scholarly journals Prospects of IoT technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-217
Author(s):  
М. V. Yadrovskaya ◽  
М. V. Porksheyan ◽  
А. А. Sinelnikov
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
The Social ◽  
Technology Dissemination ◽  
Smart Things ◽  
Impact Of Technology

Introduction. Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the promising innovative technologies. Every year more and more people are involved in the use of smart things. At the same time, a relatively small number of papers are devoted to the study of the social value of technology and the experience of human interaction with this technology. It is important to study the features and prospects of the technology, to analyze the attitude and willingness of people to use it. Materials and Methods. We have conducted an Internet survey, in which special attention is paid to the place of IoT in the life of modern people, their attitude to the concept of devices. The obtained data is processed and systematized. Results. The analysis of the survey results allowed us to draw conclusions regarding the attitude and willingness of young people to apply this technology. In the course of the study, the IoT concept was defined, the conditions required for the existence and functioning of the technology were described, the advantages of IoT technology were generalized, information technologies interacting with this technology were specified, the tasks that require solutions for the successful and effective implementation of IoT into Russian reality were listed. Discussion and Conclusions. The Internet of Things is a technology that, with a consistent and systematic solution to a number of problems, can become a significant factor in the development of both individual spheres of life and activity, and the country as a whole. At the same time, it is important to study and consider the social impact of technology dissemination. This will increase trust in the IoT and eliminate negative impacts. The survey shows that young people tend to use smart things more widely. It is necessary to expand the range of smart things, to more confidently introduce the basics of practical application of IoT technology into educational programs, to discuss issues, ways to solve the tasks and pilot projects related to this technology widely in the media. This will enable to train not only people who are practically interested in IoT, but also qualified personnel who are able to solve problems in a new way. 

scholarly journals The impact of young people's participation in events

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza Hixson
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
School Students ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sense Of Involvement ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the social impact that two events, the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Clipsal 500, have on young residents (16-19 years old) of Adelaide. The purpose of this paper is to examine how young people participate in these events and how this affects their sense of involvement in the event and contributes to their identity development. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed methods approach was adopted in which focus groups and questionnaires were conducted with secondary school students. As an exploratory study, focus groups (n=24) were conducted in the first stage of the research. The results of the focus groups were used to develop a questionnaire that resulted in 226 useable responses. The final stage of the research explored one event in further depth in order to determine the influence of different participation levels. Findings – This study found that young people demonstrated more involvement in the Adelaide Fringe Festival and their identities were more influenced by this event. Further investigation of the Adelaide Fringe Festival also indicated that level of participation affects the social outcomes gained, with those participating to a greater degree achieving higher involvement and increased identity awareness. This is demonstrated through a model which aims to illustrate how an event impact an individual based on their role during the event. Originality/value – This paper applies two leisure concepts in order to analyse the impact of events. Activity involvement is a concept which examines the importance of the activity in the participant's life. Also of importance to young people is how activities contribute to their identities, especially because they are in a transitional period of their lives.

scholarly journals Inequalities in the social use of the Internet of things: A capital and skills perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1344-1361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex van der Zeeuw ◽  
Alexander JAM van Deursen ◽  
Giedo Jansen
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Skills ◽  
The Social ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Social Use ◽  
Smart Things ◽  
Social Uses ◽  
The Internet Of Things

In this article, we set out to explain different types of social uses of the Internet of Things (IoT) using forms of capital and Internet skills. We argue that the IoT platform entices different manners of social communication that are easily overlooked when focusing on the novelty of smart “things.” How people use the IoT socially is crucial in trying to understand how people create, maintain, or absolve social relations in a networked society. We find inversed effects for social capital, income and education on private use, and on sharing IoT data with a partner. Sharing with acquaintances and strangers is predicted by cultural activities. Sharing IoT data with acquaintances can especially be attributed to social relations that escape the immediate household. We conclude that varying figurations of capital and Internet skills predict how the IoT is used socially.

Social enterprise and the well-being of young people not in education, employment or training

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Coles
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
County Council ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
The Social

This chapter examines how social enterprises can improve the well-being of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). NEET or NEETs refer to young people aged 16–24 who are not in education, employment or training. There are two subcategories of NEETs: unemployed young people (those who are actively seeking work) and economically inactive young people (those who have not actively sought work recently and/or are unable to start work imminently). The chapter first explains what we mean by ‘NEET’, ‘well-being’ and ‘social enterprise’ before providing an overview of the prevalence and make-up of the NEET population. It then considers the risk factors of becoming NEET and the consequences of NEET status, along with the social impact of social enterprises. It also uses the case of the Cambridgeshire County Council in Scotland to show how budget cuts adversely affect NEETs and concludes by emphasising the importance of entrepreneurship for NEETs.

scholarly journals Trust local knowledge

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Hett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Young People ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Risk Averse ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government

I was excited. When I started working I was excited about the social impact mandate inherent in the public sector – how good! Then, as my work led me into the depths of the public sector’s limitations, I was swallowed by despair. As an advisor on the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction I was a sponge to the pain of the country. I heard the pain in young people, solo mothers, whänau, refugees of not being heard, seen or supported. The reality of slow, siloed, under-resourced and overly risk-averse agencies was undeniable.

Machine Learning for Evaluating the Social Impact of Engineered Products: A Framework

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryan J. Stringham ◽  
Daniel O. Smith ◽  
Christopher A. Mattson ◽  
Eric C. Dahlin
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Frequency Data ◽  
Hand Pump ◽  
The Social ◽  
Impact Indicators ◽  
Water Pumps

Abstract Evaluating the social impact indicators of engineered products is crucial to better understanding how products affect individuals’ lives and discover how to design for positive social impact. Most existing methods for evaluating social impact indicators require direct human interaction with users of a product, such as one-on-one interviews. These interactions produce high-fidelity data that are rich in information but provide only a single snapshot in time of the product’s impacts and are less frequently collected due to the significant human resources and cost associated with obtaining them. A framework is proposed that describes how low-fidelity data passively obtained using remote sensors, satellites, and digital technology can be collected and correlated with high-fidelity, low-frequency data using machine learning. Using this framework provides an inexpensive way to continuously monitor the social impact indicators of products by augmenting high-fidelity, low-frequency data with low-fidelity, continuously-collected data using machine learning. We illustrate an application of this framework by demonstrating how it can be used to examine the gender-related social impact indicators of water pumps in Uganda. The provided example uses a deep learning model to correlate pump handle movement (measured via an integrated motion unit) with user type (man, woman, or child) of 1,200 hand pump users.

scholarly journals Youth engagement on health as a political issue

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Eric
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Youth Engagement ◽  
Political Issue ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Social

Abstract Background In France, young people do not participate in the development of health policy. The latter is built on a representation of the young person who, because of his age, cannot have an opinion and proposals for his health and improve that of others. However, different young people are involved in health actions and propose improvements for the health system and prevention. The communication concerns the ’Re’Pairs Santé’, young people who are committed with Unis-Cité, a national association, to developing health actions with other young people. Methods 20 ’Re’Pairs santé’ were interviewed in 3 French cities on their motivation for this engagement. Similarly, 80 young beneficiaries of their actions were met in focus groups to get their perception of Re’Pairs santé. Results The engagement of Re’Pairs santé is part of a dimension of solidarity, and on their experience as young people to change the way adults and public policies are represented. For other young people, if there is an improvement in their health knowledge, half of them are involved in other local associations and/or are involved in changing health within their own structure. Conclusions Health is not a minority issue both in the daily lives of young people and as a potential source of engagement. The Re’Pairs santé investment allows other young people to get involved in other structures. Thus, the social impact is not limited to the transmission of health information but promotes social cohesion and the development of social capital. The place and role of young people in the development of public health policies must be better valued and legitimized in order to better meet their expectations but also to destigmatize a population that has many resources. Key messages Fostering youth engagement on health. Youth should be considered as a resource for health policies.

scholarly journals The social impact of mine closure in the Jiu Valley

2021 ◽  
Vol 239 ◽  
pp. 00004
Author(s):  
Izabella Kovacs ◽  
Sorin Simion ◽  
Alin Irimia ◽  
Ligia Ioana Tuhuţ ◽  
Gheorghe Daniel Florea
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Mine Closure ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Local Society ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Of Mining

The impact of transition periods is experienced by the local population and economy as a result of mining activities closure and dismissal of a large number of workers followed by diversification of employment and career reorientation opportunities. The aim of the paper is to highlight the impact generated by closure of mining operations on local society and economy as well as identifying opportunities for harmonious development of communities in the Jiu Valley. Following the assessment of the social impact of mining activities closure, we found a rising tendency of unemployment rate among the middle-aged population that did not benefit from vocational retraining and the growing tendency of young people to leave the region for strictly economic reasons leading to widespread social aging.

scholarly journals Virtual narrative and the Internet of Things

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 496
Author(s):  
Associate. Prof. Yury Shaev
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Computer Network ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Philosophy Of Information ◽  
Social Meanings ◽  
European Philosophy ◽  
The One ◽  
The Internet Of Things

Internet of Things, as a presenting of physical computer network related objects and interact, acts as an ontological and semiotic phenomenon. The world of things, long regarded in European philosophy and sociology as reprezentator of metaphysical realities, social meanings, the scope of the implementation of status and political aspects, is nowadays relatively independent. Things, on the one hand, continue to perform their semiotic characteristics and realize representational properties, and on the other hand, begin to take their special traits of being specific, embedding in the practice of human interaction and often converting them. Internet of things represents the ability of things to interact with each other. Carrying out specific functions of the person who previously carried out the only by the man, things are less representing the specific individual areas of natural, social, and political life and, increasingly, creating measurement of social, natural and political. These questions require for its solution efforts of the semiotics, ontology and philosophy of information technologies.

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