New Technologies and Democratic Participation on the International Level

2014 ◽  
pp. 1382-1391
Author(s):  
Marios Papandreou
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
National Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
International Level ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Global Democracy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The One

This chapter shows that the role of new technologies in global democracy is very important. First, the concept of democracy is analyzed with particular reference to participation and (access to) information. Second, it is explained that democracy should not be limited to the national level because of the major changes of globalization and because of the fact that these changes influence the everyday lives of billions of people. Examples of the United Nations and the European Union are examined, the former as an example of what could be done and how (with regard to individuals' participation) and the latter as an example of what has already been achieved. Finally, it is explained how and under which conditions new technologies could help build more democratic and more participatory processes on the international level. The concept of access is the central link between information and communication technologies on the one side and international participatory democracy on the other.

New Technologies and Democratic Participation on the International Level

2013 ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Marios Papandreou
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
National Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
International Level ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Global Democracy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The One

This chapter shows that the role of new technologies in global democracy is very important. First, the concept of democracy is analyzed with particular reference to participation and (access to) information. Second, it is explained that democracy should not be limited to the national level because of the major changes of globalization and because of the fact that these changes influence the everyday lives of billions of people. Examples of the United Nations and the European Union are examined, the former as an example of what could be done and how (with regard to individuals’ participation) and the latter as an example of what has already been achieved. Finally, it is explained how and under which conditions new technologies could help build more democratic and more participatory processes on the international level. The concept of access is the central link between information and communication technologies on the one side and international participatory democracy on the other.

Práca s internetom ako indikátor počítačovej gramotnosti obyvateľstva Slovenska

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarína Vilinová ◽  
Lucia Petrikovičová ◽  
Laura Babjaková
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Information And Communication

Computer literacy affects all areas of human life, and our subsequent control is almost inevitable nowadays. Due to the rapid growth of scientific knowledge and development of information and communication technologies, significant changes are taking place in individual countries. New technologies are coming to the fore through which there is an increase in country's economy, employment as well as labor productivity. To some extent, this fact is influenced by the ability of basic computer skills. This aspect is also important in terms of regional development at the national, regional and local level. The aim of the paper is to characterize selected indicator of computer literacy - internet work at three levels of Slovakia (state, district and municipality). The paper will be based by data from the Statistical Office of the European Union and Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. The methods of analysis, synthesis as well as graphical and cartographic methods will be the main methods used in the paper. Based on the achieved results, it can be stated that Slovakia achieved an average of 51.4 % in the development of internet use. It is very just above the EU average. At the regional level, the highest rate of internet use is manifested in the western part of Slovakia. At the local level in the case of the Nitra district, the internet was mostly used in the hinterland of the city of Nitra.

scholarly journals La Terminología Informatizada y la Traducción en Lenguas Minoritarias. Reflexiones

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 170-176
Author(s):  
Liliana Ilie
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Minority Languages ◽  
Computer Tools ◽  
Bilingual Dictionaries ◽  
Nuevas Tecnologías ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The One

Resumen: En la era del boom tecnológico en la que todas las actividades diarias se ven afectadas por el uso de nuevas tecnologías, es importante descubrir las carencias de la enseñanza de la traducción e interpretación en general y de la traducción e interpretación especializada en lenguas minoritarias en particular. Además, en la actual sociedad multicultural resulta esencial poder dominar las herramientas informáticas que tienen como propósito facilitar el trabajo del traductor/intérprete y eso se puede realizar a través de un esfuerzo coordinado entre las distintas instituciones formativas a nivel nacional e internacional. En este breve trabajo nos proponemos, por un lado, presentar algunos proyectos e iniciativas relacionados con la formación de los alumnos de Traducción e Interpretación en el campo de las tecnologías de información y comunicación y, por otro, describir algunas herramientas de utilidad para la creación de corpus por los mismos alumnos en general y por los alumnos de combinaciones lingüísticas que cuentan con pocos diccionarios bilingües, como la combinación rumano-español.Abstract: In the era of the technological boom, in which all daily activities are affected by the use of new technologies, it is important to discover the shortcomings of the teaching of translation and interpretation in general and of translation and specialized interpretation in minority languages in particular. Moreover, in today's multicultural society, it is essential to be able to master computer tools that have the purpose of facilitating the work of the translator / interpreter and this can be done through a coordinated effort between the different training institutions at national and international level. This short paper has two aims: on the one hand, to present some projects and initiatives related to the training of Translation and Interpreting students in the field of information and communication technologies and, on the other hand, to describe some useful tools for the creation of corpus by the students in general and by the students of linguistic combinations that have few bilingual dictionaries, such as students from the Romanian-Spanish combination, among other minority languages.

Elderly People, Disability, Dependence and New Technologies

2011 ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
José Millán-Calenti ◽  
Ana Maseda
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Products ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Role Of Information

The potential impact of new assistive technologies to help people stay in their own homes for longer, age well and independently is a crucial challenge for future empowerment of the elderly. The main goals of this chapter are to draw attention to the characteristics of the elderly population and their situation regarding the increase in life expectancy and aging-related aspects, increasing the risk of disability and dependence. Notably, the role of information and communication technologies as supportive tools can help the elderly to improve their quality of life and independence. Services adapted to this population, e.g., tele-health, domotics or robotics, are examined in the text. We also look at the most relevant future opportunities and challenges to society towards new products and services.

scholarly journals TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: TEACHER TRAINING AND THE CHALLENGE OF NEW INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
First Century ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Face ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Teaching In Higher Education

In the face of the advance of new technologies that has been occurring and reaching all sectors of society, this article presents a discussion guided by scholars about the changes that are occurring in education. It is important to think of how you can use so many resources available today while providing power changes in the teaching-learning process which until then was seen as something static and conservative. The task of the teacher in the twenty-first century is no longer ready to take the knowledge to the student, but rather has the role of acting as a mediator and facilitator in the process of knowledge construction. The changes that are taking place have led educators to seek knowledge and expertise so that they can perform satisfactorily their role in society.

scholarly journals New technologies and quality of customer service – case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 548-558
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Midor
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Purchase Process

Abstract Nowadays, companies are increasingly forced to fight against competition. The number of competitors on the market is constantly growing, and customer’s demands on the products offered by the companies are increasing. The role of customers on the market has changed in recent years. Customers are more active than before, i.e. they started to actively co-create value, so they stopped being passive to the purchase process. Organizations that make appropriate use of the increase in customer activity can count on large benefits for the company. One of the methods to increase competitiveness is continuous introduction of new technologies based on the Internet, which recently resulted in easier cooperation between customers and suppliers, making and settling transactions, coordination of orders in the supply chain thanks to e.g. solution supporting electronic exchange of EDI documents. Therefore, the development of information and communication technologies has significantly influenced the development of organization through its improvement. This paper presents the importance of new technologies for the customer that improve the process of its service in a selected clothing sales network in Poland.

scholarly journals La classe de langue à l’ère du digital. Quelques réflexions sur l’intégration des compétences numériques en didactique des langues étrangères

Neofilolog ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 169-184
Author(s):  
Beata Gałan
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
National Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Preliminary Examination ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Development Of Language

Digital skills are an important part of the skills required in the 21st century, enabling users to better utilise information and communication technologies (ICT) in different spheres of life. This article examines the integration of these skills into foreign language teaching. The first part of the article studies the notion of digital skills through initiatives undertaken at the European and the national level as well as the current role of digital technology in the language classroom. The second part of the article focuses on the possible integration of digital skills with the development of productive language skills through active methods (collaborative learning, project-based learning, problem-based learning). The preliminary examination shows that the use of these teaching strategies could possibly ensure the parallel development of language and digital skill.

scholarly journals ICT Lifecycle and its major Role in the Development of Strategic Intelligence

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Carlos Paletta ◽  
Nilson Dias Vieira Junior
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Short And Long Term

In this article, we focus on the role of Information and Communication Technologies - ICT - to create additional sources of competitive advantage that can help companies to prepare themselves for sustainable growth. First, we discuss the dynamics of ICTs and the ability to generate innovations with a direct impact on business. Then we present the need for greater balance between goals of short and long term on IT projects. In the third part, we discuss how these new technologies have helped to increase the productivity of information professionals as well as to enhance the decision-making process and the satisfaction of the end customer. To conclude, the main challenges that the technology-based companies will have to face in relation to the management of the lifecycle of their technology, is consolidation and simplification of their processes within their computing environments, aiming to increase productivity and develop agile environments that allow the organizations to meet the demands of managing digital information.

scholarly journals Digital Technologies Applied in Agriculture for Sustainable Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Carmen-Valentina Radulescuu ◽  
Maria-Loredana Popescu ◽  
Mihaela Diana Oancea Negescu ◽  
Dumitru Alexandru Bodislav
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The One

Recently, many articles deal with Internet and mobile phones that have penetrated all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, in the light of their benefits. Various reports, including the World Bank, describe the main benefits of new information and communication technologies and promote their greater integration into the wider economy to increase efficiency by completing other production factors and fostering innovation, for example, drastically reducing transaction costs. The article analyzes recent literature but also presents novelty elements that emerged from questions such as the risks associated with new technologies considering that there are not enough studies in the field confirming, on the one hand, the benefits but also the losses caused by them. Keyword: New technology, agriculture, innovation

scholarly journals Spreading degree assessment of information and communication technologies in Ukraine and its regions

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Podluzhna
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Intellectual Development ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
National Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Commercial Activity ◽  
Diffusion Of Knowledge ◽  
Its Regions ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Wide Scale

Achievements of economics of knowledge (EK) on regional and national level are only possible through active application of information and communication technologies (ICT) in production and commercial activity of enterprises. It is on the basis of new technologies used in business that the processes of generation, accumulation, utilization and diffusion of knowledge are accelerated among enterprise personnel and partners, additional opportunities are provided for their economic and intellectual development, and innovation prospects are opened with the development of e-strategies. The purpose of the article is to determine the tendencies concerning ICT application processes in enterprises’ production and commercial activity that favor the formation of economics of knowledge in the country and its regions. The object of the study is the activity of Ukrainian business and the processes of information and communication technologies within it. In order to achieve the stated purpose the methods of integration and grouping of statistical data, and also of generalization and logics, as well as tables and graphic materials are used in the article. Such methods allowed to identify tendencies in the processes of informatization and computer business, personnel attraction to advanced technologies, to use local and wide-scale corporative nets, to apply Internet network and social media for production purposes, to master technical skills by personnel for the sake of the opportunity to spread information and communicative technologies in all kinds of activity of enterprises. Based on the defined tendencies and peculiarities of information and communication technologies, the various measures are proposed in order to increase their application effectiveness to promote the quick formation of economics of knowledge in the country and its regions.

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