Other Research
In addition to the research topics cited in the other sections, I was able to work on various research projects with my peers.
All those projects relate to the design, evaluation and optimization of Informational Systems allowing users to effectively obtain information tailored to their needs and expectations.
Here is a list of some other research I had the privilege to work on.
Identifying socially vulnerable regions with persistent low accessibility to emergency care through a spatial decision framework
Authors: Au Vo, Rahul Bhaskar, Tai-Yin Chi, Guillaume Faddoul
Publication date: 2020
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Description:
During an emergency, areas with high social vulnerability suffer the most. Identifying vulnerable areas with low access to emergency services will aid in prevention and response efforts when hazardous events strike. This paper utilizes both the Two-Step Floating Catchment Area and the Enhanced Two-Step Floating Catchment Area methodologies of Geographic Information Systems to measure the accessibility levels for three emergency response thresholds: zero to four minutes, four to eight minutes, and eight to fifteen minutes. An accessibility measurement using the combination of those three response times, from zero to fifteen minutes, is also computed and studied. After investigating the accessibility measurements in light of the Center for Disease Control’s Social Vulnerability Index, we identified seven tracts in Los Angeles County that are persistently very high in social vulnerability and very low in accessibility. The findings in this research will help to optimize resource utilization and planning efforts during an emergency.
Optimization of Knowledge Sharing in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Social Networks by Filtering Information Seeker Preferences
Authors: Guillaume Faddoul
Publication date: 2015
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Description:
Social Networks are an efficient way to share knowledge about various topics such as Complementary and Alternative Medicine. However, the amount of information that can be obtained, associated with the variety of information sources and formats present on social networks, is time consuming for the users. We are here focusing on the preferences that Information Seekers have in the CAM area and observing that each of them possess variation in preferences of Information Provider attribute and Information Format type. We then designed a filtering tool adapted to CAM social networks able to customize the design and layout in function of those preferences.
Designing A Mobile Application for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Usability Approach
Authors: Mia Plachkinova, Guillaume Faddoul, Samir Chatterjee
Publication date: 2015
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Description:
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is growing rapidly, and this trend has a significant impact on conventional healthcare. The lack of CAM disclosure between patients and physicians presents a serious challenge for successful treatment. The current study addresses this problem by proposing a CAM mobile application designed with a focus on usability. The goal of the study is to provide a platform where patients, physicians, and CAM practitioners can communicate, exchange ideas, and share their experiences. The mobile application is centered on the needs of the different user groups, and it provides an easy to navigate interface with responsive design, which is based on best practices in human-computer interaction. The study extends current knowledge by incorporating design science principles in the application development process and focuses on the usability of the proposed artifact to ensure successful communication on CAM between patients, physicians, and CAM practitioners.
What’s Your 2%? A Pilot Study for Encouraging Physical Activity Using Persuasive Video and Social Media.
Authors: Drew Clinkenbeard, Jennifer Clinkenbeard, Guillaume Faddoul, Heejung Kang, Sean Mayes, Alp Toygar, Samir Chatterjee
Publication date: 2014
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Description:
The purpose of this study is to observe the response of a group of subjects towards a message persuading them to include physical activities into their daily routine in order to improve and maintain their overall health. Our message, based on previous scientific studies, is in the form of a short movie emphasizing that exercising during 2% of the day, or 30 min, is sufficient to remain in good health. The slogan, “What’s Your 2%?” is appealing because “2%” is perceived as such a tiny fraction, yet it accurately reflects the 30-minute daily exercise goal as recommended by experts. This study uses persuasive techniques applied to a group of subjects composed of members of our personal Facebook networks, and this social network platform as a way to communicate with them. We were able to demonstrate that changing a person’s short-term exercise behavior is possible by using persuasive technology.