Use Of Information Systems Research Articles

About polygon area uncertainty in GIS and its implications on agro-forestry estimates

Error affecting calculation of a polygon area from a digital map is an issue that is commonly neglected by remote sensing and Geographic information system (GIS) users. In this work, a method is presented aimed at estimating the uncertainty related to area calculation of polygons in a vector map. Additionally, area error relationship with polygon geometric features was analyzed, as well. A multivariate regression-based approach was applied for this task. After presenting the method, to demonstrate its operational capabilities, it was applied to 2 case studies corresponding (i) to a forest map and (ii) to the map from the Geo Spatial Aid Application used for in the framework of the EU Common Agriculture Policy. Estimated uncertainty (percentage) median values were found to be 0.01% and 0.02% for (i) and (ii), respectively. It was also demonstrated that the same polygon shape built using less vertices (longer vectors) generates area estimates that are less accurate than the ones from polygons built using a higher number of vertices (shorter vectors).

The impact of usability factors on continuance intention to use the system for acquisition and evaluation of digital competences in the domain of education

Built on a stream of literature that has identified a lack of studies that examine the post-adoption behavior of information systems (IS) users, and especially, in relation to the usability of systems that support teaching and learning processes, this paper proposed an usability-extended Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM) to determine the variables that impact users' continuance intention to use the system for acquisition and evaluation of digital competence (DC) – the CRISS platform. The model was tested using a cross-sectional survey instrument on 353 primary and secondary school teachers in six European countries who participated in the ongoing pilot project and used the CRISS platform. Findings provided solid support for theoretical relationships posited in the original ECM. Furthermore, the continuance intention of the CRISS platform in the model was directly driven by teachers’ levels of satisfaction, perceived usefulness and perceived efficiency, and indirectly through satisfaction by perceived effectiveness. However, the level of computer skill and duration of use, expressed in hours per week, did not moderate the satisfaction-continuance intention relationship.

Techno‐eustress creators: Conceptualization and empirical validation

AbstractTechnostress is an inevitable part of work life. This paper takes a step toward mastering it by focusing on positive stress that Information Systems (IS) creates for IS users, known as techno‐eustress. Factors that create techno‐eustress are known as techno‐eustress creators, which we conceptualise as cognitions experienced by IS users, that IS positively challenges and motivates them to enhance their work. They are important to study because they represent foundational opportunities for professional achievement and growth emanating from IS use. Drawing from theories of psychological eustress, self‐determination and proactive work, this paper theorises and validates an instrument to measure techno‐eustress creators. We establish the construct's validity and examine its nomological relationships based on data collected from working professionals who used IT for their work. We draw on data from two qualitative studies (N = 35) and three quantitative surveys (N = 980) conducted at different points in time. We validate techno‐eustress creators as a second‐order reflective construct having four dimensions: techno‐mastery, techno‐autonomy, techno‐enrichment and techno‐relatedness. We examine its nomological relationships with factors that create techno‐distress, IT strain, and user satisfaction. We contribute to the literature by theorising and validating four ways in which IS users are challenged and motivated by IS to enhance their work. We inform to managerial practice by drawing attention to how organisations can strengthen the different ways employees experience the creators of the ‘good’ stress that use of IS generates.

The Impact of Management Information System’s Organizational Slack to Syngenta Company

Management information systems (MIS) is the usage of information systems at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels so that businesses are aided in the achievement of goals. (Oprea, 2007) While the use of MIS is already quite common, its many benefits have lately piqued the interest of researchers particularly on the phenomenon of slack. Companies typically prefer to remove slack as it has suffered from a negative reputation. However, recent studies by Bae and Rhee (2014) as well as by Heng, Ding, Guo, and Luo (2014) have shown that slack actually leads to innovation. It is because of these interesting discoveries that pushed the proponent to conduct a study on the contribution of organizational slack towards the innovative performance of Syngenta company. Survey were gathered to provide the needed information. Key informants were likewise interviewed in order to generate additional insights about the variables under investigation. The results showed convincingly that slack affects the innovation of the company. However, some effects of the slacks were positive and some were negative. The recommendations put forward by this research is that JDI should maximize its innovation, they should reduce both absorbed and unabsorbed slack as much as possible since slack and innovation are inversely proportional in JDI’s case. As long as they cut back on excessive spending on equipment and make use of their spare resources like reserve funds, then the innovation the company will surely improve.

User Centered Design in Analysis and Design of UI UX in the Simpeg Application of Dharmais Cancer Hospital

Dharmais Cancer Hospital as a health service facility that is experienced in its field, of course, has human resources which are important, so to support employee performance in terms of employee rights such as employee leave, media is needed that really supports employee needs. Through the employee support system, namely the Employee Information System (SIMPEG) application, several problems were found in terms of appearance and the proposal process as well as the leave recapitulation process which did not exist in the previous SIMPEG application. From the problems found in the Personnel Information System (SIMPEG), a User Centered Design (UCD) method is offered which places the Personnel Information System (SIMPEG) users as the main consideration for building a new system. In the design process there are three steps that are carried out starting from the initial stage, the development stage and the final stage, where at the initial stage testing is carried out using a questionnaire, the average result is 53 which means OK but still low or not good, after the development of the system is carried out and the distribution of questionnaires was carried out again, the results were 71, which means Good. With the design of a Personnel Information System (SIMPEG) using the User Centered Design (UCD) method, it produces a new User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design for the Personnel Information System (SIMPEG), which consists of a forgot password menu feature, leave recap and display easier to use for employees.

Examining information systems use to facilitate the workplace accommodation process.

The workplace accommodation process is often affected by ineffective and inefficient communications and information exchanges among disabled employees and other stakeholders. Information systems (IS) can play a key role in facilitating a more effective and efficient accommodation process since IS has been shown to facilitate business processes and effect positive organizational changes. Since there is little to no research that exists on IS use to facilitate the workplace accommodation process, this paper, as a critical first step, examines how IS have been used in the accommodation process. Thirty-six interviews were conducted with disabled employees from various organizations. Open, axial, and selective coding were part of the analysis. Fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis was used to identify different levels of IS use based on participants' descriptions. An IS used in the workplace accommodation process consists of electronic request form, accommodation checklist, special budget, specific role, ancillary service, formal policy and procedure. There are different levels of IS use in the current accommodation process. The high-level IS use often results in a better accommodation performance than the low-level IS use, including high efficiency, high effectiveness, and low emotional tolls. Nevertheless, the high-level IS use often uses a specific, inflexible template as well as disregards human elements in the accommodation process. This work provides implications that future IS design should raise awareness of disability and accommodation, account for individual differences, involve multiple stakeholder inputs, as well as address the fundamental social issues in the accommodation process.

Service Quality Attributes and Customers Usage of E-banking Payment Transactions in Developing Countries: A Study of Tanzania

This paper aimed to examine the effects of service quality measures of information system success on customers’ usage of e-banking payment transactions in Tanzania. It was hypothesised that Service quality measures of information systems positively influence the usage of e-banking payment transactions. This hypothesis was tested by the partial least square structural equation modelling technique (PLS-SEM) through the use of SmartPLS3. The study is informed by the information system success theory and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey approach, where 400 respondents were involved. The results show that responsiveness, privacy, assurance, empathy, and customer support have a significant positive influence on customers' usage of e-banking payment transactions. The findings imply that customers who are highly concerned with the availability of high-quality services in e-banking have the potential to enhance the usage of e-banking payment transactions. Thus, managers in the banking industry are urged to uplift the level of service quality as a strategy to elevate customers' usage of e-banking payment transactions. Future research is recommended to look into the influence of service quality measures on information system success and usage of e-payment in other sectors like the public transportation system, and schools.

Подходы к оценке защищённости информационных систем с криптографическим преобразованием объектов

The file system is one of the components of an information system, especially vulnerable to attacks by intruders. Consequently, it is impossible to increase the security level of an information system without ensuring a sufficient level of protection for file system objects, attacks on which affect, among other things, the interests of users of information systems. In order to make decisions on the use of certain mechanisms for protecting file system objects, a regular assessment of their current level of security is necessary. The purpose of the study. Building a model for assessing the security of an information system with cryptographic transformation of file system objects in the context of an attacker using a wide range of attacks on the file system. Materials and methods. The analysis of scientific publications on the problem of assessing the security of information systems allowed us to propose a methodology for assessing the security of information system assets. The methodology is based on a combination of a probabilistic approach to the analysis of possible scenarios for the implementation of threats in information systems for file system objects, expert assessments of basic attack events and representations in the form of attack trees. The threat implementation representation in the form of attack trees is used to simulate the actions of an attacker. Results. A structural model of an information system with cryptographic transformation of objects has been developed. Its valuable assets have been allocated. The list of the main threats to information security relevant for such systems is defined. Possible variants of the ways of implementing attacks and possible scenarios of the development of events in the processes of transferring file system objects with cryptographic transformation are modeled. A set of measures for the protection of information system objects with cryptographic transformation of objects is proposed. The calculation of the probabilities of attacks on an asset along the path determined by the attack tree, the possibility of implementing an attack, the degree of effectiveness of the proposed countermeasures is proposed. Conclusion. The presented methodology for assessing the security of an information system with cryptographic transformation of objects makes it possible to use well-known approaches in a comprehensive manner, and will be useful to developers and researchers in practical and scientific activities to ensure information security.

Implementation of Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Wazuh with Active Response and Telegram Notification for Mitigating Brute Force Attacks on The GT-I2TI USAKTI Information System

In an era of widespread information system usage across various sectors, digital threats to organizations have become increasingly significant. These threats have the potential to disrupt operations and result in substantial financial losses. One enduring threat is brute force attacks, which exploit human tendencies to use easily remembered passwords. By utilizing The Security Lifecycle Methodology, this research aims to identify an efficient and cost-effective solution to enhance information system security and continuously evaluate the implemented solution rather than stop right after the policy or solution implementation. The study proposes the utilization of the open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, Wazuh. When combined with the Active Response feature, this platform not only detects security threats but also automatically takes mitigating actions against detected attacks. Additionally, the integration with the Telegram messaging application streamlines the SIEM monitoring process, making it more practical and efficient. After implementation, the testing phase confirms the effectiveness of the implemented solution as the Wazuh SIEM is able to detect 100% of brute force testing scenarios in multi- protocol attacks with an average of 80,51 seconds time required to detect brute force attacks with a 1-second interval between attack, 172,18 seconds for 10-seconds attack interval, and 434,58 seconds for 30-seconds attack interval. The active response can mitigate 100% of the detected brute force attack with only 0,51 seconds time required between detection and mitigation action taken. The implemented telegram integration successfully sends all the notifications on time to Telegram Chat by utilizing Telegram API.

An Analysis of Empirical Applicability of Auditing in a Cloud Environment in Nigeria

This study examined an empirical analysis of auditing in a cloud accounting environment in Nigeria: prospects and challenges. The research design used in the study was a survey method. The technique made sure the researcher could describe a sizable population at a specific time by gathering data from the chosen sample at that time. The population of the study consists of the staff of selected audit and accounting companies in Abuja. The staff is made up of two hundred and eighty-seven (287) persons. The sample size of 164 respondents was derived using Cochran statistics. Frequency tables and percentages were adopted to analyze the demographic characteristics of the respondents and leading research questions while the independent sample t-analysis was adopted to test the hypotheses of the study. The major findings of the study are that there are no significant problems with auditing in a cloud accounting environment in Nigeria and there are significant prospects with auditing in a cloud accounting environment in Nigeria. It is therefore the recommendation of the study that for more benefits of cloud computing to be more harnessed, internet services should be adequately provided, and this should be supported by training and retraining of staff in the usage of information systems.

Analysis of User Acceptance Towards The Implementation of Information Systems in Financial Institutions Using Technology Readiness and Acceptance Model Approach

This research aims to measure the influence of user acceptance and readiness on implementing information systems. Researchers conducted this research using a quantitative approach. Researchers collected samples using a multi-stage purposive sampling strategy. There were one hundred participants in the study's sample. This study used two data collection methods: unstructured interviews were conducted to gather supporting data for the research, and questionnaires were distributed to get primary data. Inferential statistical analysis was performed in this study utilizing the PLS-SEM approach with SmartPLS. At this point, two analyses, the measurement model analysis, and the structural model analysis, must be completed. These findings indicate that sentiments of optimism and inventiveness positively impact opinions about the advantages and usability of information systems. This factor encourages users' interest in accepting or continuing to use the information system so that it will have a good influence on its implementation. On the other hand, user discomfort in using information systems tends to negatively influence assessments of the benefits and ease of use of information systems. User discomfort in using information systems hinders users' interest in using the information system, which impedes implementing the information system. The insecurity factor did not influence the assessment of the benefits and ease of use of information systems. These findings have several differences from previous research.

On the issue of ensuring secure access to information systems using biometric authentication based on a fuzzy image of the user’s identity and neural network transformations

Objective. In modern conditions, cryptographic personal authentication technologies are used to access information systems, based on processing biometric information and converting the user’s biometric images into his personal access code. A current area of research is the use of neural network technologies in organizing secure access to information systems. Biometric authentication tools can be classified as highly reliable only if they include cryptographic authentication mechanisms that work together with biometric authentication mechanisms through the conversion of biometric images into a unique cryptographic access code; in this case, a set of biometric identifiers of the user’s identity form his fuzzy image, which is used later during authentication. The purpose of the study is to develop an algorithm for providing secure access to information systems using biometric authentication based on a fuzzy image of the user’s identity and neural network transformations. Method. The development of the algorithm is based on the use of fuzzy logic methods and neural networks. Result. The work reveals the features of biometric identification of the user of information systems. An algorithm is proposed for providing secure access to information systems using biometric authentication based on a fuzzy image of the user’s personality and neural network transformations. Conclusions. Based on two-step authentication of the user’s identity, secure access to the information systems of registered users is implemented. A listing of the program code in Python for creating and training a neural network of a bioidentifier classifier is provided. The materials of the article are of practical value for specialists in the field of providing secure access to information systems using artificial intelligence.

State of the Art on the Contributions and Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Epidemiology in Morocco

Background The Geographic Information System (GIS) plays a significant role in the healthcare information system. The use of GIS as an epidemiological research tool is very little known in Morocco. According to the Moroccan Ministry of Health's Health Plan for 2025, axis 23 aims to complete the deployment of the decision support information system through the implementation of the geographic information system with the goal of improving governance and optimizing resource allocation. This creates constraints in achieving the design of an appropriate GIS for modeling pathologies using remote sensing and spatial statistical methods. The current work aims to understand GIS and its applications in epidemiology, with a focus on the state of scientific knowledge related to GIS in epidemiological research. Methods A state-of-the-art review of the various uses of GIS in epidemiological research was conducted using several university databases, such as PubMed and Scopus, recent articles, and certain reference books, focusing on the following keywords: “utilization,” “GIS,” and “epidemiology,” as well as their synonyms identified by MeSH. Results The majority of GIS research applied to epidemiology primarily involves making observations using GIS, which are then incorporated into action plans to promote population health. Therefore, it is important to break down the aspects of GIS (Geographic Information System) usage in epidemiology into four components. These include epidemiological surveillance, determining primary healthcare needs, healthcare planning, and healthcare quality. Conclusion These results clearly demonstrate the significant contribution of GIS to the improvement of public health. However, there is a need for positive action regarding the integration of this system, especially in developing countries.

Application of Technology Acceptance Model and Delone and McLean IS Success Model to Measure Information System Design for Academic Activities in Higher Education Institution

The purpose of this study is to investigate the variables that may affect how well the academic information system performs. Quantitative approaches are employed in this study. The basic random sampling technique was used in this study to get samples from the community of academic information system users. There were 100 samples used in this investigation. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Delone & Mclean model are used in this study. In this study, questionnaires were distributed as part of the data collection process. The SmartPLS was used in this study's inferential statistical analysis. According to the analysis results, introducing elements that have the biggest impact namely, perceived ease of use and service quality should be prioritized in order to improve helpdesk services in academic information systems. This involves establishing a report ticket function to resolve user complaints and offer updates on problem resolution, as well as optimizing academic information system for mobile displays to promote simple access to various academic information system -related demands. Perceived ease of use on perceived usefulness (path coefficient value: 0.79); service quality on perceived ease of use (path coefficient value: 0.79); user satisfaction on net benefits (path coefficient value: 0.74); and system quality on net benefits (path coefficient value: 0.03), are the variables that have the biggest influence in this research.

Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan, Pemanfaatan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Dan Penggunaan Teknologi Informasi Terhadap Kinerja UMKM

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are important in the economic growth of a country. In recent years, UMKM at Karawang Base has faced various challenges and changes including low financial literacy, lack of understanding of basic financial concepts such as budget, investment, and long-term planning. difficulty adopting information technology due to limited access and limited understanding of its benefits to operational efficiency and marketing. UMKM's financial management is inefficient, including the difficulty of compiling accurate and regular financial reports, hindering proper analysis and decision-making. Using accounting information systems is important in improving UMKM performance, helping to collect, manage, and analyze financial data efficiently. This research is done using quantitative methods. The sample consisted of 249 UMKMs at Karawang Base District, which were selected through purposive sampling. SmartPLS software is used to test research data using structural equation models. The results of this study concluded that Financial Literacy had no significant impact on UMKM performance with P values 0.103, whereas Information Systems and Accounting Information System Usage had a positive and significant impact with P Values 0,000.
 Keywords: Financial literacy, UMKM performance, accounting information systems, use of information technology

Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Penjualan dan Pembelian pada Toko Agnia Tanjungsari

The use of computers as a tool for completing work in the field of information system technology is increasingly widespread and growing in all fields. Computers are felt to have many advantages, because computers can be programmed so that they can be adjusted to the wishes of the user. One way to get optimal results by managing data quickly and accurately is to use a computerized system and use system development, namely the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with the Waterfall method in designing information systems, starting from analyzing software requirements, design, implementation, and Testing.Toko Agnia is currently still not optimal because sales and purchase data processing is carried out manually so it becomes ineffective. Based on the results of the reports that have been made, several conclusions can be drawn as follows: With the implementation of a desktop-based information system users will easily process sales, purchases and stock inventory, can speed up the processing and preparation of sales and purchases reports, the accuracy of calculations in this program can be relied upon.

ПРАВОВЕ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ ТУРИСТИЧНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ УКРАЇНИ

The legal principles of the implementation of tourist activities in Ukraine are revealed; normative legal acts regarding the legal regulation of tourist activities in the conditions of digitalization of Ukraine were analyzed; the main normative acts regulating the activities of business entities in digital format are highlighted. The legal scope of procedures for state registration of business entities in electronic form and their electronic identification is considered. The issue of regulatory regulation of the processes of digital interaction of representatives of the tourism business with public authorities in terms of obtaining administrative services is analyzed. One of the directions of digitization is characterized – the creation of a platform of registers, the basic registers and others are disclosed. In accordance with the legislation of Ukraine, the following are included in the list of data sets subject to publication: License Register of Tour Operators, Register of Certificates Establishing Hotel Categories, Unified Tourist Register (EUTR). The Procedure for conducting the ETR was analyzed, the normative definition of the register was disclosed, the categories of users of this state electronic information system were listed, where the object is information about subjects of tourist activity and objects of tourist infrastructure. Legislation on information protection and its processing and regulations regulating information interaction in the digital format of the ETR with public electronic registers and other state electronic information resources are highlighted. In Ukraine, there are legal acts for the development of tourism activities in the conditions of the formation of the digital economy. The strengthening of the digital infrastructure of the domestic industry of tourism will be the implementation of the ETR in 2025. However, the specifics of the digitalization of tourism activities should be reflected in industry regulations, including law of Ukraine «About tourism». In addition, the presence of a significant number of regulations on the regulation of digital relations requires the unification of regulations into a single document on digitalization issues – the Digital Code, which will regulate socio-economic relations in the digital economy.

The role of information system quality and perceived usefulness on user satisfaction and sustainable e-learning

This research aims to analyze the relationship between information system quality and user satisfaction, the relationship between perceived usefulness and user satisfaction and the relationship between user satisfaction and sustainable e-learning. The research method used in this research is associative research. The population in this study were all students who had undergone lectures using e-learning. In this study, the analytical model was used, namely Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and the number of respondents was 456 high school students in Indonesia, who have undergone lectures using e-learning. The sampling technique used in this research is nonprobability sampling. The data collection method used was the questionnaire method and the instrument used to measure this research variable was a 5-point Likert scale. Data processing in this research uses SmartPLS software. The data analysis stage in this research is the outer model test including convergent validity, discriminant validity and composite reliability and inner model analysis, namely hypothesis testing. The results of the study indicate the quality of the information system has a positive effect on user satisfaction, Perceived Usefulness has a positive effect on user satisfaction and user satisfaction has a positive effect on sustainable e-learning. The implication is that every element at every level in formal educational institutions must pay serious attention to personal factors, including attention to student achievement expectations, relative excellence expected by students, student suitability with the e-learning system chosen in an institution's formal education, and the attitude of students who are willing to accept and continuously use e-learning. In this way, students will be consistent in using e-learning so that student achievement, which is the main goal of every school, can be achieved. The limitation of this research is that it does not provide prior understanding to respondents regarding the scope of the meaning of sustainable e-learning.

Nurses thoughts on using drugs database created by clinical pharmacist as help tool for preparation and administration of drugs

Background/Aim: Intravenous therapy is a complex process usually requiring the preparation of the medicine before administration to the patient and it is well known that errors in preparation and administration can cause harm to patient. Systems that use information technology are key components of strategies to prevent medication errors in developed countries. Therefore, aim of study was to investigate nurses' perspective on medicines database in clinical information system implemented in university hospital. Methods: A convenience sample of 79 nurses at the bedside from four different hospital wards in the 1200-bed university hospital were asked to participate in the study. The questionnaire included twenty-three questions organised in three different sections and it assessed 3 components of the medicines usage: (1) medicines preparation; (2) medicines administration; (3) clinical information system usage. Mean scores were calculated for the 4-item Likert-type scale. Results: Most nurses found information in drug database reliable (Likert scale mean = 1.42 ± 0.778) and believed that using medicines database can decrease drug preparation and drug administration errors (mean: 1.35 ± 0.717) with no significant difference in mean between four different wards. Similarly, most nurses were familiar with the drug database in clinical information system (mean: 1.22 ± 0.613). Conclusion: Pharmacist as a drug expert could introduce medicines database to nurses, train them how to use it in everyday practice and explain how using information technologies can help in decreasing medication errors which leads to increasing patients' safety during hospitalisation.

Antecedents of cloud-based financial information systems usage: An integrated model

The recent progress of Financial Information System (FIS) has significantly affected businesses’ sustainable production process. Businesses generally employ FIS to automate their operational procedures and increase their corporate efficiencies through improvement in output quality and sustainability. The performance of FIS has been attributed to its key success criteria. Accordingly, this study examined antecedents of FIS intention to use among Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan at individual level, with specific focus on the acceptance and use of FIS among accounting department employees. Based on 436 respondents from Jordanian SMEs, results showed an impact of COVID-19 risk, trust, performance expectancy, and perceived severity on the intention to use FIS, whereas effort expectancy and perceived vulnerability showed no impact on the intention to use FIS among Jordanian SMEs.