Information Technologies In Rural Areas Research Articles

How Does Internet Use Promote Returned Migrant Workers’ Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Rural China

Entrepreneurship is the driving force behind the creation of rural employment opportunities and the promotion of the sustainable development of the rural economy. Based on the data of five rounds of national surveys covering the period from 2010 to 2018 conducted by the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), this paper uses probit and other regression models to empirically study the impact of internet use on the entrepreneurship of returned migrant workers. The results show that the use of the internet can not only increase the probability of returned migrant workers starting a business but also increase the scale of entrepreneurial investment by 18% and the number of enterprises founded by 36%, which is particularly prominent among those rural areas with great potential for internet penetration. In rural areas with low levels of internet application, governments should continue to increase the level of support aimed at assisting returned migrant workers with founding their own businesses, to focus on enhancing the information literacy of returned migrant workers, and to accelerate the construction of information technology in rural areas with backward internet infrastructure to drive sustainable economic development through entrepreneurship.

Inclusión Digital y Acceso a Tecnologías de la Información en Zonas Rurales de Ecuador

The study analyzes digital inclusion and access to information technologies in rural areas of Ecuador, revealing important challenges and opportunities. The technological infrastructure in these areas is significantly limited, with only 27% of rural households having access to the Internet, compared to 67% in urban areas. The lack of adequate technological devices and insufficient network coverage exacerbate this situation. Digital skills training programs have shown mixed results, being most effective when they combine technical training with ongoing support. Public policies such as "Ecuador Digital" have improved connectivity, but face challenges in terms of reach and sustainability. NGO participation has been crucial in promoting digital literacy and access to devices. Economic and social barriers, such as lack of financial resources and cultural resistance, limit equitable access to ICTs. Mobile technology and successful initiatives are highlighted as potential solutions to improve digital inclusion. It is recommended to increase investment in infrastructure, promote public-private partnerships, develop customized training programs and establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure the effectiveness of policies

The influence of information communication technology on farmers' sales channels in environmentally affected areas of China.

The rapid development of information communication technology (ICT), represented by mobile phones and the Internet, allows capitalizing to a greater extent on the wealth of information and knowledge available for agriculture knowledge and can be used to increase production, conserve the environment, etc. This study analyzes the current market-oriented behavioral effects of information communication technologies on farmers, based on data of 1263 rural households in two highly environmentally affected and major vegetable producing provinces-Shandong and Hebei. A probit model was used to analyze the impact of information communication technology on the choice of farmers' sales channels. The results show that the differences between the farm households with and without access to ICT, as well as those who actively or passively acquire information, have a significant impact on the choice of sales channels. Using ICT increases the probability that farmers choose sales through middlemen and cooperatives and reduces the probability of self-sales. Actively acquiring information has a positive impact on the cooperative channel choice and a significant negative impact on self-sales. Accordingly, we recommend that the government should increase the penetration rate of ICT, strengthen the information technology in rural areas, emphasize the construction of information sources, such as the collection and distribution of market information, enhance information literacy among farmers, reduce their transaction costs, and increase overall farmer participation in the market.

¡Ahora que ya tenemos Internet! Usos de la Internet entre jóvenes rurales de Quintín Arauz, México

The article presents the use of cell phones and tablets by youngsters ranging in age from 15 to 21 in Quintin Arauz, Centla, Tabasco, a rural indigenous community with high rates of schooling youths in Southeastern Mexico. The use of Internet coexists with traditional activities like fishing and agriculture, as well as recreational and leisure activities such as playing soccer and swimming in the river. This research explores from utopic and dystopic frameworks the recent use of information technologies in rural areas, documenting on the ground level how the promise of connectivity is lived; we provide evidence of the unequal capacities of rural young people in the face of promising and open information technologies, designating them as consumers.

Rural Load Management using Information Technology

The mismatch between the generation and demand for electrical power is increasing at an alarming rate. This is mainly due shortage of conventional resources, use of appropriate technology for alternate energy sources and lack of awareness about energy conservation. Power supply to domestic, commercial and industrial consumers is a difficult task to the utilities controlled by the government. In rural India, irrigation pump sets are the major loads. The technical aptitude, attitude and co operation of the consumers helps a lot in energy management. The strategic power supply is affected if the consumers are not complying with the norms. A strategy is framed to provide power to domestic appliances around the clock and agricultural consumers on time division basis. But the local technicians play a corruptive role to violate this which is leading to overloading/failure of the distribution transformers frequently. Here, an attempt is made to devise a method to overcome the problem of agricultural consumers who are getting power on time division basis. A control unit is installed at each distribution station to automatically monitor and control the power supply to domestic and agricultural consumers as per the pre defined schedule. This paper explains the use of electronics and information technology in rural areas for better management of the power supply and consumption. The unauthorized connection leading to failure of distribution transformers is also taken care.

Rural Load Management using Information Technology

The mismatch between the generation and demand for electrical power is increasing at an alarming rate. This is mainly due shortage of conventional resources, use of appropriate technology for alternate energy sources and lack of awareness about energy conservation. Power supply to domestic, commercial and industrial consumers is a difficult task to the utilities controlled by the government. In rural India, irrigation pump sets are the major loads. The technical aptitude, attitude and co operation of the consumers helps a lot in energy management. The strategic power supply is affected if the consumers are not complying with the norms. A strategy is framed to provide power to domestic appliances around the clock and agricultural consumers on time division basis. But the local technicians play a corruptive role to violate this which is leading to overloading/failure of the distribution transformers frequently. Here, an attempt is made to devise a method to overcome the problem of agricultural consumers who are getting power on time division basis. A control unit is installed at each distribution station to automatically monitor and control the power supply to domestic and agricultural consumers as per the pre defined schedule. This paper explains the use of electronics and information technology in rural areas for better management of the power supply and consumption. The unauthorized connection leading to failure of distribution transformers is also taken care.

The Adoption and Use of Health Information Technology in Rural Areas: Results of a National Survey

Health information technology (HIT) is a national policy priority. Knowledge about the special needs, if any, of rural health care providers should be taken into account as policy is put into action. Little is known, however, about rural-urban differences in HIT adoption at the national level. To conduct the first national assessment of HIT in rural primary care offices, with particular attention to electronic medical record (EMR) adoption, range of capabilities in use, and plans for adoption. A national mail survey of 5,200 primary care offices, stratified by rurality using Rural-Urban Commuting Area categories, was conducted in 2007-2008. Regression analyses were used to assess the relationship between office characteristics and EMR adoption, capabilities used, and future adoption plans. A commercial EMR system was present in 31% of offices, with no significant differences by rurality. Of offices with EMRs, 12% reported using a full range of EMR capabilities, with 51% using a basic range and 37% using less than the basic range. Large Rural (adjusted OR = 3.71, P= .022) and Small Rural (aOR = 3.75, P= .049) offices were more likely than Urban offices to use a broader range of EMR capabilities. Among offices without EMRs, those in Isolated areas were less likely to have more immediate plans to adopt (aOR = 0.19, P= .02). HIT adoption and use in rural primary care offices does not appear to be lower than in urban offices. The situation, however, is dynamic and warrants further monitoring.

Study on Information Technology Adoption in Rural Areas Based on Network Externality

This paper analyzes the current status of rural information in Chinese, and analyzes the influencing factors on the effect of information technology applied in the rural areas from a technology adoption point of view. Then using the integration theory of technology adoption model and network externality theory, it increases the factors of network externality and cost to construct a model of user behavior model of information technology in rural areas. Finally, it proves the validity of model factors by empirical research to provide theory for the further development of information technology in rural areas.