ICT Adoption Research Articles

Assessment of Smallholder Poultry Farmers’ Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Kwali Area Council of Abuja, Nigeria

ICT can be regarded as the combination of "informatics communication" and other technologies, especially communications technology. Informatics refers to the study of information, computation, and communication. This can apply to artificial systems such as computers or natural systems such as brains, genes, and living cells. Informatics technology refers to the technological application of informatics in society and is the study of the behaviour and structure of any system that generates, stores, processes, and presents information. A simple random sampling technique was used. The total sample size was 100. The questionnaire method of data collection was adopted to elicit information on the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, their perceptions of ICT, the accessibility of ICT, and factors that affect the use of ICT technology by poultry farmers. The collected data was subjected to descriptive statistics (such as frequency tables and percentages) for analysis. The result showed that 61% of the farmers are actively participating in poultry farming; it also showed that extension service delivery made it easier for the farmers to get ICT information; and it also showed that high costs (71% of the time) were the major constraint to the adoption of ICT by the smallholder poultry farmers in the study area.

The adoption of ICT and robotic automation systems in the pharmaceutical industry

Background: South African pharmacies face challenges like cost reduction, inventory management, and employee efficiency. Balancing dispensing error rates and customer satisfaction, along with ensuring accurate medication dispensing, is also crucial. An effective solution to these challenges is adopting automatic robotic dispensing systems, which enhance stock inventory management, integrated systems, and accurate dispensing capabilities.Objectives: The study delved into IT and robotic automation in South African pharmaceutical dispensing, assessing current methods and advocating for integrated IT and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems in retail and hospital pharmacies.Method: The research used a quantitative approach to gather data from public and private hospital pharmacy employees, aiming to understand their requirements and expectations. It assessed the potential improvements that could result from adopting a new system.Results: The study found that most government and private pharmacies in South Africa prefer automated dispensing systems to reduce errors, lower costs, improve customer service, and enhance inventory management. Benefits also included minimising medication errors, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring patient safety.Conclusion: The study holds importance as it underscores the necessity of integrating Information Technology (IT) and Robotic Automation in the pharmaceutical sector to address prevailing issues. It identifies factors contributing to medication dispensing errors and demonstrates the potential of automated robotic systems in mitigating these errors.Contribution: South Africa’s pharmaceutical sector must enhance efficiency and competitiveness by adopting integrated IT and Robotic Automation Systems. The study identified key factors for future implementation and emphasized the need for clear pre-implementation policies outlining functions and benefits.

ICT Adoption and Its Effects on the Economic Growth of Bangladesh: A Time Series Analysis

Understanding information and communication technology (ICT) adoption’s particular effects on a nation like Bangladesh is critical because ICT adoption continues to play a significant role in promoting economic progress globally. By analysing the relationships between ICT use and economic growth in Bangladesh, this study examines data from 2002 through 2021 using a time series analysis. ICT export, gross capital formation, mobile cellular subscriptions, government budget allocation, and foreign direct investment are just a few of the independent variables the study takes into account in relation to ICT adoption. These factors were selected based on their applicability to the adoption of ICT and their potential impact on economic expansion. According to the results of the time series research, the ICT sector’s growing exports have a favourable and considerable impact on long-term economic growth. Mobile cellular subscriptions negatively affect economic growth, with significant short-term impact and insignificant long-term effect. The influence of the government budget is detrimental but insignificant for both long-term and short-term economic growth. The study comes to the conclusion that Bangladesh’s economic development is significantly benefited by the adoption of ICT. The study also highlights the significance of government assistance through budgetary allocation and strategies that draw in foreign direct investment. The results can direct the development of policies and evidence-based decision-making to use ICT adoption as an accelerator for sustained economic development in Bangladesh.

Cluster mapping in Spain: Exploring the correlation between industrial agglomeration and regional performance

This paper presents a quantitative cluster mapping methodology for traded industries, adapted for the Spanish case; also explores the correlation between the existence of clusters and regional performance. e study is made at NUTS-2 level, and a total of forty-seven out of eighty-eight 2-digits codes for CNAE2009 are analyzed; ICT Index and Industry 4.0 Index are also designed and computed. A six-step methodology is applied departing from cross-industry linkages and implementing clustering algorithms; one set of clusters is elected and mapped over territory. The correlation analysis shows that a high number of clusters based on absolute employment data is positively correlated with variables associated with competitiveness, education, ICT adoption, and Industry 4.0, while no significant correlation is found for GDP per capita nor earning per worker.

Exploring the Nexus between the Blue Economy and Information Technologies: A Systematic Literature Review of Information Systems in Pacific Fisheries and Aquaculture

The blue economy has garnered significant importance over the years as a major driver for sustainable economic growth in the Pacific region through the efficient utilization of marine resources. While a thorough examination of the whole gamut of information about information and communication technologies (ICT) gains momentum, establishing a cohesive perspective on pivotal findings within blue economy research, particularly in fisheries and aquaculture, becomes essential for maximizing the potential of this interdisciplinary field. Consequently, Information Systems (IS) researchers, through a comprehensive review of pertinent literature, can contribute significantly to this emerging body of knowledge. Our review, which encompasses 32 papers published from 2012 to 2022, focuses on the application of information technologies to Pacific fisheries and aquaculture. The prevailing literature enhances our understanding of the adoption and utilization of ICTs (i.e. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing and satellite imaging, database management systems and other emerging technologies) within the blue economy. In this paper, we provide discussions on recent technological advancements and future research directions to encourage IS researchers to develop an effective cumulative tradition of research.

The digital frontier of Islamic tax compliance: unveiling the influence of ICT as a moderator

Purpose Based on the extended theory of planned behavior, this study aims to examine potential intentions-related factors that affect Islamic tax compliance moderated by information and communication technology (ICT) adoption. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative cross-sectional design was used to distribute questionnaire sets to 975 working Muslim Omanis by using convenience sampling method. PLS-SEM was mainly used to examine the data. Findings All the factors determine behavioral intention to pay Islamic tax (BIIT), which significantly predicts Islamic tax compliance behavior (ITCB). However, perceived control behavior negatively determines intention. ICT adoption moderates the link between BIIT and ITCB. Practical implications This study offers both practical and theoretical implications that can guide efforts to promote Islamic tax compliance and advance our understanding of tax behavior within the ETPB framework. Originality/value This study accounted for crucial factors determining intention than earlier ones using the ETPB. Considering technological advancements, the study also assessed the moderating role of ICT between BIIT and ITCB.

Globalization And Higher Education Institutions: Opportunities and Challenges for Academic Institutions in Implementing ITC

India's educational path has changed dramatically over the years, moving from traditional mentoring and learning practices to creating the second-largest higher education system in the world. The swift development of Information Technology (IT) has accelerated this shift and brought about significant adjustments in the fields of education, services, employment, and business operations. By removing prior barriers, the integration of information, technology, and communication (ICT) within the educational domain has significantly transformed access to learning resources, knowledge, and information. The Covid-19 pandemic's outbreak sped up the adoption of ICT and made it necessary to switch from traditional in-person instruction to remote learning methods during lockdowns. This shift brought with it a multitude of opportunities and difficulties in addition to broadening the scope and adaptability of postsecondary education. This study carefully analyzes the state of IT integration in higher education today, outlining both the benefits and drawbacks of this approach. The study used a quantitative methodology, with questionnaires serving as the main methodological instrument. 86 instructors connected to an Indian university took part in the survey as responders. This study offers important insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to manage the difficulties of the integration in higher education by critically analyzing both the benefits and obstacles. The ultimate goal is to support strategic planning and well-informed decision-making to fully utilize ICT for the advancement of higher education in India and abroad.

Icts And Labour Productivity Nexus In Developing Countries: Evidence From Panel Estimation Approach

This study examines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on labour productivity in developing countries from 2000 to 2019, using the two-step System GMM estimation and dynamic panel quantile regression. The empirical results present new evidence on the moderating effect of ICTs with human capital, financial development and trade openness on labour productivity in developing countries. The interaction terms between ICTs and these three moderators show positive and statistically significant determinants of labour productivity. These three interaction terms have a greater influence on labour productivity than the impact of each variable assessed individually. The dynamic panel quantile regression results revealed that ICTs statistically significant to enhance labour productivity in lower and intermediate quantiles than in the highest quantiles in developing countries. This finding suggested that ICTs play an essential role in improving productivity at the lower and average labour productivity levels. This study can help policymakers develop a long-term strategy in terms of ICTs adoption and usage more intensively in developing countries as they strive to achieve the goals of industrial 4.0.

Model for integration of information and communication technologies in resource sharing practices for enhanced service delivery in academic libraries in southeast Nigeria

PurposeThis study aims to develop a model for integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in resource sharing practices for enhanced service delivery in academic libraries in Southeast Nigeria. Seven objectives guided the study; ICT-based resource sharing practices in academic libraries in Southeast Nigeria; ICT infrastructure for resource sharing; ICT needs of librarians for resource sharing practices; stages of ICT integration in resource sharing; perception of librarians towards ICT-based resource sharing; challenges to integration of ICT in resource sharing practices; design a model for the integration of ICT into resource sharing; all in academic libraries in Southeast Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe research design adopted for this study is the mixed research design containing the “descriptive survey” research design and the “research and development, R&D.” The population of the study is 164, comprising all of the librarians in federal universities in Southeast Nigeria. All of the librarians of the five federal universities will be involved in the study. Hence, there was no sampling. The instrument for data collection is a structured questionnaire.FindingsThe findings of the study revealed that 88.8% of the librarians use ICT to boost the volume of resources; while 74% of the librarians were positive in all responses pertaining to ICT-based resource sharing practices in the libraries. The study also revealed that ICT infrastructures in the library for resource sharing are highly available and applicable; while computers and internet networks are the most needed gadgets for the operations. Libraries in Southeast Nigeria are in the applying and transforming stages of ICT adoption at a 69.7% response rate; while the librarians have a strong belief and understanding that a lot can be achieved in resource sharing through ICT; and would recommend such. Poor electrification, inadequate funding and unavailability of some ICT technologies were equally identified as challenges. The study conclusively developed a resource sharing model, the Southeast Federal University Library Connect; accessible at https://southeastfeduniconnect.njh.com.ngOriginality/valueThe research study is one of the few types of research that has developed a functional model for resource sharing in academic libraries in Southeast Nigeria.

Promoting entrepreneurship for sustainable development: Are education capital and ICT diffusion important?

AbstractThis article makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature on sustainable entrepreneurship by investigating the impact of entrepreneurship (both opportunity‐driven and necessity‐driven) on the achievement of sustainable development (SD) across its three dimensions. Additionally, it explores the underlying mechanisms through which this relationship is influenced. Specifically, the study examines the role of education capital (including education levels and government spending on education) and information and communication technology (ICT) diffusion (access, usage, and skills) in facilitating this relationship. The analysis focuses on data from Saudi Arabia and utilizes the Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) estimator. The findings indicate that only opportunity entrepreneurship exhibits a positive influence on SD. Furthermore, the study reveals that the positive impact of opportunity entrepreneurship is amplified through its interaction with government spending on education and tertiary education, leading to favorable indirect net effects on SD at both aggregated and disaggregated levels. Similarly, the interaction between opportunity entrepreneurship and ICT usage, as well as access, generates positive indirect net effects on SD across aggregated and disaggregated levels. Therefore, education capital and ICT diffusion are indeed key mechanisms that foster opportunity‐driven entrepreneurship for achieving SD. Education equips individuals with the necessary skills and mindset, whereas ICTs provide access to information, markets, and tools for business efficiency and innovation. By investing in education and promoting the widespread adoption and accessibility of ICTs, governments can empower individuals to become successful entrepreneurs while driving sustainable economic, environmental, and social progress.

Conceptualizing emerging technologies and ICT adoption: Trends and challenges in Africa-US contexts

This review paper explores the adoption trends, challenges, and opportunities surrounding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and emerging technologies in the Africa-US contexts. It identifies key drivers influencing technology adoption and outlines innovative solutions for sustainable development by analyzing the current state of ICT infrastructure, policy frameworks, socio-economic factors, and cultural considerations. The comparative analysis highlights disparities between Africa and the US while emphasizing the potential for cross-continental collaborations. Implications for stakeholders, including governments, businesses, NGOs, and communities, and recommendations for fostering an enabling environment for technology adoption are discussed. By addressing gaps in research and embracing collaborative efforts, ICT and emerging technologies can drive transformative change, promoting inclusive growth and societal advancement in both regions.

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

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

Contract fulfilment, quality management, ICT adoption, government, and co-worker support: a conceptual framework for student contentment in higher educational institutions

Contract fulfilment, quality management, ICT adoption, government, and co-worker support: a conceptual framework for student contentment in higher educational institutions

Unleashing work engagement: Sighting the influence of technology self-efficacy and the mediating role of ICT adoption

The study aims to investigate the influence of technology self-efficacy on work engagement, with a specific focus on the mediating effect of ICT adoption in tertiary higher institutions in Nigerian public universities. Using a sample of 264 academic staff from the selected Universities in southwest Nigeria, data was collected through systematic random sampling measures. Structural equation modelling was employed to analyse the proposed relationships. The findings indicate a significant positive relationship between technology self-efficacy and work engagement, suggesting that individuals with higher levels of technology self-efficacy tend to exhibit greater work engagement. Moreover, the study reveals that ICT plays a mediating role in the relationship between technology self-efficacy and work engagement. Specifically, ICT adoption completely mediates the positive association between technology self-efficacy and work engagement. These results emphasize the importance of technology self-efficacy in fostering work engagement, with ICT serving as a significant mechanism through which this relationship is facilitated. Universities in Nigeria can promote work engagement by developing employees' technology self-efficacy through training programs, providing user-friendly ICT tools and support, and encouraging a technologically empowering work environment. The implications of this research highlight the need for organizations to recognize the role of technology self-efficacy and ICT adoption in enhancing work engagement. By empowering academic staff with the necessary technological skills and resources, Universities can create an environment that nurtures their engagement and maximizes their productivity. Further research may explore additional mediators or moderators that influence the relationship between technology self-efficacy, ICT, and work engagement.

E-GOVERNANCE IN REVENUE COLLECTION AND CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION IN SIERRA LEONE – A SURVEY

The willingness of taxpayers to comply with their obligations depends to a large extent upon the perception that the funds collected are put to good use. It also depends on how easy and convenient it is for the taxpayer to comply. Hence getting taxpayers to voluntarily pay their correct taxes at the right time is the dream of every government. The four key research objectives are: to find out whether the implementation of ICT will improve the performance of public enterprises; to investigate whether there is a link between the tax filing system and revenue collection; to determine the significance of tax compliance and performance of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and to examine the relationship between tax administration and revenue collection. Data was collected through questionnaires from selected tax administrators and taxpayers in Freetown and two provincial locations, Bo and Makeni, using convenience sampling. Descriptive statistical analysis techniques were employed for data analysis. Findings from the study revealed that a vast majority of the respondents believe that the implementation of ICT results in better performance of public enterprises; and that there is a link between the tax filing system and revenue collection which allows refunds to be deposited directly into taxpayers' bank accounts; the level of tax compliance is significant to the performance of the National Revenue Authority; and adoption of ICT has positive impact on a country’s tax collection rate. The paper recommends that the Government of Sierra Leone should embark on public sensitisation on the benefits of the adoption and use of ICT infrastructure that aids easy tax administration and collection in the other rural regions of the country.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Examining the effects of solar energy Innovations, information and communication technology and financial globalization on environmental quality in the united States via Quantile-On-Quantile KRLS analysis

The development of renewable energy infrastructure is widely recognized as pivotal in solving ecological concerns. However, despite their significance in advancing ecological sustainability, researchers have given scant attention to the interplay between solar energy innovations, information and communication technology (ICT), and their impacts on ecological quality. Addressing this research gap, this study examines the impact of solar energy innovations, trade openness, ICT, economic growth and financial globalization on ecological quality in the United States context. To achieve this objective, the study employs the novel Quantile on Quantile Kernel-Based Regularized Least Squares (QQKRLS) approach proposed by Adebayo et al. [1], analyzing data from 2000 to 2020. The findings from QQKRLS analysis unveil several key insights: Firstly, solar energy innovations, economic growth and trade openness exhibit a significant positive association with ecological quality. Secondly, financial globalization and ICT demonstrate a positive impact on ecological quality. Drawing from these results, the study underlines the necessity for the United States to prioritize the promotion of solar energy innovations, financial globalization, trade openness and ICT adoption. By accentuating these strategic imperatives, the United States policymakers can work towards nurturing a more sustainable ecological route while advancing economic development objectives.

Effect of Financial Constraint on Export Performance of Manufacturing Firms in SSA: Does ICT Adoption Matter?

Effect of Financial Constraint on Export Performance of Manufacturing Firms in SSA: Does ICT Adoption Matter?

Tackling Digital Degree in Education: Optimal Use of Green Information and Communication Technology (GICT)

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all areas of the education sector, particularly in developed economies as well as developing countries, regardless of preparedness. This is because, under the new normal, ICT adoption has become ubiquitous and fast-moving, even in the face of impending challenges. In the case of education, in particular, the disruption caused by the pandemic has caused ICT to become an instantaneous apparatus that has sustained the teaching and learning sector during the global lockdown that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2020, with consequences that are still visible today. Once more, the pandemic's outbreak made it clear to world leaders in numerous developing nations that they had no option but to use an ICT tool that was accelerating the growth of their countries' national knowledge bases. Notwithstanding the apparent difficulties integrating ICT into teaching and learning, the COVID-19 pandemic's effects accelerated the spread of ICT, forcing teachers and students in Nigeria and, in fact, around the world, to work online despite their readiness in terms of knowledge, abilities, and resources. In today's globalized world, ICT has become indispensable in filling gaps in the education sector, but it is also important to recognize the role of green information technology. This study examined how ICT instantly filled in the educational gaps during a pandemic-related lockdown, as well as how Green IT impacts our ecology. In order to truly close the digital divide that existed in the education sector in today's carefree world, the research has supplied the essential information and details, as well as recommendations for how to best use ICT tools to secure the ecosystem. Keywords: ICT, Covid -19 Pandemic, Green IT, Digital Divide. Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Malasowe, B.O., Okpor, M.D. & Edim, B.E. (2024): Tackling Digital Degree in Education: Optimal Use of Green Information and Communication Technology (GICT). Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 10. No. 1. Pp 67-76. www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V10N1P5

The Impact of ICT Adoption in Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools of Amathole East District, Eastern Cape

This study examines how information and communication technology (ICT) impacts the schooling environment within the primary sector in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province's Amathole East District. ICT adoption in education can fully modify the ways that instruction and learning are given to students, but it also comes with obstacles, especially in the rural primary schools in the Amathole East District. This research intends to shed light on the current ICT status adoption of Amathole East District's primary schools. Three primary schools were chosen, and three research participants from each school were chosen using the purposive sample technique. Data were gathered through focus groups and in-person interviews. The acquired data were analyzed and presented using a thematic approach. It was revealed as the findings that while teachers were willing to embrace ICTs into teaching and learning and had a good attitude toward technology adoption, they needed the necessary ICT competencies. Furthermore, several challenges and barriers were identified, and these included inadequate ICT infrastructure, a shortage of teacher training in technology integration and a lack of access to ICT tools. The study concludes that teacher training programs be expanded, invest in infrastructure development, and develop a comprehensive ICT policy framework. Taking the research's findings into account, the research offers practical recommendations in enhancing ICT adoption, investing in infrastructure development, expanding teacher development opportunities, to formulating a comprehensive ICT strategy framework so that schools are ready to run virtually in the event of another pandemic related to COVID-19.

Measuring the impact of information and communication technology investment on the profitability of Indian manufacturing MSME

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) investment on the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) profitability in the Indian context.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a framework based on the ICT investment and firm size, measuring the impact on profit before depreciation, interest, tax and amortisation of MSME by taking a random sampling of 300 Indian MSME manufacturing firm’s secondary data from the Prowess database. This framework was analysed using the design of experiment (DoE) technique.FindingsThe study showed that ICT investment has a significant positive relationship with profitability. This study examines the different ICT investment levels to predict investment strategies and fine-tune profit targets. The critical finding is that ICT investment maximises profit at one million rupees. This discovery aids MSME leaders’ sustainable business decision-making.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has an explicit limit to the Indian context, where the firm requirements of countries are different, and these findings need to be validated with many operating variables and applied to more firms with more data. Even so, as a theoretical implication, this study took a novel approach to ICT adoption (through ICT investment) in the Indian MSME sector with guiding levels of ICT investment for each type of firm (i.e. micro, small and medium). This study opens new avenues for investigating researchers and stakeholders by exploring other factors responsible for ICT adoption.Practical implicationsThis study uniquely provides practitioners with the functional level of ICT investment for MSMEs in the Indian context. These finding guides top management to make strategic ICT adoption decisions with information symmetry. At the same time, these findings suggest financial institutions astern their credit programme to provide credit for ICT investment in MSMEs.Social implicationsThis study highlights the value of ICT as a practical resource for business owners that significantly makes MSMEs more informed and profitable, thus creating more jobs and incrementing the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).Originality/valueThis study offers unique empirical findings on how decision makers in MSMEs maximise profits through optimal ICT investment levels depending upon the firm size in an emerging economy like India. There is evidence in the study to conclude that ICT is a need of MSME and has implications for firm performance.