The American military presence during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan presented both opportunities and challenges to communication for key constituencies including loved ones, family members, and spouses. This contemporary era of wars is distinguished by having service persons participate in reoccurring and longer deployments, thus adding strain within their familial or marital relationships a…
Information technologies used in the workplace, such as videoconferencing and the Internet, have become available to educational institutions as well. When used for distance learning, these technologies can make education more widely available by breaking geographic and time boundaries. But like television and computing before it, distance learning may demand new instructional approaches. Takin…
In this study, we sought to provide an accurate and detailed diagnosis of the transformations witnessed by Palestinian media institutions in light of the new environment of communication, and to know how Palestinian media institutions can establish a new communication model within their organizational structures in line with the new environment of communication in the digital age. It also discu…
Background Many people worldwide experience obstructive sleep apnea, which is associated with medical and psychological problems. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an efficacious therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, but its effect is limited by nonadherence. Studies show that personalized education and feedback can increase CPAP adherence. Moreover, tailoring the style of informa…
Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only Indonesia but also other countries in the world. The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been felt by the Indonesian people since the implementation of the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) on March 15, 2020. Community activities are forced to be carried out through digital transformation in services, transactions, and work…
The nature of humans as social beings needs other people, but in their interactions, disputes and disagreements often occur, leading to conflict. Indonesian society, which is plural, with various tribes, customs, religions, and cultures side by side, has the potential to cause conflict. The community increasingly needs awareness and understanding of cultural diversity, especially religion; in…
The adoption of a solar photovoltaic (PV) distributed system is not only a technological advancement and economic trend, but also a cultural phenomenon. In addressing the following four perspectives: 1) the spread of sustainability concepts; 2) current Chinese architectural practices; 3) centralized vs. distributed energy structure; and, 4) the trade wars among several Western countries and Chi…
UNIVO Education, an online program management company, has been working as a strategic partner for top-tier education institutes and universities from India, the US, Australia, and the UK, offering services like program development and delivery, market development & growth, student success & support. It is also a leader in the market of student acquisition through digital and offline marketing.…
Judith B. Sedaitis (ed.): Commercializing High Technology. East and West 1997 Lanham MD: Rowman & Littlefield. 376 pages. The main theme of the book is the transformation of technology policy and R&D in both East and West after the Cold War. During that period, many resources were spent on defense research and the development of military technology. In the new era, however, the need for d…
This paper departs from the observation that empirical and conceptual frameworks describing the intersection of new technology and development studies have begun to embrace the idea of open development. Frameworks for research, however, continue to reflect older notions of technology appropriation and empowerment. In order to start a dialogue about research design appropriate to open developmen…