Search for dissertations about: "ICT"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 695 swedish dissertations containing the word ICT.

  2. 21. A Structured Approach for Evaluating ICT Contributions to Development

    Author : Florence Nameere Kivunike; Love Ekenberg; Mats Danielson; F. F. Tusubira; Tim Unwin; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : There is considerable on-going research aimed at devising means of evaluating the contribution information and communication technology (ICT) makes towards development, of which this thesis forms a part. It specifically seeks to investigate how a structured approach can support the evaluation of the ICT contribution to development. READ MORE

  4. 22. E-health and information- and communication technology (ICT) as support systems for older family caregivers in rural areas

    Author : Madeleine Blusi; Mats Jong; Stefan Sävenstedt; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; caregiver support; e-health; family caregivers; ICT; isolation; rural health; web-camera interviews; anhörigstöd; e-hälsa; informations- och kommunikationsteknologi; IKT; isolering; glesbygd; web-kamera intervjuer;

    Abstract : The overall objective of the thesis was to investigate how older family caregivers in rural areas experienced participation in an e-health based caregiver support system. Participants were 95 caregivers allocated to intervention group (n=63) and control group (n=32). READ MORE

  5. 23. Virtual Mobility and Pollution Prevention - The Emerging Role of ICT Based Communication in Organisations and its Impact on Travel

    Author : Peter Arnfalk; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; pollution control; Environmental technology; travel reduction; pollution prevention; telework; web-meetings; audioconferencing; videoconferencing; virtual mobility; virtual communication; IT; IKT; ICT; Miljöteknik; kontroll av utsläpp; Informatics; systems theory; Informatik; systemteori; Telecommunication engineering; Telekommunikationsteknik;

    Abstract : Information and Communication Technologies change the way we work and communicate, enabling us to telework and to have virtual meetings - collaborating without a physical meeting. This can influence the need for commuting and business travel by provision of access to an activity without mobility - virtual mobility. READ MORE

  6. 24. The Work to Make eParticipation Work

    Author : Annelie Ekelin; School of Engineering - Dept. of Interaction and System Design Blekinge Institute of Technology Doctoral Dissertation Series; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; eParticipation; ICT-supported participation; eConsultations; eDemocracy; Active citizenship; Design; Informatik;

    Abstract : eParticipation is a new research domain focusing the development of ICT-supported participation in processes of government and governance. These processes may concern involvement of practitioners, citizens and politicians in electronic public administration, service delivery, policy-making and decision-making. READ MORE

  7. 25. Information and Communication Technologies and Lean Production: striving for a synergetic integration

    Author : Vanesa Garrido Hernandez; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ICT; standardised work; lean production;

    Abstract : The role and integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in lean production (LP) has been studied for decades. Research has shown that such technology and lean production complement each other and are interdependent in some cases. READ MORE