Digital Communication Technologies Research Articles

Sustainable Supply Chain Development and Risk Management: Case Study of Huawei’s Strategies During the Epidemic

This study examines the general trend of sustainable development for modern businesses, focusing on the four development strategies adopted by Huawei during the epidemic: digital inclusion, security and trustworthiness, greenness, and harmonious ecology. This study explores the risk to corporate sustainability and how supply chain risks can be effectively managed. Through a case study of Huawei’s three-year sustainability report and related data, it offers practical advice that will be valuable to other companies. The study calls on companies to develop sustainable supply chains while paying attention to social responsibility, incorporating environmental protection concepts, actively adopting digital communication technologies to cope with unknown risks, and enhancing their image to achieve long-term stable development. In the face of increasing global carbon emissions and sustainable development challenges, enterprises should strengthen their risk response capabilities, comprehensively consider the impacts of their supply chains, and practice the concept of sustainable development.

Digital Technologies for Self-Learning of Foreign Languages: An Overview of Opportunities

The dynamic changes taking place in contemporary society underline the growing importance of non-formal education in the learning of foreign languages. In view of the current digital progress, (new) information and communication technologies (ICT), which facilitate access to learning content without any time and geographical limitations, are becoming an inseparable tool for non-formal language learning practices. The objective of this article is to demonstrate the role of digital technologies in the process of learning foreign languages in self-learning (self-education) conditions. The presentation covers, in particular, the usefulness of forms of learning using a virtual environment – mass online courses (MOOCs), online social learning and mobile education (m-learning). The consideration undertaken emphasises the specificity and potential of the indicated forms of learning for the purposes of language self-education.

Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICT) in Brazilian Higher Education: Notes on its Inclusion, Possibilities and Challenges

Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICT) in Brazilian Higher Education: Notes on its Inclusion, Possibilities and Challenges

The Main Directions of Promotion of the Higher Education Institution Website in the Conditions of Digital Transformation of Society

The relevance of the paper is determined by aspects of digital transformation that are implemented in various spheres of life. Aspects of digitalization include the integration of digital information and communication technologies in activities, the use of artificial intelligence in the decision-making process, as well as the use of various sources of information on open resources.
 In this regard, to maintain the competitiveness of universities in the conditions of the digital transformation of society, the need for integration into the digital space and the possibility of maintaining the image by various online tools comes to the fore.
 The purpose of the present article is to present the main directions of promotion of the official website of the university in the web space in the conditions of digital transformation of society, disclosure of their essence and analysis of the need to attract the target audience.
 The methodology of the research is based on the general scientific and special methods of cognition such as analysis, synthesis, logical method, monitoring, and the method of visualization of the research results.
 The conclusions. The modern market of educational services is in the process of digital transformation. Ukraine strives to adapt the education system to European standards. The official website of the university serves as an important tool for strengthening its position in the market of educational services.
 The main stages of higher education institution site analysis are: preparation of information and analytical support; definition and study of the target audience; development and adoption of management decisions on optimization and promotion of the university website
 Particular emphasis should be placed on defining and correlating the needs of the target audience and using the main directions of promotion of the official website of the higher education institution: SEO optimization, the need for constant updating and updating of information, the need to fill the site with different types of content, the presence of links to authoritative sites, as well as the use of SMO principles (optimization in social media).

Mediated risk: A qualitative exploration of students’ experiences flirting online

Based on qualitative interviews with 53 college students, this article explores how digitally mediated communication is seen as a tool for risk reduction by college students when it comes to their flirtatious interactions. I conclude that college students perceive the affordances of digital communication technologies as helping them manage the anxieties and vulnerabilities inherent in the flirtation process, an idea I refer to as “mediated risk.” My findings suggest that partly due to “mediated risk,” digital communication has become a normative mode of flirtatious interactions for young people as they experiment with romance, courtship, and sexuality. My findings offer a counter-narrative to popular media images, as well as scholarly accounts of adolescents’ use of social media, which tend to highlight risk.

TELEDENTISTRY IN A JURIDICAL PERSPECTIVE: CRIMINAL, CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS

Introduction: To address the limitations resulting from the implementation of health protocols in providing healthcare services to patients, a solution was found in the utilization of information and communication technology to support healthcare services for patients in the form of telehealth, often known as telemedicine. Review: According to Article 1, Paragraph 21 of Law Number 17 of 2023 regarding Health, telemedicine is defined as the provision and facilitation of healthcare services, including public health, health information services, and self-care services, through telecommunications and digital communication technology. One of the aspects of telemedicine in the field of dentistry is teledentistry, which can be a solution for optimizing dental and oral healthcare services for individuals and the community. However, there are various issues in its implementation, especially related to legal issues such as licensing, patient electronic medical record privacy and confidentiality, clinical guidelines, and others that are highly vulnerable to data discrepancies, falsification, or digital patient data leakage. Conclusion: These issues can potentially lead to medical disputes that may enter the legal realm. On the other hand, teledentistry services also play a crucial role in improving public health, especially in dental and oral health in Indonesia, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the development of teledentistry services needs to be continuously improved, both in terms of systems and regulations, to provide security and legal certainty for the Indonesian population.

Анализ социальных сетей как инструмент противодействия терроризму

In the 21st century, the issue of national security in relation to the actions of terrorist organizations remains relevant. With the development of digital and information and communication technologies, traditional hierarchical approaches in the fight against the enemy are not effective. New strategies and tools are needed that can identify decentralized structures, consisting of a number of loosely connected individuals, that allow modeling the structure and connections of a terrorist organization. Such a modern analytical tool is the analysis of social networks, as it allows you to establish social connections between people. The article provides an over-view of the history of social network analysis and its use in understanding the organization of terrorist networks and establishing existing and potential connections of terrorist organizations.

Digitalization Strategies for Marketing Communications to Build Relationship Marketing: Modern Solutions in Brand Management

The content presented in this article explores the emergence and progression of digital marketing on a global scale. This article aims to elucidate the primary drivers behind the evolution of digital marketing, tracing its origins from the inception of early information transmission technologies to the establishment of high-speed Internet platforms operated by prominent companies and the proliferation of online resources offering diverse products and services. Furthermore, this work encompasses a comprehensive chronicle of the evolutionary trajectory of marketing strategies employed by enterprises for engaging with their consumers and prospective buyers. Within the scope of this article, an overview is provided on the contemporary landscape of digital marketing, highlighting its various forms and their utilization within the scientific and theoretical domain as well as practical applications within a diverse spectrum of companies. Additionally, the article presents empirical research findings on the multifaceted interactions between marketing initiatives and their target audience, employing diverse communication channels and methodologies. Statistical metrics and graphical representations are employed to elucidate the growth and maturation of the digital marketing field, offering insights into industry-specific trends, geographical variations, and the financial investments committed to this evolving domain. This article also delves into various Internet platforms that have significantly influenced the evolution of digital communications within the realm of commerce. The author systematically elucidates the distinctive approaches adopted by these platforms in advancing digital marketing strategies. Moreover, the article underscores the manifold advantages of digital marketing, with particular emphasis on the substantial reduction in transaction costs and the mitigation of governmental regulatory interference in economic activities. This reduction in regulatory influence is attributed to the emergence and consolidation of novel formal and informal protocols governing both domestic and international online transactions. Furthermore, it is observed that the digitalization of trade has hastened the globalization of economic relations, simplifying trade interactions and eradicating geographical boundaries between nations, particularly in the context of promoting branded products. In addition, the author underscores the critical importance of adhering to specific guidelines to gain a competitive edge through the utilization of digital communication technologies and tools. These guidelines encompass comprehensive knowledge about consumer and buyer behavior, analytical processing of sales data, rigorous assessment of key performance indicators against financial expenditures, optimization of return on invested capital and intellectual resources, and the development of a crisis model that encompasses challenges related to the synergy between financial operations, resource allocation, and marketing activities. Methodologically, this study employs a range of research methodologies including historiographic description, comparative analysis, synthesis of information and opinions, forecasting, tabular and graphical data representation, as well as modeling to elucidate strategic objectives and development trajectories.

Digital communication and information technologies: use in the dynamics of the organization of the basic school

This article aims to understand the importance of the use digital communication and information technologies in education, as a pedagogical resource to improve the educational process, and use of this mechanism with the component in the process of structuring and operationalizing the school system. Bibliographic and documentary research on government programs for the insertion of computers in public schools over the four decades. The analysis of the data in the light of the bibliography studied revealed that the use of TDCI in basic education still follows slow steps.

Digital technologies of transportation-related communication: Review and the state-of-the-art

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a significant role in transportation systems as they provide the connection between transportation system users, system planners, operators, and managers. Over the last few years, with advancements in ICTs, there has been a rapid change in travel behaviour. However, little is known about how ICTs and other emerging digital technologies are being utilised in transportation-related communication for public, private, and active transportation. To bridge this gap, this study aims to explore academic and grey literature focused on the use of digital technologies in transportation-related communication. The methodological approach employs a systematic literature review, with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) protocol, to identify digital technologies that are found promising among scholars and practitioners for research, testing and deployment. The study analysed 158 publications and identified some common themes of how these digital technologies can be implemented to improve access to transportation communication. The study finds that: (a) The main literature focus is how information is gathered and shared with transportation users; (b) Advances in mobile applications afford real-time route updates, easy navigation of complex routes, and personalised journey planning; (c) Some notable knowledge gaps exist in how these technologies are implemented—including, willingness to use and digital literacy to understand them; (d) Many digital technologies are at the trial or development phases, which have potential to improve how transportation information can be made readily accessible to all users.

Digital ecosystems in international technological business

Introduction. The current stage of economic development is characterized by the increasing impact of advanced digital information and communication technologies (ICT) on the entire system of human interactions, encompassing the processes of production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of both material and immaterial goods. Among the emerging phenomena in today's economic relations system are digital ecosystems, which are created and developed through the actions of international technological companies. The purpose of the paper is to define the essence and content of the concept of "digital ecosystems" for further analysis and understanding in an economic context. Results. It is argued that, in an economic sense, the concept of ecosystems is a continuation of the scientific inquiries of various scholars studying changes and relationships in the business environment from the perspectives of competition and collaboration among its participants. Today, business ecosystems created and developed by international technological companies typically operate through digital platforms, services, and solutions, transforming them into digital business ecosystems. The paper identifies key types of digital ecosystems in business and emphasizes the existence of other types of digital ecosystems (governmental, hybrid) that also require further exploration. The role of international technological companies in shaping global digital ecosystems is explored, using Amazon as an example. It is clarified that leading global technology companies play a crucial role as conductors of the ecosystem of ecosystems. In digital ecosystems, boundaries are constantly changing, participants and components are updated. As a result, the description of the structures of digital ecosystems varies among different authors. Conclusion. Theoretical guidelines are provided for further research on digital ecosystems in economics and business, both from the perspective of economic strategy developers and theoretical economists.

The phenomenon of digital political participation: forms, models and essential aspects

This article is devoted to the study of the conceptual features of the phenomenon of digital political participation, as well as its key forms and models of implementation. According to the author, in the last two decades there has been a transformation of traditional forms and models of political participation under the influence of digital information and communication technologies. In particular, social networks and messengers are used as tools for organizing, mobilizing, implementing various forms of political participation and civil-political activism. At the same time, under the influence of the development of digital information and communication technologies, completely new forms and models of civil and political participation are emerging. In this regard, it is legitimate to talk about the existence today of the phenomenon of online political participation (OPP), or digital network participation (DNP). One of the key questions remains the question of the relationship between "traditional" and digital forms of political participation. Based on the results of the analysis, the author comes to the conclusion that "traditional" and digital political participation are complementary to each other, since digital communication technologies allow today to involve a large number of potentially politically active citizens, disseminate political information and thereby create favorable conditions for the implementation of direct political action.

Normative becoming in the digital sphere: WhatsApp parents’ groups in Chilean education

Digital communicational technologies, such as WhatsApp, have been part of schools both before and during the pandemic. This article explores the normative emergence of being a student, a parent, and a teacher in the use of parents’ WhatsApp groups. In Chile, this digital application is widely used by the population, and it is particularly important for school communities. Based on interviews conducted with teachers and parents, and a theoretical approach based on science and technology studies, the results show that students are constantly labeled as “good” or “bad” without nuance, which produces stereotypes, and parents are also labeled in a binary way, with one group of alarmists and one of relaxed parents, where counter criticisms emerge, while teachers are seen as an extension of the schools and are expected to be constantly present. Digital communication technologies mediate these interactions and open up a new level of interaction, with standards and meanings enabled by the features of the application. We discuss these results, emphasizing that the normativities of these becomings are intertwined in the digital sphere, and using a mapping visualization of the analysis, we show how normativity acts ubiquitously and produces constantly changing expectations of how one should be for those in the group. The mapping exercise shows that the main relationship between the three becomings is emotion, so we conclude that, on the understanding that affect exceeds individuality and represents intensities online, normativities are also incorporated as affective responses in the parents’ WhatsApp group.

Access and use of digital technology by patients with psychosis at a hospital in South Africa.

There is growing interest in the use of digital information and communication technology (ICT) for mental health care purposes. Information and communication technology tools may enhance mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviour. To describe the access to, use and perception of ICT in people with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. The study was conducted at an urban psychiatric hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, South Africa. Participants completed questionnaires on their socio-demographic characteristics and access to, use and perception of ICT. Multiple ordinal logistic regressions were used to test the association between socio-demographic factors and ICT use and perception. Of the 165 participants (mean age = 41 years ± 14.2), 54.5% were male, 37.6% were employed, and most (93.3%) lived in an urban area. Most participants (93%) had access to the internet in past 3 months and a smartphone (89.8%). Age (AOR 0.94, p = 0.06, CI = 0.88-1.00) and marital status (AOR = 0.26, p 0.02, CI = 1.62-253.74) were associated with internet use, while age (AOR = 0.95, p 0.03, CI = 0.9-1.00), marital status (AOR = 3.64, p = 0.05, CI = 1.03-12.90), income (AOR = 4.02, p < 0.01, CI = 1.69-9.54), employment status (AOR = 0.16, p < 0.01, CI = 0.06-0.44), and living with HIV (AOR = 5.41, p < 0.01, CI = 1.39-21.07) were associated with frequency of internet use. Older participants had lower odds of using a mental health care app (AOR = 0.93, p = 0.02, CI= 0.88-0.99). Those with higher incomes had increased odds of seeking mental health information digitally (AOR = 4.33, p = 0.03, CI = 1.13-7.54). People living with psychosis do have access to digital technology although pattern of use maybe influenced by sociodemographic factors. This study provides baseline data on digital technology use in Africa.

Hey Google!: Can IPA improve L2 Learners' Willingness to Communicate?

The willingness and determination to engage in communication can result in real communication actions, which, in turn, contribute to improved oral proficiency. As digital media and communication technologies continue to advance rapidly, EFL students are becoming more engaged in practising English through various digital platforms. Recent research has been conducted to examine the connection between second language willingness to communicate (L2 WTC) and these digital language learning experiences. The recent study aims to address the use of Google Assistant as an intelligent personal assistant in providing the learning and practice of speaking for EFL learners to speak English fluently. Specifically, the recent objective is to analyse the implementation of Google Assistant in enhancing their willingness to communicate in the target language.

Real Presence Amid the Shallows: Eucharist and Friendship in a Digital Age

This article contends that Christ’s eucharistic offer of friendship, and the habits of attentiveness such real presence demands, must shape the church’s mission in a digital milieu that tends to shallow attention and relationships. It makes this argument in dialogue principally with the theology of Bernard Lonergan and the pontificate of Pope Francis, while aided by the cultural commentary of Nicholas Carr, Sherry Turkle, and Marshall McLuhan. First, I consider how Lonergan’s focus on human knowing and choosing anticipates the recent turn in the Catholic magisterium under Pope Francis that considers the formative effects of digital communication technologies. Second, I show how Lonergan’s account of bias helps explain the shallowing effects of these technologies, for both cognition and community. Third, inspired by Lonergan and Pope Francis, I propose how practices of friendship—informed by Christ’s own friendship extended through Eucharistic presence—can foster habits of real presence able to counter the shallows of our digital age.

Quality of service adaptive modulation and coding scheme for IEEE 802.11ac

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;Nowadays, the rising demand for digital communication technologies has contributed to the increase in the volume of traffic. This continuous trend of internet traffic has led to the deterioration of the quality of service (QoS) with reduced throughput and increased latency. This also is due to the proliferation of new broadband applications which require low latency and high throughput such as virtual reality and real-time gaming. Therefore, considering the aforementioned challenge in QoS of wireless networks, a link adaptation method is suggested in this study, in order to enhance the performance of the QoS in IEEE 802.11ac amendment wireless local-area network (WLAN). The proposed technique adaptively changes the transmission data rate by increasing or decreasing the modulation and coding scheme (MCS) level according to the traffic conditions. With the use of an OMNeT++ computer-aided design (CAD)-based simulation model, the effectiveness of the suggested approach is examined. Simulated findings were compared with the link adaptation approach of the default condition. The results of the simulation demonstrate that the proposed technique significantly increases throughput (36.48%) and decreases latency in comparison to the default situation. These findings demonstrate the technique's potential to improve WLAN QoS efficiency, notably in regard to throughput and latency.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Soft computing based smart grid fault detection using computerised data analysis with fuzzy machine learning model

Electrical grids are more dependable, secure, and significant smart grid (SG) technologies. For effective and dependable electricity distribution, new risks are raised by its high reliance on digital communication technologies. The best grid monitoring and control skills are essential for system reliability. Among other things, SG applications include three key challenges: managing big data volumes, having enough real-time capable measurement instruments, and two-way low-latency communication. This study proposes a unique method for detecting faults in the smart grid via the use of data monitoring and classification using a fuzzy machine learning model. Here, enhanced smart sensor metering performed in the cloud at the network's edge has been used to track data from the smart grid. Fuzzy reinforcement encoder adversarial NN has then been used to categorise the tracked data. Experimental analysis is carried out in terms of scalability, reliability, accuracy, mean average precision, throughput. The potential use of the current grid can be increased, and fault frequency can be decreased, with better monitoring technologies and predictive techniques. Proposed technique attained accuracy of 93 %, throughput of 94 %, reliability of 81 %, mean average precision of 89 %, scalability of 92 %.

Trade-offs Between Delay and Energy in 4-Bit Absolute Value Detector and its application analysis

With the rapid advancements in digital signal processing and communication technology, the utilization of digital detectors has become prevalent across numerous domains. Among these detectors, absolute value detectors hold particular significance. This article primarily delves into the delicate balance between latency and energy consumption within the realm of 4-bit absolute value detectors. To commence, we provide an exhaustive exposition of the fundamental design and operational principles underpinning absolute value detectors. Subsequently, we embark on a comprehensive comparison of various optimization approaches, with a special focus on their efficacy concerning energy consumption and latency. The research endeavors have unveiled that the detector's optimal aspect ratio, as well as the choice of novel materials like graphene and silicon germanium, can wield a substantial influence over its performance. As its peer into the horizon, it is evident that the continuous evolution of new materials and cutting-edge technologies promises further enhancements in the performance of 4-bit absolute value detectors.

Digital Marketing Evaluation of Applied Undergraduate Talent Training with E-commerce using Big Data Mining and Communication Technology Support

Digital Marketing Evaluation of Applied Undergraduate Talent Training with E-commerce using Big Data Mining and Communication Technology Support