Determining Appropriate Zones for Knowledge Intensive Firms Site Selection Using GIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Alireza Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Very High

In this study, the integration of fuzzy analytic hierarchy processes (FAHPs) and fuzzy overlays in GIS was used to determine appropriate geographic zones for the establishment of knowledge intensive firms in 22 districts of the Tehran metropolis. According to the theoretical background, a number of criteria were selected for the identification of appropriate geographic zones. The results show that among the selected criteria, proximity to existing knowledge intensity firms, and companies providing information and communication technology (ICT) services, higher education and research centers, being close to convenient transportation network and land use have more important role in the location of firms. According to the findings, among 22 regions, regions 3, 7, 6, 1, 2, 10, 4, 11, and 12 are the most desirable ones for the deployment of firms. Ultimately, regions 6, 7, 3, and 1 have received “very high” priority for the deployment of knowledge intensive firms.

scholarly journals Use of ICT to Enhance the Learning Process in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 97-102
Author(s):  
Chetlal Prasad ◽  
Pushpa Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

ICTs in Education refers to the development of information and communications technology specifically for teaching/learning purposes, while the ICTs in education involves the adoption of general components of information and communication technologies in the teaching learning process. The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), launched in 2009 by the Central Government. Let’s see how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) evolved the Higher Education system: The role of ICT in higher education, what students learn, The role of ICT in Higher Education, how Students Learn, The role of ICT in Higher Education, when students learn, The role of ICT in higher education, where students learn. Online courses, development of e-content, e-learning, digital libraries, online encyclopaedias, journals, and books would promote learning and make knowledge available to all irrespective of the distance or location or financial resources. Government intervention is necessary so that ICT can be made successful in higher education. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has the proven power to change the world. This acronym refers to the merging of audiovisual and telephone networks with the computer single unified system of cabling.

A Hybrid Strategic Development and Prioritization Model for Information and Communication Technology Enhancement

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madjid Tavana ◽  
Narges Yousefpoor
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
State Office ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Information And Communication

The information and communication technology (ICT) sector has fostered the growth of several developed and developing countries. Recent studies on ICT-related businesses indicate that focusing on national policies is insufficient and underlines the importance of local and/or regional policies in promoting ICT. The authors propose a hybrid strategic development and prioritization framework for ICT enhancement and use the Delphi method and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis to assist the formulation of the ICT strategies. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is applied to weigh the SWOT factors and the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS) method is used to prioritize the ICT strategies. A comprehensive action plan with internal and external indices is derived from the strategic evaluation and assessment process to monitor the ICT enhancement progress. An application of the proposed framework is presented to demonstrate the simplicity and efficacy of the procedures and algorithms in a three-year study conducted for the State Office of Higher Education in a developing country.

scholarly journals Aspek-Aspek Pengelolaan dan Kepemimpinan Inovatif untuk Implementasi Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi di Perguruan Tinggi

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 795
Author(s):  
Harjanto Prabowo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Innovative Leadership ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication

The development of information and communication technology (ICT) quickly brings both challenges and opportunities for universities to the implementation, for administration and supporting activities as well; and is also used for activities in universities’ tridharma. This paper describes the management aspects of ICT in higher education and the importance of innovative leadership in succeeding the implementation of ICT in highereducation.

scholarly journals The use of information and communication technology in supervising open and distance learning PhD students

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Promise Zvavahera ◽  
Fine Masimba
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

Even though open and distance learning (ODL) using Information and Communication Technologies can be applied across disciplines and at various levels, this paper focuses on the supervision of PhD students studying through the Open and Distance Learning mode of education using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Taking into account the fact that higher education institutions are always striving to increase the quality of supervision and throughput of doctoral programmes, the study highlights how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can mitigate these challenges. The study was carried out in 10 Zimbabwean universities to evaluate the levels of preparedness of universities, supervisors and PhD students in using information and communication technology during their studies. Purposive sampling was used focusing on PhD students studying through ODL, local universities offering PhD programmes experienced, PhD supervisors, the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education officials and officials from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development. Students, universities and supervisors were not fully prepared to do their work using ICTs due to various reasons. Some of the reasons given were that some universities did not have the required infrastructure and facilities in place. Some of the supervisors and students lacked basic computer skills and this affected the quality of supervision and slowness in giving feedback. The lack of internet availability and poor connectivity were also cited as challenges especially with the prevailing load shedding. The study recommends universities to invest in ICTs infrastructure since higher education transcends geographical boundaries.

scholarly journals Analysis of Disadvantages of Using Information and Communication Technology In Higher Education Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-179
Author(s):  
Марина Мястковська ◽  
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Ірина Кобилянська ◽  
Наталія Васаженко ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Technology In Higher Education

scholarly journals Does the Development of Information and Communication Technology and Transportation Infrastructure Affect China’s Educational Inequality?

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Zhou ◽  
Fengwen Chen ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Peixin Song ◽  
Chenliang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Education Reform ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Educational Inequality ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Transportation Infrastructure ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Relationship

Educational inequality is an important factor in the development of human capital, and limits the output of regional economic activities. The unequal distribution of educational resources has become a hot topic noticed by the public, and has restricted sustainable economic growth. This paper provides a better understanding of educational inequality, and explores the impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) and transportation infrastructure on the distribution of educational resources. The panel data models are constructed to discuss the relationship among ICT, transportation infrastructure, and educational inequality, using the data of 31 provinces in China from 2006 to 2016. The empirical results show that there is a positive relationship between ICT and educational inequality, while transportation infrastructure can restrain the unequal distribution of educational resources. Moreover, there is a significant inverted U-shaped relationship between transportation infrastructure and educational inequality. Since China’s education reform in 2010, the relationship among ICT, transportation infrastructure, and educational inequality has been significantly changed, as well as the influence mechanism of ICT. In addition, transportation infrastructure in China western regions can effectively alleviate the problem of educational inequality, and its impact will increase with the growth of transportation investments. It is necessary to consider the rational allocation of educational resources, and this is essential to relieve the problem of educational inequality. Therefore, our results demonstrate the key roles of information technology and transportation network in the field of education, and provide some new ideas for the solution of educational inequality.

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