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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.
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Restrepo, Sandra, Dubis Rincón, and Edwin Sepulveda. "Cognitive Training for the Treatment of Addictions Mediated by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)." Future Internet 12, no. 2 (February 14, 2020): 38. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fi12020038.
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This work constitutes a narrative review of the state of knowledge and advances in the intervention and treatment of addictions through the use of information and communication technologies, considering the growing demand for virtuality-mediated strategies that facilitate the approach of problems of public health such as addictions, which increase considerably year after year. To this end, the reader will be provided with a current overview of the drug use trend; subsequently, a conceptualization of the concept of addiction and its understanding from a neurobiological perspective and, finally, the progress in terms of intervention processes and therapeutic approach will be presented; which will imply an approach to the concept of e-health and rehabilitation mediated by information and communication technologies (ICT).
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Alkinani, Edrees A. "Factors Affecting The Use Of Information Communication Technology In Teaching And Learning In Saudi Arabia Universities." Psychology and Education Journal 58, no. 1 (January 29, 2021): 1012–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/pae.v58i1.849.
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Technology and machine learning are becoming increasingly important in Saudi Arabia educational system. There is a growing demand for educational institutions to use machine learning to teach the skills and knowledge students need for the digital age towards Saudi Vision 2030. The integration and adoption ofdigital technologies into learning and teaching brings more opportunities for Saudi universities students and teachers to better embrace the globalized digital age. There is huge potential for the Saudi educational system to perceive the key role of digital technologies inenhancing the education process quality. The aim of this article is investigating the barriersthat affectteachers’ integration and adoptionof information communication technologies(ICT) in universityclassroom. The study adopted a qualitative research design to collect the data through the semi-structured interview. The sample of the study is four Saudi ICT-experts professors from four public universities in Saudi Arabia. The findings of the study showed that there are three types of barriers namely; teachers’ level barriers e.g. attitudes, knowledge, access, resistance to change. Technology level barriers e.g. compatibility, perceived of useful, institutional barriers. Institutional level e.g. leadership support, resources. The recommendation and suggestion for studies were suggested in light of the findings.
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Mattoš, Boris. "Effects of Information and Communication Technology on Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Administration." International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development 6, no. 1 (January 2015): 17–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijsesd.2015010102.
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The rapid development in information and communication technologies had a multiple effect on the tools, forms and overall nature of diplomacy. The work with information has a major share in the activities of foreign service and in those of a diplomat. Over the past decades, however, the collection and processing of information underwent major changes as a result of the revolution in ICT. The approach to and use of information itself changed and the analytical approach to information processing in diplomacy has become crucial. Despite the initial incompatibility of the internet and social networks with diplomatic activities – unlike diplomacy, social media tend to be a more informal communication tool – a number of examples in diplomatic practice show synergy possible also in this field. The ICT is not an end in itself, but represents a means and/or communication tool for a ministry of foreign affairs to increase efficiency in some of its operations. The innovation process in eDiplomacy and within the context of progressive development in new ICT is likely to continue to affect the future of diplomacy considerably.
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Saxena, Abhay. "ICT enabled Technologies issues in implementation (especially in perspective of Uttrakhand Rural Areas)." JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH 2, no. 2 (November 30, 2013): 109–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.24297/jssr.v2i2.3085.
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Information Communication & Technology makes the entire world a Global Village. The high speed connectivity, communication and technology are turn out to be a magic wand for the human progress and prosperity. But it looks so that this progress is confined with the virtual villages like metros and cities. The semi urban and villages looks far behind from the actuality i.e. implementation of ICT. This Paper is not a critic on the Government efforts. It is merely a survey report to put a thought on the efforts inadequacy, unable to reach up to grass root level. The current study will provide a microscopic view of the ground reality of villages especially in Hardwar district and show reasons why implementation of ICT is not effective over there. The probable solution of implementation of ICT is also worked out in the end.
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Werner, Piotr, and Bartłomiej Iwańczak. "Impacts of ICT on the Spatial Differentiation of Social Vulnerability to Natural Hazards in Poland." Miscellanea Geographica 19, no. 4 (December 1, 2015): 64–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/mgrsd-2015-0026.
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Abstract The development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has significant economic and social impacts at both the global and regional level. Some of these implications have been perceived as positive and unexpected. While both the positive and negative social and economic impacts have been highlighted in the literature, opinions on these impacts remain ambiguous. Those aspects considered to be advantageous include faster communication, ease of use, development in the range of services and revenues, and an increase in individuals’ free time allowance. ICT penetrates all branches of the economy as a set of general purpose technologies. New information and communication technologies ease everyday life, serve as tools to help people in extreme situations, e.g. accidents, illnesses or natural disasters, and are also the pillars of contemporary entertainment media. The usefulness of ICT has been stressed and loudly disseminated to a large extent by the media. On the other hand, these new technologies sensitize society in quite new ways to the well-known natural hazards that people have encountered in the past.
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Fu, Jiawei Sophia, Katherine R. Cooper, and Michelle Shumate. "Use and Affordances of ICTs in Interorganizational Collaboration: An Exploratory Study of ICTs in Nonprofit Partnerships." Management Communication Quarterly 33, no. 2 (January 13, 2019): 219–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0893318918824041.
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Interorganizational collaboration relies on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). However, previous ICT research often takes place within a single organization, lacking insight into how ICTs sustain interorganizational structures. This study examined both the product categories and functional uses of ICTs for interorganizational collaboration, drawing from surveys among a random sample of 181 human services nonprofit organizations in the United States. Results showed that email, teleconference, and shared repositories (e.g., Dropbox) were most popular product types. Content analysis revealed that ICTs were used for coordination, information sharing, relational communication, and client management and ICT utilities varied based on collaboration types. Analyses also indicated that collaboration type, as opposed to organizational attributes (e.g., organizational capacity, resources, size), was related to the frequency of ICT use in nonprofit collaboration. Theoretical contributions to the study of ICTs, interorganizational collaboration, and management communication are discussed.
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Skaržauskienė, Aelita, and Monika Mačiulienė. "Mapping International Civic Technologies Platforms." Informatics 7, no. 4 (October 21, 2020): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/informatics7040046.
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The new communication paradigm supported by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) puts end-users at the center of innovation processes, thereby shifting the emphasis from technology to people. Citizen centric approaches such as New Public Governance and Open Government in the public management research suggest that government alone cannot be responsible for creating public value. Traditional approaches to public engagement and governmental reforms remain relevant, however our research is more interested in the ability of a networked society to resolve social problems for itself, i.e., without government intervention. In seeking to gain insights into bottom up co-creation processes, this paper aims to collect and generalize information on the international civic technology platforms by focusing on three dimensions: identification of the objectives (content), classification of main stakeholder groups (actors), and definition of co-creative methods (processes). In view of a paucity of research on Civic Technologies, the content analysis will extend the understanding of this growing field and allow us to identify the patterns in their development.
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Gonzalez, Reyes, Jose Gasco, and Juan Llopis. "Information and communication technologies and human resources in hospitality and tourism." International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 32, no. 11 (September 29, 2020): 3545–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-04-2020-0272.
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Purpose ICTs play a key role in the tourism sector, influencing the labor context among other things. Hence, the purpose of this study: a review of the literature in which the topics of tourism, ICTs and human resources converge through an analysis of the articles published in the relevant journals, which are included in the Web of Science. Design/methodology/approach The 60 articles analyzed – published over a period of 31 years – were studied according to several criteria such as research methodology, statistical techniques used, topics dealt with, technologies addressed, authors and countries. Findings The topics under study were divided into four broad areas – technology and employees, technology and HR processes, technology and results and technology and organizational structure – the first, which focuses on how employees behave in relation to technology, received the most attention. Research limitations/implications The literature review was confined to articles on the topics of tourism, ICTs and human resources published in 73 academic journals, leaving aside other research sources, e.g. books and papers presented at conferences. This study can be useful both in the academic field and for tourism firm managers – especially those in ICT and human resources. Originality/value Although there are several previous reviews of the literature on human resource management and ICTs in the tourism sector, none of them has jointly examined these three topics.
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Mutule, Anna, Marcos Domingues, Fernando Ulloa-Vásquez, Dante Carrizo, Luis García-Santander, Ana-Maria Dumitrescu, Diego Issicaba, and Lucas Melo. "Implementing Smart City Technologies to Inspire Change in Consumer Energy Behaviour." Energies 14, no. 14 (July 17, 2021): 4310. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en14144310.
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One of the main challenges in smart city models is consumer behaviour, namely guiding the efforts to promote optimal use of energy in the dynamics of the developing cities, through lower energy consumption without impact on the comfort level. This relates to all energy vectors and can be done through different means. The uptake stage of smart metering and information and communication technologies (ICT) varies in different countries, creating the need for tailored innovative approaches in motivating behavioural change. This paper presents the work carried out within the joint research project ITCity (an ICT platform for sustainable energy ecosystem in smart cities) between the European Union and Latin American Countries. Cooperation of energy researchers and experts in ICT and application developers facilitates adoption of a multipurpose interdisciplinary approach. This work aims at providing the smart city and energy research and innovation community broader understanding of factors influencing adoption of energy efficiency technologies. Different ways of guiding optimal energy use are addressed elaborating on the building blocks for a smart city which consider load patterns based on high resolution, high reporting rate measurements, extensive consumer surveys, available communication solution analysis and end-user interaction with the ICT tool based on gamification principles.
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Haworth, Billy, Eloise Biggs, John Duncan, Nathan Wales, Bryan Boruff, and Eleanor Bruce. "Geographic Information and Communication Technologies for Supporting Smallholder Agriculture and Climate Resilience." Climate 6, no. 4 (December 10, 2018): 97. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cli6040097.
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Multiple factors constrain smallholder agriculture and farmers’ adaptive capacities under changing climates, including access to information to support context appropriate farm decision-making. Current approaches to geographic information dissemination to smallholders, such as the rural extension model, are limited, yet advancements in internet and communication technologies (ICTs) could help augment these processes through the provision of agricultural geographic information (AGI) directly to farmers. We analysed recent ICT initiatives for communicating climate and agriculture-related information to smallholders for improved livelihoods and climate change adaptation. Through the critical analysis of initiatives, we identified opportunities for the success of future AGI developments. We systematically examined 27 AGI initiatives reported in academic and grey literature (e.g., organisational databases). Important factors identified for the success of initiatives include affordability, language(s), community partnerships, user collaboration, high quality and locally-relevant information through low-tech platforms, organisational trust, clear business models, and adaptability. We propose initiatives should be better-targeted to deliver AGI to regions in most need of climate adaptation assistance, including SE Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. Further assessment of the most effective technological approaches is needed. Initiatives should be independently assessed for evaluation of their uptake and success, and local communities should be better-incorporated into the development of AGI initiatives.
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Mansour, Ahmad Mohd, Hani Raed Qtaishat, Esraa Jawdat Samara, and Rawan Yahia Al Husamie. "Information Technology Practice in Cement Industry." WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 18 (May 10, 2021): 855–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.37394/23207.2021.18.81.
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The aim of this paper was to examine the manner in which Lafarge, a multinational cement corporation, has gone about executing an IT-based strategy. The analysis was motivated by multiple concepts of strategy. Based on currently authorized company framework. The study was done to, evaluate the development process of the ICT-based growth plan for Lafarge cement and to analyse the issues encountered by Lafarge cement in integrating information and communication technologies as a strategic plan. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect the results. Descriptive figures were used to validate the data's results. The full text discovered that the application of ICT techniques was split down into many levels with numerous sections being allocated to separate divisions and departments. The key players in the development activities were the management who adopted the technologies, external experts and IT workers. There were several planks in the development process, e.g. restricted jobs of method. Because of this, it was not as successful for the lower levels of workers that the ICT approach tackled. It is advised that senior management reduce the amount of administration in the company to move more effectively. There is a need for senior and middle level management to be properly qualified in managing policy execution, and how to effectively deal with different cultures in the enterprise.
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Kocher, Agnes, Michael Simon, Andrew A. Dwyer, Catherine Blatter, Jasmina Bogdanovic, Patrizia Künzler-Heule, Peter M. Villiger, et al. "Patient and healthcare professional eHealth literacy and needs for systemic sclerosis support: a mixed methods study." RMD Open 7, no. 3 (September 2021): e001783. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/rmdopen-2021-001783.
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ObjectivesWe engaged patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and healthcare professionals to assess electronic health (eHealth) literacy and needs relating to web-based support using internet-based information and communication technologies (ICT).MethodsWe employed an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. First, we conducted a cross-sectional survey in patients (n=101) and professionals (n=47). Next, we conducted three focus groups with patients, family members and professionals (n=17).ResultsOf patients, 89.1% used ICT at least weekly for private communication. Patients reported relatively high comprehension of eHealth information (x¯ =6.7, 95% CI: 6.2 to 7.3, range 1–10), yet were less confident evaluating information reliability (x¯ =5.8, 95% CI: 5.1 to 6.4) and finding eHealth apps (x¯ =4.8, 95% CI: 4.2 to 5.4). Patients and professionals reported little experience with web-based self-management support. Focus groups revealed ‘considering non-ICT-accessible groups’ and ‘fitting patients’ and professionals’ technology’ as crucial for acceptability. In relation to understanding/appraising eHealth, participants highlighted that general SSc information is not tailored to individual’s disease course. Recommendations included ‘providing timely, understandable and safe information’ and ‘empowering end-users in ICT and health decision-making skills’. Professionals expressed concerns about lacking resources. Patients were concerned about data security and person-centredness. Key eHealth drivers included ‘addressing end-user perceptions’ and ‘putting people at the centre of technology’.ConclusionsPatients and professionals need education/training to support uptake of eHealth resources. Key elements include guiding patients to timely/reliable information and using eHealth to optimise patient–provider communication. Design that is responsive to end-users’ needs and considers individuals with limited eHealth literacy and/or ICT access appears to be critical for acceptability.
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Norstedt, Erica, Annika Andersson, Evylyn Pettersson, and Simon Klintestrand. "“ICT Is for Boys”." International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development 11, no. 2 (April 2019): 1–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijicthd.2019040101.
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There is worldwide consensus on how important women are for development where gender equality is seen as a prerequisite for sustainable development. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are seen as one of the most promising tools for the empowerment of women in developing countries. Men and women therefore need to have equal opportunities to access and use ICTs. Here, the authors, however, find a huge gender gap, and the reasons for this gap are still not fully understood or investigated. The purpose of this study is therefore to further investigate the reasons for this gap in ICT use. Based on a review of existing literature, as well as interviews with men and women from developing countries, the main finding is that the impeding factor underlying all barriers described in the literature relates to social norms. Based on this insight, the authors end the paper by discussing implications for research and practice.
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Schlomann, Anna, Alexander Seifert, Susanne Zank, and Christian Rietz. "Assistive Technology and Mobile ICT Usage Among Oldest-Old Cohorts: Comparison of the Oldest-Old in Private Homes and in Long-Term Care Facilities." Research on Aging 42, no. 5-6 (March 13, 2020): 163–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0164027520911286.
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This study examines technology adoption among oldest-old cohorts (80+) in private homes and long-term care facilities and analyzes relationships between individual characteristics, the living environment, and different kinds of assistive technologies (AT) and information and communication technologies (ICT). The data analysis is based on a representative survey of the oldest-old group’s quality of life and well-being in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ( N = 1,863; age range: 80–103; 12.7% long-term care). Descriptive and multiple binary logistic regression analyses were conducted. Fewer than 3% of people in long-term care used internet-connected ICT devices. AT and ICT device adoption is associated with the living environment and individual characteristics (e.g., functional health, chronological age, education, and technology interest), and different patterns of ICT and AT use can be observed. These results indicate that individual characteristics and the living environment are both decisive in the use of technology among the oldest-old group.
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Kleiner, Brian M. "Macroergonomic Methods and Tools for Improved Performance and Well-Being: Symposium Overview." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 44, no. 12 (July 2000): 2–531. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120004401224.
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A symposium, brings together some of the world's most respected researchers and practitioners to discuss the latest methods and tools of macroergonomics. Specific sessions include: Introduction to Macroergonomics; Knowledge and Service Work Environments; Impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); Industrial Environments and the Impact of Intelligent Manufacturing; Community and Public Environments; Hazardous Environments; Government (e.g. military) Environments and Healthcare Environments.
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Adrogué, Cecilia, and María Eugenia Orlicki. "Access and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Secondary School in Different Socioeconomic Contexts in Argentina." Praxis Educativa 24, no. 3 (September 2, 2020): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.19137/praxiseducativa-2020-240308.
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Burrola Vásquez, Maribel, and José Ángel Vera Noriega. "Study about ICT skills in junior high school teachers under Mexico’s educational reform." International Journal of Psychological Research 6, no. 2 (December 30, 2013): 59–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.21500/20112084.686.
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This study sought to identify the management that junior high school teacher in Mexico gives to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as well as their attitudes and uses of digital devices, particularly in the framework of secondary school reform, using an instrument based on the ICT Competency Standards for Teachers (UNESCO, 2008), led to 350 teachers in four municipalities of Nuevo Leon, Mexico selected through random sampling for a confidence level of 95 to 5 error and probability .05, of a universe of the metropolitan area of Monterrey. The results indicate that when digital communication is more used, it is more likely also its integration in in the classroom. At the end, it was found the level of ICT knowledge of teachers in an instrumental phase as well, which should lead to change teaching practice and public policy in this area.
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Drabek, Marcin, and Małgorzata Waszkowska. "ICT-based mobile work: new challenges and risks." Occupational Safety – Science and Practice 560, no. 5 (May 23, 2018): 22–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0012.0414.
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Implementation of information and communication technologies (ICT) in many economy domains results in a rise of new professions and new services, in new forms of employment (e.g., mobile work), in an increase in autonomy and flexibility at work. It encourages workers’ work ability, high effectiveness and innovativeness, which impact business efficiency. However, ICT increase work demands, work overload, role conflict; they result in the need for continual learning, a blurring of the work–life boundary; they are conducive to occupational and social isolation, burnout, Internet addiction, etc. Therefore, prevention measures are required: periodical assessment of the work environment and its impact on workers’ functioning permitting implementation of relevant modifications.
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Hussain, Marwan Rajeh, Abduljalil Zainal, Wael Mohamed Elmedany, and Mohamed Waleed Fakhr. "Telematics Business and Management in the Bahrain Market." International Journal of Technology Diffusion 3, no. 3 (July 2012): 13–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jtd.2012070102.
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The aim of this paper is to present and demonstrate the main challenges and obstacles facing Telematics companies entering the market in Bahrain. Telematics is part of Information and communication technologies (ICT) which plays a major role in the economic development of countries. However, there are many obstacles and challenges facing new businesses that venture into the small market of Bahrain; e.g. the small market size, competition and lack of financing channels (e.g. venture capital).
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De la Cruz, Carmen de la Orden, Jesus Palomo, and Cristina Figueroa-Domecq. "Improving learning by motivating students to read the news using ICT." Global Journal of Business, Economics and Management: Current Issues 7, no. 1 (April 12, 2017): 89–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/gjbem.v7i1.1643.
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This paper aims to analyze how reading news through ICT can motivate students to improve learning. In this study, almost 200 students in Finance and Marketing courses, participated in a three-month guided reading activity program. Motivation levels were evaluated both at the beginning and the end of the program through online surveys. In addition, traditional evaluation processes such as exams were tested to determine their effectiveness in motivating and engaging students or if using new technologies on their own were sufficient to motivate and to engage students in their learning processes.The results point to reading newspapers and ICT serving as tools to shape and enhance the learning environment. However, it is important to develop proper evaluation methods and user friendly ICT available on multiple devices in order for access barriers to be sufficiently lowered so that student will actually use them.
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Barbosa Granados, Sergio Humberto, and Marlly Leana Amariles Jaramillo. "Learning Styles and the Use of ICT in University Students within a Competency-Based Training Model." Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research 8, no. 1 (January 15, 2019): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.7821/naer.2019.1.296.
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The purpose of the study was to determine the learning styles (LS) and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in university students within a competency-based training model, as well as to identify possible differences related to the frequency of use of ICT in terms of gender. A descriptive and correlational quantitative approach was applied with a non-experimental and transversal design. The study used an intentional non-probabilistic sample of 113 students in undergraduate psychology, public accounting and business administration programs that use a competency-based model at a private Colombian university. The outcome showed no significant differences among LS or in the frequency of ICT use in students with competency-based training. Additionally, the outcome showed a gender gap in
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Kimic, Kinga, Gabriela Maksymiuk, and Marzena Suchocka. "The application of new technologies in promoting a healthy lifestyle: selected examples." Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series 43, no. 43 (March 16, 2019): 121–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/bog-2019-0008.
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AbstractModern society is fascinated by Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), physical laziness, isolation from nature, and a preference for staying indoors. Despite the general acceptance and understanding of the health benefits of recreation in the open air, a change is being seen in the recreational patterns of urban dwellers, as they spend less time outdoors. In order to counteract such behaviours, we can try to apply ICTs to enhance time spent outdoors. The performed study aimed to find uses of ICT solutions in designing public spaces in order to enhance and promote a healthy lifestyle. The selected examples show possible applications of ICT in promoting active recreation, e.g. mobile applications for sport activities, urban games in line with the idea of the Playable City, and urban furniture and outdoor hotspots enabling access to the Internet. The research findings proved that digitisation is not only a threat to a healthy lifestyle, but that it can also create opportunities to improve the quality of life.
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Greenhalgh, Trisha, Deborah Swinglehurst, and Rob Stones. "Rethinking resistance to ‘big IT’: a sociological study of why and when healthcare staff do not use nationally mandated information and communication technologies." Health Services and Delivery Research 2, no. 39 (November 2014): 1–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.3310/hsdr02390.
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BackgroundNationally mandated information and communication technology (ICT) systems are often locally resented and little used. This problem is sometimes framed in behaviourist terms, depicting the intended user of technology as a rational actor whose resistance stems from Luddism and/or ignorance, and viewing solutions in terms of training, incentives and sanctions. The implication is that if we get the ‘rewards’ and ‘punishments’ right, people will use technologies. Previous research in the social sciences, notably sociotechnical systems theory, actor–network theory and normalisation process theory, have considered the human, social and organisational context of technology use (and non-use). However, these have all had limitations in explaining the particular phenomenon of resistance to nationally mandated ICT systems.ObjectiveTo develop a sociologically informed theory of resistance to nationally mandated ICT systems.Theoretical approachWe drew on Anthony Giddens’ notion of expert systems (comprising bureaucratic rules and classification systems delivered through technology) as well as theories of professional roles and ethical practice. A defining characteristic of expert systems is that they can produce ‘action at a distance’, allowing managerial control to be exerted over local practice. To the extent that people use them as intended, these systems invariably ‘empty out’ social situations by imposing rules and categories that are insensitive to local contingencies or the unfolding detail of social situations.Study design and settingSecondary analysis of data from case studies of three nationally mandated ICT systems in the English NHS, collected over the period 2007–10.ResultsOur analysis focused mainly on the Choose and Book system for outpatient referrals, introduced in 2004, which remained unpopular and little used throughout the period of our research (i.e. 2007–13). We identified four foci of resistance: to the policy of choice that Choose and Book symbolised and purported to deliver; to accommodating the technology’s sociomaterial constraints; to interference with doctors’ contextual judgements; and to adjusting to the altered social relations consequent on its use. More generally, use of the mandated system tended to constrain practice towards a focus on (the efficiency of) means rather than (the moral value of) ends. A similar pattern of complex sociological reasons for resistance was also seen in the other two technologies studied (electronic templates for chronic disease management and the Summary Care Record), though important differences surfaced and were explained in terms of the policy inscribed in the technology and its material features.Conclusion‘Resistance’ is a complex phenomenon with sociomaterial and normative components; it is unlikely to be overcome using atheoretical behaviourist techniques. To guide the study of resistance to ICT systems in health care, we offer a new theoretical and empirical approach, based around a set of questions about the policy that the technology is intended to support; the technology’s material properties; the balance between (bureaucratic) means and (professional) ends; and the implications for social roles, relationship and interactions.We suggest avenues for future research, including methodology (e.g. extending the scope and scale of ethnographic research in ICT infrastracture), theory development (e.g. relating to the complexities of multi-professional team working) and empirical (e.g. how our findings might inform the design and implementation of technologies that are less likely to be resisted).FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.
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Ohashi, Yuki, Akiko Ozaki, Sawako Kawamura, Yukinori Nishida, and Katsumasa Hirabayashi. "Developing a nursing protocol for the remote verification of an expected death." International Journal of Palliative Nursing 27, no. 1 (February 2, 2021): 58–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2021.27.1.58.
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Background: Homecare nurses play an important role in end-of-life care. A protocol is needed for the remote verification of expected deaths using information and communication technologies (ICT), that is consistent with Japanese guidelines. Aim: To clarify the processes that nurses use to verify deaths and to develop a tentative nursing protocol for verifying expected deaths, using home-based ICT. Methods: Using literature and semi-structured interviews, a tentative nursing protocol was developed for verifying expected deaths using home-based ICT. Findings: To protect the dignity of patients and their families, it is important that their understanding and consent is provided for the remote verification of expected deaths. Furthermore, the up-to-date legal and ethical responsibilities of nurses should be discussed regarding the verification of a patient's death to provide the best care for the patients and families when implementing the Death Certification Using Information and Communication Technology (DCUICT). Conclusion: This suggested protocol offers a framework for a new delivery of nursing care. It provides guidance for homecare nurses organising the care processes and nursing roles of DCUICT. Further revisions to this protocol must incorporate the specific requirement for the verification of nurses.
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Bolívar-Chávez, Oscar-Elías, Joaquín Paredes-Labra, Yury-Vladimir Palma-García, and Yessenia-Anabel Mendieta-Torres. "Educational Technologies and Their Application to Music Education: An Action-Research Study in an Ecuadorian University." Mathematics 9, no. 4 (February 20, 2021): 412. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/math9040412.
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are tools that are part of the process of teaching and learning music. These didactic/pedagogical resources are widely used by teachers. They strengthen, motivate, and increase the student’s interest in learning. This study is an action-research (AR). It involves 12 teachers and 68 students in the subject of music education in an Ecuadorian university. A Holistic and Technological Model of Music Education (HTMME) was generated. The performance of the plan was evaluated by means of an original questionnaire and qualitative work. The AR procedure involved an analysis of data at the end of each implementation cycle. The appreciation of the new model was very positive. With the methodology implemented, new teaching experiences and relevant learning for students were achieved. Learning music with ICT induces creative-musical processes in students.
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Valverde-Berrocoso, Jesús, María Rosa Fernández-Sánchez, Francisco Ignacio Revuelta Dominguez, and María José Sosa-Díaz. "The educational integration of digital technologies preCovid-19: Lessons for teacher education." PLOS ONE 16, no. 8 (August 19, 2021): e0256283. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256283.
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The educational integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has been put to the test because of the need to implement «emergency remote education» as a result of COVID-19. Within this context of uncertainty («viral modernity»), flexible education is an option to promote a more just, equitable, accessible and creative educational system. In order to properly interpret the effects of this unique educational circumstance, it is essential to study the previous situation in terms of the use of digital technologies in teaching practices. The objective of the study is to describe the educational integration of ICT and the teacher education model to obtain evidence that contributes to understanding the phenomenon. To this end, a questionnaire consisting of two self-reporting tools and a scale on the description of teaching practice with ICT was applied. The sample is made up of teachers from public primary and secondary schools (N = 251). Data collection was carried out in the months prior to the closure of schools due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A univariate analysis of the variables and contrast tests of non-parametric hypotheses was carried out, along with calculation of the reliability and construction validity of the measuring instruments. The results reveal the most frequent types of teaching practice with ICT and the spaces where digital technologies are commonly used. Various weaknesses can be identified in digital competence among teachers, as well as in the initial/continuing training model, which contribute to the understanding of the difficulties encountered during "emergency remote education". Participation in ICT didactic innovation projects and the performance of ICT Coordination are associated with more experiential training. Flexible education requires a redefinition of the teacher training model that encourages learning anywhere, anytime.
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Horvat, Nikola, Niccolò Becattini, and Stanko Škec. "USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS IN DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT DESIGN STUDENT TEAMS." Proceedings of the Design Society 1 (July 27, 2021): 3329–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/pds.2021.594.
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AbstractThis paper analyses the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in a distributed product design project-based learning (PBL). The paper presents the ICT use of five international student teams during three product design phases: identification of opportunities, conceptual design, embodiment design. General results show that student teams used around 30 different ICTs for both taskwork and teamwork. Students reported that they used previously known ICTs or ICTs properly introduced to them during the initial course workshop. Results also show that team members often work individually on their tasks and use various procedures to share their results. Also, teams conduct some activities synchronously, suggesting the need for teams to have a collaborative workspace. Cloud-based collaborative ICTs (e.g. whiteboard, computer-aided design, document editor, task management) showed huge potential for individual and team tasks. Hence, educators and teams should carefully consider which ICTs to implement and learn, as it might greatly impact the execution of the product design PBL course.
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Alvarado López, Raúl Arturo. "Public policy for the appropriation of ICT in organizations in Mexico: the case of Prosoft." PAAKAT: Revista de Tecnología y Sociedad 11, no. 20 (February 26, 2021): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.32870/pk.a11n20.577.
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The objective of the article is to analyze the impulse to the appropriation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) at the organization level through the application of the public policy called Program for the Development of the Software Industry and Innovation (Prosoft, by its acronym in Spanish), created in Mexico since 2004. The methodology is an exploratory-descriptive analysis supported by secondary information, based on some available results of the program and the certifications of the beneficiaries, in addition to basing it on a theoretical-conceptual framework on the economy of innovation. The results indicate that Prosoft, as a public policy, has managed to promote innovation activities in the ICT sector in Mexico, which has favored the processes of technological appropriation in both the public and private sectors, which is based on learning activities and construction of technological capabilities.
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Manzalini, Antonio. "QUANTUM COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATIONS." Azerbaijan Journal of High Performance Computing 4, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 53–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.32010/26166127.2021.4.1.53.59.
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Today, like never before, we are witnessing a pervasive diffusion of ultra-broadband fixed-mobile connectivity, the deployment of Cloud-native 5G network and service platforms, and the wide adoption of Artificial Intelligence. It has the so-called Digital Transformation of our Society: as a matter of fact, the transformative role of Telecommunications and Information Communication Technologies (ICT) has long been witnessed as a precursor of scientific progress and economic growth in the modern world. Nevertheless, this transformation is still laying its foundations on Electronics and the impending end of Moore’s Law: therefore, a rethinking of the long-term ways of doing computation and communications has been already started. Among these different ways, quantum technologies might trigger the next innovation breakthrough in the medium long-term. In this direction, the paper provides an overview of the state of the art, challenges, and opportunities posed by an expected second wave of quantum technologies and services.
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Sobrado-Fernández, Luis-Martín, María-Cristina Ceinos-Sanz, and Elena Fernández-Rey. "Planning and development of an ICT-skills map in guidance." Comunicar 18, no. 35 (October 1, 2010): 167–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3916/c35-2010-03-10.
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The main purpose of this article focuses on identifying specific Information and Communication Technologies skills, particularly those related to web pages and e-mail, useful in the implementation of Guidance functions and tasks. To this end, it was designed a competence map overlaid on those of a technological and coach and also produces a matrix that considered seven areas of focus grouped by International Association Educational and Vocational Guidance: evaluation, educational guidance, career development, counselling, information management, research and evaluation and placement. It also took into account three types of approaches to the counsellor regarding the use of ICT in guidance, as a resource, medium and development of guidance materials and two of these tools (websites and e-mail). The effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies and effective use of them, by guidance professional is based on their competences in them. This resource, open and flexible, requires a continuous updating in order to be useful in the implementation of guidance tasks, in self-assessment of competence by professionals; diagnosis of deficits in the design, planning and development training and guidance actions. It is also an instrument of great relevance and usefulness to guidance practitioners to explore the training needs and their occupational profile and to motivate their professional development. El propósito del presente artículo se centra en identificar determinadas competencias TIC, concretamente las relacionadas con las páginas web y el correo electrónico, de utilidad en la implementación de funciones y tareas de Orientación. Para ello, se diseñó un mapa de competencias en el que se entrecruzan las de carácter tecnológico y orientador, y se elaboró asimismo una matriz integrada por siete áreas de Orientación seleccionadas por la AIOEP: valoración, orientación educativa, desarrollo de la carrera, asesoramiento, gestión de la información, Investigación y evaluación y colocación. También se consideraron tres tipos de enfoques en lo referente al empleo de las TIC en Orientación (como recurso, medio y desarrollo de materiales orientadores) y dos herramientas (páginas web y correo electrónico). La integración y empleo eficaz de las TIC, por los orientadores, se halla en función de las competencias de éstos en ellas. Esta herramienta (mapa), de carácter abierto y flexible, exige una continua actualización con el propósito de ser útil en la puesta en práctica de actividades orientadoras; en la autoevaluación de competencias por parte de los profesionales del ámbito; en el diagnóstico de déficits formativos y en el diseño, planificación y desarrollo de acciones de formación y/u orientación. Se trata de un instrumento de gran relevancia para que los Orientadores exploren sus necesidades formativas y asesoras, el perfil ocupacional y motiven su desarrollo profesional.
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Wakjira, Kibebew, Taye Negera, Aleksejs Zacepins, Armands Kviesis, Vitalijs Komasilovs, Sascha Fiedler, Sascha Kirchner, et al. "Smart apiculture management services for developing countries—the case of SAMS project in Ethiopia and Indonesia." PeerJ Computer Science 7 (April 9, 2021): e484. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.484.
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The European Union funded project SAMS (Smart Apiculture Management Services) enhances international cooperation of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) and sustainable agriculture between EU and developing countries in pursuit of the EU commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goal “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture”. The project consortium comprises four partners from Europe (two from Germany, Austria, and Latvia) and two partners each from Ethiopia and Indonesia. Beekeeping with small-scale operations provides suitable innovation labs for the demonstration and dissemination of cost-effective and easy-to-use open source ICT applications in developing countries. SAMS allows active monitoring and remote sensing of bee colonies and beekeeping by developing an ICT solution supporting the management of bee health and bee productivity as well as a role model for effective international cooperation. By following the user centered design (UCD) approach, SAMS addresses requirements of end-user communities on beekeeping in developing countries, and includes findings in its technological improvements and adaptation as well as in innovative services and business creation based on advanced ICT and remote sensing technologies. SAMS enhances the production of bee products, creates jobs (particularly youths/women), triggers investments, and establishes knowledge exchange through networks and initiated partnerships.
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Çetin, Özer. "Investigion of religious culture and moral education preservice teachers' self-efficacy perceptions on ınformation and communication technologiesDin kültürü ve ahlak bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerine yönelik öz-yeterlik algı düzeylerinin incelenmesi." Journal of Human Sciences 14, no. 4 (December 29, 2017): 4753. http://dx.doi.org/10.14687/jhs.v14i4.5081.
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The aim of this research is to investigate the religious culture and moral education(RCME) preservice teachers' self-efficacy perception levels on information and communication technologies(ICT). The relational survey method which determined the relationships between two or more variables was used in the research. Participants were consisted of 104 preservice teachers (including 41 females and 63 males) from fourth grade of RCME department of Islamic Sciences/Divinitiy Faculty, Uşak University. Data were collected by using “Personal Information Form” and the “Self-efficacy Scale on Information and Communication Technologies and analyzed by using SPSS program. The findings revealed that RCME preservice teachers' self-efficacy perception levels on ICT were positive and intermediate (middle) level. It was concluded that there wasn’t significant difference between variable of having own computer and self-efficacy perception levels on ICT but there was significant difference between self-efficacy perceptions on ICT and variable of gender, the frequency of computer and internet use, education technology and material design course achievement level, the frequency of ICT –supported teaching material preparation.Extended English abstract is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetBu araştırmanın amacı Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi (DİKAB) öğretmen adaylarının Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojileri (BİT) öz-yeterlik algılarını incelemektir. Araştırmanın modeli, iki ve daha çok sayıda değişkenin aralarındaki ilişkileri belirlemeyi sağlayan ilişkisel tarama modelidir. Çalışma grubunu Uşak Üniversitesi İlahiyat /İslami Bilimler Fakültesi DİKAB bölümü 4.sınıfta öğrenim gören toplam 104 öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Veriler “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ve “Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojileri Yeterlik Ölçeği” ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde SPSS programı kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda DİKAB öğretmen adaylarının BİT öz-yeterlik algılarının orta düzeyde olduğu, BİT öz-yeterlik algılarının bilgisayara sahip olma durumuna göre değişmediği buna karşın DİKAB öğretmen adaylarının BİT öz-yeterlik algılarının cinsiyet, bilgisayar ve internet kullanım sıklığı, Öğretim Teknolojileri ve Materyal Tasarımı dersi başarı düzeyi ve BİT destekli öğretim materyali hazırlama deneyimi bakımından anlamlı bir fark oluşturduğu tespit edilmiştir.
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Puliafito, Antonio, Giuseppe Tricomi, Anastasios Zafeiropoulos, and Symeon Papavassiliou. "Smart Cities of the Future as Cyber Physical Systems: Challenges and Enabling Technologies." Sensors 21, no. 10 (May 12, 2021): 3349. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s21103349.
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A smart city represents an improvement of today’s cities, both functionally and structurally, that strategically utilizes several smart factors, capitalizing on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to increase the city’s sustainable growth and strengthen the city’s functions, while ensuring the citizens’ enhanced quality of life and health. Cities can be viewed as a microcosm of interconnected “objects” with which citizens interact daily, which represents an extremely interesting example of a cyber physical system (CPS), where the continuous monitoring of a city’s status occurs through sensors and processors applied within the real-world infrastructure. Each object in a city can be both the collector and distributor of information regarding mobility, energy consumption, air pollution as well as potentially offering cultural and tourist information. As a consequence, the cyber and real worlds are strongly linked and interdependent in a smart city. New services can be deployed when needed, and evaluation mechanisms can be set up to assess the health and success of a smart city. In particular, the objectives of creating ICT-enabled smart city environments target (but are not limited to) improved city services; optimized decision-making; the creation of smart urban infrastructures; the orchestration of cyber and physical resources; addressing challenging urban issues, such as environmental pollution, transportation management, energy usage and public health; the optimization of the use and benefits of next generation (5G and beyond) communication; the capitalization of social networks and their analysis; support for tactile internet applications; and the inspiration of urban citizens to improve their quality of life. However, the large scale deployment of cyber-physical-social systems faces a series of challenges and issues (e.g., energy efficiency requirements, architecture, protocol stack design, implementation, and security), which requires more smart sensing and computing methods as well as advanced networking and communications technologies to provide more pervasive cyber-physical-social services. In this paper, we discuss the challenges, the state-of-the-art, and the solutions to a set of currently unresolved key questions related to CPSs and smart cities.
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Manganelli, Matteo, Alessandro Soldati, Luigi Martirano, and Seeram Ramakrishna. "Strategies for Improving the Sustainability of Data Centers via Energy Mix, Energy Conservation, and Circular Energy." Sustainability 13, no. 11 (May 28, 2021): 6114. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13116114.
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Information and communication technologies (ICT) are increasingly permeating our daily life and we ever more commit our data to the cloud. Events like the COVID-19 pandemic put an exceptional burden upon ICT. This involves increasing implementation and use of data centers, which increased energy use and environmental impact. The scope of this work is to summarize the present situation on data centers as to environmental impact and opportunities for improvement. First, we introduce the topic, presenting estimated energy use and emissions. Then, we review proposed strategies for energy efficiency and conservation in data centers. Energy uses pertain to power distribution, ICT, and non-ICT equipment (e.g., cooling). Existing and prospected strategies and initiatives in these sectors are identified. Among key elements are innovative cooling techniques, natural resources, automation, low-power electronics, and equipment with extended thermal limits. Research perspectives are identified and estimates of improvement opportunities are mentioned. Finally, we present an overview on existing metrics, regulatory framework, and bodies concerned.
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Plichta, Piotr. "The use of information and communication technologies by young people with intellectual disabilities in the context of digital inequalities and digital exclusion." E-methodology 5, no. 5 (April 23, 2019): 11–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.15503/emet.v5i5.521.
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Thesis. Although we have convincing data on the use of the Internet[1] by young people in the general population (also adults), our knowledge about its use by people with disabilities remains a lot more limited. The reasons for this include a shortage of research on access to ICT, the use of such technologies by users with varying disabilities, and the support they receive in this respect. This applies in particular to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Aim. The aim of the paper is to introduce the state of knowledge and selected challenges for the research field and the practice addressing young people with intellectual disabilities. The article is also focused on the different dimensions of inequalities and proposes a model of the areas of implementation of media education practices.
Conclusions. The role of ICT in the life of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) should be analysed in the context both of benefits and barriers that may create the risk of exclusion. In terms of benefits, the analysis pertains to the Internet e.g. as a tool for new forms of interactions with the world, as a sphere of freedom and independent functioning as well as a chance for their empowerment. When analysing the context of the risk related to the use of the Internet by young people with ID one should not neglect e.g. various forms of abuse and other threats.
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Dawadi, Babu Ram, Danda Bahadur Rawat, and Shashidhar R. Joshi. "Software Defined IPv6 Network: A New Paradigm for Future Networking." Journal of the Institute of Engineering 15, no. 2 (July 31, 2019): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jie.v15i2.27636.
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Recent advancement in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has encouraged all stakeholders to move towards the new networking paradigm. Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addressing, Software Defined Network (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) are regarded as technologies for enhancing network efficiency and effectiveness. However, the technology migration becomes one of the central challenges for the stakeholders such as service providers, end users, and regulatory bodies. This is more challenging in case of developing countries due to lack of sufficient cost and skilled human resources. In this paper, we provide an overview and survey of SDN and IPv6 networking technologies, their benefits and future challenges. Then we introduce Software Defined IPv6 (SoDIP6) network as a next generation networking technologies and their unified approach of deployment over the Tier-3 ISPs of the developing nations that could help for speedy and smooth migration with optimized cost. The demonstrated superior features of SDN enabled IPv6 network from different perspectives with its contributions to green ICT are recognized as the networks of the future generation in the networking world.
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Hall, Katherine S., Kevin Caves, and Neil Alexander. "HARNESSING THE POWER OF OLDER AMERICANS: INDEPENDENCE CENTER NETWORKS TO DEVELOP TECHNOLOGIES PROMOTING MOBILITY." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.029.
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Abstract Information communication technology (ICT) refers to various technologies encompassing software, networking, the Internet, telecommunications, information systems, and more. As healthcare organizations adopt ICT devices and platforms, patients and providers will have more tools available to improve access to monitoring, telehealth, and timely interventions. The use of alternative methods of collecting, recording, and displaying data (e.g., smart speakers, chat bots, wearables) promise to improve health outcomes for the older adult population. As the U.S. population ages, opportunities for development designed specifically for older adults should be a focus for healthcare organizations. While there are challenges and barriers to enabling new technology within this population, research shows that older adults are adopting new technology. This symposium is focused on these emerging technologies and will showcase diverse examples of ICT implemented across various older adult populations and clinical application areas. The first paper describes the validation of Gaitbox, a walking speed measurement device. The second paper describes using multiple sensors to capture real-world loss of balance and recovery responses. The third paper reports the feasibility of using fitness gamification with a Virtual Reality Treadmill in older adults. The fourth paper describes a smartphone-based assessment of dual task standing and walking. The fifth paper describes wearable sensor-based assessment of falls risk of Timed Up-and-Go test. The Claude D. Pepper Centers maintain year-round coordination and collaboration through a national coordinating center. This powerful network, working towards the common goal of improving the lives of older Americans, has sparked technologic advances that will be highlighted here.
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Rampioni, Margherita, Adrian Alexandru Moșoi, Lorena Rossi, Sorin-Aurel Moraru, Dan Rosenberg, and Vera Stara. "A Qualitative Study toward Technologies for Active and Healthy Aging: A Thematic Analysis of Perspectives among Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary End Users." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 14 (July 14, 2021): 7489. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147489.
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It is expected that, by 2050, people aged over 60 in 65 nations will constitute 30% of the total population. Healthy aging is at the top of the world political agenda as a possible means for hindering the collapse of care systems. How can ICT/sensing technology meet older people’s needs for active and healthy aging? This qualitative study carried out in Italy and Romania in 2020 involved 30 participants: older adults, caregivers, and stakeholders. Based on a user-centered design approach, this study aimed to understand which requirements of ICT/sensing technologies could match people’s needs of active and healthy aging. Findings highlighted that ICT/sensing technology needs to focus on six major themes: (1) learnability, (2) security, (3) independence, empowerment, and coaching values, (4) social isolation, (5) impact of habit, culture, and education variables, and (6) personalized solutions. These themes are consistent with the Active Aging framework and the factors that influence perceived usefulness and potential benefits among older adults. Consequently, this study shows how well-known, but still unresolved, issues affect the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to promote active and healthy aging. This suggests that the reinforcement of the public health system, especially considering the pandemic effect, requires a concrete and formidable effort from an interdisciplinary research network.
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Cowan, Renee L., and Sean M. Horan. "Understanding Information and Communication Technology Use in Workplace Romance Escalation and De-Escalation." International Journal of Business Communication 58, no. 1 (September 18, 2017): 55–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2329488417731860.
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The primary purpose of this study was to learn how and why information and communication technologies (ICTs) are used to initiate, maintain, and dissolve workplace romantic relationships, creating a new model. Workplace romantic relationships are different from traditional romantic relationships in several ways: those in workplace romances may face additional implications following workplace romance disclosure and need to be mindful of how they disclose, they risk damaging gossip that could result in negative professional consequences, and they are influenced by organizational culture. How and why people chose to date those they met at work has important implications for individuals, organizations, and society. Using a constructivist grounded theory approach and collecting in-depth qualitative data, we uncovered a model of ICT use in workplace romantic relationships. We also found privacy was a predominant concern in both the initiation and maintenance stages and that communication was generally avoided during dissolution. Technology was used to end many of these relationships including text messages and social networking sites because they are asynchronous and help both parties avoid more direct communication. Theoretical and practical implications for employees, managers, and organizations are discussed.
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Santarremigia, Francisco E., Sara Poveda-Reyes, Miguel Hervás-Peralta, and Gemma D. Molero. "A Decision-Making Method for Boosting New Digitalization Technologies." International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making 20, no. 02 (February 16, 2021): 635–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219622021500097.
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Market acceptance of new digitalization technologies is low. To help to address this shortcoming, the following paper defines a quantitative decision-making methodology for the exante evaluation of the market acceptance of new digitalization solutions in the initial stages of design and development. The proposed decision-making methodology includes a first evaluation, using Volere methodology, for the quantification of how useful the new digitalization solution is for the end users, and a second method, the calculation of the net present value (NPV) based on potential benefits in terms of costs and intangible benefits of the new tool. A new tool for the management of freight transport was used as a case study. The usefulness of a new information technology tool was assessed in six different companies. It was designed to help developers and decision makers in information and communication technology (ICT) product development, and company managers in the evaluation of technical solutions that might better satisfy their needs. Further studies could measure the power of this methodology by comparing the implementation levels of two different prototypes designed for the same function and with different Volere and NPV scorings.