Support Of Digital Technologies Research Articles

The key-roles of the expert during classroom discussions aimed at fostering formative assessment processes through the use of digital technologies

AbstractWe study the experts’ practices developed with the support of digital technologies (DT), when they take aware in-the-moment decisions during classroom discussions to promote the development of effective formative assessment (FA) processes. In this investigation, we complement a macro-analysis of paradigmatic examples of classroom activities, focused on the functionalities of DT and on the implemented FA strategies, with a micro-analysis, developed with reference to a theoretical construct useful for interpreting and analysing expert teachers’ roles during classroom discussions (the Model of Aware and Effective Attitudes and Behaviours, MAEAB). More specifically, we explore how the expert uses DT to empower these roles with the aim of promoting FA processes. This study has two implications: (1) at the theoretical level, the study will introduce a model aimed at characterising the ways in which the expert can promote FA during classroom discussions when they are mediated by the use of DT; (2) at the pragmatic level, the use of this model to analyse paradigmatic examples from teaching experiments will introduce potential guidelines for teacher professional development aimed at promoting teachers’ autonomous use of DT to carry out effective FA practices.

Transforming museum management through ICT adoption: an analysis of the Portuguese context during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT This study aims at analysing the development of digital co-creative strategies adopted by museums during the COVID-19 pandemic and the transformative potential of co-creative experiences with the help of digital tools to redefine the relationship between the museum and its audiences. This is exploratory research using online qualitative surveys applied to Portuguese museums during the COVID-19 pandemic for participation of virtual audiences for data collection and analysis. Results from this study contribute to managers’ awareness of museum digital transformation around the world sharing similar contexts and that may want to develop the participatory approach with the support of digital technologies. Results show new avenues for the adoption and implementation of digital strategies in museum management. To the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first studies to explore the participatory museum framework combined with the development of digital strategies applied to museums following COVID-19.

Electrical Engineering and its Aspects in the Modern Concept of Technical Education

This paper focuses on some aspects in the concept of teaching electrical engineering in technical education. It is presented the issues of possible approaches and tools allowing to implement the teaching of electrical engineering in a demonstrative and entertaining way using contemporary means based on digital technologies. In this framework, the possibilities of motivating students are also presented and some findings from selected scientific papers, domestic and foreign research are also summarized.
 The introductory part presents the issues related to the definition of subject or subject didactics of electrical engineering as a prerequisite for successful teaching by teachers. The next part is devoted to a research investigation focused on the application of new approaches to teaching electrical engineering in school practice, the possibility of linking virtual or augmented reality in a demonstrative approach to teaching, the use of online applications to solve electrical engineering problems and thus linking the practical form of electrical engineering with the theory presented in the classroom with the support of digital technologies.
 The conclusion then summarizes the possibilities associated with the teaching of electrical engineering and the search for new paths that are common to both students preparing for the teaching profession and the students who will one day be guided by these teachers through the secrets of electrical engineering as one of the most important fields of human activity.

Digital technologies and corporate green innovation: opening the “black box” of resource orchestration mechanisms

Purpose Driven by the dual-carbon target and the widespread digital transformation, leveraging digital technology (DT) to facilitate sustainable, green and high-quality development in heavy-polluting industries has emerged as a pivotal and timely research focus. However, existing studies diverge in their perspectives on whether DT’s impact on green innovation is synergistic or leads to a crowding-out effect. In pursuit of optimizing the synergy between DT and green innovation, this paper aims to investigate the mechanisms that can be harnessed to render DT a more constructive force in advancing green innovation. Design/methodology/approach Drawing from the theoretical framework of resource orchestration, the authors offer a comprehensive elucidation of how DT intricately influences the green innovation efficiency of enterprises. Given the intricate interplay within the synergistic relationship between DT and green innovation, the authors use the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis method to explore diverse configurations of antecedent conditions leading to optimal solutions. This approach transcends conventional linear thinking to provide a more nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics involved. Findings The findings reveal that antecedent configurations fostering high green innovation efficiency actually differ across various stages. First, there are three distinct configuration patterns that can enhance the green technology research and development (R&D) efficiency of enterprises, namely, digitally driven resource integration (RI), digitally driven resource synergy (RSy) and high resource orchestration capability. Then, the authors also identify three configuration patterns that can bolster the high green achievement transfer efficiency of enterprises, including a digitally optimized resource portfolio, digitally driven RSy and efficient RI. The findings not only contribute to advancing the resource orchestration theory in the digital ecosystem but also provide empirical evidence and practical insights to support the sustainable development of green innovation. Practical implications The findings can offer valuable insights for enterprise managers, providing decision-making guidance on effectively harnessing the innovation-driven value of internal and external resources through resource restructuring, bundling and leveraging, whether with or without the support of DT. Social implications The research findings contribute to heavy-polluting enterprises addressing the paradoxical tensions between digital transformation and resource constraints under environmental regulatory pressures. It aims to facilitate the simultaneous achievement of environmental and commercial success by enhancing their green innovation capabilities, ultimately leading to sustainability across profit and the environment. Originality/value Compared with previous literature, this research introduces a distinctive theoretical perspective, the resource orchestration view, to shed light on the paradoxical relationship on resource-occupancy between DT application and green innovation. It unveils the “black box” of how digitalization impacts green innovation efficiency from a more dynamic resource-based perspective. While most studies regard green innovation activities as a whole, this study delves into the impact of digitalization on green innovation within the distinct realms of green technology R&D and green achievement transfer, taking into account a two-stage value chain perspective. Finally, in contrast to previous literature that predominantly analyzes influence mechanisms through linear impact, the authors use configuration analysis to intricately unravel the complex influences arising from various combinatorial relationships of digitalization and resource orchestration behaviors on green innovation efficiency.

Developing Micro-Enterprises Based on Traditional Culinary in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic Disruption: Insights from Indonesia

The research aimed to develop a micro-enterprise business strategy in the traditional culinary field suitable for implementation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Like many other business processes, traditional culinary micro-enterprises tourism sub-sectors in Indonesia have been affected by government policies for the last two years to curb the spread of COVID-19. However, the pandemic policy has a positive side. Business actors were forced to maximize their ability to innovate by transforming business strategies adaptable to conditions and changes in consumer behavior due to the pandemic. The qualitative approach using the library research data collection method was used in this study. The findings show that a micro business strategy appropriate during a pandemic in the traditional culinary field is characterized by three elements: locally sourcing ingredients and materials, using local traditional recipes, and the production process carried out according to local community cultural methods. This will be a form of empowerment based on locally available resources. This service concept can utilize digital technology support in product promotion, ordering, and distribution while adhering to strict health protocol standards. The theoretical implications resulting from the research can contribute to science in the field of tourism, especially those related to traditional food and beverage businesses. This study's importance lies in its practical relevance to traditional culinary micro-enterprises during situations similar to the COVID-19 pandemic, its emphasis on local empowerment and sustainability, and its integration of digital technology. The study will expand new business model for traditional culinary micro-enterprises that can be implemented during the pandemic.

Improving multilevel marketing firm performance through network externality and digital technology support

Improving multilevel marketing firm performance through network externality and digital technology support

Rescheduling Multiproduct Delivery Planning With Digital Technologies for Smart Mobility and Sustainability Goals

In this article, we study a load-dependent vehicle routing problem (LDVRP) to devise a delivery plan for vehicles carrying various types of products (with different quality and rejection rates) to deliver at the lowest cost and environmental impact. Therefore, this study develops a multidepot, multiproduct, multivehicle model considering the demands of customers, rejection rates of products, predefined time windows, speed limits, and extra waiting time. To manage the complexity of such a system, digital technologies support the decisions since the systems’ conditions are dynamic and vary in an uncontrollable way. For example, unexpected changes in traffic require the support of digital technologies to properly handle a full rescheduling by changing both the vehicles’ speed and the waiting time. In terms of sustainability aspects, these decision variables affect carbon dioxide emissions, customers’ satisfaction, and delivery costs. The proposed model will be discussed mathematically and solved using a Genetic Algorithm. Finally, different numerical examples reveal how smart mobility sets the proper decisions and solves the tradeoffs emerging from the analysis of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

The Artificial Intelligence in the System of Tools for Stabilizing the Political Regimes of World Powers

A stable idea in the doctrine of the typologies of a political regime indicates that their uniqueness is characterized by a set of appropriate methods and means of exercising political power, a system of social organization of interaction between power and society and other institutions of the state. The model of the political regime formed in the state is consistent, first of all, with political processes, including those occurring with the participation of citizens, social groups and society as a whole. The National Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Russia, approved in 2019, among the principles for the development of these technologies, enshrined the priority of protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as security. Management decisions made by artificial intelligence have expanded the possible areas of their use, including public administration. This study examines the degree of introduction of artificial intelligence technology, which has been developing in recent years, into political regimes in various states. An assessment is made of the work of artificial intelligence, which is forming a new “cyber-physical” society, in which the political needs and freedoms of citizens are realized with the support of digital technologies. Approaches are proposed for assessing the work of artificial intelligence, which contributes to the international and regional integration of countries with different political systems, as well as influencing changes in the qualitative characteristics of political processes as a whole or its individual elements. The study was based on an integrated approach to assessing artificial intelligence used in the regulatory sphere. Dogmatic approaches to factors influencing the formation of a political system in the context of technological progress are being rethought.

Use of digital transformation and artificial intelligence strategies for pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan: Applications and challenges

The widespread application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Industry 4.0 can improve the work efficiency of doctors and help more patients. The application direction of AI in pharmaceutical logistics can be roughly divided into two types: First, AI technology empowers intelligent devices, and second, it improves labor efficiency through software systems. This article summarizes the digital development of the pharmaceutical industry in the United States, the European Union, and Japan, analyzes the current status and shortcomings of digital development in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry, and proposes digital development strategies for Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry. The development of the domestic Internet has promoted the reform and progress of the pharmaceutical industry, but the policy development of digital applications needs to catch up. The digital transformation of the pharmaceutical industry faces problems such as the need for digital technology support for new drug research and development, medical data security problems, and the need for service platform construction for pharmaceutical enterprises. Finally, this article provides feasible suggestions for the better application of AI technology in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry by reviewing the research status, development trends, and development bottlenecks of AI technology in this area.

Role of digital leadership towards sustainable business performance: A parallel mediation model

After the pandemic (COVID-19), there is a dire need to gain a competitive advantage for tourism organizations which can be accomplished by implementing new technologies to facilitate sustainable healthier services. Given that, the study aims to shed light on the importance of digital leadership to improve sustainable business performance considering the parallel mediation of digital technology and digital technology support in the tourism sector of Pakistan. The sample population consists of technology-based tourism organizations in Pakistan. Cochran’s formula was chosen for sampling, in which 37 organizations with 792 employees were selected for data through a random sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed through structural equation modeling, and findings reveal that digital leadership positively influences sustainable business performance. Furthermore, the mediating role of technological leadership support and digital technologies partially mediates the association between digital leadership and sustainable performance.

Provision or limitation? Digital technology experiences of students with disabilities at the University of Dhaka

As digital technology is becoming an integral part of education systems, there are substantial risks of a digital divide among the students reaching beyond the divide influenced by different socio-economic backgrounds. Despite there being constitutionally endorsed equality for all Bangladeshis, students with disability often face difficulties in accessing their fundamental human rights, including education. Notwithstanding the nationwide aim for inclusive education throughout, very few students with disability can achieve even limited success, which prompts questions about the system, the process and the provisions. With the qualitative methodology at the core to capture and analyse detailed data in depth and with sufficient trustworthiness, this paper investigated the institutional provisions of technology available for students with disabilities at the University of Dhaka. It particularly focuses on the provisions of digital technology support services of the university and the perceived impact of those provisions on the living and learning of students with disabilities. This study used a multiple case study approach for generating data using semi-structured interviews and FGD. A deductive thematic analysis approach was used for data analysis. The findings systematically indicate that, in most cases, the underdeveloped provision of services is not a result of resource scarcity but mainly a consequence of the perceived unimportance or ‘negligence’ of the needs of students with disability. And these are the results of collective normalised norms and ideals that, by design, exclude such students. The findings also depicted how technology uses helped students with disability to empower themselves and to become primarily self-dependent. However, at the same time, some service provisions and attitudes of relevant personnel led them to opt out of availing equal opportunities to learn and to thrive. Vol. 48 (University of Dhaka Centennial Special Issue), June 2022 p.83-94

Entrepreneurship in India's Handicraft Industry with the Support of Digital Technology and Innovation During Natural Calamities

Entrepreneurship in India's Handicraft Industry with the Support of Digital Technology and Innovation During Natural Calamities

Telemedicine and Its Application in Cystic Fibrosis.

The care of cystic fibrosis (CF) traditionally consists of regular visits to the clinic where a multidisciplinary team can visit the patient, adjust treatments and monitor the disease. During the COVID-19 pandemic when access to hospitals and medical environments was very limited, the role of telemedicine was crucial to keep in touch with patients with chronic diseases such as CF. Increasing evidence demonstrates that electronic health can successfully support healthcare professionals in the management of people with CF. The use of devices connected to digital platforms or smartphones results in a continuous flow of data that can be shared with the clinician and the team in order to improve the knowledge of patients' diseases and the level of care needed. This narrative review aims to describe the application of telemedicine in CF disease with pros and cons. A literature analysis showed that telemedicine has several advantages in the management of patients with CF. With the evolving support of digital technology, telemedicine can promote clinical visits, adherence to daily treatment, including respiratory physiotherapy and physical exercise, early identification of pulmonary exacerbations and management of psychological issues. The main disadvantages are missed physical exam findings, lack of physical contact that can prevent conversation on sensitive topics, lack of access to technology and lack of technological skills. Furthermore, healthcare operators need appropriate training for telemedicine systems and need time to organise and analyse data generated remotely, which may increase the burden of daily work. Hybrid personalised care models that marge telemedicine and traditional care can be an ideal solution.

The Role of Digital Technology in the Animation Curriculum

Digital technology is an important factor in promoting the development of animation, and the current animation classroom is also presenting a new appearance due to digital empowerment. Digital technology plays an important role in curriculum design, software teaching, and the use of digital production tools. The practice of animation courses is becoming increasingly enriched with the support of digital technology, including the production of ancient architectural restoration using digital twin technology, game production using virtual engine technology, and 3D printing using digital manufacturing technology, among others. Digital technology has also fostered the rapid development of online teaching, remote collaborative production teaching, and virtual VR teaching. This article discusses the role of digital technology in animation course teaching from multiple dimensions.

Distributed innovation, knowledge re-orchestration, and digital product innovation performance: the moderated mediation roles of intellectual property protection and knowledge exchange activities

PurposeDespite the support of digital technology, there is a high degree of ambiguity and fluidity in the boundaries of digital products. This is because the addition of distributed innovation entities has an impact on the scope and scale of digital product innovation. Building upon the knowledge orchestration perspective, this study aims to construct a theoretical model, comprising distributed innovation, knowledge reorchestration and digital product innovation performance, and discuss the moderating roles of intellectual property protection and knowledge exchange activities.Design/methodology/approachUsing a sample of 362 Chinese science and technology enterprises, the scholarship’s framework and hypotheses were tested using regression and bootstrap analysis.FindingsThe results confirm that distributed innovation positively enhances enterprises’ digital product innovation performance; knowledge reorchestration plays a partial mediating role in the linkage amongst distributed innovation and digital product innovation performance; and intellectual property protection and knowledge exchange activities negatively and positively moderate the mediating role of knowledge reorchestration amongst distributed innovation and digital product innovation performance, respectively.Originality/valueThis empirical scholarship explores the effect mechanism of intellectual property protection, knowledge exchange activities and knowledge reorchestration on the linkage amongst distributed innovation and digital product innovation performance. This paper expands the theoretical application of distributed innovation, knowledge orchestration and other related theories in the context of the digital economy and further provides a policymaking reference for the improvement of enterprises’ digital product innovations.

Improving multilevel marketing firm performance through network externality and digital technology support

Improving multilevel marketing firm performance through network externality and digital technology support

КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНІ ОСНОВИ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ ПЕРСОНАЛУ

Digitalization is more than just a trend in HR management. All labor related processes are changing, putting forward new demands and expectations for modern personnel management. Digitalization transforms the traditional business model. Organizations implement a digital approach, develop and implement innovations in personnel management to remain competitive in business. Modern conditions encourage organizations to develop employee-oriented HR practices with the support of digital technologies to achieve the best results and maintain competitiveness in the market. The purpose of the article is to analyze the theoretical aspects of digitalization, its impact on personnel management processes, and to determine the most effective HRM system on the domestic market. The theoretical foundations of the digitalization for personnel management processes were analyzed and their influence was determined. Advantages and disadvantages of implementing software as a digitalization tool are considered. Among the advantages are: the search and selection of personnel, monitoring of performance, management of salaries and bonuses, as well as personnel training. The criteria for the review of HRM systems were: data security, interface convenience, cost, Self and Performance management, adaptability on different devices, availability of analytics, OKR and recruiting module, polls in the system. The popular domestic HRM systems were analyzed: BambooHR, Zoho People, Personio, Hurma System, Sage HR. It was concluded that the Ukrainian Hurma System is the most effective, because if it is evaluated according to the criteria mentioned above, it has OKR, unified HR and recruiting, also it lets create a survey in the system. Therefore, when implementing digitalization, the company receives the following advantages: flexibility, economy and efficiency; cost reduction; improved security; accuracy in data analysis; reduction of paper work; better communication; improved quality of work. Among the disadvantages are: lack of trust in digital data; lack of knowledge about how to effectively use technology; in some cases, loss of subjectivity.

Aplikasi Deteksi Motif dan Crawling Produk Batik Banyuwangi Berbasis Web

Batik is a high cultural heritage that is worldwide and made by the Indonesian nation. The motifs arranged in batik express the meaning of certain cultural values or moral lessons. Therefore, each region in Indonesia develops its own batik with patterns or motifs that are characteristic of their respective regions, Banyuwangi Regency is no exception. Until now, more than 30 batik motifs are spread and traded in Banyuwangi. However, with the growing potential of Banyuwangi batik, digital technology support is still not optimal. Therefore, in this study, an application was developed that can detect via web devices and also extract information related to Batik Banyuwangi products in the marketplace. Applications developed using the Python programming language with the Django framework and MySQL database. The detection process is run with the *h5 extension model using the tensorflow library as well as the selenium and beautiful soup libraries for crawling. The system development method uses the Extreme Programming method and the results of testing using Black box testing are 78.57% of the application features are declared valid and the rest need improvement. In addition, in addition to testing with black-box testing, testing for the implementation of web-crawling was also carried out and the results obtained 16.89% stated that there was a difference between the crawling results with the proposed technique and the actual amount of data. The results of this study are expected to be the beginning in developing the Banyuwangi Batik Gallery application.

Educational and Professional Program Web Project Management, Digital Content Design: Labor Functions and Activities’ Types of the Future Specialist

The purpose of the research is to identify the main labor functions and activities of a future specialist in the current educational and professional program Web Projects Management, Digital Content Design of the specialty Information, Library, and Archival Affairs.
 Research methodology. General scientific research methods were used, in particular, analysis and synthesis; a hypothetical method, which made it possible, based on the analysis of interdisciplinary educational and professional programs in other humanitarian specialties, to formulate the didactic validity and pedagogical expediency of the proposed educational and professional program Web Projects Management, Digital Content Design of the specialty Information, Library, and Archival Affairs; methods of semantic and logical analysis of an array of documents (professional scientific publications, content of Internet resources) – to identify the state of theory and practice of training specialists under interdisciplinary educational and professional programs; the method of analogies – to establish similarities between pedagogical systems based on the signs of interdisciplinarity to justify the didactic possibility of implementing the studied educational and professional program.
 The scientific novelty of the research consists in identifying the labor functions and types of activities of the future specialist under the educational and professional program Web Projects Management, Digital Content Design.
 Conclusions. Strengthening the social-communicative function of organizations in the document and information sphere, in particular in the presentation of their activities in the web environment, actualizes the training of IT specialists for this subject area.
 The requirements for a modern specialist in the document and information field, the convergence of activities’ types and tasks that appear in the course of his work, determine the convergence of the program content Management of Web Projects, Design of Digital Content with the areas of IT and project management activities.
 The interdisciplinarity of the studied educational and professional program corresponds to the content of the activities of an information resources specialist in the context of digitalization.
 The analyzed drafts of professional standards and the experience of pedagogical systems functioning, the main concept of which is the integration of knowledge in the subject area with knowledge in the field of implementation and support of digital technologies that ensure its innovative functioning, are pedagogically appropriate and require further research to determine the content, forms, and methods of specialist training.

MSMEs Marketing Strategy During the Covid 19 Pandemic To Achieve Competitive Advantage

During the COVID-19 pandemic, in general, some small entrepreneurs otherwise known as MSMEs experienced quite difficult conditions, in addition to a decline in people's purchasing power, as well as increasingly fierce business competition, both nationally and internationally. Even so, it cannot be denied that MSMEs have contributed a lot to economic growth in Indonesia, especially in the Probolinggo Region. The purpose of this study is (1) to analyze how small and medium-sized enterprises cope with environmental changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, (2) to find out the marketing strategies used by Small and Medium Enterprises related to current digital technology support. To achieve this goal, The research uses a case study method or design with a SWOT analysis to assess and help SMEs determine the right marketing strategy and anticipate changes in the business environment. From this research, it was found 4 marketing strategies for MSMEs to increase competition or competitiveness, namely SO MSMEs Strategy to innovate, create product characteristics and utilize digital technology as a promotional and sales medium. W-O Strategy. MSMEs actors are required to always pay close attention to any demand for market share and also consumers who want MSMEs to continue to innovate in product value. The ST strategy, products produced by MSMEs actors should have a distinctive value and provide protection for products by creating their own trademarks. While the W-T strategy, introduces products that are superior outside of product clustering in the region, and has products that are packaged innovatively.