scholarly journals A Survey of User Preferences on Biometric Authentication for Smartphones

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 491
Author(s):  
Nur Syabila Zabidi ◽  
Noris Mohd Norowi ◽  
Rahmita Wirza O.K. Rahmat
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
User Requirements ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Biometric Authentication ◽  
Biometric Technology ◽  
Biometric Systems ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Physical Traits ◽  
Preliminary Study

The search for improving users’ security needs, awareness and concerns in the context of mobile phones still has been conducting in today’s society. Biometric systems identify a person or verify the identity of a person using purportedly unique physical traits or behaviour of that individual. In order to understand user requirements for biometric authentication, it is important to focus on several key issues, including the importance of smartphones in implementing biometric authentication, users’ general knowledge and perception towards biometric authentication, and users’ trust and practice when using different biometric technology for securing their smartphone’s data. A preliminary study in the form of an online survey was conducted. The idea of this study was to conduct a survey on users about their general knowledge and perceptions towards different biometric authentication on smartphones. The results of the study indicate that smartphone is an important tool in implementing biometric authentication. Moreover, users knew what biometric technology is and they are not reluctant to use them. Furthermore, users knew how to protect their smartphone’s data and practice the related preventions. The results are expected to give an insight of deploying biometric technology into mobile devices and further researching onto others biometric authentication.  

Optimizing Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis – A Consensus Initiative

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Coyle ◽  
B Arnason ◽  
B Hurwitz ◽  
F Lublin
Keyword(s):  
Disease Progression ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Initial Therapy ◽  
Clinically Isolated Syndrome ◽  
Optimal Management ◽  
Disease Course ◽  
Response Relationship ◽  
Dose Response Relationship ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Delay Progression

Background Initiation of immunomodulators in patients experiencing a clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) may delay progression to clinically definite MS. However, lack of consensus remains on many issues affecting optimal management of MS. Method A panel of 21 MS experts met during 9 meetings to explore key issues in MS and CIS. Meetings addressed 3 phases: 1. CIS definition and diagnosis; 2. initial therapy; and 3. monitoring disease progression and treatment efficacy. Newsletters covering each phase were sent to 5000 U.S.-based neurologists who were invited to participate in an online survey on key issues. Results Most panel members agreed that early treatment may minimize neurodegeneration and most would recommend it for patients; that a dose-response relationship exists for beta-interferon therapy; that more aggressive therapy was most effective early in the disease course; and, that MRI has a role in monitoring disease progression. In face of suboptimal response, most would switch patients to a different therapy; while combination therapy would be reserved for those failing monotherapy regimes. Most online survey respondents agreed with these positions. Conclusions There was uniform consensus from this panel of MS experts that early initiation of immunomodulator therapy was beneficial for CIS patients.

Perspectives of physicians on medical acupuncture in Lebanon: a preliminary study

2020 ◽  
pp. 096452842096883
Author(s):  
Fadila Bassem Naji ◽  
Kamal Wahab ◽  
Ghassan Hamadeh ◽  
Sani Hlais
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Mechanisms Of Action ◽  
Medical Curricula ◽  
Chinese Acupuncture ◽  
The Future ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Medical Acupuncture ◽  
The Difference

Objectives: There are no regulations governing the practice of acupuncture in Lebanon as it is not yet registered as a profession. To our knowledge, no studies have ever been conducted in Lebanon regarding the practice of acupuncture. The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the knowledge of Lebanese physicians about acupuncture, with the intent of conducting larger scale studies and developing strategies aimed at refining this knowledge in the future, and the ultimate goal of setting guidelines for acupuncture practice in Lebanon. Methods: An online survey looking into physicians’ knowledge of acupuncture, its mechanisms of action, effectiveness, indications and safety, and physicians’ understanding of its concepts, was circulated to 4651 physicians registered in the Lebanese orders of physicians. Results: One hundred forty-nine physicians (3.2%) completed the survey. Most study respondents stated that they were unaware of the difference between traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) and Western medical acupuncture (WMA). Overall, 30% of respondents had personally used and/or referred patients for acupuncture. Physicians who had personally tried acupuncture were more likely to refer patients for acupuncture (p < 0.001). Those who know the difference between WMA and TCA were more likely to have tried or referred for acupuncture (p = 0.004). 72% believed that acupuncture and other integrative medicine modules should be introduced in medical curricula in Lebanon. Conclusion: Interest in acupuncture among physicians in Lebanon appears to be limited, based on the low response rate. Among respondents, physicians who had tried or referred patients for acupuncture appeared to be more well informed about different acupuncture styles.

scholarly journals ACCOUNTING OF WAGES WITH THE USE OF BIOMETRICS TO ENSURE CYBERSECURITY OF ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (38) ◽  
pp. 162-172
Author(s):  
Z.-M. Zadorozhnyy ◽  
V. Muravskyi ◽  
S. Yatsyshyn ◽  
O. Shevchuk
Keyword(s):  
Cyber Security ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Biometric Authentication ◽  
Biometric Technology ◽  
Job Functions ◽  
Authentication System ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Using Data ◽  
And Control

Abstract. Modern conditions of growing cyber threats caused by the hybrid conflicts around the world and looming biological threat of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate the introduction of biometric authentication of employees, leading to the transformation in the methodology and organization of accounting at enterprises. The procedure for accounting and control of time worked and wages of the employees is the first to undergo changes due to the forcibly limited access of employees to the enterprise data and premises, which determines the topicality and aims of this research. The aim of the article is to investigate the prospects for monitoring the working time and movement of employees on the premises (facilities) of the enterprise with the use of biometric technology in order to develop the methodology of automation of the accounting of payments made to employees and to ensure the cybersecurity of economic entities. The prospects of using an automated employee checkpoint system based on biometrics for the purposes of accounting and control are explored. The paper improves the methodology of accounting and control over the working time and wages of employees based on the automated employee authentication system using data on the time spent on premises and performance of job functions. Recommendations are made on ensuring biological and cyber security of enterprises in terms of categorizing the enterprise premises and equipment according to their functions and level of access to information and material flows. The research examines the prospects of accounting for the employee costs, as well as accurate distribution of overhead and other costs based on data of the biometric employee authentication system. It is advised to conduct further research into the peculiarities of methodology and organization of accounting under conditions of distance and isolated job performance by accounting employees, as it raises the requirements to cybersecurity of enterprises. Keywords: accounting, working time, wages (salary), biometrics, employee authentication, automation of accounting and control, cybersecurity, COVID-19. JEL Classification M41, M49 Formulas: 0; fig.: 2; tabl.: 1; bibl.: 18.

Analytical Review of Biometric Technology Employing Vivid Modalities

2021 ◽  
pp. 2250004
Author(s):  
Vandana ◽  
Navdeep Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multimodal Biometrics ◽  
Biometric Technology ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Biometric Systems ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Analytical Review ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
Technology Market

The digitalization has been challenged with the security and privacy aspects in each and every field. In addition to numerous authentication methods, biometrics has been popularized as it relies on one’s individual behavioral and physical characters. In this context, numerous unimodal and multimodal biometrics have been proposed and tested in the last decade. In this paper, authors have presented a comprehensive survey of the existing biometric systems while highlighting their respective challenges, advantage and limitations. The paper also discusses the present biometric technology market value, its scope, and practical applications in vivid sectors. The goal of this review is to offer a compact outline of various advances in biometrics technology with potential applications using unimodal and multimodal bioinformatics are discussed that would prove to offer a base for any biometric-based future research.

Biometric Authentication in the Digital Age

2012 ◽  
pp. 125-141
Author(s):  
Raymond Anthony ◽  
Bogdan Hoanca ◽  
Kenrick Mock
Keyword(s):  
Distributive Justice ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Smart Cards ◽  
Biometric Authentication ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Collective Security ◽  
Biometric Technology ◽  
Ethical Status

The increased use of biometric traits to digitally authenticate people has the potential to conveniently and accurately grant or deny individual access to information and services. Unlike passwords or smart cards that are also used to authenticate a user, biometrics are not replaceable if lost or stolen—yet there are no universal rights protecting people against unauthorized use of their biometrics. Moreover, there are no clear accommodation rights for users who might not be able to provide some biometrics, for example due to cultural reasons or because of a disability. If users cannot be guaranteed the recovery of stolen biometrics, do people have a right to only provide those biometrics that cannot be stolen? While biometric technology by itself does not raise intrinsic ethical issues, the authors identify a number of extrinsic ethical arguments about the ethical status of applications of this technology and its consequences, namely, those that are linked to distributive justice issues and risk. They explore some of these concerns and discuss strategies to mitigate them within the context of balancing the rights of individuals and the need to ensure collective security.

Verification of Multimodal Biometric

2018 ◽  
pp. 147-193
Author(s):  
Shashidhara H. R. ◽  
Siddesh G. K.
Keyword(s):  
Multimodal Systems ◽  
Biometric Systems ◽  
Physical Traits ◽  
Reliability And Robustness ◽  
Secure Authentication ◽  
Physical Trait ◽  
Multimodal Biometric Systems

Authenticating the identity of an individual has become an important aspect of many organizations. The reasons being to secure authentication process, to perform automated attendance, or to provide bill payments. This need of providing automated authentication has led to concerns in the security and robustness of such biometric systems. Currently, many biometric systems that are organizations are unimodal, which means that use single physical trait to perform authentication. But, these unimodal systems suffer from many drawbacks. These drawbacks can be overcome by designing multimodal systems which use multiple physical traits to perform authentication. They increase reliability and robustness of the systems. In this chapter, analysis and comparison of multimodal biometric systems is proposed for three physical traits like iris, finger, and palm. All these traits are treated independently, and feature of these traits are extracted using two algorithms separately.

scholarly journals Preliminary Study Exploring Caretaker Perspectives of Euthanasia on Swine Operations

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2296
Author(s):  
Hailey Simpson ◽  
Lily N. Edwards-Callaway ◽  
Mary Caitlin Cramer ◽  
Ivette Noa Roman-Muniz ◽  
Lorann Stallones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Swine Industry ◽  
Emotional Wellness ◽  
Personal Stress ◽  
Swine Operations ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Training Opportunities

The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of euthanasia training, caretaker perceptions of euthanasia, and available resources for individuals who perform euthanasia as part of their job on swine operations in the United States. An online survey was distributed via an e-newsletter and in-person recruitment at swine industry events. Survey questions were related to training, attitudes towards performing euthanasia, work environment, and communication. Forty-five responses (17 workers, 21 managers, 7 owners) were recorded and summarized. The majority of workers (n = 14, 82%) agreed that they had “received enough training to euthanize pigs correctly” and that training had made them “confident about performing euthanasia”, yet 35% (6) also indicated they would like more euthanasia training. Less than one-third of workers indicated that strategies for dealing with “personal stress” (4, 24%) and “emotional wellness” 29% (5) were included in training programs but the majority (14, 82%) agreed that “trainings included human safety while performing euthanasia”. Most caretakers (37, 82%) agreed that they felt they could “communicate with my supervisors” if they felt uncomfortable performing euthanasia. Opportunities for the future include enhancing euthanasia training opportunities and content to include more awareness of strategies to deal with stress related to euthanasia.

scholarly journals Familiarity with Neuropsychological Assessment among Israeli Physicians

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 553-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gitit Kavé ◽  
Ayala Bloch ◽  
Sari Maril ◽  
Adi Shabi
Keyword(s):  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Referral Rates ◽  
Referral Practices ◽  
Advocacy Activity

Abstract Objective The current study examines whether Israeli physicians are familiar with neuropsychological assessment (NPA) in general and with referral to NPA in particular. Method In total, 274 physicians in relevant fields participated in an online survey that targeted levels of familiarity with NPA, beliefs about assessment needs, and actual referral practices. Results Israeli physicians see many patients with neuropsychological difficulties, but assess fewer patients for these difficulties by themselves. Approximately 80% of participants reported that they had heard of NPA before, but only 25% knew how to refer patients to NPA. Familiarity was greater among neurologists and neurosurgeons than among family doctors. Conclusions Physicians had only general knowledge about NPA, with little practical understanding of how to refer patients to such a service. To increase referral rates and create consistent demand for effective neuropsychological services, neuropsychologists should engage in greater advocacy activity that will lead to clarification of referral procedures.

scholarly journals LIFEGUARDS’ KNOWLEDGE RETENTION FOLLOWING AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, VENTILATION AND OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION TRAINING

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-231
Author(s):  
Jakub R. Bieliński ◽  
Filip Jaśkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Airway Management ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Oxygen Administration ◽  
Significant Downward Trend ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Key Issues

Aim: To assess the retention of lifeguards’ knowledge after Qualified First Aid Course and its recertification in 3 essential categories: airway management, ventilation and oxygen administration. Material and methods: The study was performed from August 2020 to November 2020. The online survey addressed to lifeguards from 16 provinces of Poland was used as the evaluation method. Analysis of knowledge retention depending on the time that has passed since Qualified First Aid Course or its recertification was carried out on basis of 312 collected questionnaires. Results: Participants obtained the mean score of 7.9 ± 2.5 out of 15 points. Statistically significant difference was found between mean scores achieved by respondents who attended in the full course (n = 171) and those (n = 141) who have taken part in at least 1 recertification (respectively 7.6 ± 2.53 vs. 8.3 ± 2.7 points; p = 0.018). Although data analysis did not show a statistically significant downward trend depending on the time that has passed since Qualified First Aid Course, mean scores obtained by the study group in specific periods of time that has passed since recertification differ significantly (p = 0.026). The study identified 6 areas of knowledge least assimilated by lifeguards respectively: 2 in airway management, 3 in ventilation and 1 in oxygen administration category. Conclusions: Significant downtrend over time after Qualified First Aid Course recertification and detected areas of insufficient knowledge relating to key issues of life support indicates that the lifeguards’ training should be reanalyzed and redesigned carefully.

scholarly journals A Study on the Perceptions of Autistic Adolescents towards Mainstream Emotion Recognition Technologies

Proceedings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (19) ◽  
pp. 1200
Author(s):  
Wendy Oude Nijeweme-d’Hollosy ◽  
Tamara Notenboom ◽  
Oresti Banos
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Recognition ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Infrared Camera ◽  
User Requirements ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
Infrared Cameras

Autistic people have difficulties in recognizing and expressing emotions from/to other people. Technologies can help to facilitate the communication and understanding between autistic and other people. This work particularly investigates the requirements autistic adolescents have on technologies that can measure bodily responses to recognize their emotions. A smartwatch, smart-patch and infrared camera were evaluated as potential everyday use devices to measure emotion. User requirements on emotion recognition technologies were elicited through an online survey (73 completed responses) and ten semi-structured interviews with autistic adolescents. The smartwatch is the preferred product, followed by the smart-patch. Infrared cameras are deemed unsuitable devices.

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