Application Of Information Communication Technology Research Articles

Adoption of Contemporary Technologies Among Hotels in Zimbabwe: A Case of City Hotels in Harare

Numerous studies have shown that leading hotels of the world take a lead in implementing the latest trends in Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) systems. However, most of the hotels in Zimbabwe are usually reactive with the pace at which they are embracing and using the ICT systems. Hence, the study explores extant literature using the scoping review approach to explain the current technological developments shaping the hotel sub-sector. This research explores the tourism and hospitality industry from a global point of view, highlighting the pros and cons brought about by the hotel industry embracing modern technologies. The following objectives specifically guided the research: to explore level of adoption of new technologies usage in Harare hotels, to establish the merits and hindrances encountered by hoteliers in the adoption of new technologies by Harare hotels. Strategies that can be adopted by hotels in Zimbabwe to enhance the contribution of new technologies have been suggested. Hotels in Zimbabwe are aware of the benefits that are obtained through the adoption of new technologies such as: value creation, improved communication, low cost of production, and improved productivity among others. The findings of the study indicate that there is underutilization of ICT by Harare hotels due many challenges that include: limited investments in ICT applications, expensive ICT infrastructure, lack of expertise and technical know-how in new technologies and software, and limited telecommunications infrastructure. The study came up with the following recommendations to the hoteliers: to be transparent when implementing new technologies, to involve employees, to socialize and capacitate all key stakeholders in order to ensure that they are ready to embrace new technologies. Also the management must give all the necessary support to the employees and equip them with the essential skills.

Rural Libraries as Providers of Life-long Learning Opportunities: An Appraisal of Information Services and Facilities in West Bengal

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the services and facilities provided by rural public libraries in West Bengal, India. In addition, the study aims to evaluate the perceptions of librarians regarding the implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) applications in these libraries. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data. The primary method of data collection was a survey using a structured questionnaire, which was administered to a total of 102 rural libraries. Furthermore, interviews were conducted with the respective librarians to bring more objectivity to the results. The findings revealed that rural libraries possess a moderate collection of printed books, newspapers, and magazines. The results indicate that these rural libraries offer a diverse range of services and facilities that benefit their respective communities. However, findings of the study indicated an acute shortage of staff in almost all the surveyed libraries, with this factor, consequently, affecting services. One significant challenge faced by these libraries is the lack of ICT applications. Nevertheless, most librarians expressed positive attitudes towards the implementation of ICT in rural libraries, recognizing their potential to enhance library services and reach out to a wider audience. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that the government should provide the necessary ICT tools in order to provide ICT-based library services. The results of this study can contribute to the upgrading and restructuring of rural library collections, infrastructure, services, and facilities in developing countries.

Applying artificial intelligence technologies to inclusive journalism

The article highlights the integration of technology into journalism, and new emerging media trends. It studies the current situation regarding the application of artificial intelligence technologies to journalism, the problems encountered in this field. Examples of artificial intelligence journalism widely used in international media are indicated. Study provides information about companies offering AI services to global news organizations. It also emphasizes the need for journalism education to be constantly modern and keep up with the development of technology. The article explains the concept of inclusive journalism, the main task of inclusive journalism, the opportunities it can create, and the application of artificial intelligence to inclusive journalism. Academic research on inclusivity is reviewed. Moreover, the activities of inclusive journalism in Azerbaijan are studied and the current situation is evaluated. The study indicates that the application of information communication technology (ICT) to journalism will serve to provide information to people with physical disabilities. Also, the article explores the prospects of applying ICT to journalism and the problems it can pose. It notes that the application of artificial intelligence technologies to journalism can provide a new form of information collection, preparation and dissemination.

Reforming Agricultural Extension System in Nepal: What can we adopt from selected Agriculture Led Countries?

This paper compares the existing Nepalese agricultural extension system with other selected agriculture-led countries to explore the needs and opportunities of introducing an innovative agricultural extension system in Nepal. A review of various documents including journals, reports, and policy papers was carried out. The status of financial and human resources in agricultural extension of Nepal was assessed from 753 municipalities and 7 provinces through survey interviews and, additionally, expert consultations were done with 15 key personnel working in the field of agricultural extension in Nepal. We examined the major changes in the agricultural extension made before and after the federalization in Nepal and examined institutional arrangements and activities for agricultural sector governance after federalization. Further, three cases were selected from selected agriculture-led countries based on the working modality of research and extension either solely or jointly or in hybrid mode. The study found insufficient human resources for agriculture sector governance especially in provinces and municipalities with 37.4% and 29% of vacant positions, respectively. The recruited agriculture technicians were mostly engaged in administrative management and handout distribution rather than agricultural technology transfer. Most technicians were freshly recruited without any on-the-job training. The paper discussed about the agriculture extension approaches, service mechanisms and structure across the countries, and its relevancy in Nepal. Irrespective of operational modality of research and extension, technological advancement and application of Information Communication Technology plays an important role for the effectiveness of the extension services.

Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Library Management System (LMS)

Various changes occurred at libraries in different period. Development of libraries in different time span has affected lots on librarians and information professionals in the form of managerial skills, job opportunities, status and their survival. Present day information communication technology application in library has changed drastically in the collection development from print to electronic or digital form and increased the importance and role of librarians in the library. Information explosion is cause for rapid developing of digital information resources and services. This new information environment has brought various challenges before library and information professionals such as adopting new skills of information searching, acquiring, processing, storing and disseminating. Librarians have to enhance personal ability to understand and use information, individual skills development is the process of ongoing, learning and qualitative aspect. Important things of information society are education and leaning. The situation of education is changing due to impact of social, political, cultural and economic condition of society. The main aim of the study is to assess the need for and implementation of ICT in Library Management System (LMS) in the Contemporary period.

The Effect of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Revenue Generation in Gombe State Internal Revenue Service

This study examined the effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on revenue generation in Gombe State Internal Revenue Service to find out if the application of ICT increased the efficiency of revenue collection. The theory adopted for this study was the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The research design used was survey research in which information was gathered from a sample of respondents. The total population of the study was 98 staff of Gombe State Internal Revenue Service who constituted the sample size of the study. The questionnaire was administered using a simple random sampling technique. Data were analysed using average mean score, while the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant difference in mean between the availability of ICT Infrastructure and an increase in Revenue Collection; that there is a moderate positive relationship between ICT availability and revenue generation in Gombe State Internal Revenue Service; and that there is a correlation Coefficient for the relationship between the introduction of ICT and the ease of doing business in Gombe State Internal Revenue Service. The study recommended, among others, that Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue should ensure an improved ICT infrastructure which includes completion of the fibre-optic network project, provision of adequate computer systems and reliable UPS to all offices for staff.

Digital Community-Policing Application at Muloza Border of Malawi and Mozambique in Mulanje

Information Communication Technology has created digital space to modernize citizens social networks and interaction to discuss and exchanging information. Social media has also become catalyst for citizen-police interaction to enhance security. The paper assessed Information Communication Technology applications in community policing in Malawi. Focus group discussions and key informant were used to gather qualitative data and was analysed using NVivo. Household structured questionnaire was collected and was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-Square test) in SPSS version 20. Results show most commonly used Information Communication Technology (ICT) gadgets are mobile phones dominated by basic mobile phones. Most used applications were telephone call, SMS and WhatsApp respectively. Commonly used media communication format was calls followed by pictures then videos to communicate insecurity or criminal activities by informing, sharing, warning and tracing criminal activities. The ICT applications enabled citizens to initiate dialogue with authority, deposit evidence monitored in the community. The current study focused on the ICT application and how they have enabled citizens’ participation in community policing. The study recommends future research on effectiveness, efficiency and ethics in community-policing amidst perverse applications of ICTs in Muloza and Malawi.

Improvement and application of information communication technology in wireless routing protocol based on adaptive K-means clustering algorithm

Improvement and application of information communication technology in wireless routing protocol based on adaptive K-means clustering algorithm

Smart technological options in collection and transportation of municipal solid waste in urban areas: A mini review.

The rapid increase in quantities and the mismanagement of municipal solid waste (MSW) in developing countries are increasing the environmental impacts such as air, water and soil contamination. The present scenario of MSW management deals with numerous issues such as lack of technological resources, strategical management, social awareness, public participation, etc. Globally, numerous efforts in the form of new policies, schemes and regulatory acts have been made to develop a systematic collection and transportation (C&T) method using advanced, integrated technologies. However, very few studies have addressed this issue for low- and middle-income countries due to the lack of availability of reliable resources and data sets. This paper addresses the present challenges in C&T methods and highlights the application of information communication technology in monitoring, capturing, data management, planning, live tracking and communication. This systematic mini-review is based on the availability of technical resources, consumer acceptance and cost-effectiveness of different technologies in managing the processes. The study revealed that the C&T methods in most developed countries are designed based on their geographical stretch, climatic factors, waste characteristics and compatible technology, resulting in sustainable MSW management. However, developing countries have followed the same monotonous approach in managing their MSW, which fails in C&T process. The case study provides a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers to frame a better C&T process based on the recent technological interventions, infrastructure development, and social and economic status.

Librarianship in The Era of Digital Divide: Review of Literature

Librarianship is an evolving discipline having its feet in partially every profession. It is the foundation upon which all other professions in the world over built their structure of existence. It is no longer news that the application of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) has revolutionized the practice of librarianship. This paper therefore, examined the place of librarians in the digital divide. Furthermore, the assumption that those who have knowledge of ICTs are adequately equipped with functional information than those who do not was also examined. Who librarians are and their responsibilities, effects of digital divide on librarianship practice, factors contributory to the digital divide and the challenges confronting the practice in the digital divide were highlighted. The paper concluded that training and re-training of librarians in the form of capacity building is inevitable if librarians will occupy their space in the digital era.

The boon and bane of ICT services to small and medium-sized tourism and hospitality enterprises (SMTHEs) in northern Ghana

ABSTRACT The adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by SMTHEs is increasing – with its accompanying benefits and challenges. Yet, researchers have barely turned their attention to the benefits and challenges of using ICTs among SMEs within the hospitality and tourism industry, especially in Ghana. Informed by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT 2), Diffusion of Innovation, and the Task-Technology Fit Theories, this study unlocks the benefits and hinders of ICT applications to SMTHEs. Using a qualitative research approach, 20 in-depth interviews were conducted among owner-managers and non-owner managers of accommodation, restaurants, and travel and tour agencies using purposive sampling. The study found that the adoption of ICTs leads to the survival and sustainability of SMTHEs notwithstanding noticeable challenges encountered: technology abuse, insecurity, and high cost that affect the competitiveness of these firms. The practical and policy implications of the study are discussed.

TALENT MANAGEMENT: THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL COMPETENCIES OF CIVIL SERVANTS IN AKMOLA REGION, KAZAKHSTAN

Nowadays due to the wide application of information communication technologies in any kind of office work, the development of digital skills is becoming a necessity to stay productive at the workplace. Rising Kazakhstan’s digitalization speed led to the need for enhancement of the digital technology proficiency level of government employees. This article describes the current level of digital competencies of Akmola region’s civil servants. The data for the analysis is collected from questionnaires in electronic format and is designed in the form of visual graphs. As a result of the analysis, conclusions, and recommendations for improving digital skills training are made.

Challenges and Strategies of Teachers in Integrating Canva in English Classroom Teaching

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has been applied and integrated into education that enhances teachers to explore various teaching and learning strategies, materials, and media. This study aims to discover the experiences of English teachers in the use of Canva, an ICT application, to create an attractive presentation of teaching English. The researchers employed Generic Qualitative Research to investigate the challenges and strategies in using the application. The researchers interviewed two English teachers responsible for teaching English at the high school, junior high school, and elementary school levels at the SMART Indonesia Pekanbaru. The instruments used in this research were interviews and documentation. To analyze the data, the researchers transcribed the interview and employed thematic analysis by identifying patterns or finding themes in the interview data. The researchers found two challenges the teachers faced in the research findings: low internet connectivity and the limitation of templates availed in the free version Canva application. In the meantime, to cope with the challenges, the teachers used two strategies, providing learning modules and adding pictures for an attractive appearance. In advance, the researchers found that the teachers benefitted from Canva's application in English classroom teaching. In conclusion, though English teachers experience challenges with the Canva application, they can anticipate them and benefit from using the learning application for teaching English.

A Comparative Analysis of Gesture Recording Technologies and Recognition Methods

The dynamic development of computing techniques and communication tools and the improvement of network technology have increased the role of information as the main resource in society. The application of information communication technologies has stimulated the development of intellectual and scientific potential all over the world and has been successfully applied to all fields. Gestures are the only means of communication for hearing and speech impaired people. Automatic recognition of gestures in order to facilitate communication through gestures is an urgent issue from both scientific and practical point of view. This article highlights the static and dynamic gestures. The process of gesture recognition collects data by means of various sensor technologies. The article analyzes the image-based and non-image-based technologies and presents their advantages and disadvantages. It also comparatively analyzes the working principle of existing methods proposed for the gestures identification, explores their advantages and disadvantages and interprets the performance of the software which localizes the hand showing the gesture in the video frame. As a result, it develops a machine learning method based on neural networks for high accuracy identification of gestures. The developed method testing on database open for research shows high performance.

The Perception of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Organizational Support among Extension Workers in Nigeria.

The study assesses the perception of ICTs and organizational support among extension workers in North central Nigeria. Data were collected through the use of a questionnaire to 291 respondents, simple random sampling method was employed. Mean, frequency, standard deviation, correlation coefficient, and Multi-linear regression were used for data analysis. Findings reveal a moderate level of ICTs training, high level of ICTs application and moderate level of Perceived organizational support. Based on result from the Bivariate correlation, the result revealed a positive and significant correlation between ICTs application (r=0.309) and job performance at P<0.01. The findings indicated that, among all the variables used in the multi linear regression based on the stepwise method ICTs training, work experiences explained 37%, 58% respectively Quantity work while only about 47% ICTs training and 48% perceived organizational support explained Quality of work. ICTs training and Perceived organizational support was also able to explained 43% and 45% Speed of work respectively.

Sensitive Livestock and Information Communication Technology Applications to Prevent the Spread of Covid-19

The epidemic disease called COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has affected the whole world. With the spread of the epidemic, various measures such as distance education, home-office, and especially movement restrictions, have been tried to be taken. These measures have increased people's demand for healthy food. The formation of food safety awareness among in consumers has revealed the necessity of control of the controlling food chain (production, storage, transportation of products, etc.). In this process, animal products gained importance, especially as people paid more attention to their nutrition compared to previous years. Especially in this process, animal production should be systematically sustainable in order to meet the increasing animal protein needs of people. In this review, it aims to compile sensitive livestock systems in order to ensure the sustainability of animal production, the production of healthier animals and the production of the obtained products within the framework of food safety rules, with the cessation of mobility due to the measures taken under quarantine and social distance in the COVID-19 epidemic. Thus, in addition to reducing the human workforce during the epidemic process, the data collected with modern animal husbandry will prevent diseases, and facilitate the diagnosis and treatment processes in the event of a disease. With the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), which have an important place in this system, the data obtained through the modern livestock system can be easily processed, managed, and shared, thus reducing the possibility of disease transmission during the pandemic process.

Information Communication Technology as Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Aging‐in‐Place in Chinese Older Adults with and without Cognitive Impairment

AbstractBackgroundThe capability in applying information communication technology (ICT) is crucial to older peoples’ functional independence of community living nowadays. The proper assessment of individuals’ capability of ICT application is the corner stone for the future development of telemedicine in our aging population.MethodWith recruitment of 300 participants of different functional and social background in home‐living, hostel‐living and care‐and‐attention home living; and through assessing individuals’ ability in instrumental activities of daily living and cognitive assessments, this study aimed at capturing the content validity and construct validity of the Advanced Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (AIADL scale) and to assess the ability of older peoples’ in applying ICT and how the functional and social background affects their independence in aging‐in‐place.ResultThe AIADL scale showed good test‐retest reliability and good‐to‐excellent internal consistency. In determining if the AIADL scale’s items measure various aspects of community living, exploratory factor analysis revealed a two‐factor structure with “home living and management” and “community living”. Validity analysis with the known‐groups method showed a high overall accuracy of prediction of individuals’ capability of independent living in the community.ConclusionThe AIADL scale is a valid and reliable instrument to assess older adults’ ability in handling ICT as part of their instrumental activities in daily living. The scale can reflect older peoples’ capability in applying ICT. This instrument can serve as a reference in measuring individuals’ readiness in receiving tele‐medicine and their ability of aging‐in‐place.

Assessment of Transparency Practices in Urban Land Administration: The Case of Wolkite Town Manucipality, Ethiopia

Good governance in land administration is becoming an important issue in both developed and developing countries. This study has been undertaken to assess transparency practices in urban land administration in wolkite town municipality, Ethiopia. The study employed a cross sectional survey research design. Data were collected both from primary and secondary sources using surveys, key informants interviews, focused group discussions and document analysis. Questionnaire survey data were collected from 380 sampled household respondents; and analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The study found that there was limited access to land information to most urban residents; and clarity of land services were failed to be transparent to its customers. The study also revealed that the decision making process was not open and participatory. The major challenges of land administration in the study area were corruption, bureaucracy, political interference, poor management and incompetence. The study concludes that the land administration services were not transparent based on the views and experiences of survey respondents. It is recommended that enlighten urban residents on urban land laws, rules and regulations, ensuring accessibility of information, capacitating service providers and increase application of information communication technologies are essential to ensure transparent land governance and administration in the study area. Keywords: Clarity; Accessibility; Transparency; Land Administration; Wolikte Town DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/14-17-02 Publication date: September 30 th 2022

The Impact of eHealth Applications In Healthcare Intervention: A Systematic Review

Background: Electronic health (eHealth) is the application of information communication technologies across all ranges of functions involved in the practice and delivery of health care. The rapid development of informatics and the Internet do not parallel eHealth interventions, and the knowledge gap needs to be explored. We aimed to identify and review the impact of eHealth applications (apps) on healthcare interventions.

The Role of Network Technologies in the Enhancement of the Health, Education, and Energy Sectors

The role of Network Technologies and Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the sustainable agenda is very germane, and as such, there has been a tremendous rise in the application of ICT towards realizing good health and well-being, quality education, attaining affordable and clean energy as indicated in the third, fourth and seventh development goals. Albeit information technology (IT) has enjoyed significant positive impacts across the globe, its adoption and utilization especially during the pandemic in various aspects of human needs has no doubt created positive influence. In examining the extent of Network Technology applications in the aforementioned sustainable development goals, this work highlights current state of the use of IT in the enhancement of the health sector, energy industry and the education system. The sustainability of its adoption both in the present and in the foreseeable future is also presented. The overview shows that during the COVID-19 pandemic the influence of ICT on the actualization of SDGs 3, 4 and 7 was at its peak.