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A Human Centered Geovisualization Framework To Facilitate Visual Exploration Of Telehealth Data: A Case Study, Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
A Human Centered Geovisualization Framework To Facilitate Visual Exploration Of Telehealth Data: A Case Study, Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Background: Public health data is typically organized by geospatial units. Routine geographic monitoring of health data enables an understanding of the spatial patterns of events in terms of causes and controls. GeoVisualization (GeoVis) allows users to see information hidden both visually and explicitly on a map. Despite the applicability of GeoVis in public health, it is still underused for visualizing public health data. Objective: The objective of this study is to conduct user analysis by examining the various kinds of users that are involved with the telehealth program, their expertise and skills and their perception towards the utilization of GeoVis …
Factors Associated With The Process Of Adaptation Among Pakistani Adolescent Females Living In United States., Salma Khuwaja, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Factors Associated With The Process Of Adaptation Among Pakistani Adolescent Females Living In United States., Salma Khuwaja, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
This study explored post-migration experiences of recently migrated Pakistani Muslim adolescent females residing in the United States. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirty Pakistani Muslim adolescent females between the ages of 15 and 18 years living with their families in Houston, Texas. Data obtained from the interviews were evaluated using discourse analysis to identify major reoccurring themes. Participants discussed factors associated with the process of adaptation to the American culture. The results revealed that the main factors associated with adaptation process included positive motivation for migration, family bonding, social support networks, inter-familial communication, aspiration of adolescents to learn other …
Many Schools Unprepared For Next Pandemic, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Many Schools Unprepared For Next Pandemic, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Worked with the media to evaluate a school-based pandemic preparedness study. Take home message: Not much, really. However, the CDC should carefully review its promotion of yet-to-be-proven effective syndromic surveillance systems - and the mega $ associated with the investment - until they are proven otherwise effective.
Designing Human Centered Geovisualization Application - The Sanaviz - For Telehealth Users: A Case Study., Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Designing Human Centered Geovisualization Application - The Sanaviz - For Telehealth Users: A Case Study., Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
No abstract provided.
Do Ehr Investments Lead To Lower Staffing Levels?, Jeff Helton, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Do Ehr Investments Lead To Lower Staffing Levels?, Jeff Helton, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
No abstract provided.
Facing The Fear Factor In Taiwan Election, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Facing The Fear Factor In Taiwan Election, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
After observing recent legislative and presidential elections in Taiwan, members of the independent International Election Observation Mission have concluded that the elections were largely “free, yet partially unfair” (“Elections ‘free, partly unfair,’ watchdog says,” Jan. 16, page 1), citing several structural problems (eg, vote-buying, misuse of government power, and substantial disparities in party wealth) and extraneous fear factors (ie, undue influence exerted by the US and China under the myth of arguably fictional stability) that posed concerns for and pressures on Taiwan’s democracy, particularly on the freedom and fairness of the choices that Taiwanese voters must take. A case in …