Use Of Information Technology Research Articles

Job demands and resources of information and technology use among teachers in Germany

Some teachers associate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use with additional stress, which is investigated under the term technostress. Other teachers seem to be able to utilize the advantages and potentials of ICT. The extent to which advantages of ICT positively impact teachers’ health has mostly been neglected in previous studies, as well as the interplay of ICT-related factors. The study aims to compile influencing factors of ICT use on teachers’ health and to gain knowledge on the role of the benefits of ICT. Furthermore, information about the interplay of factors is to be obtained. The group concept mapping (GCM) method was used with 14 in-service German teachers from different school types. They compiled, sorted and rated factors related to teachers' health in the context of ICT use. The sorted factors were structured using non-metric multidimensional scaling, and cluster analysis. Seventy-eight unique factors were generated and divided into 9 clusters. The resulting concept map (CM) provides an overview of the various factors influencing the health of teachers using ICT and gives information about their interplay. In addition, the teachers rated clusters related to the positive effects on teachers’ health as more important than those related to negative effects. The results suggest that future studies should consider the positive effects of ICT on teachers' health more extensively. Limitations concerning the chosen method, sampling, and the need for further research are discussed.

Contemporary tendencies of the modern logistics development

Logistics is an important component of any business, which covers the processes of planning, organizing, managing and controlling the movement of resources, products and information. Its main goal is to ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources, satisfy the needs of consumers and achieve competitive advantages in the market. Logistics covers various activities related to material flows - from the purchase of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to consumers. In traditional logistics systems, the use of information technology was limited, and the main focus was on mechanical inventory management and transportation. In modern approaches, automation, information technologies, and artificial intelligence play a significant role, which allows predicting changes in demand, optimizing routes, and improving inventory management. These technologies make it possible to reduce costs, increase the accuracy and efficiency of decision-making.

THE METHOD OF INCREASING THE ACTIVITY OF THE 5-6 THЕ GRADERS IN THE TEACHING OF "EDUCATION" SUBJECT

The article discusses the use of pedagogical technologies, interactive methods, educational games, and modern information and communication technologies in teaching the subject of upbringing in grades 5-6 by teachers. These approaches help students to think independently, expand their creative research and logical thinking, connect what they have learned in the classroom with real life, and increase their interest.

Methodological proposal for satellite communication on offshore self-elevating platform

The use of information and communication technologies has expanded the ways of working and communicating with others. However, these offer challenges when people or organizations are in places where communication is difficult. Self-elevating platforms and vessels with oil and fishing activities are in the middle of the sea, and the distance between them and the nearest port is very far. This affects the flow of information and communication that it generates to function properly. The objective of this work is to implement a satellite communication system for an offshore platform using various tools and equipment related to local area networks and satellite networks, specifically VSAT technology. The proposed and used methodology is based on experience and considers site analysis, site design, equipment installation and satellite communication tests. This has been tested in previous satellite link implementations. As a result, the parameters obtained in antenna pointing, isolation and latency tests are adequate and optimal. The applied methodology presents practical steps with specific results that can be replicated or adapted to any satellite technology implementation.

Exploring the use of health information technology in the awareness of genetic testing among individuals with a family history of cancer.

416 Background: Genetic testing plays a critical role in identifying individuals at high risk for certain cancers. Despite its significance, recent studies have demonstrated a lack of genetic testing awareness in the general population. This study aimed to illuminate potential avenues for improving the understanding of cancer genetic testing,specifically the association between health information technology (HIT) use and genetic testing awareness. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we analyzeddata from the 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). Respondents ≥18 years with a family history of cancer were eligible. We excluded respondents without an electronic device or with a prior cancer diagnosis. HIT use (yes vs. no) was defined as having used electronic devices to look up health information, fill prescriptions, schedule medical appointments, or communicate with a health provider. The outcome measure was awareness of cancer genetic testing (yes vs. no). Descriptive statistics was used to compare baseline characteristics by HIT use. Multivariable logistic regression models were fit to calculate adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% CIs. Results: Among a total of 2,075 respondents, 1,772 (85.4%) used one form of HIT and only 830 (40.0%) were aware of cancer genetic testing. The median age of the study population was 47 years. Patients who used HIT were younger, female, insured, married, had a relatively higher level of education and better access to a primary care provider. On multivariable analysis, overall HIT use was associated with increased awareness of cancer genetic testing, though not statistically significant (AOR 1.76; 95% CI: 0.82, 3.75). Stratifying by subgroups, having used HIT to communicate with doctors (AOR 0.83; 95% CI: 0.66, 1.05), check test results (AOR 0.91; 95% CI: 0.77, 1.08), look up health information online (AOR 0.78; 95% CI: 0.51, 1.22), or make health appointments (AOR 0.90; 95% CI: 0.77, 1.05) was not significantly associated with increased awareness of cancer genetic testing. Conclusions: Our study demonstrates a high prevalence of HIT use, with no statistically significant associations with awareness of genetic testing among individuals with a family history of cancer. Findings prompt a reevaluation of other targeted health educational strategies to close the knowledge gap of cancer genetic testing for this high-risk population.

Trusted outdoor multi-camera tracking system powered by FPGA

Computer vision has become a crucial area of research due to the increasing use of electronics, information technology, and network communication. Adding more algorithms to the process of locating text, faces, vehicles, and other moving objects can improve the effectiveness of the search when compared to a "ground truth" reference. This work aims to track a moving object as it passes through the fields of view of multiple outdoor cameras. Both the temporal difference algorithm and the fixed background algorithm have been used in the search process for objects in a video with a frame dimension of 120 by 160 pixels. The FPGA panel used in the system was the Xilinx Spartan-6 LX45T. This method can speed up the overall process because it does not require the objects to be registered first. The proposed approach is highly resistant to object orientation and robust, with an error rate of less than (0.05), resulting in the best possible results in terms of global recognition. Consequently, it attains exceptional global recognition results while maintaining its reliable performance.

Dampak Penggunaan Teknologi Informasi dalam Peningkatan Akurasi Laporan Keuangan pada Perusahaan Jasa di Indonesia

This study investigates the impact of information technology (IT) use on the accuracy of financial statements in service companies in Indonesia. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 50 service companies through a structured questionnaire, with responses measured on a Likert scale (1-5). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results indicate a significant positive relationship between IT use and financial statement accuracy. The correlation analysis revealed a strong association, while regression analysis confirmed that IT use is a significant predictor of financial statement accuracy. The findings underscore the importance of IT adoption in improving financial reporting accuracy, suggesting that service companies that invest in IT systems can significantly enhance the reliability and transparency of their financial data. Practical implications include the need for service companies to increase IT integration and employee training to capitalize on the benefits of IT in financial management fully.

Practices of Grassroots Civic Activity in the Yaroslavl Region: Problems and Results of Implementation

Introduction. The relevance of the study is due to the increasing importance and complexity of horizontal public relations in socio-political processes, an increase in the number of practices of grassroots civic activity at the regional and local levels, including the use of new information and communication technologies. The purpose of the article is to identify the causes of initiation, the specifics of the organization and practical implementation of grassroots civic activity, as well as the specifics of the interaction of its key actors in modern socio-political conditions in the Yaroslavl region. Materials and Methods. The empirical basis of the study is 21 practices of grassroots civic engagement in the Yaroslavl region, the analysis of which was carried out by the case-study method with elements of comparative analysis. The case-study method made it possible to study these practices of grassroots civic engagement in their complexity and integrity, and also identified their key characteristics and factors influencing them. Results. A comparison of the main practices of grassroots civic engagement that have taken place in the Yaroslavl region in recent years has been made. The main mechanisms and subjects of grassroots civic engagement, processes of interaction between actors are identified. The role of information and communication technologies in the organization of grassroots civic engagement was determined. The problems of grassroots civic engagement organization and interaction of its key actors were also outlined. Discussion and Сonclusion. The study revealed the key characteristics of grassroots civic activity: significant actors, theirs goals, motives, resources and methods of action, features of media coverage and the use of information and communication technologies. The results of the study will be useful for improving the efficiency of the work of local authorities with various formal and informal organizations and associations of citizens. They will help to build work with these groups, taking into account the identified features in the implementation of practices of grassroots civil initiatives in the Yaroslavl region.

Factors Improving the Quality of Local Government Financial Reporting Performance: A Mini Review Approach

The goal of this research is to investigate the variables applying accounting standards, internal control, using information technology, and the caliber of human resources that impact the caliber of local government financial reporting. Using the literature review method, this research examines various journals, articles, and books related to the topic under study. The findings indicate that the execution of Government Accounting Standards (SAP) significantly improves the transparency and accountability of financial statements. A strong internal control system helps reduce errors and fraud, while the utilization of information technology, such as accounting information systems, contributes to increasing the effectiveness and precision of financial reporting. For the purpose of maximizing the application of internal controls and accounting standards, the caliber of qualified human resources became crucial. This study advocates for local governments to enhance SAP adoption, fortify internal controls, optimize information technology usage, and cultivate human resource capabilities to attain superior financial reporting quality.

Мемлекеттік қызмет жүйесіндегі әлеуметтік бақылаудың ерекшеліктері

The article discusses the place and importance of social control in the public service system. According to the authors, social control in the public service system depends on the transparency, publicity of the public service provided, and the high qualification of a civil servant. The article proves that indicators of information openness, social stability, and social balance determine the effectiveness of social control. The authors of the article suggested that to increase the prestige of social power in the public service system, it is necessary to work in the following areas: continuous improvement of norms and values that determine civic consciousness; use of information technologies to promote public service; strengthening public relations channels of the state and control over political processes.

Android-Based E-commerce Design for Ceramic Sales at Material Stores Using the Up-Selling Method

In today's rapidly growing digital era, information systems are one of the important aspects of managing a business. Especially in the trading industry, such as ceramic sales, the use of information technology can provide a significant competitive advantage. UD Sinar Debora is a shop engaged in the sale of materials. In terms of sales, UD Sinar Debora Sibolga has also experienced a significant increase, especially in the ceramic sales section. The problem faced at the ceramic material shop is that the promotions carried out have not been effective, only done conventionally, buying and selling transactions are still done manually. Therefore, it is necessary to have a web-based digital marketing application as a strategy to expand marketing and facilitate sales reach. To overcome the above problems, it is necessary to have a product marketing strategy, one of which is Up Selling. This method is used to increase sales achievement by introducing new products or other best products. By using the upselling method, UD Sinar Debora material store can implement a digital marketing strategy with clear direction and evaluation.

Мемлекеттік қызмет жүйесіндегі әлеуметтік бақылаудың ерекшеліктері

The article discusses the place and importance of social control in the public service system. According to the authors, social control in the public service system depends on the transparency, publicity of the public service provided, and the high qualification of a civil servant. The article proves that indicators of information openness, social stability, and social balance determine the effectiveness of social control. The authors of the article suggested that to increase the prestige of social power in the public service system, it is necessary to work in the following areas: continuous improvement of norms and values that determine civic consciousness; use of information technologies to promote public service; strengthening public relations channels of the state and control over political processes.

The Internal and External Factors in Prevention of Procurement Fraud in Goods and Services Based on E-Procurement

The process of goods and services procurement within the government environment still has vulnerabilities to fraud, which necessitates proper handling. This study aims to identify the factors that can influence efforts to prevent fraud in the procurement of goods and services using an e-procurement system. The data for this research was obtained through the distribution of questionnaires to employees at the Procurement Services Unit (ULP) and the Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD) Office of Dompu Regency. The sampling method used in this study is purposive sampling. Furthermore, the research data were tested using multiple regression analysis. This study demonstrates that the variables of technology utilization, e-procurement, internal control systems, organizational culture, employee ethics, and religiosity can influence the prevention of fraud in the procurement of goods and services. The research findings can serve as a reference for evaluating the use of information technology through e-procurement and the application of internal control systems for optimal results. Additionally, it is important to consider human resources, specifically employees, in maintaining organizational culture, good ethics, and religious values as a foundation for actions in the workplace to avoid various deviant or unlawful behaviors.

Validation of the Teachers AI-TPACK Scale for the Indian Educational Setting

Educators work in extremely dynamic and complex classroom environments where they must continuously alter and update their understanding. Specifically, possession of rich, organised, and integrated knowledge from various domains including knowledge on subject-matter, knowledge of students' thinking and learning, and, increasingly, knowledge of technology is essential. By integrating these three aspects, Mishra and Koehler developed the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework in 2006 which offers a thorough and comprehensive method for incorporating technology into the education setting. On the parallel, use of information technology has rapidly increased in the field of education, especially with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thus, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework needed to be updated to reflect the growing incorporation of AI into educational standards. Hence, investigator Ning and colleagues in the year 2024 built a framework for incorporating AI into TPACK and developed a robust scale titled Teachers AI-TPACK Scale that measures the teachers competencies in incorporating AI into their teaching environment. The objective of this work was to test the validity of the scale in the Indian educational setting. With a sample size of 660 teaching faculties in universities and colleges across India, this study followed the routine stages such as construct validity analysis in the form of Exploratory Factor Analysis using SPSS V27, followed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis in AMOS software. The original scale with 39 items across seven dimensions were retained throughout the validation process and resulted in a high reliability score of 0.907. This provides compelling evidence for the validity and reliability of the teachers AI-TPACK scale in measuring Indian educators' knowledge and skills at the juncture of AI with pedagogy, technology and content. This is currently the only scale available to measure this construct in India.

Investigation of Secondary School Mathematics Teacher Candidates' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Information Technology Use through Online Photovoice Method

Investigation of Secondary School Mathematics Teacher Candidates' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Information Technology Use through Online Photovoice Method

Information technologies in agriculture of Northern Kazakhstan: advantages, reserves

Ensuring sustainable development of the agrarian sector of the economy requires the integrated use of digitalization technologies. The aim is to show the current trends in the application of information technologies in agriculture in Northern Kazakhstan and to determine the conditions necessary for the introduction of modern digital infrastructure. Methods - system-structural, economicstatistical, comparative analysis, mathematical and system-functional approaches to the study of the use of information and communication technologies by agribusiness of agricultural profile. Results - the authors analyzed the scope of application of digital processes in the region. The factors influencing the use of modern digital technologies in the cultivation of agricultural land have been outlined. The dependence of the application of precision farming elements on the farm size is revealed. The calculation of economic efficiency of reference and information systems of production management is presented. Measures to overcome obstacles and mitigate the limitations of digital transformation in agriculture in the northern territories of the republic are proposed. Conclusions - based on the study it is noted that the spread of digital innovations is from 18 to 55% of the total sown area. When comparing the average land size of economic entities that implement information technologies with other farms, it was found that digital solutions in crop production are primarily available to large and medium-sized agroformations that have the financial capacity and qualified specialists for digitalization. The survey of respondents allowed us to express an opinion on the influence of the size, technical equipment and economic stability of an agro-industrial enterprise on the use of modern farming systems, as well as the level of awareness of agro-entrepreneurs about new technologies. The use of digital platforms in the crop production industry is a key element that contributes to increasing the economic efficiency of the agro-industrial complex.

A classroom practitioner's self‐study on theorizing a practicality ethic framework for adopting digital affordances in language education

AbstractThis article recounts a classroom practitioner's doing and thinking on the adoption of digital affordances in the context of Languages Other Than English education at an Australian school. Through the lens of practicality ethic, this practitioner employs a self‐study methodology to explore the dynamic relationships between private theories of teaching and teacher agency in their daily use of Information and Communications Technology. Using qualitative data and content analysis, this study explains how a teacher's situated knowledge influences their decision‐making when adopting specific affordances. The findings of this self‐study generate a unique type of knowledge, bridging the gap between theoretical usefulness and practical relevance in technology use. It sheds light on the significance of considering teachers' situatedness, their judgment, and their capacity to enhance classroom experiences. Through this self‐study, a practicality framework is developed, providing practitioners with an evidence base to examine their everyday use of technology. This line of self‐study scholarship rethinks and reframes educational research, highlighting the contemporary realities of teaching and learning. It offers an in‐depth understanding of how and why practitioners adopt specific digital affordances based on what they consider important. The article concludes with several critical implications for practitioners, policymakers, and academic researchers. Future research is recommended to explore collaborative self‐studies and studies across different curricula or various educational settings. Alternatively, nonreductive data analysis and other theoretical perspectives can be explored.

Activation of Motivation in Foreign Language Classroom

This article examines how teaching a foreign language through motivation, novelty and a variety of forms and methods of the lesson effectively affects improving students' perception of the materials provided and increasing the level of knowledge of students, and also proves that it enriches, systematizes knowledge and leads to the activation of cognitive activity of students in a foreign language lesson. The definition of modern methods of teaching a foreign language and various forms of teaching is given. And most importantly, it promotes the wide use of the acquired knowledge as the owner of a professional profession, applying them on the basis of practice. In addition, non-traditional technologies of lessons are explained, methods of work useful for the student and effective for the teacher are differentiated. Innovative pedagogical technologies and non-traditional technologies, trainings related to other educational methods that allow effective and interesting use of new information technologies in the classroom, definitions and comments on new teaching methods and techniques are provided. This article discusses the results of the survey conducted among foreign language educators about their attitudes towards the motivation and innovation in foreign language classroom.

INTEGRATION OF THE UNIVERSITYSTUDENTS’KNOWLEDGE THROUGH NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Thearticle touches upon the ways of implementing the integration of the universitystudents’ knowledgethrough new information technologies, the content and methodology of integrating the knowledge of students based on the use of new information technologies in the educational process of the university, and as well as the results of specially organized practical-experimental work. The authorsconducted researchto integrate the improvement of the quality of education through information technologies. The purpose of the researchisto justify theoretically the integration of universitystudents’knowledge through new information technologies and to prove its effectiveness in practice.Pedagogical aspects of the modeling process, stages of pedagogical modeling are presented in the article. The article also presents the methodological, procedural (technological) and instrumental levels of the model, its purpose, monitoring of the formation of necessary competencies, as well as the result.The model shows the logical-structural nature of the implementation ofintegration of the university students’ knowledge through new information technologies, the rules, principles, and conditions of competence formation.Students can master the integrated educational material through new information technology equipment, understanding the importance of digested knowledge, it isdetermined that onecan use it independently as needed, and it is proventhat the quality of individualeducation is at a high level.The studytouches uponthe process of integrating the knowledge of universitystudents using the concepts of "The use of new information technologies", "Integration through new information technologies", and formed a referenceof the scientific and methodological basis for the integration of students' knowledge through new information technologies. Fromscientificpoint of view, the methodological basis for the development of integrated programs and projects in general educationand special disciplines, including the specifics ofthe information technology, hasrevealed the decisions of the task.

Current Experience in the Use of Digital Educational Resources: Future Primary School Teachers’ Training

The article presents theoretical insight into thorough analyses of the outstanding experience and best practices in using digital educational resources by educators. We attempt to integrate these findings into training students who obtain a Master’s degree in Primary Education. Intensive use of information and communication technologies has proved efficient in preparing a new generation of innovative highly skilled would-be teachers for primary school in recent years. Although Ukrainian practice in this context is significant, however, huge accomplishments of the best world researchers still produce a noticeable impact on education advancement in many countries. The author draws attention to the relevant issue of training future educators in primary school to use digital open educational resources in their professional activities. The best practical experience of eminent Ukrainian and foreign scholars and teachers was analyzed. The suggested digital resources are examined on the field, purpose, and efficiency of their application with primary school children. The article highlights the educational potential of the popular tools for interactive online and offline communication and assessment of learning outcomes; vivid presentation of the educational content; creative thinking and soft skills development in the classroom as well as automated writing evaluation. Frequent challenges and hardships that educators have to deal with while using digital tools in the classroom are singled out and some solutions to the problem are suggested. The author points out the urgent necessity for young educators to gain new knowledge and skills for not only personal growth and self-development but also, for greater opportunities to be competitive in the contemporary labor market.