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Journal articles on the topic "Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) eng"
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Jena, Rabindra Ku, and Rupashree Goswami. "Information and Communication Technologies in Indian Education System." International Journal of Knowledge Society Research 4, no. 1 (January 2013): 43–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jksr.2013010104.
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In this paper, the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its challenges and opportunities in Indian education sector has been highlighted. Towards the end, the paper also presents a comparative study of ICT awareness and penetration among south Asia countries. Various reports were collected from difference government and private domains and the facts are summarized in this paper. The paper has succinctly reviewed the status of ICT in Indian education system. The research is based on the compilation of information available till 2010.
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Baelo-Álvarez, Roberto, and Isabel Cantón-Mayo. "Use of information and communication technologies in Castilla & León universities." Comunicar 18, no. 35 (October 1, 2010): 159–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.3916/c35-2010-03-09.
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This paper explores the uses of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the universities of Castilla y León. We believe that the integration of ICT in the universities is essential for the development of a university system in line with the requirements of the knowledge society. This piece of work must be placed within a research that has analyzed the use of ICT in higher education in the universities of Castilla y León. In our view, the uses of ICT in higher education are one of the main key indicators for its level of integration. With this research, whose goals relate to ascertaining the level of integration of ICT in the universities of Castilla y León, we seek to identify the factors that influence the use-avoidance of ICT by the professors, and to describe the uses that they do of ICT in the development of their profession (teaching and research).For this reason, we have conducted an ex-postfacto research with a descriptive and improvement-seeking motivation. Even though the results of this research highlight the widespread use of ICTs within the universities, they also point out that this use is superficial and indicate a lack of actual integration of ICT in the universities of Castilla y León. El presente trabajo se enmarca dentro de una investigación que ha analizado la utilización que se hacen de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en la educación superior en los centros universitarios de Castilla y León. Bajo nuestra perspectiva los usos de las TIC por parte del docente se conforman como un indicador esencial para conocer el grado de integración que éstas tienen dentro de las universidades. De esta forma los objetivos principales de la presente investigación se encuentran en relación con la indagación sobre el nivel de integración de las TIC existente en los centros universitarios de Castilla y León, tratando de identificar los elementos que influyen tanto en la utilización, como en el no uso de las TIC por parte del docente universitario, para posteriormente hacer un descripción sobre los usos a los que el profesorado destina las TIC en el desarrollo de su actividad profesional, tanto en el ámbito docente, como en el investigador. Para ello se ha llevado a cabo una investigación ex-postfacto, con una orientación descriptiva y de búsqueda de la mejora, cuyos resultados inciden en una generalización en la utilización de las TIC dentro de la educación superior de Castilla y León, aunque se ha de señalar que esta utilización se encuentra referida a unos usos superficiales de las TIC, lo que denota una falta de integración real de las TIC en las universidades de Castilla y León.
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Ayala Servín, Nicolás, Marcia Antonella Duré, Enrique Daniel Franco, Ana María Lajarthe, Rodrigo David López, Derlis Javier Rolón, César Andrés Urizar, and Ariel Insaurralde Alviso. "Use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in Paraguayan university students." Anales de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Asunción) 54, no. 1 (April 30, 2021): 83–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.18004/anales/2021.054.01.83.
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Gulati, Rakesh Kumar, and Manveen Kaur. "Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Inclusive Human Development: A Review." International Journal of Emerging Research in Management and Technology 6, no. 10 (October 20, 2017): 130. http://dx.doi.org/10.23956/ijermt.v6i10.76.
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Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) adoption is increasing globally for human development because of its potential affect in many aspects of economic and societal activities such as GDP growth, employment, productivity, poverty alleviation, quality of life, education, clean water and sanitation, clean energy, and healthcare. Adoption of new technologies has been the main challenge in rural areas and is the main reason for the growing gap between rural and urban economy. The work related ICT use have also yielded mixed results; some studies show the individual’s perceived work-family conflict, negative cognitive responses e.g. techno stress while others show increased productivity, improved job satisfaction and work-family balance due to flexible work timings. This paper attempts to understand the role of ICT in human development areas of health, education and citizen empowerment taking into consideration of digital divide which exists in geographic area and within the communities through literature review.
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Polishchuk, Elena, Natalia Stakhno, and Olga Pochupailo. "Information and communication technologies in the development of women’s professional activity." E3S Web of Conferences 270 (2021): 01020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202127001020.
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The study describes the role of information and communication technologies (ICT), which have an impact on the development of professional activity of women. It is established that the problem of gender inequality is relevant because of the significant changes in modern society, in particular the rethinking of the roles of different categories of the population, including gender roles and status-role expectations. Based on the time-series analysis female ratio in the ICT organizations was calculated. It allowed to consider the real picture of the development of the analyzed sector with all the changes taking place, as well as to suggest the main priority areas that will promote the active entry of women into the digital economy. The study concluded that, despite the fact that the average number of female employees in ICT organizations is increasing, there is still a significant gender gap among those employed in the sector considered, which indicates that the potential of women in overcoming the acute shortage of IT professionals is not used. It has been established that reducing the digital gender gap in employment is not an end in itself, but the need to make greater use of the labor and intellectual potential of the entire employed population of the country - not only men, but also women. At the same time, the active involvement of women in the digital sector will increase the level of their professional activity and ensure their full participation in the modern labor market.
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KOPAN, Тetiana. "MARKETING OF TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES: WORLD AND NATIONAL DIMENSIONS." Ukrainian Journal of Applied Economics 4, no. 4 (October 30, 2019): 32–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2019-4-4.
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Introduction. The development of the information and communication technologies (ICT) market creates the conditions for further growth of other sectors of the economy. ICT companies provide companies, individuals and government with software, Internet, mobile and fixed communications, and so on. The purpose of the article is to study the current state of the ICT market in the world and in Ukraine, to identify major trends and threats for further development of the ICT market. Results. The ICT market is one of the largest dynamically developing markets in the world. Research conducted by leading consulting companies in the world shows that after 2020, the market can grow from 13 to 33 trillion and the blockchain market to 3.1 trillion $. International Data Corporation emphasizes that digital technologies and solutions can reach 60% of global GDP by the end of 2022. The world leader in the number of ICT corporations is the United States, with headquarters of the 65 world's largest companies, 20 in China, Taiwan - 17, Japan - 14, South Korea - 6, India - 5 companies. The IT services market accounts for 0,5% of the global IT services market. In Ukraine there are 125 registered self-employed individuals that are used by large companies to optimize their tax burden. Income of such American ICT companies such as Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft significantly exceeds the size of the state budget of Ukraine, and part of the revenues from the ICT market occupies only 4,5% of GDP, which is clearly insufficient and is evidence of an economic development lag. Conclusions. The imperfection of domestic legislation, the lack of incentives for ICT organizations, the possibility to monopolize the market, the insecurity of the interests of individuals and private companies do not stimulate foreign investments in this sector of the economy. In spite of this, Ukraine has a great potential for its growth, for which it is necessary to develop a national concept and model for the development of the ICT market, to restrain the departure of specialists abroad, to ensure the implementation of the business-state partnership strategy, etc. Keywords: telecommunications market, IT market, telecommunications market and IT services, marketing research, investments, ICT companies.
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Demestichas, Konstantinos, and Emmanouil Daskalakis. "Information and Communication Technology Solutions for the Circular Economy." Sustainability 12, no. 18 (September 4, 2020): 7272. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12187272.
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The concept of circular economy (CE) is becoming progressively popular with academia, industry, and policymakers, as a potential path towards a more sustainable economic system. Information and communication technology (ICT) systems have influenced every aspect of modern life and the CE is no exception. Cutting-edge technologies, such as big data, cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, internet of things, virtual and augmented reality, and blockchain, can play an integral role in the embracing of CE concepts and the rollout of CE programs by governments, organizations, and society as a whole. The current paper conducts an extensive academic literature review on prominent ICT solutions paving the way towards a CE. For the categorization of the solutions, a novel two-fold approach is introduced, focusing on both the technological aspect of the solutions (e.g., communications, computing, data analysis, etc.), and the main CE concept(s) employed (i.e., reduce, reuse, recycle and restore) that each solution is the most relevant to. The role of each solution in the transition to CE is highlighted. Results suggest that ICT solutions related to data collection and data analysis, and in particular to the internet of things, blockchain, digital platforms, artificial intelligence algorithms, and software tools, are amongst the most popular solutions proposed by academic researchers. Results also suggest that greater emphasis is placed on the “reduce” component of the CE, although ICT solutions for the other “R” components, as well as holistic ICT-based solutions, do exist as well. Specific important challenges impeding the adoption of ICT solutions for the CE are also identified and reviewed, with consumer and business attitude, economic costs, possible environmental impacts, lack of education around the CE, and lack of familiarization with modern technologies being found among the most prominent ones.
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RODRÍGUEZ WONG, MARÍA TERESA, YAMILA ROQUE DOVAL, and MAITIÉ RODRÍGUEZ WONG. "GROUPALITY DEVELOPMENT BASED ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS." psicogente 17, no. 31 (January 1, 2014): 163–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.17081/psico.17.31.429.
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BAIN, R. P., D. P. RAI, and SIDDARTH NAYAK. "ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN AGRICULTURE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT." FLORA AND FAUNA 23, no. 1 (June 1, 2017): 3–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v23i1pp03-08.
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If we want to convert our rural population into knowledge driven, progressive, self sufficient, self reliant, sustainable society, the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT’s) cannot be ignored. Timely availability information is considered as most important factor in Indian agriculture. At present ICT is the technology of this millennium. Transferring the developed technology to all end users is time-consuming and tiresome task and is often not completed due to paucity of resources and lack of manpower. In India, agriculture and rural development has gained significantly from ICT due to its widespread extension and adoption. In this era of internet, ICT is committed to provide real, timely accurate authentic information to the farmers and rural peoples.
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García del Castillo-Rodríguez, José Antonio, Irene Ramos-Soler, Carmen López-Sánchez, and Carmen Quiles-Soler. "Information and communication technologies and quality of life in home confinement: Development and validation of the TICO scale." PLOS ONE 15, no. 11 (November 5, 2020): e0241948. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241948.
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The mandatory home confinement of the Spanish population, implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, presents a unique opportunity to study the use and influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in people’s perception of quality of life during this exceptional situation. This article adapts and validates a psychometric scale designed to identify and measure the main dimensions of the Quality of Life construct perceived through ICT use. To this end, an exploratory and transversal study has been carried out in Spain on a sample of 2,346 participants. Data processing has been carried out with SPSS and EQS. The results provide evidence of the reliability and psychometric quality on the scale, which exhibits adequate consistency that facilitates its application. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a hierarchical model of three correlated factors that account for the dimensions “Satisfaction with life”, “Emotional support” and “Social support”, which have enough correlation to measure the personal perception of quality of life associated with ICT use and are consistent with previous psychometric studies. The results of the TICO scale indicate that more than 70% of the sample feel ICT have united their family during home confinement and more than 45% experience happy feelings when they use ICT. In home confinement, ICT use has improved users’ quality of life, mainly their satisfaction with life and social and family support.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) eng"
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Gabini, Wanderlei Sebastião. "Informática e ensino de química : investigando a experiência de um grupo de professores /." Bauru : [s.n.], 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/90882.
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Orientador: Renato Eugênio da Silva DinizBanca: Luiz Henrique Ferreira
Banca: Luciana Maria Lunardi Campos
Resumo: O presente trabalho investiga a inserção da informática no ensino de química, considerando a experiência desenvolvida com um grupo de professores de três escolas públicas do estado de São Paulo. Algumas questões nortearam esse trabalho como a discussão sobre a escola e o professor frente a essa inserção, sobre a criação de espaços para reflexão do professor a respeito da questão e a utilização do recurso da informática no ensino de química. Para abordar aspecto relacionados a esse tema, discutiu-se o ensino e a aprendizagem de química na realidade atual, a relação entre a informática, a escola e o professor, além de aspectos da prática reflexiva e da formação docente. A pesquisa desenvolveu-se com a caracterização das escolas e dos professores, os encontros do grupo de professores envolvidos na pesquisa, as aulas ministradas a partir de estudos em grupo, encontros individuais com os professores, avaliação dos softwares de química existentes na sala ambiente de informática dessas escolas e a avaliação dos alunos sobre as aulas. No presente trabalho, fica evidenciada a importância de se criar um espaço onde os professores possam compartilhar suas experiências, conhecer os programas disponíveis e planejar as ações a serem desenvolvidas, apontando a possibilidade do uso mais eficaz das salas de informática
Abstract: This MS thesis investigates the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in chemisty teaching, based on the experiences of teachers from three public schools in São Paulo state. It also investigates the impact of ICT on the school and the teacher, and discusses the creation of discussion groups where teachers can share their experiences. In order to address this issue comprehensively, we analyzed the current Chemistry teaching, the relationship between ICT, the school and the teacher, reflective practice and teacher education. The schools, the teachers, the meetings where the teachers involved in the project discussed their experiences, the evaluation of the chemistry teaching software currently used in the schools and the students' in the classes are described. In the conclusion, it is shown that the importance of creating a space for teachers to share their experiences with ICT, get acquainted with current chemistry teaching software and plan a course of action calls for a better use of the computer lab in public schools
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Gabini, Wanderlei Sebastião. "Formação continuada de professores de química : enfrentando coletivamente o desafio da informática na escola /." Bauru : [s.n.], 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/101988.
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Orientador: Renato Eugênio da Silva DinizBanca: Maria Elisabette Brisola Brito Prado
Banca: Aguinaldo Robinson de Souza
Banca: Maria Inês Petrucci Rosa
Banca: Silvia Regina Quijadas Aro Zuliani
Resumo: A presente pesquisa foi realizada com o propósito de analisar e compreender um processo de formação continuada de professores visando promover a inserção da informática nas aulas de Química. Tal ação teve seu desenvolvimento pautado na racionalidade prática e na reflexão crítica sobre o trabalho docente, sendo mediada pela educação a distância. O estudo desenvolveu-se com um grupo de professores de Química de escolas públicas estaduais na região de Jaú (SP). Através de encontros presenciais e de interações em um ambiente virtual de aprendizagem, buscou-se estabelecer um vínculo constante entre a realidade do professor e a formação continuada. Foram utilizados diferentes recursos metodológicos que possibilitaram aos docentes o contato com materiais diversificados, a análise de softwares, a elaboração material didático, bem como a atuação com seus alunos na sala de informática das escolas. Na organização dos dados foram trabalhados três eixos principais: formação e trabalho docente, ensino de Química e uso da informática. A investigação evidenciou elementos-chave para subsidiar propostas de formação continuada e envolveu reflexão e planejamento como meios para desencadear reformulações tanto na percepção dos professores em relação ao papel da informática nas aulas de Química como na utilização desse recurso em sala de aula.
Abstract: This research was conducted with a view to analyze and understand a process of teachers training in-service aiming to promote the insertion of Information and Communication Technologies in the classes of Chemistry. This action had its development based on practical rationality and critical reflection about teaching practice, being mediated by Distance Education. The study was developed with a group of Chemistry teachers in state public schools in the region of Jaú (SP). Through presence meetings and interactions in a virtual learning environment, it was aimed to establish a constant link between the teacher reality and the training in-service. Different methodological resources had been used so that the teachers could have contact with diverse materials, analyse educational software, elaborate learning material, as well as the work with their students in the computer lab of the schools. In the organization of the data three main axes were considered: training and teaching work, teaching of Chemistry and use of Information and Communication Technologies. The investigation revealed key elements to subsidize proposals of teachers training in-service and involved reflection and planning as a mens to trigger recasts in both the perception of teachers concerning to the role of Information and Communication Technologies in the classes of Chemistry as the use of this resource in the classroom.
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Coleman, Michael. "A socio-technical investigation into the electrical end use patterns of information, communication and entertainment technologies in UK homes." Thesis, De Montfort University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2086/4718.
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Information, communication and entertainment (ICE) appliances are consumer electronics and information and communication technologies (ICT). Forecasts suggest that ICE appliance use will soon become the most significant domestic electricity end-use in the UK. Knowledge concerning “real world” ICE electricity consumption is currently limited and it has been suggested that this deficiency could lead to ineffective policy programmes. This socio-technical study measured ICE appliance electricity consumption in fourteen UK households’ and undertook household interviews to explore the behavioural factors that influenced the measurements recorded. The interviews were informed by two social psychology theories: (i) Triandis’ (1977) Theory of Interpersonal Behaviour (TIB); (ii) Rogers’ (2003) Diffusion of Innovations Theory (DIT). The study supports the position that ICE appliance use and standby power consumption are significant electricity end-uses in UK homes. Key appliances that contributed to the sample’s average electricity consumption are identified. Inconspicuous electricity consumption from network appliances is an issue of particular concern due to policy gaps. The interviews found that a range of internal and external factors influenced ICE appliance use. Behavioural intentions and habits were found to be facilitated or impeded by personal ability, knowledge and physical constraints. Social structures and expectations also supported the more expansive ownership and use of ICE appliances and energy consumption was an issue largely excluded from adoption decisions. The findings imply that a multifaceted approach is required to reduce household ICE appliance electricity consumption. This study supports the recent implementation of minimum energy performance standards and provides further recommendations that include: (i) improved product design; (ii) the expansion of mandatory energy labelling; (iii) improved electricity consumption feedback in UK homes; (iv) the use of behaviour change campaigns; (v) the integration of ICE appliance energy saving objectives into UK policies.
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Souza, Mônica Fernandes de. "O uso das TIC no processo de ensino e aprendizagem da matemática : das práticas às concepções docentes /." Presidente Prudente : [s.n.], 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/92281.
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Orientador: Maria Raquel Miotto MorelattiBanca: Mônica Fürkotter
Banca: Helena Faria de Barros
Resumo: A presente pesquisa, qualitativa, de natureza analítico descritiva, vinculada à linha de pesquisa "Práticas e Processos Formativos em Educação", do Programa de Pósgraduação em Educação da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia - FCT/UNESP, Campus de Presidente Prudente, teve por objetivo investigar as concepções de professores de Matemática das escolas estaduais do município de Presidente Prudente, sobre o uso das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) no processo de ensino e aprendizagem de Matemática. A estratégia utilizada para desenvolver tal investigação foi a abordagem indireta, procedimento que consiste em investigar as concepções dos professores questionando-os não sobre suas concepções propriamente, mas sobre suas práticas. A pesquisadora utilizou questionário e entrevista semi-estruturada para coletar os dados referentes às práticas com TIC de cinco professores de Matemática. Tal análise indicou que os professores concebem que a exposição da teoria deve sempre anteceder... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo)
Abstract: The present qualitative research, which has an analytic and descriptive nature, and entailed to the research topic of "Practices and Formation Processes in Education", of the Post-graduation Program in Education of Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia - FCT/UNESP, campus of Presidente Prudente, aimed investigate the conceptions of Mathematical teachers of state schools in Presidente Prudente about the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) during the teaching-learning process of mathematic. The strategy used to develop such investigation was the indirect approach. This procedure consists in investigate the teacher's concepts by questioning them not about their conceptions themselves, but about their practices. The researcher made use of questionnaire and semi-structured interview to collect the data referent to the practices with ICT of five mathematical teachers. The analysis indicated that the teachers agree that the exposure of the theory must always precede the practice. Besides that, the practices proposed by the... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Anglin, Patrick Alexander. "Improving business processes of Jamaican agritourism enterprises : using ICT to increase collaboration and information sharing." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2015. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/improving-business-processes-of-jamaican-agritourism-enterprises-using-ict-to-increase-collaboration-and-information-sharing(e9be71ee-807f-443d-8f73-c09f3cbd98e9).html.
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have been used in several sectors and industries and have generated positive results especially in respect of increasing productivity and collaboration. While the discipline of social informatics has studied the use of ICT in agriculture and in tourism as separate fields, little work has been done to look at ICT use in agritourism – the intersection of agriculture and tourism. Even less (or no) work has been done on ICT use in agritourism in small island developing states, the Caribbean, or Jamaica. This thesis presents the first look at the variables to be considered in applying ICT to agritourism in the Jamaican context. A holistic view of the Jamaican agritourism sub-sector, in the form of the newly crafted Jamaican Agritourism Innovation System (JATIS) model, is presented showing the interactions among the various actors (sectors) required for successful ICT implementation. The JATIS model is an extension of previous Agriculture Innovation Systems (AIS) models and is specifically applied to the Jamaican context. However, as opposed to previous models, the JATIS highlights the critical role of purveyors, or middlemen, operating in Jamaican agritourism. The model formulates a mechanism, different from the current Jamaican agritourism structure, to include all industry players in the supply/demand interaction. The inclusion of all players is done through a series of farm and purveyor groups, enabled and facilitated by ICT. In addition, the model highlights the improved quality of information exchange among the players as a result of the modified interaction proposed. It might be possible to apply the model to other Small Island Developing States, particularly those in the Anglophone Caribbean, where the socio-cultural variables and economies are similar to Jamaica’s. However, further research will have to be conducted to verify, fine-tune, or customize the model for external application.
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Atayde, Rodrigo Florêncio de. "As TICs no processo de formação de professores de língua estrangeira : crenças de uma professora e de seus alunos de graduação /." Marília : [s.n.], 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/91182.
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Orientador: Mariangela Braga NorteBanca: Cleide Antonia Rapucci
Banca: Dagoberto Buim Arena
Resumo: A presente pesquisa, de natureza qualitativa, teve por objetivo observar nas relações que graduandos e professores estabelecem com as Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TICs), suas crenças em relação ao uso das TICs durante o processo de formação de professores de língua estrangeira. Para tanto, buscamos no curso de Letras a disciplina Laboratório de Línguas como ambiente para levantamento das crenças dos graduandos e da professora em relação ao discurso e ao uso das TICs. Buscou-se, também, propiciar à professora e aos alunos participantes atividades práticas com propósito de observar possíveis mudanças das crenças dos envolvidos em relação ao discurso e ao uso das TICs. Assim, adotamos uma abordagem contextual (Barcelos, 2001) para o estudo das crenças e, para tal, o contexto histórico, político, ideológico, cultural e social dos envolvidos. A coleta de dados ocorreu durante a disciplina Laboratório de Línguas ministradas no curso de Letras durante dois semestres de trinta e seis horas aulas cada. Os participantes desta pesquisa foram 16 alunos da disciplina e a professora que ministrou as aulas. Como instrumento para coleta de dados recorrermos à aplicação de questionários, autobiografias, entrevistas semi-estruturadas realizada com os alunos e com a professora todas gravadas em áudio, observação de aulas, sessão de visionamento, diário do pesquisador, gravação de aulas em vídeo e áudio. Os dados revelam que os graduandos e a professora possuem crenças em comum relação à disciplina Laboratório de Línguas, pois ora reconhecem a importância das TICs numa sociedade altamente tecnológica, ora apresentam contradições entre discurso e prática em relação e ao uso das TICs. No entanto, é possível notar mudanças positivas nos discurso que apontam mudanças nas relações dos graduandos e da professora frente às TICs
Abstract: The present research by qualitative nature had the aim to observe the relations of the pupils and professors establish with the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), their beliefs regarding to the use of ICTs during the graduation process as a Foreign Language Teachers. Therefore, we searched in the Language Degree course the Language Laboratory discipline as environment to raising the pupils and professor beliefs in relation to the speech and use of ICTs. We searched as well, provide to the professor and pupils practice activities with the purpose to observe possible changes in the students‟ beliefs regarding to the speech and use of ICTs. Thus, we adopted a contextual approach (Barcelos, 2001) to the study of beliefs and the historical, political, ideological, cultural and social context of the students. The data were collected during the Language Laboratory disciplines taught in the Language Degree course during two semesters of thirty six hours each. The participants of this research were sixteen students of this discipline and the teacher that taught them. The data were collected through questionnaires, autobiography, semi-structured interviews realized with the pupils and professor all recorded in audio, observation in class, viewing sessions, researcher diary, and audiovisual classes recordings. Data reveals that the pupils and professor have their own beliefs in common relation to the Language Laboratory discipline; therefore they know the importance of ICTs in a highly technological society, and however they present contradictions between speech and practice in relation and use of ICTs. Nevertheless, it is possible to notice positive changes in the speech that points to changes in the student and professor‟s relation front ICTs
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Almeida, Filho Orlando de. "Gestão estratégica de negócio e as tecnologias de informação : o caso do gerenciador financeiro do Banco do Brasil /." Marília : [s.n.], 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/93632.
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Orientador: Marta Lígia Pomim ValentimBanca: José Osvaldo de Sordi
Banca: Bárbara Fadel
Resumo: A presente pesquisa investiga e analisa o fluxo de informação entre o Banco do Brasil (agência Vivendas da cidade de Campo Grande, estado de Mato Grosso do Sul) e seus clientes pessoa jurídica, a fim de identificar o alinhamento estratégico entre a gestão de negócio e as tecnologias de informação (TIs), através da utilização do aplicativo Gerenciador Financeiro (GEFIN). As questões focos deste estudo consistem em analisar se: O setor bancário, que aplica o conceito de planejamento estratégico de forma efetiva, utiliza de maneira articulada as TIs com a estratégia de negócio? De que forma os sujeitos usuários dessas tecnologias utilizam a informação para obter maior efetividade aos seus planos de negócio? Nesse sentido, como visão de processo de investigação científica adotou-se a estratégia qualitativa. O método de pesquisa para atingir os objetivos propostos foi o estudo de caso. Como instrumentos de coleta de dados aplicaram-se um questionário junto aos clientes PJ que utilizam o aplicativo GEFIN e uma entrevista aos membros da carteira PJ (Posto Efetivo, Assistente de Negócio e Gerente de Contas). A idéia central foi comparar de forma clara e precisa essas, a fim de constatar se realmente a ferramenta tecnológica GEFIN possibilita de forma harmoniosa o diálogo entre esses clientes e Banco do Brasil. Os resultados da pesquisa possibilitaram visualizar que é imperativo ao Banco do Brasil, que compõe um setor extremamente competitivo e dinâmico, buscar não somente em sua plataforma tecnológica, mas também em outras ferramentas organizacionais, como a gestão estratégica da informação, o planejamento estratégico de negócios deve estar alinhada às tecnologias de informação e às melhores práticas em inteligência competitiva organizacional, buscando assim novas maneiras de pensar a gestão estratégica de negócio de uma maneira mais ampla.
Abstract: This study investigates and analyzes the flow of information between the Bank of Brazil (Agency Houses of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul) and their corporate clients to identify strategic alignment between business management and information technology (IT), using the Application Manager service (GEFIN). The issues focus of this study are to examine whether: The banking sector, which employs the concept of strategic planning effectively, using a comprehensive approach to IT with the business strategy? How the subjects users of these technologies use the information to obtain greater efficiency to their business plans? Accordingly, my view of the research process we adopted the strategy on quality. The research method to achieve the proposed objectives was the case study. As instruments of data collection were applied a questionnaire to the customers who use the PJ GEFIN application and interview members of the portfolio PJ (Actual Position, Assistant Business Manager and Accounts). The central idea was to compare and clearly need these to see if indeed the technological tool allows GEFIN smoothly dialogue between the customer and the Bank of Brazil. The survey results made it possible to see that it is imperative to the Bank of Brazil, which make up a sector highly competitive and dynamic, seeking not only in its technology platform, but also in other organizational tools such as strategic information management, strategic planning business should be aligned to information technologies and best practices in competitive intelligence organization, guided by new ways of thinking about strategic management of business more broadly.
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Panteli, Mathaios. "Impact of ICT reliability and situation awareness on power system blackouts." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2013. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/impact-of-ict-reliability-and-situation-awareness-on-power-system-blackouts(e5384a73-232c-4edf-b11c-45e8051298d7).html.
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Recent major electrical disturbances highlight the extent to which modern societies depend on a reliable power infrastructure and the impact of these undesirable events on the economy and society. Numerous blackout models have been developed in the last decades that capture effectively the cascade mechanism leading to a partial or complete blackout. These models usually consider only the state of the electrical part of the system and investigate how failures or limitations in this system affect the probability and severity of a blackout.However, an analysis of the major disturbances that occurred during the last decade, such as the North America blackout of 2003 and the UCTE system disturbance of 2006, shows that failures or inadequacies in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and also human errors had a significant impact on most of these blackouts.The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the contribution of these non-electrical events to the risk of power system blackouts. As the nature of these events is probabilistic and not deterministic, different probabilistic techniques have been developed to evaluate their impact on power systems reliability and operation.In particular, a method based on Monte Carlo simulation is proposed to assess the impact of an ICT failure on the operators’ situation awareness and consequently on their performance during an emergency. This thesis also describes a generic framework using Markov modeling for quantifying the impact of insufficient situation awareness on the probability of cascading electrical outages leading to a blackout. A procedure based on Markov modeling and fault tree analysis is also proposed for assessing the impact of ICT failures and human errors on the reliable operation of fast automatic protection actions, which are used to provide protection against fast-spreading electrical incidents. The impact of undesirable interactions and the uncoordinated operation of these protection schemes on power system reliability is also assessed in this thesis.The simulation results of these probabilistic methods show that a deterioration in the state of the ICT infrastructure and human errors affect significantly the probability and severity of power system blackouts. The conclusion of the work undertaken in this research is that failures in all the components of the power system, and not just the “heavy electrical” ones, must be considered when assessing the reliability of the electrical supply.
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Rodrigues, Rodrigo Ventura. "A inteligência competitiva organizacional e os sistemas integrados de gestão ERP : um estudo nas indústrias calçadistas de Jaú /." Marília : [s.n.], 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/93633.
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Orientador: Marta Lígia Pomim ValentimBanca: José Oswaldo de Sordi
Banca: Bárbara Fadel
Resumo: No mundo globalizado as informações têm papel extremamente importante, visto que a internacionalização da economia exige excelência em relação aos sistemas de informação e documentação, por isso mesmo as informações se tornaram um recurso de gestão extremamente importante, mas nem sempre são valorizadas corretamente por parte das organizações. Nos ambientes organizacionais é absolutamente necessária a utilização de recursos tecnológicos para mediar o acesso e uso da informação pelo usuário, bem como para apoiar as distintas atividades organizacionais, desde as atividades cotidianas, o processo decisório, até o planejamento de ações estratégicas. O foco do problema de pesquisa refere-se aos fluxos informacionais em âmbito organizacional, mais especificamente os fluxos informacionais vinculados ao processo de inteligência competitiva organizacional (ICO). O objetivo deste estudo visava a analisar a contribuição das tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TICs), através dos sistemas integrados de gestão, mais especificamente o Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), aplicado ao processo de inteligência competitiva organizacional nas indústrias associadas ao Sindicato Calçadista da cidade de Jaú/SP. Estudou-se os conceitos, definições, métodos e técnicas relacionados ao processo de ICO e às TICs, mais especificamente o ERP, por meio da análise da literatura nacional e internacional, assim como identificou-se e analisou-se no universo pesquisado as indústrias que possuem e aplicam o sistema ERP ou outro sistema semelhante, visando a analisar a relação do uso desse tipo de sistema para a competitividade organizacional. Da mesma forma, verificou-se a ocorrência do uso de métodos e técnicas aplicados ao processo de inteligência competitiva organizacional, desde que baseados em sistemas ERP. A pesquisa é descritiva exploratória... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo)
Abstract: In the world globalized the information have seen, extremely important role that to economy and requires excellence regarding the information and documentation systems, by that even the information became a resource of extremely important management, but do not always be valued correctly on the part of organizations. In organizational environments is absolutely necessary the utilization of technological resources for mediate the access and use of information by the user, as well like for support the distinct organizational activities, since the routine activities, the decision making process, until the planning of strategic actions. The focus of problem of research refers to the information flows in organizational scope, more specifically the information flows linked to the organizational competitive intelligence process (OCI). The objective of this study aims analyze the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICTs), through the management integrated systems, more specifically the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), applied to the organizational competitive intelligence process in the associated industries to the Footwear Syndicate of Jaú/SP city. Intends to study the concepts, definitions, approaches and techniques related to the OCI process and ICTs, more specifically the ERP, through the analysis the international and national literature, as well as intends identify and analyze in universe researched the industries that possess and apply the system ERP or another similar system, aiming at analyze the relation of the use of that system kind for the organizational competitiveness. Similarly, intends to verify the occurrence of use of approaches and techniques applied to the organizational competitive intelligence process, since based in ERP systems. The research is descriptive exploratory, of qualitative nature, analyzes data and information collected... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Berber-Irabien, Diana. "Information and communication technologies in conference interpreting." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/8775.
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New technologies, more specifically, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), are today indispensable in all professions. It is undeniable, however, that some professions have been affected to a greater extent than others. This study describes ICTs used in conference interpreting, in both professional and educational settings. It also records the interpreters' and interpreter trainers' perceptions of ICTs, especially in terms of improving the quality of their performance and their professionalism. The data has been collected through two global surveys, both conducted mainly through questionnaires and personal interviews, and triangulated with in situ observations.
As to the results of the research, it was found that variation in use was not always due to generational or regional differences as had been expected. Conference interpreter trainers, on their part, are identifying different ways to overcome budgetary restrictions to allow students to learn about ICTs in order to better prepare them for the labor market.
Las nuevas tecnologías, especialmente las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TICs), son actualmente un componente indispensable de todas las profesiones. Sin embargo, es innegable que hay profesiones que han resultado más beneficiadas por las TICs que otras. La presente investigación describe las TICs utilizadas en la interpretación de conferencias, tanto en el ámbito profesional como en el formativo. Registra asimismo la percepción y actitud de los intérpretes y de los formadores de intérpretes de conferencia hacia las TICs, en cuanto a mejorar la calidad de su desempeño y su profesionalismo. Para recoger la información, se llevaron a cabo dos encuestas a nivel global por medio de cuestionarios, complementadas con una serie de entrevistas y observaciones.
En cuanto a los resultados de la investigación, se encontró que la variación en el uso no era siempre resultado de diferencias generacionales o regionales. Los formadores de intérpretes de conferencia, por su parte, están encontrando nuevas formas de superar las restricciones presupuestales para que sus estudiantes aprendan sobre el uso de las TICs, con el objeto de prepararlos mejor para su inserción en el mercado laboral.
Books on the topic "Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) eng"
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Kaufman, Carol. Study skills with ICT - information and communication technologies. Reading: British Dyslexia Association, 1998.
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Cecconi, Federico, and Marco Campennì, eds. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Economic Modeling. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22605-3.
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Board, Toronto District School. Standards for information and communication technologies (ICT), kindergarten to grade 12. Toronto: TDSB, 2004.
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Shortis, Tim. The language of ICT: Information and communication technology. London: Routledge, 2001.
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Delassale, Malika. Madagascar: Technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC) = the information and communications technology (ICT). Antananarivo: CERIC, 2010.
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International Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technologies (2010 Cochin, India). Information and communication technologies: International conference, ICT 2010, Kochi, Kerala, India, September 7-9, 2010 : proceedings. Berlin: Springer, 2010.
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Peter, O'Connor, Höpken Wolfram, and Gretzel Ulrike, eds. Information and communication technologies in tourism 2008: Proceedings of the international conference in Innsbruck, Austria 2008. Wien: Springer, 2008.
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Mambi, Adam J. ICT law book: A source book for information and communication technologies & cyber law in Tanzania & East African community. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Mkuki na Nyota, 2010.
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Bibby, Andrew. Information and communication technologies in Europe: The trade union perspective : an anthology of writings marking ten years of UNI's ICT Forums. Nyon: UNI, 2002.
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Naumov, Vladimir. Markets information and communication technology and sales organization. ru: INFRA-M Academic Publishing LLC., 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/21026.
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In the textbook sets out the basic information about the structure of markets, information and communication technologies (ICT), the methods of their research, assessing the attractiveness and forecasting, criteria and methods of segmentation. Deals with the organization of the sales Department of an IT company, involving analysis of organizational forms, population division, methods of remuneration and non-material incentives for experts dealing with sales of ICT products. Sets out the methodology for strategic sales of complex IT solutions, the technique of negotiation and the basics of neurolinguistic programming.
The textbook pays attention to the peculiarities of the sales and promotion of ICT products through the Internet, the possibilities of the use of CRM systems. The principles of the organization of partnerships with clients. This methodical approaches to the assessment of the efficiency of the sales Department of an IT company and its sales staff. Discusses the economic evaluation of the project implementation in selling IT solutions.
The textbook is prepared in accordance with the requirements of Federal state educational standard of higher education of the last generation.
Designed for students enrolled in training 38.03.05 "Business-Informatics", but it can be useful to students from other disciplines and practitioners working in the field of information and communication technologies.
Book chapters on the topic "Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) eng"
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Rahman, Hakikur. "ICT-Based Learning." In Information Communication Technologies, 443–55. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch028.
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ICT mediated learning provides utilities for achieving the goal of education for all, and in turn acts as an enabler in reducing the digital divide, reducing poverty, and promoting social inclusion. However, the integration of ICTs in education deserves considerable investment in time and resources. Consequently, during planning to integrate ICTs in evidence-based information for making sound decisions by the end users incorporate extensive research and sharing of critical information along different phases of planning. Furthermore, implementation of ICT based learning demands in depth analysis and intelligent feedback of the processes. Technology does not improve learning in a straight way and the fundamental question remains always unanswered, in assessing the effectiveness of ICTs or assessing the effectiveness of instructional treatments that were initially (and effectively) less than perfect. This chapter has tried to critically analyze the effective role of ICT methods in learning and put forwards several success cases of learning mechanisms that assisted in socioeconomic empowerment and at the same time, provided a few futuristic recommendations in establishing similar endeavors in promising economies.
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Rydhagen, Birgitta, and Lena Trojer. "Postcolonial ICT Challenges." In Information Communication Technologies, 46–53. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch003.
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This article has a particular interest in the introduction of ICT in the postcolonial parts of the world. The fundamental arguments for investing in ICT all over the world rest on the view of ICT as a necessity for successful integration into the world economy. ICTs are regarded as having great potential to promote development in key social and economic areas where a shortage of capital, knowledge and local capacity obstructs progress. However, “information itself does not feed, clothe or house the world” (Main, 2001, p. 96), and it remains to be seen whether ICTs in developing countries will create wealth among the poor in those countries or among the already wealthy. In the promotion of ICTs for development, the introduction of these technologies is mainly discussed in technical terms, considering the problems of electricity, telephone access, and expensive computers. The argument for introduction is also rather instrumental, expecting income generation and economic improvement. At the same time, ICTs are sometimes referred to as revolutionary, but they will travel on existing technologies, modes of communication and (post) colonial relationships. The introduction of new technologies will not only be regarded as a technical issue. It may also be politically sensitive, if the technology shows signs of disrespect for the local culture, if it promotes only specific groups and ways of life in the local society, or if it bypasses the local society when reaching out for a specific target like a company (see e.g., Redfield, 2002). As for example Weckert and Adeney (1997) argue, the spread of ICTs in diverse cultural settings might very well be regarded as cultural imperialism, given the unequal access to resources for alternative technologies or content. The directions that ICTs lead towards, for example distant communication, may be interpreted as unifying and networking on a global scale between interest groups to their own and society’s benefit. ICTs may also lead to an increased spread of (androcentric) American and western ideals and commercial products, increasing the global dominance of the U.S. and other western nations. These examples show the impossibility in treating technologies as neutral tools. The aim of this article is to develop postcolonial and feminist technoscience requests for context sensitive and distributed ICT processes in relation to the development of ICTs for Tanzania at the University of Dar es Salaam.
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Rezaian, Bobak. "Integrating ICTs in African Development." In Information Communication Technologies, 2586–616. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch185.
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This chapter reviews the role of information and communication technologies in socioeconomic development and poverty-reduction programs in sub-Saharan countries. To this end, the author first provides an overview of the status of ICTs and national ICT strategies in sub-Saharan Africa. He then analyzes the treatment of ICTs in three major policy documents that provide the framework for economic growth and poverty reduction efforts in most developing countries. These are (a) national poverty-reduction strategies, (b) country assistance strategies of the World Bank, and (c) poverty-reduction support credits. The analysis reveals that while a majority of national ICT policies strongly promote the use of ICTs for socioeconomic development, the poverty-reduction and country assistance strategies focus primarily on the use of ICTs in public-sector management. Hence, there is a persistent disconnection between the ICT policies and the poverty-reduction strategies. The author identifies some of the main challenges and the substantial opportunities that would arise from the mainstreaming of ICTs in national development initiatives.
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Vriens, Dirk. "The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Competitive Intelligence." In Information Communication Technologies, 1414–36. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch096.
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This chapter discusses the role of ICT for competitive intelligence activities. To this end, it starts with an introduction to competitive intelligence. Next, it discusses possible uses of ICT for intelligence activities. In this discussion attention is paid to the use of the Internet, to general purpose ICT tools, to ICT tools tailored to one or more of the intelligence stages, and to business intelligence tools (data warehouses and tools to retrieve and present data in them). Finally, the chapter describes how organizations may select ICT applications to support their intelligence activities.
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Hynes, Deirdre, Tarja Tiainen, Emma-Reetta Koivunen, and Minna-Kristiina Paakki. "Articulating ICT Use Narratives in Everyday Life." In Information Communication Technologies, 2341–49. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch170.
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The most common definition of the information society lays emphasis upon spectacular technological innovation and the transformative effects of new information and communication technologies. The key idea is that breakthroughs in information processing, storage, and transmission have led to the application of information technology in virtually all, public and private, sectors of society (Webster, 1995). By the 1990s, to admire and indeed enthuse over new ICTs had become highly fashionable and popular. Such technological enthusiasm has become so pervasive that it has seeped not only into political and policy discourses, but also into the whole spectrum of the media and fora of public communication (Preston, 2001). In addition, discourses of the information society are often dominated and shaped by male commentators (e.g., Castells, 2000; Gates, 1995; Kelly, 1999; Negroponte, 1995). For example, when compiling a collection of the dominant players of international information-society discourse, Cawley and Trench (2004) were hard-pressed to find female commentators, succeeding only in finding 3 out of a total of 18 critics.1 We argue that the focus on the artefact, and thus technological celebration, takes precedence over the largely ignored field of technological uses and consumption issues. Hence, we present a study that analyses the individual user experiences to challenge the stereotypical user traditions represented by the information-society discourse. We wish to present a counternarrative that shifts the emphasis from technical expertise, and technological and transformative benefits of artefacts to more individual-user-focused narratives. As a result, this brought about a dual-narrative process through which the respondents described their experiences. We found that when people described their uses, consumption patterns, and domestication2 experiences of ICTs, they tended to do so by employing contrasting frames of reference. These frames of reference we have termed the objective lens (or narratives) and subjective lens (or narratives). Through what we term objective narratives, we found that some respondents would describe their use through official and technical frames of reference. For example, they employed primarily dominant information-society jargon to frame how they made sense of technologies and their use experiences. Through subjective narratives, we found that respondents would describe their use and experiences from primarily a personal perspective to explain how the technology fitted their lives, the role it played in their everyday routines and habits, and the associated meaning and significance of the artefact. While these contrasting narratives are not mutually exclusive or contradictory, it became clear from the interviews that a pattern of use narratives was emerging. We found that such narratives slightly reinforced traditional gender roles in which men tend to talk about technologies in highly technical terms of reference, while women portray themselves as technologically helpless or ignorant (Gill & Grint, 1995; Gray, 1992; Lie, 1995). Although we did not look for or find stable gender categories, the emergent gender narratives seem to renew the existing gender roles that link masculinity and technology (Vehviläinen, 2002). With the development of computer technologies, we have witnessed a shift from IT to ICTs. This has resulted in a redefinition of the computer as an artefact: from a mere computational device to the newly emergent multimedia-enhanced computers, or what Paul Mayer (1999, p. 1) calls a “meta-medium.” Today, the conceptualisation of the computer is more problematic. It may be thought of as the Web or Internet, computer games, CD-ROMs (compact disc read-only memory), reference works, e-mail, and a diverse range of applications for displaying and manipulating text, images, graphics, music, databases, and the like. Spilker and Sørenson (2000, p. 270) argue that computers are no longer “primarily about programming, systems, control and calculation,” but instead “a gateway to communication and cultural activities.” The shift in identity has opened up or unlocked the conceptualisation of the computer. Therefore, it is possible for wider audiences and previously excluded groups (such as the elderly and women) to translate the computer into something meaningful in their everyday lives. As a result, we were not solely focused on the computer as a separate technology, but instead on the wide range of information and communication technologies that are available in the domestic setting.
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Giorgi, Chiara, and Dieter Schürch. "ICT, Education, and Regional Development in Swiss Peripheral Areas." In Information Communication Technologies, 174–82. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch014.
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Since the end of 20th Century, the introduction of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has deeply influenced many aspects of everyday life, leading to the creation of new meanings for the traditional concepts of identity, culture, economy and, above all, communication (Mantovani, 1995; Perriault, 1989; Rullani, 2002). Trends about technological development show how, in the next years, the change will gradually concern all elementary daily actions, due to spreading of the electronic devices in the environment (OCDE, 2002; Saracco, 2003). If ICT will be ever more deeply-rooted in our reality, how fast will they consequently influence our socio-cultural identity? What sort of consequences do we have to imagine at economic level? What variety of scenarios can we draw about our future? And, above all, how will the concept of development change?
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Rahman, Hakikur. "Role of ICT in Establishing E-Government System for Disadvantaged Communities." In Information Communication Technologies, 1482–93. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch101.
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Information and communications technologies (ICTs) are playing an increasingly vital role in the daily lives of all communities by revolutionizing their working procedures and rules of governance. ICTs offer a unique opportunity for governing elite to overcome the crisis of representative democracy, as ICT and the Internet empower civil society to play its role more effectively and facilitate the performance of governments’ main function-serving the people who elect them (Misnikov, 2003). In the realm of government, ICT applications are promising to enhance the delivery of public goods and services to common people not only by improving the process and management of government, but also by redefining the age-old traditional concepts. Community networking groups and local government authorities are well placed to campaign for greater inclusion for all members of the community in the information society. Possible areas to target include the provision of technology at low or no cost to groups through community technology centres or out of hours school access. There are many possibilities and local government must take a significant role in these activities (Young, 2000). Information society is based on the effective use and easy access of information and knowledge, while ICT for development (or ICTD) is not restricted to technology itself but focusing on manifold development and diverse manifestations for the people to improve their well-being. ICTD has deep roots in governance, is part of governance and has effects on governance patters and practices at both central and local level. By recognizing these facts, UNDP focuses on technologies to end poverty at WSIS Cyber Summit 2003, and emphasizes on ways that new technologies can help lift more than one billion people out of extreme poverty (UNDP, 2003). Apart from the four Asian IT giants (Korea, Rep., Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, China, and Japan), most of the Asian countries have fallen under the “low access” category of the Digital Access Index. This has also been referred in the WSIS Cyber Summit 2003, until now, limited infrastructure has often been regarded as the main barrier to bridging the digital divide (ITU, 2003). Among the countries with ICT spending as share of their GDP, Sweden, UK, The Netherlands, Denmark, and France (8.63, 7.97, 7.39, 7.19, and 6.57% respectively during 1992-2001) remain at the top (Daveri, 2002, p. 9), while countries like Bangladesh, Greece, Mexico, Niger, and many more remain at the bottom (EC, 2001; ITU, 2003b; Miller, 2001; Piatkowski, 2002). In a similar research it has been found that in terms of average share of ICT spending GDP, New Zealand, Sweden, Australia, USA, and UK (9.3, 8.4, 8.1, 8.1, and 7.8% respectively during 1992-1999) were among the highest (Pohjola, 2002, p. 7), though most of the countries in the Asian and African regions remain below the average of 5%. The disadvantaged communities in the countries staying below average in ICT spending seem to be lagging in forming appropriate information-based economy and eventually fall behind in achieving proper e-government system. The e-government system in those countries need to enhance access to and delivery of government services to benefit people, help strengthen government’s drive toward effective governance and increased transparency, and better management of the country’s social and economic resources for development. The key to e-government is the establishment of a long-term dynamic strategy to fulfill the citizen needs by transforming internal operations. E-government should result in the efficiency and swift delivery and services to citizens, business, government employees and agencies. For citizens and businesses, e-government seems the simplification of procedures and streamlining of different approval processes, while for government employees and agencies, it means the facilitation of cross-agency coordination and collaboration to ensure appropriate and timely decision-making. Thus, e-government demands transformation of government procedures and redefining the process of working with people and activities relating to people. The outcome would be a societal, organizational, and technological change for the government and to its people, with IT as an enabling factor. E-government should concentrate on more efficient delivery of public services, better management of financial, human and public resources and goods at all levels of government, in particular at local level, under conditions of sustainability, participation, interoperability, increased effectiveness and transparency (EU, 2002). ICT brings pertinent sides more closely by prioritizing partnerships between the state, business and civil society. A few East European countries have became economically liberal with the high level of foreign direct investment per capita and at the same time became ICT-advanced regional leaders in terms of economic reform. These countries also present the region’s most vivid examples of partnerships and collaboration. They have clearly manifested the importance of the public-private partnerships, transparent bottom-up strategies, involvement of all stakeholders, total governmental support, capturing economic opportunities, and enabling electronic mediated businesses, responding to the challenges of globalization.
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"Youth and information and communication technologies (ICT)." In World Youth Report 2003, 310–33. UN, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.18356/47542fbd-en.
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Erwin, Geoff, and Mike Moncrieff. "Investing in Online Privacy Policy for Small Business as Part of B2C Web Site Management." In Information Communication Technologies, 2998–3006. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch209.
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“You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it.” These words by Scott McNeally, CEO of Sun Microsystems, represent one pole of opinion on the privacy protection spectrum in the global world of the World Wide Web and Internet. At the other end, some authors identify privacy as “… perhaps the most contentious and serious issue facing information and communication technology (ICT) managers …” Assessing these extreme opinions, how does a small business Web site operator determine a feasible and responsible course of action for handling personally identifiable information collected in the course of business? Theoretical and practical frameworks must reinforce privacy treatment. Mishandling of the privacy issue can disrupt both the reputation and success of an e-commerce or other Web site, threatening the return on investment for the business. This chapter explores the current developments in privacy legislation in South Africa and examines the practical issues faced by a business-to-consumer (B2C) small business Web site owner implementing an online privacy policy.
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van Gorp, Annemijn. "Developing Country Perspective on Women's ICT Adoption." In Global Information Technologies, 101–7. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-939-7.ch009.
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The explosive growth of information and communication technologies has become a worldwide phenomenon. However, merely countries in the West as well as a growing number of countries in Southeast Asia have become largely connected, whereas the majority of people in the developing world have not yet been able to take advantage of the new opportunities ICTs provide. Especially in developing countries, Internet access remains a luxury of small groups of elites, and even the use of old-fashioned telephone lines remains a luxury for a minority of the people. While the lack of availability of technological infrastructure looms large, the basic lack of education and technical skills impedes further potential for the large-scale adoption of ICTs (e.g., Cawkell, 2001). The opportunities of ICTs are commonly discussed in terms of business opportunities—as a means to enhance economic competitive position at either the level of the firm, region, or nation. This entails a narrow scope. ICTs have the ability to enhance the quality of life in a broader sense as they have the potential to improve interpersonal communication, and moreover could allow for the social and political empowerment of ordinary people (e.g., Hafkin & Taggart, 2001). This implies a direct downside as well: Those people with significant access to ICTs and thus information resources are in a position to increase their control over social, political, and economic arenas, making nonusers further marginalized and excluded from not only economic life, but social and political life as well (e.g., Cawkell, 2001; Morales-Gomez & Melesse, 1998). In this regard, Forestier, Grace, and Kenny (2002) have found that, historically, telecommunications rollout has actually increased inequality because only the wealthy can afford implementation and use. Nevertheless, the authors also find that both telephony and Internet access could be a force for the convergence of incomes and widespread improvements in quality of life in the future, as costs of ICTs are decreasing and hence access becomes a possibility for the poor as well. Nevertheless, in the case of the Internet, the absence of policy initiatives with regard to access coverage, training, and content development aimed specifically at the poor make it likely that this new technology will also be a force for further income divergence like telecommunications rollout has traditionally been (Forestier et al., 2002).
Conference papers on the topic "Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) eng"
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Faziludeen, Shameer, and P. V. Sabiq. "ECG beat classification using wavelets and SVM." In 2013 IEEE Conference on Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558206.
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Thanuja, R., and Ranjith Balakrishnan. "Real time sleep apnea monitor using ECG." In 2013 IEEE Conference on Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558237.
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Sahoo, Goutam Kumar, Samit Ari, and Sarat Kumar Patra. "ECG signal analysis for detection of cardiovascular abnormalities and ischemic episodes." In 2013 IEEE Conference on Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558254.
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Arefjevs, Ilja, Aivars Spilbergs, Andris Natrins, Atis Verdenhofs, Inese Mavlutova, and Tatjana Volkova. "Financial sector evolution and competencies development in the context of information and communication technologies." In Research for Rural Development 2020. Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.22616/rrd.26.2020.038.
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The development of information and communication technologies (ICT) has a significant impact on the business model of companies operating in the financial sector. Digital transformation leads to changing existing business model rapidly, as well as necessity of developing new processes specifically related to the use of ICT in business processes, development of new products and updating existing ones. At present, changes in the demand for ICT related processes in financial sector are observed both through the development of different technologies and their applications core or ancillary processes (e.g. innovations in payment systems including crypto currencies, blockchain-assisted smart contract, credit markets and insurance including peer-to-peer lending). Based on the opportunities offered by ICT, new business models need to be developed in the financial sector to transform these capabilities into new products and services that respond to changing customer demand. The aim of research to investigate the changes taking place in financial sector in the light of developments in ICT for acquisition of necessary competencies. Research methodology includes systematic review of scientific literature, analysis of selected financial sector statistics, semi-structured industry expert interviews and statistics analysis. The empirical study is limited to the financial sector of Latvia. Although due to the global nature of the financial sector the research findings could be applied internationally.
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Agrwal, Saurabh Kumar, Bhanu Pratap Singh, and Rajesh Kumar. "Chaos theory based mathematical modelling as manifested from scalp EEG using frequency analysis." In 2013 IEEE Conference on Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558170.
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Sharmila, V., E. HariKrishna, K. Nagarjuna Reddy, and K. Ashoka Reddy. "A new method for enhancement of ECG signals using cumulant based AR modeling." In 2013 IEEE Conference on Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558171.
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Soman, Karthik, Prabhav Reddy, and Heba Lakany. "Detection of pre movement event — Related desynchronization from single trial EEG signal." In 2013 IEEE Conference on Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558201.
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Jenitta, J., and A. Rajeswari. "Denoising of ECG signal based on improved adaptive filter with EMD and EEMD." In 2013 IEEE Conference on Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558234.
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Kankanala, Balakrishna, Avireni Srinivasului, and Sarada Musala. "7-T Single End and 8-T differential dual-port SRAM memory cells." In 2013 IEEE Conference on Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558291.
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Lynch, Kathy. "Readiness to Communicate in a Digital World." In InSITE 2006: Informing Science + IT Education Conference. Informing Science Institute, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/2985.
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Communicating with friends, family, peers and colleagues has always underpinned work and social behaviour. However, the devices that act as conduits to this communication have changed over time, and differ across the globe. People in industralised corners of the world are more and more frequently using advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) to assist both the senders and receivers to have more timely, synchronous and value-added communiques. Well, that is what the promotional material is telling us. The primary role of undergraduate education is to best prepare graduates for the workforce that they are being primed. To this end, educators need to be knowledgeable in what students already know, do, and their perceptions of what is required and is of value in assisting them to communicate with colleagues or peers. This paper presents a study that aimed to identify directions for undergraduate IT curriculum in developing the information and communication technology (ICT) readiness of beginning IT (in particular Information Systems) professionals to work in a collaborative team. Three hundred undergraduate Information Systems (IS) students were invited to participate in the study, one-hundred and sixty responded. The results indicate that there is a definitive relationship between frequency of use and the perceived value of an information and communication technology, and that the use of an ICT as a communication device in a social situation does not guarantee its use or even its perceived value as a communication device in a work situation: Visa versa is also true. Findings from the research could be used to influence IS curriculum developers in preparing undergraduate students’ readiness for communicating (and collaborating) in the digital workforce of today.
Reports on the topic "Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) eng"
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Robayo Botiva, Diana María. Brief Current Context of the Types of Electronic Commerce in Colombia. Ediciones Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, April 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.16925/gclc.17.
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In the current context, e-commerce has improved significantly as consumers have increased online shopping in different sectors of the economy. Therefore, the term “e-commerce” is becoming increasingly well-known and relevant for conducting business transactions. In addition, the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the extreme growth of e-commerce, and in the long term it will be a vital part of companies to achieve a greater competitive advantage as it offers benefits to the end consumer. However, it is important to note that there will be technological and non-technological limitations that will affect its growth. Nevertheless, the advance of information and communication technologies (ICTS) will tend to correct these limitations, consolidating the generalized increase of e-commerce worldwide. Consequently, it is pertinent that students of economics, administrative and accounting sciences, engineering, among others, expand their knowledge in e-commerce and thus be at the forefront of the different issues surrounding the digital transformation in companies and the digital economy.
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Bolton, Laura. Lessons for FCDO Climate Change Programming in East Africa. Institute of Development Studies (IDS), May 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/k4d.2021.085.
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This rapid review synthesises evidence on FCDO climate projects across the East African region in the following countries; Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. This review established that sector stakeholders in countries like Rwanda lacked climate impact information. This highlights the need of providing the right information in the right form to meet the end users need. The above case studies have shown the need for consistent and harmonised future climate projections that are country specific. According to a study undertaken in Tanzania and Malawi, understanding the likely future characteristics of climate risk is a key component of adaptation and climate-resilient planning, but given future uncertainty it is important to design approaches that are strongly informed by local considerations and robust to uncertainty. According to the findings from the research, policy incoherence, over-reliance on donor funding, change in leadership roles is a barrier to adaptation. There is also an urgent need for mechanisms for sharing experience and learning from methodologies, technologies, and challenges. Further, Stakeholder dialogue and iterative climate service processes need to be facilitated. This review also explores approaches to communicating climatic uncertainties with decision-makers. Particularly, presentation of data using slide-sets, and stories about possible futures.
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African Open Science Platform Part 1: Landscape Study. Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/assaf.2019/0047.
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This report maps the African landscape of Open Science – with a focus on Open Data as a sub-set of Open Science. Data to inform the landscape study were collected through a variety of methods, including surveys, desk research, engagement with a community of practice, networking with stakeholders, participation in conferences, case study presentations, and workshops hosted. Although the majority of African countries (35 of 54) demonstrates commitment to science through its investment in research and development (R&D), academies of science, ministries of science and technology, policies, recognition of research, and participation in the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI), the following countries demonstrate the highest commitment and political willingness to invest in science: Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. In addition to existing policies in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), the following countries have made progress towards Open Data policies: Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, South Africa and Uganda. Only two African countries (Kenya and South Africa) at this stage contribute 0.8% of its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) to R&D (Research and Development), which is the closest to the AU’s (African Union’s) suggested 1%. Countries such as Lesotho and Madagascar ranked as 0%, while the R&D expenditure for 24 African countries is unknown. In addition to this, science globally has become fully dependent on stable ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) infrastructure, which includes connectivity/bandwidth, high performance computing facilities and data services. This is especially applicable since countries globally are finding themselves in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), which is not only “about” data, but which “is” data. According to an article1 by Alan Marcus (2015) (Senior Director, Head of Information Technology and Telecommunications Industries, World Economic Forum), “At its core, data represents a post-industrial opportunity. Its uses have unprecedented complexity, velocity and global reach. As digital communications become ubiquitous, data will rule in a world where nearly everyone and everything is connected in real time. That will require a highly reliable, secure and available infrastructure at its core, and innovation at the edge.” Every industry is affected as part of this revolution – also science. An important component of the digital transformation is “trust” – people must be able to trust that governments and all other industries (including the science sector), adequately handle and protect their data. This requires accountability on a global level, and digital industries must embrace the change and go for a higher standard of protection. “This will reassure consumers and citizens, benefitting the whole digital economy”, says Marcus. A stable and secure information and communication technologies (ICT) infrastructure – currently provided by the National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) – is key to advance collaboration in science. The AfricaConnect2 project (AfricaConnect (2012–2014) and AfricaConnect2 (2016–2018)) through establishing connectivity between National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), is planning to roll out AfricaConnect3 by the end of 2019. The concern however is that selected African governments (with the exception of a few countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia and others) have low awareness of the impact the Internet has today on all societal levels, how much ICT (and the 4th Industrial Revolution) have affected research, and the added value an NREN can bring to higher education and research in addressing the respective needs, which is far more complex than simply providing connectivity. Apart from more commitment and investment in R&D, African governments – to become and remain part of the 4th Industrial Revolution – have no option other than to acknowledge and commit to the role NRENs play in advancing science towards addressing the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals). For successful collaboration and direction, it is fundamental that policies within one country are aligned with one another. Alignment on continental level is crucial for the future Pan-African African Open Science Platform to be successful. Both the HIPSSA ((Harmonization of ICT Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa)3 project and WATRA (the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly)4, have made progress towards the regulation of the telecom sector, and in particular of bottlenecks which curb the development of competition among ISPs. A study under HIPSSA identified potential bottlenecks in access at an affordable price to the international capacity of submarine cables and suggested means and tools used by regulators to remedy them. Work on the recommended measures and making them operational continues in collaboration with WATRA. In addition to sufficient bandwidth and connectivity, high-performance computing facilities and services in support of data sharing are also required. The South African National Integrated Cyberinfrastructure System5 (NICIS) has made great progress in planning and setting up a cyberinfrastructure ecosystem in support of collaborative science and data sharing. The regional Southern African Development Community6 (SADC) Cyber-infrastructure Framework provides a valuable roadmap towards high-speed Internet, developing human capacity and skills in ICT technologies, high- performance computing and more. The following countries have been identified as having high-performance computing facilities, some as a result of the Square Kilometre Array7 (SKA) partnership: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Tunisia, and Zambia. More and more NRENs – especially the Level 6 NRENs 8 (Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and recently Zambia) – are exploring offering additional services; also in support of data sharing and transfer. The following NRENs already allow for running data-intensive applications and sharing of high-end computing assets, bio-modelling and computation on high-performance/ supercomputers: KENET (Kenya), TENET (South Africa), RENU (Uganda), ZAMREN (Zambia), EUN (Egypt) and ARN (Algeria). Fifteen higher education training institutions from eight African countries (Botswana, Benin, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, and Tanzania) have been identified as offering formal courses on data science. In addition to formal degrees, a number of international short courses have been developed and free international online courses are also available as an option to build capacity and integrate as part of curricula. The small number of higher education or research intensive institutions offering data science is however insufficient, and there is a desperate need for more training in data science. The CODATA-RDA Schools of Research Data Science aim at addressing the continental need for foundational data skills across all disciplines, along with training conducted by The Carpentries 9 programme (specifically Data Carpentry 10 ). Thus far, CODATA-RDA schools in collaboration with AOSP, integrating content from Data Carpentry, were presented in Rwanda (in 2018), and during17-29 June 2019, in Ethiopia. Awareness regarding Open Science (including Open Data) is evident through the 12 Open Science-related Open Access/Open Data/Open Science declarations and agreements endorsed or signed by African governments; 200 Open Access journals from Africa registered on the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ); 174 Open Access institutional research repositories registered on openDOAR (Directory of Open Access Repositories); 33 Open Access/Open Science policies registered on ROARMAP (Registry of Open Access Repository Mandates and Policies); 24 data repositories registered with the Registry of Data Repositories (re3data.org) (although the pilot project identified 66 research data repositories); and one data repository assigned the CoreTrustSeal. Although this is a start, far more needs to be done to align African data curation and research practices with global standards. Funding to conduct research remains a challenge. African researchers mostly fund their own research, and there are little incentives for them to make their research and accompanying data sets openly accessible. Funding and peer recognition, along with an enabling research environment conducive for research, are regarded as major incentives. The landscape report concludes with a number of concerns towards sharing research data openly, as well as challenges in terms of Open Data policy, ICT infrastructure supportive of data sharing, capacity building, lack of skills, and the need for incentives. Although great progress has been made in terms of Open Science and Open Data practices, more awareness needs to be created and further advocacy efforts are required for buy-in from African governments. A federated African Open Science Platform (AOSP) will not only encourage more collaboration among researchers in addressing the SDGs, but it will also benefit the many stakeholders identified as part of the pilot phase. The time is now, for governments in Africa, to acknowledge the important role of science in general, but specifically Open Science and Open Data, through developing and aligning the relevant policies, investing in an ICT infrastructure conducive for data sharing through committing funding to making NRENs financially sustainable, incentivising open research practices by scientists, and creating opportunities for more scientists and stakeholders across all disciplines to be trained in data management.