scholarly journals The Acceptability and Influencing Factors of an Internet-Based Tinnitus Multivariate Integrated Sound Therapy for Patients With Tinnitus

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132097376
Author(s):  
Tianxiang Lan ◽  
Fei Zhao ◽  
Binbin Xiong
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Patient Interview ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Sound Therapy ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Interview Analysis ◽  
Narrowband Noise

Objective: To explore the acceptability and influencing factors of an Internet-based Tinnitus Multivariate Integrated Sound Therapy (iT-MIST). The individually tailored sound therapy used narrowband noise centered on the patient’s tinnitus frequency in combination with natural sounds and relaxing music. Design: Patients with tinnitus were given a 1-week trial of iT-MIST. Semistructured interviews were then carried out and a thematic analysis used to analyze, identify, organize, and report factors discovered in the data. Study Sample: Semistructured interviews were carried out with 11 participants, 2 women and 9 men, mean age 39.82 years. Results: The first theme identified from patient interview analysis was their motivation to undertake and expectations of iT-MIST. Nearly half of the participants indicated that advice from the physician was considered very important and professional. Benefits acknowledged by most participants from their iT-MIST experience were accessibility, convenience, time- and cost-effectiveness, and emotional benefit. However, a few participants with poor understanding of tinnitus and iT-MIST showed a negative acceptability with doubtful thoughts and complaints about technical issues such as being easily interrupted by messages and phone calls. Conclusion: Patients with tinnitus in this study were not universally accepting of the iT-MIST therapy. Concerns about their tinnitus and ability to comply with doctor’s recommendations were the main influencing factors. Attitude or willingness to explore new therapies facilitated its use. Emotional benefits, for example, relaxation and comfort, were seen to sustain motivation, while doubtful thoughts and technical problems negatively affected acceptability.

scholarly journals Research on the Influencing Factors of the Willingness of New Professional Farmers to Participate in Skills Training and Its Promotion during the Development of Urban ModernAgriculture

CONVERTER ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 199-210
Author(s):  
Yixi Liu, Pingyan Guo, Zhiyao Ma, Chun Hu
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Effect ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Agricultural Industry ◽  
Rural Revitalization ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
The Times

Objective: Talent is the key factor in the implementation of the Rural Revitalization Strategy. Based on the willingness and influencing factors of new professional farmers to participate in skill training in the development of modern urban agriculture, this study seeks to study the education of professional farmers from the perspective of demand. Methods: Based on the questionnaire survey data of new vocational farmers in Wenzhou, this study systematically analyzed the current situation, training willingness, training methods, and training effect of new vocational training, and made quantitative statistical analysis of the original basic data. Combined with the characteristics of agricultural industry and post, this study empirically analyzed their perception of participating in skill training and the influencing factors. Results: The number of new vocational farmers willing to participate in training was significantly higher than that of farmers unwilling to participate in training. The frequency of technical problems encountered in agricultural production, the times of training, the evaluation of training effect, effect, cost, teacher level, hardware level, certificate, and other factors have a significant impact on the willingness of new vocational farmers to participate in skills training. Conclusion: This study proposes to build a vocational occupation education system to enhance the training intention of new occupation farmers. During the COVID-19, the innovative form of webcast sales realized the unification of technology and service.

scholarly journals Enhancing User Experiences of Mobile-Based Augmented Reality via Spatial Augmented Reality: Designs and Architectures of Projector-Camera Devices

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thitirat Siriborvornratanakul
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Fundamental Problem ◽  
User Experiences ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Spatial Augmented Reality ◽  
Computing Paradigm ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Hardware Designs

As smartphones, tablet computers, and other mobile devices have continued to dominate our digital world ecosystem, there are many industries using mobile or wearable devices to perform Augmented Reality (AR) functions in their workplaces in order to increase productivity and decrease unnecessary workloads. Mobile-based AR can basically be divided into three main types: phone-based AR, wearable AR, and projector-based AR. Among these, projector-based AR or Spatial Augmented Reality (SAR) is the most immature and least recognized type of AR for end users. This is because there are a small number of commercial products providing projector-based AR functionalities in a mobile manner. Also, prices of mobile projectors are still relatively high. Moreover, there are still many technical problems regarding projector-based AR that have been left unsolved. Nevertheless, it is projector-based AR that has potential to solve a fundamental problem shared by most mobile-based AR systems. Also the always-visible nature of projector-based AR is one good answer for solving current user experience issues of phone-based AR and wearable AR systems. Hence, in this paper, we analyze what are the user experience issues and technical issues regarding common mobile-based AR systems, recently widespread phone-based AR systems, and rising wearable AR systems. Then for each issue, we propose and explain a new solution of how using projector-based AR can solve the problems and/or help enhance its user experiences. Our proposed framework includes hardware designs and architectures as well as a software computing paradigm towards mobile projector-based AR systems. The proposed design is evaluated by three experts using qualitative and semiquantitative research approaches.

scholarly journals KETIKA CINTA BERTASBIH TRANSFORMASI NOVEL KE FILM

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Isnaniah
Keyword(s):  
Film Production ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
The Public ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Literary System ◽  
Research Resources ◽  
Literary Reception

One study of ecranisation is a transformation from novel to film. One of the novels deserves to bestudied are El Shirazy’s Ketika Cinta Bertasbih (KCB) 1 and 2. The film is based on a novel, including thereception of research resources in the form of adaptations in other media. The presence of KCB novelwhich filmed later is the phenomenon of ecranisation which siphon attention from the public from allbackgrounds and ages. The differences which frequently arise in ecranisation have often caused by thedifferences in the literary system (novel) and film. The differences which frequently arise in ecranisationhave often caused by the differences in the literary system (novel) and film. The technical issues, such asmedia novel form of words and language, meanwhile the main media of film is an audio-visual (soundand picture). Therefore, it would be reasonable if the film is different from the novel. In the KCB noveland film, the differences that exist are not only technical problems, but a deliberate distinction with aspecific purpose as well. Based on the facts above, the KCB novel and film have many differences causedby the reception process through KCB novel conducted by film production (screenwriter, director, andproducer). This case is a problem which becomes question in the mind of the readers of the KCB novel.The literary reception towards KCB novel which eventually lead to the film is a creative act as a reader.

scholarly journals A Decision Model For Contracting Helpdesk Services

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Meg Murray ◽  
Joy Young
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Call Center ◽  
Decision Model ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Call Routing ◽  
High Investment ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Business Requirements

Contractual helpdesk services, also known as call center outsourcing is a growing industry. Helpdesk solutions, which offer customer service to consumers who have an issue, problem or concern, are an integral part of many organizations wider service function. For smaller companies, outsourcing helpdesk services is becoming more and more popular given the technical expertise and high investment costs required to develop, implement and maintain the infrastructure needed to support these services. Contracting for helpdesk services helps to alleviate smaller companies from concerns with technical issues, retaining employees dedicated to continuous research on the value proposition of emerging products or services, and in some cases, the need for hiring additional staff. While the basic principles for negotiating an outsourcing contract apply, this paper explores the special considerations pertinent to contracting helpdesk services. These include determining an optimal solution by mapping business requirements to specific call center resource options, determining the optimal call routing structure given budgetary considerations and understanding technical problems associated with the call center environment and developing a satisficing plan to address problems should they occur. As the technologies, including telecommunications and call routing options, that form the basis of helpdesk services evolve, so does the importance of helpdesk services as they move from cost centers to profit generating ventures.

scholarly journals What is the Place of Innovative ICT Uses in School Counseling?

10.28945/2823 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Help Line

With our ever-changing society there seems to be more pressures on young people. Recent epidemiological studies in Australia have found that adolescent mental health is an important public health problem (Sawyer et al., 2001). As many as one in five Australian children aged from 4 to 17 have significant mental health concerns (Zubrick, Silburn, Burton, & Blair, 2000). However, only one in four young people receive professional help (Sawyer, et al., 2001). Schools in Australia provide school counselors to assist students, yet many young people do not avail themselves of this service. However, young people do seek help from telephone help-lines (in 2002 almost 1.1 million phone calls were made to Kids Help Line) and from the Internet (Kids Help Line, 2003a). Perhaps more anonymous forms of counseling, such as cybercounseling, could deliver a more effective service within a school setting. The difficulties and benefits of school based webcounseling are discussed in terms of therapeutic, ethical and legal issues, as well as technical problems and recent research outcomes.

An Adaptive Jamming Device

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Gonzaleza
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Location ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Current State ◽  
Covered Area ◽  
Wireless Signal ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Compare And Contrast

Background: All currently known wireless signals jammers have in common is the fact that there is no delimiting of the geographical location where the jamming is done. This jamming is delimited only by the power of the generated signal. The covered area is a sphere with center on the emitter of the wireless signal. The reviewed patent provides a solution to the problem of how to restrict the wireless signal in a specific geographic area. Objective: This paper is a Mini-Review of US Patent # 9,787425, we analyze the current technical problems this patent tries to solve, and discuss the solutions presented. Method: We start by analyzing current state of the art for jamming wireless signals. Indicate drawbacks of the previous approaches. Compare and contrast these previous arts with the reviewed patent. Analyze if the proposed solutions are suitable to solve the critical problem of jamming wireless signals on a delimited geographic area. Describe some disadvantages of the reviewed patent, and suggest future research issues. Conclusion: We discuss some non-technical issues with this reviewed patent, like legal issues which are dependent on the country of use of the patent. We describe the current and future use of the reviewed patent.

Strategies adopted during collaborative online music composition

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 473-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Biasutti
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Video Observation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Online Music ◽  
Recording Analysis ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Interview Analysis

This pilot study analyzed the learning activities of adult musicians during the composition of a new musical work through online collaboration. The participants interacted in a virtual environment using synchronous and asynchronous tools to develop the composition project. The study utilized a mixed method descriptive design through video observation of the participants’ interactions during the online activities. In addition, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants after the learning sessions to analyze the method of work and the processes adopted. The findings showed that (1) the participants successfully completed the composing task in the virtual environment; (2) the following five learning activities were observed during the video recording analysis: experimenting, listening/evaluating, constructing, playing and technical issues; (3) the following two themes emerged from the semi-structured interview analysis: activities and processes. The results are discussed considering the educational implications of the processes activated during the activities.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Problems Faced by Online Customers on Ecommerce

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Sabou ◽  
Bianca Avram-Pop ◽  
Liliana Adela Zima
Keyword(s):  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Online Fraud ◽  
Online Commerce ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Online Purchases ◽  
Evolution Characteristics ◽  
Online Shoppers ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The purpose of this study is to identify the behavior of customers in the online environment. We analyzed the evolution, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of this type of commerce, and its implications on the consumers. In order to identify the customers’ behavior online, we selected three variables which are characterized by time intervals of the latest online order, and six variables which analyze the main problems faced by consumers of goods/services bought online (a long shipping time, damaged products, non-compliant products, fraud related issues, underperforming complaint system, technical issues, lack of customer and legal aspects). Online commerce is less developed in the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Ireland, Bulgaria, Estonia, Slovenia and Norway. But, the advantages of ecommerce weigh more for the consumer than the problems they face, for example: online shoppers will continue to make online purchases even if they have experienced delays in delivering goods/services, damaged products, online fraud, technical problems or difficulties in finding information about the warranty of goods/services.

Politicking the Information Technology Strategy in Organisations

2015 ◽  
pp. 1528-1554
Author(s):  
Tiko Iyamu
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Structuration Theory ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
It Strategy ◽  
Foreseeable Future ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Organisational Politics

Through IT strategy, many organisations intend to set out key directions and objectives for the use and management of information, communication and technologies. It would therefore seem that IT strategy, for the foreseeable future will remain a key aspect of development within organisations. As a result, there has been more focus on how IT strategy is articulated and formulated. What is missing is that there has been less attention on the implementation of the strategy. Also, in most organisations, technical issues are minor compared to the relationship issues. There are many factors which influence the implementation of the IT strategy. These influencing factors which include organisational politics, determine the success or failure of the IT strategy. This paper focuses on how organisational politics as examined by two underpinning theories, Structuration Theory and Actor-Network Theory, impact the implementation of IT strategy.

Recent Trends and Issues of Volcanic Disaster Response with Mobile Robots

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 436-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiji Nagatani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
Mobile Robotics ◽  
Volcanic Eruptions ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Future Technologies ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Construction System

<div class=""abs_img""><img src=""[disp_template_path]/JRM/abst-image/00260004/04.jpg"" width=""300"" />Volcano observation robots </span></div> Typically, volcanic eruptions cause heavy damage in its vicinity area, and the eruption often continues for years. During this period, a restricted area is set up in the vicinity of the crater, in order to ensure the safety of people. Therefore, it is important for mitigation of volcanic disaster to realize observation of the eruption and mudslide-control construction based on teleoperation-type robotic technology. To promote development of such technologies, various types of volcano exploration robots have been researched and developed in Japan and overseas. With regard to volcanic observations, this paper presents conventional methods for volcanic teleoperated observation, and discusses technical issues and research topics for the future technologies, particularly, mobile robotics and flying robotics. With regard to mudslide-control construction, the paper describes the teleoperated construction system that has been developed at Fugendake of Mount Unzen, and discusses technical problems in current unmanned construction system to be solved in the near future. </span>

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