Resident Interest Research Articles

The Influence of Iconnet Product Personal Selling on the Purchase Interest of Housing Residents in Medan City

This study aims to analyze the influence of ICONNET product personal selling on the purchase interest of housing residents in Medan City. The research method used is quantitative with a survey approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 150 respondents who are housing residents in Medan City. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression to test the influence of personal selling on purchase interest. The results of the study indicate that personal selling has a positive and significant influence on the purchase interest of housing residents. Effective personal selling increases consumer purchase interest in ICONNET products. These findings have implications for marketing management that personal selling strategies can be an effective tool to boost sales, particularly in the telecommunications industry in residential areas. Recommendations for future research include adding other variables such as product quality and price to see their effects on purchase interest more comprehensively.

Monitoring the Public Health and Safety Impact of the Groningen Gas-Extraction Crisis

Abstract Background Gas extraction in the Dutch province of Groningen began in 1963 and was initially seen as an economic boon for the nation. Yet, it turned into a significant burden for the region, leading to earthquakes, damage to houses and property, complicated compensation processes, recovery, and reinforcement programs, as well as a lack of recognition. In 2016, the research group Gronings Perspectief (GP) was established with the objective of independently monitoring the public health and safety impact of the gas-extraction crisis from the residents’ perspective. Methods Monitoring activities take place in dialogue with sounding boards comprising residents, professionals, scientists, and local and national governments. GP employs a longitudinal mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods. Representative panel surveys are conducted yearly among residents in the provinces of Groningen (twice) and Drenthe (once). Additionally, 20 in-depth interviews are carried out each year, alongside a survey among households in the reinforcement program. GP analyses the periodic health monitors conducted by municipal health authorities. All reports are publicly accessible. Results Since 2016, monitoring consistently points to a profound and enduring effect of housing damage on health and well-being, subjective safety, risk perceptions, trust in governments and agencies among residents. The impact of the procedural burden imposed by governments and institutions, is as significant as the effects of earthquakes and housing damage. Conclusions GP’s findings were included in a parliamentary inquiry, which concluded in 2023 that the interests of residents were persistently neglected in favour of economic gain. New risk reduction and reconciliation programs are introduced. Despite the recent decision to end the gas extraction, continuation of GP is needed to monitor further developments. Key messages • GP’s stakeholder-driven monitoring approach made the impact of the gas-extraction crisis visible. • Enduring public health and safety risks, beyond the gas extraction, require continuing monitoring.

Post-accident changes in the interests of residents of a municipality near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station: Text analysis of residents’ town meeting minutes

Post-accident changes in the interests of residents of a municipality near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station: Text analysis of residents’ town meeting minutes

Whom Do I Trust to Represent Me? Long-Term Care Resident and Family Perspectives on Legitimate Representation.

Public engagement in long-term care policy making in Canada has primarily focused on "intermediary agents" who speak on behalf of long-term care (LTC) residents and their family caregivers. Yet the legitimacy of these intermediaries, as perceived by those they represent, has gone largely unexplored. This study examines LTC resident and family perspectives on who can legitimately represent them in LTC policy making. We used an interpretive description design, drawing on semi-structured interviews with LTC residents and family caregivers in Ontario, Canada. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Eighteen interviews were conducted with 19 participants. Three key characteristics of legitimate representatives were identified: (1) willingness to act in the best interests of residents and families, (2) having the necessary skills and capacity to participate in LTC policy making and (3) engaging directly with residents and families. Governments and civil society organizations seeking to establish and maintain legitimacy in the eyes of LTC residents and family members can pursue this goal by supporting intermediaries who mirror the identities or experiences of those they represent, who are dedicated to serving their interests and who routinely and directly engage with them to understand the realities of LTC.

Evaluating the Economic Viability of Agro-Ecotourism as a Nature-Based Solution for a Climate Adaptation Strategy: A Case Study of Yuanshan Township, Taiwan

This study applied the contingent valuation method to evaluate the economic viability of climate adaptation policies in the climate-fragile Yuanshan Township (YST), Taiwan, focusing on the balance between forest conservation and local livelihoods. Traditional agriculture in YST is transitioning to agro-ecotourism, supported by leisure-oriented and hillside forest protection policies that attract visitors and cause the local economy to thrive. This research used non-market valuation methods to quantify the value of local recreational resources perceived by visitors at NTD 1002.00 per visitor. The findings indicate that visitors’ willingness to pay for these resources is significantly influenced by their intention to revisit YST, their trust in local conservation efforts, their gender, and their income. The value that visitors place on recreational resources and the aforementioned significant determinants of their willingness to pay highlight the economic potential of agro-ecotourism in supporting both environmental sustainability and community income. This study emphasizes that successful nature-based climate adaptation must consider the economic interests of resource users and local residents. Agro-ecotourism in YST is shown to be a viable policy for balancing forest conservation with societal benefits, providing a model for the sustainable management of local resources. The economic benefits from this transition underscore the feasibility of agricultural transformation for community income generation and climate resilience, demonstrating that environmental and economic goals can be mutually supportive in addressing climate change.

Hidden conflicts? Revealing power mechanisms in collaborative governance for redeveloping heritage districts: The case of Dashilar, Beijing, China

ABSTRACT The redevelopment of Chinese heritage districts increasingly adopts collaborative approaches, raising concerns about power dynamics in these processes and their potential impact on resolving conflicts of interest through collaboration. This study establishes a multi-dimensional framework, examining arenas and sources of power to uncover power mechanisms and their impact on collaborative governance in the redevelopment of Dashilar, Beijing, China. Through ethnographic research, we found that institutionalized collaborative decision-making empowers participants to have the final say on relocation and renovation decisions. However, biased mobilization and discursive practices, with different sources of power utilized, affect collaborative processes and outcomes. Over time, collaborative decision-making results in elite control of Dashilar’s historic fabric and its subsequent gentrification. The government consolidates its power by controlling economic resources and influencing land use decisions. Crucial conflicts remain obscured, weakening the interests of residents and market actors. To understand power in collaborative governance, analysis must encompass both sources and arenas of power, transcending observable interactions within formal institutions to include informal practices.

The 2022 FIFA world cup in Qatar: resident interests and attitudes

ABSTRACT This study examined residents’ attitudes towards the staging of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and assess their interest and level of support or opposition to this mega sport event. Guided by the Social Exchange Theory (SET) and the Social Representation Theory (SRT), the study used a survey conducted in 2019, involving 2031 residents: 1017 Qataris and 1014 non-Qataris. T-test and ANOVA analyses were employed. Examination of the factors shaping residents’ attitudes towards and interest in Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup revealed strong and positive associations between respondents’ demographic characteristics and their interest. Significant relationships were identified between respondents’ gender, nationality and educational level and interest in the 2022 World Cup. Findings suggest directions for sports policy makers and sport event managers to improve strategic planning for hosting major sporting events. Future research can draw on this study’s findings for adaption to other contexts.

Helping Patients Die: Implementation of a Residency Curriculum in Medical Aid in Dying.

As more states legalize medical aid in dying (MAID), there is an ever-increasing need of physicians trained in this type of end-of-life care. However, resident curricula in MAID have not been previously reported or assessed. The authors describe a residency curriculum in MAID and evaluate the resident outcomes of this program. Since 2018, the Sutter Family Medicine Residency Program in California has offered training in MAID to its residents. Residents attend lectures, evaluate patients for MAID, write prescriptions for aid-in-dying medications, and attend the planned deaths of their patients if desired. In February 2023, an anonymous branching survey was sent to graduates of the program from 2019 to 2022 to evaluate residency graduation year, receipt of MAID training, currently practicing MAID, how rewarding MAID is compared with other clinical responsibilities, how stressful MAID is compared with other clinical responsibilities, comfort discussing MAID with colleagues, comfort discussing end-of-life care generally, personal view of MAID as a practice, and works where MAID is permitted. The authors surveyed 28 graduates and collected data from 21 former residents (response rate, 75%). Of these 21 former residents, 17 (81%) reported having opted to receive training in MAID during residency. Of the 12 residents who received training and were currently practicing in a location that allowed MAID, 7 (58%) were still practicing aid in dying, and of these 7 residents, 5 (71%) reported that their aid-in-dying work was more rewarding than their other clinical responsibilities. Overall, there was high resident interest in this training and robust skill use after graduation. Additional studies will need to focus on patient outcomes, explore resident reasons for opting out of training, and investigate other effects of instituting a MAID curriculum.

A Literature Review of Conceptualization Ecotourism-based Development Strategy to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Along with economic development and growth, the role of tourism today is increasing as a sector that contributes to considerable foreign exchange to people’s welfare. Development strategies that accommodate conservation interests with the interests of residents, government, and investors are based on ecotourism. Ecotourism is then seen as one of the alternative policies that can be used as a solution to the shift in cultural, social, and environmental wisdom values. Therefore, an overview is needed to explain ecotourism-based development strategies. This research uses qualitative research methods with SWOT analysis. The results of the study describe the concept of ecotourism, its management strategy, the benefits of ecotourism, and the results of the SWOT analysis of ecotourism. It is expected to be a conceptualization consideration in developing ecotourism and development strategies for national policies in the field of sustainable tourism and supporting regional economic independence. Keywords: conceptualization, development strategy, ecotourism, literature review, SDGs

FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN IMPLEMENTING QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE PROVISION OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES

The article examines modern models of quality of local self-government bodies' activities aimed at improving the quality of municipal services: TQM schools; standardized models of management systems; models of organizational excellence; models of diagnostic self-assessment and other models aimed at achieving high quality of municipal services. It is established that the introduction of a quality management system in the activities of local self-government bodies, created in accordance with the international standards of the ISO 9000 series, is one of the most effective methods of increasing the efficiency of local self-government bodies, improving the quality of municipal services, and identifying the needs and interests of residents of the territorial community. The results of the study of best practices in the implementation of municipal service quality management systems in the partner cities of the UNDP Municipal Governance and Sustainable Development Program project are analysed. Attention is drawn to such quality assessment methods as the Balanced Scorecard (BSC); the Theory of «Learning Organizations»; Knowledge Management; the Theory and practice of Change Management; and Benchmarking Technology. The study of the peculiarities of municipal service provision suggests that it is necessary to revise the principles of selection of municipal employees who perform the functions of providing services to citizens, in addition to professional qualities, to pay attention to personal qualities, since close contact with consumers implies the influence of the human factor on service activities; it is necessary to establish public control over the provision of municipal services and ensure feedback between the subjects of municipal service provision and consumers, creation of channels for systematic submission of complaints and suggestions; delegation of customer service powers to private entities while maintaining the control functions of public authorities; implementing artificial intelligence technologies to further improve the quality of municipal services.

Factors Influencing Interest and Engagement in Biomedical Research Among Community Medicine Residents in India: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Medical science must be based on sound and scientific evidence and requires continuous research. Engaging in research allows students and faculty to explore new frontiers, question existing paradigms, and discover innovative solutions to medical challenges. As a specialty, community medicine plays a pivotal role in addressing public health issues. However, the engagement of community medicine residents in biomedical research remains suboptimal, which may impede the generation of evidence-based practices tailored to the Indian context. This study was conducted to find the interest and engagement of community medicine residents, and factors influencing their interest in biomedical research. Methods An online survey was conducted among community medicine residents of Uttar Pradesh, from February to April 2024, using Google Forms having a semi-structured, pretested questionnaire. Results One hundred and ninety-six residents participated in the study, where females (52.6%; 103/196) outnumbered males (47.4%; 93/196). The majority of participants were third-year residents (40.8%). Most participants seemed interested in biomedical research (83.2%) and thought that Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) helps conduct research projects (75%). Around half had previous experience in research projects, with cross-sectional studies being the most common (75.9%) study design. Enhancing research skills and a desire to contribute to medical knowledge emerged as primary motivators. On the other hand, the lack of time due to being overburdened with academic and educational activities was seen as the most common barrier to conducting research. Conclusions The majority of participants were found interested in research activities. The opportunity to improve research skills, desire to serve the medical fraternity, and a positive impact on resumes were the leading motivating factors for conducting research. Difficulty in sparing time, little knowledge, and poor support from mentors were found as important barriers.

La especialidad de Pediatría sigue teniendo interés para los residentes

Introduction: the objective of our work as to analyse the interest of residents who begin their training in the specialty of paediatrics and its specific areas, based on the order in which open residency spots were filled throughout the years. Methodology: analysis of data obtained from the register of the medical intern resident (MIR) selection process in the past 9 years, current paediatrician positions in the National Health System and a study on the projected need for medical specialists in 2021-2035. Results: in the last nine years, there has been an increase in the number of available spots from 392 to 501. Since more spots are available now, the last one is, as expected, filled later in the selection process. Thus, the delay in spot allocation has been of 49%, but if the number of spots had not increased, it would have been of 17%. The number of candidates who could not choose paediatrics because all residency spots had been filled when their turn arrived increased by 28% from 2703 to 3469. Given that the rate of transfer or attrition in the paediatrics residency programme is minimal, it would be possible to offer more spots, as they would be filled appropriately. Most job openings in paediatrics are in primary care (65%) followed by hospital-based paediatric care (35%). Conclusions: paediatrics continues to be an appealing speciality for candidates to MIR training. If more MIR spots were offered, more residents would choose the paediatrics specialty. Given that most job opportunities are ins primary care, training in this setting should be reinforced in the MIR programme.

A new city hospitality experience model

The original city hospitality experience (CHX) model outlined essential components of urban visitor experiences and the dynamics inherent in guest–host relationships. Its primary aim was to comprehend the essence of hospitality in destinations, striving to establish a harmonious equilibrium among diverse engaged stakeholders. A new model appears necessary to respond more effectively to societal developments, the escalating complexity of city hospitality within urban contexts, and the evolving academic discourse on customer experiences. Meta-theoretical research provided a conceptual basis for the new CHX model. Recognizing the multitude of perspectives and stakeholder interests, an initial iteration of the revised model was disseminated among scholars and practitioners, prompting valuable input and recommendations that helped to refine the model. The new CHX model encompasses further elements including relationships between stimuli and responses and evaluative outcomes, while acknowledging contextual and contingency factors. The new model adds to the urban tourism literature and supports practitioners to understand how city hospitality experiences arise and develop. From a societal perspective, the new model enables understanding, measuring and sustaining experiences of stakeholders. It aims to support destinations addressing major challenges, such as having hospitable, open and friendly images of places that offer safe, yet stimulating experiences, in a responsible manner, while recognizing the interests of visitors, residents and businesses. The model helps to explain the impact of developments in digitization, sustainability and overtourism through a multi-stakeholder experience lens. Furthermore, the new CHX model serves as a framework for designing and testing specific interventions that lead to a balanced experience while fostering positive community effects.

Пробелы (недостатки) правового регулирования смены управляющей компании многоквартирного дома

The article analyzes the issues related to the procedure of excluding information about apartment buildings (AB) from the register of licenses and the subsequent termination of the management companies (MCs). The legal uncertainties and differences in the interpretation of housing legislation, which cause difficulties in regulating relations between management companies and owners of premises, are considered. The critical need for developing and implementing effective mechanisms to simplify the process of attracting and selecting management companies, as well as strengthening control over the quality of services provided, is highlighted. The article analyzes court decisions and resolutions, which reflect the complexities of law enforcement in this area, and suggests ways to solve emerging problems to protect the rights and interests of residents.

Tangible or intangible satisfiers? Comparative study of visitor satisfaction in a nature-based tourism destination in the pre- and during-COVID pandemic

Nature-based destinations started to become objects of travel for various visitor segments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The changing environment and the travel conditions influence overall visitor satisfaction and its determinants. This study identifies the role of tangible and intangible factors in forming overall visitor satisfaction with a stay in a nature-based tourism destination and their changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Generalized Linear Model with a logit link function was used to identify the significant satisfiers and to determine the factors that play a critical role in visitor satisfaction in the during-COVID era compared to the pre-COVID period. The results show that intangible satisfiers play a more significant role than tangible ones in the COVID time. Surprisingly, natural features are insignificant in explaining overall satisfaction at a nature-based destination in the during-COVID in comparison with the pre-COVID period. In contrast, active sports options have become a significant satisfier in the COVID era. This comparison results contribute to the current theory, and the findings indicate the practical implications for Destination Management Organisations regarding sustainable tourism development. Management implications•Destination Management Organisations (DMO) in nature-based destinations should become more conscious of changing visitor structures concerning destination satisfaction.•DMOs could focus more on promoting activities such as active sports options and tourism infrastructure than natural features regarding current visitor preferences; however, sustainability should be a fundamental goal of competitive tourism destinations.•There is a need to carefully deal with the expanding tourism infrastructure development and prevent uncontrolled growth of commercial activities and attractions that would act against the interests of residents and endanger the value of the natural environment.•DMOs should educate the changing visitors about the importance of responsible tourism.•DMOs should focus on environmental-friendly activities which do not negatively impact nature in terms of using land and natural areas for commercial activities and construction.•DMOs should make efforts to attract their environmental sensitive pre-COVID visitors and target new segments searching for health and sustainability, such as the Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) segment and the Free Independent Travellers (FIT).

Online Interest in Urology Residency: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Internet Temporal and Geographic Patterns

Urology is one of the most competitive specialties in medicine, creating a challenge for prospective students looking to secure a residency position. Our study aims to assess online interest in urology residency by querying online interaction with search terms and criteria for urology residency programs. Utilizing Google Trends analysis from 2011 to 2024, this study examined urology-related search volume indexes, as well as temporal and geographical patterns. Furthermore, the number of residency positions from the American Urological Association database for the 2022 match process was evaluated. Our analysis of temporal trends revealed increased interest in urologist salaries from 2011 to 2019, followed by a decline from 2019 to 2023. Interest in urology-related interviews, applications, research, and letters increased in 2019, marked by the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. California, New York, and Texas had the lowest interest-to-position (IP) ratio, while Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia had the highest IP ratio. Our analysis reveals an evolving interest in salaries, residency programs, and USMLE Step 1 changes in areas connected with urology. We report key geographical areas with high urology residency interest and low numbers of programs, implying a need for expanded residencies in underserved yet high-interest areas. Awareness and continued interest monitoring after the COVID-19 pandemic is critical for understanding interest in urology applicants.

The application of innovative ecosystems to build resilient communities in response to major public health events.

In recent years, major public health events have had a significant and far-reaching impact on communities. As a response, there has been an increasing interest in enhancing community resilience through innovative ecosystems that involve diverse stakeholders with varying needs and demands. This study investigates the application of innovative ecosystems to improve community resilience in the face of major public health events by utilizing a sequential game approach to balance the interests of government, community, and residents. Subsequently, a comprehensive questionnaire survey was conducted among key stakeholders to ascertain their objectives, requirements and concerns for the innovation ecosystem based on the analysis results of the game model. The reliability and effectiveness of the proposed research method were verified through the analysis and verification of the sequence game model and questionnaire survey results. Finally, according to our analysis results, we propose countermeasures for promoting innovative ecosystems to improve community resilience. The research results indicate that the successful implementation of innovative ecosystems requires consideration of the different needs of stakeholders such as government officials, community members, and residents. Combining these perspectives can effectively promote such systems while enhancing the community's resilience to major public health events.

Міжсекторальна співпраця в контексті соціального розвитку територіальних громад України

The article examines the social aspects of the organization of intersectoral cooperation as one of the sources of the development of territorial communities and their adaptation to the complex socio-political and socio-economic conditions of the war period. The need to speed up recovery processes and successfully develop the country’s economy in combination with the European integration tasks currently makes this area of scientific research relevant. The purpose of the article is to determine the transformational changes in the development of intersectoral cooperation in territorial communities with the substantiation of stimulating mechanisms in the context of their social development tasks. The novelty is the generalization of the results of changes which took place in the organization of intersectoral cooperation in the field of social service provision in communities during the war period. The article uses the methods of system analysis, generalization and comparison, economic and statistical analysis. It was revealed that intersectoral cooperation in the territorial communities of the country has not yet acquired a systemic nature with appropriate legislative and regulatory support and is practiced only in case of critical exacerbation of local socio-economic or socio-ecological problems. The specifics of the modern organization of intersectoral interaction in the communities of the country was considered and the main trends of its development in the field of social service provision, as well as the possibility of overcoming the wartime barriers, were identified. It was found that the main obstacles to the development of intersectoral cooperation are related to its informal nature, the low level of complementarity of interacting parties’ interests, and the lack of platforms for communication. In the absence of a comprehensive concept of the development of territorial communities’ social sphere in the war period, an assessment of the sphere of social service provision in the communities was carried out, and the problems of its digitalization and staffing were determined from the perspective of the possibilities for development of various social interaction forms. The need to transition to a new format of intersectoral cooperation based on partnership, social responsibility, and constructive dialogue between participants in order to successfully implement local initiatives and minimize the negative consequences of competition between various entities and social groups has been proved. Actively spreading the possibilities of cross-sectoral cooperation, formed on collective efforts and joint responsibility on a partnership basis, to the social development of communities will ensure the successful solution of local socio-economic, information & communication, environmental protection problems, taking into account the interests of local residents. The article defines directions and conditions of the organization of intersectoral cooperation that are strategically significant for the social development of the country’s territorial communities and suggests appropriate mechanisms capable of strengthening its potential in the near future.

Защита интересов резидентов Арктической зоны

The article deals with the problem of determining applicable methods and procedural forms for protecting the rights and legitimate interests of residents of the Arctic zone. It is concluded that the residents of the Arctic enter into both private and public law relations. The public law nature of disputed material legal relations is determined by the participation of public authorities in them, as well as the management company as an entity exercising public powers in relation to residents of the Arctic zone. Private law disputes involving Arctic residents can be referred to arbitration courts (arbitration). It is proposed to provide for the mandatory participation of the prosecutor in cases of a public law nature with the participation of residents of the Arctic. It is expedient to establish a mandatory pre-trial procedure for settling disputes involving residents of the Arctic.

Pemberdayaan Santri Melalui Pendampingan Budidaya Anggrek Di Pondok Pesantren Nurul Qur’an, Desa Kebulusan, Kabupaten Kebumen

The Nurul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School, which is located 5 KM from the city center of Kebumen Regency, has great economic development potential because of its strategic location. In order to increase the independence of students, it is necessary to make efforts to provide students with skills. One of the efforts made is to provide orchid cultivation training to students. The location of Islamic boarding schools close to the city center provides opportunities for students to develop ornamental orchid cultivation. The high interest of city residents in ornamental plants is the main reason for choosing orchids as the focus of development. Orchids are considered to have high aesthetic value and stable sales value, making them the right choice to develop. This service aims to provide motivation, knowledge and skills to students regarding orchid cultivation, with the hope of creating student independence. The method applied involves providing materials related to repotting, plant maintenance including fertilizing, watering, and inducing orchid flowering. Discussion sessions, making demonstration plots, and assistance with orchid cultivation practices are also an integral part of the implementation method. The results of this service show an increase in the students' competence in orchid maintenance and they are able to form an orchid agribusiness forum which is managed independently by the students. Thus, this service not only provides benefits in terms of improving practical skills, but also opens up new economic opportunities for students at the Nurul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School.