If you build it, will they come? Assessing coaches’ perceptions of a sport psychology website

Sport psychology has become widely applied in coaching practices to assist in athletic success. Despite the increased use, there is a lack of evidence-based sport psychology information available to coaches in the form of informal sources. The aim of this study was to conduct a pilot test to explore coaches’ perceptions and use of an evidence-based sport psychology website. Eight coaches participated in semi-structured interviews. Based on engagement, five of the coaches’ data was analyzed using thematic analysis on their experiences and revealed two main themes, website use and website enhancements. The remaining three coaches’ data was analyzed for their reasons for having limited engagement with the website and used to help identify ways it could be enhanced. In general, coaches perceived the website to be a reliable source that offered practical information (e.g. worksheets) that could be used directly with athletes, and was perceived as easy to navigate and to access information. There were, importantly, various improvements suggested for the website including delivery modality and guides for navigating the order for reading the information. This study offers evidence on the value of online resources in providing coaches with informal and evidence-based sport psychology learning opportunities, and also addresses a number of barriers to engagement as insight for website developers.

Strengthening ties towards a highly-connected world

Online social networks provide a forum where people make new connections, learn more about the world, get exposed to different points of view, and access information that were previously inaccessible. It is natural to assume that content-delivery algorithms in social networks should not only aim to maximize user engagement but also to offer opportunities for increasing connectivity and enabling social networks to achieve their full potential. Our motivation and aim is to develop methods that foster the creation of new connections, and subsequently, improve the flow of information in the network. To achieve our goal, we propose to leverage the strong triadic closure principle, and consider violations to this principle as opportunities for creating more social links. We formalize this idea as an algorithmic problem related to the densest k-subgraph problem. For this new problem, we establish hardness results and propose approximation algorithms. We identify two special cases of the problem that admit a constant-factor approximation. Finally, we experimentally evaluate our proposed algorithm on real-world social networks, and we additionally evaluate some simpler but more scalable algorithms.

COVID-19: information access, trust and adherence to health advice among migrants in Norway

Background Migrants in Norway bear a higher burden of COVID-19 infections and hospitalization as compared to non-migrants. The aim of our study was to understand how migrants perceive their own health risk, how they access information regarding the preventive measures, the degree of trust in this information, in the Norwegian authorities and the news media, and migrants’ adherence to authorities’ recommendations regarding the pandemic. Methods An online survey was performed between May and July 2020 among 529 Polish, Arabic, Somali, Tamil, and Spanish-speaking migrants in Norway. For each outcome presented in the aims, unweighted and weighted descriptive analyses were performed for all migrants together and for each language group. Results Sixty-one percent of migrants perceived their health as excellent or very good, with the lowest value (42%) in the Tamil group and the highest among Somalians (85%). The majority of respondents (82%) felt they had received sufficient information. Press conferences from the government, health authorities’ websites, and Norwegian news media were the preferred channels of information for all groups. Most migrants reported a high level of adherence to preventive measures (88%) and trust in Norwegian authorities (79%). However, there were variations among groups regarding the importance of sources of information and level of trust, which was lowest for the Polish group. Conclusion Migrants in Norway reported receiving sufficient information about COVID-19 and high adherence to preventive measures. However, the levels of trust in the information sources, the services and the authorities varied among the groups. Understanding how migrants are dealing with this pandemic is crucial to improve the dissemination of information and trust in the health authorities for the different groups.

Use of Facebook Social Media as Product Marketing Media

Everyone needs information to support their activities, so try to access information as quickly as possible. To introduce products or services that will be sold, companies or small and medium-sized businesses need promotions, and the pattern in the field of business through Facebook or through a web-based shop is very encouraging. The creator utilizes an enlightening subjective examination approach where the information gathered is predominantly as words and sentences, or pictures that have more significance than numbers or frequencies. Execution of the utilization of Facebook web- based media incorporates building data methodologies, planning advancements and building networks by using gatherings and fanspages.

Accessibility for Everyone in Health Communication Mobile Application Usage

With the development of new communication technologies and the change and transformation of mobile applications, communication styles also acquire a different dimension. Currently, individuals can access information about many health-related issues easily and quickly. Mobile applications also provide support to individuals in this area anywhere at any time. However, awareness about mobile applications and their availability is important at this point. While the transformation in the technological field makes life easier for users, not everyone (young, old, disabled, etc.) enjoys the advantages equally. In this study, user-based usability testing will be carried out on the axis of E-nabız application with female users above 65 years selected according to certain criteria. The E-nabız application is a platform for all citizens registered to the E-devlet system to access health information. In this context, besides pointing out the accessibility problems of the application, possible solutions will also be offered.

Journalists and Open Access

This chapter explores the role of open access in promoting climate change adaptation and sustainable development. It reviews global trends of journalists' access to information and specifically discusses Tanzania journalists' access to and use of climate change information. The chapter further assesses the impact of journalists' access to open information resources in adapting to climate change and promote sustainable development. The chapter also discusses the challenges journalists encounter in accessing and using open access information resources. It further recommends solutions to the raised challenges and suggests areas for further research. The chapter concludes by giving insights on major issues of concern on open access.

Supporting Indigenous Education From a Distance

As COVID-19 swept the globe, it transformed the way people access information. This has been both challenging and metamorphic for libraries worldwide, particularly those serving indigenous people. Indigenous education has been severely impacted by the pandemic. When the pandemic swept the globe and many countries went into “lockdown,” users were not allowed to visit the physical facilities of libraries and the collections become inaccessible. This chapter is a case study about the adjustment of collection strategies to serve the needs of students in an indigenous studies program during the pandemic. This chapter aims to capture the challenges encountered at a regional-focused collection, the impacts to an indigenous studies program, the adjusting collection strategies to meet the needs of the program, and key lessons learned. The selected case is a regional-focused collection in a research library on Guam.

The Importance of Rural Library Services Based on Social Inclusion in Indonesia

Libraries provide services for anyone, regardless of their social or economic interests, so that they have a non-discriminatory nature in providing good services in the library. Rural library into the container provision of reading materials as a source of education and community empowerment. Facing COVID-19 is not easy. It becomes a challenge for community to stay active and productive. Social inclusion has been introduced in many public libraries in Indonesia. Through this social inclusion, the library wants to further improve the welfare of community, especially in the rural areas. This chapter discusses the conceptualization of information for development which accommodates the concepts of advancement of literacy and development information for the community. The purpose of this service is to be able to provide services to rural communities so that it is easier to access information.

Đánh giá sự hài lòng của người bệnh nội trú tại Trung tâm Hồi sức Tích cực Người bệnh nhiễm Covid-19 trực thuộc Bệnh viện Trung ương Huế tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

TÓM TẮT Mục tiêu: Đánh giá chỉ số hài lòng của người bệnh đang điều trị tại trung tâm hồi sức tích cực người bệnh nhiễm Covid-19 trực thuộc bệnh viện Trung Ương Huế tại thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 325 người bệnh nhiễm Covid-19 đang điều trị tại trung tâm hồi sức tích cực người bệnh nhiễm Covid-19 từ tháng 9/2021 đến tháng 11/2021. Kết quả: Có 176 bệnh nhân nữ (54,15%) và 149 nam (45,85%). Độ tuổi trung bình 50,28 tuổi, trình độ học vấn cao đẳng chiếm tỉ lệ cao nhất 115 người bệnh chiếm 35,38%, không có đối tượng có trình độ học vấn cấp 1, đối tượng nghiên cứu đã tiêm 1 và 2 mũi Vaccine Covid-19 chiếm tỉ lệ cao lần lượt là 130 chiếm 40,00% và 107 chiếm 32,92%, đối tượng nghiên cứu già mất sức lao động chiếm tỉ lệ cao nhất 102 người bệnh chiếm 31,38%. Tỉ lệ hài lòng toàn diện của người bệnh về khả năng tiếp cận các thông tin trong khu điều trị mức 4 là: 9,14%, mức 5 là 89,41%, về sự minh bạch thông tin và thủ tục khám bệnh, điều trị mức 4 là 12,72%, mức 5 là 82,86%, về cơ sở vật chất và phương tiện phục vụ người bệnh mức 4 là 14,10%, mức 5 là 83,75%, về thái độ ứng xử, năng lực chuyên môn của nhân viên y tế ở mức 4 là 12,20%, mức 5 là 86,58%, về kết quả cung cấp dịch vụ ở mức 4 là 15,23%, mức 5 là 84,77%. Kết luận: Hầu hết bệnh nhân rất hài lòng với chất lượng và thái độ điều trị tại trung tâm hồi sức tích cực người bệnh nhiễm Covid-19 trực thuộc bệnh viện Trung Ương Huế tại thành phố Hồ Chí Minh ABSTRACT ASSESSMENT SATISFACTION OF IN - PATIENTS AT THE COVID-19 INTENSIVE CARE CENTER OF HUE CENTRAL HOSPITAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY Objective: To survey the satisfaction index of in - patients at the Covid-19 intensive care center of Hue Central Hospital in Ho Chi Minh city. Methods: A cross - sectional descriptive study was carried on 325 Covid-19 patients treated at the Intensive Care Center from September 2021 to November 2021. Results: There were 176 female patients (54.15%) and 149 male patients (45.85%). The average age was 50.28 years old; the higher education was in 115 patients (35.38%). Patients who receiveddose 1 and 2 of Covid-19 vaccine were in 130 patients, accounted for 40,00%, 107 patients accounted for 32.92% respectively. The elderly patients who lost their ability to work were in 102 patients accounted for 31.38%. The overall satisfaction rate of patients about the ability to access information in level 4 was 9.14%, level 5 was 89.41%, the transparency of information and medical examination procedures in level 4 was 12.72%, level 5 was 82.86%, the material facilities to serve patients at level 4 was 14.10%, level 5 was 83.75%, the behavior attitude in the treatment, professional qualificationof medical staff’s at level 4 was 12.20%, level 5 was 86.58%, the service responseresults at level 4 was 15.23%, level 5 was 84.77 %. Conclusion: All patients at the Covid-19 intensive care centerof Hue Central Hospital in Ho Chi Minh city highly satisfied with the treatment and taking care of the medical staff as well as the facilities of the center. Keywords: Satisfaction, Covid-19 patient, intensive care unit.

Floristic mosaics of the threatened Brazilian campo rupestre

The increase in rates of habitat loss requires an understanding of how biodiversity is distributed. Campo rupestre is an old, climatically buffered, and infertile landscape located in Brazil. Considered a biodiversity hotspot, the campo rupestre is mainly threatened by mining activity that requires a large operating area. Campo rupestre is known for its restricted distribution area and high abiotic heterogeneity, which modulates species coexistence and richness. To recognise the association between habitat type and plant communities, we propose to describe the floristic composition of herbaceous and shrub components in four habitats of the campo rupestre comprising quartzite and ferruginous substrate. We classified habitat types by the main surface soil features. In each habitat, we sampled ten 100-m2 plots to access information on the shrub and ten 1-m2 plots for the herbaceous component. Altogether we sampled 153 species, belonging to 38 families. The cluster analysis ordered by Sorensen metric indicates a clear distinction of species composition in the shrub component in the four habitats. However, the floristic composition of the herbaceous component was similar between the four habitats but showed a distinction when contrasting with the substrate type. Our results highlight the local taxonomic distinction between habitat types and substrates, indicating that the ecological distinction among substrate types of the campo rupestre cannot be overlooked in conservation and restoration actions.