Use Of Portal Research Articles

Associations between patient portal use and electronic health record (EHR) data timeliness in type 2 diabetes mellitus care

Abstract Objective Patient data is subject to missingness and errors. Patient portals enable patients managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to review and correct data to avoid retesting, medication errors, and diagnostic mistakes. We examined whether patient portal use was associated with electronic health record (EHR) data timeliness in T2DM care. Research Design and methods We analyzed EHR data from a panel of adult patients to determine whether portal use improved data timeliness. EHR data timeliness is measured as the number of days between patient encounters, accounting for mean attribute update periods, where available EHR attribute updates for T2DM measurements were present, including body mass, weight, glycated hemoglobin A1c, cholesterol, blood pressure, serum creatinine, and smoking status. We performed negative binomial regressions with fixed effects to estimate the association between patient portal use and EHR data timeliness. Sensitivity analyses were conducted using Poisson regressions. Results Nearly a third (31.3%) of patients in our sample actively used the health portal. There were fewer days (111.9 days vs. 136.7 days; p < 0.001) between EHR attribute updates for patients who used health portals compared to patients who did not. Data timeliness was lower among female, non-Hispanic White Medicare beneficiaries. Based on regression analyses, portal use was associated with an expected 3.6 (p < 0.001) percentage point decrease in days between attribute updates, indicating improved EHR timeliness. Conclusion Improving the quality of health information may streamline decision-making in partnership with patients who produce data points across clinical settings. Active use of patient portals and digital health tools in chronic disease care are critical for care management and clinical decision-making, especially for patients managing type 2 diabetes across clinical settings.

Factors Associated with Uptake of Patient Portals at a Federally Qualified Health Care Center.

Federally qualified health centers (FQHC) aim to improve cancer prevention by providing screening options and efforts to prevent harmful behavior. Patient portals are increasingly being used to deliver health promotion initiatives. However, little is known about patient portal activation rates in FQHC settings and the factors associated with activation. This study examined patient portal activation among FQHC patients and assessed correlations with demographic, clinical, and health service use variables. We analyzed electronic health record data from adults >18 years old with at least one appointment. Data were accessed from the electronic health records for patients seen between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2022 (n = 40,852 patients). We used multivariate logistic regression models to examine the correlates of having an activated EPIC-supported MyChart patient portal account. One-third of patients had an activated MyChart portal account. Overall, 35% of patients with an activated account had read at least one portal message, 69% used the portal to schedule an appointment, and 90% viewed lab results. Demographic and clinical factors associated with activation included younger age, female sex, white race, English language, being partnered, privately insured, non-smoking, and diagnosed with a chronic disease. More frequent healthcare visits were also associated with an activated account. Whether or not a patient had an email address in the EHR yielded the strongest association with patient portal activation. Overall, 39% of patients did not have an email address; only 2% of those patients had activated their accounts, compared to 54% of those with an email address. Patient portal activation rates were modest and associated with demographic, clinical, and healthcare utilization factors. Patient portal usage to manage one's healthcare needs is increasing nationally. As such, FQHC clinics should enhance efforts to improve the uptake and usage of patient portals, including educational campaigns and eliminating email requirements for portal activation, to reinforce cancer prevention efforts.

Flood Potential Portal: A web tool for understanding flood variability and predicting peak discharges

AbstractThe Flood Potential Portal (https://floodpotential.erams.com/) has been developed for the contiguous United States, as a practitioner‐focused tool that uses observational data (streamgages) to enhance understanding of how floods vary in space and time, and assist users in making more informed peak discharge predictions for infrastructure design and floodplain management. This capability is presented through several modules. The Mapping module provides tools to explore variability using multiple indices, and provides detailed information, figures, and algorithms describing and comparing flooding characteristics. The Cross‐Section Analysis module allows users to cut regional‐scale sections to interpret the role of topography in driving flood variability. The Watershed Analysis module provides multiple methods for quantifying expected peak discharge magnitudes and flood frequency relationships at user‐selected locations, including the integration of observed trends in flood magnitudes due to climate change and other sources of nonstationarity into decision making. The Streamgage Analysis module performs streamgage flood‐frequency analyses. These modules are based in part on the flood potential method, through the use of 207 zones of similar flood response defined using more than 8200 streamgages with watershed areas <10,000 km2. Regression models that define each zone had high explained variance (average R2 = 0.93). An example is provided to illustrate use of the Flood Potential Portal for the design of a hypothetical bridge replacement.

Proximal lateral insertion portal of an intra-articular arthroscopic stifle lever: A cadaveric study.

To (1) Describe the proximal lateral insertion portal for the placement of an intra-articular distraction lever. (2) Assess for associated damage with the insertion of the lever and (3) evaluate the impact of duration of lever use on articular cartilage damage. Ex vivo canine cadaveric experimental study. Paired canine stifles from seven cadavers (14 stifles from dogs weighing >20 kg). A separate 0.5 cm proximal lateral portal was established adjacent to the lateral scope portal. A standard Ventura stifle thrust lever (VSTL) was inserted without removing the arthroscope. In Group A, the VSTL was placed in distraction for 5 min while in Group B the VSTL was placed for 10 min. The stifle joints were disarticulated and evaluated for associated damage to the long digital extensor tendon and iatrogenic articular cartilage injury (IACI) via India ink assay. No damage to the long digital extensor tendon was noted in any of the specimens during dissection. Superficial IACI was present in all specimens. There were no differences between groups when assessing for overall IACI. A proximal lateral portal and insertion of a standard VSTL can be performed without removing the arthroscope. The use of a proximal lateral lever portal without repositioning the arthroscope was repeatable without damaging the long digital extensor tendon. A duration of up to 10 min in which the thrust lever was engaged did not result in increased visual cartilage damage.

UNOFFICIAL PLACE NAMES AND MINOR PLACE NAMES AS MARKERS OF URBAN IDENTITY

The article examines unoffi cial or folk place names and minor place names in Chelyabinsk residents’ speech as a means of representing their identity. Based on the comments of the Internet portal 74.ru users, unofficial names of Chelyabinsk toponymic objects were revealed, their main functions were defi ned, word-building means used in the formation of folk place names and minor place names including suffi xation, abbreviation and acronymy were analyzed. The analysis of the empirical material showed that suffi xation is characteristic mainly of unoffi cial godonyms, abbreviations are frequently found in unoffi cial names of cities, districts and derivatives of generalized folk names of the residents. Abbreviation in folk place names and minor place names is used without their mea-ning transformation, while suffi xation and reduction are often applied to form emotive unoffi cial place names and minor place names with negative connotations. Chelyabinsk unoffi cial minor place names are characterized by transonymization and partial or complete deheroization of offi cial commemorative names. Folk place names refl ect creativity of the portal users, actualize the opposition "our own" — "foreign", the recognition and suffi cient fi xa-tion of unoffi cial place names and minor place names in the linguistic consciousness of Chelyabinsk residents and mainly the negative attitude to the urban landscape in general.

Roger’s diffusion of innovations theory and the adoption of a patient portal’s digital anamnesis collection tool: study protocol for the MAiBest project

BackgroundGerman hospitals are legally obliged to implement digital patient portals within the next years. Systematic reviews show that the use of patient portals may be associated with improved patient-centeredness and workflows. However, mandatory digital healthcare innovations are sometimes not used by the target group as planned or even completely rejected. Based on Roger's theory of innovation diffusion, it can be assumed that the time factor is of particular importance for the adoption of the patient portal. The aim of the project is to assess determinants of patient portal adoption and to examine whether Roger’s theory can be confirmed.MethodsThe project investigates the use of the patient portal in three different clinics of a large academic teaching hospital in Germany using a longitudinal study design with three cross-sectional time points (pre, post, post). Doctors and patients are surveyed about factors that predict the use of the patient portal and whether the strength of these factors changes over time. They are also interviewed about possible barriers they experience when using the patient portal or about the reasons why the patient portal is not used. Regression models and content analyses are used to answer the research questions.DiscussionDeterminants of patient portal use will be discussed under the light of the temporal component of Roger's theory. At the same time, it is expected that some determinants will remain unchanged over time. Identifying determinants independent of time allows targeting the groups, enabling specific communication strategies to empower these groups to use the patient portal, contributing to an equal health care system.Trial registrationThe study was prospectively registered in the German register of clinical trials (DRKS00033125) in May 2024.

Guardian Reasons for Accessing Their Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescent's Patient Portal Account

PurposeTo understand if and why guardians access their adolescent child's electronic health record patient portal account. MethodsGuardians of transgender and gender-diverse adolescents completed a survey regarding patient portal use. Descriptive statistics were used to describe items related to guardian access to adolescent portal accounts. ResultsOf 82 respondents, 37.8% indicated they had used their child's login to access the patient portal. Most indicated they accessed their adolescent's account because their child asked them to do so. Other common reasons included being worried they might miss important health information and not realizing there was a difference between patient and proxy accounts. DiscussionResults of this study provide a more detailed understanding regarding guardian access to adolescent patient portals. Findings can be used to inform adolescent patient portal design and enrollment practices that protect adolescent confidentiality.

Association Between Patient Portal Activities and End-of-Life Outcomes Among Deceased Patients in the Last 12 Months of Life.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the association between portal use and end-of-life (EOL) outcomes in the last year of life. Methods: A retrospective cohort (n = 6,517) study at Kaiser Permanente Colorado among adults with serious illness deceased between January 1, 2016, and June 30, 2019. Portal use was categorized into engagement types: no use, nonactive, active without a provider, and active with a provider. EOL outcomes were hospitalizations in the month before death, last-year advance directive completion, and hospice use. Association between EOL outcomes and levels of portal use was assessed using χ2 statistics and generalized linear models. Results: Higher portal engagement types were associated with higher rates of hospitalizations (p = 0.0492), advance directive completion (p = 0.0226), and hospice use (p = 0.0070). Conclusion: Portal use in the last year of life was associated with increases in a poor EOL outcome, hospitalizations, and beneficial EOL outcomes, advance directives, and hospice care.

Usability of the BigO system in pediatric obesity treatment: A mixed-methods evaluation of clinical end-users

ObjectiveTo assess technical usability of the BigO app and clinical portal among diverse participants and explore the overall user experiences of both. MethodsMethods included technical usability testing by measuring the relative user efficiency score (RUS) for the app and measuring Relative User Efficiency (RUE) using the ‘think aloud’ method with the clinical portal. Qualitative approaches involved focus groups with adolescent app users and semi-structured one-to-one interviews with clinician participants. Thematic analysis was applied to analyze qualitative data. ParticipantsClinical participants consisted of adolescents seeking treatment for severe obesity and were invited via telephone/face to face to attend technical usability testing and a focus group. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) and researchers using the BigO clinical portal interface were invited to participate in usability testing and semi-structured interviews. ResultsFrom 14 families invited to attend, seven consented to join the study and four adolescents (mean age=13.8 (SD 0.8) years) participated. Additionally, six HCPs and one pediatric obesity researcher took part. RUS for adolescents indicated that the tasks required of them via myBigO app were feasible, and technically efficient. No user-related errors were observed during tasks. Technical barriers reported by adolescents included notifications of battery optimization, misunderstanding image annotation language, and compatibility challenges with certain phone models. RUS for the HCPs and researcher indicated that basic technical skills are a potential barrier for clinical portal use and qualitative findings revealed that clinical users wanted a logging option for monitoring goals and providing feedback on the portal. ConclusionOur study provided valuable formative findings from clinical end-users in Ireland indicating that adolescents being treated for obesity rated myBigO app as usable, acceptable and that it may assist other key stakeholders to understand food marketing and to monitor dietary and physical activity behaviors. Several key suggestions for future iterations of the clinical portal were provided to enhance its value in pediatric obesity treatment.

Association of Area Deprivation Index with Adherence to Proposed Regimen in Patients with Sarcoidosis in Detroit, Michigan.

Social predictors affect severity of sarcoidosis, with Black patients, older individuals, those with lower income, and those without insurance having greater severity. This study aimed to explore potential disparities affecting access to care in sarcoidosis patients with a primary focus on metrics such as area deprivation index (ADI) and its association with adherence to the proposed regimen. A retrospective chart review study of all patients seen in pulmonary clinics at a large urban tertiary care center over 2 years with sarcoidosis patients identified with International Classification of Diseases diagnosis code D86. Data collected included age, race, sex, ADI, insurance, online patient portal usage, chest x-rays, pulmonary function tests, missed visits, hospitalizations, positive biopsy, communication and visits around bronchoscopy. Categorical variables were described using frequency and percentage. Numerical variables were described using median, mean and standard deviation. Statistical analysis included chi-square test, two-sample T-test and Wilcoxon rank sum test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to model independent association with 12 month no-show occurrence as a metric of adherence to the proposed regimen. Among sarcoidosis patients (N = 788), univariate models showed the presence of active online patient portal use among younger patients (58.6 years with portal vs. 65.1 years without portal, p < 0.001), those with lower ADI (73 with portal vs. 92 without portal, p < 0.001) and with commercial insurance (48.5% with portal vs. 20.7% without portal, p < 0.001); more x-rays (45.6% with x-rays vs. 36.6% without x-rays, p = 0.018) and hospitalizations (50.3% with hospitalizations vs. 36.2% without hospitalizations, p < 0.001) in Medicare patients. Sarcoidosis patients with positive biopsies on file from 2013-2023 were more likely to be male (44.19% with positive biopsy vs. 33.91% without positive biopsy, p = 0.006), White (36.29% with positive biopsy vs. 22.9% without positive biopsy, p < 0.001) or other races (3.23% with positive biopsy vs. 2.25% without positive biopsy, p < 0.001), younger (55.8 years with positive biopsy vs. 61.7 years without positive biopsy, p < 0.001) and belonged to lower national ADI ranks (73 with positive biopsy vs. 80 without biopsy, p = 0.041). A multivariate analysis was done with those variables found to be significant in the univariate analyses, which revealed that higher ADI national was associated with failure to adhere to the proposed regimen. We identified intricate patterns of sociodemographic variables affecting access to care in sarcoidosis patients, especially higher ADI national associated with failure to adhere to the proposed regimen, raising concerns for potential healthcare barriers. Understanding these barriers is vital for equitable high-quality care, assisting in timely and efficient management of the patient's disease.

Analysis of Acceptance Factors of Job Portal Applications for Job Seekers in Indonesia Using TAM

This research is based on the problem of the high number of job portal application users which is supported by the large number of job seekers in Indonesia. This research aims to determine the acceptance of job portal applications for job seekers in Indonesia with external factors, information quality and system quality. This research uses quantitative methods with the data analysis technique used is PLS-SEM using smartPLS 3.2.9 software. Data collection was carried out by distributing online questionnaires to job portal application users in Indonesia and involving 610 respondents. Based on the results of the data analysis that has been carried out, it can be seen that information quality and system quality have a positive and significant influence on perceived usefulness and the magnitude of the influence is 58.8%, information quality and system quality have a positive and significant influence on perceived ease of use and magnitude. The influence is 56.4%, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use have a positive and significant influence on continuance intention to use and the magnitude of the influence is 63.8% and continuance intention to use has a significant positive influence on actual system use. Overall, information quality and system quality play a role in influencing actual system use indirectly.

Individual-Level Digital Determinants of Health and Technology Acceptance of Patient Portals: Cross-Sectional Assessment.

Digital determinants of health (DDoH), including access to technological tools and digital health literacy, function independently as barriers to health. Assessment for DDoH is not routine within most health care systems, although addressing DDoH could help mitigate differential health outcomes and the digital divide. This study aims to assess the role of individual-level DDoH factors on patient enrollment in and use of the patient portal. We developed a multimodal, cross-sectional survey and deployed it to 11,424 individuals based on their preferred mode and language documented within the electronic medical record. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model, enrollment in and intent to use the patient portal were the outcomes of interest. Perceived usefulness and ease of use were assessed to determine construct validity, and exploratory investigations included individual-level DDoH, including internet and device access, availability of technological support, medical complexity, individual relationship with the health care system, and digital health literacy. Counts (n) and proportions (%) were used to describe response categories, and adjusted and unadjusted odds ratios are reported. This study included 1850 respondents (11,424 invited, 16.2% response rate), who were mostly female (1048/1850, 56.6%) and White (1240/1850, 67%), with an average age of 63 years. In the validation of the Technology Acceptance Model, measures of perceived ease of use (ie, using the patient portal will require a lot of mental effort; the patient portal will be very easy to use) and perceived usefulness (ie, the usefulness of the patient portal to send and receive messages with providers, schedule appointments, and refill medications) were positively associated with both enrollment in and intent to use the patient portal. Within adjusted models, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness constructs, in addition to constructs of digital health literacy, knowing what health resources are available on the internet (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 3.5, 95% CI 1.8-6.6), portal ease of use (aOR 2.8, 95% CI 1.6-5), and portal usefulness (aOR 2.4, 95% CI 1.4-4.2) were significantly associated with patient portal enrollment. Other factors associated with patient portal enrollment and intent to use included being comfortable reading and speaking English, reported use of the internet to surf the web or to send or receive emails, home internet access, and access to technology devices (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc). Assessing for and addressing individual-level DDoH, including digital health literacy, access to digital tools and technologies, and support of the relational aspects between patients, social support systems, and health care providers, could help mitigate disparities in health. By focusing efforts to assess for and address individual-level DDoH, an opportunity exists to improve digitally driven health care delivery outcomes like access and structural outcomes like bias built within algorithms created with incomplete representation across communities.

Highlights of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Studies Presented at the 2024 American College of Cardiology Conference.

To summarize selected late-breaking science on cardiovascular (CV) disease prevention presented at the 2024 Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference. The LIBerate-HR trial showed the efficacy and safety of lerodalcibep, a subcutaneous injection that prevents binding of Pro-Protein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin (PCSK) 9 to low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-receptors resulting in LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering in patients at very high risk or high risk of atherosclerotic CV disease (ASCVD). The AEGIS-II randomized patients with type 1 myocardial infarction (MI) with multivessel coronary artery disease and additional CV risk factors and found no benefit in major adverse CV events (MACE) with CSL112, an apolipoprotein A1 infusion shown to increase cholesterol efflux capacity. The Bridge-TIMI 73a trial showed a significant reduction in triglyceride (TG) levels with olezarsen, an antisense mRNA, in patients with moderate hyperTG with elevated CV risk. The BE ACTIVE trial showed significant improvement in step counts in patients given behavioral and financial incentives. The DRIVE study showed a significant increase in the prescription of either sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at elevated CV or renal risk with a remote team-based, non-licensed navigator and clinical pharmacist approach. The TACTiC trial showed increased and sustained use of statin therapy by patient-driven use of a web-based portal that calculated the ASCVD risk score and gave prompts. The VICTORIAN-INITIATE trial showed efficacy and safety in early use of inclisiran in patients with ASCVD who did not reach target LDL-C < 70mg/dL despite maximally tolerated statin therapy. The ARISE-HF trial showed no difference in change of peak oxygen consumptionwith the use of an oral aldose reductase inhibitor, AT-001, in patients with well-controlled T2DM and diabetic cardiomyopathy with high-risk features compared to placebo. The PREVENT trial showed a significant reduction in target vessel failure at 2years in patients with non-flow limiting vulnerable plaques with percutaneous coronary intervention and optimal medical therapy (OMT) compared to OMT alone. The late-breaking clinical science presented at the 2024 Scientific Session of the ACC paves the way for an evidence-based alternative to statin therapy and provides data on several common clinical scenarios encountered in daily practice.

Association of symptom severity, anxiety, and health literacy with portal usage among patients with cancer.

1567 Background: Patient portals within electronic health records (EHR) have become increasingly essential in promoting patient-centered oncology care. They offer opportunities for completing symptom surveys that can aid in symptom management, facilitate patient-clinician communication, and enable health monitoring. As part of the Northwestern University Improving the Management of Symptoms During and Following Cancer Treatment (NU IMPACT) study, we examined the relationship between symptom severity, anxiety, health literacy, and shared decision-making with usage of three common features in the patient portal (portal). Methods: This study included adults diagnosed with cancer in the NU IMPACT study. Participants completed baseline surveys on socio-demographics, health literacy (Single Item Literacy Screener), anxiety (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System; PROMIS), with high anxiety scored as ≥60 vs &lt;60, shared decision-making (CollaboRATE), and symptom severity (Patient-Reported Outcome version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; PRO-CTCAE). Portal activities one year following enrollment were extracted from EHRs. Portal usage patterns of patient-initiated messages, portal lab and clinical note views were counted as number of days the activity was used over the year and categorized as tertiles. Multivariable ordinal logistic regression models were used to examine associations between survey measures and ordered tertiles of patient portal activities. Results: Participants (N=3,464) were mostly female (66%), White (85%), with a mean (SD) age of 61(13) years old. The frequency ranges of patient-initiated messages over a year were 0-163 days, labs viewed were 0-350 days, and clinical notes viewed were 0-103 days. Participants with at least one severe or very severe symptom on the PRO-CTCAE were more likely to be in higher tertiles of patient-initiated portal messages (OR: 1.37, 95% CI: 1.17-1.61), lab views (OR: 1.48, 95% CI: 1.26-1.74), and clinical note views (OR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.01-1.40). Participants with higher levels of anxiety were more likely to be in higher tertiles of patient-initiated portal messages (OR: 1.54, 95% CI: 1.28-1.85), lab views (OR: 1.22, 95% CI: 1.01-1.46), and clinical note views (1.42, 95% CI: 1.18-1.71). Participants with higher health literacy were more likely to be in higher tertiles of patient-initiated portal messages (OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.09-1.74) and lab views (OR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.06-1.69), but not note views (OR: 1.03, 95% CI: 0.82-1.30). Shared decision making was not associated with portal usage. Conclusions: Patients with greater symptom severity and anxiety may turn to the portal for symptom management. Certain features within the portal may demand a higher level of health literacy for engagement. Understanding the factors that promote and impede portal usage can help optimize cancer care delivery.

Study of Lodz Society’s Knowledge of the Circular Economy in the Textile and Clothing Industry

Abstract The textile and clothing industry is one of the most resource-intensive and polluting industries. The circular economy (CE) is one of the solutions to these problems. The textile industry has been identified as one of the most in need of transformation towards CE. The transition to a circular economy requires changes in the behavior and actions of all market players. Consumer interest in sustainability and the CE can stimulate companies to be more responsible and offer more circular solutions. This article analyses the knowledge and attitudes of consumers, adults living in Lodz (Poland), towards new circular models in the fashion industry (e.g. rent, repair). The development of the clothing rental service is still insufficient, but repair and the use of online portals to sell/buy second-hand clothing is becoming increasingly popular. However, it is still necessary to orient people towards environmentally friendly activities.

An Empirical Exploration of E-Agriculture System Acceptance, Satisfaction, and Usage

The Indian economy relies heavily on agriculture, and an e-agriculture portal is a digital tool for sustainable development. It enables government and farmers to exchange information and share resources with anyone. However, many farmers are unaware of it, negatively impacting production and supply chains. The paper uses the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to analyze the intention to use an e-agriculture portal. The study used empirical methods to assess how citizen satisfaction concerns affect the purpose of using e-agriculture portal. Data were collected from 294 rural area farmers and further analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The study's main findings are that (1) performance expectancy has the most significant impact, while facilitating conditions have the least impact and experience and habit don't significantly impact on e-agriculture portal usage. (2) using e-agriculture portal positively affects citizen satisfaction, citizen engagement, trust in government, and trust in technology.

Towards a Typology of Data-Enabled Co-Creation Platforms in Smart Cities and Mapping of Practices in OECD Countries

ABSTRACT In this article, we contribute to the conceptual research on the typologies of data-enabled co-creation platforms in the context of smart cities. We analyze the use of open data portals and city dashboards in the capital cities of all OECD member states. We focus on the data, visualization, and user interaction layers of these platforms. We show that while these platforms can be designed on different levels of complexity—from information provision to substantive co-creation—the majority of cities tend to use more simplistic information provision platforms. Finally, we argue that for the development of substantive data-enabled co-creation platforms, the cities need to pay special attention to user capabilities to take advantage of the co-creative potential of these platforms.

A Study on Role of Social Media in Modern Recruitment – A Review on Benchmark one

Organizations ability to attract and retain top talent is directly impacted by their recruitment efforts, making it a crucial function. The evolution of recruitment practices is examined in this dissertation, with particular attention paid to the incorporation of digital technologies and the move toward data-driven decision-making. Modern approaches that make use of social media, job portals, and sophisticated applicant tracking systems are either supplementing or replacing traditional methods in increasing numbers. The study looks at how effective these contemporary methods are, evaluating how they affect candidate quality, candidate efficiency, and overall organizational performance. Important issues like preserving data privacy, guaranteeing diversity and inclusivity, and handling the large number of applications are also covered. This research offers recommendations for improving the hiring process in a competitive job market, highlights best practices, and offers insights into current trends and future directions in recruitment through a thorough literature review and empirical analysis.

CYBER COMPLAINT AUTOMATION SYSTEM USING BLOCKCHAIN

Due to the Internet's quick spread and the digitalization of commercial activity, cybercrime has risen dramatically. Computers or data are the intended victim of cybercrime. This paper is about “Cyber Complaint Automation System”. The current cyber cell of Kerala police has a time-consuming approach. Complaint can be given in two ways. A written complaint can be given to cyber police station. Second option is to use cyber-crime reporting portal. In this portal user has to undergo four different steps to successfully register the complaint. These complaints are stored in a database and manually classified into respective departments. This methodology of a cyber-complaint takes a great deal of effort and time. The time wasted on current system helps the criminal in covering his track. As a result, the victim's time and money are squandered, and police receive criticism. We are working to create a software that will drastically shorten the time it takes to handle a complaint in an effort to remedy this scenario. Our system automates the process and prioritize emergency complaints. Thus helps the police to apprehend the criminal faster. Key Words: Custom Blockchain, AWS S3, Cybercrime, Complaint Automation System.

Modelling the antecedents of students’ satisfaction and continuous use intentions of an electronic appraisal portal system in higher education

Developing and implementing appraisal portal systems for students can be highly beneficial for evaluating tutors’ teaching performances and providing constructive feedback to university authorities, thereby enhancing students’ learning experiences and satisfaction. Therefore, identifying the determinants of students’ satisfaction towards an appraisal portal system is crucial in this regard. In light of this, the study adopted a quantitative research approach and was based on an exploratory survey design. A survey instrument was used to collect data from 470 respondents selected using a cluster probability sampling technique. The collected data were analysed using both descriptive and Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) techniques. The findings from the data analysis revealed three factors, namely, appraisal portal ease of use, system information display, and system performance positively predicted students’ appraisal portal use satisfaction. Furthermore, it was observed that both appraisal portal information display and portal ease of use were positive correlates and predictors of portal performance, while portal system information adequacy and information display, significantly predicted the portal system’s ease of use. Additionally, portal system information display determined portal system information adequacy. Finally, students’ satisfaction with the appraisal portal system determined their intention to continuously use the system. Based on the findings, recommendations have been made for policy and practice to manage the student appraisal portal system effectively, aiming to increase students’ participation and involvement in lecturer performance assessment.