Cloud libraries

Purpose – The present paper is an attempt to describe in detail the concept of Cloud computing in conjunction with libraries. It describes in detail about Cloud libraries, transition of libraries toward Cloud, its need, features, Cloud library components, types of Cloud libraries, Cloud library infrastructure, key players as well as role of Cloud librarians. Design/methodology/approach – Based on an extensive literature survey, the basic conceptions of Cloud libraries were developed. Findings – Various concepts of Cloud libraries have been proposed in the literature that will be instrumental in understanding the theoretical foundations of Cloud libraries. Originality/value – Till date no any theoretical foundation exists on the concept of Cloud libraries. The paper is one of the first attempts to give shape to the libraries based on Cloud computing platform.

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To determine the critical factors for the adoption of cloud computing in the educational sector in developing countries – a fuzzy DEMATEL approach

Kybernetes ◽

10.1108/k-12-2020-0864 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Riddhi Rajendra Thavi ◽

Vaibhav S. Narwane ◽

Rujuta Hemal Jhaveri ◽

Rakesh D. Raut

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Developing Countries ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Literature Survey ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Critical Factors ◽

Fuzzy Dematel ◽

Learning Skills ◽

Content Type ◽

Practical Implications

PurposeThe paper focuses on reviewing and theorizing the factors that affect the adoption of cloud computing in the education sector narrowing the focus to developing countries such as India.Design/methodology/approachThrough an extensive literature survey, critical factors of cloud computing for education were identified. Further, the fuzzy DEMATEL approach was used to define their interrelationship and its cause and effect.FindingsA total of 17 factors were identified for the study based on the literature survey and experts' input. These factors were classified as causes and effects and ranked and interrelated. “Required Learning Skills and Attitude,” “Lack of Infrastructure,” “Learners' Ability” and “Increased Investment” are found to be the most influential factors.Practical implicationsThe resultant ranking factors can be used as a basis for managing the process of cloud adoption in several institutions. The study could guide academicians, policymakers and government authorities for the effective adoption of cloud computing in education.Originality/valueThe study investigates interdependency amongst the factors of cloud computing for education in context with developing economy. This is one of first study in higher education institutes of India.

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Capital or people – what is the true purpose of education?

On the Horizon ◽

10.1108/oth-07-2016-0043 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 4-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tanweer Ali

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Mainstream Economic ◽

Capital Theory ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Content Type ◽

Proper Role ◽

Economic Progress ◽

True Purpose

Purpose The purpose of this study is to present the book Education, Economy and Society, edited by Salim Vally and Enver Motala (UNISA Press, Pretoria, 2014), which highlights the main concepts introduced and discussed. Design/methodology/approach The study primarily summarizes the critique of human capital theory (HCT) which is developed in the book. This is done using different approaches and is comprehensive in scope. The study also introduces some of the alternative visions of education as presented by the contributing authors. The author of the review also draws on other literature which addresses the same fields. Findings HCT dominates the discourse on the role of education in society, but the concept is hard to measure and evidence of its importance is scant. Despite the criticism of this theory, it continues to dominate the mainstream economic theory. Research limitations/implications The main premise merits more systematic study, ideally drawing on more extensive literature, and extending beyond the confines of any one country. As a review, this study aimed to maintain a focus on this one important collection. Social implications HCT tends to promote a view of education as a tool of material economic progress. This excludes a discussion of social justice and de-emphasizes the role of education in advancing individual fulfilment and in strengthening democratic values. A view of useful human activity outside of production within a corporate environment is also ignored. This book covers all of these ideas. Originality/value This study draws attention to an important book which discusses the proper role of education in economic development and critiques policy making in South Africa. The book is broad enough in scope to be of relevance to educators, academics and policy makers in the developing and developed worlds.

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The truth (as I see it): philosophical considerations influencing a typology of fake news

Journal of Product & Brand Management ◽

10.1108/jpbm-12-2018-2149 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 150-158

Author(s):

Caitlin Candice Ferreira ◽

Jeandri Robertson ◽

Marnell Kirsten

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Creation ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Alternative View ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Fake News ◽

Power Structures ◽

Content Type ◽

Conceptual Paper ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the philosophical considerations of fake news and provide an alternative view to current conceptualizations of its binary nature. Through an evaluation of existing research, a typology of fake news is presented that considers the possibility that the propagation of fake news about a brand, may be stemming from the brand itself, a previously unexplored field in the literature. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper based on extensive literature review on the fields of fake news and knowledge creation, resulting in the creation of a synthesized typology. Findings The role of power structures greatly influences the ability for a brand to respond to fake news. Externally constructed disinformation is seemingly more difficult for a brand to address, as a result of having limited control over the message. Internally constructed information, while stemming from the brand itself provides the brand with more control, but a greater public distrust as the source of the fake news seems to confirm the disinformation. Practical implications This paper presents a typology that contrasts the source of the construction of disinformation and the extent to which the facts have been fabricated. Furthermore, this paper provides future researchers with an alternate understanding of the conceptualization of fake news. Originality/value This paper is the first of its kind to establish a typology of fake news on the basis of the source of construction of disinformation. The source plays an important role when assessing the associated brand risks and developing an approach to combat potential negative implications.

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Technology is reinventing your business

Strategic Direction ◽

10.1108/sd-04-2014-0055 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 1-2

Author(s):

Matt Graham-Hyde

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Expert Opinion ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Business World ◽

Content Type ◽

Huge Impact

Purpose – Provides an expert opinion on the role of technology in revolutionising the business world. Design/methodology/approach – Draws on the authors vast experience to provide an informed viewpoint. Findings – Describes the huge impact that technological advancements, in particular cloud computing, will have on the workplace. Originality/value – Describes the huge impact that technological advancements, in particular cloud computing, will have on the workplace.

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LOAD BALANCING IN CLOUD ENVIRONMENT: A REVIEW

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY ◽

10.24297/ijct.v15i8.1504 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (8) ◽

pp. 6986-6990

Author(s):

Sheenam Kamboj ◽

Mr. Navtej Singh Ghumman

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Load Balancing ◽

Virtual Machine ◽

Virtual Machines ◽

Computing Platform ◽

Side Load ◽

Virtualization Technology ◽

Cloud Computing Platform ◽

Demand Changes

An essential role of cloud computing platform is to dynamically balance the load among the different servers in order to improve resource utilization and to avoid hotspots. Load balancing (LB) is done on both sides i.e. on provider as well as on consumer side. On provider side, load balancing is the problem of allocating virtual machines to servers at runtime. Virtual Machine need to be reassigned so that servers do not get overloaded as demand changes. On consumer side application load can be balanced which provides efficiency to the consumers. On cloud computing platform, load balancing of the entire system can be dynamically handled by using virtualization technology through which itÂbecomes possible to remap virtual machine and physical resources according to the change in load. However, in order to improve performance, the virtual machines have to fully utilize its resources and services by adapting to computing environment dynamically. The load balancing with proper allocation of resources must be guaranteed in order to improve resource utility.

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The politics of margin squeeze in telecommunications: diverging paths of the US and EU

Info ◽

10.1108/info-11-2014-0046 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 1-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fuat Oğuz

Keyword(s):

Competition Policy ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Case Law ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

The European Union ◽

Content Type ◽

Socialist Calculation Debate ◽

The Us ◽

The Usa

Purpose – This paper aims to study the historical origins of margin squeeze cases in the USA and Europe. Design/methodology/approach – The author compares and contrasts major margin squeeze investigations in the USA and the European Union (EU) in terms of the role of efficiency and fairness and shows their roots in the socialist calculation debate of the 1940s. Findings – It was found that the USA and EU diverge in their approaches towards margin squeeze claims. While the USA case law focuses more on efficiency, the European Commission makes decisions based more on fairness and “protection of rivals”. This shows that political and ideological preferences influence legal decision-making. Research limitations/implications – The paper is limited to major cases in telecommunications. It leaves aside cases in other areas. Thus, the author cautions that the generalization of the findings of the paper to all margin squeeze cases, or competition policy in general, may be difficult. Originality/value – While there is extensive literature on margin squeeze cases in the USA and EU, there is little work on the historical and ideological connections. The paper contributes to the literature by drawing attention to political influences over technical decisions.

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Secrets and knowledge management strategy: the role of secrecy appropriation mechanisms in realizing value from firm innovations

Journal of Knowledge Management ◽

10.1108/jkm-09-2017-0389 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 297-312 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

David Hannah ◽

Michael Parent ◽

Leyland Pitt ◽

Pierre Berthon

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Management Strategy ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Organizational Dynamics ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Knowledge Management Strategy ◽

Content Type ◽

Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore in depth the mechanisms that organizations use to keep their innovations secret. This paper examines how, when and why secrecy appropriation mechanisms (SAMs) can enable innovators to appropriate value from their innovations.Design/methodology/approachBuilding from an extensive literature review of innovation and secrecy, the paper presents a number of implications for theory and research in the form of testable propositions.FindingsThis conceptualization proposes that SAMs can have both positive and negative effects on a number of organizational dynamics. SAMs involve tradeoffs, and the key to understanding whether they create value to organizations lies in understanding that these tradeoffs exist and the nature of these tradeoffs.Practical implicationsWhile most managers recognize the importance of secrecy in innovations, many struggle with the practical challenges of doing so. The paper presents guidance for managers to overcome these challenges.Originality/valueThis paper adds to previous research that has identified secrecy as an important appropriation mechanism for firms by digging deeper into the details of SAMs and exploring their sources, characteristics and effects.

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A complexity management approach to servitization: the role of digital platforms

International Journal of Operations & Production Management ◽

10.1108/ijopm-08-2020-0582 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Ville Eloranta ◽

Marco Ardolino ◽

Nicola Saccani

Keyword(s):

Conceptual Framework ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Complexity Reduction ◽

Domain Theory ◽

Management Approach ◽

Content Type ◽

Digital Platforms ◽

Complexity Management ◽

Theoretical Foundations

PurposeThis study aims to enhance the theoretical foundations of servitization research by establishing a theoretical connection with complexity management. The authors develop a conceptual framework to describe complexity management mechanisms in servitization and digital platforms' specific role in allowing synergies between complexity reduction and absorption mechanisms.Design/methodology/approachA theory adaptation approach is used. Theory adaptation introduces new perspectives and conceptualization to the domain theory (servitization, with a focus on the role of digital platforms) by informing it with a method theory (complexity management).FindingsThis study provides four key contributions to the servitization literature: (1) connecting the servitization and complexity-management terminologies, (2) identifying and classifying complexity-management mechanisms in servitization, (3) conceptualizing digital platforms' role in servitization complexity management and (4) recognizing digital platforms' complexity-management synergies.Originality/valueThis study highlights that by using digital platforms in servitization and understanding the platform approach more thoroughly, companies can gain new capabilities and opportunities to manage and leverage complexity.

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Analysis of the Data Mining Application Based on Cloud Computing

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.397-400.2426 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 397-400 ◽

pp. 2426-2429

Author(s):

Xiao Hui Li ◽

Wei Liu ◽

Le Le Wang

Keyword(s):

Data Mining ◽

Cloud Computing ◽

Network Technology ◽

Computing Platform ◽

Cloud Computing Platform ◽

Massive Information ◽

Data Mining Application

Cloud computing as a new network technology has been widely used in various fields, a important role of cloud computing is the storage and management for massive information data, therefore the cloud computing provides a good platform for data mining. This paper first describes simply on cloud computing, and then expounds and analyzes data mining application which based on cloud computing, finally introduces the data mining application based on cloud computing platform.

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