scholarly journals Maps and the Internet: What a Mess It Is and How To Fix It

2008 ◽  
pp. 4-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The World ◽  
Online Maps ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Small Screen ◽  
Centralized System

The promise of the Internet for cartography has faded into stark realities of commercialism, connectivity problems and confusion about what represents quality in Internet mapping. Accessing the Internet is still problematic and a great digital divide separates the developed from the developing world. Interaction with the online map, the single greatest advantage of maps and the new medium, has been either poorly implemented or not incorporated at all. The commercial aspect of the Internet has been turned upside down. We pay to access the Internet, not for its content. As a result, there is little competition to improve the quality of online maps, other than for bragging rights, and little incentive to create quality content. On top of this, in many parts of the world, access to the Internet by computer is expensive or inconvenient and people prefer to use the Internet through their mobile phone. Almost all new users to the Internet are connecting through mobile devices and a small screen that is hardly suitable for the display of maps. While a de-centralized system like the Internet is impossible to fix in traditional ways, solutions must be found for making the medium more accessible and useful for maps. National and international organizations can play a key role in providing examples of what is possible with maps and the Internet. Low-cost, easy-to-use tools also need to be made available so that online cartographers can create quality content.

Internet Usage in Sub-Saharan Africa

2011 ◽  
pp. 67-83
Author(s):  
Uzoamaka P. Anakwe
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Connected Region ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
The World ◽  
Sub Saharan

Using the Internet in the developed part of the world has become a necessity or a matter of choice. However, for the majority in countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, Internet usage is still an illusion since Africa has remained the least Internet-connected region in the world (Lishan, 1997). Such “digital divide” between the developed and developing countries has raised interests and concerns from different parties, ranging from indigenes and governments of these countries to international organizations or agencies. Since such a gap impedes development and progress in these countries, as well as limits the potential of a truly global and competitive e-economy, the need to understand the dynamics of Internet usage in these countries becomes relevant. This chapter discusses Internet usage in Sub-Saharan Africa, citing examples from Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. The factors that influence Internet usage in these countries are presented, followed by two general propositions. Furthermore, organizational implications and suggested guidelines for connectivity are discussed, as well as future trends, followed by a conclusion.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Quality of Life: Twelve Reflections

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Economic Disadvantage ◽  
Conflict Prevention ◽  
Collective Rights ◽  
The World ◽  
Life Issues

AbstractCOVID-19 has severely affected the world since December 2020. Because of its sudden onset and highly contagious nature, the world has responded in a “crisis management” manner. With effective vaccines almost available, it is appropriate at this time to have some reflections about COVID-19 in relation to the quality of life issues. In this paper, we highlight twelve issues for reflection, which can help us better prepared for future pandemics. These include: digital divide, health inequality, gender inequality, economic disadvantage, family well-being, impact on holistic well-being, economic development versus saving lives, consumption versus environmental protection, individual rights versus collective rights, international collaboration versus conflict, prevention of negative well-being, and promotion of positive well-being.

Implementation of Virtual Classroom and Zoom Networks in Continuing Student Learning

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurbaiti Nurbaiti ◽  
Nadhrah Al Aflah ◽  
Supardi Supardi
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
Virtual Classroom ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Activity System ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
The World ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Internet Networks ◽  
Use Of Internet

Almost all corners of the world have been affected or affected by this Covid-19 virus disease, even some countries have set a lockdown status and other anticipations for the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The alternative used in this bold learning activity system is to utilize the internet network, namely the Zoom Meeting and Classroom application. This study aims to determine students' perceptions of the use of internet networks such as zoom meetings and classrooms used and how effective learning is during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research conducted here uses descriptive qualitative research methods. And the results of this study indicate that the zoom application is an application that is very effective and preferred by students because it is easier to use and very efficient when the learning process is bold and shows that some students who give their perception of the application used during learning that are brave are the Zoom Meeting application, namely the application. Zoom Meeting. by 66.7%, followed by the Google Meet application at 22.2% and the Classrom application at 11.1%.  

Management Considerations for B2B Online Exchanges

2011 ◽  
pp. 1656-1663
Author(s):  
Norm Archer
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Electronic Data Interchange ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Data Interchange ◽  
Organizational Information ◽  
The World ◽  
Business To Business

Information systems that link businesses for the purpose of inter-organizational transfer of business transaction information (inter-organizational information systems, or IOIS) have been in use since the 1970s (Lankford & Riggs, 1996). Early systems relied on private networks, using electronic data interchange (EDI) or United Nations EDIFACT standards for format and content of transaction messages. Due to their cost and complexity, the use of these systems was confined primarily to large companies, but low-cost Internet commercialization has led to much more widespread adoption of IOIS. Systems using the Internet and the World Wide Web are commonly referred to as B2B (business-to-business) systems, supporting B2B electronic commerce.

Global Digital Divide, Global Justice, Cultures, and Epistemology

2011 ◽  
pp. 37-50
Author(s):  
Soraj Hongladarom
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Social Epistemology ◽  
Global Justice ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Good ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Digital Divide

The problem of global digital divide, namely disparity in Internet access and use among the various regions of the world, is a growing concern. Even though, according to some reports, the gap is getting narrower, this does not mean that the problem is disappearing, because the problem does not just consist in getting more people to become “wired,” so to speak. This chapter investigates the various relationships among the global digital divide, global justice, cultures and epistemology. Very briefly stated, not getting access to the Internet constitutes an injustice because the access is a social good that can lead to various other goods. Furthermore, as information technology is a second-order technology, one that operates on meaning bearing symbols, access to the technology is very much an issue of social epistemology, an attempt to find out the optimal way to distribute knowledge across the social and cultural domains.

Helping Close the Digital Divide for Financially Disadvantaged Seniors

2006 ◽  
pp. 165-190
Author(s):  
Al P. Mizell
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Computer System ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The World ◽  
Nova Southeastern University ◽  
Individual Participant ◽  
The Individual

The Internet has become an essential element of all society today. Those who can access the World Wide Web have become active participants in the Information Age. Unfortunately, many individuals throughout the world do not have ready access to the needed technology. Furthermore, they do not have the required knowledge and skills to use the technology and cannot participate actively. As a result, this has created a world of information haves and have-nots. In this chapter, after examining the concept of the digital divide, data is presented that shows that those with low incomes and those who are older have little access to technology and the use of computers. Low-income seniors are especially limited in their opportunities to own a computer, and they seldom have the skills needed to use one for e-mail, search the Internet, and so forth, even if they visit a public library where they could use a computer without any cost. Various approaches being used to help seniors learn how to use computers are described, andthen the chapter focuses on two projects that have proved to be successful in this effort. SeniorNet is a national organization that helps establish learning centers around the country. The approach used at one such center, located at Nova Southeastern University in South Florida, requires seniors to pay for their courses. A second project is known as SeniorComp and is supported by private foundation funds. Ten low-income senior citizens are selected for each group of seniors in this project. They are given a complete Dell computer system, and their tuition is paid to take four of the SeniorNet courses. At the end of the fourth course, ownership of the computer system is turned over to the individual participant. To date, the completion rate has been 100%. The approaches used can serve as models for others to modify and use in their own communities. By adopting a similar approach, the impact of the digital divide can be significantly reduced for those low-income seniors that participate in the project. In this way, this portion of the marginal community can be empowered.

Webmetrics

2011 ◽  
pp. 1091-1095
Author(s):  
Mario A. Maggioni ◽  
Teodora Erika Uberti
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication

The Internet is perhaps one of the newest and most powerful media that enables the transmission of digital information and communication across the world, even if there still exist important divides (digital divide) between and within countries in the endowment, access and use of this technology.

scholarly journals PENGARUH INTERNET TERHADAP PENURUNAN MINAT BELAJAR MAHASISWA

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Miskahuddin Miskahuddin
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The World

The Internet is one result of the sophistication and advancement of science and man-made technology. Various conveniences offered, one of which is social media. But unfortunately, this sophistication has an impact on the quality of education. The worst impact in the world of education that may result from social networking sites is beginning to decrease interest in student learning. This is probably because the student's learning motivation also becomes reduced because of the importance of social networking rather than the learning achievement. To minimize the negative impact, as users we must be more intelligent. Internet savvy is how an internet user can manage and utilize internet technology wisely tailored to the needs and not violate ethical and internet codes of ethics.

scholarly journals Preferential Purchase of E-commerce Model in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ming Du
Keyword(s):  
Sharp Increase ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Customer Acquisition ◽  
Illegal Behavior ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Acquisition Costs ◽  
Quality Of Products

The popularization of the Internet has promoted the leap-forward development of e-commerce. In recent years, the increasing number of e-commerce platforms and merchants has led to a sharp increase in customer acquisition costs. Low-cost access to customers has become the main goal pursued by e-commerce merchants. The e-commerce Preferential Purchase model relies on the mainstream e-commerce platform to serve as a shopping guide for merchants of various e-commerce platforms. It provides multi-channel promotion and promotion of e-commerce products to increase customer traffic by saving money, rebates and making money. However, the credibility of the Preferential Purchase platform, the poor quality of products brought by low prices, the preferential procedures and the illegal behavior of the hierarchical agents have also become the bottleneck for the development of the Preferential Purchase model.

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