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Analysis and study of hospital communication via social media from the patient perspective
Currently, the online interaction between citizens and hospitals is poor, as
users believe that there are shortcomings that could be improved. This study
analyzes patientsā opinions of the online communication strategies of hospitals in
Spain. Therefore, a mixed-method is proposed. Firstly, a qualitative analysis through
a focus-group was carried out, so around twenty representatives of national,
regional and local patientsā associations were brought together. Secondly, the
research is supplemented with a content assessment of the Twitter activity of the
most influential hospitals in Spain. The results reveal that the general public
appreciate hospitalsā communication potential through social media, although they
are generally unaware of how it works. The group says that, apart from the lack of
interaction, they find it hard to understand certain messages, and some publications
give a biased picture. In order to improve communication, patients and
relatives are demanding that their perspective be taken into consideration in the
messages issued to enhance the quality of life and well-being of society
Mathematics for Non-Science Majors Chemistry Course
A chemistry course developed for non-science majors has been taught at Virginia Commonwealth University for the past ļ¬ve years. CHEM 112 uses current event articles from science magazines to make use of a verbal channel of learning in non-science majors, but some mathematics is necessary. Examples are given of successful presentation of nuclear chemistry and data needed for a balanced discussion of global warming. Manipulation of symbols in balancing chemical and nuclear reactions, simple algebra, and logarithms for pH and unit analysis of simple stoichiometric conversions are fundamental to basic chemistry. The population of a voting democracy could beneļ¬t from basic education in the concepts of logarithms and algebra in one variable in order to function in a society of increasing dependence on technology
The Effect of Multiple Formats on Understanding Complex Visual Displays
Students in introductory science courses frequently have difficulty comprehending complex graphics such as contour maps. Computer-assisted instruction (CAI), because of its ability to convey the same information in different formats, may help students gain necessary graphic interpretation skills. This article describes a research project in which students practiced reading two temperature maps in either a standard black and white contour or a color-enhanced contour format. They were then divided into groups and tested using only standard contour maps. The tests examined comprehension of the distribution of sea surface temperature, oceanographic phosphate concentration, and brain activation. Results suggest that having students practice with differently formatted maps of the same information improves later comprehension of standard contour maps. Educational levels: Graduate or professional
The Effect of Multiple Formats on Understanding Complex Visual Displays
Provides pedagogical insight concerning the skill of contours The resource being annotated is: http://www.dlese.org/dds/catalog_DLESE-000-000-004-595.htm
Deer in the headlights: Towards an understanding of how journalism students engage with complex academic research methods modules
Journalism is at a crossroad. The rise of populist governments with accusations of fake news against what has always been considered to be Fourth Estate journalism means journalists face significant challenges to produce compelling, truthful, and accurate news at a time when reality is altered by those who do not agree with what journalists say. The current journalistic climate means journalists must move beyond the lexical meanings of what it means to be a journalist to a more critical one where they have to verify and analyse the news for the audience. One of the key ways in which journalists can respond to significant challenges to practice is by becoming more critically aware practitioners. A significant step in that direction occurs in journalism programmes at the university level where students are required to produce a critically researched dissertation as part of their conditions of earning a degree. However, with journalism being a traditionally vocational programme, challenges arise because students have difficulties drawing correlations between academic research and journalism practice. Our research aims to understand how students engage with academic research method modules. Based on our findings, we argue that students can use interactive learning methods and online resources to help engage with more complex and unfamiliar content
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