Information Society Research Articles

Professional loyalty and social mobility of young professionals

Introduction. Professional education in the modern information society acquires new meanings and value orientations. This is explained by the fact that increasing investment in human potential and ensuring due quality of education create a serious foundation for the formation of social mobility. At the same time, its connection with professional loyalty requires a separate conceptualisation and creation of a necessary empirical basis for assessing the economic resource and corporate responsibility and ensuring proper investments in human resource development. The purpose of the study is to reveal the main characteristics of young specialists’ professional loyalty with regard to ensuring their effective inclusion in the system of social and labour relations. Materials and methods. The online survey involved young (under the age of 35) teachers of pedagogical universities of some CIS countries (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan). The all-Russian sample covered in total 1,295 respondents. The analysis of empirical data was based on the methods of descriptive statistics and systematisation of data on young teachers’ ambitions in terms of professional prospects. Results. The findings of the survey point to the acceptable conditions for professional growth, as viewed by many young teachers (64%). The young people’s satisfaction with their labour activity was 73%. The probability of young teachers’ voluntary dismissal decreases with their increased length of service at universities. The share of young teachers intending to link their professional activity with the university in the next 3-5 years was 73%. Conclusion. Young specialists’ professional loyalty directly conditions their success in their profile labour activities. Young specialists who develop the necessary positive attitudes and competencies in the process of their education will in most cases be more flexible at the workplace and have a higher social mobility level. In this regard, investments in professional education can be justified if young professionals have a necessary mobility potential allowing them to successfully adapt to the labour market.

Training of Specialists in the Field of Information and Library Science in Polish Universities (Experience of the First Decades of the 21st Cent.)

The aim of the article is to review the areas of training specialists in library and information science in higher education institutions of Poland at the beginning of the 21st cent. Research methods. The offered research is based on the analytical and synthetic analysis of scientific publications by leading Polish scientists who studied the issues of higher library and information education. The author’s presentation of the current state of university education in the information and library sphere in Poland is based on the processing of materials from the official web portals of higher education establishments that provide specialised training for their applicants. Among a complex of special research methods, the method of content analysis is used to identify the views of certain scientists on the problems of development of information and library education in Poland. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the formulation of the problem that is practically unresearched in Ukrainian science, and requires studying in view of the practical significance of the Polish experience in reforming higher education of the information and library sphere. Main conclusions. In the process of this research, it is found that in Poland the process of transforming the training of information and library specialists in accordance with the needs of modern information society has not yet been completed. There are still scientific discussions on optimising the nomenclature of the training areas at universities, as well as variants of creating interdisciplinary specialities are being considered, some of which have been tested for several years in some higher education institutions. The analysis of the official websites of 11 state universities in Poland has highlighted tendencies toward a rapid reduction in the classical programmes of training in the field of information and library science, which is primarily caused by the demands of potential employers and the increased integration of the latest technologies into all spheres of society activity.

Perkembangan Teknologi Informasi dalam Sistem Informasi Manajemen di Bidang IT

Nowadays, most people increasingly perceive information as one of their basic needs besides the need for clothing, food and shelter. Along with this, information changes form into a commodity that has value and can be traded. This situation is proven by the increasing development of the information service business through various media, such as television stations, newspapers, radio and the internet, which have entered many aspects of people's lives. Rapid, dynamic and extensive environmental changes are supported by advances in information technology in almost all fields. This has encouraged changes in the lifestyle of traditional society into an information society. The rapid development of information technology has had an impact on people's lives. Since the discovery of computers in 1955, until now it continues to experience very significant developments. Information technology with computers as one of the very important components has changed the acquisition of information which is now not only from surrounding sources but information that comes from various sources. Computer-based information processing People are starting to become known and up to now there is a lot of software that people can use as a data processing tool to produce the desired information.

고령층의 인공지능 인식이 일상생활 만족도에 미치는 영향

This study explored in-depth the relationship between the elderly's awareness of AI and their daily satisfaction, information production sharing, networking, and social capital. The study used panel data from the '2023 Digital Information Gap Survey' conducted by the National Institute for Intelligence and Information Society (NIA), and analyzed 1,910 respondents out of 2,300 people aged 55 and over, excluding 390 non-respondents. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analyses were conducted using SPSS 23.0 and SPSS Process Macro, and the results of the study are as follows. AI awareness among the elderly has a significant effect on daily life satisfaction, and there is a direct dual mediation effect of information sharing and networking between AI awareness and daily life satisfaction, and a moderated mediation effect of social capital between AI awareness and information sharing production. This study will contribute to the establishment of a social support system and draw implications for promoting digital inclusion and strengthening social connections by effectively utilizing A.I. technology to prevent the elderly from being left behind in a changing society, and provide new perspectives that have not been addressed in previous studies.

Practical use of Agriculture 4.0 digital technologies to meet the EU's strategic goals in Czech agriculture

The implementation of precision technology procedures is declared in EU documents, including the implementation of these technologies in all areas of production, production, trade, including all areas of everyday life of the population. The article deals with the use of IT technologies in activities dealing with land management: i.e. crop production including landscape maintenance. In this context, precision technologies are used in agriculture, crop and livestock production, horticulture, forestry and comprehensive maintenance of the agricultural landscape. With remote sensing, all land areas are monitored, data is stored, and the whole process takes place continuously. The data is displayed in information maps that perfectly map the properties of the monitored area. Today, the development of the information society and specialized internet services of the state administration would not be possible without precise technologies and information portals. These are portals for the public needs of citizens or a specific professional community, and these must be user-friendly, clear, intuitive, visually interesting, trustworthy and complete in content. The article deals with a detailed analysis of the Czech Farmer's Portal from multiple angles, including state-of-the-art tools such as the AMS system (AMS, 2023). This is a new way of monitoring agricultural areas using a satellite system. On the basis of the analysed services, deficiencies are identified and suggestions for improvement are presented.

재판업무 지원 AI 도입에 관한 헌법적 고찰

In the contemporary intelligence information society, artificial intelligence (AI) is being utilized in various sectors due to the advancement of science and technology. Amidst this trend, the legal technology (LegalTech) industry, which integrates technology with legal advisory and litigation services, has been experiencing a leap in growth. Furthermore, the application of artificial intelligence in the judicial duties of judges is garnering significant interest and expectation for speeding up legal proceedings and enhancing the efficiency of judicial administration. Artificial intelligence used in the judiciary can be broadly classified into two types. First, there is AI that entirely replaces human judgment, exemplified by the initiative in Estonia in 2019 to implement AI for conducting small claims trials. Second, there is AI designed to assist human judges, such as algorithms that help draft verdicts based on similar case precedents or provide appropriate sentencing recommendations for defendants in criminal trials. In this regard, some state courts in the United States have incorporated the COMPAS algorithm into sentencing procedures within criminal justice processes. This surge in AI development seems to have an international impact on judicial procedures, influencing the judicial policies of the courts in South Korea significantly. Specifically, National Court Administration has announced plans to alleviate the workload of judges and address the issue of trial delays through the introduction of what is referred to as the ‘Next-Generation Electronic Litigation System.’ However, while AI technology may assist in accelerating trial processes, there are considerable concerns regarding the protection of litigants' right to a fair trial and democratic legitimacy. Above all, the potential for data and algorithm errors in judicial-use AI could compromise the fairness of trials or lead to miscalculation due to biased legal decisions. This study examines the constitutional issues concerning the advent of AI judges in the era of artificial intelligence are explored, particularly the infringement of the litigants' right to a fair trial, the problems of restoring the original state following miscalculation, and the responsibilities of judges. Furthermore, the study examines legislative trends abroad concerning the use of AI in judicial tasks, and seeks legislative improvement strategies for the principles and premises that must be adhered to by AI utilized in the judiciary during the era of artificial intelligence.

Уральский федеральный округ: территории и политическая культура государственных гражданских и муниципальных служащих

The article studies the political culture of state civil and municipal employees of a specific territory of the Russian Federation – the Ural Federal District. The purpose of the study is to identify UrFO territories with the most developed political culture among state civil and municipal employees. The author maintains a well-known statement about the interrelation of factors influencing political culture – it is economic and educational. To these factors, they added – and also scientific, because today in the information society, science largely determines the development of the economy. In the course of the study, the Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions were the most successful in terms of all factors. The exceptions are the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District and Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, which have the highest standard of living, wages and excellent supplies due to the development of oil and gas production, but the level of education and science development lags behind.

NECESSITY OF CRIMINAL LAW PROTECTION OF INFORMATION

The development of information technologies has resulted in the emergence of the "information society". The basis of the latter is the turnover of information of different content and legal significance, which is the subject of social relations, as well as atypical social and legal value. However, along with the increase in the socio-legal value of information, new threats arise, directly related to the use of information for criminal purposes. The emergence of threats and risks for the individual, society and the state need legal regulation, in particular with the involvement of criminal law means. Criminal law, acting as a legal response of the state to trends in society, establishes the unlawfulness and punishability of acts related to the use of information. However, lawmaking actions (which are associated with the criminalisation and decriminalisation of acts in the criminal law) are not always accompanied by their qualitative content, which directly affects the effectiveness of the protective criminal legal mechanism. In this regard, it is necessary to carefully study the prerequisites for the emergence and disappearance of criminal-legal prohibitions, in particular, information prohibitions. These prerequisites, revealing the necessity (or social conditionality) of criminal-legal protection, are designed to give a comprehensive and objective assessment of the phenomena occurring in society, possessing the sign of public danger. It is this assessment that should be the basis for legislative changes arising in the criminal law. The social conditionality of criminal-legal protection of information consists in the increased nature and degree of public danger of acts in the information sphere, expressed in quantitative and qualitative criteria.

Revisiting Digital Transformation of Azerbaijan Higher Education in the New Digital Era

This study explores digital transformation of Azerbaijan higher education institutions in teaching and learning process as well as administrative issues, highlighting the complexities and multifaceted approach. As a result of this critical analysis, we intend to propose a multifaceted approach to digital transformation of Azerbaijan higher education that includes key components such as promoting and aspiring to improve digital literacy among faculty members, incorporating technology into education through utilising digital tools and online resources, and driving innovation through research and development activities. Moreover, the study analyses the key concerns in the digital transformation of Azerbaijan modern higher education and proposes an approach that describes the driving factors of transformational changes as well as their effects. Based on the existing literature, we consider the processes of change in the contexts of globalisation, regionalization, the information society, the Internet revolution, government reforms, downsizing and restructuring, management practices, and the establishment of new funds. In addition, we view increased competition between universities as a dynamic factor influencing the transformation process. The purpose of this study is to shed light on the impact of global and local dynamics on digital transformation and therefore provide information on the growing higher education ecosystem in Azerbaijan.

Formation of national and cultural identity as a function of spectacularity and spectacularity culturee

“Spectacularity” in the modern information society is one of the crucial factors and tools for the formation of national and cultural identity, since its role in festive, ceremonial, visual, television, screen, Internet culture, and other similar types of postmodern culture, which have the most important ideological and educational resources for the formation of national and cultural self-awareness and self-identifi cation of citizens in society, is paramount. In modern times, namely in the era of postmodernism, the screen, as well as screen, television, Internet, and visual culture are a powerful ideological weapon, an infl uential educational tool, participating in the creative national and cultural policy of the state. The materials of the article can be used in the educational process in the Cultural Studies major.

PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATIONS AS A TOOL FOR MODERNIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION: THEORETICAL ASPECT

The article substantiates the necessity of researching the processes of modernization of pedagogical education, analyzes the content of pedagogical activity, which is increasingly taking on an innovative nature. The problem of modernization of pedagogical education, which is connected with the need to change the status and role of the teacher in the information society, is analyzed; a decrease in the quality of professional training; the development of new ways and methods of obtaining pedagogical education, which led to significant structural and substantive transformations of the pedagogical education system in Ukraine. Innovative searches of higher school pedagogy are considered in the light of the implementation of the paradigm of the competence approach to education, which are aimed at such a design and organization of the educational process, which would take into account the needs of the personality of the future specialist in the development of his creative potential, readiness to act successfully in non-standard situations. Analyzing the content and functions of a modern teacher, the types of innovative pedagogical activities that ensure the achievement of the necessary quality of professional training are formulated. The essence of the main educational strategy of the professional training process is revealed – the design strategy, which is implemented with the help of practice-oriented modular training, training with the help of cases (a package of situations for decision-making), training based on social interaction. The problems of the organization of a unified Ukrainian educational network of distance education are analyzed, which includes problems not so much of a technical nature, which are quite easily solved if there is funding, but of a pedagogical, meaningful nature. The analysis of the components of the modernization of pedagogical education made it possible to assess the real state and prospects for the development of higher pedagogical education in Ukraine and to formulate proposals for its improvement.

Urban Public Libraries in the 1980s: Evolving Library Services for an Information Society

ABSTRACT This qualitative interview study with retired staff from urban public libraries collects data about employees’ perceptions of how these institutions changed during the 1980s. Participants’ memories of their communities, budgets, staffing, new technology, security measures, services, programming, outreach, and work with job-seekers and the unhoused are compared with library literature and newspaper coverage from the decade. As the U.S. shifted from an industrial society of large workplaces linking whole communities toward an “information society” with a more heterogenous workforce divided by educational attainment, urban public library workforces, target audiences, collections, and programming both adapted to and mirrored these changes.

The Limits of Legal and Illegal Video Game Streaming

The paper deals with the boundaries of legal and illegal use of a video game as a complex object when streaming a video game. The author proposes to reconsider the trend towards broad legal protection of copyright holders in the context of a global information and digital society. The article presents an amended doctrine of fair use in order to establish the fact of fair and unfair use of a video game by a streamer, which will allow determining in the stream whether there are grounds for recognizing it as a case of free use, that is, recognizing the stream as fair or unfair. Thus, the use of this modified doctrine will allow the establishment and application of the institute of fair use for video game streaming. The paper also suggests a procedure for resolving disputes between the copyright holder and the streamer.

Влияние уровня образования на возможность трудоустройства граждан в современном Китае

In modern conditions of the information society, the need for new-level professionals is increasing, which dictates the need to ensure that educational systems meet the needs of the economy. Requirements for personnel in manufacturing companies are gradually escalating, prompting a majority of candidates to pursue higher education. This study aims to elucidate the relationship between the level of professional training in China and the quality of citizens’ employment. During the two-stage survey, a direct correlation of these indicators was revealed. The study reveals that graduates with an academic degree experience the highest quality of employment, while bachelor’s and master’s degree holders often find themselves in situations where employers do not consider their interests. It also highlights the absence of a functional career guidance and employment monitoring system in universities, which results in education being disconnected from the real labor market. Conclusion emphasizes the necessity to strengthen legislative frameworks to prevent differentiation among professionals in terms of employment quality. It suggests improving the employment mechanism under state macro-control and optimizing university practices in career guidance. The essence of these enhancements should focus on updating and individualizing educational content to better align with students’ specialties.

On the Role of the Ethical Theory in the Structure of Artificial Moral Agents in the Cultural Field of the Information Society

On the Role of the Ethical Theory in the Structure of Artificial Moral Agents in the Cultural Field of the Information Society

Digitalization of Societies: The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Dynamics of the Digital Information Age and the Information Society

Several adagiums proposed by observers of the development of modern communication suggest that information has become one of the vital elements in society. Information becomes a fundamental need to be described as an impulse vein that supports political, social, and business decision-making. As a result, societies must be exposed to the growth and dynamics of new media as well as global communication. The faster cycles of information production, consumption, and distribution are experienced and owned by a new global society system supported by the strength and expansion of the economy, the networking of global information systems, and the contribution of digital technology. This research method uses a library study. This article will present alternative discourses to look at the advantages and weaknesses of the information technology processes that ultimately bring society into the digital age.

Analysis of KFC's localized marketing strategy in China

In today's information society, international competition is intensifying, and the pace of internationalization of enterprises is also accelerating. Many foreign-funded enterprises are no longer limited to domestic production and operation, but are gradually opening up to overseas and gradually occupying overseas markets through excellent strategic marketing. With the rapid development of China's economy, multinational companies from all over the world have also begun to invest in China, and among these multinational companies, KFC has performed extremely well. It has been 36 years since KFC entered the Chinese catering market, and after more than 30 years of development, the two giants of KFC and McDonald's have basically achieved a monopoly position in China's "foreign fast food" market. The main reason for KFC's success is its localized marketing strategy. This article will focus on the development history of KFC, China's localization strategy, and comparison with McDonald's, hoping to provide some references for the development of Chinese multinational companies in overseas markets.

From Civil Society Organisations to Pirate Parties to Digital Democracy

Reshaping our political and social systems for a sustainable future requires a multifaceted approach that addresses several key areas, such as: political reform, social change, economic development, environmental preservation, or technological innovation. In order to achieve a sustainable future, we need to implement its ideals in every societal sector. When dealing with the political system, we cannot ignore the antidemocratic tendencies arising or taking over our everyday life even in the Western World. Under these circumstances, political reform is a must and we have to admit that one of its most important tasks is strengthening democracy. The actual political discourse is full of ideas like proportional representation, direct democracy, sustainability-focused governance, transparency, accountability, and equity. Among the many actors that try to solve these problems there is a group that proposes some new solutions, based on the means of Information Society, Pirate Parties. Emerging from the digital world, they are a fresh wave of political movements with deep roots in online activism. These parties, some born from anti-establishment protests, have rapidly spread across the globe in just two decades. Their journey is one of transformation, from grassroots movements to established political players. Pirate Parties have a clear digital agenda, focusing on issues like copyright reform, open access to information, and online privacy. They champion net neutrality and the free flow of knowledge. However, most of them have recognized the importance of broader democratic values for political success. Beyond their digital focus, Pirate Parties also advocate for traditional democratic ideals, including civil rights, transparency, and combating corruption. They promote free speech, direct democracy, and exploring alternative forms of citizen participation in government, often leveraging technology (e-democracy). The future impact of Pirate Parties remains uncertain, but their influence is undeniable. They’ve challenged traditional political norms and brought issues of the digital age to the forefront. Pirate Parties have reshaped the European political landscape and inspired similar movements around the world. My paper aims to briefly present these political formations, with special regard to their origins in and their relations with civil society. After outlining the broad framework, I present some of the most notorious of these formations.

THE ROLE OF SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC RELATIONS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS

This article analyzes the theoretical foundations of the emerging concepts of anti-crisis PR, in particular, the tasks and functions of crisis management services are considered. A comparative analysis was made using the example of large global companies. The integration of new communication PR technologies during a turning point has been studied. The role of the media in maintaining a positive image of organizations is specifically noted. A definition is given to the concept of “crisis” and crisis communications. In addition, theories of crisis communications (reputation restoration, situational crisis) are considered. Using the example of foreign and national companies, anti-crisis measures are analyzed. McDonald’s Sets Out to Conquer the World by Changing its Image. 2003. A business journal from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Knowledge at Wharton. Electronic resource: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/mcdonalds-sets-out-to-conquer-the-world-by-changing-its-image/ Date of the application: 21.06.2024. Muratova, N. 2022. Mass Media in State Strategic Programs of Information Society Development in Different Countries. International Journal of Social Science Research and Review. 5:4. 56-61. Post on Facebook, 2018. Electronic resource: https://www.facebook.com/oqtepalavash.official/photos/a.1419760331386261/2725700707458877/?type=3&theater / Date of the application: 19/06/2024. Меньшиков, А. 2013. Паблик рилейшнз в кризисных ситуациях. Комсомольск-на-Амуре. ФГБОУ ВПО «КнАГТУ. 75

Цифровая идентичность как условие бытия человека в цифровом обществе

Introduction. The article is devoted to the problem of digital identity. The development of the information society and digitalization processes poses to each Internet user the challenge of matching the digital profile to its real owner. There is often a big difference between a real person and his digital avatars, which leads not only to confusion and ambiguous perception of the narrator and the author by the other, but also to depersonalization of the author. Theoretical analysis. Having a digital identity allows you to successfully self-realize in the virtual space and in the real world, be it finding a job or finding a life partner. However, the development of artificial intelligence and neural networks makes it possible to create many fakes, impersonate one narrator for another, and replace the image of the author. On the other hand, the author’s desire to create a different virtual image for himself due to a number of complexes or intrigues can lead to a split personality. Conclusion. Modern digitalization processes lead to the awareness of the need for digital identity. The formation of digital identity can take place both in an authoritarian way and in a softer educational way. In any case, its presence will give the user of the digital environment undeniable advantages in personal and professional activities.