Arwin Jerome Manalo Onda

Hi Professor, since the objective of my modeling is just to update the paper with the transmission projection, I think the introduction of an intervention/s (eg, PrEP, counseling, barrier methods) would be outside the scope of the project.

However, for the purposes of the discussion, I am considering PrEP as the primary intervention to reduce…[Read more]

Thank you Professor.

In the paper of David & Gomez (2014), they used the SI model for HIV. I think it is rational to use the SI model since the states of HIV can be susceptible and infected. Although there are accounts of about patients recovering from HIV, these cases are very rare – in fact, these remain a huge mystery for scientists. In addition, although there a…[Read more]

Hi Professor, I’d like to do n sexuality-based predictive modelling on the HIV epidemic in the Philippines. There has been an initial work (https://philsciletters.net/2014/PSL%202014-vol07-no01-p062-066%20David%20Gomez.pdf) which was published in 2014. I’d like to input newer data or tweak the model based on the latest set of data from the…[Read more]

Interesting take on whether to use cloud computing. I think cloud computing still has a long way to go before the world transitions to it. Especially the upfront cost, companies may not be ready to fully embrace its concept.

I can perform risk assessment first to determine if there is a need to transition to cloud computing or retain for a couple of years.

As mentioned in the lecture, transitioning to cloud computing can be costly upfront. Can the resources of the hospital afford this transition? Will the users be amenable to this change? Is there a need to…[Read more]

Same strategy, just close the tab and start a new one. Best way to avert the potential threat.

Based on experience, these pop-ups will redirect to some phishing websites (appear legitimate but if you look at URL it’s not legitimate, for example, a banking website) download an infected file, or infect the browser by installing numerous add-ons which will cause the browser to crash. Sometimes, these add-ons collect input data from users which…[Read more]

I can’t remember how many times I’ve lost my files because I need to reinstall Windows! It was such a pain to set-up everything from scratch. Backups weren’t a thing before, good thing external drives are getting cheaper nowadays! I agree on using genuinely licensed programs to prevent any sort of malware infecting the system.

In the workplace setting, there are several logical and physical security controls in place to ensure security of the system. For example, company issued laptops are forbidden to install any other applications not approved by the company (an administrator prompt will pop-up). Other logical controls include password refresh every 90 days, use of…[Read more]

COVID-19 dashboard, especially from JHU, has been one of my favorites when I was still working with our Ministry of Health. In enabled me to get data across various countries with ease. I definitely agree on your aforementioned considerations when building a dashboard. Context and appearance are essential in drawing users to actually check your dashboard.

In the context of COVID-19, dashboards became helpful in decision-making among policy-makers. It quickly displays the daily reported confirmed cases, deaths, ICU/ hospital utilization among others. We can also implement an in-depth look on these data by implementing filters to determine which areas are of high, moderate, or low risk such that…[Read more]

Building a CDSS needs lots of data sets and validation to improve its accuracy. Nevertheless, a helping hand on decision-making would greatly improve patient care apart from solely relying on physician’s judgment.

If I were to build a mobile app, I’d like to develop a game with in-app purchases. Games are always on demand from gamers; however, you should be able to bring something new to the market. In-app purchases will enable return of revenue on time and resources spent on developing the app. On gaming, it is preferred to have a native app installed on…[Read more]

I don’t have an experience on programming as well, but I heard Python as being one of the most popular programming languages. Might as well go with the flow! 🙂

If I were to build a website, I think I would choose to re-learn HTML. I had taken an elective way back in high school on creating a website using HTML codes. I remember it was an overall fun experience. With the new iteration of HTML, namely HTML5, for sure there will be lots of things to learn again.

Also, one field that interests me is Data…[Read more]

I agree that accessibility comes with a price – and that is privacy. We are not sure that our data are being handled as they promised. These sensitive data can be used against us through malicious intents.

Information technology enables relatively quicker access to healthcare. In just a few tap, you can have a doctor’s appointment booked, consultation through online platforms, deliver medicines, receive laboratory results in few minutes, and much more. In the old days, people have to go through face-to-face visits to avail these services but with…[Read more]

I agree on your insights as well as the asking of the true objective of the MOPH alongside with other considerations like subject movement.

There are four network types based on geographical area. In general, network type varies on the distance the network is intended to be used. In general, the cost increases as we cover more distance of interconnecting devices.

1. Personal area network (PAN) are those that can be implemented on the personal level like use of Bluetooth and wireless…[Read more]