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In this study, proposed Information Gathering Chronological Model (IGCM) design offers a large-scale questionnaire, i.e. a good reference for evaluating the prevalence of symptoms and sensations from the usage of mobile phones or wireless devices. The IGCM was applied to assess the possible health effects from mobile phones on population. The study was carried out as a survey by posting the questionnaire both the online and manual among the randomly selected 307 Indians. Mobile subscribers were assessed for self reported symptoms and sensations and safety management adopted during calling. A good number of mobile phone users were found to be associated with symptoms i.e., headache, ringing delusion, forgetfulness, increase in the carelessness, dizziness, extreme irritation, speaking falteringly, neurophysiologic discomfort, cell phone side ear temperature increase and speaking falteringly when analyzed the output of IGCM. Study concluded that proposed model IGCM has significance in order to monitoring and evaluating frequently available holistic information especially health care management by mobile phone subscribers.
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Kumar, N., Khan, R.A. (2012). Assortment of Information from Mobile Phone Subscribers Using Chronological Model [IGCM]: Application and Management Perspective. In: Wyld, D., Zizka, J., Nagamalai, D. (eds) Advances in Computer Science, Engineering & Applications. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 167. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30111-7_10
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