Information Technology Experience Research Articles

Factors Affecting Acceptance of Cloud-Based Computer-Assisted Translation Tools Among Translation Students

Translation technology is a fundamental aspect of the translation profession. Cloud-based computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools are becoming popular among translators because of their simplicity and usability. However, studies on the factors affecting the use of cloud-based CAT tools by translators and translation students are scarce. Therefore, this study explores the factors that influence the acceptance and use of such tools among translation students using the technology acceptance model (TAM). The hypothesized model is empirically validated using a survey of 181 participants. Using structural equation modeling, data analysis suggests that translation students' intention to use cloud-based CAT tools and their perceived usefulness are key adoption factors, while actual use is less significant. The simplicity of cloud-based CAT tools is also an important consideration, particularly for translation students with limited information technology experience. The implications for tool developers and translation instructors are discussed considering these findings.

Traction with fraction: Strategic IS management in SMEs through Fractional CIOs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly need to manage information technology (IT) effectively in order to remain competitive. However, compared to larger organizations, SMEs often face challenges in terms of resources and employer attractiveness, and regularly do not have the need to employ a Chief Information Officer (CIO) on a full-time basis. To address this issue, a growing number of global experts have begun to provide CIO services on a part-time basis for multiple clients simultaneously. This approach allows SMEs to tap into the expertise of experienced IT leaders at a fraction of the cost and without committing to long-term arrangements. While these professionals, known as “Fractional CIOs”, have proven their value in the field, there has been a lack of academic research on this emerging trend. Therefore, we carried out a comprehensive research project between 2020 and 2023, involving 62 Fractional CIOs from 10 countries. The research produced a definition, different types of engagements, and success factors for Fractional CIOs and their engagements. This paper summarizes these findings for a wider audience of academics and practitioners.

ĐÁNH GIÁ ĐỊNH HƯỚNG NGHỀ NGHIỆP CỦA SINH VIÊN NGÀNH DƯỢC NĂM CUỐI Ở TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y KHOA VINH NĂM 2023

Survey results on the career orientation of Pharmacy students in courses D1A and D2A show that the majority of students want to become consulting pharmacists at pharmacies and pharmaceutical sales representatives. The main deciding factor when choosing a job is income level, with most expecting an income after graduation of between 8 and 12 million VND. However, students also face great difficulties in applying for jobs due to lack of experience and limitations in foreign languages and information technology. The skills that students want to receive additional training in are mainly sales, communication and presentation skills. The results also show that most students have determined to develop a job search plan in the near graduation period, only a few do not have plans because they have been arranged by their families or attracted by local policies.

The impact of conformity, effort and performance expectancies on SMEs information technology adoption in Nigeria

This paper investigates the drivers of SMEs’ adoption (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ adoption) of information technology (IT) in Nigeria, underpinned by the performance expectancy, effort expectancy and conformity impact on IT adoption. In addition, the study examined the impact of an organizational existence on IT adoption. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was applied to establish the model goodness-of-fit, while Structural Equation Modelling was employed to test the proposed model’s hypotheses. Further, multiple regression analysis was used to test the organization years of existence effect on IT adoption. The overall arching finding indicative predominant role of performance expectancy in explaining organization adoption of IT system. Furthermore, effort expectancy (ease of IT usage) showed mixed results. While it was a predictive construct in the overall study model, it proved redundant under five years of organization existence, but was predictive of organizational existence over five years. The conformity construct (maintenance of status quo) was insignificant in the study. The research adds value to the information technology literature by establishing the factors that drive 20 SMEs IT adoption in Nigeria, especially where organization age is concerned. The unit of analysis was at organization level, there is wisdom in considering employees’ demographics, 22 such as employee’s education, IT experience, or organizational trade in future studies.

Workshop Membangun Perusahaan Perseorangan Untuk Usaha Bidang IT Untuk Mahasiswa Semester Akhir Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya

The community service activity entitled "Workshop on Building Individual Companies for Businesses in the IT Sector for Final Semester Students at Bhayangkara University, Jakarta Raya" is a real effort to increase the knowledge and skills of final semester students in planning and managing individual companies in the Information Technology (IT) sector. This workshop aims to provide practical guidance in starting an IT company, introduce the legal aspects of IT business, and invite students to apply their knowledge in real situations. This activity covers various relevant topics, such as business planning, IT product development, financial management, marketing strategy, and legal aspects related to IT business. In addition, the workshop also involved experienced IT practitioners and entrepreneurs as guest speakers, who provided invaluable practical insights. The results of this workshop reflect an increase in participants' understanding and skills in planning and starting an IT business. Participants have a better understanding of the process of registering a private company online via the AHU website and the importance of registering for a Kemenkumham permit. This workshop not only improves conceptual understanding, but also provides practical skills that can be applied in the real world. Thus, this workshop has a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship among final semester students at Bhayangkara University, Jakarta Raya. Furthermore, sustainability evaluations and follow-up steps are needed to ensure that the knowledge and skills acquired remain sustainable and support students in their efforts to become entrepreneurs in the IT industry.

The Influence of Augmented Reality (AR) on the Motivation of High School Students

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology whose presence has increased in the field of education in recent years. However, its role in secondary education has not been thoroughly explored. Therefore, this research aims to analyse the influence of AR on the motivation of students at this stage while considering gender and previous information and communication technology (ICT) experience. This research uses a quantitative methodology that follows Keller’s Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction (ARCS) motivational model. We implemented this instructional design model for a sample of 321 students from the same educational centre. They were divided into two categories: an experimental group (n = 159) and a control group (n = 162). The control group were studied in a slide-based learning environment, while the experimental group worked with an AR mobile application. For data collection, we used the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS). The results showed that the students who used AR displayed greater motivation, highlighting great interest in the integration of this technology into the learning process. However, no significant differences were obtained in the motivation of the students according to gender and previous experience with the use of ICT. In conclusion, this research shows that the use of AR improves motivation in secondary education.

Does Digital Transformation Enhance Firm’s ESG Performance? Evidence from an Emerging Market

ABSTRACT We examine the impact of digital transformation on a firm’s ESG performance using data from listed firms in China. Leveraging the recent advances in textual analysis, we quantify the extent of a firm’s digital transformation. The results show that digital transformation enhances a firm’s ESG performance. Moreover, results remain robust after addressing endogeneity problems and several robustness tests. In addition, we validate potential mechanisms that the digital transformation mainly improves the ESG performance of firms by improving the level of environmental performance, corporate social responsibility, and corporate governance. To examine the economic consequence, we find that digital transformation gains more government subsidies and analysts’ attention increasing the management’s positive tone at the earnings communication conferences by improving the firm’s ESG performance. Heterogeneity analysis suggests that the effect of digital transformation on ESG performance is stronger for firms in severely polluting industries and executives with information technology experience.

Stress Testing Banks’ Digital Capabilities: Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic

AbstractBanks’ information technology (IT) capabilities affect their ability to serve customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, which generates an unexpected and unprecedented shock that shifts banking services from in-person to digital. Amid mobility restrictions, banks with better IT experience larger reductions in physical branch visits and larger increases in website traffic, implying a larger shift to digital banking. Stronger IT banks are able to originate more Paycheck Protection Program loans to small business borrowers, especially in areas with more severe COVID-19 outbreaks, higher internet use, and higher bank competition. Those banks also attract more deposit flows and receive better mobile customer reviews during the pandemic.

On performance drivers of European Fintechs around venture capital: exploring the role of founders’ experience

PurposeMany observers believe that industry experience of entrepreneurs drives successful new entrepreneurial firms. However, whenever it comes to disruptive digital ventures such as Financial Technologies (Fintechs), the picture may be different due to the cross-industry nature of digital firms. The purpose of this study is to disentangle the impacts of finance, banking and information technology (IT) experiences of founders on performance of European Fintechs around venture capital (VC) investment.Design/methodology/approachBased on a data set of 105 Fintechs from European countries, including UK, which are involved in 201 VC rounds between 2006 and 2019, the authors adopt a Bayesian quantile approach to link founders’ experience with two performance measures that identify market success (return on sales) and investment outcome (return on equity).FindingsThe findings indicate that finance and IT-specific experiences seem to matter more often than banking experience and that the extent of their impact depends on level and metric of performance. More specifically, Fintechs in Europe and UK are more able to achieve market success with both finance and IT experiences of their founders, but that does not necessarily transform into higher returns for investors.Originality/valueThis study provides new evidence that not all aspects of industry experience matter for digital ventures, as they must fit to a certain firm, cycle and industry. For Fintech, as the name says, finance and IT experiences matter.

Peer Influence and IT Career Choice

The productivity of the information technology (IT) industry depends on the supply of high-quality human capital, especially of managers who contribute to operational, finance, sales and marketing, and leadership roles. This study examines the influence of IT peers on the choice a management student makes to pursue a career in the IT industry. Analyzing student networks at a leading business school in India, we find that having peers who have worked in IT reduces the likelihood of receiving and accepting an offer in the IT industry. If a student has no IT experience, however, IT peers ameliorate this effect to a certain degree. Our study has important implications for the IT industry and for management schools. First, managers trying to exploit peer-to-peer learning as a way to train workers ought to be aware that negative messages could be transmitted along with positive ones, leading to productivity loss. Second, we highlight that peer influences are important when managers in emerging economies choose their occupations and industries. Managers seeking to attract more talent to the IT industry should keep this channel in mind while designing recruitment strategies.

Supporting Evidence-Based Care Through Informatics Innovation to Address the Overdose Epidemic.

Supporting Evidence-Based Care Through Informatics Innovation to Address the Overdose Epidemic.

Hacking Acute Care: A Qualitative Study on the Health Care Impacts of Ransomware Attacks Against Hospitals

Cyberattacks are an increasing threat to health care institutions which potentially impair patient outcomes. Current research is limited and focuses mainly on the technical consequences, whereas little is known about health care staff experiences and the effect on emergency care. This study aimed to explore the acute care effect of several large ransomware attacks against hospitals that occurred in Europe and the United States between 2017 and2022. This interview-based qualitative study assessed the experiences of emergency health care professionals and information technology (IT) staff and investigated the challenges during the acute and recovery phase of hospital ransomware attacks. The semistructured interview guideline was based on relevant literature and cybersecurity expert consultation. Transcripts were anonymized, and traceable information regarding participants and/or their organizations was removed for privacy purposes. Nine participants were interviewed, including emergency health care providers and IT-focused staff. Five themes were constructed from the data: effects and challenges regarding patient care continuity, challenges during the recovery process, personal effect on health care staff, preparedness and lessons identified, and future recommendations. According to the participants of this qualitative study, ransomware attacks have a significant effect on emergency department workflow, acute care delivery, and the personal well-being of health care providers. Preparedness for such incidents is limited, and many challenges are encountered during the acute and recovery phase of attacks. Although there was profound hesitancy among hospitals to participate in this study, the limited number of participants provided valuable information that can be used to develop response strategies for hospital ransomware attacks.

The impact of managers’ IT experience on the enterprises’ digital transformation: Empirical evidence from China

ABSTRACT Digital transformation has become a primary strategic choice of enterprises in recent years. We use Chinese A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen as samples, use text analysis to describe the degree of enterprises’ digital transformation, and empirically test the impact of managers’ information technology (IT) experience on the enterprises’ digital transformation. The research results show that the managers’ IT experience can significantly promote the enterprises’ digital transformation and has strong robustness. Heterogeneity analysis shows that only when IT managers have information technology-related work experience, greater power, and stronger salary incentives can their information technology experience effectively promote enterprises’ digital transformation. Further research shows that the IT experience of directors, supervisors, and executives all contributes to the enterprises’ digital transformation. This study guides human resource management in enterprises’ digital transformation in developing countries. Enterprises should focus on diversifying senior management team backgrounds and strengthen the internal training and external introduction of IT management talents.

Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi, Profesionalisme, Pengalaman Kerja dan Kinerja Auditor

This study aims to examine the effect of the use of information technology, professionalism and work experience on auditor performance. This research was conducted at the Bali Province Public Accounting Firm (KAP). The number of samples is 52 people, with the method of determining the sample in this study using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection through survey methods with questionnaire techniques. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that the use of information technology, professionalism and experience had a positive effect on auditor performance. This proves that auditor performance is influenced by the use of information technology, professionalism and experience which are very important for every auditor to have.
 Keywords: Utilization Of Information Technology; Professionalism; Experience; Auditor Performance

Pengaruh Dukungan Manajemen Puncak, Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi Dan Pengalaman Kerja Terhadap Efektivitas Sistem Informasi Akuntansi

This study aims to determine the effect of top management support (X1), utilization of information technology (X2) and work experience (X3) on the effectiveness of accounting information systems (Y). The population used in this study were 47 KSPPS BMT Bina Ummat Sejahtera employees in the Semarang area. The sampling method used is saturated sample (census). The data in this study are primary data obtained from distributing questionnaires to KSPPS BMT Bina Ummat Sejahtera Semarang Region employees. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS 21 software. The results showed that top management support (X1), utilization of information technology (X2) and work experience (X3) were significant for increasing the effectiveness of accounting information systems (Y).

Digital Innovation in Language Teaching—Analysis of the Digital Competence of Teachers according to the DigCompEdu Framework

The utilization of technology in the process of teaching and learning, as well as the influence of the COVID-19 crisis on education, are widely recognized and interconnected factors. This investigation is primarily focused on a group of formal education teachers who have received little attention to date, teachers from Official Language Schools, which are a part of the Special Regime Education system of Andalucía, a southern region of Spain, which provides foreign language education. Specifically, we aim to assess their level of digital proficiency in relation to their experience and use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom. We also analyze how the March 2020 lockdown impacted their confidence levels in utilizing ICT in their teaching practices. One hundred and four teachers took part in the study and answered the DigCompEdu check-in questionnaire. The findings indicate that teachers’ overall self-assessment of their digital competence is low, with particular attention needed in the least developed areas, which is the facilitation of digital proficiency to students. Additionally, there are noteworthy differences in the variables of ICT experience and confidence. For example, the amount of time spent utilizing ICT in teaching does not necessarily correlate with teaching proficiency. Based on these results, we discuss potential strategies for enhancing digital competence in this educational group and propose some curriculum content for teacher training in digital competence.

PENGARUH TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN, PENGALAMAN KERJA, PELATIHAN DAN PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education level, work experience, training and use of information technology on the financial reports of BUMDes in Bajawa District, Ngada Regency. The population in this study were BUMDes administrators in Bajawa District, totaling 10 villages in one village consisting of 3 BUMDes administrators, so the total population is 30 people. The sampling technique in this study was carried out using saturated sampling technique or total sampling, which is a sampling technique where the number of samples is equal to the population. This type of research uses quantitative research. This study uses primary data, namely a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis which was processed using IBM SPSS Statistics ver 25. The results of this study indicate that: (1) The level of education affects the quality of financial reports. This is evidenced by the coefficient value of the education level variable of 0.248 with tcount> ttable (2.533 > 2.059) and a significant level of 0.018 <0.05. (2) Work experience affects the quality of financial reports. This is evidenced by the coefficient value of the work experience variable of 0.256 with tcount> ttable (2.425 > 2.059) and a significant level of 0.023 <0.05. (3) Training affects the quality of financial reports. This is evidenced by the coefficient value of the training variable of 0.273 with tcount > ttable (2.294 > 2.059) and a significant level of 0.030 <0.05. (4) The use of information technology affects the quality of financial reports. This is evidenced by the variable coefficient value of the use of information technology of 0.325 with tcount> ttable (2.691 > 2.059) and a significant level of 0.013 <0.05. Simultaneously each variable of education level, work experience, training, and use of information technology has an effect on financial reports, namely the use of information technology has an effect on financial reports, namely 48.8% and the remaining 51.2% is influenced by other variables not included in the study.

The Effects of New Service Development Antecedents On New Service Performance: A Research On E-Commerce Businesses

Purpose: The purpose of this dissertation is to determine the dimensions of e-commerce businesses in service innovation and to reveal the effects of these dimensions on new service performance, along with the effects of new service accomplishment on the marketing performance of e-commerce businesses. 
 Method: The research was conducted between June 18, 2020 - September 20, 2020. The convenience sampling method was used in the study. The data collected from the research conducted on e-commerce companies were analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). 
 Findings: According to the results of the analysis, it has been found that the exogenous variables of strategic investment, service innovation experience, information technology experience, and competitive environment have a significant and positive impact on the new service performance of e-commerce businesses. However, exogenous variables of risk tolerance, collaboration, and consumer demand did not substantially affect the service innovation performance of e-commerce businesses. In addition, as a result of the analysis, service innovation performance on marketing performance has also been found to have a significant and positive impact.
 Discussion: It can be stated that it is essential for e-commerce businesses to gain experience in service innovations, to analyze the competitive environment correctly, and focus on information technologies and their strategic investments in service innovations.

An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs

IntroductionThis study aims to assess the proficiency level of digital skills, the factors influencing that level and the training needs of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs), due to the differences in technology availability and accessibility, variations in the regulation and education of TR/RTTs in European countries, and the lack of a digital skills framework. MethodsAn online survey was distributed to TR/RTTs working in Europe to capture their self-assessment of proficiency levels of digital skills when performing their clinical role. Information was also gathered regarding training, work experience and level of information and communication technology (ICT) skills. Quantitative measures were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation between variables, and qualitative responses using thematic analysis. Results101 respondents from 13 European countries completed the survey. Digital skills in treatment planning followed by management and research were the least developed skills, while the most developed were transversal digital skills followed by digital skills in treatment delivery. The Radiotherapy areas of practice where TR/RTT has experience (e.g. Planning Image, Treatment Planning, Treatment), as well as the level of generic ICT skills (communication, content creation and problem-solving), was related to the level of proficiency of TR/RTT digital skills. Greater scope of practice and level of generic ICT were associated with a higher level of TR/RTT digital skills. Thematic analysis allowed the identification of new sub-themes to be included in the training of TR/RTTs. ConclusionEducation and training of TR/RTTs should be improved and adapted to the current needs of digitalisation to avoid differences in digital proficiency levels. Implications for practiceAligning TR/RTTs’ digital skill sets with emerging digitalisation will improve current practice and ensure the best care to all RT patients.

Predicting healthcare professionals’ acceptance towards electronic personal health record systems in a resource-limited setting: using modified technology acceptance model

ObjectivesPersonal health record systems allow users to manage their health information in a confidential manner. However, there is little evidence about healthcare providers’ intentions to use such technologies in resource-limited...