Information Communication Technology Research Articles

The Effects of Digital Services Trade Barriers on ICT Services Exports

The trade subjects of digital services have constructed and strictly implemented a more targeted system of trade barriers. Information Communications Technology (ICT) services, as an important trade subject in the digital services field, are more prominently affected by the digital services trade barriers. To investigate the trade effects of digital services trade barriers on ICT services exports, this paper conducts a series of empirical tests using trade panel data of 18 exporting countries and 38 importing countries during the period of 2014–2020. Our results in the benchmark regression show that digital services trade barriers significantly inhibit the expansion of ICT services exports. By the industry and country heterogeneity analysis, we first find computer services are most significantly affected by the negative effect of the digital services trade barriers; then it reveals that the degree of trade inhibition of high ICT countries exporting to low ICT countries is extremely significant, followed by low ICT inter-country exports.

Natural resources utilization, digital technology, and green development expenditures can reduce environmental stress: A case study of emerging economies

The current study focuses on describing global environmental issues and the initiatives of higher authorities to resolve them. Therefore, the current research considers emerging economies to demonstrate the vital environmental factors from 2005 to 2022. However, the second-generation estimation strategy was utilized to investigate the long-run impact of natural resources, information & communication technology (ICT), research & development expenditures (R&D), human capital, openness, and financial development on carbon emissions. This empirical research utilizes a series of novel estimators to investigate the study objectives. In light of the study's findings, ICT, R&D, and human capital are all important factors contributing to environmental quality. However, natural resources, openness, and financial development increase emissions. Under the investigated outcomes, this study proposes some green policies to attain a sustainable environment shortly.

Technology roadmapping for the e-commerce sector: A text-mining approach

Due to rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer dynamics, the e-commerce industry has undergone rapid transformation. Further, emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and augmented reality, have the ability to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape. However, limited studies have mapped the technological evolution in the e-commerce sector. Therefore, this study offers a multi-faceted forecast of e-commerce technologies by combining patent analysis, semantic network analysis, and topic modelling approaches. The study analyzes 4113 patents and categorizes them into two time periods: 2001–2012 and 2013–2023. This study constructs co-word maps, defines the relationships between the words, and examines how the co-word relationships have changed over the time period. In the period between 2001 and 2012, the patents are categorized into four clusters: information processing and communication technologies, product purchase and sale management, e-commerce systems, and digital transaction and security management. For the period spanning between 2013 and 2023, the patents are classified into seven clusters: user experience, integrating devices, product information management, e-commerce infrastructure, advanced e-commerce authentication, pricing and payment solution, platform development, and e-commerce optimization. It aims to bridge theory and practice by developing a roadmap of near-, mid-, and far-future e-commerce technologies. The study highlights implications for practice and theory.

Digital Defiance’s Affecting Use of Information Communication Technology Deployed for Prevention and Detection of Crime in Community Policing in Malawi

ICTs digital space has modernized citizen socialization amongst citizens to enhance security and is augmenting for lack of resource constraints as well as promoting less agents on ground thereby strengthening internal security through community policing. Availability of ICT gadgets, applications, and initiatives make simple and influential crime reporting and crime control. This study examines factors that affect the use of information communication technology deployed for crime prevention and detection in community policing. Mixed methods exploratory sequential design was used to collect data. Qualitative purposive sampling targeted four focus group discussions of 10 participants each and one key informant interview of 10 participants, interview guide instrument was utilized. Quantitative household survey used Yamene (1969) formular to identify 432 respondents who were randomly distributed into 10 locations of Muloza and used structured questionnaire. Qualitative data analysis follows transcribing, coding, and grouping into sub-themes, themes that answer research objectives aided by NVivo application. Quantitative analysis used descriptive statistics in SPSS version 20. Under pragmatics paradigm guided by democratic participation, social-disorganization and broken window theories, results show that the majority of ICTs are mobile telephones, which play an important role in the storage, dissemination, and replication of security information in community policing. Dominated by married persons at 56.5% in the youth category of 57.2% respondents. The police are faced with the technical challenge of installing and maintaining ICTs. The police have no ICT resources deployed for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime in Muloza. Hence, the police rely on personal mobile phones, which are operated on do it yourself as convenience by victim or law enforcement agent to follow an issue. Regression when tested at confidence interval 95.0% showed that some factors have significance value on use of ICTs deployed for prevention and detection of crime in community policing (i) Age at p=.001 (ii) Education at p=.000 (iii) Income at p=.000 (iv) Knowledge expertise at p=.000 (v) Cost of accessing technologies at p=.009 and (vi) Trust issues between police and people at p=.009. The importance of ICTs is that they have revolutionized monitoring and surveillance that may improve prevention, detection, and investigation of crime in community policing, and allow for storage, dissemination, and replication of security information. Proper use of ICTs for prevention and detection of crime may improve police investigations. Citizens’ wide use of ICTs in formal and non-formal ways may help reduce corruption through wide information storage replication and dissemination.

ICT problems of the Azerbaijani language, the Azerbaijani language problems of ICT

The article is dedicated to the intersection of language and technology, a crucial topic in our contemporary world. The rapid advancements in Information Communication Technologies present both new opportunities and challenges for national languages. As information technologies permeate various aspects of our lives, encompassing communication, the vitality and progression of language occur within this technological landscape. To delve into these dynamics, the article examines the case of the Azerbaijani language. The research is bifurcated into two key areas. The first addresses obstacles hindering the language from fully leveraging Information Communication Technologies capabilities, while the second explores limitations impeding Information Communication Technologies from effectively utilizing the language’s potential. The article provides a thorough analysis of the issues identified in both aspects and proposes solutions to overcome these existing challenges.

Integration of Information Communication Technology, Strategic Leadership and Academic Performance in Universities in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Information communication technology has become an integral part of the management of higher educational institutions worldwide. There is no aspect of our lives that technology has not penetrated and brought lasting impact. This study delves into the intricate dynamics of how ICT influences management and learning processes in higher learning institutions. It sought to critically examine the impact of the integration of information communication technology in the strategic management of institutions of higher learning, specifically focusing on North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to critically assess the integration of ICT and its impact on financial management, human resource management, and the overall enhancement of faculty and employee effectiveness in Congolese higher learning institutions. The study was conducted within selected institutions of higher learning in North Kivu in Congo. The study engaged a sample size of 124 staff from select universities who participated in this study. The study was guided by the positivist research philosophy, and it employed a cross-sectional descriptive design. This study utilized purposive sampling technique to get the sample size. Data collection was done through questionnaires. Data analysis entailed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics used mean and standard deviation which served as key metrics. The F- test was used to make statistical inferences. Analysis of qualitative data was done using the use of content analysis. The study established that ICT usage, ICT accessibility, and ICT integration both have significant influence on academic performance. Furthermore, the study determined that strategic leadership played a mediating role in the relationship between ICT integration and academic performance. It is, therefore, advisable for managers of these institutions to invest in ICT so that they can improve performance and increase service delivery to all the stakeholders.

Measure Constraints Faced by Farm Women Using ICT Tools by Garett Ranking Method

Traditionally the extension services have focused on male farmers. In the last few decades the concern regarding farm women have been raised globally. There is immediate need to equip these farm women with relevant knowledge and skill. It is only possible if appropriate and relevant Information communication technology (ICT) tools are made available to farm women to get information related to agriculture. The present study was conducted in the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand state to identify the constraints faced by farm women while using ICT tools. Garrett ranking was used. For this study, respondents were selected by using a Probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling method. To derive the inferences of the study, two blocks were selected for the present study. The study covered four villages & it covered 120 farm women in the selected villages. Data for the study was collected during 2019-20. Primary data was collected from farm women through personal interview method with the help of a pretested schedule. The main personal constraints noticed were lack of preference in using Information communication technology (ICT), lack of training, lack of confidence, lack of motivation and lack of time to utilize Information communication technology (ICT). The main technological constraints were language problem to use Information communication technology (ICT), complex nature of Information communication technology (ICT) restricted availability and restricted accessibility to Information communication technology (ICT) tools. The main cultural constraints were lack of faith in Information communication technology (ICT) tools, traditional belief in the existing system, discouragement from the family and society. The main infrastructural barriers were poor electricity services and poor network connectivity.

Mapping the landscape of consumer empowerment and information communication technology: A comprehensive analysis

Mapping the landscape of consumer empowerment and information communication technology: A comprehensive analysis

Teachers Influence on Decision-Making in the Integration of Information Communication Technology(ICT) in Public High Schools: Gauteng Province

Teachers Influence on Decision-Making in the Integration of Information Communication Technology(ICT) in Public High Schools: Gauteng Province

Efficient and robust disaster recovery system using cloud-based algorithms with data integrity

Incorporating cloud-based algorithms for disaster recovery (DR), it explores data replication, failover, virtual machine (VM) migration, and consistency algorithms. These algorithms play a pivotal role in safeguarding data and system continuity during unforeseen disruptions. Data replication ensures redundancy, failover algorithms swiftly transition to backup resources, VM migration facilitates resource optimization, and consistency algorithms maintain data integrity. Leveraging cloud technology enhances the effectiveness of these algorithms, providing robust DR solutions critical for business continuity in today's digital landscape. The recent growth in popularity of internet services on a massive scale has also raised the demand for stable underpinnings. Despite the fact that DR for big data is frequently overlooked in security research, the majority of existing approaches use a narrow, endpoint-centric approach. The significance of DR strategies has grown as cloud storage has become the norm for more data. But traditional cloud-centric DR techniques may be expensive, thus less expensive alternatives are being sought. There is persistent concern in the information technology (IT) community about whether or not cloud service providers (CPs) can guarantee data and service continuity in the event of a disaster.

Information Communication Technology & Students’ Discipline

Discipline management is critically important in learning institutions; hence the research article seeks to assess the influence of Information Communication Technology (hereafter, ICT) in enhancing students’ discipline management in Nyandarua North sub-county. Four objectives guided the research study: to establish the influence of ICT on students’ attendance discipline, prep time discipline, students’ class properties discipline and students’ examination discipline. It is anchored on behavioral theory, as guided by Kounin’s model of 1976 ‘with-it-ness,’ which describes the teacher’s alertness on the class ongoing at all times; and Epstein’s theory of 1991 - on overlapping sphere of influence, and which distinguishes an interdependent view of school-family-community influences - from what could be considered as a separate view of influence. The conceptual framework shows application of ICT indicators and the discipline managed, and the intervening variables. The research article employed a mixed method approach. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis techniques and its findings are presented analytically. School principals who had integrated ICT were key targets of the research; and a sample of ten schools was purposefully selected. Its finding is that ICT integration influenced discipline management positively in Nyandarua North Sub-County. The study recommends a further study to be carried out by using inferential statistics.

Examining the Interconnections among ICT, Education, and Unemployment Evidence from Selected Asian Economies

Purpose of the research: This study investigates the influence of education and information communication technology (ICT) on economic growth and development in selected Asian countries, with a focus on reducing unemployment rates. Design/methodology: Using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) technique, the research analyses the relationship between unemployment rates and key independent variables such as secondary education, ICT index, foreign direct investment (FDI), economic growth, and inflation. Results/findings: The findings highlight the significant impact of secondary education, ICT, FDI, economic growth, and inflation on reducing unemployment levels in the selected Asian countries. The study emphasizes the importance of government initiatives to provide free higher education and expand financial debt facilities to boost per capita income and stimulate economic growth. Practical Implications and Conclusions: The research underscores the critical role of education, ICT, and economic policies in addressing unemployment challenges and fostering sustainable development in Asian economies. It recommends prioritizing investments in education and technology infrastructure and implementing measures to enhance financial accessibility and ICT utilization to combat unemployment effectively.

IMPACT OF BLENDED LEARNING TEACHING TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL

The increasing demands on teachers have led to the strategic integration of information communication technology, suggesting that teachers' efficacy can be heightened through the judicious incorporation of technology into their teaching techniques. In light of this premise, this research aimed to assess the impact of blending learning teaching techniques on the academic achievements of 8th class science subject students in Gujranwala. The main objective was to compare achievement levels between blending learning and traditional methods. In this regard, the pre-test post-test control group design was utilized, with a sample of sixty students randomly selected. Data were collected through achievement test, revealing the blending learnings' superiority in enhancing the students' cognitive skills according to Bloom's taxonomy. This study examined the leading issues in contemporary situation wherein results provide significant information in reaching the decision of study and making some appropriate recommendations. This highlighted the potential benefits in a tailor-made format thereby incorporating blending learning in developments of education at different levels especially at the elementary level.

Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Information Communication Technology among Hospital Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital

Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Information Communication Technology among Hospital Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital

Perception of Tourists on Chatbot Service Usage on Tourism Destination: A Study of Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria

Quest for satisfying tourists and customers’ expectations across the globe led to the development and application of various information communication technologies (ICT) in the hospitality and tourism industry. These information communication technologies have been adopted by tourism enterprises and managers such as Email, Mobile Phone, Social Media Networking (Facebook, WhatsApp, Zoom, Artificial Intelligence). Also, the quest for providing friendly interaction among tourists and destination managers further led to the development of one of the artificial intelligence algorithms known as chatbot. Chatbots are Artificial Intelligence (AI) test and/or voice-based virtual assistants that aid customers to get what they ask for quickly and accurately through a conversation in natural human language. Chatbots have been reported to be the technology for hotels, travel agencies, and airlines, however, there is no evidence-based research on the factors that explain consumers’ willingness to interact with chatbots. It is on this basis that this research is carried out. The research examined tourists’ usage of chatbots, focusing on the Kainji Lake Park (Nigeria). It is an exploratory research that utilized descriptive statistics to analyze data collected. The findings reveal that tourists are aware of the existence of chatbots as deployed to tourism industry. Also, it found that chatbots enhance destination information search. As an emerging market, stakeholders and management in the tourism industry should integrate chatbots into their main information communication technologies to enhance customer patronage.

Navigating The E-Government Landscape in Zanzibar a Comprehensive Empirical Assessment

The study about Navigating e-government landscape in Zanzibar. This investigation emphasizes the interplay among human and financial resource capitals, governmental policies, and Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure. Significantly, technological readiness is explored as a potential mediator, with digital literacy proposed as a moderating influence. Through an empirical lens, the study employs a comprehensive survey targeting diverse respondents, including public sector employees and citizens, capturing their e-government service interactions and perceptions. Employing a blend of statistical tools, the research unveils that human resource capital, aligned with digital knowledge, amplifies e-government efficacy. Strategic financial investments, especially in areas like training and ICT infrastructure, enhance service adoption. Furthermore, progressive government policies fostering transparency and inclusivity create a fertile ground for e-government growth. ICT, being central, further substantiates the call for robust digital infrastructures to support and expedite adoption. However, the mediating role of technological readiness underscores that simply possessing resources isn't sufficient; their strategic application is vital. Still, the study's scope, defined by its geographical focus on Zanzibar and potential inherent biases, necessitates caution when extrapolating results. In essence, this study provides a distilled perspective on e-government adoption in Zanzibar, offering insights potentially applicable to similar global contexts, urging stakeholders to rethink digital strategies.

Effects of Information Communication Technology Adoption on Financial Perfomance of Depost Taking Saccos in Eldoret Town

Kenya Vision 2030 recognises the critical role of information and communication technology (ICT) as an amplifier for innovation, growth, and competitiveness in all organisations, which ultimately contributes to better economic productivity. The general well-being of the populace has been stabilised by economic stability. The emergence of digital inclusive finance has improved people's quality of life while reducing financial barriers, enhancing the credit system, and allocating resources as effectively as is feasible . The main objective of this study was assess the effects of Information Communication Technology (ICT) adoption on the financial performance of the savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS) in Eldoret town. The study was guided by the following objectives to determine the effect of mobile banking on the financial performance of the SACCOs in Eldoret town and to determine the effect of internet banking on the financial performance of the SACCOs in Eldoret town. The study utilised the Diffusion Innovation Theory..The study adopted a descriptive research design to obtain pertinent and precise information on current status of the phenomena. Eleven authorised SACCOs in Eldoret that accept deposits were the focus of the research. Questionnaires was used in the study to gather data from primary sources. The gathered data was coded, edited, and then SPSS version 29 was used for analysis and presentation. The study findings found that mobile banking played a crucial role in saving time for both clients and Sacco employees (mean = 3.46, std deviation = 1.268), also the study established that internet banking significantly increased transaction volume per day compared to traditional methods (mean = 3.84, std deviation = 1.153).The study concluded that accessibility and user-friendly interface of mobile banking enhanced usability and appealed to a wide range of users.The study recommended that the SACCOs should focus on expanding and promoting mobile banking services, given their demonstrated effectiveness in optimizing time management and enhancing customer satisfaction and the SACCOs should leverage internet banking to increase daily transaction volumes and improve financial efficiency

Online Instruction in Science Pursued in a Selected National High Schools in Sablayan North Schools Division of Occidental Mindoro: Basis for a Proposed Model

The challenge of evolving meaningful classroom instruction in the tertiary level is faced with lots of constraints. A few of these are the inadequacy of textbooks and instructional materials and ineptness in the part of the teachers on the teaching methodologies/ approaches to use that impact knowledge and skills to the students; and importantly, appropriating technology and instituting initiatives to impact quality education. The concerns, so far, have not been fully addressed, hence, the researcher in his desire to enhance technology instruction has designed and developed a Proposed Online Interactive Work Plan Model, a syllabus-based and experienced and empirical-based Model instruction. It is in this context that this study is conducted since he believes, his proposed instructional tool will serve as a useful material for both teachers of science-technology and students of information communication technology subjects using online interactive approach. This study is descriptive in nature where 6 schools administrators and expert in the persons of school principals and science supervisor, and science coordinators; and 14 teachers of science; and 172 students, representing the three (3) material high school of Sablayan North of the Schools Division of Occidental Mindoro as respondents of the study.

PERANCANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI MENGGUNAKAN NEARPOD PADA KELAS IX DI SMPN 2 BUKIT TINGGI

Unavailability of supporting teaching materials for students based on learning media applications limited to the knowledge contained in textbooks. Limited sharing of learning material files and assignments when the teacher is unable to attend results in students not being able to study independently. There is no update in the learning media, information communication technology in the learning process, it is not updated. This research aims to develop and produce communication information technology learning media using nearpod in class IX at SMP Negeri 2 Bukittinggi that is valid, practical and effective. This research method is Research and Development with four 4D stages. The results show that the learning media for information and communication technology uses nearpod in class IX at SMP Negeri 2 Bukittinggi; validity test from 4 experts in the field showed a value of 0.86 in the valid category; practicality test from 2 experts showed a value of 0.85 in the very practical category; The effectiveness test of 19 students in information communication technology learning showed a value of 0.91 in the high effectiveness category so that information communication technology learning media products were considered appropriate and could be used in information communication technology learning.

The Impact of E-Commerce on International Trade: A Research for the Eurozone

Of the 21st century, with the rapid development of technology oath the increase in globalisation, the impact of these developments have started to be seen in commercial activities. Internet usage has increased together with the development of information communication technologies. Depending on the development of the Internet, the effect of digitalisation in trade has started to be observed and e- commerce has developed. With e- commerce, companies have started to reach customers anywhere in the world via the internet and realise their commercial activities. E-commerce, which is independent of time and space, also contributes to the international development of trade. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of e-commerce on international trade. At the at the same time, the effects of gross domestic product per capital and internet on international trade were also investigated. Of the study using the panel ARDL model, the data of the Euro area countries for the years were 2010-2021 analyzed. The results obtained from the analysis show that there is a negative oath significant relationship between exports and e- commerce in the long run while there is a positive oath significant relationship between exports oath gross domestic product per capital and internet in the long run .