Impact Of Information Technology Research Articles

Assessing the Mediating Role of Information Technology in Promoting Healthy Behaviors among Children in China

Objectives: In the past few years, continuous advancements in information technology have also encouraged different people to utilize online media to promote eHealth literacy. This approach is also considered effective in improving the health behaviors among the associated individuals, leading to improved quality of life. Methods: Thus, this study also aims to assess the mediating role of information technology in promoting health behaviors among children in China. For this purpose, the mediation of information technology (eHealth literacy) was observed in association between quality of life (QoL) and promotion of healthy behaviors. Within this context health promoting lifestyle (HPL) among the individuals was also considered. For this research, a cross-sectional survey was carried out among 2,290 children (ages 10 to > 16 years) in China. For this survey, the basic characteristics of the participants, including their age, education level, family income, gender, and residence, were determined to measure their eHealth literacy and HPL. For this study, regression analysis was conducted for determining the association between the variables. Results: The results obtained from model 1 shows that eHealth literacy significantly impact health- promoting behaviors (p < 0.05). The results obtained from model 2 also showed that health-promoting behaviours and eHealth literacy were significantly associated with quality of life (p < 0.05). Moreover, the value of indirect effect of healthy behaviors promotion was found to be 0.124 in association between quality of life and eHealth literacy/ information technology (CI= 95%), whereas, the total mediating impact of information technology, contributed 40.5% to the total effect. Conclusion: In conclusion, information technology (eHealth literacy) significantly mediates the association between HPL and QoL. Thus, the current research has been effective in presenting important implications for the promotion of eHealth literacy.

LEVERAGING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ENHANCED GOVERNMENT SERVICE EFFICIENCY IN LINGGA REGENCY

This study investigates the impact of information technology on the effectiveness of government services in Lingga Regency, focusing on the role of technological infrastructure, information technology usage, and government policy support. A quantitative approach was employed, using total sampling with 30 employees from the North Lingga District Office as respondents. Data were analyzed using Smart PLS to test the relationships between variables. The results show that both the quality of technological infrastructure and the use of information technology have a significant positive effect on the effectiveness of government services. Furthermore, government policy support was found to moderate the relationship between infrastructure quality and service effectiveness, enhancing the impact of infrastructure investments on public service delivery. However, the moderating effect of policy support on the use of IT was weaker, indicating that IT can directly improve service effectiveness without extensive policy intervention. These findings highlight the importance of investing in both infrastructure and IT, while also developing supportive policies to sustain long-term improvements in government services. This research provides practical insights for policymakers and government officials in optimizing public administration through strategic technology integration.

The Impact Of Using Technology And Innovation In Law Enforcement In The Era Of Digitalization

In an era of rapid digitalization, technology and innovation have fundamentally transformed the landscape of law enforcement. This article examines the profound impact of information technology on various aspects of law enforcement in the digital age. It offers a comprehensive review of how technology has reshaped evidence collection, surveillance, rule enforcement, and dispute resolution processes. Additionally, the article discusses the challenges and opportunities the legal system faces in adapting to these technological advancements. Utilizing a literature review methodology, the research analyzes case studies and conceptual frameworks to provide a deeper understanding of how technology enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement while considering its broader implications for justice and human rights. Furthermore, this study lays the groundwork for future research, encouraging further empirical exploration of these critical issues. This research examines the impact of technology on the accessibility of justice, highlighting both its potential to democratize legal services and the challenges it poses, such as privacy concerns and security risks. By exploring these dynamics, the study lays the groundwork for future research on the evolving role of technology in law enforcement and legal systems.

European experience in counteracting disinformation influences

Information-psychological influences, attacks, and operations do not have a physical manifestation but generate destabilizing internal and external processes within a state. These processes cause aggression, anxiety, and dissatisfaction among the population, potentially leading to open physical conflict. The use of the Internet enables extremist organizations to access mass media, spreading propaganda, informing about their goals, tasks, measures, and forms of support. The authors emphasize the significant impact of modern information and communication technologies on increasing threats to political stability and the security of any state. The aim of this paper is to highlight foreign experiences regarding organizational and legal measures that prevent the spread of disinformation, aimed at inciting hostility and hatred within a state. The study draws on experiences from large-scale protest actions, organized and coordinated through social networks on the Internet. The authors note that blogs, social networks, electronic maps, and video hosting sites are currently used without restrictions for political destabilization. Social networks enable immediate support from like-minded individuals and the publication of extremist materials, which contribute to the escalation of socio-political, ethnic, and interfaith conflicts. The main research methods are comparative analysis, statistical method, historical method, structural-functional method of cognition. Having studied the periods of formation of the system for countering the spread of disinformation in the EU, the authors concluded that the work on countering the spread of disinformation is conducted comprehensively and systematically and is constantly being improved in accordance with the challenges. In the EU countries, not only the practice of combating disinformation has been developed, but also an array of normative legal acts has been adopted to prevent the spread of disinformation. The European experience demonstrates the importance of a balance between freedom of speech and security measures in the information space. Such a comprehensive and conceptual approach should be the basis for creating a system for countering the spread of disinformation in Ukraine.

Accounting Information Technology and its Role in Raising the Level of Professional Performance of Internal Auditing

This research aims to know the role of information technology in improving the performance of internal auditing, by highlighting the obstacles facing the use of information technology during internal auditing and understanding the extent of the internal auditor's awareness, Due to the importance that provides in improving audit services and explaining its role in providing accurate results and large information with high efficiency, in addition to the impact of information technology in reducing internal audit risks as a result of the large size of economic units and the diversity of their legal forms due to the great development occurring in all economic sectors. This led to the need for the internal auditor to provide services with the highest quality, one of the most important results that were reached is that information technology works to improve auditing procedures and reducing the risk by monitoring the computer performance daily with operational activities and confidentiality of information and the inability to access important information for unauthorized persons. Among the most important recommendations is the necessity for internal auditors to be Awareness of the importance of this technology when performing auditing services and reducing the risk when monitoring computer performance daily with operational activities, the confidentiality of information, and the inability to access important information except for authorized persons. The research concluded that the hypotheses are correct.

The impact of trust, comfortability, usability and technophobia factors on acceptance of health information technology

In the contemporary landscape of healthcare, the rapid integration of digital technologies is reshaping traditional practices. As healthcare systems increasingly embrace digitalization, there arises a critical need to comprehend the dynamic and ever-evolving role played by Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Amidst the rapid digitization of healthcare systems, understanding the evolving role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is paramount. This study explores the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on healthcare, with a focus on Health Information Technology (HIT) and its role in enhancing patient-centered care. Specifically, the research centers on Personal Health Records (PHRs), which empower patients to control their health information securely. The study aims to identify key features influencing patients’ behavioral intention to adopt HIT, utilizing a structured questionnaire and a conceptual framework based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Feature selection analysis, conducted using the Weka tool, employed various classifiers to predict users’ perceptions and behavioral intentions towards HIT adoption. Results highlight the significance of trust, comfort, usefulness, and technophobia in shaping patients’ acceptance of HIT, with Random Forest and Bayes Net classifiers emerging as key predictors. This research provides valuable insights into the critical factors driving patients’ acceptance of HIT, contributing to the ongoing discourse on the adoption of healthcare technologies.

Challenges to the exercise of collective labour rights outside the employment relationship

The importance of the issues covered in this article is due to the impact of information technologies on the labour sphere, transformation of the features of “classical” labour relations and the need to rethink the categories of “employee” and “employer” in order to ensure the exercise of collective labour rights, such as the right to association, collective bargaining and collective action by all workers regardless of the form of employment, first of all, by dependent self-employed persons. The author emphasises that the ILO, the CJEU in the opinions of their supervisory bodies, and the EU Court of Justice in their judgments use a broad approach to the interpretation of the concept of employee, including self-employed persons, in particular, in the context of exercising the right to association and collective bargaining. The author presents the experience of certain European countries, in particular, France and Poland, in terms of legislative consolidation of fundamental labour rights for self-employed persons. The article demonstrates that courts in different jurisdictions have different approaches to resolving the issue of the legal status of platform workers using the example of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and the Spanish court in the Deliveroo case. It is stated that in Ukraine today, one of the fundamental labour rights - the right to join a trade union de jure is not limited by the existence of an employment relationship or the status of an employee. At the same time, the right to collective bargaining, collective bargaining agreements and the right to collective action to protect one’s rights, which are an integral part of the right to freedom of association, is de facto only possible for those who are in an employment relationship based on an employment contract and have the status of an employee. As a solution to this problem, it is proposed to introduce a broad category of “working” or “employed” in national legislation, which will be used exclusively for the purposes of unionisation, exercise of the right to collective bargaining, conclusion of collective agreements and collective action. Such a definition should be separated from the definition of the narrow concept of an employee under an employment contract used in the context of individual labour relations.

ICT diffusion, E-governance, and sustainability in the digital era

This study analyses the impact of information and communications technology (ICT) diffusion and e-governance on sustainability in 148 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries. It considers control variables such as institutional quality, urbanization, research and development (R&D), and the COVID-19 effect as dummy variables. Two step-generalised method of moments analysis of a panel dataset of 148 BRI partner countries from 2013 to 2021 reveals that ICT diffusion and e-governance benefit sustainability, with R&D and institutional quality also making positive contributions, while urbanization and the pandemic negatively impact sustainability. The findings were validated through D-K regression checks and support the technology spill-over effect, innovation, triple bottom line, endogenous growth, and stakeholder theories. They highlight the significance of investing in ICT infrastructure and digital literacy programs, improving institutional reforms and governance practices, putting sustainable urban planning into practice, and supporting R&D projects to advance sustainability in BRI partner nations. This study clarifies the potential problems brought forth by the pandemic and makes suggestions for reducing its negative effects on sustainability. It contributes to evidence-based decision-making, guiding sustainable practices in BRI partner nations.

Effect of the ICT‐enabled reclaimer system on the informal waste recycling system in Cape Town, South Africa: The Regenize model

AbstractThe impact of information and communication technology (ICT)‐enabled waste management systems on municipal solid waste, waste reclaimer integration, and resource recovery is critical, particularly in the informal recycling sector. This study investigates the effects of the ICT‐enabled waste management system in Cape Town, South Africa, with a focus on the Regenize model. Leveraging digital technologies, the Regenize model aims to improve waste picker integration and resource recovery within the local waste management system. A qualitative research methodology involving semi structured interviews with key stakeholders in Cape Town's ICT‐enabled waste reclaimer system, data triangulation, and thematic content analysis was employed to investigate the system's transformative potential. Preliminary findings indicate the Regenize system's alignment with extended producer responsibility (EPR) principles and its embodiment of local entrepreneurial innovation. Waste pickers' active participation as cocreators of waste management mobile platforms has transitioned them from traditional waste collectors to technological contributors, enhancing their role in the waste management ecosystem. Furthermore, the ICT‐enabled waste reclaimer system has significantly regularized the status of foreign waste pickers, providing them with essential rights and access to banking services through mobile platforms. By utilizing Internet and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the Internet of Things (IoT), the Regenize model not only improves resource recovery but also promotes sustainable waste management practices. This represents a substantial step towards inclusive urban waste management in Cape Town. The study's implications extend beyond Cape Town, offering valuable insights for enhancing waste management practices and promoting sustainability across South Africa's broader waste management landscape.

Modern innovative technologies and sustainable development in the digital economy

This article is devoted to the consideration and assessment of the total impact of the digital economy on sustainable development. Problems such as environmental emissions and pollution, resource depletion and irrational use, which negatively affect the environment, are considered. The authors point out that solving these problems is possible thanks to new technologies and the digital economy. The basis of this study is the analysis of countries with high levels of innovation. Based on these data, the ranking of innovative countries in terms of their level of achieving sustainable development was analyzed. As part of the study, based on the studied material and the data analysis carried out, measures were taken to develop an innovation-sustainable direction, which requires extremely great attention for its further modernization and dissemination. The analysis of innovative countries that are successfully implementing sustainable development goals showed that in Russia it is necessary to increase the level of innovative development, as well as improve measures to achieve sustainable development goals. In addition, it was concluded that, despite the possible negative effects of the digital economy, the positive impact of information technology plays a key role in sustainable development.

The impact of information technology capability on audit report lag and audit fees: empirical evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of client information technology (IT) capabilities on audit report lag and audit fees in Jordanian companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This study analysed financial and non-financial data from 72 Jordanian public shareholding companies listed on the ASE between 2014 and 2021. Using fixed- and random-effects models, the authors examined the impact of client IT capabilities on audit report lag and audit fees. The authors also examined how the COVID-19 pandemic might affect audit report lag and audit fees. The analysis incorporated various control variables specific to the Jordanian context to ensure accuracy. Findings Empirical evidence indicates that client IT capabilities do not significantly impact audit report lag and audit fees. In contrast, the COVID-19 pandemic has positively impacted audit report lag and audit fees, leading to an increase in audit report lag of 60 to 67 days and an increase in audit fees of approximately 15%. It is worth noting that these effects are more pronounced when influenced by factors including return on assets, company losses and audits conducted by the Big 4 firms. Research limitations/implications The scope of this study, which focuses on Jordanian firms, may limit the generalisability of the findings to other contexts. Reliance on aggregate IT infrastructure and software assets as proxies for IT capabilities might not fully capture their multifaceted nature, overlooking the qualitative aspects crucial for audit outcomes. Furthermore, excluding external factors such as governmental regulations underscores the need for future research to explore the nuanced interplay between IT capabilities, internal control systems and regulatory environments, enriching our understanding of audit practices. Originality/value This study contributes to auditing literature by examining the interplay between IT capabilities and audit processes during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. This study highlights the unexpected finding that IT capabilities have minimal impact on audit report lags and fees, opening new avenues for research on how pandemics and similar crises can reshape auditing practices and influence regulatory policies in an evolving economic environment.

A comprehensive perspective on local drivers in community-based health tourism industry development: a qualitative study of Mazandaran Province, Iran

BackgroundHealth tourism is an important component that may influence the direction of development in a region. Mazandarn, Iran, is recognized as a highly sustainable market in the region because of its abundant natural resources, temperate temperature, and strategic geographical location. Therefore, considering the importance of health tourism and its existing potential in Mazandaran, Iran, this study was conducted with the aim of exploring a comprehensive perspective on local drivers in community-based health tourism industry development and factors affecting the attraction of health tourism.MethodsWe conducted this study in Mazandarn, Iran, using a qualitative approach. Participants included a sample of Iranian people, aged 34–54 years, with previous history of health tourism or expert in it. Participants were selected from three different categories of the community: academic professionals in health tourism, managers in health tourism, and health tourists. Data were obtained via semi-structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Inductive qualitative content analysis was used to converge and compare themes through participant data. The interviews kept going until data saturation was achieved.ResultsBased on our findings, we distilled local drivers in community-based health tourism industry development into five main categories and 30 subcategories: (Sharifabadi AM, Ardakani FA. A model for health tourism development using fuzzy TOPSIS and interpretive structural modeling in Yazd province. J Health Adm (JHA). 2014;17:55.) infrastructure and resources; (Hemmati F, Dabbaghi F, Mahmoudi G. Investigating the impact of Information Technology on the status of Health Tourism in Mashhad, Iran. Revista Publicando. 2018;5(15):54–65.) tourist attractions; (Sarabi Asiabar A, Rezapour A, Raei B, Tahernezhad A, Alipour V, Behzadifar M. Economic, Cultural, and Political Requirements for Medical Tourism Development in Iran: Insights from a Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process Method. Med J Islamic Repub Iran. 2022;35:199.) socio-cultural contexts; (Mosadeghrad AM, Sadeghi M. Medical tourism: Reasons for choosing Iran. Payesh (Health Monitor). 2021;20(2):145–66.) economic-financial factors; and (Manna R, Cavallone M, Ciasullo MV, Palumbo R. Beyond the rhetoric of health tourism: shedding light on the reality of health tourism in Italy. Curr Issues Tourism. 2020;23(14):1805–19.) political-communicative factors. The findings of the study showed that, from the participants’ point of view, although there are several strategies, such as the development of public service and tourism infrastructure, increasing tourist attractions, and formulating appropriate policies and procedures for the development of health tourism, they are also faced with many challenges, especially political, economic, and cultural challenges.ConclusionThis study showed that improving infrastructure and resources, promoting tourist attractions, informing socio-cultural contexts, improving economic and financial capacity, and developing political and communicative contexts might increase the attraction of health tourists. The suggested components are not contextually driven, although empirical outcomes may differ based on the level of service offerings in health tourism locations.

Impact of information technology on Indian banking sector

Impact of information technology on Indian banking sector

The Impacts of Implementing the Information Technology to Improve the Financial Accounting Performance of PLCS

The goal of this study is to focus the effect of information technology on the financial accounting performance of Asian public listed companies. This study used secondary data for 120 companies from 2020 to 2023. The study also used OLS to test regression by using the Stata program. The study found that there is a positive and important link among information technologies on financial accounting performance. Information technology has become a focus of interest for all financial and economic organizations because of its effect on their public and private performance in overall and financial performance in specific. Its influence also comprises several elements of accounting and financial performance. The study extended a set of findings, the significant of which is the presence of a significant impact of information technology on financial accounting performance indicators.

Ảnh hưởng của công nghệ thông tin và truyền thông đến mức độ sử dụng sản phẩm và dịch vụ tài chính của hộ gia đình: Nghiên cứu tại Việt Nam

his paper uses the binary logistic regression method with the 2020 Vietnam Living Standards Survey data set of the General Statistics Office of Vietnam to evaluate the impact of information and communications technology on the level of use of financial products/services of households. Research results show that information and communications technology positively impacts the use of financial products/services. Increasing access and use of information and communications technology increases the likelihood of households having bank accounts, ATM cards, savings accounts, and participating in life insurance. This study also provides new evidence that households' access to information from the commune/ward radio system will increase the level of household use of financial products/services. From the results obtained, the research proposes recommendations for the Government, the State Bank of Vietnam, and financial institutions to enhance the positive impact of information and communications technology on the level of use of financial products/services by households.

The impact of technology on access to credit: A review of loan approval and terms in rural Vietnam and Thailand

The acceleration of economic digitalisation has been immense in recent years, especially when coupled with the rapid development of technology-augmented finance. However, less understood is how such technology-augmented finance has impacted access to credit within rural contexts of developing economies. Using household-level survey data, our results provide novel evidence of a negative relationship, on average, between rural households’ access to credit, as measured by loan approvals, and internet access. More specifically, use of internet in rural areas of the countries under analysis reduces the chance of accessing credit by up to 65%. Moreover, when we further investigate loan terms, our findings indicate that internet users get six-month shorter loan durations and have a lower interest cost of borrowing of up to 1.2%. The results for loan approval rates are persistent for formal loans and for nations at a lower stage of economic development, i.e., only within the less developed Vietnamese rural context. Our findings provide richer insights into the impact of information and telecommunication technologies (ITC) on access to finance in developing countries characterised by significant proportions of rural areas affected by severe information asymmetry-related issues that may be amplified or reduced by increased internet connectivity. Our results carry important policy implications. On the demand side, they highlight the need to ensure that government initiatives should aim to better educate rural borrowers in relation to financial literacy and credit choices. On the supply side, our findings urge the need to introduce policies for formal lenders targeted towards the reduction of the information asymmetries pervasive in rural areas.

The impact of information technology for online learning with the implementation and involvement of students in the creation of conditions and environment

Adaptive e-learning is considered a stimulus to assist learning and increase student engagement. Hence, building suitable adaptive e-learning environments helps to individualize education to reinforce learning goals. This work aims to create an adaptable e-learning environment based on students' learning styles and examine the effect of the adaptive e-learning environment on student engagement. This study also contrasts the suggested adaptive e-learning environment with the standard e-learning strategy. The suggested adaptive e-learning strategy and findings may assist e-learning institutions in building and implementing more individualized and adaptable e-learning environments to increase student engagement. The work is based on mixed research methodologies used to examine the effect in the following manner: The adaptive e-learning environment is designed using the development technique, a quasi-experimental research methodology for performing the research experiment. The student engagement scale measures the following affective and behavioral factors: skills, participation/interaction, performance, and emotions. According to the data, the experimental group is statistically substantially higher than the control group. These experimental findings suggest that an adaptable e-learning environment can motivate pupils to learn. This study makes many practical recommendations: how to develop a foundation for adaptive e-learning based on learning styles and how to execute it; how to improve the impact of adaptive e-learning in education; and how to boost the cost-effectiveness of education.

KUALITAS SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN DAN EFEKTIVITAS PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PADA PERUSAHAAN KONSTRUKSI DI JAWA BARAT DARI PERSPEKTIF: TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI, MANAJEMEN PENGETAHUAN DAN PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL

Construction companies in carrying out their activities require management information systems and technology in decision-making. The purpose of this research is to know and analyze the impact of information technology, knowledge management, and internal control on the quality of management information systems, which implies the effectiveness of decision-making for construction companies in West Java, both simultaneously and partially. This study employs a quantitative, cross-sectional research method. The research population is 1160 construction companies in West Java, with a sample of 150 construction companies in West Java consisting of 3 observation units, namely project managers, site engineers, and site managers. The research findings reveal that information technology not only supports but also significantly enhances the quality of management information systems. Furthermore, knowledge management directly influences the improvement of a good quality management information system, which means that knowledge management has a direct and significant positive impact on the quality management information system. Information technology, knowledge management, and internal control can enhance effective decision-making through quality management information systems.

The Safety Implications of Information Technology in Nursing: Japanese Incident Data Analysis.

This study delves into the impact of Information Technology (IT) on nursing practice in Japan, focusing on patient safety within the 2021-2022 Japanese Medical Accident Report Data. The research aims to understand how IT factors contribute to nursing-related medical incidents in a healthcare landscape rapidly integrating IT. The study identifies IT-related incidents through a retrospective analysis of medical incident reports, primarily in nursing, by analyzing categorized data and free-text descriptions for IT-related keywords. The findings indicate significant IT-related issues, with 'Other EHR Related' problems (36%) and 'EHR Reporting' errors (25%) being the most prevalent. These incidents often involve challenges in patient identification and medication management. The study suggests improvements like enhanced verification processes and automated systems to mitigate these risks. Conclusively, it underscores the dual nature of IT in nursing: while it holds the potential to enhance patient care, it also introduces challenges that necessitate specialized informatics expertise to ensure its beneficial integration into nursing practices.

TURKISH COURT OF ACCOUNTS: ANALYZING FINANCIAL AUDIT, DIGITALIZATION, AI IMPACT

Countries’ audit institutions play a critical role in financial management and accountability. These institutions perform tasks such as financial accountability, detection of corruption and errors, evaluation of government performance, accountable public administration, transparency and legal oversight, and prevention of legal violations, contributing to public trust. The Court of Accounts Presidency is the supreme audit institution of the Republic of Türkiye. This study sequentially addresses the audit process and procedure of the Court of Accounts, the impact of digitization, information technologies, and artificial intelligence on the audit process. Additionally, an evaluation of the institution’s technology and information infrastructure is conducted. A detailed assessment is presented regarding the Court of Accounts’ use of the Court of Accounts Data Analysis System (VERA), Unified Data Transfer System (BVAS), and Audit Management Program (SayCap). The institution’s technology and information infrastructure related to big data and big data analytics are evaluated based on the institution’s reports and documents. Finally, evaluating the potential integration of artificial intelligence into these systems is considered highly beneficial. For human resources in the field to be more proficient in current technologies, implementing artificial intelligence, big data, and big data analytics in the audit domain of public institutions is seen as highly advantageous. Additionally, it is strongly recommended that educational institutions training audit professionals incorporate courses on data analytics, big data, big data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence into their curricula.