scholarly journals On the fashionalization of digital devices: a study of the representation of mobile phones in fashion magazines

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanqing Zhang ◽  
Oskar Juhlin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Fashion Magazines ◽  
Visual Aesthetics ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Objects ◽  
The Aesthetic

AbstractWe asked when and how mobile phones are represented in Vogue (US) and L’Officiel (FR) between 1993 and 2017, and in what sense their presence in such magazines can be understood as making them into fashion items. The question is warranted since these magazines act as critical gatekeepers to fashion, at the same time as it has been argued that the latter is spreading its influence from clothes to other objects. We study the occurrence, changing styles and visual aesthetics of phones through a quantitative and a qualitative analysis. The former shows mobile phones did appear in the magazines, indicating that the important gatekeepers allow these devices to enter the fashion world. The qualitative analysis reveals that the aesthetic representation of mobile phones both conforms to and diverges from how garments are aestheticized in these magazines. The overall picture is one of a fluctuating and heterogeneous relation, with intermittent and temporary interactions between fashion gatekeeping and the digital devices. When carefully studying the interest in displaying the digital objects in these magazines we see a rather limited influence and not a trend.

Effect of Technostress on academic productivity- E-engagement through persuasive communication

2022 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Persuasive Communication ◽  
Academic Productivity ◽  
Digital Device ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Team Projects ◽  
Device Use ◽  
Management Students

The focus of most of the existing studies on technostress is with regard to working professionals. In spite of the explosion of digital device use in education, not many studies have identified its effects on students. This study examines the presence of technostress among management students aged 22-29 years. Using a sample of 300+ students of a management college of India, this study validates the technostress instrument. With the pandemic, education has seen a paradigm shift. Sessions including classes, interactions, discussions, team projects, assignments, examinations, have gone online and this has ushered the compulsion of spending more time with technology and digital devices (laptops, mobile phones, desktop etc). It examines the effect of technostress on academic productivity of students. The study further explores the students’ expectations from the college to control their technostress, thereby indicating the need of enhancing e-engagement through persuasive communication.

The "Digitalisation" of Youth

2011 ◽  
pp. 345-373
Author(s):  
Pedro Quelhas Brito
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Young People ◽  
New Media ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Commercial Communication

The digitalization of youth signifies their complete immersion, active participation and involvement in the production, consumption and sharing of digital content using various interconnected/interfaced digital devices in their social network interactions. A prerequisite to successful commercial communication with young people is having a good understanding of new media, along with their social and psychological framework. The behaviour, motivation and emotions of youth in general and in relation to digital technologies, especially the meaning attached to mobile phones, the Internet (mainly social network sites) and games (computer-based and portable) should also be addressed if advertisers aim to reach this target group.

The Creative Turn of the Wine Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pasquale Sasso ◽  
Ludovico Solima
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Creative Industry ◽  
Artistic Creation ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Active Contribution

This article describes how there is a large amount of research on strategic management literature on wine industry; however, there is insufficient published literature that underlines the importance of wine as a creative product. In the aesthetic economy, specific industries such as food, there is an active contribution to economic growth. In this context, artistic creation plays a fundamental role and creativity and savoir-faire to become symbols of a new way to produce. In this context, wine can be considered an aesthetic product. It is a symbol of quality, civilization and authenticity. Wine is defined as “the liquid art” also, because its production process is a combination of emotions and creativity, but also branding and design. This article aims to understand if wine can really be considered a creative product and if the wine industry can be considered a creative industry with the goal of developing a creative wine business. Finally, this article presents a synthesis of a qualitative analysis based on secondary data, with contributions coming from literature and empirical cases.

scholarly journals Mobile Devices: Are They Tools or Toys for Saudi College Students?

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Mahgoub Dafalla Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Mobile Phone Usage ◽  
Future Learning

The study aims at investigating Saudi college students' perceptions and attitudes towards the effectiveness of using mobile devices for academic purposes and other related activities. It tries to determine digital devices mostly used by students and measures to what extent they exploit these devices for academic purposes and in their other frequent activities. A survey was given to thirty-four Saudi university EFL students studying at the department of English and Translation, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The overall results have shown that most students always hold their mobile phones and bring them inside the classroom. Additionally, most of students have showed preference for using mobile devices for academic purposes and other related activities. The benefits of this study could be utilized for encouraging students to benefit from their mobile devices academically and designing future learning activities as well as mobile phone usage in the EFL classroom.

scholarly journals The Teleological Nature of Digital Aesthetics – the New Aesthetic in Advance of Artificial Intelligence

2019 ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Scott Contreras-Koterbay
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Media Studies ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Aesthetic Experiences ◽  
Real Possibility ◽  
Digital Aesthetics ◽  
Curatorial Practice ◽  
Digital Objects ◽  
The Aesthetic

If aesthetic and teleological judgments are equally reflective, then it can be argued that such judgments can be applied concurrently to digital objects, specifically those that are products of the rapidly developing sophisticated forms of artificial intelligence (AI). Evidence of the aesthetic effects of technological development are observable in more than just experienceable objects; rooted in inscrutable machine learning, AI’s complexity is a problem when it is presented as an aesthetic authority, particularly when it comes to automated curatorial practice or as a progressively determinative aesthetic force originating in an independent agency that is internally self-consistent.Rooted in theories of the post-digital and the New Aesthetic, this paper examines emerging new forms of art and aesthetic experiences that appear to reveal these capabilities of AI. While the most advanced forms of AI barely qualify for a ‘soft’ description at this point, it appears inevitable that a ‘hard’ form of AI is in the future. Increased forms of technological automation obscure the increasingly real possibility of genuine products of the imagination and the creativity of autonomous digital agencies as independent algorithmic entities, but such obfuscation is likely to fade away under the evolutionary pressures of technological development. It’s impossible to predict the aesthetic products of AI at this stage but, if the development of AI is teleological, then it might be possible to predict some of the foreseeable associated aesthetic problems. Article received: April 10, 2019; Article accepted: July 6, 2019; Published online: October 15, 2019; Original scholarly paperHow to cite this article: Contreras-Koterbay, Scott. "The Teleological Nature of Digital Aesthetics – the New Aesthetic in Advance of Artificial Intelligence." AM Journal of Art and Media Studies 20 (2019): 105-112. doi: 10.25038/am.v0i20.326.

scholarly journals Aesthetics of Home. Continuity and Variation in New Zealand Medium Density Housing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Abigail Barclay
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Medium Density ◽  
Housing Crisis ◽  
Visual Aesthetics ◽  
Integrated Research ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
The Aesthetic

<p>In New Zealand, most people do not find Medium Density housing (MDH) visually appealing. In October 2017, BRANZ carried out a survey on the different attitudes New Zealanders have towards MDH. This study concluded that the visual aesthetics is one of the top issues in shifting the acceptance of MDH within New Zealand. (BRANZ, 2017. p.2) Additionally in an attempt to house many people quickly, there have been growing concerns around the quality of the aesthetic output. (Howden-Chapman, 2015. p.80) This negative attitude towards MDH has fuelled the ever growing housing crisis.  This thesis proposes that improved aesthetic qualities can be achieved within a high density multiple housing project. It argues that identifying and analysing the current aesthetic issues connected with existing MDH in New Zealand, will create a starting point for further design-led research. From this critique, this thesis aims to design a viable alternative to the current New Zealand approach to MDH. This design will aim to model varied aesthetic qualities and to identify key strategies for potential application in other projects.  Research will occur through an extended series of different design-led research projects. Initially a quick fire design exercise in parallel with initial background research around the field of MDH and aesthetics will form the basis to begin from. Self and peer reflection will follow to inform the iterative research, extracting the key issues emerging from the research. Both research for design (theories and precedents), and researching through a series of iterative design projects occur. These two integrated research methods will be repeated in cycles throughout the year to keep the research current throughout the process and develop its depth.</p>

scholarly journals Keyword Indexing And Searching Tool (KIST): A Tool to Assist the Forensics Analysis of WhatsApp Chat

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Syafiqah Hanisah Shahrol Nizam ◽  
Nurul Hidayah Ab Rahman ◽  
Niken Dwi Wahyu Cahyani
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Forensic Analysis ◽  
User Testing ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Public Sectors ◽  
Keyword Searching

Digital forensics is a field that concerned with finding and presenting evidence sourced from digital devices, such as computers and mobile phones. Most of the forensic analysis software is proprietary, and eventually, specialized analysis software is developed in both the private and public sectors. This paper presents an alternative of forensic analysis tools for digital forensics, which specifically to analyze evidence through keyword indexing and searching. Keyword Indexing and Searching Tool (KIST) is proposed to analyze evidence of interest from WhatsApp chat text files using keyword searching techniques and based on incident types. The tool was developed by adopting the Prototyping model as its methodology. KIST includes modules such as add, edit, remove, display the indexed files, and to add WhatsApp chat text files. Subsequently, the tool is tested using functionality testing and user testing. Functionality testing shows all key functions are working as intended, while users testing indicates the majority of respondents are agree that the tool is able to index and search keyword and display forensic analysis results.

scholarly journals British South Asian Patients’ Perspectives on the Relevance and Acceptability of Mobile Health Text Messaging to Support Medication Adherence for Type 2 Diabetes: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suman Prinjha ◽  
Ignacio Ricci-Cabello ◽  
Nikki Newhouse ◽  
Andrew Farmer
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Asian Populations ◽  
Asian Patients ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Short Messages

BACKGROUND The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is greater in South Asian populations and health outcomes are poorer compared with other ethnic groups. British South Asians are up to six times more likely to have T2D than the general population, to develop the condition at a younger age, and to experience diabetes-related complications. Interventions to support people in managing their condition can potentially reduce debilitating complications. Evidence to support the use of digital devices in T2D management, including mobile phones, has shown positive impacts on glycemic control. There is increasing recognition that health interventions that are culturally adapted to the needs of specific groups are more likely to be relevant and acceptable, but evidence to support the effectiveness of adapted interventions is limited and inconclusive. OBJECTIVE This formative study aimed to explore the perceptions and views of British South Asian patients with T2D on mobile health SMS text messaging to support medication adherence, aimed at the general UK population. METHODS Eight exploratory focus groups were conducted in Leicester, the United Kingdom, between September 2017 and March 2018. A diverse sample of 67 adults took part. RESULTS British South Asian people with T2D who use digital devices, including mobile phones, felt that short messages to support medication adherence would be acceptable and relevant, but they also wanted messages that would support other aspects of self-management too. Participants were particularly interested in content that met their information needs, including information about South Asian foods, commonly used herbs and spices, natural and herbal approaches used in the United Kingdom and in South Asia, and religious fasting. Short messages delivered in English were perceived to be acceptable, often because family members could translate for those unable to read or understand the messages. Suggestions to support patients unable to understand short messages in English included having them available in different formats, and disseminated in face-to-face groups for those who did not use digital devices. CONCLUSIONS Exploring the views of British South Asian patients about SMS text messaging aimed at the general UK population is important in maximizing the potential of such an intervention. For such a digital system to meet the needs of UK South Asian populations, it may also have to include culturally relevant messages sent to those who opt to receive them. It is equally important to consider how to disseminate message content to patients who do not use digital devices to help reduce health inequalities.

scholarly journals Methodology to Derive Objective Screen-State from Smartphones: A SMART Platform Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarun Reddy Katapally ◽  
Luan Manh Chu
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Measurement Errors ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Subjective Measures ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Subjective Data ◽  
Cut Points ◽  
Digital Devices

Time on screens (screen time) on multiple digital devices (computers, mobile phones, tablets, television screens, etc.) due to varied motivations (work, leisure, entertainment, gaming, etc.) has become an integral part of population behaviour. However, a significant evidence gap exists in screen time accumulated over ubiquitous mobile devices such as smartphones. This study aimed to develop an accurate, reliable and replicable methodology to derive objective screen time (i.e., screen-state) from all types of citizen-owned smartphones. A convenience sample of 538 adults (≥18 years) from two largest urban centres in Saskatchewan, Canada (Regina and Saskatoon) was recruited in 2017 and 2018. Participants used a custom-built smartphone application to provide objective and subjective data. A novel methodology was developed to derive objective screen-state, and these data were compared with subjective measures. The findings showed that objective screen-state from smartphones can be derived and assessed across a range of cut-points that take into consideration varied measurement errors. When objective measures were compared with subjective reporting, the results indicated that participants consistently underreported screen time. This study not only provides a methodology to derive objective screen-state from ubiquitous mobile devices such as smartphones but also emphasises the need to capture context via subjective measures.

Curbing Student Digital Distraction With Non-Traditional Teaching Strategies

2021 ◽  
pp. 174-196
Author(s):  
Abraham Flanigan ◽  
Jackie HeeYoung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
College Classrooms ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Task Behavior ◽  
Viable Approach ◽  
Device Use

Student use of mobile phones, laptop computers, and other digital devices for leisure purposes has become nearly omnipresent in college classrooms across the globe. The emergence of the digital distraction phenomenon has left many educators searching for strategies to curb the amount of habitual off-task behavior taking place in their classrooms. The chapter supplies educators with a menu of strategies to diminish the occurrence of student digital distraction in their classrooms. Specifically, the authors discuss evidence-based non-traditional strategies that can be applied to reduce student digital distraction in the traditional face-to-face setting, and they position the flipped classroom model as a viable approach for instructors who wish to curb student digital distraction while simultaneously boosting student engagement and learning. Finally, they discuss the importance of empowering students to take control over their digital device use and learning outcomes by training them to become autonomous, self-regulated learners.

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