WhatsApp Group Research Articles

Social Normative Bounding and Brand Awareness of E-WOM Intensity in WhatsApp Group Online Community Mekar Arum PKK Group – Bojongsoang

Social Normative Bounding and Brand Awareness of E-WOM Intensity in WhatsApp Group Online Community Mekar Arum PKK Group – Bojongsoang

Counselling on the wise use of social media as a mental health effort for Maryville High School students

Community service was carried out to provide understanding to Maryville High School regarding the appropriate use of social media so that it does not affect students' mental health. The aim of community service is expected to reduce the number of addicted students using social media. Community Service begins with socialization through online media, namely via WhatsApp groups and giving a pre-test, followed by delivering material through the Google Meeting platform with PowerPoint. After that, an evaluation is carried out to determine the increase in students' knowledge after being given the material by giving a post-test. The material provided in this service is educational material on social media which is good to apply during the pandemic so that it does not affect mental health. Students can find out how to effectively use social media so that it does not affect mental health.

Knowledge and handling practices for raw hen's eggs during purchase, preparation, storage, and consumption: a cross sectional study

The study aimed to assess the hen’s eggs knowledge, handling practices, and consumption among Palestinian consumers using the cross-sectional survey design. Online questionnaire was sent via social media platforms including well-known Facebook and WhatsApp groups in West bank, Gaza and Jerusalem, along with an invitation explaining the research objectives and the voluntary participation. The online questionnaire consisted of three main sections: socio demographic, knowledge and practices for hen’s eggs during purchase, preparation, storage, and consumption. The items were developed based on previous literature and international guidelines for hen's eggs purchase and handling, and subjected to content validity process, followed by a pilot study to determine the reliability of the questionnaire using Cronbach’s alpha test. The final data were analysed based on the dichotomous Rach model for knowledge and polytomous Rasch model for practices using Winsteps version 5.1.3. The Rasch SPSS output interval data files were used in the inferential analyses tests (one-way ANOVA test and independent samples t-test). The Rasch analysis showed that on average the participants had quite low level of knowledge of hen's eggs consumption safety, (person ability Mean 0.10 logit). The item difficulty measures ranged between + 1.65 (most difficult) and − 2.24 logit (easiest). It was not easy for the participants to endorse the items pertaining their practices in handling the hen’s eggs during purchase, preparation, storage and consumption, (person ability Mean − 0.11 logit). The item difficulty measures ranged between + 2.68 logits (most difficult) to − 2.45 logit (easiest). In addition, female participants significantly outperformed males in knowledge scores; and the level of hen's eggs hygiene practices and storage during purchase depended on participants’ knowledge level. The research recommended interventional programs to enhance Palestinians’ awareness and knowledge about hen's eggs knowledge, handling practices, and consumption. Further quantitative and qualitative research studies were also recommended.

Menafsir Ulang Hijab: Dinamika dan Makna Dalam Konteks Global

This article discusses the dynamics of wearing jilbab and its meaning in the context of globalization, focusing on the influence of cultural globalization on norms, values, and lifestyles in religious traditions. This research is a qualitative study using a netnography approach with data obtained from the response of the Indramayu Muslim fashion griya whatsApp group. This article discusses the evolution of the concept of hijab from a separator between free women and slaves to a tool to protect women's private parts from prying eyes. In addition, the article also highlights the different views on hijab, including the views of contemporary scholars and the impact of globalization on the views and practices of hijab in contemporary society. Thus, this article highlights how globalization, fashion trends, religious identity, and cultural values affect the dynamics of hijab and its meaning in contemporary society.

Predicting the Intention to Adhere to Hypertensive Medication among Seniors: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Non-adherence to hypertension treatment is a wide problem, especially among senior citizens. Several approaches are needed to improve adherence, including identifying and prioritizing problems related to adherence. A formative study employing Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) has revealed some salient beliefs underlying the intention to adhere to hypertension medication among seniors. To be the priority in a medication adherence strategy, the correlation of these beliefs on adherence needs to be further investigated. This study aims to determine which beliefs correlate most to the intention to hypertension medication adherence among seniors. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to seniors with hypertension in Yogyakarta and its surroundings. A questionnaire based on TPB was developed and utilized in this study. The questionnaire was distributed conveniently through two senior communities (offline) as well as Google Form link to some WhatsApp group of seniors (online) during September-October 2023. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regressions. Thirty-seven seniors completed the offline questionnaire, and 60 seniors completed the online questionnaire. The age of participants was 64.70 ± 7.123 years. Subjective norms and perceived behavioral control accounted significantly (p<0.001) for 59,3% of the variance in the adherence intention, but not attitude. Perceived behavioral control had the strongest correlation on intention. Participants’ beliefs of knowing how high their blood pressure was had the highest correlation to perceived behavioral control. Understanding which belief correlates most with intention to adherence provides insight to develop strategy to improve adherence among seniors.

Systematic review on utilization of WhatsApp in education

In this era, digital education technology, information and communication technologies have changed learning. WhatsApp group education has emerged because it can take place anytime and everywhere as compared to an offline approach. Students are slowly gaining confidence in digital education, but there are also drawbacks, associated with cheating and misuse of educational information. The purpose of this study is to explore the utilization of WhatsApp in education. This study is a systematic review of the utilization of WhatsApp in education based on 10 papers published on the topic between 2014 and 2020. The results reveal that students are positive about utilising WhatsApp groups for learning. This paper is an attempt to bring conceptual clarity about utilization of WhatsApp groups in education and to suggest technical security measures that can be adopted.

Impact of the Mbarara University of Science and Technology residency training on increasing access to specialty care workforce.

Graduate tracer studies provide an avenue for assessing the impact of residency training on the distribution and access to specialty care and exploring job and professional satisfaction of alumnus. This study examined how the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) clinical residency training program influenced the spatial distribution and career paths of specialists. We conducted a mixed methods study involving an online survey and 12 in-depth interviews (IDIs) from June to September 2022. The online survey was distributed to a convenient sample of clinical residency alumnus from MUST via email and Whatsapp groups. Alumnus were mapped across the countries of current work in QGIS (version 3.16.3) using GPS coordinates. Descriptive and thematic analyses were also conducted. Ninety-five alumni (34.3%) responded to the tracer survey. The majority were males (80%), aged 31-40 years (69%), and Ugandans (72%). Most graduated after 2018 (83%) as obstetricians/gynecologists (38%) and general surgeons (19%). There was uneven distribution of specialists across Uganda and the East-African community-with significant concentration in urban cities of Uganda at specialized hospitals and academic institutions. Residency training helped prepare and equip alumnus with competencies relevant to their current work tasks (48%) and other spheres of life (45%). All respondents were currently employed, with the majority engaged in clinical practice (82%) and had obtained their first employment within six months after graduation (76%). The qualitative interviews revealed the reported ease in finding jobs after the training and the relevance of the training in enhancing the alumnus' ability to impact those they serve in teaching, research, management, and clinical care. Graduates cited low payment, limited resources, and slow career advancement concerns. Residency training improves the graduates' professional/career growth and the quality of health care services. Strategic specialty training addressing imbalances in subspecialties and rural areas coverage could optimize access to specialist services.

Powtoon Media in the Whatsapp Group Application on Dental Hygiene Behavior in Primary School Children

Preventive measures such as brushing teeth are still considered not good for children. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health's Data and Data Center in 2018, it was stated that tooth brushing behavior based on age groups in Indonesia, namely the daily brushing behavior of children aged 10-14 years, had a percentage of 96.5% with the percentage of correct tooth brushing time being 2.1%. Riskesdas states that the percentage of brushing teeth correctly is 2.8%. Promotional efforts that can be made are Dental Health Education. Apart from being carried out on children, this effort can also be carried out on parents, especially mothers. Powtoon as a multimedia application that can be used as a learning medium has several advantages, including very interesting animation features such as handwritten animation, cartoon animation and lively transition effects as well as easy timeline management. The research method and stages are development research to produce media products, then to see the effect of media use, a quasi-experimental method with one group pretest and posttest design is used. Research Results: Powtoon media for dental health education because of FGD with media experts, health promotion experts and dental health promotion media has been created with the results of expert validation and declared suitable for use as a media for Dental Health Education. Test the influence of powtoon media on children's teeth brushing practices and parents' knowledge using Wilcoxon test analysis with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.005, which means there is a significant influence.

Identifying students’ perceptions, preferences and challenges of online learning during COVID-19 pandemic in Aligarh Muslim University, India

Due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19, educational institutes around the world, including India, were forced to close their doors and transition to an online mode of education. The purpose of this study was to analyse the perception and preference towards online learning among students of Aligarh Muslim University in India during this pandemic. Additionally, this study examines the level of awareness regarding various online learning platforms introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC). A quantitative survey method was applied to achieve the goal of this study. An online questionnaire (Google form) was circulated among students via WhatsApp groups. A total of 234 students responded from different departments, analysis of the data was done with the help of SPSS. The findings of the study revealed that more than 90 percent of respondents preferred online learning to manage their course curriculum during the pandemic, as there were no other alternatives available. The study found that most of the respondents were familiar with various online learning platforms introduced by the UGC. However, a significant number of respondents reported issues with online learning, such as technological constraints, an inappropriate learning environment, various health issues, one-way communication, etc. These findings may be useful in constructing education policies and plans for online learning to make it more effective for students.

MEDIA SOSIAL SEBAGAI SARANA KOMUNIKASI MASYARAKAT PERANTAUAN (STUDI DESKRIPTIF PENGGUNAAN WHATSSAPP GRUP PADA SUKU GUCI DT MARAJO KILANGAN)

The research that is backgrounded on the use of social media as a communication tool for overseas people from West Sumatra, the Gucy Dt Marajo Kilangan Tribe has a problem formulation How Social Media as a means of communication for overseas communities (Descriptive Study of the Use of Whatssapp Groups in the Dt Marajo Kilangan Urn Tribe)?. The purpose of this study was to find out how social media as a means of communication for overseas communities (descriptive study of the use of Whatsapp Groups in the Datuk Marajo Kilangan Urn Tribe) A descriptive research method with this qualitative approach, data collection was carried out by conducting interviews with 4 key informants, and making direct observations on the object of study. Data analysis or processing is an effort to search and compile observation records, in-depth interviews and documentary studies systematically. The object of study is the gucy tribe Dt Marajo who are members of the Whatsapp Group. The validity of the data is carried out by trianggulation of source data, as well as observation. This research uses the theory of Coordinate Management of Meaning, as well as the concept of using social media.

Safe Disposal of Unused Medicine among Health Professions Students at Makerere University: Knowledge, Practices and Barrier

Background: Environmental contamination with antimicrobial agents is one of the leading drivers of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) worldwide. However, scarce data exists concerning the factors fuelling unsafe disposal of medicines globally. This study aimed to assess for the knowledge, practices, and barriers concerning safe disposal of unwanted medicines among Health Professions Students (HPS) at Makerere University, Uganda. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using an online assessment tool sent through WhatsApp groups and E-mail addresses of undergraduate HPS at the College of Health Sciences Makerere University, Uganda between 1st February and 16th March 2022. Good knowledge was defined as a score of 80% of the knowledge domain questions on a standardized questionnaire. Results: We enrolled 205 participants, 135 (65.9%) were male, with a median age of 23 (range: 19 -43) years. Overall, 157 (76%) participants had good Knowledge. The mean knowledge score was 63%. About half (n=102, 49.8%) of the participants had unused medicines kept at their respective residential places, mainly antibiotics (27%, x/102) and analgesics (21%, x/102). The most common method of medicine disposal was dumping into household garbage (n=103, 50.2%). Only 37 (18%) of participants had ever used the take-back method of medicine disposal. The most reported barriers for safe disposal were inadequate knowledge and insufficient advice from the dispensers concerning safe disposal practices. Year of study was the only factor significantly associated with knowledge about safe disposal of medicines, (adjusted Odds Ratio: 9.7, 95% CI 2.3 - 40.5, p= 0.002), with participants in higher academic years having more knowledge than those in lower years. Conclusion: Despite a good knowledge level among the participants, the practice of safe disposal of unused medicines remains suboptimal in this population. Strategies aimed at enhancing safe disposal practices such as giving proper instructions to medicine buyers by dispensers regarding disposal practices are recommended to abate the growing burden of AMR.

Seeing like police: Surveillant practices and scopic skills in Recife, Brazil

AbstractDrawing on public–private circuits for urban surveillance in Recife, Brazil, this article unpacks how camera operators and ordinary residents are sensorially attuned to what constitutes a threat to urban order, from the perspective of state security governance. Through the notion of sensory enskilment, the piece delves into how surveillant civilians learn to distinguish such threats in digitally mediated urban sightings. By attending to the development of scopic skills in everyday surveillance contexts, I shed light on how security events become visible and legible across communities of practice, contributing to the formation of policing subjectivities and the maintenance of broader regimes of vigilance. The analysis draws on qualitative research on two sets of sites that cultivate civilians' visual skills around urban security: video‐surveillance control rooms managed by the security secretariats of Recife and Pernambuco, and WhatsApp groups dedicated to the policing of specific territories. This article seeks to deepen recent debates on how vertical and lateral forms of surveillance shape political communities and sociospatial divides.

Community Empowerment of PCM Kokap on Sustainable Municipal Waste Management through Black Soldier Fly Farming

Municipal waste management is one of complicated environmental problems found in many areas of Yogyakarta, including in Kokap, Kulon Progo. In addition, the awareness from local society towards the importance of waste management has not well built yet due to the lack of knowledge on this issue. Therefore, this program was aimed to promote better understanding and technical skill of Pimpinan Cabang Muhammadiyah (PCM) Kokap members regarding black soldier fly-mediated waste management. This community empowerment program involved 15 PCM members (aged ranging from 40-55 years old) and carried out using the experiential learning method through participatory approach. It started with focus group discussion and followed by the trial of BSF farming using municipal waste performed by the members for 40 days. Intensive supervision was provided through WhatsApp Group. Results showed that all PCM members were success in cultivating a complete cycle of BSF. Some of the BSF larvae had been used as feed for poultry and fish. The success of this trial was associated to the high enthusiasm from the members in following the technical guidelines provided virtually. Overall, this program has successfully educated the targeted community marked by the accomplishment of PCM Kokap members in executing the trial of municipal waste management. It also conferred the increased member’s understanding regarding the economic value of BSF products to be alternative source of secondary income. The success of this program could be a pilot project to generate society awareness and capacity for higher responsibility with the municipal wastes produced.

THE UTILIZATION OF TIKTOK VIDEOS AS LEARNING MEDIA TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING PROFICIENCY

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not TikTok videos contributes on English pre-service teachers’ speaking proficiency. The population of the study was 54 of second-semester English students of Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta. There were 30 students participated as samples selected through random sampling technique. This study employed quantitative method with pre-experimental design and one group pre and post approach. The instruments used in data collection were oral pre- and post-tests. This study was conducted online both in synchronous and asynchronous ways. Synchronously, the researchers used Google Meet platform in doing the treatment, while asynchronously, WhatsApp group was used to discuss the materials and open question and answer session with the participants. The data were analyzed quantitatively and statistically through the formula of paired- sampled t-test. The quantitative calculation showed that in the average, the students gained higher achievement in the post-test (75.00) than in the pre-test (61.57). Besides, the statistical computation found out that level of significance was higher than 0.000 < 0.005. This also indicated that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. Thus, this research work concluded that TikTok videos used as media in learning was effective to impove students’ speaking proficiency.

Moroccan EFL Teachers’ Perception of 21st-Century Skills in Moroccan Public Schools

This study aims to investigate Moroccan EFL teachers’ perceptions of the use of 21st-century skills in public school classes. Fifty-one Moroccan teachers from both middle school and high school participated in a survey to collect data. The results showed that Moroccan EFL teachers agreed that 21st-century skills are a positive plus in students’ competencies. The data analysis was done statistically using an online survey that was sent to them through emails and WhatsApp groups. Teachers’ responses showed the importance of 21st-century skills on students’ performance and autonomy, as well as learning and acquiring knowledge in a manner distinct from the conventional approach.

Firm Performance on MSMEs in Surakarta and Adjustments in Improving and Winning the Competition

The purpose of this study is to prove the real impact of Agile Marketing, Marketing Mix Adaptation, Entrepreneur Orientation and Digital Transformation on Firm Performance in MSMEs incorporated in ACSB Banjarsari Surakarta District. Data collection method with questionnaire method Analysis test tools and data processing results using SmartPls v.4.0, Outer Model analysis results show convergent validity, composite reliability, and Average Variance Extracted (AVE) that meet the criteria. Of all 83 members in 1 WhatsApp group, all of them were taken to be sampled. All independent variables have a significant effect. Digital Transformation variables have a negative effect while other variables have a positive effect.

Communication Patterns between Generations via Family WhatsApp Groups (Case Study: Amarta Family)

This research is inspired by the rapid development of the digital era which has shifted the place of communication from the real world to social media platforms, in this case the WhatsApp application, so that it has different patterns in each generation. Therefore, in analyzing the generations of WhatsApp group members, researchers tried to divide and classify family members into generation Y and generation Z according to their birth line. The aim of this research is to determine family communication patterns for each generation on the WhatsApp application. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The subjects of this research are members of the Amarta family who are members of the family WhatsApp group. The sampling technique was purposive sampling and direct interviews. The research results show that there is a unique communication pattern in the WhatsApp Family group, each generation has the same communication pattern, namely the star pattern where each generation communicates, and each group member is free to talk and provide feedback. without any restrictions. or persuasive actions from generation Y and generation Z.

Audiologists’ practice and perspectives on rehabilitation in individuals with minimal-mild degree of hearing loss: a questionnaire-based survey

BackgroundThe study aimed to understand the perspectives of audiologists working in different audiological setups regarding the fitting of amplification devices for individuals with minimal-mild hearing loss which cannot be corrected or sensorineural in nature. The study employed a questionnaire-based survey research design conducted in three phases: questionnaire development, obtaining responses from audiologists, and analyzing the responses. The questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic details, audiologist's practice, and audiologist's opinion, with a total of 22 questions. The responses from audiologists were collected through an online survey distributed via WhatsApp groups, email, and Telegram. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the percentage of responses for each question.ResultsThe findings shed light on the current practices and opinions of audiologists. The study found that audiologists perceived the assessment of self-handicap level as aiding in better counseling, understanding motivation level, and making decisions about amplification.ConclusionsThe findings of the study provide insights into the current practices and perspectives of audiologists in offering services to individuals with minimal-mild hearing loss.

Marketing 4.0 for Mango Market Development Effectively in Indramayu Regency, Indonesia

Objectives: Entrepreneurs experienced a decline in sales during Covid-19. Digital marketing strategies could identify the desired products and services of their potential customers. Therefore, the objective of this study was to generate a market 4.0 model by integrating conventional and digital marketing with the 4C market mix, customer behavior, and the 5A approach (aware, appeal, asked, acted, advocate). Methodology: Descriptive and qualitative methods were used with atlas.ti software for data analysis. The study focused on mango farmers and entrepreneurs producing derived products in Indramayu Regency, Indonesia. In-depth interviews and participant observations were used to collect data. Finding: The research results showed that farmers and entrepreneurs who applied marketing 4.0 were able to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and were interested in continuing to develop the market in the future Conclusion: The use of digital technology in marketing activities is still at an early stage, which is limited to WhatsApp groups and websites. The use of marketing 4.0 has resulted in a wider marketing reach for Indramayu mangoes.

Using Podcast Material to Modify Foreign Words and Expressions to Improve EFL Learners’ Speaking Abilities

It is problematic to present concepts from freshmen. In the stuck, they are frequently trapped. Ten people enrolled in the therapy to address these issues. When it comes to conducting the teaching and learning process, technology and a reliable internet connection are keys as a class communication tool, the teacher employed a WhatsApp group. The teacher displayed URLs on the screen to get things started. He challenged the students to pick up new vocabulary. After finishing it, the teacher displayed a Google Meet URL for the students to click. The students joined in and shared their personal experiences with the subject matter they had just learned. They must use the stuff they have learned in order to perform such delivery. The teacher gave the feedback in order to fulfill the students' growth. The information gathered throughout the teaching and learning process was qualitatively examined. It is concluded that manipulating the strange words and sentences in the podcast material improves the students' capacity to communicate their ideas. Teachers can use this kind of discovery in the classroom to cover relevant topics. It also encourages additional investigation by other researchers.