...International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) ISSN: 2278-0181 Vol. 3 Issue 8, August - 2014 The Impact of Mobile Information and Communication Technology on Cybercrime in Nigeria Oyenike Mary Olanrewaju1, Faith Oluwatosin Adebiyi2 1,2 Department of Mathematical Sciences and Information Technology Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria Keywords: Cybercrime, Intelligent, Investigatory Security, Mobile I. INTRODUCTION Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is often used as an extended synonym for Information Technology (IT). ICT is a term that summarizes the role of unified communications networks and the integration of telecommunications (telephone lines and wireless signals), computers and all its form of networks as well as necessary enterprise software, middleware, storage, and audio-visual systems, which enable users to access, store, transmit, and manipulate information to meet day to day needs of the society. A mobile device or mobile ICT basically describes a small, handheld computing device, typically having a display screen with a miniature keyboard and potable enough for users to carry with hands or conveniently kept in a pocket. They are also location independent. In other words their functionality is not confined to a specific geographical location. Nokia, LG, Motorola Mobility, BlackBerry, Samsung, and Apple are just a few examples of the many manufacturers producing these types of devices. A handheld...
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...The Impact of Information Communication Technology in Public and Private Life Today It is amazing how much communication and technology has changed in such a small time frame. Comparing the impact in people’s lives over the last decade is like comparing night and day. Our overwhelming dependence on technology is one of the largest changes seen in modern society. As recently as ten years ago, it was uncommon for a child in school to own a mobile phone now almost every child not only owns a mobile phone but laptops, game systems and I Pods. Television has advanced radically over the last fifty years we have gone from watching silent, black and white movies to satellite dishes with hundreds of channels. Through the development of television we have learned about our surrounding environment in brilliant colour and sound. Consequently we are also bombarded by news, politics and the terrible events that occur in real time, to the extent that we have become immune in our reactions to developments around world. The increasing amount of time spent watching television and surfing the internet takes up a large portion of free time in comparison to previous decades and the growth spent using this technology is attributed to the growing obesity problems in today’s society. We are much more dependent on amenities such as technology and fast food and this is contributing to an overall unhealthy lifestyle. Computers were one of the most amazing technological advances of our time...
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...THE IMPACT OF APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF POLYTECHNICS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA BY SONEYE SEMIU ADEBAYO MATRIC NO: NOU100032296 A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ABEOKUTA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS DEGREE IN EDUCATION DECEMBER 2012 CERTIFICATION This is to certify that this research project entitled THE IMPACT OF APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF POLYTECHNIC IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA was carried out by SONEYE, Semiu Adebayo in the School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria Abeokuta for the award of Masters Degree in Education. _____________________ _____________________ DR. FOLAJIN, S.O. SIGNATURE / DATE PROJECT SUPERVISOR ________________________ _____________________ PROGRAMME LEADER SIGNATURE / DATE _____________________________ _____________________ PROF. BADMUS ADEMOLA SIGNATURE / DATE DEAN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ________________________ _____________________ EXTERNAL EXAMINER SIGNATURE / DATE DEDICATION This research project is dedicated to the Holy Spirit, who has been the source of my inspiration. Also to my dependable wife, Mrs. Endurance Amishetu Adesayo Soneye and to my beloved children, Adebayo Soneye (Jnr.), Adedayo Soneye and Adetayo Soneye. To number one student of National open University...
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...80 Int. J Latest Trends Fin. Eco. Sc. Vol-2 No. 1 March 2012 The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Banks‟ Performance and Customer Service Delivery in the Banking Industry Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, Rosmaini Bin HJ Tasmin Department of Technology Management Faculty of Technology Management, Business and Entrepreneurships Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Darul Ta’zim, Johor, Malaysia hp090012@siswa.uthm.edu.my rosmaini@uthm.edu.my Abstract - Information and communication technology (ICT) has become the heart of banking sector, while banking industry is the heart of every robust economy. If it collapses so will the economy. This is absolutely evident from current recession in European banks crises, and in turn. The effect of globalization, competition and innovation in the banking industry by its providers to offer their services makes essential the understanding of how various aspects of consumer behaviour affect the innovation and respond to customer service delivery. Within this context this paper has considered a critical literature review of previous researchers with the objective to examine the impact of Information and Communication Technology on banks performance and customer service delivery. This paper also makes of a critical review of peer reviewed, scholarly and organizational literature regarding the impact of ICT on banks’ performance to examine if banks have successfully achieved effective customer’s service...
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...THE CHALLENGES OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES ABSTRACT This research project attempt to highlight the challenges of information and communication technology in Nigeria business organization. It intends to determine how the information system helps an organization to perform effectively. Moreover, it also aimed at appraising the possible problems encountered in the installation and structural framework of information and communication technology systems as well as analyzing the socio-economic and indigenous cultural factors that affects the stream (flow) of information in Nigeria business organization. It has been observed that information and communication technology contribute greatly to the success of business organization in Nigeria. It has been deduced from the research that individual peculiar culture does not affect information system in functioning effectively. Finally, in other to make an organization to perform effectively and function well, management should allow flow of information and communication technology system in an organization. TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- i Approval page---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ii Dedication ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- iii Acknowledgement ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- iv-v Table of contents ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- vi-viii Abstract ----...
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...Effective Communication Monsunmola Adeyemi HCS/325 Rona F. Payne May 7, 2012 Effective Communication Communication is the process of sharing information, thoughts, and feelings between people through speaking, writing, or body language (livestrong.com). Communication becomes effective when that transmitted information is understood by the person receiving it. The goals of effective communication include creating a common perception, changing behaviors and acquiring information (livestrong.com). In healthcare organizations where it is always busy, effective communication is essential to the success of the organization. Communication promotes knowledge in healthcare organizations and it is necessary for the organization to thrive in this fast paced environment. On a daily basis there is communication with doctors, nurses, medical staff, co-workers, patients, and customers. In this paper I will discuss ways which organizations can share knowledge and involve its employees in formulating solutions to the problems. I will also discuss effective/ineffective techniques for sharing information and ideas, how might these techniques be applied or modified in a healthcare work environment, and how technology can impact this process. Ways Organizations Can Share Knowledge One way health care organizations can share knowledge and/or information is through teams. The intention of a team-based approach is to break down functional chimneys, increase information sharing, and...
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...that are associated with innovations in electronic communications are topic of discussion in this paper. The review focuses on four specific issues. The first issue concerned the ways in which electronic communications may be applied effectively as an external delivery mechanism in the communication of patient-specific information. The second issue centered on the impact of distance-delivery on the effectiveness of health care. The third issue involved a determination of the effects that the use of electronic communications have on health care delivery today. The fourth issue required a projection of the likely affects that the continued use of electronic communications will have on health care delivery. These interrelated issues are addressed in separate discussions in this paper. The Ways in which Electronic Communications May Be Applied Effectively as an External Delivery Mechanism in the Communication of Patient-Specific Information When considering the ways in which electronic communications may be applied effectively as an external delivery mechanism in the communication of patient-specific information, it is useful to first (a) identify the parties who will likely be involved in such interchanges and to (b) determine the types of information most likely to be exchanged. Further, depending upon of types of information likely to be exchanged it is also useful to consider how and in what form such information is developed (Committee on Redesigning Health Insurance...
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...ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of wireless technology in a learning environment. The main research instrument used is through the administration of questionnaires. The feedbacks were analyzed, the result showed that Information Technology has positive effect on learning environment. In conclusion, the study has shown that Information Technology has extensively improved the communication links between students, teachers and parent alike. This has greatly enhanced teachers teaching method by practically demonstrating how stuffs work and be able to communicate together in a small global village. In effects, the research work show the importance of wireless technology as a mean of teaching aids that allows dissemination of information within a wider coverage in no time. In operational efficiency, this has reduced running cost, reduced transaction time, swift response in Service delivery and student/teacher satisfaction to mention a few. 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page I Declaration II Certification III Acknowledgement IV Abstract V Table of contents VI List of Tables IX CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem 3 1.3 Research Questions 4 1.4 Purpose of the Study 4 1.5 Significance...
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...Effective Communication Paper HCS/325 April 4, 2011 . Effective Communication “Communication takes place when one person transmits ideas or feelings to another person or group of people. Its effectiveness is measured by the similarity between the idea transmitted and the idea received” (1999-2007). Today’s businesses are growing and many are requiring teams setups to accomplish goal deadlines. This does create an advantage for it build relationships between the employees and helps with the knowledge sharing. Although there is a fall back with teamwork, this can create some tension between the workers because of poor communication at times. This is where effective communication often can make or break a company. The techniques of effective and ineffective communication along with knowledge sharing will be shown not just in regular business but in how it would applied in health care and the impact of technology in communication. Effective Information Sharing Knowledge is something that we all thirst for, yet when it comes to sharing it there are times that we question ourselves. Information is powerful and useful...
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...Communication and Information Technology Latasha Wright HCS/320 June 18, 2012 Patricia Bird Communication and Information Technology Communication and information technology is frequently used as way to deliver effective communication messages. Many standard organizations such as hospitals and medical facilities continue to find ways to implement and improve communication channels. For these reasons, the use of e-mail communication in the hospital setting should be used as a way to enhance communication and information technology. First, I will explain how efficient and effective e-mail communication improves hospitals’ communication between personnel and patients. Because implementing new forms of technology comes with some advantages and disadvantages; I will discuss the incentives and drawbacks as well as its influences on consumers. Next I will explain the short and long-term financial impact that e-mail communication has on organizations. Then, I will provide technical improvements with e-mail communication in the future and why. Last, I will make necessary recommendations to improve e-mail communication in the hospital environment. My hope is that this essay will provide a better understanding about the use of e-mail communication and how organizations can benefit from its use. Efficient and Effective A popular form of communication, e-mail communication, is both efficient and effective for organizational use. E-mail communication is said to...
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...critically assess the impact of, what Marshall McLuhan refers to as, ‘electronic cultures’ on contemporary social life, it is necessary to first understand what McLuhan means by, ‘electronic cultures’. McLuhan was a Canadian, professor of English who extensively researched and wrote about the impact of media on society and man. McLuhan believed that to determine the impact of communication on social change the medium required analysis, not the content. He coined the phrase ‘the medium is the message’ that is, it is not the explicit message that has the greatest impact. It is the medium; the medium creates the level of human participation or action, independently of the overt message. Therefore, it is each different medium or method of sending and receiving information that defines the culture. The first is oral culture; communication is transmitted via sound, such as speech and language that requires face-to-face social interaction. The second is writing and printing culture; information is transmitted and received using written and printed word. It is highly visual. The electronic culture is the third (Macionis & Plummer, 2010, p. 764, McLuhan, 1995); it is today's period. A majority of information is transmitted and received by means of electronic mediums. When the medium or the way we receive information changes so does the way the brain receives it and process it. The transition from verbal to printed text, changed not only how we process information internally but it also...
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...Effective Communication This paper will provide a brief introduction to effective and ineffective ways for sharing information and ideas among other individuals. It can explain how techniques can be applied or modified within the health care work environment and what can be the impact of technology. Communication properly is a way to help individuals build trust and respect with each other. However, communication is important in learning and accomplishing goals, even if a person would to use body language is a way of sharing ideas feelings and how committed a person is. Communication is one of the effective ways for a group to share ideas; however, communication can be ineffective with e-mails, texting, writing, and one of the biggest impacts is technology. Technology is a great deal but can impact how communication is presented. Effective communication and sharing ideas with individuals comes in many ways. However, is known an effective leader are people who should be dynamic, intelligent, who most often dependable, a person who can achieve task in a timely matter with his or her employees. Effective communication is a way to approach another person to provide a strong direction and know how to support his or her subordinates. Effective communication helps in making important decisions with the company, and employees. When using effective communication it can help identify behaviors in a situation and know how to be flexible and open minded to exhibit this type of behavior...
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...Technology and its Impact Carlos Terrones COM172 June 17, 2013 Robert Gallo Technology and its Impact Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time. Technology has advanced and accelerated so fast in recent years. Modern technology can range from e-mails to smart phones to fax machines. Technology is visible in everyday life. It has changed everyday living dramatically, both in positive and in negative ways. Nowhere is this more noticeable than in the business industry. Everything from communication to competitive advantage has been influenced by technology. There are both positive and negative influences that technology has impacted in the business industry. Impact on Decision Making Many people feel that the internet is a wonderful thing. There is a plethora of information that can be accessed. Obtaining information is fast and easy. Before the internet people would have to go to the library to do painstaking research. In business this could involve several employees and take days, or even possibly weeks, to obtain the information they needed. Now in a matter of hours you can compile up to date information needed for companies to make the decisions. The reason why this is important is because businesses need this information fast and accurate to make the best choice for their company. However there can also be a downside to this. In past the information took longer to process. With the internet all this information...
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...Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.0 The Selected Company 3.0 The Problems Faced by the Company 3.1 Problems Concerning Speed of Delivery of Information 3.2 Problems Concerning Security of the Information 3.3 Problems Concerning Communication 4.0 The Solution to the Problem - The Selected Area of Technology 4.1 What is the Management Information System 5.0 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Technology 5.1 Advantages of the Technology 5.1.1 Enhancements in Communication 5.1.2 Reduction in Costs 5.1.3 Creating New and Exciting Jobs 5.2 Drawbacks of this Technology 6.0 Impact of Management Information Systems Technology on Avtovaz 7.0 Functionality of the Technology 8.0 Similarities and Differences with Other Technologies 9.0 Conclusion 10.0 Reference Abstract In this report, the objective is to make an investigation and a research of a certain type of information technology in the workplace and the way that this technology would be able to bring about positive advantages to the organisation. For the company that was selected, the system that was proposed to be developed is a management information system. The problems faced by the Avtovaz company are said to stem from the presence of a computer system that is very inefficient and not integrated at all. This system makes it very hard for the organisation to improve itself and become competitive, especially in light of its recent joint...
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...findings of a review of trends in health care delivery that are associated with innovations in electronic communications are topic of discussion in this paper. The review focuses on four specific issues. The first issue concerned the ways in which electronic communications may be applied effectively as an external delivery mechanism in the communication of patient-specific information. The second issue centered on the impact of distance-delivery on the effectiveness of health care. The third issue involved a determination of the effects that the use of electronic communications have on health care delivery today. The fourth issue required a projection of the likely affects that the continued use of electronic communications will have on health care delivery. These interrelated issues are addressed in separate discussions in this paper. Electronic Communications as an External Delivery Mechanism When considering the ways in which electronic communications may be applied effectively as an external delivery mechanism in the communication of patient-specific information, it is useful to first (a) identify the parties who will likely be involved in such interchanges and to (b) determine the types of information most likely to be exchanged. Further, depending upon of types of information likely to be exchanged it is also useful to consider how and in what form such information is developed (Committee on Redesigning Health Insurance Performance Measures, Payment, and Performance Improvement...
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