Information and Communication Technologies as Drivers of Social Unrest

Random Effect ◽

Government Policies ◽

Ceteris Paribus ◽

Social Unrest ◽

Political Activities ◽

The Status ◽

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are alleviating frictions associated with the gathering and distribution of information, as well as reducing transaction costs related to the identifying, monitoring, and coordination of citizens dissatisfied with certain government policies. We conducted a random-effect logit tests based on a uniquely developed panel dataset of 138 countries from 2005 to 2014 to determine, ceteris paribus, whether or not ICTs play a role in facilitating changes to the status quo that gravitate against government policies. We found that ICTs although it can reduce hysteresis, the tendency to remain passive, inertia, is stronger. In addition, because ICTs are multi-purpose technologies they also support other beneficial economic and political activities which can explain why we don't see greater evidence of social unrest with these technologies. The literature on social unrest provide some clues about this phenomenon. People are willing to engage in these movements but it appears that only during a crisis.

Government Policies toward Information and Communication Technologies: A Historical Perspective

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.290598 ◽

2001 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Larry Willmore

Keyword(s):

Historical Perspective ◽

Government Policies ◽

Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services - Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship ◽

An Update on Bitcoin as a Digital Currency

10.4018/978-1-5225-7766-9.ch027 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 339-348

Author(s):

Cecilia G. Manrique ◽

Gabriel G. Manrique

Keyword(s):

Public Administration ◽

Digital Currency ◽

The Status ◽

The chapter “The Evolution of Virtual Currencies: Analyzing the Case of Bitcoin” by Manrique and Manrique was recently published in the book Information and Communication Technologies in Public Administration. It was written at the height of the bitcoin controversy when its value skyrocketed and waned. More than a year has passed since research on that was undertaken, and it seems that the issues with regards to bitcoin as a virtual acceptable currency has calmed down. It is the purpose of this chapter to give an update on the status of bitcoin as a currency and to determine its stability and ability to become a real currency.

Application of information and communication technologies in special libraries in Kuwait

The Electronic Library ◽

10.1108/02640471111156731 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 457-469

Author(s):

Husain Al‐Ansari

Keyword(s):

Decision Makers ◽

Current Status ◽

Content Type ◽

The Status ◽

Library Catalogue ◽

Ict Training ◽

Further Development

PurposeThe study is designed to explore the application of information technology in various operations and services in special libraries in Kuwait.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected through a questionnaire accompanied by interviews with head librarians in 25 special libraries in Kuwait.FindingsThis study provides baseline data on the current status of the application of information and communication technology (ICT). The majority of the libraries are partially automated. The library catalogue was found to be the most popular area for automation. More than one fourth of the libraries are still using manual systems in their library operations and services. Lack of adequate personnel, ICT training programs, and low priority of libraries within their organization are major obstacles for ICT application in special libraries.Practical implicationsThis paper will have implications for the development of special libraries in Kuwait. It also indicates existing obstacles, difficulties, suggestion and recommendations for further development.Originality/valueIt is the first study of the status of ICT applications in special libraries in Kuwait. Its findings should help researchers and decision makers to improve the current information infrastructure

Government policies toward information and communication technologies: a historical perspective

Journal of Information Science ◽

10.1177/016555150202800201 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 89-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Larry Willmore

Keyword(s):

Historical Perspective ◽

Government Policies ◽

Scientific communication in library and information sphere

Scientific and Technical Libraries ◽

10.33186/1027-3689-2021-3-71-94 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 71-94

Author(s):

T. V. Zakharchuk ◽

A. A. Gruzova

Keyword(s):

Information Science ◽

Professional Community ◽

Scientific Communication ◽

Scientific Publications ◽

Scientific Schools ◽

Invisible Colleges ◽

The Status ◽

The recent transformations in scientific communication are reviewed. These changes are owing to information and communication technologies increasingly used by scientific community. The main trends in the “Big Science” scientific communication are specified. The developing system of book and periodical publishing, scientific events, scientific schools and invisible colleges is discussed. The institution of peer reviewing is described. Presentation of library and information scientific publications in international science citation databases is characterized. Main features of scientific schools and invisible colleges within library and information science under the circumstances of wide use of information and communication technologies are defined. The conclusions are made on the status of scientific communications and communications between researchers and practitioners. The modern digital communication channels enable to enhance the interaction and to apply research findings to the library and information sphere which, in its turn, will support greater transparency and visibility of scientific activities and research and their intensive use by professional community.

Advances in Information Resources Management - Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management, Volume 4 ◽

E-Government

10.4018/978-1-59140-465-1.ch003 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 55-75

Author(s):

Vincent Homburg

Keyword(s):

Service Delivery ◽

Public Administration ◽

Government Policies ◽

Shop Floor ◽

Electronic Interactions ◽

Red Tape ◽

Increasingly, governments are using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to communicate internally, with citizens, and with corporations. The electronic interactions between governments, citizens, and/or corporations are usually referred to as e-government. E-government as such attempts to increase the efficiency of government operations and of service delivery (i.e., “reduce red tape”), but also to increase citizens’ trust in public administration. Some authors even foresee democratic renewal, in conjunction with a drastically reengineered government apparatus. This chapter explores the normative, managerial, and technological antecedents of e-governments and explores the manifestation of e-government. It does so by focusing on goals, visions, and beliefs (“rhetorics”) at national and supranational policy levels (i.e. the American and European e-government policies) and by analyzing the technological and managerial problems encountered at the shop floor of municipal e-government initiatives (“reality”).

Integrating ICTs in African Development

Information Communication Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch185 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 2586-2616

Author(s):

Bobak Rezaian

Keyword(s):

Poverty Reduction ◽

Socioeconomic Development ◽

National Development ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Reduction Strategies ◽

The Status ◽

Sub Saharan

This chapter reviews the role of information and communication technologies in socioeconomic development and poverty-reduction programs in sub-Saharan countries. To this end, the author first provides an overview of the status of ICTs and national ICT strategies in sub-Saharan Africa. He then analyzes the treatment of ICTs in three major policy documents that provide the framework for economic growth and poverty reduction efforts in most developing countries. These are (a) national poverty-reduction strategies, (b) country assistance strategies of the World Bank, and (c) poverty-reduction support credits. The analysis reveals that while a majority of national ICT policies strongly promote the use of ICTs for socioeconomic development, the poverty-reduction and country assistance strategies focus primarily on the use of ICTs in public-sector management. Hence, there is a persistent disconnection between the ICT policies and the poverty-reduction strategies. The author identifies some of the main challenges and the substantial opportunities that would arise from the mainstreaming of ICTs in national development initiatives.

Integrating ICTs in African Development

Information Communication Technologies and Human Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-057-8.ch002 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 23-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Bobak Rezaian

Keyword(s):

Poverty Reduction ◽

Socioeconomic Development ◽

National Development ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Reduction Strategies ◽

The Status ◽

Sub Saharan

This chapter reviews the role of information and communication technologies in socioeconomic development and poverty-reduction programs in sub-Saharan countries. To this end, the author first provides an overview of the status of ICTs and national ICT strategies in sub-Saharan Africa. He then analyzes the treatment of ICTs in three major policy documents that provide the framework for economic growth and poverty reduction efforts in most developing countries. These are (a) national poverty-reduction strategies, (b) country assistance strategies of the World Bank, and (c) poverty-reduction support credits. The analysis reveals that while a majority of national ICT policies strongly promote the use of ICTs for socioeconomic development, the poverty-reduction and country assistance strategies focus primarily on the use of ICTs in public-sector management. Hence, there is a persistent disconnection between the ICT policies and the poverty-reduction strategies. The author identifies some of the main challenges and the substantial opportunities that would arise from the mainstreaming of ICTs in national development initiatives.

Advances in Library and Information Science - Handbook of Research on Library Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic ◽

Measures and Initiatives Adopted by Indian University Libraries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

10.4018/978-1-7998-6449-3.ch008 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152-172

Author(s):

Priya Vaidya ◽

P. M. Naushad Ali

Keyword(s):

New Normal ◽

Work From Home ◽

Academic System ◽

The Status ◽

Precautionary Measures ◽

The University ◽

Method Approach

In times of global health emergency and nation-wide lockdown due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the smooth functioning of the academic system has been poorly affected or suspended in India from the middle of March 2020. However, the entire operations of libraries are compensating with the applications of information and communication technologies (ICTs). In this chapter, the authors adopted the mixed-method approach, which brings out the methods, policies initiated by libraries in 'new normal', and to know the status of library operations during the lockdown. Authors mapped out the experiences of professionals during 'work from home'. Findings of the chapter show that the libraries are struggling to sustain their services to cater to the needs of the university students whose academics has been shoddily affected. Further, it reveals that majority of the respondents have adopted unique initiatives and precautionary measures in the 'new normal'. The librarians call themselves 'information warriors' which showed an optimistic attitude while struggling in an unprecedented situation.