Most ports around the globe have adopted ICT in a bid to improve their operational performance and remain competitive in the industry. However,</span></span><span><span><span style="fon...Most ports around the globe have adopted ICT in a bid to improve their operational performance and remain competitive in the industry. However,</span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> ports in developing economies still grapple with challenges associated with manual terminal operation. This paper evaluated the level of application</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and fac</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tors limiting their use in terminal operations in Nigerian seaports. The data for the study were obtained from copies of structured Likert scaled questionnaire administered to a random sample of terminal operators, stevedores, </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">shipping companies’ agents, Customs licensed Clearing and Forwarding</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> agents (C&F) operating in Apapa and Tincan Island ports in Nigeria. Specifically, opinion of these respondents was sought on extent of ICT application, inte</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">gration and perceived constraints to ICT use in port terminal operations.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Based on our findings using statistical model tests of proportion, the respondents stated that significant level of ICT procedures and processes have been adopted in port terminal operations. In terms of ICT applications, we found that electronic data and communication exchange applications were available in the terminals for use by the respondents. There are also in place ICT applications for warehouses and storage facilities management and e-payment </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">systems. However, significant constraining factors were found to be: low ICT</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> investment budgetary allocation, lack of e-skilled manpower and poor equipment maintenance culture. Other limiting factors were lack of integrated ICT facilities operated by other port stakeholders and absence of Port Community Systems network (PCS) linking all other relevant interests connected to terminal operations. Policy implications of our findings were discussed.展开更多
A smart city provides a new idea and model for urban construction, management, and development. This article proposes the concepts and methodology for top-level design of smart cities based on the ＂ Integration of Fo...A smart city provides a new idea and model for urban construction, management, and development. This article proposes the concepts and methodology for top-level design of smart cities based on the ＂ Integration of Four Plans ＂, and the planning process and systems for implementing the top-level design of smart cities. This article discusses, from the perspective of a city, how to optimize resource allocation, coordinate the development of urban economy, society, resources, environment, and people＇s livelihood, and map out the blueprints for healthy and sustainable development of a smart city.展开更多
Information and Communication Technology(ICT)in education has made significant progress in China in the last two decades and this paper provides an overall presentation of its prevalence and usage.In this paper,a lite...Information and Communication Technology(ICT)in education has made significant progress in China in the last two decades and this paper provides an overall presentation of its prevalence and usage.In this paper,a literature review has been conducted based on the research in the field of ICT in education.Eleven major issues have been classified and discussed according to their similarities and differences.As an overview and synthetic angle,this paper focuses on how those issues are studied,how they have evolved,and what results have been carried out from the research.展开更多
文摘Most ports around the globe have adopted ICT in a bid to improve their operational performance and remain competitive in the industry. However,</span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> ports in developing economies still grapple with challenges associated with manual terminal operation. This paper evaluated the level of application</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and fac</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tors limiting their use in terminal operations in Nigerian seaports. The data for the study were obtained from copies of structured Likert scaled questionnaire administered to a random sample of terminal operators, stevedores, </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">shipping companies’ agents, Customs licensed Clearing and Forwarding</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> agents (C&F) operating in Apapa and Tincan Island ports in Nigeria. Specifically, opinion of these respondents was sought on extent of ICT application, inte</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">gration and perceived constraints to ICT use in port terminal operations.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Based on our findings using statistical model tests of proportion, the respondents stated that significant level of ICT procedures and processes have been adopted in port terminal operations. In terms of ICT applications, we found that electronic data and communication exchange applications were available in the terminals for use by the respondents. There are also in place ICT applications for warehouses and storage facilities management and e-payment </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">systems. However, significant constraining factors were found to be: low ICT</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> investment budgetary allocation, lack of e-skilled manpower and poor equipment maintenance culture. Other limiting factors were lack of integrated ICT facilities operated by other port stakeholders and absence of Port Community Systems network (PCS) linking all other relevant interests connected to terminal operations. Policy implications of our findings were discussed.
文摘A smart city provides a new idea and model for urban construction, management, and development. This article proposes the concepts and methodology for top-level design of smart cities based on the ＂ Integration of Four Plans ＂, and the planning process and systems for implementing the top-level design of smart cities. This article discusses, from the perspective of a city, how to optimize resource allocation, coordinate the development of urban economy, society, resources, environment, and people＇s livelihood, and map out the blueprints for healthy and sustainable development of a smart city.
文摘Information and Communication Technology(ICT)in education has made significant progress in China in the last two decades and this paper provides an overall presentation of its prevalence and usage.In this paper,a literature review has been conducted based on the research in the field of ICT in education.Eleven major issues have been classified and discussed according to their similarities and differences.As an overview and synthetic angle,this paper focuses on how those issues are studied,how they have evolved,and what results have been carried out from the research.
