scholarly journals SMART CITY SECURITY ISSUES: THE MAIN ATTACKS AND COUNTERMEASURES

2021 ◽  
Vol XLVI-4/W5-2021 ◽  
pp. 465-472
Author(s):  
O. Saber ◽  
T. Mazri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Data Confidentiality ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Social Environmental

Abstract. A smart city is an urban area based on a variety of services that uses information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve operational efficiency and citizen's quality of life. It also leans towards meeting the economic, social, environmental, and cultural needs of dwellers. Technologies can add many benefits to smart city to facilitate communication and efficiently manage assets, resources, and services. However, technologies bring new security issues that need to be addressed to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This paper provides an overview of the smart city concept by highlighting its main applications and services, presenting some susceptible attacks that can touch the security of applications, and some good practices to ensure the smart city security.

Understanding Smart City Solutions in Turkish Cities From the Perspective of Sustainability

2018 ◽  
pp. 236-266
Author(s):  
H. Filiz Alkan Meshur
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
General Practices ◽  
Urban Problems

The purpose of this chapter is to analyze the concept of smart city and its potential solutions to correct urban problems. Smart city practices and solutions have been investigated through the lens of a sustainable perspective. As the general practices in the global scale were examined, particular focus has been directed to smart city practices in Turkey and applicable suggestions have been developed. A number of cities in Turkey rank the lowest in the list of livable cities index. Consequential to the rapidly rising population ratios, the quality of provided services declines; economic and social life in cities are adversely affected and brand images of cities are deteriorated. With the implementation of smart city practices, such problems could be corrected, and these cities could gain competitive advantage over their rivals. The key component of this smart administration is to most effectively utilize information and communication technologies during each single step of this process.

Trans-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research for e-Schools, Community Engagement, and ICT4D

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leilani Goosen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

This chapter will highlight how practitioners use trans-disciplinary approaches to conduct Action Research (AR) in the context of e-schools, Community Engagement (CE) and Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). The objectives provide details on how: AR is used to align e-education with life-enhancing values and in situations dealing with partnerships towards CE and/or ICT4D matters at local, national and international levels; to promote e-learning and development among those previously excluded from formal education; AR is contributing to transformation and equity in the context of e-schools, CE and ICT4D; AR CE is contributing to improving the quality of life for all; changes and/or growth in the way in which AR is utilized and interpreted can be explored when such questions are raised; AR can stay relevant in light of the ever-increasing speed of change in terms of technological innovations; and examples of ground-breaking AR work can thus be achieved.

scholarly journals ICTs and Music in Sensory and Motor Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Paraskevi Theodorou ◽  
Athanasios Drigas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Motor Disabilities ◽  
Information And Communication

<strong>With the advent of technology, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is essential for the improving of the quality of life of learners with Sensory and Motor disabilities. In this paper we present an overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which deal with the two important issues in the field of ICT’s, music and special education. The studies chosen will be classified according to the areas of needs they serve.</strong>

scholarly journals Kuis Kihajar Sebagai Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Televisi dan Internet

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 378
Author(s):  
Oos M Anwas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Times ◽  
Descriptive Method

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 terutama dari aspek: karakteristik Kuis Kihajar dan proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap pelaksanaan Kuis Kihajar 2013 pada Juli s.d. Oktober 2013. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui data sekunder serta pengamatan dan wawancara terhadap pengelola dan peserta Kuis. Hasil analisis data diketahui bahwa karakteristik Kuis Kihajar sangat menarik karena setiap bulannya tidak hanya menambah peserta baru tetapi lebih dari setengahnya peserta lama tetap setia mengikuti kuis ini. Peserta kuis tidak sekedar membuka web atau mengirim sms, tetapi mengerjakan soal hingga rata-rata mencapai 44 soal setiap kali mengaksesnya. Proses pembelajaran dalam Kuis Kihajar, antara lain: mudah, menyenangkan, menuntut penggunaan berbagai sumber belajar, fleksibel, serta menggunakan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (televisi, SMS, dan internet) yang sesuai dengan tren tuntutan zaman. Model Kuis Kihajar juga secara bertahap dapat mendorong terwujudnya budaya baru dalam memanfaatkan TIK sebagai media pembelajaran guna meningkatkan kemampuan dan kualitas hidup. Kata kunci: Kuis Kihajar, media pembelajaran, media televisi, media internet Abstract: This study aimed to determine the implementation of Kihajar Quiz 2013 mainly from aspects: characteristics and the learning process. This study used a descriptive method. Research conducted on the implementation of Kihajar Quiz from July 2013 until October 2013. Data collected through secondary data as well as observations and interviews with organizers and quiz participants. The analysis of the data found that the characteristics Kihajar Quiz very interesting because every month not only add new participants but more than half of the previous participants remained faithful with the quiz. Participants do not just open a web quiz or sent sms, but work on the problems to reach an average of 44 questions each access. The learning process in Kihajar Quiz, among others: easy, fun, demanding the use of a variety of learning resources, fleksibel, as well as the use of information and communication technologies (television, SMS, and internet) in accordance with the trend of the demands of the times. Kihajar Quiz Model gradually promote the establishment of a new culture in is using ICT as a learning medium to improve the ability and quality of life. Keywords : Kihajar quiz, instructional media, television, internet

scholarly journals Information and communication technologies and quality of life in home confinement: Development and validation of the TICO scale

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241948
Author(s):  
José Antonio García del Castillo-Rodríguez ◽  
Irene Ramos-Soler ◽  
Carmen López-Sánchez ◽  
Carmen Quiles-Soler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Psychometric Studies ◽  
Psychometric Quality

The mandatory home confinement of the Spanish population, implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, presents a unique opportunity to study the use and influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in people’s perception of quality of life during this exceptional situation. This article adapts and validates a psychometric scale designed to identify and measure the main dimensions of the Quality of Life construct perceived through ICT use. To this end, an exploratory and transversal study has been carried out in Spain on a sample of 2,346 participants. Data processing has been carried out with SPSS and EQS. The results provide evidence of the reliability and psychometric quality on the scale, which exhibits adequate consistency that facilitates its application. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a hierarchical model of three correlated factors that account for the dimensions “Satisfaction with life”, “Emotional support” and “Social support”, which have enough correlation to measure the personal perception of quality of life associated with ICT use and are consistent with previous psychometric studies. The results of the TICO scale indicate that more than 70% of the sample feel ICT have united their family during home confinement and more than 45% experience happy feelings when they use ICT. In home confinement, ICT use has improved users’ quality of life, mainly their satisfaction with life and social and family support.

scholarly journals Situación de extrema diversidad y tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. Intervención en una unidad con pacientes residentes

2006 ◽  
pp. a068
Author(s):  
Francisca Negre Bennasar ◽  
Sebastià Verger Gelabert ◽  
David Abarca Cstro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Made In

Este artículo describe la intervención realizada en la Unidad de Semicríticos del Hospital Son Dureta y mediante un convenio con la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de las Islas Baleares, centrándose en la descripción de la utilización de las TIC’s como recurso para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes en situación de extrema diversidad residentes en la Unidad.AbstractThis article describes the intervention made in the Son Dureta Hospital’s Semicritical Unit by means of an agreement with the Faculty of Education of the University of the Balearic Islands.The article is based on the description of how useful the TIC’s (Information and Communication Technologies) are as a resource to improve the extreme diversity resident patient’s quality of life in the Unit.

scholarly journals Insomnia and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Elderly People: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arianna Salvemini ◽  
Grazia D’Onofrio ◽  
Filomena Ciccone ◽  
Antonella Greco ◽  
Anita Tullio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Information And Communication

Background: Insomnia seems to be related to disability, risk of injury, metabolic syndrome, risk for cardiovascular diseases, cognitive impairment, depression and impaired quality of life. Objectives: The goals in this paper was (1) to keep track of technological concepts and approaches to improve insomnia in elderly people, and (2) to define the effect that information and communication technologies (ICT) is having on patients’ care. Design: A systematic review was conducted from existing literature. Our selection criteria included: (1) age ≥ 60 years; (2) diagnosis of insomnia with the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-II), (3) CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy insomnia), (4) use of technological tools, and (5) associations between insomnia-related variables and indices of disability, quality of life, and global clinical assessments. Data analysis: 11 articles were included. An inductive content analysis was used for data extraction. Results: Our review revealed any technological systems that could purportedly rehabilitate elderly patients with insomnia. Three categories of research were identified from the review: (1) Internet Deliver-CBTi, (2) virtual coaches, and (3) sleep technologies. Conclusions: The potential for ICT to support insomnia care at home can improve the quality of life for families and reduce health care costs and premature institutional care.

Citizen Perceptions and Support for Smart City Projects

2020 ◽  
pp. 107-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Héctor San Martín ◽  
Mª Mar García-de-los-Salmones ◽  
Ángel Herrero-Crespo
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Citizen Perceptions

The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) applied to territories leads to the phenomenon of “Smart City.” The goal of a smart project is to use technology to manage all of the issues of a city (mobility, heritage, environmental, safety, and health services) in a more sustainable, livable, and efficient way, which will result in improving the citizens' quality of life. To know how the individuals perceive and evaluate these smart initiatives, we surveyed 525 citizens of Santander, a city in Spain that has developed a smart city project. As a result, we found that the citizens who are more familiar with smart cities are more likely to perceive that these types of projects have positive economic, cultural, environmental, and reputational impacts for the towns. This group of citizens also has a more positive attitude toward smart cities, assesses more favorably the brand equity of the smart project under investigation, and shows higher support for it.

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