{"title":"Information and communication technology and cyber conflict: rethinking the role of the United Nations in world peace","authors":"L. Ajayi, S. Idowu, S. Joshua, F. Olanrewaju","doi":"10.1504/ijeg.2020.10026022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijeg.2020.10026022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66759850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cross-examining the effectiveness of e-advocacy as a tool for advancing women's rights in Nigeria","authors":"R. Popoola, Egharevba E. Matthew, O. Fayomi","doi":"10.1504/ijeg.2020.112584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijeg.2020.112584","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66760209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Big data in political communication: implications for group privacy","authors":"Paola Mavriki, Maria Karyda","doi":"10.1504/IJEG.2019.10017948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2019.10017948","url":null,"abstract":"A growing body of academic literature explores privacy implications stemming from the adoption of big data analytics technologies in the area of political marketing and communication. While academic and public discourse on privacy focuses on the individual level, this paper explores a scarcely studied issue: group privacy. We elaborate on the importance and role of group privacy showing that even when the members of a group have their data protected, there are still privacy risks concerning the group and we identify and analyse threats to group privacy stemming from the exploitation of big data for political purposes. This paper argues that the use of big data analysis technologies in a political context can have severe implications for group privacy, including (political) targeting of particular groups and biased decision making based on group behaviour. We also show that threats to group privacy may have long term implications for society, especially with regard to the impact of populist movements.","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44443280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. Merunka, J. Steenbergen, L. Yordanova, M. Kocór
{"title":"The Interslavic language as a tool for supporting e-democracy in Central and Eastern Europe","authors":"V. Merunka, J. Steenbergen, L. Yordanova, M. Kocór","doi":"10.1504/IJEG.2019.10017091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2019.10017091","url":null,"abstract":"The quality of information systems to support democracy and public administration in the Slavic countries between Western Europe and Russia can be improved through the use of Interslavic, a zonal constructed language that can successfully replace English as a regional lingua franca, enhance participation and improve the overall quality of ICT used for e-Democracy assignments. Its potential role in improving computer translation between fusional languages with free word order by means of graph-based translation is discussed as well. This paper gives an overview of the pros and cons of various language options and describes the results of public research in the form of surveys, as well as the practical experiences of the authors. Special emphasis is given to the crucial role played by education: it is assumed that language, e-democracy, and education form a triangle of three inseparable, interdependent entities. Finally, the paper describes how these ideas can be developed in the future.","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44784153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Redefining Freedom of Speech in the Digital Environment from an EU law Perspective","authors":"Philippe Jougleux","doi":"10.1504/IJEG.2019.10023323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2019.10023323","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses the freedom of expression in the digital environment from an EU law perspective. The author proposes to apprehend it as an autonomous concept. In the first part, the general legal regulation of online freedom of expression is analysed, with reference to the three-part test and the specific case of hate speech. In the second part, the paper uses copyright law as a case study of how balancing of rights is applied by the courts, with reference to the mechanism of blocking orders. However, the author regrets the lack of reference to freedom of expression in the recent discussion about the qualification of hyperlinks as communication to the public. In the third part, three characteristics of online freedom of expression are addressed: the application between individuals (horizontal effect), the intermediaries' protection and the principle of neutrality.","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46297588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aristomenis Gritzalis, A. Tsohou, C. Lambrinoudakis
{"title":"Transparency-enabling information systems: trust relations and privacy concerns in open governance","authors":"Aristomenis Gritzalis, A. Tsohou, C. Lambrinoudakis","doi":"10.1504/IJEG.2019.10017949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2019.10017949","url":null,"abstract":"Information systems designed to enable transparency of public expenses and discourage corruption in the public sector are being embraced worldwide. The purpose of this paper is to examine the value of transparency-enhancing IT from a citizens' perspective. In order to fulfil this objective we address several research questions associated with the impact of openness on citizens' trust, focusing on transparency-enabling IS. In addition, we explore the impact of privacy requirements and regulations on these systems, and the effect they have on citizens' attitude towards openness. This study comprises a web survey, followed by an empirical investigation involving citizens who have used a specific system of this kind, 'Diavgeia'; the national transparency system in Greece. The results demonstrate that the system is a well-established, reliable data source, and is regarded potentially trust-enhancing. Meanwhile, personal privacy risks related to the system seem to concern even supporters of the 'right to know' principle.","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46161671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Sideri, Angeliki Kitsiou, Eleni Tzortzaki, C. Kalloniatis, S. Gritzalis
{"title":"Enhancing University students privacy literacy through an educational intervention. A Greek case-study.","authors":"Maria Sideri, Angeliki Kitsiou, Eleni Tzortzaki, C. Kalloniatis, S. Gritzalis","doi":"10.1504/IJEG.2019.10018628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2019.10018628","url":null,"abstract":"Social network sites (SNSs) have doubtlessly altered the way that social actors communicate and interact worldwide. Several researches have shown that users disclose personal information within SNSs, while expressing privacy concerns. Users' inability to protect their privacy within SNSs, despite their recorded privacy concerns, constitutes the core of 'Privacy Paradox' and leads to privacy breaches or risks for themselves and other users. To reverse or at least minimise users' disclosure behaviour so as to protect themselves, researches underline the need for privacy awareness increase, focusing on the crucial role of education towards this. This research aims to explore the effects of a long-term university-based educational intervention for enhancing students' digital knowledge and skills to protect their privacy in SNSs efficiently. The findings are encouraging regarding students' privacy awareness enhancement and protection strategies adoption.","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46837412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anonymity in social networks: the case of anonymous social media","authors":"Vasileios Chatzistefanou, Konstantinos Limniotis","doi":"10.1504/IJEG.2019.10019048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2019.10019048","url":null,"abstract":"The anonymity provided by the so-called anonymous social networks is studied in this paper. More precisely, emphasis is given on investigating whether the underlying personal data processing in such networks may suffice to result in tracking or identification of the users. To this end, five popular anonymous smart applications are being analysed through monitoring the outgoing traffic of Android devices in real-time when using these applications, to examine which personal data - including device data - are being processed by either the anonymous networks or third parties such as library providers. The corresponding privacy policies of these applications are also examined, towards evaluating whether the information provided to the users is sufficient. Our analysis concludes that there is personal data processing in place even in such (so-called anonymous) applications which in turn implies that users anonymity cannot ensured, whilst the corresponding privacy policies may leave room for further improvement.","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48110982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Maliappis, Konstantinos Gerakos, C. Costopoulou, M. Ntaliani
{"title":"Authenticated Academic Services through eIDAS","authors":"M. Maliappis, Konstantinos Gerakos, C. Costopoulou, M. Ntaliani","doi":"10.1504/IJEG.2019.10019879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2019.10019879","url":null,"abstract":"The eIDAS regulation on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the European single market, provides a legal framework to enable secure and seamless transactions between citizens, businesses, and public agencies. The objective of this paper is to present the design and implementation of academic eIDAS-based services. Two particular services have been studied, namely, the Erasmus student mobility and the certificate issuance services. In this context, microservice architecture has been deployed, as it comprises an innovative approach for facilitating the process of registration of Erasmus students and the issuance of certificates in a fast, secured and reliable way.","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42270314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social media use by government: adoption and efficiency","authors":"S. Al-masaeed","doi":"10.1504/ijeg.2019.101497","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijeg.2019.101497","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the presence, engagement and government-user-interactivity of all Jordanian governmental social media accounts (n = 110). The survey explored both the extent and nature of social media usage. The study found that roughly a third of Jordanian government entities do not utilise social media in any identifiable manner. Dialogue via social media platforms in Jordan is a one-way dialogue with very low level of government-to-user interactivity, which indicates a low level of efficiency of Jordan governmental social media accounts in utilising social media tools. Furthermore, the survey also discovered instances of a lack of technical efficiency in government agencies' linkages to their social media.","PeriodicalId":38155,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electronic Governance","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/ijeg.2019.101497","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46356613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}