scholarly journals Communication Problems After the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 293-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hitoshi Yamamura ◽  
Kazuhisa Kaneda ◽  
Yasumitsu Mizobata
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Satellite Communication ◽  
Great East Japan Earthquake ◽  
Voice Call ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Communication Devices ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Over Time

AbstractObjectivesAfter the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the resource utilization of and the problems encountered with communication devices were examined.MethodsA questionnaire survey was submitted to disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs) that were at the primary sites of destruction after the earthquake.ResultsWe collected data from 196 teams. During the first 4 days after the earthquake, the use of mobile phones, laptop computers, and landline phones was rated as poor to moderate, and satisfaction was very low, while satisfaction with satellite phones was rated as good to moderate (50%). The degree of satisfaction continued to increase gradually over time. Satellite phones, however, had several problems: poor reception, line instability, voice call use only, and inability to send large amounts of data.ConclusionsTo ensure effective communication during the acute phase in the aftermath of large disasters, a new satellite communication device is needed that not only is portable, battery powered, and able to send large volumes of data, but also offers stable communication. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2014:0:1–4)

EXPERIENCES, FRUSTRATIONS, AND BARRIERS, OF IPAD USAGE IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION: LIFE SKILLS CLASSROOM FROM EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
D. J. Sullivan ◽  
S. Labby ◽  
A. Koptelov ◽  
S. L. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Communications Systems ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Communication Devices

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine the barriers that special educator teachers encounter when using iPads within the Life Skills classroom. The research investigates the experiences, frustrations, and barriers through educators’ perceptions of iPad implementation. The influence of these issues suggests why iPad usage is not a device that special education classrooms are using in a widespread daily manner. Exploration of iPads as an educational tool and as a communication device is also discussed, along with considerations of other communications systems such as Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Alternative and Augmented Communication Devices is considered. Recommendations for further possible research are also discussed.

Effect of Augmentative Technology on Communication and Quality of Life After Tracheostomy or Total Laryngectomy

2021 ◽  
pp. 019459982110137
Author(s):  
Catherine T. Haring ◽  
Janice L. Farlow ◽  
Marie Leginza ◽  
Kaitlin Vance ◽  
Anna Blakely ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Laryngectomy ◽  
Electronic Communication ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Communication Devices ◽  
Related Quality

Objective Surgical procedures that render patients acutely aphonic can cause them to experience significant anxiety and distress. We queried patient perceptions after tracheostomy or laryngectomy and investigated whether introducing augmentative technology was associated with improvement in patient-reported outcomes. Methods Participants included hospitalized patients who acutely lost the ability to speak due to tracheostomy or total laryngectomy from April 2018 to December 2019. We distributed questions regarding the patient communication experience and relevant questions from the validated V-RQOL questionnaire (Voice-Related Quality of Life). Patients were offered a tablet with the electronic communication application Verbally. Pre- and postintervention groups were compared with chi-square analyses. Results Surveys were completed by 35 patients (n = 18, preintervention; n = 17, postintervention). Prior to using augmentative technology, 89% of patients who were aphonic reported difficulty communicating, specifically noting breathing or suctioning (56%), treatment and discharge plans (78%), or immediate needs, such as pain and using the bathroom (39%). Communication difficulties caused anxiety (55%), depression (44%), or frustration (62%), and 92% of patients were interested in using an electronic communication device. Patients reported less trouble communicating after the intervention versus before (53% vs 89%, P = .03), including less difficulty communicating about treatment or discharge plans (35% vs 78%, P < .01). V-RQOL scores were unchanged. Discussion Acute loss of phonation arising from surgery can be highly distressing for patients, and use of augmentative technology may alleviate some of these challenges by improving communication. Further studies are needed to identify what additional strategies may improve overall well-being. Implications for Practice Electronic communication devices may benefit patients with acute aphonia.

The Internet according to kids

2002 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Jorian Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Online Banking ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Future ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
Over Time

Describes a six‐year study of children’s Internet usage which shows how preferences and habits have changed over time; this was conducted by SpectraCom Inc and Circle 1 network. Explains the research methodology and the objectives, which were to identify trends in the amount of time spent by children online now and in future, their opinions about the future role of the Internet in society and the future of e‐commerce, and parents’ roles in children’s online activities. Concludes that there is need for a more child‐friendly content in Internet sites and for more parental involvement, that children will be influential in the market for alternative devices like mobile phones, that online shopping is likely to flourish, and that children have a growing interest in online banking.

scholarly journals DESIGN OF THE USABILITY MEASUREMENT TOOL FOR MULTIMODAL MOBILE APPLICATIONS

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (29) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Sheikh Abdullah Al-Aidaroos ◽  
Ariffin Abdul Mutalib
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
The Other ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Evaluation Instrument ◽  
Voice Call ◽  
Goal Question Metric

Nowadays, mobile phones provide not just voice call and messaging services, but plethora of other services. Those computational capabilities allow mobile phones to serve people in various areas including education, banking, commerce, travelling, and other daily life aspects. Meanwhile, the number of mobile phone users has increased dramatically in the last decade. On the other hand, the usability of an application can usually be verified through the user interface. Therefore, this paper aims to design a measurement tool to evaluate the usability of mobile applications based on the usability attributes and dimensions that must be considered in the interface. To obtain the appropriate attributes, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) has been conducted and the Goal Question Metric (GQM) has been used to design the tool. From 261 related works only 18 most relevant ones were selected, through four SLR. 25 dimensions were found through the SLR, but some of these dimensions are synonymous or a part of other dimensions. Consequently, three dimensions must be included in any usability evaluation instrument, which is broken down into ten sub dimensions.

scholarly journals La evolución de la ingeniería de requisitos en el desarrollo global de software [The evolution of the requirements engineering in the global development of software]

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Alejandra Dávila Salazar
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Requirements Engineering ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Global Software Development ◽  
Global Development ◽  
Detailed Review ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Theoretical Foundations ◽  
Over Time

ResumenEl desarrollo global de software constituye un tema muy debatido en la actualidad, sobre el que se están realizando últimamente numerosos estudios y propuestas. El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar como se encuentra y como ha ido evolucionando la Ingeniería de Requisitos en este tipo de desarrollos. Diversos investigadores señalan que, hasta el momento, los Desarrollos Globales de Software se han visto obligados a diseñar sus propios modelos de requisitos, ya que, al tratarse de una tecnología relativamente nueva, no existen aun patrones de Ingeniería de Requisitos para ella. No obstante una revisión detallada de la literatura existente muestra que, actualmente, están comenzando a aparecer algunas propuestas. En el presente estudio se hace un análisis de varios modelos de requisitos planteados y diseñados para casos concretos a fin de analizar como estos modelos han ido evolucionando durante el tiempo, y sacar conclusiones para solucionar algunos problemas de comunicación aparentemente aun no resueltos. Se pretende, en base a fundamentos teóricos apropiados, avanzar en el planteamiento de un modelo de Ingeniería de Requisitos más completo que supere las dificultades encontradas en anteriores trabajos y facilite el Desarrollo Global de Software.Palabras claveIngeniería de Requisitos, Desarrollo Global deSoftware, Metodologías, Herramientas de Ingeniería de Requisitos, Requisitos, Desarrollo Global. AbstractThe global software development is a debated topic at present, exist many studies and proposals made recently. The goal this paper is to show how it has evolved the requirements enginee-ring in this type of developments. Several researchers show, that this moment, the Global Development has been forced to design their own models of requirements, because being a relatively new technology, there are not even patterns of requirements enginee-ring for this type of development. However, a detailed review of existing literature shows that currently there are some proposals. The present study is an analysis of various models of requirements posed and designed for specific cases to analyze how these mo-dels have evolved over time, and present conclusions for solve some communication problems that apparently still unresolved. It is intended with based on appropriate theoretical foundations, to advance the approach of a model more complete in requirements engineering that exceeds the difficulties encountered in previous works and ease Global Development of Software.KeywordsRequirements Engineering, Global Software Develo-pment, Methodologies, Requirements Engineering Tools, Requi-rements, Global Development.

scholarly journals Near-Field Communication Sensors

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (18) ◽  
pp. 3947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhonglin Cao ◽  
Ping Chen ◽  
Zhong Ma ◽  
Sheng Li ◽  
Xingxun Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Near Field Communication ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
Quality Detection ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Real World Applications ◽  
Wireless Signal ◽  
Communication Devices

Near-field communication is a new kind of low-cost wireless communication technology developed in recent years, which brings great convenience to daily life activities such as medical care, food quality detection, and commerce. The integration of near-field communication devices and sensors exhibits great potential for these real-world applications by endowing sensors with new features of powerless and wireless signal transferring and conferring near field communication device with sensing function. In this review, we summarize recent progress in near field communication sensors, including the development of materials and device design and their applications in wearable personal healthcare devices. The opportunities and challenges in near-field communication sensors are discussed in the end.

scholarly journals Focusing on and Backgrounding Events Simultaneously: The Past–Present–Future Relationship of the Great East Japan Earthquake

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-110
Author(s):  
Anja Danner-Schröder
Keyword(s):  
Great East Japan Earthquake ◽  
The Other ◽  
Temporal Orientation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Event Structures ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Over Time

This article examines how events from the past, present, and future form into event structures over time. This question is addressed by investigating the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 until the fifth anniversary in 2016. This allowed to analyze different events over time. The findings reveal that events can be used in two different ways. One process was meant to focus on events, whereas the other one backgrounded events. These different ways to use events revealed four different mechanisms of how event structures can be formed. Moreover, each mechanism has its own idiosyncratic temporal orientation toward either a nostalgic past, imagined future, “better” future or critical past. Second, the article contributes that the paradoxical ways of focusing on an event and backgrounding the very same event need to be embraced simultaneously to enable a greater sense of wholeness. Last, the article reveals multiple temporalities within and across temporal trajectories.

Could the Adoption of Organizational Ambidexterity Have Changed the History of Nokia?

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Sulphey
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Organizational Ambidexterity ◽  
Compelling Evidence ◽  
History Of ◽  
Market Leader ◽  
Exploitation And Exploration ◽  
Over Time

Nokia, more than a century-old company, rose to stardom as the market leader for mobile phones in the 1990s and continued to be so until the early 2000s. Thereafter, the decline of Nokia started. The firm had to sell many of its assets and its mobile phone division to Microsoft. It later became a truncated company and ultimately faded into oblivion. Management and academic experts have analysed the reason for the failure of Nokia from various dimensions. The present work analyses Nokia’s failure from the viewpoint of organizational ambidexterity (OA). OA is defined as the ‘ability to simultaneously explore and exploit, enabling a firm to succeed at adaption over time rather than pursuing limited activities’. This can be considered as the first attempt to analyse the failure of Nokia through the lens of ambidexterity. It is concluded with compelling evidence that the story of Nokia would have been different had it followed exploitation and exploration simultaneously.

scholarly journals Registered Nurse Strain Detection Using Ambient Data: An Exploratory Study of Underutilized Operational Data Streams in the Hospital Workplace

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 598-605
Author(s):  
Dana M. Womack ◽  
Michelle R. Hribar ◽  
Linsey M. Steege ◽  
Nancy H. Vuckovic ◽  
Deborah H. Eldredge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Streams ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Supervised Machine Learning ◽  
Dynamic Monitoring ◽  
Work Shift ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Communication Devices ◽  
Ambient Data

Abstract Background Registered nurses (RNs) regularly adapt their work to ever-changing situations but routine adaptation transforms into RN strain when service demand exceeds staff capacity and patients are at risk of missed or delayed care. Dynamic monitoring of RN strain could identify when intervention is needed, but comprehensive views of RN work demands are not readily available. Electronic care delivery tools such as nurse call systems produce ambient data that illuminate workplace activity, but little is known about the ability of these data to predict RN strain. Objectives The purpose of this study was to assess the utility of ambient workplace data, defined as time-stamped transaction records and log file data produced by non-electronic health record care delivery tools (e.g., nurse call systems, communication devices), as an information channel for automated sensing of RN strain. Methods In this exploratory retrospective study, ambient data for a 1-year time period were exported from electronic nurse call, medication dispensing, time and attendance, and staff communication systems. Feature sets were derived from these data for supervised machine learning models that classified work shifts by unplanned overtime. Models for three timeframes —8, 10, and 12 hours—were created to assess each model's ability to predict unplanned overtime at various points across the work shift. Results Classification accuracy ranged from 57 to 64% across three analysis timeframes. Accuracy was lowest at 10 hours and highest at shift end. Features with the highest importance include minutes spent using a communication device and percent of medications delivered via a syringe. Conclusion Ambient data streams can serve as information channels that contain signals related to unplanned overtime as a proxy indicator of RN strain as early as 8 hours into a work shift. This study represents an initial step toward enhanced detection of RN strain and proactive prevention of missed or delayed patient care.

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