Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWiFi Technology: Future Market Challenges and OpportunitiesAdel I. Al-AlawiComputer networks have played a major role in expanding the operational boundaries in organizations today. Until now traditional methods of networking, which involves computers, wired directly to a hub or switch are the norm. Recent advances in networking technology have made it possible for devices to communicate using various light and wave emitting technologies. WiFi is a perfect example of … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2006 · 7,799 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractE-DemocracyKevin Curran, Eric NicholsDemocracy means majority rule. This raises some interesting questions. In a truly democratic society, when a majority of citizens vote for one candidate to govern them, then that person would be the elected governor of those people. Following this line of reasoning, if the majority of people do not vote for a leader, does democracy mean not having a leader? … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2005 · 7,066 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCivil Liberties and Computer MonitoringKevin Curran, Steven McIntyre, Hugo Meenan et al.Civil Liberties-the term used for the fundamental liberties and rights of a country's citizen is the right of free speech, thought and action. This is the fundamental building block of a democratic society. This research essay outlines the current measures western governments are taking to ensure our safety and the associated costs of civil and human rights. …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2004 · 6,956 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSex Bias in Secondary School Social Studies Textbooks: A Case Study in IndiaK. Sumalatha, D. RamakrishnaiahTextbooks are filled with names of famous men and authors. So a reexamination of the composition of the textbook writing staff has been necessary for the staff’s conception of male-female equality has a tremendous influence on the formation of gender role consciousness in children. It is difficult for girls to find names of women who were active in times of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2004 · 8,490 accessesView PDFCite