Information Technology Innovation Research Articles

Information technology innovation in sports learning: understanding global trends and challenges

This study examines global trends and challenges using information technology innovations in sports learning. The research method used is a systematic literature study with the prism model, which includes the search for scientific literature in the Scopus database from 2019-2024. The results showed that the main trend in the use of IT in sports learning includes increased interest in technology such as fitness tracking, sports training applications, online learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, deep learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The positive impact of this trend includes increased effectiveness, interactivity, and personalization of sports learning. However, the global challenges faced include lack of resources, technical barriers, ineffective integration in the curriculum, and security and accessibility issues. To overcome this challenge, collaboration is needed between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to create a more responsive and digit-connected sports education environment. By utilizing IT innovation effectively, sports learning can improve effectiveness, accessibility, and personalization worldwide. Keywords: Innovation, information technology, sports learning, trends, global challenges

Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: Perspectives from Norwegian Nurses.

Nurses continue to face challenges in leading health information technology innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). There is an acknowledged need to explore the attitude of nurses towards AI and nurses' acceptance of AI in clinical settings. We sought to address this gap in knowledge about the perceptions of AI by nursing-related professionals in their work and as a content area in the education of nursing students. Norwegian nurses and healthcare personnel interested in the topic met in a seminar in Oslo in 2023 to explore their perspectives on AI. Following a lecture on AI, audience members offered their insights in a recorded discussion. Data analysis consisted of inductive coding of concepts in the transcribed recording. Three major themes emerged: Expectations, Identified needs and related recommendations; and Policy to guard safety; as well as recommendations new to the literature.

Artificial nociceptor based on interface engineered ferroelectric volatile memristor

Recent advancements in neuromorphic computing driven by memristors, which emulate biological synapses and neurons, have spurred the development of innovative information technologies. To extend memristor applications to artificial nervous systems, electronic receptors are crucial for converting external stimuli into signals for the internal nervous system. Key requirements for integrating neuron devices into neuromorphic computing include achieving threshold behavior, minimizing power consumption, and ensuring compatibility with complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. Hafnium-based ferroelectric memristors are known for their robust ferroelectric properties at nanoscales and compatibility with CMOS technology. However, their non-volatile resistive switching has historically limited their suitability for neuron sensory applications requiring threshold switching. This study demonstrates threshold switching behavior in a TiN/Hf0.67Zr0.33O2(HZO)/TiOx/TiN heterostructure by incorporating a nanoscale TiOx interfacial layer as an oxygen reservoir. This layer facilitates the formation of oxygen vacancies within the ferroelectric HZO layer, serving as internal charge trap sites. As a result, hafnium-based ferroelectric memristors exhibit volatile switching characteristics, enabling them to function as nociceptive devices through internal charge trapping and detrapping mechanisms. These volatile memristors are suitable for artificial nociceptor systems requiring responses such as threshold detection, relaxation, allodynia, and hyperalgesia to external stimuli. This capability opens avenues for developing advanced humanoid robots capable of rapid adaptation and response in challenging environments such as outer space or hazardous conditions, leveraging real-time sensory processing for effective operation and survival.

Application and Innovation of Information Technology in Rail Transit Courses in Higher Vocational Colleges

The innovation of information technology in the field of rail transit mainly includes big data analysis and intelligent decision making and the application of artificial intelligence technology. Through big data analysis and intelligent decision-making technology, the operational efficiency and passenger experience of rail transit can be improved. Artificial intelligence technology can realize intelligent functions such as train operation prediction, passenger demand analysis, and safety monitoring, so as to improve the safety and reliability of the rail transit system.

How efficient are Indian banks? An application of stochastic frontier analysis

Purpose This study aims to investigate the efficiency of Indian commercial banks from 2002 to 2018 using the stochastic frontier analysis. Design/methodology/approach This study uses the parametric approach of the stochastic frontier to examine the technical efficiency of banks acknowledging exogenous shocks, omitted variables and measurement errors, filling a gap in the existing financial literature. The scope of this study was constrained to 71 scheduled commercial banks to make it manageable and productive with 1,036 observations. Findings The results show that the mean technical efficiency of new private banks remained constant at 92.7% during the study period because of technology diffusion in banking systems. The technical efficiency of the nationalized, old private and foreign banks has enhanced over the period because of the efficient utilization of various innovative information technology services such as mobile banking, cheque truncation system, magnetic ink character recognition. However, the foreign banks are still laggards with a mean technical efficiency of 81.7%. The empirical findings suggest that new private sector banks depict higher efficiency than nationalized, old private and foreign banks. Research limitations/implications This study’s sample represents all categories of banks (public, private and foreign) including the banks that merged or consolidated during the period of study. To achieve the desired results, the authors incorporate the consolidated and merged banks in their data set. Further, the authors excluded all scheduled small finance banks and scheduled payment banks from their analysis, as these entities commenced operations post-2015. Additionally, the authors also excluded regional rural banks because of their distinct mandate aimed at servicing the rural populace and agricultural sector. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature on the performance of conventional banks in general and emerging markets, in particular, using the most recent data and covering a relatively long period using the stochastic frontier approach.

Evaluation of the value of Internet platform Enterprises in the digital economy by the big data cooperation asset valuation model

With the innovation of information technology, the national industry has been adjusted and upgraded, and the development of the Internet industry has had a huge impact on economic development. The investment and financing of network enterprises and the merger and acquisition of network companies need to evaluate the value of network companies. In this regard, this paper evaluated the value of Internet platform enterprises under the digital economy based on the Big Data (BD) cooperation asset valuation model. This paper analyzed the factors affecting the value evaluation of Internet enterprises and discussed the advantages of BD cooperative asset valuation model in the value evaluation of Internet enterprises in the digital economy. The BD cooperation asset valuation model was constructed, and the value evaluation experiment of Internet platform enterprises under the digital economy was carried out. The experimental results of this paper showed that in the evaluation of the profitability value of Internet enterprises, the difference between the net sales interest rate was 0.14%–0.51 %. The difference between the net interest rate of equity was 0.09%–0.67 %, and the difference between the net interest rate of total assets was 0.19%–0.92 %; in terms of the evaluation of the operating capacity of Internet enterprises, the difference between the current asset turnover rate was 0.05–0.16. The difference of non-current asset turnover rate was 0.02–0.15, and the difference of total asset turnover rate was 0.01–0.16. The evaluation value based on the BD cooperation asset valuation model was not different from the actual enterprise value, which showed that the BD cooperation asset valuation model had good advantages in the evaluation of the value of Internet enterprises.

Implementation of an EHR-integrated web-based depression assessment in primary care: PORTAL-Depression.

To integrate a computerized adaptive test for depression into the electronic health record (EHR) and establish systems for administering assessments in-clinic and via a patient portal to improve depression care. This article reports the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of a health information technology (IT) quality improvement (QI) project, Patient Outcomes Reporting for Timely Assessment of Life with Depression (PORTAL-Depression). The project was conducted in a hospital-based primary care clinic that serves a medically underserved metropolitan community. A 30-month (July 2017-March 2021) QI project was designed to create an EHR-embedded system to administer adaptive depression assessments in-clinic and via a patient portal. A multi-disciplinary team integrated 5 major health IT innovations into the EHR: (1) use of a computerized adaptive test for depression assessment, (2) 2-way secure communication between cloud-based software and the EHR, (3) improved accessibility of depression assessment results, (4) enhanced awareness and documentation of positive depression results, and (5) sending assessments via the portal. Throughout the 30-month observational period, we collected administrative, survey, and outcome data. Attending and resident physicians who participated in the project were trained in depression assessment workflows through presentations at clinic meetings, self-guided online materials, and individual support. Developing stakeholder relationships, using an evaluative and iterative process, and ongoing training were key implementation strategies. The PORTAL-Depression project was a complex and labor-intensive intervention. Despite quick adoption by the clinic, only certain aspects of the intervention were sustained in the long term due to financial and personnel constraints.

Exploring the Trend of Technology Use and Innovation in Health Care Service in Hospitals through a Bibliometric Analysis

Background: Information technology innovation is needed in various fields, including health. In the health sector, technological innovations can be applied to patient care, hospital management and research. Technological innovation can be applied to various hospital activities, from patient data collection to cleaning staff activities. Various innovations are needed to simplify health service activities to make services more effective and efficient. The purpose of the study was to explore the trend of technology use and innovation in health care services in hospitals by analyzing network visualization, overlay visualization, and density visualization on the topic through bibliometric analysis. Main body: In this research, bibliometric analysis was used. Records were identified through a database search at https://app.dimensions.ai/. The data obtained was then selected further by the PRISMA flow diagram. Papers were limited to publication years 2020-2023. The publication type is the article only, on the other hand, book chapters, thesis and proceeding publications are excluded. Data were analyzed using VOSviewer, and then reviewed by co-occurrence and co-authors. From the network visualization, it was identified that there were 199 items divided into 8 clusters with 9,504 links with a total link strength of 54,785. After identifying the clusters, the trends of technology use and innovation in health care services in hospitals were artificial intelligence, digital health technology, electronic health records, health information technology, smart health, telemedicine, virtual care, communication technology, electronic medical records and health care delivery. From the overlay visualization, it was indicated that the newest topics that were widely researched related to this theme were digital health service, digital transformation, digital health technology, digital tools, and telehealth service. From density visualization, it was indicated that topics that were rarely researched related to trends of technology use and innovation in healthcare services in hospitals were communication technology, healthcare organizations, and digital solutions. Conclusion: Technological developments have had a major impact on improving the quality of services in hospitals. Health professionals need to develop and improve their competencies so that they can continue to keep up with current technological developments and innovations.

MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES IN THE SMART ECONOMY

In the contemporary economic landscape, the concept of a smart economy has emerged as a critical framework for fostering innovation and enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises. This article explores the management of innovative development within enterprises operating in the smart economy, characterized by the integration of digital technologies, intelligent systems, and data-driven decision-making processes. Through a comprehensive examination of existing literature and a mixed-methods research approach, this study analyzes the strategies, tools, and practices essential for enterprises to thrive in a continuously evolving digital environment. The article provides a comparative analysis of domestic and foreign research, highlighting the practical focus of Ukrainian scholars on implementing innovative technologies and managing processes, contrasted with the theoretical perspectives of international researchers on competitive strategies and open innovation. A detailed comparison between the development of the smart economy in Ukraine and Europe is presented, showcasing key metrics, achievements, and challenges. Furthermore, the discussion addresses the positive and negative features of the smart economy, such as enhanced efficiency and productivity, innovation and competitiveness, and issues like digital divide and cybersecurity concerns. The study offers recommendations for improving the mechanisms of managing smart economy development, emphasizing investments in digital infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, fostering public-private partnerships, and ensuring inclusive access. Finally, the article proposes an adaptive mechanism for managing innovative development, incorporating external environment analysis, organizational flexibility, human capital investment, open innovation, and advanced information technology solutions. These insights and recommendations aim to guide enterprises in effectively harnessing innovation to achieve sustainable success in the smart economy.

ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)

Innovations in information technologies have resulted in more complex road safety applications. These systems offer numerous possibilities for improving road mobility. This study provides an integrated system that addresses two essential topics :safety and efficiency. To this end, the development and implementation of an integrated advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for rural and intercity environments is proposed. Flexible autopilot with usage productivity, a surpassing support mechanism for single-carriageway pathways that considers the correct velocity expansion and acknowledges between the finest appropriate path extends for the movement, a junction support structure with speed regulation during approximate moves, and a crash prevention system with vague movement features are among the characteristics that were recently developed. To accomplish this, rigorous automotive kinematics computations were used to preserve equilibrium, and power system simulations were used to create optimal patterns. Computer vision and modeling were utilized to test and optimize the control module operations. Finally, the equipment is designed to notify a driver if an issue is detected and, if necessary, assume control of the vehicle. ADAS radar detectors identify vehicles and the surrounding area using electromagnetic radiation. The device measures the pace and direction of viewed objects, enabling autonomous vehicle systems to send safety notifications and govern operating procedures. Every single bit of evidence, including automobile position, accurate satellite imagery, and intricate map-matching computations, impacts the choice-making mechanisms for different ADAS structures

Marketing Communication Strategy in Peer-to-Peer Lending for Indodana Online Loan Services to Appeal to Millennial Customers

The impact of the internet on financial technology, or fintech, is evident in the marketing of various goods, particularly online loans through peer-to-peer lending platforms. Indodana, by leveraging advancements in information technology, has actively developed a marketing communication strategy to appeal to the millennial generation. This research employs qualitative methods to evaluate the marketing communication strategy applied to Indodana's online loan products, focusing on how the company develops and implements this strategy to attract millennial customers. Information was collected through interviews, observations, literature reviews, and online searches involving informants, including members of the marketing team, online loan clients, and potential customers. Utilizing a seven-stage marketing communication approach, encompassing goal setting, objective establishment, message content creation, media selection, development of the promotional mix, budgeting, and evaluation, the study found that Indodana's marketing communication strategy is highly advantageous. The use of innovative information technology and online media channels effectively attracts customers and potential clients with clear and appealing content. Furthermore, addressing the uneven access to information technology is crucial to ensuring the continued accessibility of offline services.

Visualizing the construction of subject librarianship in chinese higher education libraries: A knowledge graph-based analysis

This study investigates the evolution and current status of subject librarianship in Chinese higher education spanning the past 25 years. Utilizing scientometric analysis, we construct knowledge graphs, encompassing publication trends, co-citation and co-occurrence networks, and the burstiness of keywords. The data are drawn from 504 articles in the Chinese Social Science Citation Index (CSSCI) database. The analysis sheds light on knowledge domains, evolutionary routes, and research hotspots within this field. The graphs delineate intricate connections among subject librarianship in Chinese higher education, involving universities, faculties, students, cooperative enterprises, and government. Significantly, these services play pivotal roles in information resource construction, scientific research, intellectual property support, and propaganda. The progression of subject librarianship in Chinese higher education is driven by innovations in information technology, user demands and policy advocacy. The knowledge graph-based exploration of subject librarianship holds substantial implications for libraries further constructions, particularly in enriching content and enhancing quality, aligning with the criteria of the new education public policy outlined by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

Implikasi Ekonomi UU Telekomunikasi Nomor 36 Tahun 1999 dan Ekosistem Komunikasi Digital

Telecommunications is important in the current era because it allows people to connect with each other and access information and services easily and quickly. The aim of this research is to analyze the economic implications of the Universal Access Telecommunications Law on regulatory review and its impact on the digital communications ecosystem. This study used qualitative research methods. The data collection technique in this research uses the literature study method. The data that has been collected is then analyzed through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results show that telecommunications inequality is one of the challenges in efforts to advance the nation through information and communication technology innovation, while the right to obtain telecommunications is a right that every Indonesian citizen has. In Law no. 36 of 1999, in article 16 there are regulations regarding the implementation of universal access, universal service is a policy that aims to ensure the availability of telecommunications services and internet access that is equitable and affordable for all communities, especially poor and remote communities.

A Nova Lei de Licitações e Contratos: as perspectivas dos Tribunais de Contas do Nordeste

Purchases in public administration follow legal procedures, and managers need to be aware of the financial and budgetary aspects and the requirements of the New Law on Bidding and Contracts. Law nº 14.133/2021 is currently being adapted, and the Courts of Auditors are responsible for overseeing the use of public funds by governments. In this context, this study aims to describe the main topics discussed in the Court of Auditors of the states of the Brazilian Northeast regarding the New Law on Bidding and Contracts. The documentary, descriptive, predominantly qualitative research, with data from the period 2021 to 2023, was carried out based on official materials obtained from the transparency website of the courts of audit. For the proposed analysis, in light of the text of the new law, the courts' perspectives were grouped into seven central and related themes (categories): governance, planning, training, innovative Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions, risk plan, sustainability and compliance. Based on the highest average occurrences of the categories surveyed, the results indicated that the Courts of Audit of Rio Grande do Norte and Bahia had the best performances in perspectives on the central points of the new law on bidding and contracts. In addition, the categories of planning, training and risk plan were the most discussed by the courts in the Northeast of Brazil, while the topic of sustainability, despite its relevance, was little addressed by the courts in the period analyzed.

Technology and Innovation: Analyzing the Heterogeneity of the Hotel Guests’ Behavior

The study intends to identify and analyze different consumer segments. For this purpose, we examine why customers turn to electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) before making a purchase and how they perceive a hotel’s information and communication technology (ICT) and relational innovation after making a purchase. The objective was empirically tested with data from a panel of consumers who stayed at hotels during the post-pandemic recovery period in Spain. In total, 393 valid questionnaires were obtained. The estimation of a finite mix model was applied to identify guest profiles. Estimation identified three guest profiles where the perceptions of the hotel’s relational innovation and ICT present a high discriminant power in the first two segments. Moreover, compared to the second segment, the first group is characterized by the low impact level of these variables. On the other hand, the motivation to consult eWOM in the prebooking stage significantly influences all three groups; however, the guests of the third segment present less motivation than the rest. Hotel managers may consider ICT, relational innovation, and eWOM factors when segmenting consumers. Understanding this would enhance the company’s service delivery and the hotel’s competitiveness. The contribution of this study lies in considering ICT, relational innovation, and eWOM as novel factors that help identify different guest profiles.

Research on the Informatization Construction of University Administration in the Era of Internet+

Based on the coming trend of the "Internet+" era, the continuous development of information technology has changed the administrative management mode of colleges and universities to a large extent, and can also promote the overall improvement of the quality of college management. However, from the current development trend, there are still some problems during the construction of administrative management informatization in universities, such as urgent improvement of infrastructure, outdated innovation and development of information technology, inadequate understanding of administrative management informatization, and loopholes in network informatization construction systems, which hinder the pace of informatization construction. The article analyzes these issues and proposes relevant strategies based on them.

Kemajuan Teknologi Informasi dalam Perkembangan Bisnis Global

This study analyzes the impact of information technology advances in global business using a qualitative research approach. The introduction presents the background to the importance of information technology in company expansion, operational efficiency, and business innovation. The purpose of the study is to provide a deeper understanding of the role of information technology in business strategy and operations in the global market. The research method used is a review of various sources of information which is then compiled into a new study. Results and discussions show that information technology facilitates global expansion through digital communication tools, efficient cross-border collaboration, and integrated supply chain management. In addition, information technology improves operational efficiency through business process automation and advanced data analysis. Furthermore, information technology becomes a catalyst for innovation and business growth through easy access to data and information, collaboration among stakeholders, and adoption of new business models. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of integrating information technology in the company's business strategy to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly complex global market. By utilizing information technology optimally, companies can achieve operational efficiency, meaningful innovation, and sustainable business growth.

Determinants for the acceptance of emergency response information systems: Ethnographical insights into the digitalization of a voluntary fire department

Fire departments are one of the most versatile and widespread emergency management organizations. To support their digitalization, innovative firefighter information technologies such as emergency response information systems (ERIS) are suggested. Despite theoretical potentials like raised situation awareness, however, these technologies seem to disseminate only slowly in practice. As existing acceptance models cannot sufficiently explain the acceptance of novel technologies in this special domain, literature calls for increased contextualization. To get insights into the domain-specific acceptance factors, we conducted an ethnography and observed a voluntary fire department's multi-year project to introduce an ERIS. We identified seven factors, like revealing events and error management culture, which acted as triggers for different adoption stages. From overarching characteristics of a voluntary fire department, we derived six additional acceptance factors, like situational adaptability and self-determination. The identified factors can help firefighters in conducting successful digitalization projects, and policy makers in supporting voluntary emergency management organizations. Moreover, the results provide numerous avenues for future research, can be linked to various research fields and contextualize existing acceptance models. Beyond fire departments, the results may be transferred to similar high-reliability organizations.

Blockchain-Based Lean Supply Chain: A Simulation Approach

This paper aims to propose a model based on blockchain and cloud computing technologies to support lean production techniques for industrial supply chain management, evaluating how the combination of these technologies provides improvement in the chain performance. The literature review contextualizes the state of the art in studies related to the application of blockchain technology to lean manufacturing processes, as well as identifies research gaps in this field. Besides, this study models and simulates an architecture based on both the Hyperledger Fabric network and a virtual machine in the cloud environment, assessing its applicability and performance in the industrial supply chain. The analysis addresses lean aspects identified as research gaps, including integration of stakeholders in the collaborative production of customized products, conditions of flexibility and adaptability to demand variations, coordinated relationship of networks involving small and medium-sized enterprises, and behavior of various players acting simultaneously and consensually. The proposed model reveals a decentralized and nonlinear information sharing concept that demonstrates a logic of simultaneous participation of all players involved in the supply chain. The low costs and processing times identified in the simulation indicate the robustness of the system even in transactions involving a large number of companies and a large amount of data. This architecture offers an integration solution between stakeholders to support operational processes, providing insights for researchers and specialists in the adoption of innovative, reliable and inclusive information technologies for companies of different sizes or levels of development, with a focus on lean manufacturing, reduction in resource consumption and cost reduction. The developed model, which combines blockchain and cloud computing technologies applied to stages of lean production systems, presents a differentiated solution on the planning of integrated production systems, indicating the differential in this work.

Does digital economy affect corporate ESG performance? New insights from China

With the explosive development and innovation of digital and information technologies, a big data era has arrived in China. We examine the influence of the digital economy on corporate ESG performance using panel data from A-share listed firms in China between 2011 and 2021. First, we find that the digital economy can significantly improve corporate ESG performance, especially in environmental and governance dimensions. Second, our mechanism analysis identifies two channels—green innovation and digital transformation—through which the digital economy affects corporate ESG performance. Third, our cross-sectional analysis shows that the effect of the digital economy on corporate ESG performance is more pronounced for listed firms located in areas with lower economic levels, facing higher financing constraints, and belonging to high-polluting industries. Finally, our results remain robust after conducting a series of tests. Our study underscores the policy implication that embracing and promoting digital economy initiatives can serve as a potent lever to enhance corporate ESG performance, particularly in environmental and governance dimensions.