Aung Thura Htoo

Hello Chanapong, I agree with you that altering medical records (including vaccination) without any notification to the users can lead to health related consequences. Additionally, most apps are rated very low in the privacy aspect that highlights the need to ensure users that those apps follow their privacy policy or agreements. Thank you for…[Read more]

Hello Sirithep, thank you for sharing your answers. I agree with you that developers should find ways to improve engagement with the users in a privacy respected ways, for example, making easier to report issues in the play store or app store, and taking heed of those comments and suggestions.

Hello Ajarn, thank you for your suggestion. I think the folder structure has been the same in my file, so I will try using ‘relative’ path option.

Hello Cing, thank you for sharing your insights. I agree with you that receiving glitchy SMS notifications can sometimes be acceptable if the frequency is not more than one. Repeatedly receiving glitchy SMS can lead to user’s dissatisfaction, like in this study. For the third issue, alteration of designated vaccination locations can be acceptable…[Read more]

1. What are the user ratings for different vaccination apps?

According to the study, most apps included in this systematic review has a user rating of 4-5. It means that users are mostly satisfied with such vaccination related apps.

3. What factors influence user satisfaction with vaccination apps?

Content, functionality, experience, privacy,…[Read more]

Hello Ajarn Patiwat, thank you for clarifying the issue and valuable suggestion. I will try saving .qgs file before importing it into macOS.

Hello Sirithep, thank you for sharing your insights. Yes, it is interesting how the movement pattern rebounds after relaxing the restriction of mobility. It makes me think that easing the restriction step by step would have been a better strategy so that we could still manage to contain the outbreaks if the second or another wave hits.

Hello Phyo, thank you for sharing your answers. I agree with you that follow-up studies on the records of hospitalization or visit to a clinic would further provide additional insights regarding to disease transmission in relation with the patterns of mobility. I think the researcher could pin point the location of known clinics and hospitals in…[Read more]

Hello Admin, thanks a lot for your prompt response and valuable suggestion. I uploaded the content to the google drive as per your suggestion. Much appreciated.

Hello Cing, yes, in our country, the nighttime military curfews could lead to ‘near-zero’ level of mobility as most would not dare to go out even if there is a health emergency due to the fear. I totally understand your statement, we are traumatized by the word ‘curfew’.

Hello Cing, I agree with you that restriction from government reduces the mobility across the border as well as near the border villages. Additionally, nighttime curfews are effective as well. Since the study population included both host and neighboring countries. These results are significant in studying mobility across the border in my opinion.

1. Intercountry disease transmission and inclusion of broader population characteristics in tracking mobility should be potential follow-up studies according to the article.

2. Government restrictions during COVID-19 in Thailand have shown to be effective in restricting the mobility of people in the villages near the border. Before any…[Read more]

Hello Chanapong, yes, I agree with you that usability is the major impact factor in terms of user engagement. Web-based platforms are more user-friendly than mobile-based counterparts, which makes web-based platforms receive more feedbacks and submission. Additionally, factors like the need to install and register are negative in user engagement.…[Read more]

Hello Sirithep, thank you for sharing your answers with us. I agree with you that complexity and failure to tailor to the needs of the target audience are the negative factors in completion. Additionally, I believe the need to install an application makes it more harder to complete it as some might find it hard to install an app on their mobile…[Read more]

Yes, installing an app just to complete a survey is still a barrier for me as well. However, if it links with my other medical records, it could be worthwhile.

Hello Cing, yes, I agree with you on the facts that the complexity in the design and the involvement of multiple steps are the major hinderance influencing on the design of mobile-based applications. Additionally, like you mentioned, digital literacy also plays an important role. As mobile apps tend to capture more detailed information, people…[Read more]

Hello Cing, yes, it is surprising to me to see that those correlation are not statistically significant. Like in the discussion, we need to determine what factors are causing it and try to fix it so that we can benefit from those technology and innovations.