BACKGROUND An evaluation of the 2010 ECDC guidance on HIV testing, conducted in October 2015-January 2016, assessed its impact, added value, relevance and usability and the need for updated guidance. METHODS Data sources were two surveys: one for the primary target audience (health policymakers and decision makers, national programme managers and ECDC official contact points in the European U...

The rapid proliferation of community-based health education programs has out-paced the knowledge base of behavior change strategies that are appropriate and effective for public health interventions. However, experiences from a variety of large-scale studies suggest that principles and techniques of social marketing may help bridge this gap. This article discusses eight essential aspects of the...

In this paper we describe the design and evaluation of an interactive system for audience participation in live performances using smart phones to control the stereo panorama of the lead guitar. The systemwas developed through feedback from both spectators and artists. The evaluation was conducted during a live concert and builds on interviews and video analysis. Findings include that musicians...

This paper uses theatre to frame reflexive discussions on the use of participatory video making for science engagement. The ‘JuxtaLearn’ research project is presented as a case-study that focuses on performance concepts such as audience, purpose, improvisation or final production as a lens for supporting technology-enabled creative exploration. Three different approaches were taken to creative ...

This paper offers a reflection on the design space capturing interaction between private devices and public displays. Our aim is to map out the broad territory rather than present a specific interaction technique or application. The analysis of the design space covers (i) the range of possible interactions according with the number of devices vs. displays involved in the interaction, (ii) the t...

This paper presents a web-based application enabling audiences to collaboratively contribute to the creative process during live music performances. The system aims at enhancing audience engagement and creating new forms of live music experiences. Interaction between audience and performers is made possible through a client/server architecture enabling bidirectional communication of creative da...

We compared an electronic audience response system (clickers) to standard lecture, hand-raising, and response card methods of student feedback in simulated introductory psychology classes. After hearing the same 30-min psychology lecture, participants in the clicker group had the highest classroom participation, followed by the response card group, both of which were significantly higher than t...

We performed the musical work “Sense of Space” which uses the sound ID with high frequency sound DTMF. The IDs are embedded into the music, audiences' smartphones and tablets at the venue reacted to the IDs and then they play music pieces. We considered the possibility for novel music experiences brought about through the participation of audiences and spreading sound at the music venue.

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Many countries are giving patients a more active role in health care, on both the individual and collective level. This study focuses on one aspect of the participation agenda on the individual level: self-management. The study explores self-management in practice, including the implications of the difficulties encountered. OBJECTIVE To gain insight into the complexity ...

Online communities have become a major medium for social interaction amongst Internet users. Despite the profusion of online communities, the abundance of individuals and content do not necessarily lead the community to success. Individual communities commonly face issues related to attracting and maintaining members, a key resource of online communities. The primary focus of this dissertation ...