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As web applications play a vital role in our society, social media
has emerged as an important tool in the creation and exchange of
user-generated content and social interaction. The benefits of
these services have entered in the educational areas to become new
means by which scholars communicate, collaborate, and teach. Social
Media and the New Academic Environment: Pedagogical Challenges
provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest research on
social media and its challenges in the educational context. This
book is essential for professionals aiming to improve their
understanding of social media at different levels of education, as
well as researchers in the fields of e-learning, educational
science, information and communication sciences, and much more.
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. Presenting
rigorous and original research, this volume offers key insights
into the historical, cultural, social, economic and political
forces at play in the creation of world-class ICT innovations in
Kenya. Following the arrival of fiber-optic cables in 2009, Digital
Kenya examines why the initial entrepreneurial spirit and digital
revolution has begun to falter despite support from motivated
entrepreneurs, international investors, policy experts and others.
Written by engaged scholars and professionals in the field, the
book offers 15 eye-opening chapters and 14 one-on-one conversations
with entrepreneurs and investors to ask why establishing ICT
start-ups on a continental and global scale remains a challenge on
the "Silicon Savannah". The authors present evidence-based
recommendations to help Kenya to continue producing globally
impactful ICT innovations that improve the lives of those still
waiting on the side-lines, and to inspire other nations to do the
same.
This book examines the reasons why various groups around the world
choose not to adopt broadband services and evaluates strategies to
stimulate the demand that will lead to increased broadband use. It
introduces readers to the benefits of higher adoption rates while
examining the progress that developed and emerging countries have
made in stimulating broadband demand. By relying on concepts such
as a supply and demand gap, broadband price elasticity, and demand
promotion, this book explains differences between the fixed and
mobile broadband demand gap, introducing the notions of
substitution and complementarity between both platforms. Building
on these concepts, 'Driving Demand for Broadband Networks and
Services' offers a set of best practices and recommendations aimed
at promoting broadband demand. The broadband demand gap is defined
as individuals and households that could buy a broadband
subscription because they live in areas served by
telecommunications carriers but do not do so because of either
economic, limited awareness, or lack of digital literacy reasons.
This grouping represents a range from 30% of the population in the
US, 40% in Germany, and over 80% in most emerging countries.
Research indicates that broadband usage is critical for social
development, economic performance, and overall welfare and so it
behoves governments to encourage demand. This study is the first of
its kind to address the demand side of broadband diffusion,
incorporating an economic analysis while offering real world
examples of policies and initiatives that have successfully spurred
demand in developed and emerging markets alike. This book is
intended for policy makers, managers of telecommunications and
other technology companies, as well as academics and graduate
students in the areas of public policy, economic development, and
technology management. This book is an eye-opener for policy
makers. Traditionally ICT policy has focused on the supply side.
Katz and Berry develop great ideas to leapfrog Internet penetration
from the demand side, where the value of the Internet is. - Diego
Molano Vega, Minister of Information Technologies and
Communications of Colombia This book is an instant classic. It
brilliantly and convincingly lays out the case why dealing with
inadequate internet penetration has moved from the creation of
supply to one of encouraging demand. It provides an
information-rich and well-written presentation of the factors
holding back people from becoming users, and offers a hugely
valuable survey of the various programs around the world to make
the broadband internet truly useful to people everywhere. It is the
kind of book writers in this field will use constantly. - Eli Noam,
Professor of Finance and Economics, Columbia Business School This
new study by Katz and Berry examines the rationale for national
broadband plans and the evidence for their success in driving
demand. It presents the latest data on broadband in a range of case
study countries, and provides best practice advice for
policy-makers and development practitioners. - Dr Tim Kelly, Lead
ICT Policy Specialist, World Bank
Unruly Media argues that we're on the crest of a new international,
intermedial style in which sonic and visual parameters become
heightened and accelerated. This audiovisual turn, driven by
digital technologies and socioeconomic changes, calls for new forms
of attention. Post-classical cinema, with its multi-plot narratives
and flashy style, fragments under the influence of audiovisual
numbers and music-video-like sync. Music video, after migrating to
the web, becomes more than a way of selling songs. YouTube's brief
and low-res clips encompass many forms, and foreground reiteration,
graphic values and affective intensity. All three of these media
are riven by one another: a trajectory from YouTube through music
video to the new digital cinema reveals structural commonalities,
especially in the realms of rhythm, texture and form. Music video,
YouTube, and postclassical cinema remain undertheorized. This is
the first book to account for the current audiovisual landscape
across medium and platform-to try to characterize the audiovisual
swirl. Unruly Media includes both new theoretical models and
readings of numerous current multimedia works. It also includes
several chapters devoted to the oeuvre of highly popular directors,
their films, commercials and music videos. Unruly Media argues that
attending equally to soundtrack and image can show how these media
work, and the ways they both mirror and shape our modern
experience.
New communication technologies have reshaped media and politics.
But who are the new power players? The Hybrid Media System is a
sweeping new theory of how political communication now works.
Politics is increasingly defined by organizations, groups, and
individuals who are best able to blend older and newer media
logics, in what Andrew Chadwick terms a hybrid system. Power is
wielded by those who create, tap, and steer information flows to
suit their goals and in ways that modify, enable, and disable the
power of others, across and between a range of older and newer
media. By examining this system in flow, Chadwick reveals its
complex balance of power. From American presidential campaigns to
WikiLeaks, from live prime ministerial debates to hotly-contested
political scandals, from the daily practices of journalists,
campaign workers, and bloggers to the struggles of new activist
organizations, the clash of media logics causes chaos and
disintegration but also surprising new patterns of order and
integration. With a new preface and chapter, the fully updated
second edition applies the conceptual framework of the hybrid
system to the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the rise of
Donald Trump, illustrating the ways individuals blend new and old
media systems to obtain political power.
As a field, computer science occupies a unique scientific space, in
that its subject matter can exist in both physical and abstract
realms. An artifact such as software is both tangible and not, and
must be classified as something in between, or "liminal." The study
and production of liminal artifacts allows for creative
possibilities that are, and have been, possible only in computer
science. In It Began With Babbage, Subrata Dasgupta examines the
unique history of computer science in terms of its creative
innovations, spanning back to Charles Babbage in 1819. Since all
artifacts of computer science are conceived with a use in mind, the
computer scientist is not concerned with the natural laws that
govern disciplines like physics or chemistry; the computer
scientist is more concerned with the concept of purpose. This
requirement lends itself to a type of creative thinking that, as
Dasgupta shows us, has exhibited itself throughout the history of
computer science. From Babbage's Difference Engine, through the
Second World War, to the establishment of the term "Computer
Science" in 1956, It Began With Babbage traces a lively and
complete history of computer science.
This book presents unique insights and advice on defining and
managing the innovation transformation journey. Using novel ideas,
examples and best practices, it empowers management executives at
all levels to drive cultural, technological and organizational
changes toward innovation. Covering modern innovation techniques,
tools, programs and strategies, it focuses on the role of the
latest technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence to discover,
handle and manage ideas), methodologies (including Agile
Engineering and Rapid Prototyping) and combinations of these (like
hackathons or gamification). At the same time, it highlights the
importance of culture and provides suggestions on how to build it.
In the era of AI and the unprecedented pace of technology
evolution, companies need to become truly innovative in order to
survive. The transformation toward an innovation-led company is
difficult - it requires a strong leadership and culture, advanced
technologies and well-designed programs. The book is based on the
author's long-term experience and novel ideas, and reflects two
decades of startup, consulting and corporate leadership experience.
It is intended for business, technology, and innovation leaders.
'Internet development dynamics are tackled in this Handbook by
leading scholars representing mainstream, institutional,
evolutionary economics and political economy perspectives. They
show how complex markets for digital technologies and services are
evolving. Crucially, they demonstrate why conventional analytical
tool kits need to be extended by bridging disciplinary boundaries.
This volume offers significant advances in the analysis of
technological and institutional change and demonstrates how
important it is to acknowledge conflict resolution and tradeoffs as
essential aspects of the internet's history and its future.' -Robin
Mansell, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK The
Internet is connecting an increasing number of individuals,
organizations, and devices into global networks of information
flows. It is accelerating the dynamics of innovation in the digital
economy, affecting the nature and intensity of competition, and
enabling private companies, government, and the non-profit sector
to develop new business models. In this new ecosystem many of the
theoretical assumptions and historical observations upon which
economics rests are altered and need critical reassessment. This
Handbook brings together twenty-six original chapters that discuss
theoretical and applied frameworks for the study of the economics
of the Internet, encompassing: its unique economics as a global
information and communications infrastructure the effects of the
Internet on economic transactions, including social production,
advertising, innovation, and intellectual property rights the
economics and management of Internet-based industries, such as
search, news, entertainment, culture, and virtual worlds the
effects of the Internet on the economy at large Interdisciplinary
in its approach, the Handbook synthesizes the state of knowledge
and offers new perspectives for researchers, practitioners, and
students. Contributors: S. Aggarwal, C. Antonelli, H. Asghari, J.M.
Bauer, S. Bauer, Y. Benkler, S.M. Besen, I. Brown, E. Castronova,
D.D. Clark, C. Corrado, C. Feijoo, D.L. Garcia, J.-L.
Gomez-Barroso, C. Handke, J. Haucap, K. Hollnbuchner, N. Just, G.
Knieps, I. Knowles, J.J. Kranz, L. Kung, M. Latzer, W.H. Lehr,
Y.-L. Liu, W. Ma, P. Mazepa, V. Mosco, N. Newman, E.M. Noam, P.P.
Patrucco, R.G. Picard, A. Picot, G. Sadowsky, F. Saurwein, V.
Schneider, S.J. Schultze, R. Sherman, P. Stepan, T. Stuhmeier, R.
Towse, B. Van Ark, M. Van Eeten, B. Van Schewick, H.R. Varian, D.
Waterman, R.S. Whitt, S.S. Wildman, S. Wunsch-Vincent
This book examines the adverse effects of complexity, information
asymmetries, transaction costs, and uncertainty on investors'
decision making. It suggests mitigating those effects using
appropriate and matching signals, and analyzes a sample of 903
German startups to quantitatively highlight the distinct financing
patterns and characteristics of high-tech startups. It then
investigates the reasons for these patterns on the basis of a
qualitative study that includes 34 interviews with investors and
entrepreneurs in the US and Germany and an international expert
panel. Lastly, it presents a framework that matches complexity
factors with appropriate productive signals.
This book examines the 'new' areas of telecommunications
technology, focusing particularly on fixed data communications
(including the internet) and mobile telecommunications (including
the mobile internet). A sectoral systems of innovation approach is
used as a conceptual framework for the analysis of the
telecommunications sector, in terms of equipment, access and
content. The authors consider the emergence and expansion of new
technologies and explore how the sectoral system of innovation is
evolving and how previously independent systems are now converging.
In particular, they address the question of equipment production
and the provision of intangible service products such as internet
access and content. By addressing the production of both goods and
services, they highlight the critical interdependence of service
innovations and manufacturing innovations. Some of the specific
topics discussed within the book include: * the challenges for
Europe of fixed data communications * second and third generation
mobile telecommunications systems * data communication via
satellite and television subsystems * the dynamics and trends of
the internet services industry * policy implications for the future
of the telecommunications sectoral system of innovation. The book
is a comprehensive theoretical, empirical and policy oriented
account of the emergence and evolution of the sectoral system of
innovation of the internet and mobile telecommunications. It will
be an invaluable source of reference for academic researchers and
policymakers in the fields of macroeconomics, industrial economics
and innovation, as well as consultants and firms operating in the
communications industry.
This book examines the challenges faced by seven multinational
companies - Intel, Lenovo, Samsung Electronics, ZTE, BMW Hyundai
Motor Company, Mahindra and Mahindra - in their endeavour to
contribute to the economic, environmental and social development of
Asia. The lessons learned from the examination of these business
practices may directly contribute to an increase in the practice of
sustainable management and may as such contribute to positive
economic, environmental and social impact of companies in this
region. The cases are highly relevant for management theoreticians
seeking to deepen our understanding of corporate sustainability in
an area where scholars, practitioners and policy-makers can expect
new questions, problems and challenges in the years ahead. The book
is also of high interest to policy review agencies, policy makers
and welfare economists seeking to support the development of a
comprehensive sustainability framework for managing social and
environmental issues in the context of Asia.
This is the first book that sheds light on global game industries
and cultural policy. The scope covers the emerging and converging
theory and models on cultural industries and its development, and
their connection to national cultural policy and globalization. The
primary focus of the book is on Asian cultural policy and
industries while there are implicit comparisons throughout the book
to compare Asia to other global markets. This book is aimed at
advanced undergraduates, graduate students and faculty members in
programs addressing cultural policy and digital games. It will also
be of interest to those within the cultural policy community and to
digital games professionals.
This book offers a completely new approach to the measurement of
academic library effectiveness. Based on a significant empirical
investigation, it contradicts established practices such as the
measurement of outputs as indicators of effectiveness and the
tendency to focus the evaluation of library effectiveness on the
success of isolated activities. The book also explores in detail
the fundamental inadequacy of library-based bibliographic
instruction and information-seeking skills development. It argues
that a student learns in order to become information literate and
does not become information literate in order to learn. In so
doing, it challenges much of the accepted wisdom in libraries and
information technology.
From the inventor of the PalmPilot comes a new and compelling
theory of intelligence, brain function, and the future of
intelligent machines
Jeff Hawkins, the man who created the PalmPilot, Treo smart phone,
and other handheld devices, has reshaped our relationship to
computers. Now he stands ready to revolutionize both neuroscience
and computing in one stroke, with a new understanding of
intelligence itself.
Hawkins develops a powerful theory of how the human brain works,
explaining why computers are not intelligent and how, based on this
new theory, we can finally build intelligent machines.
The brain is not a computer, but a memory system that stores
experiences in a way that reflects the true structure of the world,
remembering sequences of events and their nested relationships and
making predictions based on those memories. It is this
memory-prediction system that forms the basis of intelligence,
perception, creativity, and even consciousness.
In an engaging style that will captivate audiences from the merely
curious to the professional scientist, Hawkins shows how a clear
understanding of how the brain works will make it possible for us
to build intelligent machines, in silicon, that will exceed our
human ability in surprising ways.
Written with acclaimed science writer Sandra Blakeslee, "On
Intelligence" promises to completely transfigure the possibilities
of the technology age. It is a landmark book in its scope and
clarity.
In internet of things (IoT) applications, wireless connectivity is
a key factor, particularly those that need to be in transition, or
where wired communication is not effective or practicable. For
top-notch connectivity of the Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) standard, the
900MHz frequency is generally used by most of the vendors. The
radiation quality not only depends on the antenna geometry but on
immediate surroundings. Additionally, the IoT product itself and
the user of the product can strongly affect the resulting radiation
pattern and other characteristics of the antenna. On the other
hand, a suitable antenna should also have high efficiency and
adequate bandwidth covering the desired frequency range. To take
these effects into consideration, the whole IoT product must be
included in the antenna simulations. Antenna Design for Narrowband
IoT: Design, Analysis, and Applications provides the antenna design
concept for narrowband internet of things applications, performs a
detailed analysis of the antenna, and discusses the various antenna
design concepts and structures. Covering a range of topics such as
antenna design and antenna measurement systems, this book is ideal
for industry professionals, research scholars, academicians,
professors, and students.
As digitization continues to bring rapid changes to businesses,
companies must remain agile in order to comply with changing
regulations and maintain governance and compliance while achieving
its business objectives. To achieve this agility, IT staff within
these companies must be able to respond quickly to changing
business needs while maintaining existing and efficient
infrastructure. Strategic IT Governance and Performance Frameworks
in Large Organizations is an essential reference source that
provides emerging frameworks and models that implement an efficient
strategic IT governance in organizations and discusses the effects
these policies have on the business as a whole. Featuring six
international case studies from large organizations, this title
covers topics such as IT management, security policy, and
organizational governance, and is ideally designed for IT
specialists, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and managers.
This work examines the political choices that surround the new
technologies of telecommunications and broadcasting, and focuses on
the essential issues of who determines how they are implemented and
why, as well as who benefits from them. In its study of the
distributional potential of these technologies, the book
concentrates on the political and economic interests that are in
conflict over the possibilities, and, in particular, on the ways in
which the American and European governments have attempted to
innovate, organize, and control information technology,
telecommunications, and broadcasting. The technological innovation
backed by industrialized governments, the authors contend, has
largely served political and military interests rather than those
of the general population. Written from the perspective of the
individual citizen, the book argues that the emphasis by
governments on industrial leadership has preempted concern for
access, information, and accountability. Among the issues discussed
are the impact that the globalization of industry is having on
national sovereignty; the evolution of three international trading
blocs through the standardization of high definition television and
digital networks; the politics of cable and satellite transmission;
and the convergence of broadcasting and telecommunications. This
work offers a unique linkage between telecommunications,
broadcasting, and information technology, and it argues that
governments have lost sight of the informational underpinnings of
the democratic process. Students of politics, international
relations, political economy, and media studies will find this book
to be an invaluable resource.
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