scholarly journals The Role of Ethics in Developing Professionalism Within the Global ICT Community.

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Clare Victoria Thornley ◽  
Sinéad Murnane ◽  
Stephen McLoughlin ◽  
Marian Carcary ◽  
Eileen Doherty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Ethical Frameworks ◽  
Integrate Work ◽  
And Training

This article investigates the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a global profession with a specific focus on the role of ethics. It addresses three main issues: to what extent ethics contribute to the development of the professional identity of ICT practitioners; what practices and policies can promote the development of ICT ethics; how these practices and policies can usefully be coordinated internationally. Within the European policy framework, professional ethics is seen as one of the four pillars of ICT professionalism, along with: competences; bodies of knowledge; education and training. A diverse range of international stakeholders were consulted on how to develop and implement ethical frameworks in culturally and economically diverse regions. Findings include the need to: be sensitive to the cultural and economic factors of different regions; integrate work on ethics with other aspects of professionalism; promote multiple types of engagement with professional ethics.

scholarly journals Role of Information Technology in Education and Skill Based Learning for Employability

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 968-973
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Training System ◽  
Technology In Education ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
The World ◽  
Role Of Information ◽  
And Training

Today India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and with liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation it is poised to grow further. But the question arises whether we are really ready for this growth? Whether our students are skilled enough to compete worldwide and be a partner in this growth mechanism? The answer is big ‘No’. It is a fact that education, lifelong learning and training are essential, but by themselves inadequate to help individuals gain good and decent jobs. The employability scenario of graduates in India is undoubtedly an area of great concern. In recent times information Communication Technology plays an important role for the employability scenario in India. The old concepts of literate and illiterate society have been replaced by digital divided. Considering the growing demand of industry it is high time for all the students to be part of ICT driven education and training system. Further the growing demand of artificial intelligence and data analytics put the students in more challenging position to obtain a job. The present paper is a conceptual one and it will be an addition to the existing literature related to employability issues.

scholarly journals Health Care Robotics: Qualitative Exploration of Key Challenges and Future Directions (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathrin Cresswell ◽  
Sarah Cunningham-Burley ◽  
Aziz Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
International Health ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
Ethical Frameworks ◽  
Legal Challenges ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
Robotic Applications

BACKGROUND The emergence of robotics is transforming industries around the world. Robot technologies are evolving exponentially, particularly as they converge with other functionalities such as artificial intelligence to learn from their environment, from each other, and from humans. OBJECTIVE The goal of the research was to understand the emerging role of robotics in health care and identify existing and likely future challenges to maximize the benefits associated with robotics and related convergent technologies. METHODS We conducted qualitative semistructured one-to-one interviews exploring the role of robotic applications in health care contexts. Using purposive sampling, we identified a diverse range of stakeholders involved in conceiving, procuring, developing, and using robotics in a range of national and international health care settings. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically, supported by NVivo 10 (QSR International) software. Theoretically, this work was informed by the sociotechnical perspective, where social and technical systems are understood as being interdependent. RESULTS We conducted 21 interviews and these accounts suggested that there are significant opportunities for improving the safety, quality, and efficiency of health care through robotics, but our analysis identified 4 major barriers that need to be effectively negotiated to realize these: (1) no clear pull from professionals and patients, (2) appearance of robots and associated expectations and concerns, (3) disruption of the way work is organized and distributed, and (4) new ethical and legal challenges requiring flexible liability and ethical frameworks. CONCLUSIONS Sociotechnical challenges associated with the effective integration of robotic applications in health care settings are likely to be significant, particularly for patient-facing functions. These need to be identified and addressed for effective innovation and adoption.

The Role of Using Information Communication Technology in the Motivation of Moroccan English Department Students during COVID-19 Quarantine

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 22-47
Author(s):  
Mohamed Benhima ◽  
Youssef Benabderrazik
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
English Department ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Depth Data ◽  
Motivating Factor

The current study aims to investigate the role of using Information Communication Technology in motivating Moroccan English Department Students to learn during COVID-19 quarantine that lasted from the mid of March to the mid of July. Distance education or emergency remote instruction has become the standard way of teaching and learning during COVID-19. Hence, many universities have started uploading their lesson materials to different platforms. However, many students feel unmotivated to learn using ICT. To prove this hypothesis, a questionnaire in Google Forms was submitted to 114 students from some Moroccan English Department students to investigate the motivating and demotivating factors behind using ICT. Both open and closed-ended questions were used. Moreover, a focus group on the topic of motivation during distance education was conducted for more in-depth data. The results revealed that the most highly motivating factor behind using ICT to learn is attributed to extrinsic factors, whereas the demotivating factors are about lack and weakness of connection and lack of orientation. It is highly recommended that educational administrators and authorities respond to students’ needs.

scholarly journals The Technological Growth in eHealth Services

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shilpa Srivastava ◽  
Millie Pant ◽  
Ajith Abraham ◽  
Namrata Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Geographic Boundaries ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Technological Growth ◽  
Medical Benefits ◽  
Ehealth Services

The infusion of information communication technology (ICT) into health services is emerging as an active area of research. It has several advantages but perhaps the most important one is providing medical benefits to one and all irrespective of geographic boundaries in a cost effective manner, providing global expertise and holistic services, in a time bound manner. This paper provides a systematic review of technological growth in eHealth services. The present study reviews and analyzes the role of four important technologies, namely, satellite, internet, mobile, and cloud for providing health services.

Sociotechnical Factors in the Endorsement of Governmental E-Transactions

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 38-64
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Abunadi ◽  
Fayez Hussain Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Sociotechnical System ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Equation Modelling

The success of governmental e-transactions in developing countries is due to the effective utilization of information communication technology. The current literature reports that e-transactions can meet with citizen reluctance. Due to its nature as a sociotechnical system, this article investigates the role of sociotechnical factors in the endorsement of e-transactions. Quantitative research was conducted to analyze online data from 663 participants from a population of 80,000 online users. Structural equation modelling was also performed to examine the association between sociotechnical factors and the acceptance of e-transactions. The results suggest that sociotechnical factors influence the usage of e-transactions. Thus, a theoretical sociotechnical model was developed which includes three levels: technical, organizational and social. A number of design and implementation activities, related to the three theorized levels, were suggested to guide governments in increasing the acceptance of e-transactions.

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