Knowledge Of Digital Technologies Research Articles

Does environmental cooperation with suppliers matter under environmental strategy focus and digital technology knowledge?

ABSTRACT Environmental cooperation with suppliers (ECS) helps firms to effectively manage dispersed suppliers, thereby addressing stakeholders’ environmental concerns. However, the literature is inconclusive regarding the relationship between ECS and financial performance (FP). Unlike previous research on ECS, this study uses the motivation-opportunity-ability (MOA) theory to analyze the relationship between ECS and FP, with firm innovativeness as a mediator. Furthermore, environmental strategy focus and digital technology knowledge are considered contingent factors in the link between ECS and FP. The SPSS version of PROCESS was employed to test the hypotheses, using ordinary least squares regression with survey data collected from 136 Chinese firms. The results reveal that firm innovativeness positively mediates the relationship between ECS and FP. Moreover, environmental strategy focus and digital technology knowledge strengthen the indirect impact of ECS on FP via firm innovativeness. Finally, this study provides theoretical and practical implications for firms when implementing ECS and firm innovativeness.

Digital transformation: A roadmap to leverage businesses for SMEs

COVID-19 has been a critical turning point for businesses worldwide, compelling them to adopt digital technologies to sustain their economic activity. However, with limited resources such as budget constraints, transforming business strategies to integrate digital technologies is tedious. As the global market continues to evolve into a dynamic digitalised landscape, adopting digital transformation has become essential for businesses, especially start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to remain competitive. Consequently, this study presents a roadmap for start-ups and SMEs to guide them in looking for support in digital technologies to leverage their businesses. The methodology includes a review of the industry’s best practices and case studies based on successful implementation, while fostering a customer-centric approach. Visits to trade fairs and interviews with small business owners were conducted (1) to understand the challenges faced by SMEs and (2) to identify their need to use digital technologies. The results show that one of the main challenges SMEs face is that apart from the lack of proper infrastructure, they lack confidence in adopting technology in their business. They require knowledge of digital technologies to properly define their requirements and use digital platforms. A framework mapped on the hierarchy of effects model is proposed to assist SMEs embarking on digital transformation systematically to learn, adapt, evolve, and sustain their businesses based on their needs and pace. This research contributes to the strategic roadmap, which provides step-by-step guidelines to support SMEs that could be part of their respective countries’ economic growth.

Project-Based Learning Model: Its Implication in The Initial Training of Mathematics Teachers

Objective: The objective of the study was to analyze the benefits of a study curriculum under the competency-based approach and to analyze the implications of the implementation of the project-based learning model in the initial training of mathematics teachers in the context of university higher education. Theoretical Framework: The concepts related to the project-based learning model, its characteristics, its phases and educational competencies in the twenty-first century are systematically addressed. The relevance of the curriculum under the competency approach in university education is also analyzed from a critical perspective. Method: The research approach was mixed, non-experimental design, 30 teachers and 54 students in initial training for mathematics teachers participated in the study; the data were collected through a Likert questionnaire, the analysis and interpretation of the results was carried out with the Minitab software, complemented with the information from the semi-structured interview applied to the teachers. Results and Discussion: On average, more than 77% of teachers and more than 72% of students who attended the study have a favorable opinion about the implementation of project-based learning (PBL) in university education; therefore, it favors and strengthens the development of mathematical skills and competencies in the initial training of mathematics teachers based on the realization of mathematicsof tasks and problem solving through collaborative activities for efficient learning of mathematical concepts and procedures. Research Implications: This research highlights the importance of the project-based learning model from the theoretical and practical perspective of competency-based curricular implementation. Theoretically, the concepts of project-based learning are deepened and contextualized, while the practical implication translates into collaborative work between students and the teacher in problem solving. Originality/Value: The findings value the PBL model as a viable alternative for the efficient initial training of secondary school mathematics teachers, with a broad mastery of conceptual, procedural and digital technology knowledge in problem solving.

Can Digital Orientation Assist Digital Marketing and E-Payments Perform Better for MSME Performance in Indonesia?

Rapid development in the perfume industry has been accompanied by accelerated digitalization, which was unexpected by most Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Many MSMEs in this sector experience problems with access and knowledge of digital technology, especially in digital marketing and e-payment. Most MSME players are still learning and are slow to adopt digitalization in their perfume business. This research aims to analyze the influence of digital marketing, e-payment and digital orientation on the performance of perfume MSMEs in West Java Province. A sample of 100 respondents, company owners or managers, was selected using stratified sampling. Data analysis uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results show that digital marketing and digital orientation have a positive and significant effect on MSME performance, while e-payment does not have a significant effect. Digital orientation also negatively and insignificantly moderates the influence of digital marketing and e-payment on MSME performance. Perfume MSMEs are advised to consider the role of digital orientation and optimize digital marketing strategies to improve their business performance.

Factors That Impact Nurses Use of Technology: A Qualitative Study.

The use of technology in nursing has increased, most notably since the Covid-19 pandemic which highlighted benefits of digital health in nursing practice. Understanding the enablers and barriers associated with nurses' use of digital technology is important as these can impact adoption and engagement. To understand the factors that impacted New Zealand nurses' use of technology a national online survey was undertaken in August 2022. Participants (n=191) came from varied clinical settings across the country. Their responses to the open-ended questions were thematically analyzed and are reported here. Four themes were identified: 1) Knowledge of digital technology, 2) connectivity, 3) devices and systems, and 4) training and education. Understanding the factors that impact nurses use of technology can support actions to build the digital competency of nurses, enhance the nursing workforce and therefore benefit patient care.

Role of Teaching-Learning Resource Availability as Moderator on Digital Technology Knowledge and Instructional Supervision Skills of Teachers

The current study was set to evaluate whether teaching etiquette significantly moderates the relationship between intercultural sensitivity and work fulfillment of teachers. In this study, the researcher selected the 212 public elementary school teachers in Maa District, Davao City as the respondents of the study. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized in the selection of the respondents. Non-experimental quantitative research design using descriptive-correlational method was employed. The data collected were subjected on the following statistical tools: Mean, Pearson Moment Product Correlation, and Heirarchical Regression Analysis. Descriptive analysis showed that digital technology knowledge, instructional supervision skills of teachers, and teaching-learning resource availability in Maa District, Davao City. were described as extensive. Further, correlation analysis demonstrated that there is a significant relationship between digital technology knowledge and instructional supervision skills of teachers in Maa District, Davao City when moderated by teaching- learning resource availability. Evidently, heirarchical regression analysis proved that teaching-learning resource availability significantly moderates the interaction between digital technology knowledge and instructional supervision skills of teachers in Maa District, Davao City.

Students’ Perceived Learning Acquisition of the Enhanced Course for Digital Communication

The inevitable rapid transformation of technology has instantly defined the way of life people have today, particularly in the education sector, where academic experts are compelling to realign the curriculum and instructions with the existing technological trends. The study of the enhanced course for Digital Communication is presented in this undertaking to address the digital technology learning needs of Liberal Arts students in the new normal phenomena. Specifically, it examines the influence of students' perceived prior digital technology knowledge on their perceived cognitive learning and explores the differences in students' perceived learning acquisition. Data were generated from one hundred fifty-two (152) first-year Liberal Arts students of Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin. Cronbach's Alpha coefficient confirmed the high internal consistency of the personalized and partly adopted questionnaire. The finding reveals that students' perceived prior digital technology knowledge has significantly influenced their perceived cognitive learning acquisition. The diminished data variability strengthens the evidence that students' performance has dramatically improved in hybrid and blended learning. Correspondingly, the three groups of respondents highly favored affective learning acquisition over cognitive and psychomotor. It conveys that learners profoundly engage with others using digital technologies as they grasp the meaning of the subject matter. This paper, therefore, substantiates that the enhanced course for Digital Communication was designed ergonomically for effective learning.

Development of digital literacy of a future educational psychologist in the process of professional training

Relevance. The relevance of the study is determined by the rapid digitalisation of society, which puts forward the need to revise educational programmes to train multifunctional specialists in the educational field who are able to use digital tools in their professional activities, and productively interact with the �digital generation� of students. Purpose. The purpose of the research is to find effective pedagogical strategies for the development of digital literacy among future specialists. Methodology. The study employed a qualitative combination of causal analysis, induction, and synthesis to examine modern approaches to digital literacy development. A pedagogical experiment was conducted, utilizing survey methods and control groups to assess students' digital literacy levels. This experiment also aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of pedagogical strategies in cultivating digital skills among future specialists. Results. Consideration of the theoretical basis for the research problem showed that the digital literacy of an educational psychologist is based on the ability to implement their knowledge of digital technologies and resources in professional activities. In the course of the study, the importance of an innovative approach in the development of digital literacy of students during their studies at the university was argued. In addition, the analysed modern research on digital literacy in the educational sphere helped to identify current problems affecting the quality of development of students� digital competencies. In this regard, an elective special course was developed and introduced into the educational programme. Conclusions. The study showed that integrating innovative methods and digital technologies in educational psychologists' training significantly improves their digital literacy and professional competencies, as demonstrated by experimental group outcomes. Keywords: innovation; educational strategy; information competencies; differentiated approach; communication skills

Measuring the digital behavior for health purposes of the Garifuna community in Atlántida, Honduras

Historically, the Garifuna community has been relegated to northern Honduras. The access indicators for the behavior in telecommunications services of this ethnic group are not known in depth. A sample has been chosen to study variables such as hours of use of computers and mobiles, the monthly budget for telecommunications services, and characterization of complementary final services, especially the behavior and digital knowledge from the intersection of technology together with an aspect of common knowledge among the Garifuna, which in this case is proposed to carry out the analysis to be able to encourage and promote health in terms of the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Data were collected electronically using an instrument between January and May 2022. In the behavior and knowledge of digital technologies, basic statistics have been used to analyze quantitative data, but an unstructured text analysis algorithm has been used, together with graph theory, to find the relationships between the terms used by the participants. The result has been widespread access to telecommunications services, but there is also low knowledge of the basic concepts associated with these technologies. Keywords: Digital behavior; Garifuna; algorithm; ICT; mobile services

Digital Challenges: The Need to Improve the Use of Information Technologies in Teaching

In the post-pandemic scenario, a study was conducted at I.E. 50499 Justo Barrionuevo Álvarez in Cusco, Peru, to investigate the relationship between the use of information technologies and digital competencies among teachers. With a sample of 54 teachers, a structured questionnaire was administered to assess their competencies. The results revealed a direct positive correlation between the use of technologies and digital competencies, with a Spearman's Rho coefficient of 0,877, indicating a significant relationship. Correlations between the use of information technologies and the dimensions of digital competencies ranged from moderate to high. Significant correlations were observed in areas such as problem-solving (Rho=0,457), information and digital literacy (Rho=0,633), and security (Rho=0,743), among others. These findings suggest that, despite limited experience and limited knowledge of digital technologies among teachers in the institution, there is a notable relationship between the use of these technologies and their digital competencies. This study underscores the need for further training in information technologies for teachers in non-modernized urban contexts and for those who are older adults with limited prior experience in the digital domain. Enhancing digital competencies is crucial for adapting to the educational challenges in this new era of education

Interactions Between Generations in Digital Literacy Education: A Case of Millennial Families in Suli, Central Maluku

This article addresses the issue of digital literacy as an essential basic need, yet there are still significant disparities in technology access and low digital literacy prevalent. To this end, the article explores the intergenerational interaction in digital literacy education among millennial families in Negeri Suli, Central Maluku. The aim of this research is to describe the patterns of intergenerational interaction in the context of digital literacy. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and literature studies from 10 millennial families in Negeri Suli. The primary informants involved 10 family members, as well as the King who serves as the village head, traditional leader, Saniri, and a teacher at SD XX school. The findings indicate that intergenerational interaction in digital literacy education encompasses imparting digital technology knowledge and skills to both the Z generations and baby boomers generations. This enables them to support previous generations in facing the digital era and strengthens intergenerational communication. The effectiveness of digital literacy education in schools was found through experiential-based teaching approaches and curriculum integration, successfully reducing generational gaps. Moreover, digital literacy is recognized as a crucial component in UNESCO's long-term plan for the future of education. Through digital literacy campaigns, family members are empowered to enhance their analytical abilities in leveraging digital technology optimally.

Case Study: Parenting Use of Digital Technology in Preschool Children by Middle-Class Digital Immigrant Parents

This study explores parents' knowledge of digital technology among the digital immigrant generation, who often face difficulties in utilizing technology, parenting practices for preschool children, and associated challenges. It employs qualitative research through a case study method, conducting interviews with parents born before 1981, having children aged 0-6 years, and falling within the lower-middle-class income bracket. This research was conducted from May to June 2023 in Bandung. From the five informants, it was evident that they possessed various digital devices, including smartphones, televisions, computers, and laptops with internet connections. Despite not growing up with digital technology, these parents utilize smartphones to enhance their children's motor and language development, often through educational videos or entertainment, such as games. Nonetheless, they face challenges and risks, such as children becoming overly reliant on technology and reducing their direct social interaction. In the current digital age, parents play a crucial role in ensuring appropriate and safe digital technology usage for preschool-aged children whose cognitive and functional abilities are still developing. Consequently, these findings emphasize the need for parents to exercise careful supervision of the content accessed by their children, potentially by implementing special rules or restrictions on screen time.

Modeling barriers to adoption of digitization in supply chains using FTOPSIS and its impact on sustainability TBL

PurposeThis article aims at - exploring and prioritizing the barriers to adoption of digitization in supply chains (SCs), categorizing them into sustainability triple bottom line (STBL) based upon their direct impact and suggesting digital technologies to address each barrier.Design/methodology/approachA five-phase methodology is used which consists of an exploration of 44 barriers to the adoption of digitization in SCs, analysis of 44 barriers for mean, standard deviation and Cronbach alpha based on questionnaire-based feedback of 25 experts, extraction of 10 most significant barriers through 05 experts, followed by categorization of the barriers into STBL referring to their direct impact on STBL, prioritization of ten barriers using Fuzzy Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution and recommendation of digital technologies to address each barrier.FindingsWhile all the barriers considered in this study significantly impede the adoption of digitization in SCs, lack of top management commitment (B1) is found to be most crucial while lack of culture toward use of information and communication technology required for digitization (B3) has minimum impact. Large investment in digital infrastructure (B6), difficulty in integration of cyber physical systems (CPSs) on varied platforms (B8) and lack of experts having knowledge of digital technologies (B2) are equally important barriers requiring more attention while adopting digitization in SCs.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is mainly based on feedback from 25 seasoned experts; a wider cross section of experts will give more insight.Practical implicationsThe outcomes are very significant for organizations looking to adopt digitization in their SCs. Simultaneous consideration to all the barriers becomes impractical hence prioritization of same will be useful for the SC managers to benchmark their preparedness and decide strategies for the adoption of digitization with due consideration toward the impact of barriers on STBL. The digital technologies recommended will further aid in planning the digital strategies to address each barrier.Originality/valueA unique approach to explore, analyze, prioritize and categorize the barriers to adoption of digitization in SCs is used to provide a deeper understanding of factors deterring the same. It implies that a supportive top management along with systematic allocation of finances plays a crucial role. The importance of availability of digital experts for integrating CPSs on a single platform is also highlighted. The digital technologies recommended will further assist the organizations toward adoption of digitization in SCs with due consideration to STBL.

Digital skills shortages and curricula options in Brazilian PhD programs in education

This study aims at presenting data and analyzing the technological training of university professors in Education, which are professors’ mandatory education teachers. Our aim here is to demonstrate and evaluate the curricular structures of training programs for Brazilian university professors primarily based on digital skills and their connection to educational policies to encourage the incorporation of digital technologies in mandatory education. Data were collected from Brazilian public PhD programs in Education higher education and extensive documentary research was performed. The results demonstrated that technological training in the investigated PhD programs in Education is incipient, both in terms of specific training (subjects or topic-oriented) and general training involving knowledge of digital technologies.

Feasibility Study of Digital Administration and Digital Marketing of SMEs Products at The Investment Gallery of Manado State Polytechnic

The challenges for SMEs in Indonesia are growing, especially in terms of competing in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market. One of the efforts that SMEs can undertake to enhance their competitiveness is by leveraging digital technology in managing their businesses, from administrative systems to digital marketing activities for SME products. Therefore, this research aims to conduct a feasibility study of digital administration and digital marketing systems for SME products, with the research location being the Investment Gallery of the State Polytechnic of Manado, which serves as a showcase and sales platform for local SMEs' flagship products, managed by the Marketing Laboratory of the Manado State Polytechnic (Polimdo).This research was conducted using a survey method involving respondents from SMEs participating in the Manado State Polytechnic (Polimdo) Investment Gallery. The collected data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis. The observational results indicate that the majority of SMEs participating have knowledge of digital technology, but only a small portion have implemented it in their businesses.In this context, the use of digital administration and digital marketing systems can help SMEs optimize their administrative processes and enhance efficiency in managing their businesses. Additionally, the use of digital technology can assist SMEs in expanding their markets and increasing their sales. However, despite the significant benefits of using digital technology in SMEs, there are still some challenges to overcome, such as the limited technological knowledge of SME owners. Therefore, the implementation of digital administration and digital marketing systems for SMEs requires a suitable approach to ensure optimal benefits.

Human–Computer Interaction and Digital Literacy Promote Educational Learning in Pre-school Children: Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience for Kids’ Mental Well-Being and School Readiness

This research examines the influence of digital literacy on preschool children’s school readiness and mental health. The analysis dissects psychological resilience’s role as a mediator among digitally literate-conscious kids. The underlying theory underpinning the literature is a social learning theory, which provides the paradigm lens for effectively accessing and evaluating available digital information. This study measures these proposed assumptions using structural equation modeling techniques. Data collection was carried out in structured questionnaires, and the target population was parents of preschool children. The study used a convenience sampling technique to select a sample of parents based on preschool children under five. The results show that digital literacy among preschoolers is directly and positively related to their school readiness, mental well-being, and resilience. Findings suggest that psychological resilience significantly mediates between children’s digital literacy and school readiness. The findings provide valued insight and further directions for policymakers and educators from developing countries. It offers valuable guidance for teachers and parents of preschool children. Findings will encourage them to allow children to use digital gadgets to build and enhance their understanding of digital information. Preschoolers should also receive implicit and explicit training in the practical and fundamental knowledge of digital technologies for their educational use. In theory, this study contributes to the scientific literature by answering how digital literacy and resilience positively impact children’s school readiness and mental well-being.

PRINCIPALS’ DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP, TEACHERS’ ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION DURING COVID-19 IN LAGOS STATE EDUCATION DISTRICT V, NIGERIA

Several leadership specialists have studied the impact of principals' transformational leadership on school administration. Yet, studies and research on the digital transformational leadership of school administrators have received little attention from academics. As the COVID-19 pandemic has caused countries all over the globe to switch to online teaching and learning paradigms, it is imperative to close the gap. The principal had to adopt a new position as a digital leader, working online with teachers and students, according to the changing circumstances. The goal of this study is to ascertain how school principals' leadership in digital transformation during COVID-19 in senior secondary schools in Education District V, Lagos State, Nigeria, and teachers' organisational commitment and work satisfaction are related. Information from 300 educators in the School District is used to support the research. The results show that principals' digital transformational leadership and teachers' organisational commitment have a strong significant and positive relationship. They also show a strong significant and positive relationship between principals' digital transformational leadership and teachers' job satisfaction. The findings of this study reveal that principal digital transformational leadership behaviour play a critical role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic by encouraging teachers to be creative, innovative, and undertaking active actions for the achievement of organisational commitment and job satisfaction, as well as to ensure the school organisation’s sustainability. Based on these conclusions, the study suggested that the Lagos State government, through the Education District V, should support professional development initiatives like conferences, workshops, seminars, and training for secondary school teachers to keep their knowledge current, particularly their knowledge of digital technology.

The Impact of Digital Technology Innovation Network Embedding on Firms’ Innovation Performance: The Role of Knowledge Acquisition and Digital Transformation

In the digital economy context, enterprises’ competitive environment is changing rapidly. Historically, enterprises rely on a solitary fight to occupy the market. Now, enterprises should actively embed into digital technology innovation networks to maximize access to external digital technology knowledge resources through organizational cooperation and achieve the absorption of digital resources and technologies. However, the relationship between digital technology innovation network embedding and innovation performance still needs to be clarified. Therefore, this study adopts the “structure–behavior–performance” research paradigm to extend innovation network research to the digital technology innovation network context, aiming to explore the impact of digital technology innovation network embedding on enterprise innovation performance and to analyze the mediating effect of knowledge acquisition and the moderating effect of digital transformation. This study conducts an empirical study based on Chinese A-share listed firms that undertook digital technology innovation from 2010–2021. The findings show that digital technology innovation networks’ relational and structural embedding positively affects firm innovation performance. Knowledge acquisition mediates digital technology innovation network embedding and innovation performance. Digital transformation has a moderating role between digital technology innovation network embedding and innovation performance, and different levels of digital transformation will have different effects on firms’ innovation performance. Overall, the relational and structural embedding of digital technology innovation networks can encourage enterprises to acquire more social capital and tacit knowledge and reduce R&D costs, thus improving their innovation performance. Firms should focus on building external cooperation networks, actively establishing an excellent corporate image, strengthening communication and cooperation with network members, establishing mutually beneficial cooperation beliefs, and promoting digital transformation. The present results will help companies understand the impact of digital technology innovation networks and provide a reference for companies to utilize in digital transformation to improve their innovation performance.

유아교사의 디지털 테크놀로지 지식, 기술, 태도와 디지털 매체 활용 간의 관계

본 연구의 목적은 유아교사의 디지털 테크놀로지 지식, 기술, 태도와 디지털 매체 활용에 대한 일반적인 경향과 배경변인에 따른 차이를 알아보고, 디지털 테크놀로지 지식, 기술, 태도와 디지털 매체의 활용 간의 관계를 알아보는 것이다. 이를 위해 유치원과 어린이집에 근무하고 있는 만 3, 4, 5세 유아반 담임교사 255명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 유아교사는 디지털 테크놀로지와 관련하여 기술, 지식, 태도 순으로 높은 점수를 나타냈으며, 디지털 매체 활용의 경우 하드웨어는 스마트폰을 가장 많이 활용하였고 소프트웨어의 경우 전반적으로 제작 프로그램을 가장 많이 활용하고 있었다. 둘째, 유아교사의 배경변인에 따른 디지털 테크놀로지 지식, 기술, 태도의 차이를 살펴본 결과 성별에서는 여성이, 연령에서는 30대 미만이, 디지털 관련 연수 경험 여부에서는 연수 경험이 있는 교사의 디지털 테크놀로지에 대한 지식, 기술, 태도가 높게 나타났다. 디지털 매체 활용의 경우 담당 연령이 높고 디지털 관련 연수 경험이 있는 교사일수록 디지털 매체를 더 자주 활용하는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 유아교사의 디지털 테크놀로지 지식, 기술, 태도와 디지털 매체 활용 간의 관계를 분석한 결과 전반적으로 유의한 정적 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구결과는 유아교사의 디지털 테크놀로지 지식, 기술, 태도의 특성을 밝히고 유아교육 현장에서의 디지털 매체 활용에 대한 기초자료를 제공하는데 의의가 있다.

Digitalizáció és modern képalkotó technológiák a bőrgyógyászatban

Teledermatology is one of the most important developments of digitalisation in dermatology. It has helped to ensure continuity of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The combination of teledermatology with artificial intelligence can significantly improve medical decision-making. Among imaging modalities, dermoscopy is the most widely used, and its effectiveness can be significantly enhanced when combined with artificial intelligence. Novel techniques that have emerged in recent years include high-frequency ultrasound, optical coherence tomography or multispectral imaging. These are currently used in dermatological research but are expected to gradually become part of daily patient care. The knowledge of digital technologies and new imaging techniques is essential for the modern dermatologist. In the future, it is expected to be an essential part of modern and optimised patient care.