Mobile apps

The pervasive use of mobile applications and social networks has intensified privacy concerns due to the widespread collection, processing, and sharing of personal data. To address these challenges, we introduce SafeMountain, a novel AI-driven framework designed to systematically quantify, evaluate, and visualize privacy risks in mobile apps and social platforms, ensuring strict compliance with international regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). SafeMountain combines static and dynamic code analyses to scrutinize real-world data handling practices and detect potential privacy breaches. It also employs advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques for automated interpretation and evaluation of privacy policies and Terms of Service. By mapping textual policy disclosures to actual app permissions and behaviors, it identifies discrepancies and highlights potential non-compliance and data misuse. The framework introduces an objective risk scoring mechanism aligned with international standards and regulatory requirements, offering a structured methodology to classify and visualize privacy risks. This risk assessment spans multiple dimensions (predictability, manageability, and disassociability) leveraging privacy engineering principles and regulatory risk factors, and uses an intuitive traffic-light system (Green, Yellow, Red) to enhance transparency and user comprehension. SafeMountain addresses major research gaps, notably the absence of standardized privacy risk scoring and comprehensive visualization tools. By delivering actionable insights into permission consistency, policy transparency, compliance gaps, and data leakage vulnerabilities, it empowers users, developers, and organizations to manage privacy risks proactively. Ultimately, SafeMountain fosters trust through more transparent and accountable data privacy practices across digital ecosystems.

Increasingly, most communication in current times are online and this characteristic has been heightened due to restrictions caused by the Pandemic. During online communication, the art and etiquette of communication is often omitted. We, the researchers observed that online interactions tend to be careless and too quick with expressions of anger or just, communication that is quick, resulting in sometimes inadvertent rude, abrupt and ambiguous communication.  Hence, to address this problem, we designed a mobile app called, “Wait”. The objectives of this app are to enable students and members of the public, to “wait”, think and refer to alternative ways on how to begin, end and use specific keywords in response to various general situations using polite expressions. This app is an easy- to- use mobile app. The researchers conducted a preliminary study with school and college students whereby they were given online questionnaires before and after using the Apps. The results showed po...

Der AI Act ist das weltweit erste juristische Regelwerk für den Einsatz von künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) - mit Fokus auf die EU. Der Jurist, Philosoph und KI-Experte Marlon Possard erklärt im Interview mit "Talks at Works" (September 2025), welche Pflichten jetzt auf Unternehmen zukommen – und warum gerade Kommunikationsverantwortliche besonders gefordert sind.

Immunization is an effective way to prevent or resist in infectious diseases in children. Proper tracking of vaccination of children in remote areas and remembering vaccination time schedules by new mothers or caregivers are two real challenges for immunization system in India. To alleviate the challenges in immunization system, a mobile based child immunization system is implemented. An android-based mobile app is developed to send Push Message alerts to the registered mobile numbers of new mothers or caregivers for reminder of vaccination of each child within a given time schedule.

As dificuldades conceituais no ensino de Química são comuns entre estudantes de diversos níveis de escolaridade, essas dificuldades podem ser atribuídas a uma combinação de fatores pedagógicos, epistemológicos e contextuais. Assim, algumas das principais causas e implicações: (i) Natureza abstrata dos conceitos de Química; (ii) Linguagem e simbologia química; (iii) Deficiência de base matemática; (iv) Fragmentação do conhecimento; (v) Metodologias de ensino tradicionais e outros. A Realidade Aumentada é uma tecnologia utilizada para unir o ambiente real e o virtual, por meio da renderização de objetos em 2D e 3D com interação, ou não, do operador (Queiroz et al., 2017). A Realidade Aumentada (RA) proporciona uma experiência personalizada de aprendizado, em que os estudantes podem avançar em seu próprio ritmo, revisitar conceitos, que na percepção deles, são complicados, além de obter feedback imediato sobre seu desempenho. Isso é particularmente benéfico para aqueles que possuem diferentes estilos de aprendizagem ou que requerem apoio adicional. Através da adaptação dos conteúdos de química à realidade aumentada é possível oferecer uma abordagem mais inclusiva e individualizada, atendendo às necessidades específica de cada estudante. Em correlato, a tecnologia da realidade aumentada também promove a colaboração e o trabalho em grupo. Neste contexto, é essencial compreender a importância das novas tecnologias da educação, visto que estas inovações vão além de inserir smartphones em sala de aula, busca-se, definir objetivos para que estes aparelhos integrem a aprendizagem (Ferreira; Santos, 2020). Dessa forma, foi planejado uma aula para ser vivência com os estudantes do 1º Ano do Ensino Médio, numa escola da rede pública estadual, no município de Gravatá-PE. Essa aula foi planejada dentro do Percurso Metodológico Lúdico (PML), proposto por Nascimento (2022) que visa 5 (cinco) etapas: Antevisão, Preparação, Intervenção Lúdica, Referendo e Reconstrução Conceitual. E o objetivo desta aula é utilizar a Realidade Aumentada - Zappar[1], para aprimorar os conceitos químicos sobre os modelos atômicos e abstração existentes entre cada modelo, já no ponto de vista da pesquisa científica, o objetivo da pesquisa é investigar como o uso da Realidade Aumentada, por meio do aplicativo Zappar, pode contribuir para o aprimoramento da compreensão dos conceitos químicos relacionados aos modelos atômicos no Ensino Médio, promovendo maior engajamento, interação e aprendizagem ativa entre os estudantes.

This paper critically examines Lebanon’s current anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in light of its recent grey-listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). While technical compliance with FATF recommendations is essential, Lebanon’s financial sector recovery and resilience require comprehensive reforms that address deep-rooted political and economic challenges. This paper argues for a holistic approach that goes beyond compliance checklists, focusing on strategic prioritization, systemic risk mitigation, and actionable, context-sensitive reforms tailored to Lebanon’s socio-political landscape. With a roadmap balancing immediate impact and long-term sustainability, this paper aims to equip policymakers with a practical guide to restoring confidence in Lebanon’s financial institutions, enhancing regulatory integrity, and strengthening the sector’s stability in an increasingly vigilant global environment.

La georreferenciación en el contexto turístico desempeña un papel fundamental, ya que permite obtener información clara y oportuna sobre los lugares de interés que los turistas desean visitar, de acuerdo con sus preferencias. Por ello, esta investigación tuvo como objetivo diseñar un prototipo de aplicación (App) de georreferenciación turística del Cañón del Combeima, ubicado en el corregimiento de Juntas, municipio de Ibagué. Esta herramienta tecnológica busca potenciar el turismo local, generar oportunidades de empleo y visibilizar este destino a nivel nacional e internacional, destacando sus características particulares y los diferentes servicios disponibles a lo largo del Cañón del Combeima, así como los productos y/o experiencias que ofrece. La metodología empleada fue de enfoque mixto, con aplicación práctica, lo cual permitió la recolección de información cualitativa y cuantitativa, posteriormente sometida a análisis estadístico. La interacción con habitantes del sector permitió identificar los servicios más valorados y las preferencias de los turistas que frecuentan la región. Así, los hallazgos indicaron que los turistas priorizan servicios como la gastronomía típica, las rutas ecológicas, el hospedaje rural y las actividades de aventura. También se evidenció una baja visibilidad digital de la oferta turística local. En respuesta, se diseñó un prototipo de App que incluye un mapa interactivo, perfiles de prestadores de servicios y funcionalidades como geolocalización y recomendaciones personalizadas, adaptadas a las necesidades del usuario. Por tal razón, se concluye que el uso de tecnologías de georreferenciación representa una estrategia eficaz para promover el turismo en el Cañón del Combeima. Esta herramienta contribuye a la dinamización de la economía local, mejora la experiencia del visitante y facilita la articulación entre los actores del sector turístico. Así, se promueve un desarrollo más organizado, accesible y sostenible de la actividad turística en la región.

Mobile dating applications have transformed the way individuals form relationships by providing accessible, location-based platforms for social and romantic interaction. While these technologies offer convenience and broaden opportunities for connection, they also raise significant ethical, legal, social, and professional concerns. This study explores the key challenges associated with mobile dating platforms, including issues of data privacy, security, informed consent, and the potential for user deception. It further examines social implications such as the reinforcement of stereotypes, online harassment, and the impact on mental health. Legal frameworks and professional codes of conduct are analyzed to highlight the responsibilities of developers and organizations in safeguarding users and ensuring compliance with regulations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of ethical principles, including transparency, fairness, and accountability, in guiding policy development. Finally, recommendations are provided for enhancing safety, inclusivity, and user trust in mobile dating applications. The study concludes that adopting an ethical approach is essential for IT professionals to promote responsible innovation and to balance technological progress with societal well-being.

Parent–child interaction computer storybook reading in their home. Thirty-nine, 4-year old children read both a traditional and a computer storybook with a parent. Parent responsiveness and child verbalizations were coded during each type of book reading experience (traditional vs. computer). Parents ’ interactions during traditional and computer storybooks were similar for many variables but differed on overall parent engagement in favor of computer storybooks. Children’s story comprehension scores were not significantly different between the two types of storybooks. For both types of storybooks, child attention, child language, and parent engagement were significant predictors of story comprehension. Our results suggest that a storybook is a storybook, whether the story is presented on paper or electronically, although the ways in which parents and children engage with the storybooks may differ as a function of the platform. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Recent nationa...

Accurate dietary assessment is crucial for both the prevention and treatment of nutrition-related diseases. Since mobile-based dietary assessment solutions are promising, we sought to examine the acceptability of “Nutrition and Diet” (ND) apps by Healthcare Professionals (HCP), explore their preferences on apps’ features and identify predictors of acceptance. A 23 question survey was developed by an interdisciplinary team and pilot-tested. The survey was completed by 1001 HCP from 73 countries and 6 continents. The HCP (dietitians: 833, doctors: 75, nurses: 62, other: 31/females: 847, males: 150, neither: 4) had a mean age (SD) of 34.4 (10.2) years and mean job experience in years (SD): 7.7 (8.2). There were 45.5% who have recommended ND apps to their clients/patients. Of those who have not yet recommended an app, 22.5% do not know of their existence. Important criteria for selecting an app were ease of use (87.1%), apps being free of charge (72.6%) and validated (69%). Significant ...

The combination of generative man-made consciousness (simulated intelligence) with versatile and customized learning addresses an extraordinary change in the instructive scene. This exploration paper examines the effect of integrating generative simulated intelligence into versatile and customized learning conditions, with an emphasis on following the development from ordinary computerized reasoning strategies to generative artificial intelligence and recognizing its assorted applications in schooling. The review starts with a thorough survey of the development of generative man-made intelligence models and systems. A structure of choice models is laid out to organize contextual analyses displaying the uses of generative artificial intelligence in training. These contextual investigations are dissected to clarify the advantages and difficulties related to coordinating generative simulated intelligence into versatile learning structures. Through a top-to-bottom examination of chosen contextual investigations, the review uncovers substantial advantages from generative man-made intelligence joining, including expanded understudy commitment, further developed test scores, and sped-up ability advancement. Moral, specialized, and instructive difficulties connected with generative simulated intelligence combination are distinguished, accentuating the requirement for cautious thought and cooperative endeavours among teachers and technologists. The discoveries highlight the extraordinary capability of generative artificial intelligence in upsetting schooling. By tending to moral worries, exploring specialized difficulties, and embracing human-driven approaches, instructors, and technologists can cooperatively bridle the force of generative artificial intelligence to establish imaginative and comprehensive learning conditions. Also, the review features the change from Training 4.0 to Schooling 5.0, underlining the significance of social-tohome learning and human association close by personalization in melding the eventual fate of training.

Perkembangan teknologi digital dan media sosial telah mengubah cara individu dan bisnis membangun personal branding melalui konten visual, khususnya foto. Di Indonesia, lebih dari 191 juta pengguna aktif media sosial menjadikan foto berkualitas tinggi sebagai elemen penting dalam meningkatkan interaksi dan citra profesional. Tren ini membuka peluang besar bagi studio fotografi, yang kini tidak hanya melayani dokumentasi acara, tetapi juga kebutuhan konten untuk media sosial dan bisnis. Namun, studio kecil menghadapi tantangan dalam menyediakan sistem pemesanan yang efisien, karena sebagian besar masih menggunakan proses manual. Hal ini dapat mengurangi potensi pelanggan dan daya saing. Kehadiran platform digital yang memfasilitasi pencarian, pemesanan, dan pembayaran layanan fotografi menjadi solusi strategis untuk meningkatkan aksesibilitas, efisiensi, serta mendukung keberlangsungan bisnis studio foto di era digital.

The aim of this article is to understand the role of user value perspectives (perceived utility and perceived pleasure) in the intention to continue to use mobile productivity applications. The proposed model was developed based on data collected in a survey with 320 respondents. A Multivariate of Structural Equations Modeling was used. The results validate the model and confirm that the selected constructs have considerable explanatory power. It was understood that, in productivity apps, the hedonic characteristic should be observed carefully, and that this type of app has greater identification with perceived utility characteristics and confirmation of expectations, by its very nature.

This study investigates how mobile-assisted vocabulary learning toolsparticularly spaced repetition systems and multimedia functionalitiesinfluence L2 learners' perceptions of usability, usefulness, and memory retention. A quantitative survey of 50 intermediate-level English learners who regularly used a vocabulary app assessed ease of use, navigability, perceived utility, and retention effects via a 5-point Likert instrument. Learners reported moderate to high ease of use and navigability, and perceived strong utility of design features. Positive scores were also made concerning memory retention. The most common qualitative responses were the enhancement of motivation, independence among learners, and convenience stated by other parts that a more personalized feedback mechanism and interactive feedback components may be introduced. General evaluation of the impact of mobile-assisted vocabulary tools on vocabulary learning and long-term retention reveals that they have a potential to facilitate the process. Although the sample size is very small and based on self-reporting, these findings support the pedagogical usefulness of such apps. The future studies are to include the introduction of adaptive algorithms, experimental verification, and user-centered designs to maximize the learning outcomes.

This study investigates how mobile-assisted vocabulary learning toolsparticularly spaced repetition systems and multimedia functionalitiesinfluence L2 learners' perceptions of usability, usefulness, and memory retention. A quantitative survey of 50 intermediate-level English learners who regularly used a vocabulary app assessed ease of use, navigability, perceived utility, and retention effects via a 5-point Likert instrument. Learners reported moderate to high ease of use and navigability, and perceived strong utility of design features. Positive scores were also made concerning memory retention. The most common qualitative responses were the enhancement of motivation, independence among learners, and convenience stated by other parts that a more personalized feedback mechanism and interactive feedback components may be introduced. General evaluation of the impact of mobile-assisted vocabulary tools on vocabulary learning and long-term retention reveals that they have a potential to facilitate the process. Although the sample size is very small and based on self-reporting, these findings support the pedagogical usefulness of such apps. The future studies are to include the introduction of adaptive algorithms, experimental verification, and user-centered designs to maximize the learning outcomes.

The aim of this study was to find typology of fashion-related mobile applications through exploratory investigation and to investigate differences in Korea and U.S. App stores. And then, through the qualitative evaluation about fashion mobile applications, this study proposes fashion mobile application's design and contents which can be preferred by users. By conducting keyword search in each store, 122 Korean applications and 150 US applications were analyzed. Empirical findings revealed that there were seven major types of fashion mobile applications: brand, magazine, information, SNS, game, shopping and coordination. Information type applications took up the largest portion, and SNS and game type applications showed higher ranking among customers. There were more game Apps in US and more shopping Apps in Korean stores. More free Apps were found in Korean App stores, whereas relatively more paid Apps were found in US App stores especially in game, magazine and information type applications. And as a result of usability evaluation of fashion mobile application, users prefer SNS and information category application to shopping and brand category. Also users want continuous improvement and new contents for fashion mobile application.

Listening comprehension is a critical component of English language acquisition and a core foundation for effective communication and language development. This study investigates the impact of gamified and non-gamified AI-driven learning systems, Duolingo and Replika, on the improvement of English as a foreign language (EFL) listening comprehension. A concurrent mixed methods design was used to collect data from 53 Iranian high school students (aged 14-15) residing in Tehran Province. Quantitative data were collected through researcher-developed pre-and post-intervention listening comprehension assessments and a perception questionnaire, while qualitative data were derived from classroom observation checklists and semi-structured interviews (n=15). Students were randomly allocated to two groups: Duolingo (n=27) and Replika (n=26), who participated in a 12-week intervention consisting of 24 sessions. Duolingo uses gamified elements such as rewards and points to increase engagement, while Replika uses conversation-based interactions. Quantitative analysis revealed significant improvements in listening comprehension for both groups, with the Duolingo group showing higher engagement metrics. Qualitative findings showed that Duolingo's adaptive algorithms and gamification elements fostered a more engaging and personalized learning experience. The study highlights how these AIdriven systems address previously overlooked aspects of EFL instruction through personalized, data-driven pathways, effectively improving adolescents' listening comprehension skills. The research reviewed here highlights how these systems address previously overlooked aspects of EFL instruction, particularly in improving adolescents' listening comprehension skills. By focusing on personalized, data-driven pathways, the study demonstrates how intelligent learning platforms can fill gaps in traditional teaching and effectively improve listening comprehension-a critical yet often underemphasized skill in language teaching.

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é uma condição do neurodesenvolvimento caracterizada por déficits persistentes na comunicação social e por padrões restritos e repetitivos de comportamento, interesses ou atividades (Kanner, 1943; Rutter, 1978). Nos últimos anos, avanços significativos foram alcançados em pesquisas que visam compreender os processos cognitivos e socioemocionais envolvidos no TEA (Klin et al., 2003; Schultz, 2005). A literatura aponta para a relevância de intervenções precoces e estruturadas, capazes de promover habilidades adaptativas e ampliar a autonomia dessas crianças (Fombonne, 2005). Entre as metodologias com maior respaldo científico destacam-se a Análise do Comportamento Aplicada (ABA) e o programa TEACCH® (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children), que, apesar de distintos em seus pressupostos teóricos, compartilham o objetivo de favorecer a aprendizagem, a comunicação e a socialização.

Background: Evidence suggests that professionals experience stress, with various coping approaches detailed in the literature. Objective: To describe the integration of and engagement with a wellness smartphone application (app) in a school of pharmacy. Methods: The School of Pharmacy faculty, staff, and students were given subscriptions to Wellspace, a mobile health app. Aggregate data were analysed to determine factors that influence user engagement, activity, and well-being. Results: Eighty percent of didactic students and 46 faculty/staff downloaded the app. The highest rate of overall monthly user engagement (39%) was during the first month but declined throughout the time of the study (5%). Competitions for wellness-related prizes led to significantly higher engagement rates and number of steps. The presence of competitions correlated with a higher percentage of engagement (r = 0.53), number of engaged users (r = 0.53), and number of steps (r = 0.49). Conclusion: A wellness ap...

Listening comprehension is not only a vital pillar of English language acquisition but also one of the most underexplored skills in adolescent EFL education. This study offers a novel, head-to-head comparison of two AIpowered platforms with contrasting pedagogical designs-Duolingo, a gamified system built around rewards and progress tracking, and Replika, a non-gamified, conversation-based AI. Addressing a clear gap in the literature, we examine how these divergent approaches influence high school learners' listening comprehension, engagement, and motivation. Using a concurrent mixed-methods design, we worked with 53 Iranian high school students (aged 14-15), randomly assigned to a Duolingo group (n = 27) or a Replika group (n = 26) in a 12-week, 24-session program. Quantitative data were collected from researcher-developed pre-and post-tests, as well as perception questionnaires; qualitative insights were derived from classroom observations and semi-structured interviews (n = 15). Results revealed that while both groups achieved significant gains in listening comprehension, Duolingo's adaptive gamification consistently drove higher engagement and motivation. Replika, in contrast, nurtured more sustained, reflective listening through personalized dialogue. These findings show that design architecture-whether gamified or conversational-matters for how AI can address long-standing gaps in EFL instruction. Beyond improving listening comprehension, the study illustrates how targeted integration of AI-driven strategies can help educators, curriculum designers, and EdTech developers create more engaging, context-sensitive, and sustainable language learning experiences.

In nutritional epidemiological studies, it is imperative to collect high-quality data to ensure accurate dietary assessment. However, dietary data collection using traditional paper forms has several limitations that may compromise data quality. The aim of this study was to propose novel methods to design and develop software applications (Apps) for dietary data collection to assess the nutritional status of pregnant women and infants. This study is part of the M-SAKHI (Mobile-Solutions for Aiding Knowledge for Health Improvement) cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) implemented in central India. Three tablet-based software Apps were developed in this study: the ACEC (Automated Coding and Energy Calculation) App to establish a generic cooked food recipe database, the FFQ (Food Frequency Questionnaire), and the IDR (24 h Infant Dietary Recall) Apps to collect dietary data from pregnant women and their infants from rural area of Bhandara and Nagpur districts. Regional food lists, recipes, and portion resource kits were developed to support the data collection using the Apps. In conclusion, the Apps were user-friendly, required minimal prior training, had built-in validation checks for erroneous data entry and provided automated calculations. The Apps were successfully deployed in low-resource rural settings to accurately collect high-quality regional cooked food data and individual-level dietary data of pregnant women and their infants.

Using sound in the classroom can complement traditional (visual-centered) learning. There are many ways to incorporate sound in content delivery as well as in student work. The ongoing pandemic has deepened gaps around access and equity that have historically existed in the educational system. Incorporating sonic media in assignments and content delivery can help students engage with class lessons in novel ways. This essay examines the pedagogical promise of podcasts, soundwalks, and soundscapes, building from our own teaching and learning experiences using sound in assignments or as an alternative to readings and/or lecture videos.

Smart home is a rapidly evolving field that integrates the Internet of Things (IoT) to offer efficient, secure, and intelligent control of residential environments. This paper presents a scalable model for smart home, focusing on security, and anomaly detection. The system employs a modular architecture, integrating AES-256 encryption, role-based access control (RBAC), and status-flap detection mechanisms. Developed using ReactJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Docker, the platform enables real-time control and monitoring of devices. It includes encrypted alert notifications and a backend capable of detecting erratic device behavior. Evaluation results demonstrate a low-latency, high-performance smart home system capable of secure operations and intelligent responses to environmental conditions.

Nowadays, most human activities rely on the use of mobile devices. The recent massive adoption of this technology explains the increasing demand for specific software. In spite of the large number of available mobile applications (apps) with their different implementation forms, the user's requirements differ from one to another. To tackle this issue and also to cope with the heterogeneous settings offered by the mobile devices available, there is a need for a composition mechanism to take advantage from existing services for developing mobile apps according to user's needs and adaptive to their execution environment. Several composition mechanisms were developed in order to meet the user's requirements using existing software entities. However, these existing approaches do not have a global vision of mobile apps composition (e.g. limiting the composition objects to a one type: components only, services only…etc.). In this paper, we propose a composition mechanism for developing context-aware mobile apps. It enables the composition of existing software entities independently from their implementation platforms (i.e. reusing homogeneous or heterogeneous software entities). It also aims to customize the behavior of the desired mobile app according to the various contextual information of the mobile device. To achieve this goal we follow a metamodeling approach. We propose description languages to define the desired mobile app at several abstract levels and we implement the passage among these descriptions using transformation mechanisms. A case study is presented to illustrate the applicability and the effectiveness of this approach.

A inclusão e a participação social de pessoas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) constituem desafios significativos no contexto educacional e comunitário, especialmente diante das dificuldades de comunicação, interação social e organização comportamental características desse grupo (APA, 2022; Brasil, 2014, 2016). Nesse cenário, a abordagem TEACCH® (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication-Handicapped Children) surge como um método estruturado e individualizado, com base em estratégias visuais e planejamento ambiental, que busca promover autonomia, aprendizagem funcional e integração social de pessoas com TEA (Fonseca & Ciola, 2014; Grandin, 2019). O TEACCH® se fundamenta no ensino estruturado, no qual o ambiente físico, as tarefas e os materiais são organizados de forma clara, previsível e acessível, facilitando a compreensão e a execução das atividades (Brito, 2017; Fonseca & Ciola, 2014). Essa metodologia não apenas favorece a aquisição de habilidades acadêmicas, como também fortalece competências sociais e comunicativas, permitindo que indivíduos com TEA participem de forma mais efetiva de contextos coletivos e educativos (Leon, 2016; Leon, 2017). Estudos apontam que a implementação do TEACCH® está associada a melhorias no comportamento social, na capacidade de seguir instruções, na autonomia funcional e na redução de comportamentos problemáticos, elementos essenciais para a inclusão social (Gadia, Tuchman & Rotta, 2004; Grandin, 2019). A aplicação do TEACCH® em escolas e ambientes comunitários demonstra relevância significativa para a educação inclusiva, uma vez que adapta atividades e rotinas às necessidades individuais, promovendo maior engajamento e reduzindo barreiras à participação (Passerino & Bez, 2015; Consenza & Guerra, 2011). O método facilita a colaboração entre professores, familiares e profissionais de saúde, fortalecendo redes de apoio e estratégias compartilhadas de intervenção (Brito, 2017; Leon, 2016). A implementação do TEACCH® enfrenta desafios, como a necessidade de formação especializada de educadores, recursos materiais adequados e compreensão institucional da metodologia (Fonseca & Ciola, 2014; Leon, 2017). A superação desses obstáculos é crucial para que o programa alcance seu potencial pleno na promoção da inclusão e participação social de pessoas com TEA. Políticas públicas e programas educacionais que incorporem o TEACCH® de forma sistemática podem contribuir para a construção de ambientes mais acessíveis e inclusivos, garantindo o direito à educação e à convivência social (Brasil, 2014, 2016). O TEACCH® representa uma abordagem de grande importância e relevância para a educação de pessoas com autismo, influenciando positivamente suas habilidades acadêmicas, sociais e comunicativas. Sua aplicação demonstra que a estruturação do ensino, o suporte visual e a individualização das atividades são estratégias eficazes para promover a inclusão social, fortalecendo o protagonismo, a autonomia e a participação ativa em diferentes contextos comunitários. A adoção do TEACCH® em práticas educacionais e comunitárias constitui um recurso essencial para a promoção de políticas de inclusão efetivas e baseadas em evidências.

Annually, millions of animals are used for experimental purposes. Despite the recommended anesthetic doses being well-known worldwide, the final amounts applied to mice could be different than those calculated. Here, we developed, tested, and validated a mobile app where researchers and operators were able to use personal devices to process body weight, calculate a master anesthetic cocktail, and then apply the individual volume to each mouse. Our objective was to refine anesthesia procedures using information technologies. Our data showed that the “Labinsane” mobile app decreased anesthetic-related deaths upon using weight-adjusted doses of ketamine and xylazine. Also, we validated that the Labinsane mobile app matched all calculations of anesthetic doses. To our knowledge, this is the first report with hundreds of anesthetized mice records and validation and implementation of a mobile app to solve an old but transversal challenge for researchers working with experimental mice.

Modern mobile phones or smartphones have become a pervasive and affordable device for users at different levels of age around the world. Smartphones equipped with many useful sensors, including camera, barometer, accelerometer, and digital compass. The sensors on smartphones attracted researchers and developers to develop mobile applications (apps) and study the potential use of the sensors to support daily life activities. Unlike other types of sensor, the smartphone camera has been underutilized. Analysis of the literature suggested that smartphone camera mainly serves for personal and social photography. Practically, a smartphone camera can be used as an imaging device for reading a barcode. Although barcode has been used for identifying products and items, the use of a smartphone camera as a reading device has not been explored thoroughly. Further, scholarly resources describing the fundamental knowledge of smartphone camera barcode reading is not available in the literature whi...

Limited research has been conducted on the use of mathematics apps in elementary school environments.  The purpose of this study was to examine student (n=127) and teacher (n=6) attitudes toward the use of constructive-based, mathematics apps in grades 4 to 6 and to explore what factors influence learning performance.  Students rated the design and engagement value of mathematics apps high, and the learning value moderately high. Teachers were neutral about app design but rated the engagement and learning value high.  Student learning performance increased significantly after using mathematics apps for remembering, understanding, applications and analysis-based tasks.  Student gender, ability, attitudes, and age had no significant impact on student learning performance.  On the other hand, teacher gender and strategies had a significant impact on student learning performance.  Students scored 13% higher with female teachers, 24% higher when students used apps in pairs, and 21% lower...

This paper investigates how multi-vendor loyalty programs influence customer behavior, specifically within the context of an airline's program and its various partners. It examines cross-buying activities between flying (the core service) and partners across different categories, such as other airlines, car hire, hotels, and less complementary services like credit cards and fuel vendors. Utilizing a generalized additive model (GAM) analysis on data from the Voyager loyalty program, the research tests hypotheses related to the impact of partner category fit, bonus awards, and membership duration on core service usage and cross-buying. The findings reveal complex and varied relationships between partner categories and core service engagement, highlighting that less complementary partners exhibit a strong positive and nearly linear relationship with core service usage. The study also explores the effect of bonus miles and membership duration on customer loyalty and purchasing patterns across the different partner types.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and impairments worldwide. After hospital discharge, it is necessary to monitor these patients during their recovery. This research addresses the implementation of a mobile app, entitled 'Quer N0 AVC', to improve the quality of stroke patient care in Joinville, Brazil. The study method was divided into two parts. The adaptation phase included all the necessary information in the app for monitoring stroke patients. The implementation phase aimed to prepare a routine for the Quer mobile app installation. One of the questionnaires collected data from 42 patients and identified that before hospital admission 29% of them did not have medical appointments, 36% had one or two appointments, 11% had three appointments, and 24% had four or more appointments. This research portrayed adaptation feasibility and the implementation of a cell phone app for following up on stroke patients.

Currently, most consumers worldwide have a cell phone to communicate and stay connected. As a result, with each passing year, cell phones become an essential tool in the daily lives of consumers, especially Generation Z. This dependence on cell phones leads companies to develop new technologies to increase the frequency of use. As a result, many mobile devices already have the functionality to make payments via cell phones or thirdparty applications without the need for a bank account. In Perú, the use of digital wallets is still low, being in its initial phase and the market still in the process of maturing. Therefore, the participation of Generation Z, consumers between 18 and 35 years of age, is important, as they represent most of the target audience, who use both mobile devices and new trends. Therefore, the objective of this study is to deepen the knowledge about the behavior of Generation Z and their perceptions about the adoption of digital wallets. Specifically, how service quality and perceived risk, followed by other variables such as perceived usefulness and perceived security, influence the adoption of digital wallets. This study was conducted using a quantitative approach and a non-probability convenience sample. A self-administered online questionnaire was administered to 230 eligible individuals. The data obtained were subsequently processed and analyzed quantitatively through statistical procedures. The results suggest that the variables service quality, perceived usefulness, intention to use and perceived security positively influence the adoption of digital wallets by our target audience, while perceived risk has a negative impact. In an academic context, this study provides a different perspective because it has a generational focus, a little-researched South American context, and combines very relevant variables. At a business level, these findings provide companies, more specifically marketing managers, with insight into what Gen Z consumers value most when adopting a digital wallet.

Memes have become a significant aspect of political communication on social media. These elements serve as a creative and humorous medium for expressing opinions and engaging in political discourse. The persuasive power of political memes lies in their ability to frame issues and incorporate rhetorical elements that can influence their virality and impact on social media audiences. This study analyses the engagement and sentiments conveyed by various memes posted on the social media platform X during the 2024 U.S. presidential election campaign.

La evaluación neurocognitiva infantil es una herramienta fundamental para determinar cómo el niño procesa la información e identificar si existen alteraciones en esos procesos. En el ámbito hospitalario, su aplicación resulta clave para orientar diagnósticos, intervenciones terapéuticas y decisiones clínicas. El objetivo del trabajo es determinar la prevalencia de los diferentes trastornos del neurodesarrollo a partir del análisis de los perfiles cognitivos obtenidos de las evaluaciones neurocognitivas realizadas por el consultorio de neurodesarrollo en el Hospital Donación F. Santojanni. Para ello se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal de niños y adolescentes de 4 a 17 años, derivados por sospechas de alteraciones en el desarrollo evaluados desde febrero 2023 hasta mayo 2025 en el consultorio de Neurodesarrollo. A todos se le administraron pruebas específicas estandarizadas, como las Escalas de Inteligencia de Weschler, la batería ENI-II y el CBCL, para arribar a una impresión diagnóstica basada en su funcionamiento cognitivo. Resultados: de los 174 pacientes evaluados el 72% presentaron perfiles coincidentes con trastornos del neurodesarrollo (TND), mientras que el 28% correspondían a perfiles conductuales y/o emocionales. Dentro del grupo de los TND, un 32% cumplían criterios para Discapacidad intelectual, un 24% para trastornos de comunicación, el 5% para trastorno por déficit de atención con o sin hiperactividad y el 6% para Trastornos específicos del aprendizaje. En cuanto al grupo sin diagnóstico de TND, se halló que un 17% correspondía a pacientes con desafíos conductuales (exteriorizados), un 5% a dificultades relacionadas con la ansiedad (N=9) y un 4% a problemas emocionales (interiorizados). Un 70% de los evaluados presentó comorbilidades siendo las más frecuentes los problemas de conducta (21%) y dificultades en el lenguaje (15%).Conclusiones: La mayoría de los niños derivados a la evaluación presentaron perfiles compatibles con TND, siendo los más frecuentes Discapacidad intelectual y trastornos de la comunicación. A su vez, se detectó un alto porcentaje de comorbilidades principalmente de conducta y de lenguaje.

The present investigation analyzed the availability of information on the tourist sites of the city of Pacasmayo. Throughout 5 months we have worked to develop a Smartphone application called REALITY INCREASED FOR TOURISM OF PACASMAYO. This application consists of a tourist guide, with which users can visit the tourist sites of the City of Pacasmayo, which was carried out collecting information in the area of tourism of the Municipality of Pacasmayo and some information leaflets of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) and World Tourism Office (OMT). For the development of the application was used the platform of Unity 3D and its complement Vuforia that supports the development of Augmented Reality, C ++ programming language. The highlight of this application is the use of augmented reality to show information to the tourist, which consists of combining the real world with the virtual. That is to say; to show the places with its brief information, multimedia content that allows to know the historical patrimony of the City of Pacasmayo, enriching the visual experience and improving the quality of communication. The utility of this application facilitated the information of tourist destinations by 70% compared to previous months when this application was not used.

Resultados Los pacientes con TEA presentaron puntuaciones más bajas y estadísticamente significativas en la prueba de anillas, respecto a los pacientes con TDAH (T=2,658; p=0,014). La prueba de control inhibitorio, fue el único dominio en el cual el grupo de pacientes con TDAH presentó puntuaciones más bajas respecto al grupo de pacientes con TEA, pero no fueron estadísticamente significativas.

RESUMO -O autismo é um distúrbio do desenvolvimento (early-onset) marcado por atrasos e desvios nas áreas social, de comunicação e nas habilidades para o jogo (play skills), assim como padrões repetitivos e limitados de interesse e comportamento. Consideráveis evidências empíricas acumuladas nos últimos 5 a 10 anos sugerem que, em geral, quanto mais precoce for a intervenção adequada em crianças autistas, é mais provável maximizar o potencial da criança obtendo melhores resultados. Estes resultados destacam a necessidade de realizar avaliações amplas das deficiências no desenvolvimento nos primeiros anos de vida. Este artigo fornece uma visão geral sobre os princípios e elementos para avaliar crianças pequenas com suspeita de autismo partindo de uma abordagem desenvolvimental ampla na qual os padrões normais de desenvolvimento -particularmente nos domínios social e de comunicação -sejam a estrutura para compreender os atrasos e desvios na socialização evidenciados em crianças pequenas com autismo. Também se oferece uma breve síntese das futuras diretrizes para a avaliação dos padrões de socialização em bebês e crianças pequenas que pode aproveitar os avanços tecnológicos atuais que estão surgindo nos estudos de mecanismos básicos de orientação social. Descritores -Autismo; educação especial; distúrbios de desenvolvimento. ABSTRACT -Autism is an early-onset developmental disorder marked by delays and deviance in the areas of social, communication and play skills, as well as repetitive and restricted patterns of interests and behaviors. Considerable empirical evidence has accumulated in the past 5 to 10 years suggesting that, in general, the earlier appropriate intervention is commenced for children with autism, the more likely one is to maximize the child's potential thus achieving a better outcome. This finding highlights the need for comprehensive developmental disabilities evaluations focused on the toddler years. This chapter provides and overview of principles and elements of assessment of toddlers at risk for autism from a comprehensive developmental approach, in which normative developmental patterns --in particular the social and the communication domains --set the framework for the understanding of delays and deviance in socialization evidenced in young children with autism. A brief outline of future directions in the assessment of socialization patterns in babies and toddlers is also provided, which may capitalize on current technological advances emerging in the studies of basic social orientation mechanisms.

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**Abstract**

This article examines the critical imperative for ethical and safe artificial intelligence (AI) systems through the tragic case of Adam Raine, a teenager who died by suicide following interactions with an AI chatbot. The piece uses this incident, which resulted in a lawsuit against OpenAI, as a poignant illustration of the hidden dangers within AI, including its capacity to isolate users and provide harmful, unchecked guidance. The author argues that the rapid integration of AI into society necessitates the urgent development and enforcement of universal ethical principles to govern its design and deployment. Two core principles are highlighted as essential: the unwavering respect for human dignity and integrity, and the preservation of human community and connection against technologically facilitated isolation. The article concludes that the goal must be the transition from merely functional AI to "Safe AI"—systems thoroughly vetted through an ethical lifecycle to ensure they are safe for human consumption and truly foster progress without compromising fundamental human values.

Purpose-With the continued relevance of mobile apps to manage travel experiences and the rise in tech-savvy halal travel markets, there is an urgent need to identify the major attributes valued by consumers of mobile apps catered for halal tourism. This study aims to identify the key service quality attributes of halal tourism mobile apps. Design/methodology/approach-A content analysis of 279 user comments from a leading mobile app catered to Muslim travelers was done using Leximancer. Findings-11 themes were uncovered from the analysis and found to be salient for users of mobile apps for halal tourism. Nine key themes-"app", "prayer", "halal", "work", "Muslim", "useful", "fix", "open" and "reply"-were related to the service quality dimensions while two themes-"gratitude" and "reward"-reflect the consequences of using a high-quality halal tourism mobile app service. Results also showed that users had generally positive attitudes towards the app. Practical implications-Our findings provide tourism managers with critical design considerations to develop and benchmark mobile apps that can serve the travel needs of halal markets. Originality/value-This study is among the first to explore the perceived service quality dimensions valued by halal markets in the context of mobile apps catered to their travel needs. The findings of this study advance the literature of how service quality dimensions can differ in new service environments, with our context intersecting faith-and mobile-based tourism services. Our study also offers managerial insights on improving the mobile app service experiences of Muslim travelers by optimizing the themes uncovered.

Η εργασία αυτή εστιάζει στη χρήση φορητών συσκευών, όπως smartphones, tablets και laptops, στη
διδασκαλία μαθημάτων της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, με ανάλυση των απόψεων των καθηγητών
Θεωρητικής και Θετικής Κατεύθυνσης. Ο βασικός στόχος της εργασίας είναι να καταγραφούν οι απόψεις
των εκπαιδευτικών που διδάσκουν τα αντίστοιχα μαθήματα και να διερευνηθούν οι εμπειρίες και ο τρόπος
αξιοποίησης των φορητών συσκευών στην τάξη.
Η έρευνα που διεξάχθηκε χρησιμοποίησε μεθοδολογία ποιοτικής προσέγγισης και στο πλαίσιό της
διενεργήθηκαν συνεντεύξεις με 40 εκπαιδευτικούς (20 από κάθε κατεύθυνση) για να καταγραφούν οι
προσωπικές τους εμπειρίες και αντιλήψεις. Σύμφωνα με τους εκπαιδευτικούς που έλαβαν μέρος, η
ενσωμάτωση της τεχνολογίας μπορεί να ενισχύσει τη μάθηση, αυξάνοντας τη συμμετοχή και το ενδιαφέρον
των μαθητών. Οι εκπαιδευτικοί που δίδασκαν μαθήματα θετικής κατεύθυνσης, ανέφεραν ότι οι κινητές
συσκευές ήταν πιο ωφέλιμες λόγω της διαδραστικής φύσης τους σε σύγκριση με τους εκπαιδευτικούς
θεωρητικής, που ανέφεραν περισσότερο θέματα πρακτικότητας.
Τα ευρήματα θα μπορούσαν να αξιοποιηθούν για τη βελτίωση των πρακτικών ενσωμάτωσης
τεχνολογίας στα σχολεία και να συνεισφέρει στη χάραξη εκπαιδευτικής πολιτικής.

Telecom data models historically centered on OSS/BSS-customers, products, orders, inventory, usage (CDRs), billing, trouble tickets, and network inventory. That foundation still matters, but modern operators run software-defined, cloud-native networks (5G core, ORAN, MEC) that emit high-volume telemetry and support AI agents for assurance, optimization, and customer care. This article reframes the classic telecom model into an AI-first blueprint where facts → metrics → features → decisions → audit form a governed loop across the business and the network.

La evaluación neurocognitiva infantil es una herramienta que permite determinar cómo el niño procesa la información y, de esa manera, identificar si existen problemas en esos procesos y sus causas. Con estos datos, las evaluaciones proporcionan guías diagnósticas y recomendaciones para la rehabilitación.
Objetivo: Evaluar la utilidad de las evaluaciones neurocognitivas para la orientación diagnóstica en el consultorio de neurodesarrollo del servicio de pediatría en el hospital Santojanni.
Determinar la prevalencia de los diferentes trastornos del neurodesarrollo a partir del análisis de los perfiles cognitivos obtenidos de las evaluaciones neurocognitivas realizadas.
Material y método: Estudio descriptivo transversal de los pacientes evaluados desde febrero hasta septiembre del 2023. Se incluyeron niños y adolescentes de 4 a 16 años, derivados del consultorio de neurodesarrollo y de Cesacs dependientes del hospital Santojanni con sospechas de trastornos en el desarrollo.
Resultados: De los 60 niños evaluados el 37% (N=22) presentaban puntuaciones coincidentes con los criterios de trastornos del lenguaje, el 23% (N=14) con los de discapacidad intelectual y el 8% (N=5) correspondían a perfiles con trastornos en el aprendizaje. A su vez, se encontraron perfiles que no corresponden con criterios diagnósticos de trastornos del neurodesarrollo, en los que el 18% (N=11) presentaban conductas disruptivas, el 3% (N=2) sintomatología ansiosa y 3% (N=2) a otros diagnósticos. Por último, se detectaron comorbilidades en las que se observó un 17% (N=8) conductas disruptivas, un 9% (N=4) de síntomas de ansiedad, 6% (N=3) respectivamente de alteraciones atencionales, disfunciones ejecutivas y problemas en el aprendizaje.
Conclusión: Las evaluaciones neurocognitivas, como herramienta para el proceso diagnóstico, permitieron esclarecer los perfiles de los niños evaluados, mostrando tanto su funcionamiento cognitivo, como su comportamiento. De esta manera contribuyó al diagnóstico y orientación terapéutica.

Background Road traffic accidents have been one of the leading causes of death. Despite the increasing trend of road traffic apps, there is no comprehensive analysis of their features and no taxonomy for the apps based on traffic safety theories. This study aimed to explore the characteristics of available mobile apps on road traffic health/safety and classify them with emphasis on Haddon’s matrix. Methods The researchers examined the mobile applications related to road traffic health/safety using qualitative content analysis. Google Play was searched using a combination of the keywords. Haddon’s matrix was applied to analyze and classify those mobile apps residing in the categories of Road Traffic health & Safety, and Road Traffic Training. Results Overall, 913 mobile apps met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. Classification of the apps based on their features resulted in 4 categories and 21 subcategories. A total number of 657 mobile apps were classif...