Information and communication technologies and access to maternal and child health information: Implications for sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 524-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngozi B Ukachi ◽  
Stella NI Anasi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Maternal And Child Health ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Child Health

Maternal and child mortality pose a great challenge in developing nations notwithstanding the robust initiatives instituted at both the global and national levels to ameliorate it. This study is aimed at ascertaining women’s perception of the impact of information and communication technologies on access to maternal and child health information and its implication on sustainable development. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting University of Lagos Teaching Hospital and subsequently, the three clinics (Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics Outpatient, and Antenatal clinics) where the needed groups could be seen. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection while SPSS statistical package was used for data analysis. The study revealed that the women perceive information and communication technologies to have a positive impact on their access to maternal and child health information while the key technological facilities used by the respondents in accessing maternal and child health information were mobile phones and social media tools such as Facebook, YouTube, blogs and Twitter. It was also found that irregular power supply, poor Internet access, and ignorance of the media that transmit maternal and child health information were the key factors that militate against effective access to maternal and child health information using communication technologies. The implication of this result on sustainable development is discussed and recommendations made.

scholarly journals Tools of Information and Communication Technologies in Ecological Marketing under Conditions of Sustainable Development in Industrial Regions (Through Examples of Poland and Ukraine)

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Kuzior ◽  
Alla Lobanova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Empirical Observation ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Industrial Regions ◽  
The Impact

This scientific work analyzes the current state and problems of implementing the concept of sustainable development in industrial regions, in particular, in Poland and Ukraine. Emphasis is placed on slowing down the implementation of the main provisions of this doctrine, in particular, the violation of environmental requirements and non-compliance with ecological standards by industrial enterprises. The aim of the article is to find effective innovative tools for intensifying the process of implementing the strategy of sustainable development in industrial regions. The paper uses theoretical methods—analysis and synthesis, formalization, hypothetical-deductive modeling, mental modeling, systematization and generalization—as well as empirical: observation, description and comparison. The main result of the work is the substantiation of the scientific idea that the implementation of a sustainable development strategy in industrial regions is possible by intensifying the process of ecological marketing through the use of new information and communication technologies (ICT) and their innovative tools—methodologies, digital systems, the Internet, cloud technologies, and systems of product design, manufacture and sale—due to accelerated communication links. The authors’ approach to the development of the mechanism of creation and functioning of the single information space (field) of the ecological marketing of the industrial region is offered in this work, and also, the classification of modern ICT and their tools, which it is expedient to use in this mechanism, is carried out. Their purpose and the expected results from the introduction of ecological products for market research, the development of ecological technologies for the life cycles of ecological products and, thus, the impact on the acceleration of sustainable development in industrial regions are determined.

Re-Envisioning and Restructuring E-Learning Through Engagement With Underprivileged Communities

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-87
Author(s):  
Nomvula J. Ndhlovu ◽  
Leila Goosen
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was answering questions regarding the impact of effectively using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in classrooms on re-envisioning and restructuring e-learning through engagement with schools in underprivileged communities. Its importance is justified regarding positioning disrupted pupils' education towards the development agenda in South Africa. It draws on the latest findings and is located within relevant conceptual/theoretical frameworks on ICTs for teaching and learning. In quantitative aspects of the research design, issues of reliability and validity were considered, while in qualitative aspects, issues of dependability and interpretation were important. Results presented showed that laptops, smartboards, projectors, cell phones, desktops, printers, and iPads were used effectively in classrooms. A discussion of the results suggests solutions and making recommendations that are applicable and useful. In conclusion, ICTs had a positive impact on pupils' education, by helping them to concentrate and understand difficult concepts.

scholarly journals A sustainable economy for Senegal: A transition to a digital-based economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 11-25
Author(s):  
NDIAYE SOULEYMANE
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Distributed Lag ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Auto Regressive ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this article is to analyze the sustainability of the Senegalese economy towards a digital transition. To do this, this work focused on modeling the relationship between digital technologies and economic growth. We applied the ARDL (Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag) estimation method to model the long-term and short-term dynamics of the impact of the digital economy on economic growth in Senegal. The results of the estimates, as part of the specification used, lead to the conclusion that there is a positive impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on economic growth. These results are mainly due to the productive nature of investment and factor productivity.

The Use of Digitalization (ICTs) in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

2022 ◽  
pp. 097491012110672
Author(s):  
S. Vyas-Doorgapersad
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Impact

The article examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). This link is conceptually and contextually analyzed in the global context whereby scholarly opinions and research works are discussed to substantiate the role that ICT can play in achieving SDGs. The article further examines the link in South Africa, using the country as a locus of the study. The article aims to find answers to the following research questions: How is ICT linked to all 17 SDGs? To what extent this link may accelerate SDGs’ implementation? What is the impact of ICT on accelerating SDGs? What are the challenges hampering the efficient utilization of ICT for SDGs’ implementation? The article uses a qualitative approach with desktop analysis to draw significant information. In addition, unobtrusive methods were applied, such as conceptual analysis and document analysis, to draw conclusions based on the findings. The findings confirm that despite ICT policies and infrastructure, the use and impact of ICT on SDGs is not always high. The article suggests that improvements are required at policy, institutional, department and individual levels. The suggestions can be applicable globally, based on the technological advancement and socio-economic development in country-specific contexts.

Evaluating the Impact of E-government on Citizens

2010 ◽  
pp. 37-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong-yi Huang ◽  
Chung-pin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Administrative Service ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Since the early 1990s, the trend of e-government has attracted scholarly attention to the issue of how governments apply the information and communication technologies (the ICTs) in different services. While most studies focus on “what” and “how” questions of e-government, relatively little literature addresses the issue of “to what effect” it has on citizens. To fill this void, from user-centric perspective, this study examines Taiwan’s e-government performance, which has been ranked by international institutions as one of the top performers worldwide. The authors use a telephone interview data set from a survey conducted in 2007 with a random sample of 2000 respondents to analyze what impact the ICTs applications in administrative service and democracy improvement have on citizens in terms of cost and benefit. The authors’ findings show that e-government has had a significant, positive impact on citizens regarding their time saving, perception of information credibility, and satisfaction with the government. The results also suggest that the ICTs facilitate broader distribution of political information, a key to the success of e-democracy. The authors conclude this chapter by proposing suggestions for further strategic planning and critical research issues.

scholarly journals Implementation of information and communication technologies as assumption for successful development of rural tourism in the Republic of Serbia

2019 ◽  
pp. 109-123
Author(s):  
Predrag Vukovic ◽  
Vesna Popovic
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

The rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has a wide application in numerous activities today. It is necessary to look at the possibilities of implementation and impact of ICT on development of rural tourism. Bearing in mind that rural tourism in Serbia is in the initial stages of development, it is expected that the implementation of ICT could contribute to the increase in tourism, reducing the costs of promotion and business, strengthening the competitiveness of rural tourist destinations, etc. The paper examines the character and dynamics of the current development of rural tourism in Serbia and Europe. Previous experiences in the application of ICT in tourism have been analyzed. Examination of the impact of ICT on the competitiveness of Serbia as a tourist destination by correlation analysis has been carried out. The necessity of forming a unique database of accommodation facilities of rural tourism and the importance of linking them to some of the global distribution systems (GDS) have been pointed out. It is expected that the application of ICT in rural tourist business will increase farmers? turnover and their income. Furthermore, it can contribute to better promotion of rural tourist destinations and enable better monitoring of the character, dynamics and intensity of development of rural tourism. Given the positive impact of ICT on the business results, it is expected that the competitiveness of Serbia as a tourist destination will increase.

scholarly journals 9.1. Influence of the information and communication technologies development on socio-economic systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 228-234
Author(s):  
Д.Г. Родионов ◽  
Е.А. Конников ◽  
М.О. Тихомирова
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Ict Development ◽  
The Impact

Сфера информационно-коммуникационных технологий (ИКТ) на сегодняшний день является одной из наиболее динамично развивающихся сфер в мире. Страны с сильнейшими экономиками мира вкладывают большое количество ресурсов в цифровизацию и интеграцию достижений отрасли высоких технологий в экономику. В рамках данного исследования предпринята попытка оценить влияние развитости сферы информационных технологий на показатели социально-экономического развития в группе развитых и развивающихся стран. ИКТ могут ускорить достижение Целей Организации Объединенных Наций (ООН) в области устойчивого развития, которые на сегодняшний день являются центральными задачами многих стран мира. Этим и объясняется актуальность выявления и исследования факторов, оказывающих влияние на развитие сектора ИКТ и использование сферы высоких технологий в достижении социально-экономических Целей ООН в области устойчивого развития. Для оценки влияния развитости ИКТ на социально-экономические показатели стран выбран метод регрессионного анализа. В качестве центральной переменной, измеряющей уровень развитости сферы ИКТ по странам, выбран показатель развития ИКТ (ICT Development Index). Полученные результаты демонстрируют положительное влияние развитости сферы информационно-коммуникационных технологий на социально-экономи­ческие показатели стран, в то же время в группе развивающихся стран влияние достаточно слабое. Результаты данного исследования могут быть использованы для формирования стратегии развития сектора ИКТ для стран с разным уровнем социокультурного и экономического развития. The field of information and communication technologies (ICT) is today one of the most dynamically developing areas in the world. The countries with the strongest economies in the world are investing a large amount of resources in digitalization and the integration of the achievements of the high-tech industry into the economy. Within the framework of this study, an attempt was made to assess the impact of the development of the information technology sphere on the indicators of socio-economic development in the group of developed and developing countries. Information and communication technologies can accelerate the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which are now central to many countries around the world. This explains the relevance of identifying and studying the factors influencing the development of the ICT sector and the use of high technologies in achieving the socio-economic UN Sustainable Development Goals. To assess the impact of the development of information and communication technologies on the socio-economic indicators of countries, the method of regression analysis was chosen. The ICT Development Index is chosen as the central variable that measures the level of development of the information and communication technologies sector by country. The results obtained demonstrate the positive influence of the development of the sphere of information and communication technologies on the socio-economic indicators of countries, at the same time in the group of developing countries the influence is rather weak. The results of this study can be used to formulate a strategy for the development of the ICT sector for countries with different levels of sociocultural and economic development.

THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ON THE ECONOMY OF OUR COUNTRY

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Bekzod Bobomurodov ◽  
◽  
Dilfuza Akabirxodjayeva
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Analytical Analysis ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

This article has discussed the importance of information and communication technologies for the economy of Uzbekistan and the ongoing reforms in this area. The purpose of the study is to give suggestions and recommendations for the development of ICT in Uzbekistan. In the article, an analytical analysis of employment in the field of ICT has been accomplished.

scholarly journals Usability Analysis of Andalusian Spas’ Websites

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2307
Author(s):  
Rosa Anaya-Aguilar ◽  
German Gemar ◽  
Carmen Anaya-Aguilar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
New Information ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Exploratory Investigation ◽  
Usability Analysis ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Tourism Websites

Health tourism is booming all over the world, and thermal spa tourism in Spain is a type of tourism aimed at integrating with nature, achieving sustainable development. In general, its facilities are located in areas specially protected by environmental legislation. This tourism sector attracts an increasingly wide market segment that has become more demanding and better informed and that more frequently uses the Internet to gather information. Tourists’ shopping and consumption habits are increasingly influenced by new information and communication technologies (ICTs), making these a topic of interest among academics and professionals. Website development has been shown to be an area of innovation for spa facilities, but evidence has also been found that this sector has experienced difficulty in adopting ICTs. This research sought to analyse spa websites’ usability by conducting an exploratory investigation of different websites’ contents. The results reveal that the use of new web technologies by spas is underdeveloped, although these facilities have achieved good positions in Internet search engines due to the synergistic effect of the official tourism websites. That is why most of them tell their story, detail their nature and the protection of their spaces. In this way, spas turn their websites into communication channels that convey to tourists their commitment to the environment and sustainable development.

scholarly journals The Teaching Digital Competence of Health Sciences Teachers. A Study at Andalusian Universities (Spain)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio Cabero-Almenara ◽  
Julio Barroso-Osuna ◽  
Juan-Jesús Gutiérrez-Castillo ◽  
Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Teaching Competence ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Educational Field

The impact and benefit that information and communication technologies (ICT) have in the educational field require new teaching skills. This fact has been increased by the recent crisis caused by COVID-19. This study tries to investigate the level of digital teaching competence (DTC) of Higher Education teachers of Health Sciences, and its relationship with several variables. For this, it has the participation of 300 teachers from the 9 universities of Andalusia (Spain). The research is structured through a descriptive (RQ1) and inferential (RQ2) design. The answers given to the DigCompEdu Check-In questionnaire adapted to the Spanish context are analyzed. The results, which show high levels of reliability of the questionnaire (Cronbach and McDonald) and validity (CFA), indicate that the level of competence is basic-intermediate. In addition, the area in which teachers excel is digital resources. For this reason, it is proposed to structure personalized training plans and continue expanding the characteristics of this study at an international level.

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