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Research and Advances Apr 1 2009

The Impact of the Digital Divide on E-Government Use

Internet use has been growing steadily for the past decade. In a recent report, the Pew Internet & American Life Project survey found that 75% of American adults use the Internet. As more citizens turn to the Internet as a medium for communication and commerce, the importance of e-government is rising.

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Opinion Dec 1 2006

Web Site Success Metrics: Addressing the Duality of Goals

The Internet’s ascension from an obscure U.S. Department of Defense experiment to a cultural icon has been remarkable. In less than a decade, it has extended into nearly every facet of society, from commerce to education to gaming. As of August 2006, there were approximately 92 million Web sites [3]. With the sheer quantity of […]

Computing Applications

Research and Advances Aug 1 2002

Gender Differences in Perceptions of Web-Based Shopping

Women have yet to welcome Web-based shopping as readily as men. A primary factor for this state is how men and women view shopping. Understanding those differences will help vendors address this vital pool of consumers.

Computing Applications

Research and Advances Jan 1 2002

Abuse or Learning?

Some organizations seem to take a dim view of employees spending time surfing the Web for personal pleasure. Some organizations go to extreme measures to limit such "abuse" through monitoring activities and strict bans. However, our position is that a certain amount of playful use of computer applications in the right situation can lead to […]

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