COVID-19 Vaccination Woes in Singapore

This study discusses the COVID-19 vaccination program in Singapore including the policies implemented by the government and how its residents react to these actions. We aim to determine the impact of the perception of government policies, personal beliefs, and awareness of vaccine efficacy rates on the willingness to take vaccination, the source of COVID-19 information, holding demographic variables such as age and gender constant. Surveys will be conducted for Singapore residents eligible for the vaccine, consisting of two groups of strata: vaccinated and unvaccinated. The use of statistics and regression analysis for the data collected would help the research to conclude on the relationships between the factors and vaccination willingness. Our preliminary survey, consisting of 19 responses, suggests that information from informal channels such as messaging applications, notably Whatsapp and Telegram, negatively affects their vaccination willingness, but no relationship was identified between the respondents\u27 perception of the government policies and their willingness to take vaccination. The statistically insignificant results may be due to the small number of respondents suggesting the need for further studies. This study will help identify key factors that encourage or deter peoples’ decision to take vaccination. As a result, we hope to provide insights for future studies and policymakers on how to promote protection policies in times of outbreaks and pandemics

A Sex Affair: Mate or Break

In recent years, divorce rates have increased to 4% globally (Ortiz-Ospina & Roser, 2020). Although there are many reasons leading to a divorce, our research is focusing on the sexual aspects that contribute to it. Since insufficient studies have been done on this topic, we are offering a regression analysis on the impact of sexual frequency and satisfaction on marital status. We have consolidated and sifted out pertinent data needed from the National Survey of Families and Households, National Survey of Midlife Development in the US

The Impact in the Costs of Raising a Child on Parents’ Decision to Have Children

Singapore is the second country within the Asia Pacific that had the lowest birth rate percentiles in 2020, which calls for immediate attention. The objective of the research is to determine whether the cost of raising a child will affect the decision of having children in Singapore. The focal area of analysis is due to the gaps that were identified within past literature that had little to no data concerning the studied relationship. Therefore, the contribution is the bridging of the literature. The analysis will be concentrated on 34 OECD countries and a selection of non-OECD countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. The independent variables are the cost of raising children, cost of living, and income (GDP), and the dependent variable is the birth rate. A line graph will be used to analyze the performance of birth rate, regression analysis to identify factors that have influenced the birth rate, and a t-test to examine any statistically significant differences in the birth rate between developed and developing countries. The results aim to show if the costs of raising a child in Singapore have an effect on a parent’s decision of having children

Efficiency of Digital Technology Use in Schools

Digital technologies in education are increasingly garnering much interest. Teachers and instructors play a fundamental role in ensuring that student-centered learning is the highlight of the application of digital technologies. The research focuses on the efficiency of digital technology in schools, with teachers as a mediating factor. Through the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, teachers\u27 competence and engagement play a critical role in technology application and digital technologies\u27 overall efficiency. In the study, we will conduct a quantitative research on the efficiency of digital technology use in schools

The Effectiveness of a Pro-Abstinence Sex Education Curriculum in Singapore

In this study, we investigate the impact of the pro-abstinence Sex Education curriculum on youths in Singapore, by examining if there is a relationship between pro-abstinence Sex Education and the rates of Sexually Transmitted diseases (STD)/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). As the rates of STD/STI transmission have been on the rise, it is crucial that the system be re-evaluated to include a curriculum that educates on protection and contraception. To study this relationship, we compiled secondary data over a course of 20 to 30 years from the Ministry of Health (MOH), as well as past studies of the impact of pro-abstinence Sex Education on youths aged between 16 to 25. Despite no research about the effectiveness of Singapore’s sex education curriculum which was introduced in 2000, with multiple resources and research studies that were conducted in the United States, a comparison between the sex education curriculum in Singapore and reevaluated curriculums overseas can be made to draw a conclusion. Through regression analysis done on two different sets of data, we concluded that there was little to no difference in having a pro-abstinence Sex Education in decreasing the rate of both STI and STD

Community-Based Rehabilitation\u27s Effectiveness In Reducing Singapore Juvenile Recidivism

Singapore\u27s juvenile recidivism rate has climbed by around 5% since 2013, putting the country at risk of increased youth crime. With several mandatory rehabilitative programmes classified into two categories, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and Institutional-Based Rehabilitation (IBR), it is unclear whether the mandatory individual rehabilitative programmes for offenders were actually effective in achieving their corrective goals. This proposal would undertake a regression analysis to compare the effectiveness of CBR and IBR programmes utilizing secondary data gathered by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and primary data from a survey. The survey will provide previously unstudied insights into the offender\u27s profile, conviction, rehabilitation path, recidivism, and attitudes toward the programmes\u27 effectiveness for a sample of approximately 7,150 Singaporean juveniles who have participated in or are currently participating in MSF\u27s mandatory rehabilitative programmes. The regression analysis will be run to determine which class of programme is more important between IBR and CBR, as well as which specific programmes within those two classes are more effective at reducing reoffending juveniles. Understanding the effectiveness of these programmes may result in additional improvements or the abolition of inefficient mandated rehabilitative programmes that are expensive to implement. Finally, rehabilitation programmes in Singapore should be strengthened in order to preserve and nurture our younger generations, who are crucial to the country\u27s future growth and development

Wage-Productivity Analysis of U.S. Domestic Airlines

This study examines the impact of wages on productivity by examining US domestic airlines. Current literature places emphasis on jobs conducted in-flight, specifically pilots and cabin crew. This paper considers all job titles involved in the operations of the airline, including executives and management. Existing research focuses on factors such as governance, domestic economic level, and personal attributes such as intrinsic motivation, gender, and age. There is insufficient research regarding the relationship between wage and productivity. Thus, it is uncertain if high wage leads to high productivity. Preliminary findings suggest higher wage equates to higher productivity

College Degree vs Experience

Not attaining a college degree has become a social stigma and in the aviation industry, it is not clear if having one will lead to higher salary in the long run as compared to other industries. Previous literature does not address the aviation industry specifically but evaluates the general workforce. The purpose of this study is to determine if workers in the aviation industry with a college degree will receive higher salary throughout their career. A survey will be conducted at multiple aviation companies to determine if having a college degree outweighs the years of work experience in the relevant field in terms of salary in the long run

Does playing different game genres affect obesity levels in gamers?

This paper examines the relationship between playing various gaming genres and its effect on obesity. While previous studies have generally associated gaming with obesity, some have highlighted that certain game genres, exergames, require gamers to be physically active to play the game, leading to a reduction in gamers’ weight. To study this relationship, we conducted a survey and analyzed the collected data using ANOVA and Regression Analysis. Our preliminary findings from one-way ANOVA and two-way ANOVA with interaction, indicates significant association between game genre and engagement per session with BMI. The interaction between them suggests that the effect of game genre on BMI is dependent on the engagement per session, as the p-value of 6.54e-10 is less than the 5% significance level. Our regression results suggest that some game genres, such as Action and Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), had a significant impact on obesity. However, first-person, puzzle/casual and simulation/sports games were not significantly associated with BMI. Our regression models also found that higher engagement in gaming per week and session correlates with a higher BMI. Our findings may offer game developers to collaborate with field experts, leading to evidence-based interventions that mitigate obesity risks and promote healthier gaming practices across game genres

The Effects of Veganism on Endurance Running Performance

With the growing interest in veganism and its potential health benefits to athletes, it is imperative to consider whether dietary practices could influence athletic performance. The purpose of this research is to find out whether veganism leads to a better performance in endurance runners. We also examine recent studies that attempt to highlight the positive and negative impacts of veganism on athletes’ health. This study adopts a similar framework to the Nutritional and Running High Mileage (NURMI) study, which aims to investigate the relationship between different diet types and running performance. 200 volunteers in Singapore will participate in a cross-sectional online survey and undergo an experiment where they will follow a controlled training diet program. Regression analysis will be used to analyze the factors that affect running performance and T-test to determine if there are any statistically significant differences in performance between vegans and omnivores in terms of their 42km marathon timing and VO2 Max. The results from this comparative study aim to help endurance runners to make better decisions when considering adopting a vegan diet and whether it will indeed be beneficial to them