In-Center Hemodialysis Patients’ Use of the Internet in the United States: A National Survey

2006 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorian Schatell ◽  
Meg Wise ◽  
Kristi Klicko ◽  
Bryan N. Becker
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
National Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Gender, Race, Social Class and Information Technology

2009 ◽  
pp. 1729-1735
Author(s):  
Myungsook Klassen ◽  
Russell Stockard
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Underrepresentation Of Women ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Technology Positions

The issue of the underrepresentation of women in the information technology workforce has been the subject of a number of studies and the gender gap was an issue when the digital divide dominated discourse about women’s and minority groups’ use of the Internet However, a broader view is needed. That perspective would include the relation of women and IT in the communities in which they live as well as the larger society. The information society that has emerged includes the United States and the globalized economy of which it is an integral part. Women and minorities such as African Americans and Latinos are underrepresented in computer science (CS) and other information technology positions in the United States. In addition, while they areno longer numerically underrepresented in access to computers and the Internet – as of 2000, (Gorski, 2001) - they continue to enjoy fewer benefits available through the medium than white boys and men. The following article explores the diversity within women from the perspectives of race, ethnicity and social class in North America, mainly United States. The technology gender and racial gap persists in education and in the IT workforce. A broader and deeper look at women’s position in relation to the increasingly techno-centric society reveals that women may have reached equality in access, but not equity in academic study and job opportunities.

The Internet and Governance in a Global Context

2005 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
RICHARD ROSE
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
National Governments ◽  
Industrial Societies ◽  
India And China

The Internet is a global phenomenon, but the way in which national governments respond to it varies with the political, social and economic context of a country. However, much that is written about the Internet and governance concentrates on a few advanced industrial societies, and especially the United States. Yet the federal and fragmented system of governance in the United States creates obstacles to the use of the Internet, while smaller countries from Estonia to Singapore produce innovations in e-governance. Moreover, even though the United States has more Internet users than any other country today, the growth points in the use of the Internet in the next few years will occur in radically different places, ranging from Russia and Brazil to India and China.

The Growth of E-Commerce in Developing Countries

2013 ◽  
pp. 29-43
Author(s):  
Japhet E. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Global Market ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Purchase Behavior ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The growth of the Internet has opened up a vast arena, providing more opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to sell their products and services to a global audience than they would have been able to afford to reach using the traditional methods. SMEs are extremely important to many countries and their contribution to economy cannot be over emphasized. Several researchers have studied the contribution of the Internet and highlight the importance of convenience, satisfaction, quality, and consumer purchase behavior. In this study, it is argued that SMEs stand to benefit significantly from the opportunities and benefits that the Internet offers to businesses. Therefore, the use of the Internet is widely seen as critical for the competitiveness of SMEs in the emerging global market. The study is exploratory in nature and will be conducted in three stages. The findings presented in this paper, argues that SMEs in developing countries must learn from the experiences of developed countries, such as the United States and European countries, and use the Internet more frequently.

The Growth of E-Commerce in Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-28
Author(s):  
Japhet E. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Global Market ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Purchase Behavior ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The growth of the Internet has opened up a vast arena, providing more opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to sell their products and services to a global audience than they would have been able to afford to reach using the traditional methods. SMEs are extremely important to many countries and their contribution to economy cannot be over emphasized. Several researchers have studied the contribution of the Internet and highlight the importance of convenience, satisfaction, quality, and consumer purchase behavior. In this study, it is argued that SMEs stand to benefit significantly from the opportunities and benefits that the Internet offers to businesses. Therefore, the use of the Internet is widely seen as critical for the competitiveness of SMEs in the emerging global market. The study is exploratory in nature and will be conducted in three stages. The findings presented in this paper, argues that SMEs in developing countries must learn from the experiences of developed countries, such as the United States and European countries, and use the Internet more frequently.

Using Presidential Popularity for Understanding the Relationship between President Bush and Congressional Republicans' Online Campaigning

2014 ◽  
pp. 197-209
Author(s):  
Christopher Latimer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Political Party ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Presidential Popularity ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Online Campaigning ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
President Bush

This chapter is an assessment of the growing use of the Internet by congressional campaigns in the United States to determine whether candidates' Websites are affected by presidential popularity. There is previous research linking low public opinion of a sitting president with a negative impact on members of his political party running for election, particularly during the midterm, but very little analysis examines this phenomenon online. The chapter examines the 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008 House Republican campaign Websites to see if there is a relationship between presidential popularity and congressional online campaign behavior. An examination of Republican campaign Websites was coded based on whether President Bush was present in picture form. The authors demonstrate that there is a correlation between President Bush's popularity and his presence on these Republican congressional Websites in general and more prevalent in different regions of the country.

Use of the Internet for HIV Prevention by AIDS Service Organizations in the United States

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric G. Benotsch ◽  
Valerie J. Wright ◽  
Terri A. deRoon Cassini ◽  
Steven D. Pinkerton ◽  
Lance Weinhardt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
The United States ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Using Presidential Popularity for Understanding the Relationship between President Bush and Congressional Republicans' Online Campaigning

2015 ◽  
pp. 1409-1421
Author(s):  
Christopher Latimer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Political Party ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Presidential Popularity ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Online Campaigning ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
President Bush

This chapter is an assessment of the growing use of the Internet by congressional campaigns in the United States to determine whether candidates' Websites are affected by presidential popularity. There is previous research linking low public opinion of a sitting president with a negative impact on members of his political party running for election, particularly during the midterm, but very little analysis examines this phenomenon online. The chapter examines the 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008 House Republican campaign Websites to see if there is a relationship between presidential popularity and congressional online campaign behavior. An examination of Republican campaign Websites was coded based on whether President Bush was present in picture form. The authors demonstrate that there is a correlation between President Bush's popularity and his presence on these Republican congressional Websites in general and more prevalent in different regions of the country.

A history of Minnesota electronic democracy 1994

First Monday ◽  
1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Scott Aikens
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Political Campaigns ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Open Platform ◽  
The Past ◽  
Electronic Democracy ◽  
History Of ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The Internet has often been labeled a most democratic form of communication. In the past four years in the United States, increased use of the Internet in political campaigns has tested this claim. In Minnesota, an effort was initiated in 1994 to use the Internet as medium for discussion and debate for national and state political posts. Minnesota E-Democracy emerged as a thoughtful and open platform for members of all parties to discuss issues with other candidates and constituents. The success of Minnesota E-Democracy has led to its further use and evolution in the 1996 United States and Minnesota elections.

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