Use Of Information And Communication Technologies Research Articles

Формирование новой языковой личности при обучении иностранному языку в неязыковом вузе в условиях цифровизации: смена мотивационных триггеров

The research aim of this study is to justify the possibility of using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the process of forming a new language personality when teaching a foreign language in a non-linguistic university when changing motivational triggers. The article examines how changed motivational triggers affect the formation of a new language personality during foreign language instruction in a university under conditions of education digitalization. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that for the first time, based on the material of such information and communication technologies as YouTube, ChatGPT, Web 2.0, options for organizing a foreign-language educational process with students of a non-linguistic university in conditions of changing motivational triggers are shown. The study establishes that educational digitalization leads to shifts in motivational triggers, necessitating the use of ICT in foreign language classes in a non-linguistic university. Due to the fact that knowledge is becoming publicly available on the Internet, the role of the teacher is changing. He turns into an assistant, developing students' independence and motivation. The main purpose of such a process will be to form students' clear ideas about how the foreign language being studied can be used to solve everyday tasks, which gives reason to talk about the formation of a new linguistic personality.

Using UTAUT model to assess the factors influencing the use of ICT in Ghanaian pre-tertiary mathematics education

As the demand for acquiring Information communication and technology has increased rapidly due to the exponential growth of technological advancement in all human endeavor, researchers are also developing theories and/or models that could be used to describe and prognosticate humans’ espousal and use of these technologies as they are being released in the markets. The present study adapted one of the powerful models for information and communication technology (ICT) integration (thus, unified theory of acceptance and technology use) to assess pre-tertiary mathematics facilitators’ intentions and actual use of ICT for mathematics instructions in Ghana. This study adopts a quantitative research approach with a questionnaire as a survey instrument for collecting 185 valid data from both junior and senior high schools’ mathematics facilitators. Descriptive statistics and an enter multiple regression were deployed to validate the proposed research questions. Using SPPS v.23 as a statistical software for analyzing the data, the result reveals that, performance expectancy, and effort expectancy had a positive and significant effect on mathematics facilitators’ intentions toward ICT adoption. Moreover, social influence was significant but had a negative impact on facilitators intentions. The impact of mathematics facilitators’ intention to use ICT and the facilitating conditions (FCs) within the school environment was also a positive and significant predictor of facilitators’ ICT use behavior. It was concluded from the findings that FCs were the better predictor for mathematics teachers’ ICT use behavior than intention. Hence, the researchers recommended that more government expenditure must be allocated to infrastructures that would improve the use of ICT as well as frequent ICT training must be undertaken to enrich teachers’ knowledge in the affordance of using ICT in mathematics classrooms.

Digital health and the promise of equity in maternity care: A mixed methods multi-country assessment on the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare facilities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Timely access to maternity care is critical to saving lives. Digital health may serve to bridge the care chasm and advance health equity. Conducted in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, this cross-sectional mixed-methods study assessed the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in healthcare facilities in nine Latin American and Caribbean countries to understand the landscape of ICT use in maternity care and the barriers and facilitators to its adoption. Between April 2021 and September 2022, we disseminated an online survey in English and Spanish among, mainly public, healthcare institutions that provided maternity care in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Paraguay and Peru. We also interviewed 27 administrators and providers in ministries of health and healthcare institutions. Most of the 1877 institutions that answered the survey reported using ICTs in maternity care (N = 1536, 82%), ranging from 96% in Peru to 64% in the Dominican Republic. Of institutions that used ICTs, 59% reported using them more than before or for the first time since the pandemic began. ICTs were most commonly used to provide family planning (64%) and breastfeeding (58%) counseling, mainly by phone (82%). At the facility level, availability of equipment and internet coverage, coupled with skilled human resources, were the main factors associated with ICT use. At country level, government-led initiatives to develop digital health platforms, alongside national investments in the digital infrastructure, were the determining factors in the adoption of ICTs in healthcare provision. Digital health for maternity care provision relied on commonly available technology and did not necessitate highly sophisticated systems, making it a sustainable and replicable strategy. However, disparities in access to digital health remain and many facilities in rural and remote areas lacked connectivity. Use of ICTs in maternity care depended on countries' long-term commitments to achieving universal health and digital coverage.

Barriers of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): Narratives of Older Users and Their Facilitators

As world populations are ageing, more attention is given to the social and digital inclusion of older people. The level of ICT non-use among older adults in Lithuania is significantly higher than in Western European countries. In 2023, 29% of the Lithuanian population aged 65–74 had never used the Internet, while in most Western countries, this share varied between 2 and 8%. Insufficient research efforts in Eastern and Central Europe prompted this study to explore the barriers to ICT use in Lithuania based on qualitative semi-structured interviews with older users (N=36) and their facilitators (N=9). The difficulties revealed by the study are divided into three groups. First, the participants found it difficult to adjust to the technologies as a unique system (to understand its specific principles of functioning, to deal with information on English and technical language). Second, their psychological relationship with the unknown and complex subject have caused some problems, as they faced a spectrum of fears, insecurity, the shame of not knowing, the experience of one’s limitations, lack of patience. Third, changes that informants relate to old age like diminishing motivation to engage with innovations, learning difficulties, and bodily changes (sensitivity of fingers, weakening sight and memory) constituted additional barriers for older ICT users. To overcome the barriers, access to mentoring and consulting would be beneficial.

The Impact of Information Communication Technology Developments in The Indigenous Law Community

The development of information and communication technology (ICT) always has an impact on changes in human paradigms, both positive and negative. This change in the human paradigm will conflict or not conflict with Indigenous law which is the guideline for the Indigenous law community. The question is, to what extent are the boundaries that guide Indigenous law community that this paradigm change is or is not in conflict with Indigenous law that applies to Indigenous law community, thereby resulting in restrictions on the use of ICT by Indigenous law community? In this research, there are two case studies, namely the development of ICT, which is considered contrary to Indigenous law and the acceptance of ICT development in the Indigenous law community of Baduy Dalam, Baduy Luar, and Kasepuhan Ciptagelar Sukabumi. This research aims to examine the impact of ICT developments on the paradigm of the Indigenous law community of Baduy Dalam, Baduy Luar, and Kasepuhan Ciptagelar so that the results of this research can be used as a reference for the government to determine appropriate regulations for implementing digital transformation programs for Indigenous law community.

Information and communication technologies use among youth experiencing homelessness: associations with online health information seeking behavior

ABSTRACT Given reported high rates of transience and service disengagement among youth experiencing homelessness (YEH), new forms of information and communication technologies (ICT) may represent a novel avenue for intervention. Although studies suggest that ICT use is surprisingly high among YEH, less is known about the factors associated with ICT use and the association between ICT use and online health information seeking behavior (OHISB) among YEH. Using Andersen's behavioral model of healthcare utilization as a theoretical framework, this study examined the prevalence of ICT use and its association with OHISB among YEH. Data were drawn from the cross-sectional study collected from YEH living in multi-sites (N = 1,426; Mage = 20.9). Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the factors associated with ICT use (i.e., access to a smartphone, mobile phone, and social media profile ownership) and the association between each ICT use and OHISB. The results showed that differences in ICT use among YEH based on different predisposing factors including YEH’s gender, race/ethnicity, employment status, and involvement in the public system. Analysis also revealed that access to mobile and smart phones are significantly associated with OHISB among YEH. Results from this study underscore the capacity of ICT use to efficiently address the health-related requirements of YEH and enhance their health outcomes. The creation of technology-driven interventions, specifically utilizing ICTs, has the potential to assist YEH in accessing diverse information and resources related to their health, thereby fostering improvements in their OHISB.

The Use of ICTs in Front Office Department

This research project investigates the effective implementation and impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within the Front Office Department of hotels. The study aims to evaluate the contribution of ICTs to operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall performance in customer-facing organisational functions. Utilising a cluster sampling approach, incorporating surveys, and case studies, the research assesses the current usage of ICT tools, identifies challenges and opportunities, and proposes strategies for improved integration. The study explores the diverse ICT applications adopted by front office departments, including customer relationship management (CRM) systems, communication platforms, and data analytics tools. The research assesses the efficacy of these technologies in streamlining processes, enhancing communication, and cultivating a responsive and customer-centric environment. The findings offer valuable insights for both academic researchers and industry practitioners that are seeking a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which ICTs influence front office operations. The research not only highlights successful implementations but also addresses potential hurdles and considerations for hotels aiming to harness ICTs for optimal front office performance. Lastly, the study provides a solid foundation for future research and offers practical recommendations to guide hotels in elevating their front office capabilities through thoughtful ICT integration.

Measuring digital stress in Norway: translation and validation of the Digital Stressors Scale.

A better understanding of the effects of the widespread use of information and communication technology (ICT) among employees is important for maintaining their wellbeing, work-life balance, health, and productivity. Thus, having robust and reliable measurement instruments is crucial for quantifying the effects of ICT use, and facilitating the development of effective strategies to promote employee wellbeing. Therefore, we translated the Digital Stressors Scale (DSS) to Norwegian and administered it to a convenience sample of 1,228 employees, using the forward-backward translation method. The DSS is a new multidimensional scale consisting of 50 items that measure 10 digital stressors (first-order factors), and a second-order factor of DSS. We assessed the scale's construct validity with confirmatory factor analysis, first by assessing the model fit of each of the sub-scales separately, to facilitate the disaggregated measurement approach, and then the model fit of the whole scale with the second-order factor. Among the participants, 45.6% completed the whole questionnaire (n = 560). The original solution's fit was unsatisfactory in our sample, which led us to perform an exploratory factor analysis. We propose a shorter 8-factor scale with 37 of the original items, which also shows good internal consistency for all the first-order factors. We argue that the disaggregated approach is beneficial for the investigation of the specific creators of digital stress and that conceptually sound measurement models are needed in order to facilitate a more rigorous empirical investigation of digital stressors.

Mapping the landscape: A bibliometric analysis of information and communication technology adoption by older adults with cognitive frailty or impairment.

The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) by older adults with cognitive frailty and impairment is beneficial to support aging in place and promote healthy aging. However, data are scarce regarding the use of ICT by this demographic in comparison with other age groups. This bibliometric analysis was aimed at systematically mapping the literature on ICT-related research on older adults with cognitive frailty and cognitive impairment to provide insights into research trends, patterns and knowledge gaps. Data were extracted from the Web of Science database, which identified 324 publications between 1980 and 2023. Performance analysis and science mapping were carried out using Microsoft® Excel, VOSViewer and Harzing's Publish or Perish. The analysis showed an upsurge in the research output trend over time. Notable journals, authors, citations, nations and research areas have been documented. Four key clusters were identified, including: (i) caregiver concern, support and involvement; (ii) technology as a tool for cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation; (iii) cognitive improvement; and (iv) the use of technology for prevention and self-management. The findings derived from this analysis provide an appropriate reference for future researchers to bridge the gap in ICT-related studies among this population, and distinguish the relevant articles that are required for further investigation. These include the need for further long-term research, the incorporation of ICT-based approaches to counter cognitive frailty and the importance of multidomain telehealth interventions. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 251-262.

Gauging the Impact of the Digital Ecosystem and Skill on SMEs’ Performance

Mastering the digital ecosystem has become crucial to a business’s continued success in recent years. Therefore, Malaysia has started producing entrepreneurial graduates with high entrepreneurial characteristics. To assess the effectiveness of the Malaysian university curriculum in entrepreneurship, this paper therefore tries to gauge the impact of the digital ecosystem and digital skills on the performance of university graduates in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Primary data was collected from 321 university alumni who are entrepreneurs using purposive sampling. Findings demonstrated that digital ecosystem factors such as knowledge management, e-readiness, and ICT utilization influence SME performance. Digital skill also depicts a positive significant relationship with SME performance. Overall, the findings imply that management involvement in fostering the empowerment of the digital ecosystem and digital skill in business management is required. In addition, universities’ curricula must prioritize the focus areas and strategies for developing a more positive digital ecosystem and digital skill.

Evaluating the use of ICT Tools in Precision Agriculture for Efficient Pesticide Management

The research study aims to investigate and evaluate the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools in precision agriculture for efficient pesticide management. Precision agriculture, as a modern approach to farming, leverages technology to optimize crop production practices. However, the potential benefits of ICT tools, specifically in pesticide management, require further investigation and assessment. The findings of this research endeavor will provide valuable insights into the role of ICT tools in precision agriculture for pesticide management. The evaluation will shed light on the benefits and challenges associated with deploying these tools, including their impact on reducing pesticide use, optimizing resource allocation, and promoting environmental sustainability. Moreover, the research will contribute to the identification of best practices and key considerations for the successful integration of ICT tools in the realm of precision agriculture. Overall, this research will enhance our understanding of how ICT tools can revolutionize pesticide management and pave the way for more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices. The findings will serve as a crucial reference for farmers, policymakers, and researchers seeking to optimize pesticide usage, minimize environmental risks, and improve overall crop yield in the context of precision agriculture.

Teachers’ Perceptions of ICT Use in Promoting Teaching Learning Processes and Its Outcomes at Senior Secondary Level in Mbeya Region, Tanzania: A Review

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has led to a debate between teacher-centred and student-centred approaches to teaching and learning in academia. While some teachers view ICT positively and think it makes teaching and learning exercises easier, others view it negatively and think it replaces the traditional teacher-centred approach, making teaching and learning exercises more challenging as respect for the teachers are eroding because students are using current technology to solve issues rather than depending only on teachers. The present study aims to understand teachers’ perceptions of ICT use in promoting teaching-learning processes and its outcomes at the senior secondary level in the Mbeya region, Tanzania as a conveniently designed study area for the researcher. The study is based on related reviewed materials/information which was gathered from different secondary sources between July and December 2023.
 Information was analysed and presented in a descriptive form for easy perception and understanding. It showed that the majority of teachers at’ senior secondary level used ICT to enhance their teaching effectiveness. At the same time, their perception focused on learning an aspect which was easy to grasp, deep understanding and long-lasting. It enhances the interaction between students and teachers and offers more imaginative answers to many learning queries in the teaching and learning process. The study recommends that educators should use a holistic strategy when thinking about how to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) to improve the teaching and learning process and embrace a culture of flexibility and lifelong learning to improve student comprehension and engagement.

PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN LITERASI PADA SISWA

This research aims to evaluate the impact of using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on students' literacy skills at SMPN 1 Sarirejo, employing an experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design. Data was collected through questionnaires and documentation, then analyzed using validity tests, reliability tests, normality tests, homogeneity tests, normalization gain (N-Gain) tests, and independent sample t-tests. The analysis results indicated a significant difference between classes utilizing ICT and conventional classes regarding students' literacy skills, with the experimental group having higher average scores. The conclusion drawn from this study is that the use of ICT positively affects students' literacy skills.

How do information and communication technology, human capital and renewable energy affect CO2 emission; New insights from BRI countries

If nations want to attain sustainable development with the exponential growth of information and communication technology (ICT) around the world, they must understand the connection between ICT and carbon emissions. Therefore, this study has used panel data from 64 ‘‘Belt and Road Initiative economies between 2000 and 2021 while finding the impact of ICT, renewable energy consumption (REC), human capital (HC) and economic growth (EG) on CO2 emissions. This study employs the Augmented Mean Group (AMG) estimator, Mean Group (MG) estimator and the Dumitrescu-Hurlin panel causality. The findings indicate that the use of ICT, HC and the REC are inversely related to CO2 emissions, whereas EG is positively associated to CO2 emissions and hence poses a danger to environmental sustainability. In addition, the interaction term of EG with ICT, REC and HC has negative impact on CO2 emissions in BRI economies. Intriguingly, the results reveal that ICT and CO2 emissions has inverted U-shape relationship in BRI economies. Furthermore, the causality results show that ICT, REC, and human capital are all cause and effect linkages that affect CO2 emissions in both directions. In order to reduce energy utilization and boost economic growth, the findings stress the importance of implementing cutting-edge ICT and REC in the industrial sector.

Special issue Innovation development and digital technologies for sustainable healthcare ecosystems

The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) is a twenty-first-century approach that is patient-centered and protects patients, physicians, and others. Where key actors are more interested in social value creation than in value capture (Santos, 2012), health services ecosystems can generate strongly positive externalities and be sustainable. Digital ICT technologies spanning robotics, artificial intelligence, remote patient monitoring, and telemedicine have improved equitable access to care and participated in the sustainable agenda, nurturing an ecosystem of caregiving interaction. Therefore, framing research on information systems in healthcare related to the SDGs can be helpful in the innovation of healthcare organizations in dealing with the pandemic and the post-pandemic. The primary purpose of this special issue is to identify the role and relevance of ICT in healthcare ecosystems while promoting sustainability. Various topics emerge within this special issue, such as Governance models, institutional relations, and social capital; the role of ICT in the healthcare system changes and finally, the use of digital innovations and ICT in pandemics and post-pandemics. In this special issue, we build on this knowledge base and expand the research direction on developing innovation and digital technologies for sustainable health ecosystems.

Nutrition and techniques for memory’s enhancement in children with special learning difficulties and the role of ICTs

Specific learning difficulties are neurodevelopmental disorders connected to deficits in working memory. As the suitable nutrition affects both brain devlopment and memory function, it affects positively the ways of coping with learning difficulties. The specific articlee attempts to locate, by means of a literature review, the nutritional elements that are beneficiary in the case of children with learning difficulties, and also to seek the most suitable strategies for the enhancement of their memory. Based on conclusions it was found that the adoption of a balanced diet consisting of fatty acids trace elements, amino acids, metals and vitamins minimizes the possibility for the appearance of specific learning difficulties. Research has also led to the conclusion that the utilization of ICT, the conquest of metacognition, breathing techniques, the pivotal role of exercise, quality sleep and clinical hypnosis are crucial intervention methods for the enhancement of the memory of children with specific learning difficulties.

PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA

The background of this research is based on the need to understand the influence and implications of utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the learning processes of 10th-grade students at SMAN 1 Banjaran. The implementation of technology in the educational context has become an integral part of enhancing learning quality and influencing students' motivation to learn. A qualitative method was employed. Data were gathered in the field through in-depth, structured interviews, and from literature sources. Findings from the literature review and field study are presented as research outcomes. The presented data are then abstracted with the objective of showcasing facts. In the subsequent stage, this data is interpreted to produce information or knowledge. The study concludes that the use of ICT at SMAN 1 Banjaran, especially by 10th-grade students, has a significant impact on the learning context. Although the majority of students actively use the internet for learning, challenges such as unstable connections and inadequate devices remain barriers. The majority of students show good learning motivation, but there is a small group that is less motivated, emphasizing the importance of a more inclusive learning approach. Nonetheless, the use of technology contributes positively to student engagement. Despite challenges such as access difficulties and technological limitations, more effective utilization of ICT is expected to enhance the overall learning motivation of students at SMAN 1 Banjaran

Utilisation of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Assessment of Secondary School Students in Tanzania

This study assessed the implementation of ICT as a pedagogical tool in teaching and assessment of secondary school students in Tanzania. The study employed a survey design with 179 secondary school science teachers. One teacher was randomly sampled from each of 179 randomly selected secondary schools. The teachers responded to questionnaires. Responses from questionnaires were coded and numbers entered into M-Excel for processing. Results obtained were presented in Tables showing absolute numbers and percentages. The study established that 62 per cent of teachers were trained in ICT as a pedagogical tool. They used the knowledge in teaching and assessment aspects such as searching teaching materials through internet (90%), examination word-processing (81%), typing notes (80%), processing examination results (59%) and using projectors in classroom instruction (56%). However, no teacher was found to use computer technology for assessment. Teachers faced various challenges in utilisation of ICT such as inadequate number of ICT equipment (78%), inadequate knowledge and skills in ICT (59%), unreliable internet (35%) and absence of electricity or power cut-off (34%). The study recommends that all teachers should be trained in the use of ICT in both teaching and assessment. Moreover, the challenges observed in the use of ICT should be addressed for effective utilisation and integration of ICT in secondary education.

Navigating the ‘grey zone’: teachers’ practices around students’ online interactions

ABSTRACT Background A wide variety of information and communication technologies (ICTs) is increasingly embedded into numerous facets of everyday life. Young people, in particular, are often viewed as eager and skilful users of new ICTs who have various educational and leisure-related purposes for ICT use. Although school and home lives have traditionally been viewed as separate, ICT use has blurred the lines between these environments. This study focuses attention on the negotiation of this ‘grey zone’ within the school setting, in terms of teachers’ practices around students’ online interactions. Purpose This study sought to gain insight into teachers’ perceptions of the challenges related to students’ online interactions and how these become visible in the school context. This included exploring strategies identified by teachers in efforts to surmount difficulties. Methods Data collection involved semi-structured interviews with 15 teachers in Finland working in primary and/or lower secondary education. The transcribed data were analysed qualitatively, using a thematic approach. Findings According to the teachers, there were significant challenges associated with young people’s online interactions that affected their students and the flow of school life, such as online conflicts and dysfunctional behaviour in messaging groups. Although teachers found that the boundaries and the obscurity of their roles made it difficult to address some situations, they nonetheless identified strategies to overcome challenges, often including collaboration with students and parents. Conclusions The study highlights how students’ online interactions can affect the ways that teachers view themselves and their roles as educators. Given the pace with which ICT, and young people’s use of it evolves, the study suggests that there is a need for frequently reviewed guidelines or practices that help clarify the roles of different actors in relation to the realities of students’ ICT use.

Teacher growth mindset and ICT integration in Indonesian classrooms: insights from in-service and preservice teacher programs

PurposeThis study explores the relationships among multiple factors, including growth mindset, lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD), influencing teachers’ integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into their teaching methods.Design/methodology/approachThe study involved 1,095 Indonesian vocational high school teachers who participated in in-service or preservice teacher development programs. Data was collected through a survey, and a structural equation model with partial least squares parameter estimation was used to analyze the relationships and mediations.FindingsStructural equation modeling revealed that a growth mindset positively affects both lifelong learning and CPD. Moreover, lifelong learning positively impacts CPD. Furthermore, all of these variables demonstrate a positive effect on teachers’ ICT integration in the classroom. The findings indicate that lifelong learning and CPD partially mediate the relationship between a growth mindset and ICT integration.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature on the determinants of teachers’ ICT usage postparticipation in in-service and preservice teacher programs. The findings underscore the significant impact of a growth mindset on teachers’ ICT use in the classroom.