The Computer Games Industry

2010 ◽  
pp. 138-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Prescott ◽  
Jan Bogg
Keyword(s):  
Computer Games ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gaming Industry ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Skills Shortages

This chapter focuses on the current position and experiences of women working within the computer games industry, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector and the wider context of the Science, Engineering and Technology industry (SET). Global data collected as part of a larger quantitative study on women who are currently working in the male dominated computer games industry is reviewed, in relation to the long hour’s culture associated with the sector. In addition, the lack of females, especially females with families in the gaming industry, skills shortages, work life balance and flexible working will be discussed in the games industry context. The research discussed will be related to the question of attracting and retaining women, in the games development workforce of the future. The issues discussed will be of relevance to employers, professional bodies, policy makers and researchers of the games industry and the wider ICT and SET industries. Recommendations from the findings and future research directions are provided.

The Experiences of Women Working in the Computer Games Industry

2014 ◽  
pp. 92-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Prescott ◽  
Jan Bogg
Keyword(s):  
Computer Games ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Games Development ◽  
Woman Working

This chapter provides a unique understanding of women working in the computer games industry. In depth interviews were undertaken with seven female game workers based in the UK. The women were interviewed as part of a larger study focusing on women in this male dominated industry. The issues detailed in this chapter focus on the industry as a viable career for women, the experience of being a woman working in games and the working environment; including work life balance issues, experiences of discrimination and experiences of sexism. The research discussed is related to attracting and retaining women in games development. The issues are of relevance to employers, professional bodies, policy makers and researchers of the games industry and the wider ICT and SET industries. Recommendations from the findings and future research directions are provided.

Frontiers in Service Science: Fintech Operations—An Overview of Recent Developments and Future Research Directions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-35
Author(s):  
Baile Lu ◽  
Shuai Hao ◽  
Michael Pinedo ◽  
Yuqian Xu
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Algorithmic Trading ◽  
Payment Systems ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Conclusion Section ◽  
Financial Technology

In this paper, we provide a survey of recent developments in the fintech (financial technology) industry, focusing on the operational structures, the technologies involved, and the operational risks associated with the new systems. In particular, we discuss payment systems, algorithmic trading, robo-advisory, crowdfunding, and peer-to-peer lending. In the conclusion section, we discuss various promising research directions.

The Effects of Gratification, Trust, and Platform Quality on the Continuance Use of Ride-Sharing Services in a Developing Country

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-41
Author(s):  
Muftawu Dzang Alhassan ◽  
Ibrahim Osman Adam
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Ride Sharing ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Developed World

The advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has enabled the rise of ride-sharing services allowing individuals to access and request rides at a reasonably lower fee and their convenience thereby disrupting the delivery of traditional taxi services. Despite the promise of this sector, Information Systems (IS) research indicates a dearth of research examining the post-adoption behaviour of individuals in this sector. Furthermore, the concentration of studies in the developed world where the ride-sharing economy is more advanced has created an aperture of studies in the developing world. Relying on data from 133 respondents of ride-sharing services in Ghana and the Uses and Gratification (U&G) theory, we develop and analyze a model using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to understand the effects of gratification, trust, and platform quality on the continuance use of ride-sharing services. Our findings revealed that enjoyment, integrative benefits, trust, and platform quality significantly influence satisfaction. Furthermore, satisfaction was found to positively influence the continuance use intention of ride-sharing services. The moderating effects of education and user experience showed support for some relationships. Our findings, provide valuable insights into the post-adoption behaviour of users in the ride-sharing economy and offer some implications and future research directions.

ICT

2014 ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
Julián Briz ◽  
José María Duran ◽  
Isabel Felipe ◽  
Teresa Briz
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The University

Agriculture is facing new challenges in rural and urban areas, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) may play a significant role. In this chapter, there is a background description of the ICT sector in the interface of urban and rural communities within the framework of agriculture. It describes some case analyses focused in agronomy and social sciences. In agronomy, the focuses are environment, food production, and pollution. In socioeconomics, there is a brief identification of ICT applications such as the collaboration between the university and firms. Considering the heterogeneousness of the analysis, the future research directions include different methods of studies for ICT programs (house of quality, structural organization, and others).

Investigating the Roles of School Management Teams in Curriculum Delivery Through ICTs in Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-178
Author(s):  
Bongi P. Mqina ◽  
Leila Goosen
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
School Management ◽  
Management Teams ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Curriculum Delivery

The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the roles of school management teams in curriculum delivery through information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education concerning e-schools' community engagement. In terms of summarizing the content, the background is provided regarding the context of this problem and a review of the literature as per the outlined objectives of the chapter and including applicable theoretical and conceptual frameworks. The methodology, research method, paradigm, and sampling techniques used are indicated, as are data collection instruments, data analysis and interpretation, and research ethics. Finally, in dealing with the issues, controversies, problems, and challenges presented in the research questions and objectives, the findings as per the empirical study conducted are outlined with the discussions of solutions and recommendations. Future research directions are also discussed before the conclusion provides a discussion of the overall coverage of the chapter.

The Contribution of Teleworking towards a Green Computing Environment

2016 ◽  
pp. 1723-1738
Author(s):  
Iheanyi Chuku Egbuta ◽  
Brychan Thomas ◽  
Said Al-Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Green Computing ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computing Environment ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Many ◽  
Definition Of

The aims of the chapter are to consider the strategic green issues of teleworking in terms of the environment, transport, location, office space, and resource use for modern organisations and business sectors and to formulate a conceptual model of the processes involved. In fact, teleworking technologies are variously implemented for green computing initiatives, and the many advantages include lower greenhouse gas emissions related to travel, greater worker satisfaction, and as a result of lower overhead office costs, increased profit margins. The chapter initially investigates the appropriateness of a working definition of teleworking with regard to green computing, and following this, explores the benefits and barriers of teleworking in a green computing environment. The theoretical frameworks and models of teleworking are then considered, and a conceptual model of the contribution of teleworking to green computing is formulated. It is the intention of the chapter to identify and articulate those teleworking concepts that will be useful to academicians, scientists, business entrepreneurs, practitioners, managers, and policy makers, and to indicate future research directions for research scholars and students with similar interests.

scholarly journals Better Sleep Experience for the Critically Ill: A Comprehensive Strategy for Designing Hospital Soundscapes

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilip Birdja ◽  
Elif Özcan
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Medical Device ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Comprehensive Strategy ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Knowledge Deficits

In this paper, the sleep phenomenon is considered in relation to critical care soundscapes with the intention to inform hospital management, medical device producers and policy makers regarding the complexity of the issue and possible modes of design interventions. We propose a comprehensive strategy based on soundscape design approach that facilitates a systematic way of tackling the auditory quality of critical care settings in favor of better patient sleep experience. Future research directions are presented to tackle the knowledge deficits in designing for critical care soundscapes that cater for patient sleep. The need for scientifically-informed design interventions for improving patient sleep experience in critical care is highlighted. The value of the soundscape design approach for resolving other sound-induced problems in critical care and how the approach allows for patient-centred innovation that is beyond the immediate sound issue are further discussed.

A Study of Digitally Enhanced People–Space Interaction: A Place-Centric Perspective

2019 ◽  
pp. 120633121988135
Author(s):  
Weijia Wang
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Development ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Shopping Mall ◽  
Future Research ◽  
City Development ◽  
Multimethod Research ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Digitally Enhanced ◽  
Digital Engagement

With the rapid development of information and communication technology, physical space has been increasingly enhanced by digital technology. The way people and space interact is significantly changed. In particular, an increased interest in the notion of place has emerged in examining smart city development, digital engagement, and people–technology relationships in hybrid physical–digital space. In this article, a place-centric perspective is employed to investigate digitally enhanced people–space interactions. Based on a multimethod research design that combines physical survey, field observation, and interview, this research employs a case study of a shopping mall to examine people’s everyday practices of digitally enabled placemaking. It is found that a range of digital interfaces functions as a system at various proxemic scales in hybrid space, which open up new spatialities by mediating trans-scale placemaking practices. Type-forms of digitally enabled people–space interactions are also summarized. The paper concludes that digitally enabled placemaking in this particular case is constituted within a closed mechanism. Future research directions are also raised at the end.

Corporate citizenship as a marketing instrument ‐ Concepts, evidence and research directions

2001 ◽  
Vol 35 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 457-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Maignan ◽  
O.C. Ferrell
Keyword(s):  
Government Spending ◽  
Corporate Citizenship ◽  
Internal Marketing ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Involvement ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Marketing Tool

Confronted with increasing pressures to limit government spending on social welfare, more and more public policy makers welcome the growing social involvement of corporations. Yet, inasmuch as corporate citizenship may be desirable for society as a whole, it is unlikely to be embraced by a large number of organizations unless it is associated with concrete business benefits. This paper presents past findings and proposes future research directions useful for understanding the potential value of corporate citizenship as a marketing tool. Specifically, after examining the nature of corporate citizenship, the paper discusses its potential impact, first on consumers, then on employees. Two conceptual frameworks are introduced to guide research on the value of corporate citizenship in terms of external and internal marketing respectively.

Wireless and Mobile Technologies Improving Diabetes Self-Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 136-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eirik Årsand ◽  
Naoe Tatara ◽  
Gunnar Hartvigsen
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Research Directions

The technological revolution that has created a vast health problem due to a drastic change in lifestyle also holds great potential for individuals to take better care of their own health. This is the focus of the presented overview of current applications, and prospects for future research and innovations. The presented overview and the main goals of the systems included are to utilize information and communication technologies (ICT) as aids in self-management of individual health challenges, for the disease Diabetes, both for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. People with diabetes are generally as mobile as the rest of the population, and should have access to mobile technologies for managing their disease. Forty-seven relevant studies and prototypes of mobile, diabetes-specific self-management tools meeting our inclusion criteria have been identified; 27 publicly available products and services, nine relevant patent applications, and 31 examples of other disease-related mobile self-management systems are included to provide a broader overview of the state of the art. Finally, the reviewed systems are compared, and future research directions are suggested.

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