Role Of Information Communication Technology Research Articles

The role of information communication technologies as a moderator of knowledge creation and knowledge sharing in improving the quality of healthcare services

This study examines the role of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and information communication technologies, which are organizational factors that influence the quality of healthcare services. In today's knowledge-intensive environment, understanding and gaining in-depth knowledge on how to improve the quality of healthcare services is gaining in importance and recognition. Quantitative data collected in 2019 with 151 respondents employed in healthcare organizations was used. Running a series of hierarchical linear regression models, we found a significant positive relationship between knowledge creation and quality of healthcare services, and a significant positive relationship between knowledge sharing and quality of healthcare services. Empirical data additionally provides support for information communication technologies that act as a moderator both in the relationship between knowledge creation and knowledge sharing with quality of healthcare services. With our data, we provide empirical backing for the impact of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and information communication technologies on the quality of healthcare services that are provided by Montenegrin healthcare organizations. Our paper offers theoretical and practical implications derived from our research study.

Exploring the Role of Information Communication Technology and Renewable Energy in Environmental Quality of South-East Asian Emerging Economies

We have extended the literature on how information communication technology (ICT) and renewable energy relates to environmental quality in South-East Asia. Earlier literature has mostly focused on individual country cases, and regional investigations, especially in South-East Asian, are largely absent from the existing body of knowledge. The use of ICT and renewable energy are among the top priorities of each economy in this region. We pursued this study with the intention of identifying trends in the way these countries use ICT and renewable energy, and how these emerging factors contribute to their environmental performance. We analyzed the annual data of six countries from between 2000 and 2018, using Panel Quantile Regression, and Dynamic Fixed Effect estimation techniques to test both the hypothesized short-run and long-run relationship between ICT and renewable energy use and environmental quality. Our empirical results reveal the non-mitigating effect of ICT on CO2 emission, confirming that ICT use in this region does not improve environmental performance, but rather causes more environmental degradation. Renewable energy, on the other hand, results in a significant contribution to environmental quality in this region. Our results are consistent with multiple studies in the existing body of knowledge. The findings are very meaningful and useful for policymakers in these countries to help them to frame strategies for renewable energy and ICT use practices that favor the environment.

The role of information communication technologies on carbon emissions in OECD countries: new evidence from method of moments quantile approach.

This paper aims to investigate the effects of information and communication technologies (ICT) on carbon emissions (CO2) in the OECD area. For this purpose, a comprehensive panel data set is utilized covering the 1994-2018 period for 38 countries and a novel method of moments panel quantile regression model which allows to account for fixed effects and endogenous explanatory variables. Results suggest that the ICT, represented by the percentage of individuals using the Internet in the total population, contributes positively to CO2 emissions up to 0.40th quantile and has no effect after this level. The results imply that countries with relatively low per capita emissions are susceptible to the rebound effects, in which better energy efficiency results in increased demand for energy and ICT-related items, hence increasing carbon emissions. At this juncture, one policy idea would be to include a carbon tax into the per-unit purchase price of smartphones, tablets, smart gadgets, and any other relevant ICT items. Additionally, this legislation can assist decrease conspicuous consumption, which can be viewed as a trigger for the demand for ICT products. Additionally, these countries should encourage enterprises to invest in and employ energy-efficient technologies through tax incentives or subsidies.

Sustainability of Digital Capital and Social Support during COVID-19: Indonesian Muslim Diaspora’s Case in South Korea

During the COVID-19 pandemic, digital capital and online activities have played significant roles as a tool for enhancing social support. Considering the increased role of information communication technology (ICT), in this study, we investigated the following research questions by focusing on the Indonesian Muslim diaspora in South Korea. To what extent do digital capital and online communities affect the formation of social support in the pandemic situation? How does the Indonesian Muslim diaspora pursue social support in South Korea, which has a high capacity for ICT infrastructure? We used the technology acceptance model (TAM) for the conceptual model and conducted semi-structured interviews and surveys for data collection. Structural equation modeling demonstrates that TAM can be applied in the case of South Korea’s Indonesian Muslim diaspora, especially during the pandemic. Findings suggest that digital capital and the perceived usefulness/perceived ease of use (PU/PEOU) of online communities reinforced the Indonesian Muslim diaspora’s participation in online communities after COVID-19. It also demonstrates the ways in which the Indonesian Muslim diaspora pursues social support through online communities under restricted situations.

Reinforcing the Role of ICT in Enhancing Teaching and Learning Post-COVID-19 in Tertiary Institutions in South Africa

The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in higher education is becoming more and more prevalent with the over-proliferation of technological development we find ourselves in. The educational landscape in South African tertiary institutions has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in increased use of ICT. In turn, this has transformed these institutions' teaching, learning, and research. Central to this transformation has been challenges facing both teachers and administrators, including the need for a great demonstration of the value of ICT through improved output on teaching, learning and research. This paper examines the use of ICT in enhancing teaching and learning in South African tertiary institutions during and post COVID-19. Using an extensive secondary review approach, the report observes that ICT has been widely embraced in tertiary institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. However, a minority of students and lecturers still lack the technological expertise to utilise modern technologies. In addition, limited funding in some rural universities hinders the purchasing of modern ICT equipment to support teaching and learning in tertiary institutions. The paper recommends increasing the value of ICT usage in the teaching and learning process post-COVID-19. Regular workshops and in-service training of both teaching staff, students and administrators in pedagogical issues and administration should be increased.

How is ICT Shaping the Economic Landscape in Transitional Bangladesh?

Information communication technology (ICT) has a significant impact on the national economy of Bangladesh. Nowadays, people recognize ICT as a critical driver for the governance and economy of Bangladesh. Though ICT is crucial in representative and democratic governance, it also persuades significantly in the business and service sector of Bangladesh. The present study focuses on the nexus between ICT and the economy, which shaped the economic governance landscape in transitional Bangladesh. The study endeavors to answer the questions on how ICT is triggering the economy and economic governance and how it indicates the future role of ICT in management and development. The study followed the content analysis method and was primarily based on secondary data sources to reach the inferences. The results found ICT a comprehensive platform that includes the different stakeholders and emphasized the trade-off between them and the national economy. It is also found that ICT helps the government identify the synchronized ideas of various stakeholders that coordinate their actions and produce services for home and abroad. The study concludes by arguing for the management of ICT and wrapping of multidimensional data, and it could likely boost the economy and incentives required for the government to act in support of governance in the future.

COVID-19 and Care for the Elderly in Long-Term Care Facilities: The Role of Information Communication Technology.

To review the changes in communication in long-term care facilities (LTCF) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic literature review was conducted through a keyword search of the PubMed and Ovid Embase databases. In accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 11 articles were selected and analysed qualitatively. The use of information communication technology was heterogeneous, and it was used to bring together several different groups of users: LCTF residents' families, hospitals, specialists, and general practitioners. The modes of communication and preferred ways to reduce the social isolation of LTCF residents from their family members were described. Various smartphone applications have been designed for both socializing and the use of telemedical solutions. Opportunities for peer-to-peer social interaction between the elderly through information communication technologies have been neglected. Video calls may bring greater satisfaction to residents and their families. Telemedicine and interdisciplinary cooperation between healthcare professionals have increased the quality of medical care in long-term care institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digitalization in Food Supply Chains: A Bibliometric Review and Key-Route Main Path Analysis

Technological advances such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, social media, and geographic information systems represent a building block of the digital transformation that supports the resilience of the food supply chain (FSC) and increases its efficiency. This paper reviews the literature surrounding digitalization in FSCs. A bibliometric and key-route main path analysis was carried out to objectively and analytically uncover the knowledge development in digitalization within the context of sustainable FSCs. The research began with the selection of 2140 articles published over nearly five decades. Then, the articles were examined according to several bibliometric metrics such as year of publication, countries, institutions, sources, authors, and keywords frequency. A keyword co-occurrence network was generated to cluster the relevant literature. Findings of the review and bibliometric analysis indicate that research at the intersection of technology and the FSC has gained substantial interest from scholars. On the basis of keyword co-occurrence network, the literature is focused on the role of information communication technology for agriculture and food security, food waste and circular economy, and the merge of the Internet of Things and blockchain in the FSC. The analysis of the key-route main path uncovers three critical periods marking the development of technology-enabled FSCs. The study offers scholars a better understanding of digitalization within the agri-food industry and the current knowledge gaps for future research. Practitioners may find the review useful to remain ahead of the latest discussions of technology-enabled FSCs. To the authors’ best knowledge, the current study is one of the few endeavors to explore technology-enabled FSCs using a comprehensive sample of journal articles published during the past five decades.

Credible Elections in Nigeria: The Role of Information Communication Technology

The beauty of democracy is that it enables the electorate to determine who governs them. Elections offer them that privilege of choosing their leaders. But when elections are not credible, free and fair these lofty objectives could not be achieved. It is only credible, free and fair elections where the will of majority prevails that will guarantee good governance cum sustainable development. This is because politicians will be on their toes to deliver good governance as that is the only thing that earn them their positions. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many a time votes do not count and the will of majority do not prevail. Judiciary many a times are handicapped in addressing injustices done during election as cases are always decided based on available evidence. This paper focuses on the how ICT can be applied to ensure credible election.

Assessing The Impact of Empowerment on Achieving Employee Performance Mediating Role of Information Communication Technology

Assessing The Impact of Empowerment on Achieving Employee Performance Mediating Role of Information Communication Technology

The role of IT-based technologies on the management of human resources in the COVID-19 era

PurposeThe current pandemic will introduce many novel policies, adaptations, innovations and procedures by innovative human resource (HR) creativity. In particular, information technology (IT) implementation is a field that needs more significant focus and a wider range of creative interventions. The author would undoubtedly see a more human-focused approach to HR management (HRM) in the post-coronavirus disease 2019 (post-COVID-19) era, where enterprises and workers have had to reinvent themselves in a brief amount of time drastically. Following the nationwide lockdown caused by COVID-19, many companies were pushed to opt for remote working, which presents both difficulties and benefits for workers and employers. So the purpose of this study is to investigate some key consequences resulting from COVID-19’s effect on multiple HRM roles, how technology is empowering and fostering HRM, informative forecasts based on how organizations are coping and finally, the path in the post-pandemic environment.Design/methodology/approachThe COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant effect on every area of the global economy. It has had severe implications for public institutions and raises particular questions for medical schools. The emergence of COVID-19 has disrupted many activities and requires intense and prompt attention from medical educators. So, HR leaders now face the difficult task of managing the interests of workers and their corporations. The outbreak of COVID-19 has proved that this is not just a difficult time but rather a testing time for companies across the globe to check and ensure how swiftly they adapt themselves by thinking and planning differently. An enterprise evolves with nature, and change is unavoidable if performance and productivity are to improve. Changes in structure, technology and priorities are overgrowing, posing big obstacles to leaders. Corporations worldwide have looked to technology to pursue creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. This study provides a review of articles related to the role of technology in HRM in the COVID-19 period. The analyzed articles are divided into three groups, including articles related to the role of information communication technology, cloud computing and teleworking in HRM in the COVID-19 era. Also, the most important key challenges are collected, and solutions are provided for them.FindingsIn times of trouble, authentic leadership shines through. The actions of pioneering HR leaders throughout the COVID-19 epidemic will significantly affect their respective organizations. When COVID-19 expanded around the world, HR agencies made their workers’ health and welfare a top priority. HRM’s long-term sustainability can be dictated by how they deal with the current crisis. Web-based solutions, such as cloud computing, will also address a vital resource allocation gap. It illustrates the possible efficacy of patient-oriented, web-based applications built on result-driven design, which continues to be validated by more testing and assessment. Many studies have emphasized business innovation as a necessity due to changes in the environment and various challenges and requirements facing businesses. The challenge of observing social distance and limiting face-to-face business services is the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic era.Research limitations/implicationsThis study could entail a joint international collaboration initiative among research centers, allowing information about COVID-19 impacts to be shared more easily. It will favor a worldwide policy to find a response to the epidemic but still address cultural and social issues.Practical implicationsThe survey concludes that, whenever possible, employers and medicals should explore remote working opportunities in all industries to alleviate uncertainty and improve employee psychological well-being. The facilitating considerations and problems are often addressed in order to supply practical views for developing cloud-based solutions.Originality/valueThis research aims to lead to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the HRM area through the use of IT-based technology. It allows businesses to reinvent HRM techniques to save money and maximize efficiency without compromising their employees’ life quality and well-being. More in-depth studies at various pandemic stages would yield more valuable insights into HRM’s emerging position.

Examining the role of ICT usage in loneliness perception and mental health of the elderly in China

Loneliness and mental health are critical concerns for the elderly, but not much is known about this issue in China. This research empirically examines the role of information communication technology (ICT) among elderly users in the Chinese context, with a specific focus on the interplay between ICT and social isolation, in determining elders' loneliness and mental health. Survey data collected from 304 elderly participants in China show that ICT plays a significant yet complicated role in understanding the loneliness and mental health of elderly people. The findings indicate that ICT usage reduces loneliness perception, and this effect can be strengthened by elders' ICT self-efficacy. Furthermore, ICT usage strengthens the effect of social isolation on perceived loneliness, which is counterintuitive to common sense. Practitioners are advised to devote more attention to elderly people's mental health through promoting their online information communication channel usage and improving their ICT self-efficacy.

The Application Systems with Industrial Revolution 5.0 In Supporting Youth Development Environment

The role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in our life is very important and nowadays it is required to be used anywhere, through any platforms and anytime especially in relation to Youth Community of Practice (YCoP) activities in enhancing their future quality of life. Meanwhile, for social development of the youth and preparation to become a leader of tomorrow, ICT of Application System (AS) with Industrial Revolution (IR5.0) plays a big part in their journey in ensuring no one is left behind and always ready to face new issues and upcoming challenges in the future. Besides that, based on the reviews of the related papers done, there is an indication that the need of the AS is becoming increasingly important and could not be avoided in YCoP environment. Therefore, Application Systems with IR 5.0 is considered essential in assisting the youth for their activities of future development environment purposes and consequently this will ensure their quality of life can be improved and sustainable all the time.

The Concept and Application of ICT on SMEs performance in Nigeria: Limitation and Challenges

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in growing and building developing nations' national economy. This study investigates a deep understanding of the influence of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on SMEs' performance in Nigeria. The study found out that most SME owners engage in local business practices in nature of the operation, and marketing strategies are limited within the country. Hence, this is a growing concern, the need to broaden the field of doing business through global integration with ICT aid, which would improve the country's economic growth at large. Based on the literature reviewed, this research work helps to identify the underlying causes, limited ICT readiness, its effectiveness and the need for ICT implementation into business processes, and the knowledge of its potential benefit. Therefore, this paper examines the role of ICT in small businesses' performance; this is estimated to enhance firm productivity and increase profitability, improving overall SMEs’ performance. The study recommends that provision be made for more ICT training facilities, and SMEs need to embrace information and communication technology in terms of resources, networks, and consumer skills. Entrepreneurs are to be enlightened and educated on how ICT can be used to boost operating efficiency. The government should create an enabling environment by offering ICT infrastructure that will promote its growth and implementation in SMEs. This study's data relied on secondary data and current research on SMEs worldwide, focusing on Nigeria.
 Keywords: Small and Medium Enterprises, Information Communication Technology, Limitation, Challenges

Digital play for language development in the early grades

Background: The digital world and the concomitant changes in early childhood education have created uncertainty for teachers not knowing how to adjust their pedagogical practices of using digital play to enhance language development. Aim: This study aimed to analyse what teachers understand by digital play and how they use it for language teaching in the early grades, with specific reference to the reception year. Setting: The researcher chose a primary school in an urban area that had digital technology available in the classroom involving eight Grade R teachers. Methods: Semi-structured questionnaires and focus group interviews were used to collect data on how teachers interact with learners using digital technology. Non-participatory observations of these interactions were also noted. Data analysis considered teacher views about the role of information communication technology (ICT) in education, digital games, and the extent to which digital pedagogies can enhance language acquisition. Results: The analysis found that the teachers are willing to experiment with digital games. However, there is a need to understand more about digital technology and increase their knowledge on using digital games when teaching language. Teachers shared the view that digital games should, as is the case with traditional play-based pedagogies, be used to enhance language teaching as this generation is growing up in a digital environment. Conclusion: It was clear that the emphasis needs to be on the development of games, which use digital technology relevant to language teaching. Furthermore, the findings suggest that those pedagogies that use digital games relevant to the Digital Era be adopted. There is a need for further enquiry into teachers’ beliefs and digital literacy and practices in more diverse settings to further understand the value of digital play in language teaching.

The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Gap and the Generation Gap in Local Government Towards “SMART ASN”

The role of ICT is very important, especially in the era of data explosion or big data, but the government, especially local governments, finds it difficult to take advantage of it due to the uneven development of ICT. This is very helpful for the government in providing services to the community. Based on this, the researchers are interested in examining how the local government applies the mandate of Government Regulation No. 11/2017 towards “SMART ASN” in the field of ICT and HR? What have local governments done to implement it? The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of the mandate of Government Regulation No. 11/2017 towards “SMART ASN” in the field of ICT and HR carried out by the local government and know what the local government has been done. This research uses the descriptive qualitative method. To get all the information related to the research problem, the researcher used document study techniques to collect data. Data analysis is done by collecting, compiling, and interpreting the data and then making conclusions. From the data are got that there are still many local governments that have not carried out Government Regulation Number 11 of 2017, such as preparation and determination of needs, career development, and unclear career patterns, making the generation gap increase. There are still provinces that have not been able to fully access ICT, so that why they can’t utilize the big data optimally. The efforts of the government to implement PP No. 11 of 2017 are many local governments have implemented technical education and training organized by technical agencies, the government tries to make the Palapa Ring and merit system.

The effects of digital inclusion and ICT access on the quality of life: A global perspective

The role of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the quality of life (QoL) has garnered much research interest recently given the pervasiveness of ICTs in our daily lives. However, whilst the evidence on the effects of ICTs in improving QoL at the individual country level is mixed, the evidence at the global level has not also been fully understood. Besides, the evidence on the linkages between ICTs, digital inclusion, and QoL has been underexplored in information systems research. Even though existing empirical research has largely provided specific results using single country data, there remains a gap in our understanding of the dual effects of digital inclusion and ICT access on QoL and the mediating role of ICT usage at the global level. This study seeks to address these by relying on secondary data from 121 countries for 2018 and structuration theory as a theoretical lens. The results from our PLS-SEM analysis show that digital inclusion and ICT access significantly influence QoL at the global level. Furthermore, our results show support for the mediating effects of ICT usage on the linkages between digital inclusion and QoL. The findings from this study provide key insights that explain how QoL may be enhanced through ICTs.

The role of information communication technologies in increasing the social activity of youth

This article is written about the role of information communication in increasing youth social activity, diligence, initiative. The opportunities created for young people and their legal basis in the reforms carried out in our country were analyzed.

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS AND USE TOWARDS ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN SELECTED SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

Major new opportunities abound from energy integration among regions in Africa with the sole aim of reducing transaction costs and with the role of Information Communication Technology (ICT), it would take energy from where it is easily affordable to places where it is needed. Given the hullabaloo over the net energy-saving impact of ICT, this study takes on a new perspective, that is, employing household energy consumption, to ascertain the use of ICT by household in accessing energy. The study reconnoiters the degree to which Energy integration among the five regional power pools in Africa can achieve ending energy poverty among regional adherents by means of three measures of energy sustainability, explicitly: energy security, energy equity and environmental sustainability . The study utilizes the Pooled Ordinary Least Squares technique on data from the SSA economies over the period 2000-2019. The study expects the results to help in suggesting the need for the acceleration of ICT development in Africa (Sub-Saharan) nations, given the universal communal mission of sustainable energy consumption. Keywords: Technology and Distribution, Common Knowledge, Aggregate Energy Consumption, Sustainable Development, Green Technology, ICT-based JEL Classifications: O330, D8, Q430, QO10, Q4, Q550, O300, D13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.9990

Information communication technology and financial inclusion of innovative entrepreneurs

Financial inclusion (FI) provides significant possibilities for poverty alleviation. Information communication technology (ICT) is an essential component of any FI strategy aiming to enable access to a wide range of financial products and services. This study explores entrepreneurs’ assessments of the role of ICT for their FI and its effect in Africa. Using data for 1436 entrepreneurs, from the World Bank Enterprise Survey database and applying an inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) based on propensity scores, the results of our study indicate that ICT increases entrepreneurs’ FI. In particular, we find that the average FI of entrepreneurs using ICT in their business is approximately 12% higher than their counterparts who do not use ICT. Further, separate treatments of email, website, and mobile phone, show that business website ownership has the highest impact on FI, followed by mobile phone and email. The results are robust through a series of robustness checks including the bivariate probit model, propensity score matching model, and alternative proxies for FI. Our findings confirm the significant role technological deepening plays in advancing FI in Africa, and its potential for wider applicability to other developing economies.