Practical Approach for Apps Design in Compliance With Accessibility, Usability, and User Experience

There is a huge proliferation of digital products on the market today for both large enterprises and small businesses. Most of these companies have experienced the development of software products for the mobile market and have been faced with the major challenge of capturing the customer's attention. There is a great focus on making a great first impact and providing the audience with the best possible digital experience. Accordingly, issues related to usability, accessibility, and user experience are extremely relevant. This chapter addresses how these practices can be used in practice by building an app that offers car cleaning services. Several approaches based on building app interfaces that increase user engagement and retention levels are explored and discussed.

Adoption of Multiplayer Online Battle Arena to Introduce Wayang Character

Wayang is considered a cultural heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation in Indonesia. However, the younger generation known as digital natives shows a lack of motivation and interest in Wayang. Therefore, it became an important matter to introduce traditional Wayang to younger audiences in engaging formats. This paper proposes an adaptation of the multiplayer online battle arena or known as MOBA. This type of multiplayer game for the mobile market is gaining high popularity among the young generation because it embraces quick-paced, strategic, and intense battle scenes. We called our game "Wayang Tarung" or "Wayang Battle" in English. Furthermore, the game has several features supporting the narrative of wayang characters, such as simple digital motion comics and character briefing between loading screens. A mechanic-dynamic-aesthetic framework (MDA) is used as a guideline to assure the game has engaging gameplay. Since the game runs asymmetrically, the starting condition for both players must be considered. Therefore, we also apply a game balancing strategy to ensure that each Wayang character has weak and strong points. In addition, we were adapting artificial intelligence from the Clash Royale game to dictate autonomous character behavior. The implementation of the Wayang Tarung game has been evaluated using a heuristic testing method adapted from the norman Nielsen heuristic usability. We also conducted a direct observation in a controlled-lab condition and gathered the data using a pre-post test that evaluated player knowledge of Wayang's character. Based on the excellent mark pre-post test result, we believe that adopting the multiplayer game platform in introducing wayang characters to the young generation has enriched prominent to explore further.

Using common practices to establish a framework for mobile produce markets in the United States

Access to affordable fruit and vegetables (F&V) remains a challenge within underserved communities across the United States. Mobile produce markets (mobile markets) are a well-accepted and effective strategy for increasing F&V consumption in these communities. Mobile market organizations share similar missions that focus on food, health, and empowerment, participate in incentive programs, offer nutrition education, utilize grassroots-based marketing strategies, prioritize local produce, and sell competitively priced produce through a market style. While mobile markets have become increasingly prevalent, models vary widely. Establishing standardized practices is essential for ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of this important food access program. This research seeks to identify common practices of established mobile markets and describe the resources they rely on.

Bundling and Consumer Churn in Telecommunications Markets

In this paper, we analyze how fixed-mobile (quadruple-play) bundling impacts the decision of consumers to churn telecommunications services. We use a database from an European operator of fixed and mobile telecommunications services which includes information about 9.6 million fixed broadband subscribers and 14.2 million mobile subscribers between March 2014 and February 2015. These data is combined with socio-demographic characteristics from each municipality in this country. We find that consumers who bundle fixed and mobile services from the same provider are less likely to churn. Without fixed-mobile bundling the annual churn of fixed broadband consumers would increase from 8.4 to 9.2%. Furthermore, the consumer churn in the mobile market would increase from 11.5 to 13.1%. We conclude that in the current competitive environment in the country considered, bundling has a moderate impact on consumer retention on both fixed and mobile networks.

Operational Challenges That May Affect Implementation of Evidence-based Interventions at Mobile Produce Markets

Introduction: Mobile produce markets are becoming an increasingly prevalent, accepted, and effective strategy for improving fruit and vegetable (F&V) access and consumption across underserved and lower-income communities. However, there is limited published research on mobile market operations. The goal of this research is to identify the challenges mobile markets face and ways to potentially mitigate those challenges. We will also discuss implications of our findings on implementation of evidence-based interventions for mobile produce markets.Methods: We conducted 21 semi-structured key informant (KI) interviews to assess common practices of mobile market organizations that had been operating for 2 + years. We asked KIs about their organizational structure, operations, procurement and logistics, evaluation efforts, marketing and community engagement, success and challenges. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by two independent coders using ATLAS.ti 8.0 qualitative software. A secondary qualitative analysis identified subthemes related to common challenges and remedial practices. An inductive coding process was applied to match identified challenges to the appropriate Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).Results: The leading challenges cited by KIs correspond to the CFIR domains of inner setting (e.g., funding and resources), outer setting (e.g., navigating regulations), and process (e.g. engaging community partnership). Practices that may mitigate challenges include maximizing ancillary services, adopting innovative volunteer and staffing structures, and formalizing agreements with community partners.Conclusion: Common and persistent challenges ought to be addressed to ensure and enhance the positive public health impacts of mobile produce markets. Contextual factors, particularly organizational factors, that impact implementation should also be considered when implementing an evidence-based-intervention at a mobile market. Further research is needed to determine which innovative solutions are the most effective in mitigating challenges, improving implementation, and enhancing sustainability of mobile markets.

Operational Challenges that May Affect Implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions at Mobile Produce Markets

Introduction: Mobile produce markets are becoming an increasingly prevalent, accepted, and effective strategy for improving fruit and vegetable (F&V) access and consumption across underserved and lower-income communities. However, there is limited published research on mobile market operations. The goal of this research is to identify the challenges mobile markets face and ways to potentially mitigate those challenges. We will also discuss implications of our findings on implementation of evidence-based interventions for mobile produce markets. Methods: We conducted 21 semi-structured key informant (KI) interviews to assess common practices of mobile market organizations that had been operating for 2 + years. We asked KIs about their organizational structure, operations, procurement and logistics, evaluation efforts, marketing and community engagement, success and challenges. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by two independent coders using ATLAS.ti 8.0 qualitative software. A secondary qualitative analysis identified subthemes related to common challenges and remedial practices. An inductive coding process was applied to match identified challenges to the appropriate Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Results: The leading challenges cited by KIs correspond to the CFIR domains of inner setting (e.g., funding and resources), outer setting (e.g., navigating regulations), and process (e.g. engaging community partnership). Practices that may mitigate challenges include maximizing ancillary services, adopting innovative volunteer and staffing structures, and formalizing agreements with community partners. Conclusion: Common and persistent challenges ought to be addressed to ensure and enhance the positive public health impacts of mobile produce markets. Contextual factors, particularly organizational factors, that impact implementation should also be considered when implementing an evidence-based-intervention at a mobile market. Further research is needed to determine which innovative solutions are the most effective in mitigating challenges, improving implementation, and enhancing sustainability of mobile markets.

AB0911-HPR ROLE OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN RHEUMATOLOGY CARE: A MULTICENTRIC SURVEY

Background:Although mobile health applications (apps) are becoming increasingly popular across several medical specialties, no data are available in rheumatology. The aim of this study is to investigate whether apps are routinely used by rheumatologists.Objectives:In our study we aim assess real-life use of mobile applications in rheumatology clinical activity and to evaluate mobile apps role in rheumatology training, in particular for residents, and clinical activity.Methods:We invited a non-selected sample of rheumatologists (consultants, residents and medical students committed to begin rheumatology residency) to participate in an anonymous web-based survey. This survey investigated mobile application use in rheumatology care and issues and concerns about mobile device use in rheumatology.Results:Sixty participants completed the survey (40% consultants, 48.3% residents, 11.7% students). 52/60 (86.7%) declared to use mobile apps during their work. More than 50% used apps at least once a day. Apps were mostly used for calculating clinical disease activity scores for chronic inflammatory arthritides. Most rheumatology residents stated that these apps could be a useful tool in medical training. However, using a smartphone during a clinical examination was deemed to be inappropriate by 26/60 (43.3%).Conclusion:Mobile apps as clinical tools are widespread among rheumatologists.References:[1]Newzoo Global Mobile Market Report 2019 | Light Version [Internet]. Newzoo. [cited 2021 Jan 23]. Available from: https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/newzoo-global-mobile-market-report-2019-light-version/.[2]eHealth WGO for. mHealth: new horizons for health through mobile technologies: second global survey on eHealth [Internet]. World Health Organization; 2011 [cited 2021 Jan 4]. Available from: https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/44607.[3]Grainger R, Townsley H, White B, Langlotz T, Taylor WJ. Apps for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis to Monitor Their Disease Activity: A Review of Apps for Best Practice and Quality. JMIR MHealth UHealth. 2017;5:e7.[4]Salaffi F, Farah S, Di Carlo M. Smartphone APPlications in the clinical care and management of Rheumatic Diseases. Acta Bio Medica Atenei Parm. 2018;89:7–26.[5]Maassen O, Fritsch S, Gantner J, Deffge S, Kunze J, Marx G, et al. Future Mobile Device Usage, Requirements, and Expectations of Physicians in German University Hospitals: Web-Based Survey. J Med Internet Res [Internet]. 2020 [cited 2021 Jan 23];22. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7781804/.[6]Solomon DH, Rudin RS. Digital health technologies: opportunities and challenges in rheumatology. Nat Rev Rheumatol. Nature Publishing Group; 2020;16:525–35.[7]Adami G, Giollo A, Rossini M, Orsolini G, Benini C, Viapiana O, et al. Different fracture risk profile in patients treated with anti-osteoporotic drugs in real-life. Reumatismo. 2020;72:71–4.[8]Maurits M, Yuminaga H, Huizinga T, Knevel R. Mobile health applications in rheumatology: Could they improve our care and research? Int J Clin Rheumatol. Open Access Journals; 2019;14:44.Acknowledgements:We thank prof. Punzi for helping to spread the survey among Rete Reumatologica VenetaDisclosure of Interests:None declared

Translating Research-Funded Mobile Produce Market Trials Into Sustained Public Health Programs

Food on the Move is an ongoing mobile produce market program in Rhode Island whose operations evolved from previous mobile market programs evaluated by 2 research studies: (1) one on Fresh to You, a prospective cohort study evaluating markets at community sites serving low-income families; and (2) one on Live Well, Viva Bien, a cluster randomized controlled trial evaluating markets and complementary nutrition interventions at public housing sites. The 2 studies spanned more than a decade and demonstrated the effect of mobile produce markets on access to, affordability of, and consumption of fruit and vegetables in low-income communities in Rhode Island. When grant funding ended in 2016, academic and community partners continued the mobile market program as Food on the Move. The Rhode Island Public Health Institute adopted the program model and developed a business plan to maximize market efficiency. To address price as a barrier to buying fruit and vegetables, the Institute implemented an innovative incentive program for purchases made with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, funded by a federal Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant program. In 2018, Food on the Move sold more than $160 000 in produce at 335 markets, more than $50 000 of which came from these SNAP incentive programs. For sustained change in communities, researchers and community partners need examples of how to translate findings from research trials into public health practice. Food on the Move serves as a case study for the successful transition of community-focused research into a sustainable and scalable evidence-based program.