Mobile Tools Research Articles

Co-design knowledge mobilization tools for universal accessibility in municipalities.

Modern research teams are re-evaluating conventional methods with the aim of improving the usefulness of knowledge for users, focusing on the role of knowledge users in shaping innovation. In disability field, encouraging participatory research inherently involves diverse perspectives and inclusion, which aligns with the principles of universal accessibility. By actively involving individuals with various backgrounds, abilities, and needs in the research process, we can better understand and address the challenges faced in adopting universal accessibility. This approach ensures that solutions are more comprehensive, inclusive, and effectively cater to the needs of all individuals, fostering a more equitable and accessible environment for everyone. Despite municipal organizations mandating universal accessibility action plans, they lack tools for efficient implementation. The aim of this study was to develop knowledge mobilization tools tailored to a specific municipal context in Quebec, Canada, to facilitate the implementation of universal accessibility measures by municipal employees. The co-design process employed in this study was organized into four distinct stages, following the Morales model: (1) Exploration (2) Co-Design (3) Validation (4) Development. Stages one and two highlighted the employees' lack of awareness about universal accessibility issues and their need to have more information and resources about how universal accessibility is encountered in their work. A steering committee co-designed three video vignettes about universal accessibility, the city's action plan and measures included in it. The co-design approach used in this study allowed us to observe the non-linear nature of partnership research with an organization as complex as a municipality. Our study shows significant advantages of collaboration between the municipal sector and research.

PELATIHAN PENGEMBANGAN KONTEN DIGITAL MENGGUNAKAN ALAT DESAIN BERBASIS WEB DAN MOBILE

The internet and information systems are rapidly evolving, with technology becoming increasingly sophisticated worldwide. Consequently, entrepreneurs can now offer valuable information or conduct business from the convenience of their own homes. In this context, it is expected that PKK mothers, specifically those affiliated with the PKK group RW 07 in Purwodadi Village, Blimbing District, Malang City, should seize these opportunities by utilizing digital content. The PKM Community Service Team is encouraged to offer training in digital content creation in light of advancements in information technology. The team is currently seeking web-based and mobile design tools that can be readily utilised by PKK group mothers. The digital content produced can be employed to advertise activities within the RW community or their own merchandise. Following the implementation of community service, the PKM team evaluated the PKK group with 5 questions. The PKK group deems the presented material useful and the program beneficial for enhancing their skills. Overall, the PKK group expresses satisfaction with the program's implementation. Additionally, following observations made by the PKM Team, the information we offer has been utilized to produce captivating content for broadcasting announcements on social media platforms belonging to the PKK organization.

Predicting cycling flows in cities without cycling data

Cycling is a potential tool to mitigate many of the problems faced by urban populations today. Encouraging the use of bicycles as a legitimate mobility tool, however, demands adequate knowledge of current mobility patterns, such as locations of trip generation and attraction. Unfortunately, cities usually do not gather enough data to adequately understand cycling demand. We propose models based on spatial econometrics and gradient boosted regression trees which can be trained with data from cities with mature cycling cultures and then applied to cities still in their cycling infancy to supply city officials with a better estimate of potential future OD matrices. We perform a case study in the Boston Metropolitan Area and show results comparing both types of models.

A mobile application tool for co-assessing urban open spaces – a test case of the Grey’s Monument, Newcastle, UK

ABSTRACT This paper introduces a novel approach to evaluating urban open spaces (UOS) by developing a mobile application, YouWalk-UOS. Overcoming current limitations and the need for integrating digital technologies and participatory methods into UOS assessment processes, the study establishes a comprehensive framework addressing functional, social, and perceptual dimensions with 36 identified aspects. The framework and the mobile application are tested at Grey’s Monument in Newcastle, England, revealing its potential to capture a thorough perspective of UOS. The findings suggest that mobile technology can revolutionize urban space assessment, emphasizing the value of user-contributed data for various stakeholders, including designers, educators, and policymakers.

Mobile instant messaging services in the local governments: citizens’ uses of the WhatsApp services of the Spanish City Councils

Mobile instant messaging services such as WhatsApp have become increasingly relevant among citizens in recent years. By a quantitative approach based on a survey (n=1,202), our objective is to find out why citizens use WhatsApp and, to be more specific, why they use the WhatsApp service offered by the city council of the municipality of residence where they live. The results show how age, gender, and the respondents' educational level are related to the different uses they make of WhatsApp, especially concerning actions related to participation. Second, the local government WhatsApp service still has an intermediate penetration among citizens, so there is much room for improvement. Finally, the data reveals that age and gender determine the uses of the City Council WhatsApp service. These findings provide interesting data for local governments to improve the relationship with citizens through this mobile communication tool.

A comparative analysis of learning techniques in the context of Turkish spam detection

Short Message Service (SMS) is a mobile messaging tool used by billions of people to communicate via a mobile phone. However, due to the lack of proper message filtering techniques, this form of communication is vulnerable to unwanted and junk messages. This paper compared SMS spam detection approaches based on machine learning methods such as Adaptive Boosting (AdaBoost), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Decision Tree (DT), Random Forest (RF), Multinominal Naïve Bayes (MNB), Logistic Regression (LR), and Support Vector Machines (SVM) and deep learning methods such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), and Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) in terms of f-score, accuracy, recall, precision, and a confusion matrix constructed for each strategy. The study tested two different preprocessing methods on two different Turkish SMS datasets to evaluate the approaches. The aim of this study is to contribute to the issue of spam filtering in Turkey. The results indicate that the highest accuracy values were achieved with Support Vector Machine (99.03%) using the first preprocessing method and Logistic Regression and Random Forest (98.07%) using the second preprocessing method on the BigTurkishSMS dataset, a combination of the two datasets used. As is the case with the majority of machine learning algorithms, the second preprocessing of the data set yielded superior results in deep learning models. The ANN model achieved the highest accuracy, with a score of 97.41%. The study employed a comparison of machine learning and deep learning techniques on Turkish SMS datasets, which will provide valuable insights for researchers working in this field.

Using Mobility Tools within Multidimensional Assessments to Increase Prognostic Awareness and Assist in Shared Decision-Making to Enhance Goal Concordant Care

ObjectivesThe purpose of this practice example from one clinical center is to illustrate the use of interdisciplinary mobility, nutrition, and quality-of-life tools to guide prognostication, which can facilitate discussion on further treatment and goals of care. MethodsPeer-reviewed scientific publications, expert opinions, and a case study are used to illustrate the advantages of using interdisciplinary assessment tools to assist in prognostication, culminating in shared decision-making. ResultsThis overview includes tools identified for use by interdisciplinary teams to identify high-risk patients appropriate for timely discussions regarding goals of care to maximize the probability that people receive care aligned with their goals and values that are informed by prognostic concordance. ConclusionsTools assessing mobility, functional status, nutrition, and quality of life can assist the interdisciplinary team in providing whole-person care and in forecasting mortality, thus giving the team valid and reliable information to present to patients and families in the shared decision-making process. Further research is needed to synthesize findings from these tools and share information amongst team members in a cohesive and reliable manner. Implications for Nursing PracticeNurses spend more time at the bedside than any other discipline. Improved knowledge of tools to forecast patients at elevated risk for mortality will empower collaboration with other disciplines to improve prognostic concordance and enhance shared decision-making culminating in optimal patient-centered care.

Exploring the impact of mobile marketing tools on the purchase intention of iberian consumers

Mobile devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, and people use them for numerous activities, including shopping. As a result, businesses must utilize mobile marketing tools to communicate with their customers and offer personalized and differentiated products. Mobile marketing employs various tools such as location-based services, mobile applications, and mobile e-mail to attract customers and stimulate their interest in purchasing a particular product. This research seeks to identify the mobile marketing tools that influence the Iberian consumer's purchase intention. The study collected data through a questionnaire from Iberian consumers using a non-probabilistic convenience sample. The study results showed that a positive attitude towards mobile marketing is a significant factor that influences the purchase intention of a product or service. The study also revealed that location-based services and mobile applications are the most effective tools in creating a favorable attitude towards mobile marketing and, consequently, the intention of Iberian consumers to purchase a product or service. This investigation aims to provide organizations and researchers with know-how on mobile marketing and the Iberian consumer's purchase intention so that they can make better decisions and encourage further research.

Occurrence and distribution of Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in the coastal area of Kenya

Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) was first reported in Kenya in 2016. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) together with other collaborators has since continuously carried out surveillance and management initiatives to contain the pest. In November and December 2020, a delimiting survey of the papaya mealybug (PMB) was conducted in six coastal counties. The survey was aimed at determining the incidence and intensity of infestations in the farms, host range in the region and to assess the farmers’ awareness on management options. Sixty-seven (67) farms were randomly sampled across the six counties. An open data kit (ODK) mobile tool generated questionnaires were administered to collect data on PMB incidence, infestation intensity and management practices applied and their effectiveness based on responses from farmers. Papaya mealybug was confirmed to occur in the six counties surveyed with incidences which ranged from 10- 100%. The intensity of infestation in the counties varied from very low to medium based on the applied scale and was higher on fruits compared to the leaves, stems and flowers. The survey further revealed that PMB infested citrus, sugarcane, okra and custard apple that were initially not reported as hosts. Majority (65%) of the farmers interviewed were aware about the occurrence of PMB on their crops and could positively identify and describe it. Some farmers had tried to manage the pest and the lowest incidence (3%) was recorded from fields where farmers combined chemical and cultural practices for management. In order to contain the impact and spread PMB, authorities and research institutions in Kenya may need to consider deploying classical biological control management which has successfully been deployed in other countries. Key words: Delimiting survey, incidence, infestation intensity, Kenya, papaya mealybug

Effect of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) Attitude and Practices in University Students

This study explores how technology, particularly mobile devices, is changing the landscape of foreign language learning. Traditionally, foreign language education relied on various methods and techniques, but the rise of technology and changing teacher attitudes have paved the way for innovative approaches. Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) represents the latest evolution, following the earlier Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) approach. This research investigates the impact of MALL on student attitudes and practices in foreign language learning. The mixed study involved 40 university students from various majors. Data was collected through a 5-point Likert scale survey and follow-up semi structured interviews with some volunteers. The findings revealed a strong belief among students that mobile devices are highly effective for language learning. Students highlighted the advantage of instant access to target language input through mobile tools. Overall, participants' high mobile phone use, media preferences, and frequency of mobile phone usage all pointed towards a positive attitude towards the role of mobile phones in their foreign language development. The findings of this study extend beyond the immediate research and can be applied by future researchers, teachers, parents, and others interested in language learning.

Strategies for Effective Capacity-Building in the Fight Against Commercial Tobacco.

The Center for Black Health & Equity's approach to addressing health inequities relies on the inherent ability within community-based organizations to respond to public health priorities while addressing the political and social determinants of health. By using Dr. Robert Robinson's Community Development Model as a foundational framework, communities can address systemic barriers that impede optimal health outcomes. The model includes community engagement and mobilization activities that motivate communities to achieve equity-centered policy change and offers milestones that show progress made toward their goals and objectives. We operationalized the Community Development Model into the Community Capacity Building Curriculum to train community partners to form a multicultural coalition through asset mapping as a tool for community mobilization. This curriculum is both cost effective and efficient because it enables communities to address health disparities beyond tobacco control, such as food and nutrition, housing, and environmental issues. Coalitions are prepared to identify and make recommendations to address policies that perpetuate health disparities. Facing off against a powerful tobacco industry giant is challenging for small grassroots organizations advocating for stricter tobacco regulations and policies. Such organizations struggle for resources; however, their passion and dedication to the mission of saving Black lives can promote change.

Cognitive Remediation Game of Selecting Tools Independently for Mentally Disordered Patients

Cognitive impairment is one of the negative effects of schizophrenia. To treat this, cognitive remediation could serve as an option to improve the cognitive performance of the sufferers. In this line, Doctor Herdaetha developed a computer-based game module to assist psychiatrists in performing cognitive remediation treatment during the recovery period of patients. However, patients could not utilize the game module without the assistance of psychiatrists, making it ineffective and inefficient. Given these considerations, a mobile Selecting Tool game was created as an independent cognitive remediation medium for schizophrenia patients during their recovery period. The game was created using a waterfall model and involved multiple review and discussion sessions with psychiatrists. The results revealed that the game was well-functioning and could be played independently.

"An app is just available at all times"-the process and outcomes of converting the Georgia Tuberculosis Reference Guide into a mobile application.

The physical, paper-based Georgia TB Reference Guide has served as the clinical reference handbook on tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic and treatment guidelines for the state of Georgia in the United States. Supported by the Georgia Department of Public Health, the production of the 112-page palm-sized booklet was previously led by a team of Georgia-based TB experts at Emory University and printed every three-five years with updates to clinical management guidelines and TB consult contact information. However, the costs associated with editorial printing combined with delays in updating a static printed booklet with revised guidance hampered the utility of the tool. Considering the barriers with paper-based production and based on the beneficial use of apps to support the dissemination of clinical management guidance in other settings, the booklet was converted into a mobile application. This paper describes the process of developing a mobile app version of the Georgia TB Reference Guide in an easy-to-update and readily available format. We employed a user-centered design approach to develop the app, including a series of qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys. Participants included a mix of state officials and local TB experts. First, initial foundational interviews were conducted to conceptualize current utilization practices of both the paper and PDF versions of the tool. Second, the findings from the initial interviews were organized thematically and informed the design of the app, which was then beta tested by a round of previously unsampled TB experts as well as a re-sample from the initial interviews. Third, the designs were coded into developmental phases and beta tested among users of the current Georgia TB Reference Guide. Fourth, the app was published and downloaded by a pre-selected group of local users who provided answers to a follow-up survey after using the app for one month. Fifth, user growth, self-reported demographics, and app usage between February and July 2022 were recorded through automatic data metrics built into the app. The paper copy Georgia TB Reference Guide usage themes included commonly referenced content, navigation paths, and desired features and content. The themes were converted into features and designs such as prioritizing commonly reviewed topics and guide customization with bookmarks and notes. Iterations of the designs were driven by feedback from TB experts and included home page featured content, improving content readability, and improving the search feature. The follow-up survey revealed a 90% preference for the app over the paper version of the guide. In the six months following the app's release, the app was downloaded by 281 individuals in the United States. The majority of downloads were in Georgia and the app also expanded organically to 19 other states. The experience of converting the Georgia TB Reference Guide offers specific and effective steps to converting a medical reference guide into a mobile application tool that is readily available, easy to use, and easy to update. The organic dissemination of the app beyond the state of Georgia's borders within the first six months of app launch underscores desire among TB healthcare professionals for high-quality digital reference content outside the state. This experience offers clear outlines for replication in other contexts and demonstrates the utility of similar mobile medical reference tools.

What do patients and families observe aboutpediatric safety?: A thematic analysis of real-time narratives.

Data on inpatient safety are documented by hospital staff through incident reporting (IR) systems. Safety observations from families or patients are rarely captured. The Family Input for Quality and Safety (FIQS) study created a mobile health tool for pediatric patients and their families to anonymously report safety observations in real time during hospitalization. The study objectives were to describe these observations and identify domains salient to safety. In this observational study, we analyzed pediatric patient safety reports from June 2017 to April 2018. Participants were: English-speaking family membersand hospitalized patients ≥13 years old. The analysis had two stages: (1) assessment of whether narratives met established safety event criteria and whether there were companion IRs; (2) thematic analysis to identify domains. Of 248 enrolled participants, 58 submitted 120 narrative reports. Of the narratives, 68 (57%) met safety event criteria, while only 1 (0.8%) corresponded to a staff-reported IR. Twenty-five percent of narratives shared positive feedback about patient safety efforts; 75% shared constructive feedback. We identified domains particularly salient to safety:(1) patients and families as safety actors; (2) emotional safety; (3) system-centered care; and (4) shared safety domains, including medication, communication, and environment of care. Some domains capture data that is otherwise difficult to obtain (#1-3), while others fit within standard healthcare safety domains (#4). Patients and families observe and report salient safety events that can fill gaps in IR data. Healthcare leaders should consider incorporating patient and family observations-collected with an option for anonymity and eliciting both positive and constructive comments.

Developing student-teachers’ interactional competence through video-enhanced reflection: a discursive timeline analysis of negative evaluation in classroom interaction

ABSTRACT This article presents a case study of a student-teacher’s change in classroom interactional practices as she engages in video-enhanced reflections and collaborative feedback encounters during her practicum in Sweden. We specifically focus on an interactional practice that can be observed in many classrooms: teachers’ use of (overt) negative evaluation (i.e. ‘No!’) that immediately follows learners’ incorrect answers. Using discursive timeline analysis (DTA), which is a combination of Conversation Analysis and Interactional Ethnography, we track the use of the focal interactional phenomenon across (1) video-recorded classroom interactions, (2) audio-recorded triadic post observation conferences, (3) student-teacher portfolios, and (4) interviews. We demonstrate that after getting video-based feedback with a video-tagging tool (i.e. VEO) and reflecting on her overuse of (overt) negative evaluation, the focal student-teacher avoids this interactional practice in her future teaching. As the analysis illustrates, this change of practice is possible thanks to data-led reflections and the evidence-based feedback that the student-teacher received. Our analysis therefore shows that reflection and feedback with a mobile video-tagging tool can facilitate increased awareness of classroom interactional practices. We argue that digitally enhanced, video-based reflections can promote teacher-learning in teacher education programmes and that using discursive timeline analysis can provide rich insights into these processes.

Evolving Adult ADHD Care: Preparatory Evaluation of a Prototype Digital Service Model Innovation for ADHD Care.

Given the prevalence of ADHD and the gaps in ADHD care in Australia, this study investigates the critical barriers and driving forces for innovation. It does so by conducting a preparatory evaluation of an ADHD prototype digital service innovation designed to help streamline ADHD care and empower individual self-management. Semi-structured interviews with ADHD care consumers/participants and practitioners explored their experiences and provided feedback on a mobile self-monitoring app and related service innovations. Interview transcripts were double coded to explore thematic barriers and the enablers for better ADHD care. Fifteen interviews (9 consumers, 6 practitioners) revealed barriers to better ADHD care for consumers (ignorance and prejudice, trust, impatience) and for practitioners (complexity, sustainability). Enablers for consumers included validation/empowerment, privacy, and security frameworks, tailoring, and access. Practitioners highlighted the value of transparency, privacy and security frameworks, streamlined content, connected care between services, and the tailoring of broader metrics. A consumer-centred approach to digital health service innovation, featuring streamlined, private, and secure solutions with enhanced mobile tools proves instrumental in bridging gaps in ADHD care in Australia. These innovations should help to address the gaps in ADHD care in Australia. These innovations should encompass integrated care, targeted treatment outcome data, and additional lifestyle support, whilst recognising the tensions between customised functionalities and streamlined displays.

Evaluating the World Health Organization's SkinNTDs App as a Training Tool for Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ghana and Kenya: Cross-Sectional Study.

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over 1.5 billion people worldwide, primarily impoverished populations in low- and middle-income countries. Skin NTDs, a significant subgroup, manifest primarily as skin lesions and require extensive diagnosis and treatment resources, including trained personnel and financial backing. The World Health Organization has introduced the SkinNTDs app, a mobile health tool designed to train and be used as a decision support tool for frontline health care workers. As most digital health guidelines prioritize the thorough evaluation of mobile health interventions, it is essential to conduct a rigorous and validated assessment of this app. This study aims to assess the usability and user experience of World Health Organization SkinNTDs app (version 3) as a capacity-building tool and decision-support tool for frontline health care workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ghana and Kenya. Frontline health care workers dealing with skin NTDs were recruited through snowball sampling. They used the SkinNTDs app for at least 5 days before completing a web-based survey containing demographic variables and the user version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS), a validated scale for assessing health apps. A smaller group of participants took part in semistructured interviews and one focus group. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS with a 95% CI and P≤.05 for statistical significance and qualitative data using ATLAS.ti to identify attributes, cluster themes, and code various dimensions that were explored. Overall, 60 participants participated in the quantitative phase and 17 in the qualitative phase. The SkinNTDs app scored highly on the uMARS questionnaire, with an app quality mean score of 4.02 (SD 0.47) of 5, a subjective quality score of 3.82 (SD 0.61) of 5, and a perceived impact of 4.47 (SD 0.56) of 5. There was no significant association between the app quality mean score and any of the categorical variables examined, according to Pearson correlation analysis; app quality mean score vs age (P=.37), sex (P=.70), type of health worker (P=.35), country (P=.94), work context (P=.17), frequency of dealing with skin NTDs (P=.09), and dermatology experience (P=.63). Qualitative results echoed the quantitative outcomes, highlighting the ease of use, the offline functionality, and the potential utility for frontline health care workers in remote and resource-constrained settings. Areas for improvement were identified, such as enhancing the signs and symptoms section. The SkinNTDs app demonstrates notable usability and user-friendliness. The results indicate that the app could play a crucial role in improving capacity building of frontline health care workers dealing with skin NTDs. It could be improved in the future by including new features such as epidemiological context and direct contact with experts. The possibility of using the app as a diagnostic tool should be considered. RR2-10.2196/39393.

The information, control, and value models of mobile health-driven empowerment.

Mobile health tools are often said to empower users by providing them with the information they need to exercise control over their health. We aim to bring clarity to this claim, and in doing so explore the relationship between empowerment and autonomy. We have identified three distinct models embedded in the empowerment rhetoric: empowerment as information, empowerment as control, and empowerment as values. Each distinct model of empowerment gives rise to an associated problem. These problems, the Problem of Interpretation, the Value Alignment Problem, and the Priority Problem, show that mobile health tools in their current form are either insufficient for empowerment or are self-defeating. These digital health technologies encourage users to adopt an individualized conception of autonomy, one that may weaken the doctor-patient relationship and undermine practices in shared decision making, and ultimately may not deliver on improving the health outcomes for those that need it the most.

A STUDY ON DIGITALISATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Digitalization is the newest trend in all industries these days, including finance, marketing, human resources, etc. This paper will provide a quick overview of the digitalization of human resources and provide examples of firms who are implementing this strategy. Digitalization is the process of establishing a business culture that relies heavily on technology. The practice of utilising social media, cloud computing, analytics, mobile, and other tools to improve HR's effectiveness, efficiency, and connectivity is known as "digital HR." HR functions including hiring, performance management, pay, on boarding, training & development, etc. are all becoming digitalized. As they say, everything has advantages and disadvantages.

A Study of the Usage of English Mobile Tools by College Students of English Majors

A Study of the Usage of English Mobile Tools by College Students of English Majors