scholarly journals Information and Communication Technology: Gender Issues in Developing Nations

10.28945/2521 ◽  
2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Betz Leahy ◽  
Ira Yermish
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Gender Issues ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Great Abundance ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Education Of Women ◽  
Information And Communication

As Developing Nations seek to leverage scarce resources toward the goal of achieving a developed status they must reevaluate past practices and explore available and affordable technologies. Where information and communication infrastructures are weak, use of low-cost, easily distributed technologies have proven effective. Still, many developing nations have failed to incorporate a resource in great abundance, their women, to use these new technologies to greatest advantage. This paper will address the implications of women’s lack of economic and educational parity, and offer examples of how the education of women through the use of information and communication technology can enhance a nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).

scholarly journals The national broadband network and the challenges of creating connectivity in education: The case of Tasmania

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Stack ◽  
Jane Watson ◽  
Joan Abbott-Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
Technology In Education ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Innovative Methodology ◽  
Broadband Network ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p>Tasmania, one of the first locations to have communities connected to the national broadband network (NBN), provided the context within which to ask significant questions about the implications of the NBN for all levels and sectors of education. This paper reports findings from a research project that developed innovative methodology to explore the issues with 21 respondents categorised as "leaders" in the field of information and communication technology in education. The aim of the research was to conduct an audit of actual and planned implementation of new technologies in classroom teaching through in-depth interviews, to assess challenges faced in implementation and to facilitate dialogue between leaders in disparate education areas through provision of forums online and face-to-face. In this way the action research both contributed to an understanding of issues and acted as a change agent in stimulating the sharing of new approaches to what turned out to be a set of highly complex "wicked" problems. Resulting models using a causal layered approach demonstrate that whereas the NBN did not become the immediate solution to connectivity for these leaders, it provided the motivation to consider what a connected educational environment could be like.</p>

Business Model Change Methodology: Applying New Technology in Organization

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-60
Author(s):  
Nastaran Hajiheydari ◽  
Payam Hanafizadeh
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Modern Information

The present study intends to design a methodology for examining the influence of modern information and communication technology on business models (BMs). Theoretical framework is mainly selected based on literature as well as consultation with expert focus groups. This methodology is validated by expert judgment and simulated as a real case applying system dynamics. The outcome of the survey includes a change methodology formulated in 5 phases and 37 activities. Not only has this study covered the specification of the theory structure; it was carried out in an organization in order to test its feasibility, as well. The proposed methodology in this research could help business analysts and managers with changing business model while adopting new technologies.

Telework and the Canadian Environment

2005 ◽  
pp. 692-697
Author(s):  
Stefane M. Kabene ◽  
Raymond Leduc ◽  
Rick Burjaw
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Way

Information and communication technology (ICT) is constantly changing the world around us. This not only affects the way that we conduct our personal lives but also our business lives. It is changing the very make up of society (Neff, 2000). For organizations, it seems that there is a requirement for success that they ride along with the new technological wave or risk getting left behind. As a result, some organizations are implementing telework programs to take advantage of new technologies (Kaye et al., 2000).

Information and communication technology use within occupational therapy home assessments: A scoping review

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kayla Ninnis ◽  
Maayken Van Den Berg ◽  
Natasha A Lannin ◽  
Stacey George ◽  
Kate Laver
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Barriers To Use

Introduction Home assessments conducted by occupational therapists can identify hazards and prevent falls. However, they may not be conducted because of limited time or long distances between the therapist’s workplace and the person’s home. Developments in technologies may overcome such barriers and could improve the quality of the home assessment process. Method This scoping review synthesises the findings of studies evaluating information and communication technology use within occupational therapy home assessments. Results Fourteen studies were included and revealed the two main approaches to technology use: the development of new applications and the use of existing and readily available technologies. Facilitators and barriers to use were also identified. Facilitators included usefulness, ease of use and the potential for cost-effectiveness. Barriers to use included poor usability, unsuitability for some populations and perceived threat to the role of occupational therapy. The synthesis revealed that traditional in-home assessments conducted by therapists are more sensitive in identifying hazards. Conclusion The availability of new technologies offers potential to improve service delivery; however these technologies are underutilised in clinical practice. Technologies may offer advantages in the conduct of home assessments, especially regarding efficiency, but have not yet been shown to be superior in terms of patient outcome.

scholarly journals Development and use of a digital signage system for revitalizing regional shopping districts

2014 ◽  
pp. 426-439
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Digital Signage ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Signage System ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Total Average ◽  
Future Plans

In Japan, regional shopping districts are on the decline because residents prefer suburban-type large-scale shopping stores. Such issues can be addressed in the context of the “Smart City”, of which functions depend on the information and communication technology (ICT). We established the “KIT Digital Signage Project,” which aims to help the regional stores around the Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT). In our project, we developed a digital signage system that is low-cost and easy to introduce in small stores. We conducted an experiment to evaluate the effect of our system. During the experiment, store-advertising movies were shown on digital signage terminals, which were placed in each store. The total average watching time and audience rate of our system were 24 s and 50%, respectively. In addition, we investigated the educational aspects of our project. The students in our project could master movie production in a shorter time when compared against learning it as an ordinary classroom subject. The future plans of our project are also discussed.

Information Literacy Among Rural Women

2020 ◽  
pp. 184-203
Author(s):  
M. Aravinthan ◽  
R. Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Information And Communication

In today's world, technology occupies center stage in national as well as international aspects. New technologies are employed for improvement in knowledge generation as well as sharing. Information and communication technology (ICT) is one of the technologies that is contributing and enhancing national growth. The rapid adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) has enabled people to access information across the globe. But there is a widening gap between those with access to these tools and those without the ability or means to access them. In a digitally unequal world, we need to focus on bridging the gap between the digitally privileged and underprivileged community of rural India. This study is carried out to examine the digital awareness and digital literacy among rural women. Digital literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technology and the internet. Digital literacy is the knowledge, skills, and behaviours used in a broad range of digital devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops, all of which are seen as network rather than computing devices. Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai districts were selected for this study. A simple random sampling technique is used for selecting the sample. The total sample size is 140 respondents.

scholarly journals NOWE TECHNOLOGIE A OBOWIĄZEK UJAWNIANIA DOKUMENTÓW I INFORMACJI PRZEZ SPÓŁKI W ŚWIETLE DYREKTYWY 2003/58/WE

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Gawrysiak-Zabłocka
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Company Law ◽  
Profound Impact ◽  
Disclosure Requirements ◽  
Council Directive ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Polish Law ◽  
In The Beginning

New Technologies and the Obligation to Disclose Documents and Particulars by Companies in the Light of Directive 2003/58/WESummaryModern information and communication technology has a profound impact on our society. In particular, they have changed the way in which companies are functioning: the possible form of legal acts and of disclosure and filing of company information. So-called First Company Law Directive adopted in 1968 included provisions on a compulsory disclosure of documents and particulars. Since in the beginning of 21st century the compulsory disclosure system organised by the First Directive has become out-dated, the European Parliament and of the Council adopted Directive 2003/58/EC amending Council Directive 68/151/EEC, as regards disclosure requirements in respect of certain types of companies. In the article the provisions of the Directive 2003/58/EC are presented. Moreover, the author analyses what changes in the Polish Law will be necessary.

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