scholarly journals Information and communication technologies, road freight transport, and environmental sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-132
Author(s):  
Walid Chatti
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Internet Networks

Despite progress in reducing air pollutants in several countries, freight transport continues to have undesirable effects on environmental quality, human health, and the economy. Road freight transport, in particular, is associated with various negative externalities, including environmental and health damages, and the overexploitation of non-renewable natural resources. This paper investigates how ICTs interact with road freight transport to affect environmental quality regarding reducing CO2 emissions. The empirical strategy is focused on the yearly dataset from 2002 to 2014 in 43 countries. Using the two-step GMM techniques, the findings suggest that ICTs can decrease road freight transport’s negative impacts on environmental sustainability. Besides, the interactions of mobile phone and fixed telephone technologies with road freight transport are more efficient in reducing pollution than using internet networks. This paper underlines the importance of using ICTs to dampen road freight transport’s negative effects on environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals Role of Information and Communication Technology, Foreign Direct Investment and Trade Openness in Environmental Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-272
Author(s):  
Sulaman Hafeez Siddiqui ◽  
Sohail Saeed ◽  
Areeba Khan ◽  
Hina Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Trade Openness ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government

Purpose: The benefits of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in environmental resource management has been a topic of hot discussion for the policymakers across the world.  For the purpose, the government of Pakistan took initiative in 2018 to use technology for the country’s social welfare, financial benefits and to enhance environmental sustainability and named it as “Digital Pakistan Initiative”.Design/Methodology/Approach: For analysis, this study took CO2 emissions as the dependent variable and ICT, FDI inflows, and Trade Openness as independent variables. Data were collected on bimonthly basis from 2004 through 2019, and analyzed employing ARDL approach. Main purpose of the study was to examine the short-run and long-run relationship among carbon emissions and ICT, FDI Inflows and Trade Openness.Findings: The findings show that there exists a short-run relationship among all the variables; however, FDI inflows and trade openness have a significant relationship with CO2 emissions. The results also exhibit that there is no long-run relationship between CO2 emissions, FDI inflows, and Trade openness while ICT has an insignificant long-run relationship with CO2 emissions. With the increase of information and communication, the country’s environmental sustainability is also increased. Implications/Originality/Value: The current study was based on least considered variables and the pioneer in testing the complex relationship through VAR estimation.

ICT Considerations for a Municipality in South Africa

2011 ◽  
pp. 1158-1170
Author(s):  
Udo Averweg ◽  
Siyabonga Manyanga
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Internet Networks ◽  
Transfer Of Information

The availability of publicly accessible Internet networks and services are the first prerequisite in ensuring that all citizens and nations can benefit from information on the World Wide Web (UNESCO, 2003). Information and communication technologies (ICT) are playing an increasingly important role in the daily lives of citizens, revolutionising work and leisure and changing the rules of doing business. ICT encompass all technologies that facilitate the processing and transfer of information and communication services (United Nations, 2002). In the realm of government, ICT applications are promising to enhance the delivery of public goods and services to citizens not only by improving the process and management of government but also by redefining the traditional concepts of citizenship and democracy (Pascual, 2003). The spread of ICT brings hope that governments can transform (Pacific Council on International Policy, 2002). This article is organised as follows: • Background to the research is given • ICT adoption in the eThekwini Municipality in South Africa is described • The research goals, method, data gathering, and results are discussed • Management implications towards implementing a successful e-government strategy are given • Future trends are then suggested and a conclusion is given

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN NILAI (LIVING VALUES EDUCATION) DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPS (STUDIPEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER ANAK DI SDN BATANG-BATANG DAYA I)

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Tri Sukitman ◽  
M Ridwan
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Values Education ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Role Of Parents

Information and communication technologies that facilitate the service of the man, in fact alsoaccelerate the negative effects for the existence of values that has evolved in this masyarakat.Pernyataan evidenced by the spread of violence committed on school-age children, sexual abuse,a lack of values of decency against the old, free sex, abortion, and others. The spread of thisphenomenon is inseparable from the development of information and communication technologythat has now become the primary needs of a person. This research is categorized into fieldresearch (field research) were designed using qualitative approach with case study method (casestudy). The data collection techniques were used in this research through interviews, observation,field notes (field notes), study the documentation, and literature. Results of research conductedin SDN Batang-Batang Power I declare that there is some development programs educationalvalue, including the value of education is integrated into the curriculum in 2013 (K-13) and thedevelopment of value by maximizing the role of parents in monitoring every activity of childrenin the home environment through liaison book. The book serves for monitoring the activities ofchildren at home every day ranging from learning, prayer, reading the Koran, refined language(Enggi Bunten), and helping the elderly.educational values (values education), social studies learning, character

scholarly journals Health aspects of innovation in modern society

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
VV Kolomin ◽  
IA Kudryasheva ◽  
RD Devrishov ◽  
IV Khorosheva ◽  
MI Gololobov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Concise Information

Wide use of computers, information and communication technologies and gadgets in industry and society unlocks creativity, refines logic, stimulates analytical and research skills, makes work much easier, and allows many types of activities to be performed remotely. But despite their indisputable advantages, information technologies have a downside. The negative impact of computers and electronic gadgets on the cognitive, emotional and mental states, the gastrointestinal tract, vision and the musculoskeletal system have been proved. Children are particularly sensitive to the negative effects of IT. This study provides concise information on some IT-associated health conditions (IT-associated morbidity) and proposes some measure to minimize the negative effects of IT on children’s health.

scholarly journals PRO AND AGAINST INFORMAL ECONOMY

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-85
Author(s):  
Lavinia Stan ◽  
Florica Stefanescu
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Informal Economy ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Market Competitiveness ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Informal Environment

The informal economy is a reality that influences the lives of people directly at the planetary level.The term "informal economy" is used to include all workers and businesses in rural or urban areas working in the informal environment. It is emphasized that informal employees are not able to be recognized and defended by the legal regulations in force.The global changes in the field of information and communication technologies have generated increased labor market competitiveness. Under these circumstances, there has been a more flexible relationship between employees and employers. The main purpose of the article is to examine the pros and cons of the informal economy. Knowing these arguments can be a source of effective measures aimed at counteracting the negative effects that such activities may have.Simultaneously encompasses a theoretical approach to the informal economy, describing areas where it is highlighted, the factors that generate it, its dimensions, the theories put forward by the various economically-specific schools describing this concept, research methods.

scholarly journals USOS Y ABUSOS DEL INTERNET EN LOS ALUMNOS UNIVERSITARIOS DE LA DIVISIÓN ACADÉMICA DE CIENCIAS ECONÓMICO ADMINISTRATIVAS

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (53) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Gladys Hernández Romero
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Internet Abuse ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Set Up

RESUMEN Objetivo: Este trabajo analiza los usos y abusos del Internet en los jóvenes universitarios de la Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, con sede en Villahermosa Tabasco, mostrando evidencias de la manera en que el uso de Internet ha influido en su desempeño académico; ya que el modelo global entre sus mecanismos más sugestivos trajo consigo las denominadas Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación, (TICs) las cuales tienen la particularidad de que una vez incorporadas a la vida cotidiana del sujeto resultan imprescindibles y en algunos casos crean dependencia entre sus usuarios. Material y método: El instrumento que se empleó fue entrevista no estructurada focalizada, con la particularidad de concentrarse en el tema Usos y Abusos del Internet en los alumnos de la División Académica de Ciencias Económico Administrativas, aplicado a una muestra de dieciocho alumnos que fungieron como informantes. Se empleó un enfoque cualitativo como método general de la investigación bajo el muestreo aleatorio simple que permite llevar a cabo el contraste o correlación de los planteamientos teóricos del problema. Resultados: Los resultados obtenidos dieron un panorama general del uso y abuso de Internet en los mencionados alumnos; quienes no reconocieron abusar del Internet en la redacción de sus trabajos de investigación. Conclusiones: Finalmente, se establecieron conclusiones y recomendaciones que pueden contribuir a minimizar los efectos negativos del uso de Internet y las aplicaciones que le dan a éste. ABSTRACT Objetive: This paper analyzes the internet use and abuse from young university Business Administration degree students of the Universidad Juarez Autónoma de Tabasco, that is located in the city of Villahermosa in the state of Tabasco, showing evidence on the way how the internet use has influenced the academic performance of those students, because one of the most suggestive mechanisms that the global model brought, are the so-called Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) which have the particularity that once they are incorporated into the daily life of the individuals, they become essential, and in some cases, create dependency among their users. Material and method: The instrument used was a focused unstructured interview, with the particularity to focus on the topic of Internet Use and Abuse from students of the Academic Division of Economics and Administrative Sciences. This interview was applied to a sample of eighteen students who acted as informants. A qualitative approach was used as a general method of research under simple random sampling that allowed the researcher to carry out the contrast or correlation of the problem theoretical approaches. Results: The given results provided an overview of the use and abuse of the Internet in the above mentioned students, who did not recognize Internet abuse in the drafting of their research. Conclusions: Finally, conclusions and recommendations were set up so that they can help minimize the negative effects that the use and abuse of internet is given by the students.

scholarly journals The Impact of Knowledge Management on Innovation in Academic Libraries

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-81
Author(s):  
McKayla Goddard
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Knowledge Preservation ◽  
The Impact

In an ever-changing environment, innovation is a key concern for nearly every organization, including libraries. Innovation is not necessarily spontaneous; in fact, workplace factors including knowledge preservation and management can have both positive and negative impacts on the innovativeness of organizations. But how can knowledge management translate into innovation? What kind of knowledge do knowledge management systems capture? And most importantly, why should academic libraries care? This paper aims to assess the impact of knowledge management tools on innovation within an academic library context and highlight areas of further research. Based on the literature reviewed, common findings include that an effective KM system supports innovation and learning within organizations, and that there are several variables within the framework of KM which can increase the effectiveness of the KM system. These variables include the use of KM tools for staff and customers alike, cooperative and supportive management attitudes, and the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to codify and share knowledge between institutions.

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