Digital Readiness Research Articles

Towards digital readiness of evidence-based practice in a regional cancer center using role-based business process and data modeling.

Evidence-based practice is a problem-based solving approach to clinical practice that encourages nurses providing personalized patient care while utilizing the necessary scientific evidence for a better understanding of risks and benefits of diagnostic tests and treatments. Digital transformation of an organization begins with attaining an acceptable digital readiness level. One approach entails specifying and modeling their processes and the respective data models. In Jordan, at King Hussein Cancer Center-an international and regional accredited cancer care hospital-their nursing practice requires obtaining a standardized specification of evidence-based practice processes and their respective conceptual data model that is currently not specified for digital readiness. The design science research methodology was adopted to deliver two increments. The first was concerned with the design, development, and demonstration of eight evidence-based practice processes specified using BPMN. The second was related to the design and development, demonstration, and evaluation of a respective derived data model of the case study. Both increments involved interviews with domain experts for elicitation and validation. Eight evidence-based practice process models were identified and specified using BPMN along with their associated data models, where one representative process model was utilized in this research to demonstrate the effectiveness of process and data modeling towards digital readiness of evidence-based practice in regional cancer center. Both deliverables enabled the evidence-based practice management to attain common understanding to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and areas for improvement that can be addressed through digital solutions. Evidence -based practice BPMN process models were considered as a road map to follow up a project implementation and a rich visualization to perform data analytics to identify evidence-based practice trends, patterns, and insights that can inform strategic data-driven decisions. Both deliverables were concluded necessary for developing respective information systems in the journey towards digital transformation.

СУЧАСНИЙ СТАН ТА ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ СВІТОВОГО ГОСПОДАРСТВА

The current state and features of global digitalization are examined in this study. Author focuses on key characteristics of the digitization process, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data, cloud technologies, wireless technologies, and robotics. Our analysis extends to the impact of digitalization on economic development and competitiveness across countries, regions, and individual companies. The study emphasises the importance of the Digital Competitiveness Index (specifically, the IMD World Digital Competitiveness) as a crucial metric for assessing a country’s digital readiness. The methodology for calculating this index is established. A country’s position in the global competitiveness ranking significantly hinges on the quality and regulation of its digital infrastructure. This includes mechanisms for digital governance and the availability of robust digital identification systems. It is explored how a population’s perception of digital advancements influences a nation’s competitive standing. North America, Western Europe, and East Asia emerge as frontrunners in digitalization. These regions exhibit robust adoption rates and sustained growth. While leading regions maintain their positions, other areas face challenges due to global imbalances. Nevertheless, some regions show incremental improvements. The study shows the digitization process is not without negative consequences. Cybercrime is a growing concern, impacting economies worldwide. Author analyzes governmental measures to counter cyber threats and safeguard digital ecosystems. Quantifying the economic toll of cybercrime, the paper identifies existing losses in the global economy. Forecast data suggests that these losses will persist and potentially escalate. The study highlights international organisations and regulatory frameworks dedicated to combating cybercrime. Collaborative efforts at various levels are essential for effective cybercrime prevention.

The Motivation and Research Competencies among Educators in Government Higher Education Institutions in Northern Samar: A Cornerstone towards Productive, Quality and Efficient Research Community

This research study aimed to investigate the relationship between motivation and the research competencies among educators in Government Higher Education Institutions (GHEIs) to identify factors that contribute to a productive, quality, and efficient research community. The study employed a quantitative research approach particularly the descriptive correlational research design to focus on quantifying the accumulation and assessment of data and descriptive design to provide a snapshot of the current situation and describes the traits of the population or occurrence on the phenomenon from educators in Government higher education institutions. The study worked only with a motivational survey that covers both Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation that focused on motivation, external governance, introduced governance, acknowledged governance, and unified governance, and Intrinsic motivation as well as the research professor's competencies that entail six domains on instruction, values and morality, uniqueness and creativity, research development, and digital readiness. The data analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics, including path analysis, to examine the direct and indirect relationships between the variables. The findings showed that motivation and research competencies have a significant relationship in building productive, quality, and efficient research communities. Therefore, all three indicated hypotheses were found rejected when evaluated using the data gathered from the respondents. This finding is expected to contribute to the development of effective strategies and interventions for enhancing motivation and research competencies among educators in Government higher education institutions, which would ultimately lead to a productive, quality, and efficient research community.

Analysing the Evolution of Knowledge Sharing Through Digitalization in Organizations Usingh the Digital Economy and Security Index

Digitalization is one of the main catalysts for innovation in the management of modern organizations. One of the main effects of the digitisation process and the tools used is the sharing of information and knowledge inside and outside companies. There are many digitalization and knowledge-sharing measures, including the DESI, or Digital Economy and Security Index, which consists of several items of an organization's digital readiness. For this research, a questionnaire survey was conducted in organisations in the Czech Republic, comparing the development of each indicator over five years. The questionnaire survey managed to collect over five hundred responses. These data will help determine the pace of development of the tools available to organisations in the process of knowledge sharing through digitalisation.

Digital maturity of industrial enterprises: Evaluation experience

The article is devoted to the study of theoretical and practical aspects of assessing the digital maturity of enterprises and their readiness for digital transformation in accordance with the challenges of the digital economy. The purpose of the article is to determine the relationship between digital maturity and digital readiness of enterprises, prerequisites, factors and conditions for their improvement. The achievement of the goal is ensured by the use of methods of comparative analysis, a system-structural approach, theoretical analysis of publications, the use of empirical methods, in particular questionnaires, quantitative methods and qualitative expert assessment. The possibility of applying digital maturity assessment models to study the readiness of industrial enterprises for digital transformation is being investigated. The criteria for assessing the digital maturity and digital readiness of enterprises are highlighted. In the course of the study, hypotheses were confirmed that there is a direct dependence of the readiness of industrial enterprises for digital transformation on the achieved level of digital maturity of technologies and business processes in the company, as well as on the received and expected effects of digitalization, accumulated economic potential and projected risks. The main theoretical and methodological conclusions are outlined in the context of the identified factors, prerequisites, conditions for increasing digital maturity and readiness of enterprises for digital transformation. The necessity of a systematic study of the influence of digital potential factors, various external and internal risk factors on the digital readiness of industrial enterprises for the development of strategies, long-term plans and projects of digitalization and digital transformation is emphasized.

Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of digital health readiness questionnaire among hypertension patients in rural areas of China.

Digital health has the potential to support health care in rural areas by overcoming the problems of distance and poor infrastructure, however, rural areas have extremely low use of digital health because of the lack of interaction with technology. There is no existing tool to measure digital health literacy in rural China. This study aims to test and validate the digital health readiness questionnaire for assessing digital readiness among patients in rural China. Due to the different Internet environments in China compared to Belgium, a cultural adaptation is needed to optimize the use of Digital Health Readiness Questionnaire in China. Then, a prospective single-center survey study was conducted in rural China among patients with hypertension. Confirmatory factor analysis was computed to test the measurement models. A total of 330 full questionnaires were selected and included in the analysis. The model-fit measures were used to assess the model's overall goodness of fit (Chi-square/degrees of freedom = 5.060, comparative fit index = 0.889, Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) = 0.869, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.111, standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = 0.0880). TLI is a little bit lower than the borderline (more than 0.9) and RMSEA is higher than it (less than 0.08 means good model fit). We deleted two items 2 and 4 and the result shows a better goodness of fit (Chi-square/degrees of freedom = 4.897, comparative fit index = 0.914, TLI = 0.895, RMSEA = 0.109, SRMR = 0.0765). To increase applicability and generalizability in rural areas, it should be considered to use the calculation of only the parts Digital skills, Digital literacy and Digital health literacy which are equally applicable in a Belgian population as in a rural Chinese population.

Predicting the Antecedents of Digital Readiness of Teachers by Examining the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction.

Predicting the Antecedents of Digital Readiness of Teachers by Examining the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction.

Predicting the antecedents of digital readiness of teachers by examining the mediating role of job satisfaction

Predicting the antecedents of digital readiness of teachers by examining the mediating role of job satisfaction

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Philippine Construction Industry: A Review of Literature

This review explores the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the Philippine construction industry, focusing on the extent and scope of adoption, influencing factors, readiness, and associated benefits and challenges. Utilizing the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, Technology Readiness Index (TRI), and diffusion of innovation theory, the study synthesizes findings from 20 articles published between 2014 and 2024. Findings reveal a promising yet varied landscape of AI integration, driven by the need for improved cost management, enhanced decision-making, and higher quality standards. Successful AI adoption involves digital readiness, robust data management, and stakeholder engagement. Benefits include enhanced productivity, cost-efficiency, decision-making capabilities, sustainability, and safety. However, significant challenges such as data quality, technological complexity, ethical concerns, and the need for a skilled workforce remain. Overcoming these challenges through strategic planning and investment is crucial for the growth of AI adoption in the Philippine construction industry.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AT HO CHI MINH CITY BANKS

The banking industry in Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing significant changes driven by technological advancements and evolving customer expectations. To stay competitive and provide exceptional customer experiences, banks in the city must embrace digital transformation strategies. This abstract presents a digital transformation strategy aimed at improving customer experience in Ho Chi Minh City banks. The strategy begins with a comprehensive assessment of the current state of digital readiness within the banks, including their IT infrastructure, systems, and processes. This assessment helps identify areas that require improvement and sets the foundation for the digital transformation journey. The strategy highlights the importance of customer-centricity and emphasizes the need for a seamless and personalized customer experience across multiple touchpoints. To achieve this, the banks are encouraged to leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and robotic process automation.

A Novel Scale for Evaluating Digital Readiness toward Earthquakes: A Comprehensive Validity and Reliability Analysis

New digital technology trends have the potential to mitigate the effects of earthquakes and improve response and recovery efforts such as earthquake prediction, emergency call-out, and earthquake location notification. Earthquake readiness makes it necessary to have a digitally prepared society. However, no scale has been found in the literature that can measure the digital attitudes and skills of individuals regarding earthquakes. For this reason, to fill this gap in the literature, this descriptive research study aimed to develop an original, valid, and reliable scale to determine the digital readiness of individuals toward earthquakes. Data were collected from 621 adult individuals with different socioeconomic characteristics using the convenience sampling method. An item pool was created through a comprehensive literature review, followed by a series of analyses encompassing content validity, construct validity, convergent validity, discriminant validity, criterion-related validity, reliability analysis, and item analysis in the course of the scale’s development process. For the digital readiness toward earthquakes, the Draft scale, with 21 items remaining, a KMO value (0.894), and a Bartlett sphericity test result of χ2 (91) = 2407.76 (p < 0.001) showed the suitability of the data for exploratory factor analysis (EFA). As a result of the EFA, 14 items were categorized into two dimensions based on whether their eigenvalues exceeded 1. The explained variance was 46.823% (eigenvalue = 6.555) in the first factor, while it was 12.832% (eigenvalue = 1.796) in the second factor, and the total variance was 59.655%. After analyzing the scale’s items within these dimensions, the first dimension was named “Technological Skills”, comprising eight items, and the second dimensions was named “Digital Attitudes”, consisting of six items. The factor loadings for these items ranged from 0.562 to 0.900. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) affirmed the factorial structure identified by the EFA. For the five-point Likert-type Digital Readiness toward Earthquakes scale, named the DRE scale, with 14 items after validity analyses, Cronbach’s alpha value was obtained as 0.910, demonstrating high internal consistency. Cronbach’s alpha values of the two factors were 0.910 for the “Technological Skills” dimension and 0.837 for the “Digital Attitudes” dimension. It was concluded that the developed scale is a valid and reliable measurement in evaluating the digital readiness of individuals toward earthquakes.

Модель цифрової трансформації територіального розвитку в системі національної економіки

The possibilities of applying modern digital technologies for developing territorial communities and regions within Ukraine’s national economy have been explored. The impact of artificial intelligence on the development of various levels of economic systems has been characterized. The level of digital readiness of regions and cities in Ukraine has been analyzed. The digital transformation model of territorial development within the national economy has been described. The necessary characteristic features of an effectively formulated development strategy for territorial communities have been identified. Specific directions for Smart City projects based on electronic systems have been outlined. Therefore, studying the digital transformation model of territorial development determines the need to adapt modern territories to the requirements of the modern digital economic environment. Digital transformation is a strategic management tool and an integral part of sustainable development strategies at different levels of economic systems. It is essential to define that the digital transformation of territorial development in the system of the Ukrainian national economy encompasses not only the introduction of new technologies but also the change of management approaches, interaction between stakeholders, and the development of digital infrastructure. Integrating digital technologies into various spheres, such as education, healthcare, economy, and communication, becomes critical for supporting innovative development. The primary purpose of digitalization processes in the territorial development system is to increase the competitiveness of regions and ensure their adaptation to modern economic challenges. Implementing intelligent management systems, data analysis, and artificial intelligence contributes to optimizing various spheres of territorial development. In addition, citizens’ interaction and participation in decision-making processes become more transparent and effective through digital tools. In general, the digital transformation model of territorial development is a crucial guideline for ensuring sustainable, innovative, and harmonious growth of regions, territorial communities, and the national economy in the modern world. Keywords: digital technologies, artificial intelligence, digital transformation model, territorial development, territorial communities, regions, national economy, Smart City.

THE ROLE OF DIGITAL READINESS IN THE RELATIONSHIP OF HRM PRACTICES AND MSMES PERFORMANCE

Micro, small and medium enterprises in Indonesia run and managed mostly in traditional and conventional administration due to the limited digital literation and organizational management knowledge of the MSMEs. However, some of these MSMEs are scaling up by implementing management procedure and digital system. They carry out human resource practice into their operation along with digital system into their routine. The development is driven mainly by the new environment brought by the COVID-19 pandemic which force business entities to be ready for digital operation. This study examines the effect of digital readiness in moderating the relationship of human resource management practice and MSME’s performance. We surveyed 357 MSMEs in various fields, including culinary, clothing, crafts, and services through questionnaire to collect the data. As predicted, digital readiness moderates the relationship between human resource management practice and MSME’s organizational performance. However, the moderation effect is not as expected. Data suggests digital readiness negatively moderates the relationship of human resource management practice and MSME’s organizational performance.

THE PROMISE OF DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR OLDER ADULTS: BUILDING BRIDGES FOR UNDERSERVED OLDER ADULTS IN TWO STATES

Abstract Digital inclusion refers to activities completed to ensure that all individuals, especially those who are underserved, have access to and are able to utilize technology and needed support. This includes affordable, robust internet service; devices; digital literacy training; technical support; and applications/online content (National Digital Inclusion Alliance, 2022). Recognizing digital exclusion among older adults as a major public health and social equity concern, particularly during the pandemic, two states (California and Rhode Island) partnered with their respective state units on aging to offer technological devices (e.g., iPads) and intergenerational support to underserved older adults who speak multiple languages across the states. The university-based programs worked with their local Areas Agencies on Aging (CA) and senior centers (RI) through the State units on Aging to recruit and support older participants. This symposium will describe findings from three research projects within these large, ongoing research initiatives and discuss some of the lessons learned for conducting this type of applied research. The first paper by Marnfeldt and colleagues describes factors associated with digital readiness among participants. The second paper by Leedahl and colleagues examines predictors of digital competence among those interested in the program. The third paper by Tsotsoros and colleagues examines the influence of technological growth on various social well-being measures.The fourth paper by Batista-Malat and colleagues describes the strengths and barriers in working with community partners when completing applied research.

Expanding digitalisation for subsistence and sustainability in the heart of Europe, based on the examples of Hungarian companies

AbstractThe rapid technological development that is still taking place today, with increasingly interconnected IT tools, is introducing dramatic changes. The development of computer programs is rapidly transforming traditional processes and the systems that support them. It is therefore natural that the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) and its impact on Hungarian companies is one of the key topics of our time. We conducted an exploratory quantitative survey, asking 140 managers of Hungarian small, medium and large enterprises about their current situation in the context of Industry 4.0. We sought to find out to what extent the specific R&D and innovation potential of Industry 4.0 is accepted, and whether it has already been introduced in the companies. On a qualitative side, 2 case studies and 3 interviews were conducted, in which structured interviews were used to further explore the issue. We aimed to find out where SMEs stood in terms of digital preparedness and what advantages, possible disadvantages, and goals they managed to identify. Our research showed that an increasing number of companies have already decided to take the first steps towards industrial digitalisation, which will completely transform their internal processes.

Mid-Day Meal Scheme in India: Current Status, Critical Issues and Challenges

This piece of work examines the impact of the midday meal program on body mass index using secondary data on several Indian states. India has implemented the Mid-day Meal Program to improve the enrolment, attendance, retention, and academic success of school-aged children. A significant portion of schoolchildren from lower socioeconomic categories rely on cooked midday meals. This policy change will require the states to prepare against three key parameters—Mid-day-meal ground infrastructure, financial inclusion, and beneficiary identification—to target the beneficiaries. Using secondary govt data, this paper explores the digital readiness of various states and the challenges they face. Also, research highlights the urgent need for the government to intensify its focus on improving Mid-day-meal at various levels in order to reduce the inequality in India effectively. To meet the goals of the Mid-day Meal Scheme, it is important to avoid repetition of the roughly same sort of meal menu

Digitally supported lifestyle program to promote brain health among older adults (LETHE pilot trial) – Study design and progress

AbstractBackgroundDementia prevention is a global public health priority. The FINGER multimodal lifestyle intervention is the only intervention model so far that has demonstrated significant cognitive and other health benefits in at‐risk older adults. LETHE proposes a new multimodal precision prevention approach where FINGER intervention is complemented with digital tools to optimize intervention delivery, personalize recommendations based on individual risk profile, and support risk factor self‐management. The multinational 2‐year randomized controlled LETHE pilot trial aims to test the feasibility of a digitally supported, adapted FINGER intervention among older adults at risk of cognitive decline and dementia.MethodA total of 160 individuals aged 60‐77 years and with risk factors for dementia but no substantial cognitive impairment are recruited at four sites (Austria, Finland, Italy, Sweden; N = 40 per country). Digital readiness and experience with smart devices are required. Participants are randomized 1:1 to 1) structured multimodal lifestyle intervention (dietary guidance, exercise, cognitive training, vascular/metabolic risk management, social stimulation, sleep/stress management) where in‐person individual and group‐based activities are supported with the LETHE smartphone app developed in the project; or 2) self‐guided lifestyle intervention (regular health advice and access to a simplified app with no personalized/interactive content). Both groups wear a smartwatch to gather passive data (e.g., activity, sleep). Primary outcomes are retention rate, adherence to intervention and engagement with the app, and change in dementia risk based on validated risk scores (CAIDE, LIBRA). Secondary outcomes are lifestyle changes and changes in cognition, stress‐related symptoms, sleep, health‐related quality of life, and health literacy. Participant experiences will also be explored. The LETHE Advisory Board (members of the public) provided feedback on the trial protocol.ResultTrial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05565170), and ethical approval has been obtained in each country. Recruitment started in September 2022 and will be completed in Spring 2023. Updates and results on study progress will be presented.ConclusionLETHE pilot trial will inform about the feasibility of technological solutions and a digitally assisted lifestyle program to support brain health among older adults. If proved to induce sustained behavioural changes, digital tools could offer potential for large‐scale, cost‐effective dementia prevention programs.

Clarification of the Present Understanding of the Assessment of an Organization’s Digital Readiness in SMEs

The role of digital transformation (DT) in economic development is a vital and recurring point of research. It is particularly relevant if we consider the high percentage of digital transformation initiatives that fail to deliver the expected results, particularly in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This paper analyzes what is needed to make this transformation successful from an implementation perspective and, simultaneously, from the standpoint of obtaining the company’s expected results. This phenomenon is even more critical to decipher and understand when we look at the small and medium enterprises that face more significant challenges due to the scarcity of resources and needed skills. This work reviews a large variety of models through an extensive systematic literature review (SLR) that assess the readiness and maturity of the digital transformation of enterprises, with a focus on SMEs, with its primary objectives being (1) to review the existing studies and models that assess an organization’s maturity and readiness in the context of digital transformation, focusing on SMEs; (2) to identify if there are gaps considering the importance of the SMEs; and (3) to propose a standardized set of dimensions that should always be considered in a digital transformation assessment. The outcome of this research provides an essential contribution by identifying apparent gaps in the assessment of digital transformation in SMEs and proposing a scalable and standardized set of categories and subcategories that can be used across any future assessment model. These contributions are even more relevant when referencing minimal deep research in the context of SMEs and Digital Transformation. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-06-025 Full Text: PDF

Opportunities for healthcare digitalization in Europe: Comparative analysis of inequalities in access to medical services

Digitalization of healthcare systems is a great opportunity to address inequalities in access to healthcare in the European Union. There is an urgent need to build on what we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, where digital health technologies were integrated swiftly to limit challenges in healthcare delivery. We created a database for the 27 European Union countries from the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS), the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), and other Eurostat databases. We performed k-means cluster analysis to group EU countries along two dimensions: inequalities in access to medical services and level of digitalization. We identified five distinct clusters: two clusters with high, two clusters with moderate, and one cluster with low unmet need for healthcare. Regarding digitalization, only one cluster comprising the Nordic countries, Spain and Cyprus exhibit high digital readiness. A cluster comprising the most developed countries in Western Europe represents moderate levels of both unmet need for healthcare and digitalization. For most EU countries, there is still a need to build digital infrastructure for the healthcare industry, which in the long term may increase the number of digital solutions used by both patients and healthcare professionals. Policy makers across the EU need to consider investing in initiatives that would support digital health solutions as an effective means of healthcare provision and healthcare management.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA

This paper will discuss the changes in technology, the benefits of technology to the Malaysian and Indonesian communities, the challenges faced in embracing technology and how the two countries overcome the challenges. The rapid proliferation of ICT within the sphere of rural development is evident both locally and globally. In line with national aspirations, the government has proactively addressed the challenges posed by ICT through a comprehensive program. In Malaysia, this initiative involved the establishment of telecentres within rural communities, thereby introducing the digital realm to these settings. This technological advancement provided access to online facilities, a broader global perspective, and improved learning opportunities for the rural population. The ultimate objective was to bridge the digital divide that separates rural and urban communities, promoting inclusivity and equitable access to technology. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, proactive measures have been taken by fostering inclusive digital transformation through promoting universal digital readiness and implementing free Wi-Fi areas in numerous public spaces. Both countries have successfully outlined a roadmap and outcomes of cultivating a "digital society" to face the upcoming challenges of IR5.0.