Diskusijas par terminu „mediji” latviešu valodā tā pētīšanas aspektā

The Other ◽

Public And Private ◽

State Institutions ◽

Other Hand ◽

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.

Postmodernism as Discourse from Foucault to Habermas

International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences ◽

10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilshs.57.106 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 57 ◽

pp. 106-109

Author(s):

Loredana Terec-Vlad ◽

Alexandru Trifu

Keyword(s):

Point Of View ◽

Economic Life ◽

The Other ◽

Modern Age ◽

Other Hand ◽

The Future ◽

The One

During the last decades, the term postmodernity has been highly invoked, on the one hand, or ignored, on the other hand. It is a term that can be found in the writings of various philosophers and sociologists, and is almost ignored and less meaningful within the economic thinking.At first view and analysis, postmodernity is the successor of the modern age, modernity in other words. However, the concept has much deeper meanings; it regards the future, foreshadowing the new realities of today's world, which are very complex and dynamic, and come under endogenous and exogenous influences, activities and issues that are permanently under the influence of multiple and multidimensional challenges [7]. In fact, the period of globalization, of the new trends of the revolutionary ICT (Information and Communication Technologies), is believed to overlap the period of postmodernism.From the philosophical point of view, but also in consonance with the economic life and realities, the individuals and entities of any nature should be characterized by adaptability, the ability to respond promptly and appropriately to the impulses and reactions that affect that system.

Issues in the fight against cybercrime

SCIENTIFIC WORK ◽

10.36719/2663-4619/65/154-156 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 65 (04) ◽

pp. 154-156

Author(s):

Ləman Fəxrəddin qızı Qasımzadə ◽

Keyword(s):

Key Words ◽

Large Scale ◽

Rapid Development ◽

The Other ◽

Modern Times ◽

Other Hand ◽

The Republic

The rapid development and expansion of the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) is accompanied by an increase in the number of cybercrime and the potential for harm. The issues of combating cybercrime, which have become a topical and large-scale topic of discussion in modern times, and on the other hand, the activities of the Electronic Security Center in the fight against cybercrime in the Republic of Azerbaijan are commented. Key words: cybercrime, Electronic Security Center, hacker, effective fight

Vulnerability Assessment of Ubiquitous Cities Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process

Future Internet ◽

10.3390/fi12120235 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (12) ◽

pp. 235

Author(s):

Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman Tariq ◽

Cheuk Yin Wai ◽

Nitin Muttil

Keyword(s):

Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽

Natural Hazards ◽

Analytic Hierarchy ◽

The Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽

Sustainable Services ◽

Hierarchy Process ◽

Insight Into

Urbanization is a challenge faced by most countries worldwide and leads to several problems. Due to rapid communication capabilities, conforming the megacities into Ubiquitous cities (U-cities) seems to be a potential solution to mitigate the problems caused by urbanization. Extensive reliance and dependencies of U-cities on information and communication technologies (ICTs) bring forth a new set of risks and vulnerabilities to these megacities. This research investigates the vulnerabilities of ICTs against man-made and natural hazards in a systematic way using the Analytic Hierarchy Process. The study identifies the vulnerabilities of different ICTs in U-cities and helps in improving the system’s resistivity against various hazards. The task is performed by evaluating the level of disruption on the different technologies and areas under the identified man-made and natural hazards. The research provides an insight into the working mechanisms of involved ICTs. It also helps to manage U-cities with more secure and sustainable services. The research identified that the new ICTs-based hazards have emerged and have become among the most influential hazards. The research has concluded that the vulnerabilities of U-cities are significantly different from that of conventional cities and need further studies to develop further understandings. The research recommends similar vulnerability studies for regional areas as well.

Advances in E-Business Research - Optimizing Current Practices in E-Services and Mobile Applications ◽

Terrestrial vs. Online Gamblers

10.4018/978-1-5225-5026-6.ch010 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 203-213

Author(s):

Vaggelis Saprikis

Keyword(s):

Online Gambling ◽

Gambling Industry ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Similarities And Differences ◽

Online Gamblers ◽

Gambling Activities ◽

Insight Into

It goes without saying that the advances of Information and Communication Technologies have brought many changes in various forms of traditional commerce including gambling industry. Nowadays, e-gambling has dramatically changed the way of wagering and is considered as one of the fastest growing sectors of contemporary e-commerce. Every day even more individuals are moving from terrestrial to online gambling venues or start wagering exclusively online taking advantage of the numerous playing options. Characteristically, the global internet gambling gross market is expected to exceed US$51 billion by 2018. Consequently, its dynamics has forced many researchers to investigate e-gambling scientific field from different perspectives trying to gain an improved insight into gamblers behavior in the cyberspace. This chapter aims to investigate the perceived advantages and disadvantages of terrestrial versus online gamblers towards e-gambling activities focusing on university students. Furthermore, it aims to identify possible similarities and differences between the two groups examined.

Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies - Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology ◽

ICT Policies Favouring Human Rights

10.4018/978-1-4666-1918-0.ch002 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 21-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rolf H. Weber

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Civil Society ◽

Mass Media ◽

Freedom Of Expression ◽

Global Network ◽

Right To Development ◽

Ict Infrastructure

The tremendous developments in information and communication technologies (ICTs) over the last 20 years have substantially changed communication practices across the world. The Internet and mobile phones help to open new horizons for connections between people, leading to a global network for the sharing of information and ideas. In this new environment, human rights need to have a place, and traditional notions related to mass media need to be adapted to the needs of civil society. Freedom of expression has become much more individualistic, with information exchanges no longer relying on the traditional intermediaries (mass media) but on the exchange of ideas on social networking and other platforms. Civil society participation in the information world requires the necessary infrastructure however. And since states have an obligation to see to it that human rights are realized in practice, this may mean the facilitation of private investments to improve the ICT infrastructure. In this context, ICT policies favoring human rights must encompass a right to development.

The Influence of Social Networks on Communication Satisfaction within the Organizations

Handbook of Research on Business Social Networking ◽

10.4018/978-1-61350-168-9.ch029 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 545-566 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Danijela Lalic ◽

Ugljesa Marjanovic ◽

Bojan Lalic

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Communication Satisfaction ◽

Communication Management ◽

Communication Processes ◽

Insight Into ◽

New Framework

Today, technological achievements that significantly influence communication management are Social Networks in virtual environment. The latest research clearly indicates that this trend is going to last in the future. It is considered as a fact that there are many changes and innovations in the field of information and communication technologies during the past few decades. Development of communication technologies has provided a new framework for organizing corporate communication processes, both internally and externally. Channels for the transfer of relevant information had been faced with huge technological improvement, but fact analysis and former research do not provide insight into specific motivation patterns for usage of Social Networks among employees, nor into their influence on Communication Satisfaction within the organizations.

ICT Solutions for Improving Smart Communities in Asia - Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology ◽

Telemedicine for Healthier Community Development in Pakistan

10.4018/978-1-7998-7114-9.ch015 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 295-315

Author(s):

Bushra Hamid ◽

N. Z. Jhanjhi ◽

Mamoona Humayun ◽

Farkhanda Qamar ◽

Vasaki Ponnusamy

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Community Development ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Health Research ◽

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

10.4018/978-1-7998-8473-6.ch005 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 54-64

Author(s):

Gianluca Attademo ◽

Alessia Maccaro

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Research Ethics ◽

Codes Of Conduct ◽

The Other ◽

The Social ◽

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.

Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries - Advances in Knowledge Acquisition, Transfer, and Management ◽

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

10.4018/978-1-5225-0833-5.ch010 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 225-247

Author(s):

Petros Nhlavu Dlamini

Keyword(s):

Indigenous Knowledge ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Personal Communication ◽

The Other ◽

Technology Tools ◽

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.

Exploring SMEs Adoption of Broadband in the Northwest of England

Handbook of Research on Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-851-2.ch032 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 504-523 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Boumediene Ramdani ◽

Peter Kawalek

Keyword(s):

Environmental Factors ◽

Decision Makers ◽

The Other ◽

Policy Makers ◽

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.