Factors influencing the adoption of mHealth services in a developing country: A patient-centric study

mHealth under the umbrella of eHealth has become an essential tool for providing quality, accessible and equal health care services at an affordable cost. Despite the potential benefits of mHealth, its adoption remains a big challenge in developing countries such as Bangladesh. This study aims to examine the factors affecting the adoption of mHealth services in Bangladesh by using the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model with perceived reliability and price value factors. It also examines the moderating effect of gender on the intention to use and on the actual usage behavior of users of mHealth services. A well-structured face-to-face survey was employed to collect the data. Structural equation modeling (SEM) with a partial least squares method was used to analyze the data collected from 296 generation Y participants. The results confirmed that performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions and perceived reliability positively influence the behavioral intention to adopt mHealth services. However, effort expectancy and price value did not have a significance influence on the behavioral intention. Moreover, Gender has a significant moderating effect on mHealth services adoption in certain cases. Finally, the theoretical and practical implications of this study are also discussed.     

PLoS开放存取期刊网络平台知识服务研究

【目的】以PLoS OAJ网络平台为例,研究开放存取科技期刊知识服务的路径与功能,为国内开放存取平台建设者和图书馆开发利用开放存取期刊提供有益参考和借鉴。【方法】 通过文献调研法、网络调研法,对PLoS OAJ网络平台在知识服务中的服务对象和服务功能的发掘,展现平台提供的自主自助、互动的知识服务。【结果】 PLoS OAJ网络平台提供的知识服务,包括自主式检索服务、个性化定制服务和社交媒体互动服务,满足用户多样化的信息需求和互动交流需求。【结论】 PLoS OAJ网络平台提供的知识服务,若增加图片检索功能、移动APP,加强与文献管理软件的联用,可进一步增强服务效果。     

We Went Mobile! (Or Did We?) Reviewing and Promoting Third-Party Device Neutral Library Resources

ABSTRACT

Academic libraries have been working diligently to provide device neutral mobile access to key elements of their library websites, like hours, contact information, and catalogs. But once a mobile user makes it through these access points on his mobile device, what happens beyond that point? Can he or she use the library’s links to third-party content, like interlibrary loan forms, the institutional repository, and databases, on a mobile device? Laura Turner, Head of Technical Services at the University of San Diego’s Copley Library, recently performed basic mobile testing of third-party content links on her library’s website. She relied on resource reports generated by Alejandra Nann, Copley’s Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian, as well as Nann’s troubleshooting of access issues during the testing. Their presentation reviewed the efforts and outcomes of testing links to the resources on mobile devices as well as workflow suggestions and promotional ideas for incorporating mobile access as a library service.     

Appy Hour: Health Sciences Professionals Learn About Apps

ABSTRACT

Appy Hour is a recurring event hosted by an academic health sciences library featuring apps that are informally presented and demonstrated by invited speakers. The audience is encouraged to ask questions during the presentation of the featured app(s). This event provides learning and networking opportunities for health sciences faculty, staff, students, and health care professionals. This article illustrates the process for hosting the event, shares lessons learned, and discusses possible future directions to gain a wider audience.     

The impact of body image on Fitbit use: a comparison across genders

This article is the first in the feature to explore personal tracking devices – in this case the Fitbit – and the relationship between their use and people's self‐perceptions and behaviour. Amber Edwards conducted the research for her MA dissertation at the University of Sheffield, graduating with an MA in Librarianship in January 2017. Her study shows that body image plays a large role in Fitbit use and that this is slightly more evident in females than males, although the differences are subtle. She argues that the results have implications for information professionals involved in teaching health information literacy. Amber began working in the library at Bishop Grosseteste University in June 2016, while completing her dissertation. A. M.     

国外数据库出版商移动APP应用及用户评价分析

调研了国外主要数据库商的移动APP应用现状,将其服务按内容分为科研、学习、工作型应用,和生活、事务型应用。从用户对其移动应用的评价中可看出,目前数据库商的多数应用得到了用户的认可,但在内容的深度以及应用的可用性上还有待提高。通过与图书馆移动服务的对比,认为图书馆应加强移动APP的开发,广泛借助数据库出版商的移动服务平台开展移动图书馆服务,深化信息的组织,并根据目标用户的不同提供多样化、差异化的服务。