Behavior Modality of Internet Technology on Reliability Analysis and Trust Perception for International Purchase Behavior

The proliferation of Internet technology and balance of composition in major feature of many visual products have been advantageous for businesses and changed the distribution channels through which industries reach their consumers. The intensive development of Internet technology and the increasing popularity of online shopping have further changed customers’ purchasing behaviors and the methods by which companies disseminate their video advertisements. The main research question that this study intends to answer is, “What do users do when a YouTube advertisement appears? Do they avoid or confront them?” The aim of this study is to explore the perceptions and related behaviors of international purchasing and consumers’ trust of YouTube advertisements. Statistical analyses focus on the demographics of a sample population in Thailand. The findings are based on data obtained by a questionnaire, the results of which were analyzed by t-test and multiple regression. The results indicate that YouTube advertising has a significant effect on behavioral trends. Moreover, the subjects in the sample reported that they are more likely to avoid YouTube ads than confront them. The study subjects have low satisfaction with YouTube advertising, and males have significantly lower satisfaction than females. This study also analyzes the reliability of trust perception toward purchasing. The results indicate that the reliability is greater than 90% at an α level of 5% and a 95% confidence interval

Analyzing Student Satisfaction in the Technical and Vocational Education System through Collaborative Teaching

The sustainable development of science and environmental education is a core mechanism in the world education system. The implementation of the goal of establishing science and environmental education comprehensively in higher education, especially in vocational education, poses a challenge. Basic vocational education is a category of the education system, as well as sustainable development, which involves the technical and vocational education (TVE) system (20–30 general/compulsory/elective credits required). Awareness of the sustainable development in science and environment is getting more and more emphasized by educators. For students’ learning to use, it was recommended that universities use education for sustainable development (ESD) in TVE programs. This study proposes clarifying whether anticipating the needs of TVE university students is more conducive for them. Also, for the global understanding about innovative education, the “awareness of the sustainable development in science and environment” was involved in our experimental items. The learning satisfaction derived from students from the collaborative teaching of the industry experts in the TVE system is another point of focus. Students who take the course attend six weekly three-hour periods in class. An e-learning system is utilized so that learning resources created by industry experts can be provided. The deployment facilitates the evaluation of basic vocational education because teaching is not only performed in a traditional class but also prompted via a valuable e-learning system. The results showed that “Level of respect during the collaborative teaching of industry experts” (mean = 3.93; S.D. = 0.751) was rated by students as satisfactory and “Overall efficiency of teaching materials” (mean = 3.47) was rated as the lowest of the items. “Awareness of the sustainable development in science and environment” (mean = 3.86; S.D. = 0.752) was rated by students as highly satisfactory. To verify the result, an analysis of the improvement of learning satisfaction is discussed. Practical implications and future work are also discussed

Predicting Trends in Dyspnea and Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients' Outcomes

Background: Dyspnea and fatigue are distressing symptoms commonly seen in heart failure (HF) patients, and are closely related to patients' disease trajectory of contributes. Identifying the effect of symptom trends on disease outcomes is important to develop effective symptom management interventions in HF patients. Methods: One hundred and twenty-two patients were recruited. Dyspnea, fatigue, clinical characteristics, and disease outcomes were measured at the baseline assessment, three months, and 12 months. Latent class growth model and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis were used on dyspnea and fatigue to examine the relationship of disease trajectories and effects on disease outcomes. Results: A total of 122 patients were examined (mean age 62.8 ± 13.0 yrs; 79% male; 39% NYHA III/IV; 48% preserved systolic function HF). Three groups based on HF patients' dyspnea-fatigue trends were identified as "constant good," "recovery," and "getting worse." The cumulative incidence of a first cardiac event in both dyspnea and fatigue groups yielded similar results. The quality of life score for the getting worse group was significantly higher than that of the constant good and recovery groups. The result of the log-rank test was significant (c 2 = 8.11, p = 0.017). Post hoc comparison showed that the prognosis status of the constant good group was better than that of the getting worse (p = 0.046) and recovery groups (p = 0.020), while getting worse and recovery groups did not differ in prognosis status (p = 0.30). Conclusions: The results demonstrate the value of tracking symptoms over time to determine symptom trajectories as well as severe baseline (even with improvements at follow-ups) or increased fatigue over time were related to a worse event-free survival as compared with low but stable fatigue

A correlation study of fear of cancer recurrence, illness representation, self-regulation, and quality of life among gynecologic cancer survivors in Taiwan

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the correlations among fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), illness representation (IR), self-regulation (SR), and quality of life (QOL) in gynecologic cancer survivors. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 287 participants recruited from a medical center in northern Taiwan. Four questionnaires, the Assessment of Survivor Concerns (ASC), the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ), the Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ), and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer's Quality-of-Life Questionnaire-Core 30-item (EORTC QLQ-C30), were used to assess FCR, IR, SR, and QOL respectively. Data pertaining to socio-demographic characteristics and self-reported medical status was also collected from the participants. Stepwise regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of QOL. Results: The results showed that FCR (r = −.21, P < .01) and IR (r = −.44, P < .01) was negatively correlated with global QOL subscale of the EORTC QLQ-C30. SR, IR, and health status in the self-reported medical status explained 39% of the variance in global QOL, with SR of the largest. Conclusions: Our findings provided valuable information to healthcare professionals about the ability of SR to affect QOL and negative impacts of FCR and IR on gynecologic cancer survivors. Keywords: Gynecologic cancer survivors, Fear of cancer recurrence, Illness representation, Self-regulation, Quality of lif

Symptom management tasks and behaviors related to chemotherapy in Taiwanese outpatients with breast cancer

[[abstract]]Purpose There are many challenges that patients face when dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy. The purpose of this study was to describe the key tasks and behaviors that contribute to symptom management and the difficulties relating to self-care in the context of chemotherapy in Taiwanese outpatients with breast cancer. Method This qualitative study included a purposive sample of 17 women with breast cancer, aged 30–64 years, and who had undergone chemotherapy. Data were collected via face-to-face semi-structured tape-recorded interviews. Qualitative content analysis was performed for the identified themes. Results Four main categories of tasks were identified that reflected the patient's experience with the behaviors required for chemotherapy symptom management. These task domains included communicating chemotherapy-related concerns, managing chemotherapy-related symptoms, managing emotional and interpersonal disturbances, and acquiring relevant resources. In particular, the results indicated many challenges with behaviors related to self-management under these tasks. Conclusions Systematic information regarding symptoms relating to chemotherapy and self-management strategies should be put into practice at the beginning of chemotherapy and following assessment, in addition to the individual support of patients during their treatment

Symptom management tasks and behaviors related to chemotherapy in Taiwanese outpatients with breast cancer

[[abstract]]Purpose: There are many challenges that patients face when dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy. The purpose of this study was to describe the key tasks and behaviors that contribute to symptom management and the difficulties relating to self-care in the context of chemotherapy in Taiwanese outpatients with breast cancer. Method: This qualitative study included a purposive sample of 17 women with breast cancer, aged 30-64 years, and who had undergone chemotherapy. Data were collected via face-to-face semi-structured tape-recorded interviews. Qualitative content analysis was performed for the identified themes. Results: Four main categories of tasks were identified that reflected the patient's experience with the behaviors required for chemotherapy symptom management. These task domains included communicating chemotherapy-related concerns, managing chemotherapy-related symptoms, managing emotional and interpersonal disturbances, and acquiring relevant resources. In particular, the results indicated many challenges with behaviors related to self-management under these tasks. Conclusions: Systematic information regarding symptoms relating to chemotherapy and self-management strategies should be put into practice at the beginning of chemotherapy and following assessment, in addition to the individual support of patients during their treatment

Effectiveness of Fucoidan on Supplemental Therapy in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Purpose: Fucoidan is a dietary supplement which is commonly used by cancer patients. However, despite evidence of positive effects in cell culture environments, there are currently no clinical guidelines for supplementary use of fucoidan in cancer patients. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of fucoidan supplemental use. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using databases including Cochrane Library, JBI, PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL. All original studies on fucoidan for supplemental use in cancer patients were included. The search was made in databases without time restriction. The outcomes included disease progression status, inflammatory markers, nutritional status, adverse effects, and quality of life. The appraisal tool used was JBI-MAStARI. Results: Four studies were included: One randomized controlled trial and three quasi-experimental studies. Meta-analysis was not applied due to the heterogeneity of measurement tools. Overall sample size was 118. Most participants were metastatic colorectal and gastric cancer patients. Two studies revealed a significantly longer survival time and chemotherapy treatment periods with fucoidan use. Positive but insignificant effects of disease control rate, inflammatory markers, nutrition status, fatigue, and financial difficulty were shown in those using fucoidan. Conclusions: The results of this systematic review indicate that the effects of fucoidan were inconsistent with clinical outcomes in metastatic or recurrent cancer patients. Only four studies were included, and heterogeneity in methodologies and relatively small sample sizes limited the research consensus. Although cause and effect between fucoidan and the survival time, disease control or adverse effects could not be confirmed, this study includes the most research on fucoidan in humans