Information Technology Competencies Research Articles

Exploring the Impact of Online Teaching Factors on International Students’ Control-Value Appraisals and Achievement Emotions in a Foreign Language Context

AbstractDrawing upon Pekrun’s (2006) control–value theory of achievement emotions, the present study explores the relations between online teaching factors (i.e., teachers’ information and communications technology (ICT) competence and provision of structure) and students’ control–value appraisals and achievement emotions (i.e., enjoyment, boredom, and anxiety) in an online foreign language learning context. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 international students and 6 teachers who were involved in a Chinese foreign language course delivered online during the coronavirus pandemic. Results from the thematic analysis showed that both students’ and teachers’ positive evaluations of teachers’ ICT competence and provision of structure were associated with students’ increased control beliefs and intrinsic value, but not necessarily with utility value. According to the participants, the two increased appraisals related to students’ greater enjoyment and reduced feelings of boredom and anxiety during the online language learning process. Findings are discussed in light of the role of online teaching factors in shaping students’ appraisals and emotional experiences in online environments, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.

THE PROBLEM OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE IT SPECIALISTS IN THE RECEPTION ROOMS OF DOMESTIC SCIENTISTS OF THE LAST DECADE

In the article was analyzed the problem of professional training of future IT specialists in the receptions of domestic scientists of the last decade. It is found that the modern system of training specialists in higher education in Ukraine is focused on global trends in the development of higher education, such as globalization, integration, democratization, continuity, humanization, openness of education, academic freedom, autonomy, digitalization, etc., which leads to the transformation of training of highly qualified specialists, including IT specialists. It is proved that reception as a new methodological technology involves interpretation – one's own interpretation, addition to the previously created. Based on the analysis, it is determined that the professional training of future IT specialists involves the formation of their readiness to work and acquire relevant competencies in information technology, mathematical and computer modeling of processes and systems of various nature, forecasting, optimization, system analysis and decision-making, etc. The article characterizes the research of Ukrainian scientists related to the professional training of IT specialists in its multi-vector dimension over the past decade, such as I. Gerasymenko, A. Stryuk, A, M. Rassovutska, S. Semerikov, I. Tarasov, Y. Sikora, O. Glazunova, A. Kocharyan, S. Nikolayenko, V. Shynkaruk, V. Kovalchuk Y. Vasylenko, L. Dmytritsa, T. Bodnenko, V. Vlasenko, V. Bykov, A. Gurzhiy, M. Shyshkina, T. Voloshyna, T. Vakaliuk, T. Potapchuk, O. Malykhin, T. Yarmolchuk, S. Berezenska, N. Oliynyk, I. Varava, A. Kapiton, A. Schlichta, and others. It has been established that in the last decade, Ukrainian researchers have considered the professional training of future IT specialists in the context of their professional activities in a rather different way and have drawn certain analogies with the concept of competence as a person's ability to perform a certain type of activity

Understanding IT in Healthcare: Relevance and Training Needs of IT in Private Medical Practice.

The integration of Information Technology (IT) into private medical practice is crucial in modern healthcare. Physicians managing office-related IT without proper knowledge risk operational inefficiencies and security. This study determines the relevance of specific IT topics in medical practice and identifies the training needs of physicians for enhancing IT competencies in healthcare. In March 2023 a cross-sectional online survey was conducted with physicians comprising nine IT-related topics in Tyrol, Austria. The survey results highlighted a strong perceived relevance and high demand for IT education among physicians working in their medical practice, especially in areas of core medical IT and security. The majority of responses indicated high relevance (76.7%) and high demand (69.7%) for IT topics in medical practice. The findings underscore a significant need for targeted IT training and support in medical practices, particularly in areas related to the medical practice and security. Addressing these needs could lead to improved healthcare delivery and better management of technological resources in the healthcare sector.

Internal Aspects in their Impact on the Quality of Financial Reports of Gianyar Village Credit Institutions (LPD)

No other region has the Village Credit Institution (LPD), a financial institution run by traditional villages, except Bali. The sustainability of LPDs needs to be maintained. Indicators for assessing the health of LPDs can be through financial reports submitted to supervisory institutions in each district/city. Two of the forty LPDs in the Gianyar sub-district (2021) do not submit reports, and many reports do not meet user needs; this is also a common occurrence in other locations. The author raises this matter to be researched from the LPD's internal side, such as understanding accounting, supervisory bodies, use of information technology, leader ethics and HR competency. The questionnaire is completed by all parties involved in the preparation of financial reports, and the author gathers data directly. Researchers tested and found a positive relationship between the use of information technology, leader ethics and HR competency on the quality of the financial reports produced. However, understanding of accounting and regulatory bodies does not show a significant influence.

Competence Assessment of Team of Specialists under the Organization and Personnel Department at Public Universities in Vietnam

A study was conducted to identify the components of competency in general that are considered important in improving the work efficiency of team of specialists under the organization and personnel department at public universities in Vietnam. Data have been collected through a management questionnaire to team of specialists under the organization and personnel department (n = 106) managerial staff (n = 50), and lecturers and other specialists (n = 245). Analysis of deductive content and statistics of technical description are used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of data, respectively. The results show that there are five important components of competency of specialists under the organization and personnel department that need to be formed, including professional quality, professional competence, consulting competence, competence of planning and implementation organization, competence of self-improvement, and professional development. In addition, there are three groups of complementary competencies, including communication competence, foreign language competence, and information technology competence. The main objective of the article is to identify the components of competency in general that are considered important in improving the work efficiency of team of specialists under the organization and personnel department at public universities in Vietnam. The findings can be used by administrators at public universities as a basis for them to have specific strategies and solutions in the university’s team development to meet the requirements of higher educational renovation today.

<span><strong>A study on information technology competence in the context of educational innovation</strong></span>

Current advancements in information technology play an important role in our lives, bringing forth economic prosperity, happy societies and smart education. Information technology competence is defined as the ability to perceive today information technology knowledge, of training comparative, analytical thinking for association, judgment and reasoning for effective problem-solving tasks. This article presents our study on the major concepts and individual’s awareness of information technology competence to apply and improve information technology competence in education and training and in building models for pedagogical students, developing awareness for pedagogical students, contributing to improving the quality of education.

A study of the impact of the new digital divide on the ICT competences of rural and urban secondary school teachers in China

Teachers' competence in information and communication technology (ICT) applications can lead to a deeper integration of technology into the curriculum and improve the quality of education. However, its application and distribution issues could result in resource inequality and social injustice. Based on the ICT competency framework for teachers, the study investigates the variables influencing teachers' ICT competency. A prediction model of teachers' ICT competency is built using empirical data from secondary school teachers in Hebei Province, China, both in urban and rural settings. The study results show that a new digital divide does exist between urban and rural teachers and that differences in digital environment and digital literacy reflecting the new digital divide have different degrees of impact on teachers' ICT competence. Age and subject also affect teachers' ICT competence. In the new era, we can start with knowledge acquisition, knowledge deepening and knowledge creation to improve teachers' ICT competence.

The Effect of High Risk Behavior on Project Success in the Existence of Competency of Project Manager as a Moderator

Efficient project management is necessary for the success and survival of information technology sector of Pakistan in this rapidly changing technology era. The aim of the study is to check the complex relation among high risk behavior and success of projects in the information technology sector of Pakistan by keeping in place competency of project managers as a moderator. Consideration of efficient project management and rapidly technological changes is necessary for success of information technology sector as this sector is facing worldwide competitiveness and plenty of risk of failure. Instant study contains 330 sample size from information technology sector of Pakistan. Quantitative technique is used in this study. Theoretical framework of this study built on the relationship of high risk behavior, project manager competency and project success of information technology sector of Pakistan. The core motive of this study is to check the effect of high risk behavior in the projects on the success of information technology sector projects of Pakistan in the existence of competency of project managers as a moderator. Data analysis and findings of this study reflects that there is positive association among high risk behavior and success of information technology projects and competency of projects managers positively enhances this relationship. Both hypothesis of the study accepted. This study is important for both researchers and practitioners. From researchers’ point of view, it opens more avenues for further research and for practitioners it gave recommendations for enhancement of the success of the projects that ultimately leads to success of that organization.

Digital learning for preschools: Validation of basic ICT competence beliefs of preschool teachers in Hong Kong and the Philippines

AbstractWith technology integration efforts expanding to early childhood education globally, assessing preschool teachers’ technological competence beliefs is imperative. However, most existing tools measuring teachers’ information and communication technology (ICT) competence beliefs focused on primary through secondary grades. This study examined the factorial validity, reliability, and measurement invariance of the Basic ICT Competence Beliefs (BICB) questionnaire among 209 preschool teachers in Hong Kong and the Philippines. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the original nine-factor structure over plausible alternative models. All factors showed good reliability (α = 0.83 to 0.91) and theoretically meaningful factor intercorrelations. Multigroup CFA results supported the measurement invariance of the scale. Specifically, the results demonstrated the configural, metric, scalar, and strict invariance across cultural groups. Findings provide further validity for the BICB as a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing preschool teachers’ ICT competence beliefs within and across contexts. The BICB can help identify teacher strengths and needs, guide professional development, and evaluate technology integration efforts in early childhood education in Asia.

The influence of marketing exploitation and exploration on business-to-business small and medium-sized enterprises' pioneering orientation

Organisational learning theory proposes firms can gain market knowledge through adaptive processes - marketing exploitation and exploration. Our study examines how these processes impact pioneering orientation, firms' emphasis on launching innovative products ahead of competitors, in business-to-business (B2B) small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The prevailing view is firms should simultaneously pursue both processes or focus on just one. We challenge this notion and posit B2B SMEs should generally prioritise one process over the other to effectively shape pioneering orientation. However, certain circumstances like upstream supply chain (SC) integration and strong information technology (IT) competence enable firms to optimise benefits by alternating between processes. Our longitudinal analysis of 213 Chinese B2B SMEs supports this argument, revealing marketing exploration has a stronger positive influence on pioneering orientation than exploitation. Furthermore, our analysis shows upstream SC integration alone does not moderate, but combined with robust IT competence, can increase the advantages of marketing exploitation over exploration when fostering pioneering orientation in B2B SMEs.

FORMATION OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS IN THE PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The article examines the problem of developing information and technological competence of future computer science teachers in the context of modern challenges of society and in the process of their professional training. It is stated that the modernization of higher pedagogical education requires changing the requirements for the professional activities of teachers through the important direction of modernizing the new Ukrainian school of informatization because the introduction of computer technologies into the school work system requires professional information technology competence among teaching staff and, in particular, computer science teachers, which actualizes the problem of professional information technology training of computer science teachers in the context of transformational changes in modern higher pedagogical education. The pedagogical conditions that ensure the effective formation of information and technological competence of a future computer science teacher are substantiated. They include the focus of the content of the theory and practice of training future computer science teachers on the formation of motivation for such a process; creation of a modern educational and information environment based on traditional and innovative forms and methods of conducting classes, extracurricular activities and independent work. The professional information technology competence of a future computer science teacher is understood as their ability (readiness) to solve professional information technology problems; the totality of these tasks is determined by modern directions of professional information and technological activity of a modern computer science teacher. It is noted that the information and technological competence of a modern computer science teacher presupposes the ability to solve the following professional tasks: professional tasks in the field of pedagogical management (tasks of an organizational, administrative, communication, and gnostic nature), determined by information technology activities within the school information space; professional basic pedagogical tasks determined by information and technological activities related to the organization of education for general school students using computer technologies; professional tasks associated with teaching information technology and computer science to secondary school students, as well as with the implementation of the information technology activity of a computer science teacher, determined by new state educational standards. It is concluded that the information and technological competence of a computer science teacher determines their ability to solve professional problems in situations of direct teaching activity and presupposes the presence of didactic knowledge and skills to effectively use modern technical means and computer technologies to achieve the goals of secondary school education, in particular, variable use of working methods with electronic sources of information when solving problems of professional growth; independent study of new software products, determining the feasibility of their use in solving problems of professional growth; comprehensive interaction with Internet services and resources to implement professional development; implementation of information retrieval; use of Internet resources in self-educational activities; variable use of standard software for recording the results of self-educational activities

Professional self-determination of future dentists in the modern realities of Ukraine.

Aim: To research how the future dentists' professional self-determination (reflects the cognitive-reflexive component of higher medical education applicants' readiness to use digital technologies in their professional activities) develops within the formation of information technology competence in the modern realities of Ukraine. Materials and Methods: The author's questionnaire consisted of 15 questions. The questionnaire surveys covered 98 future dentists who studied 'Medical Informatics' and 'Information Technology in Dentistry' at the Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University in the September-December 2017-2018 and September- December 2022-2023 academic years. The research results were assessed according to the algorithm described. The research used such methods as analysis, synthesis, comparison, concretisation, systematisation, and generalisation, as well as methods of mathematical statistics for evaluating data, namely correlation analysis, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Cronbach's alpha, Fisher's test (F-test of equality of variances), Student's t-test and ranking. Results: The research found positive dynamics of the professional self-determination levels (in 2022 compared to 2017, the low level decreased by 20.5%, the satisfactory level - by 19.0%, the average level increased by 20.6%, the high level - by 18.9%) and their quality, which within the research increased by 39.5%. Conclusions: By forming information technology competence, future dentists changing the priorities of professional self-determination in the modern realities of Ukraine and acquiring readiness (within the cognitive-reflexive component) to use digital technologies in professional activities.

The Influence of Information Technology and Use Competency on Company Performance with SIA Effectiveness as a Mediation Variable

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the use of information technology and competence on employee performance by the effectiveness of SIA as a variable mediation The number of respondents in this study was several 280 employees and finance managers. Test the instrument using validity tests and reliability tests. The analysis technique used is SEM (Structural Equation Modelling) AMOS version 21. The results of this study show that: 1) The use of technology has a positive and significant influence on employee performance, 2) Competence has a positive and significant influence on employee performance, 3) The use of technology has a positive and significant influence on employee performance, 4) Competence has a significant influence on employee performance with the effectiveness of SIA.

Flipped Learning Model as a Solution for Implementing Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Learning in The 21st Century

The purpose of this research is to describe the design of flipped learning and its implementation as a form of technology-based learning to improve the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) abilities or competencies of teachers or educators, especially religious teachers both in schools and madrasas. The research method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive analysis method with data collection techniques related to learning model design flipped learning which has been widely applied. Meanwhile, the results obtained show that the learning model design flipped learning can increase student involvement in the learning process optimally, as well as making the time for delivering material more efficient. However, various obstacles are still found, such as limited information and communication technology tools, and the most hindering thing is the lack of ICT competence for teachers. The conclusion of this research is that the flipped learning model design is quite effective and efficient in increasing the activity and role of students compared to conventional learning methods

BUILDING THE CAPACITY TO APPLY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY FOR STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION - THE CASE OF TAY NGUYEN UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM

The competence to apply information technology in teaching History and Geography as well as in educating pedagogical students is one of the most important professional capacities of primary teachers to meet the new demands of the fourth industrial revolution and the recent innovation of Vietnamese education. Therefore, equipping student teachers of the Department of Primary Education with information technology competence (hereafter IT) is essential considering the Vietnamese education situation. This paper focuses on some issues regarding student teachers’ ability to utilize IT, the necessity to form this capacity for student teachers of Departments of Primary Education majoring in History and Geography subject (a case study of Tay Nguyen University), and recommendations to improve their capacities.

EVALUATION OF GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF SOME YELLOW CAMELLIA SPECIES GROWN IN TAM DAO

The competence to apply information technology in teaching History and Geography as well as in educating pedagogical students is one of the most important professional capacities of primary teachers to meet new demands of the fourth industrial revolution and the recent innovation of Vietnamese education. Therefore, equipping student teachersof Department of Primary Education with information technology competence (hereafter IT) is essential considering Vietnamese education situation. This paper focuses on some issues regarding student teachers’ ability to utilize IT, the necessity to form this capacity for student teachers of Departments of Primary Education majoring in History and Geography subject (acase study of Tay Nguyen University) and recommendations to improve their ’ capacities.

Gender Differences in Information and Communication Technology Competencies among Librarians in Indonesia

ABSTRACTThis study evaluates the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competency frameworks for librarians in Indonesia, focusing on gender differences. Despite the critical role of these frameworks in addressing digital age challenges, their efficacy in capturing gender-specific nuances in competencies is underexplored. This research surveyed 208 librarians, employing a questionnaire derived from the 2019 Indonesian National Qualifications Framework for Libraries (SKKNI). The survey, distributed via Google Forms, targeted librarians in various library types across Indonesia. Employing accidental random sampling, this research revealed significant disparities in ICT-related competencies across genders. While gender did not majorly influence the demographic characteristics of librarians in the ICT division, notable differences emerged in ICT competency based on gender. These findings highlight the need for gender-sensitive approaches in developing ICT competencies and suggest revisions to current frameworks to address gender-specific needs better, contributing to a deeper understanding of digital literacy and equity in Indonesian librarianship. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini mengevaluasi kerangka kompetensi Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) untuk pustakawan di Indonesia dengan fokus pada perbedaan gender. Meskipun kerangka ini penting dalam menghadapi tantangan era digital, efektivitasnya dalam menangkap nuansa spesifik gender dalam kompetensi belum banyak diteliti. Peneliti melakukan survei terhadap 208 pustakawan dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang berasal dari Standar Kompetensi Kerja Nasional Indonesia (SKKNI) 2019 untuk Perpustakaan. Survei ini, yang disebar melalui Google Forms, menargetkan pustakawan dari berbagai jenis perpustakaan di Indonesia. Menggunakan sampling acak, penelitian ini mengungkapkan perbedaan yang signifikan dalam kompetensi TIK berdasarkan gender. Meskipun gender tidak terlalu mempengaruhi karakteristik demografis pustakawan di divisi TIK, perbedaan yang mencolok muncul dalam kompetensi TIK berdasarkan gender. Temuan ini menyoroti perlunya pendekatan sensitif gender dalam mengembangkan kompetensi TIK dan menyarankan revisi pada kerangka kerja saat ini untuk lebih mengakomodasi kebutuhan spesifik gender, berkontribusi pada pemahaman yang lebih dalam tentang literasi digital dan kesetaraan dalam kepustakawanan di Indonesia

Competency in information and communication technology and use of e-recruitment portal in Dodoma city, Tanzania

The recruitment functions of human resources have transitioned from a conventional paper-based system to utilizing the internet through electronic recruitment portals. Electronic recruitment is widely recognized as a strategy that organizations utilize to attract people who possess the necessary education, experience, and abilities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the factors that influence job-seekers' utilization of e-recruitment platforms for job applications in the public sector of Tanzania. The study employed a cross-sectional survey approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data from Dodoma City. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from 384 job applicants. The interview method was used to acquire qualitative data from ICT officials of PSRS. Job-seekers were chosen through the utilization of a random sample technique, whereas PSRS ICT officials were deliberately recruited. The study's findings indicate that there is a positive and significant correlation between job seekers' use of e-recruitment and their ICT competencies. Thus, the study determined that ICT competencies play a vital role in determining the utilization of the e-recruitment portal of PSRS for job applications. Therefore, the study suggests that PSRS should revamp its portal to enhance its user-friendliness.

Synergizing organizational inclusion and IT competencies through resource orchestration: a longitudinal exploration

PurposeThis study investigates the integration of information technology (IT) competencies with organizational inclusion initiatives and its impact on firm performance. It examines the role of organizational inclusion in promoting knowledge management capability (KMC) and the moderating effect of approach and avoidance motivation on the relationship between KMC and operational performance.Design/methodology/approachThe study is grounded in the resource orchestration theory (ROT), which conceptualizes the integration of IT competencies and organizational inclusion. It employs hierarchical regression analysis on data collected from 204 firms and 374 managerial respondents to test the proposed hypotheses.FindingsThe results indicate that IT competencies enhance the relationship between organizational inclusion and KMC. Additionally, the relationship between KMC and operational performance is weaker when employees exhibit higher levels of avoidance motivation.Practical implicationsThis study offers theoretical and managerial insights for integrating IT competencies into organizational inclusion initiatives, providing guidance for organizations seeking to enhance their performance, with a specific focus on the relevance of China as the research context.Originality/valueThis study enriches the scholarly discourse by examining the underexplored integration of IT competencies with organizational inclusion, notably in the context of China. It illuminates the moderating role of motivation in the KMC-operational performance relationship, benefiting both academia and practitioners. Furthermore, this work extends the literature by demonstrating how combining organizational inclusion and IT competencies can enhance workplace KMC, connecting it to internal knowledge resources. Theoretical implications extend beyond organizational inclusion and IT to show the broader application potential of ROT in management and information systems.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS MEDIATES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SOFTWARE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND USER COMPETENCY TOWARDS THE QUALITY OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION

This research aims to examine the role of accounting information system effectiveness as a mediator in the relationship between information technology sophistication and user competence on the quality of accounting information. This research method uses a structural equation model with SmartPLS. Researchers distributed questionnaires to health facilities that have BPJS Health services in South Tangerang and Jakarta. The results of this research show that there is a significant relationship between the sophistication of information technology and user competence on the effectiveness of the accounting information system. The results of this research also show that the effectiveness of the accounting information system influences the quality of accounting information. The effectiveness of accounting information systems mediates the relationship between information technology sophistication and user competence on the quality of accounting information. This research provides a holistic model related to the quality of accounting information which is mediated by the effectiveness of the accounting information system.