scholarly journals Use of Information Technology in Countering COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (514) ◽  
pp. 263-268
Author(s):  
O. V. Tymoshenko ◽  
◽  
K. I. Kotsiubivska ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ukrainian Society

The article focuses on the urgent problem of analyzing the possibilities of using information and communication technologies (ICT) during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the main directions of ICT implementation are outlined to mitigate the negative impact and counteract COVID-19; measures aimed at increasing the availability of digital life for Ukrainian society are proposed. It is concluded that enterprises that actively use and implement cases of digital transformation were more ready for coronavirus reality than those that perceived digitalization critically. The article analyzes the «digital» response of the leading countries of the world to solve problems related to the spread and neutralization of negative consequences from COVID-19. The carried out analysis allows to state that most countries have made significant efforts to inform the population about coronavirus disease, while in Ukraine the informing of citizens was insufficiently prompt and timely, and measures require careful planning and support from public authorities. The authors propose measures aimed at mitigating the negative impact and counteracting COVID-19, which provides for the following steps: making national strategic decisions to optimize results as a follow-up of the current global COVID-19 pandemic; further support at the State level of national, regional competition programs for the development of IT startups aimed at mitigating the negative consequences of COVID-19; organization of online hackathons to find digital solutions to counter pandemics; development of regulatory levers of the State support for domestic enterprises that implement IT tools; organization of the State-controlled educational projects to increase the level of digital literacy of Ukrainian society.

scholarly journals The Organization of Criminal Proceedings During a Pandemic when the State of Emergency Has Not Been Declared (Using the Example of COVID-19 Pandemic)

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 248-260
Author(s):  
Michael Menzhega ◽  
Marina Sawelewa ◽  
Aleksandr Smuskin
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
The State ◽  
Personal Contact ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
State Of Emergency ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government

The authors analyze the work of law enforcement bodies in the conditions of the pandemic when the situation has not been recognized as an emergency by the government authorities and the state of emergency has not been announced (using the example of the situation in March — April of 2020 connected with the COVID-19 pandemic). They stress the importance of a comprehensive assessment of how critical the situation is and of carrying out certain actions even before it is recognized as an emergency. The authors also analyze various approaches to this situation used in difference regions of Russia and point out negative consequences of the implementation of some decisions. It is shown that law enforcement activities, in comparison with other functions of the state, provide fewer opportunities for avoiding personal contact with citizens. In this connection, different ways of carrying out criminalistic activities effectively that take into consideration the necessity of minimizing personal contact for the investigator are presented, such as: distance communication, investigative activities in virtual reality, use of unmanned aerial vehicles to examine the scene of crime without visiting the area during lockdown, use of criminalistic robotics and other robotic complexes. The authors note with regret that while the administration of law enforcement during an emergency situation or a state of emergency is supported by research-based recommendations, it is left in a virtual vacuum, research- and methodology-wise, in the situation of restrictive measures and self-isolation. The article describes both measures of general prevention (use of medical masks, disposable gloves, disposable clothes, hazmat suits), and special possibilities provided by information and communication technologies available in the conditions of the fourth information revolution. The latter, according to the authors, are a wider use of videoconferencing (including its use for such investigative actions as interrogation, confrontation, identification parade, examination), use of computer-augmented reality, implementation of the concept of electronic justice and the use of robotic complexes for criminalistic purposes.

PUBLIC-CIVILIAN COMMUNICATIVE NETWORK AS A PHENOMENON IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-292
Author(s):  
Yevhen Akeksandrovych Romanenko ◽  
Volodymyr Nikolaevich Kozakov ◽  
Iryna Vіtalіivna Chaplay
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The State ◽  
Ordinary People ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Information And Communication

For many years, Ukraine is not entirely able to reverse the dangerous tendencies of growing distrust of the public to the activities of state authorities. In particular, the promises of public authorities regarding the improvement and development of information and communication technologies that are used both in the activities of state authorities, in narrow circles of specialists, and in everyday life of ordinary people are not fully fulfilled. The state-civil communicative network is one of the main directions of stimulating economic growth, employment, expansion of competition and, as a result, contributing to overcoming "digital isolation", both social and geographic. Without the state-civilian communicative network it is virtually impossible to execute management decisions, to make feedback and to correct the goals and stages of the activity of state authorities.

scholarly journals Effects of ‘Digital’ Country’s Information Security on Political Stability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuan Anh Nguyen ◽  
Kalybek Koblandin ◽  
Shukran Suleymanova ◽  
Vladimir Volokh
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
State Level ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
The State ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Republic ◽  
High Level

In this day and age, information security is becoming a priority not only in the system of international economic relations but also at the state level. This study aims to study the effect of a ‘digital’ country’s information security on its political stability through quantitative analysis. The study is a mixed research design with a focus on the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its methodological basis is represented by the collection and analysis of data on the level and nature of cybersecurity threats (Global Cybersecurity Index, the number of cyber incidents) and on the level of political stability (Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism indicator of the Worldwide Governance Index). The results of the study show that Russia with a GCI 2020 score of 98.06 and Kazakhstan with a GCI score of 93.15 have relatively low levels of political stability. This is evidenced by their 45.7 and 25.7 percentile ranks on Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism and a high frequency of offenses using information and communication technologies. Findings suggest that with a high level of commitment to information security, the growth in cyber incidents will not necessarily affect political stability. The obtained findings provide countries an insight into cybersecurity within the national system as well as present a great deal of data on best practices to work through gaps in the national culture of cybersecurity at the state level. The results and methodology of this study can be used by officials to develop information security strategies and tactics, as well as by other researchers for quantitative analysis of the relationship between information security and political stability of different countries and regions.

scholarly journals The conceptualization of new subjectivity and its manifestations in the education sphere in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The State ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Moral Transformation ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
High Level

Authors demonstrate that the influence of globalization is contradictory with respect to the socio-cultural sphere and causes transformation of moral and ethical values and changes traditional manifestations of the human capital subjectivity. In this regard, the problem of a new subjectivity arises in scientific discourse, the understanding of which does not contradict the established concept of personality subjectivity, while at the same time supplementing it with the specific psychophysical features of the carriers of this subjectivity. A new subjectivity can manifest (and manifests) itself in a situational change in the ways of self-realization, depending on the circumstances. Under conditions of unpredictability of moral transformation, it is important to direct manifestations of subjectivity in favor of society, while simultaneously preventing negative consequences, and this mission should be performed by state institutions. Using the example of the educational sphere as the most important producer of human capital, it is proved that within the system itself there are carriers of a new subjectivity amongst the best representatives of the pedagogical environment, but they are still not enough for fundamental changes across the country, mainly because of bureaucratic obstacles to pedagogical creativity. It is assumed that the role of the state is crucial for the start of the desired changes in education, and it is advisable to focus on the priority efforts to improve the regulatory framework to release faculty’s creative potential and to provide institutions with modern resources for information and communication technologies. It is argued that in general the state policy of promoting positive manifestations of the new subjectivity will be effective if it relies on the interests of individuals and high-level groups of such subjectivity, using the modern capabilities of information and communication technologies to enhance network interaction between them. This is especially true during the global COVID-19 pandemic, since the activity of the carriers of a new subjectivity can contribute to the stabilization of society.

scholarly journals Analysis of the state of electronic banking services in the Arab countries

Upravlenie ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-111
Author(s):  
E. V. Vasilieva ◽  
A. Alhannah
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
State Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
The State ◽  
Electronic Banking ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Information And Communication

The analysis of the provision of electronic banking services in Arab countries has been performed. The banking sector is an important part of the economy in any country, however in the Arab countries there are certain problems in the application of the concept of electronic banking. The purpose of this study is a comparative analysis of approaches to the application of information and communication technologies in the banking sector in Algeria, the United Arab Emirates and Syria, identification of the features and bottlenecks in the development of electronic banking services.It has been shown that in order to develop a strong economy and provide quality services that meet customer needs, Arab countries are clearly keen to implement the concept of electronic banking in their banks, but there are still some obstacles which prevent them from competing with international financial organisations. On the other hand, there are several successful scenarios for providing electronic services around the world, for example, the experience of the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Lebanon and other Arab countries.To assess the level of use of electronic services by the Syrian population at the present time, the authors conducted a survey of clients of the Syrian state and private banks. Based on the survey results, it has been concluded that customers are interested in receiving services in electronic form, but this is hindered by the political situation in the country and a number of other problems. General conclusions have been made about the priority of measures that should be taken at the state level in order for Arab banks to meet modern trends in the financial sector.

Political and Social and Legal Support for Information Society Development in the Czech Republic

2019 ◽  
pp. 97-109
Author(s):  
Tetiana Fedorchak
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
The State ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Information And Communication

The article examines the political and socio-legal support for the development of the information society in the Czech Republic. It is proved that the Czech Republic as a member of the European Union actively pursues a policy for developing information and communication technologies and has achieved significant results here. The conceptual and administrative design of this policy in the Czech Republic has made it an integral part of the EU strategy to increase the competitiveness of the European economy and improve the living standards of the Czechs. The state policy of ensuring the development of the information society of the Czech Republic is an extremely important task that is being solved in the course of implementing the general reforms of the state. The purpose of this policy in the Czech Republic is primarily to create conditions for timely identification of information threats sources and their possible consequences. The Czech Republic is constantly implementing a set of preventive measures to neutralize or reduce the negative consequences of information threats, creating conditions for ensuring timely, complete and accurate information for decision-making, and carrying out information activities to harmonize personal, public and state interests as a basis for achieving political stability in the country.

scholarly journals SHADOW ECONOMY AS A THREAT TO UKRAINIAN ECONOMY'S SECURITY: METHODS OF MEASUREMENT AND SCALE ASSESSMENT

2021 ◽  
pp. 22-30
Author(s):  
Tetiana Shepel ◽  
Hanna Kostovyat
Keyword(s):  
Shadow Economy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
State Level ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
The State ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Mathematical Justification ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. The aim of the article is research of the essence of the shadow economy and assessment of the scale of the threat of shadowing the economy to the state's economic security. Methodology of research. The study uses methods of scientific generalization to clarify the content of the shadow economy, its features; logical methods made it possible in the conditions of incomplete initial information to determine the current state of national economic security and the dynamics of the shadow economy; the method of comparative analysis allowed us to assess the dynamics of the shadow economy. Findings. Five methods have been used to measure the impact of the shadow economy on economic security, based on a comparison of financial performance, service delivery, energy consumption, and economic financing. Based on four methods, the integrated indicator of the shadow economy was determined, which in 2020 amounted to 30%, which confirms the threatening impact of the shadow economy on the state's economic security. The direct relationship between the shadow economy and the integrated indicator of economic security is considered. The negative impact of the shadow economy on the state's economic security has been confirmed through the use of statistical methods. It is established that with the increase of the shadow economy, financial security weakens. It is concluded that at the state level, it is necessary to solve the most serious problems affecting the level of economic security of the state and not to formally fight against small entrepreneurs who provide self-employment and support the economy during the crisis. Originality. The study provides an economic and mathematical justification for the possibility of positioning the shadow economy as an integral indicator of the economic security of the state. It was proved for the first time that there is a close interrelation between the integrated indicator of the shadow economy and the integrated indicator of economic security of the state, which allows determining the formula for the level of economic security depending on the level of shadow economy with high probability (91%). Practical value. The study results allow statistical and analytical institutions to assess the state's economic security in accordance with the level of the shadow economy, reflecting the results of the analysis in the reports on the results of public authorities and the economy. Key words: shadow economy; economic security; economic freedom; level of the shadow economy; estimation methods.

scholarly journals THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
Oksana Zelinska ◽  
Ludmila Volontyr
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Subject ◽  
State And Local ◽  
And Control

Now, the cause of inefficient management in many enterprises of Ukraine is the insufficient use of information technology. Despite the active support of the sector by the state, the problems of studying and speeding up information flows, development and implementation of information and software systems for automation of management, lack of vision of the prospect IT implementation in managers and, as a consequence, reduction of management mobility, etc. are not fully resolved. The effectiveness of managing the settlement territories depends to a great extent on the completeness and reliability of the initial information used in making decisions on its strategic and operational development. The required information is measured by thousands of indicators that characterize the quantitative and qualitative state of the elements of the environment of the settlement and is collected, accumulated and processed by various branch bodies of state and local authorities. Using e-government tools will provide a significant improvement in service quality individuals and legal entities and increasing openness, transparency and efficiency of the activity of state and local self-government bodies. In addition, the introduction of e-government is a basic prerequisite for building an efficient digital economy and digital market in Ukraine. It is the generalization of electronic registers that will make it possible to make an effective management decision. The purpose of the scientific article is to identify the directions, mechanisms for improving the efficiency of management and control, case study and the influence of the information and communication technologies use on the management systems at the state and local levels. Methodology. The study of the subject area, theoretical foundations of information technology in the management of Vinnytsia areas of improvement; identifying tools and methods for implementing information systems in greening management. The subject of the study is the impact of information technology on improving the effectiveness of control and management decisions. Based on the analysis of information and communication technologies in management local authorities and experience of foreign countries in the area of urban improvement, areas of research to improve management and control are identified. Result of the research. It is determined that the use of information technologies in public administration contributes to the formation of an open democratic society, which will guarantee the observance of the constitutional rights of citizens, to participate in public life, to make appropriate decisions by public authorities and local self-government bodies. The use of e-government tools will significantly improve the quality of service for individuals and legal entities and increase the openness, transparency and efficiency of the activity of public authorities and local self-government bodies.

scholarly journals FORMATION OF INVESTMENT RISKS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Halyna Berliak ◽  
Tetiana Mahnushevska
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
The United States ◽  
The State ◽  
Investment Policy ◽  
Policy Uncertainty ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Investment Activity ◽  
State Of The Economy ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. The aim of the article is to study the situation and develop practical recommendations for improving approaches to investment risk management under the influence of adverse factors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology of research. The following methods were used in the study: theoretical synthesis and observation (to identify investment risks and determine their possible consequences), comparison and analysis (to study the experience of countries in overcoming the situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic), tabular (to visualize risks and possible methods for overcoming them), generalization (for theoretical generalization and formulation of conclusions). The study is based on the hypothesis that the identification of investment risks will help to choose an effective investment policy of the state and attract the necessary investment resources needed for the development of our country and overcoming the crisis caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. Findings. Approaches to determining investment risks among domestic researchers are generalized. The impact of risks on the state of the economy in general and investment activities in particular is considered, and the possible consequences of economic, social, informational, political and technological risks on investment processes in the country are also determined. Possible options for dealing with the situation caused by the pandemic in various countries, including Italy (development of a financing program for manufacturers of medical devices), the United States (tax rebates for manufacturers related to the fight against COVID-19), Canada subsidies for training and development of digital skills of the population), Egypt (reduction of prices for natural gas and electricity for certain industries). Originality. Proposals were developed to overcome the consequences of the negative impact on the country’s economy caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Practical value. Substantiated on the results of the study, the proposals can be used by public authorities and business structures to take measures to prevent the negative consequences of investment risks and attract investment resources to overcome the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Key words: investment risks, investment policy, uncertainty, investment climate, COVID-19 pandemic, investment activity, investment security.

Lecturers’ Role in Design and Implementation of E-Learning Processes

2020 ◽  
pp. 287-298
Author(s):  
Mārtiņš Spridzāns
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The State ◽  
Ict In Education ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

The potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is playing increasing role in various pedagogical contexts. The necessity to integrate technologies in learning enhances educators’ digital competences is constantly highlighted in education policy documents European Union and national strategic documents and recommendations. Following the advance of digital technologies, the State Border Guard College of Latvia is constantly looking after innovations in ICT and education contexts. Since 2011 Specialized English language e-learning course for border guards is being implemented, other professional e-learning courses are being systematically introduced, currently 8 specialised qualification courses are available, on average 300 border guards graduate e-learning courses annually. Having in mind the continuous advancement of ICT in education contexts as well as the strategic approach of the State Border Guard College to continue the development of e-learning systems author of this article intends to describe the system of e-learning used in border guards’ training, explore and summarize the theory and best practices on using ICT in pedagogical context, educators’ roles in development and implementation of e-learning courses.

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