Digital Age Research Articles

How Government Digital Attention Alleviates Enterprise Financing Constraints: An Enterprise Digitalization Perspective

This study shifts focus from financial technology to the impact of government interventions on improving enterprise financing in the digital age. By analyzing data from China's A-share listed companies spanning 2011 to 2021, it reveals that government digital attention significantly alleviates enterprise financing constraints. These findings remain robust after rigorous endogeneity and robustness tests. The study further elucidates that government digital attention facilitates enterprise digital transformation and innovation, which, in turn, ameliorates enterprise financing constraints. This elucidation of a dual-mechanism model augments the scholarly comprehension of the interplay between governmental initiatives and enterprise financing, providing imperative implications for policy formulation.

The prevalence of self-reported gluten sensitivity (SRGS) in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)in a Brazilian community. A pilot study

Background – A significant number of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients report onset of symptoms after ingestion of a specific food, including those containing gluten. NCGS includes both intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms which are related to the ingestion of gluten containing food-after exclusion of celiac disease (CD) and wheat allergy. The overlap between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and NCGS has been described but the knowledge of the etiopathogenesis of this clinical entity is incomplete. In Brazil, data on the prevalence of IBS and its association with food intolerance are scarce. Objective – To study the prevalence of SRGS in a group of volunteers diagnosed with IBS in a Brazilian community. Methods – A total of 400 volunteers over 18 years old were selected from students and staff of the Medical School of the Fluminense Federal University, Brazil. Participants completed a questionnaire divided in basic demographic information (age, sex), evaluation of IBS diagnosis in accordance with the Rome III criteria and self-reported food intolerance, including gluten. Results – Eighty-seven (21.7%) (Group I) [mean age 30.4±12.65 (77.4%) females] fulfilling the Rome III criteria for IBS. Twenty-six (32%) reported gastrointestinal symptoms after ingestion of food in general and 28 (32.1%) after gluten ingestion. Within the 313 volunteers non-IBS (78.2%) (Group II) [mean age 30.6±21.77, 215 (68.2%) females] 66 (21%) and 50 (15.9%) reported gastrointestinal symptoms after ingestion of food in general and gluten respectively. Demographic data (mean age and sex) were not statistically different when we compared the two groups of volunteers (p>0.05). Conclusion – The report of gastrointestinal symptoms after ingestion of food in general and gluten-containing foods were statistically different in the two groups (p<0.05). The interaction between IBS, food intolerance and NCGS needs to be better defined, since the role of diet in IBS and its feeding management is an essential condition for the treatment of most of those patients

Reassessing Critical Success Factors for ERP Implementation in the Digital Era

This paper examines the recent evolution of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and explores the critical success factors (CSFs) for project implementation in the digital age. Adopting a qualitative inductive approach, the article first reports on CSFs evident in relevant literature drawn from the past two decades. In the second research phase, interview feedback from nine industry project managers is analysed to identify the CSFs now considered of particular relevance in the digital era. The article concludes that many of the established CSFs remain relevant, but recent research suggests the deployment of digital technologies and the availability of the cloud for ERP operation will mean that CSFs will be re-formulated in new technology and business environments. CSFs related to cloud-based vs on-premise software operation, system configuration and functionality trade-offs, and the integration of digital technologies into ERP products, are likely to emerge in the digital era. Future studies could profitably focus on these largely unresearched aspects of ERP projects, to which this article makes a small contribution that may provide a useful point of reference for subsequent studies.

Nasal Deformity Correction in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients by Secondary Rhinoplasty: Patients Satisfactions.

To evaluate the degree of patient satisfaction postsecondary rhinoplasty, specifically in cleft patients in Mosul city. A retrospective comparison questionnaire study was conducted between March and April 2024 among cleft patients who underwent surgical secondary rhinoplasty in Mosul City of Nineveh Province. All cleft patients aged 18 to 40 who underwent secondary rhinoplasty are included in the study. Forty participants respond to a specific questionnaire in 3 time periods (before surgery 3 and 6 months after). Basic demographic information (age, gender, cause of visit, diagnosis, and treatment) is recorded. Questionnaire which conflict the patient's perception presurgery and postsurgery also. The improvement rate and reduction rate of improvement are calculated according to a special equation.Thanks for such comment. The sentences changed as requested with (Six standard questions applied to evaluate the patients' satisfaction postsurgery. Responses are assessed statistically by special equation to detect the improvement rate). According to age groups, the age between 26 and 30 years have the highest incidence between the cases with 37.5%. Females are highest with (55%). Esthetics are the most common cause. Effective or improvement rate shows positive except for question 6 ( median: 4%). The reduction rate shows positive results. Despite being a complicated surgical operation, cleft rhinoplasty can yield symmetry, improved esthetics, and enhanced functioning, including improved breathing, which can be life-changing for patients and fulfilling for the surgeon. Its difficulty stems from the fact that it has required several surgical phases throughout the years, each of which calls for a comprehensive surgical team with a variety of specializations to be addressed for optimal outcomes.

Risk, Opportunities and Interventions of Youth in the Digital Age

While the digital age brings many opportunities for users, it also brings many risks, especially for teenagers. Media platforms collect personal information from users to anticipate their preferences and personalise the most relevant and interesting content. For teenagers, this increases the risk of being exposed to strangers, unhealthy content, hate speech, and false information. For this reason, parental moderation is indispensable, but the reality of parental moderation is difficult. Nevertheless, parents still need to find solutions to protect their children as much as possible.

The Impact of Media Literacy and Internet Information Trustworthiness on Fact-Checking Behavior among Elderly Internet Users: The Moderating Role of Critical Thinking

In the digital age, the spread of misinformation has become a significant concern for individuals and societies worldwide. This study examines the impact of media literacy and the trustworthiness of internet information on fact-checking behavior among retired elderly internet users, with a particular focus on the moderating role of critical thinking. Using a questionnaire survey method, data were collected from 379 retired elderly internet users. The study employs Media Literacy Theory to explore how media literacy and trust in internet information influence the frequency of fact-checking behavior. Results indicate that higher media literacy and trust in internet information are both positively associated with increased fact-checking behavior. Additionally, critical thinking significantly moderates these relationships, enhancing the positive impact of media literacy on fact-checking behavior.

The effect of project approach-based science education program on problem-solving skills of preschool children

In this study, the effect of project approach-based science “education program on problem-solving skills” of preschool children attending a kindergarten was investigated. The study was conducted with a quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest control group at a kindergarten affiliated with the “Ministry of National Education” located in a province in Turkey. The study sample consisted of 70 children (35 in the experimental group, 35 in the control group). The study data were collected through Personal Information Form and Age 4–7 “PSSS”. While the Project Approach-Based Science Education Program (PABSEP) was applied to the children in the experimental group in 28 sessions for three days a week for 10 weeks in addition to the National Education Program, the National Education Program was continued in the control group. As a result of the analyses of the data obtained, significant differences were determined between the “PS” scores of the two groups in favor of the experimental group following the education programs applied (p < 0.05). It was concluded that the PABSEP positively affected the problem-solving skills of the preschool children, and that this effect was permanent (p < 0.05).

Online news ecosystem dynamics: supply, demand, diffusion, and the role of disinformation

The digital age provides new challenges as information travels more quickly in a system of increasing complexity. But it also offers new opportunities, as we can track and study the system more efficiently. Several studies individually addressed different digital tracks, focusing on specific aspects like disinformation production or content-sharing dynamics. In this work, we propose to study the news ecosystem as an information market by analysing three main metrics: Supply, Demand, and Diffusion of information. Working on a dataset relative to Italy from December 2019 to August 2020, we validate the choice of the metrics, proving their static and dynamic relations, and their potential in describing the whole system. We demonstrate that these metrics have specific equilibrium relative levels. We reveal the strategic role of Demand in leading a non-trivial network of causal relations. We show how disinformation news Supply and Diffusion seem to cluster among different social media platforms. Disinformation also appears to be closer to information Demand than the general news Supply and Diffusion, implying a potential danger to the health of the public debate. Finally, we prove that the share of disinformation in the Supply and Diffusion of news has a significant linear relation with the gap between Demand and Supply/Diffusion of news from all sources. This finding allows for a real-time assessment of disinformation share in the system. It also gives a glimpse of the potential future developments in the modelisation of the news ecosystem as an information market studied through its main drivers.

The psychological impact of mobile phone loss and compromised personal information on depression and information access anxiety

Purpose This paper argues that the psychological impact of mobile phone loss and compromised personal information necessitates a comprehensive approach to mental health and data security. It advocates for the development of robust coping strategies, including digital detox practices and enhanced security measures, to mitigate the adverse effects. Design/methodology/approach This position paper explores the psychological implications of mobile phone loss, particularly focusing on depression and information access anxiety resulting from compromised personal information. The paper synthesizes existing literature and theoretical frameworks to examine the multifaceted impact of mobile phone loss on mental health and proposes strategies to mitigate these effects. This paper uses a qualitative approach, analyzing data from various studies that have investigated mobile phone addiction, data breaches and the psychological effects of mobile phone loss. The analysis focuses on identifying common themes and patterns related to emotional distress, anxiety and coping mechanisms. The psychological impact is contextualized within the broader framework of digital dependency and mental health. Findings The phenomenon of information access anxiety, especially in the context of mobile phone loss, represents a major concern in the digital age. Information access anxiety describes the psychological distress and anxiety experienced by individuals when they are unable to access indispensable information or digital communication tools, typically due to the loss or theft of a mobile device. Research limitations/implications This study acknowledges several limitations that should be considered when interpreting its findings. First, the analysis is based predominantly on secondary data sources and literature reviews, which may not fully capture the nuanced experiences of individuals suffering from the psychological impacts of mobile phone loss. Future research could benefit from primary data collection, such as surveys or interviews, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of these phenomena. Originality/value This position paper contributes to the burgeoning discourse surrounding the psychological ramifications of mobile phone loss, with a particular emphasis on the manifestation of depression and information access anxiety stemming from compromised personal information.

Approaches for Integrating Sustainability in Business Schools – Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

Approaches for Integrating Sustainability in Business Schools – Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

A Systematic Literature Review: Restorative Justice Approaches Resolving Violations of Electronic Information and Transaction Laws in Indonesia

The evolution of society into the information era, propelled by globalization and technological advancements, has transformed social behaviors and interactions, giving rise to the concept of an "information society." However, the proliferation of communication technology, while beneficial, has also presented challenges in ensuring responsible usage. This study explores the application of Restorative Justice Approaches in addressing violations of electronic information and transaction laws in Indonesia. Through a Systematic Literature Review method, five relevant studies were analyzed, revealing the efficacy and versatility of Restorative Justice in resolving various cybercrimes, including defamation, hate speech, dissemination of false information, and pornography. Despite its benefits, challenges such as disagreements among involved parties, resource limitations, and regulatory gaps hinder the effective implementation of Restorative Justice. Addressing these obstacles is crucial for fostering fair reconciliation and optimizing outcomes in resolving electronic information and transaction law violations

Contributing Factors to the Challenges of Patient Health Monitoring in Rural Healthcare Units: Basis for a Proposed Integrated Patient Management Portal

In the current era of abundant information, technological advancements have greatly impacted various fields particularly the healthcare sector. This research explores the difficulties encountered by rural healthcare facilities in Barangay Poblacion, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, in monitoring patient health and suggests implementing a remote patient management platform to enhance healthcare delivery. Using a mixed-method approach, the study involved 37 participants, predominantly young females. The research identified key challenges such as limited access to healthcare facilities, a shortage of medical staff, communication issues, and insufficient healthcare resources. Although patient registration and monitoring of vital signs were relatively effective, challenges remained in scheduling appointments, availability of medical tests, and patient education. The overall positive perception of the current system (average weighted mean of 3.59) indicates room for improvement through the proposed remote patient management platform. This platform aims to improve real-time monitoring, data accuracy, and communication between patients and healthcare providers, thereby enhancing healthcare outcomes in rural areas

Research on the Innovative Path of English Education in the Context of the Internet Era

Research on the Innovative Path of English Education in the Context of the Internet Era

Revisión | "Researching and Teaching Second Language Writing in the Digital Age"

Revisión | "Researching and Teaching Second Language Writing in the Digital Age"

The digital cult of the offensive and the US military

ABSTRACT For the US, the information age seemed to advantage the offense, with technologies and campaigns of long-range, fast, and overwhelming first strike advantage. But where did the US digital cult of the offensive come from? To answer this question, I examine the development of two key US warfighting concepts – the Army’s field manual 100-5 and the 2012 Air Sea Battle. The exploration reveals a complicated relationship between civ-mil relations, an American and Army culture at a key domestic moment, and a geopolitical context which culminated to create a digital cult of the offensive in the information age.

Toward a community model of scholarly editing: FAIR/CARE, research ethics, & labour visibility

Historically, scholarly editions of music have identified a managing editor and individual volume editors. Other contributors might receive an acknowledgement with a vague description of activities, with institutional support often appearing in the printed metadata. This model’s emphasis on single scholars perpetuates a myth, relying heretofore upon predominantly invisible labour. Digital editions require interdisciplinary collaboration combining musicological skills, technical skills, and infrastructural resources, thus challenging this model’s ability to endure. Moreover, digital editions proffer opportunities for reconsidering the roles, workflows, and knowledge structures involved in critical musical scholarship. Situated at the intersection of currently running and recently completed digital projects, continuously emergent tools, sociology, and philosophy, this essay reflects on the role of the editor in the digital age. Beginning with Howard Becker’s art worlds model of creative communities, it suggests a model based on FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and CARE (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics) principles and the Music Encoding Initiative (MEI). MEI affords expansive metadata recording for contributors – composers, librettists, performers, editors, researchers, funders, etc. – to a work and its embodiments, which in turn enables broader visibility and empowers greater acknowledgement of the labour involved in such projects. Alongside other digital projects, this essay pays particular attention to how these technological and team-focused concepts are at- and in-play in the Reger-Werkausgabe Online.

Cyber social proof and hazard: Investigating the impact of social media on pediatric burn incidents – Analysis and comprehensive literature review

Investigating the growing concern of pediatric burn injuries caused by social media challenges. Adolescents, seeking fame or succumbing to peer pressure, engage in risky behaviors, recording and sharing them online. The study presents two case reports detailing severe burn injuries resulting from such challenges, highlighting the physical and psychological toll on affected children and their families. In Case Report 1, a 14-year-old suffered severe burns attempting a TikTok challenge involving igniting a soaked t-shirt. The patient's critical condition necessitated intensive care, surgical procedures, and skin grafts, accompanied by complications like anemia and sepsis. Case Report 2 features a 9-year-old who sustained extensive burns while attempting another social media challenge. Treatment included escharolysis, skin grafts, and surgeries, with complications managed during the recovery process. A literature review explores social media-generated burn injuries, revealing their physical and psychological impact. The influence of social proof and peer pressure on adolescents' behavior in the digital age is discussed. The pandemic's effect on mental health is considered, emphasizing the vulnerability of adolescents to such challenges. In conclusion, the paper highlights the rising incidence of teen burn injuries linked to social media challenges. Urgent measures are needed to restrict the promotion of risky behaviors on social platforms. Alongside state-of-the-art burn treatments, comprehensive psychological care is essential for young patients and their families to cope with trauma. Increased content monitoring and the dissemination of prevention materials are recommended to mitigate the occurrence of such incidents.

Nursing in the digital age: The role of nursing in addressing cyberbullying and adolescents mental health.

Nursing in the digital age: The role of nursing in addressing cyberbullying and adolescents mental health.

From Urban heritage resources: social media analytics of Johor Bahru tourists’ experience and motivation for exploring heritage buildings

ABSTRACT Assessing tourists’ social media perceptions is crucial in today's digital age. Due to its industrial reputation, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, has been overlooked for heritage tourism. This data mining study examines tourists’ experiences and motivations for visiting Johor Bahru's heritage buildings of 2,369 Google Review and Tripadvisor comments using web crawlers scripted in Python. The content analysis identified six themes associated with tourist motivation: activity, accessibility, diversity, attachment, inclusivity, and appearance. Even though their aesthetics are subdued, Johor Bahru's public historic sites thrive on accessibility and active activities, unlike magnificent royal edifices. Despite their architectural value, royal structures attracted fewer tourists due to the absence of diversity, inclusivity, and activities and restrictive measures. Maintaining the city's legacy and architectural identity requires highlighting these buildings. This study accentuates social media-driven popular views. The findings may encourage local authorities and stakeholders to strengthen Johor Bahru's identity and promote heritage tourism.

Transformation of Beauty in Digital Fine Arts Aesthetics: An Artpreneur Perspective

The evolving nature of beauty in digital fine arts aesthetics signifies profound shifts within contemporary social and cultural contexts. Technological advancements have enabled artists to explore new mediums, creating works that reflect and respond to current societal issues. This study examines the paradigm shift in digital fine arts, focusing on the interpretation and manifestation of beauty in digital creations. It explores the interplay between digital aesthetics and societal realities, providing insights into the transformation of beauty in the digital age. An interdisciplinary approach is utilized, incorporating textual analysis of relevant literature, participatory observation at art exhibitions and online platforms, and a comprehensive literature review. These methods trace the evolution of beauty in digital fine arts and analyze how artists incorporate visual, auditory, and interactive elements. The research demonstrates that technological progress has significantly impacted the creation and perception of beauty in fine arts. This transformation includes broader definitions of aesthetics, integrating multisensory experiences and community participation. Digital fine arts now serve as a dynamic medium that reflects diverse social, political, and cultural themes. The transformation of beauty in this field underscores the complex relationships among art, technology, and society. Digital artworks provide innovative aesthetic experiences and mirror contemporary social dynamics. Despite concerns regarding the authenticity and preservation of digital art, its role in expanding artistic expression and fostering innovation is undeniable