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Research paper thumbnail of A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

Page 318. Chapter XIV A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies Dimitrios X... more Page 318. Chapter XIV A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies Dimitrios Xanthidis Ciber, University College London, UK, DEI College, Greece, & NYC College, Greece David Nicholas Ciber, University ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

Page 318. Chapter XIV A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies Dimitrios X... more Page 318. Chapter XIV A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies Dimitrios Xanthidis Ciber, University College London, UK, DEI College, Greece, & NYC College, Greece David Nicholas Ciber, University ...

Research paper thumbnail of Statistical Analysis with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Application Development with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Machine Learning with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies

IGI Global eBooks, May 24, 2011

This chapter is the result of a two years effort to design a template aiming at standardizing, as... more This chapter is the result of a two years effort to design a template aiming at standardizing, as much as such a task is feasible, the evaluation of Web sites. It is the product of a few publications in international conferences and journals. A thorough review of the international literature on the subject led the authors to conclude there is a very large number of opinions, thoughts and criteria from different professionals involved, directly or indirectly, with the process of designing a good Web site. To make matters even more complicated there are a number of different terms used by various scholars, scientists and professionals around the world that often refer to similar, if not the same, attributes of a Web site. However, it seems that all these differences could boil down to a systematic approach, here called evaluation template, of 53 points that the design strategies of the Web sites should be checked against. This template was tested on a significant number (232) of Web sites of Greek companies and proved it can be used to evaluate the quality of Web sites not only by technology experts but by non-experts alike. The evaluation template, suggested here, is by no means the solution to the problem of standardizing the process of evaluating a Web site but looking at other work done on the subject worldwide it is a step ahead.

Research paper thumbnail of Handbook of Computer Programming with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Data Structures and Algorithms with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Database Programming with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Data Analytics and Data Visualization with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Graphical User Interface Programming with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Virtual Reality Application Development with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Triple Helix in Higher Education in the U.A.E.: Current Standing and Research Directions

2020 IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon)

Research paper thumbnail of Security and privacy consideration for the deployment of electronic health records: a qualitative study covering Greece and Oman

Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of An Exploratory Study of the Profile of the Saudi User of Social Media 1

The use of social networks is entering the era of maturity. The large technology vendors are all ... more The use of social networks is entering the era of maturity. The large technology vendors are all the more interested in getting involved in the Social Media game unable to afford being left out of these compact and huge potential markets. This exploratory quantitative study aims to reveal those demographics facts related with the usage of the social networks in Saudi Arabia that form the profile of the local user. The findings show a general agreement with the main conclusion of other public surveys in the country pointing to a heavy use of the social networks, at more than 85%. They also suggest that the younger the individual the more likely it is to get involved in the Social Media and in the case of female individuals, though slightly less in population, but seemingly more intense use of them. Education does not seem to affect the frequency of the use as long as the individual are at least basically educated. Likewise income and employment status only indirectly affect this use ...

Research paper thumbnail of Smart Health: Sensors, Big Data, and Cloud Computing in the Health Sector in the U.A.E

2020 24th International Conference on Circuits, Systems, Communications and Computers (CSCC), 2020

The role of healthcare is critical in all communities, and the development of efficient healthcar... more The role of healthcare is critical in all communities, and the development of efficient healthcare systems is a top priority for governments and health organizations on a world-wide basis. With the technological advances of the past decades transforming almost every aspect of our lives, it is unsurprising that healthcare has become the subject of rapid, technologically-driven transformations under the concept of smart health. This is an umbrella term covering a range of underlying concepts and technologies, such as wearable devices and sensors and the use of big data and cloud computing in the broader context of health services and infrastructures [1]. The purpose of this study is to explore how these three main components of the smart health model, are integrated into, and affecting the smart health systems in the U.A.E.

Research paper thumbnail of ICT for the disabled: Policies and Issues

The concept of impairment (of some extend) rather than disability, shifted the perception of tech... more The concept of impairment (of some extend) rather than disability, shifted the perception of technology usage by the disabled people. The contemporary policy in developed countries for the disabled does not reflect only the commitment of these communities for the development and use of the special technology in support for those individuals but, also, for non-discrimination at any level. The rapid developments and relevant innovations in the ICT field, whether wired or wireless, mainly based on the broadband paradigm promise a better quality of life without exceptions and improved results in the battle against the digital divide. The communities worldwide can, reasonably, hope that the, thought as, minorities of the people with disabilities will suffer gradually less from e-exclusion thanks to ICT innovation and supportive state policies. Key-Words: ICT, People with disabilities

Research paper thumbnail of A Proposed Framework for Developing an Electronic Medical Record System

Journal of Global Information Management, 2021

The deployment of an electronic medical records (EMR) raises several important issues. Those addr... more The deployment of an electronic medical records (EMR) raises several important issues. Those addressed in this study are the access to such a system, the satisfaction on the security and authorization protocols to follow, the awareness of backup and recovery mechanisms in place, and the appreciation of the training of the IT staff. This qualitative study took place in the natural setting of the medical units' environments. A purposive sample of 40 professionals in Greece and Oman was used. The study underlines that the patients should have access to their records, whereas for the pharmacists the professionals' views are seriously divided. Every other person's access to such a record should be restricted and recorded. The professionals are satisfied with the security level, the ICTs training, and the backup and recovery mechanism in place. They almost all admitted there is an authorization schema followed to access the EMR. The main contribution of the study is the propos...

Research paper thumbnail of An Exploratory Study of the Effects of Social Media in Everyday Life and Consumer Behavior in Saudi Arabia

Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

Page 318. Chapter XIV A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies Dimitrios X... more Page 318. Chapter XIV A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies Dimitrios Xanthidis Ciber, University College London, UK, DEI College, Greece, & NYC College, Greece David Nicholas Ciber, University ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

Page 318. Chapter XIV A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies Dimitrios X... more Page 318. Chapter XIV A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies Dimitrios Xanthidis Ciber, University College London, UK, DEI College, Greece, & NYC College, Greece David Nicholas Ciber, University ...

Research paper thumbnail of Statistical Analysis with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Application Development with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Machine Learning with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of A Proposed Template for the Evaluation of Web Design Strategies

IGI Global eBooks, May 24, 2011

This chapter is the result of a two years effort to design a template aiming at standardizing, as... more This chapter is the result of a two years effort to design a template aiming at standardizing, as much as such a task is feasible, the evaluation of Web sites. It is the product of a few publications in international conferences and journals. A thorough review of the international literature on the subject led the authors to conclude there is a very large number of opinions, thoughts and criteria from different professionals involved, directly or indirectly, with the process of designing a good Web site. To make matters even more complicated there are a number of different terms used by various scholars, scientists and professionals around the world that often refer to similar, if not the same, attributes of a Web site. However, it seems that all these differences could boil down to a systematic approach, here called evaluation template, of 53 points that the design strategies of the Web sites should be checked against. This template was tested on a significant number (232) of Web sites of Greek companies and proved it can be used to evaluate the quality of Web sites not only by technology experts but by non-experts alike. The evaluation template, suggested here, is by no means the solution to the problem of standardizing the process of evaluating a Web site but looking at other work done on the subject worldwide it is a step ahead.

Research paper thumbnail of Handbook of Computer Programming with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Data Structures and Algorithms with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Database Programming with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Data Analytics and Data Visualization with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Graphical User Interface Programming with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Virtual Reality Application Development with Python

Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks, Oct 19, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Triple Helix in Higher Education in the U.A.E.: Current Standing and Research Directions

2020 IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon)

Research paper thumbnail of Security and privacy consideration for the deployment of electronic health records: a qualitative study covering Greece and Oman

Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of An Exploratory Study of the Profile of the Saudi User of Social Media 1

The use of social networks is entering the era of maturity. The large technology vendors are all ... more The use of social networks is entering the era of maturity. The large technology vendors are all the more interested in getting involved in the Social Media game unable to afford being left out of these compact and huge potential markets. This exploratory quantitative study aims to reveal those demographics facts related with the usage of the social networks in Saudi Arabia that form the profile of the local user. The findings show a general agreement with the main conclusion of other public surveys in the country pointing to a heavy use of the social networks, at more than 85%. They also suggest that the younger the individual the more likely it is to get involved in the Social Media and in the case of female individuals, though slightly less in population, but seemingly more intense use of them. Education does not seem to affect the frequency of the use as long as the individual are at least basically educated. Likewise income and employment status only indirectly affect this use ...

Research paper thumbnail of Smart Health: Sensors, Big Data, and Cloud Computing in the Health Sector in the U.A.E

2020 24th International Conference on Circuits, Systems, Communications and Computers (CSCC), 2020

The role of healthcare is critical in all communities, and the development of efficient healthcar... more The role of healthcare is critical in all communities, and the development of efficient healthcare systems is a top priority for governments and health organizations on a world-wide basis. With the technological advances of the past decades transforming almost every aspect of our lives, it is unsurprising that healthcare has become the subject of rapid, technologically-driven transformations under the concept of smart health. This is an umbrella term covering a range of underlying concepts and technologies, such as wearable devices and sensors and the use of big data and cloud computing in the broader context of health services and infrastructures [1]. The purpose of this study is to explore how these three main components of the smart health model, are integrated into, and affecting the smart health systems in the U.A.E.

Research paper thumbnail of ICT for the disabled: Policies and Issues

The concept of impairment (of some extend) rather than disability, shifted the perception of tech... more The concept of impairment (of some extend) rather than disability, shifted the perception of technology usage by the disabled people. The contemporary policy in developed countries for the disabled does not reflect only the commitment of these communities for the development and use of the special technology in support for those individuals but, also, for non-discrimination at any level. The rapid developments and relevant innovations in the ICT field, whether wired or wireless, mainly based on the broadband paradigm promise a better quality of life without exceptions and improved results in the battle against the digital divide. The communities worldwide can, reasonably, hope that the, thought as, minorities of the people with disabilities will suffer gradually less from e-exclusion thanks to ICT innovation and supportive state policies. Key-Words: ICT, People with disabilities

Research paper thumbnail of A Proposed Framework for Developing an Electronic Medical Record System

Journal of Global Information Management, 2021

The deployment of an electronic medical records (EMR) raises several important issues. Those addr... more The deployment of an electronic medical records (EMR) raises several important issues. Those addressed in this study are the access to such a system, the satisfaction on the security and authorization protocols to follow, the awareness of backup and recovery mechanisms in place, and the appreciation of the training of the IT staff. This qualitative study took place in the natural setting of the medical units' environments. A purposive sample of 40 professionals in Greece and Oman was used. The study underlines that the patients should have access to their records, whereas for the pharmacists the professionals' views are seriously divided. Every other person's access to such a record should be restricted and recorded. The professionals are satisfied with the security level, the ICTs training, and the backup and recovery mechanism in place. They almost all admitted there is an authorization schema followed to access the EMR. The main contribution of the study is the propos...

Research paper thumbnail of An Exploratory Study of the Effects of Social Media in Everyday Life and Consumer Behavior in Saudi Arabia

Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 2016