advocates of horse riding claimed they had been discriminated against because they were no longer allowed in some areas they had previously used. Many non-equestrian residents were vocal in their disapproval of horse riding being permitted anywhere in the park, largely because of perceived threats to conservation values. Resolution of the debate was hampered by a perceived lack of scientific ev...

This study explores the fitting of consumer needs to product perceived value using the example of two lines of competitive products in the area of communication electronics, Apple products versus Samsung products. Five types of needs regarding digital communication and three types of related product value are evaluated for these two brands in order to know if product value differences have a di...

BACKGROUND Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the major global health challenges in developed countries and are rapidly increasing globally. Perception of self-efficacy is important for complex activities and long-term changes in health behavior. This study aimed to determine whether self-efficacy mediates the effect of individual beliefs (perceived severity, susceptibility, benefits an...

We investigated the effects of a multi-station proprioceptive exercise program on functional capacity, perceived knee pain, and sensoriomotor function. Twenty-two patients (aged 41-75 years) with grade 2-3 bilateral knee osteoarthrosis were randomly assigned to two groups: treatment (TR; n = 12) and non-treatment (NONTR; n = 10). TR performed 11 different balance/coordination and proprioception...

Drawing from social cognitive theory, the current study investigated direct and indirect relationship of public interaction with government officials on SNS (Social Network Sites), perceived response COVID-19, e-governance effectiveness overall trust in via an underlying mechanism religious value. Using a quantitative field survey at local administration levels, primary data 478 individuals wer...

Aims: Nowadays the necessity of informing children of various ages about sexual issues is felt more than ever before. The present study has been conducted to determine the effect of the mothers’ education on the preschool children’s sexual training based on the health belief model. Methods: the present study is experimental intervention research performed on 144 mothers with preschool children...