International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development 

About: International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development is an academic journal published by IGI Global. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): The Internet & Digital divide. It has an ISSN identifier of 1935-5661. Over the lifetime, 235 publications have been published receiving 1174 citations. The journal is also known as: IJICTHD & Int. j. of information communication technologies and human development.

Trust Dimensions and the Adoption of E-Government in Jordan

Abstract: E-government project utilization depends on users’ adoption of the system, where trust is a crucial factor in forcing the intentions to use such systems. This research utilized 105 usable responses from citizens who used and explored e-government services. It was hypothesized that trust in e-government and trust in the Internet, along with perceived risk, will significantly influence trust in E-government, and further intention to use the system. Using path analysis, results supported trust in government and the Internet and did not support perceived risk. Also, trust in e-government significantly influenced intention to use the system. Finally, path analysis indicated a significant mediation of trust in E-government, where direct and indirect effects were estimated. Conclusions and future work are stated at the end.

Learning Cultural Heritage Through Information and Communication Technologies: A Case Study

Abstract: This article aims at illustrating how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) could be used to exploit and disseminate Cultural Heritage, providing enriching learning experiences for different targets of users, especially young people. In fact, by the immersion in virtual museums or reconstructed worlds, users can build different paths of fruition interacting with 3D objects as in a videogame. In this way, a superimposed and interchangeable view of the real find and its virtual reconstruction for a global vision is allowed. Particularly effective for arising interest and curiosity in the users are mobile devices (i.e. Personal Digital Assistants, pocket PCs, smart-phones) integrated with GIS and GPS, which can provide combined real and virtual information based on users’ location by a Virtual Navigation System. The case study of Calabrian Magna Graecia (Italy) is presented, with particular reference to the projects “VirtualMuseum Net of Magna Graecia†and “NETConnect†.

Impact of ICT on Education

Abstract: Information and communication technologies ICT are extremely influencing every discipline under the sun including Education. It is affecting every aspect of education from teaching-learning to assessment and evaluation. It improves the effectiveness of education. It aids literacy movements. It enhances scope of education by facilitating mobile learning and inclusive education. It facilitates research and scholarly communication. Impact of ICT and its potential for the education field is manifold. It positively affects all the stakeholders of the education field. The current papers discuss the same along with the various challenges posed by ICT. The challenges include economical issues, educational and technical factors. Appropriate content, Design and workability of ICT also play a crucial role in adoption of ICT in the education field. The paper delineates in brief the challenges and probable solutions.

Users of ICT at Public Access Centers: Age, Education, Gender, and Income Differences in Users

Abstract: Libraries, telecenters, and cybercafA©s offer opportunities for wider public access to information and communication technologies (ICT). This paper presents findings of a global exploratory study on the landscape public access venues in 25 countries around the world. The goal of the project was to better understand the users of public access venues and their needs, this being one of several papers that result from the global study. This paper identifies profiles of the users of the different types of venues with respect to age, income, education and gender. While findings are not new, their value lies in the compelling evidence drawn from 25 countries and across different types of public access venues, which has never been done before. Results highlight the importance of strengthening public access venues in non-urban settings and to strengthen programs that reach out to underserved populations. The authors also point to special challenges faced by libraries and telecenters given the immense growth of cybercafA©s as public access venues in most of the countries studied.

Avatars “HHH” Technology Education Cloud Platform on Sliding Mode Based Plug-Ontology as a Gateway to Improvement of Feedback Control Online Society

Abstract: This article aims to show the possibilities of the use avatars “hhh†technology education cloud platform on Sliding Mode based plug-ontology In the article the virtual learning technology, which is being developed at several universities is description The technology is based on the understanding that e-education is becoming more common Virtual educational environment, which is the core technology, is based on the concept of knowledge, which is closely associated with ontology considered in the course of disciplines Communication in such a virtual educational environment is planned to organize on the basis of an avatar Distinctive feature of our technology exists in the presence of feedback between the virtual educational environment and the student In the paper are highlights of technology and results is use in virtual research collaboration works at the Astrakhan State University, Tomsk State University of Control System and Radio Electronics (Russian Federation), at All Armenian Internet University (Australian Federation and the Republic of Armenia), at Rohilkhand University (India) and at National Central University (Taiwan)