Use Of IT Research Articles

Development and Empirical Validation of an Information Technology Acceptance Framework

This paper explores the constructs affecting IT acceptance in modern organisations using theoretical frameworks such as the TAM and the UTAUT models. Realising the drawbacks of such dichotomous models for capturing the dynamics of contemporary IT enablers and use processes, the present study plans to offer and test new antecedent and moderating constructs that may provide a more accurate picture of today’s IT deployment and utilisation. The type of research in the study is the quantitative research method, which is adopted in the study where the researcher adopted a structured questionnaire to be administered to 200 participants across the different sectors of the economy, such as health, education, and business. Hypotheses of primary concern are those related to the construct of IT acceptance, including perceived usefulness, ease of use, trust, system transparency, perceived risk, and ethical concerns. The analysis of the data gathered is done using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) because of the possibility of analysing the associations between several variables. Behavioural construct analysis revealed a significant positive correlation with IT acceptance behaviours, with the value of R for the new construct being 0.935 and the R square value being 0.874, which means that newly derived constructs explain a fair percentage of IT acceptance behaviours. The findings, therefore, point out the lack of conventional frameworks in addressing the complex nature of IT use in various organisational and cultural environments. Full-spectrum system requirements in newly developing domains, such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain, require new fundamental concepts regarding user trust, system openness and ethical considerations. This work extends the IT acceptance literature by providing a better view of the determinants of IT uptake in modern organisations. In totality, the validated constructs have practical implications for organisations desirous of adopting new IT systems, particularly highlighting the role of trust and perceived risk and the need for transparency or the adoption of transparency to guarantee user satisfaction rates and consequent adoption of new IT systems. In conclusion, the study points to the need to develop new models that address today’s diverse IT contexts to inform the next generation of IT acceptance and adoption research.

Monitoring the digital healthcare transition in Denmark: Challenges, achievements and future

Abstract Denmark is often mentioned as one of the countries that have introduced digital solutions early and extensively within the health care sector, including the launch of health portal sundhed.dk in 2003, the introduction of the e-record system ‘e-Journalen’ in 2007, and the establishment of a national infrastructure for telemedicine in 2012. Denmark is well advanced in digital health measurement, providing opportunities for researching the digital transition and its effects for healthcare organizations and Danish citizens. Most digital health data is collected through national population-based databases and registries. Additionally, annual surveys of health professionals and biennial surveys of citizens’ use of health IT are conducted. Recent data show that all general practitioners use electronic health records, mainly for receiving laboratory test results from hospitals, ordering prescriptions at pharmacies, exchanging records, and sending referrals to hospitals. This workshop provides an overview of developments in Denmark and a discussion of challenges, achievements, and prospects. Particular attention will be paid to the monitoring of digitalization progress and effects, and the use of digital solutions in primary and secondary care. Issues about implementation and evaluation of digital infrastructure will be discussed with examples from Danish health care. A key question is whether digital solutions can fulfill their promise of supporting integrated and home based health care in an era of changing demographics.

Can Your Leadership Increase Mine? Enabling IT Self-Leadership Through Transformational IT Leadership

Despite substantial investments by companies in technology projects, these resources are often not utilized to their maximum capability. People can enhance their use of technology by taking leadership in their IT use, i.e., by exhibiting IT self-leadership. This way, they may contribute to applying technology in ways that boost the innovativeness of their team. Therefore, the more IT self-leadership employees exhibit, the better the IT-utilization of the organization is. This study investigates the connection between the team leaders’ transformational IT leadership and team members’ IT self-leadership. Findings from diverse European teams in various industries indicate a positive relationship between the two.

Exploring the Use of Subtitling in Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language: Theories and Applications

Technology occupies a significant resource that can be exploited empirically to contribute to translation learning and research, as it can give enormous opportunities for language learners and educators to exploit in their teaching and provide students with practical learning activities. Many researchers highly recommend the extensive use of IT in enhancing the competence of translation students and L2 learners' language skills. Since there has been an abundance of empirical research studies carried out over the last two decades, many novice researchers cannot review and handle them within their limited time. For this reason, this paper introduces the key researchers who carried out studies on the employment of audiovisual translation (AVT) in language learning and teaching; it explores and reviews the main previous research studies conducted on the impact of audiovisual translation, namely subtitling and subtitles on enhancing language learning. It first considers briefly how audiovisual translation emerged as an independent branch of Translation Studies (ST), then discusses its development as well as its continuity within Translation Studies. It also explores its classifications and highlights future research avenues.

INFORMATION CULTURE IS THE BASIS FOR THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF SPECIALISTS

The purpose of the research of this article is to study publications and analyze scientific works on issues related to IC in order to determine the level of professionalism of the future engineer. This is necessary to provide the education sector with the methodology, practice of development and optimal use of modern IT, which is aimed at solving the psychological and pedagogical goals of training and education.

IMPACT OF INPUT TAX CREDIT ON WORKING CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS OF MSMES IN INDIA: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

The main objective is to find out the impact of the Tax Credit (ITC) in the GST structure on the utilitarian capacity and liquidity of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Using a coordinated survey to gather information on working capital stocks and GST consistency, 200 MSMEs in Assam, India, were selected to conduct a quantitative assessment. The results show that there are significant areas for the relationship between better working capital conditions and the use of ITS. This suggests that MSMEs can have greater financial flexibility and fewer pay restrictions if they do register ITC claims. According to the practical implications of the assessment, policymakers should deal with the ITC system and offer additional assistance to ensure that MSMEs can fully benefit from the GST. This study is novel because it is uniquely relevant to the state of Assam, offering alternative, progressive views on the specific impact of the goods and services tax on small businesses in that state.

LEVERAGING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ENHANCED GOVERNMENT SERVICE EFFICIENCY IN LINGGA REGENCY

This study investigates the impact of information technology on the effectiveness of government services in Lingga Regency, focusing on the role of technological infrastructure, information technology usage, and government policy support. A quantitative approach was employed, using total sampling with 30 employees from the North Lingga District Office as respondents. Data were analyzed using Smart PLS to test the relationships between variables. The results show that both the quality of technological infrastructure and the use of information technology have a significant positive effect on the effectiveness of government services. Furthermore, government policy support was found to moderate the relationship between infrastructure quality and service effectiveness, enhancing the impact of infrastructure investments on public service delivery. However, the moderating effect of policy support on the use of IT was weaker, indicating that IT can directly improve service effectiveness without extensive policy intervention. These findings highlight the importance of investing in both infrastructure and IT, while also developing supportive policies to sustain long-term improvements in government services. This research provides practical insights for policymakers and government officials in optimizing public administration through strategic technology integration.

Optimizing Response Rates to Examine Health IT Maturity and Nurse Practitioner Care Environments in US Nursing Homes: Mixed Mode Survey Recruitment Protocol.

Survey-driven research is a reliable method for large-scale data collection. Investigators incorporating mixed-mode survey designs report benefits for survey research including greater engagement, improved survey access, and higher response rate. Mix-mode survey designs combine 2 or more modes for data collection including web, phone, face-to-face, and mail. Types of mixed-mode survey designs include simultaneous (ie, concurrent), sequential, delayed concurrent, and adaptive. This paper describes a research protocol using mixed-mode survey designs to explore health IT (HIT) maturity and care environments reported by administrators and nurse practitioners (NPs), respectively, in US nursing homes (NHs). The aim of this study is to describe a research protocol using mixed-mode survey designs in research using 2 survey tools to explore HIT maturity and NP care environments in US NHs. We are conducting a national survey of 1400 NH administrators and NPs. Two data sets (ie, Care Compare and IQVIA) were used to identify eligible facilities at random. The protocol incorporates 2 surveys to explore how HIT maturity (survey 1 collected by administrators) impacts care environments where NPs work (survey 2 collected by NPs). Higher HIT maturity collected by administrators indicates greater IT capabilities, use, and integration in resident care, clinical support, and administrative activities. The NP care environment survey measures relationships, independent practice, resource availability, and visibility. The research team conducted 3 iterative focus groups, including 14 clinicians (NP and NH experts) and recruiters from 2 national survey teams experienced with these populations to achieve consensus on which mixed-mode designs to use. During focus groups we identified the pros and cons of using mixed-mode designs in these settings. We determined that 2 mixed-mode designs with regular follow-up calls (Delayed Concurrent Mode and Sequential Mode) is effective for recruiting NH administrators while a concurrent mixed-mode design is best to recruit NPs. Participant recruitment for the project began in June 2023. As of April 22, 2024, a total of 98 HIT maturity surveys and 81 NP surveys have been returned. Recruitment of NH administrators and NPs is anticipated through July 2025. About 71% of the HIT maturity surveys have been submitted using the electronic link and 23% were submitted after a QR code was sent to the administrator. Approximately 95% of the NP surveys were returned with electronic survey links. Pros of mixed-mode designs for NH research identified by the team were that delayed concurrent, concurrent, and sequential mixed-mode methods of delivering surveys to potential participants save on recruitment time compared to single mode delivery methods. One disadvantage of single-mode strategies is decreased versatility and adaptability to different organizational capabilities (eg, access to email and firewalls), which could reduce response rates. DERR1-10.2196/56170.

Challenges and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in CDSS and Patient Safety.

Ensuring patient safety in healthcare involves training professionals and implementing clinical decision support systems (CDSS) and health IT solutions to reduce errors and adverse events. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into health IT has revolutionized clinical settings by enabling real-time insights and personalized recommendations. However, the use of health IT can lead to unintended consequences that are not adequately addressed during training and implementation. These consequences can hinder the maximization of benefits and limit equitable access to healthcare. In this paper, we explore the impact of AI on CDSS and health IT, discuss the challenges in educating clinical informaticians, and aim to promote patient safety through collaboration with practitioners, researchers, and educators.

E-contract Consensus in Indonesian Contract Law

Introduction: In the era of Society 5.0, the use of IT in implementing agreements in Indonesia is inevitable. The development of e-contracts, becoming increasingly necessary in society, is demanding the business world's attention. Particularly in Indonesia's Treaty Law, the concept of consensual e-contracting emerged, suggesting that even in the absence of direct meetings, parties could still realize an agreement through the e-contract. Purposes of the Research: This study aims to analyze and describe the existence of e-contract consensus in contract law in Indonesia from the point of view of contract theory. Methods of the Research: This specific type of investigation is doctrinal law research, which endeavors to uncover the truth by employing legal principles, foundational doctrines, and doctrinal law as supporting material. This work utilizes an inductive methodology, first presenting specific assertions and then drawing a general conclusion from them.Results of the Research: One of the legal prerequisites for an agreement is consensus. The study's findings indicate that legislative regulations in Indonesia have incorporated e-contract consensus into contract law. We apply Uitings theory, Verzending theory, and Ontvangs theory as agreement theories to determine the existence of e-contract consensus. The legislation contains provisions that specifically address the maintenance of electronic transactions. In general, it establishes that an electronic transaction has taken place when the parties to an electronic contract (e-contract) issue a statement of acceptance of an offer.

Modern development trends of marketing technologies in Ukraine

Introduction. The modern stage of the development of the Ukrainian economy requires a constant search for the latest business tools and technologies. Technologies for promoting products and services to the market are gaining special relevance. Marketing activity requires creativity, new ideas and new innovative technologies. The purpose of the paper is to analyze modern marketing technologies used in Ukraine and to identify the main trends in their development. Results. Since the beginning of the 21st century, marketing concepts have undergone significant changes due to globalization, the spread of remote services, economic crises, and changing consumer preferences. Well-known marketers predicted a transition from traditional marketing technologies to new tools, an increase in the quality of goods, an individual approach to customers and a systematic approach to the organization of companies. In 2024, in Ukraine, we highlight the following groups of marketing technologies: use of the latest IT for advertising, information collection and analysis technology, focus on consumer identity, data protection, and innovations in communications. In particular, mobile marketing is gaining popularity due to the growing number of smartphone users, the active use of video content, and the involvement of bloggers and influencers. An important role is played by social networks, which integrate with e-commerce, facilitating shopping directly through social networks. Artificial intelligence technologies contribute to deep personalization and automation of marketing processes, and voice search stimulates the adaptation of content for conversational search. Custom content and socially responsible marketing increase brand authenticity. Considerable attention is paid to privacy and data protection. Innovative technologies such as AR and VR are changing the perception of information, creating new opportunities for interaction with customers. Conclusions. The development of digitalization in Ukraine and the world introduces new trends in the marketing activities of enterprises. Traditional technologies are being replaced by digital technologies that are more progressive and convenient for consumers. At the same time, enterprises should be clearly aware of the need to segment the market and identify customers who are ready to accept new trends in the use of modern, innovative marketing technologies. The further development of the enterprise depends on the thoughtful work of marketers and correctly defined marketing technologies.

DIGITAL INCLUSION IN STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN BRAZILIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

This article addresses the concepts of the use of educational information technology in Brazil and its relationship with the socialization of students with special needs. It begins with a report on the historical context of digital inclusion in Brazilian education, highlighting the main policies and programs implemented over the last few decades to integrate technology into the school environment. The research focuses on specific initiatives for the use of IT and related technologies as pedagogical support tools for students with special educational needs, such as Down Syndrome and hyperactivity disorders, in public elementary schools. The methodology used includes a qualitative analysis, with participatory observation in classrooms and semi-structured interviews with teachers, students and the resource room coordinator. The data collected was analyzed to identify the impacts of educational technologies on students’ learning and socialization. In addition, applications and digital tools were mapped that facilitate classes and promote a more inclusive learning environment. The main results indicate that the use of assistive technology has contributed significantly to the cognitive and social development of students, promoting greater interaction and autonomy. Educational applications stand out for their ability to adapt curricular content to individual needs, resulting in more personalized and effective learning. However, the research also identified challenges, such as the need for ongoing training for teachers to effectively use these technologies and the lack of adequate infrastructure in some schools.

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

Decolonizing IT governance in international non‐governmental organisations: An Ubuntu approach

AbstractIT has an enormous potential to democratise, equalise and decolonize development aid; however, the right IT governance is needed to actualize this potential. Such governance must align with the general efforts in development work to decolonize and eradicate adverse power imbalances. Power imbalances are at play when donors from the Global North finance and thereby set the development agenda for the Global South without concern for the actual needs. IT use in development aid is an important tool in decolonisation struggles, but corresponding structures also risk cementing problematic power distributions. As such, guidelines are needed on how to set up and decolonize IT governance structures. Using insights from a case study of a large international development aid NGO and building on the African emancipation philosophy Ubuntu, we propose five organising principles for a decolonized IT governance. These organising principles serve as guidelines to set up decolonized and emancipating IT governance structures and extend current IT governance theories.

ECONOMIC EDUCATION UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: ANALYSIS OF THE BIBLIOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPE

The aim of the article is to carry out a bibliographic analysis of articles related to the use of IT in economic education, in order to characterise the future landscape of scientific and pedagogical research. The material for the analysis were publications from the scientometric database Web of Science from 2020 to 26 March 2024. Only open access publications were taken into account. The VOSviewer application was used to qualitatively characterise the publication's landscape using keyword sets. The search was conducted among publications from 2020 using the words "information technology" and "economic education" in the "Keywords" and "Abstract" fields according to the search formula "information technology AND economic education". In terms of quantitative indicators, there is reason to believe that with the development of the IT industry and, importantly, with the emergence of artificial intelligence and the development of machine learning, the number of qualitative studies in economic education is growing. The subject of such research is the modernisation of economic disciplines, the introduction of active learning methods, and the spread of digital platforms that improve the training of economists. A qualitative analysis of the keywords that form the three main clusters of research reveals three trends: (1) the trend of integrative influence of IT development on the development of educational institutions, introduction of innovative models in economic education and its management; (2) the trend of development of personal qualities under the influence of economic education with the use of information technologies; (3) the trend of integration of economic education into socio-economic processes and its impact on human resources and their development. These areas are interconnected and therefore considered promising for the future: research related to the various impacts of the digital economy on the development of universities and their digital administration (digital university, provision of educational services anywhere in the world; development of digital learning environments and pedagogical design, and so forth); research related to the development of learning technologies under the influence of Internet technologies (immersive, gaming technologies, simulations, use of virtual and augmented reality), development of individual qualities of specialists in the field of economics (development of relevant skills – critical and creative thinking, digital communication skills, lifelong learning); research that reveals the peculiarities of organising education in the face of constraints and characterises the causes of digital divide; study of economic processes that determine the links between economic growth, economic education, the introduction of Industry 4.0 and the spread of artificial intelligence in all areas of the national economy.

Examining the Role of AIS Effectiveness, IT Use, and Management Participation on Employee Performance in SMEs

Examining the Role of AIS Effectiveness, IT Use, and Management Participation on Employee Performance in SMEs

FACTORS AFFECTING INTENTION TO USE NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW (NSW) THROUGH PERCEIVED EASE OF USE AND PERCEIVED USEFULNESS IN IMPORT, EXPORT AND LOGISTICS ENTERPRISES

Purpose – The purposes of this research were to study factors affecting intention to use National Single Window (NSW) through perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness in import, export, and logistics enterprises.Methodology – The research methodology was quantitative research with survey method by using questionnaires for data collection. The respondents were 400 participants, who are importers, exporters, and logistics service providers which are located in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Descriptive statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Due to hypothesis testing, inferential statistics were used, specifically Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).Results – The results of hypothesis testing revealed that acceptance and use of technology had a positive and significant effect on perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness whereas organizational support had a positive and significant effect on perceived ease of use, and technology experience had a positive and significant effect on perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness at a significance level of 0.001. In addition, perceived ease of use had a positive and significant effect on perceived usefulness and intention to use, and perceived usefulness had a positive and significant effect on intention to use at a significance level of 0.001. Nevertheless, the results showed that organizational support did not have a significant effect on perceived ease of use. Finally, there were significant indirect effects on the relationships among acceptance and use of technology, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and intention to use. Implications –The findings present several implications for both academia and management practitioners, providing insights into crafting effective strategies to enhance users’ or employees’ technology adoption once new technologies and/or systems are introduced in the workplace.Originality/Value – This research sought to enhance comprehensive comprehension of the intricate interplay among the UTAUT Model, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and intention to use, interpreting their collective influence on potential users’ decisions toward the use of systems or IT. Also, the research can fill existing gaps in the literature and provide valuable insights for refining technological capability and competencies, particularly focusing on international entrepreneurship.

Status of ICT Application/Library Automation in Selected Government Libraries in Delhi: A Study

The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in libraries and the automation/computerisation of libraries play a vital role in providing timely and effective information services to users. This paper examines the status of libraries attached to select ministries of the Government of India. This study examines the status of automation, availability of e-resources and use of IT in the select libraries.

Impacts on Employee Coping Behaviors of Opportunities and Threats Related to the Use of Shadow IT

La Shadow IT (SIT) est une utilisation par les employés (1) de ressources informatiques non approuvées dans le but de travailler plus efficacement, (2) sans intention malveillante, mais qui enfreint les règles de l’entreprise. Cette utilisation crée des vulnérabilités supplémentaires qui augmentent le risque d’incidents de sécurité de l’information (SSI). Nous avons mobilisé la théorie du coping afin d’étudier les comportements d’utilisation de la SIT, au travers d’une enquête auprès de 429 utilisateurs. Nous contribuons à la littérature académique d’une part, en améliorant la compréhension du maintien par les employés d’un équilibre entre les bénéfices et les risques au travers de comportements de maximisation et/ou de protection relatifs à l’utilisation de la SIT. D’autre part, nous enrichissons les modèles conceptuels d’analyses comportementales par l’identification d’effets croisés qui n’avaient pas été étudiés auparavant. Nos contributions managériales soulignent le fait que la maximisation de l’utilisation de la SIT par les employés peut être bénéfique pour les entreprises en termes d’efficacité. Cependant, en termes de SSI, nous montrons qu’il est nécessaire d’aller au-delà d’une simple sensibilisation des employés, car ils pourraient sous-estimer les risques supplémentaires qui résultent de leurs pratiques de SIT .

Unintended Consequences of Technostress Mitigation: An Employee Perspective on the Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures

The continuous use of IT, even beyond regular office hours, is considered a cause of technostress, which impairs the health and performance of employees. To mitigate technostress, European countries have established the right to disconnect, and many organizations are struggling to identify and implement other effective measures. Based on a qualitative study (N=30) with 23 IT workers, five managers, and two CIOs, this study identifies eight technological, social, and cultural measures to mitigate common techno-stressors. By focusing on the employees' perspective, the results reveal the extent to which the measures actually work, showing that well-intended countermeasures, such as email restrictions, might have unintended negative and even harmful side effects. Our analysis shows that mitigation measures seldom work in isolation and without spillover effects. We conclude that although technostress mitigation is complex and mitigation measures adopted in isolation can fail and sometimes cause additional harm, employees still appreciate the effort.