Mobile Technology Research Articles

포스트모던 박물관 시대에 인터랙티브 미디어를 활용한 무형 문화유산 살아있는 전시 방안 연구

This study addresses challenges in the living exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage through interactive media, providing curators with clear design strategies. It outlines the characteristics of these exhibitions and the technical features of interactive media, summarizes the difficulties encountered, and proposes effective solutions. The results show that cross-platform data integration and cross-industry collaboration help curators accurately distinguish between the appearance and essence of living exhibitions. The development of mobile communication technology is transforming how interactive media is presented, and the integration of 5G provides stable support for dynamic displays across time and space. Participatory audience interaction platforms expand engagement channels and fundamentally shift the unequal relationship between museums and visitors.

Chinas 5G Communication Technology Development Status and Countermeasures

With the acceleration of the global informatization process, 5G communication technology, as a new generation of mobile communication technology, with its advantages of high speed, low delay and large connection, has brought great development opportunities for all walks of life. This paper mainly analyzes the development status, challenges and countermeasures of Chinas 5G communication technology, and looks forward to the future development trend. In general, Chinas 5G communication technology has made remarkable achievements in policy support, infrastructure construction and technological innovation, but it still faces some challenges. In order to better promote the development of Chinas 5G communication technology, we need to increase policy support, strengthen industrial chain coordination, improve innovation capacity, improve regulatory policies and regulations, promote the integration of 5G technology and vertical industries, and pay attention to 5G security and privacy protection and other issues.

Modern Applications of Fiqh in Hajj: Analyzing Islamic Legal Responses to Contemporary Issues

This study analyzes the adaptation of Hajj Fiqh to technological developments and social changes in the modern context. By looking at recent developments, including the use of technologies such as mobile applications, information systems, and communication technologies, as well as updates in Hajj procedures and protocols, this study highlights the response of scholars and fatwa institutions to the demands of the times. Recent data shows that there has been an increase in the number of fatwas relevant to the use of technology, health, and the environment in the performance of Hajj. By analyzing the role of clerics, governments, and technologists in addressing the challenges of modern Hajj, this study offers suggestions for further encouraging technological innovation, increasing health and environmental awareness, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and strengthening the role of religious authorities. It is hoped that the results of this study will help guide decision makers in improving the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the Hajj in the future.

Boosting Student Motivation in Chemistry: A Study on the Integration of Educational Robotics and Mobile Technology for pH Instruction

To address the challenge of improving the understanding of chemistry concepts, particularly pH, this study explored the impact of integrating educational robotics on students’ motivation and learning outcomes. A total of 160 3rd-year middle school students from a public school in Meknes, Morocco, participated in the study, which was divided into an experimental group (n = 82) and a control group (n = 78). Student performance was evaluated through standardized tests, while motivation levels were gauged using a questionnaire. The findings indicated a significant increase in motivation among students in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. However, no significant differences in overall academic performance were detected between the two groups. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and curriculum developers, underscoring the importance of integrating innovative pedagogical approaches with traditional methods to enhance science education.

SmilesUp text message intervention for early childhood dental caries prevention: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Despite improvements in health outcomes for children, early childhood dental caries (ECC) remains a chronic lifestyle-mediated disease that affects an estimated 600 million children worldwide. Parental influence on oral health-promoting behaviours is pivotal in preventing ECC. The latest WHO publications Ending Early Childhood Dental Caries and Mobile Technologies for Oral Health highlights the opportunity for mobile Health programs (including text message programs) to improve oral health behaviours and oral health self-efficacy. In response, our team of parents, oral health professionals (academics and health promotion experts), and IT specialists co-designed a 12-week, behavioural theory-informed text message program (called SmilesUp) to address behavioural risk factors specific to ECC. This randomised trial aims to assess whether the SmilesUp program improves parents' oral health promoting behaviours (like tooth brushing twice a day with toothpaste) and oral health self-efficacy for their children compared to usual care. A randomised controlled trial with a 1:1 parallel design will be conducted among 150 parents with children diagnosed with ECC and accessing public dental care in NSW, Australia. Patients will be stratified by hospital site, and modality of care (Dental General Anaesthetic (DGA) or not) and then randomly assigned to either immediately receive the SMILESup text messaging intervention or receive the program at the end of the study period. The primary outcome at 12 weeks is twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste. Secondary outcomes include changes in the intake frequency of sugared drinks and foods, oral health promoting bedtime routines and oral health self-efficacy. The primary analysis will follow an intention-to-treat principle. In addition, a process evaluation will examine barriers, enablers, and opportunities to scale the program. Ethics approval has been obtained from the Western Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee 2022/ETH01920. Study results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences. Trial registration number: This clinical trial has been prospectively registered on the ANZCTR from the 27th of March 2023. Registration number: ACTRN12623000325606.

Online and Offline Teaching Model for College English Listening

English listening is a crucial component of university English education and a mandatory course for college students. With the rapid development of mobile Internet technology, an increasing number of universities are adopting a blended online and offline teaching model for English listening courses. This paper briefly explains the importance of implementing the online and offline teaching model in college English listening in China, analyzes the difficulties and problems faced in implementing this model, and proposes relevant strategies and suggestions for promoting the implementation of the online and offline teaching model for college English listening.

Acceptance and use of mobile health technology in post-abortion care

BackgroundAbortion and its complications have always been associated with challenges such as the lack of awareness, high cost of receiving in-person services, lack of access to the skilled healthcare workers, distance from healthcare centers in remote areas, and cultural sensitivities. Therefore, the use of mobile health technology in post-abortion care has been suggested. This study aimed to investigate factors influencing the acceptance and use of mhealth technology in post-abortion care.MethodA mixed-methods study was completed in 2023. Initially, a literature review was conducted. Then, a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire was designed based on the results of the literature review. The research participants were gynecologists (n = 24), midwives (n = 38), and women who had experience of abortion (n = 183). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.ResultsThe findings revealed that the participants had different opinions about the importance of motivating and inhibiting factors which included individual, technical, economic, organizational, and ethico-legal aspects. It seems that the individual, organizational, economic, and ethico-legal motivating factors as well as the ethico-legal inhibiting factors were more important than other factors and had higher mean values. In addition, there was a statistically significant difference between the mean values of gynecologists and patients regarding the individual motivating (P = 0.014) and technical inhibiting factors (P = 0.016). The gynecologists’ opinions regarding the technical motivating factors were also significantly different from midwives (P = 0.044) and patients (P = 0.010).ConclusionMultiple factors may influence the acceptance and use of mhealth technology in post-abortion care. Therefore, mhealth service developers must consider these factors to improve the quality of services and increase technology adoption. This will lead to saving costs, improving health, reducing abortion complications, and ultimately improving quality of life for women. However, further research in patient engagement and health interventions tailored to diverse cultural contexts are recommended.

Effectiveness of Smartphone App for the Treatment of Pediatric Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Pediatric obesity treatment is based on high-intensity lifestyle counseling. However, high dropout rates and low effectiveness have been reported, even in specialized centers. Mobile health technologies have been used to overcome these limits with contrasting results. This study aims at evaluating the effectiveness of a six-month intervention with a mobile app for the treatment of pediatric obesity at 6 and 12 months of follow-up. Seventy-five patients were randomly assigned to standard care or standard care plus mobile app (2:1) using an online randomizer system. The mobile app delivered high-intensity lifestyle counseling for diet and physical activity. At six months of follow-up, the M-App group showed significantly lower dropout rates compared to standard care (p = 0.01). The risk of dropout was significantly higher in controls compared to the intervention group (OR 3.86, 95% C.I. 1.39-10.42, p = 0.01). After one year, we observed lower albeit non-statistically significant dropout rates in the M-App compared to the standard care group (p = 0.24). No differences were observed in z-score BMI and percentage of BMI reduction between the two groups. Our findings suggest that the mobile app might help in the clinical management of children and adolescents with obesity in terms of dropout reduction.

Determinants of carbon emissions in Kenya and policy implications

Carbon dioxide emissions are the primary greenhouse gasses behind global climate change and its associated effects. Climate change adversely impacts the environment, biodiversity, and human health. The ability to tame carbon dioxide emissions will help in the fight against climate change. However, the recent pace of rising carbon dioxide emissions raises concerns about winning the war against climate change. World leaders are determined to take actions that will lower emissions. Thus, there is a worldwide effort to achieve net-zero emissions. Consequently, it is crucial to comprehend the specific factors that contribute to carbon emissions of specific economies so that countries can develop and enforce effective strategies for reducing carbon output, mitigating the effects of climate change, and improving recovery programs. Despite many empirical studies conducted in Africa on the determinants of carbon emissions, the results remain inconclusive and inadequate, leaving a void for further research. This study seeks to fill this knowledge gap by modeling the relationship between Kenya's carbon emissions (which have been increasing since the early 2000s), and mobile technology adoption, renewable energy mix, tourism development, development assistance, income, and global financial crises, utilizing the most current data from 1995 to 2021 from the World Bank's database. The ARDL, FMOLS, CCR, and DOLS analysis results reveal that mobile technology, tourism, development aid, and global financial crises increase Kenya's carbon emissions in the long run. At the same time, income and renewable energy reduce short- and long-term impacts. The significant insight from these results is that enhancing renewable energy development, mobile technology, and development assistance can promote a sustainable environment. From these findings, the study proposes many policy recommendations to help decision-makers, communities, companies, and the government in Kenya allocate resources and implement resilience and mitigation policies and programs in the areas most susceptible to the effects of climate change.

The Impact of Public Health on Health Assessment

Policy formulation, health promotion, and disease prevention are all important aspects of public health that shape population health. This study investigates the numerous ways in which public health influences health evaluation, namely data gathering, epidemiology, and health surveillance. The historical achievements of public health professionals are explored alongside constraints such as limited resources and technological barriers. Furthermore, innovations such as telemedicine, mobile health technologies, and data analytics are being investigated as potential directions for improving public health assessment. The study concludes by emphasising the importance of ongoing investment in public health technology, collaborations, and policy innovations to address future health concerns and increase community well-being. Keywords: Public health, health assessment, epidemiology, disease surveillance, health promotion, disease prevention.

Сравнительный анализ развития Eдиных Информационных Систем Здравоохранения (ЕИСЗ) в странах Африки, Северной Америки и Европы: проблемы и перспективы.

This study presents a comparative analysis of the development of unified healthcare information systems (UHIS) in North America, Europe, and Africa. The research examines key aspects of UHIS implementation, including population coverage by electronic health records, telemedicine development, system interoperability, and regulatory frameworks. The analysis revealed significant regional differences in approaches to healthcare digitalization and UHIS implementation levels. North America is characterized by high digital technology adoption but faces challenges in integrating disparate systems. The European region shows heterogeneity, with Northern European countries leading, while Southern and Eastern Europe lag in UHIS development. The African continent presents the most contrasting picture, with a small group of leading countries and most states in the early stages of digitalization. The study identified common challenges across all regions, including ensuring interoperability, protecting personal data, and overcoming healthcare professionals' resistance to change. Special attention is given to innovative approaches, such as the use of mobile technologies in Africa to overcome infrastructure limitations. The research results emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to UHIS implementation, considering not only technological but also socio-economic factors. The study concludes that successful UHIS development requires a clear national strategy, adequate funding, and active involvement of all stakeholders.

Exploring a Mobile Technology-Driven Model for Intercultural Communication Education

In the context of accelerating globalization, intercultural communication competence has become a crucial element for the success of individuals and organizations. The frequent international interactions have underscored the importance of enhancing methods for improving intercultural communication skills within the educational sector. The rapid advancement of mobile technology offers unprecedented opportunities for educational innovation. Its convenience and widespread use have made mobile device-based learning models highly attractive. Particularly, advancements in real-time speech processing technologies have provided new tools and methods for intercultural communication education. By leveraging mobile real-time speech detection and synthesis technologies, a more interactive and personalized learning experience can be achieved, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of language learning. This study aims to explore a mobile technology-based model for intercultural communication education and is divided into three main parts: firstly, the investigation of mobile real-time speech detection technologies aimed at intercultural communication education to provide instant feedback and improvement suggestions; secondly, the exploration of mobile real-time speech synthesis technologies to generate high-quality speech samples for learners to practice against; and thirdly, the integration of the aforementioned technologies to develop a flexible, efficient, and highly interactive learning system based on mobile technology. This study is expected to not only improve the effectiveness of intercultural communication education but also provide significant references for the innovative application of educational technologies.

Reflections of digital technologies on human resources management in the tourism sector

PurposeThe aim of this study is to examine in detail the impact of technological advancements on the workforce within the tourism industry. Specifically, it seeks to understand the effects of information and communication technologies (ICT), social media, the internet and websites, mobile technologies and other technological developments on workforce dynamics, skill requirements and job descriptions. The research intends to analyze how technological innovations are transforming the workforce and how these transformations are influencing practices within the industry.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a comprehensive literature review to understand the impact of technological innovations on the workforce in the tourism industry. The research aims to conduct an in-depth examination of empirical data obtained from extensive databases in the fields of technology and tourism and detail the effects of technological advancements on the workforce. Additionally, it includes a general assessment of trends and transformation processes within the sector by synthesizing findings from existing literature on the relationship between technology and workforce.FindingsThe results of the research reveal that technological innovations have fundamentally transformed workforce dynamics and job descriptions. Developments in information technology have led to the automation of routine tasks and the creation of high-skilled new job roles. Social media has contributed to the emergence of new job roles and skill requirements, while the internet and websites have altered digital marketing strategies. Mobile technologies have increased the necessity for the workforce to develop mobile skills. Furthermore, big data and artificial intelligence applications have enhanced the workforce’s data management and analysis capabilities.Originality/valueThis study makes a significant contribution to understanding the impact of technological innovations on the workforce in the tourism industry. The findings emphasize how technological changes have altered skill requirements and job descriptions, highlighting the increased need for continuous education and skill development.

PACMHCI, VI, MHCI, September 2024 Editorial

Welcome to this issue of the Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, which brings together contributions from the Mobile Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI) community. This issue showcases innovations in research focused on mobile, wearable, and personal devices. Research in MHCI encompasses both technical innovations and social considerations. Mobile technologies accompany us throughout our daily lives: at home, at work, in traffic, and out in the wild. However, while mobile technologies provide the capacity for constant connectivity, they also pose risks of harm and unintended consequences. There has never been a more pressing time to debate and explore the meaning of digital culture, and to understand how mobile technologies can and should be used to connect us, our data, and mobile applications and services in meaningful ways - true to the conference theme of 'Connecting Cultures'.

Application of Mobile Technology in Enterprise Management: From Mobile Office to Intelligent Decision Support

With the rapid advancement of information technology, the application of mobile technology in enterprise management has become increasingly widespread. From mobile office solutions to intelligent decision support systems, the proliferation of mobile technology has not only enhanced operational efficiency but also provided more flexible and convenient management methods. Existing research indicates that the adoption of mobile office solutions enables enterprises to overcome limitations of time and space, improving work efficiency and employee satisfaction. Additionally, the implementation of intelligent decision support systems allows enterprises to make faster and more accurate business decisions. However, current studies often focus on individual mobile technologies or application scenarios, lacking a systematic exploration of mobile office data sharing and intelligent decision-making collaboration. Moreover, most research overlooks privacy protection issues in the enterprise management decision-making process. To address these gaps, this paper proposes a scheme for mobile office data sharing and intelligent decision-making collaboration and examines the integration of privacy protection in the decision-making process. The findings not only enrich the theoretical framework of management studies but also provide enterprises with a systematic and practical solution for mobile technology applications, enhancing management efficiency and intelligence while effectively safeguarding data privacy and security.

Personalized Education via Mobile Technology Flexible Learning Frameworks

The prevalence of mobile and ubiquitous computing equipment is transforming how learners conduct their education. Nevertheless, the bulk of educational content generated for desktop platforms is unacceptable for handheld gadgets. Furthermore, some materials that are irrelevant to the preferences of the learner or the contextual environment might reduce the effect of learning and elevate the cost of communication. Furthermore, there is a deficit in the academic structure for mobile learning. This paper proposes personalized adaptation techniques for customized modification contents. This in turn strives to offer adaptive content contingent on learner experience and device capabilities. On top of that, it recommends a few alternatives to producing intelligent and adaptive material for children. Numerous facets of the study are examined to employ the benefits of learner, device, and location modeling in tandem with mobile technology to provide a personalized spread of multimedia-rich resources at any time or anywhere. As an outcome, it delivers proper learning resources and applies the learning style most suitable to the demands and tastes of each learner (personalized learning). Our system enables several types of learning styles to pick from, but the most significant aspect is to pair each learner’s characteristics with the right program and learning style. A novel chance for a broad range of learners to boost their knowledge in a tailored manner is made accessible by the adaptation of the material and styles, which enables the learning process to be dynamic. Additionally, our system’s resilience and interaction have risen owing to multi-agent system modeling.

Good Intentions, Risky Inventions: A Method for Assessing the Risks and Benefits of AI in Mobile and Wearable Uses

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into mobile and wearables offers numerous benefits at individual, societal, and environmental levels. Yet, it also spotlights concerns over emerging risks. Traditional assessments of risks and benefits have been sporadic, and often require costly expert analysis. We developed a semi-automatic method that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) to identify AI uses in mobile and wearables, classify their risks based on the EU AI Act, and determine their benefits that align with globally recognized long-term sustainable development goals; a manual validation of our method by two experts in mobile and wearable technologies, a legal and compliance expert, and a cohort of nine individuals with legal backgrounds who were recruited from Prolific, confirmed its accuracy to be over 85%. We uncovered that specific applications of mobile computing hold significant potential in improving well-being, safety, and social equality. However, these promising uses are linked to risks involving sensitive data, vulnerable groups, and automated decision-making. To avoid rejecting these risky yet impactful mobile and wearable uses, we propose a risk assessment checklist for the Mobile HCI community.

A mobile telehealth program for behavioral treatment of urinary incontinence in women Veterans: Qualitative evaluation of MyHealtheBladder

Women Veterans constitute a distinctive cohort whose exposure to military service can contribute to development of bladder conditions, such as urinary incontinence (UI), as they age. Behavioral therapies are recommended as first-line treatment for incontinence, yet many VA Medical Centers do not have staff trained to administer them. The purpose of this research study was to conduct a qualitative program evaluation of MyHealtheBladder, a mobile telehealth version of an evidence-based eight‐week behavioral treatment program designed for women Veterans with incontinence. MyHealtheBladder uses mobile telehealth technology to teach pelvic floor muscle exercises, bladder control strategies, fluid management, risk factor reduction, and self‐monitoring. Eighteen women Veterans who completed a pilot study of MyHealtheBladder participated in semi-structured telephone interviews exploring their experience with the program. A directed content analysis was conducted of the transcribed interview data. Participants described ease of accessing MyHealtheBladder using smart phones and other mobile devices, emphasizing the flexibility of using the program at home, work, or while traveling. Most participants described program content as understandable, relevant, and easy to follow. They discussed how the program increased knowledge of UI, promoted consistency in practicing behavioral therapy, strengthened pelvic floor muscles, reduced urine leakage, and improved psychosocial wellbeing. Suggestions for improvement included more interaction with staff, more individualized tailoring of content to UI type, incorporating in-person clinic visits, and including supplementary material. Participants uniformly endorsed the program and recommended it for other women Veterans, as well as for those in active duty to prevent or treat UI earlier in the life course.

Unveiling User Perspectives: Exploring Themes in Femtech Mobile App Reviews for Enhanced Usability and Privacy

Femtech, a growing sector in mobile healthcare technology, caters to women's needs across various life stages with digital solutions like period tracking and pregnancy management apps. Maintaining robust data privacy is crucial due to the sensitive nature of the information involved, such as menstrual cycles and pregnancy status. Our research analyzes user feedback from platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to understand perceptions of femtech apps, covering accessibility, interface, features, and privacy concerns. Understanding user perspectives helps developers enhance usability and trust, driving further adoption. Prioritizing privacy also fosters industry advancement. This paper stresses the importance of dialogue among developers, users, and policymakers in femtech. Our findings aim to facilitate positive change within the femtech sector, leading to more inclusive, user-centric, and ethically driven advancements, benefiting both the industry and its users.

A financial inclusion model for Nigeria: Standardizing advisory services to reach the unbanked

Financial inclusion remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, where a large segment of the population, particularly in rural areas, lacks access to formal financial services. This review proposes a standardized advisory services model designed to bridge the gap between financial institutions and the unbanked. The model aims to address key barriers, including low financial literacy, lack of trust in financial systems, and limited access to technology and infrastructure. By integrating financial literacy programs, digital advisory platforms, and community-driven partnerships, the model offers a comprehensive solution to expand financial inclusion in Nigeria. The review explores the demographic characteristics of Nigeria’s unbanked population and the underlying reasons for their exclusion from the formal financial system. It highlights the role of standardized advisory services in building trust and providing accessible financial education, savings, and credit opportunities. Drawing from global examples such as Kenya’s M-Pesa and India’s Jan Dhan Yojana, the model incorporates best practices for outreach and engagement. A critical component of the model is its reliance on digital and mobile technology to deliver services to underserved communities. Additionally, the review emphasizes the importance of a strong regulatory framework, with the Central Bank of Nigeria playing a key role in monitoring and enforcing standards. The model also outlines challenges to implementation, including cultural resistance, technological infrastructure gaps, and sustainability concerns. By promoting financial inclusion, this advisory services model is expected to foster economic empowerment, poverty reduction, and overall economic growth in Nigeria. The review concludes with policy recommendations, urging collaboration between public and private sectors to ensure the scalability and success of the model across diverse regions. Keywords: Financial Inclusion, Advisory Services, Nigeria, Review.