Electronic publishing and open access to information

Publishing has transited from traditional to Electronic format making information resources available to users without much subscription. E-publishing is engendered by the introduction of information and communication technology (ICT), this development has brought about increase in the number of scholarly communication in circulation. The awareness and rate of e-publishing differs among faculties, it based on this that this study was carried out to survey the situation of e-publishing and open access of librarians in three federal universities in Southern Nigeria, five research questions were formulated to guide the study. The methodology adopted is descriptive survey, questionnaire was given to a total population of 64 librarians consisting of librarians from the institutions understudy, the data collected from the study shows that though librarians are aware of e-publishing but they have not being publishing as should have been expected in University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) out of the 95% that aware of electronic publishing only 30% have published there articles electronically, in University of Lagos (UNILAG) 100% indicated that they have published electronically while in University of Benin (UNIBEN) 45.4% percent indicated yes while 54.5% said they have not published their articles electronically. On availability of open access it was discovered that they have access as a total of 84% from UNN responded Yes, UNILAG 100% said Yes while in UNIBEN 90.9%. The following problems based on their scoring militating against e-publishing and open access in Nigeria. Inadequate power supply; inadequate computer terminals; inadequate funding for subscription payment.

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Automatic Malicious Code Classification System through Static Analysis Using Machine Learning

Symmetry ◽

10.3390/sym13010035 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 35

Author(s):

Sungjoong Kim ◽

Seongkyu Yeom ◽

Haengrok Oh ◽

Dongil Shin ◽

Dongkyoo Shin

Keyword(s):

Machine Learning ◽

Static Analysis ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Classification System ◽

Daily Life ◽

Malicious Code ◽

Access To Information ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Information And Communication

The development of information and communication technology (ICT) is making daily life more convenient by allowing access to information at anytime and anywhere and by improving the efficiency of organizations. Unfortunately, malicious code is also proliferating and becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated. In fact, even novices can now easily create it using hacking tools, which is causing it to increase and spread exponentially. It has become difficult for humans to respond to such a surge. As a result, many studies have pursued methods to automatically analyze and classify malicious code. There are currently two methods for analyzing it: a dynamic analysis method that executes the program directly and confirms the execution result, and a static analysis method that analyzes the program without executing it. This paper proposes a static analysis automation technique for malicious code that uses machine learning. This classification system was designed by combining a method for classifying malicious code using a portable executable (PE) structure and a method for classifying it using a PE structure. The system has 98.77% accuracy when classifying normal and malicious files. The proposed system can be used to classify various types of malware from PE files to shell code.

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A Survey on the Acceptability of Equivalence-Based Translation Into Yorùbá Language in the Domain of Information and Communication Technology

African Studies ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-3019-1.ch019 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 351-368

Author(s):

Jethro Akinyemi Adejumo

Keyword(s):

Mobile Phone ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Global Village ◽

Semantic Extension ◽

The World ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Yoruba Language

This article contains a descriptive survey on the acceptability of equivalence-based translation of the menu of TECNO Android phones into the Yorùbá language, one of the three major languages in Nigeria. Words translated into Yorùbá were categorized into strategies of borrowing, semantic extension and composition and analysed from equivalence effect. In the follow-up survey, information and communication technology experts and general mobile phone users were carefully chosen and consulted for an assessment of the appropriateness of the translation. The study concluded that equivalence, the key term of linguistic translation theories, is still a viable concept in the translation of information and communication technology and equivalence-based translation into Yorùbá will not only promote the language but also contribute to effective communication in a multilingual global village that the world is fast becoming.

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A Survey on the Acceptability of Equivalence-Based Translation Into Yorùbá Language in the Domain of Information and Communication Technology

International Journal of Translation Interpretation and Applied Linguistics ◽

10.4018/ijtial.2019010101 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1-16

Author(s):

Jethro Akinyemi Adejumo

Keyword(s):

Mobile Phone ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Global Village ◽

Semantic Extension ◽

The World ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Yoruba Language

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The Effect of Access to Information and Communication Technology on Household Labor Income: Evidence from One Laptop Per Child in Uruguay

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.2492442 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Joaquin Marandino ◽

Phani V. Wunnava

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Household Labor ◽

Labor Income ◽

Access To Information ◽

One Laptop Per Child ◽

Information And Communication

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Integrated Communication - A Phenomenon in A Nascent State

10.28945/2402 ◽

2001 ◽

Author(s):

Andzela Armoniene

Keyword(s):

Strategic Planning ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

New Age ◽

Research Field ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Research Questions ◽

Integrated Communication

A lot of research questions are surrounding the implementation of the concept of integrated communication and possible solution may be a process of evolutionary developed integration as well as a new understanding of strategic planning directed by an outside-in view. The movement toward outside-in development seems to be one of the greatest transformations and the mostly difficult to overcome obstacle. This process has started together with the boom of information and communication technology and has still been in a nascent state, which is related to tremendous energy condensation and the greatest potency in a new age. However, difficulties of measurement are not helpful for building an original wholeness of theoretical and methodological premises of integrated communication. Thus, the article is aimed to introduce some initial findings about the cultivation of the "tulip rose” (Rosengren, 1989, 28) in this research field of reinvented and redesigned communication.

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Undergraduate business education students’ perception on information and communication technology use in teaching and learning

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) ◽

10.11591/ijere.v9i2.20326 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 359

Author(s):

Patrick Uzo Osadebe ◽

Joyce Frances Osadebe

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Business Education ◽

Technology Use ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Education Students ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Research Questions ◽

The University

The study was carried out to assess the undergraduate Business Education Students’ Perception on the use of Information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning in the University. Thus, to achieve the purpose, two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A sample of 100 students was randomly drawn using balloting and proportionate stratified random sampling techniques. A questionnaire of 4-point scale was used to collect data. It has face validity determined through expert judgement, and construct validity verified through factor analysis. The reliability of the instrument was obtained through Cronbach Alpha. A reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained as a measure of internal consistency. The data collected were analyzed with mean and Z-test. Mean was used to answer the research questions while Z-test was used to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that there was high perception of students to use ICT in teaching and learning in the university. There was no significant difference between male and female students as well as 300 level and 400 level students on the use of ICT in teaching and learning. Therefore, it was recommended that ICT should be used in teaching and learning Business Education in the University.

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Policy and Practice Challenges for Equality in Information and Communication Technology Education

10.4018/978-1-7998-7379-2.ch004 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 56-77

Author(s):

M. E. Kamogelo Setati-Legodi ◽

Leila Goosen

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Learning Material ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Learning And Teaching ◽

School Based ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Ict Tools ◽

Research Questions

The purpose of online learning is for learners to be able to access their learning material remotely and teachers to be able to facilitate learning and teaching with the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education. The research reported in this chapter introduced the limited use of ICT tools and resources for teaching and learning at a primary school based in Tsakane township and explored the policy and practice challenges for equality in terms of community engagement. The chapter will introduce the purpose of the research, as well as the objectives and research questions, and will then proceed to provide background in terms of a detailed literature review. This chapter will proceed to identify limitations and assumptions, outline the problem statement, as well as the research methodology used in the study, together with a discussion of the results collected towards solutions.

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Impact of ICT on Universities Administrative Services and Management of Students' Records

International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals ◽

10.4018/ijhcitp.2018040101 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 1-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Fidelis Egoeze ◽

Sanjay Misra ◽

Rytis Maskeliūnas ◽

Robertas Damaševičius

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Survey Design ◽

Education Institution ◽

Administrative Services ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Governance In Higher Education ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Impact

This article describes the issue of governance in higher education, of which administration is key, is saddled with numerous challenges, as such, new approaches are being sought out to enhance the process. It is obvious that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a tool that enhances administrative activities of higher education institution. This article is based on descriptive survey design which investigates the impact of ICT on the administrative services/management of students' records in Nigerian universities. A questionnaire was the research instrument employed, and questionnaire items were developed through a review of related literature. A total of 200 respondents participated, comprising students, lecturers and administrators were randomly selected from ten universities in Nigeria. Data collected was analyzed using ANOVA. The major impacts of ICT in administrative services/management of students' records in Nigerian universities were identified and discussed. Suggestions are made on the need for Nigerian universities to widen the scope of ICT application in administrative services to fully reap the benefits of ICT.

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ASSESSMENT OF AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES IN CONTENT DELIVERY AMONG LECTURERS IN FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Sokoto Educational Review ◽

10.35386/ser.v16i2.130 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 6

Author(s):

Suleiman Abubakar Zubairu ◽

Abdullahi K. Tukur

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Content Delivery ◽

Computer Hardware ◽

Colleges Of Education ◽

Ministry Of Education ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Research Questions ◽

The Government ◽

Technology Resources

This paper aimed at assessing the availability, accessibility and utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in content delivery among lecturers of FCEs in Nigeria. Three research questions were drawn to guide the study. A Survey research design was adopted in conducing the study. The population of the study comprises of all the lecturers in Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria. They are five thousand and seventy one (5,071) in number. A sample size of eight hundred and forty three (843) lecturers was used for the study. They were selected using cluster, simple random and proportional sampling techniques. A modified questionnaire tagged Teachers ICT usage survey from the ICT Survey Indicator for teachers and staff developed by both UNESCO (2004) and the New Zealand Ministry of Education (MINEDU) (1999) was used for data collection. Frequency count was used to answer research questions. The findings of this study revealed that ICT resources are not available in Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria. It was also revealed that ICT resources which were supposed to be used in content delivery in FCE were not accessible. This study recommends, among others, that the Government, NCCE and the managements of FCE should join hands to ensure that computer laboratories are available in FCE in Nigeria with adequate functional computer hardware and software and functional internet facilities that will enhance the standard of content delivery.

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Ethnographic Approach to User-Centred Evaluation of Telecentres

International Journal of Innovation in the Digital Economy ◽

10.4018/jide.2010070102 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 22-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Bidit Lal Dey ◽

D. R. Newman ◽

Renee Prendergast

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Mobile Phones ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Access To Information ◽

Dynamic Nature ◽

Disadvantaged Communities ◽

Ethnographic Approach ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Important Means ◽

Access Services

Telecentres are considered to be an important means for providing disadvantaged communities with access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled services. However, there is a limited understanding of how targeted beneficiaries perceive the roles of these telecentres. Using an ethnographic approach, this paper examines the services offered by two telecentres in Bangladesh. An intervention was initiated that enabled groups of farmers to use mobile phones to access services. Based on farmers’ experiences and opinions the authors develop a framework which explicates the dynamic nature of use and appropriation of ICT services.

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