Articles tagged with Social Media
Researchers found that shorter, less strenuous warm-ups resulted in less muscle fatigue yet more peak power output compared to traditional warm-ups. This suggests that a better approach would be to aim for just enough activity to promote post-activation potentiation without creating fatigue.
A study by Penn State researchers found that young adults who are web savvy but lack knowledge about federal government may struggle to participate online. The experiment revealed that participants often failed to find correct government websites, citing obstacles such as general lack of knowledge and limited search engine results.
Researchers have developed a new method called ExpertLens to gather and analyze opinions from experts and laypeople, leveraging online and social media technologies. The system has performed well in early tests and could have wide application across various fields such as public policy, healthcare, finance, and marketing.
A team led by Dr. Marco Tedesco is tracking the lifecycle of a supraglacial lake on the Jakobshavn Isbræ glacier in Greenland. The team will study the lake's formation, drainage, and impact on glaciers' flow towards the sea.
A UGA study examines discussions in over 200,000 participants across 35 newsgroups and finds that popular posters attract most replies, with content sourced from traditional media and blogs.
A national study found that optimally implementing key guideline-recommended therapies for all eligible heart failure patients could prevent up to 67,996 deaths annually. The study highlights the potential health benefits of more consistent use of evidence-based treatments.
A study of over 100 popular websites found that three-quarters directly leak private information and unique identifiers to third-party tracking sites. The leaked data can be used to create detailed profiles of individuals, including browsing histories and search terms.
University of Missouri researchers found that human voice on social media leads to increased trust, commitment, and satisfaction. Personal contact on social media is perceived more positively than organizational presence, particularly for for-profit organizations.
According to a Northwestern University study, African Americans are more likely to start using Twitter, particularly those interested in celebrity news and having higher Internet skills. The research found 37% of black students used Twitter in 2010 compared to 21% of white students.
Researchers used Facebook to accurately crowdsource data on a fish survey in the Cuyuni River. Almost every fish specimen was identified by experts within 24 hours. The successful crowdsourcing project has implications for future scientific studies.
Twitter played a vital role in getting medical assistance to patients affected by the tsunami, particularly those with pulmonary hypertension. Meanwhile, a team of doctors successfully transferred 600 dialysis patients from Iwaki to Niigata hospital within a short timeframe, providing them with life-sustaining care.
The AGA recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to gastroenterology through various awards, including the Julius Friedenwald Medal and Distinguished Achievement Award. These recipients are leaders in their field and have made remarkable impacts on gastroenterological practice and research.
Researchers in China and Hong Kong found that Facebook usage improves academic and social integration among students. Students reported using Facebook to maintain friendships, share knowledge, and collaborate with peers, suggesting its potential in enhancing learning outcomes.
Researchers found that teenagers assign great value to digital photos, music collections, and online artifacts due to their ability to be shared and personalized. The study suggests that technology design could incorporate a fuller appreciation of these sentiments, leading to new products and services.
Finch, a portable and rugged robot designed for introductory computer science classes, includes sensors and mechanisms to engage students' senses. It can be programmed to display 'Hello World', make sounds, or respond to temperature changes, making programming lessons more interactive and motivating.
Researchers found that nonprofit health groups effectively use Twitter to share interactive health information and raise awareness, increasing health literacy. About 30% of tweets were re-published by readers, expanding the audience for health messages.
Carnegie Mellon University has developed Classroom Salon, a social networking application that engages students in online learning communities to share ideas and critiques. The app aims to personalize instruction for specific individuals and groups, particularly at-risk students who may benefit from collaborative work.
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that pistachio snackers had better success with supporting their body mass index (BMI) goals compared to those who snacked on pretzels. Pistachios also helped support heart health due to their high levels of healthy unsaturated fat.
A paper in Nature notes the power of social media in shaping research priorities in Canada, particularly in the case of a controversial multiple sclerosis treatment. Researchers call for more effective communication tools between scientists and the public to ensure patients' concerns are heard.
Physicians Arash Mostaghimi and Bradley Crotty warn of the challenges created by social media blurring private and professional lines. They advise regular electronic self-audits and creating dual citizenship with a distinct professional profile.
Researchers found that off-label use of rFVIIa for various conditions had no mortality benefit and increased risk for thromboembolism in patients. Routine monitoring of troponin levels may be warranted to identify perioperative MI in asymptomatic patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery.
The study found that Twitter users in disaster-stricken areas tended to tweet about their unsafe situation, while those in remote areas posted updates to let their followers know they were safe. The researchers also identified numerous unreliable retweets and low signal-to-noise ratio for messages using hashtags.
Researchers found that real-time search terms have significant economic value, with unique searches generating $33 million in revenue daily. The study, published in Information Processing and Management, suggests a growing market for real-time search, driven by the increasing number of Twitter updates.
Researchers emphasize the need for legislation to regulate online behavioral advertising, as third-parties collect and share consumer data without transparency. This raises concerns about consumer privacy and data protection in e-commerce.
The British depiction of Egyptians as weak and subservient led to a shift towards masculine ideals, including physical health and bodybuilding. This, in turn, contributed to the formation of an anti-colonial nationalist movement that reversed the colonial narrative and created a new sense of national identity.
The U.S. Geological Survey has launched an updated version of its Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA) website, featuring improved data collection and dissemination technologies. Verified sighting records are now immediately available on the site's home page, allowing for more efficient monitoring of pollinator populations.
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, is the oldest known US wild bird, returning to Midway at age 60 to raise her chick. She has likely raised over 30 chicks in her breeding life, demonstrating remarkable longevity and parenting skills.
Scientists have developed a new method to understand how different genes interact and affect cellular processes. The technique enables the identification of genes that influence each other's effects, similar to Facebook suggesting friend pairs, which could help predict patient outcomes and adapt treatments for diseases like cancer.
A new study by Ohio State University researcher R. Kelly Garrett found that using the internet generally doesn't make people more likely to believe political rumors, but e-mail does. E-mails from friends and family are more likely to be believed than online sources like websites and blogs.
Homeless kids who use online social networking sites are more likely to have been tested for sexually transmitted infections and better informed about preventing them, despite increased risk of risky behaviors
A USGS report found that 68 percent of beaches in the region are eroding at an average rate of 1.6 feet per year. The study used historical data to assess coastal change over 150 years and provides valuable information for managing the impacts of sea-level rise.
The study found significant variations in quality and safety across diabetes social networks, with room for improvement. Researchers recommend increasing moderation, making credentials of moderators visible, and improving privacy policies to protect patients' health information.
A study published in Psychological Science found that women are more attracted to men when they're uncertain about how much he likes them. Women who were told the men liked them most or average were less attractive than those who didn't know their interest level.
Neutron analysis reveals that magnetic interactions responsible for high-temperature superconductivity occur in a next-nearest-neighbor ordering of atoms, not just adjacent ones. This discovery suggests that superconductivity shares a common magnetic origin among different materials.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a new approach to analyzing social networking interactions, considering time and space factors. This enables better understanding of leadership emergence, trust changes over time, and migration within communities online.
A workplace's key employees may be at greatest risk of experiencing high levels of work stress. Workers who feel responsible for poor job performance or think it could negatively affect others are twice as likely to report high stress.
A study by Ohio State University found that 100% of pharmacy professors who had Facebook profiles would not send friend requests to their current students. The study suggests that faculty benefit from clear guidelines on social networking use to decrease discomfort around handling student friend requests.
A new research project at Tel Aviv University has developed a security application called Locaccino to fine-tune privacy settings based on user information and behavior. The app allows users to track their friends' physical location, but also provides flexibility in sharing personal data online.
Research finds that asking for advice can increase likelihood of patronizing a business and donating to a nonprofit. On the other hand, soliciting expectations creates distance and reduces subsequent transactions.
Researchers used a transgenic mouse model to visualize the most active neurons in the neocortex, finding that they act like a small population of highly connected individuals on Facebook. This discovery could lead to a better understanding of the brain's center of higher learning and its role in learning.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that regional dialects and slang terms on Twitter can predict the location of tweet authors. The study analyzed over 380,000 tweets and found that users from different regions used distinct words and phrases, such as 'yinz' for Pittsburghers and 'coo' for southern Californians.
A survey of 405 postgraduate trainee doctors found that nearly three-quarters had a Facebook profile, with many sharing personal information and photos. The authors warn that this could lead to an ethically problematic situation if patients access their profiles, as it may be misinterpreted outside its original context.
Researchers identified a large colony of Siboglinidae tubeworms on the side of an underwater mountain in the Eastern Mediterranean. The discovery was made possible by a team of scientists ashore and the public watching live via internet, using high-definition video cameras and satellite telecommunications.
A USGS study has found large differences in arsenic concentrations from well to well, even at the town level, highlighting the need for private well owners to test their water. Elevated arsenic levels have been detected in multiple towns across Maine, posing a risk to residents' health and requiring prompt action.
A U-M study found that adding an interactive online community to an Internet-based walking program significantly decreased participant dropout rates. Seventy-nine percent of participants who used the social component stuck with the program, while only 66% of those without it completed it.
A recent study found that not all movie-watching experiences are enjoyable, with some films inducing emotional discomfort due to graphic content or disturbing themes. The presence of family members or unknown individuals can also impact viewer satisfaction.
A study by Young and Rice found that online social networking has both positive and negative effects on sexual risk behaviors in homeless youth, with potential for increased risks but also opportunities for effective health communication and information portals.
Experts warn that consumers have little control over their online tracking and profiling, leading to a loss of privacy and potential manipulation of behavior. Nancy King, associate professor at Oregon State University, advocates for a balance between protecting consumer privacy and allowing behavioral advertising to thrive.
Researchers discover JavaScript code accessing browser histories without user consent, highlighting potential for malicious activities such as phishing. Latest browsers have patched vulnerabilities, but users on outdated versions remain at risk.
Researchers report a case of an 18-year-old man experiencing asthma attacks triggered by logging into Facebook. The doctors suggest hyperventilation due to seeing his girlfriend's profile may have caused these episodes. They propose considering social networks as a potential trigger for exacerbations in depressed asthmatic individuals.
A study by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researchers found that teleworkers experience fewer work-life conflicts and less job stress compared to their office-based colleagues. These benefits lead to higher job satisfaction for telecommuters.
A new study by Harvard University sociologists found that old-fashioned social pressure is the strongest attraction in determining who befriends whom on Facebook. Shared ethnic backgrounds and geographic origins also played a significant role in forming friendships. Meanwhile, race appears to be less important than initially thought.
A new UCLA–Harvard University study found that birds of a feather don't always flock together; instead, plain social pressure and shared characteristics like ethnicity, major, or state of origin play stronger roles in forming friendships. Social pressure proved seven times stronger than shared racial background.
Two new tools, Wildlife Health Event Reporter and Outbreaks Near Me, enable public reporting of sick or dead wild animals to detect wildlife disease outbreaks that may pose a risk to humans. These tools can also provide early warnings of emerging diseases.
A new study of student reactions to campus shootings found that online activities neither helped nor harmed long-term psychological health. Students reported feeling better after participating in online memorials and communications, but these effects did not translate into long-term change.
A significant increase in lung transplant rejection was found in patients with vitamin D deficiency. The study suggests that optimal vitamin D levels are critical for positive outcomes in lung transplant patients.
A Concordia University professor argues that nurses can advocate for better healthcare and services for teenagers who are LGBTIQ, reducing transmission of sexually transmitted infections by discussing safe sex practices. Nurses should be nonjudgmental, tolerant and supportive of LGBTIQ individuals in the clinic and community.
The Living Voters Guide aims to spark civil discussion among Washington voters by letting them work together to write their own voters guide. The guide uses elements of Twitter's character limit and Google's ranking system to encourage people of different views to learn from each other.
The Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media has launched a global Social Media Health Network, bringing together institutions from around the world to harness the power of social media in healthcare. The network aims to share best practices, develop training resources and facilitate growth of social media programs.
Researchers found that power users prefer customization to control their information universe, while nonpower users prefer personalized experiences with assured privacy. This study highlights the importance of considering user experience and privacy concerns when designing online news platforms.