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Redesign of Home Care Service Delivery: A Systemic Approach to IT Innovations

Melkas, Helinä; Mäkimattila, Martti; Uotila, Tuomo - In: International Journal of Information Systems and Social … 8 (2017) 2, pp. 1-24

the dynamics in shared innovation activities when information technology (IT) systems are developed for such services …. Innovation literature is presented from the system perspective to highlight non-technological characteristics. The case study of … home-care services in Finland in 2010–2014 shows that systemic innovations result from collaborative actions because the …

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Democracy as Othering Within Finnish Education

Simpson, Ashley - In: International Journal of Bias, Identity and Diversities … 3 (2018) 2, pp. 77-93

the context of Finnish education. In recent years the educational system of Finland has been described as a ‘miracle' and … and othering in terms of how democracy is discussed and expressed within the context of Finland. …

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Cyber Security Education and Research in the Finland's Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences

Lehto, Martti - In: International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism (IJCWT) 6 (2016) 2, pp. 15-31

The revolution in information technology that began in the 1990s has been transforming Finland into an information … know-how of the citizens and actors of the economic life and public administration. Pursuant to Finland's Cyber Security … expertise, it also bolsters Finland as an information society.” In this article are analyzed the cyber security research and …

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The Role of Reputation on Trust and Loyalty: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Tablet E-Tailing

Sunday Adewale Olaleye; Salo, Jari; Ukpabi, Dandison C. - In: International Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR) 14 (2018) 2, pp. 61-75

commerce and to compare the trust arbitration between reputation and loyalty in two cultures - Finland and Nigeria. Data was … collected from Finland and Nigeria, using purposive and snowball sampling methods. This article uses Structural Equation … reputation is stronger in Nigeria than in Finland and trust is a strong predictor of ease of use in Finland than Nigeria …

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Policy Narratives in Formation of Comprehensive Support System for Parenting and Child Care in Japan

Takahashi, Mutsuko - In: International Journal of Public and Private … 2 (2018) 1, pp. 22-32

This article aims to analyze the distinctive features of policy narratives by focusing on the formulation of the center of comprehensive support for child-rearing generations in Japan. There have been anticipated effects of the decline in the fertility rate and decreasing population, and the...

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News Sentiment Incorporation in Real-Time Trading: Alpha Testing the Event Trading Strategy in HFT

Karn, Arodh Lal; Qiang, YE; Karna, Rakshha Kumari; … - In: Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM) 26 (2018) 4, pp. 18-35

This article describes how machines are the new breed of traders as news sentiment arrivals drive the stock price change. Strategies are the technical approach to search for profit from event-based speculations. This paper revisits these topics in a novel way and first uncovers distinctive...

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Inspiring Poor Women to Empower Themselves: Insights and Lessons from Botswana

Nthomang, Keitseope - In: International Journal of Civic Engagement and Social … 3 (2016) 2, pp. 39-53

Empirical studies on the impact of micro level intervention strategies on poverty among poor women in Botswana are lacking, yet women are a valuable asset for the economy of the country. Continued marginalization and disempowerment of women has become a serious problem which merit urgent...

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Current Trends of Education and Social Change in Balochistan: A Sociological Analysis

Erum, Naveeda; Saeed, Naima; Rehman, Tansif Ur - In: International Journal of Civic Engagement and Social … 4 (2017) 2, pp. 33-47

This article focuses on the current trends of education and social change in Balochistan. This article aims to point out the issues related to globalization and geopolitical changes around the region. Balochistan is the most backward area in terms of social development in Pakistan, as it has...

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Finding Inner Strength in the Face of Adversity Kgopolano GROW Group Empowerment Journey: Botswana

Nthomang, Keitseope - In: International Journal of Civic Engagement and Social … 4 (2017) 3, pp. 37-52

This article describes how numerous studies in Botswana have found high levels of poverty among women, in particular, those in female-headed households. Extreme poverty among women continues despite government programme interventions designed to end poverty. This article reports the findings of...

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Digital Entrepreneurial Charity, Solidarity, and Social Change

Saiz-Alvarez, José Manuel; Colvin-Díez, Jorge; … - In: International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and … 7 (2017) 1, pp. 29-48

Microcredit has been studied from many perspectives. In this work, the authors analyze KIVA, the most important Person-to-Person microfinance organization from the viewpoint of social change, and they consider how it has impacted on the nascent of a new wave of entrepreneurs known as digital...

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