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A study of drag‐and‐drop query refinement and query history visualization for mobile exploratory search
(Wiley, 2024-12-30) Mohammad Hasan Payandeh; Orland Hoeber; Miriam Boon; Dale Storie; Veronica Ramshaw
When undertaking complex search scenarios, the underlying information need
cannot be satisfied by finding a single optimal resource; instead, searchers need
to engage in exploratory search processes to find multiple resources by itera-
tively revising and reformulation their queries. This process of query refinement
is particularly challenging when using a mobile device, where typing is difficult.
Furthermore, in mobile search contexts interruptions can lead to searchers los-
ing track of what they were doing. To address these challenges, we designed a
public digital library search interface for mobile devices that includes two novel
features: drag-and-drop query refinement and query history visualization. To
assess the value of this interface compared to a typical baseline, we conducted a
controlled laboratory study with 32 participants that included pursuing complex
search scenarios, being interrupted in the midst of the search, and resuming the
search after the interruption. While participants took more time, they generated
longer queries and reported positive subjective opinions about the usability of
the exploratory search and task resumption features, along with a greater
increase in certainty. These findings show the value of leveraging new touch-
based interaction mechanisms within mobile search contexts, and the benefits
that visualization can bring to supporting search task resumption
La sociolinguistique pour le changement en immersion française : un examen transdisciplinaire d’idéologies linguistiques dans les prairies canadiennes
(University of New Brunswick, 2024-10-29) Adedeji, Olushola; Davis, Stephen; Roy, Sylvie; Sterzuk, Andrea
Cet article examine les discours d’enseignants1 et d’élèves en immersion française sur les
idéologies linguistiques qui les empêchent d’être inclus dans les communautés francophones.
Nous débutons par une recension des écrits sur certaines idéologies pour mieux connaître le
travail qui se fait déjà dans le domaine. À partir de la sociolinguistique pour le changement
qui prend une approche critique et réflexive sur notre rôle en tant que chercheurs ainsi que
sur l’examen des relations de pouvoir chez les parlants de français langue seconde, nous
examinons des extraits de nos recherches qui traitent des discours sur les idéologies
présentes. Notre équipe transdisciplinaire examine donc les variétés linguistiques ; la sécurité
linguistique des élèves ; la pertinence de l’immersion pour les élèves plurilingues et les rôles
des répertoires linguistiques des élèves dans l’apprentissage du français en immersion. Nous
constatons que les discours continuent à exclure les apprenants de français, mais que ces
discours commencent à changer, surtout chez les apprenants plurilingues. Si on s’éloigne un
peu de l’idée que la francophonie doit être d’une certaine façon, on conclut que des
changements sont possibles.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police cadets’ exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events during the Cadet Training Program
(Wiley, 2024-12-20) Katie L. Andrews; Kirby Q. Maguire; Laleh Jamshidi; Tracie O. Afifi; Jolan Nisbet; Robyn E. Shields; Taylor A. Teckchandani; Gordon J. G. Asmundson; Alain Brunet; Lisa M. Lix; Shannon Sauer‐Zavala; Jitender Sareen; Terence M. Keane; J. Patrick Neary; R. Nicholas Carleton
Lifetime exposures to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTEs) among Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) cadets starting the Cadet Training Program (CTP) appear lower than exposures reported by serving RCMP, but the prevalence of PPTE exposures during the CTP remains unknown. The current study assessed PPTE exposures during the CTP and examined associations with mental disorders among RCMP cadets. Participants were cadets (n = 449, 24.7% women) from the larger RCMP Longitudinal Study who self-reported critical incidents, PPTE exposures, and mental health disorder symptoms at pretraining and predeployment. Most participants reported no exposures to a PPTE (n = 374, 83.3%) during the CTP. Participants who reported any PPTE exposure (n = 75, 16.7%; i.e., direct or indirect) most commonly reported serious transport accidents, physical assault, and sudden accidental death. The most common direct PPTEs (i.e., “happened to me”) during the CTP were physical assault (n = 13), other unwanted or uncomfortable sexual experience (n = 11), and serious transportation accident (n = 8). The total number of PPTE types reported at predeployment was associated with increased odds of screening positive for any mental health disorder, aOR = 1.22, 95% CI [1.01, 1.49], p = .049, and positively associated with mental health disorder symptoms, ps < .001. These results provide the first assessment of PPTE exposure among RCMP cadets during the CTP, indicating that 16.7% of cadets experience PPTEs directly or indirectly. The PPTEs reported by cadets may help inform additional opportunities to further increase safety during training.
Exploring the Perspectives of Older Adults Living With HIV on Virtual Care: Qualitative Study
(JMIR Publications Inc., 2024-12-04) Kristina M Kokorelias; Dean Valentine; Erica M Dove; Paige Brown; Stuart McKinlay; Christine L Sheppard; Hardeep Singh; Andrew D Eaton; Laura Jamieson; Marina B Wasilewski; Alice Zhabokritsky; Ashley Flanagan; Reham Abdelhalim; Rahel Zewude; Rabea Parpia; Sharon Walmsley; Luxey Sirisegaram
Background
As the population of individuals with HIV ages rapidly due to advancements in antiretroviral therapy, virtual care has become an increasingly vital component in managing their complex health needs. However, little is known about perceptions of care among older adults living with HIV.
Objective
This study aimed to understand the perceptions of older adults living with HIV regarding care.
Methods
Using an interpretive, qualitative, descriptive methodology, semistructured interviews were conducted with 14 diverse older adults living with HIV. The participants lived in Ontario, Canada, self-identified as HIV-positive, and were aged 50 years or older. Efforts were made to recruit individuals with varying experience with health care. Reflexive thematic analysis was conducted with the interview transcripts to identify prevalent themes.
Results
The identified themes included (1) the importance of relationships in virtual care for older adults living with HIV; (2) privacy and confidentiality in virtual care; and (3) challenges and solutions related to access and technological barriers in virtual care. These themes highlight the perceptions of diverse older adults living with HIV concerning care, emphasizing the fundamental role of trust, privacy, and technology access.
Conclusions
By embracing the unique perspectives and experiences of this population, we can work toward building more inclusive and responsive health care systems that meet the needs of all individuals, regardless of age, HIV status, or other intersecting identities.