Il ruolo delle Tecnologie Informatiche e di Comunicazione e della logistica distributiva sulla competitivitŕ del comparto ortofrutticolo siciliano

2012 ◽  
pp. 11-40
Author(s):  
Emanuele Schimmenti ◽  
Elli Vassiliadis ◽  
Antonino Galati
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Multiple Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
The Other ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Information And Communication

In recent years, the market globalization process has deeply altered the international competitive scene, leading, inevitably, to a revision of companies' strategies and organization structures. It is now widely accepted that Information and Communication Technology (ict) and supply chain logistics management, have an important role in increasing the competitive potential of each company and in the development of entire economic sectors. The importance of these factors for the business strategies of firms, has generated increasing research attention towards the study of their economic and social impact, concerning both the spread of modern information and communication technologies and logistics. This paper mainly proposes, through a direct survey conducted on a group of firms (production and commercial companies), working in the Sicilian fruit and vegetable sector - a strategic sector in the economic and social field for most of the region - to provide empirical evidence regarding the degree of diffusion of ict and its use, as well as on business relationships with the regional distribution logistics system, as they are two of the determinants that can influence companies' competitive potential. Through Multiple Correspondence Analysis (mca) it was possible to filter down the information from the available data and to identify two factors that describe and summarize how the surveyed firms behave. In particular, the analysis highlighted the close connection between the diffusion and use of ict and logistics distribution organization and the firms' physical and economic size. Specifically, the large-size companies, in this case represented by producer organizations and associations, have a medium-high degree of computerization and an efficient logistics organization, which allows them to interface with competitors both in the national and international market. Agricultural cooperatives and individual companies, on the other hand, though having well-developed infrastructure hardware and software, limit their use to basic functions, but above all have greater needs in terms of logistics structures, which are scantly distributed in the region, and this negatively influences the efficiency of fruit and vegetable produce distribution. In this context, the competitive potential of the fruit and vegetable sector, as regards the issues under investigation, is connected, on the one hand, to companies' recognition of the potential offered by ict and efficient logistics and, on the other, to government intervention aimed at overcoming the region's infrastructure limits which are at the heart of inefficiencies in the distribution system.

Diskusijas par terminu „mediji” latviešu valodā tā pētīšanas aspektā

2020 ◽  
pp. 349-358
Author(s):  
Dite Liepa ◽  
Ilva Skulte
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Insight Into

This paper is based on reflections after an emotional discussion on the word and term medijs(i) (‘medium’) in Latvian that broke out during the yearly conference The Word: Aspects of Research at Liepāja University, in November 2019. The aim of this paper is not to blame or replace the broadly spread two-word term plašsaziņas līdzekļi with an anglicism mediji. In Latvia, there are many titles and documents where this term has a permanent and stable place. Such as, for example, The National Electronic Mass Media Council. At the same time, it is time to recognise the use of the word medijs(i) as an entirely accepted synonym of plašsaziņas līdzeklis(ļi) and even as a semantically more broadly usable term in the context of developing information and communication technologies. As this short insight into the research of the word shows, the term is already currently used not only among professionals but also on the level of state institutions, public and private organisations, and companies. On the other hand, especially in the contexts of communication science, arts, and philosophy, the spectrum of meanings of the word medijs(i) in the vocabulary of modern Latvian must be broadened.

Indigenous Peoples and the Cultural Constructions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Latin America

2008 ◽  
pp. 1966-1975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Francisco Salazar
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Cultural Construction ◽  
Indigenous Media ◽  
Local Practices ◽  
Information And Communication

Indigenous media have become an intensely debated subject in discussions of cultural diversity and access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). In many circles, the question of the equitable and affordable access to communication and information has begun to be conceptualized as integral to human rights and as an essential element in the foundation of a knowledge and/or information society. The purpose of the chapter is to analyse current approaches to indigenous ICT practices in Latin America by examining several case studies that explore, enliven and criticize the often ethnocentric discussions of the digital divide. The analysis is placed in the context of the rise of coordinated indigenous movements in Latin America, the wave of media privatisation in the region and the impact of IT policy and reform. It argues that, beyond consideration of the social impact of ICT on indigenous cultures, it is also relevant to consider the cultural construction of new technologies of information and communication in order to better understand the ways in which indigenous peoples adopt and make use of new digital technologies according to traditional knowledge and systems of law. The chapter concludes by supporting the need for self-identification of local practices and knowledge within the communities in order to design adequate strategies to gain benefit from the use of ICTs.

Telemedicine for Healthier Community Development in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 295-315
Author(s):  
Bushra Hamid ◽  
N. Z. Jhanjhi ◽  
Mamoona Humayun ◽  
Farkhanda Qamar ◽  
Vasaki Ponnusamy
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Quality Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Information And Communication

Providing affordable and quality healthcare is the most burning demand for humanity. It is a fact that more or less half of the world's population resides in rural areas, and a majority of these people are left without the most basic amenities, such as healthcare and education. It is considered difficult to open and manage healthcare facilities in any community using traditional healthcare models for the states with limited resources particularly for developing countries. One of the most popular substitute tools is telemedicine to improve healthcare for underprivileged groups. In telemedicine, information and communication technologies (ICTs) are employed to ensure healthcare at a distance. On the other hand, one of the main problems in developing countries is the quality and cost of healthcare. In health research, telemedicine has become a new hope for eliminating bottlenecks. In this study, the authors have examined what challenges and issues developing countries are facing in implementation of telemedicine; particularly, they examine Pakistan as a case.

Research Ethics in the Social Sciences

2022 ◽  
pp. 54-64
Author(s):  
Gianluca Attademo ◽  
Alessia Maccaro
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Social ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship

The formulation of Charts for research ethics and Codes of conduct has been growing in the last few decades, on the one hand due to a renewed awareness of the ethical dimensions of research governance and the relationship between regulators and researchers, and on the other hand for the expansion of possibilities achieved by innovation in information and communication technologies. The voluntary involvement of research participants, risk management and prevention, data protection, community engagement, reflexivity of researchers are some of the centres of gravity of a debate that involves researchers, institutions, and citizens.

Use of Information and Communication Technologies Tools to Capture, Store, and Disseminate Indigenous Knowledge

2017 ◽  
pp. 225-247
Author(s):  
Petros Nhlavu Dlamini
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The One

This chapter explores the role played by Information and Communication Technology tools in the management of indigenous Knowledge in general. Of importance to note, therefore, is the fact that the emergence of Information and Communication Technology tools has opened new avenues in Indigenous Knowledge Management (IKM) which have the potential of playing important roles in the society by making the valuable knowledge available to everyone who recognizes and uses it. Given the nature of indigenous knowledge which is commonly exchanged through personal communication and demonstration exemplified as deriving from the master to the apprentice, from the parents to the children, from the one neighbour to the other and so on. Information and Communication Technology tools appear to be providing as a solution in forestalling the possible extinction of IK.

scholarly journals Guidance for SMEs with the adoption of technology: A conceptual framework

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riana Steyn ◽  
Awie Leonard
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Information Communications Technology ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Information And Communication

<p>When starting up a new small or medium sized company, it is crucial to understand what the requirements are in terms of Information and communication technologies (ICT). Bentellis and Boufaïsa (2008) note that over the last twenty years the markets have been changing fast, which has led to the evolution of the business environment. In many instances companies cannot keep up with the change occurring in the ICT arena. Entering the market as a small competitor, you need to ensure that you implement ICT that will support your business strategies. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative research study done to determine how SMEs cope with the adoption of technology. The paper explores the typical problems and challenges faced by SMEs, within South Africa, with regard to ICT and propose a conceptual framework to support managers in their decision making on ICT implementation. As such, this framework supports them in choosing the relevant technology, as well as supporting them with the effective application of the chosen technologies.</p><p><strong>KEY WORDS:</strong> Adoption, Information communications Technology (ICT), skills, small to medium organisations (SME), Technology</p>

Exploring SMEs Adoption of Broadband in the Northwest of England

2011 ◽  
pp. 504-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boumediene Ramdani ◽  
Peter Kawalek
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Adoption Model

This chapter explores the factors impacting small to medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) adoption of broadband. It argues that information and communication technologies (ICTs) are highly differentiated technologies for which there is not necessarily a single adoption model. While most large European companies are connected to broadband, SMEs’ connectivity is lagging behind. The question of why one SME adopts broadband while the other does not is still understudied. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to fill this gap by investigating the technological, organizational, and environmental factors impacting SMEs’ adoption of broadband. This chapter starts by highlighting the importance of ICT innovations adoption in general and broadband in particular. Based on the ICT innovations adoption literature, SMEs’ broadband adoption framework will be developed and empirically validated involving nine SMEs’ key decision makers in the northwest of England. Finally, implications for researchers, practitioners, ICTs’ vendors, and policy makers will be discussed.

Use of Information and Communication Technologies Tools to Capture, Store, and Disseminate Indigenous Knowledge

2020 ◽  
pp. 325-347
Author(s):  
Petros Nhlavu Dlamini
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The One

This chapter explores the role played by Information and Communication Technology tools in the management of indigenous Knowledge in general. Of importance to note, therefore, is the fact that the emergence of Information and Communication Technology tools has opened new avenues in Indigenous Knowledge Management (IKM) which have the potential of playing important roles in the society by making the valuable knowledge available to everyone who recognizes and uses it. Given the nature of indigenous knowledge which is commonly exchanged through personal communication and demonstration exemplified as deriving from the master to the apprentice, from the parents to the children, from the one neighbour to the other and so on. Information and Communication Technology tools appear to be providing as a solution in forestalling the possible extinction of IK.

scholarly journals Adicción a las Tecnologías: Adolescencia, familias y Trabajo Social. Revisión teórica del fenómeno

2019 ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
Carlota Roca Belijar
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Addictive Behavior ◽  
The Other ◽  
Behavior Patterns ◽  
Leaving Home ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Special Mention ◽  
Trabajo Social

Las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC), se encuentran totalmente difundidas en nuestra sociedad actual, tanto es así que ya no es extraño ver a cualquier persona llevando y/o utilizando un móvil o un ordenador con observable asiduidad. Por otra parte, tampoco es menos cierto el hecho de que las mismas se constituyen como una de las herramientas de más utilidad hoy en día, muchas son las ventajas que estas presentan, permiten desde facilitar la comunicación o relaciones hasta comprar sin salir de casa, por ejemplo. Sin embargo, no todo en ellas es positivo, en los últimos tiempos se está constatando el nacimiento de un nuevo fenómeno que afecta especialmente a niños/as y/o adolescentes, y es que, son cada vez más frecuentes los casos en los que éstos desarrollan patrones de conducta nocivos o adictivos en relación con el uso de las TIC. Este hecho, hace que todo en la vida de dichos/as niños/as y/o adolescentes cambie de manera radical al verse afectados numerosos aspectos o ámbitos de la misma como por ejemplo, el familiar, uno de los contextos más damnificados al ser el más próximo o cercano. En base a esto, a lo largo de este artículo se realizará un recorrido por alguna de las cuestiones que giran en torno a una adicción a las TIC, haciendo especial mención a la perspectiva del Trabajo Social en relación con este tema.   Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), are fully disseminated in our current society, so much so that it is no longer strange to see anyone carrying and/or using a mobile or a computer with observable assiduity. On the other hand, it is not less true fact that they are constituted as one of the most useful tools today, there are any advantages that they present, they allow from facilitating communication or relationships to buying without leaving home, for example. However, not everything in them is positive, in recent times the birth of a new phenomenon that especially affects children and/or adolescents is being verified, and that is, the cases in which these are increasingly frequent develop harmful or addictive behavior patterns in relation to the use of ICT. This fact, makes everything in the life of such children and/or adolescents change radically as many aspects or areas of it are affected, such as family, one of the most affected contexts to be the closer or closer. Based on this, throughout this article there will be a tour of some of the issues that revolve around an addiction to ICT, making special mention of the perspective of Social Work in relation this issue.

scholarly journals Cálculo mental como estrategia para el aprendizaje de los contenidos matemáticos en la educación primaria

2019 ◽  
pp. 8-19
Author(s):  
Martha Gómez-Rosales ◽  
Antonia Mireles-Medina
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Mental Calculation ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Educación Primaria

This article describes a proposal for the implementation of mental calculation as a strategy for learning mathematical contents in primary education. The mental calculation as an important part in mathematics gives the students an opening to new ways of thinking and gives him the mental agility that helps him to solve problems in a more competitive, quick and easy way. That is why the interest to train the student from an early age to boost the exercise of his mind, proposing strategies that make more efficient teaching-learning process and increase their academic performance in the subject of mathematics. On the other hand, nowadays the profile of the students is valued according to their competences and these must be demonstrated in solving problems of daily life. However, at this moment in history the student is surrounded by information and communication technologies, very effective for the advances that they bring with them, but they generate greater dependence on him, so that now he avoids using more of his reasoning, because most solutions are found by clicking a button.

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