Purchasing from other sources was relatively rare, and declined from 9.1% (95% CI = 6.6-12.7%) in July 2016 to 4.3% (95% CI = 2.6-7.1%) in April 2023. Supermarkets and convenience stores have recently overtaken vape shops to become the most popular places to buy vaping products in England. This change appears to have been driven by the rising popularity of new disposable e-cigarettes among younger adults, who tend to buy these products from supermarkets/convenience stores.

Safe and Inclusive Urban Public Spaces: A Gendered Perspective. The Case of Attica’s Public Spaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Greece

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in everyday life, including restrictions on social activities and physical separation. Urban public spaces have become popular places for people to relax and socialize while keeping physical distance. Gender and other social identities, on the other hand, have a major influence on people's perceptions of safety in these public places. The goal of this research was to look into the relationship between perceptions of safety, relaxation, and gender in urban public places during the pandemic. The study's findings revealed that women were more likely than men to report feeling unsafe in public places. This result indicates that gender identity influences women's perceptions of safety in public places. Furthermore, women's feelings of insecurity hampered their ability to relax and enjoy these spaces, possibly limiting their access to public spaces and the benefits they provide. There is an obvious interrelation between easily accessible open public spaces and safety The study's findings outline the significance of inclusive design and planning for public spaces in order to guarantee safety and promote well-being.

Pengaruh Cita Rasa, Harga Produk dan Promosi Penjualan Sosial Media terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kopi Janji Jiwa di Cikarang Selatan

This is a change in the lifestyle of the Indonesian people who increasingly prefer drinking coffee in coffee shops. Coffee is no longer just a drowsiness reliever, but as part of a lifestyle where coffee shops are a very popular place. This study aims to determine the effect of taste, product price and social media sales promotion on purchasing decisions of West Cikarang coffee consumers. Competition between coffee shops is getting tougher, so that consumers will be more careful and selective when faced with various choices of places. This study aims to examine the effect of taste image on consumer purchasing decisions, this study also aims to examine the effect of product prices on purchasing decisions and this study aims to examine the effect of social media sales promotions on purchasing decisions and this study also aims to examine the effect of taste image, product prices and social media sales promotion on purchasing decisions of consumers of Janji Jiwa coffee consumers in South Cikarang. The sampling method used is non probability sampling with a purposive sampling method with a sample of 100 respondents. The sample in this study is the entire community in South Cikarang. This study used SPSS software version 25. The analytical method used was Validity Test, Reliability Test, Normality Test, Multicollinearity Test, Heteroscedasticity Test, Autocorrelation Test, Multiple Linear Regression Test, T Test, Coefficient of Determination Test. Taste has a positive and significant influence on the purchasing decision of Janji Jiwa Coffee; Product Price has a positive and significant influence on the purchasing decision of Janji Jiwa Coffee; Sales Promotion which has a positive and significant influence on the purchasing decision of Janji Jiwa Coffee; Taste, product price and sales promotion all three have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions.