Acceptance Of New Technology Research Articles

Innovation Empowerment in Construction 4.0 by the Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR)—Approach. A New Field of Scientific Research for the Digital Breakthrough

The architecture, engineering and construction industry (AEC) undergoes digital transformation, one of the major drivers for technical innovation and dynamism to all working processes. Emerging technologies were only used to a limited extent due to the lack of will to innovate and the unavailability of appropriate orientation guiding users with a more comprehensible framework. The research defined a new gap in scientific research with the concept of Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) in Construction 4.0—a term representing the digitization of the branch. The traditionally conservative, highly fragmented industry is predestined for this given the advanced technology, human potential and appreciation of values. Understanding the complex possibilities of innovation and recognizing the potential impact on the sustainability of buildings and the built environment promotes the adoption of corporate responsibility. The implementation of digital strategies, secured by an adapted legal framework, would accelerate the overall human, societal and digital transformation. This primary research investigates the challenges affecting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The study highlights in which fields CDR can significantly catalyze innovation to achieve efficient, economic construction life cycles. The study used a mix of methods with a structured literature analysis and expert interview surveys enabling a critical-reflexive analysis of key factors. It evaluates the key tasks to master technological feasibility. By assessing multiple expert perspectives, the study takes stock of the acceptance of new technologies. The findings are expected to inspire corporates, researchers and practitioners across disciplines. Necessary corporate steps are outlined in the study to lay the path for defining their own digital strategy. The study shows that new research questions require a holistic approach.

Digital Transformation in the New Zealand Retail Banking Sector: Challenges and Opportunities for Elderly Customers

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This research focuses on the digital transformation of retail banking in New Zealand, focusing on the challenges and opportunities elderly customers face. The banking industry is undergoing unprecedented change as technology evolves and customer needs change. However, elderly customers face physical and security challenges associated with digital transformation and lower acceptance of new technologies. This paper analyses the characteristics and needs of elderly customers, investigates the different needs of elderly and young customers, and recommends relevant solutions and suggestions. This investigation is based on secondary data, and recently published articles from various sources were used to collect information. In the wave of digital transformation, banks not only need to strive to provide convenient, safe, and high-quality services, but also need to innovate continuously to meet the needs of all customers and enhance their trust and satisfaction. This report provides exclusive digital service suggestions and solutions to help banks better meet the needs of elderly customers.</span></p>

How deep learning influences workflows and roles in virtual surgical planning

BackgroundDeep learning (DL) has the potential to transform surgical practice, altering workflows and changing the roles of practitioners involved. However, studies have shown that introducing such change requires user acceptance. Following the development and presentation of a visual prototype for planning facial surgery interventions, the project aimed to understand the utility of DL, the implied workflow and role changes it would entail, and the potential barriers to its adoption in practice.MethodThis paper presents a multi-year case study providing insights from developing and introducing a visual prototype. The prototype was co-developed by facial surgeons, DL experts, and business process engineers. The study uses project data involving semi-structured interviews, workgroup results, and feedback from an external practitioner audience exposed to the prototype regarding their views on adopting DL tools in practice.FindingsThe surgeons attested a high utility to the application. However, the data also highlights a perceived need to remain in control, be able to intervene, and override surgical workflows in short intervals. Longer intervals without opportunities to intervene were seen with skepticism, suggesting that the practitioners’ acceptance of DL requires a carefully designed workflow in which humans can still take control of events.ConclusionDeep learning can improve and accelerate facial surgery intervention planning. Models from the business and management literature partially explain the acceptance of new technologies. Perceived ease of use seems less relevant than the perceived usefulness of new technology. Involving algorithms in clinical decision-making will change workflows and professional identities.

Using an extended technology acceptance model to investigate facial authentication

The biometric authentication is an pioneering technology, which confirms an individual’s identity by leveraging their definite physical or behavioural traits, including facial features, retinal scans, vocal patterns, palm vein patterns. Although the potential advantages and increasing prevalence of biometric authentication in both public and private sectors are evident, its adoption by end-users has been comparatively sluggish. To investigate the driving forces behind individual acceptance of new technologies, we developed a comprehensive the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and examined the impact of novel constructs such as Personal Innovativeness (PI), Perceived Enjoyment (PE), Trust (T), Personal Innovativeness (PI), and Perceived Risk (PR). This study involves two phases of data collection, which involves the use of two biometric authentication devices (Palm Vein Scanner and Face Authentication device). In each phase, 100 voluntary participants interact with a biometric authentication device mounted on a self-service coffee machine. The goodness-of-fit of the collected data to the model is verified, and both the proposed model and the hypotheses are evaluated using the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The findings substantiate that users’ Perceived Enjoyment (PE) with facial authentication devices positively affects their Perceived Ease of Use (PEU). Perceived Usefulness (PU) was found to significantly influence the user’s Attitude Towards Usage (ATU) of the face Authentication device, while PEU and ATU were found to be in an inverse relationship. The construct T proved having a positive effect on the user’s ATU, which in turn has a significant influence on the BI of the user. These crucial factors determine the adoption of facial Authentication technology for daily usage. Moreover, this study shows that PR is the main hindrance to users accepting Facial Authentication technology. To have a more comprehensive insight into influential factors in accepting new biometric technology, we combine the collected data for both phases and analyse the feedback from participants interacting with both biometric authentication devices.

Scent and sustainability: investigating consumer evaluations of biocatalysis and naturalness in fragrances

With growing global environmental concerns, consumer acceptance of new technologies or innovation-derived products can be tied strongly with how natural the latter are perceived to be. A prior study found that fragrances were evaluated more positively if participants were informed that the fragrances were of natural origin. This led the authors to conclude that the perceived naturalness of a fragrance activates a positive effect, similar as for other consumer products. However, obtaining fragrant molecules from natural sources can pose a strain on the environment and biotechnology-based fragrances could potentially improve the sustainability of the perfumery industry. The primary goal of this study was to extent the findings of this initial study with a focus on biocatalysis-based fragrances. For this, a laboratory experiment was conducted with a 3x2x2 mixed design: participants smelled either three fragrances of natural origin or three biocatalysis-based fragrances and were either informed or not informed about the origin of the fragrances. In contrast to expectations, no consistent positive effect of natural origin or negative effect of biocatalysis-based origin of fragrances was found in our study. The results suggest that the participants were open to novel production methods in the fragrance industry. The discussion comprises a methodological comparison to the prior study, alternative explanations for these findings, and discusses insights for the fragrance industry and future research. Further research is needed to fully understand the complex factors that shape consumer behaviour in the fragrance industry.

Factors determining the digital literacy of Vietnamese workers

The purpose of this research is to explore the factors that determine the digital literacy of workers in Vietnam today. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) used for survey information obtained from 699 employees working at many institutions and domestic enterprises showed five significant impact factors. Statistical meanings of digital capacity include: Basic and advanced digital capabilities in general and digital finance and banking in life; Learning about and with technology; Choosing the right technology; The processing and management of information on the digital economy, finance and banking; The communication and cooperation in digital economy, finance and banking; Legal and ethics of digital technology. The results of ANOVA analysis show that: there is a difference in digital competence between groups with IT majors at university level and other groups; There is a difference in digital capacity between the office level and other groups; However, no difference in digital competence was found between the group of directors and the group of employees. The policy recommendation is that Vietnam should have a policy to strengthen the digital capacity of Vietnamese workers in association with the national argument transfer program. In particular, strengthen training for management leaders (directors) to improve the acceptance of new technologies and support the digital transformation process in Vietnam.

Acceptance Analysis of Electric Heavy Trucks and Battery Swapping Stations in the German Market

Heavy-duty vehicles are a major contributor to CO2 emissions in the transportation sector, and it is necessary to develop clean and green technologies to replace diesel trucks. Electric trucks have not reached a breakthrough in the German market. In addition to technology development, customer acceptance of new technologies is a critical factor in the success of sustainable transportation policies. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap by investigating the perceptions regarding electric trucks and providing insights into the acceptance of these technologies. Data and arguments on the expected risks and benefits of heavy-duty electric trucks, with a special focus on the battery swapping solution, were collected through a survey and expert interviews in the German commercial transport sector. The authors collected a sample of 146 qualitative responses and 61 individual statements on the expected risks and benefits of electric trucks and battery swapping. While the responses to the classified questions are overwhelmingly positive, the individual statements show that there are still many open questions.

Personalizing Digital Health: Adapting Health Technology Systems to Meet the Needs of Different Older Populations.

The ageing of the population is growing significantly and will challenge healthcare systems. Chronic diseases in the older population require a change in service delivery, and new technologies can be a key element in ensuring the viability and sustainability of these systems. However, the generation gap and the physical and cognitive decline commonly associated with the older generation are barriers to the transition to these models of care. Despite this, there has been a trend towards digital healthcare, which has many potential benefits for the older population. Numerous studies have assessed the acceptability of new technologies for older people in healthcare. These studies highlight the importance of perceived usefulness, compatibility, ease of use and personalisation of the technology. Personalisation is necessary to ensure that the system is useful for users, and different characteristics such as country of origin, gender, age, or comfort with the technology should be taken into account. A person-centred approach in the development of new health technology systems is essential to ensure that applications can be better tailored to the needs of different ageing populations. Many organisations have dedicated time and resources to ensure a person-centred approach in the development of new health technology systems, and putting the individual first is the best way forward in digital health. This article presents the work carried out in this regard in the framework of the European TeNDER project together with an analysis of the results obtained in terms of satisfaction, usefulness, and usability from end-users. The dynamic and continuous process carried out throughout the TeNDER project translates the needs reported by users, as far as personalisation of interactions is concerned. All end-users held a positive opinion about the usability and usefulness of the system.

INTELLIGENT PACKAGING AS A MARKETING TOOL. ARE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES RE-SHAPING PACKAGING?

Rapid technological advancements, digitalization trends, changes in consumer behavior, and call to achieve sustainable development goals induce transformations in the packaging industry. Digital technologies are enabling the packaging to move from its core passive functions to more enhanced features such as prolonged preservation, traceability, communication, sustainable supply chain, life-cycle evaluation, and extended shelf-life of a product. Intelligent packaging can provide information about the conditions inside and outside of the packaging preventing contamination of the product. Monitoring of food products allows consumers, producers, and retailers to avert potential spoilage and unnecessary waste. Consumer behavior determines the success of intelligent packaging. Their acceptance of new technologies, environmental concerns, attitude towards sustainability issues, as well as safety and quality preferences define customers’ buying behavior. The innovative features of packaging have not yet attracted much attention from academics and practitioners. In addition, the design and development of such packaging are associated with high prices, which encourages manufacturers to avoid it. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of current packaging trends can shed light on the benefits and potential barriers to its use. This paper provides a literature review of intelligent packaging and explains its functions. It defines the role of packaging in marketing in the current digital era. The paper discusses the definitions of smart, active, and intelligent packaging and suggests how intelligent packaging can serve as a marketing tool while achieving marketing strategies.

Clearing Opacity: Change Management via Leader Transparency in Native American Neotraditional Organizations

Neotraditional organizations are those that exist to sustain indigenous cultures, practices, and institutions as they compete in modern markets. This study examines how a single mechanism, leader transparency, influences change outcomes in neotraditional organizations. We predict that leader transparency will enhance employee cognition- and affect-based trust toward leadership during times of change, thereby supporting relational dynamics within the organization that enable a smooth transition. We also predict that leader transparency will elevate employee acceptance of new technology during change, thereby enhancing desired functional adjustments within the organization. Finally, we predict that leaders who embrace the indigenous heritage of the firm while implementing change will benefit more from being transparent than leaders who ignore the indigenous heritage of the firm. We find overall support for our predictions. These results enhance our understanding of how leaders of neotraditional organizations can manage change successfully while preserving historical cultures, practices, and institutions.

Challenges in the use Electronic Medical Records in Middle Eastern Countries: A Narrative Review

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have great value in healthcare, as they enhance healthcare quality, decrease costs, optimize patient safety and health care research. Worldwide and particularly in the Middle Eastern countries have pushed for usage and implement EMR systems. However, there were some obstacles and challenges toward implementation of the EMR system. This review aims to look at the challenges and constraints of using and adopting EMR in Middle Eastern countries. Electronic databases of PubMed, country reports, newspaper, magazine articles, and hospital reports between 2008 to 2021 were used. Most common challenges highlighted were high cost of EMR implementation, lack of training, insufficient information technology personnel support, poor acceptance of new technology, confidentiality, and privacy concerns. Understanding the hurdles of using EMR technology in health care setting is essential for decision makers to focus on economic and human factors challenges to enhance the use and acceptance of EMR systems.

Implementing educational technology in Higher Education Institutions: A review of technologies, stakeholder perceptions, frameworks and metrics

In a world driven by constant change and innovation, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are undergoing a rapid transformation, often driven by external factors such as emerging technologies. One of the key drivers affecting the design and development of educational delivery mechanisms in HEIs is the fast pace of educational technology development which not only impacts an institution’s technical capacity to infuse hardware and software solutions into existing learning infrastructure but also has implications for pedagogical practice, stakeholder acceptance of new technology, and HEI administrative structures. However, little is known about the implementation of contemporary educational technology in HEI environments, particularly as they relate to competing stakeholder perceptions of technology effectiveness in course delivery and knowledge acquisition. This review fills that gap by exploring the evidence and analyses of 46 empirical research studies focussing on technology implementation issues in a diverse range of institutional contexts, subject areas, technologies, and stakeholder profiles. This study found that the dynamic interplay of educational technology characteristics, stakeholder perceptions on the effectiveness of technology integration decisions, theoretical frameworks and models relevant to technology integration in pedagogical practices, and metrics to gauge post-implementation success are critical dimensions to creating viable pathways to effective educational technology implementation. To that end, this study proposes a framework to guide the development of sound implementation strategies that incorporates five dimensions: technology, stakeholder perceptions, academic discipline, success metrics, and theoretical frameworks. This study will benefit HEI decision-makers responsible for re-engineering complex course delivery systems to accommodate the infusion of new technologies and pedagogies in ways that will maximise their utility to students and faculty.

A Study of Factors Influencing Customers' Intention to use Mobile Phones for E-Payment in Klang Valley, Malaysia

In the current market, usage of e-payment has been dominant instead of the physical cash payment method. Money is transferred out from a bank account using a debit card, credit card, or online banking to pay people using the e-wallet, offering the effortlessness of a cashless payment method. The Internet turned out to be the pillar technology, particularly for the retail industry, electronic payments, mobile payments, and banking systems initiated to develop. Beforehand, cashless transactions are just individuals making payments by using debit or credit cards, which are the main initiative of the development of banking system technology. Due to the era of globalization, the utilization of banking system technology between banks and third parties, debit, and credit debit cards can also be considered e-payments. The study's objectives are to identify the effect of perceived compatibility, social influences, personal innovativeness, and facilitating conditions on customer intentions among working adults who use mobile phones for e-payment in Klang Valley. This research shows that the use of the UTAUT model is helpful to assist academicians and marketers as a further research purpose to understand the consumer’s intention towards the acceptance of new technology which is e-payments. From this study, the finding shows that positive sign which is seen across the independent variables of social influence perceived compatibility, and facilitating condition. There is no relationship between personal innovativeness and customers’ intention to use mobile phones for e-payment in Klang Valley. Quantitative data had been obtained through the distribution of online questionnaires to 384 targeted respondents as part of the methodology of this research. In this study, three data analysis models have been applied in data analysis descriptive analysis, multiple linear regression, and Pearson correlation coefficient analysis. The survey was analysed through SPSS version 27.

Rethinking infrastructure design: evaluating pedestrians and VRUs’ psychophysiological and behavioral responses to different roadway designs

The integration of human-centric approaches has gained more attention recently due to more automated systems being introduced into our built environments (buildings, roads, vehicles, etc.), which requires a correct understanding of how humans perceive such systems and respond to them. This paper introduces an Immersive Virtual Environment-based method to evaluate the infrastructure design with psycho-physiological and behavioral responses from the vulnerable road users, especially for pedestrians. A case study of pedestrian mid-block crossings with three crossing infrastructure designs (painted crosswalk, crosswalk with flashing beacons, and a smartphone app for connected vehicles) are tested. Results from 51 participants indicate there are differences between the subjective and objective measurement. A higher subjective safety rating is reported for the flashing beacon design, while the psychophysiological and behavioral data indicate that the flashing beacon and smartphone app are similar in terms of crossing behaviors, eye tracking measurements, and heart rate. In addition, the smartphone app scenario appears to have a lower stress level as indicated by eye tracking data, although many participants do not have prior experience with it. Suggestions are made for the implementation of new technologies, which can increase public acceptance of new technologies and pedestrian safety in the future.

Best Practices in Construction 4.0 – Catalysts of digital innovations (Part I)

Digital transformation in the AEC industry (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) is a key driver to enhance technical innovation in the branch and adds dynamic to all work processes and methods. A more differentiated understanding of the responsible use of innovative technologies aims not only towards increased sustainability and more efficient building life cycles but also recognizing the unintended effects such as artificial intelligence (AI). The study is part of a larger primary research on Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) in Construction 4.0; this identifies, analyzes and systematically evaluates key factors of a sustainable digital transformation, especially in the traditionally small-scale Construction Industry - one in which there can be no standardized procedure. The study uses interdisciplinary literature and data research and expert interviews. The qualitative method enables a critical-reflexive analysis of the key factors of a meaningful and sustainable implementation of innovative technologies in Construction. Application examples show possible approaches - some of which are implemented as prototypes - and provide guidance for small to medium-sized companies. The study outlines the necessary steps for companies to define their own potential fields of application and find suitable methods. Another aim of the study is to take stock of the acceptance of new technologies by comparing different perspectives from experts. The study results show new perspectives in the transformation of the Construction Industry. They show that Digital Transformation in Construction 4.0 has great potential for an economical, efficient construction life cycle, but requires the responsible, sensible use of innovative technologies.

Exploring consumers’ environmental ethical preferences in the context of unmanned aerial vehicle utilization for plant protection

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has increased agricultural productivity, achieved food security, and eased the pressure associated with environmental degradation and population growth. However, consumer sentiment remains unclear. The results show that pressures regarding food safety, production safety, and ecological safety have different degrees of positive impact on perceived benefits but no significant impact on perceived barriers. They strongly influence both perceived benefits to the adoption of UAV plant protection agricultural products. Perceived benefits demonstrated a mediating role between the three safety pressures and the adoption of UAVs. Lay beliefs showed a positive moderating effect on perceived benefits and obstacles to the adoption of UAV-based plant protection products. Based on these findings, this paper concludes that consumers are developing new consumer ethics that integrate concepts of food safety, safe production, and regional environmental protection with their acceptance of new technology, which is directly dependent on the combined effect of environmental and consumer ethics. To promote sustainable development, policies must be further optimized on this original basis.

Determining factors that can influence the understanding and acceptance of advanced technologies in universities' teaching and learning

As Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have advanced, numerous new tools have been implemented to improve the effectiveness of instruction at the university level. It has had a ripple effect throughout Saudi Arabia's educational system. One of the results of this shift is the rise of e-learning, which requires technological means for delivery. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the elements that influence Saudi university students' acceptance of technology in teaching and learning. Data were obtained from 309 students. The data were analyzed using SPSS software. Surveys were used as the primary technique of data collection for this study. The results of the survey show that perceived ease of use, technical support, training, and content quality are expressively related to the acceptance of technology among university students. This study also provides evidence that there is a direct variation in people's acceptance of new technology, which helps explain 73.5 percent of people's acceptance of new technology. The results of the study will provide empirical data regarding the effective adoption of technology in Saudi universities, which will help in the growth of teaching and learning in the country. Similarly, the findings of the study may be of interest to researchers and policymakers in Saudi Arabia in providing the fundamentals for the acceptance and utilization of technology in education.

Technology readiness and intentions to use conditionally automated vehicles

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) are an emerging technology predicted to become available to the public over the next several decades. CAVs offer a range of potential benefits to the driver and broader society including reducing road trauma, decreasing traffic congestion, and offering new mobility choices. However, there is uncertainty regarding uptake of this new technology. If users do not see the value in the technology, it is unlikely to be fully adopted and the potential benefits of CAVs will not be realised. One commonly used instrument to investigate user acceptance of new technology is the Technology Readiness Index (TRI). The TRI has been used to investigate intentions to use CAVs in various countries, however no such study has been undertaken in Finland. As such the aim of this research was to investigate technology readiness and intentions to use conditionally automated vehicles amongst Finnish residents.A total of 384 participants (M = 46.9yrs; SD = 14.9yrs, 24.5 % female) completed a survey consisting of the TRI 2.0, demographics, car ownership, driving information and intentions to use conditionally automated vehicles. A multilinear regression was conducted to examine the factors that influence self-reported intentions to use a conditionally automated vehicle. When controlling for the other variables, Optimism and Insecurity were significantly associated with intentions to use a conditionally automated vehicle. Optimism had a positive correlation, with stronger intentions to use a conditionally automated vehicle among those who were more optimistic towards technology. Participants with lower levels of insecurity, that is, those who felt more secure with technology, also had stronger intentions to use a conditionally automated vehicle. The other significant variable in the model was previous experience with a CAV which had a significant positive relationship.The study adds to the existing literature regarding CAV adoption and provides added insight within a Finnish context of how exposure to technology and the factors of the TRI can influence intentions to use conditionally automated vehicles.

Problem/science/society

Framing ‘science and society’ as a conflict has diverted us from more important problems. Our economic environment urges the commercialisation and social acceptance of new technologies, and science communicators and their publics contribute work to these ends. These activities neglect existing, uncontroversial technologies that, in a collaboration between responsible scientists and their publics, could be deployed to address global problems.

Co-Creation in Health 4.0 as a New Solution for a New Era.

Previous research on co-creation in healthcare indicates that the use of co-creation in the design process of health solutions influences their greater acceptance and adaptation, resulting in greater efficiency of health services and higher usability of implemented health solutions. Analysis of adaptation and acceptance of new technologies reveals the problem of misunderstanding and the need for more trust in modern tools implemented in the healthcare system. The remedy may be the use of co-creation in the process of developing modern medical products and services. This article's main purpose is to explore the co-creation process in Health 4.0, which is understood as the development of healthcare through the application of methods and tools of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The literature review provided insights for an analytical framework-the co-creation matrix. We analyzed the case of the Italian medical platform Paginemediche.it to reveal the actors' engagement in co-creation. The results demonstrated different levels of engagement in improving the efficiency of implementing medical and technological solutions. Both theoretical and practical analysis proved that the co-creation matrix helps more precisely define the scale and scope of co-creation in Health 4.0.