Dissemination Of Medical Information Research Articles

Healthcare Chatbot Using AI

Abstract: Medical chatbots mark a major advancement in patient care and dissemination of medical information. These AIpowered virtual assistants provide a variety of services, from providing medical information, facilitating appointments, and monitoring symptoms to providing psychological support and making it easier to find the nearest medical centre. It provides users with 24/7 access by easily advertising and pre-registering, improving user experience and making the healthcare process more efficient. Although medical chatbots have many advantages, it is important to know that their role is complementary rather than replacing, and therefore they should continue to be in the care of doctors. The report outlines the future of healthcare chatbots and highlights their potential to increase access and efficiency for patients and doctors

The role of social media in information dissemination to improve youth interactions

The role of social media in information dissemination to improve youth interactions

Cross-platform social dynamics: an analysis of ChatGPT and COVID-19 vaccine conversations

The role of social media in information dissemination and agenda-setting has significantly expanded in recent years. By offering real-time interactions, online platforms have become invaluable tools for studying societal responses to significant events as they unfold. However, online reactions to external developments are influenced by various factors, including the nature of the event and the online environment. This study examines the dynamics of public discourse on digital platforms to shed light on this issue. We analyzed over 12 million posts and news articles related to two significant events: the release of ChatGPT in 2022 and the global discussions about COVID-19 vaccines in 2021. Data was collected from multiple platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, and GDELT. We employed topic modeling techniques to uncover the distinct thematic emphases on each platform, which reflect their specific features and target audiences. Additionally, sentiment analysis revealed various public perceptions regarding the topics studied. Lastly, we compared the evolution of engagement across platforms, unveiling unique patterns for the same topic. Notably, discussions about COVID-19 vaccines spread more rapidly due to the immediacy of the subject, while discussions about ChatGPT, despite its technological importance, propagated more gradually.

What Role Do social media Play in Politics in Europe and the US?

This essay analyzes the role of social media in information dissemination, populist dissemination and political interaction in EU and US from a political perspective. What’s more, social media also can spread fake news or used to manipulate public opinion. This essay summarized the role played by social media though examples, like Trump interact with voters through Twitter to enhance his reputation, Activists use social media to organize protest activities, etc. This paper has important implications for future research related to politics and social media.

Mapping Hoaxes, Disinformation, and Hate Speeches in Indonesia

Hoaxes and disinformation remain significant challenges for Indonesians in this era of information proliferation. A staggering number of approximately 2,093 hoaxes circulate within the society each year, averaging around 175 hoaxes per month.
 Recognizing the urgency, the government has taken a proactive stance in the battle against disinformation, hoaxes, and hate speeches within society. Operating under the East Java Department of Communication and Information, they have established an information verification platform accessible at https://klinikhoaks.jatimprov.go.id/. This platform empowers individuals to actively ask for verification of the information they encounter through social media or other online sources.
 On a monthly basis, the team engages in the verification of a minimum of fifty pieces of information. These items originate from public requests and the team's independent searches across various publicly accessible information channels. The information being examined covers a wide range of aspects, including the specific problem at hand, information based on region, the categorical classification of the data, and the sources of dissemination media.
 Due to its inherent diversity, this study aims to comprehensively represent the verified information submissions on the website https://klinikhoaks.jatimprov.go.id/. It employs Krippendorff's content analysis framework; the research endeavours to cartographically delineate information categories, issue typologies, and media origins.
 The research population comprises a total of 331 information, simultaneously serving as the research sample. These data points encapsulate the entire information meticulously authenticated by East Java Department of Communication and Information, spanning the temporal interval from February to August 2023.
 Derived from the findings of this study, it becomes evident that the prevailing information disseminated within the society pertains predominantly to public figures, political matters, government affairs, and fraudulent activities. Concurrently, regarding information dissemination media, TikTok has emerged as a nascent source. However, platforms such as YouTube, WhatsApp, and Facebook are conduits for the most contentious information dissemination.

DIGITAL VILLAGE TELEVISION AS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS MEDIA TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION

The gap in information dissemination is one of the problems that befell the people in Batu City. In 2020, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics’ service (Diskominfo) and KIM of Batu City formed 23 Digital Village Televisions named "TV Desa Kota Batu'' as media for information dissemination between stakeholders and the people. This research uses PENCILS theory and is a case study research. Data was collected through open interviews with figures who played significant roles in the program. The results showed that the TV Desa program was used as a medium of communication between the government and the people of Batu City. The Diskominfo and KIM of Batu City hold the role of Government Public Relations as facilitator, mediator, and collaborator. The dissemination carried out to KIM as a collaborator is empowerment through training. Meanwhile, information is disseminated to the people as the external public through many types of audio-visual content.

The COVID-19 and chloroquine infodemic: Cross-sectional observational study of content analysis on YouTube.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between quality and features related to internet users of the most viewed YouTube videos about COVID-19 and chloroquine, during the first wave of the pandemic. We conducted a cross-sectional observational study focusing on the most viewed YouTube videos on COVID-19 and chloroquine treatment, in French and English. The primary outcome was the association between video quality as assessed by DISCERN and modified JAMA scores, and video features related to internet users as assessed by number of viewership and likes. By June 2020, 168 videos accumulating more than 57 million views and nearly 2 million reactions from Internet users, were included. Most of the videos did not support or oppose the treatment and came from news channels (N = 100; 60%). Videos taking sides were mostly pro-chloroquine (N = 69; 89%). The number of non-factual videos analyzed was very low (N = 3; 2%). The quality of the videos was average (mean DISCERN score = 2.4 (DS 1.0) and mean modified JAMA score = 2.6 (DS 0.6)) and declined over time. The best quality videos were those published by health care professionals or those from educational channels. Most experts interviewed were men (N = 136; 81%). More than 1 in 5 videos featured a political figure (N = 35; 21%), and these were mostly pro-chloroquine with lower DISCERN or modified JAMA scores (p<0.001). We found an association between the number of likes and the quality of the videos evaluated by the DISCERN score (rho = 0.29; p<0.001) and the modified JAMA score (rho = 0.30; p<0.001). The association observed between the quality of the videos and the number of likes suggests a better health literacy and critical thinking of lay internet users. Although YouTube has become a major player in the dissemination of medical information, more involvement of health professionals and governmental organizations is needed.

Secularism and Ethical Issues in Media Practice as a Bane for National Development

This paper addresses secularism and ethical issues in media practice as a bane for national development. In communication studies, ethics is central and critical to the overall process of journalistic engagement, especially to the credibility in the gathering, processing, and delivery of information for believability. Every profession has acts, codes, ethics, or laws guiding its activities. Whether these codes are backed by effective sanctions is also another issue. Media as a very vital sector of the society guided by certain fundamental law and ethics, which guides every action of journalists. While the laws are no doubt legal issues, which can lead to litigation and subsequent prosecution, many have argued that ethics are moral standards whose violations are not backed by sanctions. Within this context, this paper examined secularism in the Nigerian context, the forces that threaten the growth of secularism in Nigeria, ethical issues in Nigerian media and how it affects national development, and factors affecting ethical media practice and how it halted development in Nigeria. Development Media Theory serves the goal of the paper. The paper is predominantly based on information derived from the qualitative data using secondary sources such as relevant texts, journals, official publications, historical documents, and the Internet, which served as tangible sources of insight into the analysis. The paper argued that the media are very important subsystem in the social system that helps cajole and coordinate the other subsystems in the social system to enhance effective development. While the media cannot work independently to bring about development, other institutions also need the media for information dissemination, and sensitization via various mediums to actualize developmental objectives.

Feature fusion-based text information mining method for natural scenes

Abstract As a crucial medium of information dissemination, text holds a pivotal role in a multitude of applications. However, text detection in complex and unstructured environments presents significant challenges, such as the presence of cluttered backgrounds, variations in appearance, and uneven lighting conditions. To address this issue, this study proposes a text detection framework that leverages multistage edge detection and contextual information. This framework deviates from traditional approaches by incorporating four primary processing steps, including text visual saliency region detection to accentuate the text regions and diminish background interference, multistage edge detection to enhance the conventional stroke width transform results, a texture-based and connected components-based integration to accurately distinguish text from the background, and a context fusion step to recover missing text regions and improve the recall of text detection. The proposed method was evaluated on two widely used benchmark datasets, i.e., the international conference on document analysis and recognition (ICDAR) 2005 dataset and the ICDAR 2011 dataset, and the results indicate the advancedness of the method.

Coupled Information-Epidemic Spreading Dynamics with Selective Mass Media.

As a pandemic emerges, information on epidemic prevention disseminates among the populace, and the propagation of that information interacts with the proliferation of the disease. Mass media serve a pivotal function in facilitating the dissemination of epidemic-related information. Investigating coupled information-epidemic dynamics, while accounting for the promotional effect of mass media in information dissemination, is of significant practical relevance. Nonetheless, in the extant research, scholars predominantly employ an assumption that mass media broadcast to all individuals equally within the network: this assumption overlooks the practical constraint imposed by the substantial social resources required to accomplish such comprehensive promotion. In response, this study introduces a coupled information-epidemic spreading model with mass media that can selectively target and disseminate information to a specific proportion of high-degree nodes. We employed a microscopic Markov chain methodology to scrutinize our model, and we examined the influence of the various model parameters on the dynamic process. The findings of this study reveal that mass media broadcasts directed towards high-degree nodes within the information spreading layer can substantially reduce the infection density of the epidemic, and raise the spreading threshold of the epidemic. Additionally, as the mass media broadcast proportion increases, the suppression effect on the disease becomes stronger. Moreover, with a constant broadcast proportion, the suppression effect of mass media promotion on epidemic spreading within the model is more pronounced in a multiplex network with a negative interlayer degree correlation, compared to scenarios with positive or absent interlayer degree correlation.

The Digital Age: Transforming Jordanian Traditional Newspapers through Online Media in Information Dissemination

The advent of the digital age has brought about a significant transformation for conventional newspapers, and this trend is also evident in Jordanian publications. This research investigates the influence of the adoption of the impact of digital media on conventional media outlets. in Jordan with regards to the dissemination of information. This research examines the implications of the transforming process on availability, accuracy, interactive features, and accomplish of knowledge. The results underscore a notable shift in Jordanian traditional newspapers as they embrace online media platforms. These newspapers have acknowledged the significance of establishing an online presence and have enthusiastically adopted committed internet pages and social network accounts to distribute information to a wider range of readers. This transition has led to improved accessibility, enabling viewers to easily read news At any given moment and irrespective of geographical constraints. The digital shift has posed challenges for traditional media in Jordan, despite the myriad advantages it offers. Key concerns include the ability to adapt to evolving consumption habits, optimizing one's digital presence, and maintaining journalistic integrity amidst heightened competition. The advent of the digital age has brought about significant changes to the landscape of Jordanian traditional newspapers, primarily due to their adoption of online media platforms for the purpose of disseminating information. The aforementioned transition has led to enhanced availability, instantaneous dissemination of information, and heightened levels of engagement. Nevertheless, it is imperative to continuously adapt in order to effectively tackle the obstacles presented by the digital environment and guarantee the sustained generation of news articles of superior quality in Jordan.

Family doctors' and dentists' access and dissemination of medical information through social media.

The study purpose is to analyze how doctors in contract with the Health Insurance House in Romania use social media (SM) to access and disseminate medical information. Family doctors and dentists who had a contract with the Romanian National Health Insurance House during the year 2017 represented the targeted sample. Eight thousand four hundred ninety-seven e-mail addresses and 5,422 telephone numbers were identified and collected from the National Health Insurance House web page. The invitation to participate in the study (including the link to the online questionnaire) was sent via SMS, WhatsApp, and /or e-mail from 24 May to 14 July 2017. The experimental design was cross-sectional. In the statistical analysis the following generations were defined: "Baby Boomers", aged between 51-70 years, Generation X as people aged 38-51, and Millennials under 38 years. One hundred and twenty valid questionnaires were analyzed. The profile of the respondent was: woman (61%), from urban (71%), and specialist (50%) working in a private practice (70%). The majority of respondents use Facebook (85%). Generation X connect more to SM from public places than Baby Boomers (p = 0.007). Respondent doctors seek medical information on SM monthly (83%), but rarely give advice through SM to colleagues (28%) or contribute to patients' medical education (32%). Most physicians interact with their patients through SM (59%), but do not discuss with them how to search for health information. Social media has low professional usage among the respondents who perform their medical activity in Romania and is mainly used to search for medical information, but it does not contribute to patients' medical education. As expected, age is a factor that determines the susceptibility of SM usage.

Information Dissemination and Poverty Alleviation for Sustainable Development: Role of the Church

Poverty is a global social problem capable of bringing the worst behaviour out of people: Corruption, sexual decadence, bribery, diseases, educational deprivation, domestic abuse, unemployment, drug abuse and many more. The aforementioned consequences of poverty are traceable to lack of information or inability of people to access relevant information needed for sustainable development. Therefore, the church has a role to play in the development of the people as they engage in providing and disseminating information that could help alleviate poverty. This study aimed at ascertaining information sources provided by the Church, the medium of information dissemination by the church, finding out strategies/programs engaged by the Church towards alleviating poverty and to suggest strategies to improve poverty alleviation in the nation. The study adopted survey research design. The population of study was Christian churches. Pastors were the respondents of the study. Data was collected using self-developed structured questionnaire. It is believed that this study will serve as an eye-opener to some Churches and other religious bodies to see the need to engage in poverty and unemployment eradication. It would also create awareness to the Nigerian government on the impact of the Church in national development and thereby support the church for its sustainability. The study therefore recommended for the Church to take responsibility in making available physical libraries and electronic information centres where people can easily access information.

Evaluation of Public Participation in EIA in Hong Kong: A Comparison of Government Projects and Private Sector Projects

Conducting public participation in an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and assuring its effectiveness is very indispensable as it acts as a scrutiny role from a third party's point of view when comes to the decision-making process. Both governmental proponents and private proponents are required to do the EIA study if their proposed projects are subject to designated projects. It is discovered that a majority of public participation in EIA studies carried out in government-run projects prudently follows the provisions as well as principles and serves as a high-interactive medium for information dissemination and exchange. In contrast, there is no significant influence of public participation organized in EIA study of private-run projects. Therefore, this paper aims at revealing the implementation of public participation in EIA responsible by different types of proponents and digging out the reasons behind it through an investigation and comparison of two representative cases from government-run projects (Lok Ma Chau Rail Spur Line Project) and private proponent-run projects (Fung Lok Wai Wetland Project) respectively. The study indicates that the compliant operation of public participation in government-run projects originates from the intention of benefiting the public as most of the projects are designed to be public infrastructure while the purpose of private components to start up a project is to seek profit, consequently resulting in the one-way and dictatorial decision-making. By tapping these voids, this paper provides a critical understanding of the disparity between the actual practice and specified criteria and attempts to establish a reference model for engineering projects that need to conduct an EIA study. This paper advocates improving the relevant system and strengthening supervision of EIA.

Role of social media in Information Dissemination among Farmers

Role of social media in Information Dissemination among Farmers

PENGIDENTIFIKASIAN KAJIAN-KAJIAN BERKAITAN ISU PENYALAHGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL DALAM INTERAKSI SOSIAL BERASASKAN SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

The sophistication of technology has encouraged the use of social media in society and has the potential to be the main medium of information dissemination replacing the mass media. Social media also serves to connect among of the users to make it easier for them to interact with each other even in a distance. However, the broad-ranging and extensive social media system also make way for the immoralities and causes the problem of social interaction in the virtual space. This has been proven by the findings of numerous studies on social interaction misconduct on social media. This paper attempts to identify the pattern of several previous studies on social interaction misconduct on social media by using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. This method was applied to identify, review, evaluate, and interpret all existing studies within the topic areas of the phenomenon of social interaction misconduct on social media. Through this method as well, the process of identification and evaluation of articles can be done systematically by following the process that has been determined. The results of the study found that there are several major issues of social interaction misconduct on social media that have become the topic of studies, such as cyber bully, cyber fraud, spreading fake news and sexual harassment. Nevertheless, there are several forms of ideas for the prevention of social media misconduct; for instance, law enforcement, education, and the application of ethical and moral values.

Keep social distance: The linguistic landscape of the major malls in Jeddah amid the COVID-19 pandemic

AbstractThis study examines the linguistic landscape of the two major malls in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through social distancing posters and signs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study draws on the conceptual framework of linguistic landscape theory, speech acts and semiotics to unveil language dominance, linguistic messages, image-text relations and poster elements that enforce social distancing. A survey questionnaire, primarily aimed at expats, was also administered to find out how they view and interpret the use of bilingual modes in disseminating the social distancing measures. The semiotic analysis reveals that Arabic and English are used in most of the posters, but Arabic remains the dominant language and the preferred medium of information dissemination. Speech acts analysis shows that representatives and directives facilitate implementation of social distancing. The findings also suggest that semiotic modes and signifiers (inscription and materiality) reinforce the effectiveness of the posters. Overall, the use of Arabic and English reflects the country’s stance on language policy and economic vision for Jeddah to be a truly global city amid the pandemic.

Media in information dissemination: A study of how the pandemic changed communication behaviours of students at King Saud University

Media in information dissemination: A study of how the pandemic changed communication behaviours of students at King Saud University

How Do People Decide on Getting Vaccinated? Evaluating the COVID-19 Vaccination Program through the Lens of Social Capital Theory

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economies at a scale unprecedented in recent history, and vaccination is deemed the only option to ultimately halt its spread. However, vaccine hesitancy remains a global issue that must be addressed. If left unaddressed, it will impede the recovery of both the economy and public health following the pandemic. To better understand the issue, on the premise that individuals have layers of social ties to achieve common goals, social capital theory is proposed to examine the social connections associated with vaccine acceptance. A case study of the Republic of the Philippines’ vaccination program, in the form of an online survey involving 430 participants, was conducted using logistic binomial regression to analyze the data. Findings reveal that people’s vaccination decisions are influenced by their perceptions of their social ties regarding the vaccines, such as the perceptions one’s social ties’ trust in the vaccines, safety of use, benefits vaccines can offer, the role of media in information dissemination, and the influence of social networks. Insights regarding these findings are also discussed.

Introducing The Creation of A Free Website Paud Unit in Pasarwajo Subdistrict

The general purpose of this activity is to assist the PAUD unit to find out how to make website which is a medium of information dissemination and communication between paud units and related parties. With the PAUD unit website, there are several benefits, including being present in providing positive content for the public to realize a healthy internet, encouraging paud units to present positive and creative paud unit activity information, child guardians and the public can know various things about PAUD units directly, and foster public confidence in paud units. Kec.Pasarwajo there are many PAUD units both public and private. Implementation of assistance in 14 kindergartens of Pasarwajo Subdistrict. The problem does not yet have a PAUD unit website. So it is considered necessary to carry out assistance to paud units, especially in pasarwajo subdistrict. The activity begins with exposure to free website creation through wordpress and continues with direct practice assistance. The results of the activity showed that paud units in pasarwajo district of buton regency with participants of PAUD unit operators totaling 14 PAUD units in pasarwajo districts had been able to create a free website through wordpress. In addition, assistance has an impact on the spirit of operators in pasarwajo sub-district.