Importance Of Digital Technologies Research Articles

The Effect of Local Community Empowerment on Digital Transformation in Cultural and Tourism Preservation

Digital transformation today is used in everyday life, from communicating, shopping, promoting a product or activity, and transportation. This study aimed to understand the effect of local community empowerment on digital transformation in preserving culture and tourism in Lempongsari Village. This research uses SPSSv.23 to analyze the simple linear regression test and to display percentages based on the Likert Scale (1-5). The simple linear regression test aims to determine whether local community empowerment affects digital transformation. The research method used is quantitative with an ex post facto research design. The results of this study indicate that local community empowerment influences the digital transformation of preserving culture and tourism in Lempongsari Village. These results were obtained after going through several simple linear regression tests: normality, linearity, and heteroscedasticity. In addition, this study also uses the Likert scale test, and the results show that in the community empowerment variable, the highest score is in the high category with a total of 92.6%, and the rest is in the very high category with a total of 7.4%. Meanwhile, in the digital transformation variable, the highest score is the high category, with a total of 97%, and the rest is the medium category, with a total of 7%. This research can be a reference for the village government and the central government to pay more attention to the community regarding the importance of digital technology in everyday life through empowerment.

Remittance inflows in a digital economy: A Sub-Saharan African experience

The undeniable importance of migrants’ remittances to the welfare of developing countries was again demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has therefore led to a significant shift in attention to the relevance of remittances and has likewise spurred research interest in factors that motivate the inflows of remittances. However, in spite of the increasing recognition of the roles of digital technology in the macroeconomic performance of developed and developing economies alike, empirical analysis of its possible impacts on remittance inflows has not been well explored in the literature. Therefore, pooling the annual data of 35 sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries from 2011 to 2020, this study investigates the nexus between digital technology and remittance inflows within the generalized method of moments (GMM) framework. Using two measures of digital technology infrastructure—internet usage and mobile cellular subscription—the study finds a positive relationship between digital technology and remittances inflow. In addition, the findings indicate that the magnitude of the effect is relatively higher for internet usage. The study thus shows that the increased rate of remittance mobilization constitutes a significant pathway through which digital technology impacts the economies of the SSA region. Moreover, it offers further insight on the importance of digital technology in the socioeconomic development of developing countries. From a policy standpoint, governments and policymakers in SSA countries should intensify efforts to promote the diffusion and penetration of digital infrastructure.

The Importance of Digital Technology and Clustering for Innovation in MSEs. Evidence from Secondary Data in Indonesia

This paper explores the relationship between innovation and these two determinants in micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the manufacturing industry in Indonesia, using secondary data. The key question in this research: is there evidence of the importance of DT and clustering for innovation capability in MSEs in Indonesia? The paper analyzes secondary data from Indonesia’s National Agency of Statistics and reviews key literature on innovation and digitalization in MSEs, and industrial cluster development in Indonesia. It is found that the number of industrial clusters of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is concentrated on the island of Java, where more than 50% of the population is located, and is the most advanced region in economic development and industrialization in Indonesia. The majority of MSME clusters are in the food industry and woodworking industries. Only a very few of MSEs in the manufacturing industry use the Internet and do innovation. The type of innovation mostly is product innovation. Both relationships between MSEs doing innovation and MSEs using the internet and the total number of clusters are positive. But, statistically, only the relationship between the number of MSEs doing innovation and use of the internet is significant.

КЛАССИФИКАЦИЯ ФАКТОРОВ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ ЭКОНОМИКИ, ВЛИЯЮЩИХ НА СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ РЕГИОНА

In the context of the transition of the world economy to a new stage of technological development, digital technologies are beginning to play an increasingly important role, both at the level of national economies and at the level of the world economy as a whole. Widespread automation and digitalization of technological processes in the regions, the introduction of new computerization standards, the introduction of robotization at all stages of the production cycle lead to an increasing rejection of manual labor and the transfer of an increasing part of functions to digital technologies. All this leads to an increase in the importance of digital technologies in the planning, organization and execution of production processes. The share of digitalization in industrial production is increasing every year, which has a direct impact on the economic growth of both national economies and the global economy. All this makes it relevant to determine the role of digitalization in the formation of GRP and to determine the risks associated with the introduction and development of digital technologies for the global economy. This analysis is of particular importance in the context of growing structural problems in the global economy against the backdrop of military conflicts and the coronavirus pandemic.

Digital Health Technology Use Among Older Adults: Exploring the Impact of Frailty on Utilization, Purpose, and Satisfaction in Korea.

The importance of digital technology is increasing among older adults. In this study, the digital health technology utilization status, purpose, and satisfaction of older adults were investigated according to frailty. A face-to-face survey was conducted among adults aged 65 years or older. Frailty was defined using the Korean version of the fatigue, resistance, ambulation, illnesses, and loss of weight scale. A total of 505 participants completed the survey, with 153 (30.3%) identified as pre-frail or frail and 352 (69.7%) as healthy. All respondents used smartphones; 440 (87.1%) were application users, and 290 (57.4%) were healthcare application users. Wearable devices were used by only 36 patients (7.1%). Pre-frail or frail respondents used social media more frequently than healthy respondents (19.4% vs. 7.4%, P < 0.001). Among the respondents, 319 (63.2%) were not able to install or delete the application themselves, and 277 (54.9%) stated that the application was recommended by their children (or partner). Pre-frail and frail respondents used more healthcare applications to obtain health information (P = 0.002) and were less satisfied with wearable devices (P = 0.02). The usage rate of digital devices, including mobile phones among older adults in Korea is high, whereas that of wearable devices is low. There was a notable difference in the services used by pre-frail and frail respondents compared to healthy respondents. Therefore, when developing digital devices for pre-frail and frail older adults, it is crucial to incorporate customized services that meet their unique needs, particularly those services that they frequently use.

Utilization of Digital Technology in Marketing Education Services at Kusuma Bangsa High School Palembang

This research discusses the utilization of digital technology in the context of marketing educational services at Kusuma Bangsa High School Palembang. This research is a type of qualitative research with descriptive characteristics that explores various qualitative aspects in understanding marketing strategies involving digital technology. In this study, data were obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation from various parties, including the principal, vice principal for student affairs, multimedia experts, and other resource persons who have related information. The results showed that the utilization of digital technology is an important key to the existence of educational institutions in the digital era. Kusuma Bangsa High School Palembang implements an education services marketing strategy through various digital platforms, with content curation and public relations team training. The utilization of digital technology in marketing education services at Kusuma Bangsa High School Palembang has succeeded in maintaining its existence and attracting public interest. This research provides in-depth information about the importance of digital technology in marketing education services and how educational institutions can utilize it effectively. The implications of this research are expected to be useful for other educational institutions that want to improve marketing efforts through digital technology.

The benefits and challenges of the use of digital technology on clinical learning of undergraduate nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: An integrative literature review

The purpose of this study was to compile research on the advantages and challenges of using digital technology in clinical education for undergraduate nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employed an integrative literature review with the use of the five steps as per Cooper’s framework. Data were collected from four electronic databases to access research articles published from 2019 to 2023. Out of 440 potential candidates, eighteen satisfied the inclusion criteria. Three themes emerged from the analysis namely: 1) the benefits 2) the challenges of digital technology and 3) attitudes towards the use of technology in clinical learning. The use of digital technology helps nursing students become more competent and confident in their ability to practice in a friendly environment. It is imperative that there should be opportunities for workshops to create awareness regarding the importance of digital technology. The practical implications of the study are that nursing education institutions should invest in the purchase of digital technology equipment as a means of advancing the implementation of new educational advancements. The stakeholders in clinical teaching and learning should be better equipped by health facilities and nursing education institutions to make better use of digital technologies.

The journey to work of young adults with mobility disability: a qualitative study on the digital technologies that support mobility

Mobility is essential in navigating familiar and unfamiliar environments. People with disability may experience vulnerability in navigating the external environment, when mobility is hindered by discomfort, commodification, or disorientation. Independent commute, choice, and control can be enhanced with appropriate aids, technology, and infrastructure. Self-determination can also be seen to enhance mobility through the realisation of strengths and limitations of the individual and the opportunity to act with self-regulation, in a way that responds to events in an empowered way. Utilising a critical incident technique, this qualitative study examines the enabling and disabling factors that impact self-determination of young adults with mobility disability in the context of their journey to work and explores the role digital technologies can play in this journey. Key findings related to the importance of mobility planning, transport options and communication in the journey to work are discussed. The importance of digital technologies is highlighted including the proposed features of digital enabling platforms.

Результаты мониторинга интеграции учебных дисциплин в условиях цифрового образования

The authors study the problem of implementing integrative links between academic disciplines at an economic university using digital tools. The importance of digital technologies as a means of integration for the study of economic and mathematical models in the process of mathematical training of students of an economic university is determined. A practical problem is considered, demonstrating the constructive possibilities of economic and mathematical modeling and digital tools in the implementation of integrative links between academic disciplines. When solving the problem, a double integral is used as a mathematical model, which makes it possible to formalize and study the socio-economic process. The capabilities of the Python programming language, which provides the implementation of an intra-model solution, are demonstrated. In the course of the study, the authors monitored the dynamics of the level of integrative connections of academic disciplines within the framework of the continuity of educational programs for undergraduate and graduate programs. An online survey was conducted among students of an enlarged group of areas of training in Economics and Management on the problematic aspects of using digital tools to study economic and mathematical models and obtain integrated educational results. The findings indicate the need for further development of integrative links between the disciplines of the subject areas “Economics”, “Mathematics”, “Computer Science and Information Technology” in the context of digital education, which, in turn, provides the necessary level of quality of modern educational results.

The Importance of Digital Technology in Learning from the Point of View of Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities

The Importance of Digital Technology in Learning from the Point of View of Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities

Importance of Digital Technology in English Language Learning

The development of &nbsp;a modern digital educational &nbsp;environment, which has an inexhaustible opportunity to improve the quality of education, has become relevant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in &nbsp;the &nbsp;21st &nbsp;century. Digital technologies &nbsp;are an important component &nbsp;of &nbsp;English language teaching in high school. The relevance of using digital resources in English language teaching ensures a high quality of education. Modern information and communication technologies allow the teacher to effectively manage the teaching of all language components (speaking, listening, writing and reading). Indeed, modern information and communication technologies are a necessary and comprehensive tool in the process of learning/teaching English. They allow to make the learning process more interesting, diverse and dynamic. Use of digital technology in&nbsp; English learning contributes to: Raising motivation of learning; Cognitive skills activation of students; Variety of teaching methods; Timely monitoring of training results; Student-oriented learning... Modern information and communication technologies are a necessary and comprehensive tool in the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; process of teaching English.

Digitalization and artificial intelligence in accounting: Achievements and prospects

Subject. This article discusses the issues related to digitalization and artificial intelligence in accounting. Objectives. The article aims to identify the prospects for dealing with challenges and areas of concern related to digitalization and artificial intelligence in accounting. Methods. For the study, I used a critical analysis, synthesis, comparison, observation, and the analogy approach. Results. The article finds a significant difference in the terminology used in different scientific works in relation to the digitalization of accounting. Different authors interpret many concepts in the field of digitalization of accounting in different ways. In particular, this applies to the concept of Artificial Intelligence. Conclusions and Relevance. The importance of digital technologies in accounting necessitates the streamlining of the terminology used and the development of a holistic concept of digitalization in accounting. The results obtained have both applied and theoretical applications in the field of financial accounting.

Digital Competency in Agriculture Sector- An Outlook in Indian Context

To become aware with how various digital tools are used in Indian agriculture and related industries nowadays. The information was gathered from various academic works and earlier research. The present study was confined in Southern Gangetic Zone of Bihar State during the year 2021-22. The present investigation was carried out in Southern Gangetic Zone for the study Two aspirational districts (NITI Ayog, 2018) namely Gaya, Banka and two non-aspirational district namely Patna, Bhagalpur. The findings indicated that the majority of farmers had gained significant knowledge about and were interested about adopting digital technology on their farms. The variables level of education, landholding, participation in extension activities, and scientific orientation were found to have positive and significant relationships with the attitude of farmers towards the use of digital tools, whereas other variables like age, farming experience, social participation, and cosmopoliteness were found to have non-significant relationships with the attitude of farmers towards the use of digital tools. Farmers working in digitalized environments still need a strong background of agricultural basics Government should invest time and money in spreading the word about the advantages of digitization. The importance of digital technologies in agriculture was highlighted in the report. This article discusses the various ways that digital tools can be applied, from crop planning to eventual crop purchases by farmers.

Online higher education during and beyond COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from professors and students at a Taiwanese university

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions worldwide were compelled to close their campuses and relocate their educational operations to online platforms. This study investigates the aspects that contribute to the efficacy of online education and examines the perceptions of professors and students at a Taiwanese university about the benefits, limits, and suggestions of online learning in COVID-19. A three-stage research framework comprising literature review, interviews and thematic analysis was applied to obtain a thorough understanding of the phenomenon. Remote learning, convenience, and easy accessibility were among the benefits, whereas inefficiency and difficulties in preserving academic integrity were among the drawbacks. Students suggested that blended lectures, dividing lectures into chapters, weekly assignments, regular online meetings and open-book exams might enhance learning outcomes in online courses. According to the suggestions, professors should be trained on using online technologies and building courses with more interactivity. Despite the importance of digital technologies in online learning, professors need to consider minimizing technological needs based on students’ situations. Key lessons learnt from this study are discussed in the hopes of providing beneficial recommendations for educational policymakers, educators, students, and researchers to promote effective education in both online and classroom modes during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peculiarities of using digital technologies in the development of urban tourist routes: the best world practices

The relevance of the research is due to the issues of qualitative change in the process of serving tourists in the context of digitalization. The effective using of digital technologies, which allow automating, accelerating and modernizing these processes, will have a positive impact on the level of tourism development in the country. The purpose of the research is to identify the features of using the digital technologies in the development of urban tourist routes based on successful foreign experience. The article uses general scientific methods, in particular the content analysis method, which made it possible to analyze an array of information from theoretical approaches to digitalization and digital technologies in tourism to digital platforms and specialized programs for the development of tourist routes, as well as a graphical interpretation method. The article clearly presents examples and directions of using digital technologies in the tourism industry: BigData, AR / VR, Blockchain, IoT, tourist route development portals, mobile applications. Particular attention is paid to the issues of their use in the development of urban tourist routes. The scheme of the process of interactive involvement in the process of perception of the tourist experience is reflected. On the example of popular urban tourist sites the advantages and results of the introduction of virtual and augmented reality, mobile technology and audio guides are revealed. This study has revealed the role and importance of digital technology in the development of urban tourism routes on the example of international practices.

Enhancing students’ digital literacy at EFL classroom: Strategies of teachers and school administrators

Promoting digital literacies is the apparent goal of an extensive array of educational initiatives in all educational contexts. However, very limited attention has been directed toward the strategies of promoting students’ digital literacies in the literature. Thus, this qualitative study aims to identify the strategies of EFL teachers and school administrators in promoting EFL students’ digital literacies to thrive in the new normal challenges. Semi-structured interviews with 6 EFL teachers and 6 school admins from the Arab international schools in Kuala Lumpur were gathered using a convenient sampling technique. The qualitative data were analysed and reported thematically. The findings of the study revealed that teachers reported four strategies to promote students’ digital literacy: motivating students, conducting training workshops, actual use of digital technologies in the classroom, and enhancing classroom digital infrastructure. Similarly, school admins reported four strategies: rising parents’ awareness towards the importance of digital technologies, training teachers and students, enhancing classroom infrastructure and redesigning the EFL classroom. These findings offer implications for policymakers and researchers, especially those interested in enhancing students’ digital literacies. The results require further urgent large-scale investigations to address the factors that currently constrain the promotion of digital technologies.

The Perceived Effect of Intellectual Capital on the Performance of a Higher Education Institution: A Case Study

During an increasingly competitive environment, where digital technologies play a crucial role, organisations began to seek competitive advantages in their intangible resources to survive. Therefore, organisations’ intellectual capital (IC) is considered an essential source of competitive advantages. Higher Education Institutions (HEI) have also recognised the relevance of this phenomenon since these organisations use their IC to produce knowledge. In response to the call to analyse IC in practice, which includes emerging countries, this paper’s goal is twofold. On the one hand, it aims to assess the perceptions of a Brazilian HEI’s internal stakeholders regarding the relative importance of each IC dimension. On the other hand, it intends to understand how IC influences the performance of these organisations. Additionally, it intends to comprehend how internal stakeholders perceive and might measure performance. A case study was conducted at the Brazilian Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Mato Grosso. The findings suggest that the three traditional IC dimensions are equally important to create competitive advantages, although there is no unanimity regarding which is the most important. They also show that IC influences, through several means, the performance of the HEI, although there was a focus on individual performance and also on negative issues, something which may, potentially, be caused by some lack of knowledge regarding the IC concept. Another finding is the lack of awareness regarding the importance of digital technologies in improving IC. Finally, an overlap between IC and performance indicators has been noticed. This study contributes to developing awareness about the relevance of intellectual capital in HEIs pertaining to emerging countries and its importance in improving their performance.

Digital Transformation in Mses: A Story from Indonesia

The emergence of digital technology (DT) or information and communication technology (ICT) has created a drastic change in business practices which presents a serious challenge to the success of the implementation of the inclusive development strategy in Indonesia. This chapter discusses how the digitalization process occurs in micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Indonesia and what are the main challenges faced by this business group. The study that underlies this chapter focuses on MSEs in the manufacturing industry in Indonesia. It shows that only a very small number of MSEs utilize digital technology, especially e-commerce for marketing, although the percentage varies by industry group. There are some causes, including a lack of insight or knowledge about the importance of digital technology especially in facing competition, limited capital, lack of ICT infrastructure in their area, and entrepreneurs think no need to use the Internet or e-commerce because they only sell their goods in the local market in small amounts.

Guest Editorial

This editorial comes in three parts: first, an introduction to the collaboration between the International Conference on Digital Economy (ICDEc) and the Journal of Telecommunication and the Digital Economy; second, the importance of digital technologies and innovation as a growing multidisciplinary research field; third, a brief introduction to the selected papers in this issue.

Digital Transformation of Science and Education: International Conference in Tashkent

The article is devoted to the scientific and practical conference with foreign participation "The importance of digital technologies in the study of the history of Uzbekistan", held by the Department of History of Uzbekistan of the Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan on September 28, 2022. The introduction of digital technologies in science and education is a necessary condition for the development of society in the context of digital transformation. To train modern specialists in all areas of education, it is necessary to use digital technologies in educational programs at the university and postgraduate levels, as well as in research activities. Today, virtual museums, creative exhibitions, various online conferences are organized in Uzbekistan, which contribute to the rapprochement of peoples and actively attract young people. All this was discussed at the conference. About 100 reports on the main directions of digital transformation of science and education were presented at the conference. Special attention was paid to virtual reconstructions of cultural and historical heritage, digital technologies in archeology, informatization and digital technologies in historical education. The conference supported the efforts of Uzbek universities to form a unified scientific and educational space and called for extensive training of specialists using digital methods in historical science and education. The participants of the conference noted the high level of its holding and organization and proposed to make the conference traditional – to hold it every two years.