Digital postmodernism

Author(s): Mariusz Pisarski / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2017

The article attempts to highlight a major aesthetic shift that is taking place in electronic literature: born-digital literary production written and read on computers and smartphones.A large proportion of recent e-literature is not only disseminated via social networks but its form and content is increasingly being shaped by Facebook, Twitter and their preferred communication formats (tweets, posts, statuses). The experimental phase of electronic literature when contemporary writers were establishing their identity by relating their poetics and ideologies to those of the modernist avant-gardes of the 20th century (a trend labelled by Jessica Pressman as “digital modernism”) is giving way to a more ludic approach where e-literature is seeking out a larger audience via social media and in the language of social media (a tendencyI call “digital postmodernism”). In the process, the scale and scope of a single work is being further compressed and the human author is being accompanied by non-human agents(network algorithms, bots). Is literature still literature, or perhaps – in this context and point of view – should we treat it as post-literature?

Slovo jako předmět, pohyb, energie

Author(s): Jana Kostincová / Language(s): Czech Issue: 3/2017

The article discusses possible interpretational approaches towards literary texts that cross the borders of the printed page and enter either public or virtual space in the forms of gallery installations, public performances and various genres of electronic literature. It argues that a very ambitious and highly interesting experiment is being pursued in the dynamic area of in-between – a transmedia dimension which generates artefacts that tackle recipients’ visual,aural as well as haptic experience. The author discusses several methodological approaches which can be used to study this kind of artistic utterance and attempts to present and interpret several works that represent transmedia artefacts.

Metody i techniki pozyskiwania i przetwarzania informacji medialnej na potrzeby białego wywiadu

Author(s): Andrzej Nowosad / Language(s): Polish Issue: 2/2005

Water Management Digital Knowledge Repository as an Online Tool to Preserve, Maintain and Develop Technical Heritage of Water Sciences

Author(s): Gábor Keve,Zsolt László Márkus,György Szántó,Tibor Szkaliczki,Miklós Veres,Zsolt Weisz / Language(s): English Issue: XIV/2024

Water Management Digital Knowledge Repository presented in this article is unique in the sense that it helps to preserve the heritage of water profession and facilitates access to the latest information for a wider public. This is particularly important in a country where water-related disasters have not only threatened the people in the past but unfortunately, they need to be prepared for such events in the future, too. Therefore, the digital knowledge repository, based on six pillars (eLearning, Photos, Videos, Journals, Textbooks, Glossary), plays a valuable and important role in Hungary.

Towards a Multimodal WordNet for Language Learning in Bulgarian

Author(s): Petya Osenova,Kiril Simov / Language(s): English Issue: XIV/2024

In this paper we present some modifications to and extensions of a Wordnet for Bulgarian designed to make it more appropriate for applications in the area of language learning. However, in order to support education, we need to ensure the appropriate selection of sets of synonyms (synsets) from BTB-Wordnet, depending on the education level of the learners, and various types of exercises based on integration of the learning topic and semantic information within Wordnet. For this purpose, our focus is mainly on the combination of the lexemes (lemmas), with their meanings and examples, and the specially designed pictures as illustrations of those meanings within the synsets. We report on our preliminary results.

The Polysemy in Georges Perec’s Crossword: Culioli’s Modelling Approach

Author(s): Yasena Chantova / Language(s): English Issue: XIV/2024

This article presents a discussion on polysemy in a crossword by Perec. We apply Culioli’s modelling approach in terms of operation of location and construction of a notion and its notional domain. Polysemy is seen as part of the intangible cultural heritage within languages.

Innovative Approach for Serious Educational Games with Creative Visualization in Selected Eco-context

Author(s): Detelin Luchev,Maxim Goynov,Radoslav Pavlov,Mariya Monova-Zheleva,Yanislav Zhelev,Lilia Pavlova / Language(s): English Issue: XIV/2024

This paper presents a new research approach for technological solutions in the ProNature project to create an innovative software platform for serious educational games with creative visualization to build competence on natural ecosystems, responsible management of natural resources and environmental protection. With the built software platform and based on created educational game scenarios, demonstration serious educational games with creative visualization will be developed in a selected eco-context.

Third Information Day: Research Infrastructure Services in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Author(s): Desislava Paneva-Marinova,Radoslav Pavlov,Detelin Luchev,Maxim Goynov,Lubomir Zlatkov,Nikolay Noev / Language(s): English Issue: XIV/2024

The main results of the work of the team of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on the research projects CLaDA-BG – the Bulgarian National Interdisciplinary Research e-Infrastructure for Resources and Technologies in Favor of the Bulgarian Language and Cultural Heritage, Part of the EU Infrastructures CLARIN and DARIAH and No KP-06-N50/4 30.11.2020 “Fourteenth Century South Slavonic Scribes and Scriptoria (Palaeographical Attribution and Online Repertorium)”, will be presented during the Information Day within the DiPP2024 conference. The main emphasis will be placed on developments and implementations of CultIS – a web-based software platform for intelligent digital management and presentation of large data sets and knowledge from the fields of culture, humanities, and social sciences.

Нарастване и устойчиво развитие на библиотечния фонд на НБКМ 2018 – 2022 г. – състояние и тенденции

Author(s): Tsetska Yanakieva-Ivanova,Selima Grueva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2024

This announcement presents the results of the increase in documents in the library collection received under the Act on the compulsory deposit of printed and other works for the publication of distributors and media service providers, through purchase, donation and book exchange in the period 2018-2022, presented as statistical information in tables and diagrams extracted from the National Register of Books Published in Bulgaria, from the public reports of the St.St.. Cyril and Methodius National Library, the annual reports of the Collection of library documents department and the library-bibliographic system COBISS.bg. The data from the requested and received library documents by types in the collection of the SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library and their distribution in deposit libraries in the country.

Sentiment Analysis of Indonesia 2024 Election with a Comparison of Naive Bayes and KNN Algorithms on Twitter

Author(s): Mespin Andayani,Fitri Marisa,Rangga Pahlevi Putra / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2024

In the 2024 General Election, the Recapitulation Information System (SIREKAP) was used to capture the vote count results electronically. However, the use of SIREKAP raises various opinions in the community, both positive and negative, regarding the accuracy of the uploaded data. This study aims to analyze public sentiment towards the use of SIREKAP in the 2024 Election through Twitter data, using the Naive Bayes and KNN algorithms. The results showed that the Naive Bayes algorithm was superior with an accuracy of 93.37%, while KNN achieved an accuracy of 77.92%. The novelty of this research is to conduct sentiment analysis and provide insight into how people perceive the use of SIREKAP in the 2024 Election through Twitter data.

Изграждането на информационна култура – фактор за повишаване престижа на обществената библиотека

Author(s): Tsvetanka Pancheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 9/2017

This article examines the main directions that determine the necessity of continuous development of one's information culture. It goes through the dynamic progress of information technologies, that is significantly changing our information environment; the rapid increase of the information itself; the necessity of continuing professional develpoment and lifelong education. The text is especially focusing on development of Bulgarian specialists' information culture through profetional education and qualification. In this context as an example are given and examined the courses of study of the Library Studies, Scientific Information and Cultural Policy of the Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, together with both the initiatives of the Bulgarian Library and Information Association and the projects of the regional libraries. There are also indicated some practical ways of increasing users' information litteracy, that require general modernization of the work of the libraries; creating and offering more and qualitative information resources online; improving on communication with virtual users through library's internet page and its presence in social media.

Криптовалутите – митове и реалности

Author(s): Olya Harizanova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 8/2016

The article presents some issues that are still controversial and some of them still shrouded in speculation. The research is about Coin Systems (Cryptocurrency) that already have a strong influence on markets and assume the role of an actor in financial flows. Coin Systems influence production and marketing of hardware and e-business as a whole. On the financial markets now, join new currencies, new forms of exchange and new competitors. On the other hand, what is happening with Coin Systems can be seen as another step in the search for solutions on the constant pursuit of increased profits as a whole. What predictions can outline concerning the future of Coin Systems and financial flows in the modern world? The answer of the question in fact is delineation the direction of Information Society, the trends of the Internet of Things and the modern ecosystems (heavily influenced by IT). Obviously, the new exchange by the Cryptocurrency inevitably targets allocate of superabundance. But for the first time these currencies are created by software that follows a mathematical formula. Mathematical formula and software are freely available to anyone who wishes to use them. Then? Is there a revolution in the field of exchange funds? If "yes", whether and how it is related to the phenomenon Coyne-ecosystem? Can it assume that the level of knowledge and skills in the use of virtual tools will be the key factor which heavily influences the differentiation of people and their digital equality / inequality?

STATE LEVEL AGREED-UPON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO MORE EFFECTIVE POLICYMAKING FOR PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES FOR EFFECTIVE LOCAL-LEVEL WORK WITH NEETs

Author(s): HEIDI PAABORT,Mai Beilmann / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

Supporting young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) represents a new global policy challenge. There is a need to increase knowledge about policymaking connected to multidisciplinary approaches in order to provide better services for NEET youth. This study focuses on interpretations by specialists in the youth field in Estonia regarding the current public policy support system for NEETs and the associated factors affecting the achievement of policy goals. Based on document analysis and semi-structured interviews with specialists from all levels of the national NEET support system, this study demonstrates that the cross-sectoral and multi-level public policy system for NEETs lacks sufficient understanding of the central aims. The support strategy is, rather, created for use within a single structure and does not have a common meaning from a system-wide perspective. State-level coordinating parties need a common understanding at the beginning of policy creation concerning the system’s long-term aims, information flow and performance, agreed-upon roles transcending sectors, and process management across structures. This change would enable better outreach and integrated services at the local level and be accurately based on the needs of youth with heterogeneous backgrounds whilst avoiding barriers at the individual case level.

EXPLORING THE SECURITY OF THE DIGITAL SOCIETY: FOCUSING ON THE “PHYGITAL” SPACE. ADVOCATING FOR A NOVEL EDUCATIONAL MODEL TARGETING DIGITAL NATIVES – GEN Z AND ALPHA

Author(s): Paul Mândraș / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

The digital society represents the latest stage of societal evolution that humanity is currently experiencing. The advent of information technologies and digitalisation has had a profound effect on society, affecting not only the economy but also a multitude of other domains, including business, defence, politics, social aspects, and the environment. Digitalisation creates the fourth industrial revolution and a new type of social space, the “phygital”, that represents a convergence of physical and digital realms. It is therefore imperative to focus on the impact of digitalisation and assess digital dangers on society as a whole. We argue that these phenomena represent significant and tangible transformations with a disruptive impact on individuals, societies and human life. Consequently, rather than debating whether Generation Z is the least resilient generation, we emphasize the need for specialised training and education designed for digital natives–especially, Generation Z, who were born and raised during the digital revolution. We posit that such an educational training can ensure social success in the face of digital transformation.

Bio‐Inspired Artificial Perceptual and Aesthetic Self-Monitoring Devices, Augmented Reality-based Body Enhancing and 3D Virtual Garment Simulation Technologies, and Emotion Recognition and Image Processing Algorithms for Body Image Self-Consciousness

Author(s): Ramona Mihăilă / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

The purpose of this study is to examine body image self-consciousness, social media photo manipulation, and thinness ideal internalization. In this article, previous research findings were cumulated indicating that augmented reality-based virtual try-on experiences can be achieved by use of neuromorphic vision sensor data, beauty apps and filters, and visual and haptic object recognition tools. The contribution to the literature on facial appearance dissatisfaction and body image disturbance is by showing that visually appealing self-presentations require 3Drendered digital outfit, virtual beauty try-ons, and 3D body scanning and virtual reality-based visual perception technologies. Throughout June 2024, a quantitative literature review of the Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases was performed, with search terms including “body image self-consciousness” + “bio‐inspired artificial perceptual and aesthetic self-monitoring devices,” “augmented reality based body-enhancing and 3D virtual garment simulation technologies,” and “emotion recognition and image processing algorithms.” As research published between 2020 and 2024 was inspected, only 169 articles satisfied the eligibility criteria, and 30 mainly empirical sources were selected. Data visualization tools: Dimensions (bibliometric mapping) and VOSviewer (layout algorithms). Reporting quality assessment tool: PRISMA. Methodological quality assessment tools include: AXIS, CADIMA, DistillerSR, Eppi-Reviewer, Litstream, and Rayyan.

Is Extensible Markup Language Perspectivist?

Author(s): Timothy Tambassi / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2024

Both Extensible Markup Language [XML] and Formal Ontologies [ISOs] have something to do with partitioning. XML partitions data using elements. FOs partition domains using representational primitives. On the basis of the partitioning of FOs, the philosophical debate has outlined an epistemological view about FOs, namely perspectivism. For perspectivism, partitioning a domain means making a mental distinction between those entities on which we focus and those that fall outside our interest. This partitioning provides a perspective on the domain. In Tambassi (2023) it has been argued that perspectivism is an underlying assumption of FOs. In this paper, I investigate whether the same is true of XML: that is, whether and how XML is perspectivist. I begin by defining FOs and presenting the main claims of perspectivism in order to discuss how these claims apply to FOs. Then I move on to XML, showing both the perspectivism of XML and how the claims apply to XML. The purpose is therefore purely speculative. Discussing whether XML is committed to perspectivism may help to clarify some of the theoretical assumptions of this markup metalanguage. More generally, the idea is that since the creators of markup languages develop these languages under the guidance of some theoretical assumptions, for the sake of methodological accuracy these assumptions should be subjected to critical analysis rather than remain implicit and unexamined.

Harnessing the Power of Digital Twin Technologies for Smart Cities: Pioneering Real-Time Urban Management, Predictive Maintenance, and Sustainable Development Strategies

Author(s): Gheorghe H. Popescu,Miloš Poliak,Cristian Florin Ciurlău,Nikola Ćurčić,Alexandru Bogdan / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2023

This study focuses on the use of digital twin (DT) technologies in the development of smart cities, which is specifically related to predictive maintenance, resource use, and sustainability. This integrates real-time data, predictive analytics, and simulation models to develop better management and integration of urban systems. The application of digital twins enables the urban challenges of infrastructure underperformance, overconsumption of resources, and environmental durability to be addressed. The research explains how using predictive maintenance through digital twins will reduce the overall time the infrastructure is out of work and the costs related to it. The paper makes practical suggestions as well, such as creating proper data link infrastructures, developing PPP projects, and making training and skill development activities a major focus. This paper argues that digital twins should be placed at the heart of smart city projects for the reason that they provide the best tools for city management, city maintenance, and even resource optimization during future growth.

Relationship between Perception of Digital Transformation and Individual Psychological Capabilities of Academic Staff: Pilot Study in Latvia

Author(s): Jelena Titko,Maris Cirulis,Dmitrijs Semjonovs,Anna Svirina,Natalja Verina / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

Digital transformation (DT) is one of the key priorities for the EU. Researchers point out that successful digital transformation requires the engagement of motivated employees, and that the human factor is more important than the technology itself. People-driven approach to DT is emphasized also by the OECD. The research is aimed at identification of factors affecting staff perception of digital transformation in higher education institutions. The current paper reflects the results of the piloting stage of the study among academic staff members representing EKA University of Applied Sciences and Novikontas Maritime College. Participants took part in two parallel activities: 1) survey using a questionnaire based on the “Change Resistance Scale”, and 2) assessment of psychological and mental capabilities and limitations. The second research activity was performed using CleverPoint software. The assessment was based on the analysis of users’ psychological responses and cognitive functions through the obtained bio-signals during the VR session. The relationship between respondents’ executive functions and workability versus individual values of the Change resistance factor was explored. This is a unique cross-disciplinary research combining traditional research procedures in social sciences and psychometric experiment.

Passive vs active robo-advisors and disposition effect. Moderating role of gender and financial literacy

Author(s): Nomeda Lisauskiene,Valdonė Darškuvienė,Mindaugas Butkus / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

The study examines links between automated advisory services and irrational individual investors’ behaviour based on dual-process theory. The study contributes to the literature on active vs. passive digital nudges in robo-advisors and the disposition effect. Selfreporting online experiment revealed that robo-advisors help investors to resolve cognitive dissonance, with passive robo-advisors being more efficient. We contribute by introducing and indicating the moderating role of financial literacy. Though moderating feminine gender role was not supported, the need for customized automated advisory services is highlighted. The results are important for individual welfare, as demographic shifts and evolving retirement systems transfer investment decisions to individuals.

Empowering Students for the Data-Driven World: A Qualitative Study of the Relevance of Learning about Data-Driven Technologies

Author(s): Lukas Höper,Carsten Schulte / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2024

In K-12 computing education, there is a need to identify and teach concepts that are relevant to understanding machine learning technologies. Studies of teaching approaches often evaluate whether students have learned the concepts. However, scant research has examined whether such concepts support understanding digital artefacts from everyday life and developing agency in a digital world. This paper presents a qualitative study that explores students’ perspectives on the relevance of learning concepts of data-driven technologies for navigating the digital world. The underlying approach of the study is data awareness, which aims to support students in understanding and reflecting on such technologies to develop agency in a data-driven world. This approach teaches students an explanatory model encompassing several concepts of the role of data in data-driven technologies. We developed an intervention and conducted retrospective interviews with students. Findings from the analysis of the interviews indicate that students can analyse and understand data-driven technologies from their everyday lives according to the central role of data. In addition, students’ answers revealed four areas of how learning about data-driven technologies becomes relevant to them. The paper concludes with a preliminary model suggesting how computing education can make concepts of data-driven technologies meaningful for students to understand and navigate the digital world.