Showing papers on "Secondary research published in 2018"
TL;DR: International evidence of research participants’ attitudes towards the sharing of data for secondary research use is reviewed to identify four themes regarding research participants' attitudes and preferences, which should be considered by policy makers, and explored with further research.
Abstract: Objectives Data sharing is well established in biological research, but evidence on sharing of clinical trial or public health research study data remains limited, in particular studies of research participants' perspectives of data sharing. This study systematically reviewed international evidence of research participants' attitudes towards the sharing of data for secondary research use. Methods Systematic search of seven databases, and author-, citation- and bibliography-follow up to identify studies examining research participants' attitudes towards data sharing. Studies were thematically analysed using NVivo v10 to identify recurring themes. Results Nine studies were eligible for inclusion. Thematic analysis identified four key themes: (1) benefits of data sharing, including benefit to participants or immediate community, benefits to the public and benefits to science or research; (2) fears and harms, such as fear of exploitation, stigmatization or repercussions, alongside concerns about confidentiality and misuse of data; (3) data sharing processes, in particular the role of consent in the process; and (4) the relationship between participants and research such as trust in different types of research or organization and the relationship with the original research team. Conclusions The available literature on attitudes towards sharing data from clinical trials or public health interventions remains scant. This study has identified four themes regarding research participants' attitudes and preferences, which should be considered by policy makers, and explored with further research.
42 citations
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01 Jan 2018
TL;DR: This chapter discusses the context of research, the initial planning of a research project, and the scope of the research.
Abstract: Part 1: The Context Of Research 1. Introduction: 'Beginning At The End' 2. The Initial Planning Of A Research Project 3. The Scope Of The Research 4. The Resources And E-Methods Available 5. Research Designs For Studying Events 6. Using Existing Knowledge In A Research Project Part 2: Data Collection 7. The Research Population 8. Obtaining Research Material (1) 9. Obtaining Research Material (2) Part 3: Data Collection And Analysis 10. Data Collection And Preparation For Analysis 11. Analysing Text And Images 12. Analysing Numbers 13. 'Ending At The Beginning'
26 citations
TL;DR: ResearchKit and other mHealth-based studies are well positioned to enhance development and validation of novel digital biomarkers as well as generate new biomedical knowledge through retrospective studies However, in order to capitalize on these benefits, mHealth research studies must strive to improve retention rates, implement rigorous data validation strategies, and address emerging privacy and security challenges.
23 citations
TL;DR: A comparison of data sharing platforms for de-identified clinical research data in terms of their size, policies and supported features and a case study approach is used to describe in greater detail one data sharing platform (Data Share from National Institute of Drug Abuse).
Abstract: Data sharing of de-identified individual participant data is being adopted by an increasing number of sponsors of human clinical trials. In addition to standardizing data syntax for shared trial data, semantic integration of various data elements is the focus of several initiatives that define research common data elements. This perspective article, in the first part, compares several data sharing platforms for de-identified clinical research data in terms of their size, policies and supported features. In the second part, we use a case study approach to describe in greater detail one data sharing platform (Data Share from National Institute of Drug Abuse). We present data on the past use of the platform, data formats offered, data de-identification approaches and its use of research common data elements. We conclude with a summary of current and expected future trends that facilitate secondary research use of data from completed human clinical trials.
15 citations
TL;DR: This paper conducted a scoping review, using the search terms self-plagiarism and self-hyphenated, consulting five social sciences research databases, supplemented by a manual search for articles, resulting in over 5900 results and finding 47 sources (34.3%) were editorials; 41 (29.9%) were conceptual research; 12 (8.6%) were secondary research; and only 8 sources (5.8%) were primary research.
Abstract: Self-plagiarism is a contentious issue in higher education, research and scholarly publishing contexts. The practice is problematic because it disrupts scientific publishing by over-emphasizing results, increasing journal publication costs, and artificially inflating journal impact, among other consequences. We hypothesized that there was a dearth of empirical studies on the topic of self-plagiarism, with an over-abundance of editorial and commentary articles based on anecdotal evidence. The research question was: What typologies of evidence characterize the literature on self-plagiarism in scholarly and research journals? We conducted a scoping review, using the search terms “self-plagiarism” and “self-plagiarism” (hyphenated), consulting five social sciences research databases, supplemented by a manual search for articles, resulting in over 5900 results. After removing duplicates and excluding non-scholarly sources, we arrived at a data set of 133 sources, with publication dates ranging from 1968 to 2017. With an interrater reliability of over 93% between two researchers, our typological analysis revealed 47 sources (34.3%) were editorials; 41 (29.9%) were conceptual research (including teaching cases); 16 (11.7%) were editorial responses; 12 (8.6%) were secondary research; and only 8 sources (5.8%) were primary research. There is little guidance in the available literature to graduate students or their professors about how to disentangle the complexities of self-plagiarism. With primary and secondary research combined accounting for 14.4% of overall contributions to the data set, and primary research constituting only 6% of overall contributions, we conclude with a call for more empirical evidence on the topic to support contributions to the scholarly dialogue.
7 citations
TL;DR: Skin care regimens, including a focus on good nutrition and pH balance, should start immediately on arrival in institutions such as hospitals or residential aged care, and continue throughout the stay, according to a integrative review.
Abstract: Objective: To provide a synthesis of the best available, recent primary or secondary research evidence on early preventative activities taken to increase skin health, and reduce the incidence of fa...
5 citations
27 Nov 2018
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors defined the sense of family company's success and analyzed one representative family company managed by several generations as a case study for identifying its key success factors based on the received information.
Abstract: During the last time, the attention to a phenomenon of family business steadily grows. Today this form of business is considered to be a vital and needful for economic development. Despite this, the basic theory of family business is heterogeneous, limited and insufficient. The purpose of this paper is to define the sense of family company’s success. The object of research is family business as an economic phenomenon. There is a double subject of this study: firstly, to find out the main indicators and information resources about successful companies can be detected and, secondly, to analyze one representative family company managed by several generations as a case study for identifying its key success factors. This qualitative research was prepared on the basis of general theoretical scientific methods, in particular, analysis, synthesis, analogy, comparison, generalizations and methods of expert estimates. In the first phase, secondary research of scientific literature and electronic resources about the paper topic was conducted. On the base of that results, the primary research was conduct, which is based on analysis of family wine company Quinta de Santa Eufemia in Portugal. That research part has the form of a case study. Based on the received information, the key success factors were identified. The sources of that research are internet web-pages of the company, articles about the company in magazines and scientific journals form Emerald database, reports of the company and financial data from Amadeus database, in-depth interview with a family member of a family company representative. The scientific acquisition of this research is improving understanding of a family company’s success from the perspective of difficulties faced by a family company and the way of overcoming obstacles. The results of this study allowed to find a main point for the family company’s success based on literature review. In addition, the activity of Quinta de Santa Eufemia was analyzed as the case study for critical evidence of that phenomenon. This study has contributed to the theoretical part of family business research providing a significant step to providing insight the family company’s success and its main factors which influence an effective functioning of a family company.
Keywords: family company, success, winery, family business
3 citations
TL;DR: The scope of eHealth as a means to reach the 'bottom of the pyramid (BOP)' in India and making healthcare services accessible to this segment is studied in terms of their objectives, value proposition, penetration, customer segment, and operating model.
Abstract: The objective of this research is to study the scope of eHealth as a means to reach the 'bottom of the pyramid (BOP)' in India and making healthcare services accessible to this segment. For this purpose, a detailed study of the eHealth initiatives in India is done in terms of their objectives, value proposition, penetration, customer segment, and operating model. This study also analyses the macro-economic, technological, social and other demographic factors in India in order to understand the scope of eHealth in terms of its drivers and inhibitors in the growth of eHealth in India. This is a qualitative and descriptive research study that is based on secondary research which involves a review of existing literature and data. The findings and analyses done on the basis of secondary research are further reinforced through discussions with healthcare providers, researchers and consumers.
3 citations
TL;DR: This study measured significant variation in reporting quality, and observed biases in many aspects of cancer research reporting, including the types of study selected for coverage, and in the spectrum of cancer types, gender of scientists, and geographical source of research represented.
Abstract: Cancer research in the news is often associated with sensationalising and inaccurate reporting, giving rise to false hopes and expectations. The role of study selection for cancer-related news stories is an important but less commonly acknowledged issue, as the outcomes of primary research are generally less reliable than those of meta-analyses and systematic reviews. Few studies have investigated the quality of research that makes the news and no previous analyses of the proportions of primary and secondary research in the news have been found in the literature. The main aim of this study was to investigate the nature and quality of cancer research covered in online news reports by four major news sources from USA, UK and Australia. We measured significant variation in reporting quality, and observed biases in many aspects of cancer research reporting, including the types of study selected for coverage, and in the spectrum of cancer types, gender of scientists, and geographical source of research represented. We discuss the implications of these finding for guiding accurate, contextual reporting of cancer research, which is critical in helping the public understand complex science and appreciate the outcomes of publicly funded research, avoid undermining trust in science, and assist informed decision-making.
3 citations
19 Oct 2018
TL;DR: In this article, the authors outline human resource management strategies in educational institutions and investigate the implications of the systemic approach, which is based on the principles of systemic theory and suggests the imperative need of knowledge of conflict management by education executives.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to outline human resource management strategies in educational institutions and investigate the implications of the systemic approach. The methodology is the combination of primary and secondary research. Primary research is quantitative and refers to a case study on conflict management in an educational organization between the Director and his subordinates. The method of collecting data was the on-site observation from the position of deputy director, since it is an experiential experience. Secondary research is based on content analysis from different case studies, draws data from modern literature, leads to critical analysis of human resource management strategy theories and examines their effectiveness. Conflict in an educational organization is influenced by both structural and personal factors. According to modern theories of management education, conflicts in an educational organization can be both positive and negative and can positively contribute to activating people for greater effort and efficient operation. This research argues that a comprehensive analysis of the environment and complex systems can contribute to the understanding of contemporary issues. It is based on the principles of systemic theory and suggests the imperative need of knowledge of conflict management by education executives. There are bibliographic gaps in the recording and analysis of case studies, dealing with the management and resolution of conflicts between education staff and subordinates.
TL;DR: The preliminary stage of the research findings show that the proposed integrated Mobile Technology model can be applied to the current health care system in Australia, particularly improving patients’ smooth access to GPs, specialists, public and private hospitals.
Abstract: The research questions, "As an Australian, can we expect fully Mobile Technology integrated health care services in Australia? Is it possible everywhere in Australia?" A healthcare system whether private or public should provide comprehensive health care services all over in Australia including countryside and CBD. In addition, the term ‘Mobile Technology integrated health care’ refers to a healthcare system designed for electronic and smart devices which can be used anytime and anywhere in the world. This research paper examines ‘how patients can access GPs, specialists, private and public hospitals in Australia’, which provide interactive Mobile Technology based health services. The research has mainly used secondary research data analysis and methods to provide a broad investigation of the issues relevant to interactive Mobile Technology and health care system in Australia, the problems, problem factors, benefits and opportunities in the health care industry. The research is subject to academic journal articles, conference proceedings, academic text books, project reports, online media articles, corporation-based documents and other appropriate information, including a technology adoption or acceptance research model for Mobile Technology integrated health care system. The preliminary stage of the research findings show that the proposed integrated Mobile Technology model can be applied to the current health care system in Australia, particularly improving patients’ smooth access to GPs, specialists, public and private hospitals. Finally, the Mobile Technology integrated health care system will ensure that the framework is user and environmentally friendly including positive and active interactions with all system functions.
TL;DR: An interactive scarf as a collaboration of fashion accessory as a physical medium and augmented reality technology to enhance its interactive experience is conducted to discover innovative and interesting methods to preserve also to reintroduce Javanese folktale to today's society.
Abstract: This research was conducted to discover innovative and interesting methods to preserve also to reintroduce Javanese folktale to today’s society. The data were gathered from primary research through quantitative research to 104 respondents to know about folktale and opinion of modern preservation medium such as augmented reality medium, and also qualitative research through an in-depth interview to enrich the researcher’s fashion knowledge about printed technic and fabrics. Besides primary research, the researchers also conducted secondary research through various sources such as websites, e-articles, survey, and interview. The result of this research is an interactive scarf as a collaboration of fashion accessory as a physical medium and augmented reality technology to enhance its interactive experience. Based on the survey held, the most favorite fashion accessory among woman from the age of 18 until 30 years old is a scarf. Most women will have a scarf inside their bag, just in case they need it. By making an illustration of Javanese folktale on a scarf, it will hopefully attract the target market to retrace their memory and raise people’s awareness about Javanese folktale that seems to be forgotten in today’s era. The usage of augmented reality feature in this research is to give further information such as videos, images, or texts towards the illustration of the scarf by scanning the pattern by using the user’s smartphone.
01 Jan 2018
01 Oct 2018
TL;DR: This paper describes the motivation, relevant literature, and methodological approaches to address the primary research question: How do recently transitioned engineering managers make sense of their managerial work experiences.
Abstract: In this work in progress paper, we discuss how engineers make sense of their experiences in transitioning to managerial/leadership roles. Developing engineering talent in organizations has long been an issue for industries. Notably, with rapidly changing business models and flattened organizational structures, engineers are required to transition into managerial and leadership roles more quickly than ever before. Yet engineers and employers alike often characterize this as a difficult transition. Further, there remains a lack of empirical research on the nature of engineering managerial work practices. The research project described in this study will address the broader research topic: to holistically uncover the experiences of recently transitioned engineering managers. Specifically, this paper describes the motivation, relevant literature, and methodological approaches to address the primary research question: How do recently transitioned engineering managers make sense of their managerial work experiences? Complimentary and secondary research questions include: 1) What are the challenges faced by engineers as they transitioned into their new roles as engineering managers or leaders?, and 2) What specific competencies and/or strategies did the subjects view as essential for their survival and success at work? This paper presents an overview of the study design, including justifications for the use of relevant methodological frameworks and methods for the research. The paper concludes with a discussion of future work, as well as potential implications such as related to creating training content for professional development of engineers.
01 Jan 2018
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide an overview of viral marketing communication related to the brand in the internet, from the theoretical and empirical perspective, and provide various benefits such as creation of brand community, generating activity on-line, publicity effect, creating positive experience for stakeholders, enhanced satisfaction and closer participant-brand relationship, as well as measurable sales results.
Abstract: In the current new economic reality, the marketing experts can and should use internet as the powerful information and communication, as well as sales channel. The article aims at providing an overview of viral marketing communication related to the brand in the internet, from the theoretical and empirical perspective. The research methodology covered literature studies, secondary research, including internet resources, case studies of viral campaigns for selected brands, and primary research by means of an online survey. Results of conducted research prove the attractiveness, effectiveness, and growing role of viral communication campaigns associated with various brands on the internet. They produce various benefits, such as creation of brand community, generating activity on-line, publicity effect, creating positive experience for stakeholders, enhanced satisfaction and closer participant-brand relationship, as well as measurable sales results.
01 Jan 2018
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the results of the primary research conducted in Serbia in 2018 with the topic of examining the perception of present and future managers on the importance of applying integrated marketing communications.
Abstract: Integrated marketing communications are at the center of the research of a large number of marketing scientists as well as the interest of a large part of the representatives of the business practice. In this paper, the authors first perform the secondary research, following the consideration of this concept in the part of scientific papers that were published after the year of 2000. After that, the authors present the results of the primary research conducted in Serbia in 2018 with the topic of examining the perception of present and future managers on the importance of applying integrated marketing communications. The results of the secondary research show that it is a concept that is still developing and complementing. The results of the primary research show that present and future representatives of business practice value highly the importance of integrated marketing communications, the latter somewhat more.
29 Dec 2018
TL;DR: This research paper examines ‘how patients can access GPs, specialists, private and public hospitals in Australia’, which provide interactive mobile technology-based health services.
Abstract: The research questions, "As an Australian, can we expect fully Mobile Technology integrated health care services in Australia? Is it possible everywhere in Australia?" A healthcare system whether private or public should provide comprehensive health care services all over in Australia including countryside and CBD. In addition, the term ‘Mobile Technology integrated health care’ refers to a healthcare system designed for electronic and smart devices which can be used anytime and anywhere in the world. This research paper examines ‘how patients can access GPs, specialists, private and public hospitals in Australia’, which provide interactive Mobile Technology based health services. The research has mainly used secondary research data analysis and methods to provide a broad investigation of the issues relevant to interactive Mobile Technology and health care system in Australia, the problems, problem factors, benefits and opportunities in the health care industry. The research is subject to academic journal articles, conference proceedings, academic text books, project reports, online media articles, corporation-based documents and other appropriate information, including a technology adoption or acceptance research model for Mobile Technology integrated health care system. The preliminary stage of the research findings show that the proposed integrated Mobile Technology model can be applied to the current health care system in Australia, particularly improving patients’ smooth access to GPs, specialists, public and private hospitals. Finally, the Mobile Technology integrated health care system will ensure that the framework is user and environmentally friendly including positive and active interactions with all system functions.