eTransformation in Government, Politics and Society

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matti Malkia ◽  
Reijo Savolainen
Keyword(s):  
Social Organization ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Changing Role

In this chapter, authors present a common conceptual framework to understand the nature, causes and effects of electronic transformation (e-transformation) in government, politics and society. This is done first by identifying and discussing four major factors affecting the transformation in governance: (1) the changing role of knowledge, (2) the changing forms of social organization and co-operation, (3) globalization, and (4) the utilization of new information and communication technologies (ICTs). Based on this analytical framework, some key dilemmas, problems and failures of transformation and how they might be solved are identified and discussed. Finally, in the end of the chapter, a detailed introduction to the specific themes and chapters of this book is given.

Cultural Acceptance of ICTs

2011 ◽  
pp. 105-126
Author(s):  
Jasmine M. Harvey
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Development Tool ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Information Ecologies

The emergence of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) has generated much debate both in and out of academia in relation to theories ranging from economic advancement to imperialism. In the context of the ‘low-income’ economies, a dominant discourse associated with ICTs persists. The discourse of development predicts that nations which have joined the global market will use ICTs to harness global knowledge that will enable them to be competitive and therefore attain development. This has led to change in policy from international to local as ICTs are embraced as the next big development tool. Recently however, there have been reports of more failures of ICTs initiatives than success as professionals in the industry complain about unsustainability of the systems. A genuine issue is that so far analysis of this discourse has tended to be economically or technically deterministic, with little attention paid to social and cultural perspectives. In order to understand how the role of norms, practices and politics of people in particular communities play in this discourse in ‘low income’ economies, over 1000 semi-qualitative questionnaires were analysed from five geographical locations in The Gambia. A key conclusion that has emerged from the research is that there are different attitudes towards the ICTs in the different locations, which vary from full acceptance to rejection of ICTs. Such diverse reactions are underpinned by the religion and information ecologies in which gender plays a critical part. This result challenges the ICT4D agenda, and might be applied to reports of unsustainable ICT initiatives, especially in Africa.

The Role of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in the Relations between the Central Government and Four Major Kingdoms in Uganda

2011 ◽  
pp. 66-89
Author(s):  
George Musambira ◽  
Samuel Muwanguzi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Cellular Phone ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fm Radio ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication

The role NICTs are playing in the relations between Uganda’s central government and four of the kingdoms in the country is analyzed and placed in the historical context within which each kingdom has pursued a strategy for preservation and development of its people’s unique culture and ethnic aspirations. A convergence of cellular phone and FM radio designed by the Buganda kingdom to confront the central government with specific demands and the government’s response are examined. The less combative use of NICTs by Bunyoro-Kitara, Busoga, and Toro kingdoms is described. An analysis of how each antagonist uses NICTs for a hegemonistic agenda is presented and cast against the application of NICTs for good governance and the prosperity of citizens.

Understanding the Landscape of Online Deception

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-66
Author(s):  
Hicham Hage ◽  
Esma Aïmeur ◽  
Amel Guedidi
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fake News ◽  
New Information ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Online Deception ◽  
Major Factors

While fake and distorted information has been part of our history, new information and communication technologies tremendously increased its reach and proliferation speed. Indeed, in current days, fake news has become a global issue, prompting reactions from both researchers and legislators in an attempt to solve this problem. However, fake news and misinformation are part of the larger landscape of online deception. Specifically, the purpose of this chapter is to present an overview of online deception to better frame and understand the problem of fake news. In detail, this chapter offers a brief introduction to social networking sites, highlights the major factors that render individuals more susceptible to manipulation and deception, detail common manipulation and deception techniques and how they are actively used in online attacks as well as their common countermeasures. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the double role or artificial intelligence in countering as well as creating fake news.

scholarly journals La formación musical del profesorado especialista en educación infantil en la era digital

2010 ◽  
pp. a141
Author(s):  
Mónica Sánchez ◽  
Nerea Muruamendiaraz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Musical Training ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
University Education ◽  
New Information ◽  
Nuevas Tecnologías ◽  
Information And Communication

Presentamos una experiencia de innovación e investigación contextualizada en la enseñanza universitaria que pretende describir la influencia de las Nuevas Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (NTIC) en la formación musical de los estudiantes de Magisterio. La experiencia se ha desarrollado en torno a la creación de un cuaderno de bitácora (blog), utilizando las técnicas del cuestionario y sondeos realizados al alumnado, al objeto de reflexionar sobre el papel creciente que las NTIC adquirirán en el EEES.The musical training of nursery teachers at the digital ageAbstractThis article presents an experience of innovation and research in higher education which seeks to elucidate the influence of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in the musical training of student teachers. By creating an experience of a logbook (blog) and through questionnaires and surveys to students sought to reflect on the growing role of ICTs in university education and the role they must spend to play both faculty and students.

scholarly journals Międzynarodowa pozycja konkurencyjna w świetle rozwoju technologii teleinformatycznych

2017 ◽  
pp. 147-162
Author(s):  
Marcin Gryczka
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
International Competitiveness ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Development Index ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Development ◽  
Changing Role ◽  
Role Of Information

The goal of this paper is to analyse the changing role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and to determine their influence on selected countries' international competitiveness. To achieve this, the calculated global ICT development index has been compared to selected measures of international competitive position. Conducted research has confirmed that in respect of ICT a partial alignmentbetween developed and other countries has occurred. Moreover, there is a noticeable interdependence between ICT development and international competitive position indicators.

scholarly journals MODERN FORMS AND METHODS OF BİBLİOGRAPHİC ACTİVİTY İN LİBRARİES

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
SOLMAZ AZAY GIZI SADIGOVA
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Electronic Document ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication

The article discusses modern forms and methods of bibliographic activity in libraries. The role of modern information and communication technologies is explained. The information society places new demands on all social and communication institutions, including the activation of the formation of electronic document space, libraries and bibliographies. It is noted that the information society, the activation of the formation of electronic document space, puts new demands on all social and communication institutions, including libraries and bibliographies. New information technologies allow to significantly expand, deepen and diversify all forms of information and bibliographic services, which makes them faster, more efficient and more convenient. At the same time, it is explained that with the application of digital technologies, the category of information and bibliographic services is becoming a daily information service used by any reader of any library. Electronic catalogs are becoming powerful information systems to support the work of libraries and perform large-scale tasks.

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.

Understanding the Landscape of Online Deception

2020 ◽  
pp. 290-317
Author(s):  
Hicham Hage ◽  
Esma Aïmeur ◽  
Amel Guedidi
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Fake News ◽  
New Information ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Online Deception ◽  
Major Factors

While fake and distorted information has been part of our history, new information and communication technologies tremendously increased its reach and proliferation speed. Indeed, in current days, fake news has become a global issue, prompting reactions from both researchers and legislators in an attempt to solve this problem. However, fake news and misinformation are part of the larger landscape of online deception. Specifically, the purpose of this chapter is to present an overview of online deception to better frame and understand the problem of fake news. In detail, this chapter offers a brief introduction to social networking sites, highlights the major factors that render individuals more susceptible to manipulation and deception, detail common manipulation and deception techniques and how they are actively used in online attacks as well as their common countermeasures. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the double role or artificial intelligence in countering as well as creating fake news.

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