Exploitation of Social Networking Sites and Its Impacts on Students Academic Results: A Quest for Correlation or Misspecification in Bangladesh

Kabir, Thawhidul; Akter, Shirin; Ferdus, Zannatul

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“…kabir 28 , et al mentioned that 'large numbers of students in Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka spend a lion share of daily time by wandering through online social networking sites'. However, the present study seeks to examine the knowledge about social networking sites among the postgraduate students at University of Rajshahi.…”

Section: Data Analysis and Findings 61 Knowledge About Social Networmentioning

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Uses of Social Networking Sites among Postgraduate Students at University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh : A Study

Munshi

Mostafa

Alam

2018

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This study aims to find out the use of social networking sites (SNSs) for educational purposes among the postgraduate students at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. The study selects descriptive survey method and questionnaire tools for gathering the data. Findings of the study shows that students have a positive attitude towards the role of social networking sites for their academic purposes. Notably, the respondents mostly prefer Facebook which is the most preferable SNS among the others. Finding also demonstrates that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that SNSs help their educational field and it builds up a good relationship between their friends, family, educators, etc. This study reveals that respondents are strongly agreed that they get up-to-date information through SNSs and share their thoughts, information to the others. It is interesting to note that almost 90 per cent respondents strongly agreed that SNSs is an effective media which helps to make a platform where they can study collaboratively.

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Section: Data Analysis and Findings 61 Knowledge About Social Networmentioning

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Uses of Social Networking Sites among Postgraduate Students at University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh : A Study

Munshi

Mostafa

Alam

2018

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“…HIV promotes the progression of latent or recent infections of opportunistic infections to active disease and also increases the rate of occurrence. For instance, people living with HIV have an estimated 20-30 times higher risk of developing active TB than people without HIV infection [3]. Almost 80% of AIDS patients die from AIDS-related infections rather than HIV infection itself.…”

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Distribution pattern and prevalence of opportunistic infections and their possible reciprocal effects among HIV patients, Burayu health centers, Ethiopia

Birmeka

2023

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Opportunistic infections are a major public health problems in immuno-compromised individuals, particularly in HIV patients, and form a lethal combination, each speeding the progress of the other. The aim of this study was to assess the pattern and prevalence of opportunistic infections and their reciprocal effects among HIV patients attending the Burayu Health Centers. Methodology: A health institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,448 HIV patients. All patients diagnosed with HIV and HIV-opportunistic co-infections with complete data were included. Logistic regression analysis was used to quantify the association of HIV-opportunistic co-infections and various socio-demographic and clinical variables. Results: A total of 1,448 HIV- positive patients were reviewed and 572 (39.5%) were found to have opportunistic infections. The trend of HIV co-infection showed gradually decreased. Majority of HIV patients were found at a CD4+ count < 200cells/mm3.The rate of opportunistic infections increased with decreasing CD4 T-cell count. HIV-infected patients with a CD4+ cell count of < 200 cells/mm3 were found to be 44 times more likely to develop opportunistic infections. HIV-opportunistic co-infection was significantly associated with sex, marital status, ART drug adherence, residence, and educational status of the patients. The odds of co-infections in patients who were urban dwellers were 2 times higher than in those who lived in rural areas. Similarly, patients who were single were 3 times more likely to be infected with coinfections. Maleness was found to be protective from coinfection and it showed a reduction of 64%. Conclusions: Opportunistic co-infections are more prevalent in HIV-infected patients with a CD4+ cell count of < 200 cells/mm3, poor drug adherence, and also associated with the occupation. So, regular examination and appropriate medication can reduce the prevalence of opportunistic co-infections.

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Social networking in Bangladesh: Boon or curse for academic engagement?

Dey

Arshad

2016

Management &Amp; Marketing

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The number of social networking services (SNSs) users in Bangladesh is increasing at an accelerating rate. There are many who argue that SNS usage is destroying the students’ future by diminishing their academic engagement. The authors aim to investigate whether there is any relationship between students’ academic performance and their SNS usage. The study chose Facebook as a representative of SNSs because this is the most popular platform for online social connectivity and conducted a survey regarding the usage of Facebook among students of Business Administration from three private Bangladeshi private universities. The research results show that Facebook can be used for at least 21 academic tasks or goals and that these can be grouped into six major factors. Moreover, students opine that their online socializing does not reduce their study time, instead it helps them get the latest study related information, sharing courses, class schedules etc. After running a regression analysis, the authors conclude that the students’ level of engagement with the academic life through Facebook does not influence their academic results. The reason for this insignificant relation between academic results and academic engagement through SNSs may be due to the non-diversified course curriculum, the traditional way of delivering lectures and evaluating, limited study materials, non-receptiveness to technology-based learning etc. However, the authors propose to include SNSs as a study tool as it is a popular media and to conduct further research to better understand the effective way of using it in the education system.

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Exploitation of Social Networking Sites and Its Impacts on Students Academic Results: A Quest for Correlation or Misspecification in Bangladesh

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Uses of Social Networking Sites among Postgraduate Students at University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh : A Study

Uses of Social Networking Sites among Postgraduate Students at University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh : A Study

Distribution pattern and prevalence of opportunistic infections and their possible reciprocal effects among HIV patients, Burayu health centers, Ethiopia

Social networking in Bangladesh: Boon or curse for academic engagement?

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Exploitation of Social Networking Sites and Its Impacts on Students Academic Results: A Quest for Correlation or Misspecification in Bangladesh

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Uses of Social Networking Sites among Postgraduate Students at University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh : A Study

Uses of Social Networking Sites among Postgraduate Students at University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh : A Study

Distribution pattern and prevalence of opportunistic infections and their possible reciprocal effects among HIV patients, Burayu health centers, Ethiopia

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Exploitation of Social Networking Sites and Its Impacts on Students Academic Results: A Quest for Correlation or Misspecification in Bangladesh