scholarly journals Analysis of the Dissemination Index of the Information of the Different Players of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Valencian Community

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Gabriela Ribes-Giner ◽  
Javier Navarrete-Garnes
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Diffusion Index ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Information And Communication

The main objective of this research is to calculate the diffusion index of entrepreneurship to the different actors of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. For this, 57 organizations, both private and public, belonging to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Valencian community have been analyzed. Among the results are stresses the importance of the optimal use of information and communication technology in current and future generations, as well as the dissemination of entrepreneurship. In addition, the best practices carried out by the different agents of the entrepreneurial ecosystem have been identified.

scholarly journals Towards an Effective Legal Framework for Online Dispute Resolution in E-commerce Transactions: Trends, Traditions and Transitions

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sodiq O. Omoola ◽  
Umar A Oseni
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Dispute Resolution ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Alternative Dispute Resolution ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Legal Environment ◽  
Online Dispute Resolution ◽  
Convenient Means ◽  
Information And Communication

The need for convergence of best practices in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) cannot be overemphasised in an increasingly digitalised world. This undoubtedly led to the introduction of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) few decades ago which is considered a fast, seamless, and convenient means of dispute resolution. With the increasing prominence of e-commerce transactions, several countries and regions of the world are on the quest to provide an effective legal framework for ODR in e-commerce dealings. This article analyses the approaches to ODR legislations for consumer protection in selected jurisdictions. The article finds that a comparative legal approach with some leverage on legal borrowing can help to create the required legal environment for ODR in other jurisdictions.  

scholarly journals Information and communication technology-based interventions to support healthcare in migrants

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
F G Vaccaro ◽  
A Oradini Alecreu ◽  
A Scardoni ◽  
B Frascella ◽  
G P Vigezzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
In Transit

Abstract Background Advances in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are revolutionizing healthcare, while massive migration flows and cross-border populations’ transit impose the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new integrated healthcare services and programmes. Nevertheless, no conclusive evidence exists on the vast potential offered by ICT to promote healthcare in migrant populations. Methods We carried out a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines to retrieve, pool and critically appraise all the available evidence on the effectiveness of ICT-based interventions to support the healthcare provision to migrant and in-transit populations in Europe. We searched the electronic databases Medline and Embase, relevant grey literature and consulted with experts in the field. We restricted the area of interest to EU/EEA countries and included studies providing original quantitative data. Results Out of 127 retrieved records, 53 (42%) met the inclusion criteria. Included studies were classified in the following four interventions: implementation of healthcare services (47%), patients’ education (26%), healthcare services’ monitoring (17%), and interventions on providers (10%). The most relevant data refer to telemedicine, prevention interventions, and healthcare data sharing and the most represented specific health-topic is that of mental health (26%). We present available data qualitatively and quantitatively pooled by country, type of ICT, target population and health topic. Conclusions Selected ICT-based interventions have been implemented in Europe to promote healthcare in migrant populations; however, in most cases, no monitoring and evaluation exist on their impact, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. Strengthened efforts are needed to identify, plan, implement and evaluate effective interventions and share best practices to protect in-transit populations’ health. Key messages Information and Communication Technology (ICT) offer great potential to promote health-care in migrant populations. Effective ICT interventions and best practices should be shared across Europe.

With best intentions

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 246-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Netta Iivari ◽  
Marianne Kinnula ◽  
Leena Kuure
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Critical Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Children have been recognized as an important user group for information and communication technology (ICT) and methods for involving them in ICT design have already been devised. However, there is a lack of research on children’s genuine or authentic participation in ICT design as well as a lack of critical research scrutinizing how “children” and “their participation” actually end up constructed in ICT design. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – An intervention involving children in ICT design following the research strategy of nexus analysis was implemented. A qualitative data archive of this intervention is examined through a Foucauldian lens. Findings – The study reveals that numerous discourses were relied on when talking about “children” and “their participation” in the case project: the discourses of participation, equality, domination, segregation, rebellion, and patronization were identified. Moreover, “children” were constructed as equal partners and influential, but also as ignorant, ignored, silent, and silencing each other. Some of the findings are in line with the existing ICT literature on the matter, others even with the literature on genuine participation of children. However, children and their participation were also constructed as “problematic” in many senses. Research limitations/implications – The study contributes to and opens up avenues for critical research on genuine participation of users, especially children. Practical implications – Practical suggestions for researchers interested in participation of children in ICT design are provided. Originality/value – While research literature offers an abundance of best practices and an idealized view on children and their participation, this study shows the multitude of challenges involved and discourses circulating around.

scholarly journals An Integrated ICT Management Framework for Commercial Banking Organisations in South Africa

10.28945/3271 ◽  
2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Tshinu ◽  
Gerrit Botha ◽  
Marlien Herselman
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Commercial Banking ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

This article explores the possibility of integrating some of the most referenced ICT Management Frameworks in managing ICT infrastructure in the banking sector. This was done by identifying core components that it should address and the related frameworks that need to be applied at each component. In this context, this article is also prompting further research in managing ICT infrastructure through an integrated ICT Management Framework. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure needs to be regarded as the integration of different components that interact with one another directly and indirectly for sustainability of organisation’s objectives. For the organisations that rely intensely on ICT, such as in the banking industry, it is a necessity to develop practices and tools such as integrated ICT Management Framework that collect best practices found in different ICT Management Frameworks and combine them to business objectives that direct ICT strategies, technologies, and management practices for better management of ICT infrastructure.

Information and Communication Technology and Cultural Change

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Hansen ◽  
Tom Postmes ◽  
Nikita van der Vinne ◽  
Wendy van Thiel
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Construal ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ict For Development ◽  
Practical Implications

This paper studies whether and how information and communication technology (ICT) changes self-construal and cultural values in a developing country. Ethiopian children were given laptops in the context of an ICT for development scheme. We compared children who used laptops (n = 69) with a control group without laptops (n = 76) and a second control group of children whose laptop had broken down (n = 24). Results confirmed that after 1 year of laptop usage, the children’s self-concept had become more independent and children endorsed individualist values more strongly. Interestingly, the impact of laptop usage on cultural values was mediated by self-construal (moderated mediation). Importantly, modernization did not “crowd out” traditional culture: ICT usage was not associated with a reduction in traditional expressions (interdependent self-construal, collectivist values). Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Manajemen Stratejik Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi untuk Peningkatan Mutu Pembelajaran SMK Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah dan SMKN 1 Garut

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Partono Partono
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
General Description ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
School Learning

So far, in implementing school strategies, they tend not to utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT), despite the availability of ICT resources available. Stages of strategic management are needed to generate the vision, mission, objectives, policy, program, budget, and procedures as well as control and evaluation process as an effort to utilize ICT to improve school quality. Based on the interpretation and the results of the study, it is concluded that schools have organized stages in strategic management that enable schools to have a quality profile. The impact of effective utilization of ICTs for schools is the achievement of effective school management, as per the National Education Standards, which is characterized by effective planning, implementation, control, and evaluation of school ICTs.The purpose of this study is to get a general description, describe, and reveal the Strategic Management of Information and Communication Technology Utilization to Improve the Quality of School Learning in Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah Vocational High School and Garut 1 Vocational High School, both on environmental analysis, strategic formulation, implementation and strategic evaluation. The research method used in this research is the case study method, because the problems studied occur in the place and situation of Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah Vocational School and Vocational High School 1 Garut. The use of case study models in this study is based on the consideration that to provide an overview of the strategic management activities of the use of ICTs carried out at vocational high schools with the ultimate goal of being able to improve the quality of school learning. Based on observations in the field of SMK 1 Garut and SMK Al Musaddadiyah Ciledug Garut is one of the public schools and private schools that have these advantages.

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