Phyo

Follow-up studies on mobility patterns

I would consider studying the association between cross-border mobility and hospitalization due to COVID-19. Based on their history of hospitalisation after the travel period, individuals who cross the border will be compared to those who do not travel. This analysis may provide insights into whether…[Read more]

Barriers for mobile app users

One probable limitation for users in operating the mobile app was the requirement to download the app and register an account. Several challenges, including user acceptance and ease of use, were key barriers to mobile app adoption. As a result, we observed a much lower response rate from participants using the mobile…[Read more]

The major advantages of using vaccination apps were higher user acceptance and perception of using the apps. Many studies concluded that a significant percentage of participants highly accepted the application and found that it increased user perception of finding vaccine information and knowledge.

The other advantage of using apps was that they…[Read more]

I agree with you that using virtual space is an effective way to draw attention as an alternative method. It also eliminates the need for physical attendance at a specific location or a fixed time commitment to participate in the event. However, there is still significant potential to expand VR spaces, particularly in enabling the sharing and…[Read more]

I have a very similar perspective as well as experience in creating an avatar and uploading a graph in a shared space. But it is worth spending several hours to see the outcomes and to explore an alternate tool to present visualisation. I learned from you about several benefits of utilising a virtual environment in academics, such as collaborative…[Read more]

1) I created an avatar and uploaded a photo of the COVID-19 dashboard in a shared space. I believe that it is attractive and pleasing to the viewers than the traditional way of sharing a presentation and graph. I see several advantages and positives that virtual shared space could bring in the future. However, some features are necessary to…[Read more]

My Personal Experience

I successfully set up the DIY VR headset by following the tutorial video by Ajarn Lokachet. It was a great experience, and the device itself was exciting to try. I installed some apps and watched VR videos using the headset. One of the things I enjoyed most was watching 3D videos on YouTube. I also explored some content…[Read more]

1. Visualization and Experimentation

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The above diagram shows the temperature and humidity changes I recorded inside my house. I tested the system under normal room conditions and the air conditioning. Before operating the AC, the temperature was 32 °C with a relative humidity of 72%. After turning on the AC, I co…[Read more]

Ko Aung Thura Htoo, thank you for your comment and for raising this concern. I would like to further clarify the Mean Absolute Error (MAE) mentioned in the article. The reported MAE of 10.37% corresponds to an average deviation of approximately ±10.37 mg/dL from the actual lab result. For example, if a diabetic patient has a blood glucose level…[Read more]

The system is simple yet effective and affordable, making it suitable for installation at home or in the office. If the RF transmitter is replaced with a more appropriate alternative, the device could become a reliable and cost-effective solution for home use. I think electricity is unlikely to be a major issue if the system or Wi-Fi are powered…[Read more]

I believe the device could help minimize the need for workforce and ensure seamless data sharing, particularly during outbreak periods. Applying the system in remote areas, where experts are not readily available, could significantly reduce human error. If it is designed to detect not only dengue but also other diseases, it would become a highly…[Read more]

I selected an article that describes the application of IoT in monitoring glucose levels in diabetic patients. The title is “An IoT-based non-invasive glucose level monitoring system using Raspberry Pi,” and it was organised by Antonoi Alarcon-Prededs et al. for the research article. The link to the article can be found bel…[Read more]

Having data standards for clinical research is advantageous in the health sector because researcher or institutions can study the dataset and results of their counterparts’s research projects. Those were maintained in a standard set of formats and codes so that every researcher is able to follow the study to understand the findings and compare t…[Read more]

I will consider getting rid of recording the redundant information on CRF. In the sample format, I believe noting the client’s BMI is unnecessary after weight and height are recorded. BMI can be calculated simply from patients’ weight and height using electronic software.

I only got involved in some small research which former non-government organizations organized. Almost all the research was correlated with public health activities such as identifying health-seeking behaviour and practice, disease prevention and access to health care, hygiene promotion, environmental health etc. As I mentioned in the previous…[Read more]

We experienced common challenges such as data validation, documentation of analysis plan, etc for data management workflow although we applied different research methods. However, it is truly inspiring the way you appropriately handled the data management process from the beginning till the end. I understand that some of the important elements…[Read more]

When I learned in the lectures on the data management process of clinical trials, it was quite systematic in handling and managing research data with proper workflow and availability of designated staff. In comparison to the community survey that I conducted before, it did not meet some of the standards and practices which are required to achieve…[Read more]

When I worked in the former organization, we conducted community survey data for determining knowledge, attitude and practice of local population behaviour regarding non-communicable diseases, reproductive and child health and WASH. The data were collected by survey questionnaires through volunteers, supervised by our organizational…[Read more]

My apologies for the belated attempt in this week’s discussion.

1. Why was the author interested in investigating the suicide problem in Thailand during the time?

The researcher would like to identify the significant factors influencing the suicide rates in Thailand. It was based on the fact that the number of suicide cases had been rising, with…[Read more]

• What are possible reasons locations in epidemiological research have not been incorporated as much as other components in epidemiological research? How can spatial epidemiology be considered as an interdisciplinary science?
Locations and area studies are not considered at the same level as other determinants in epidemiology. There were s…[Read more]