Impact Of ICT Research Articles

Exploring the Impact of ICT on Higher Education Teaching During COVID-19: Identifying Barriers and Opportunities Through Advanced Text Analysis on Instructors’ Experiences

Exploring the Impact of ICT on Higher Education Teaching During COVID-19: Identifying Barriers and Opportunities Through Advanced Text Analysis on Instructors’ Experiences

Impact of information and communication technologies in ancestral communities of San Lorenzo, Ecuador

In the canton of San Lorenzo, province of Esmeraldas, 15 ancestral communes received legal personality from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, constituted with more than fifty inhabitants, represented by the official body called Cabildo, composed of the president, vice-president, treasurer, trustee and secretary. The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of information and communication technologies ICT in ancestral communities of San Lorenzo, this research followed the rules of Prisma study systematic reviews for the identification, analysis and evaluation of scientific articles. At the end of the study it was found, among other considerations, that the ancestral communities located in the canton of San Lorenzo may face difficulties in accessing relevant information due to existing weaknesses in issues related to the implementation and use of ICT, this visualized from the knowledge of their rights, educational opportunities, development programs, technological advances and other aspects that could benefit their welfare and development.

Transformative Impact of ICT on Education: Leveraging Technology and Communication to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Transformative Impact of ICT on Education: Leveraging Technology and Communication to Enhance Teaching and Learning

EXPLORING CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS TO ICT ADOPTION AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN THE WESTERN BALKAN ECONOMIES

The ICT industry in the Western Balkans presents a highly advanced and favorable sector with substantial potential to positively influence economic development. This sector has demonstrated great potential in creating new employment opportunities for young entrepreneurs, thereby positively impacting the region's export levels. Economic growth models emphasize the role of technology in maintaining productivity and economic development. This paper presents a literature review highlighting the impact of ICT on productivity within the Western Balkans (WB) and the structural convergence of the region. Utilizing secondary data and analyses from various scholars, this review explores different indicators for each country in the Western Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. The initial conclusion indicates that while the Western Balkans exhibit a tendency towards productivity convergence among themselves and towards the EU, this progress lags behind the pace of GDP per capita convergence. The impact of ICT development in the region is significant both at the firm level and in terms of overall economic growth, yet it remains behind other regions. Promoting incentives for ICT businesses and fostering innovation is crucial to enhancing the region's economic competitiveness.

The influence of the development of information and communication technologies on the field of management

This scientific article examines the impact of the development of information and communication technologies on the field of management. The author examines how technological progress in the field of information technologies affects the efficiency and competitiveness of enterprises. Among the main problems associated with the introduction of ICT in the field of economy, the author singles out the following: difficulties in choosing the optimal software and equipment that will meet the needs of the enterprise; preservation and security of information, as a large amount of data is stored using modern technologies; the implementation of ICT requires additional investments, which becomes an important factor for many business entities. The article considers various aspects of the impact of ICT on economic activity. The author notes that the use of modern technologies allows enterprises to improve management processes, optimize production processes, reduce costs, and ensure increased profitability. The author claims that thanks to the use of digital technologies, enterprises can automate many routine processes and provide more accurate demand forecasting, inventory and production management. The article analyzes the judicial practice of the impact of the development of information and communication technologies on the sphere of business. The analysis of judicial practice shows the need to apply means of protection of commercial information that can be obtained with the help of information and communication technologies. Challenges and opportunities brought by digital technologies to enterprises in the field of economy are considered. The author notes that the development of ICT opens up new opportunities for enterprises in the market, while simultaneously presenting them with new challenges related to digital competition and cyber security. On the basis of the conducted research, conclusions were formed regarding the influence of the development of information and communication technologies on the sphere of management. The author sees the study of cyber security and its impact on business as one of the prospects for further research.

Environmental policy stringency, ICT, and technological innovation for achieving sustainable development: Assessing the importance of governance and infrastructure

Achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) has garnered significant attention from academia and policymakers worldwide. In this study, we examine the impact of ICT, technological innovation (TI), and environmental policy stringency (EPS) on SDI, considering the moderating role of governance quality (GQI) and transport infrastructure (TIS). A comprehensive dataset of 17 advanced nations is utilized from 1996 to 2021. To capture the dynamic and extreme marginal impacts of these policy instruments on SDG attainment, we employ the advanced technique of Feasible Generalized Least Square (FGLS). The results demonstrate that ICT has a positive and significant effect on SDGs, particularly when combined with high levels of governance quality (GOV) and transport infrastructure (TIS). Likewise, TI has a positive impact on SDGs, especially in the presence of strong governance. Furthermore, EPS exhibits a positive association with SDGs. The findings also reveal that while governance hurts SDGs, this effect diminishes when combined with higher levels of ICT, TI, and EPS, and when TIS positively moderates the relationships. The robustness estimations using DOLS and PCSE methods validate the FGLS findings. These results underscore the importance of ICT, TI, and EPS in advancing sustainable development. Moreover, they highlight the significance of good governance and robust transport infrastructure in maximizing the positive effects of these factors. These findings hold implications for policymakers and stakeholders involved in promoting sustainable development.

Female Engagement in Asian Workforce: Exploring the Impact of ICT

The labor market in Asian countries has both challenges and opportunities for women to participate in the work force. The aim of this article is to investigate the association of ICT, female education, and fertility with the female labor force participation in 48 Asian countries from 2014 to 2021 in fixed effect model. The results reveal that there is positive and significant association of internet use with female labor force participation, whereas there is a negative relationship between mobile phone usage and female labor force participation which is only significant at ten percent. Similarly, the control variables, GDP and female secondary school enrollment have also positive relationship with female labor force participation. The fertility rate has negative association with female labor force participation. Furthermore, it is found that ICT has significantly affected to female labor participation in Central Asia and South-Eastern Asia. The findings of this article explain that the ICT has increased female labor force participation, their empowerments and returns in the Asian countries. However, it is applicable for the appropriate policies of ICT usage in such a way that it not only increases female labor force participation but also increases the productivity of female workforce. The policy makers should increase the skill-oriented applications in both mobile applications and internet browsers. There should be restrictions on certain applications in the devices which reduce work productivity thereby assuring increase in female labor force participation.

Information communication technology, globalization, and energy poverty: Prospects for sustainable development in the N‐11 countries

AbstractEnergy poverty is a significant barrier to sustainable development, affecting millions of people worldwide. However, technology offers innovative solutions that can bridge the energy gap and promote access to reliable and affordable energy services. In this study, we analyze the impact of ICT and globalization on energy poverty in N‐11 countries from 1990 to 2021, utilizing education, financial development, and economic growth as control variables. Results explain that the impact of ICT on energy poverty in lower quantiles appears to be relatively weak and positive, suggesting that it may be of limited effectiveness in reducing energy poverty in the most vulnerable populations. At higher quantiles, however, the impact becomes increasingly hostile, which suggests that higher ICT levels may exacerbate energy poverty among those who are already experiencing it. Energy poverty tends to decrease as globalization increases, as evidenced by the statistically significant negative coefficients across all quantiles. At the 10th percentile (Q0.1), an increase of one unit in globalization is associated with a reduction of 0.898 in energy poverty. Similarly, at the 90th percentile (Q0.9), an increase of one unit in globalization increases to 0.050 in energy poverty. It is possible to optimize resource utilization, reduce costs, and increase energy access through regional energy cooperation frameworks, such as cross‐border electricity grids or gas pipelines. In order to promote sustainable energy practices among citizens, the government should prioritize investing in clean energy projects, promoting energy conservation, and raising awareness of the importance of sustainable energy practices.

Impact of ICT used by the respondent in Bihta block of Patna region

Impact of ICT used by the respondent in Bihta block of Patna region

ICT and Service Exports: An Empirical Investigation for South Asia

Finance, transportation, communication, wholesaling, and other business services depend on the services industry. Services and their subservices contribute to various economic activities and may also boost economic growth by improving other enterprises. Therefore, service export determinants must be studied. Endogenous growth theory underpins human capital buildup in commerce and also this theory provides ground for technical advancement and learning by doing to boost productivity and trade. Endogenous growth and network externalities theories underpin ICT in trade. Therefore, this study analyzes the impact of ICT on service exports along with human capital and trade openness as an explanatory variables in selected South Asia. Panel data from 2005 to 2020 is collected for selected South Asian nations. Panel cointegration tests confirmed the long run relationship between variables when panel data order was confirmed. Panel fully modified least squares is used for long run estimates and results indicate that ICT and human capital boost South Asian service exports. Governments should improve internet access, cell phone and broadband infrastructure, digital payments, and e-commerce. These countries should also collaborate on SAARC human capital development.

Digital competence among pre-service teachers: A global perspective on curriculum change as viewed by experts from 33 countries

In the intensely developing information society, the education of pre-service teachers presents an organisational, methodological, and conceptual challenge. Recent years have necessitated reflection on the content and modalities of the formation of digital competence in pre-service teachers. This article – considers which components the digital competences of the new generations of teachers should contain and how this area can be effectively developed within academic education. The article is the result of interviews conducted with 35 experts (recognized scholars in the field of media pedagogy) from North and South America, Africa, Australia and Oceania, Asia, and Europe. Qualitative interviews using the Delphi methodology were conducted between June and September 2022. Using grounded theory principles, it was noted that there is a need to modify pre-service teachers' curricula in the following areas: creating, retrieving and managing digital content; integrating ICT into subject content; developing soft skills; enhancing interactivity in the classroom; social aspects of ICT; distance learning; new socio-technical processes; advanced digital competencies; predictive learning; analysing the impact of ICT on human life; data protection; e-risks; low digital competencies; understanding media messaging; and supporting people with disabilities.

Impact Of Ict On The Reading And Writing Process In Covid-19 Times

A documentary review was conducted on the production and publication of research papers related to the study of ICT, Literacy, and Covid-19 variables. The purpose of the bibliometric analysis proposed in this paper was to know the main characteristics of the volume of publications registered in the Scopus database during the period 2020-2022, achieving the identification of 111 publications. The information provided by this platform was organized employing tables and figures categorizing the information by Year of Publication, Country of Origin, Area of Knowledge, and Type of Publication. Once these characteristics were described, a qualitative analysis was used to refer to the position of the different authors on the proposed topic. Among the main findings of this research was that Spain, with 11 publications, was the country with the highest scientific production registered in the name of authors affiliated with institutions of that nation. The area of knowledge that contributed most to the construction of bibliographic material referring to the study of the variables Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation was Social Sciences with 61 published documents, and the type of publication most used during the period mentioned was Journal Articles with 67% of the total scientific production.

Impact Of Ict On The Reading And Writing Process In Covid-19 Times

A documentary review was conducted on the production and publication of research papers related to the study of ICT, Literacy, and Covid-19 variables. The purpose of the bibliometric analysis proposed in this paper was to know the main characteristics of the volume of publications registered in the Scopus database during the period 2020-2022, achieving the identification of 111 publications. The information provided by this platform was organized employing tables and figures categorizing the information by Year of Publication, Country of Origin, Area of Knowledge, and Type of Publication. Once these characteristics were described, a qualitative analysis was used to refer to the position of the different authors on the proposed topic. Among the main findings of this research was that Spain, with 11 publications, was the country with the highest scientific production registered in the name of authors affiliated with institutions of that nation. The area of knowledge that contributed most to the construction of bibliographic material referring to the study of the variables Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation was Social Sciences with 61 published documents, and the type of publication most used during the period mentioned was Journal Articles with 67% of the total scientific production.

Unlocking the path to environmental sustainability: navigating economic policy uncertainty, ICT, and environmental taxes for a sustainable future.

The study aims to gauge the impact of economic policy uncertainty, ICT, and environmental tax on environmental sustainability, which is measured by carbon emission and ecological footprint in a panel of 22 nations from 1997 to 2021. The present study has implemented the advanced panel data estimation techniques, including continuously updated fully modified (CUP-FM) and continuously updated bias-corrected (CUP-BC), dynamic seemingly unrelated regressions (DSUR), and nonlinear autoregressive distributed lagged (NARDL) in documenting the elasticities of target variables. Moreover, the directional causality has been tested through the D-H causality test. Study findings documented a positive and statistically significant linkage between EPU and environmental degradation. That is, EPU amplifies the emission of CO2 and ecological instability. The effects of ET and ICT are positively associated with environmental sustainability; that is, ET and ICT control the emission of CO2 and bring ecological improvement. This study contributes to the existing body of literature by conducting a thorough analysis of the relationship between various factors and their impact on environmental degradation. The study emphasizes the significance of every factor in influencing environmental outcomes. It provides policy suggestions to reduce CO2 emissions and promote ecological sustainability. The findings add valuable insights to the ongoing conversation about how to tackle environmental challenges in our constantly evolving world.

The Impact of Human Capital and ICT Index on Local Economic Growth in Vietnam

This study aims to examine the factors of human capital and technology (ICT) that impact the economic growth of localities in Vietnam in the period 2016-2021. The study also evaluates the interactive impact between information technology factors and human capital factors on economic growth. The results show that the variables of the rate of labor over 15 years old, or the rate of workers with vocational training, have a positive impact on economic growth, while the factors of the number of people attending secondary school or spending on Education has a negative impact on local economic growth. The technology index (ICT) has a positive impact while the information technology human resource index has a negative impact on growth. Under the interactive impact of ICT, it can increase growth but can also reduce economic growth at a higher level. These results help provide some policy implications to help improve economic growth for localities in the next period.

Impact of ICT in Modern Education System

Impact of ICT in Modern Education System

Unleashing the asymmetric impact of ICT, technological innovation, and the renewable energy transition on environmental sustainability: evidence from Western and Eastern European nations

Unleashing the asymmetric impact of ICT, technological innovation, and the renewable energy transition on environmental sustainability: evidence from Western and Eastern European nations

Climate change and crop production nexus: assessing the role of technological development for sustainable agriculture in Vietnam

PurposeThis study aims to examine the effects of climate change and agricultural technologies on crop production in Vietnam for the period 1990–2018.Design/methodology/approachSeveral econometric techniques – such as the augmented Dickey–Fuller, Phillips–Perron, the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds test, variance decomposition method (VDM) and impulse response function (IRF) are used for the empirical analysis.FindingsThe results of the ARDL bounds test confirm the significant dynamic relationship among the variables under consideration, with a significance level of 1%. The primary findings indicate that the average annual temperature exerts a negative influence on crop yield, both in the short term and in the long term. The utilization of fertilizer has been found to augment crop productivity, whereas the application of pesticides has demonstrated the potential to raise crop production in the short term. Moreover, both the expansion of cultivated land and the utilization of energy resources have played significant roles in enhancing agricultural output across both in the short term and in the long term. Furthermore, the robustness outcomes also validate the statistical importance of the factors examined in the context of Vietnam.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides persuasive evidence for policymakers to emphasize advancements in intensive agriculture as a means to mitigate the impacts of climate change. In the research, the authors use average annual temperature as a surrogate measure for climate change, while using fertilizer and pesticide usage as surrogate indicators for agricultural technologies. Future research can concentrate on the impact of ICT, climate change (specifically pertaining to maximum temperature, minimum temperature and precipitation), and agricultural technological improvements that have an impact on cereal production.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to examine how climate change and technology effect crop output in Vietnam from 1990 to 2018. Various econometrics tools, such as ARDL modeling, VDM and IRF, are used for estimation.

Toward sustainable climate action in advanced economies: Linking information communication technology, technological innovation, economic complexity, and ecological footprint

AbstractInformation and communication technology (ICT), technological innovation, and renewable energy (REN) consumption have been proffered as solutions to the recent environmental tragedies in developed countries. In recent times, ICT diffusion and technological innovation have improved in G7 countries, but the same cannot be said of REN consumption. As such, this study examines the link between ICT, economic complexity, technological innovation, REN, and ecological footprint (EF) for G7 countries over the period 1990–2020. We use three variables (fixed telephone subscriptions [FTS], mobile cellular subscriptions [MCS], and individuals using the internet [IUI]) to represent ICT. The presence of cross‐sectional dependence guides the use of second‐generation econometric methods for slope heterogeneity, unit root, cointegration, and parameter estimation. The augment mean group (AMG) estimator and panel OLS techniques are applied to complement the method of moment quantile regression (MM‐QR) approach. The MM‐QR results suggest that REN consumption and technological innovation impede the EF across all quantile levels (0.1–0.9), whereas economic growth and economic complexity augment the EF in G7 countries. The ICT variables have heterogeneous effects on the EF, suggesting that the impact of ICT on the EF depends on the estimation techniques and proxy for the variable. In line with these outcomes, public policies directed toward funding technological innovation projects are recommended. The funding should specifically focus on environmentally friendly technologies that can guarantee complementarity between reduced environmental damage and increased economic growth.

Impact of Ict on the Performance of Sustainable Logistics

The environment of the planet Earth has been the concern of governments, academia, and researchers so the impacts of various factors on it have become the prime focus so that the things that damage it can be investigated and the environmental damage can be minimized accordingly. Logistics and transport are the sectors that are responsible for the greatest percentage of greenhouse gases and carbon emissions. The transport sector has been initiated towards the sustainable side because, in many countries, public transport is operated on electricity, and manufacturers have also introduced electric vehicles for citizens to drive and travel in. Freight transport is still a problem because of its carbon footprint; technological advancement has made it easier to minimize the carbon emissions generated from freight transport and logistics with the advent of information communication technology (ICT) devices. With the help of the Internet of Things (IoT), geographical positioning systems, and sensors, it has become easier to monitor the routes of vehicles, their fuel consumption, and the optimization of routes as well. The various innovations can potentially help the logistics sector increase its overall efficiency. Minimizing the carbon footprint in the logistics sector makes it green logistics. In the present research paper, the authors have conducted a literature review in which they intend to highlight the impacts of ICT on green logistics. It was indicated by the results that ICT positively influences the performance of green logistics, but at the same time, it was concluded that poor quality of logistics’ infrastructure, service quality of logistics, and cargo transportation timeliness consume a greater quantity of fossil fuels and therefore cause increased carbon emissions, which negatively impact human health and the environment of the planet.