Integration Of Mobile Devices Research Articles

Malware Threats and Detection for Industrial Mobile-IoT Networks

Industrial IoT networks deploy heterogeneous IoT devices to meet a wide range of user requirements. These devices are usually pooled from private or public IoT cloud providers. A significant number of IoT cloud providers integrate smartphones to overcome the latency of IoT devices and low computational power problems. However, the integration of mobile devices with industrial IoT networks exposes the IoT devices to significant malware threats. Mobile malware is the highest threat to the security of IoT data, user’s personal information, identity, and corporate/financial information. This paper analyzes the efforts regarding malware threats aimed at the devices deployed in industrial mobile-IoT networks and related detection techniques. We considered static, dynamic, and hybrid detection analysis. In this performance analysis, we compared static, dynamic, and hybrid analyses on the basis of data set, feature extraction techniques, feature selection techniques, detection methods, and the accuracy achieved by these methods. Therefore, we identify suspicious API calls, system calls, and the permissions that are extracted and selected as features to detect mobile malware. This will assist application developers in the safe use of APIs when developing applications for industrial IoT networks.

Study on the use of mobile devices in schools: the case of Romania

The current dynamics of society is relevant also for the educational systems. The integration of mobile devices in education, as a bridge between inside and outside educational activities, is not fully exploited. This paper will present a brief study regarding the mobile devices and ICT in Romanian educational system, and an analysis about teachers' skills and disponibility, to move to the next step of mobile-integrated educational system, the gap between the potential of the method BYOD/the schools' mobile devices, the practice of teaching using them, and the needs of students for their skills development, regarding of long life learning.

Nurses’ perceptions and problems in the usability of a medication safety app

ABSTRACTIntroduction: The majority of medication apps support medication adherence. Equally, if not more important, is medication safety. Few apps report on medication safety, and fewer studies have been conducted with these apps. Objectives: The usability of a medication safety app was tested with nurses to reveal their perceptions of the graphical user interface and to discover problems they encountered in using the app. Methods: Usability testing of the app was conducted with RN-BSN students and informatics students (n = 18). Perceptions of the graphical components were gathered in pretest and posttest questionnaires, and video recordings of the usability testing were transcribed. The significance of the difference in mean performance time for 8 tasks was tested, and qualitative analysis was deployed to identify problems encountered and to rate the severity of each problem. Results: While all participants perceived the graphical user interface as easy to understand, nurses took significantly more time to complete certain tasks. More nurses found the medication app to be lacking in intuitiveness of user interface design, in capability to match real-world data, and in providing optimal information architecture. Conclusion: To successfully integrate mobile devices in healthcare, developers must address the problems that nurses encountered in use of the app.

Moving toward a mobile learning landscape: presenting a mlearning integration framework

PurposeMobile devices transcend the educational affordances provided by conventional tethered electronic and traditional learning. However, empirical findings show that educators are not integrating technology effectively into the curriculum. This paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, a thematic synthesis methodology was used to develop and present a framework for thinking about the integration of mobile devices in teaching and learning.FindingsThe mobile learning (mlearning) integration framework comprises four main parts: beliefs, resources, methods and purpose. These four areas are elucidated to reveal the many sub-components that determine how technology is integrated.Originality/valueAn ecological framework is then presented to demonstrate how the individual parts of the initial framework operate through a complex, interconnected network of systems involving personal and environmental factors.

International inter-rater agreement in scoring acne severity utilizing cloud-based image sharing of mobile phone photographs.

Cloud-based image sharing technology allows facilitated sharing of images. Cloud-based image sharing technology has not been well-studied for acne assessments or treatment preferences, among international evaluators. We evaluated inter-rater variability of acne grading and treatment recommendations among an international group of dermatologists that assessed photographs. This is a prospective, single visit photographic study to assess inter-rater agreement of acne photographs shared through an integrated mobile device, cloud-based, and HIPAA-compliant platform. Inter-rater agreements for global acne assessment and acne lesion counts were evaluated by the Kendall's coefficient of concordance while correlations between treatment recommendations and acne severity were calculated by Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. There was good agreement for the evaluation of inflammatory lesions (KCC = 0.62, P < 0.0001), noninflammatory lesions (KCC = 0.62, P < 0.0001), and the global acne grading system score (KCC = 0.69, P < 0.0001). Topical retinoid, oral antibiotic, and isotretinoin treatment preferences correlated with photographic based acne severity. Our study supports the use of mobile phone based photography and cloud-based image sharing for acne assessment. Cloud-based sharing may facilitate acne care and research among international collaborators.

Review of Mobile Learning Trends 2010-2015: A Meta-Analysis

Introduction With the advent of mobile technologies, new paradigm of teaching and learning with technology aid had been emerged, that is mobile learning (M-Learning). Mobile technologies purvey opportunities to hold new and interesting methods of teaching and learning, both beyond and inside the classroom. Apropos to the teaching-learning process, the integration of mobile devices into educational context has considerable benefits and profoundly potential which consistence with Valero et al. (2012) who claimed that the technological features of M-Learning are portability, immediacy, connectivity, ubiquity and adaptability. It enables collaboration among pupils, knowledge creation, information searching and improved interaction and communication between teacher and student. Moreover, it facilitates access to learning anytime and anywhere by enabling connectivity and the employ of multiple apps for educational purposes (Fundacion Telefonica, 2013). In short, M-Learning has been recognized as one of the most influential technologies for education (Johnson, Adams, & Cummins, 2012). Therefore, this paper intends to provide insights into the research trends and issues in the studies of M-Learning through content analysis of selected journals from January, 2010 to December, 2015, covering six major journals: (1) Computer & Education (CE Keengwe, 2014) that integrates several software and firmware technology in multimedia applications (Lavin-Mera et al., 2008) which facilitate learning through a variety of wireless mobile devices (Kukulska-Hulme, 2005; Stevens & Kitchenham, 2011) using wireless networks (WiFi) or broadband services (Caudill, 2007) without limit in terms of location or time. (Kukulska-Hulme, 2005; Hussin et al., 2012; Quinn, 2000). Furthermore, Keegan (2002) contemplates the possibility of M-Learning as a harbinger of the future of learning. M-Learning research The use of mobile devices for educational purposes, recognized as M-Learning has gained substantial attention from researchers in the technology-enhanced learning discipline. Recent research findings on using mobile devices in different learning environments have exemplified their ability to effectively enhance students' learning knowledge. …

The Evolution of Android Malware and Android Analysis Techniques

With the integration of mobile devices into daily life, smartphones are privy to increasing amounts of sensitive information. Sophisticated mobile malware, particularly Android malware, acquire or utilize such data without user consent. It is therefore essential to devise effective techniques to analyze and detect these threats. This article presents a comprehensive survey on leading Android malware analysis and detection techniques, and their effectiveness against evolving malware. This article categorizes systems by methodology and date to evaluate progression and weaknesses. This article also discusses evaluations of industry solutions, malware statistics, and malware evasion techniques and concludes by supporting future research paths.

Sociology Paradigms for Dynamic Integration of Devices into a Context-Aware System

Ubiquitous and mobile context-aware computing is an essential component of the smart cities infrastructure. Widely available wireless networks, the maturity level of distributed computing and the increasing number of mobile devices have significantly influenced the human experience with computing. In the present paper, we discuss the need for a model that will be able to represent a formal structure of a context-aware system in a device. The core functionality of the model is expected to expose context-aware behaviour and support dynamic integration of mobile devices and context-aware behaviour. The major contribution of this work is to identify deficiencies of the existing model which is using the notions from sociology such as Role, Ownership and Responsibility.

A cache coherence scheme for developing mobile cooperative applications

The advance of mobile computing and network technology allows the integration of mobile devices for cooperative applications. The available techniques for developing cooperative applications were elaborated mainly to strongly coupled environments where disconnection is not an issue. The development of synchronous cooperative applications presents challenges since disconnection can disrupt the collaborative work and frustrate users' expectations. There are cache coherence schemes for maintaining data coherence that provide a reasonable performance of wireless applications with mobile devices; however, those schemes do not consider the requirements of processing and communication of synchronous cooperative systems. In this paper we propose a cache coherence scheme for the development of mobile synchronous cooperative work applications that is based on periodic notifications of updates and provides aspects of awareness information. The evaluation of the proposed scheme was conducted through controlled experiments. For the experiments, a case study involving a cooperative game application was developed. The results indicate that the scheme ensures cache coherence, concurrency control and provides awareness information for mobile cooperative work.

A cache coherence scheme for developing mobile cooperative applications

The advance of mobile computing and network technology allows the integration of mobile devices for cooperative applications. The available techniques for developing cooperative applications were elaborated mainly to strongly coupled environments where disconnection is not an issue. The development of synchronous cooperative applications presents challenges since disconnection can disrupt the collaborative work and frustrate users' expectations. There are cache coherence schemes for maintaining data coherence that provide a reasonable performance of wireless applications with mobile devices; however, those schemes do not consider the requirements of processing and communication of synchronous cooperative systems. In this paper we propose a cache coherence scheme for the development of mobile synchronous cooperative work applications that is based on periodic notifications of updates and provides aspects of awareness information. The evaluation of the proposed scheme was conducted through controlled experiments. For the experiments, a case study involving a cooperative game application was developed. The results indicate that the scheme ensures cache coherence, concurrency control and provides awareness information for mobile cooperative work.

To take or not to take the laptop or tablet to classes, that is the question

In recent decades, so-called mobile learning or m-learning has become a new paradigm in education as a consequence of technological advances and the widespread use of mobile devices to access information and for communication. In this context, this paper analyzes different profiles depending on students’ preferences for taking mobile devices (specifically tablets and/or laptops) to economics classes at the University of Seville (Spain). A survey-based field study of a sample of 412 students and the application of bivariate probit models show a low level of mobile device integration in teaching (devices taken to class by only 29.8% of respondents) with a slight predominance of laptops. The results also show differences between users of the two types of devices. Students who take their laptops to class usually live at home with their family, have already used them in pre-university levels, and are concerned about recharging their devices in class. However, although users who take their tablets to class also live with their parents, they are much more active on social network sites and more concerned about the quality of the internet connection. These findings enable the design of strategies to encourage students to attend class with their own mobile devices.

Códigos QR basado en el aprendizaje móvil como estrategia para la investigación formativa: Un caso piloto

Este artículo brinda una estrategia con herramientas que conducen al interesado a plantear un problema de investigación a través de incorporar la tecnología móvil. Identificadas las necesidades, se diseñó un ambiente de aprendizaje mediado por dispositivos móviles con el fin de desarrollar habilidades para la identificación de un problema en el campo de la seguridad aérea a través de los códigos QR. La investigación se soporta en un estudio de caso con enfoque cualitativo; la obtención de los datos se realizó mediante la observación y el diseño de instrumentos, empleados para describir la dinámica de la integración de los dispositivos móviles en la formulación del problema de investigación; la muestra la conformaron catorce estudiantes de la Especialización en Gerencia de la Seguridad Operacional (EGSO), los resultados obtenidos se analizaron desde las categorías a priori: herramientas formulación del problema y colaboración, y las categorías emergentes: APP como recurso educativo y accesibilidad. En suma, se presenta el análisis frente al diseño del problema de investigación con los códigos QR. Esta investigación se realizó en la (EGSO), con el propósito de contribuir a la búsqueda de estrategias efectivas para que los estudiantes decidan incorporar a sus proyectos de investigación.

Integrating Mobile Devices Into the Nursing Classroom

Mobile device usage is widespread among nursing students today. Utilizing these devices in nursing education may enhance learning by helping to create a learner-centered approach. Engaging in educational activities, virtually anywhere, creates learning opportunities outside the confines of a traditional classroom. Nursing faculty may need guidance on how to effectively introduce mLearning activities. The impact on learning from mobile devices is pronounced and could be augmented by developing pertinent activities for prelicensure nursing students to facilitate academic success.

Mobile Cloud Computing for Enterprise Systems: A Conceptual Framework for Research

In the resent years two trends have influenced our daily life: mobile devices and cloud based services. Complex enterprise systems have been moved to the cloud. The integration of mobile devices and cloud based enterprise applications offers new possibilities in terms of innovative products or processes or it increases the mobility and flexibility of the workforce This integration has several effects on the company as a whole, whereas four central aspects can be identified, the management, the organization, the user and the technology. In this paper we present a conceptual framework that offers guidance for further research in this field. We also derive topics for further research. From a stakeholder’s perspective the framework focusses on the customer of services

Students' Perception of the Integration of Mobile Devices as Learning Tools in Pre-Primary and Primary Teacher Training Degrees

University education is nowadays facing the need to rethink teaching processes carried out, to accommodate them to new understandings about how the human beings learn, also transcending the use, access and appropriation of a methodology adapted to changing times where, no doubt, mobile devices have a leading role. Besides their obvious communicative and playful function, teachers and learners must be aware of the pedagogical potential of these devices that can become allies in educational processes. This study analyzes the perception of university students, enrolled in the Pre-Primary and Primary Teacher Training Degrees at the University of Salamanca (Spain), about the use of mobile devices as tools to assist the learning process and as gadgets to practice and boost the learning process carried out in the classroom. Relevant outcomes have been extracted from the inspection of the data obtained through a survey to students, what has enabled us to draw interesting conclusions about the opinion of students about the inclusion of mobile devices as learning resources at tertiary level, that unravel the good disposition of the students polled towards the incorporation of these devices, both to university classes as well as to their future professional development.

Factores que inciden en la aceptación de los dispositivos móviles para el aprendizaje en educación superior

This paper evaluates the integration of mobile devices for learning proposes and identifies those factors that influence the adoption of this technology in higher education. A sample of 411 students participated in the research. The data was analysed using two models of technology adoption (TAM and UTAUT) including socio-demographic indicators. The results show that three-quarters of students use mobile devices for tasks associated with their studies, and nearly half for specific learning proposes, and do so regardless of the resources that provide them the University. The results confirm the theoretical models, while being female increases the probability of adopting the m-learning.

Teachers Exploring Mobile Device Integration: A Case Study of Secondary Teachers’ Responses to iPads in the Classroom

This qualitative study seeks to understand and resolve the difficulties that teachers encounter when integrating mobile devices in classrooms. To address the issue of teacher receptiveness, three undergraduate researchers collaborated with an education professor in spring 2012 to complete a qualitative study with a two-fold purpose: 1) to investigate how two secondary teachers in an independent school responded when adopting a class set of iPads throughout one school cycle (six school days); and 2) to elucidate what a school could do better to support teachers who are piloting mobile device integration. Although previous studies have commonly focused on the impact of 1:1 programs on student achievement, this study focuses on the role of the instructor when designing and delivering instruction with or without iPads. Qualitative data were collected and recorded after a series of observations and interviews with the teachers and the information technology director. All interviews were roughly transcribed and coded systematically so that patterns could be noted. Results found that both instructors commented about their instructional philosophy, instructional objectives, technology support, teacher efficacy, and classroom. At the conclusion of the experiments, the teachers had favorable impressions of the technology, despite initial misgivings and early technical issues.

Integrating mobile devices into the classroom: a qualitative case study of a faculty learning community

Despite the pedagogic affordances of mobile devices, many instructors are not prepared to effectively integrate them into their courses. Boise State University has developed a program to support faculty in the innovative use of mobile devices in the classroom. This qualitative case study documents instructors' experiences and perceptions of integrating mobile devices in their courses. Themes under investigation were the impact of mobile devices on teaching practice, student learning, and course learning outcomes. Results indicate that instructors used mobile devices to create content, communicate, store, and share information. Assignments were modified to take advantage of mobile devices, digital fluency was increased, and assessment strategies were altered. Instructors reported an increase in students' digital fluency, communication, and active learning. Perceived impact on course learning outcomes, though, was mixed. Implications of this study are discussed, including recommendations for faculty development and ideas for instructional integration of mobile devices.

Integrating mobile devices into the classroom: a qualitative case study of a faculty learning community

Despite the pedagogic affordances of mobile devices, many instructors are not prepared to effectively integrate them into their courses. Boise State University has developed a program to support faculty in the innovative use of mobile devices in the classroom. This qualitative case study documents instructors' experiences and perceptions of integrating mobile devices in their courses. Themes under investigation were the impact of mobile devices on teaching practice, student learning, and course learning outcomes. Results indicate that instructors used mobile devices to create content, communicate, store, and share information. Assignments were modified to take advantage of mobile devices, digital fluency was increased, and assessment strategies were altered. Instructors reported an increase in students' digital fluency, communication, and active learning. Perceived impact on course learning outcomes, though, was mixed. Implications of this study are discussed, including recommendations for faculty development and ideas for instructional integration of mobile devices.

Design of a Compact Quad-Band Slot Antenna for Integrated Mobile Devices

In order to incorporate different communication standards into a single device, a compact quad-band slot antenna is proposed in this paper. The proposed antenna is composed of a dielectric substrate, T-shaped microstrip patch with a circle slot and an inverted L-slot, and a comb-shaped ground on the back of the substrate. By adopting these structures, it can produce four different bands, while maintaining a small size and a simple structure. Furthermore, a prototype of the quad-band antenna is designed and fabricated. The simulated and measured results show that the proposed antenna can operate over the 1.79–2.63 GHz, 3.46–3.97 GHz, 4.92–5.85 GHz, and 7.87–8.40 GHz, which can cover entire PCS (Personal Communications Service, 1.85–1.99 GHz), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System, 1.92–2.17 GHz), WCDMA (wideband code-division multiple access, 2.1 GHz), Bluetooth (2.4–2.48 GHz), WiBro (Wireless Broad band access service, 2.3–3.39 GHz), WLAN (Wireless Local Area Networks, 2.4/5.2/5.8 GHz), WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, 2.5/3.5/5.5 GHz), and X-band SATcom applications (7.9~8.4 GHz). The proposed antenna is particularly attractive for mobile devices integrating multiple communication systems.