Implementation Of Information And Communication Technology Research Articles

THE ROLES OF ICT IN CULTIVATING THE CHARACTER OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all levels of education has been implemented broadly for years. This paper aims at reporting the power of ICT in cultivating elementary school students’ character. The recent study, basically, is twofold: First, to find out how elementary school students behave towards the use of ICT in thr form of short videos and Hot Potatoes in the classrooms; second, to investigate the positive character of the students during the implementation of ICT. There were 45 fifth graders of an elementary school joining the project. They were treated using ICT in the classroom, and they were encouraged to express their opinion dealing with the use of ICT in the classroom. The findings of the present study suggest that teachers should facilitate their students with ICT for it is necessary to build positive student character, and it motivates them to behave well during the class

The Role of Planning and Implementation of ICT in Operational Benefits

This article reports a model of structural equations that integrates four latent variables and six hypotheses among them: Integration of information and communication technology (ICT), investment in ICT, training in ICT, and operational benefits obtained in the supply chain (SC). The model is validated with information obtained from 80 surveys applied to manufacturing companies in the municipalities of Ensenada, Mexicali, Tecate, and Tijuana in Mexico. The information is validated by the Cronbach alpha index for internal validity and the R-square index for predictive validity. Partial least-squares algorithms are used to validate the hypotheses in the model and the results indicate that the integration of technology is the basis for the success of the implementation of information technologies, and that the application of these guarantees the obtaining of operational benefits in the productive system.

Model of Behavioral Attention towards Using ICT in Universities in Libya

Information and communication technology (ICT) is one of the advances utilized as a part of educational tools, and it has been played an effective integration between technology and the lecturer for good quality of teaching and learning. However, a number of researches have been conducted to examine the factors adoption and acceptance of technology, but there is limited on lecturers’ behavioral intention to use ICT in university. Therefore, previous literature has been addressed a series of issues and problem which affect the successful implementation of ICT in the education of Libya such as a lack of policy, poor recourse and lack of skill as well as good infrastructure. The aim of this paper is to examine the factors influencing the lecturers’ intention to use ICT among of the factors suggested by previous literature that may influence lecturers’ intention to use the attitude, behavioral control, Self-Efficacy and ease of use are presented in the following section. Technology acceptance model and theory of planned behavior were adopted to explain the behavioral intention of lecturers to use technology or ICT in universities. The model and theory of Technology acceptance model (TAM) and theory of planned behavior (TPB) were used to explain the behavioral intention of the lecturer to use ICT in Libya universities. The behavioral intention to use technology has an impact on how lectures are delivered to the student, and subsequently expose them to the latest and updated information about education. Keywords: Behavioral intention, attitude, behavioral control, self-efficacy, ease of use.

Assessing farmers access to ICT and non-ICT sources for agricultural development in Semi-Arid Region in India

This study examines farmers’ access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Non-ICT systems in the semi-arid region in the state of Rajasthan in India. The Primary data was collected from 133 farmers consisting of 68 ICT users, 62 Non-ICT users, and three moderate users. The empirical results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that education level and landholding size (in acres) influences farmers’ access to ICT and non-ICT systems. However, household labor variable adversely affects access to technology. It also concludes that comparatively female farmers have lesser access to ICT. The empirical results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that education level and landholding size (in acres) influences farmers’ access to ICT and non-ICT systems. However, household labor variable adversely affects access to technology. It also concludes that comparatively female farmers have lesser access to ICT.
 The study recommends educating and sensitizing farmers about the benefits of ICT, coordination between government and private sectors for the effectual development of ICT, creating effective linkages of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farm Science Centers)(KVKs), Agriculture Extension as a profession for farmers and 24×7 television and radio channels dedicated to agriculture. This study can be used for productive implementation of ICT and Non-ICT sources considering the socio-economic characteristics of farmers in the similar situation.

An Empirical Analysis of Economic Performance of Asian Economies: The Role of Electronic Government

Information and communication technology (ICT) plays a key role in explaining the growth patterns of an economy. Many of Asian economies have exhibited high growth patterns in recent years. What explains economic performance of Asian economies? Does implementation of ICT in public sector matters for the growth of Asian economies? To answer this question, this study analytically explores and empirically tests the linkages of ICT in public sector with economic performance reusing the panel data of 34 Asian economies over the period 2003-2015. For empirical analysis, this study uses Fixed Effects, Random Effects, and System Generalized Method of Moments (SGMM) estimation techniques. The empirical results show that e-government plays a positive and significant role in economic performance of the Asian economies. This finding remains robust even after controlling the effects of trade, government consumption and inflation.

МОДЕРНІЗАЦІЯ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ЛІКАРІВ В УНІВЕРСИТЕТАХ США

This paper presents the experience of American universities concerning modern changes in higher medical education; highlights the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning as well as teaching purposes at medical schools. It was revealed that the most significant share of the research in the scope of ICTs usage in medical education is associated with the activity of Harvard, Washington, New York and Michigan schools of medicine. The universities of Ohayo, Illinois, Massachusetts and Wisconsin have also made important contributions into the history of computerization. All US medical schools have the leading positions in ICTs implementation with the core patient-centered approach.System of the US medical education is characterized by the long-term tradition of innovative development and implementation. The period of medical education is one of the longest in the world. It is directed on training competent and competitive health care specialists. The US government encourages modernization in medical schools. Thus, it aids creation of different institutions and associations aimed at innovative changes in higher medical education, facilitation of teaching and learning adaptation.The ICTs implemented for medical training include all available sources of electronic learning, mobile learning and telemedicine, virtual patients (mannequins, computerized models of medical encounters), social media. In order to facilitate innovations American medical schools take measures including provision of the access to electronic learning materials and computerized learning tools; integration of real electronic learning tools into the process of study; encouraging university teachers to develop and evaluate virtual reality tools; designing of national protocols for proper implementation and evaluation of virtual reality tools; creation of the councils reviewing of this problem; usage of the computerized programs of medical encounters to optimize the professional clinical and communicative training of the future physicians.The USA has shown the considerable progress in this direction compared to other countries. The scientists have been continuously investigating the problem of ICT implementation and its prognostic aspects. New technologies are known to improve the learning process on condition that pedagogic technologies and teaching methods are changed.

Development of a defect monitoring system (DMOSYS) for building maintenance at polytechnic

PurposeThe current maintenance management method has affected the efficiency of the building facility management at Polytechnics. Many issues such as poor service delivery, inadequate finance, poor maintenance planning and maintenance backlogs have emerged due to the usage of conventional method application (paper-based form and unsystematic database. The purpose of this paper is to review existing literature and case studies project of the technologies in maintenance management at Polytechnic, and subsequently to identify the challenge in improving the current maintenance management technologies.Design/methodology/approachThe purpose of this paper is to review existing literature and case studies project of the technologies in maintenance management at Polytechnic, and subsequently to identify the challenges of information and communication technology (ICT) implementation for strategic defect diagnosis and decision-making in improving the current maintenance management technologies. Eight Polytechnics are selected on the basis of the major problems of using the conventional method in the comparison to investigate the maintenance management practices in each Polytechnic. There are around 32 Polytechnics in Malaysia and most are using conventional methods.FindingsThe findings reveal the need for a more sophisticated maintenance management system that provides guidelines for decision-making processes with the implementation of ICT. The interview results also reveal irregularities within the Malaysian Polytechnics’ maintenance management database. The system architecture and the information system prototype are presented to integrate the information database and maintenance management processes in improving the building diagnosis approach and decision-making process for managing building maintenance.Originality/valueThis new system is expected to become the successful technology in assisting the maintenance contractors, clients and developer for effective management of maintenance defects at Polytechnic.

Teachers’ Perspectives about Implementing ICT in Music Education

This research was incited by the release of the Prep to Year 10 (P-10) Australian Curriculum which included the significant feature of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) both as an independent subject and as a subsection of each subject within the Australian Curriculum. This research focuses on the implementation of ICT in music education, which is one of the five subject areas within the Arts Curriculum. The purpose of this research was to investigate the lived experiences and perspectives of classroom music teachers throughout Queensland and to gain an insight into the organisational practices that positively and negatively influence the implementation of ICT in music education. Classroom music teachers were deliberately chosen to participate in this research due to their exclusive knowledge belonging to the specialist subject area of music education. The timing of this research occurred one year after the scheduled implementation of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts – music subject. This delay allowed a year for classroom music teachers to experience the curriculum and establish ideas and resources they require to deliver the curriculum. This mixed methods research was conducted using explanatory sequential mixed methods, which were used to gather music teachers’ perspectives regarding issues such as, but not limited to: availability of ICT resources, ICT support, teacher confidence, current teaching practices and the provision of professional development. Following the analysis of the quantitative survey data, a number of qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted to further investigate the identified themes, to provide a deeper understanding of the practical issues and ensure triangulation. The data revealed that classroom music teachers perceived their attempts to implement ICT in music education programs were significantly inhibited due to the lack of accessibility to adequate ICT resources, ICT funding and ICT support. These issues forced classroom music teachers to favour resources based on availability, reliability and familiarity which limited pedagogical methodologies to whole class learning activities, contrary to the development of ICT proficiencies stated in curriculum documents. Although classroom music teachers were held responsible and accountable for the delivery of the Australian Curriculum, they were subject to organisational practices and decision making by School Leadership within local schools. Local context decision making was found to significantly contribute to the inadequate supply of resources necessary to support the implementation of ICT in music education and directly determined an inequitable delivery of music education throughout Queensland.

Promoting Education Equity in Rural and Underdeveloped Areas: Cases on Computer-Supported Collaborative Teaching in China

In addition to the 37 million students attending rural schools, China operates ~67,000 one-teacher schools in remote and mountainous regions. Much research has concluded that these rural students are educationally disadvantaged in comparison to their urban peers, with impaction toward social stratification. Consequently, national policies have targeted such issues and begun implementing information and communication technology (ICT) initiatives to universalize the quality of educational services. However, it is well known that imbalanced or improperly utilized ICT resources may expand, rather than contract inequities. Therefore, our research examines two cases of uniquely large-scale educational ICT applications to showcase computer-supported collaborative teaching models with high potential from an equity perspective. Improved access in the quality of students’ education and teachers’ professional development opportunities among rural areas are the main benefits observed. Other developing countries with similar issues may replicate these technological approaches for balancing access to high quality educational opportunities.

The Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Community Pharmacy

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are transforming health services throughout the world. Health information and technologies (HITs) involve application of information processing using computer for storage, retrieval, sharing and use of information and knowledge for communication by a pharmacist. Similarly electronic prescription (EP) services have made the dispensing and reimbursement processes more efficient. Maintenance of patient record become easy by using ICTs. Barcode identification of medicines can be used to reduce medicine administration errors and to improve the medication history of patients. Telecare using digital communications technology provides healthcare consultations and other health care services to rural, old & handicap patients easily and improves their access to healthcare by reducing their hospital attendance. In developing countries like India, it is quite a challenging task to provide access to information and communication technologies. As the geographical diversity is also a challenging for implementation of ICTs at everywhere. Information and technologies are giving a way to access the data all over the globe. ICTs have brought transformation in education in all over the world. Information and technologies are removing barriers from learning education. ICT applications are becoming indispensable tools for traditional and vocational education. In the field of pharmaceutical sciences, ICTs can further enhance the quality of education. As lots of modifications and newer drugs are coming in the market, it is quite a challenging task to a pharmacist to update knowledge to serve the society in an efficient way. ICT can be utilized in health care to improve quality of patient centric services.

Barriers to acceptance of information and communication technology in agricultural extension in Indonesia

The use of information and communication technology (ICT) has become progressively widespread in various sectors including agriculture. This study investigated the barriers to the diffusion of ICT in agricultural extension. Further, the study examined the effect of barriers toward ICT acceptance in agricultural extension. A paper and pencil survey by mail was conducted to collect data from 355 respondents in the Greater Surakarta Region, Indonesia. The study discovered that individual barriers, cultural barriers, government policy barriers, support and technological barriers significantly influenced the acceptance of ICT. In line with the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), these variables influenced perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and perceived intention to use of ICT. The findings suggested the methods that could be adopted by governments and non-government bodies to overcome the barriers in ICT implementation.

Evolution of Cognitive Rehabilitation After Stroke From Traditional Techniques to Smart and Personalized Home-Based Information and Communication Technology Systems: Literature Review.

BackgroundNeurological patients after stroke usually present cognitive deficits that cause dependencies in their daily living. These deficits mainly affect the performance of some of their daily activities. For that reason, stroke patients need long-term processes for their cognitive rehabilitation. Considering that classical techniques are focused on acting as guides and are dependent on help from therapists, significant efforts are being made to improve current methodologies and to use eHealth and Web-based architectures to implement information and communication technology (ICT) systems that achieve reliable, personalized, and home-based platforms to increase efficiency and level of attractiveness for patients and carers.ObjectiveThe goal of this work was to provide an overview of the practices implemented for the assessment of stroke patients and cognitive rehabilitation. This study puts together traditional methods and the most recent personalized platforms based on ICT technologies and Internet of Things.MethodsA literature review has been distributed to a multidisciplinary team of researchers from engineering, psychology, and sport science fields. The systematic review has been focused on published scientific research, other European projects, and the most current innovative large-scale initiatives in the area. A total of 3469 results were retrieved from Web of Science, 284 studies from Journal of Medical Internet Research, and 15 European research projects from Community Research and Development Information Service from the last 15 years were reviewed for classification and selection regarding their relevance.ResultsA total of 7 relevant studies on the screening of stroke patients have been presented with 6 additional methods for the analysis of kinematics and 9 studies on the execution of goal-oriented activities. Meanwhile, the classical methods to provide cognitive rehabilitation have been classified in the 5 main techniques implemented. Finally, the review has been finalized with the selection of 8 different ICT–based approaches found in scientific-technical studies, 9 European projects funded by the European Commission that offer eHealth architectures, and other large-scale activities such as smart houses and the initiative City4Age.ConclusionsStroke is one of the main causes that most negatively affect countries in the socioeconomic aspect. The design of new ICT-based systems should provide 4 main features for an efficient and personalized cognitive rehabilitation: support in the execution of complex daily tasks, automatic error detection, home-based performance, and accessibility. Only 33% of the European projects presented fulfilled those requirements at the same time. For this reason, current and future large-scale initiatives focused on eHealth and smart environments should try to solve this situation by providing more complete and sophisticated platforms.

Conceptualization of the education system related to introducing information and communication technologies in information society

The urgency of the study is that the purpose of the study (features, paths, approaches) is to formulate concepts of effective education in measuring contemporary globalization challenges and the introduction of computer information and communication technologies (ICTs) into the education system. Setting objectives. The article reflects the formation of a holistic conception of the education system related to the implementation of ICT, and overcoming the troubles that are on its way. Analysis of the latest research and publications - the article takes into account the most modern approaches to the implementation of ICT in the system of higher education, as the place, role and importance of information in modern society and its main semantic characteristicsare are analyzed. Exemption of unexplored parts of the general problem is the conceptualization of the education system associated with the implementation of ICT and forum information communication and communicative culture. Methods - systematic, structural, structural and functional analysis, which allowed to analyze the problems of modern education, to identify the conditions for its development on the path of formation of a "knowledge society" and the transformation of knowledge into intellectual property. Presentation of the main material.The methodology involves the use of systematic, structural-functional and complex methods and approaches, which allowed to analyze the concept of education system associated with the implementation of ICT. The problems of science and education that require changes on the basis of information and communication technologies and information (technomeritocratic) culture have been discovered. The scientific novelty of the research is that the conditions for the formation of the "knowledge economy" and the opportunity to take a worthy place in the global economic system through the formation of "creatively -information "components in the educational sphere and to reveal contemporary ideas about education and its role in modern society.Conclusions - the concept of implementation of ICT in the system of education of higher educational institutions was formed and the shortcomings that interfere with this process were revealed

Exploring attitudes of healthcare professionals towards ICT-based interventions for nursing home residents with dementia: a mixed-methods approach

Background: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) could be useful for delivering non-pharmacological therapies (NPTs) for dementia in nursing home settings.Aims: To identify technology-related expectations and inhibitions of healthcare professionals associated with the intention to use ICT-based NPTs.Design: Cross-sectional multi-method survey.Methods: N = 205 healthcare professionals completed a quantitative survey on usage and attitudes towards ICTs. Additionally, N = 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted.Results: Participants were classified as intenders to use ICTs (53%), non-intenders (14%) or ambivalent (32%). A MANCOVA revealed higher perceived usefulness for intenders compared to non-intenders and ambivalent healthcare professionals (V =.28, F(12, 292)= 3.94, p <.001). Qualitative interviews revealed generally high acceptance of ICTs in the workplace. Furthermore, benefits for residents emerged as a key requirement.Conclusion: Staff trainings should stress specific benefits for residents and healthcare professionals to facilitate successful implementation and acceptance of ICTs in nursing home settings.

Application of ICTs in Teaching, Learning and Management at State University in Azerbaijan Case of Azerbaijan State University of Economics

Western universities have been using information and communication technologies (ICTs) for educational and management purposes for decades. Since the last decade, Azerbaijani government has been investing on ICTs infrastructure of Azerbaijan’s educational institutions as one of the key priorities of government’s education policy. In this regard, Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) has been one of the leading state universities in application and usage of new ICTs in the country. This research concentrates on identifying various areas of ICTs deployment, obstacles, and benefits of using ICTs in teaching, learning and university management at higher education institution level in Azerbaijan. The research was conducted at Azerbaijan State University of Economics, the largest economic profiled university in Azerbaijan. The population of this research consists of students, university academics, and staff. The results of research are reported in the following: 1. Identification of areas of ICTs application at university level 2. Obstacles regarding the implementation of ICTs at university level 3. Benefits of using ICTs in teaching, learning and university management 4. Recommendations for future studies

ICT-enabled Higher Education: An Overview

Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which is being envisioned as one of the building blocks of modern society, has transformed several aspects of the way we live, work, and socialize. As technology is rapidly becoming a vital part of our lives, ICT integration in the field of education is expected. Nevertheless, this integration has also brought a dramatic shift in the pedagogy and delivery practices used in the current higher education system. In this backdrop, the paper has endeavored to shed light on the potential benefits as well as challenges posed in the implementation of ICT in the various phases of higher education. As a final point, the paper has conferred a strategic framework that can be adopted by the government, policy makers, educational institutions, and academicians for the successful implementation of ICT in higher education. Comprehensively, the paper has connoted that ICT in higher education is pertinent for deriving greater efficiencies and enhancing the quality of higher education in India.

Evaluating the Drivers to Information and Communication Technology for Effective Sustainability Initiatives in Supply Chains

Supply chain (SC) sustainability has become a global issue. To develop sustainability focused SC networks, the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is of great significance. An effective information system and management can help not only in improving better customer service and in cost control, but also can assist planning to achieve the three pillars of sustainability (ecological, economic, and societal development), thereby enhancing business efficiency. This paper aims to identify and evaluate the drivers relevant to ICT for sustainability initiatives in SCs. The drivers are finalized through a literature survey and use of the Delphi technique. The finalized drivers are analyzed by a procedure using the fuzzy DEMATEL approach. The research findings suggest that “Government support systems and subsidies”, “Knowledge and awareness of ICT tools and techniques,” and “Information systems network design” drivers have the most significant influences in the implementation of ICT for incorporating sustainability in SCs. This work may help practitioners and researchers in strategic decision-making and in formulating effective plans for the implementation of ICT and for incorporating sustainable concepts in SCs.

Technology can help Nurses Improve Patient Care

While myriad forces are changing the face of contemporary healthcare, one could argue that nothing will change the way nursing is practiced more than current advances in technology. Indeed, technology is changing the world at warp speed and nowhere is this more evident than in healthcare settings. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) used in the health sector have well-known advantages. They can promote patient-centered healthcare, improve quality of care, and educate health professionals and patients. However, implementation of ICTs remains difficult and involves changes at different levels: patients, healthcare providers, and healthcare organizations. Nurses constitute the largest health provider group of the healthcare workforce. The use of ICTs by nurses can have impacts in their practice. The main objective of this systematic review is to systematically summarize the best evidence regarding the effects of ICTs on nursing care.

Academic Information System in Higher Education Institution toward Education 3.0: A Preliminary Study

Many higher education institutions (HEIs) have implemented information and communication technology (ICT) in their management processes. One of the implementation is used in academic affair management usually called academic information system (AIS). Some of the institutions also have implemented Education 3.0 paradigm in their learning processes. However, most of the existing AIS was only used for the administrative purpose and only support users from the internal of the institutions. In the other way, the characteristics of Education 3.0 are consisting of learning and administration processes and also support involvement from parents and industry. This study will use SistemInformasiAkademikUniversitasLanglangbuana (SIAk UNLA) in Bandung, Indonesia as a case study and analysis the gaps between existing AIS and the characteristics of Education 3.0 paradigm. The results are recommendation functionalities to be added to AIS in the case for supporting Education 3.0 paradigm.

Critical Reflections on the Effective Implementation of ICTs in Moroccan Universities

Computers offer several opportunities that encourage the promotion of teaching and learning experiences. Like many other nations, Morocco has understood the importance of using computers in schools and universities. For this reason, the Moroccan government has launched several projects aiming at the diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in education system. Actually, ICTs are useful for both teachers and students in the sense that they help teachers develop professionally. Also, students can increase their achievements and become independent learners. This paper aims to examine the various factors that have high impact on English professors’ use of computer technologies for pedagogical purposes in Moroccan universities. Descriptive analysis of means, and standard deviations were used to analyse the collected data. Also, inferential statistics, mainly Pearson Product Moment Correlation, were employed to account for this correlation. The findings revealed that lack of institutional support has a big influence on professors’ decision to utilize or refrain from using ICTs in their classroom practices.