Development Of Information Communication Technology Research Articles

Effect of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Workers’ Service Delivery in Nigerian Television Authority Awka Nigeria

This paper study examines the Effect of ICT on workers’ service delivery in public organizations in Nigeria. The following issues were discussed to x-ray the impact of ICT on workers efficiency and effectiveness in the organization – the concept of workers performance, effects of ICT on new work practice in public sector, information communication technology and organizational productivity, challenges of adoption of ICT in organizational productivity, addressing the challenges of ICT in public sector and prospects of ICT in public services delivery. It is the position of the paper that ICTs present enormous opportunities to enhance the delivery of public service in the public sector as argued by the ICTs optimists. Today, ICTs usage in the public sector remains a key factor in enhancing public service delivery in the country. Development of ICTs have dramatically changed the way information is collected, stored, processed, disseminated and used, thus making it the most powerful tool for modernization and development. It was concluded that adoption and application of ICT on public service delivery in public service in Nigeria has tremendously influenced the modernization and modern work practice. The study recommended that public sector organizations should embrace the application of ICT in service delivery to be at par with the current global practice.

Social Economic Barriers to Information Communication Technology (ICT) Access for Persons with Disabilities in Africa: Literature Review

The 2006 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, (PWDs) enacted in May 2008, has been instrumental in championing the rights of people with disabilities. A significant aspect of the Convention is information communication technology (ICT) accessibility. Article 9 specifically calls for signatories to “promote access for persons with disabilities to new ICTs and systems, including the Internet” and to “promote the design, development, production, and supply of available ICTs and systems at a premature stage, so that these technologies and systems become accessible at an affordable price. ICT access is important for social economic incorporation of (PWDs) in Africa, with computer technology and the Internet significantly enhancing their independence. A report from the High-Level Meeting on Disability and Development at the United Nations in September 2013 underscores the importance of ICTs for the inclusion of PWDs. While inaccessible ICT designs can create barriers, innovative technologies offer unprecedented support: text-to-speech technology enables millions to access digital versions of otherwise inaccessible print documents, and new tools like GPS, image recognition, near-field communications, and Internet connectivity provide solutions for independent living. However, several socioeconomic barriers impede access to these technologies, exacerbating existing inequalities and limiting participation in the digital age. This article explores the multifaceted challenges PWDs face in accessing ICT in Africa, emphasizing the intersections of disability with poverty, education, infrastructure, and policy. It investigates the financial constraints that make assistive technologies and Internet services unaffordable, the educational barriers affecting digital literacy among PWDs, and infrastructural challenges such as inadequate ICT facilities and the lack of accessibility features in existing technologies. The article also addresses policy and regulatory gaps that fail to prioritize the needs of PWDs in national ICT strategies. By identifying these barriers, the article advocates for inclusive policies and targeted interventions to enhance ICT accessibility for PWDs in Africa. The discussion is informed by a review of relevant literature and data from various African countries. Ultimately, the article highlights the necessity of implementing policies related to ICT access and a collaborative approach involving governments, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations to bridge the digital divide and promote the social and economic empowerment of PWDs

ICT and Agricultural Development in South Africa: An Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag Approach

The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) forms a significant component of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This study examined the impact of ICT on agricultural development in South Africa utilizing time series data from 1995 to 2022. Agricultural development was measured through agricultural output and agriculture total factor productivity as dependent variables. Traditional factors of production (land, labor, and capital) together with ICT variables (mobile cellphone subscriptions, Internet usage, and fixed telephone subscriptions) were used. Additional variables such as inflation, human development, access to energy and climate change were used. Data analysis was performed using the ARDL approach. The findings revealed that mobile phone subscriptions and Internet usage positively affect agricultural output and ATFP in the short and long run despite having a negative effect through the second lag in the short run. Fixed telephone subscriptions negatively affect ATFP in the long run while affecting output negatively in the short run through the first lag. Land, human development index, access to energy, and capital generally exhibited an increasing effect on both agricultural output and ATFP both in the short and long run through the various models estimated. Climate change and inflation were generally found to affect both agricultural output and ATFP negatively in the short and long run. The study concluded that ICT plays a significant role in promoting agricultural output and total factor productivity growth. Recommendations included that the South African government should promote the digitalization of the agriculture sector through the provision of ICT infrastructure that can be utilized by both smallholder farmers and large-scale agricultural producers.

Vietnam in the democratization process: Dynamics from the process of international integration and the development of information-communication technology

This article delves into the complex dynamics of Vietnam’s democratization process, highlighting the simultaneous influences of international integration and advancements in science and technology. This study investigates the impact of Vietnam’s increasing involvement in the global economy and international community, as well as its adoption of technological advancements, on the country’s path toward democratization. The study utilizes a mixed approach, blending qualitative analysis of scientific documents, Vietnamese government policies, and quantitative data on the democracy index from international organizations. It identifies international integration as a double edged sword: on one hand, it boosts economic growth and development, driving the democratic transition process forward; on the other hand, it also leads to economic dependence and inequality, potentially impeding democratic reform. The findings of this study show that the rapid progress of science and technology, especially information and communication technology, presents both opportunities and difficulties for Vietnam’s democratic process. It provides unparalleled opportunities for widespread involvement in political activities and the spread of democratic principles, but it also carries the risk of social unrest and the potential for the authoritarian state to control and manipulate information.

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 .

Integrating of FDI, institutions, ICT and logistics for promoting domestic entrepreneurship: evidence from fsQCA

PurposeThis paper aims to assess the relationships between foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic entrepreneurship (DE) with the moderating role of formal institutions (FI), logistics and information communication technology (ICT) capacities.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on unbalanced panel data of 53 countries from 2006 to 2020 at different stages of development, using a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis.FindingsThe research results indicate that FDI directly affects the establishment of domestic entrepreneurship. Additionally, FDI firms via the buffer mechanism of FI, logistics and ICT development for DE. Through its adjustment to the quality of institutions, logistics and ICT infrastructure, GDP per capita determines the direction of FDI's impact on DE.Originality/valueThe study's findings grant empirical evidence and theoretical contributions to the relationship between FDI and domestic entrepreneurial development through the buffering mechanism of FI, logistics and the role of ICT.

The Impact of Leadership on the Growth of ICT Companies

Nowadays, one of the major purposes of any company is to survive in the competitive business markets. This purpose would be achievable through improving and developing growth in most cases. Prior studies suggest that leadership is a vitally important factor in achieving growth in any company. Some researchers studied leadership topics as one of the significant motivations for developing and improving the growth of a company and agreed that understanding the role of leadership and its effect on the growth of the company is influential. In all countries, Information Communication Technology (ICT) companies are recognized as significant growth drivers by leaving considerable impacts on that. According to the literature, growth is a determining factor for the productivity of any company. Based on the literature of the ICTs, weak and insufficient leadership skills are considered as the main factors that cause failure in achieving the planned growth and development of ICT. Consequently, the goal of this study is to clarify how leadership affects the development of ICT enterprises.

Utilizing the Facebook Live Streaming Feature in Services of the Gmim Pniel Tuna Worship in Manado, Wonasa, Kombos Area

The development of information technology is currently so rapid, along with the presence of various kinds of communication technology, the internet and its applications. Access to information in the current digital era can be received from various kinds of gadgets, including smartphones and PC computers to laptops. The emergence of the corona virus or covid-19 greatly influenced various aspects of human life in this world, both economically, socially, health, and so on, various efforts were made by all countries in the world including Indonesia to overcome the covid-19 problem. The impact of the spread of Covid-19 has also affected the congregation's worship process, one way that can be done is to take advantage of the development of ICT (Information Communication Technology) through the zoom application, so that the congregation can worship from home. Utilizing the Facebook live streaming feature in online worship can reduce the spread of the corona virus because there are no crowds. However, other problems still arise, related to how to use zoom by the congregation at GMIM PNILE Tuna Manado, Wonasa, Kombos Regions. There are still many complaints from the public or congregation related to the use of zoom, starting from bad network, how to use zoom and up to data quota limitations, and many other things that become obstacles in using zoom in worship, and the impact is also totality in worship online is reduced.

A mechanism for analyzing and managing undergraduates' mental health based on large‐scale behavior data: AI‐based approach

AbstractManaging undergraduates' mental health is crucial for their well‐being and academic success. An artificial intelligence (AI)‐based approach using large‐scale undergraduates' behavior data can provide a mechanism for analyzing and managing undergraduates' mental health effectively. With the development of information communication technology in higher education, the daily behavior data of undergraduates is recorded in the college's database. Based on spending data in the canteen and time spent online on weekdays and weekends, Jenks natural breaks algorithm is first applied to classify features. Then, according to the feature classification results, the Apriori algorithm is used to analyze feature association to mine the behavioral characteristics that correlate with undergraduates' mental health. Finally, the inertia weight is improved based on the particle swarm optimization algorithm. Identifying, mutating, and selecting the inferior particles is added to avoid the algorithm falling into the local optimal solution. Simultaneously, a particle difference neural network model is constructed to predict undergraduates' mental health. Based on the experimental results from the undergraduates' behavior characteristics dataset, the proposed model has demonstrated superiority over traditional machine learning and deep learning models.

Smart-Systems for Precision Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Healthcare

Appearance of innovative tools of informatics in the world is determined by development of information-communication technology, microelectronics, sensor and biosensor technologies. Spreading of these technologies on precision agriculture, environmental protection and health care gives opportunity to create smart fields, gardens, greenhouses, forests and parks, and also smart health monitors, which estimate the health state of person as in rehabilitation, so in emergency situations. Results of research of authors in the development of new information technologies and creation of main components of the smart systems for different purposes on this base are shows in this paper. Main requirements for knowledge bank for precision agriculture and ecological monitoring are defined. Main principles of creating knowledge bank on base of requirements are proposed. The typical smart system models and their development stages are considered. Structure of wireless multilevel networks for the estimation of state of biological objects of different origin and their nodes are described. Developed sensor networks and smart systems for agriculture are considered. Structure of proposed smart system for agriculture and ecological monitoring is given. Approaches for chlorophyll fluorescence induction curves analysis are studied. Results of network testing for the estimation of the autonomous work time of network nodes and possible errors are given. Wireless sensor network and smart system for remote medical monitoring are described. Diagnostic smart systems for estimation of quality of life are considered. Medical communicator, computer device on base of tablet computer, was used for their development. The short form of Survey Instrument (SF-36) for life quality estimation and abnormal uterine bleeding questionnaire, which was developed in State Scientific Institution "Center for Innovative Medical Technologies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine", were embedded in communicator. STEPS questionnaire which was designed for epidemiological monitoring of the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors in the target subpopulations could be added to communicator. Development of smart systems for estimation of quality of life and prevalence of noncommunicable diseases was made in cooperation with R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology NAS of Ukraine (department of research management and innovation), Chebotarev Institute of Gerontology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Center for Innovative Medical Technologies of the National Academy of Sciences of the Ukraine. Keywords: wireless sensor network, precision agriculture, chlorophyll fluorescence induction, express-diagnostics of plant state, quality of life, SF-36.

Analysis of the Type and Distribution Features of Public Services Based on Civic Tech Concept

Owing to the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the human and financial resources of public institutions, the task of improving public services is increasingly being transferred to the private sector. Civic Tech (CT), a form of public service delivery by ICT professionals in collaboration with citizens, is spreading from the United States to the world and creating many new public services. This study analyzes CT-based public services worldwide by clustering, dimension analysis, and co-occurrence analysis. This study concludes that CT-based public services are generally divided into two forms: direct service delivery to users, which fixes and replaces existing public services, and the creation of generic tools that indirectly support the improvement of public services. Moreover, the fact that the majority of CT-based public services are located in middleincome, medium-population density countries and regions can be a constraint on funding and talent that prevents CT organizations from generating or sustaining the public services created by CT organizations in areas where new and alternative public services are most needed.

To Learn or Not to Learn: Perceptions Towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Self-identity Among English Language Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a pivot towards digital teaching and learning. This study aims to assess the perceptions of self-identity and continuing professional development (CPD) among secondary school English teachers in Hong Kong in light of the academic paradigm shift triggered by the pandemic. A mixed methods approach is adopted. A quantitative survey (n = 1158) was complemented by qualitative thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with English teachers in Hong Kong (n = 9). The quantitative survey offered group perspectives related to CPD and role perception in the current context. Interviews offered exemplar views on professional identity, training and development, and change and continuity. The results reveal that collaboration among educators, development of higher-order critical thinking in students, refining knowledge about teaching methods, and being a good learner and motivator were among the key traits that comprised the teacher identity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased workload, time pressure and stress associated with the paradigm shift during the pandemic resulted in lower voluntary involvement of teachers in CPD. However, a significant need for the development of information communications technology (ICT) skills is emphasised as educators in Hong Kong received relatively little ICT support from their schools. The results have implications for pedagogy and research. Schools are recommended to enhance technical support of educators and help them acquire more advanced digital skills to work effectively in the new environment. Reduction of the administrative workload and providing more autonomy to teachers is expected to lead to greater engagement in CPD and improvements in teaching.

Information Communication Technology Taxation and Tax Earnings in a Low-Income Economy

Over the years, information and communication technology has made its way into industrialized countries, and through technology transfer, it is also rapidly expanding in less developed ones. These technology advances provide distinct economic benefits to emerging countries such as Nigeria. Aside from market expansion, the advancement of information and communication technology has raised government revenue through the establishment of a specific fee on the revenues of corporations involved in broad technologically based operations. The primary goal of this research is to investigate the influence of national information communication technology development taxation on general tax income in Nigeria. This study covers a period from 2010 to 2019 using data gathered from OECD and FIRS statistics. The dependent variable is the total tax revenue and the predictor variables are the national information technology development levy (NITDL) or tax and trade openness. Using the regression analysis tool, the study finds that NITDL contributes positively and significantly to total tax income at 1% level of significance while trade openness contributes to tax revenue at 10% significance level. Both outcomes are significant and commendable. The policy implication is that the government should support all information communication technology growth in the country for more inflow of international business links and for tax revenue growth in the country. The study recommends stable power supply for effective application of information communication technologies such internet network, website developments and effective operations.

Blockchain-Driven Image Encryption Process with Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm for Security in Emerging Virtual Environments

The real world is bounded by people, hospitals, industries, buildings, businesses, vehicles, cognitive cities, and billions of devices that offer various services and interact with the world. Recent technologies, including AR, VR, XR, and the digital twin concept, provide advanced solutions to create a new virtual world. Due to the ongoing development of information communication technologies and broadcast channels, data security has become a major concern. Blockchain (BC) technology is an open, decentralized, and transparent distributed database that can be maintained by the group. BC’s major features are high credibility, decentralization, transparency, versatility, autonomy, traceability, anonymity, intelligence, reward mechanisms, and irreversibility. This study presents a blockchain-driven image encryption technique using arithmetic optimization with a fractional-order Lorenz system (BDIE-AOFOLS). The BDIE-AOFOLS technique uses the FOLS method, which integrates the Arnold map, tent map, and fractional Lorenz system. Besides this, an arithmetic optimization algorithm (AOA) was carried out for the optimum key generation process to achieve the maximum PSNR value. The design of an AOA-based optimal generation of keys for the FOLS technique determines the novelty of the current work. Moreover, the cryptographical pixel values of the images can be stored securely in the BC, guaranteeing image security. We compared the outcomes of the proposed BDIE-AOFOLS technique against benchmark color images. The comparative analysis demonstrated the improved security efficiency of the BDIE-AOFOLS technique over other approaches, with a mean square error of 0.0430 and a peak signal-to-noise ratio of 61.80 dB.

Efficient mutual authentication using Kerberos for resource constraint smart meter in advanced metering infrastructure

Abstract The continuous development of information communication technology facilitates the conventional grid in transforming into an automated modern system. Internet-of-Things solutions are used along with the evolving services of end-users to the electricity service provider for smart grid applications. In terms of various devices and machine integration, adequate authentication is the key to an accurate source and destination in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Various protocols are deployed to lead the identification between two parties, which require high computation time and communicational bit operations for system development. Therefore, Kerberos-based authentication protocols were designed in this study with the assistance of elliptic curve cryptography to manage the mutual authentication between two parties and reduce the time and bit operations. The protocols were evaluated in a widely adopted tool, AVISPA, which builds an understanding of the proposed protocol and ensures mutual authentication without unauthorized knowledge. In addition, upon comparing security and performance assessments to the current schemes, it was found that the protocol in this study required less time and bits to transmit information. Consequently, it effectively provides multiple security features making it suitable for resource constraint smart meters in AMI.

Natural resources and human development: Role of ICT in testing the resource-curse hypothesis in N11 and BRICS countries

Resource-based countries, such as the Next Eleven (N11) and BRICS countries, have been plagued by economic vulnerability due to due to their heavy dependence on the resource industry. Information communication technologies (ICT) has been innovatively applied in the environmental field, which has a potential to break the resource curse. Previous studies have not systematically investigated impacts of ICT on resource curse in both N11 and BRICS nations. This study explores impacts of ICT development on natural resource rents, analyzes the hypothesis of resource curse from the perspective of human development, and determines whether the development of ICT can delay or even avoid the resource curse in N11 and BRICS countries from 2002 to 2019 based on a panel autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model and a quantile regression model. Results show that there is heterogeneity in the impact of resource dependence on the human development index (HDI) in the N11 and BRICS countries across quantiles. A resource curse exists in N11 countries while a resource blessing occurs in BRICS countries. ICT development mitigated the negative impact of natural resource rents on HDI in N11 countries but enhanced positive impacts of natural resource rents on HDI in BRICS countries. This paper provides insights for resource-based countries to break resource curse and formulate short- and long-term natural resource endowment strategies for national sustainable development.

Health information communication technology evaluation frameworks for pharmacist prescribing: A systematic scoping review.

Information communication technology (ICT) is instrumental in pharmacists' current practice and emerging roles. One such role is prescribing, which requires the use of clinical guidelines and documentation of decision-making, commonly via ICT. Development and refinement of ICT should be guided by evaluation frameworks that describe or measure features of ICT and its implementation. In the context of pharmacist prescribing, these evaluation frameworks should be specific to health stakeholders and the pharmacy setting. To identify ICT evaluation frameworks from health-related literature and review frameworks relevant to the development, implementation, and evaluation of pharmacist prescribing. A database search of CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Medline (Ovid), ProQuest, Scopus, Web of Science and grey literature was conducted, using combinations of keywords relating to 'ICT', 'utilization', 'usability', and 'evaluation framework'. Abstracts and titles were screened according to inclusion criteria. Identified evaluation frameworks were critiqued for relevance to pharmacy practice. Twenty-two articles were identified, describing the development or application of 20 evaluation frameworks. None of the frameworks was developed specifically for pharmacy practice. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), describing use behavior, behavior intention, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use, was the most widely utilized framework. The Information System Success (ISS) and Human-Organization and Technology Fit (HOT-fit) are notable evaluation frameworks that address user and organizational influences in health ICT utility, and factors of both can address the limitation of TAM. The findings call for development of an agile evaluation framework for the system under review; however, this can prove difficult due to the heterogenicity and complexity of the healthcare system, particularly contemporary pharmacy practice. While the TAM appears useful to evaluate user attitudes and intentions towards ICT, its relevance to ICT in contemporary community pharmacy practice requires exploration.

Is ICT Development Conducive to Reducing the Vulnerability of Low-Carbon Energy? Evidence from OECD Countries.

This paper constructs a low-carbon energy vulnerability system with the three dimensions of economy-society-environment, uses the entropy method to measure the low-carbon energy vulnerability index of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries from 2002 to 2018, and observes the essential characteristics. On this basis, we analyze the impact of the development of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) service industry on the vulnerability of low-carbon energy and explore the moderating effects of technological innovation and resource consumption. This paper draws the following conclusions: (1) The low-carbon energy vulnerability of OECD countries shows a gradual downward trend, showing three stages of "continuous rise-declining volatility-low-level fluctuation". The low-carbon energy policies and implementation efforts in different countries have become the key to reducing the vulnerabilities of low-carbon energy in OECD countries. The economic and social vulnerabilities of low-carbon energy in most countries are outstanding. (2) The development of the ICT service industry benefits by reducing the vulnerability of low-carbon energy with a significant weakening effect, while high-vulnerability countries benefit even more. (3) In the weakening effect of the development of the ICT service industry on the vulnerability of low-carbon energy, technological innovation exerts an enhanced moderating effect, and resource consumption exerts a disruptive moderating effect. Technological innovation accelerates the weakening effect of the ICT service industry, and resource consumption is not conducive to the weakening effect of the ICT service industry. Based on this, we draw corresponding policy recommendations.

THE CAPABILITY OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TO BOOST INDONESIA ECONOMIC GROWTH: STUDY FROM 34 PROVINCES

The Information Communication Technology (ICT) development in Indonesia is in line with the development of ICT globally. The development of ICT has major challenges because there are still gaps, both in terms of users and signal. Technology and education are one of the determining factors that affect economic growth. However, inequality occurs not only in ICT but also in education. Based on the phenomena, this study aims to examine the impact of ICT users, ICT signal, and education on economic growth in 34 provinces in Indonesia for the 2015-2020 period. Data analysis uses the Fixed-Effect Model with secondary data in the form of panel data from 2015-2020. The results show that all ICT variables have a positive and significant effect on Indonesia's economic growth, except for the variable, fixed line telephone users and education have a negative effect on Indonesia's economic growth. This different findings may due to the heterogeneous characteristics of the provinces in our sample.

An Exploration of "Smart Classroom" for College English Teaching with SPOC Platforms

Chinese higher education is greatly impacted by the development of ICT (Information Communications Technology) and new modes of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teaching have emerged and been implemented under contexts of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and SPOCs (Small Private Online Courses). This requires education practitioners to further clarify their purposes of teaching, make detailed plans for the innovation accordingly, and furthermore, build the new model of EFL teaching with the support of feasible platforms. The study introduced the application of the "Smart Classroom" in College English teaching and the five steps to put it into practice. Through the exploratory research, it is found that the "Smart Classroom" combined with the support of SPOC multi-platforms is realistic and feasible in college English classrooms, which indicates the advantages of the new mode in promoting the motivation of the students and enhancing learning effects. Thus, the new mode of teaching with "Smart Classroom" has potentials to be furthermore applied and explored in the college English teaching process.