Use Of Videoconferences Research Articles

Assessing the impacts of videoconferences on domestic business flights in Brazil’s post-pandemic era

During the COVID-19 pandemic, society realized that many activities could be conducted remotely, achieving similar or superior results. Several trends were anticipated and consolidated, such as remote work and hybrid activities. In this context, the air transport market was also profoundly affected, and we are still trying to understand the size and depth of the ongoing changes. It has become crucial for airline market strategies to evaluate how the behavior of business passenger demand has changed, considering the new conditions created and the intensified use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools, particularly videoconferencing. The article aims to identify and analyze the factors that have influenced the number of domestic business flights in Braziĺs post-pandemic era, focusing on the increased use of ICT. It applied a logit model to a database collected at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, the second busiest airport in the country and the seventh in Latin America, which operates only domestic flights and is used mainly for business trips. Findings showed that the most significant variables influencing reduced travel for work were the number of trips made, the company’s market segment, and travelers’ perceptions about how the company dealt with topics such as productivity, employee well-being, videoconference use, and airline ticket purchases. With this understanding, airlines can develop more effective advertising strategies, enhance ticket sales, and prospect customers in more promising market niches.

Staff experiences with videoconferences during the COVID-19 pandemic in forensic psychiatry outpatients

Aim To describe staff experiences with the use of videoconferences with forensic psychiatric outpatients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method Semi-structured interviews with staff at forensic community services in the Region of Southern Denmark. Results Nine semi-structured staff interviews were conducted. Two main themes were identified through thematic analysis: Challenges due to technical uncertainty and the Use of videoconferences as support in clinical assessment and treatment. The second main theme also included a number of subthemes: Lack of opportunity for observation of a patient’s overall situation; Compromise of nurses’ professionalism; Limitation of disturbing stimuli means more focus on the conversation; Telephone contact vs. video contact—pros and cons; Expectations reflect attitudes; and Will professionalism be changed based on organizational and political perspectives? Conclusion Staff opinions on use of videoconferences in psychiatric patients differed. The nurses in particular were concerned about whether professionalism could be maintained. Others experienced patients focusing more on the conversation when it took place via video because there were fewer disturbing elements. In general, expectations seem to influence attitudes toward using videoconferences.

Teenagers and Videoconference Fatigue: A Preliminary Analysis from an Affordance‐based Approach

ABSTRACTThe Covid‐19 pandemic has led to the widespread use of videoconference (VC) technologies, particularly in education and this trend is projected to continue. Prolonged VC usage can lead to “videoconference fatigue” (VCF). While research on factors contributing to VCF has been conducted among university students, there is limited research on younger students (especially teenagers). To fill this gap, this study adopts an affordance‐based approach to identify VC affordances (resources and constraints) contributing to VCF in teenagers. Specifically, the objectives are to examine if (a) VC affordances (visibility, information, and availability), and (b) demographic profiles (age and gender) have effects on VCF among teenagers. A large‐scale survey was conducted and responses from 491 teenagers were analyzed using Hierarchical Regression Analysis. Results indicate that the three identified VC affordances contribute to VCF in teenagers. In addition, teenage girls and older teenagers are more prone to VCF.

Influence of the Use of E-Learning Technologies on the Learning of Business Education Courses as Perceived by Business Education Students in South-South, Nigeria

The study was carried out to determine perceived influence of the use of e-learning technologies on the learning of Business Education courses in Public Universities in South-South, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study is eight hundred and seventy-nine final year students in public universities in South-South, Nigeria. The sample of size of 275 Business Education students, through Yaro Yamane formula was studied. Structured questionnaire containing 25 item entitled “Perceived influence of the use of e-learning technologies on the learning of Business Education courses” were used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three (3) experts. The Cronbach Alpha Reliability coefficient was 0.97 and 0.91. 275 copies of instrument were distributed; 250 copies were successfully retrieved from students. Mean (X) and Standard Deviation (SD) were used in analyzing the research questions. The null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test statistical tool. The findings showed that the use of digital library, video conference and Google search engine have positive influence on the learning of Business Education in Public Universities in South-South, Nigeria. The hypotheses tested showed there is no significant difference between the opinion of students in Federal and State Universities perceived influence of digital library in learning of Business Education courses, there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of male and female Business Education students on the perceived influence of the use of video conferencing in learning of Business Education courses, Nigeria and there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of Business Education Students in Federal and State Universities on the perceived influence of the use of Google Search Engine in learning of business education courses in public universities based on school ownership. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that, the use of digital camera, digital library, video conferencing and Google search engine are believed to have influence on the learning of Business Education courses in public universities in South-South, Nigeria. The study recommended among others that management of public universities in South-South zone of Nigeria should endeavour to adequately provide e-learning technologies identified in order to sustain e-learning in learning of business education courses. The educational implication is that the e-learning technologies for teaching and learning of Business Education courses influence teaching and learning of Business Education courses. Training and re-training of lecturers in the utilization of e-learning technologies should be adopted, because it will improve lecturers’ skills in business education courses and also help students to learn better and faster in the classroom.

Preparation and Obstacle of Notary in Making Notarial Deed in Facing Society 5.0 Era

This writing discusses the preparation and obstacle of Notary in making Notarial deed in facing. Notary Deed is an authentic deed made by or before a Notary according to the form and procedure stipulated in Undang-Undang Number 2/2014. According to Article 1868 of the Civil Code, an authentic deed is a deed made in a form determined by law by or before a public official authorized for that purpose at the place where the deed was made. This gives an indication that a deed made by a Notary as a public official can be said to be an authentic deed if it meets the requirements as described in the article. The entry of society 5.0 era in Indonesian society causes the need for an adaptation for Notaries in Indonesia in terms of meeting the needs of people who are affiliated with technology, especially in making authentic deeds. Initially, the use of technology such as the use of video conferences, electronic signatures, electronic ID verification tools and the liveliness test system was considered the answer for Notaries in terms of meeting the community's need for authentic deeds, especially in dealing with technological developments that entered all aspects of human life. However, Indonesia as a legal state that has the spirit to always ensure justice and legal certainty, causes all actions taken by a legal subject to be guided by the law that governs it. In this case, there are obstacles in the use of video conferencing, electronic signatures, electronic ID verification tools and the liveliness test system due to the absence of a legal basis that serves as a legal umbrella for their use in making a notarial deed. Furthermore the concept of facing using technological developments cannot be equated with being physically present as described in Undang-Undang Jabatan Notaris.

Istijabatu Thalabah Qismi Ta’līm al-Lughah al-‘Arabiyah ‘ala Ta’lim Maharah al-Kalam bi Istikhdami Google Meet bi Jami’ah Al-Raniry

The learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic was implemented with an online system, this made lecturers able to develop learning activities effectively using various technologies, one of which was the use of video conferences in the form of the Google Meet application. This prompted this research to explore student responses to the use of Google Meet in speaking skill learning. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach at UIN Ar-Raniry Aceh through data collection using a questionnaire, while the analytical technique used is descriptive statistics. This study shows that as many as 51% of students disagree with the use of Google Meet in learning speaking skill, and 49% of students agree with the use of Google Meet in speaking skill learning. The findings of this study indicate that learning maharah kalam using Google Meet is still not favored by students, so it becomes a challenge for lecturers to develop online learning for the better. This study recommends further research to test the effectiveness of Google Meet on student motivation or learning achievement.

Validation of Videoconference Administration of Picture Description From the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised in Neurotypical Canadian French Speakers.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians and researchers have increasingly used remote online assessments to pursue their activities, but mostly with tests not validated for videoconference administration. This study aims to validate the remote online administration of picture description in Canadian French neurotypical speakers and to explore the thematic unit (TU) checklist recently developed. Spoken discourse elicited through the picture description task of the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R) was collected from Canadian French neurotypical speakers from Québec aged between 50 and 79 years old. Forty-seven participants completed the task in person, and 49 participants completed the task by videoconference. Videos of each discourse sample were transcribed using CHAT conventions. Microstructural variables were extracted using the CLAN (Computerized Language ANalysis) program, whereas thematic informativeness was scored for each sample using TUs. Chi-square tests were conducted to compare both groups on each TU; t tests were also performed on the total score of TUs and microstructural variables. Groups were matched on sex, age, and education variables. The t tests revealed no intergroup difference for the total TU score and for the microstructural variables (e.g., mean length of utterances and number of words per minute). Chi-square tests showed no significant intergroup difference for all 16 TUs. These findings support remote online assessment of the picnic scene of the WAB-R picture description in Canadian French neurotypical speakers. These results also validate the 16 TUs most consistently produced. The use of videoconference could promote and improve the recruitment of participants who are usually less accessible, such as people using assistive mobility technologies. https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.21476961.

RELIGION DURING THE PANDEMIC IN THE TERRITORY OF THE CHUVASH REPUBLIC

The coronavirus pandemic has led to significant changes in people’s lives in all spheres, including religion. The usual way of religious life has undergone significant transformations in a short period of time. During the pandemic, it became dangerous for a large number of people to gather at the same time, which forced parishioners to restrict access to churches and mosques. In post-Soviet Russia, religious believers faced similar situations for the first time, and they became a definite challenge for representatives of individual confessions, which determined the relevance of the stated topic. The purpose of the article is to analyze the reaction of the authorities, religious leaders and ordinary citizens, both religious believers and non-believers, during the first year of the pandemic to restrictions in the field of religious practice. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that for the first time, the materials of the Republic of Chuvashia show the forms that are not widespread and not quite typical for the Russian religious culture: crucessions by air and land transport, online broadcasts of religious services, contests on religious themes, the use of videoconferences to solve current problems. The research was based on the materials of legislative acts and publications in print and electronic media, as well as in news feeds on the websites of religious organizations. According to the authors, pandemic restrictions have divided religious believers into two main groups. One part of religious believers accepted new forms of religious practices cautiously, as it was difficult for them to rebuild their habitual way of life, to refuse even temporarily from visiting churches and mosques. The other part, on the contrary, reacted with some interest and understanding to innovations, since the use of remote technologies enabled more people to “attend” prayer services.

KBG syndrome: videoconferencing and use of artificial intelligence driven facial phenotyping in 25 new patients

Genetic variants in Ankyrin Repeat Domain 11 (ANKRD11) and deletions in 16q24.3 are known to cause KBG syndrome, a rare syndrome associated with craniofacial, intellectual, and neurobehavioral anomalies. We report 25 unpublished individuals from 22 families with molecularly confirmed diagnoses. Twelve individuals have de novo variants, three have inherited variants, and one is inherited from a parent with low-level mosaicism. The mode of inheritance was unknown for nine individuals. Twenty are truncating variants, and the remaining five are missense (three of which are found in one family). We present a protocol emphasizing the use of videoconference and artificial intelligence (AI) in collecting and analyzing data for this rare syndrome. A single clinician interviewed 25 individuals throughout eight countries. Participants’ medical records were reviewed, and data was uploaded to the Human Disease Gene website using Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) terms. Photos of the participants were analyzed by the GestaltMatcher and DeepGestalt, Face2Gene platform (FDNA Inc, USA) algorithms. Within our cohort, common traits included short stature, macrodontia, anteverted nares, wide nasal bridge, wide nasal base, thick eyebrows, synophrys and hypertelorism. Behavioral issues and global developmental delays were widely present. Neurologic abnormalities including seizures and/or EEG abnormalities were common (44%), suggesting that early detection and seizure prophylaxis could be an important point of intervention. Almost a quarter (24%) were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and 28% were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Based on the data, we provide a set of recommendations regarding diagnostic and treatment approaches for KBG syndrome.

Individual and Situational Factors Influencing Active Behavior in Professional Video Conferences With Strangers

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of video conferences in professional settings increased rapidly. Here, we examine how individual and situational characteristics jointly predict active behavior in video conferences (i.e., activating one’s webcam, small talk, contacting other attendees) between strangers. We focus on external networking as well as proactive and reactive online networking and social anxiety as individual characteristics and investigate how these interact with social norms (operationalized as proportion of other attendees using the webcam), in predicting our outcome variable active video conference behavior. An online vignette experiment with three conditions (social norms: 25 vs. 75% of other attendees using the webcam vs. offline) was conducted to analyze the self-reported likelihood of active video conference versus active offline behavior. Regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. Results indicate that external networking is a positive and social anxiety a negative predictor of self-reported active video conference behavior. Furthermore, the likelihood of engaging in active (video conference) behavior differed between the three scenarios, with highest values in the offline scenario and lowest in the online scenario with only 25% of other attendees using the webcam. However, no interaction effects of social norms with social anxiety were found. Overall, the findings suggest that individual differences in networking tendencies and social anxiety and social norms influence active behavior in video conferences independently.

Key Factors in the Implementation of E-Proctoring in the Spanish University System

Between two possible practices when supervising a remote synchronous evaluation, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of Spanish universities opted for the use of videoconferences with audio and active video, instead of implementing e-proctoring. Thus, in order to analyze the reasons for this non-implementation and take measures so that its use can be extended in the Spanish university system, this study focused on identifying the critical factors in the decision of Spanish universities to accept and implement e-proctoring as a method of remote supervision. For this, a causal study was carried out using the methodology of fuzzy cognitive maps, and the data obtained were processed through the FCMappers tool. This allowed a glimpse of the key role played by students in this non-implementation (who alleged the non-possibility of having the resources necessary for the use of e-proctoring and the violation of privacy that the use of this tool entailed) and highlighted the role of the “pressure or incentives from government” factor if these allegations are to be eliminated and if e-proctoring is to be implemented in Spanish universities.

STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMPACT OF USING VIDEO CONFERENCES IN ONLINE LEARNING PROCESS

This research aims to describe the learning process while using video conferences and to find out the impact of using video conferences in online learning. This research involved the 7th-semester students of the English Department of the University of PGRI Semarang. The method used is qualitative descriptive by providing an open questionnaire and in-depth interviews to collect the data. The results of this study indicated that according to the students, the use of video conferences is very helpful for teaching and learning activities in online learning, and it is also more practical and safer to be used for learners during the pandemic. Then, the impact of using video conferences from the students’ perception can be identified from the positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts of using video conferences can be seen from point of view of time effectiveness, student communication, students’ participation during the teaching and learning activity, and student achievement. Meanwhile, the negative impacts of using video conferences can be seen in the lack of understanding of the materials and the high cost for students’ needs.

From frequency to fatigue: Exploring the influence of videoconference use on videoconference fatigue in Singapore

The use of videoconferencing platforms has increased drastically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of work-from-home orders, many employees found themselves attending meetings through virtual communication technologies instead of usual face-to-face discussions. As employees spend more time on videoconferencing, there have been increasing concerns of users affected by an occurrence we define as videoconference fatigue (VF). In this study, we explore the link between frequency of videoconferencing and VF. We further explore videoconference users' satisfaction with their internet connection as a moderator of this relationship. We study these in the context of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which provides a framework for us to understand the factors leading to VF. A survey was conducted in Singapore with 1145 respondents who use videoconference apps. Results from structural equation modeling supported a model where perceived ease of use of videoconference apps led to perceived usefulness of these apps, which led to an increased frequency of use. There was a significant relationship between frequency of use and feelings of videoconference fatigue, with this relationship moderated by users’ perceived satisfaction with their internet connection. When usage frequency is low, having a reliable internet connection helps mitigate the impact of use on VF. However, high levels of usage can override the mitigating impact of internet satisfaction. We discuss the implications of these findings, which lend understanding into potential factors that can result in VF.

The Feasibility and Acceptability of Remote Videoconference Use of the Brief Developmental Assessment Tool for Young Children with Congenital Heart Disease.

Background: Young children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at heightened risk of developmental delay. The outbreak of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns presented an opportunity to test the feasibility of using a short neurodevelopmental assessment tool-the Brief Developmental Assessment (BDA)-remotely via new technologies. Methods: We tested the feasibility and acceptability of remote testing of the tool's 6 domains of development with 30 children younger than 5 years with CHD and 10 healthy controls. Results: Despite some technical issues, parents largely responded positively to the use of the remote assessment as opposed to traditional face-to-face appointments, citing the beneficial saving of time, money, and childcare. Conclusions: The acceptability of the remote use of the BDA for the developmental screening of children with CHD will allow for the possibility of increased screening for more children and earlier identification of developmental problems, both during and after COVID-19 restrictions.

Remote video interface psychological assessment during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Experiences of consultants and clients

The need for remote psychological assessment came to the fore during the Covid‐19 pandemic lockdown. This paper examines the qualitative experiences of psychologists and patients using remote video interfaces for psychological assessment during that period. The aim was to gain qualitative data on the personal experiences of both parties and explore whether remote assessment via video interface is a satisfactory method for psychological evaluations. Patients were seen for psychological assessments by consultant Clinical and Counselling Psychologists via through videoconference. Consultants and patients were asked about their experience of the video assessment and the consultant recorded their responses. Content Analysis was used to analyse the responses. The remote mode of assessment was found to be satisfactory to both patient and psychologist, although technical issues were highlighted to be the most disruptive to assessments. Consultants reported a certain level of fatigue, particularly after evaluations, and some of them commented that they had to try harder than in a face‐to‐face evaluation. Distraction in the patient environment was considered detrimental. The small sample size which requires further replication studies. Overall, the use of videoconference was found to be a satisfactory method for psychological assessment with some areas for improvement, such as technical difficulties and fatigue.

The use of videoconference in the consideration of cases on administrative offenses

The use of videoconference in the consideration of cases on administrative offenses

Analisis Persepsi Peserta Didik Terhadap Pembelajaran Daring Berbasis Video conference di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

During the covid-19 pandemic, most lecturers in higher education conduct the learning process with video conference. However, it seems that the use of video conferences in learning is believed to still be considered no more effective than face-to-face methods directly. Various perceptions related to the use of video conferences have sprung up from various circles. This research aims to find out the perception of students to the use of video conferences in the learning process in the pandemic period. The sample consisted of 49 students at one of the universities in Mataram City. The method used in this study is descriptive research methods. The data was retrieved using questionnaires and interviews. Based on the results of the data analysis showed that, as many as 86.39% of students have a positive perception of the use of video conferences in the learning process during the pandemic. The average student assumes that using video conferences can facilitate the learning process, can motivate students in learning, and more effective in communicating with lecturers when compared to using platforms that can only send messages in the form of text.

Motivational Factors in the Use of Videoconferences to Carry out Tutorials in Spanish Universities in the Post-Pandemic Period.

Many of the tools used for virtual teaching during the pandemic had not been used previously, but they could continue to be used when traditional teaching returns. For this reason, this study focused on locating the key motivational factors for the possible continuation of the use of one of these tools, videoconferencing, to carry out tutorials in Spanish universities as a complement to face-to-face tutorials. For this, a literary review was conducted to obtain a list of motivational factors that may influence teachers to continuing using it, and a causal study was performed with university professors (through fuzzy cognitive maps) to identify the causal relationships among these factors and classify them by their relevance in making a decision. The most influential factors are intention, attitude and perceived compatibility with how tutorials are given, and the negative factors include quality management and trust.

Changes in pediatric hospital care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national qualitative study

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated rapid changes in healthcare delivery in the United States, including changes in the care of hospitalized children. The objectives of this study were to identify major changes in healthcare delivery for hospitalized children during the COVID-19 pandemic, identify lessons learned from these changes, and compare and contrast the experiences of children’s and community hospitals.MethodsWe purposefully sampled participants from both community and children’s hospitals serving pediatric patients in the six U.S. states with the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rates at the onset of the pandemic. We recruited 2–3 participants from each hospital (mix of administrators, front-line physicians, nurses, and parents/caregivers) for semi-structured interviews. We analyzed interview data using constant comparative methods to identify major themes.ResultsWe interviewed 30 participants from 12 hospitals. Participants described how leaders rapidly developed new hospital policies (e.g., directing use of personal protective equipment) and how this was facilitated by reviewing internal and external data frequently and engaging all relevant stakeholders. Hospital leaders optimized communication through regular, transparent, multi-modal, and bi-directional communication. Clinicians increased use of videoconference and telehealth to facilitate physical distancing, but these technologies may have disadvantaged non-English speakers. Due to declining volumes of hospitalized children and surges of adult patients, clinicians newly provided care for hospitalized adults. This was facilitated by developing care teams supported by adult hospitalists, multidisciplinary support via videoconference, and educational resources. Participants described how the pandemic negatively impacted clinicians’ mental health, and they stressed the importance of mental health resources and wellness activities/spaces.ConclusionsWe identified several major changes in inpatient pediatric care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the adoption of new hospital policies, video communication, staffing models, education strategies, and staff mental health supports. We outline important lessons learned, including strategies for successfully developing new policies, effectively communicating with staff, and supporting clinicians’ expanding scope of practice. Potentially important focus areas in pandemic recovery include assessing and supporting clinicians’ mental health and well-being, re-evaluating trainees’ skills/competencies, and adapting educational strategies as needed. These findings can help guide hospital leaders in supporting pandemic recovery and addressing future crises.

Students’ Learning Outcomes and Activities: The Use of Video Conference during COVID-19 Pandemic

<p>This research was motivated by problems during the covid-19 pandemic, it showed that the students’ activity and learning outcomes of the topic of Ecosystem at Public High School 10 Palembang remain low. Based on observations of the electronic learning process carried out at the school, the teacher mostly applies asynchronous learning, thus the interactivity between teacher and students is not performed well. This study aimed to find out the effect of using video conferencing on the topic of Ecosystem toward the activities and learning outcomes of students. This study was set up as a quasi-experiment, using a nonequivalent control group design with two groups. The experimental group (Grade 10 of MIA 2) which do e-learning using video conference and the control group (Grade 10 of MIA 4) where e-learning without using video conference. Both groups were selected randomly. Data collection instruments were learning activity observation sheets and biology learning outcomes tests. Learning activity was analyzed quantitatively, while the learning outcomes data were also run quantitatively on a prerequisite test, hypothesis testing and the N-gain test. The results show the average percentage of experimental class learning activities increased from 39.5% to 42.5% while the control class did not increase. The Ancova test showed a significance value of 0.000 or less than = 0.05 and the N-gain test was 0.36. Based on the results, the use of video conferencing on the topic of Ecosystem significantly affected the learning outcomes improvement.</p>