Use Of Communication Technologies Research Articles

Tuning one and other

ABSTRACT Being and bearing witness is foundational to social structures. Different kinds of mediated presence, which have been introduced by information and communication technology in the twentieth century, affect how people are witness to each other. To better understand trade-offs for trust, the so-called YUTPA framework is developed, which allows for identifying different presence configurations. As a techno biography, the memory of four live events is re-visited to explore the force of mediating presence for being and bearing witness in the new presence configurations that have emerged in the use of information and communication technology. These live events happened in different decades with different levels of technology and all represent a threshold in the developing media schemata in the Amsterdam digital cultural scene since the 1980s. This article argues that for being and bearing witness in mediated presence, psychological capacities for processes of imagination, attribution and immediate adaptation are pivotal. Witnessing the self appears to be a key capacity in these processes. While steering towards well-being and survival, ethical positions that reflect trade-offs for trust and truth, are chosen. It is the physical presence of the witness as the beholder of sensations, emotions and feelings, that steers towards well-being and survival.

Associations between information and communication technology use and frailty in community-dwelling old-old adults: results from the ILSA-J

Abstract Objectives Frailty is a significant cause of adverse health events including long-term care and hospitalization. Although information and communication technology (ICT) has become an integral part of modern life, it remains unclear whether ICT use is associated with frailty. Design A cross-sectional study (Integrated Longitudinal Studies on Aging in Japan, ILSA-J). Setting and participants Aged 75 and older data from the ILSA-J in 2017 (n = 2893). Methods ICT use was measured using the technology usage sub-items of the Japan Science and Technology Agency Index of Competence. Specifically, the use of mobile phones, ATMs, DVD players, and sending e-mails were rated as “yes” (able to do) or “no” (unable to do), with the first quintile (≤1 point) defined as ICT non-users. Frailty was assessed using the Japanese version of the Cardiovascular Health Study criteria based on the phenotype model (e.g., weight loss, slowness, weakness, exhaustion, and low activity). Further, multivariate logistic regression analysis analyzed its association with ICT use. Subgroup analyses were stratified according to gender, years of education, and living arrangements. Results Higher ICT use was not associated with frailty after adjusting for covariates (odds ratio [OR]: 0.53; 95%CI 0.39–0.73). Similar associations were found in the sub-groups of women (OR 0.45, 95%CI 0.30–0.66), <13 years of education (OR 0.48, 95%CI 0.34–0.67), living alone (OR 0.46, 95%CI 0.27–0.79), and living together (OR 0.57, 95%CI 0.38–0.85). No association existed between using ICT and frailty in the sub-groups of men and ≥13 years of education. Conclusions and implications Higher ICT use is associated with the absence of frailty in individuals 75 years and older. Such benefits may be particularly pronounced in women, those with lower levels of education, and older adults living alone or with others.

Religious Education as a Platform for Pupils’ Social Development and Prevention of Internet Addiction: The Case of Slovakia

The authors present changes in the content and teaching methods of religious education (RE) in the third decade of the 21st century, as proposed by the current curricular reform of compulsory education in Slovakia. First, they analyse the reform documents in terms of social competence development as one of the RE content requirements. Second, they seek a teaching methodology that applies a balanced approach to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) while protecting RE pupils and their building of healthy human relationships from the potential threat of digital addiction. The authors based their teaching ideas on the findings from their research. To explore the relationship between addictive Internet behaviour and social intelligence, they used a questionnaire including the Internet Addiction Test and the TSIS Scale. The Mann–Whitney U test was used for statistical analysis. Data on 386 adolescent respondents revealed a statistically significant difference between males and females in social awareness, with males performing significantly better. A weak positive relationship (ρ = 0.240) was identified between social awareness and addictive Internet behaviour. In the discussion, the authors suggest teaching methods for developing social competence via RE without resisting the opportunities provided by ICT, while also avoiding an increase in the risk of online social media addiction. They suggest that even denominational RE should prioritize cultivating healthy relationships not only with God but also relationships with other people, the outside world, and oneself.

Screen time, mute, mixed messages, and panic: An international auto-ethnographic study of knowledge workers during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic provoked worldwide changes to the workplace, leading to rapid changes in lifestyles and working conditions. While organizations and governments struggled to develop regulations and policies, individuals were forced to find ways to manage work and life. During the pandemic and quarantine, a group of knowledge workers from around the world convened virtually and agreed to use qualitative autoethnographic methods to study how the quarantine disrupted their conventional patterns of work and care. In this article, we apply two communication perspectives—uncertainty reduction theory and resilience— to participant diaries to understand how participants represent internal and external stressors, the efforts diarists employed to overcome those stressors, and their varying success in doing so. Post-hoc application of these communication concepts suggests that the diarists, though privileged in some ways, were not exempt from the social, professional, and emotional consequences of the pandemic and that their efforts to enact resilience were unevenly successful, especially in relation to their use of communications technology. Diarists reported struggling with uncertainty at numerous levels and that uncertainty contributed to individual emotional and cultural distress. Disruptions to work, home, and communities significantly affected wellbeing and ability to cope with challenges. Added to this were the complex and competing roles that diarists felt as they struggled to work from home, parent, and remain engaged.

Distinguishing Urgent From Non-urgent Communications: A Mixed Methods Study of Communication Technology Use in Perinatal Care

Distinguishing urgent from non-urgent communication is critical. We aimed to understand how hospital staff choose what communication technologies to use. A mixed methods study was conducted with four focus groups, with staff working on postpartum care units, and log data from a hands-free communication system was analyzed. We found that urgent communications were appropriate for the hands-free device, with less urgent communications sent through secure chat in the electronic health record. Exceptions included when the intended recipient was in the operating room and during sensitive discussions. The most common duration of calls on the hands-free device was 16–60 seconds, with few more than 5 minutes. The most frequent reason for incomplete calls was the user not logging in (36%), which could be reduced by eliminating logging in and training. We recommend an interruptive communication technology for urgent information and an electronic health record chat for less urgent information that does not require an immediate response. We recommend forwarding and sending calls to a hospital-provided cellphone from the hands-free communication system for provider roles that do not align with the intended workflow for hands-free communications.

How Technology, Health Information Seeking, and Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Readiness in Estonians Over 50 Years?

Despite the proven effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing severe illness, many individuals, including older adults who are most susceptible to the virus, have opted against vaccination. Various factors could shape vaccination decisions, including seeking health information (HI). The internet is the primary source of HI today; however, older adults are often referred to as those missing out on digital benefits. The study explores the correlations between information and communication technology (ICT) use, online HI seeking, socioeconomic factors, and COVID-19 vaccination readiness among individuals aged 50 and above in Estonia. The survey data were gathered from 501 people aged 50 and older after the first lockdown in 2020. The outcomes revealed that vaccination readiness positively correlated with factors such as higher educational attainment, greater income, male gender, access to ICT, a readiness to employ digital technologies for health-related purposes, a greater demand for HI, and a higher frequency of seeking it online. There was some discrepancy in the preference of HI sources; for example, vaccination consenters preferred online versions of professional press publications and specific health portals. Based on the findings, it is advisable to encourage older adults to utilize the internet and new technology for health-related purposes. This practice expands the range of information sources available to them, ultimately enabling better decision-making regarding their health behaviors.

Teachers’ attitudes towards information communication technology use in EFL teaching at primary schools in Vietnam – A pilot study

One of the main goals set by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) for the 2022-2025 period is to extensively revamp Vietnam’s educational system in a way that teaching and learning in a digital environment plays a fundamental role in daily classroom activities. The present study aims to pilot the instrument developed by Christensen and Knezek (2009) to measure teachers’ attitudes towards computers and to examine EFL teachers’ attitudes toward ICT use at primary schools in Vietnam. To achieve the aims of the research, 202 EFL teachers were randomly recruited to complete the 73-item questionnaire. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were calculated to examine the reliability of the instrument. In addition, several further analyses were conducted to explore teachers’ attitudes towards ICT use in EFL teaching. The findings suggest that the instrument is adequate, reliable, and valid, and that EFL teachers revealed strong interest, low anxiety, low avoidance, and high awareness of the usefulness of ICT use in teaching as well as its role in young learners’ language development. The results showed that teaching experience and job status impact EFL teachers’ attitudes towards ICT use while age and school locations do not. Future research is encouraged to clarify teachers’ neutral attitudes towards online interaction as well as their ignorance regarding the negative impacts of ICT use.

Analytical study of hashtag # at social media platforms in the era of artificial intelligence

The increasing influence of social networking sites, today instead of the traditional use of communication technology, changes are being seen in certain signs and symbols in the language every day. Among all these symbols, hashtag is at the forefront as a symbol of artificial intelligence. hashtags (#) have become a new way to express your views in an organized manner in the media. The ideas of the Capitol Hill movement in America and the farmers' movement in Delhi were spread through hashtags. hashtag (#) Control is not the answer hashtag (#) Self-control is the answer. This is based on the trend of hastag and its usage at various platforms.

Unveiling the TFP Nexus with ICT and IPRs: An Empirical Analysis of Textile & Apparel Industry of Pakistan

Textile and apparel industries of Pakistan are the largest industrial sector contributing about 60% to total exports and 25% of value-added of the manufacturing sector. The degree of competitiveness in this sector is closely associated with their Total Factor Productivity (TFP), which can be enhanced through trade liberalization, efficient and effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs) along with the investment in human capital, and advertisement expenditures. Additionally, investment in machinery and equipment and the role of subsidies cannot be ignored in enhancing TFP growth. This study utilizes data from the 2005-06 Census of Manufacturing Industries. Total factor productivity has been calculated employing the methodology of Tomiura (2007). The results indicate TFP is positively and significantly affected by ICT, IPRs, investment in machinery & equipment, human capital, import duties, subsidies for exports on TFP growth. The safeguarding textile and apparel industries from foreign competition relocates resources towards improving TFP whereas incorporation of ICT and IPRs enables firms to realize benefits of foreign developed technology which further improves TFP growth. Furthermore, the effect of advertising expenditures on TFP is positive but it lacks statistical significance.

Manajemen Hubungan Masyarakat dengan Lembaga Pendidikan Islam

This article aims to study the management of relations between society and Islamic educational institutions through literature study. Data was collected through literature search from books, articles, and journals related to the research topic. In this study, several factors that influence the management of relations between the community and Islamic educational institutions will be examined, such as openness and transparency in decision making, community participation in decision making, and the use of appropriate information and communication technology. The results showed that the management of relations between the community and Islamic educational institutions is very important in strengthening the mutually supportive relationship between the community and Islamic educational institutions. Community participation in decision-making can strengthen the relationship between the community and Islamic educational institutions. In addition, the use of information and communication technology can facilitate the process of relationship management between the community and Islamic educational institutions. This research also shows that the management of relations between the community and Islamic educational institutions can improve the quality of education organized by Islamic educational institutions. With community support and participation, Islamic educational institutions can be more responsive to the needs and expectations of the community in providing quality Islamic education.

Application of BIM+GIS Integration Technology in the Construction of Urban Intelligent Water Informatization

Urban intelligent water informatization is the process of managing and operating urban water systems with the use of contemporary information and communication technology in order to increase productivity, security, and sustainability. Establishing the appropriate infrastructure is the initial stage in building an intelligent water system so that management can choose wisely how to manage and operate the water system. Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital depiction of a building's or infrastructure's structural and functional details. In most metropolitan regions, a fast development phase is predicted to cause several water issues, including water resource shortages, floods, poor drainage, and water resource contamination. As a result, a practical approach is required for urban intelligent water information technology with the help of artificial intelligence techniques. Intelligent water systems may be built using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to increase the system's effectiveness, stability, and durability. By offering a potent tool for storing and analyzing geographical data connected to the water distribution system, a geographic information system (GIS) can play a crucial role in the development of urban intelligent water informatization using ArcGIS mapping Software. The Internet of Things (IoT) system is used to implement intelligent water informatization, hardware implementation using ESP32, and software development using MQTT Broker and Node-Red. As a result, we recommended utilizing BIM+GIS integration technology for building urban intelligent water informatization. The suggested system is evaluated using management efficiency, urban flood control, innovative Construction, intensive management, and computation cost. In this research, the main objective is to identify where there are water leaks broken pipes and early warning system and monitoring system for flash flood disasters in urban areas. The result findings show that the integration of BIM and GIS provides a comprehensive platform for managing complex water informatization infrastructure projects and maximizes efficiency and sustainability.

Social networking older adults with mild cognitive impairment: Systematic review protocol on their use of information and communication technology.

This systematic review will identify and synthesize the emerging evidence on older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to maintain, restore, or augment social networks. The systematic review will consider the evidence on contextual and personal factors of older adults with MCI and their ICT use for social connectedness. The evidence searches will be implemented in PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete, Medline, PubMed, and manual searches. We shall review articles that were published between January 2010 and October 2023 in English and on Information and Communication Technology utility in social networking among older adults with MCI. The process of article selection will be conducted through title screening, abstract screening; and full article screening, following the Population, Intervention, Control, Outcomes (PICO) criteria. Given that all the studies included in this review are publicly accessible and have already obtained ethical approval from their respective institutions, there is no obligation for us to seek additional ethical clearance for our systematic review. We plan to share the outcomes of the systematic review through online presentations and dissemination within the research community. The findings from this review will identify the extent of empirical evidence on older adults with MCI utilizing ICTs to maintain, restore or augment their social networks. This review will provide evidence for contextual and personal factors in older adults with MCI for the social networks with ICT use. This review will propose practical implications for the effective utilization of ICT by older adults with MCI.

Cyberbullying among secondary school students: Analyzing prediction and relationship with background, social status, and ICT use

This study explored the predictions of and relationships between background, social status, and the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in cyberbullying among 2430 secondary school students from schools affiliated with Thailand's Office of the Basic Education Commission. The stratified sampling method was used along with the Cyberbullying Questionnaire, Sociometric Status Questionnaire, Perceived Popularity Questionnaire, and ICT Use Questionnaire and data were collected through the CU Smart Sociometry web application and Google Forms. Data analysis was conducted to determine 1) demographic data using descriptive statistics; 2) correlation analysis of students' backgrounds, sociometric status, and ICT use against cyberbullying using the chi-square test; and 3) variables that predict cyberbullying among secondary school students using multinomial logistic regression. Results showed a link between cyberbullying and secondary school students' backgrounds, social status, and ICT use. Students with different backgrounds (sex and academic performance), social statuses (social preference and perceived popularity), and ICT use partook in different cyberbullying roles. Independent variables of sex, academic performance, social preference, perceived popularity, and ICT use all predicted cyberbullying by 33.3 % with statistical significance. Male students were noted to have a higher likelihood of being cyberbullies than female students, whereas female students were more likely to be cybervictims and bystanders. Moreover, students with low academic performance were more likely to be cyberbullies and cybervictims than high-performing students, with rejected students having the highest likelihood of being cyberbullies. Interestingly, the higher a student's popularity, the higher was their likelihood of being cyberbullies. Finally, cyberbullies had the highest average daily internet use, and students who had never had their guardians monitor their internet usage were more likely to be cyberbullies; students with moderate and good social media behavior were mostly bystanders.

Critical, connected and caring: older adults’ agency during the COVID-19 pandemic

Considering (1) the current context of social and economic polarisation in Eastern Europe, which represents older people as experiencing ‘red nostalgia’ and presents them as passive citizens, and (2) the increased vulnerabilities of older people during the COVID-19 pandemic as a main target of restrictive policies, we explored the experiences of older people during the COVID-19 lockdown period in Romania in 2020. We carried out 12 semi-structured interviews with older people from rural and urban areas to understand how they experienced the lockdown period and made sense of the pandemic. We perceived the pandemic as a holistic experience that affected different aspects of social life. We learned that older people manifested their agency in multiple forms. First, they were critical of lockdown measures imposed on them while at the same time understanding the need to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, signalling a more complex political subjectivity among this group than popular narratives suggest. Second, older people made heavy independent use of information and communications technology. Lastly, all interviewees shared a sense of care for people they considered to be more vulnerable than themselves, illustrating that older people are not only the target of care and empathy by others in society but also the source of care and empathy for others in society. These aspects situate older people as active citizens, critical of the state, engaged in the use of technology and caring for people other than those in their immediate circle – all signs that they are actively part of the flow of society.

Future of Medical Equipment Technology

Advances in manufacturing and digital information technology have sparked the Industrial Revolution 4.0. UDIs and 6G telemedicine networks are reshaping the future of healthcare technology as part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), which is now underway. With the help of UDIs, device recalls and post-market surveillance may be done more accurately and efficiently, and studies using UDI data can be conducted to help doctors make better clinical decisions. The development of intelligent healthcare systems is currently a hot topic, and wireless connectivity is a critical component. The goal of the 6G vision is to transform the globe into a secure and completely linked digital society through the use of communication technologies with intelligence. Stentrode, digital pacemaker, insulin pumps and coronary intervention with drug-eluting stents are some of the new methods that will improve human life. As technology continues to evolve, so will our methods of self-care. In the future, patients will continue to seek out companies that use technological innovation in medicine to empower them to take charge of their own health. The healthcare system is evolving to become more proactive, personalised, and easy for you, which makes it easier than ever to live longer and perform better.

READINESS OF TEACHERS OF GEOGRAFHY OF SPECIAL SCHOOLS IN SLOVAK REPUBLIC TO USE THE ELECTRONIC MANUAL WITH  IT SUPPORT

The purpose of the article is to highlight the level of readiness of teachers of geography of special schools of the Slovak Republic (on the example of 14 of special and inclusive education institutions of the Košice Region) to the use of an electronic didactic manual on IT support. Teachers of the Department of Special Pedagogy of the Pedagogical Faculty of the Catholic University in Ruzomberok together with teachers of the geography of special schools prepared an electronic didactic manual on IT support taking into account modern requirements to the level of knowledge, abilities and psychophysical capabilities of school children with special education needs. The manual has helped to raise the level of geographical learning among school children of special school. The convincing results of the pedagogical experiment are described in the previous article «Using a didactic tool with IT-support for teaching geography in a special school in Slovakia». However, in the course of studying the question the researchers concluded that success in the work depends on the level of readiness of the teacher for this work. Namely, the presence of interest and motivation to the introduction of innovative forms of training for the subjects of the education process the attitude of the teacher to the organization of the education process, the level of professional training (possession of the means and technologies of training). To obtain objective and unbiased results Google Form has conducted a survey of  teachers of geography. The first set of questions – the reference one – provided an opportblocky to explain the answers of the second set of questions – the informative one. The statistical processing of the survey results supports the assumption that the quality of the IT-supported e-manual is largely dependent on the teacher’s readiness. The results also show that the majority of  teachers of geography surveyed are well aware of the benefits of this teaching tool and are now ready to put the manual into practice. However, due to the rapid progress in the use of information and communication technologies the teachers of special schools do not deny the need to improve their professional knowledge of the use of ICT in postgraduate teacher training.

Navigating digital tourism governance: a case study of branding strategies in the Mandalika special economic zones

The purpose of this research is to analyze how digital Tourism on Branding the Mandalika Special Region in West Nusa Tenggara; this investigation uses a descriptive methodology combined with a qualitative approach, as well as previously published literature and online news sources as well as secondary data obtained from related agencies. Most importantly, take advantage of the Nvivo 12 plus program to analyze the data results. The findings of this study indicate that the use of information and communication technology to promote Special Economic Zones through digital tourism, utilizing platforms such as websites, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and the West Nusa Tenggara Tourism Office website, is a viable strategy for increasing tourism. Indonesian tourism industry. ITDC and National Council of Special Economic Zones websites. Government Regulation Number 52 of 2014 identifies two main focus topics, namely tourism areas and special economic areas, and prioritizes several initiatives. Development management in accordance with statutory regulations. PP Number 40 of 2021 discusses three important things: human resources and infrastructure, two facilities, and SEZ convenience for three commercial organizations. The finding of human resources and infrastructure is considered to be the main driver for branding the Mandalika Special Economic Zone in this policy.

Using Information and Communication Technology Tools in Writing Skills and Their Functionalities

Today, the use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools has become essential in every classroom teaching and learning process as it has become inevitable in the global exchange in the 21st century. Its use increases the quality of education and meets requirements as per the global need and thus forwards its users in the way of change and reform. The study aims to explore and analyse the using ICT tools in writing skills and their functionalities. The article discusses how ICT tools are useful in enhancing writing skills.

Impact of Social Media Marketing on Consumer Behaviour

The behavior of consumers is intricate, sophisticated, hard to modify, and occasionally confusing. Learning about consumer behavior is an interesting but important field of research. because of its complexity, diversity, unpredictable nature, and ubiquity. One of the most significant facets of consumer behavior and a hot topic for consumer science research is consumer engagement and purchase intention. Scholars and marketers have been trying to understand how consumers behave in a range of social, cultural, and other contexts. Understanding the various mental and physical actions that the customer takes prior to, during, and following the purchase is the main focus. The virtual world has emerged as a result of the introduction, development, and use of information and communication technologies by the general public and corporate organizations. Using the web, a system that uses the internet to facilitate business communications and transactions, new forms of value creation have been created in this digital age, dismantling traditional business models (Kalakota and Robinson, 2000). The demand for social media has increased due to developments in digital services and infrastructure brought about by government regulatory frameworks and other initiatives, as well as the availability of low-cost, high-speed data, appropriate content, and mobile apps. Additionally, mobile devices have become more affordable and sophisticated (Duhan and Singh, 2013). In addition, social media has given users new and innovative virtual platforms to interact, communicate, socialize, discover new information, and stay up to date on concepts, ideas, and products that may be of interest to them when making decisions about what to buy. Consumer decision-making has changed in the social web era due to the introduction of new influences such as brand community discussions and online brand endorsements (Constantinides and Fountain, 2008; Edelman, 2010). Social networks assist consumers in making decisions and sharing information (Milovic, 2018). In recent times, there has been an unparalleled surge in consumer interactions due to the availability of various forms of user-generated content such as text, photographs, and videos, as well as the chance to interact with friends, make new ones, and discover emerging trends (Giannakos et al., 2013). Mostly, people use these kinds of media to browse through information available on online forums and stay up to date on the latest developments in companies and goods.

Digital technology uses, purposes, barriers and training programs for culturally and linguistically diverse older adults: a systematic scoping review

PurposeThis scoping review article aimed to systematically search the literature on the use, purpose and barriers of information and communication technology (ICT) for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) older adults in the host country. The review also conducted a search for literature on programs that aim to develop digital literacy skills for CALD older adults.Design/methodology/approachA scoping review approach was utilized to identify and search the available literature, and to map the key concepts. A total of 23 relevant articles were included following a systematic search across seven databases.FindingsThe review suggests that CALD older adults use ICT for various purposes, including social interaction, health management, information gathering, immigration, everyday routines and leisure. The barriers faced by these older adults in using ICT encompass fear and limited knowledge, language issues, lack of interest, limited access to technology and health concerns. The existing training programs focus on enhancing self-efficacy and confidence and promoting attitudinal changes toward ICT.Originality/valueDespite the presence of empirical studies, few scoping or systematic reviews have focused on CALD older adults and technology. Research developments related to the technology use of CALD older adults and associated training programs have been fragmented and sporadic, resulting in gaps in the evidence base. This review fills such a gap to better understand the research status connected to CALD older people’s technology adoption and use.