scholarly journals Complex Network Perspective on Collaboration in the ICT Standardization

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timo Ali-Vehmas
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Mobile Internet ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Standardization Organization

Standardization is a crucial enabler of global business of Information and Communications Technologies. Convergence of the underlying networking paradigms of licensed Mobile Communication and license exempted Internet has made progress but full integration is still far from being complete. For standardization professionals the unpredictable convergence makes decision-making and participation in standardization complicated. This study examines collaboration in five closely related standardization organizations working in this field during the years from 2003 to 2008. The results show similarities and differences in collaboration structures and behaviours reflecting the specific scope and context of each standardization organization. Furthermore, this study extends the use of social network analysis as a tool to the field of empirical standardization research. The results pave the way to better collaboration in standardization communities of converging Mobile Internet and beyond by providing better visibility and new insights to standardization leaders, policy makers and users.

scholarly journals Complex Network Perspective on Collaboration in ICT Standardization

2018 ◽  
pp. 37-70
Author(s):  
Timo Ali-Vehmas
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Mobile Internet ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Standardization Organization

Standardization is a crucial enabler of global business of information and communications technologies. Convergence of the underlying networking paradigms of licensed mobile communication and license-exempted internet has made progress, but full integration is still far from being complete. For standardization professionals, the unpredictable convergence makes decision making and participation in standardization complicated. This chapter examines collaboration in five closely related standardization organizations working in this field during the years from 2003 to 2008. The results show similarities and differences in collaboration structures and behaviours reflecting the specific scope and context of each standardization organization. Furthermore, this chapter extends the use of social network analysis as a tool to the field of empirical standardization research. The results pave the way towards better collaboration in standardization communities of converging mobile internet and beyond by providing better visibility and new insights to standardization leaders, policy makers, and users.

Socio-Economic Impacts and Influences of E-Commerce in a Digital Economy

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushil K. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Privacy Protection ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Economic Productivity ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
The Social ◽  
Communications Technologies

Innovations in information and communications technologies have created a digital revolution that is changing the way the world works, learns, communicates and transacts business. E-commerce continues to show strong growth and has been influencing the social and economic growth of nations. On one hand e-commerce technologies have helped nations to accelerate their economic growth and to provide more opportunities for businesses to grow, but it has also created many challenges and effects across numerous domains of society, and for policy makers. These issues involve economic productivity, intellectual property rights, privacy protection, and affordability of and access to information, among other concerns. This chapter describes the various socio-economic impacts and influences that have been created by e-commerce in a digital economy.

scholarly journals The Significance of Business Localization Factors in the Czech Republic

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliška Jirásková ◽  
Miroslav Žižka
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Geographic Proximity ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Diffusion Analysis ◽  
Current Localization ◽  
Communications Technologies

The Significance of Business Localization Factors in the Czech Republic This article is concerned with the significance of individual localization factors during the decision-making of economic subjects regarding the location of their businesses. In the first phase of the research, the investigated localization factors were divided into four groups into regional, local, business, labor and infrastructure. The selected localization factors were investigated with the help of an empirical examination of thirteen selected economic branches in the secondary and tertiary sectors. In subsequent stages, a statistical analysis of the acquired data was performed; the selected economic sections were compared among themselves; and with the help of a diffusion analysis, the dependence of the evaluation on the size of the enterprise and on the economic activities of the selected respondents was investigated. The main goal of the research was to identify the current localization factors associated with supplier and customer markets and to determine their significance. In the context of the research, the hypothesis was verified that despite the existence of various approaches to determining localization factors, in part there are localization factors that act universally in all economic branches and further factors that specifically manifest themselves only in some branches. In the context of each factor, investigated was whether the evaluation of a factor depends on the economic branch and whether it is possible to consider an investigated factor as universal. It was also determined whether or not the evaluation of a factor is directly proportionate to the size of the business. From the research results, it follows that during localization, businesses place the greatest significance on the availability of information and communications technologies, geographic proximity to customers, availability of qualified human resources and on transportation costs. Localization decision-making is affected by many factors and depends on a large number of circumstances.

Administrative Flexibility and Knowledge in Policy Delivery

2013 ◽  
pp. 260-276
Author(s):  
Nick Letch
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Communications Technologies

Information and communications technologies are emerging as important drivers of reform in the public sector. This chapter explores both enabling and constraining aspects of the role that ICTs can play in transforming the development and delivery of public policy. Two issues are explored: the reduction in flexibility of decision making that frequently accompanies ICT-based initiatives, and the critical role of knowledge embedded in networks of stakeholders in policy development and delivery. A case study, which traces the knowledge embedded in networks of relationships of actors involved in developing and implementing operational policy in an Australian public sector agency, is presented to illustrate the unintended constraints on knowledge activities. A framework for analyzing socio-technical networks involved in integrating ICTs into the cycle of public policy is presented.

SME Barriers to Electronic Commerce Adoption

2003 ◽  
pp. 147-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Ihlstrom ◽  
Monkia Magnusson ◽  
Ada Scupola ◽  
Virpi Kristiina Tuunainen
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
New Wave ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Basic Premise ◽  
Slowing Down ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
External Forces

In this chapter we look into earlier empirical research on the barriers to e-commerce (EC) adoption and diffusion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We explore research conducted in the context of information and communications technologies (ICT) in general, as well as EDI and Internet-based e-commerce. What we are interested in is whether these barriers are something new created by the new wave of Internet based technologies. We divide the barriers, inhibitors, or factors slowing down the diffusion of new technologies found in previous literature into those internal to an organization and those imposed by external forces. The basic premise of this chapter is that technologies advance or change, but the barriers for SMEs to adopt them do not. The authors hope that understanding this will help researchers, small companies, and policy makers to move on and do something active to reduce such barriers.

A New World of Communications in Higher Education and Its Implications

2019 ◽  
pp. 191-203
Author(s):  
Liam Phelan ◽  
Antony Drew ◽  
Andrew Yardy
Keyword(s):  
New World ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Social Determinism ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Access And Equity ◽  
Research Scholarship ◽  
Key Questions

This chapter explores the implications of rapid, seemingly continuous change in information and communications technologies (ICTs) for HE institutions and their education missions. The chapter begins by touching on long-standing debates around technological and social determinism, and technological optimism and pessimism, before exploring ways in which ICTs are deeply and increasingly tightly woven into HE institutions and practices. The review is centred on a series of overlapping and intersecting key questions, including (i) the influence of ICTs on educational access and equity, (ii) the opportunities and limitations of autopedagogy, (iii) tightly intertwined technical, pedagogical, and industrial matters, (iv) the evolving role of ICTs in surveillance, support, safety, and pedagogy, and (v) the potential for ICTs to accelerate the push for open access to research scholarship and data. The chapter will be of interest to scholars, policy makers, and practitioners with interests at the intersection of HE and ICTs.

scholarly journals As Manifestações no Brasil e a formação de redes sociais móveis no contexto da sociedade atual │ The protests in Brazil and the formation of mobile social networks in the context of today's society

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Henriques
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Mobile Social Networks ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
The Social ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Social Protests ◽  
Mobile Information

RESUMO Este artigo propõe-se a compreender como as manifestações sociais no Brasil, ocorridas em junho de 2013, foram difundidas por meio das redes sociais na internet e como as tecnologias móveis de comunicação e informação tiveram papel chave na ampliação e potencialização dessas informações na sociedade brasileira durante os eventos, transformando-os em redes sociais conectadas por aparatos móveis. O artigo utiliza o método fenomenológico-hermenêutico (GAMBOA, 2002) como suporte para o questionamento acerca de como as redes sociais móveis podem ser observadas nas manifestações sociais ocorridas no Brasil em junho de 2013. O referencial teórico traz como aporte os estudos relacionados às redes sociais na internet (RECUERO, 2009), às tecnologias móveis de comunicação e informação (MANOVICH, 2005; SANTAELLA, 2013) e às manifestações sociais (CASTELLS, 2013), dentre outros. Durante o processo, foi possível observar que a utilização das tecnologias móveis de comunicação e informação foi fundamental para a ampliação e disseminação das manifestações sociais no Brasil e para a formação de redes sociais móveis.Palavras-chave: Redes sociais na internet; Tecnologias móveis de comunicação e informação; Redes sociais móveis; Manifestações sociais no Brasil.             ABSTRACT This paper tries to comprehend how the social protests that happened in June 2013 in Brazil radiated through social networks in the web and how mobile communication and information technologies had a key role in amplifying and empowering this information in Brazilian society during those events, turning them into social networks connected through mobile devices. This paper uses the phenomenological-hermeneutics method (GAMBOA, 2002) to support the question as to how mobile social networks can be observed in the 2013 social demonstrations in the country. The theoretical references stand on studies about online social networks (RECUERO, 2009), mobile information and communications technologies (MANOVICH, 2005; SANTAELLA, 2013) and social protests (CASTELLS, 2013), among others. During this process, it was possible to observe that the use of mobile information and communications technologies was essential to amplify and spread the social demonstrations in Brazil and to form mobile social networks. Keywords: Social networks on the Internet; Mobile communication and information technologies; Mobile social networks; Social manifestations in Brazil.

scholarly journals Technology as the key to women’s empowerment: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
April Mackey ◽  
Pammla Petrucka
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Women's Empowerment ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Women’S Empowerment ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Communications Technologies

Abstract Background Information and communications technologies (ICTs) have empowered people to communicate and network at a global scale. However, there is lack of in-depth understanding of the use of ICTs for women's empowerment. This study examines how the concept empowerment is defined, utilized and measured in research studies, the existing evidence on the use of ICTs for women’s empowerment and the gaps in knowledge at the global level. Methods The authors’ conducted a scoping review using the Arksey and O’Malley methodology. The search identified papers from ten databases, including Scopus, Embase, ABI Inform, Soc Index, Sociological Abstracts, Gender Studies, Springer Link, PsychInfo, Science Direct, and Academic Search Complete over the period of 2012–2018. Search criteria included articles that focused on women’s empowerment and utilized technologies as interventions. Out of a total of 4481 articles that were initially identified, 51 were included. Results Technology played a variety of roles in supporting the development of women’s capacities and resources. Results revealed the use of ICT interventions in the overarching areas of outreach (e.g., health promotion), education (e.g., health literacy opportunities), lifestyle (e.g., peer coaching and planning), prevention (e.g., screening opportunities), health challenges (e.g., intimate partner violence apps), and perceptions of barriers (i.e., uptake, utilization and ubiquity to ICTs for women). Despite the positive use of technology to support women in their daily lives, there was a lack of consensus regarding the definition and use of the term empowerment. The concept of empowerment was also inconsistently and poorly measured in individual studies making it difficult to determine if it was achieved. Conclusion This scoping review provides a comprehensive review of current and emerging efforts to use ICTs to empower women. The findings suggest a need for collaborative efforts between researchers, program implementers and policy makers as well as the various communities of women to address the persistent gender disparities with respect to ICTs.

ROLE OF LIBRARIANS IN TEACHING INFORMATION LITERACY IN ZIMBABWEAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Mousaion ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tinashe Mugwisi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Information Skills ◽  
The University

Information and communications technologies (ICTs) and the Internet have to a large extent influenced the way information is made available, published and accessed. More information is being produced too frequently and information users now require certain skills to sift through this multitude in order to identify what is appropriate for their purposes. Computer and information skills have become a necessity for all academic programmes. As libraries subscribe to databases and other peer-reviewed content (print and electronic), it is important that users are also made aware of such sources and their importance. The purpose of this study was to examine the teaching of information literacy (IL) in universities in Zimbabwe and South Africa, and the role played by librarians in creating information literate graduates. This was done by examining whether such IL programmes were prioritised, their content and how frequently they were reviewed. An electronic questionnaire was distributed to 12 university libraries in Zimbabwe and 21 in South Africa. A total of 25 questionnaires were returned. The findings revealed that IL was being taught in universities library and non-library staff, was compulsory and contributed to the term mark in some institutions. The study also revealed that 44 per cent of the total respondents indicated that the libraries were collaborating with departments and faculty in implementing IL programmes in universities. The study recommends that IL should be an integral part of the university programmes in order to promote the use of databases and to guide students on ethical issues of information use.

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