Information Communication Technology

Misyurov D.A. Dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas // Credo New. 2012. №2

by Dmitry Misyurov

The article suggests dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas: formula with... more The article suggests dialectical formulas based on the binary notation as the development formulas: formula with dominant and the non-dominant elements; universal formula; formula with symbolic weight of elements; tautological formula. For example, it suggests an opportunity to use the dialectical formulas for modeling and artificial intelligence creation, etc.

Courseload and Nook Study E-text Platforms: A Usability Pilot Study

by Matt Lievertz

Led research team including members: Brian Hassevoort, Todd Lyman, Matt Burch, Ashley Miller, David Barber, Erica Lee, Khalid Alhomaidi, David Covert, and Ting Li. Research performed with the Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University, under the supervision of Professor Richard Bellaver, for our client the Asst. VP for Academic Solutions, Yasemin Tunc.

This usability pilot study is part of a larger e-text pilot project at Ball State University, the goal of which is to... more This usability pilot study is part of a larger e-text pilot project at Ball State University, the goal of which is to draw conclusions about two e-text platforms, Courseload and the Nook Study. The study includes four classes and a total sample population of 210 students. Study methodology included a literature search, platform evaluation, preliminary student survey, in-person usability testing, final student survey, and professor interviews. Where applicable, statistical tools for determining significance were used.

The most valuable conclusions were drawn about e-text usage in general, and some important observations were made about each of the two platforms. Generally, the Nook Study appeared to be the more usable platform, but suffered from significant technological failings. In addition to navigation (especially for use in math classes) and zoom complaints, , the Courseload platform suffered especially from the broader failing of e-text platforms: that they merely allow computer access to textbooks designed for print. Broad results included a desire for better zoom, screen capture/copy/paste, and interactive features that take advantage of the electronic format. We conclude that the e-text remains immature in terms of the course textbook. Professors tended to strongly dislike the platforms. Students tended to have definite opinions for or against, but no clear consensus. Interestingly, student access to computers and Internet access still posed significant barriers for a minority of students, which would be critical for institutions to address if they adopt e-texts on a wide basis.

Related talk: http://ballstate.academia.edu/MattLievertz/Talks/84550/Courseload_and_Nook_Study_E-text_Platforms_A_Usability_Pilot_Study

An overview study of Twitter in the UK local government

by Panos Panagiotopoulos

Transforming Government workshop, Brunel University, London May 2012

The Implication of Path-dependence on Industrial Survival

by Klaus Oestreicher

The emergence of new radical technologies demands innovative answers of an established industry. With reference to the... more The emergence of new radical technologies demands innovative answers of an established industry. With reference to the threat of obsolescence, research in the Home Entertainment Industry’s innovation strategies presents a paradigm, which suggests that due to path-dependence, this particular industry suffers from a lock-in effect in its core technology, which is enhanced by deep roots in monocultures of product, infra-structure and client base. Long-term research argues that these three causes effect a holistic lock-in, globally expressed in declining demand. Industrial experts expect the obsolescence of the manufacturing part of this industry in the near future. The conclusion is that the path-dependent innovations made are too marginal for survival on radically changing markets.

Key Words: Declining industry, Home Entertainment Industry, marginal innovation, monoculture, path-dependence

call for papers-Metamorphosis of the Arab World-Political Geography and Alternative Maps

by barış çoban

Metamorphosis of The Arab World:
Political Geography and Alternative Maps

Editors: Barış Çoban, Barış Erdoğan

The so-called "Arab Spring", recent social movements in the Arab world, which can also be described as the "return of the oppressed", have attracted international attention on the Middle East and Arab world. The Middle East, North Africa and Turkey have been profoundly affected by this political and social metamorphosis. The objective of this project is to discuss “metamorphosis of the Arab world” in the context of international relations, politics, sociology, economics and communications and so on by the contribution of several academicians, researchers, politicians and journalists.
The geography of the Arab world is in a process of metamorphosis and consequently traditional structure of the Arab world, its power structure, power relations, politics and social relations have been fluctuated by the hand of the global super power(s). In fact, “All that is solid melts into air", this expression summarizes clearly what is happening in the Middle East and North Africa. The possible outcomes and/or result of this ongoing process are vague, and it needs to be discussed with its all aspects.
As a result, our focus is on “metamorphosis” of the Middle East and the Arab world, since it simultaneously means “metamorphosis” of the world. This book project aims to address and discuss transformation and subsequent reformation of societies and changes in the political geographies and mental maps of the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey from past to present with a multi-voice and multi-layer approach.

(Papers can be submitted in English, French and Turkish)
Deadline for Abstracts: June 10, 2012
Deadline for Full Paper: December 25, 2012
(Please use APA style)

E-mail:
barishc@gmail.com
baris.erdogan1974@hotmail.com,

Editors:
Barış Çoban (Assoc. Prof. Dr., Department of Communication Studies, Dogus University, Turkey)
Barış Erdoğan (Assist Prof. Dr., Department of Political Sciences, Yeni Yuzyil University, Turkey)

Métamorphose du monde arabe:
Géographie politique et des cartes alternatives
Editeurs: Barış Çoban, Barış Erdoğan
Les mouvenents sociaux recents apparus dans une large partie du monde arabe, appellés communement «printemps arabe», peuvent également être décrit comme le «retour de l'opprimé», ont attiré l'attention internationale sur le Moyen-Orient et le monde arabe. Le Moyen-Orient, l'Afrique du Nord et la Turquie ont été profondément touchés par cette métamorphose politique et sociale. L'objectif de ce projet est de discuter «la métamorphose du monde arabe » dans le contexte des relations internationales, politique, sociologie, économie et communication et ainsi de suite par les biais de la contribution de plusieurs universitaires, chercheurs, politiciens et journalistes.
La géographie du monde arabe est dans un processus de métamorphose et par conséquent la structure traditionnelle du monde arabe, sa structure de pouvoir, les relations de pouvoir, la politique et les relations sociales se sont gravement écroulés par la main de la(des) puissance(s) mondiale(s). En fait, «Tout ce qui est solide se dissout dans l'air", cette expression résume bien ce qui se passe au Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord. Les résultats possible et / ou résultat de ce processus en cours sont vagues, et ils doivent être discuté dans tous ses aspects.
Par conséquent, nous nous concentrons sur la métamorphose du Moyen-Orient et du monde arabe, puisqu'elle constitue à la fois la métamorphose du monde. Ce projet a pour objectif d'aborder et discuter de la transformation et la réforme de ces sociétés ainsi que les modifications de la géographie politique et cartes mentales du Moyen-Orient , de l'Afrique du Nord et de la Turquie du passé au présent, avec un multi-voix et une approche multicouche.
Transmission des propositions et date limite
Vorte propositions doit etre transmise a baris.erdogan1974@hotmail.com ou barishc@gmail.com au plus tard le 10 juin 2012. Les articles peuvent être rédigés en anglais, français ou en turc

ECHEANCIERS
- Date limite de réception des propositions : 10 juin 2012
- Date limite de réception des articles : 25 décembre 2012
Information technique
Les propositions, d’un maximum de deux pages, en format Microsoft Word ou PDF, 12 points, devront contenir: le titre de la proposition; le sujet; le nom de l’auteur ou des auteurs; l’institution ou organisation à laquelle vous êtes attaché
Articles
- les articles ne pourront dépasser, avec leur bibliographie, 30 000 caractères, espaces non compris;
- ils devront inclure un résumé de 150 mots maximum qui devra être présenté en français, en anglais ou en turque;

Editeurs :
Dr. Barış Çoban, maitre de conférence, le département de communication, l’Universite de Doğuş, Turquie.
Dr. Barış ERDOGAN, maitre de conférence adjoint, le département des relations internationales l’Université de Yeni Yüzyıl, Turquie.

Arap Dünyasının Dönüşümü:
Siyasetin Coğrafyası ve Alternatif Haritalar

Editörler: Barış Çoban, Barış Erdoğan

Arap ülkelerinde yaşanan ve “Arap Baharı” olarak adlandırılan, “bastırılmış olanın geri döndüğü” kitle hareketleri sonrasında tüm dünyanın gözü yeniden Ortadoğu ve diğer Arap ülkelerine odaklandı. Ortadoğu, Kuzey Afrika ve Türkiye yaşanan siyasal ve toplumsal bu dönüşümden derin bir biçimde etkilenmekte. Bu sürecin uluslararası ilişkiler, siyaset, sosyoloji, ekonomi ve iletişim vb. alanları bağlamında tartışılmasını amaçlayan bu kitap projesi, farklı disiplinlerden akademisyen, araştırmacı, siyasetçi ve gazetecilerin katkılarından oluşacaktır.
Söz konusu coğrafyada bir yılı aşkın bir süredir küresel iktidar(lar)ın da farklı biçimlerde müdahil olduğu toplumsal hareketler geleneksel iktidar yapılarını, siyaset biçimlerini ve toplumsal ilişkileri parçalamakta. Ortadoğu ve Kuzey Afrika’da “katı olan her şey buharlaşmakta”. Bu coğrafyada kurulma aşamasında olan yeni düzende siyasi ve sosyal aktörlerin bu buharlaşmanın ardından nasıl bir katılaşma süreci izleyeceği ise şimdilik belirsiz ve üzerinde çok boyutlu olarak düşünülmesi gereken bir konu.
Sonuç olarak, odak noktamız Ortadoğu’nun ve Arap Dünyasının dönüşümüdür, çünkü bu dönüşüm eşzamanlı olarak dünyanın dönüşümüdür. Bu kitap projesi Ortadoğu, Kuzey Afrika ve Türkiye coğrafyası bağlamında tarihten günümüze siyasal ve zihinsel haritaların değişimi ve toplumların dönüşümünü çoksesli, çok katmanlı bir yaklaşımla ele almayı ve tartışmayı amaçlamaktadır.

(Makaleler Türkçe, İngilizce, Fransızca dillerinde yazılabilir)
Makale Başlığı ve Özeti Gönderimi Son Tarih: 10 Haziran 2012
Tamamlanmış Makale Gönderimi Son Tarih: 25 Aralık 2012
(Makaleler APA formatına göre yazılacaktır.)

İletişim:
barishc@gmail.com
baris.erdogan1974@hotmail.com

(Barış Çoban, Doç. Dr. Doğuş Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, İletişim Bilimleri Bölümü)
(Barış Erdoğan, Yrd. Doç. Dr., Yeni Yüzyıl Üniversitesi, İktisadi İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü)

call for papers-

Metamorphosis of the Arab World-
Political Geography and Alternative Maps
more call for papers-

Metamorphosis of the Arab World-
Political Geography and Alternative Maps

Métamorphose du monde arabe:
Géographie politique et des cartes alternatives

Arap Dünyasının Dönüşümü:
Siyasetin Coğrafyası ve Alternatif Haritalar

Laptops in The Livingroom: Mobile Technologies and the Divide Between Work and Private Time Among Interactive Agency Workers

by Sam Ladner

This article examines how mobile technology use affects the division between private and work time among workers in... more This article examines how mobile technology use affects the division between private and work time among workers in interactive advertising agencies. These workers are frequent users of both personal and company-issued mobile technology. This article investigates the strategies workers use to restrict workplace access during their private time. Relying on the social construction of technology as a point of departure, this article investigates the impact of mobile technologies, as well as the organizational context in which they are used. Using a mixed-method approach, this article demonstrates that the use of mobile technologies does indeed render the home/work division more permeable, but it is not their use alone that determines this effect. Rather, it is the underlying social relations of workplaces that affect how individuals negotiate the use of these technologies in non-work time and space.

'JazZinG uP' the teaching in a Re-newing Poly-Versity Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

by Peter Mellalieu

Mellalieu, P. J. (2007). “JazZinG uP” the teaching in a Re-newing Poly-Versity Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2007 (pp. 216–217). Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane: Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE), Swinburne University of Technology. Retrieved from http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lib/ir/onlineconferences/agse2007/mellalieu_jazzing_summary_p216.pdf

The article responds to the apposite questions: What new key initiatives could be adopted by a newly- reformed,... more The article responds to the apposite questions: What new key initiatives could be adopted by a newly- reformed, tertiary-sector, dual-mode school of business, innovation, and enterprise to "jazz up" its practical application of modern information and communication technologies, and other innovations in teaching and learning? ... How should the new initiatives be deployed in order to embrace not only the school's current core teaching activities, but also the school’s need to create and introduce risk- managed learning environments and learning adventures that give credence to the school’s aspiration to deliver "real world" and research-informed learning? The school is preparing for amalgamation and strategic turnaround under a newly-appointed head of school. Accordingly, how can practical changes be implemented quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively? How best can existing resources, distinctive strengths, and existing staff competencies be leveraged to achieve productive results? What are the key barriers to success that must be overcome?


See earlier paper:
Mellalieu, P. J., & Hooper, J. (1994). A Vision for the Information Technology Experience in a University-Based Business School. Department of Management Systems Discussion Paper. Presented at the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAME), Wellington, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://unitec.academia.edu/PeterMellalieu/Papers/1518832/A_Vision_for_the_Information_Technology_Experience_in_a_University-based_Business_School

The Rhetoric of the Web: The Rhetoric of the Streets Revisited Again

by Brett Lunceford

Lunceford, Brett. “The Rhetoric of the Web: The Rhetoric of the Streets Revisited Again.” Communication Law Review, 12, no. 1 (2012): 40-55.

Protest rhetoric has always provided a prime example of how communication can work to change the human condition, but... more Protest rhetoric has always provided a prime example of how communication can work to change the human condition, but strategies of protest have evolved as the United States has transformed into an information economy. Although protest remains “on the streets,” it has also moved into the digital realm. This essay builds on the work of Franklyn Haiman by considering the ethical and rhetorical dimensions of hacktivism (politically motivated computer hacking). After briefly tracing the historical development of hacktivism, I discuss several recent politically motivated website defacements and denial of service attacks, concluding that Haiman’s argument that the rhetoric of the streets should be held to different rhetorical and ethical standards still holds true in the online world.

Teachers’ Perceptions of Integrating Information and Communication Technologies Into Literacy Instruction: A National Survey in the United States

by Amy Hutchison

Co-authored with David Reinking

This research explores literacy teachers’ perceptions of integrating information communication technologies (ICTs)more This research explores literacy teachers’ perceptions of integrating information communication technologies (ICTs)
into literacy instruction. To this end, a national survey of 1,441 literacy teachers in the United States was conducted.
The survey provided data concerning the types and levels of reported availability and use of ICTs, beliefs about the
importance of integrating ICTs into literacy instruction, and perceived obstacles to doing so. The analysis of data
included descriptive statistics, an exploratory factor analysis, and a path analysis used to test a model hypothesizing a
relation between teachers’ perceived importance of technology and reported levels of integration. Results revealed
relatively low levels of curricular integration, consistent perceptions about obstacles to integration, and technological
rather than curricular definitions of ICTs and of integration. The path analysis suggested several characteristics and
influences associated with higher levels of integration and use. The findings advance understanding of the extent to
which ICTs are being integrated into literacy instruction and what factors should be considered toward profitably
increasing integration consistent with expanding definitions of literacy.

INTERNET USE AND ONLINE LITERACY AMONG MIDDLE GRADE STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL

by Amy Hutchison

Co-authored with Laurie Henry. Published in Middle Grades Research Journal.

This research provides an analysis of Internet use and online literacy skill among seventh-grade students who more This research provides an analysis of Internet use and online literacy skill among seventh-grade students who
were identified as having a high risk for school dropout. Participants (n = 1,025) included students from 12
middle schools in 9 school districts. Six of the schools were located in rural and urban districts in the Northeast
United States (n = 718), and 6 schools were located in rural areas and smaller cities in the Southeast
United States (n = 307). The researchers developed a survey and assessment instrument to determine frequency
of Internet use both inside and outside school as well as questions that assessed students’ ability to
read and communicate in online contexts. Results indicated that the students in this study use the Internet outside
school more frequently and more diversely than inside school. Additionally, students in this study
showed limited skills pertaining to the use of the Internet for various literacy-based activities, including (a)
searching for and locating information efficiently, (b) reading search engine results and website texts, (c) evaluating
the currency, accuracy, and reliability of information, and (d) electronically communicating information
to others.

Modeling information equality: Social and media latency effects on information diffusion

by Aram Sinnreich

Published in "International Journal of Communication," 2008. Coauthored by Arul Chib and Jesse Gilbert.

In this study, we build and test a stochastic, agent-based model of information diffusion, called dFusion. The model... more In this study, we build and test a stochastic, agent-based model of information diffusion, called dFusion. The model incorporates diffusion research and social network analysis
into a framework that is consistent with the findings of digital divide and knowledge gap research. Using three separate real-world datasets, our model demonstrates clear causal
relationships between social structure, communication network structure, and the degree of "information equality" (relatively equivalent speed of access to salient information) within a given social network. By focusing on differential, rather than
absolute, speed of access to information, we hope to create an evaluative framework for information technology investment that accurately and comprehensively predicts the
effects of such interventions on social equality.

Technological pedagogical content knowledge – a review of the literature

by Jo Tondeur

Joke Voogt, Petra Fisser, Natalie Pareja Roblin, Jo Tondeur & Johan van Braak, In Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) has been introduced as a conceptual framework for the knowledge... more Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) has been introduced as a conceptual framework for the knowledge base teachers need to effectively teach with technology. The framework stems from the notion that technology integration in a specific educational context benefits from a careful alignment of content, pedagogy and the potential of technology, and that teachers who want to integrate technology in their teaching practice therefore need to be com- petent in all three domains. This study is a systematic literature review about TPACK of 55 peer-reviewed journal articles (and one book chapter), published between 2005 and 2011. The purpose of the review was to investigate the theoretical basis and the practical use of TPACK. Findings showed different understandings of TPACK and of technological knowledge. Impli- cations of these different views impacted the way TPACK was measured. Notions about TPACK in subject domains were hardly found in the studies selected for this review. Teacher knowledge (TPACK) and beliefs about pedagogy and technology are intertwined. Both deter- mine whether a teacher decides to teach with technology. Active involvement in (re)design and enactment of technology-enhanced lessons was found as a promising strategy for the develop- ment of TPACK in (student-)teachers. Future directions for research are discussed.

An Analysis of the Perceived Value of Touristic Location Based Services

by Barbara Neuhofer

Neuhofer, B. (2012) An Analysis of the Perceived Value of Touristic Location Based Services. In: Fuchs, M., Ricci, F. & Cantoni, L. (Eds.), Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2012, Vienna, Austria: Springer Verlag, pp. 84 -95.

The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com

Location based services have gained increasing importance for the tourism industry in recent years. However, a real... more Location based services have gained increasing importance for the tourism industry in recent years. However, a real breakthrough to the mass market has not been fully achieved yet, due to a number of potential reasons, inter alia, institutional circumstances, drawbacks in technology and missing understanding of the real values inherent in location based services. Preliminary literature still indicates a lack of research in terms of understanding consumers’ perceptions towards location based services from a consumer-centric rather than a technology-focused perspective. Therefore, the aim of this particular study is to investigate the actual consumer perceived value of touristic location based services. An exploratory sequential strategy is applied to develop and test a six-dimensional measurement scale. The findings suggest the extension of the original model by two new value dimensions, namely informational and convenience value. Further need for research and managerial implications are provided.

Serial Concatenation of Interleaved Codes: Analytical Performance Bounds

by Guido Montorsi

Design of Rate-Compatible Punctured Serial Concatenated Convolutional Codes

by Guido Montorsi

Participation in the Knowledge Society: the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) movement compared with participatory development

by Bejoy K Thomas

Bejoy K. Thomas (2010) "Participation in the Knowledge Society: the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) movement compared with participatory development" Development in Practice 20(2): 270-276.

L'ordinateur portable en soins à domicile : l'espace interactionnel soignant/soigné en mutation

by Sylvie Grosjean

Bonneville, Grosjean (2009), In Questions de communication, N.15.

Résumé : Dans le cadre de cet article, nous présentons une recherche menée auprès de professionnels de la santé... more Résumé : Dans le cadre de cet article, nous présentons une recherche menée auprès de professionnels de la santé utilisateurs d’un ordinateur portable en soins à domicile. Nous montrons à partir d’extraits d’entrevues et en mobilisant la notion de « territoire » (Goffman) en quoi la présence d’un ordinateur portable en soins à domicile modifie l’environnement de travail du soignant et agit – d’une certaine manière – sur la relation soignant/soigné.

Mots clés : Interaction, soins à domicile, ordinateur, territoires du moi, médiation

Abstract: After having done a research on the use of a personal computer by nurses working in ambulatory care, we show, by using the notion of territory (Goffman), a few transformations in the way healthcare services are given. Especially, we show that the use of a personal computer by nurse in ambulatory care has a specific impact on their work environment, as well as their relation with patients.

Keywords: Interaction, ambulatory care, computer, territories of the self, mediation

Wilson, H. 1995. Prune the growth of technology in Higher Education? IN, Venter, A & Le Roux, A. (Eds.) Conference proceedings of the Educational Institute of SAARDHE, ‘The role of educational media in Higher Education’. Pretoria: University of SA.

by Hentie Wilson

Television in the Post-Network Era

by Michael Johnson Jr.

Information and communication technology in health: a review of the literature

by Michael Rowe

Information and communication technology has been shown to be increasingly important in the education and professional... more Information and communication technology has been shown to be increasingly important in the education and professional practice of healthcare workers. The World Health Organisation (WHO) discusses the benefits of using ICT in the Primary Healthcare setting in terms of better access to information, improved communication between colleagues, facilitating continuing professional development and providing learning tools for healthcare professionals, patients and the community as a whole. This review of the literature describes the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the education and professional practice of healthcare workers and goes on to outline the challenges facing the widespread adoption of ICT. The conclusion is that ICT does indeed have a positive role to play in both the education and professional practice of healthcare workers, including physiotherapists, as long as it is implemented as an adjunct to established and proven practice, and not a replacement.