scholarly journals BRAZILIAN SEISMICITY: ONLINE NEWS AND SOCIAL MEDIA THAT HELP US

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
George Sand França ◽  
Susanne T. R. Maciel ◽  
Eveline Alves Sayão ◽  
Aline Lopes Lacerda ◽  
Larisse Ferreira da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Online News ◽  
Macroseismic Intensity ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Seismological Observatory ◽  
Intensity Map ◽  
Seismic Hazard Map ◽  
Digital Newspapers

ABSTRACT. Historically, the earthquake studies was based on reports and records of newspapers, which referred to the estimation of the measure of the intensity of events. The advance of seismological instrumentation improved the calculation of magnitudes of earthquakes, which became a priority measure, to the detriment of intensity estimates. With the growth of access to information and communication technologies, the volume of relevant information for intensity estimation has become feasible and representative. We present the Brazilian Macroseismic Intensity Map between the years of 2006 to 2017, based on records of digital newspapers and blogs, and compare with the map of magnitudes recorded by the Brasília Seismological Observatory in the same period. The Brazilian Macroseismic Intensity Map contributes to the improvement of the Seismic Hazard Map. The results show the importance of preserving the information of seismic events published in digital media.Keywords: Macroseism, seismicity, intensity, digital newspapers, Brazilian Macroseismic Intensity Map.RESUMO. Historicamente, o estudo de terremotos era feito a partir de relatos e registros de jornais, que referenciam a estimativa da medida da intensidade dos eventos. O avanço da instrumentação sismológica aprimorou o cálculo das magnitudes dos terremotos, que tornou-se uma medida priorizada, em detrimento das estimativas de intensidade. Com o crescimento do acesso à informação e às tecnologias da comunicação, o volume de informações pertinentes para a estimativa da intensidade tornou-se viável e representativo. Apresentamos o Mapa Brasileiro de Intensidade Macrossísmica entre os anos de 2006 a 2017, baseado em registros de jornais digitais e blogs, e comparamos com o mapa de magnitudes registradas pelo Observatório Sismológico de Brasília no mesmo período. O Mapa Brasileiro de Intensidade Macrossísmica contribui para a melhora o Mapa de Risco Sísmico. Os resultados indicam a importância de preservar a informação de eventos sísmicos publicados em mídias digitais. Palavras-chave: Macrossismo, sismicidade, intensidade, jornais digitais, Mapa Brasileiro de Intensidade.

Kybernetická bezpečnosť – analýza legislatívneho prostredia Slovenskej republiky a aktivít na národnej a medzinárodnej úrovni

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Michaela Šimonová ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Security System ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Information And Communication

The arrival of information and communication technologies is nothing new. The number of people using these technologies and moving in cyberspace is growing, and therefore it is an important role of the state to respond sufficiently to such developments. A fundamental role of the state is to create a stable security system consisting of complex legislation as well as creation of a legislative environment capable of responding flexibly to the growing number of diverse incidents in cyberspace. Sufficient legal regulation consisting of unambiguous determination of competencies and tasks of individual subjects represents the basic pillar for the creation of a stable security system. The role of the state is also to maintain existing and create new partnerships with organizations that are able to provide relevant information and knowledge in the field of cyber security.

The Influence of Social Networks on Communication Satisfaction within the Organizations

2012 ◽  
pp. 545-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danijela Lalic ◽  
Ugljesa Marjanovic ◽  
Bojan Lalic
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Communication Satisfaction ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
New Framework

Today, technological achievements that significantly influence communication management are Social Networks in virtual environment. The latest research clearly indicates that this trend is going to last in the future. It is considered as a fact that there are many changes and innovations in the field of information and communication technologies during the past few decades. Development of communication technologies has provided a new framework for organizing corporate communication processes, both internally and externally. Channels for the transfer of relevant information had been faced with huge technological improvement, but fact analysis and former research do not provide insight into specific motivation patterns for usage of Social Networks among employees, nor into their influence on Communication Satisfaction within the organizations.

Urban Information Systems and Digital Channels to Enhance Transparency and Participation in Urban Planning

2020 ◽  
pp. 83-110
Author(s):  
Beatriz Santos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Digital Channels

Through the use of information and communication technologies, Public Administrations make its relevant information related to issues of public interest available for citizens. In the specific field of urban planning, Spanish administrations are making a huge effort to improve the urban information and make it available online for citizens developing Urban Information Systems, tools based on Geographic Information Systems which offer visualization and interaction options and increase transparency. More recently, digital channels have started to be used to enhance participation and promote democratic processes at regional, municipal, and local level. The chapter analyses different digital tools and services implemented to improve transparency in urban planning and web-based participation processes developed in Spain to check the result of these developments concluding that there is still a long considerable way to go since information and communications technologies offers a lot of options and tools to improve these processes, particularly through the application of PPGIS.

Proposal of a Digital Mobile Platform for the Urban Farming Revolution

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-57
Author(s):  
Fernando Almeida ◽  
Nuno Miranda ◽  
Bruno Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Soil Characteristics ◽  
Financial Data ◽  
Urban Farming ◽  
Transport Costs ◽  
Information And Communication

Information and communication technologies have contributed decisively to the evolution of the agriculture field, allowing the exchange of information between various platforms, the automation of processes, and the storage and processing of large volumes of data. This study proposes the development of an application for mobile devices that facilitates the process of managing and monitoring the production of an urban farming. The application can also be used by less experienced farmers by providing relevant information on the best products per season according to soil characteristics and climate. The results of the developed application demonstrated the application's potential to increase crops visibility, increase efficiency throughout the value chain, access to real-time business and financial data, turns possible to customize the application according to the users' profile, increase the efficiency of marketing processes, and contribute to reducing transport costs.

scholarly journals Adaptation: A Lens for Viewing Technology Transfer in Construction Site Management

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aghaegbuna Obinna U. Ozumba ◽  
Winston Shakantu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Site Management ◽  
Specific Focus ◽  
Information And Communication

This book chapter presents the results from a series of studies which explored the use of the technology transfer (TT) subconcept of adaptation to explain the uptake of recent information and communication technologies (ICT) in the construction industry. The specific focus is the management of construction site processes. The studies explored the need for management process enhancement, availability of relevant information and communication technologies, occurrence of such technologies in construction site management (CSM), influencing factors, and challenges to their adoption in construction site management. Results from stages in the phased methodology are used to generate certain hypotheses that are based on analysis of primary and secondary data. Insights from testing the hypotheses and findings from the series of studies are used to model an adaptation-based understanding of the transfer of information and communication technologies in construction site management. While using site management as the specific focus, the study contributes an understanding that is relevant to the construction industry and other project-related environments.

Challenges associated with the use of information and communication technologies in information sharing by fish farmers in the Southern highlands of Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Benard ◽  
Frankwell Dulle ◽  
Hieromin Lamtane
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Network Connectivity ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Television Broadcasting ◽  
Information And Communication

Purpose This paper aims to examine the challenges facing fish farmers in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in information sharing on fish farming. Design/methodology/approach This study used both quantitative and qualitative methods. It involved 240 fish farmers who were randomly selected. Questionnaires, focus group discussions (FGDs), observation and key informant’s interviews were used as methods of data collection. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse quantitative data, while content analysis was used for qualitative data. Findings It was found that the most frequently used ICTs by fish farmers in sharing agricultural information were mobile phones, radio and television. Also, the study revealed that major challenges facing fish farmers in sharing information include unfavourable radio or television broadcasting time, high cost of acquiring and maintenance of ICT facilities, lack of training on ICT, poor network connectivity and low level of literacy. Moreover, it was further found that there was negative significant relationship (P < 0.05) between challenges associated with the use and degree of ICT usage by fish farmers. Originality/value The study is original with the exception of areas where citations have been made. Besides, it provides awareness and understanding of the challenges facing fish farmers in ICT usage in information sharing on fish farming, and this will enable improvement of timely provision and access to relevant information and hence improved fish farming production.

scholarly journals Uloga i značaj Competitive Intelligencea s posebnim osvrtom na mystery shopping

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luana Vidov ◽  
Anita Radman Peša ◽  
Jurica Bosna
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Mystery Shopping ◽  
Rapid Responses ◽  
Information And Communication

Since organizations today are facing an intensive increase in global competition, dynamic business environment, and a rapid development of information and communication technologies, many world authors state that the main key for the survival, growth and development, are accurate, timely and relevant information. Therefore Competitive Intelligence – being a process through which an organization collects, analyzes and manages data and information from the competitive environment, is becoming more and more important, and that is why the authors of this paper are presenting its complete and actual overview. Mystery shopping (MS), as a form of CI, is considered to be one of the most powerful tools available to organizations that help managers and decision makers to identify areas that need improvement. The aim of the paper is to point out the importance and benefits that Competitive Intelligence and Mystery shopping are bringing to the companies that make use of them. Through the research of relevant scientific literature, the authors conclude that organizations are increasingly focusing on the development and improvement of CI and MS because it allows them to develop efficient and rapid responses to decisions made by the competition, achieve the desired goals, and improve their present and future position.

scholarly journals Generating strategies with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) through the use of TIC’s (Information and Communication Technologies)

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Jesús Abraham CASTORENA-PEÑA ◽  
Alicia Elena SILVA-AVILA ◽  
Rubén Álvaro GONZÁLEZ-BENÍTEZ ◽  
Jehú Efraín MARTÍNEZ-CASTRO
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Sql Server ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
A Company ◽  
Design Construction

Organizations are facing an uncertain scenario due to business dynamics and the evolution of their technical terminology to adapt to new ways of competing in the environment, which requires assertive indicators to ensure permanence and success in the medium and long term of any company. Through the use of KPIs, organizations have the opportunity to analyze and monitor relevant information from their company to make the operations of a company's sales area more efficient. The objective of this study is to propose a set of key performance indicators (KPI's) that allow the performance of a company dedicated to the activity of commercialization and manufacture and import of cleaning products to be measured, which is analyzed using the monetary variables of units or percentages. For the development of the investigation, Microsoft SQL Server was used as technological tools for the creation of the data model, and for the design, construction and analysis of the KPIs, the BSC Designer tool was used.

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