Digital Information Management Research Articles

Upper Secondary School Student Digital Information Fluency: A Second-Order Confirmatory Factor Analysis

This research aimed to investigate the components of digital information fluency (DIF) skills among high school students. The sample comprised 354 teachers from schools supervised by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) Secondary Educational Service Area Offices (SEAOs), selected through multiple-stage random sampling. Their opinions concerning student DIF skills were collected via a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and a 2nd -order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results revealed a high overall level of opinion among technology teachers regarding student DIF skills, with Digital Data Communication (DDC) exhibiting the highest weight (β = 1.00, R2 = 1.00), followed by Digital Literacy (DL) (β = 0.97, R2 = 0.95), and Digital Information Management (DIM) (β = 0.91, R2 = 0.83). This study contributes to the literature by providing insights into the perception of DIF skills among teachers, shedding light on areas of emphasis in digital fluency education. Additionally, it offers valuable implications for curriculum development and teacher training programs aimed at enhancing students' digital literacy in today's information-rich environment.

Artificial Intelligence applications for Information management in sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Systematic Review and future research agenda

In a Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) context, information management offers a unique perspective on the digital economy and information management. Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing into a more robust digital field to facilitate quick information access and intelligent decisions in expanding commercial contexts. These days, Supply Chains (SC) would crumble without robust information systems. Applying AI and information management is crucial in determining the direction of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). A systematic literature review (SLR) of the use of AI in SSCM is conducted in this research. The authors can identify crucial factors of the present literature using bibliometric and network analysis. AI is essential to the SSC to address sustainability challenges and manage the large volumes of data produced by numerous industrial processes. In the corpus of research that is already accessible, there is currently no comprehensive and bibliometric analysis of the potential for AI techniques for information management in SSC. Scientific publications were analysed from an objective point of view. Based on our results, we have drafted a proposal for an AI supply chain framework. Researchers, policymakers, and SCM practitioners may all benefit from the approach. This study is the first to analyse AI applications for information management in SSCM. In consideration of this, organizations are now exploring AI capabilities to improve operational efficiency and innovate their processes. This will assist industry people in understanding how AI methods support SC processes in their optimization to attain sustainability in SC practices.

The current status and improvement directions of legal rules regarding Chinese national gene banks for farm animal genetic resources.

A gene bank for farm animal genetic resources (FAGR) is an important facility for the diversity conservation of FAGR. The primary purpose of gene banks for FAGR is the reconstruction of those breeds. With the advent of the post-genomic era, gene banks for FAGR have increasingly become an infrastructure for the support of livestock research and animal breeding, and a platform for international research collaboration. China is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of FAGR. Chinese National Gene Banks for FAGR (CNGBFs) have an important legal status and play an important function in the Chinese FAGR protection system. In this paper, we reviewed the current situation of CNGBFs construction, and systematically collected and analyzed legal rules related to CNGBFs. As results, those legal rules were categorized into two types: (a) organization and management, (b) activities. We summarized problems existing in the current legal rules for CNGBFs from three levels: institution, practical operation, and digital development. Improvement directions of legal rules regarding CNGBFs are proposed. They include clarifying the utilization function of CNGBFs and the ownership of FAGR in CNGBFs. Moreover, improving the mechanism of administrative management, rules on domestic and international access and benefit-sharing, and the system of digital sequence information management are also suggested. The improvements in those legal rules will contribute to the appropriate utilization of Chinese FAGR and international collaborations.

Digitalization of construction-phase information management by project owners: qualitative analysis of potential benefits and probable factors

PurposeThe US construction industry has been relatively slow to employ digital information technologies. The lack of adoption by project owners is a result of them not having a solid understanding of probable factors (PFs) that could influence the implementation of such systems and potential benefits (PBs) that can serve as key motivators and an assessment instrument. Thus, this article aims to study PBs of digital construction-phase information management (DCIM) systems for project owners and PFs that could influence the implementation of such systems by project owners.Design/methodology/approachQualitative data collection and analysis methods were followed to conduct the research. The qualitative data (information) regarding PBs and PFs were collected using a survey to subject matter experts and the content analysis method was used to analyze the data.FindingsFindings show that almost all the qualitative data regarding PBs of DCIM systems are positive, and these data support 10 of 18 PBs with which they were compared. The qualitative data that is negative does not support one PB. Findings also show that all the qualitative data regarding the PFs are confirmatory, and these data support 14 of 28 PFs with which they were compared. The most supported PB is improvement in the efficiency of documentation within the organization and the most supported PF is upper management support.Originality/valueThe primary contribution of this research is in increasing project owners’ understanding of PBs of DCIM systems and PFs that could influence the implementation of such systems.

From Clicks to Calm: Investigating the Link Between Mindfulness and Digital Hoarding Behavior Among Chinese Youth.

Digital hoarding refers to the continuous acquisition of digital content and the difficulty in disposing of it. This behavior is increasingly common among today's youth. This study aims to explore the impact of mindfulness on digital hoarding behavior, investigating self-control as a mediator and upward social comparison via social media as a moderator. A total of 956 young individuals participated in this cross-sectional study. The research instruments used included the Mindfulness Measure, the Self-Control Scale, the Social Comparison Scale, and the Digital Hoarding Behavior Questionnaire. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. For more complex analyses, we examined the mediating role of self-control and the moderating effects of upward social comparison via social media in the relationship between mindfulness and digital hoarding behavior. 1) Mindfulness significantly negatively predicted digital hoarding. 2) Self-control mediated the relationship between mindfulness and digital hoarding. 3) Upward social comparison via social media moderated the relationship between mindfulness and self-control, specifically the first segment of the mediation pathway. This research is pioneering in exploring mindfulness as a protective factor against digital hoarding, offering fresh insights into this nascent field. The findings also suggest prevention and intervention strategies for digital information management disorder in young people.

“That looks like something I would do”: understanding humanities researchers’ digital hoarding behaviors in digital scholarship

PurposeIn the era of digital intelligence, individuals are increasingly interacting with digital information in their daily lives and work, and a growing phenomenon known as digital hoarding is becoming more prevalent. Prior research suggests that humanities researchers have unique and longstanding information interaction and management practices in the digital scholarship context. This study therefore aims to understand how digital hoarding manifests in humanities researchers’ behavior, identify the influencing factors associated with it, and explore how they perceive and respond to digital hoarding behavior.Design/methodology/approachQualitative research methods enable us to acquire a rich insight and nuanced understanding of digital hoarding practices. In this study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 humanities researchers who were pre-screened for a high propensity for digital hoarding. Thematic analyses were then used to analyze the interview data.FindingsThree main characteristics of digital hoarding were identified. Further, the research paradigm, digital affordance, and personality traits and habits, collectively influencing the emergence and development of digital hoarding behaviors, were examined. The subtle influence of traditional Chinese culture was encountered. Interestingly, this study found that humanists perceive digital hoarding as a positive expectation (associated with inspiration, aesthetic pursuit, and uncertainty avoidance). Meanwhile, humanists' problematic perception of this behavior is more widely observed — they experience what we conceptualize as an “expectation-perception” gap. Three specific information behaviors related to avoidance were identified as aggravating factors for digital hoarding.Originality/valueThe findings deepen the understanding of digital hoarding behaviors and personal information management among humanities researchers within the LIS field, and implications for humanities researchers, digital scholarship service providers, and digital tool developers are discussed.

Comparative Analysis on Automatic Keyphrase Extraction (AKPE) Techniques

Abstract— Extracting Keyphrase from the large corpus manually is a tedious task. To overcome this challenging task Automatic Keyphrase Extraction (AKPE) techniques have been used for Keyphrase extraction. Keyphrase extraction is the task of automatically selecting a small set of phrases that best describe a given free text document. Keyphrase constitutes a succinct conceptual summary of a document, which is very useful in digital information management systems for semantic indexing, faceted search, document clustering, and classification. This paper contains a brief description of automatic Keyphrase extraction techniques which consist of various algorithms and also a comparative study on automotive Keyphrase extraction techniques such as KEA, TF-IFD, RAKE, TextRank. Keywords— Keyphrase Extraction, Techniques, Comparison, Keyphrase Extraction Algorithm, Term Frequency- Inverse Frequency Document, Rapid Automatic Keyphrase Extraction, TextRank.

Contestation, negotiation, and experimentation: The liminality of land administration platforms in Kenya.

This paper examines diverse infrastructural interventions in the making of Ardhisasa, the Kenyan state's digital land information management platform, as a space of contestation, negotiation, and experimentation. We analyse the platformisation of governance through theories on liminality to explain the agency of various actors in shaping the digital state. We particularly zoom into the influence of two actors: the private actors in the land sector and the civil society organisations representing informalised residents, and how they exercise agency in the development of Ardhisasa. Drawing on interviews with state and non-state actors, secondary literature, and extensive experience within Kenya's land administration system, we trace the overt and covert exercise of power in the platformisation of land administration of Nairobi. Our central thesis is that, despite its progressive development, Ardhisasa follows the tradition of a long line of large-scale infrastructural or developmental projects that rarely deliver on their promise for improvement but rather further entrench marginalised groups due to its exclusion of the already existing, albeit informalised, land administration and transaction practices that meet the needs of the urban poor. We argue that Ardhisasa's perpetual state of becoming leads to the spatialisation of liminality itself.

Digitalization Challenges for SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review Perspective and Future Research

SMEs are a fundamental component of the economic structure in many countries. In the contemporary era of digitalization, SMEs are undertaking various initiatives to align with the evolving business landscape. This study aims to explore and synthesize research results on the role of digitalization in developing small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The literature review used the Scopus database. The data obtained were 127 documents from 2010 to 2023. SME digitization research has been conducted in 42 countries using 92 theories from 94 journals. The results showed three research clusters: business model innovation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Information Technology (IT) capabilities. Digital platforms and information management assist SMEs in adjusting, creating new ideas, and staying competitive in difficult business circumstances. Digital platforms assist SMEs by extending market reach, automating operations, improving marketing and promotional efforts, analyzing consumer data to make better decisions, and strengthening team communication and customer care. Future research investigates effective strategies and educational programs aimed at helping SMEs acquire digital skills, adopt digital technology, and implement advanced blockchain-based contract systems. Future research also investigates the ethical implications of SME digitalization, encompassing issues related to data privacy, digital security, and the appropriate use of emerging technologies.

User Acceptance and Adoption of the Digital Management Information System by focusing on E-Learning System in Institute of Distance Education (IDE) at the University of Zambia (UNZA)

Digital transformation is conquering the world with a tremendous speed in every aspect of society and education is one important area. This fast advancement in technology is occurring in both the developed and developing societies. As a result, we see e-learning platforms extensively used and make the learning process continue in universities and education institutions almost uninterrupted, despite the restrictions of social interaction by governments during the covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the User Acceptance and Adoption of the Digital Management Information System by focusing on E-Learning System in IDE at UNZA. The study was conducted on the students and lecturers who used the System at the IDE at UNZA. A google questionnaire was sent to the students in their groups and 271 participants answered the questionnaire successfully and this became the sample for the study. Data was analyzed using SPSS where the correlation and multi-variant Regression Analysis Model were used to help understand the data. The study found that the Social Influence (β= .657), was mostly significant in influencing User Acceptance Adoption of the System, seconded by Performance Expectancy ( and Effort Expectancy’s (. The study concludes that all the constructs are positively related to the acceptance and adoption of the E-Learning System. However, Social Influence is the most influenced factor User Acceptance Adoption of the E-Learning System at the University of Zambia when compared to the other constructs. This conclusion has added to the arguments which have found other factors like PE and EE to be factors affecting BI for the adoption of IT systems in other countries. The study recommended that the University of Zambia should link E- Learning system with the online library to assist student get the recommended resources. This can be done by adding a fee to facilitate which will help cater for the running costs while students and lecturers maximize the use of the system.

Common data environments in construction: state-of-the-art and challenges for practical implementation

Purpose Information management workflow in building information modelling (BIM)-based collaboration is based on using a common data environment (CDE). The basic premise of a CDE is exposing all relevant data as a single source of truth and facilitating continuous collaboration between stakeholders. A multitude of tools can be used as a CDE, however, it is not clear how the tools are used or if they fulfil the users’ needs. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate current practices of using CDEs for information management during the whole built asset’s life cycle, through a state-of-the-art literature review and an empirical study. Design/methodology/approach Literature data is collected according to the PRISMA 2020 guideline for reporting systematic reviews. This paper includes 46 documents in the review and conduct a bibliometric and thematic analysis to identify the main challenges of digital information management. To understand the current practice and the views of the stakeholders using CDEs in their work, this paper used an empirical approach including semi-structured interviews with 15 BIM experts. Findings The results indicate that one of the major challenges of CDE adoption is project complexity and using multiple CDEs simultaneously leading to data accountability, transparency and reliability issues. To tackle those challenges, the use of novel technologies in CDE development such as blockchain could be further investigated. Originality/value The research explores the major challenges in the practical implementation of CDEs for information management. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study on this topic combining a systematic literature review and fieldwork.

Profissional Da Informação E Transformação Digital:estudo de caso - uX User Experience Design

The article discusses the impact of digital transformation in the fields of information and librarianship, highlighting the new demands and challenges imposed toprofessionals in the field. It analyzes how the adoption of new digital technologies by information units can generate innovations in user services, through solutions such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, personalization, and data analysis. It presents how the technology should be aligned with the needs of the users. The text also addresses the integration between the principles of User Experience Design and Information Science to develop user-centered services. The skills necessary for the information professional to work in the digital age are presented, such as technological mastery, digital information management, communication, teamwork, and continuous learning. It concludes that, with adequate training in technical, managerial, and behavioral skills, professionals can deal with the challenges of digital transformation in an ethical and strategic way.

Can Digital Technology Breakthroughs Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation?

Currently, we are confronted with the presence of two significant transformations. The emergence of technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, social media, Industry 4.0, and Society 5.0 is significantly impacting the behavior of individuals, societies, and countries in the 21st century. The second transformation pertains to various critical issues such as climate change, desertification, food and water security, and the future of life on our planet. This paper aims to analyze the impact of emerging technologies on mitigating climate change. The central inquiry at hand is whether humanity possesses the ability to transform the ongoing digital revolution into effective climate action. Specifically, we will analyze the fundamental question. Do digital technologies and information management contribute to the problem or offer a solution?

MANAJEMEN PENGELOLAAN INFORMASI BERBASIS TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL (STUDI KASUS : PENGELOLAAN MEDIA INFORMASI BDK TV) Musyaddad1, Saefudin2

In the era of digital transformation, the amount of data generated is constantly increasing at a rapid pace. Organizations need to be able to manage this data well to make timely decisions and identify new business opportunities. The use of technologies such as data analytics and artificial intelligence can help in effective data management. The purpose of this research is to create and design a breakthrough, especially in digital transformation-based information management through the BDK TV project which will be displayed on a special plate form on a website. This research method uses the content analysis method on the information management of the Palembang Diversity Training Center. The conclusion of this research shows that there is no digital transformation-based information management at the Palembang Religious Education and Training Center. The implications of the research results show the importance of leaders to make policies in changing the pattern of digital transformation-based information management to be carried out in the future.

DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES OF STUDENTS IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITIZATION OF EDUCATION

This article shows efficacy of competences-oriented education model, representing effectiveness of pedagogy technology and digital tools blending in transforming education while using tutors support. In correspondence to contemporary requirements and education system special features, con­nection between digital education tools and tutor technology contributing to students key competences development is determined. The paper con­tributes to the field by summarizing some theoretical issues and offering implementation suggestions for effectively integrating digital technologies into teaching and learning. The use of digital technologies in educational activities opens up new opportunities, adequate methods for dissemination and management of digital information, development of necessary compe­tencies on the basis of digital literacy, ensuring equitable access for all who wish to obtain necessary knowledge and decision-making skills, ensuring demand for school graduates in the world labor market in situation of digital economy. Innovative technologies become a problem adding difficulties to students burden. Tutor becomes an intermediary between students and digital technologies to promote students active learning practices there are not so many students who can appreciate digital learning practices and get the most of it. The role of tutoring in digital literacy promotion is hard to overestimate. Tutor support is a pedagogical activity in individualization of education aimed at identifying and developing students educational motives and interests. To form students key competencies in education system, it is necessary to supplement traditional education with tools of digital edu­cational technologies, new trends in pedagogies such as tutoring, which is becoming an integral part of modern learning process.

Digital information management to increase the reuse of building materials

The construction industry contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions and extraction of primary resources. The linear economy models used in building development projects are unsustainable. Hence, implementing circular economy models in the building development process is necessary. This paper aims to increase reuse in building projects. The study utilized a literature study, 18 interviews with construction industry professionals, and two case studies. The focus of the study was the role of digital information management in achieving a circular economy and a narrowed scope on the reuse of building materials and components. The results show six challenges for increasing the reuse of building materials in construction projects. The most central challenges are profitability, human willingness to action and change, and storage of reusable building materials. Based on the findings in this paper, a framework is developed for how digital information of construction resources can be utilized and managed throughout the lifetime of buildings. The suggested solutions will enhance the ability of property owners and developers to achieve circularity in their building projects and existing building stocks. In this respect, this paper contributes to the emergence of new profitable business models and markets within a circular value chain for building materials in the construction industry.

Development of A Housing Information Management System for Tambari Estate, Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria

Economic activity and population growth Bauchi metropolis contributed to the emergence of the Tambari Estate to house the state's civil service's senior and junior staff. This has not only increased the need for land to accommodate the various land uses, but it has also posed challenges to proper and efficient layout management. Appropriate land administration is critical to any nation's socioeconomic development and long-term land information systems. In this period, information and new strategies for sustainable land administration are becoming increasingly important. However, the storage and management of land information have continued to remain analog, resulting in difficulties in land boundary litigation and economic losses. In this paper, a digital housing information management system for the Tambari estate in Bauchi Metropolis was developed. ArcGIS 10.7 was used to digitize and update the layout of the estate sourced from the Bauchi State Ministry of Housing while the attribute data like ownership information, plot details, plot type, number of rooms, status, land use, and other relevant information were gotten through fieldwork. The information of each house was entered into an attribute table to create a relational database. The relational database was used to develop the user interface created using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 software which then allowed for the development of the housing management system with an interactive interface with username and password. The development of a Housing Information Management System will provide accurate information to the government and stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner for proper planning and decision-making, as well as effective land-use management. The study recommended the implementation of housing information systems by all levels of government. The system will stimulate economic activity, social cohesion, and long-term development.

The Application of Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) to Cultural Heritage: A Review

Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) is the application of BIM, a digital modelling and information management technique, to assets of historical significance, otherwise known as Cultural Heritage (CH). The adoption of BIM for CH is justified by government mandates and acknowledgement by leading heritage institutions that there is a need to utilise digital tools for heritage management. This paper establishes the current state of HBIM implementation within CH as well as research trends to date via a review of the existing literature. Geometric modelling was found to be the topic of very early research into HBIM, with particular focus given to improving the accuracy and efficiency of modelling. Thus, methods for improving modelling were evaluated. HBIM as an information management tool is discussed including the issues encountered, such as data storage and insufficient existing tools, as well as key information requirements proposed in the literature. An evaluation of key HBIM case studies found limited evidence of the created models being used in practice and an overall lack of consideration of the information needs. It was determined that the implementation of HBIM is limited by a lack of defined information requirements, and standardisation regarding the method of implementation.

PENINGKATAN PENGELOLAAN MANAJEMEN INFORMASI BERBASIS DIGITAL DI PONDOK PESANTREN ZHILALUL QUR’AN RAGUKLAMPITAN BATEALIT JEPARA

The Zhilalul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School manages various educational services starting from the formal institutions of MI, SMP, MA, and non-formal TPQ, Madin, Tahfidz Program, and Kitab Kuning. Information services in these pesantren have been manual and uneven. Access to communication and information from administrators, ustadz/ustadzah to guardians of students is still manual, through information on the results of recording which often occurs as obstacles to tucked in archives, incomplete and not systematic. The purpose of this community service activity is to improve partners' skills in digital technology-based information management, so that services at Islamic boarding schools are more improved and developed. This service activity method starts from the socialization, training, mentoring, and evaluation stages. At the training stage the team used tutorial, lecture, and question and answer methods. Assistance phase through practical methods. The results of this service activity were 30 participants who were involved as administrators as well as ustadz ustadzah at the Zhilalul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School. After participating in digital information management training, 80% of participants were able to present activity information in digital form complete with pictures, captions through application media Canva. Previously, the participants also received training on the importance of managing information in digital-based Islamic boarding schools. Participants gain knowledge about the importance of digitization, types of information, and techniques for making news. Furthermore, assistance in the practice of making information and news designs is packaged using the Canva application media. 85% there was an increase in information services at digital-based Islamic boarding schools, information on students' return schedules, students' activities, and students' achievement progress was shared with students' guardians through digital information accompanied by pictures and interesting.

TO DIGITALIZE OR NOT? COVID EFFECT IN MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES BASED ON THREE CASES

The aim of this exploratory study is to evaluate the level and methods of adaptation of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to the rapid and unforeseen changes during COVID-19 era through digitization and digital transformation. Although the whole world has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in general, its impact on the business environment does not show a homogeneous distribution among countries, sectors, and companies. Even if the reasons are variable, the challenges and costs in front of the digitalization of SMEs all over the world are higher than that of large companies. In this context, it is aimed to reveal the knowledge and lessons learned which will form the basis for innovative, managerial, and entrepreneurial practices related to digital transformation initiatives in SMEs. In this study, a series of semi-structured interviews were conducted with the chief information officers and executives responsible for information technologies and digital transformation in three purposively selected small and medium-sized companies in the Aegean region of Türkiye, namely Bakioğlu, Norm, and Ürper respectively. Results for the decision-making processes and practices of the executives regarding the leadership characteristics of information technologies and the decisions taken regarding internal digitalization applications and adaptation to the new work environment during the covid pandemic period are presented. Within the framework of the literature, policy recommendations are provided by analyzing the interaction of their compliance with digital transformation, information management, and corporate governance principles with their strategic management and leadership characteristics. In particular, the interaction between digital maturity levels and digitalization and digital transformation practices is evaluated. In this way, we try to contribute to the advancement of the existing literature by proposing a digital maturity model taking into account the cultural, communication and technological business context.