Securing the Critical National Infrastructure

2021 ◽  
pp. 428-446
Author(s):  
David Mussington
Keyword(s):  
International Security ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
State Interaction ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
The World ◽  
National Infrastructure ◽  
Health And Well Being

Critical infrastructure cybersecurity has risen to the forefront of national policy in much of the world. These systems use information and communications technologies (ICTs) to deliver key services and opportunities central to participation in the digital economy. Not only are critical national infrastructures (CNIs) of importance to the health and well-being of citizens, they also contribute to the economic, military, and political functioning of modern societies. Targeting of these systems by cyber actors has become a commonplace concern for both experts and policymakers. This chapter addresses the state of these efforts, and their utility for defining new norms of state interaction that constrain escalation and instability in international security.

scholarly journals Maudsley International: improving mental health and well-being around the world

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Bouras ◽  
Silvia Davey ◽  
Tracey Power ◽  
Jonathan Rolfe ◽  
Tom Craig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Building Capacity ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
The World ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
And Training

Maudsley International was set up to help improve people's mental health and well-being around the world. A variety of programmes have been developed by Maudsley International over the past 10 years, for planning and implementing services; building capacity; and training and evaluation to support organisations and individuals, professionals and managers to train and develop health and social care provisions. Maudsley International's model is based on collaboration, sharing expertise and cultural understanding with international partners.

scholarly journals An innovative STEM outreach model (OH-Kids) to foster the next generation of geoscientists, engineers, and technologists

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrián Pedrozo-Acuña ◽  
Roberto J. Favero Jr. ◽  
Alejandra Amaro-Loza ◽  
Roberta K. Mocva-Kurek ◽  
Juan A. Sánchez-Peralta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Problem Solvers

Abstract. Childhood education programmes aiming at incorporating topics related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have gained recognition as key levers in the progress of education for all students. Inspiring young people to take part in the discovery and delivery of science is of paramount importance not only for their well-being but also for their future human development. To address this need, an outreach model entitled OH-Kids was designed to empower pupils through the development of high-quality STEM learning experiences based on a research project. The model is an opportunity for primary school learners to meet geoscientists while receiving the take-home message that anyone can get involved in scientific activities. The effort is part of a research project aimed at the real-time monitoring of precipitation in Mexico City, which is a smart solution to rainfall monitoring using information and communications technologies. The argument behind this effort is that in order to produce the next generation of problem-solvers, education should ensure that learners develop an appreciation and working familiarity with a real-world project. Results show success at introducing the role of researchers and STEM topics to 6–12-year-old learners.

From Wearing to Wondering

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel R. Drake ◽  
Ryan Cain ◽  
Victor R. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Consumer Information ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
The World ◽  
Fitness Tracking ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Tracking Devices ◽  
Elementary And Middle School

Wearable technologies represent a rapidly expanding category of consumer information and communications technologies. From smartwatches to activity tracking devices, wearables are finding their way into many aspects of our lives, changing the way we think about ourselves and the world around us. The rapid adoption of these tools in everyday life hints at the possibilities these devices may hold in school and other educational settings. Drawing on examples taken from a five-year study using wearable fitness tracking devices in elementary and middle school classrooms, this paper presents two examples of how wearable devices can be appropriated for use in school settings. These examples focus on instances where students turned activity trackers into objects of inquiry using data from familiar activities.

COVID-19

2022 ◽  
pp. 219-227
Author(s):  
Gillala Rekha
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Private University ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The World ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Health And Well Being

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world closed all the educational institutions to control the spread of disease, which is creating a direct impact on students, educators, and institutions. The purpose of this study was to analyze the perception of academic stress experienced by students during current online education and coping strategies using emotional intelligence adopted by them. The study aims to conduct a timely assessment of the effects of stress due to COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of college students. The authors conducted interview surveys with 227 students at a private university in India to understand the effects of online education during pandemic on their mental health and well-being. The data were analyzed through quantitative and qualitative methods. Of the 227 students, 71% indicated anxiety and stress due to ongoing pandemic.

scholarly journals An innovative STEM outreach model to foster the next generation of geoscientists, engineers and technologists (OH-Kids)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrián Pedrozo-Acuña ◽  
Roberto J. Favero Junior ◽  
Alejandra Amaro-Loza ◽  
Roberta K. Kurek Mocva ◽  
Juan A. Sánchez-Peralta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Problem Solvers

Abstract. Childhood education aiming at incorporating topics related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have gained recognition as key levers in the progress of education for all students. Inspiring young people to take part in the discovery and delivery of science is of paramount importance not only for their well-being but also for the future human development. To address this an outreach model entitled OH-Kids, was designed to empower educators and pupils through the development of high-quality STEM learning experiences based on a research project. The model is an opportunity for primary school learners to meet geoscientists at the same time as they receive the take-home message that anyone can get involved in scientific activities. The effort is part of a research project aimed at the real-time monitoring of precipitation in Mexico City, which is a smart solution to rainfall monitoring using information and communications technologies. The argument behind this effort, is that in order to produce the next generation of problem-solvers, education should ensure that learners develop an appreciation and working familiarity with a real world project. Results show success at introducing the role of the researchers and STEM topics to 6–12 year olds learners.

The virtual Colombo plan: Implications for developing countries

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Rooksby
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Australian Government ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
The World ◽  
Colombo Plan

This paper considers the available documentation on the Virtual Colombo Plan (or VCP for short), launched by the World Bank and the Australian Government in 2001. The Plan is one of the World Bank’s key projects for encouraging greater use of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in developing countries, with a focus on the using ICTs for education, as well as for economic benefits.

scholarly journals COVID-19, mental health and psychological first aid

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Minihan ◽  
B. Gavin ◽  
B. D. Kelly ◽  
F. McNicholas
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Well Being ◽  
First Aid ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychological First Aid ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Health And Well Being

Crises such as the global pandemic of COVID-19 (coronavirus) elicit a range of responses from individuals and societies adversely affecting physical and emotional well-being. This article provides an overview of factors elicited in response to COVID-19 and their impact on immunity, physical health, mental health and well-being. Certain groups, such as individuals with mental illness, are especially vulnerable, so it is important to maximise the supports available to this population and their families during the pandemic. More broadly, the World Health Organization recommends ‘Psychological First Aid’ as a useful technique that can help many people in a time of crisis.

COVID-19’s Direct and Indirect Impact

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Irma Ruslina Defi
Keyword(s):  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
World Health ◽  
Direct And Indirect Effects ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The World ◽  
Indirect Impact ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Health And Well Being

The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of worldwide concern by the World Health Organization. The direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 on health and well-being are still being investigated. In addition to the direct impacts of COVID-19 disease, social distancing and lockdown measures have had a significant and unequal effect on individuals, households, and communities through restrictions imposed on our daily social an d economic activities.

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