On-line life history calendar and sensitive topics : A pilot study

The use of the life history calendar (LHC) or the event history calendar as tools for collecting retrospective data has received increasing attention in many fields of social science and medicine. However, little research has examined the use of this method with web-based surveys. In this study, we adapted this method to an on-line setting to collect information about young adults' life histories, sexual behaviors, and substance use. We hypothesized that the LHC method would help respondents to date sensitive and non-sensitive events more precisely than when using a conventional questionnaire. We conducted an experimental design study comparing university students' responses to an on-line LHC and a conventional on-line question list. A test-retest design in which the respondents completed the survey again two weeks later was also applied to test the precision and reliability of the participants' dating of events. The results showed that whereas the numbers of sensitive and non-sensitive events were generally similar for the two on-line questionnaires, the responses obtained with the LHC were more consistent across the two administrations. Analyses of the respondents' on-line behavior while completing the LHC confirmed that respondents used the LHC's graphic interface to correct and reedit previous answers, thus decreasing data errors. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

La diffusion d'archives à l'aide des technologies du Web 2.0 : le cas du Musée McCord

Ce mémoire explore le concept de diffusion des archives à l’ère du Web 2.0. Dans le contexte nord-américain, la diffusion en archivistique englobe les aspects de promotion, de mise en valeur et de communication des archives. Le Web 2.0 offre un potentiel très intéressant pour la diffusion d’archives. Ce moyen de diffusion est défini comme étant un ensemble de principes et de technologies qui crée et facilite l’interaction entre plusieurs individus. Peu d’études ont été menées sur la diffusion des archives à l’ère du Web 2.0, c’est pourquoi notre recherche s’est intéressée à un milieu qui a intégré le Web 2.0 afin d’instaurer un dialogue avec ses usagers, connus et potentiels, pour exploiter ses archives et augmenter sa visibilité, soit le Musée McCord. Dans cette étude de cas simple certains membres du personnel du Musée McCord ont été rencontrés, afin de découvrir les motivations de l’institution à se lancer dans l’utilisation d’outils issus de ces technologies. De plus, l’étude a permis d’observer quels outils ont été choisis, comment et pourquoi. Ensuite, les avantages et les désavantages de cette nouvelle utilisation ont été mis en lumière. Enfin, les étapes de la mise en place d’outils du Web 2.0 sont exposées.

Lecture 1: The Pioneers and History (pre-WWW)

A Powerpoint file for a Lecture on the development of the world wide web. Intended for lecturers and undergraduates. Produced by Hugh Davis, ECS for a 3rd year Module.

What’s the Difference between Web Technology and Web Science? Opportunities for study and research at the University of Southampton

The University of Southampton has a long history of pursuing research, development and social change with the Web This document guides you through the opportunities for Web-related study and research that we offer: an MSc in Web Technology; a 3-year PhD in Web Technology; an MSc in Web Science or a 4-year PhD in Web Science

A History of Communication

Speech, Writing, Print, Telephony, Web. How technology is catching up with the brain.

How was the Web Invented

A lecture about the Web, it's history and sociotechnical coconstitution, for precessional students

Plataforma web y sistema integral de incentivos basado en el esquema de cupones online y el mercado de compras colectivas

En este trabajo se realiza una descripción y análisis del esquema de funcionamiento detrás del emergente mercado de las compras colectivas y los cupones online desde una perspectiva tanto teórica como empírica. Inicialmente, se desarrolla un marco teórico teniendo en cuenta elementos de: teoría económica, e-marketing y comercio electrónico en los que se basa éste mercado. Posteriormente, se muestra el proyecto de implementación de una plataforma virtual y un sistema de incentivos basado en el esquema de cupones online desarrollado por el autor para la franquicia de tarjetas de crédito Diners Club International del Banco Davivienda S.A. en Colombia

Breve estudio sobre la influencia de la 'History of Spanish literature' de George Ticknor en manuales posteriores : aparición y desaparición de las mujeres en el canon literario.

Resumen en inglés

A history of the flu.

Adecuado para lectura independiente o compartida, y enlaces curriculares. Se adapta a los diferentes tipos de textos requeridos por la Estrategia Nacional de Lectura. La historia de la gripe se presenta como un informe acompañado de gráficos y mapas epidemiológicos, mostrando cómo puede ser de mortal este virus.Incluye glosario.

GCSE history for OCR pilot. Teacher's resource.

Este Cd-Rom permite descargar desde la dirección web de la editorial, el material de apoyo y orientación para el docente en la enseñanza de cada unidad del curso de historia. Su contenido se adapta a las pruebas de evaluación que realiza el organismo llamado Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR) para alcanzar el título de General Certificate Secondary Education (GCSE). Este material online se completa con los libros para los estudiantes.

Essential geography and history 1.

Texto para que los alumnos de primer curso de enseñanza secundaria obligatoria (ESO) aprendan geografía e historia a través del inglés Los temas se presentan en un lenguaje claro, sencillo, con fotos de alta calidad e ilustraciones, que permiten a los alumnos a comprender los puntos clave con facilidad. Los estudiantes son animados a observar y reflexionar sobre temas, así como compartir ideas. Tiene CD con tareas web, hojas de actividades y audio.

Essential geography and history 2.

Este texto enseña geografía e historia a través del inglés a alumnos de segundo curso de enseñanza secundaria obligatoria (ESO). Los contenidos de los temas se presentan en un lenguaje claro, sencillo, con fotos de alta calidad e ilustraciones, que permiten a los alumnos a comprender los puntos clave con facilidad. Los estudiantes son animados a observar y reflexionar sobre temas, así como compartir ideas. Incluye actividades como los proyectos y la investigación. Proporciona soporte completo de idioma a través CD con tareas web, hojas de actividades y audio.

Angel of History. I can see for miles

Commissioned public artwork Focal Point Gallery, Southend 12 Sept - 22 Oct 2011 2.6 x 15M digital print for the railway bridge that spans Southend-on-Sea’s pedestrianised high street.

A web application for follow-up of results from a mobile device test battery for parkinson’s disease patients

Background: A test battery consisting of self-assessments and motor tests (tapping and spiral drawing) was developed for a hand computer with touch screen in a telemedicine setting. Objectives: To develop and evaluate a web-based system that delivers decision support information to the treating clinical staff for assessing PD symptoms in their patients based on the test battery data. Methods: The test battery is currently being used in a clinical trial (DAPHNE, EudraCT No. 2005-002654-21) by sixty five patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) on 9991 test occasions (four tests per day during in all 362 week-long test periods) at nine clinics around Sweden. Test results are sent continuously from the hand unit over a mobile net to a central computer and processed with statistical methods. They are summarized into scores for different dimensions of the symptom state and an ‘overall test score’ reflecting the overall condition of the patient during a test period. The information in the web application is organized and presented graphically in a way that the general overview of the patient performance per test period is emphasized. Focus is on the overall test score, symptom dimensions and daily summaries. In a recent preliminary user evaluation, the web application was demonstrated to the fifteen study nurses who had used the test battery in the clinical trial. At least one patient per clinic was shown. Results: In general, the responses from nurses were positive. They claimed that the test results shown in the system were consistent with their own clinical observations. They could follow complications, changes and trends within their patients. Discussion: In conclusion, the system is able to summarise the various time series of motor test results and self-assessments during test periods and present them in a useful manner. Its main contribution is a novel and reliable way to capture and easily access symptom information from patients’ home environment. The convenient access to current symptom profile as well as symptom history provides a basis for individualized evaluation and adjustment of treatments.