scholarly journals Study of tv white spaces in the context of cognitive radio for the deployment of WiFi in rural zones of the colombian army

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (50) ◽  
pp. 171-182
Author(s):  
Eduardo AVENDAÑO ◽  
◽  
Jorge E. ESPINDOLA ◽  
Oscar J. MONTAÑEZ ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Video Transmission ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Standard Work ◽  
Regulatory Aspects ◽  
Mac Layers ◽  
White Spaces ◽  
Usrp N210

This article presents a study on Television White Spaces (TVWS) to solve the connectivity of the WiFi service for the Colombian National Army in rural areas. The study analyzes regulatory aspects and technical equipment to provide a free internet access solution. Video transmission was experimentally validated, using OFDM with USRP N210 radios. With this preliminary analysis, it was possible to understand how the PHY and MAC layers of the 802.22 Standard work to select the appropriate devices.

scholarly journals The identification and solution of problem areas of the rural municipalities development with regard to the civic and technological equipment

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 511-518
Author(s):  
M. Vosejpková
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Regional Policy ◽  
Great Part ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Rural Municipalities ◽  
Constant Support

The development of rural areas is solved by the regional policy from a great part. Since every country implicating and applying this support system is identified by its geographical and political specifics, many problems rise also in the Czech Republic and they complicate the implementation of the regional policy principles in the final result. The possibility of improving this situation is given through identification of the relevant problems and the realization suggested actions. The problem areas in rural municipalities development requiring solution are as follows: poor transport services, non-existing cooperation inside the transport and mutual losses compensation, poor technical equipment of municipalities, securing a constant support of rural development, establishing functioning ties to the community center areas in the micro- regions, establishment of foundations, decomposition of rural development aims, public administration. Respecting of the proposed solution areas in municipalities would help to decrease regional disparities in rural areas.

Decentralized Teaching in Emergency Medicine in a Thinly Populated Area in Norway

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. 86-88
Author(s):  
Ragnar Hotvedt ◽  
Mads Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Emergency Medical Care ◽  
Populated Area ◽  
Primary Health

Norway has fairly well developed primary health care. It is developed around general practitioners who, in their local regions, are responsible for total health care, including emergency medical care. During the last few years, there has been an increasing buildup of resources in the hospitals in the area. Modern technical equipment, increasing knowledge and practical training among the house physicians have greatly improved standards of CPR and emergency health service inside hospitals. Unfortunately, there has not been a proportional build up of resources, knowledge and practical skills in the districts and rural areas. An increasing gap between the treatment offeredinsideandoutsidehospitals has developed.

Social Response to the FDA Authorization of Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Jungmi Jun
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Semantic Networks ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved sales of heated tobacco products (HTPs) on April 30, 2019. In this paper, I provide a preliminary analysis of social media conversations regarding HTPs and the FDA authorization in the first 60 days. Methods: I examined 574 tweets regarding HTPs to assess tweet characteristics and semantic networks of HTPs. Results: Tweets were more likely to be neutral or anti-HTPs than pro-HTPs regardless of the author type (except for tobacco industry) or genre of the post. There was a small gap (6.4%) between the proportion of pro-HTPs and anti-HTPs among personal tweets. The proportion of pro-HTPs was larger in tweets posted by men (vs women and no sex specified) and from rural areas (vs urban). Nearly one-third of the sample mentioned cigarettes or e-cigarettes, even though the size of posts making claims on inferiority/superiority of HTPs was small. Conclusions: Social media conversations on risks of HTPs as well as surveillance on young consumer target marketing is occurring, and it will be important to assess the impact of tobacco companies' launch of HTP sales in the US to assess public perceptions on HTPs. Continuing surveillance of HTP marketing and risk perceptions will inform tobacco regulations.

Resource nationalism rises in Papua New Guinea

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Resource Nationalism ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Community Transmission ◽  
The Government ◽  
Roll Out

Significance It reports less than 100 cases and one death, but official figures probably underestimate the reality. PNG’s health system was already in serious decline before the pandemic and the government acknowledges a high probability that community transmission continues. Impacts What may slow infections is the fact that much of PNG’s population lives in rural and remote areas. The roll-out of internet access to provincial cities and rural areas will help integrate PNG’s fragmented economy and society. Despite the Bougainville region voting strongly for independence in a non-binding referendum last year, actual independence is years away.

Low Cost Wireless Internet Access for Rural Areas using Tethered Aerostats

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Bilaye ◽  
V. N. Gawande ◽  
U. B. Desai ◽  
A. A. Raina ◽  
R. S. Pant
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Wireless Internet ◽  
Wireless Internet Access

scholarly journals A Study on Impact of Digitalization Rural Development in Khambhat Taluka

2019 ◽  
pp. 220-224
Author(s):  
Sahima N.Vohra
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
The United States ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
Digital Gap

In recent years, information and communication technology (ICT) has rapidly spread across the globe, along with increased market penetration and easy availability of economical smartphones and cell phones with both wired and nonwired connections to access the Internet; this leapfrogging in the Internet access is true even in the rural areas of the world's developing countries. This study explored the interplay between contextual and individual factors related to Internet adoption in isolated rural communities. By investigating 10 remote villages throughout Chile that received Internet access infrastructure in 2010–2011, we identified 3 areas in which contextual and individual factors are intertwined.1.Geogeaphical isolation,2. the communities' aging population also represented a strong challenge because they lack young people, a relevant technology socialization agent.3.Jon and economic. When the Internet has reached the vast majority of the population, isolated communities confront specific challenges that we need to consider in policy?making decisions. As Internet access spreads and the level of penetration reaches high percentages in both developed and developing countries, the urban–rural digital gap remains strong (e.g., LaRose, Strover, Gregg, &Straubhaar, 2011; Rivera, Lima & Castillo 2014). Thus, many policy?making efforts have promoted online connection in rural areas. For example, in the United States, the Department of Agriculture has promoted broadband access programs such as the Sustainable Broadband Adoption Program (LaRose et al., 2012).

scholarly journals Audiovisual Teleconsultation For Patients With Epilepsy In Primary Care In Rural Germany: A Pilot Study On Feasibility And Acceptance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregor Feldmeier ◽  
Christin Löffler ◽  
Attila Altiner ◽  
Anja Wollny ◽  
Felix von Podewils ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Therapeutic Consequences ◽  
High Workload ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
Populated Region ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

Abstract Background: In rural areas, epilepsy patients have limited access to specialised care. They usually have to put up with travel and waiting times of several hours. In addition, often the communication between general practitioners (GP) and specialized epileptologists about diagnosis and treatment is complicated by the high workload on both sides and the different prioritization of treatment goals. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of an interprofessional audio-visual patient-doctor teleconsultation and its acceptance in clinical practice in patients with epilepsy in a rural region in Germany.Method: Ten patients participated in telemedicine consultations in their GP practice. The practice was located in a sparsely populated region of Mecklenburg- Western Pomerania and equipped with technical equipment specifically procured for project-related purposes. An explorative qualitative interview was conducted with all participants. We based this paper on the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ). Results: Despite initial uncertainties on the part of the patients regarding the consultation setting, all participants found the teleconsultation helpful. Some patients were initially intimidated and felt slightly overwhelmed by the attention provided and the technology used (multiple HD cameras, large high-resolution screens). However, during the consultation they felt supported by their GP and were satisfied that their needs were addressed in a satisfactory and timely manner. The hardware used was not felt to be a nuisance or to interfere with the conversation between doctor and patient. Patients also appreciated the time saved and the organisational convenience compared to a visit to a university outpatient clinic. Most consultations led to therapeutic consequences. Some patients seemed to benefit particularly, e.g. those who needed a change in their medication. Conclusion: This pilot study provides first evidence that teleconsultations between patients, specialists and GPs are possible in rural areas. Interprofessional collaboration between GPs and epileptologists can improve the care of patients with epilepsy. Further research should investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of interprofessional telemedicine consultations for epilepsy and other conditions.

Ethical Implications of the Digital Divide and Social Exclusion

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Essien D. Essien
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Significant Implication ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Computer Ownership ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
The Subject

Despite that global internet usage continues to expand given the increase in the number of computer ownership and Internet access, a divide persists between information rich and information poor, which is people with lower incomes, education levels, skill and capacity, minorities, as well as those living in rural areas. Building on numerous researches on the digital divide, this study argues for a different set of metaphors by which digital divide should be understood, valued and managed. It examines the understanding that the digital divide is inevitably tied to the concept of social inequalities in every society. With an insight provided for understanding the independent and different layers of the digital divide, a criterion on appropriate approach toward tackling the problem of digital divide is thus supplied. Findings have significant implication for cumulative research on the subject of digital divide in Africa.

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