IT Progress Research Articles

Synergy between rural and smart tourism: is it possible and necessary?

PurposeThe study aims to identify the opinions of rural tourism service providers on synergy between rural and smart tourism in Latvia, Zemgale region.Design/methodology/approachThe research is of a qualitative nature and it profiles possibilities for and the necessity of synergy between rural and smart tourism. As part of the study, a survey was conducted to identify the opinions of 63 rural tourism service providers from the Zemgale region.FindingsThe study found that rural tourism service providers use digital tools mainly for payment, communication with customers as well as marketing activities, which revealed that the level of digitalization of rural tourism in Latvia is low. The survey data indicates the respondents' dual vision of synergy between rural and smart tourism, recognizing that IT progress was rapid and its influence was inevitable, while at the same time emphasizing an argument for maintaining the basic value and nature of rural tourism.Originality/valueThe paper is an original study of the opinions of rural tourism service providers on synergy between rural and smart tourism in Latvia and specifically, the Zemgale region.

IMPLEMENTATION OF E-GOVERNMENT ON THE E-ORDER SYSTEM TO INCREASE MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SOUTH JAKARTA

Study this aims for identify and understand urgency management application e-Order or online market for goods and services public for speed up SMEs growth in DKI Jakarta Province. The program aims to increase growth economy and opportunity work for SMESs DKI Jakarta Province with provide marketing online. Website development is one of the political str(web and development strategy e-government national , that is implementation systematic development _ through realistic and measurable steps _ Government website development area is the first from four layers ( web presence , interaction , transaction and transformation / integration ) within stages development Indonesian e-government for possible Indonesian people with easy access information government area and participate in development Indonesian democracy through online media. This study use approach qualitative through interviews and studies library, this showing several thing that is first System application e-Order this is breakthrough innovative BPPBJ (Service Agency Procurement Goods and Services) Government DKI Jakarta Province Second, System Application e-Order is connecting application _ activity purchase SMES products (as supplier) with agency government province in DKI Jakarta.System building e-Order this is form cooperation Among Provincial government DKI Jakarta with citizen. DKI Jakarta residents can participate direct in the development process Technology Industry 4.0 DKI citizens must be IT -based care with IT progress, SMEs can develop marketing and owning quality more product _ fine, however permanent notice factor effective and efficient from use system e-government.

The role of occupational skill sets in the digital transformation: how IT progress shapes returns to specialization and social skills

Workers’ occupational skill sets play a crucial role in successfully handling digital transformation. We investigate whether and how different types of occupational skill sets benefit from digital transformation. We theoretically and empirically analyze wage returns of workers in occupations with more or less specialized skill sets and with more or less social skills when IT increases in their industry. Applying natural language processing methods to the texts of occupational training curricula, we develop measures for occupational specialization and social skills. We use vocational education and training curricula from Switzerland because they cover approx. two-thirds of the working population. Using curricula, industry-level IT data and individual-level administrative wage data, our individual fixed-effects analyses show that IT progress leads to higher wage returns for workers in highly specialized occupations but not for workers in more general occupations. In addition, we find that high levels of social skills cannot make up for this difference when IT advances. However, our results indicate that for workers with high specialization, a combination with high social skills generates additional benefits when IT advances. Overall, our results suggest that, contrary to typical assumptions in educational policy debates, workers with specialized occupational skill sets—possibly in combination with high social skills—appear to be the ones who are particularly well prepared to cope with digital transformation.

The Development of Electronic Banking Services in Poland in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic using the Example of PKO Bank Polski

Abstract Research background: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer preferences and their use of banking services. Consequently, the propensity of bank customers to use electronic banking has increased. Banks, in order to meet customer expectations, develop and improve the most popular channels of distribution of their services, offering increasingly advanced technological solutions that provide the customer with a high level of security. Purpose: The aim of this paper is to analyze and evaluate the functioning of electronic banking in PKO Bank Polski in the era of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic. Research methodology: The current situation regarding the functioning of e-banking in Poland in the era of the pandemic with particular emphasis on the development of electronic banking services at Bank PKO Bank Polski was investigated. Development trend models were used for the study, and then applied to forecast the changes that will occur in the electronic banking market in Bank PKO Bank Polski at the end of 2022 and in 2023. The analysis was carried out using the STATISTICA 13.3 program. Results: Banks, including PKO Bank Polski, will increasingly need to develop their digital infrastructure and continue to innovate to keep up with changing lifestyles. In the future, the use of cash will be marginalized in favour of electronic payments. Novelty: Further IT and telecommunication progress at PKO BP Bank Polski will result in the emergence of more innovative solutions for banking services and, at the same time, the development of the electronic money market.

Optimization of English Online Teaching Scheme Based on Cloud Platform Technology

Due to the increasing progress of IT and cloud computing technology, traditional teaching methods and instructional resources can no longer meet the needs of modern education. How to use network technology to optimize classroom teaching and improve the quality and effect of online education is a topic worthy of in-depth discussion. Based on the current situation of English online education, this paper analyzes the theoretical basis and application status of cloud computing and puts forward the optimization strategy of English online education under the network environment, combining with the theories of constructivism and collaborative learning and building an instructional resource sharing management system based on cloud computing. The system can provide a great quantity of high-quality instructional resources for English online education and further promote the optimization of English online education.

Model for the Identification and Classification of Partially Damaged and Vandalized Traffic Signs

The development of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) has expanded with the accelerated progress of IT, as well as with the needs of the autonomous vehicle (AV) implementation. The specifics and requirements of AV towards the infrastructure primarily relate to the condition and quality of traffic signs. For the independent participation of these vehicles in traffic, an impeccable traffic sign condition is required, which is often not the case in practice. Damaged, faded, obscured, or vandalized traffic signs can usually be seen in the road network, which can impede the movement of AV in traffic. In the existing literature, little or very little attention is focused on the problem of identifying and classifying damaged and especially vandalized traffic signs. In this paper, the mentioned problem is addressed, and the CNN model is proposed. This model has been tested on a specially designed novel and challenging database containing 6,000 real-time images of traffic signs in the road network of the Republic of Serbia. This model is invariant to different lighting and weather (nighttime and fog) conditions. In this case study, the model reached an overall accuracy of 99.17%, whereby all vandalized and damaged traffic signs are accurately identified and classified.

Approaches to the formation of an optimal personal investment portfolio in Ukraine

Globalization and IT progress are expanding the possibilities of using various financial instruments to create a personal investment portfolio. The purpose of the study is to differentiate the investment portfolio by the level of income of Ukrainian citizens and its impact on the effectiveness of personal finance management. Analysis of indicators of state and current investment trends allowed identifying the optimal ratio of profitability and risk in financial decisions of individuals by diversifying the investment portfolio, creating personal reserves, localizing investment instruments and minimizing the use of credit resources.The result of the study is the development and justification of criteria that an investor should meet during the investing. In particular, the formation of an individual investment portfolio depending on personal income allows everyone to justify an effective personal investment policy, taking into account the available investment tools. The paper covers the approaches to the formation of a person’s investment portfolio, depending on the level of his or her income. The paper also examines the need to form an optimal investment portfolio, depending on the real financial opportunities of a person.

PRAKTEK SUPERVISI GURU PAI SEKOLAH DASAR BERBASIS ICT DI KEDUNGREJA CILACAP

It is undeniable that technological advancements in the field of information and communication are currently developing very rapidly. Technological advances have spread throughout the world in various activities in our daily lives. In the world of education it is also like that, for example in supervision activities, supervision activities by PAI Supervisors on Islamic Religious Education teachers in Elementary Schools are also required at present to be more creative in conducting supervision because of the influence of the times such as the progress of IT. At this time the supervisor is demanded to be able and skilled in utilizing the progress of IT to conduct supervision, this is done to keep up with the rapidly advancing times and also as improving the progress of school technology.

Impact of Textile Industry Restructuring on the Financial Condition of Local Government Units for the Example of the Łódź Region in Poland

Technical, technological, IT and organisational progress is most evident in industry. In a situation where innovations are accompanied by structural and political changes, it is all about restructuring. In Poland, restructuring processes occurred most frequently in the 1990s. Currently, the phenomenon still occurs, but on a much smaller scale, with the transformations concerning generic, personnel and processes structures. The textile industry is still significant and is a hallmark of the Łódź region in Poland. The recent past has shown that companies from the textile industry, although very fragmented, remain on the market and are doing well in the new economic system. The purpose of the study is to assess the financial condition of municipalities and cities with district rights in the context of the restructuring activities of the textile sector, with particular emphasis on local government units of the Łódź region in the years 2007-2017. The work consists of three parts. In the first, the authors include theoretical premises for the restructuring of enterprises. The second part contains research hypotheses which have been empirically verified with an econometric model developed in the last part of the work. The purpose of the econometric model is to describe the relationship between the self-financing indicator and the explanatory variables, which largely describe the financial condition of enterprises in the textile sector in Poland over the period between 2007 and 2017. The results of the research conducted allow to conclude that the financial condition of communes and cities with district rights is diverse, and is affected by factors related to the location, type and level of development of local government units. In addition, the restructuring which took place in industry, in particular the textile industry, had a positive impact on the financial condition of local governments, in particular on their level of self-financing.

CBDC - Financial System Implications and Control

IT progress and its application to the financial industry have inspired central banks and academics to reflect about the merits of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) accessible to the broad public. This paper first briefly recalls the advantages that have been associated with CBDC and reviews some relevant background from the history of the issuance of different forms of central bank money. It then discusses two key arguments against CBDC, namely (i) risk of structural disintermediation of banks and centralization of the credit allocation process within the central bank and (ii) risk of facilitation systemic runs on banks in crisis situations. The paper proposes as solution a two-tier remuneration of CBDC, as a tested and simple tool to control the quantity of CBDC both in normal and crisis times. It compares this solution with the one of Kumhof and Noone (2018). It is however also acknowledged that controlling the quantity of CBDC is not necessarily sufficient to control its impact on the financial system. Finally, the paper compares the financial account implications of CBDC with the one of crypto assets, stable coins, and narrow bank digital money, noting the similarity and differences in terms of implications on the financial system. It is concluded that well-controlled CBDC seems feasible, without this implying that CBDC would not catalyze change in the financial system.

Technological & Marketing trends

The article discusses technological as well marketing trends that allow to predict the development in the world. The aim of the work is to analyze progress in IT, how important are Social Media, to analyze the impact of GENERATION Z for employment. The logical chain of global trends that are popular in the world, the leadership positions of millenials is investigated. The conclusion is made about the importance of post-millenials - The younger generation will soon become your main target audience. The use of trends and targeting should start now.

Tiered CBDC and the Financial System

IT progress and its application to the financial industry have inspired central banks and academics to analyse the merits of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) accessible to the broad public. This paper first reviews the advantages and risks of such CBDC. It then discusses two prominent arguments against CBDC, namely (i) risk of structural disintermediation of banks and centralization of the credit allocation process within the central bank and (ii) risk of facilitation systemic runs on banks in crisis situations. Two-tier remuneration of CBDC is proposed as solution to both issues, and a comparison is provided with a simple cap solution and the solution of Kumhof and Noone (2018). Finally, the paper compares the financial account implications of CBDC with the ones of crypto assets, Stablecoins, and narrow bank digital money, in a domestic and international context.

SOCIAL NETWORKS AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT FOREING GRAMMAR COMPETENCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

It has been commonly agreed that social networks is an educational tool related to interests and needs of a modern student. We may use it as a connector between participants of educational process: teachers may reach their students outside limited classroom activity and motivate them to further study in a non-formal atmosphere.
 The article discusses possibilities of using social networks (Facebook) and digital applications (like, Viber) to develop grammar competence of students through blogging, texting, posting. Having organized a small focus group, we were able to: define functions and skills which are required when you enter networks for educational purposes; understand the drawbacks of using social networks and describe the support expected from a teacher; advise on the pace and tasks used in virtual classes. Dynamics of cosmopolitan societies demand knowledge of international communicative ethics which, due to IT progress, is required during e-mailing, on-line discussions and meetings, participation in distant conferences. Modern student is a researcher who can do both – collect and share information with the outer world.
 There’s also much space for personal development: students learn to promote their skills, communicate in virtual profession-oriented environment, form cross-cultural verbal literacy, improve soft skills and interpersonal cooperation, analyze and correct own grammar mistakes as well as accumulate experience of other group members. Knowing the methodology of up-to-date practices, teacher can motivate to educative on-line communication: writing blogs, posting on latest events, commenting to daily tasks in viber-community. Active learning demonstrates results of study immediately – staying verbally active 24/7, students see the perspective of own future mobility.
 We have concluded that there’s an urge necessity for professional upgrade of teachers, as using social networks for specific educative purposes demands personal mobility, compute proficiency, readiness to work outside formal classroom, responsibility for creation of informal study material and content choice, psychological competence, people skills.
 Key words: social networks, mobility, modern educational tool, digital competence, blogging, virtual class.

Central Bank Digital Currency: Financial System Implications and Control

IT progress and its application to the financial industry have inspired central banks and academics to reflect about the merits of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) accessible to the broad public. This paper first briefly recalls the advantages that have been associated with CBDC and reviews some relevant background from the history of the issuance of different forms of central bank money. It then discusses two key arguments against CBDC, namely (i) risk of structural disintermediation of banks and centralization of the credit allocation process within the central bank and (ii) risk of facilitation systemic runs on banks in crisis situations. The paper proposes as solution a two-tier remuneration of CBDC, as a tested and simple tool to control the quantity of CBDC both in normal and crisis times. It is, however, also acknowledged that controlling the quantity of CBDC is not necessarily sufficient to control its impact on the financial system. Finally, the paper compares the financial account implications of CBDC with the one of crypto assets, stable coins, and narrow bank digital money, noting the similarity and differences in terms of implications on the financial system. It is concluded that well-controlled CBDC seems feasible, without this implying that CBDC would not catalyze change in the financial system.

Strategi Pemasaran Lele Sangkuriang Organik Surya Kencana Farm Kota Bogor

Catfish is one of the most widely cultivated freshwater fish. Bogor is a district and a city that has considerable potential for Catfish farming. This is because the consumption of Catfish is pretty much absorbed by the DKI Jakarta and Bogor city become penyedianya. In 2016 alone, the level of consumption of Catfish in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) is very high. The needs of Jabodetabek community will Catfish reaches 120 tons per day. As quoted from an article, from the amount of these needs, Bogor can only produce Catfish as much as 30 tons per day. This of course becomes an opportunity and a prospect for Catfish farming. This study aims to identify the condition of internal environment and external environment in Surya Kencana Farm. Formulate alternative marketing strategies for Surya Kencana Farm. Determining priority marketing strategy for Surya Kencana Farm. This study uses SWOT analysis to determine alternative choice of marketing strategy for Surya Kencana Farm. Then proceed with QSPM to determine the best strategy that Surya Kencana Farm can do. The results of the analysis with the SWOT and QSPM matrices, obtained alternative strategies that can be implemented, namely utilizing IT progress, such as websites and the internet to inform Lele Sangkuriang product quality, and informing about organic Sangkuriang Catfish produced by SKF is a priority strategy that can be done by SKF.

The social presence theory in distance education; the role of social presence in web-based educational environment

The social presence theory in distance education; the role of social presence in web-based educational environment

INTERCONNECTIVITY AND DIFFERENCES OF THE (INFORMATION) PRIVACY RIGHT AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION RIGHT N THE EUROPEAN UNION

Right to (information) privacy and right to personal data protection have many common contact points. However, the very act of developing data protection, as a younger right into the sui generis right shows that these two rights are not the same and that there are differences between them, huge enough to make them separate legal rights. The main trigger for noticing their different nature, purpose and background and for development of the data protection into the separate right was the revolution in the information technology solutions. This IT progress, for the first time, enabled massive and relatively cheap operations with the personal data and brought not only concern about the security of the personal data, but also unbelievable business possibilities. It was the turning point for the codification of the data protection right which started from 1970ies, aiming to create separate rules and legislation which will understand the importance of not only of protecting personal data but of their regulated and lawful usage. Despite all what was said, there is still certain confusion regarding these two rights, mainly because in the initial phase of the massive usage of the new IT solutions, when the data protection legislation still wasn’t developed, information privacy right served as the only legal protection of the data protection right and the relationship between these two rights is complex even today and deserves to be further researched

An Analytical Study for Some Drawbacks and Weakness Points of the AES Cipher (Rijndael Algorithm)

The present paper includes a research study about the weak points and the major weakness aspects of the Rijndael cipher from the point of view design. Although several published papers for most researchers around the world included either the developing models or improving techniques by depending on Rijndael cipher. In this study, opposite matter about some scientific criticism for certain essential points in the AES construction will be discussed. When the AES was selected 16 years ago, the digital technologies were quite different from now and the magnitude of the challenges was less, so with the recent advanced technology and the emergence of new applications like Big data’s applications in addition to the applications have run with 64-bit and a lot of other applications, it has become a necessity for designing a new contemporary algorithm for the current demands. Especially young Rijndael that has faded and its sun had set as it has been believed by many researchers. Since the experts and designers of information security in previous time determined its retired date for ten years. In this study, a list of drawbacks and vulnerabilities for the Rijndael internal structure in addition to new recommendations for the future work will be diagnosed. No one denies that the selection of Rijndael was a good choice for civil applications on software and hardware implementations and on many of various platforms, but the excessive speed for the IT progress leads to take in to account recalculation of the security level for the current and perspective future requirements.

그린 IT를 위한 IT 컨버전스 사례 분석에 관한 연구

Eco-friendly or green is a key word which we use in our life. There are examples such as eco-friendly laundry detergent and agricultural products or green car and home, Due to the indiscriminate development, it was caused severe environmental pollution. Green IT is a necessary technology to solve the energy and environmental problems and to increase the productivity of corporations. Therefore, we studied contents related with green IT. The history for green IT has changed from 'Green of IT' to 'IT for Green'. Studies for 'IT for Green' progress extensively on today. In this paper, we described a transition progress and characteristics of green IT. Lastly, we analyzed smart work in the examples of the top.

Information Technology Impacts on Firm Performance: An Extension of Kohli and Devaraj (2003)

Despite the importance of investing in information technology, research on business value of information technology (BVIT) shows contradictory results, raising questions about the reasons for divergence. Kohli and Devaraj (2003) provided valuable insights into this issue based on a meta-analysis of 66 BVIT studies. This paper extends Kohli and Devaraj by examining the influences on BVIT through a meta-analysis of 303 studies published between 1990 and 2013. We found that BVIT increases when the study does not consider IT investment, does not use profitability measure of value, and employs primary data sources, fewer IT-related antecedents, and larger sample size. Considerations of IT alignment, IT adoption and use, and interorganizational IT strengthen the relationship between IT investment on BVIT, whereas the focus on environmental theories dampens the same relationship. However, the use of productivity measures of value, the number of dependent variables, the economic region, the consideration of IT assets and IT infrastructure or capability, and the consideration of IT sophistication do not affect BVIT. Finally, BVIT increases over time with IT progress. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.