Use Of Digital Devices Research Articles

Designing an automated, privacy preserving, and efficient Digital Forensic Framework

<p class="MDPI18keywords">The digital forensic investigation field faces continual challenges due to rapid technological advancements, the widespread use of digital devices, and the exponential growth in stored data. Protecting data privacy has emerged as a critical concern, particularly as traditional forensic techniques grant investigators unrestricted access to potentially sensitive data. While existing research addresses either investigative effectiveness or data privacy, a comprehensive solution that balances both aspects remains elusive. This study introduces a novel digital forensic framework that employs case information, case profiles, and expert knowledge to automate analysis. Machine learning techniques are utilized to identify relevant evidence while prioritizing data privacy. The framework also enhances validation procedures, fostering transparency, and incorporates secure logging mechanisms for increased accountability.</p>

Personalized, interdisciplinary patient pathway for cross-sector care of multimorbid patients (eliPfad trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundMultimorbid and frail elderly patients often carry a high burden of treatment. Hospitalization due to the onset of an acute illness can disrupt the fragile balance, resulting in further readmissions after hospital discharge. Current models of care in Germany do not meet the needs of this patient group. Rather lack of coordination and integration of care combined with a lack of interdisciplinary approaches result in fragmented and inadequate care and increase the burden of treatment even more.MethodseliPfad is a randomized controlled trial conducted in 6 hospitals in Germany. Multimorbid elderly patients aged 55 or older are randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. Patients in the intervention group receive the eliPfad intervention additional to standard care. The core components of eliPfad are:Early assessment of patients’ individual treatment burden and support through a specially trained case managerInvolvement of the patient’s general practitioner (GP) right from the beginning of the hospital stayPreparation of an individual, cross-sectoral treatment plan through the interdisciplinary hospital team with the involvement of the patient’s GPEstablishment of a cross-sectoral electronic patient record (e-ePA) for documentation and cross-sectoral exchangeSupport/Promote patient adherenceTailored early rehabilitation during the hospital stay, which is continued at homeClose-tele-monitoring of medically meaningful vital parameters through the use of tablets, digital devices, and personal contacts in the home environmentThe intervention period begins in the hospital and continues 6 weeks after discharge. Patients in the control group will be treated according to standard clinical care and discharged according to current discharge management. The primary aim is the prevention/reduction of readmissions in the first 6 months after discharge. In addition, the impact on health-related quality of life, the burden of treatment, survival, self-management, medication prescription, health literacy, patient-centered care, cost-effectiveness, and process evaluation will be examined. Nine hundred forty-eight patients will be randomized 1:1 to intervention and control group.DiscussionIf eliPfad leads to fewer readmissions, proves (cost-)effective, and lowers the treatment burden, it should be introduced as a new standard of care in the German healthcare system.Trial registrationThe trial was registered in the German Clinical Trials Registry (Deutsches Register Klinischer Studien (DRKS)) on 08/14/2023 under the ID DRKS00031500.

Older individuals and preventative behavioural interventions for COVID-19: a scoping review and perspective on wellbeing

Background In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, nations around the world introduced a range of behavioural interventions and restrictions in order to manage the spread of the virus. These included social distancing, lockdowns, and use of personal protective equipment, amongst others. The aim of the present paper is to examine some of the effects of these interventions on the psychological wellbeing and mental health of older adults, especially those with hearing loss. Methods The present review focused on published peer reviewed studies focusing on older adults. Search engines included Google Scholar, SpringerLink Journals, ProQuest Central, and PubMed employing different combinations of search terms such as “COVID-19”, “older adults”, and “isolation”. Results Older adults were at risk of experiencing increased anxiety and depression and poorer wellbeing during lockdowns across nations, with those self-reporting loneliness reporting more severe symptomatology. Reductions in wellbeing were observed both amongst community-dwelling older adults and those living in residential care facilities. Use of personal protective equipment, especially masks, and social distancing requirements impacted communication amongst older adults with hearing loss, with this subgroup reporting increased depression, anxiety, and stress, with symptoms increasing with the severity of the hearing loss. Conclusions While technology can help to mitigate the impacts of lockdowns and restrictions, limited access to devices and a range of challenges in upskilling older adults has impacted the utility of these technologies for promoting wellbeing. Education and training in the use of technologies and digital devices for both older adults and families might assist in promoting wellbeing, with increased accessibility needed in aged care facilities to further support the wellbeing of residents.

Performing the ‘Invisible’ in <i>Yemoja</i> and ‘Our Family Secret’ through multimedia and virtual theatre

Modern technology has necessitated the digitalisation of stage performances, especially in the 21st century. Although, technology applies to many industries as it enhances productivity and creativity, however, theatre industry seems to benefit from technology more than other industries as the use of digital devices has boosted the industry beyond the physical stage and it has also given stage theatre popularity in the media space. It is on this premise that this study examined the exploration of “Multimedia Theatre and Virtual Theatre” towards making the invisible visible in the performances of Ahmed Yerima’s Yemoja and ‘Biola Adumati’s ‘Our Family Secret.’ The findings from the study revealed that many play directors on the Nigerian stage have experimented with multimedia and virtual theatres in the process of play directing which have enhanced the quality of their works. These production techniques have been employed by some artistic directors to tell flashback stories by projecting them to the audience during live performances, some explored the same technology to create scenes that seemed impossible on stage such as sea or fire scenes. Hence, this paper concludes that the art of play directing can be a lot easier with the use of multimedia theatre technique to tell the hidden stories within the play and making the invisible visible.

Digital eye strain and its associated factors among radiology physicians in Pakistan: a cross-sectional survey using logistic regression analysis.

Increased use of digital devices in the modern era has led to the development of digital eye strain (DES) or computer vision syndrome in their users. This can result in the development of various ocular and visual symptoms among them. In this study, the authors aimed to view the prevalence of digital eye strain among radiology physicians in Pakistan and their associated risk factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate occupational DES among radiology physicians in Pakistan. The data collection was done using the convenience sampling technique, and the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS for Windows, Version 25.0. Out of the 247 respondents, 33.6% were males and 66.4% were females. 41.7% of them were between 30 and 40 years of age and 51.8% of them were radiology residents. 52.2% of the participants had a refractive error and were using a corrective lens. The majority of the radiologists in our study (84.2%) preferred picture archiving and communication system (PACS) over films and 82.2% of them reported having breaks of less than 15 min. Major symptoms reported by the participants were tired or heavy eyes (69.6%) and headache (69.3%). The proportion of developing DES was higher in females [P=0.001, adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=2.94], radiology residents (P=0.031, aOR=3.29), and working hours of more than 4 h per day (P<0.001, aOR=0.04). With recent advances in the field of radiology in Pakistan, the frequency of developing DES among radiologists is increasing. Being a female, having long working hours, and having noticeable flickers on the digital screens were among the significant factors in developing DES among radiologists.

Climate impacts of digital use supply chains

Information and communications technology (ICT) has become an indispensable part of our lives. Prior research on climate impact of ICT devices and services mostly makes use of life cycle assessment and energy modeling frameworks focused on embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Because these perspectives emphasize the GHGs emissions associated with the construction and distribution of digital devices along production supply chains, not much is known about the GHGs emissions monitored or facilitated by digital device use. In this study, we propose the concept of digital use supply chains (DUSCs) as an orthogonal dimension of digital devices’ life cycle. DUSC refers to the production activities and resource consumption recorded by digital devices. We propose a framework to conceptualize and quantify digital behavior-related GHGs emissions through use of the Screenomics paradigm, where users’ digital screen data are unobtrusively collected moment-by-moment. Through Screenomics’ granular recording of users’ digital behavior, we evaluate behavior-based GHGs emissions traced by the digital devices. DUSC connects individual’s digital behaviors to their global climate change impact, contributing to a more nuanced and complete evaluation of the climate impacts of the digital economy. Our single-case study indicates the estimated scale of the GHGs emissions linked to a user’s one-day digital activities could be three orders of magnitude (1000 times) higher than the emissions associated with the device life cycle alone. DUSC could enable climate change mitigation at a meaningful, actionable level through personalized educational or behavior change programs, and also facilitate novel data-driven feedback loops that may provide digital device users with insights into their personal climate impacts. Recognition and future study of DUSC could accelerate the quantification and standardization of a ‘carbon handprint’ of digital devices and create positive climate impacts from digital products and services.

중학생의 디지털 기기 활용 유형에 따른 학업, 심리 및 행동 특성

Objectives The purpose of this study was to analyze the types of digital device usage among middle school students in Busan and to explore their academic, psychological and emotional, and behavioral characteristics by the analyzed groups.&#x0D; Methods To achieve these goals, the study conducted a latent profile analysis based on data from the first year of middle school provided by the Busan Education Longitudinal Study(BELS) to classify the types of digital device use, and explore differences in student characteristics.&#x0D; Results First, we analyzed the types of digital device usage based on the amount of time spent on and the purpose for using smart devices and computers, and five groups were classified: Group 1 spent more time on computers and mainly for purposes other than studying. In addition, Group 1 spent more time on smart devices than other groups and used them for purposes other than studying. Group 2 used computers less than other groups and used smart devices mainly for studying. Group 3 was characterized by spending more time on computers and frequently using smart devices for study and non-study purposes than other groups. Group 4 was characterized by spending relatively little time on both computers and smart devices and using them less frequently, and Group 5 was characterized as using smart devices mainly. Second, we analyzed the differences in academic, emotional, and behavioral characteristics across the life of middle school students according to the type of digital device use, and found that there were significant differences among the potential groups.&#x0D; Conclusions Based on the results, this study suggested that it was necessary to devise appropriate interventions on the level and content of digital education for each type of digital device utilization and purpose of middle school students.&#x0D;

Testing unit root non-stationarity in the presence of missing data in univariate time series of mobile health studies.

The use of digital devices to collect data in mobile health studies introduces a novel application of time series methods, with the constraint of potential data missing at random or missing not at random (MNAR). In time-series analysis, testing for stationarity is an important preliminary step to inform appropriate subsequent analyses. The Dickey-Fuller test evaluates the null hypothesis of unit root non-stationarity, under no missing data. Beyond recommendations under data missing completely at random for complete case analysis or last observation carry forward imputation, researchers have not extended unit root non-stationarity testing to more complex missing data mechanisms. Multiple imputation with chained equations, Kalman smoothing imputation, and linear interpolation have also been used for time-series data, however such methods impose constraints on the autocorrelation structure and impact unit root testing. We propose maximum likelihood estimation and multiple imputation using state space model approaches to adapt the augmented Dickey-Fuller test to a context with missing data. We further develop sensitivity analyses to examine the impact of MNAR data. We evaluate the performance of existing and proposed methods across missing mechanisms in extensive simulations and in their application to a multi-year smartphone study of bipolar patients.

From Meditation to Techno-Mindfulness: On the Medicalization of Contemplative Practices and Future Prospects

This article explores the historical transformation of mindfulness, through a process of transculturation and commodification, into a biopolitical tool and analyzes possible future scenarios in which this tool will acquire even greater biopolitical strength through the integration of technological devices and artificial intelligence applications, particularly focusing on the growing divide between mindfulness-based therapies and traditional meditation. While both methodologies share the common objective of providing health and psychophysical benefits, they differ fundamentally in their theoretical frameworks, with mindfulness being egolatric and performance oriented while traditional meditation emphasizes transcending psychophysical identity. The development of mindfulness has been influenced by the sociocultural context of neoliberal and capitalist societies, resulting in a model that fosters self-regulation and emphasizes social control. The article also examines the potential biopolitical risks arising from the integration of AI-powered tools into mindfulness-based therapies. The increasing use of digital devices and applications for monitoring physical and mental health may contribute to a society characterized by constant self-surveillance and self-monitoring, reinforcing biopolitical control of the body. Consequently, this raises critical questions regarding the limits of surveillance and the potential exploitation of vulnerabilities through the incorporation of AI-powered tools.

Factors Affecting the Digital Readiness and Adoption of Digital Marketing of Vegetable Farmers in CALABARZON, Philippines

Purpose - The paper analyzed the factors affecting the digital readiness and adoption of digital marketing by vegetable farmers in CALABARZON, Philippines. It assessed knowledge on different digital marketing technologies, evaluated access to and use of digital devices and marketing platform, and determined the cost of digital marketing adoption. Design/Methodology/Approach - A total of 773 vegetable farmers were selected using disproportionate stratified random sampling, and then personally interviewed. Adapting the methodologies of Horrigan (2016) and Roberts and Hernandez (2019), farmers were categorized based on digital readiness. Correlation and Probit analyses were performed to determine the factors affecting digital readiness and adoption of digital marketing. Findings - Results revealed the following: unprepared (0.33%), traditional (14.49%), reluctant (25.00%), cautious clickers (53.33%), and digitally ready (6.85%). Only 14 percent were digital platform users; the most common gadget used was mobile phone, and while home Wi-Fi and cellular data were the most popular connections, they were still unstable. Adoption of digital marketing lessened vegetable marketing cost. Those single with a higher level of education, household income, and larger household had higher digital readiness level. Digital marketing adoption was positively affected by level of education and digital readiness, but the cost of adoption had negative effect. Research Implications - The results suggest the implementation of location- and readiness level-specific training and digital literacy programs; improvement of Internet infrastructure in major producing areas; and the provision of institutional support to prevent scam and fraudulent transactions to enhance the digital readiness and adoption of digital marketing by farmers.

Supermarket ‘dark jobs’ and rapid grocery delivery: Transformations in labour, technology and logistics

As demand for rapid grocery delivery surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s supermarket duopoly set about transforming relations of labour, technology and logistics to secure dominance in the growing sector. I consider the rise of ‘dark jobs’ of the supermarket and what this means for affected workers. My research encompasses in-depth interviews with 17 supermarket workers, including personal shoppers and dark store workers. I also draw upon corporate documents and media statements released during the pandemic, as well as insights gleaned through my work within Australia’s union movement. I argue that the transformations underway result in three major developments. First, the intensification of supermarket work to adhere to the temporal logics of the on-demand economy, enabled by the increasing use of digital devices. Second, the absorption of precarious workers via digital labour platforms into the traditional firm which may undermine existing job security. Third, a blurring distinction between retail and logistical spaces with consequences for union representation that may erode workplace conditions. Taken together, the supermarket becomes a powerful testing ground in which the logics of on-demand platforms are transforming conventional employment settings and practices.

Family learning environments in Scandinavia: dimensions, types and socioeconomic profiles

In this paper, we use data from 44 Danish families to develop a new conceptual framework for analysing family learning environments and how they shape children’s opportunities in the Scandinavian context. We use data from qualitative interviews and a new smartphone app to outline six key dimensions of family learning environments that intersect in four types, which we label Expansive curators, Recreational home dwellers, Casual pragmatists and Disempowered strugglers. The dimensions and types of family learning environments provide a conceptual framework for (1) identifying a set of mechanisms that might explain intergenerational associations in socioeconomic outcomes; (2) linking dimensions of family learning environments often studied in isolation (e.g. family activities and networks); (3) incorporating dimensions of learning environments rarely considered (e.g. day care and children’s use of digital devices); and (4) distinguishing socioeconomic gradients in family learning environments.

Alleviating digital fatigue through embodied artistic practice and green space

ABSTRACT Digital fatigue, physical and mental tiredness caused by the continuous use of digital devices is a global concern. This paper surveys current research that problematizes the narrowed, but heightened attention often demanded by digital devices. It reframes the problem of fatigue in terms of affect. Numerous field and lab studies of immersion in green spaces, and simulations and images of green spaces have demonstrated the effectiveness of immersion in restorating of psychological and physical well-being. This paper suggests that an image of a green space, even when reduced through abstraction can still be effective. The use of visual reduction in eliciting a feeling of the self dissolving into the green space is examined from philosophical and psychological viewpoints. Phenomenological experiences of work from artists who use visual reduction, with non-directed attention, not focusing on details and not-naming elements, are delineated to clarify how this approach can be used to counter digital fatigue. The methodology is autoethnographic. A multi-stranded approach to alleviating digital fatigue through practice as research is articulated: laying down a strong sensory memory in a green space to counter digital fatigue, phenomenological viewing of artworks and creating visually reduced digital photographs, paintings and light installations.

Generasi Sehat Digital: Menavigasi Kewaspadaan Kesehatan Mental Dan Mengelola Kecanduan Gadget Di Kalangan Pelajar

Abstract and Keywords must be written Teens navigate a digital environment that never sleeps, leading to potential disruptions in sleep patterns and overall health. The use of gadgets is increasingly widespread, as is the increase in gadget addiction among teenagers. The aim of this activity is to create a school environment that supports teenagers' social development without triggering unhealthy gadget addiction. In this way, teenagers can be guided towards conscious and self-responsible behavior in using devices. The awareness and awareness campaign will focus on how students can recognize the dimensions of gadget addiction and some of the signs and symptoms of mental disorders. The method of conveying information is carried out in the classroom in the form of a focus group discussion. Before the campaign is carried out, students will be given the SAS and PHQ9 forms as basic measuring instruments that detect the possibility of potential gadget addiction and mental disorders. Based on the results of addiction scores and mental health disorders, it shows that there is a significant correlation between addiction scores and mental health disorder scores with a p value &lt;0.037. Even though the magnitude of this relationship is very weak linearly, several dimensions have a fairly clear cause and effect path, thus providing confirmation that excessive exposure to the use of digital devices will threaten the health of adolescents.

Educational digital inequality: A meta-analysis of the relationship between digital device use and academic performance in adolescents

Using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 3.0 (CMA 3.0), this paper systematically reviews and analyzes 48 empirical studies on the relationship between digital device use and academic performance among adolescents, conducted between 2001 and 2022. It focuses on the types and modes of digital device use (such as categories of device, and location, duration, and purpose of use), and takes into account the inherent variations therein. Overall, it finds a positive correlation between digital device use and adolescent academic performance (r = 0.25). Further, when used for educational purposes, the former is positively correlated with the latter (r = 0.12), but when used for entertainment and socializing, or for gaming, the correlation is negative (r = −0.10; r = −0.16). The longer the duration of digital device use, the lower the academic performance (r = −0.10). Moderating effects reveal that factors such as gender, age, grade level, nationality, data sources, and academic performance measurement tools play a significant influencing role in this relationship.

Взаимодействие детей с цифровыми устройствами: обзор исследований и рекомендаций

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The article presents an overview of current research and recommendations on the organization of children's interaction with digital devices. The problems associated with the role of parents as intermediaries between children and digital devices have led to a number of studies of parental strategies and, resulting from them, studies of the regulation of screen time, issues of digital education, the impact on children's behavior in the process of interacting with digital content. The main results of these studies are the basis for the recommendations of national organizations responsible for the health and development of children. The presented recommendations emphasize the limited potential of digital technologies for the development of young children (up to two years old) and the danger of redistributing children's free time in favor of interacting with gadgets compared to other activities, the importance of parents as intermediaries in the use of technology by children and the need to develop family rules for the use of digital devices. Based on the data obtained, it is concluded that due to the intensive development of digital technologies and the rapidly changing situation of children's access to them, today, first of all, there is a process of accumulation of empirical data and identification of the most effective forms and ways of organizing the interaction of children of early and preschool age with digital devices.&lt;/p&gt;

Digital Parenting among Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Challenges &amp; Strategies

The rapid advancement of digital technology has significantly transformed various aspects of society, including education. In recent years, the integration of digital tools in educational settings has gained momentum, presenting both opportunities and challenges for students with intellectual disabilities. Digital parenting, which involves guiding and supporting children's use of digital devices and online resources, plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and productive digital experience. This study aims to explore the challenges and strategies related to digital parenting among students with intellectual disabilities.

PERAN MEDIA DIGITAL BAGI GURU DALAM MEMBANGUN KOMUNIKASI

Digital media is very important in the development of communication between teachers and students in the learning process. This study aims to investigate how teachers use digital media as a communication medium during learning, as well as how the impacts, challenges, and obstacles in it. Researchers use a qualitative approach by using a literature review that focuses on systematic literature investigation. The results show that teachers can use digital media in the learning process, build students' communication skills, and teachers can maintain positive relationships with students. Digital media has a positive impact on a teacher's learning communication, namely providing accessibility, increasing student engagement, and being able to provide teaching resources quickly. However, this also has negative impacts such as the emergence of addiction to the use of digital devices, online security risks, and the limited number of students who can access digital media. The challenges and obstacles obtained by teachers start from the need for teachers to adapt to technology, must provide quality teaching materials, and require additional efforts to meet student engagement so that students do not just become passive spectators.

Causal associations between digital device use and suicide risk: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study

BackgroundThe popularity of digital devices seems to provide a new observational variable for early identification and prevention of suicide with the development of the information technology era. Nevertheless, whether it is the use of digital devices that alters suicide risk or suicide risk manifests itself through change digital device use needs to be further explored. MethodsBidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was used to explore potential causal relationships in the perspective of genetic prediction. We collected publicly available digital device use and suicide risk summary statistics genome-wide association data from UK Biobank, Neale Lab and FinnGen genetic databases. We used inverse variance weighting methods to assess MR estimates. For robustness of the results, we performed further tests of heterogeneity and pleiotropy. ResultsIn the Phase 1 results, we did not observe any effect of the length of digital device use on the suicide risk, while the results of Phase 2 suggested a significant positive association between suicide risk and the length of mobile phone use (IVW OR, 1.04; 95%CI, 1.01–1.06; P = 0.002), but this significance disappeared after adjusting for confounders of mental and affective disorders. ConclusionsIn this bidirectional MR analysis, we observed that People at high risk of suicide may be more addicted to digital device use, but more detailed GWAS data and research methods to validate this finding are required.

The distribution of eye symptoms related to the use of digital devices among university students in Istanbul, Türkiye

The distribution of eye symptoms related to the use of digital devices among university students in Istanbul, Türkiye