http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/mobile Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:24:31 -0400 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:24:31 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1137/the-effect-of-technology-on-face-to-face-communication By Emily Drago - Recent technological advancements have had a drastic impact on the way individuals communicate. In this research, previous studies were analyzed, field observations were conducted, and an online survey was administered to determine the level of engagement individuals have with their cell phones, other technologies and with each other in face-to-face situations. Findings suggest that technology has a negative effect on both the quality and quantity of face-to-face communication. Despite individuals’ awareness of the decrease of face-to-face communication as a result of technology, more than... Sat, 30 May 2015 11:59 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1137/the-effect-of-technology-on-face-to-face-communication http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/975/cell-phone-use-while-walking-across-campus-an-observation-and-survey By Tessa Jones - Cell phone plays an essential role in communications throughout the world. The technological revolution that many Americans have experienced has drastically changed the way humans interact and communicate with one another. The author conducted field observations to examine Elon students’ behavior while walking around campus, along with an online survey. Findings suggest that students seem to be addicted to their cell phones, with 64 percent of students observed on campus interacting with their device one way or another. Nevertheless, a survey of students found that they believe that the... Thu, 29 May 2014 06:36 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/975/cell-phone-use-while-walking-across-campus-an-observation-and-survey http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/684/mobile-phone-contamination-by-microorganisms-in-health-facilities-comparing-health-care-workers-and-patient-visitors-in-a-post-operative-pediatric-icu By Faeq M. Al-Mudares, Waleed K. Al-Darzi, Mervat G. Mansour - Background: Mobile phones (MPs) come in close contact with the body and serve as a ready surface for colonization. The aim of this study was to compare MP colonization by bacterial microorganisms between Health Care Workers (HCWs) and Patients Visitors (PVs), in the Post-Operative Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (POPICU) of Children's Hospital, Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. Methods: This is a cross section observational analytical study in POPICU during the period from 14th April 2011 to 21st April 2011. Twenty swabs were taken and cultured from 18 HCWs and 8 PVs. Results: Patients visitors... Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/684/mobile-phone-contamination-by-microorganisms-in-health-facilities-comparing-health-care-workers-and-patient-visitors-in-a-post-operative-pediatric-icu