scholarly journals Weight Stigma Goes Viral on the Internet: Systematic Assessment of YouTube Comments Attacking Overweight Men and Women (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongwoog Andrew Jeon ◽  
Brent Hale ◽  
Eric Knackmuhs ◽  
Michael Mackert
Keyword(s):  
Verbal Aggression ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Verbal Attack ◽  
Heterosocial Skills ◽  
Intervention Policy

BACKGROUND Anonymous verbal attacks against overweight individuals on social media are common and widespread. These comments often use negative, misogynist, or derogatory words, which stigmatize the targeted individuals with obesity. These verbal attacks may cause depression in overweight individuals, which could subsequently promote unhealthy eating behavior (ie, binge eating) and further weight gain. To develop an intervention policy and strategies that tackle the anonymous, Web-based verbal attacks, a thorough understanding of the comments is necessary. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine how anonymous users verbally attack or defend overweight individuals in terms of 3 themes: (1) topic of verbal attack (ie, what aspects of overweight individuals are verbally attacked), (2) gender of commenters and targeted overweight individuals, and (3) intensity of derogation depending on the targeted gender (ie, the number of swear words used within comments). METHODS This study analyzed the content of YouTube comments that discuss overweight individuals or groups from 2 viral videos, titled “Fat Girl Tinder Date” and “Fat Guy Tinder Date.” The twin videos provide an avenue through which to analyze discussions of obesity as they organically occurred in a contemporary setting. We randomly sampled and analyzed 320 comments based on a coding instrument developed for this study. RESULTS First, there were twice as many comments verbally attacking overweight individuals (n=174) than comments defending them (n=89). Second, overweight women are attacked for their capacities (eg, laziness, maturity; 14/51, 28%), whereas overweight men are attacked for their heterosocial skills (eg, rudeness, annoyance; 24/29, 83%). Third, the majority of commenters who attacked overweight women are male (42/52, 81%). Fourth, attacking comments generated toward overweight women included more swear words (mean 0.44, SD 0.77) than those targeting men (mean 0.23, SD 0.48). CONCLUSIONS Our data elucidate a worrying situation of frequent disinhibited aggressive messages against overweight individuals online. Importantly, the patterns of verbal aggression differ depending on the gender of the targeted overweight individuals. Thus, gender-tailored intervention strategies that specifically tackle Internet users’ verbal aggression against overweight individuals need to be developed.

M-Learning with Mobile Phones

2009 ◽  
pp. 1344-1350
Author(s):  
Simon So
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Wireless Devices ◽  
Mobile Wireless ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Wireless Technologies ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Future Direction

The Internet is a major driver of e-learning advancement and there was an estimate of over 1000 million Internet users in 2004. The ownership of mobile devices is even more astonishing. ITU (2006) reported that 77% of the population in developed countries are mobile subscribers. The emergence of mobile, wireless and satellite technologies is impacting our daily life and our learning. New Internet technologies are being used to support small-screen mobile and wireless devices. In a field marked by such rapid evolution, we cannot assume that the Web as we know it today will remain the primary conduit for Internet- based learning (Bowles, 2004, p.12). Mobile and wireless technologies will play a pivotal role in learning. This new field is commonly known as mobile learning (m-learning). In this article, the context of m-learning in relation to e-learning and d-learning is presented. Because of the great importance in Web-based technologies to bridge over mobile and wireless technologies, the infrastructure to support mlearning through browser-based technologies is described. This concept represents my own view on the future direction of m-learning. An m-learning experiment, which implemented the concept, is then presented.

THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF SHIELDS—NOAA'S SANCTUARIES HAZARDOUS INCIDENT EMERGENCY LOGISTICS DATABASE SYSTEM1

2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (1) ◽  
pp. 415-419
Author(s):  
Jill L. Bodnar
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Critical Data ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Emergency Logistics ◽  
Response Information ◽  
Use Of The Internet

ABSTRACT The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sanctuaries Hazardous Incident Emergency Logistics Database System (SHIELDS) is an Internet-based information system designed to improve access to critical data, plans, and tools for National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) personnel and their partners for contingency planning and response situations. At the core of the SHIELDS project is a website developed for each of the thirteen National Marine Sanctuaries and one coral reef ecosystem reserve in the sanctuary designation process. Each site hosts general planning and response information, such as policies and contingency plans. More so, SHIELDS takes advantage of leading information technology to improve the availability of vital response information and folds it into one comprehensive website. The use of Geographic Information System (GIS) data has expanded from static hardcopy maps to web-based interactive mapping, allowing Internet users to easily examine Sanctuary-specific geographic data from any location. SHIELDS offers NOAA modeling tools to analyze the fate of pollutants and live buoy data for real-time oceanographic conditions. Web-based databases within SHIELDS allow the user to enter or query information on personnel contact and location, potential Sanctuary threats, geographic response plans (GRPs) and Resources and UnderSea Threats (RUST) data, post updated incident text and documentation, or look up response glossary terms. Although SHIELDS relies extensively on the use of the Internet to distribute its information, it has also been designed to work as a stand-alone product for those inevitable circumstances when Internet access is not available during a response. The user can load the SHIELDS webpages and data onto their personal computer and carry it to any remote location to access the same data found on the Internet. SHIELDS provides the most comprehensive incident planning and response information for the National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP). This ensures that NOAA fulfills its role as stewards of Sanctuary resources and provides effective and timely response information about their trust resources.

scholarly journals The Utilization of Oncology Web-based Resources in Spanish-speaking Internet Users

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 520-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles B. Simone ◽  
Margaret K. Hampshire ◽  
Carolyn Vachani ◽  
James M. Metz
Keyword(s):  
Web Based ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Internet Users

scholarly journals OPEN SOURCE WEB-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR DISSEMINATING AND ANALYZING FLOOD HAZARD INFORMATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL

2017 ◽  
Vol XLII-2/W7 ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
M. M.-M.-Santillan ◽  
J. R. Santillan ◽  
E. M. O. Morales
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Flood Hazard ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Web Mapping

We discuss in this paper the development, including the features and functionalities, of an open source web-based flood hazard information dissemination and analytical system called “Flood EViDEns”. Flood EViDEns is short for “Flood Event Visualization and Damage Estimations”, an application that was developed by the Caraga State University to address the needs of local disaster managers in the Caraga Region in Mindanao, Philippines in accessing timely and relevant flood hazard information before, during and after the occurrence of flood disasters at the community (i.e., barangay and household) level. The web application made use of various free/open source web mapping and visualization technologies (GeoServer, GeoDjango, OpenLayers, Bootstrap), various geospatial datasets including LiDAR-derived elevation and information products, hydro-meteorological data, and flood simulation models to visualize various scenarios of flooding and its associated damages to infrastructures. The Flood EViDEns application facilitates the release and utilization of this flood-related information through a user-friendly front end interface consisting of web map and tables. A public version of the application can be accessed at <a href="http://121.97.192.11:8082/"target="_blank">http://121.97.192.11:8082/</a>. The application is currently expanded to cover additional sites in Mindanao, Philippines through the “Geo-informatics for the Systematic Assessment of Flood Effects and Risks for a Resilient Mindanao” or the “Geo-SAFER Mindanao” Program.

scholarly journals Analisa Web untuk Memahami Perilaku Konsumen Online Studi Kasus “Store Steam Powered”

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-194
Author(s):  
Endang Supriyadi
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
World Population ◽  
Web Analytics ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Online Consumer Behavior ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Online Consumer ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Almost All

The development of internet users from year to year to date continues to increase, it can be known through a survey conducted Internet Worldstats. According to a survey conducted by Internet Worldstats, United Stated ranks 2nd of internet users worldwide after China. From the results of the survey shows that almost all activities / business activities undertaken by the world population and in particular the citizens of United State / America using internet facilities in all activities, especially transactions online. And one of the tools that can help to analyze online consumer behavior is by using web analytics. The purpose of this paper is to analyze how data analysis can be effectively used to understand current consumer behavior online. Expected with the use of web analytics, companies can predict future consumer behavior online and special messages on promotions that have been sent to each individual. Understanding the patterns and things on the web analytics is expected to help to develop business processes and the contents and design that need to be made especially "store steam powered". Store steam powered is one of Valve's web-based digital distributor. The main service that is done is steam game sales through an e-commerce web that aims to avoid piracy is very rampant at the moment.

scholarly journals Grzeczność i agresja językowa w komentarzach internautów

2021 ◽  
pp. 408-420
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Pachowicz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Users ◽  
Verbal Attack ◽  
Linguistic Behavior ◽  
Linguistic Means

Politeness and linguistic aggression in internet users’ comments Summary The presented considerations concern various forms of polite and aggressive linguistic behavior that collide in the comments of Internet users. Politeness manifests itself in various forms, following the patterns of traditional linguistic etiquette or modified by Internet users. Aggression is a form of verbal attack in which all linguistic means are used to discredit a given person. Both of these linguistic behaviors, especially in Internet comments,will change their faces and therefore it is worth observing and analyzing them.

scholarly journals Assessing the Sustainability Performance of Sustainability Management Software

Technologies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Kern ◽  
Samanthi Silva ◽  
Achim Guldner
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Sustainability Management ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Software Products ◽  
Information And Communication

Companies have made considerable progress in assessing the sustainability of their processes and products, including the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. However, it is surprising that little attention has been given to the sustainability performance of software products. For this article, we chose a case study approach to explore the extent, to which software manufacturers have considered sustainability criteria for their products. We selected a manufacturer of sustainability management software on the assumption that they would be more likely to integrate elements of sustainability performance in their products. In the case study, we applied a previously developed set of criteria for sustainable software (SCSS) using a questionnaire and experiments, to assess a web-based sustainability management software product regarding its sustainability performance. The assessment finds that despite a sustainability conscious manufacturer, a systematic assessment of sustainability regarding software products is missing in the case study. This implies that sustainability assessment for software products is still novel, corresponding knowledge is missing and suitable tools are not yet being widely applied in the industry. The SCSS presents a suitable approach to close this gap, but it does require further refinement, for example regarding its applicability to web-based software on external servers.

scholarly journals Maternal and best friends’ influences on meal-skipping behaviours

2012 ◽  
Vol 108 (5) ◽  
pp. 932-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Pearson ◽  
Lauren Williams ◽  
David Crawford ◽  
Kylie Ball
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Best Friend ◽  
Best Friends ◽  
Meal Skipping ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Regular Consumption ◽  
Eating Fruit ◽  
Detrimental Impact

Skipping meals is particularly common during adolescence and can have a detrimental effect on multiple aspects of adolescent health. Understanding the correlates of meal-skipping behaviours is important for the design of nutrition interventions. The present study examined maternal and best friends’ influences on adolescent meal-skipping behaviours. Frequency of skipping breakfast, lunch and dinner was assessed using a Web-based survey completed by 3001 adolescent boys and girls from years 7 and 9 of secondary schools in Victoria, Australia. Perceived best friend and maternal meal skipping, modelling of healthy eating (eating healthy food, limiting junk food, eating fruit and vegetables) and weight watching were assessed. Best friend and maternal factors were differentially associated with meal-skipping behaviours. For example, boys and girls who perceived that their best friend often skipped meals were more likely to skip lunch (OR = 2·01, 95 % CI 1·33, 3·04 and OR = 1·93, 95 % CI 1·41, 2·65;P < 0·001). Boys and girls who perceived that their mother often skipped meals were more likely to skip breakfast (OR = 1·48, 95 % CI 1·01, 2·15;P < 0·05 and OR = 1·93, 95 % CI 1·42, 2·59;P < 0·001) and lunch (OR = 2·05, 95 % CI 1·35, 3·12 and OR = 2·02, 95 % CI 1·43, 2·86;P < 0·001). Educating adolescents on how to assess and interpret unhealthy eating behaviours that they observe from significant others may be one nutrition promotion strategy to reduce meal-skipping behaviour. The involvement of mothers may be particularly important in such efforts. Encouraging a peer subculture that promotes regular consumption of meals and educates adolescents on the detrimental impact of meal-skipping behaviour on health may also offer a promising nutrition promotion strategy.

Can a web-based tailored decision aid ‘stand alone’ for 65plus patients with localized prostate cancer?

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 510
Author(s):  
Jessie Schrijvers
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Localized Prostate Cancer ◽  
Older Patient ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities ◽  
At Home

Objectives: A pilot study was designed to examine the feasibility of a web-based DA and its included technology features, considering treatment choice for patients between 65 and 75 with localized prostate cancer.  Patients and method: Twenty-nine patients, that had already been treated for localized prostate cancer, participated at an oral survey with close-ended questions about their internet use, the barriers and opportunities when accessing a web-based DA, their impression on the use of incorporated technology features and their preference for the booklet or the online DA version. Data were analyzed using non-parametrical statistics. Results: Participants with low internet use and without internet access at home preferred the booklet DA or a combination of both booklet as well as web-based format. Patient characterized as regular internet users with internet access at home preferred the web-based DA version and extensively used the tailoring component. The usage of other technology features such as value clarification tool and comparative tables was high while the use of the scientific information was limited. Conclusion: An online DA is a useful tool in a decision making process for patients characterized as frequent internet users with internet access at home, also in an older patient population. 

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