scholarly journals Basic Study on Scale-Free Networks and Targeted Antivirus Prophylaxis Supported by Information Communication Tools

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Isao Nakajima ◽  
Kiyoshi Kurokawa ◽  
Seiji Morita ◽  
Yoshihide Nakagawa
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Nuclear Accident ◽  
Fukushima Nuclear Accident ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
Basic Study ◽  
Scale Free ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Scale Free Networks ◽  
Pulse Oximeters

With the aim of slowing the spread of infectious disease in the earliest phase of an outbreak, we performed visual simulations using scale-free networks focused on circumstances such as “normal” daily life, pandemic outbreaks, and the Fukushima nuclear accident following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. Due to limitations associated with face-to-face contacts and delays in the timing of intake of iodine tablets, iodine preparations for protecting the thyroid gland could be taken effectively by only 5% of the population in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear accident. For targeted antivirus prophylaxis (TAP) to be more effective, timing of the distribution of anti-viral medication needs to be planned well in advance and instructions to “take it now!” must be communicated effectively in a timely manner. The results of this study suggest that information communication technology (e.g., pulse oximeters, mobile phones) can play an important role in managing TAP policies.

scholarly journals Utilization of ICT by Rural Farmers in Lampung, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 2628-2631
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Rural Farmers ◽  
Signal Coverage

Lampung as the gateway of the island of Sumatra, the progess of development and society quite rapidly. The development of information communication technology has also been felt by farmers. This study aims to determine: the accessibility of farmers to conventional agricultural information sources and farmers accessibilty to ICT in finding agricultural information. The sample of farmers is taken by rural area of urban border (Kecamatan Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan Regency adjacent to Bandar Lampung City) where 3G and or 4G cell phone signal coverage is sufficient. The results showed that the accessibility of farmers to ICT is good enough, but the utilization of conventional media is still relatively high. Most farmers know the benefits of hp to find agricultural information, but most farmers use face-to-face with agricultural extension workers to obtain agricultural information. Currently, radio and television have been abandoned by farmers to find agricultural information, and the majority of farmers use it as a medium of entertainment.

scholarly journals Dynamics Analysis of a Betel Nut Addiction Spreading Model on Scale-Free Networks

Complexity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
He Wang ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Xinming Cheng ◽  
Yu Kong ◽  
Yangmei Lei
Keyword(s):  
Basic Reproductive Number ◽  
Reproductive Number ◽  
Betel Nut ◽  
Globally Asymptotically Stable ◽  
Scale Free ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Spreading Model ◽  
Scale Free Networks ◽  
Globally Attractive ◽  
Existence Of Equilibria

Medical research has shown that overeating betel nut can be addictive and can damage health. More serious cases may cause mouth cancer and other diseases. Even worse, people’s behavior habit of chewing betel nut may influence each other through social interaction with direct or indirect ways, such as face-to-face communication, Facebook, Twitter, microblog, and WeChat, which leads to the spreading phenomenon of betel nut addiction. In order to investigate the dynamic spreading characteristics of betel nut addiction, a PMSR (Potential-Mild-Severe-Recovered) betel nut addiction spreading model is presented on scale-free networks. The basic reproductive number R0 and equilibria are derived. Theoretical results indicate that the basic reproductive number R0 is significantly dependent on the topology of the underlying networks, and some influence parameters. The existence of equilibria is determined by the basic reproductive number R0. Furthermore, we prove that if R0<1 the addiction-elimination equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable. If R0>1, the betel nut addiction spreading is permanent, and the addiction-prevailing equilibrium is globally attractive. Finally, numerical simulations confirm the theoretical analysis results.

Creating and Sustaining Community in a Virtual World

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
David P. Colachico
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Professional Needs ◽  
The World ◽  
Real Life Situation ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
The Web

We are currently living in an electronic age where it is easier to travel the world, stay in touch with people who live away from our face-to-face environment without the need to leave home or to meet in a real life situation than ever before. The Web is becoming a place where we encounter others in ways to get our personal, social, and professional needs met. As a result of this growing phenomenon individuals are seeking to be a part of online communities of individuals who interact and associate with one another through the Web and the use of modern technology. This chapter will provide an insight into the use of information communication technology to create and sustain community.

Creating and Sustaining Community in a Virtual World

2010 ◽  
pp. 105-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Colachico
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Professional Needs ◽  
The World ◽  
Real Life Situation ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
The Web

We are currently living in an electronic age where it is easier to travel the world, stay in touch with people who live away from our face-to-face environment without the need to leave home or to meet in a real life situation than ever before. The Web is becoming a place where we encounter others in ways to get our personal, social, and professional needs met. As a result of this growing phenomenon individuals are seeking to be a part of online communities of individuals who interact and associate with one another through the Web and the use of modern technology. This chapter will provide an insight into the use of information communication technology to create and sustain community.

Exploring barriers and possible actions suggested in rural libraries for information society: Perspectives from library practitioners in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
pp. 096100062110367
Author(s):  
Norshila Shaifuddin ◽  
Wan Satirah Wan Mohd Saman ◽  
Mad Khir Johari Abdullah Sani ◽  
Halida Yu
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Rural Libraries ◽  
Practical Guidance ◽  
Scale Format

This study aims to explore the barriers when developing information societies and to suggest possible actions for rural libraries to participate in information societies, tailored to the needs of Malaysian rural libraries. This study employed a three-round Delphi technique; including a face-to- face interview in the first round, followed by two rounds of close-ended survey questions presented in a Likert-type scale format distributed to a selected group of leaders with experience in rural library planning and strategies. It reveals how funding, library infrastructures, information communication technology, local content resources, and human resources adversely affected rural libraries in the development of an information society. Based on the recommendation elicited for the five categories, this study suggests possible actions that provide practical guidance on the actions to be taken by the rural libraries in developing an information society.

Current Requirements of the Society to the Professional Training of Specialists in Information Technology Industry in Japan

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Inna Pododimenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education

Abstract The problem of professional training of skilled human personnel in the industry of information communication technology, the urgency of which is recognized at the state level of Ukraine and the world, has been considered. It has been traced that constantly growing requirements of the labour market, swift scientific progress require the use of innovative approaches to the training of future ІТ specialists with the aim to increase their professional level. The content of standards of professional training and development of information technologies specialists in foreign countries, particularly in Japan, has been analyzed and generalized. On the basis of analysis of educational and professional standards of Japan, basic requirements to the engineer in industry of information communication technology in the conditions of competitive environment at the labour market have been comprehensively characterized. The competencies that graduate students of educational qualification level of bachelor in the conditions of new state policy concerning upgrading the quality of higher education have been considered. The constituents of professional competence in the structure of an engineer-programmer’s personality, necessary on different levels of professional improvement of a specialist for the development of community of highly skilled ІТ specialists, have been summarized. Positive features of foreign experience and the possibility of their implementation into the native educational space have been distinguished. Directions for modernization and upgrading of the quality of higher education in Ukraine and the prospects for further scientific research concerning the practice of specialists in information technologies training have been suggested

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