Traditional Message Research Articles

Flooding Message Mitigation of Wireless Content Centric Networking for Last-Mile Smart-Grid

In view of Smart-Grid architecture, wireless Last-Mile Network (LMN) devices as smart meters and intelligent home control machines are normally installed in harsh and lossy communication environment. In order to improve communication reliability of LMN, we proposed Wireless Topology Aware Content Centric Networking (TOP-CCN) protocol. TOP-CCN reduces channel access overhead of traditional Content Centric Networking and supports efficient multicast message transmission by using Multiple Point Relay (MPR), and Publisher MPR (PMPR). In addition, TOP-CCN LMN provides simple multi-hop forwarding scheme that can reduce the traditional routing control message overhead in multi-hop wireless LMN environment. The simulation result shows TOP-CCN can improve the service provisioning time and reliability compared to traditional IP based network model in LMN.

Determinants of use of mobile phones for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) education and prevention among adolescents and young adult population in Ghana: implications of public health policy and interventions design

BackgroundSexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major public health challenge globally especially among adolescents and young adults in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa including Ghana. In light of this, mobile phone innovations are advocated to enhance public health education and prevention of STIs in developing health systems.ObjectiveThis study assessed mobile phone usage among adolescents and young adult populations pursuing tertiary education and their use of these technologies in the education and prevention of STIs.MethodThis was a cross-sectional analytical study among 250 adolescents and young adults aged 18–24 at Ghana’s premier and biggest public University. The study was however conducted in only one public university in the Greater Accra region which potentially poses generalizability challenges due to socio-cultural and economic differences in other regions of the country. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and data analysis done with STATA (version 12.0). Univariate probit regression (VCE, Robust) analysis was used to determine factors associated with adolescents and young adult population’s usage of mobile phones in the education and prevention of STIs.ResultsOut of the 250 adolescents and young adults interviewed, 99% owned mobile phones. Out of this number, 58% them were smartphone users. Also, it was found that male young adults (Coef. = 1.11, p = 0.000) and young adults who owned a smartphone (Coef. = 0.46, p = 0.013) were more likely to use mobile phones for education and prevention of STIs.ConclusionMobile phone penetration among young adults is nearly 100% in line with the national trend. Additionally, these young adults largely believe in the use of mobile phone programmes for STIs education and prevention. Moreover, respondents were found to be more comfortable using mobile applications than traditional text messaging or phone calls in STIs education and prevention. Future mobile phone programmes for STIs education and prevention should consider innovating customized mobile applications to promote acceptability by the youth and enhance sustainability of such interventions on STIs in Ghana. Even though this study was conducted in only one public university in Ghana, the findings are nonetheless informative and future researchers could consider using a larger sample size across private and public universities in other regions of the country.

A Topological Approach to Secure Message Dissemination in Vehicular Networks

Secure message dissemination is an important issue in vehicular networks, especially considering the vulnerability of vehicle-to-vehicle message dissemination to malicious attacks. Traditional security mechanisms, largely based on message encryption and key management, can only guarantee secure message exchanges between a known source and destination pairs. In vehicular networks, however, every vehicle may learn its surrounding environment and contributes as a source, while in the meantime, acting as a destination or a relay of information from other vehicles, and message exchanges often occur between “stranger” vehicles. This makes secure message dissemination against malicious tampering much more intricate. For secure message dissemination in vehicular networks against insider attackers, who may tamper the content of the disseminated messages, ensuring the consistency and integrity of the transmitted messages becomes a major concern which the traditional message encryption and key management-based approaches fall short to provide. However, it is challenging for a vehicle to distinguish which message is true when the messages received from multiple nearby vehicles are conflicting. In this paper, by incorporating the underlying network topology information, we propose an optimal decision algorithm that is able to maximize the chance of making a correct decision on the message content, assuming the prior knowledge of the percentage of malicious vehicles in the network. Furthermore, a novel heuristic decision algorithm is proposed that can make decisions without the aforementioned knowledge of the percentage of malicious vehicles. The simulations are conducted to compare the security performance achieved by our proposed decision algorithms with that achieved by the existing ones that do not consider or only partially consider the topological information to verify the effectiveness of the algorithms. Our results show that by incorporating the network topology information, the security performance can be much improved. This paper sheds light on the optimum algorithm design for secure message dissemination.

Observation on the effect of traditional Chinese medicine meridian manipulation combined with traditional Chinese medicine foot massage on sleep disturbance in patients with lung cancer after operation

Objective To investigate the effect of traditional Chinese medicine meridian manipulation combined with traditional Chinese medicine foot massage on sleep disturbance in patients with lung cancer after operation. Methods A total of 120 patients with sleep disorders after lung cancer surgery admitted to the hospital from February 2015 to August 2017 were selected.They were randomly divided into research group and control group, 60 cases of each group.The patients in the control group were treated with Chinese medicine foot massage.The patients in the research group were treated with Chinese medicine meridian exercise on the basis of the methods of the patients in the control group.The quality of life, Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS) score and Self-rating Anxiety Scale(SAS) score of the two groups were compared 24 hours after the operation and 7 days after the intervention.The sleep quality of the patients was compared 24 hours after the operation, on day 1, day 3 and day 7 after the intervention. Results The quality of life of the study group was significantly better than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in SDS and SAS scores between the two groups at 24 hours after operation.The scores of SDS and SAS of patients in the study group were significantly better than those in the control group on the 7th day of intervention, and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in sleep quality between the two groups on day 1 after 24 hours of intervention.The sleep quality level of the study group was significantly better than that of the control group on the 3rd and 7th day of intervention, and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusion Traditional Chinese medicine meridian manipulation combined with traditional Chinese medicine foot message can effectively improve the sleep quality of patients after lung cancer surgery, reduce the depression of patients in the process of treatment, as well as improve the efficiency of treatment, reduce the patient's condition. Key words: Meridian operation; Traditional Chinese medicine foot bath; Lung cancer; Sleep disorder

Competition in traditional telecommunications markets and OTT

Purpose – Economic activity is based increasingly on the Internet. This development generates multiple benefits for consumers but also competition challenges for operators and regulatory authorities.&#x0D; Methodology/approach/design – The study considers the recent evolution of the traditional voice, messaging and video telecommunications services, as well as OTT of similar functionality that coexist in the markets with them. Based on the literature review, the degree of substitution and / or complementarity between traditional services and OTT is analyzed from a demand perspective.&#x0D; Findings – No conclusions can be set, as certain conditions of consumption substitution is observed, while in others, complementarity between services. From the perspective of suppliers, there is a certain complementarity that is reflected in a greater number of associations between operators and OTT.

Conversational User Interfaces and Interactions

The four papers in this special section explore applications, systems, methodologies, and technologies that relate broad aspects to realize successful conversational user interfaces and interactions. Speech recognition has become a part of our daily lives. Today, we can enjoy a wide array of conversational user interfaces and speech-based interactive services, from speech-based personal assistants in our smartphones and smart speakers, e.g.,Amazon Echo, Alexa, Cortana, and Google Home, to chatbots in traditional messaging interfaces. These interfaces are becoming pervasive as reflected by the exponential growth in their adoption. Hence, the expectations are that computer based conversational systems will soon reach the level of human–human conversation.

THU-402-Tailored message interventions using social marketing approach versus traditional message for increasing participation in viral hepatitis screening for Japanese workers

THU-402-Tailored message interventions using social marketing approach versus traditional message for increasing participation in viral hepatitis screening for Japanese workers

Transactional Analysis, the Judeo-Christian Tradition, and Religious Values

The author considers the decline of morality in the United States and elsewhere and the loss of a sense of the common good. He questions why this has happened and how transactional analysis (TA) can help in correcting it. His contention is that TA can help us better understand our psychological makeup and functioning and foster an accurate interpretation of the message of the Judeo-Christian tradition, which leads to moral behavior and a desire to pursue the common good. This is his personal interpretation based on his study of both the Judeo-Christian tradition and transactional analysis.

An “Authoritarian Spring?” Authoritarianism and the 2018 Midterm Elections

Abstract This paper examines the role of authoritarianism in the 2018 US congressional elections. In particular, we assess whether the issues that have historically been central to the authoritarian divide in the American electorate were salient in the campaigns of several important Senate races. We demonstrate that authoritarian attitudes played a consistent, significant role on presidential vote choice, party identification, and numerous policy areas in the 2016 presidential election using data from the American National Election Studies. Using case studies of six Senate races in the 2018 midterm elections, we find that authoritarianism was more muted than in 2016, and that the role of authoritarianism varied considerably depending upon the race. States with stronger Trump support in 2016 featured authoritarianism more heavily than states with less Trump support in 2016, but authoritarianism overall was not as prominent in 2018 as in 2016. Overall, Senate candidates relied on traditional campaign messages related to candidate qualifications, personal attacks, the economy, and other messages less central to authoritarianism.

New Scheduling Algorithm for Mobile Teaching Cloud Resource Push

In order to solve the drawbacks of the traditional message push mechanism in terms of diversity, power consumption, traffic consumption, and message real-time performance, an adaptive scheduling algorithm was designed. Based on the algorithm, an adaptive message push strategy that can dynami-cally allocate message push mode for the terminal was proposed. The exper-imental results showed that this strategy could reduce the power consumption of mobile terminals and save network traffic while adapting to the diversity of terminals. Therefore, it can ensure the real-time performance of messages.

Can we address cancer disparities in immigrants by improving cancer literacy through English as a second language instruction?

In many Western countries, immigrants exhibit disparities in cancer incidence and mortality, and variable uptake of cancer prevention services. New immigrants may not be aware of cancer risks pertinent to their new country, or prevention resources. Traditional cancer prevention health messaging may not be accessible for cultural, language, or literacy reasons. New methods are needed. In North America, health message delivery via English classes for immigrants is showing potential as an efficacious and a feasible way to reach immigrants at the same time improving language skills. Interventions published to date are promising but limited in their ability to generalize or be adapted to a variety of populations and settings. This concept paper aims to synthesize previous findings and identify ways to improve and advance the translation potential of this approach. We propose that this could be achieved by (i) using a translation framework to guide intervention planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; (ii) encouraging and evaluating health message spread throughout language learners' social networks; and (iii) incorporating cultural sensitivity into the curriculum. A pilot project following these recommendations is planned for Australia and will be discussed. These recommendations could serve as a framework to fit the requirements of immigrant language programs in other countries and other health topics.

Perspectives of prostate cancer patients about active surveillance.

82 Background: In prostate cancer (PC), men diagnosed with low risk disease may be monitored through an active surveillance (AS) approach that runs counter to the traditional message of undergoing treatment as soon as possible following a cancer diagnosis. This research explored the perspectives of men with PC regarding their decision-making process for AS to identify the factors that influenced their decision and assisted health care professionals in discussing AS as an option. Methods: Focus group interviews (n = 7) were held in several Canadian cities with men (n = 52) diagnosed with PC and eligible for AS. The men’s viewpoints were captured regarding their understanding of AS, the factors that influenced their decision to engage in AS, and their experience with the approach. A content and theme analysis was performed on the verbatim transcripts from the interviews. Results: All patients described the perception that their disease was not “large enough” to require treatment. They understood that the waiting process avoided the side effects associated with treatments, and they were comfortable about postponing treatment while undergoing close monitoring. Conversations with their doctor and how AS was described were cited as key influences in their decision. Other influences included availability of information on treatment options, distrust in the health system, personality, experiences and opinions of others, and personal perspectives on quality of life. Conclusions: AS is a relatively new approach for the care of men with low risk PC. Men require a thorough explanation on AS as a safe and valid option, as well as guidance towards supportive resources in their decision-making.

Internet and its impact on the market position of telecom operators

Telecom operators specialize in the provision of information and communication (IC) services. For a long time they have the potential to provide traditional services, including voice and text messages, which are being constantly improved, primarily due to the progress in information and communication technologies (ICT). The progress in ICT and the offer of IC services in recent years is related to the implementation and development of Internet. In consequence the traditional offer of IC services is extended by innovative services enabling the transmission of voice, data and images. At the same time, these services are starting to be provided not only by telecom operators but also by other entities, in particular the so-called Over The Top (OTT) operators, including Google, Facebook, Amazon etc.

Effects of Placement Marketing on Product Attitude and Purchase Intention in Traditional Industry

In the information explosion era nowadays, various television advertisements are on television. However, such traditional message delivery is losing the efficacy to directly communicate with target consumers; consumers have appeared zapping behaviors as they are fed up with traditional advertisement. At the time, seeking other alternatives for effective commercial communication is important and urgent for traditional industry. Product placement is now a broadly applied alternative. Why is such marketing communication with skillful product placement largely utilized by companies? It is considered in traditional industry that product placement is comparatively inexpensive but could achieve high contact, reinforce memory, and create positive links with program characteristics. Taking Chinese general consumers of the product in traditional Industry as the research subject, on-site questionnaire distribution and collection is adopted in this study. Total 250 copies of questionnaire are distributed and 218 valid copies are retrieved, with the retrieval rate 87%. The research results reveal 1.significant effects of placement marketing on product attitude, 2.remarkable effects of placement marketing on purchase intention, and 3.notably positive effects of product attitude on purchase intention. At the end, suggestions are proposed according to the results, expecting to assist domestic traditional industry in executing placement marketing.

Miejsce wołoskiego dziedzictwa kulturowego w nauczaniu regionalnym na obszarze Beskidu Małego (Północnej Żywiecczyzny)

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Artykuł przedstawia znaczenie dziedzictwa kulturowego góralszczyzny na obszarze Beskidu Małego północnej Żywiecczyzny dla edukacji regionalnej. Edukacji ta, dla określenia dziedzictwa kulturowego góralszczyzny ze względu na uwarunkowania historyczno-społeczne oraz problemem określenia tożsamości kulturowej mieszkańców, jest trudna do realizacji programu nauczania na poziomie szkolnym. Jak wykazały badania obraną obecnie drogą, jest nauczanie regionalne realizowane przez nielicznych propagatorów wiedzy krajoznawczej podczas lekcji wychowawczych lub historii, a także podczas zajęć pozaszkolnych organizowanych przez gminne ośrodki kultury. Prowadzone badania etno-geograficzne na obszarze Beskidu Małego pozwoliły zwrócić uwagę na proces analfabetyzmu kulturowego genezy góralszczyzny. Zwrócono również uwagę na rolę gospodarki pastersko-rolnej stanowiącej wielką osobliwość etnograficzną regionu w zapisie i ochronie wołoskiego dziedzictwa kulturowego.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Adults Who Sext: Exploring Differences In Self-Esteem, Moral Foundations, And Personality

This study assessed the prevalence of sexting behaviors among adults, and the relationship between sexting and moral foundations, self-esteem, and individual differences. Additionally, this study examined differences in the methods used to send sext messages (mobile applications vs. text messages) and image content (e.g., face, masturbating). Respondents solicited through Amazon’s Mechanical Turk completed the anonymous survey measuring “attitudes toward sexting.” The final sample included 508 adult participants; 68% of adults reported sexting behaviors, and both mobile applications and traditional text messages were used to send sext messages. In general, individuals who scored higher on extraversion and lower on conscientiousness, agreeableness, harm, and fairness were more likely to engage in sexting behaviors. Self-esteem was not associated with any sexting behaviors. Results also found significant differences between individuals who send semi-nude and nude sext messages. Limitations and future research suggestions are discussed.

Design and Implementation of Concurrent C0

We describe Concurrent C0, a type-safe C-like language with contracts and session-typed communication over channels. Concurrent C0 supports an operation called forwarding which allows channels to be combined in a well-defined way. The language's type system enables elegant expression of session types and message-passing concurrent programs. We provide a Go-based implementation with language based optimizations that outperforms traditional message passing techniques.

Making the case for biodiversity in South Africa: Re-framing biodiversity communications

Background: Biodiversity education and public awareness do not always contain the motivational messages that inspire action amongst decision-makers. Traditional messages from the biodiversity sector are often framed around threat, with a generally pessimistic tone. Aspects of social marketing can be used to support positive messaging that is more likely to inspire action amongst the target audience.Objectives: The South African biodiversity sector embarked on a market research process to better understand the target audiences for its messages and develop a communications strategy that would reposition biodiversity as integral to the development trajectory of South Africa.Method: The market research process combined stakeholder analysis, market research, engagement and facilitated dialogue. Eight concept messages were developed that framed biodiversity communications in different ways. These messages were tested with the target audience to assess which were most relevant in a developing-world context.Results: The communications message that received the highest ranking in the market research process was the concept of biodiversity as a ‘national asset’. This frame places biodiversity as an equivalent national priority to other economic and social imperatives. Other messages that ranked highly were the emotional message of biodiversity as ‘our children’s legacy’ and the action-based ‘practical solutions’.Conclusion: Based on the findings, a communications strategy known as ‘Making the case for biodiversity’ was developed that re-framed the economic, emotional and practical value propositions for biodiversity. The communications strategy has already resulted in greater political and economic attention towards biodiversity in South Africa.

Improved the Security Strength of Visual Cryptography using Feature based Watermarking Technique

Data integrity and confidentiality is major issue in internet based communication. For the integrity and confidently used various cryptography and stenography technique. The traditional message hiding technique faced a problem of intruder. The intruder easily decrypts the image and gets information. For the improvement of security strength used various key cryptography technique for hiding of information. In consequence of data hiding visual cryptography is another milestone. The process of visual cryptography used technique of share generation for the authentication of image. The process of share generation used mathematical formula and derivations. In this paper proposed feature based watermarking technique for visual cryptography. The feature based process used two feature property of image, color and texture feature. The color feature property generates a key value and texture feature property generates the value of share for the visual cryptography. The proposed method is simulated in MATLAB software and applies some geometrical attack for the measuring of security strength. General Terms Visual Cryptography, Watermarking, Geometrical Attack Share Generation

Easier said than done: African male university students’ projections of masculine performances within (future) marriage

ABSTRACTMarriage continues to be a fundamental institution through which sexual and social relations are forged. However, little is known of the ways in which young men think about negotiating their personal and relational identities within the formalised institution of marriage. This article focuses on African male university students. Theories of ‘power’ and ‘performativity’ are used to understand their projections of masculinity within (future) marriage. The young men’s gender role expectations, and the ways in which they plan to conform to and/or attempt to disrupt traditional patriarchal messages in their marriage goals, are explored. Gender power inequities in a patriarchal South Africa in which politically and culturally perpetuated social inequality are embedded, have been implicated in the high degree of interpersonal violence. From the projected roles as husbands and fathers that these men hold, many reject violence as a show of power. This is a positive indication of men questioning and reworking gender norms that condone and accept violence against women as normal. Their intentions to subvert the masculinities privileged by patriarchal gender discourses, and thereby redefine gender configurations within intimate relations in contemporary society, are viewed against perceived tensions with upholding traditional conceptions of gender roles. Men’s resistances are buttressed by the dominant heterosexual norms (which they feel they benefit from), leading to ambiguity in relationships.