scholarly journals Shaping the future e-patient

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-43
Author(s):  
Ulrike Felt ◽  
Lisa Gugglberger ◽  
Astrid Mager
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Problem Solution ◽  
The Public ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Future ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Citizen ◽  
Material Form

This paper investigates how public discourses, as articulated in EU policy and Austrian media documents, take part in the creation and stabilisation of a new patient figure – the e-patient. The documents we analysed act as one material form for enacting, performing and giving meaning to the changes occurring when a new technology enters established networks in the medical realm. Our analysis will show that the public discourses we studied deploy three rather different forms of discursive registers, each of which address and perform a specific relation between currently new information and communication technologies and citizen-patients. From one place, moment or problem-solution package to the next a slightly different hybrid and ‘multiple citizen-patient’ is being shaped, discussed, observed or concealed. The multiplicity we observed reveals crucial tensions and contradicting expectations expressed towards the future citizen-patient, showing the challenges for e-health in the making.

scholarly journals “Reprodução Proibida”: Financiamento público e direitos de cópia privados | Reproduction forbidden: public financing and private copyrights

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge A. S. Machado ◽  
Gisele da Silva Craveiro
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Investments ◽  
Barriers To Access ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Access To Knowledge

Resumo Esse texto apresenta um sumário das pesquisas realizadas pelo Grupo de Políticas Públicas para Acesso à Informação GPOPAI) desde 2006 sobre o financiamento público de conteúdos científicos. Os resultados apontam que, apesar do intenso investimento público no Brasil, o setor privado vem se apropriando e impondo barreiras ao acesso a livros técnico-científicos e artigos científicos – neste caso, em especial, as editoras estrangeiras. No que se refere ao software produzido na academia, os dados apontam para uma completa indiferença da comunidade e à ausência de políticas públicas para o seu acesso. De modo geral, os resultados indicam para a necessidade de uma reforma na lei de direitos autorais, de modo a atualizá-la face as novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação e a atender ao interesse público do acesso ao conhecimento que as tecnologias digitais proporcionam. Palavras-chave acesso ao conhecimento, direitos autorais, financiamento público, ciência Abstract This paper presents a summary of research conducted since 2006 on public funding of scientific contents by the Public Policy Group for Access to Information (GPOPAI). The results suggest that in the case of technical and scientific books and scientific articles, the private sector is creating and imposing barriers to access to knowledge, despite of intensive public investments in Brazil. In relation to software produced by universities, the community is completely indifferent and there is a lack of public policies for its access. Overall, the results indicate the need for a profound reform and update of copyright law regarding new information and communication technologies, considering the public interest in access to knowledge. Keywords access to knowledge, copyright, public investiment, science

scholarly journals FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, IN THE CASE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorian Pocovnicu
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
New Information ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Institutional Communication

Efficient communication is one the most important instruments used for the purpose of generating change inside and outside an organization. It can contribute to adjusting attitudes and the manner of approaching the present and future challenges and to changing behavioral patterns. The mission and the objectives of organizational communication are highly interrelated with organizational change and environment characteristics, in which the organization functions. The communication performed by the public administration institution outside is an institutional communication, extra-organizational, which presents the following purposes: strengthening its image, stimulating an environment of trust and affinity from the citizens (Kotler & Lee, 2007). We are of opinion that the management of communication performed by a public administration institution features three fundamental aspects, relevant for institutional communicators when designing and managing the institutional communication: communication efficiency, communication process and the implications of the new information and communication technologies (ICT) for this process.

Trends in the Renewable Energy Business

2021 ◽  
pp. 1932-1941
Author(s):  
Adrian Tantau ◽  
Robert Staiger
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Future ◽  
New Business ◽  
Information And Communication

The renewable energy business increase its volume each year due to the technology development and due to new business opportunities based on international (e.g., EU) and national support schemes, that have the goal to reduce the CO2 and other emissions of GHG. This chapter presents the main trends in the renewable energy business with main focus on the PV and H2 business. The objective of this chapter is to design a picture of the future of the renewable energy and not only. It is a view of the future of our planet in a dynamic environment characterized by proliferation of new renewable energy installments that are more personalized due to the diffusion of new information and communication technologies (IoT, Big Data, Smart grid) and new business models. The chapter offer an answer regarding to the future of renewable energy business in general, and to the future of PV and H2 business in special.

Privacy and Accountability of Public Figures

2014 ◽  
pp. 202-218
Author(s):  
Despina A. Tziola
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Right To Privacy ◽  
Public Figures ◽  
New Information ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Yellow Journalism ◽  
The Right

Privacy uses the theory of natural rights and generally responds to new information and communication technologies. In North America, Samuel D. Warren and Louis D. Brandeis wrote that privacy is the “right to be let alone” (Warren & Brandeis, 1890) and focuses on protecting individuals. This citation was a response to recent technological developments, such as photography, and sensationalist journalism, also known as yellow journalism. Warren and Brandeis declared that information which was previously hidden and private could now be “shouted from the rooftops.” But whether the right to privacy may be limited in the case of public figures and whether public figures are accountable for their actions is up for debate. This issue is explored in this chapter through court decisions that occupied the public.

scholarly journals Propuesta de variables para el diseño de un modelo sobre TECNO-ADICCIÓN al sexo en la población juvenil = Proposal of variables for the design of a model about the TECHNO-ADDICTION to sex in the youth population

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Olga Serrano Villalobos ◽  
Victoria Cuesta Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Sex Addiction ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Future ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Nuevas Tecnologías ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Youth Population

Resumen: Introducción: Parece existir una penetración en la vida cotidiana de las TICs que afecta al comportamiento sexual de los más jóvenes. Objetivo: El objetivo de este artículo es presentar una revisión bibliográfica que nos dirija hacia el análisis de las variables más relevantes a la hora de proponer en un futuro un nuevo mo­delo teórico para comprender el fenómeno de tecno-adicción al sexo vs. adicción al ciber-sexo. Método: Se trata de analizar la bibliografía existente con el objetivo de presentar una nueva línea de investigación para la adicción al sexo por Internet a través de las emociones como origen del comportamiento, y donde cuyo principal interés está dirigido hacia la población adolescente. Resultados: Parecen óptimas determinadas variables, junto con otras variables que también se exponen, centradas en las emociones como origen– causal del comportamiento para este tipo de afecciones. Conclusiones: En definitiva, se trata de abordar la problemática relacionada con el uso de las Nuevas Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TICs), la sexualidad y la juventud con respecto a la salud presentando una serie de variables que nos permitan crear un nuevo modelo teórico en el futuro así como una herramienta clínica válida de medición.Palabras clave: Adicción; Sexo; Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TICs); Emociones; Jóvenes; Comportamientos; Clínica.Abstract: Introduction: There seems to be a penetration in everyday life to ICT that affects the sexual behavior of the younger. Objective: The goal of this article is to present a bibliographical review that will guide us towards the analysis of the most relevant variables when proposing in the future a new theoretical model to understand the phenomenon of the techno-addiction to sex vs. cyber-sex addiction. Method: We analyze the existing lite­rature with the aim of presenting a new line of research for addiction to sex on the Internet through emotions as the origin of behavior, and where the main interest is directed towards the adolescent population. Results: Appear to be optimal, along with other variables that are also exposed, certain variables centered on the emotions as causal-origin of the behavior for this type of affections. Conclusion: In short, we try to address the problems related to the use of new information and communication technologies (ICT), sexuality and youth with regard to health presenting a series of variables that allow us to create a new theoretical model in the future, and also a valid clinical measurement tool.Keywords: Addiction; Sex; ICT; Emotions; Youngs; Behaviors; Clinic.

scholarly journals Digital Technologies Applied in Agriculture for Sustainable Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Carmen-Valentina Radulescuu ◽  
Maria-Loredana Popescu ◽  
Mihaela Diana Oancea Negescu ◽  
Dumitru Alexandru Bodislav
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The One

Recently, many articles deal with Internet and mobile phones that have penetrated all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, in the light of their benefits. Various reports, including the World Bank, describe the main benefits of new information and communication technologies and promote their greater integration into the wider economy to increase efficiency by completing other production factors and fostering innovation, for example, drastically reducing transaction costs. The article analyzes recent literature but also presents novelty elements that emerged from questions such as the risks associated with new technologies considering that there are not enough studies in the field confirming, on the one hand, the benefits but also the losses caused by them. Keyword: New technology, agriculture, innovation

Building Capacity for Electronic Governance in Developing Countries

2010 ◽  
pp. 176-190
Author(s):  
Rogers W’O Okot-Uma ◽  
J.K. Ssewanyana
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Building Capacity ◽  
The Public ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter presents the essence of critical success factors with focus on building capacity for electronic governance (eGovernance) in a developing country jurisdiction. The results are borne of the authors’ years of experience with regard to national eGovernance implementations in developing member countries of the Commonwealth. Critical success factors (CSFs) denote those aspects of, or associated with, the new information and communication technologies (ICTs), which may be perceived as comprising core, key or critical factors against which the level of capability of National Capacity for ICT or eGovernance may be assessed, measured and/or interpreted. CSFs, perceived to be critical for the success of any eGovernance initiative is best modelled as a three-tier minimalist framework, comprising CSFs at levels described as macro-, meso-, and micro- levels. The nature of any given ICT initiative which is appropriate nationally in central government, locally in local government, or in the public service, in the civil service, or in some selected sector or jurisdiction of the national economy, whether existing or planned, and whether implicit or explicit, must take cognisance of the need for the identification of CSFs at the inception stage of the initiative.

What's New? Perspectives on Freedom of Information and the Internet

2011 ◽  
pp. 235-254
Author(s):  
Sonja Bugdahn
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Freedom Of Information ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Future ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Concept Of Information ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right Of Access

Critics of the notion or concept of “information society” have often made claims to put the new ICTs into a more historical and institutional context. As a response, in this chapter, the more than 200-year-old right of access to governmental information is selected as a reference point. A comprehensive review of literature reveals that this right can be analyzed from various perspectives. Examples are the politics, policy, and polity perspective; the market perspective; and the citizenship perspective. Each perspective highlights different aspects of the impacts a right of access to information can possibly have. The citizenship perspective turns out to be particularly interesting, because the traditional, but changeable concept of citizenship, and the right of access to information interact with each other. In a second step, the same perspectives can be utilized for an analysis of documents and literature on new Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in order to determine whether truly new and original elements are added to what has previously been analyzed in terms of access to information rights. The application of the freedom of information perspectives to Internet-based access to information allows for the identification of interesting research questions on the changing concept of citizenship, the future of national and transnational governance and the future of regulation.

PP156 New Information And Communication Technologies And Hospitals' Design

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. 142-142
Author(s):  
Eduardo Alves ◽  
Benefran Bezerra
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Laboratory Equipment ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Future ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

INTRODUCTION:The hospital's design today must be prepared for changes resulting from the incorporation of new information and communication technologies (ICT) (1). These will affect non-finalistic (warehouse, archive), diagnostic support (laboratory and image) and finalistic activities (emergency, surgical center, clinics) (2). The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is fundamental in the dimension of the impact of each technology on the structure of healthcare facilities (HCF). In this way, this work intends to evaluate the trends of impact of the new ICT on hospitals’ structure.METHODS:The main technologies under discussion in Management of HCF in Brazillian Health Regulatory Agency were raised. From this survey an impact matrix was built with hospital environmental design and the trends of adequacy of its space.RESULTS:ICT that tend to decrease the physical space are: electronic health record for the archive, use of digital imaging for radiology, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) for the warehouse, point of care and automated laboratory equipment for clinical laboratories.ICT that tend to increase physical space are: Telemedicine for the surgical center, Internet of Things - IoT for Intensive Care Units, beds for emergency and hospitalization.The technologies that present an undefined tendency in relation to physical space are: automatic dispensers of drugs for nursing posts.The use of database servers and the need for network points are still undefined due to the use of Wi-Fi technology and cloud storage. However, it's possible to increase use of electricity and the internet.CONCLUSIONS:It is concluded that the new ICT will have an impact on the planning and building of the future HCF (3). The designs of today's buildings should consider this trend so that the future reality is adequate and the regulatory requirements about HCF should be able to consider it.

scholarly journals Juventudes, tecnologias e consumo midiático: Andanças virtuais revelam a constituição do novo // Youthfulness, technologies and mediatic consumption: Virtual roaming reveal the constitution of the new

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Benedito Dielcio Moreira ◽  
Bernd Fichtner
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
New Information ◽  
Proposal A ◽  
The Future ◽  
Essential Questions ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Virtual Interactions

Resumo Este texto traz como proposta uma discussão sobre relação do jovem com as novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação, a partir de duas premissas básicas: há o novo se constituindo no modo como os jovens utilizam as tecnologias digitais e se relacionam com outros atores midiáticos, assim como este novo se estabelece em um território virtual onde as incertezas e a aparente desordem são os condutores de todo este processo. Mais do que apresentar respostas, o propósito aqui é constituir algumas questões essenciais para se pensar nesta arena de embates simbólicos, em que jovens e adolescentes estão entre os principais usuários e atores. Iniciamos o texto com uma discussão sobre a ideia de juventude e depois avançamos para a necessidade de mirar o futuro como condição para o entendimento das interações virtuais. Ao final, trazemos alguns resultados obtidos na pesquisa nacional “Jovem e consumo midiático em tempos de convergência” como exemplos da complexidade que este universo se revela. Abstract This article brings as proposal a discussion about teenager's relation to the new information and communication technologies, from two basic premises: there is the new constituting the manner teenagers use digital technologies and relate to other mediatic actors, so as the new establishes in a virtual territory where uncertainties and the apparent disorder are the conductors of all this process. More than to present answers, the purpose here is to build some essential questions to think about this symbolic impingement arena, in which teenagers and adolescents are among the principal users and actors. We initiate with a discussion about the idea of youthfulness and after we advance to the necessity to aim at the future as a condition for the understanding of virtual interactions. At the end, we bring some results obtained in national research "Teenagers and mediatic consumption in time of convergence" as examples of complexity that this universe reveals.

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