International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT)

International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) ISSN: 0975-5586 (Online); 0975-5926 (Print) http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/ijmit.html Article: Digital Society : A Review of E-Service and Mobile Technology in Earthquakes Relief Operations Authors Martin Otu Offei and Kwaku Nuamah-Gyambrah, Koforidua Polytechnic, Ghana Abstract Developing countries lacking technology infrastructures experience most disasters such as tsunami, hurricane Katrina, earthquakes. Even though, many lives are saved in developed countries through the use of high-level or sophisticated technology, only the technology that is easy to use, inexpensive, durable and field-tested should be introduced and used during the relief operation. The effect of climate change and rapid population growth are probably exposed people inhabiting areas to substantial environmental risks. The authors highlight and identify current practices, particularities, and challenges in earthquakes rel...

International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) ISSN: 0975-5586 (Online); 0975-5926 (Print) http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/ijmit.html Article: DIGITAL SOCIETY : A REVIEW OF E-SERVICE AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN EARTHQUAKES RELIEF OPERATIONS Kazeem Oluwakemi OSENI 1 , Dr. Kate DINGLEY 2 , Dr. Penny HART 3 , Ayoade Iyabode ADEWOLE 4 and Oluwakayode Abayomi DAWODU 5 1,2,3 School of Computing, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom 4 Department of Mathematics, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Nigeria 5 Department of Computer Science, Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Noforija, Epe, Nigeria ABSTRACT Developing countries lacking technology infrastructures experience most disasters such as tsunami, hurricane Katrina, earthquakes. Even though, many lives are saved in developed countries through the use of high-level or sophisticated technology, only the technology that is easy to use, inexpensive, durable and field-...