Linking Internet Communication and Smartphone Use Disorder by taking a closer look at the Facebook and WhatsApp applications☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.abrep.2018.100148
Abstract: Introduction Smartphones are ubiquitous in the digital society. Although this powerful device is useful because it supports and simplifies many tasks in everyday life, a growing number of researchers is concerned that smartphones might have… read more here.
Keywords: use; disorder; sud; facebook ... See more keywords
The impact of WhatsApp use on academic achievement among Saudi medical students
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DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2018.1464652
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between WhatsApp on academic performance among Saudi medical school students at the University of AlBaha and the University of Dammam. Methods: A total… read more here.
Keywords: academic achievement; use; whatsapp use; saudi medical ... See more keywords
Misinformation messages shared via WhatsApp in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic: an exploratory study.
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DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daad041
Abstract: Little is known about the role of WhatsApp in spreading misinformation during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico. The aim of this study is to analyze the message content, format, authorship, time trends… read more here.
Keywords: mexico; misinformation; covid; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Social Debunking of Misinformation on WhatsApp: The Case for Strong and In-group Ties
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DOI: 10.1145/3512964
Abstract: In this paper, we argue that WhatsApp can play an important role in correcting misinformation. We show how specific WhatsApp affordances (flexibility in format and audience selection) and existing social capital (prevalence of strong ties;… read more here.
Keywords: misinformation; group; social debunking; debunking misinformation ... See more keywords
Exploring Health Misinformation on Whatsapp within the African Migrant and Refugee Community in Southeast Queensland (SEQ)
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DOI: 10.1177/1329878x231177836
Abstract: Health misinformation, a major public health challenge, is increasingly spread through social networking sites such as WhatsApp which is popular among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities including the African migrant and refugee community, a… read more here.
Keywords: african migrant; health; health misinformation; community ... See more keywords
WhatsApp Tele-Medicine – usage patterns and physicians views on the platform
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DOI: 10.1186/s13584-021-00468-8
Abstract: Background Telemedicine has become an integral part of health care delivery in recent years. One of the leading applications for this use is WhatsApp — a free smartphone application that allows instant messaging with pictures… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; medical specialists; platform; tele medicine ... See more keywords
Politics of Fake News: How WhatsApp Became a Potent Propaganda Tool in India
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DOI: 10.15655/mw/2018/v9i1/49279
Abstract: While the Internet and multimedia applications have made it easy to produce and spread media, they have also made it possible to distribute fake news to masses. With over 200 million active users in India… read more here.
Keywords: news; propaganda; politics fake; india ... See more keywords
Using WhatsApp During the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Emotions and Perceptions of Users
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DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s367724
Abstract: Background Social media is an integral part of daily life as people are exposed to considerable amounts of information via social media. In particular, WhatsApp is a messaging application used for sharing information and keeping… read more here.
Keywords: social media; covid; using whatsapp; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
WhatsApp as an Emergency Teleradiology Application for Cranial CT Assessment in Emergency Services.
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2020.07.730
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the diagnostic agreement of transmitted images of cranial CT due to trauma, through WhatsApp software compared to workstation image-based diagnosis. STUDY DESIGN Observational study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Department of Emergency… read more here.
Keywords: whatsapp emergency; study; hematoma; emergency ... See more keywords
WhatsApp Groups in Academic Context: Exploring the Academic Uses of WhatsApp Groups among the Students
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DOI: 10.30935/cet.641765
Abstract: The present study explores the uses of WhatsApp groups in the education context. It examines utilities and burdens associated with educational WhatsApp groups. The study also explores how the presence of teachers in the groups… read more here.
Keywords: whatsapp groups; academic context; groups academic; academic uses ... See more keywords