Use Of Information Communication Technology Research Articles

Management Support for the Use of Information Communication Technology in Commercial Banks in Cross River State, Nigeria: Examining Its Relationship with the Productivity of Workers

Management Support for the Use of Information Communication Technology in Commercial Banks in Cross River State, Nigeria: Examining Its Relationship with the Productivity of Workers

Teachers Attitude And Barriers Towards The Use Of Information Communication Technology In Classrooms In The Motheo District Bloemfontein South Africa

Teachers role in Information Communication Technology integration in schools are very important and teachers’ attitude must be considered as well as barriers that hindered ICT integration. This study investigates teachers’ attitude towards the use of ICT in classrooms in the Motheo district, Bloemfontein South Africa. The study sample consists of 30 teachers in randomly selected schools in Bloemfontein. A mixed method approach is used to gather data. The findings reveal that teachers have a positive attitude towards the use of ICT and are positive to integrate ICT in the classroom, but that are barriers the hindered them to use ICT. One of the biggest concerns is training and the lack of resources.

E-Learning in Developing Countries: Is it a Panacea? A Case Study of Sudan

Despite the increasing costs of education and the growing use of information communication technologies (ICTs) in developing countries, the need for more educational opportunities is increasing. This paper aims to answer the question: is e-learning a panacea for education in developing countries? It is based on the case country Sudan, and analyzes students’, academics’, and policymakers’ attitudes toward e-learning, ICTs, and educational technology. This study uses an exploratory research approach, and relies mainly on two data collection instruments: questionnaire and semi-structured interview. A survey was conducted on a population of academics and students at five public universities in Sudan, as well as policymakers from these institutions and the higher education ministry. A convenience sample of 400 was chosen as the target population representation. A total of 388 valid questionnaires were returned. The results show more conservative attitudes toward e-learning and ICTs among academics and policymakers. The study concludes that there is an increasing demand in developing countries for more authentic learning opportunities and simulated experiences that the e-learning can provide. E-learning, however, is a paradigm entirely different from traditional face-to-face education. To do e-learning work, a different roles and practice is required for the educator.

Exploring The Use Of Information Communication Technology To Improve The Teaching And Learning Process In South African Schools

Exploring The Use Of Information Communication Technology To Improve The Teaching And Learning Process In South African Schools

Pravni i ekonomski aspekti intelektualne svojine u cyber prostoru

The use of information communication technologies as well as massive use of digital tools has influenced the daily activities of people. One of the most obvious indicators of rapid technological development is certainly the amount of information available in digital form. As a result of the use of digital tools and the Internet, a cyber space was created, which is the largest source of information. A variety of digital content is available to users of cyber space. In addition to content that is publicly available and can be used without any restrictions at the same time, a large percentage of digital information is protected by intellectual property rights and copyright and related rights. Beside aforementioned mechanisms for the protection of digital content, there is an evident increase in the number of copyright abuses. Abuse of copyright works causes huge economic damage to the authors of works as well as organizations. The aim of this paper is to analyze the current state of implementation of intellectual property protection mechanisms in the cyber space with a special emphasis on the application of these mechanisms in the Republic of Serbia. Mechanisms for the protection of intellectual property are examined through the domain of application of information communication technologies, legal aspects and registered abuses. At the same time, registered abuses were analyzed from the economic point of view both from the angle of the author of the work and from the perspective of the person who misused the subject work.

Exploring The Use Of Information Communication Technology To Improve The Teaching And Learning Process In South African Schools

Exploring The Use Of Information Communication Technology To Improve The Teaching And Learning Process In South African Schools

Teachers Attitude And Barriers Towards The Use Of Information Communication Technology In Classrooms In The Motheo District Bloemfontein South Africa

Teachers role in Information Communication Technology integration in schools are very important and teachers’ attitude must be considered as well as barriers that hindered ICT integration. This study investigates teachers’ attitude towards the use of ICT in classrooms in the Motheo district, Bloemfontein South Africa. The study sample consists of 30 teachers in randomly selected schools in Bloemfontein. A mixed method approach is used to gather data. The findings reveal that teachers have a positive attitude towards the use of ICT and are positive to integrate ICT in the classroom, but that are barriers the hindered them to use ICT. One of the biggest concerns is training and the lack of resources.

Information communication technologies as a support strategy for learners experiencing reading difficulties

One of the most significant current discussions in education departments around the world is reading difficulties. This article explores the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) to support learners experiencing reading difficulties in two public primary schools. For data collection purposes, a total of 18 school-based support team members and two learning support educators participated in this research through focus group interviews and observation. From the data collected, the teachers’ perceptions, attitudes, understanding, knowledge, values, feelings and experiences were analysed. The study was influenced by Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development. From the findings, three themes were identified, namely, factors that contribute towards reading difficulties, the effects of reading difficulties and the effectiveness of ICTs in supporting learners experiencing reading difficulties. The most interesting finding was that ICTs as a support strategy proved to be vital in supporting learners experiencing reading difficulties.

GLOBALIZATION OF THE WORLD ECONOMY AND CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Changes in the world market of the operations in all companies are constant. The survival on the market of each company depends on the level of flexibility to adapt to all the changes that occur. In addition to the changes, what is important to the environment in which businesses operate and gain their competitive advantage is globalization. The world becomes a "global village" where there are no obstacles in communicating between people who are from two different world sides. There are no barriers to competition, even if they are not physically located on the same market. There are countless opportunities to increase competitiveness and profitability. In the last two decades, globalization has been attracted special attention by scientists, based on its great influence on the development of global finance and financial markets, the expansion of knowledge through improved communication conditions, the expansion of multinational firms and the decentralization of economic activities within and between firms, the development of global oligopolies and the reduction barriers to trade and investment. Globalization requires the transformation of human identity in terms of the knowledge and skills it possesses. Apart from the necessity of applying and changing the knowledge and skills of people working within a particular organization, changes in the domain of the organization and management itself should be made. Globalization and modern organizational structures are assumed to have the use of information communication technologies, the independence between individual units that can be spatially dislocated, the structure is often non-hierarchical and the only thing that is certain is that all units act in accordance with the same goal. Such organizations have the structure of networks or neurons - they are all interconnected with everyone. Physical distance here practically does not exist because of the development of Internet and multimedia conferences that facilitate business and reduce the time needed for work and labor costs. In order for a company to be successful, besides selecting the best form of organizing business processes, it has to be known how to use business information, both internally and externally. Company has to be aware that the implementation of new technological developments directly affects the ability to use large amounts of information. For this reason, modern companies are continually reorganizing their business in line with technology development. Information and communication technologies enable the creation of the infrastructure needed to manage business knowledge and which is a precondition for the creation of the learning organization. It enables employee’s knowledge to circulate more easily through the organization, to upgrade his knowledge and to deliver positive business results.Keeping that in mind, the changes in the world economy and its impact on business and management in the whole world, any scientific dealing with these topics and the essential consideration of the causes and consequences of the same and their trends and trends that are still expected in our everyday life and business is of great importance for all managers and future managers who, through good information and understanding of modern processes, will be able to make regular, efficient and effective decisions on daily basis, successfully manage people and achieve their goals.

The Peculiarities of the Use of Information Communication Technologies in Foreign Language Teaching/Learning Process

Abstract In our contemporary society the use of Information and Communications Technologies is an inseperable part of everyday life. Information and Communications Technologies can be of great benefit in learning foreign languages for both the learner and the teacher alike. As in every change that tends to happen gradually yet unnoticeably, there are the advantages and the downsides that cannot be overlooked nor ignored. Information and Communications Technologies when incorporated in education also unavoidably has these dichotomous variables. What are these variables in the implementation of Information and Communications Technologies in education and do the positive factors outweigh the negative ones? The object of the research is the use of information communication technologies in foreign language lessons. The aim of the research is to reveal the peculiarities of using information communication technologies in the teaching of foreign languages. Research questions in this study are the following: What peculiarities of using information communication technologies arise in the process of teaching foreign languages in high school classes? How is the use of information communication technologies influenced by the age of the learners? What Information Communication Technologies are used in foreign language lessons? Findings showed that the self-perception, help to clients, professional ethics, trust are the components of professional responsibilities in the daily professional practices of social workers and social pedagogues. Realizing and accepting the fact that Information and Communications Technologies and Information Technology in general have become a part of our everyday life, one cannot ignore the importance of it in the field of education. Systematic evaluation of the implementation of Information and Communications Technologies in education in order to assure its effectiveness as a tool that acts as an aid for not only the pupils but also the teachers should become a normal part of the educational system. It should be viewed as a means of improving the lesson and as a means of support for those pupils who are in serious need of it.

Does ICT make city compactness higher? Evidences from compact city attributes in Yogyakarta City’s districts.

From discourse to implementation compact urban development has grown rapidly in nearly two decades. In the era of information communication technology use and popularity of smart city concept, inevitably compact city has entered a new phase: Compact City Version 2.0. In Indonesia, the smart city concept is also flourishing in some cities, even though they are still in early stages of exploring some appropriate strategies. This study aims to look at the effect of the use of ICT in the Yogyakarta City’s districts, proven in previous research to be categorized as districts with high compactness, especially on the attributes of density of population, concentration of activities and social welfare. This research continuously examines how far the influence of ICT is able to give effects on making urban compactness higher. Three districts in the city of Yogyakarta generally with high to very high-density score of compactness were taken as objects of this research. Furthermore, the compact city attributes and its indicators were explored in more detail associated with the use of additional criteria, the ICT usage. The result informs that ICT was able to improve performance for a better compactness. Some of the attributes that were previously weak, such as local public transport services and range of public services were capable of being upgraded by the use of ICT. Meanwhile, attributes that had good performance previously also became stronger. This suggests that ICT with various applications that are appropriate for the life of the urban residents significantly help the performance of the city to be more compact. Welcome to the Compact City Version 2.0!

Cultural and Transnational Influences on the Use of Information Communication Technologies in Adult Long-Distance Family Relationships: An Extension of Media Multiplexity Theory

ABSTRACTGeographically dispersed family members utilize frequent and diverse modes of communication to maintain their relationships. In transnational families separated by national boarders, family members may face constraints on channel selection due to cultural and/or structural factors. We draw from media multiplexity theory (MMT) and the cultural dimensions model to examine how transnationalism, societal individualism-collectivism (I-C), family allocentrism, and relational closeness influence the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) to maintain long-distance family relationships (LDFRs). Whereas results of the analysis provide cross-cultural support for MMT’s predictions regarding closeness and ICT frequency, the analysis reveals little support for MMT’s predictions regarding closeness and ICT variety. This study extends MMT by including culture in the study of relational closeness and ICT use, highlights the importance of family allocentrism when applying MMT to LDFRs, and demonstrates how transnational families can have frequent communication to maintain close, long-distance ties despite limited channel variety. Keywords: Culture, Immigrants, Information Communication Technologies, Long Distance Families, Relational ClosenessThis work was supported by the Humanities Center Faculty Fellowship program at Wayne State University.

Assessing Local Indigenous Knowledge and Information Sources on Biodiversity, Conservation and Protected Area Management at Khuvsgol Lake National Park, Mongolia

Indigenous knowledge about biodiversity and conservation is valuable and can be used to sustainably manage protected areas; however, indigenous communities continue to be marginalized due to the belief that their values and behaviors do not align with the overarching mission of conservation. This paper explores the extent of local knowledge and awareness of biodiversity, conservation and protected area management of indigenous communities at Khuvsgol Lake National Park, Mongolia. We investigate current levels of biodiversity awareness and explore perceptions toward conservation values and park management governance. Most respondents had a high awareness of existing biodiversity and held positive attitudes toward nature conservation and protected areas; however, insufficient knowledge of park rules and low levels of trust between local residents and park authorities may undermine conservation objectives in the long run. We identify an unequal share of economic benefits from tourism and preferential treatment toward elite business owners as a source of conflict. Limited information channels and poor communication between local residents and park authorities are also a source for low-level participation in conservation activities. Leveraging the increasing use of information communication technology, such as mobile phones, can serve as a new mechanism for improved information sharing and transparent reporting between local communities, conservationists and protected area authorities.

Perceptions towards information communication technologies and their use in agricultural extension: case study from South Wollo, Ethiopia

ABSTRACTPurpose: This study examines how agricultural extension experts use Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in extension organizations and how they perceive their usefulness for agriculture extension delivery in Ethiopia.Design/Methodology/approach: An exploratory case study was conducted on ‘Agricultural Knowledge Centers’ (AKCs) in four offices of agriculture in South Wollo zone, Ethiopia. AKCs are access points for online and offline information sources. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, and a structured questionnaire, which we analyzed using descriptive statistics and the three concepts of the Theory of Planned Behavior: attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control.Findings: In the study site, young male extension experts with university education predominantly used ICTs. Extension experts had a favorable attitude towards the usefulness of ICTs for personal benefits. However, they saw little use of ICTs for searching agricultural information because they thought the printed agricultural knowledge resources at their offices are sufficient for their needs. The main factors that contributed to experts’ use of ICTs are, the existing extension approach, the opinion of supervisors and the internet speed.Practical implications: While access to ICTs is a prerequisite, there is no guarantee that they will be used professionally to improve services. Users’ perceived needs, skills and knowledge, and the organizational environment which encourages use should be considered when introducing ICTs.Theoretical implication: This paper contributes to the theoretical debate on the importance of users’ perception of technologies like ICTs to achieve their full potential in agricultural extension.Originality/Value: This paper connects empirical findings on use of ICTs in agricultural extension with the literature on the contribution of behavioral factors when using technology.

Effect of Access to ICT on Food Insecurity Among Farming Households in Nigeria

The task of fighting food insecurity and poverty remains a moving target for policy makers in Nigeria. The fact that agriculture employs 70 percent of the active labour force and the country is food insecure shows there is more to be desired. However, little is known about food insecurity and Information Communication Technology (ICT) among farmers in Nigeria using a national representative data. Therefore, this study examined the effect of ICT on food insecurity among farming households in Nigeria. The General Household Survey Panel dataset (GHS-Panel) collected by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in 2013 was used for this study. Data from a total of 2,240 farming households were analysed. The study adopted Foster, Greer and Thorbecke Methodology (FGT), Descriptive statistical tools and Probit regression model for the analysis of relevant data. This study found 43 percent of farming households were food insecure. The average age of household heads was 52 years with fairly large household size of 7. The most commonly used ICT devices are radio, television and mobile phones. Again, households that have access to ICT were found to be less food insecure. The probit regression analysis showed household size, location (rural or urban), zone of residence (North Central, North East, North West and South West), distance to market, marital status, access to radio, access to television and access to mobile phones were the determinants of food insecurity among farming households in Nigeria. This study therefore recommended, increased campaigns on family planning among farming households by government and multilateral organisations. Also, government and organised private sector should provide adult literacy training programs for farmers to improve their literacy skills and use of ICT. Finally, government should subsidize food prices for food insecure farming households especially those in rural Nigeria.

The Relationship between Procurement Officers, Project Management Success and Procurement Procedure in Ict Public Outsourcing: a Systematic Literature Review

Obviously the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by organizations is increasing over the years, whether in government or the private sector. The use of ICT can be seen to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the services or products offered. To meet the demand of stakeholders today, ICT projects need to be developed through outsourcing. However the method of outsourcing has some issues that can affect the success of the development of ICT projects as has been much debated by previous studies. Yet, the discussion on project management success (PMS) factors that concentrate on the competency measurement for the department's officers who are managing the procurement process has not been sufficiently clarified. The aim of this Systematic Literature Review (SLR) is to identify the common attributes that influence project management success through the procurement procedure carried out by the procurement officer (PO). The outcome of the review explained the important relationship pattern between the identified attributes which will be applied in the future empirical and exploratory survey that will be carried out. Addition to this, the competency measurement model of ICT procurement officer to be developed.

Adaptation to Loss of Visual Function: Implications for Rehabilitation on Subtle Nuances of Communication

ABSTRACTLack of access to visual cues can cause challenges and sometimes make social interaction difficult for many visually impaired persons in face-to-face situations. The loss of vision, therefore, demands adjustments––not only for the individual’s adaptation with sight loss for independent living but also for communication. While recognizing that older adults with vision impairment face challenges when communicating with others due to inability to perceive visual cues, this study examines the challenges and opportunities presented to them when using a computer to communicate with others. The study employed a case study approach, conducting semi-structured interviews with 20 visually impaired older adults aged 60–87 years. Findings suggest that the lack of visual cues in text-based computer-mediated communications (CMCs) supported their daily social communication. The paper discussed how, within online communication, people with vision impairment compensate for sight loss through CMC. Implications of findings for broader issues that may steer the use of Information communication technologies among visually impaired older people are discussed. This paper adds novel understanding to the field of CMC, in highlighting the need for more attentive rehabilitation than the need for circumventing face-to-face interaction.

Mobile health applications during epidemic management in India: a review

INTRODUCTION: Smart cities endeavour to provide a good quality of life to its inhabitants. The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates redrawing the framework of epidemic management in India. Information, Communication & Technology (ICT) solutions such as mobile health (mHealth) can complement this. OBJECTIVES: To review ICT and mHealth used for epidemic management in smart cities of India. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted to identify the use of ICT or mHealth applications for epidemic management in smart cities. A predefined search strategy and a predefined eligibility criterion to search for articles published in English on Medline were used. RESULTS: Our study showed ICT and mHealth use has increased during the recent COVID-19 pandemic in India and available solutions can be applied in smart city framework to improve epidemic management and achieve mHealth targets. CONCLUSION: We conclude that there have been many advances in the provisions of ICT and mHealth interventions in India in context to smart cities and scope for improvements abound.

Systematic review: Association of occupational information communication technology and burnout including a discussion about age as affect modifier

Introduction Job burnout is a negative occupational outcome that develops due to prolonged chronic stressors during the job. Previous studies suggested that the association between ICT use and burnout is important, as ICT use might create chronic work overload during the job. For tailored job interventions, it is important to know if different age groups are differently provoked by ICT use. An author from a Finish study hypothesized that occupational ICT use affect stress most pronounced in middle aged populations. The aim of this systematic review is to summarise quantitative studies in occupational settings observing the association between Information communication technology (ICT) and burnout, additional considering age as an effect modifier. Methods A systematic review using PRISMA guideline was done through following bibliographic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Psycinfo and the Cochrane Library. Inclusion criteria were occupational setting and considering the relevant association between ICT use and burnout. Risk of bias analysis was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Results In total 189 relevant abstracts were found. In most articles (5 out of 9) outcome measurement was based on Maslach Burnout inventory questionnaire. Results on the association of ICT use with burnout, exhaustion and depression showed a concordant picture. One intervention study showed an association of ICT-related overload with exhaustion in a 5-day intervention with exhaustion. From the eight listed cross-sectional studies, five showed a clear positive association, but three of them did not find a significant association. Four studies presented a confounding effect of age, all of them considered age linear in the final statistical model. Two studies did not find an association between age and burnout, one found a positive and one a negative association. Conclusion ICT use in occupational setting is associated with burnout. ICT use may create problems which lead to work overload and finally burnout. Confounding effect was discussed specifically in four publications, but effect modifying effect was not considered. Making the case that there is an effect modification of age on ICT use and burnout, none of the studies looked at it. Given similar studies on stress we might expect that at younger age ( 45). More research is necessary to consider age as effect modifier. Furthermore, age needs to be considered as categorical variable in occupational burnout analyses.

Linking Transparency and Accountability to Local Legislative Performance in the Province of Nueva Ecija in the Philippines

Transparency and accountability are essentials to the operation of governments. They are tools to prevent corruption. The study assessed the observance of the shared principles of transparency and accountability in the local legislative departments of five cities in the province of Nueva Ecija, in the Philippines. It discussed the importance of transparency and accountability in local governance; described the shared commitment to governance principles of accountability and transparency of local legislators, and correlated local legislators commitment to governance principles to legislative performance measured in terms of the number of ordinances and resolutions made. Using the mixed methods of research and Pearson Product Moment Correlation, the study found that: (a) the twin principles of transparency and accountability are necessary for local legislative operations; (b) local legislators observed governance principles of transparency and accountability and; (c) actual observance of transparency and accountability are associated to higher level of legislative performance. The study recommended that observance of transparency and accountability may be strengthened through the use of Information Communications Technology not only to monitor legislative duties but also to better respond to public demands and produce the quality of services commensurate to the value of public money.