scholarly journals Understanding e-Science—What Is It About?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Claudia Koschtial
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Human Dimensions ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Age ◽  
Common Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractOur daily life has experienced significant changes in the Internet age. The emergence of e-science is regarded as a dramatic one for science. Wikis, blogs, virtual social networks, grid computing and open access are just a brief selection of related new technologies. In order to understand the changes, it is necessary to define these aspects of e-science precisely. Right now, no generally used term or common definition of e-science exists, which limits the understanding of the true potential of the concept. Based on a well-known approach to science in terms of three dimensions—human, task and technology—the author provides a framework for understanding the concept which enables a distinctive view of its development. The concept of e-science emerged in coherence with the technological development of web 2.0 and infrastructure and has reached maturity. This is impacting on the task and human dimensions as in this context, the letter “e” means more than just electronic.

scholarly journals The competence to regulate streaming in Brazil: an analysis of the roles of the Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Communication, Anatel and Ancine

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-135
Author(s):  
Lucas Bossoni Saikali
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Executive Power ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Streaming Services ◽  
Technology And Communication ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right

Technological development has extremely useful facets for everyday life, since disruptive innovations are increasingly present in society. In this current scenario, the State's intervention in the economy is increasingly difficult. The objective of this research is to investigate the regulatory role of the Executive Power and regulatory agencies regarding streaming technologies. To do so, initially, the paper investigates the definition of streaming services, analyzing their legal adequancy according to Brazilian legislation. Subsequently, the regulatory competence of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communication, the National Telecommunications Agency and the National Cinema Agency in relation to new technologies for dispersion of audiovisual content is analyzed. In the end, it is concluded that it is the responsibility of MCTIC to be the granting power of broadcasting services, not interfering in streaming services. Anatel is responsible for regulating the conditions and the relationship between streaming and telecommunications service providers, in this case, the internet, as well as assuring them the right to use the internet infrastructure. Ancine is responsible for acting with the objective of promoting, regulating and supervising the cinematographic and videophonographic industry in the various market segments. The research methodology used is the hypothetical-deductive and research technique is indirect documentation.

scholarly journals Roma People in Virtual Reality

Politeja ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4(61)) ◽  
pp. 131-148
Author(s):  
Joanna Talewicz-Kwiatkowska
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Public Space ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Negative Image ◽  
Roma People ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Stereotypical perceptions of Roma people as those who like to walk along forest paths to camps, or stories about Gypsy fairies with crystal balls have nothing in common with such trendy and contemporary terms as new technologies. How can one imagine a stereotypical Roma who loves horses and campfires surfing the Internet? How do we discuss changes in men-women relations in the context of a patriarchal community in which women have no right to express their opinions and are literally captive? Undoubtedly, a lack of knowledge about Roma people, and with often the only alternative in the form of stereotypical information excludes them from the discussion on cultural changes related to technological development. At the same time media, including the Internet, are important not only in the context of activism of Roma leaders and organizations, but also with reference to people who want to fight against the negative image of Roma people in public space, regardless of membership or lack of membership in Roma organizations.

New Media and Democratic Citizenship

2011 ◽  
pp. 1250-1254 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. W. Hardy ◽  
D. A. Scheufele
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Political Process ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
The Political ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Definition Of

The issue of the civic potential of the Internet has been at the forefront of much scholarly discussion over the last 10 to 15 years. Before providing a comprehensive overview of the different schools of thought currently dominating this debate, it is necessary to briefly describe how researchers have defined the terms citizenship and new media. Across different literatures, two ways of examining citizenship emerge. The first approach examines citizenship broadly as citizen involvement in the political process. Scheufele and Nisbet (2002), for example, identified three dimensions of citizenship: feelings of efficacy, levels of information, and participation in the political process. The second approach taps citizenship much more narrowly as social capital (i.e., the more emotional and informal ties among citizens in a community) (Shah, Kwak, & Holbert, 2001). Depending on which definition of citizenship they followed, researchers also have been interested in different types of new media use with a primary focus on the Internet. Some have examined the Internet as a medium that functions in a top-down fashion similar to traditional mass media. These scholars mostly are concerned with how online information gathering differs from traditional media use, such as newspaper readership or TV viewing. More recently, scholars have begun to examine different dimensions of Internet use, including chatting online about politics, e-mail exchanges with candidates and other citizens, and online donations to campaigns.

scholarly journals New Approach Securing the Internet of Things

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Sridarala Ramu ◽  
Daniel Osaku
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Intelligent Vehicles ◽  
The Internet ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Iot Applications ◽  
The Internet Of Things

IOT connected objects are new technologies used to connect objects to the internet and to users. The IOT influences our daily life in several fields such as logistics, health, energy, intelligent vehicles, the smart home or the smart city ... Subsequently, following the specific characteristics of the different areas of use, a multitude IOT applications have been developed and deployed using different IOT frameworks. An IOT framework is a set of rules, protocols and standards that simplify the implementation of IOT applications. The proper functioning and success of these applications depends on the characteristics of the framework, and also on the security mechanisms used. In this article, we will discuss the frameworks used by presenting the proposed architecture of each framework, the compatible hardwares and softwares and the security mechanisms used, then a comparative study of these frameworks will be presented. Finally, we will propose an architecture of a secure IOT framework.

scholarly journals Transformation of the Process of Hiring Employees Under the Influence of Information Technologies

2019 ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
Olga O. Pavloshchuk ◽  
Viktoriia E. Melnychuk ◽  
Nadiia V. Roshchyna
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Human Resource Department ◽  
Qualified Personnel ◽  
The World ◽  
Selection Of

The socio-economic and political transformations in the country cannot be perceived without the implementation of information technology. Nowadays, Internet resources are actively used in all spheres of life, so personnel management departments, following the example of foreign recruitment companies, adapt the system of selection of personnel to the modern technological realities. Human capital is still one of the most important factors in the country's development. It was approved that the proper selection of a qualified specialist is the key to the success of any company, organization, enterprise because the staff influences their efficiency and competitiveness in the occupied market segment. On this basis, it should be noted that the output of the Human Resource department is crucial. Staffing is not possible without the use of information technology and the Internet. Analyzing the existing changes in the field of hiring employees, we verified that new technologies are implemented solidly. Head-hunters and recruiters use dedicated social networking sites and job search sites to recruit highly qualified personnel. Recent advances in marketing, such as targeted advertising, are also actively and purposefully used to attract the attention of potential employees. Moreover, specialized software is being developed to simplify the selection and screening system for those candidates who do not meet the requirements of the enterprise. It should be noted that the development of information technology has fundamentally affected the change in the relationships and interactions of people in society, involving all spheres of life. Looking at people around the world who spend a lot of time in the virtual space and want to find a particular job, it should be confirmed that there is no longer a need to print it in the newspaper, broadcast it on the radio or to show on television. The results of our research show that the advertisement for the job position can be entirely spread on the Internet in the nearest future. Information technology has made adjustments to the specifics of hiring qualified personnel in the world, and in particular in Ukraine. The widespread availability of information resources in the world has fundamentally changed the policies of Human Resource Management departments and the tactics of their specialists. It has been done a lot in the development of the Human Resource department in Ukraine, but several unresolved issues should be overcome. It`s the quandary of the future. Key words: information technology, human capital, human resources management, social networks.

Regulations for Cybercrimes

2021 ◽  
pp. 453-476
Author(s):  
Delphine Defossez
Keyword(s):  
Global Solution ◽  
New World ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
The Internet ◽  
International Level ◽  
Common Definition ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
The Eu

The internet has made all types of information readily available, and this wealth of knowledge has opened up a whole new world of problems: cybercrimes. Despite the enactments of various legislation at both national and international level, cybercriminals are still mostly unpunished. The continued development of new technologies and mechanisms to protect anonymity on the Internet makes finding any response much harder. The lack of a common definition further impedes the finding of a global solution to eradicate the phenomenon. This creates an enforcement gap that allows cybercriminals to operate with near impunity. Over the years, the EU has taken steps to develop an adequate legal framework to strengthen the existing legislation. This chapter discussed that in EU, the adoption of The Cybersecurity Act 2019 would be enough to resolve some of the lingering issues of cybercrimes.

An Architecture and Reference Implementation for WSN-Based IoT Systems

2022 ◽  
pp. 80-103
Author(s):  
Burak Karaduman ◽  
Bentley James Oakes ◽  
Raheleh Eslampanah ◽  
Joachim Denil ◽  
Hans Vangheluwe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Target System ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Embedded Devices ◽  
Common Definition ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Reference Implementation ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The Internet of Things and its technologies have evolved quickly in recent years. It became an umbrella term for various technologies, embedded devices, smart objects, and web services. Although it has gained maturity, there is still no clear or common definition of references for creating WSN-based IoT systems. In the awareness that creating an omniscient and ideal architecture that can suit all design requirements is not feasible, modular and scalable architecture that supports adding or subtracting components to fit a lot of requirements of various use cases should be provided as a starting point. This chapter discusses such an architecture and reference implementation. The architecture should cover multiple layers, including the cloud, the gateway, and the edges of the target system, which allows monitoring the environment, managing the data, programming the edge nodes and networking model to establish communication between horizontal and vertical embedded devices. In order to exemplify the proposed architecture and reference implementation, a smart irrigation case study is used.

scholarly journals Definition of Technological Solutions Based on the Internet of Things and Smart Cities Paradigms for Active and Healthy Ageing through Cocreation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Martín Medrano-Gil ◽  
Silvia de los Ríos Pérez ◽  
Giuseppe Fico ◽  
Juan Bautista Montalvá Colomer ◽  
Gloria Cea Sáncez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Active And Healthy Ageing ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Internet Of Things

Existing initiatives to improve physical, mental, and social condition of senior citizens, which in Europe fall under the name of Active and Healthy Ageing, are including technological paradigms as main driver for innovation uptake. Among these paradigms, Smart Cities and the Internet of Things are of utmost importance. However, these initiatives may benefit from unified visions, efforts, and frameworks when it comes to defining technological solutions that take the most of both paradigms. We have defined an iterative approach, which combines user centred design techniques, technological development approaches, and a multifaceted adaptation process, to define a solution for Active and Healthy Ageing that makes use of the two paradigms. The solution is being defined in the context of two research and innovation projects, City4Age and ACTIVAGE, during which a solution is going to be defined and evaluated in the city of Madrid. Results show how Smart Cities and Internet of Things contribute to the solution, from a user (user needs and use cases) and a service delivery (technologies, architecture, and suppliers) perspective. In conclusion, we find the cocreation framework extremely useful for the Active and Health Ageing domain, and the proposed implementation of it is functioning, although there is room for improvement.

scholarly journals Anonymous Communication on the Internet and Trolling

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Klempka ◽  
Arielle Stimson
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Anonymous Communication ◽  
False Information ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Online Comments ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Selection Of

Internet Trolls are an online subculture who participate in posting upsetting or shocking content, harassing users, and spreading false information for their own enjoyment. As of the time of this study, research is limited on the trolling culture, the perception of trolls, and trolling behavior. The researchers have investigated trolling culture, as well as conducted a study in which subjects were asked to relay their emotional reactions to a selection of online comments, and mark the comments they considered to be trolling behavior. The results were meant to discover whether subjects of different age generations differed in their perception and definition of trolls. The results clarified that trolling was frequently associated with poor behavior, although the degree of disapproval and definitions for trolling varied between age groups.

scholarly journals Protection of Personal Data in Digital Environment

Lex Russica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. I. Soldatova
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Data Anonymization ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right

In recent years, the application of legislation in the field of personal data has become the focus of attention of legal scholars. With the development of digital technologies, the problem of protection of personal data becomes especially urgent. The importance of personal data is so great that some scholars treat them as intangible goods. In order to protect the interests of citizens, our State takes measures to localize citizens’ personal data by statutory regulation of the Russian segment of the Internet. Such remedies as the right to be forgotten and personal data anonymization are also applied.However, the practice, including judicial practice, shows that the available means of protection of personal data are insufficient in the context of new technologies. However, the practice of application of laws on personal data reveals a number of problems that need to be addressed. The attribution of specific information about natural persons to personal data leads to a number of questions with regard to the practice of the activities of state bodies. Under currently effective Article 3 of the Federal Law, the term personal data refers to any information relating directly or indirectly to a certain or definable natural person (subject of personal data). At the same time, the law does not specify which data about an individual refers to personal data. Due to this broad understanding of personal data, questions arise concerning the attribution of paticular information about an individual to personal data. In this regard, the definition of criteria for the attribution of specific information about a person to personal data becomes an important theoretical task.The issues of primary concern include: 1) strengthening of responsibility for violation of personal data legislation; 2) giving priority to the issue of neutrality of the Internet, 3) solving the problem of the balance between direct access to publicly available data and the need to protect personal data. In the author’s opinion, it is necessary to ensure by means of comprehensive measures the priority of protection of personal data of citizens. This problem is of particular importance in connection with the elaboration of new laws on the digital profile of citizens.

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