Penetration Of Technologies Research Articles

'DIGITAL MINIMALISM' - A STUDY TO FIND OUT WAYS TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND MINIMISE ITS ILL-EFFECTS

Digitalisation can be understood as the usage of digital technologies by governments, businesses and in social processes with the objective of improving them. The story of digitalisation begins with the invention of Internet, which at first was an academic research project (1969), turning into a global commercial network in the 1990s. After the invention of Internet, many advanced digital technologies have been developed and many more are continually being developed. Now we have smartphones, smartwatches, advanced computers, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT) and many more advanced digital technologies. Today, almost every sector has adopted digital technologies, be it media, healthcare, defence, entertainment, commerce and industry, education, or anything else. Such is the penetration of digital technologies in our daily life that the present age is called 'Digital Age'.At present whole world is witnessing digital transformation. COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed the digitalisation of the world. Digitalisation has eased our life a lot. Now we can book our travel tickets online, we can consult doctors online; e-shopping, online education and many more things can be done digitally. But together with opportunities, digitalisation has brought with itself innumerable risks which are also to be minimised. Melvin kranzberg considers technology to be neither good, nor bad, but also not neutral.There has been a dramatic increase in the use of internet, computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices over recent decades, and this has brought with itself not only benefits but also harms. Excessive digital use leads to health issues (both physical and mental), cyberbullying, privacy issues, cyberfrauds, cyberhacking etc.This research paper thus explores the concept of 'Digital Minimalism', a philosophy of using digital technologies for meaningful purposes rather than for mere entertainment or idle time. The paper also tries to find out ways to minimise the ill-effects of excessive and improper usage of digital technologies. Digitalisation is not only bringing benefits to our societies but also harms, thus through this paper the researcher aims to make the users of digital technologies use them wisely so that it does not harm their daily lives rather it benefits them. For this the researcher reviewed several books, research papers, articles, news, reports, and other related literature. He also utilised survey methods to get an idea about how people use digital technologies. He shared a Google form and got 103 responses. The data and charts generated in the form were used for data analysis.At the end of this paper the researcher found that it is very easy to practice 'Digital Minimalism' and make the best use of digital technologies.

How the social media impact women’s psychological well-being in the patriarchal structure? The moderating effect of social capital

BackgroundDespite technological, political and economic progress, Pakistan is still a traditionally patriarchal society, and cultural norms curb women’s freedom of socialization, which contributes to poor mental health. The digital technology spaces are rampant with male dominance, and offline cultural behaviours are replicated. Therefore, the current research in Pakistan intends to focus solely on women, their social media uses and the consequent impact on their psychological well-being. Furthermore, the mediation role of social capital is explored, which is linked to women’s socialization. In virtual communication, women can expand their connection or remain limited to known people.MethodsAn online survey collected 240 responses from women social media users. The questionnaire was divided into demographics, social media use patterns like access, online time, frequency of use, social media uses, online social capital and psychological well-being. The obtained responses were statistically analyzed using Smart PLS.ResultsPakistani women use social media extensively; however, their uses are culturally influenced. The women use social media and socialize online but do not openly disclose their personalities and emotions to extend the connection. They seek information only from acquaintances and do not trust newly developed online contacts. Therefore, the mediation role of bonding social capital is significant, referring to the importance of close ties and trust in psychological well-being. Though virtual spaces provide an opportunity for bridging social capital, women use social media for socialization; however, it doesn’t contribute to women’s psychological well-being.ConclusionDespite the higher penetration of digital technologies, cultural power still rules in developing countries like Pakistan. Social media uses are gender- and culturally specific, contributing to psychological well-being and developing social capital. The results from Pakistani society recommend ensuring a secure digital experience for women to get maximum benefits from social media and enhance their psychological well-being.

Brain-based CALL in flipped higher education GE courses held through LMS: Boosting vocabulary learning and reading comprehension

The thriving technology penetration in all aspects of today’s life and deficiency of traditional pedagogies necessitate wise adoption of modern approaches in the educational context. As a few studies concerned the simultaneous application of classical educational theories with modern technological pedagogy, the present researchers launched General English (GE) courses enjoying the consolidation of Brain-Based Computer-Assisted-Language-Learning (BBCALL) and Flipped-Model (FM) with the aid of the Learning Management System (LMS) for fourteen 150-min sessions to explore their impact on vocabulary learning and reading comprehension (RC). In this pre/post-test experimental study, conducted in coeducational GE courses of a state university, 61 homogenous non-English major bachelors, selected via the convenience-sampling technique and screened by standard RC and GE-VOC tests, participated. Articulate Storyline software was used to develop intentional instructional content according to 12 BBL principles. BBCALL was the common aspect and in-class content attainment of non-flipped versus in-class content engagement and formative quizzes of flipped courses were the distinguishing features of the applied treatments. The statistical analyses of this action research demonstrated significantly meaningful outperformance of flipped BBCALL participants in vocabulary learning (sig=0.001)\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$sig=0.001)$$\\end{document} and RC (sig=0.033)\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$sig=0.033)$$\\end{document}. To enhance results interpretation precision, gender was considered in groups’ differences. Although females in flipped course meaningfully outperformed on RC, male partakers of flipped course experienced the most meaningful improvement in VOC learning. Additionally, low-proficient learners benefited the most from such a self-paced and learner-centered education. The findings suggest that flexible instructional materials and effective tech integration could facilitate the improvement of higher-order thinking, creative problem-solving, and scaffolding.

Women’s cellphone access and ownership in rural Uganda: implications for self-care interventions

BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) call for cervical cancer elimination includes increasing global cervical screening coverage. HPV-based self-collection (HPV-SC) is a promising screening model for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and while digital technology, such as cellphones, can be used to streamline HPV-SC, there is limited data on digital technology penetration in LMICs. Determining women’s cellphone access is critical to understanding the feasibility of using cellphones to support HPV-SC.MethodsThis study is a secondary analysis of a larger clinical trial. Participants of a cluster-randomized trial comparing HPV-SC models in Uganda completed a survey, including questions about demographics, cellphone access/ownership, prior cervical cancer screening (CCS), and willingness to receive CCS information by text. A logistic regression model was used to determine adjusted rates of cellphone ownership using survey variables as factors.ResultsOf 2019 participants, 76.1% owned a cellphone. In non-cellphone owners (n = 483), 82.4% had daily cellphone access and 7.3% had no access. Compared to non-cellphone owners, cellphone owners were significantly older, more educated, closer to major health centers, more likely to have prior CCS, and more willing to receive a CCS text. In the logistic regression model, the aforementioned variables were all significantly associated with the odds of owning a cellphone.ConclusionsAs health care systems consider adopting HPV-SC, it is imperative to understand digital technology penetration. The majority of participants were cellphone owners and were willing to receive CCS information by text; however, significant socioeconomic and demographic differences remain between cellphone owners and non-owners. Further investigation is needed to understand whether HPV-SC using cellphones is feasible in similar settings.Trial registrationISRCTN, 12767014. ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04000503.

ВПЛИВ ЦИФРОВИХ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЙ НА СФЕРУ ПУБЛІЧНИХ ПОСЛУГ

One of the strategic goals of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine is to transfer 90% of public services to an online format by 2024 so that the majority of Ukrainians can use online services and other digital products. Providing public services in an online format increases their accessibility for the population, saves resources of the state and communities, reduces the influence of the "human" factor and reduces corruption risks. In Ukraine, a lot of work has already been done in this direction: a large number of public services have been transferred to the online format, mobile applications have been developed for them, and work is underway to popularize their use among the population. However, a number of issues related to the integration of existing and new services into a single web portal and increasing the level of digital literacy of the population remain unsolved. Such a situation actualizes the topic of the selected research. Purpose of the study is to study the impact of digital transformations on the sphere of public services of the national economy. The research hypothesis is the interpretation of the digital economy as an important tool for increasing the availability of public services for various population groups and promoting their inclusiveness. In the process of research, methods of a system approach and data summarization were used to study the impact of digital transformations on the sphere of public services. In addition, general scientific and empirical methods and tools of economic science, methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, summary and grouping were used. The processes of penetration of digital technologies into the system of providing public services at the regional level have been studied, the most popular types of public services that can be obtained today with the help of digital technologies have been singled out: SRCSA services (state registration of civil status acts); registration of FOP; accrual for registration of e-pensions; electronic driver's office; HELSI (doctor's appointment, medical card, e-prescriptions and treatment plan); state land cadaster, etc. During the research, it was established that the vast majority of the analyzed types of electronic services were integrated into «Dia». But there are still a number of electronic services that work autonomously. It is proposed to focus further development of the field of electronic services on: systematic expansion of the list of services provided online; integration of online services for the provision of electronic services into a single portal «Dia»; system modernization of the mobile application of the single portal «Dia» taking into account innovations; increasing the level of cyber security; expanding the possibility of connecting to the Internet; increasing the level of digital literacy of citizens. Further research should be focused on assessing the level of accessibility and quality of electronic public services.

Teaching and Learning the Fundamental of Calculus through Python-based Programming

Abstract: The widespread adoption of modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in mathematics and science education is gaining momentum worldwide, especially in emerging countries with rapidly increasing digital technology penetration rates. The utilization of Python programming, with its capability to dynamically visualize abstract mathematical concepts, presents a valuable tool for instructors to elucidate calculus principles that were challenging to convey through traditional teaching methods. This research aimed to assess the efficacy of Python-based coding in teaching the fundamentals of calculus to grade Tenth students at a higher secondary school in Mumbai India. The study employed a pre-test and post-test control group quasiexperimental design, with a total of 76 participants (34 in the experimental group and 42 in the control group). The researchers administered Python-based coding instructional units to the experimental group, while the control group received traditional lecture-based instruction. The Calculus Understanding and Teaching Effectiveness (CUTFE) questionnaire was used as both a pre-test and post-test assessment tool. Results revealed no significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the pre-test. However, a noteworthy disparity emerged in favor of the experimental group in the post-test. Consequently, the study concluded that engaging in coding activities had a substantial impact on students' comprehension of the fundamentals of calculus. This underscores the effectiveness of Python-based coding as a pedagogical tool in enhancing students' understanding of mathematical concepts in the context of calculus education.

An analysis of media culture in the information space of small towns in Ukraine: Identifying key characteristics and features

The ongoing transformations in the structure and essential content of the information space, driven by the global penetration of information and communication technologies, underscore the importance of examining the fundamental characteristics of media culture. The article aim was to determine the key characteristics and features of media culture in the information space of small towns. The research methodology involved applying qualitative and quantitative analysis of empirical results using the arithmetic mean and cluster analysis. To implement the study, the following tasks were performed: developing a relevant questionnaire; surveying residents of small towns to identify the features of their media culture; and processing the obtained results. Within the framework of the study, ten main parameters that determine media culture were identified. The calculation of the arithmetic mean showed that the most important role for residents of small towns is played by the presence of communicative knowledge, skills, and abilities, the peculiarities of the influence of media content on the emotional sphere, as well as interest in consuming media content. Also significant are the influence of media content on the intellectual sphere and the accessibility of media content consumption. Less relevant are the thematic diversity of media content, audience reach, generation of own content, creating feedback on consumed media content, and interaction with other consumers of media content. The application of cluster analysis revealed that residents of small towns can be divided into three clusters, where the first (62%) is characterised by an above-average level of media culture, and the two others (16% and 22%) – by a below-average level. The difference between the representatives of the second and third clusters lies in the fact that the representatives of the second cluster consciously limit the information flow of media content, while the representatives of the third cluster lack sufficient opportunities to exist in the information space. Thus, approximately two-thirds of the respondents crossed the mark of the average level of media culture, and approximately one-third did not reach it. The practical value of the work lies in the possibility of using the obtained data for planning and implementing socio-cultural activities to develop the information space of small towns

Modelling and Experimental Characterisation of a Water-to-Air Thermoelectric Heat Pump with Thermal Energy Storage

Nowadays, increasing the penetration of renewable heat technologies is an important approach to minimise global primary energy use and reduce CO2 emissions for a sustainable future. Thermoelectric heat pumps, which have some unique characteristics in comparison with conventional vapour compression heat pumps, can be integrated with solar thermal energy storage to form a promising renewable heat technology. However, currently, a reliable numerical model for TeHPs suitable for building energy simulation is lacking and the benefits achievable for a TeHP thanks to the integration with heat storage are unclear. To solve these issues, in this work, an experimental apparatus consisting of a water-to-air TeHP unit with a heat storage tank is modelled and tested for the first time, under the scenarios with thermal energy storage and without thermal energy storage, respectively. The results found that the developed numerical model could well predict the output performance of the TeHP unit, with deviations within 12%. Additionally, the output performance of the TeHP unit when combined with a heat storage tank is better than that of the TeHP unit without heat storage, in terms of the maximum temperature achieved in the testing box, the temperature response speed of the testing box, and the coefficient of performance (COP) of the TeHP unit. This work not only paves the way for the following building-integrated simulations of TeHP units, but also provides guidance for the design of the integrated systems that include TeHPs and thermal energy storage.

Comparing methods for criticality and security in minerals for clean energy

Global policy discussions have shifted towards clean energy economies, placing more emphasis on critical minerals and their supply chain security. Critical minerals typically have few substitutes, are essential to a modern technology, and susceptible to short- and long-term supply chain risks. Clean energy technologies require critical minerals for manufacturing, which presents a need for more dynamic considerations to identify risks in shorter timeframes. This paper reviews two methodologies employed for critical mineral identification from nations committed to clean energy transitions. Since the United States and the United Kingdom have committed to increasing their penetration of renewable energy technologies, critical minerals are of high importance, therefore the US National Science and Technology Council (2016), and the British Geological Survey (2015) methodologies are applied to critical minerals prioritized by the US and the UK. Comparing the results of the methodologies identified challenges with timescale applications, which could be problematic when identifying a flexible methodology that meets the needs of rapidly evolving clean energy economies. Other key findings include: applying a weighting across methodologies would allow for more robust comparisons between countries, rather than focusing on supply and market availability; and a broader methodology review could lead to greater transparency, data accessibility, and compatibility of clean energy strategies between nations and regions for energy security. Additionally, existing gaps in the literature are identified, along with suggestions for further work.

Intelligent Productivity Transformation

With the penetration of deep learning technology into forecasting and decision support systems, enterprises have an increasingly urgent need for accurate forecasting of time series data. Especially in fields such as finance, retail, and production, immediate and accurate predictions of market trends are the key to maintaining a competitive advantage. This study aims to address the limitations of traditional time series forecasting methods, such as the difficulty in adapting to the nonlinearity and non-stationarity of the data, through an innovative deep learning framework. The authors propose a Prophet model that combines deep learning with LSTNet and statistics. In this way, they combine the ability of LSTNet to handle complex time dependencies and the flexibility of the Prophet model to handle trends and periodicity. The particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) is responsible for tuning this hybrid model, aiming to improve the accuracy of predictions. Such a strategy not only helps capture long-term dependencies in time series, but also models seasonality and holiday effects well.

A First View on the Competencies and Training Needs of Farmers Working with and Researchers Working on Precision Agriculture Technologies

The penetration of precision agriculture technologies in agrifood systems generates the need for efficient upskilling programs targeted at farmers and other actors. A critical first step in this direction is to uncover the training needs of the actors involved in precision agriculture ecosystems. The present study aimed to identify and assess gaps in competencies related to precision agriculture technologies of Greek livestock farmers and researchers specialized in this field. For farmers, we followed a partially mixed research design. To uncover researchers’ training needs, we chose a qualitative-dominant mixed approach. The results revealed that farmers lack competencies concerning the exploitation of precision agriculture technologies. Depending on their area of expertise, researchers have needs associated with predicting how research affects the future of farming and understanding how precision agriculture artifacts interplay with socio-environmental and economic factors. Despite the limited generalizability of the findings, which represent a limitation associated with the reliance of data on two small sample sizes, our results indicate that, beyond technology-related competencies, it is essential to enhance the capacity of producers and researchers to foresight and shape potential (digital) futures.

Artificial intelligence's ability to process images

Penetration of technology into different fields and their dominion over them after a while is undoubtable. New technologies lure our souls and the dependency on them is inextricable once having tasted the fruit. We as a human easily addict to the convenient and comforting songs. As well as when they do our work for us in a more preferable and presentable way. This work was done to illustrate the artificial intelligence use in image processing. Its capabilities and issues are the key factors of the concerns of the work. Therefore, the work outlines the basic ideas behind artificial intelligence and its use in different areas and making accent on the capabilities of the technology when using tools powered by artificial intelligence to understand the meaning of the provided picture. Possible solutions are also described.

Scarless genome editing technology and its application to crop improvement.

The advent of CRISPR/Cas9 has had a disruptive impact on the world by bringing about dramatic progress and rapid penetration of genome editing technology. However, even though gene disruption can be easily achieved, there has been a challenge in freely changing the sequence. To solve this problem, various novel technologies have emerged in recent years to realize free rewriting of genome sequences. In this review, scarless editing by two-step HDR, a technology that can freely rewrite genomes from a single nucleotide to more than several thousand nucleotides, will be introduced.

EFFECT OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF SAFARICOM LIMITED IN KENYA

The Kenyan telecommunications sector has been undergoing rapidly varying environmental conditions in terms of the competition. With penetration of information and technology, the market has become a global village and the telecommunications companies are no exception. This study was conducted to establish the effect of corporate communication strategy on performance in Safaricom Limited. Diffusion of innovation theory supported the study. This study adopted census approach and the target population was 90 principal officers, 60 senior officers, 25 senior managers and 37 managers. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 and descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used in analysis. Descriptive statistics showed that respondents agreed that corporate communication strategy affected performance at the Safaricom limited. Regression analysis showed that corporate communication strategy affected performance positively and significantly (β = 0.080, Sig. = 0.004). Results also showed that corporate communication strategy was positively and significantly correlated (r=0.293, p=0.006). The study concludes that by communicating openly and effectively, Safaricom can build strong relationships, address concerns, gather feedback, and foster a sense of involvement and trust among stakeholders. The study recommends Safaricom limited to capitalize on advertising its products since advertising can provide a competitive advantage by positioning a business as a preferred choice among competitors.

ПІДХОДИ ДО РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ ЦИФРОВОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ БІЗНЕС-ПРОЦЕСІВ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА: УПРАВЛІНСЬКИЙ АСПЕКТ

The article is devoted to the study of approaches to managing the digital transformation of business entities. It presents differences in the interpretation of the essence of the concepts of digitalization, digitization, and digital transformation. Three main areas of the enterprise affected by digital transformation have been identified: work with clients, operational business processes, and business models of the enterprise. Digitalization of enterprise business processes will influence changes in value formation and structural changes, and will also depend on them. It is substantiated that the level of use of digital technologies will be greatly influenced by the financial capabilities of the enterprise. An algorithm for the digital transformation of an enterprise has been developed, which makes it possible to choose priority areas for optimizing business processes through varying degrees of digitalization. This algorithm provides a preparatory stage at which it is recommended to carry out a detailed diagnosis of the external environment and assess the degree of penetration of digital technologies into the industry in which the activity is carried out. It provides for diagnostics of the enterprise taking into account available resources and identification of business processes that require innovative changes and solutions. The developed algorithm provides for partial optimization of individual business processes (installation of ERP-, CRM-, HRM- and other resource management systems, document management, logistics, etc.) and significant changes in several business processes using AI, BigData, IoT, cloud technologies, etc. The algorithm ends with the implementation stage, at which the necessary software and technological solutions are implemented. Transformation of operational processes through automation will provide economies of scale and increase productivity. The elements of digitalization of business processes of the enterprise are characterized. Three variable blocks in the transformation of business models are considered: digital modifications of individual processes, the introduction of new digital business models, and digital globalization. Conclusions about the main advantages of enterprises that have carried out digital transformation are drawn.

Ефективність використання інструментів e-commerce в розвитку маркетингової діяльності підприємств

The aim of the article is the theoretical and methodological substantiation of the use of e-commerce tools in the development of marketing activities of enterprises in turbulent economic conditions. According to the results of the carried out study, the volume of e-commerce trade is identified. Global e-commerce turnover amounts to approximately $6 trillion. This is 20-odd percent of the world’s total retail trade. Due to the different level of development (penetration) of information technology in each of the European countries, taken into consideration the data of the European E-Commerce Report 2023, it is worth noting that the share of online sales has increased significantly. The main factors influencing the difference in the number of sales between countries in the e-commerce segment are: development and application of e-commerce tools; integration of banking technologies into e-commerce; development of a network of logistics delivery centers; legal safeguards to protect consumers. The speed of updates of technologies and methods of their application in the field of e-commerce is high, so there is a necessity for constant monitoring of the functionality and experience in the implementation of innovative products. In order to save money on marketing activities of enterprises in Ukraine, it is recommended to increase the CRR (Customer Retention Rate). The main tools (directions) for improving efficiency in e-commerce are e-mail marketing, messenger marketing, remarketing campaigning using Google Ads, Facebook Ads and other advertising platforms.

The use of digital public services as a factor of social well-being

In recent years, the trend of digitalization of society has led researchers to think about the possible relationship of factors connecting the penetration of information technologies and such social aspects as the quality of life of the population, residents’ satisfaction with the urban environment, and social well-being. The article presents the results of a representative sociological study of the needs for digital services among residents of St. Petersburg, as well as the relationship between satisfaction from using services and the level of social well-being. In St. Petersburg, the priority project “Ecosystem of City Services ‘Digital Petersburg’” is being implemented, which is a model for providing digital services by locating city services in one place. Satisfaction with the lives of citizens is the ultimate goal of the project, and this category is closely related to the subjective judgments of residents who come into contact with everyday practices through an emotional background. The study was conducted using an online survey of 500 city residents, a sample representative of the gender and age of respondents. According to the results of the study, a relationship was identified between the use of digital services and indicators of the social well-being of the population. Among city residents, those who highly value the convenience of digital services demonstrate greater life satisfaction. According to the survey, the social well-being of citizens is influenced by confidence in their own IT skills, a high assessment of the convenience of digital services, trust in interaction with authorities online, and an assessment of the effectiveness of services. The author sees the development of a methodology for multifactorial assessment of social well-being, including the use of data from social media and other open sources, as future research tasks.

Exploring the Ideas of Integrating the Teaching of Information Technology and English Translation

Abstract The intelligent use of digital teaching resources and the deep penetration of information technology can help promote the change and development of English teaching and improve the sharing, interactivity, interestingness and effectiveness of English translation teaching resources. This paper develops an intelligent classroom teaching model for English translation that combines scaffolding and multimodal discourse teaching using the U Campus teaching platform. To create an intelligent learning environment for English translation, this paper uses distributed crawler technology to crawl English teaching resources and Minhash algorithm to de-weight and optimize the data, constructs an English translation corpus, and introduces a lightweight Transformer network to establish a machine translation model. This paper quantitatively analyzes the teaching effect of the English translation smart classroom teaching model using data from University C students as the research object. The results of the study show that the students in class A1 scored 95.02 points in topic comprehension, the translation theory and skills improved by 8.46 points compared with the students in class A2, and there was a significant difference between the students’ cross-cultural communication skills at the 1% level. By integrating the information technology platform with English translation teaching, students’ translation skills can be enhanced, they can learn more English resources, and their intercultural knowledge and competence can be improved.

The Potential of Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X Utilization in Jordanian Industries: Opportunities and Future Prospects

Green hydrogen and power-to-X technologies hold significant potential in the global energy transition towards net-zero emissions. This is attributed to the premise that these technologies can decarbonize numerous sectors worldwide by providing versatile and sustainable energy carriers and industrial feedstocks to replace fossil-based fuels and chemicals. To this end, the qualitative benefits of green hydrogen and power-to-X technologies have been thoroughly examined for various applications in past years. In contrast, quantifying the potential penetration of such technologies on national and global levels still requires extensive research. Therefore, this paper investigates the prospective integration of green hydrogen and power-to-X technologies within Jordanian industries, considering their quantitative utilization potential for current and future capacities. The findings showed that the Jordanian food processing and heavy industries emerged as major sectors with substantial potential for incorporating green hydrogen and power-to-X products as alternative fuels or chemical feedstocks. In detail, the total potential utilization capacity for these sectors stood at around 57 thousand tons per year. Specifically, fertilizers production, cement industry, steel reforming, and oil refinery possess an annual potential capacity of around 6.8, 11.8, 12.7, and 25.8 thousand tons, respectively. It is also worth mentioning that the current utilization capacity of hydrogen in Jordanian industries was found to be around 8.9 thousand tons per annum, which is completely covered by fossil-based hydrogen to date. These results imply that there will be a promising market for green hydrogen and power-to-X utilization in Jordanian industries, which will play a significant role in integrated energy transition efforts in the future.

Collaboration to Build Resilient Farmers' Human Resources: Digital Literacy Program in Agriculture as a Joint Education Effort

This article aims to examine the importance of the role of government and society in collaborating, especially in improving society's capabilities in the agricultural sector. In this case, development communication has an important role, especially in the form of participatory development communication and community empowerment. However, technological aspects cannot be separated from development communication. Electronic agriculture (e-Agriculture) has become something that farmers need to do to improve the quality of their agriculture. Since the penetration of information and communication technology, the use of this technology has become increasingly massive, especially in searching for information. This encourages the active role of government and society in providing facilities to support the development of human resources for farmers. In this case, digital literacy skills are very important for farmers to have, starting from searching for information, managing information resources, forming digital collaborations, to efforts to increase digital participation. These skills need to be built wisely so that the use of technology in the agricultural realm can be carried out well.