Adoption of Social Media Search Systems: An IS Success Model Perspective

The social media search system aims at providing an organized and integrated access and search support to a massive amount of unstructured, multilingual, user-generated content in an effective and efficient manner. Previous research on social media analytics mainly focuses on developing and applying advanced analysis methods and/or tools to make sense of the large amount of user-generated data over the Internet. Relatively little effort has been put to specifically examine the social media search system. In this study, we utilize and apply the DeLone and McLean IS Success Model to examine this type of systems. To do it, a lab experiment was conducted, and the results showed that all causal relationships, except for satisfaction to social benefit, specified in the DeLone and McLean IS Success Model hold in the context of the large-scale, social media search system. Specifically, we found that information quality and system quality associated with the system could significantly influence both users’ intention to use and satisfaction toward it, both of which, in turn, had significant impacts on users’ perceived individual benefit and social benefit. In addition, satisfaction could significantly influence intention to use the system. Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/pajais/vol10/iss2/4

Adopt-A-School in San Francisco’s Chinatown: Gordon J. Lau Elementary School 2018-2019

In present day, tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease which effects the overall health and development of the young individual. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than 51 million school hours are lost each year because of dental-related health problems, making it the primary reason for missing school. Dental caries is a preventable disease with routine and early dental visits but due to lack of oral health education in the public, the problem is more widespread. Here in San Francisco, 33% of kindergarteners have experienced dental caries. The number is higher for children in Chinatown as they are 2-3 times more likely to have dental caries compared to other areas within San Francisco. This is due to the lack of adequate access to dental care in addition to other barriers such has low income, language barrier, and cultural differences. The University o f the Pacific School of Dentistry’s Student Community Outreach for Public Education (SCOPE) strives to improve the oral health and awareness of the young population through providing education, screenings, and fluoride varnish. As the largest elementary school in the city of San Francisco, Gordon J. Lau Elementary School (GJL) presented an ideal opportunity to reach out to many children in the Chinatown neighborhood. SCOPE hopes to not only offer these services to the students of GJL on a regular basis but also to expand its outreach to more elementary schools throughout the San Francisco

Adopt-A-School in San Francisco’s Chinatown: Gordon J. Lau Elementary School 2018-2019

In present day, tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease which effects the overall health and development of the young individual. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than 51 million school hours are lost each year because of dental-related health problems, making it the primary reason for missing school. Dental caries is a preventable disease with routine and early dental visits but due to lack of oral health education in the public, the problem is more widespread. Here in San Francisco, 33% of kindergarteners have experienced dental caries. The number is higher for children in Chinatown as they are 2-3 times more likely to have dental caries compared to other areas within San Francisco. This is due to the lack of adequate access to dental care in addition to other barriers such has low income, language barrier, and cultural differences. The University o f the Pacific School of Dentistry’s Student Community Outreach for Public Education (SCOPE) strives to improve the oral health and awareness of the young population through providing education, screenings, and fluoride varnish. As the largest elementary school in the city of San Francisco, Gordon J. Lau Elementary School (GJL) presented an ideal opportunity to reach out to many children in the Chinatown neighborhood. SCOPE hopes to not only offer these services to the students of GJL on a regular basis but also to expand its outreach to more elementary schools throughout the San Francisco

Indirect measurements of gas velocities in galaxy clusters: effects of ellipticity and cluster dynamic state

While awaiting direct velocity measurements of gas motions in the hot intracluster medium, we rely on indirect probes, including gas perturbations in galaxy clusters. Using a sample of ∼80 clusters in different dynamic states from OMEGA500 cosmological simulations, we examine scaling relations between the fluctuation amplitudes of gas density, δρ/ρ, pressure, δP/P, X-ray surface brightness, Sunyaev–Zel’dovich (SZ) y-parameter, and the characteristic Mach number of gas motions, M1d. In relaxed clusters, accounting for halo ellipticities reduces δρ/ρ or δP/P by a factor of up to 2 within r500c. We confirm a strong linear correlation between δρ/ρ (or δP/P) and M1d in relaxed clusters, with the proportionality coefficient η ≈ 1. For unrelaxed clusters, the correlation is less strong and has a larger η ≈ 1.3 ± 0.5 (1.5 ± 0.5) for δρ/ρ (δP/P). Examination of the M1d − δρ/ρ relation shows that it is almost linear for relaxed clusters, while for the unrelaxed ones, it is closer to δρ/ρ ∝ M1d2 . In agreement with previous studies, we observe a strong correlation of M1d with radius. Correcting for these correlations leaves a residual scatter in M1d of ∼4(7) per cent for relaxed (perturbed) clusters. Hydrostatic mass bias correlates with M1d as strongly as with δρ/ρ in relaxed clusters. The residual scatters after correcting for derived trends is ∼6−7 per cent. These predictions can be verified with existing X-ray and SZ observations of galaxy clusters combined with forthcoming velocity measurements with X-ray microcalorimeters

Indirect measurements of gas velocities in galaxy clusters: effects of ellipticity and cluster dynamic state

While awaiting direct velocity measurement of gas motions in the hot intracluster medium, we rely on indirect probes, including gas perturbations in galaxy clusters. Using a sample of ∼80 clusters in different dynamic states from Omega500 cosmological simulations, we examine scaling relations between the fluctuation amplitudes of gas density, δρ/ρ, pressure, δP/P, X-ray surface brightness, Sunyaev-Zeldovich (SZ) y-parameter, and the characteristic Mach number of gas motions, M1d. In relaxed clusters, accounting for halo ellipticities reduces δρ/ρ or δP/P by a factor of up to 2 within r500c. We confirm a strong linear correlation between δρ/ρ (or δP/P) and M1d in relaxed clusters, with the proportionality coefficient η≈1. For unrelaxed clusters, the correlation is less strong and has a larger η≈1.3±0.5 (1.5±0.5) for δρ/ρ (δP/P). Examination of the power-law scaling of M1d with δρ/ρ shows that it is almost linear for relaxed clusters, while for the unrelaxed ones, it is closer to δρ/ρ∝M21d, supporting an increasing role of non-linear terms and compressive modes. In agreement with previous studies, we observe a strong correlation of M1d with radius. Correcting for these correlations leaves a residual scatter in M1d of ∼4(7) per cent for relaxed (perturbed) clusters. Hydrostatic mass bias correlates with M1d as strongly as with δρ/ρ in relaxed clusters. The residual scatters after correcting for derived trends is ∼6−7 per cent. These predictions can be verified with existing X-ray and SZ observations of galaxy clusters combined with forthcoming velocity measurements with X-ray microcalorimeters

“Utterly Overwhelming” – A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Sensory Processing Differences and Mental Health Experiences in Middle-aged and Older Autistic Adults

Background: Sensory processing differences (SPDs) and mental health symptoms are not limited to young autistic people but continue to occur into adulthood. However, existing quantitative research has predominantly focused on younger autistic people. Less work has been done to investigate SPDs and relationships with mental health conditions in older autistic adults (i.e., aged 40 and above) across their midlife and older adulthood.Methods: 432 participants (autistic n=265; non-autistic n=167) aged 40-93 years completed online questionnaires related to SPDs and mental health (i.e., anxiety and depression symptoms). Neurotype and gender differences, age associations, and associations between SPDs and mental health were examined. Participants’ contextualization of their lived experiences of SPDs was analyzed qualitatively.Results: Overall, SPDs and mental health symptoms were more apparent in the autistic group than the non-autistic group, with autistic women showing higher levels of SPDs and poorer mental health than autistic men. SPDs were more often reported to worsen across adulthood by those in the autistic group than those in the non-autistic group, with older autistic people more often reporting worse coping abilities. Furthermore, positive associations between SPDs and anxiety/depression symptoms were observed in the autistic group, with the strength of associations increasing with age. From the qualitative data, we developed six topics reflecting participants’ lived experience of SPDs.Conclusion: Quantitative and qualitative evidence suggest that autistic adults in older age may be more likely to have a heightened risk of SPDs and associated poorer mental health. This study extends previous understanding of SPDs with mainly younger autism populations and highlights the necessity of exploring sensory difficulties in autistic adults in midlife and older adulthood

The effect of service quality and medical environment towards patients’ satisfaction in the medical industry in China

In recent years, the medical and health system face the stern competition of medical market and patients have more choices to choose the medical services that they want. Improving patients’ satisfaction has become the overall development of hospitals and it is one of the important contents to increase the competitiveness of the markets. This paper provides a further understanding about patient satisfaction by examining the determinants of patients’ satisfaction in the medical industry in China. Service quality and quality of medical environment were tested towards patients’ satisfaction. The results show that quality of service and medical environment have significant positive impacts on patient satisfaction

Senior Smiles and Wellness Program: Continuation of a hybrid Interprofessional Education [IPE] Model for Assessing Community Health

SCOPE (Student Community Outreach for Public Education) at University of the Pacific (UOP), Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry sponsored the 26th Annual Senior Smiles Health & Wellness Fair in its clinic, located in San Francisco on April 27th, 2019. 125 San Francisco’s senior citizens with limited access to health care attended this event. As a continuation of last year’s Senior Smiles & Wellness which continued hybrid Interprofessional education (IPE) activities, SCOPE provided various health screenings to the senior attendees in partnership with Dugoni’s sister schools UOP Audiology, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy program, as well as Touro College of Pharmacy. This event was designed to be a continued effort of interdisciplinary community-outreach based learning that models UOP\u27s Dental School Helix Curriculum. This event presented a great opportunity for various health education programs to learn from each other and promote future collaborations among healthcare providers. The ultimate goal is to prepare alumni of each organization to enter the health sector with a greater understanding of the scope of practice of other health providers, allowing for better coordination and care rendered for each patient

The AGE-RAGE axis associates with chronic pulmonary diseases and smoking in the Rotterdam study

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma associate with high morbidity and mortality. High levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) were found in tissue and plasma of COPD patients but their role in COPD and asthma is unclear. Methods: In the Rotterdam Study (n = 2577), AGEs (by skin autofluorescence (SAF)), FEV1 and lung diffusing capacity (DLCOc and DLCOc /alveolar volume [VA]) were measured. Associations of SAF with asthma, COPD, GOLD stage, and lung function were analyzed using logistic and linear regression adjusted for covariates, followed by interaction and stratification analyses. sRAGE and EN-RAGE associations with COPD prevalence were analyzed by logistic regression. Results: SAF associated with COPD prevalence (OR = 1.299 [1.060, 1.591]) but not when adjusted for smoking (OR = 1.106 [0.89, 1.363]). SAF associated with FEV1% predicted (β=-3.384 [-4.877, -1.892]), DLCOc (β=-0.212 [-0.327, -0.097]) and GOLD stage (OR = 4.073, p = 0.001, stage 3&amp;4 versus 1). Stratified, the association between SAF and FEV1%predicted was stronger in COPD (β=-6.362 [-9.055, -3.670]) than non-COPD (β=-1.712 [-3.306, -0.118]). Association of SAF with DLCOc and DLCOc/VA were confined to COPD (β=-0.550 [-0.909, -0.191]; β=-0.065 [-0.117, -0.014] respectively). SAF interacted with former smoking and COPD prevalence for associations with lung function. Lower sRAGE and higher EN-RAGE associated with COPD prevalence (OR = 0.575[0.354, 0.931]; OR = 1.778[1.142, 2.768], respectively). Conclusions: Associations between SAF, lung function and COPD prevalence were strongly influenced by smoking. SAF associated with COPD severity and its association with lung function was more prominent within COPD. These results fuel further research into interrelations and causality between SAF, smoking and COPD. Take-home message: Skin AGEs associated with prevalence and severity of COPD and lung function in the general population with a stronger effect in COPD, calling for further research into interrelations and causality between SAF, smoking and COPD.</p