The Evolving Landscape of Ethical Digital Technology

The Evolving Landscape of Ethical Digital Technology
Author: Simon Rogerson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2021-09-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000433420

In a world that is awash in ubiquitous technology, even the least tech-savvy know that we must take care how that technology affects individuals and society. That governments and organizations around the world now focus on these issues, that universities and research institutes in many different languages dedicate significant resources to study the issues, and that international professional organizations have adopted standards and directed resources toward ethical issues in technology is in no small part the result of the work of Simon Rogerson. – Chuck Huff, Professor of Social Psychology at Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota In 1995, Apple launched its first WWW server, Quick Time On-line. It was the year Microsoft released Internet Explorer and sold 7 million copies of Windows 95 in just 2 months. In March 1995, the author Simon Rogerson opened the first ETHICOMP conference with these words: We live in a turbulent society where there is social, political, economic and technological turbulence ... it is causing a vast amount of restructuring within all these organisations which impacts on individuals, which impacts on the way departments are set up, organisational hierarchies, job content, span of control, social interaction and so on and so forth. ... Information is very much the fuel of modern technological change. Almost anything now can be represented by the technology and transported to somewhere else. It's a situation where the more information a computer can process, the more of the world it can actually turn into information. That may well be very exciting, but it is also very concerning. That could be describing today. More than 25 years later, these issues are still at the forefront of how ethical digital technology can be developed and utilised. This book is an anthology of the author’s work over the past 25 years of pioneering research in digital ethics. It is structured into five themes: Journey, Process, Product, Future and Education. Each theme commences with an introductory explanation of the papers, their relevance and their interrelationship. The anthology finishes with a concluding chapter which summarises the key messages and suggests what might happen in the future. Included in this chapter are insights from some younger leading academics who are part of the community charged with ensuring that ethical digital technology is realised.

Public Debt Vulnerabilities in Low-Income Countries - The Evolving Landscape

Public Debt Vulnerabilities in Low-Income Countries - The Evolving Landscape
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2015-09-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1498344046

This is the first joint IMF/World Bank report on public debt vulnerabilities in low income countries (LICs). It examines debt-related developments and their underlying causes since the onset of the global financial crisis. The findings will inform the upcoming review of the IMF/WB debt sustainability framework for LICs. Over this period, improved macroeconomic performance in LICs, combined with HIPC/MDRI debt relief and high demand for commodities, contributed to improved LIC creditworthiness. At the same time, new borrowing opportunities emerged as a result of the accommodative liquidity conditions in international capital markets, the deepening of domestic financial markets for some LICs, and the growing lending activities of non-Paris Club countries. These new financing possibilities helped mitigate the decline in Paris Club lending to LICs and have been associated with a shift toward greater reliance on non-concessional credit. The changing financing landscape has been most significant for frontier LICs.

The Evolving Landscape of Atopic Dermatitis, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

The Evolving Landscape of Atopic Dermatitis, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics
Author: Jonathan I. Silverberg
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2024-09-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443293678

In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jonathan I. Silverberg and Nanette B. Silverberg bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Evolving Landscape of Atopic Dermatitis. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as the long-term impact of atopic dermatitis on quality of life; allergic and non-allergic comorbidities; long-term systemic management of atopic dermatitis; patient burden and self-monitoring of disease; contact allergy screening; and much more. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the role of food allergy in atopic dermatitis; topical therapy for atopic dermatitis: what's new and the new paradigm; long-term course of atopic dermatitis; special considerations for management of atopic dermatitis in young children; global burden of disease; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the evolving landscape of atopic dermatitis, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Navigating the Evolving Landscape Between China and Africa’s Economic Engagements

Navigating the Evolving Landscape Between China and Africa’s Economic Engagements
Author: Ms. Wenjie Chen
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2024-02-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

China and Africa have forged a strong economic relationship since China’s accession to the WTO in 2001. This paper examines the evolution of these economic ties starting in the early 2000s, and the subsequent shift in the relationship triggered by the commodity price collapse in 2015 and by the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential effects on the African continent of a further slowdown in Chinese growth are analyzed, highlighting the varying effects on different countries in Africa, especially those heavily dependent on their economic relationship with China. The conclusion offers a discussion of ways how African countries and China could adapt to the changing relationship.

The Evolving Landscape of Media and Communication in Hong Kong

The Evolving Landscape of Media and Communication in Hong Kong
Author: Yu Huang
Publisher: City University of HK Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2018
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9629373513

Over the last twenty years Hong Kong society has witnessed dramatic change, and nowhere is this better reflected than in the realm of media and communications. Across the fields of journalism, public relations and advertising, we can see the changing trends in terms of audience consumption and interaction. From technological developments to the shift in audience participation, the expectations and functions of these professions have been greatly altered. While many of these changes are occurring worldwide, within Hong Kong the processes of change have been further complicated by recent social and political events. Through a selection of essays by field experts, this volume explores the evolution of media itself as well as the complex causes underlying these developments. It identifies not only the difficulties and opportunities for media professionals today, but also the evolving role of the audience.

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Safety Standards for Machine Learning-based Road Vehicle Functions

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Safety Standards for Machine Learning-based Road Vehicle Functions
Author: Simon Burton
Publisher: SAE International
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2024-08-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1468608371

ML approaches to solving some of the key perception and decision challenges in automated vehicle functions are maturing at an incredible rate. However, the setbacks experienced during initial attempts at widespread deployment have highlighted the need for a careful consideration of safety during the development and deployment of these functions. To better control the risk associated with this storm of complex functionality, open operating environments, and cutting-edge technology, there is a need for industry consensus on best practices for achieving an acceptable level of safety. Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Safety Standards for Machine Learning-based Road Vehicle Functions provides an overview of standards relevant to the safety of ML-based vehicle functions and serves as guidance for technology providers—including those new to the automotive sector—on how to interpret the evolving standardization landscape. The report also contains practical guidance, along with an example from the perspective of a developer of an ML-based perception function on how to interpret the requirements of these standards. Click here to access the full SAE EDGETM Research Report portfolio. https://doi.org/10.4271/EPR2024017

The Evolving Landscape of Liver Cirrhosis Management

The Evolving Landscape of Liver Cirrhosis Management
Author: Hitoshi Yoshiji
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2019-08-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811379793

This book comprehensively covers the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of liver cirrhosis, including molecular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. It elaborates on and explores the relation between chronic liver disease (CLD) and its causes, including viral hepatitis, steatohepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases and/or inherited liver diseases, and sustained liver injury. Furthermore, it discusses various complications such as hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, sarcopenia, esophagogastric varices, muscle cramps and pruritus, and the fact that it frequently leads to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. CLD is becoming a growing issue with substantial effects on public health, and Evolving Landscape in Management of Liver Cirrhosis provides scholars in gastroenterology and hepatology with invaluable insights. At the same time, it is a valuable resource for clinicians specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology as well as for researchers who are curious about new research on liver disease.

Evolving Landscape of Molecular Diagnostics

Evolving Landscape of Molecular Diagnostics
Author: Mrutyunjay Suar
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2024-06-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323993176

Evolving Landscape of Molecular Diagnostics: Applications and Techniques presents cutting-edge reviews on current and emerging technologies in the diagnosis of microbial infections. The book discusses the fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics for bacteria, fungi, viruses and a variety of state-of-the-art diagnostics tools and techniques for obtaining qualitative and quantitative results. It includes topics such as Next generation sequencing and application of "OMICS" for early disease diagnosis. Sections cover the entire spectrum of emerging diagnostic tools and techniques, as well as the principles, pros and cons of each method and applications for diagnosis of infectious disease in plants, humans and veterinary. This is a resource for both researchers and students working in clinical microbiology, infectious biology, applied life sciences and scientists working in the clinical diagnostic industry. - Provides a wide range of diagnostics tools and technologies in the field of infectious biology - Presents discussions on emerging technologies for early disease diagnosis and novel diagnostics techniques for detection of COVID, Urea Breath Tests for Detection of Helicobacter pylori, Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification as Point-of-Care Diagnosis, Molecular imaging, Lab-on-a-chip Technologies, and several others - Analyzes literature reviews, underpinning methodologies, and opportunities and limitations - Includes case studies and examples that highlight applications using the underpinning techniques

The Evolving Landscape of Drones

The Evolving Landscape of Drones
Author: Shreyas Sharma
Publisher: KDP
Total Pages: 59
Release: 2022-03-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

A century ago, the world’s first drone flew. It started as a weapon, designed for destruction. Yet, in the past 20 years, the term drone has been completely re-defined. Today, modern drones stand as a piece of sophisticated engineering, with applications in every field. Today, it stands as a tool of creativity. Today, it stands as a machine, critical for industrial success. Today, it stands as the future. This book will act as the ultimate beginner’s guide, into the world of drones, and their ever-evolving landscape.