Digital maturity of business is the object study. The subject research process systemic digital transformation business. Research methods include indicative method and system analysis. premise study to identify unsystematic digitalization in industry as one significant problems achieving Strategy for Transformation Manufacturing Industries Russian Federation. purpose reasons processes achieve “...

The promise of ubiquitous connectivity has been a Utopian goal for several decades. And yet, to this day, the digital divide not only persists, but in many cases continues widen. According United Nation's report [1], less than half population underdeveloped areas access fourth generation mobile networks. Furthermore, inequality between urban and rural exists even developed countries [2], [3]. A...

There are still disparities in technology-access despite economic pressures and widespread promises to overcome them. The induced digital gap defines the degree of digital citizenship for which, unified policies have yet to be drawn at various educational levels to reduce that gap. The quest for a broad participation to develop digital citizenship competencies needs further investigations into ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the marginal and internal fit of zirconia copings obtained with different digital scanning methods. A human mandibular first molar was set in a typodont with its adjacent and antagonist teeth and prepared for an all-ceramic crown. Digital impressions were made using an intraoral scanner (3Shape). Polyvinyl siloxane impressions and Type IV gypsum model...

In this article, we define the concept of digital gap as a multidimensional construct, and account for the contradictory relations stated in the scientific literature concerning the appeal to Internet by the more or less privileged strata of society. We explore the state of the digital gap and analyze diverse policies implemented by federal and provincial governments to support accessibility to...

150-200 words) In this paper we present a case study and selected results from a research on digital preservation amongst digital libraries in Europe. We propose a framework for gap analysis in digital preservation encompassing the diffusion of preservation practices and the life-cycle of data. We also present a Gap Analysis Tool that we developed to support visual analysis of gaps in the imple...

Effective professional distance education is urgently needed to develop a well-trained workforce and improve impact on healthcare. However, distance education initiatives have had mixed results in improving practice. Often, successful implementation fails to leverage insights on the social and emergent nature of learning in networks. This paper critically evaluates a 3-year practitioner researc...