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Quality like beauty is a subjective term that lies in the “eyes of the beholder”. Thus the concep... more Quality like beauty is a subjective term that lies in the “eyes of the beholder”. Thus the concept of Data Quality is also mostly intuitive: it depends on the user of the data. The perception of employees about the quality of the data used in their organizations plays a critical role in determining the level of attention given to organizational information. The perception may impact negatively on the level of IT investment needed to build and maintain information systems which are critical in national and organizational governance. Four data quality dimensions namely accuracy, completeness, consistency and timeliness may be measured for any organizational data. A data quality survey could at best reveal the level of usefulness of the data to an employee in his job or to an organization in its operations. In this study, a survey was conducted among employees about the perceived quality of their data based on the four mentioned dimensions of data quality and the data quality initiativ...
The scale of crime represents a considerable challenge to law enforcement agencies in Africa. wit... more The scale of crime represents a considerable challenge to law enforcement agencies in Africa. with so much of our everyday communication and commercial activity now taking place via the Internet, the threat from crime is increasing, targeting citizens, businesses and governments at a rapidly growing rate in Africa. Criminals in Africa have gone high tech in their activities. They use the ICT to break into peoples bank accounts, withdraw money from peoples account and track movement of people and rob them. The aim of the study was to assess the ICT tools available to law enforcement institution to fighting crime in Africa. The study revealed the police in developed countries have developed ICT methods of crime detection and combat. Legislation has also been updated to allow the police to gather evidence on criminal activity carried out via the internet but Africa is yet to take advantage of ICT in fighting crime. ICT tools such as CCTV technology, tracking technology, social media an...
Ethical Dilimna in a Computerised society is a well compiled and lucid work; one I should imagine... more Ethical Dilimna in a Computerised society is a well compiled and lucid work; one I should imagine will meet with good readership. Computer ethics questions can be raised and studied at various levels and each level is vital to the overall goal of protecting and advancing human values. On the most basic level, computer ethics tries to sensitize people to the fact that computer technology has social and ethical consequences. This book provides a lot of information for ICT students and professionals, Lawyers and Law enforcement officials and policy makers.
The increasing sophistication of computer technology with its capacity to collect, analyze and di... more The increasing sophistication of computer technology with its capacity to collect, analyze and disseminate information on individuals posses a great challenge to society today. The Collection of information about users has become a lucrative business. The extensive and rapid adoption of computers by business organizations and society in general has aggravated existing ethical issues and led to the emergence of new ethical issues. The purpose of this paper is to interrogate the ethical issues in a computerized society from 1980s to the 2000s. The paper looked at discussions and issues raised from 1980 to 2000.When society entered the twenty-first century, many looked to technology and it’s potential to solve human problems. The hope that technology can solve the problems of this century seems justified when one considers the powerful nature of technology in transforming life. As society develops, we must be both hopeful as well as cautious about the technologies we adopt and the ways...
TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH, Dec 19, 2017
TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH, 2016
Computers are increasingly present in most childhood education settings in Ghana. Very young chil... more Computers are increasingly present in most childhood education settings in Ghana. Very young children have shown comfort and confidence in using computers in Ghana. The computer also offers unique opportunities for learning through exploration, creative problem solving, and self-guided instruction. This paper presents a review of the level usage of the computer and the internet by teenage girls in Ghana. The amount of time and the types of activities that these girls engage in while using computer and internet.
The information superhighway pinnacled as the internet has significantly altered many aspects of ... more The information superhighway pinnacled as the internet has significantly altered many aspects of life especially in the areas of banking, commerce, work and employment, transportation, entertainment, community life, family life, human relationships, education, freedom, democracy, and many more. The Internet Technologies provide communication tools and services, with distinct characteristics and communication capabilities that allow individuals and organizations to use them either independently or jointly, to achieve multiple communication goals. While the internet technology continues to develop as an important aspect of Ghanaian life, it becomes increasingly important to understand the behaviors of internet users in order to effectively market to its target audience. The objective of this study is to review the adoption and penetration of internet usage in Ghana and evaluate the current internet usage by various working folks in the country. The study shows that 45.6% use internet ...
Computer Science and Engineering, 2012
Quality like beauty is a subjective term that lies in the “eyes of the beholder”. Thus the concep... more Quality like beauty is a subjective term that lies in the “eyes of the beholder”. Thus the concept of Data Quality is also mostly intuitive: it depends on the user of the data. The perception of employees about the quality of the data used in their organizations plays a critical role in determining the level of attention given to organizational information. The perception may impact negatively on the level of IT investment needed to build and maintain information systems which are critical in national and organizational governance. Four data quality dimensions namely accuracy, completeness, consistency and timeliness may be measured for any organizational data. A data quality survey could at best reveal the level of usefulness of the data to an employee in his job or to an organization in its operations. In this study, a survey was conducted among employees about the perceived quality of their data based on the four mentioned dimensions of data quality and the data quality initiativ...
The scale of crime represents a considerable challenge to law enforcement agencies in Africa. wit... more The scale of crime represents a considerable challenge to law enforcement agencies in Africa. with so much of our everyday communication and commercial activity now taking place via the Internet, the threat from crime is increasing, targeting citizens, businesses and governments at a rapidly growing rate in Africa. Criminals in Africa have gone high tech in their activities. They use the ICT to break into peoples bank accounts, withdraw money from peoples account and track movement of people and rob them. The aim of the study was to assess the ICT tools available to law enforcement institution to fighting crime in Africa. The study revealed the police in developed countries have developed ICT methods of crime detection and combat. Legislation has also been updated to allow the police to gather evidence on criminal activity carried out via the internet but Africa is yet to take advantage of ICT in fighting crime. ICT tools such as CCTV technology, tracking technology, social media an...
Ethical Dilimna in a Computerised society is a well compiled and lucid work; one I should imagine... more Ethical Dilimna in a Computerised society is a well compiled and lucid work; one I should imagine will meet with good readership. Computer ethics questions can be raised and studied at various levels and each level is vital to the overall goal of protecting and advancing human values. On the most basic level, computer ethics tries to sensitize people to the fact that computer technology has social and ethical consequences. This book provides a lot of information for ICT students and professionals, Lawyers and Law enforcement officials and policy makers.
The increasing sophistication of computer technology with its capacity to collect, analyze and di... more The increasing sophistication of computer technology with its capacity to collect, analyze and disseminate information on individuals posses a great challenge to society today. The Collection of information about users has become a lucrative business. The extensive and rapid adoption of computers by business organizations and society in general has aggravated existing ethical issues and led to the emergence of new ethical issues. The purpose of this paper is to interrogate the ethical issues in a computerized society from 1980s to the 2000s. The paper looked at discussions and issues raised from 1980 to 2000.When society entered the twenty-first century, many looked to technology and it’s potential to solve human problems. The hope that technology can solve the problems of this century seems justified when one considers the powerful nature of technology in transforming life. As society develops, we must be both hopeful as well as cautious about the technologies we adopt and the ways...
TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH, Dec 19, 2017
TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH, 2016
Computers are increasingly present in most childhood education settings in Ghana. Very young chil... more Computers are increasingly present in most childhood education settings in Ghana. Very young children have shown comfort and confidence in using computers in Ghana. The computer also offers unique opportunities for learning through exploration, creative problem solving, and self-guided instruction. This paper presents a review of the level usage of the computer and the internet by teenage girls in Ghana. The amount of time and the types of activities that these girls engage in while using computer and internet.
The information superhighway pinnacled as the internet has significantly altered many aspects of ... more The information superhighway pinnacled as the internet has significantly altered many aspects of life especially in the areas of banking, commerce, work and employment, transportation, entertainment, community life, family life, human relationships, education, freedom, democracy, and many more. The Internet Technologies provide communication tools and services, with distinct characteristics and communication capabilities that allow individuals and organizations to use them either independently or jointly, to achieve multiple communication goals. While the internet technology continues to develop as an important aspect of Ghanaian life, it becomes increasingly important to understand the behaviors of internet users in order to effectively market to its target audience. The objective of this study is to review the adoption and penetration of internet usage in Ghana and evaluate the current internet usage by various working folks in the country. The study shows that 45.6% use internet ...
Computer Science and Engineering, 2012