Users of ICT at Public Access Centers

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Gomez ◽  
Kemly Camacho
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Gender

Libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés offer opportunities for wider public access to information and communication technologies (ICT). This paper presents findings of a global exploratory study on the landscape public access venues in 25 countries around the world. The goal of the project was to better understand the users of public access venues and their needs, this being one of several papers that result from the global study. This paper identifies profiles of the users of the different types of venues with respect to age, income, education and gender. While findings are not new, their value lies in the compelling evidence drawn from 25 countries and across different types of public access venues, which has never been done before. Results highlight the importance of strengthening public access venues in non-urban settings and to strengthen programs that reach out to underserved populations. The authors also point to special challenges faced by libraries and telecenters given the immense growth of cybercafés as public access venues in most of the countries studied.

Users of ICT at Public Access Centers

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Gomez ◽  
Kemly Camacho
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Access ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Study ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Gender

Libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés offer opportunities for wider public access to information and communication technologies (ICT). This paper presents findings of a global exploratory study on the landscape public access venues in 25 countries around the world. The goal of the project was to better understand the users of public access venues and their needs, this being one of several papers that result from the global study. This paper identifies profiles of the users of the different types of venues with respect to age, income, education and gender. While findings are not new, their value lies in the compelling evidence drawn from 25 countries and across different types of public access venues, which has never been done before. Results highlight the importance of strengthening public access venues in non-urban settings and to strengthen programs that reach out to underserved populations. The authors also point to special challenges faced by libraries and telecenters given the immense growth of cybercafés as public access venues in most of the countries studied.

Success Factors in Public Access Computing for Development

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information And Communication

An exploratory, qualitative study in 25 countries around the world identifies success factors for centers that offer public access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The study considered public libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés, and grouped the findings into four types of success factors: (1) understand and take care of local needs first, (2) train info mediaries and users, (3) build alliances with other venues and collaborate with other community services, and (4) strengthen sustainability. Results corroborate the findings of previous studies of libraries and of telecenters which identify success factors that include the four themes presented. However, this is the first systematic comparison across multiple countries to identify success factors in different types of public access venues. The findings highlight critical variables to be considered in policy decisions, funding allocations, and program implementation to reach underserved populations in developing countries with equitable access and meaningful use of ICT. They also provide valuable direction for future research to better understand the interactions between libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés as venues that can contribute to community development through public access to ICT.

Success Factors in Public Access Computing for Development

2013 ◽  
pp. 97-116
Author(s):  
Ricardo Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information And Communication

An exploratory, qualitative study in 25 countries around the world identifies success factors for centers that offer public access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The study considered public libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés, and grouped the findings into four types of success factors: (1) understand and take care of local needs first, (2) train info mediaries and users, (3) build alliances with other venues and collaborate with other community services, and (4) strengthen sustainability. Results corroborate the findings of previous studies of libraries and of telecenters which identify success factors that include the four themes presented. However, this is the first systematic comparison across multiple countries to identify success factors in different types of public access venues. The findings highlight critical variables to be considered in policy decisions, funding allocations, and program implementation to reach underserved populations in developing countries with equitable access and meaningful use of ICT. They also provide valuable direction for future research to better understand the interactions between libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés as venues that can contribute to community development through public access to ICT.

scholarly journals ELECTRONIC GOVERNANCE IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING MANAGEMENT DECISIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexey Mikhalchenko
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Mobile Computers

The article reveals the features of the process of development of information and communication technologies (ICT), and with them e-government, which in turn affects the state-building processes. ICTs are becoming more accessible to increase simplicity and efficiency in many areas of life. ICT is particularly promising in the field of governance and public participation. Proponents of open and e-government believe that in the digital age, governments can use information to reduce corruption and increase government transparency, accountability, efficiency, and citizen participation. Proponents of human rights argue that the successful use of ICT in governance requires access to information, education and the ability to share information with citizens. One of the main goals of e-government is to increase the level of citizen involvement in state activities and government decision-making. This goal is achieved through openness and transparency of public authorities and local governments. Citizens' trust and support of the government play a key role in the formation and successful support of a democratic state. The world revolution in information and communication technologies is currently underway. The Internet, the personal computer and the mobile phone are radically changing our lives - influencing how we work, learn and interact. Governments around the world recognize the value of e-government. With the right design and implementation, e-government can increase the efficiency of public services, simplify government regulation, strengthen public participation and trust in government, and save money for citizens, businesses and government itself. Not surprisingly, politicians and leaders seek to introduce e-government in countries around the world - from the most developed to the least developed. The use of information technology by public authorities (such as global networks, the Internet and mobile computers), which have the ability to transform relationships with citizens, businesses and other branches of government. These technologies can serve a variety of purposes: better delivery of public services to citizens, better interaction with business and industry, empowering citizens through access to information, or better governance. Its benefits can be reduced corruption, increased transparency, greater convenience, increased revenue, and / or reduced costs.

scholarly journals ЗАПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ЕЛЕКТРОННОГО УРЯДУВАННЯ В УКРАЇНІ

2018 ◽  
pp. 111-115
Author(s):  
В. П. Писаренко
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Signature ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Information Networks ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Electronic Documentation ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication

Стаття присвячена проблемам запровадженняелектронного урядування в Україні, інтеграції до Єв-ропейського Союзу та вирішення питання створеннясвого електронного простору, яке набуває наразіособливої актуальності. У статті проведено аналізнормативно-правових актів стосовно електронногодокументування, електронного цифрового підпису,електронного урядування. Наводиться зарубіжнийдосвід впровадження електронного урядування тадоступу населення до інформаційних мереж органіввлади і можливості населення у прийнятті важливихрішень для територіальних громад. Сформовано ви-сновки про те, що виникнення нових інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій дало підстави говоритипро нову телекомунікаційну революцію. This article deals with the implementation of e-government in Ukraine's integration into the European Union and the issue of his creation of space which is of particular relevance. The paper analyzes legal acts relating to electronic documentation, digital signature, e-governance. Reduced foreign experience in implementing e-government and public access to information networks of power and capabilities of the population in decision-making to local communities. Formed conclusions that the emergence of new information and communication technologies has given reason to talk about the new telecommunications revolution.

scholarly journals NARROWING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN MALAYSIA: ISSUES AND INITIATIVES

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
L.N. Foo ◽  
W.K. Lai ◽  
C. Elamzazuthi
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
National Programmes ◽  
The World ◽  
Access And Equity ◽  
Information And Communication

Equity of and access to information and communication technologies (ICT) is currently a burning issue in many countries around the world. Malaysia, as a nation with about 22 million inhabitants, has taken some strong strides in recent times to bridge the access and equity gaps through appropriate policies and strategic national programmes. This paper will examine some of the key elements of several of these initiatives to bridge the digital divide in the country, in particular, the Titian Digital programme. We will also be identifying some of the major challenges that this programme hopes to resolve.

Modern patterns of development of the communication and informatization sphere

2019 ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Maryna Demyanchuk
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Economic Resource ◽  
Telecommunication Services ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Ict Development ◽  
Telecommunications Services

Information and telecommunication services are currently a full-fledged resource for social development compared to traditional resources. The growth of the level of scientific and technological progress has led to the incredibly fast development paces in the sphere of information and communication technologies, which has a significant impact on the development of the economy. On the basis of a thorough analysis of the sectors of information and communication technologies and components of the ICT development index, the article substantiates the need for accelerated digitization of the majority of enterprises of different spheres of economic activity with the aim of qualitative development of Ukrainian economy in order to increase its competitiveness in the world. This is explained by the fact that information and technology represent the main economic resource in the period of formation of information society and digital economy, and enterprises of the sphere of communication and informatization are a catalyst for social and economic development of the country as a whole. Using a methodological toolkit of the theory of systematic and correlation-regression analysis, an economic-mathematical model of the development of the sphere of communication and informatization in the regions of the world and individual countries of the world is constructed. It is based on the existing pattern of leading development of the communications sector, but takes into account the degree of economy dependence on the ICT development, which in some regions and countries is 100%. This is due to the approaching mass availability of ICT services in some countries in these regions. On the basis of the constructed model, the forecasting of GDP PPP per capita was carried out, which showed faster rates of growth of the country’s economy with the growth of the development level of the sphere of communication and informatization and accessibility of telecommunication services. In turn, the availability of telecommunication services is influenced by the digital skills of society and the level of their prices, which has necessitated determining the dependence of GDP PPP per capita on prices for communication services of countries with varying degrees of socio-economic development. This makes it possible to identify reserves for improving the productivity of individuals while increasing the availability of telecommunications services.

scholarly journals Intimate Partner Cyberstalking, Sexism, Pornography, and Sexting in Adolescents: New Challenges for Sex Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2181
Author(s):  
Yolanda Rodríguez-Castro ◽  
Rosana Martínez-Román ◽  
Patricia Alonso-Ruido ◽  
Alba Adá-Lameiras ◽  
María Victoria Carrera-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Ambivalent Sexism ◽  
Hostile Sexism ◽  
Sexist Attitudes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Gender

Background: Within the context of the widespread use of technologies by adolescents, the objectives of this study were to identify the perpetrators of intimate partner cyberstalking (IPCS) in adolescents; to analyze the relationship between IPCS and gender, age, sexting behaviors, pornography consumption, and ambivalent sexism; and to investigate the influence of the study variables as predictors of IPCS and determine their moderating role. Methods: Participants were 993 Spanish students of Secondary Education, 535 girls and 458 boys with mean age 15.75 (SD = 1.47). Of the total sample, 70.3% (n = 696) had or had had a partner. Results: Boys perform more sexting, consume more pornographic content, and have more hostile and benevolent sexist attitudes than girls. However, girls perpetrate more IPCS than boys. The results of the hierarchical multiple regression indicate that hostile sexism is a predictor of IPCS, as well as the combined effect of Gender × Pornography and Benevolent Sexism × Sexting. Conclusions: it is essential to implement sexual affective education programs in schools in which Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are incorporated so that boys and girls can experience their relationships, both offline and online, in an egalitarian and violence-free way.

Access to information technology of households and secondary school students in Turkey

2021 ◽  
pp. 026666692110089
Author(s):  
Nejat İra ◽  
Mehmet Yıldız ◽  
Gamze Yıldız ◽  
Eylem Yalçınkaya-Önder ◽  
Ali Aksu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
School Students ◽  
National Education ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Information And Communication

The aim of the study was to investigate secondary school students’ and teachers’ access to information technologies in Turkey by making interregional comparisons. Document analysis of the qualitative research methods was employed to analyze the reports issued by the Turkish Ministry of National Education, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The results of the research revealed the importance of access to information and communication technologies for both students and teachers: 67.9% of the participating students were found to have Internet connection and 69.1% a computer in their homes, while 80.3% of the students were observed to use a computer outside the school, but 19.7% were not. The results also showed that 64.6% of the students have Internet connection in their classrooms, but 29.2% of these students do not use the Internet in the classroom, whereas 8.9% use it in the classroom all the time. The rate of students using a digital device for reading is 38.1%, while that of those not using one is 61.9%. Some 32.1% of secondary school students were revealed not to have Internet connection at home. Additionally, 77% of teachers were not trained in online teaching prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the findings, teachers can be suggested to develop projects – i.e., of TUBITAK, E-twinning, and Erasmus – which potentially encourage students to use information and communication technologies so that both teachers and students can benefit from them. It is also suggested that the Ministry of National Education should work on improving the information communication technology competencies of teachers and students. Besides, policies should be developed to eliminate regional differences in terms of access to digital resources and technology in terms of equal opportunities and opportunities.

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