Role Of ICT Research Articles

INFLUENCE OFICT ON EFFECTIVENESS OF INVENTORY CONTROLIN THE PUBLIC SECTORON THE WAY TO HEALTHY GREEN DEVELOPMENT IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY

The study aimed at investigating the influence of Information and Communication Technology on effectiveness of inventory control in the public senior high schools on the way to healthy green development. Specific objectives were to determine the role of ICT on the effectiveness of Inventory Control in the schools of the study towards a healthy green development. Purposive sam-pling technique was employed to sample 100 staff from Senior High Schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. The study used question-naires to gather primary data.All data collected was checked for completeness, coded and tabulated. The study revealed that, ICT influence the receipt of inventory, tracking the movements of stock within and outside the stores, inventory levels and update, buffer stock management. It appeared from the study that challenges facing Senior High Schools in Kumasi Metropolis on exe-cuting ICT on inventory control are high cost of training staff to use the system, frequent power outages making the use of the system uneasy, lot of time to learn the software, and complexity in the user interface. Management of the various Senior High Schools should attract and trained more personnel to use the ICT system in inventory control and increase its budget to meet the initial cost on purchasing, installing and application of ICT on inventory management control system.

A bibliometric analysis of role of ICT in sustainable development goals

A bibliometric analysis of role of ICT in sustainable development goals

Exploring the impact of ICT in procurement at western regional medical stores

The main aim of the project was to assess the role of Information Communication and Technology (1CT) in procurement. The specific objectives were to identify the major role ICT play within Central Regional Medical Stores, How ICT helps to achieve procurement objective and goals and the challenges associated with the use of ICT in procurement. Over, twenty-five respondents were selected from Central Regional Medical Stores. They consisted of management, procurement department, and stores finance and service personnel. The research methods used were data from primary and secondary sources. The primary sources were mainly questionnaires and observation. And the secondary source included internet, newspapers and others. With regards to the findings of this research, it was obvious that Central Regional Medical Stores were not using ICT in its procurement activities to its maximum efficiency. Despite the important role ICT plays in the institution. Therefore efforts must be directed towards putting in place certain mechanism to formulate concise plans that take areas to encourage, improve and develop the concept of ICT to help the procurement department to achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently.

Role of ICT in Higher Education: Opportunities & Challenges

Role of ICT in Higher Education: Opportunities & Challenges

The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Marketing Performance:

Technology advancement has supported the market performance around the world even in the developing world. Moreover, firms in the market seek finding best means to reach to customers and also develop their business gradually and efficiently. This study is a quantitative study, the survey aims to identify and clarify how information and communication technology affect marketing performance at Majid Mall in Sulaimania. The survey has close-ended question, seeking the answers of the questions aimed at examining all of the hypotheses tested in this study. The research community in this study consisted of employees at Majid mall supermarket in Sulemani. This survey is descriptive and correlational. This survey was a random sampling for employees in Majid mall, in which 120 participants from the administrative staff of the mall have taken part voluntarily. For analyzing the collected empirical data the researchers used the software package for statistical analysis SPSS V.21 and for testing all hypotheses through the regression method. The results showed that the statistical process of hypothesis testing has revealed the remarkable role of ICT based on using (network, database, and software) is the greatest significance where (Beta= 0.366, Sig= 0.004) it positively and straightway retreats on marketing performance. The researchers recommend improving ICT facilities in Majid mall shopping for the sake of improving their market performance in the long-run. Moreover, it supports employee's development in terms of quantity, quality, and promotes the ICT culture through the formulation and implementation of more frequent technology-specific training programs for their staff.

Development of students' self-educatıon under condıtıons of ınformatızatıon of Educatıon

Socio-economic and technological changes arising in connection with the transition to information society require the modernization of the existing education system and the revision of the attention given to self-education. Research in this area helps to clarify the theory of self-education, personal development, the use of information technology in the educational process. In the context of informatization of education, the development of students' self-education activities changes the structure and content of education, stimulates the formation and development of each individual's abilities, allows the individual to choose the path of learning. It is important to ensure the innovative self-learning environment of the university, the integration of pedagogical and information technologies combined with a single idea in the educational process, the organization of the educational process in the interests of graduates to form their own development and self-realization needs. In accordance with the set goal, the following main objectives of the study were identified: 1) to determine the degree of problem development and the socio-historical preconditions for the development of students' self-education activities in the context of informatization of education; 2) to determine the conditions of pedagogical expediency of the use of information technology tools, as well as the regularities affecting the development of self-education activities of students; 3) to theoretically substantiate the motivation- and activity-driven approach that determines the development strategy of students' self-education activities in the context of informatization of education; 4) to develop and theoretically substantiate the pedagogical concept on the development of students' self-education activities in the context of informatization of education; 5) to develop a model for the development of students' self-education activities in the context of informatization of education, to identify examples and to substantiate the technology; 6) to discover the opportunities of an innovative self-education environment at the university and create optimal conditions for the development of students' self-education. Informatization of education, without changing the nature of self-education activities, enriches the teaching process with the methodology of optimal use of information technology, changes the methods and ways to achieve the ultimate goal and helps to create favorable conditions for successful individual development. The development of students' self-education takes place under the influence of a specially organized innovative self-education environment, which ensures the formation of necessary knowledge and self-education skills related to the self-development motivation, forms and methods of self-education and self-education. In our research work, these issues have been broadly interpreted. The main objective of the study is to examine the role of ICT in the development of self-education of students.

An Investigative Study on the Use of Information and Communication Technology Techniques for the Preservation of Indigenous Medicine Palm Leaf Manuscripts

Sri Lankan Indigenous Medicine (IM) is a science of its existence. It is not a transmission of theoretical knowledge, but a practical set of rules, norms, and a proper knowledge system that help to preserve and maintain the well-being of the body and the soul of people. Preservation of Indigenous Medical knowledge consists of Palm Leaf manuscripts through modern ICT while preserving it with the latest technological know-how is time important. Accordingly, the research will be an exploratory study of the uses of ICT for the preservation of indigenous medicine Palm Leaf manuscripts in Sri Lanka. The main purpose of this paper is to study the role of ICT in the preservation of indigenous medical knowledge of Palm Leaf manuscripts in Sri Lanka. In addition to that, the study focuses on identifying the attitude of IM doctors towards the use of information technology for the Preservation Palm Leaf manuscript of Sri Lankan indigenous medical knowledge, identifying information technology issues faced in the Preservation of Palm Leaf manuscript, exploring traditional medical generations and genealogies in Sri Lanka, studying the measures to be taken by the government for the Preservation of Sri Lankan indigenous medical Palm Leaf manuscript and examining its current strategies for Preservation. In this study, the selected key IM generations using the latest information technology initiatives will be surveyed, and focus will be given to the latest trends in Preservation for their Palm Leaf manuscript and Medicine Knowledge. This research was carried out through a survey methodology using a qualitative research methodology. Research-related data were collected using structured interview methods. Quality data analysis was performed in data analysis using narrative data analysis and content data analysis. Generations of doctors in Sri Lanka in the subject will be used as the sample. Snowball sampling was used in this research to select a reliable sample from which traditional Sinhala Indigenous Doctors were identified comprised of 08 each. Data collection is done through interviews and observation. Data are collected through interviews with the chief medical practitioners.

COVID-19’S Impact on Brand, Campaigning and Marketing Creativity: A Social Marketing Theoretical Approach

This study was conducted to discover the connection between the use of ICTs and English language achievement of students at EPU. The objectives of the study are to study the relationship between the use of ICTs and English language achievement of freshmen level students. The population of the study included all the students which are enrolled in first stage of all department colleges at ERBIL Polytechnic university in Iraq-Kurdistan. The sample of the study comprised 209 students including 111 females and 98 males. The data was collected by a self-developed questionnaire which was based on the students’ opinions related to the use of ICT. All the 209 students answered the questions of four-point Likert type questionnaire that had 15 items. Data were collected from first stages students (both male and female) of three colleges that include numerous departments. The data gathered from the students were analyzed on IBM SPSS Amos and SPSS. Standard deviation was calculated to find the major results. The study found the benefits and major roles of ICT in education sector specifically in learning English language in class and online classes during the pandemic COVID19. Also explored that ICT helps student to obtain management system; students’ performance, quality, capability and value.

Cluster Analysis of Regional Competitiveness in the European Union and the Role of ICT

This article represents an empirical research on the competitiveness of the European Union Member Countries. The main objective is to analyze the level of competitiveness of these countries, focusing on the situation of the new non-Eurozone member countries. At the same time, we want to identify the main measures to stimulate competitiveness. The research methodology we applied is based on critical comparative analysis, statistical data and econometric analysis. The results showed that there are large gaps in competitiveness between the new EU Member Countries that are not part of the Eurozone and the EU-28 average, and even larger compared to the performers Netherlands and Germany, gaps that in the current conditions will be very difficult to be reduced. Research has also shown that ICT adoption do not have a significant impact on the competitiveness indicator, and the main factors influencing this indicator are innovation capability, financial system, institutions, business dynamism, product market and skills. Thus, we believe that for a sustainable growth of competitiveness and for meeting the economic objectives, developing countries must adopt concrete measures to develop these fundamental pillars of competitiveness.

The Information Communication Technology Implementation in English Teaching During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Online learning has become a requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Education asks the teachers and students to use online classes during the pandemic. Teaching English using ICT is a challenging condition for teachers. Not all teachers are familiar with ICT. This paper aims to describe the ICT Role and implementation in Teaching English during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: this is a literature review. Literature was searched in Science Direct and Google Scholar databases. Keywords were COVID-19, English Teaching, ICT, implementation, role. Results revealed that ICT in English Teaching is started from CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning), TELL (Technology-Enhanced Language Learners), LMS (Learning Management System), and blended learning. YouTube and WhatsApp are preferred to be done because it is practical. Performance-based assessment is important during teaching English subject because students can learn how to perform, speaking, and debating during the performance. In conclusion, there are many systems available for teaching English using ICT. The systems are CALL, TELL, LMS, blended, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Performance-Based Assessment. The main goal is students’ understanding of the English subjects. The choice depends on study goal, teachers’ and students’ preference also feasibilities.

ICT role during COVID-19 pandemic in lifelong learning for disabilities

Education of people with disabilities requires special attention because data from world organizations show that only 5% of people with disabilities receive a quality basic education. This study seeks to determine the possibility of improving the education of people with special needs through the use of ICT technologies during the covid-19 pandemic in continuing education, that is, life-long learning. Even though most studies focus on the possibility of using ICT in the education of children with disabilities and are subject to the formation of an inclusive digital space, the feasibility of using basic knowledge of people with disabilities during their profile education and self-development with the help of ICT through distance or blended life-long learning becomes relevant. A review of the literature on the problem of research shows that when ICTs are transformed due to the use of additional technical or software tools, people with disabilities have the opportunity to life-long learning, obtain a profession, develop in it and move up the career ladder. At the same time, ICTs can be used to learn foreign languages and acquire a whole range of knowledge in a distance or blended format.

ROLE OF ICT IN E-COMMERCE BUSINESS EMERGING

Role of ICT in E-Commerce Business developing are inseparable terms as the e-commerce industry is absolutely dependent on ICT and e-commerce for its operations and intensification. E-commerce is referred to as application of ICT in business and E- commerce. ICT is term which involves usage of computers, including hardware, software, application and networks used to communicate, store and cover the requisite information. The concept of e–Business has been evolving since a number of years and is causative to the economic growth of several developing economies. The approaching for the growth of e-commerce in the developing countries is very high but ICT being the precondition, lack of ICT infrastructure hampers the rate of its growth. The growth of e- commerce is primarily dependent upon the boost in ICT infrastructure. The Smart mobile phone market and Internet diffusion has proved to be a catalyst for growth of ecommerce industry. This paper focus to discuss the role of ICT and ecommerce its services in driving ecommerce industry in developing countries like India and the shift from e-commerce to commerce in large scale in the near future.

The Integration of ICT in ELT Practices: The Study on Teachers’ Perspective in New Normal Era

The emergence of the Covid-19 Pandemic has defined more dependence upon the involvement of ICT in EFL Class. This study investigates the integration of ICT in English teaching practices among teachers in the EFL context in a new normal setting. To achieve the aim of the study, a mixed-method approach has been applied. Thirty- two EFL teachers of junior high school who joined as members of Musyarawah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP-English Teacher Regional Forum) in Bitung City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. They have been selected as the participants for their familiarity for teaching English using the technological tools and for their teaching experience. A quantitative inquiry is carried out by distributing a questionnaire of twenty-three items adapted from two questionnaires namely those of Mailizar & Fan, and Almalki. Due to the Pandemic, the questionnaires are distributed by utilizing Google form, and then, the responses are analyzed by using SPSS tool. The qualitative data are in the forms of interview as the verification to deepen the discussion of the quantitative results. The semi-structured interview is performed and the responses are analyzed in triangulation method. The study showed that teachers’ knowledge and perception toward the integration of ICT is high. Further, this study found that despite acknowledging the importance of the enjoyment of integrating the ICT in the learning process, teachers identified the aspects of learners’ lack of technological literacy and infrastructure, and lack of motivation can be barriers for the success of the ICT integration. For such challenges, the study also revealed that teachers attempt to practice a sort of home visit and invitation learning and encouraging the making of soft skills for class activity management. These findings expectedly contribute to define the role of ICT in the current pandemic era.

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES

The purpose of this article is to substantiate the theoretical foundations of using information and communication technologies (hereinafter – ICT) in public administration decision-making processes using the framework of categories and concepts proposed by New Public Management, Joined-up government, Public Value Рaradigm, Actor Network Theory and Socio-Technical Systems. The research task is to comprehensively consider the methods, approaches and foundations of using ICT in public administration through these theories. General scientific methods (analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction) as well as the comparative-historical method have been used. Such an approach allows to generalize and comprehend the role and impact of ICT in public administration within the framework of different theories and to offer an empirical application of the developed concepts. Correlation of the considered concepts' theoretical principles with the criteria for public services delivery, the role of citizens, approaches to measuring the performance of public servants makes it possible to conclude the information about the attitudes and requirements for innovations in public administration from the perspective of each of the theories. It can contribute to further study of the ICT's impact on the public administration decision-making processes, predicting the transformational impact of e-governance and theoretical advances empirical application by both public servants and those who hold political positions.

A Study on the Role of ICT in Securing Books in Academic Libraries

A Study on the Role of ICT in Securing Books in Academic Libraries

Bank maturity, income diversification, and bank stability

The aim of the paper is to answer the overriding question what is the role of ICT in implementation of smart specialization (SS) in EU regions (NUTS2 level)? This role can be dual and ICT is considered in this study both as an invention which has led to the emergence of new sector, and from the perspective of general purpose technology (GPT) properties where ICT plays the role of input in innovation process. There are used following methods and techniques: desk research, descriptive statistical analysis, the correlation measure and Hellwig’s method of taxonomic analysis. The main findings indicate that in practice SS in ICT is not focused on development ICT as invention and is not based on readiness to usage of ICT as GPT. However, the abilities of regions to take advantage of ICT as a driver of innovation (as GPT) are materially related to specialization in the ICT sector (development ICT as invention). The findings bring some improvements by evidence-based policy making. The research contribute to the better understanding of the innovation determinants during digital transformation and especially the base of specialization in ICT as GPT under SS assumptions.

The importance of creating multimedial electronic learning resources

The article covers the issues of informatization of education in an informed society, the role of ICT and educational resources in the modern educational system, the essence, classification of e-learning resources, the model composition of e-learning resources, the requirements for their creation, the principles and stages of creation.

The Role of ICT and Local Wisdom in Managing Work-Life Balance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Study in Malaysia

The Role of ICT and Local Wisdom in Managing Work-Life Balance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Study in Malaysia

Socio-Economic Characterization of Farmers Based on Content and Frequency of Messages Being Disseminated Through ICT Tools

Socio-economic profile of farmers based on content and frequency of messages being disseminated through ICT tools was studied. ICT plays an important role among the farmers in the village of Pusa block as a source of keeping them updated and connected. The data has been collected from 120 farmers using ICT tools through face to face interview. Descriptive research design was followed for the study. The selection of block and villages was done purposively and randomly as per the ICT users. The study concludes that role of ICTs in agriculture development was influenced by content of information and the respondents age, caste, education, size of family, family type, social participation, family annual income, sources of information and size of land holding, high and medium level of knowledge about agricultural activities among farmers through ICT tools.

Perceived Roles of Selected Information and Communication Technologies in Agricultural Extension/Farmers Training in Oyo and Ekiti Southwestern States of Nigeria

Perception plays a serious role in individual’s disposition and making rightful judgement of any event. Farmers’ interest, knowledge and experience over time in crop production may influence their attitude and participation in extension training activities. This study therefore determined perceived role of ICTs in agricultural extension/farmers training in Oyo and Ekiti States of Southwester Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select Two-Hundred and Thirty-Five (235) crop farmers. Data for the study was collected through structured interview schedule and analyzed with frequency counts, percentage, mean and ranking as main descriptive statistical tools, while Ordered probit inferential tool was employed to make inference between the variables. The mean age of the crop farmers was 49years, both male (61.3%) and female (38.7%) constituted the sampled population, majority (82.5%) of the crop farmers are literate with different educational background with 26years of farming experience. GSM-Phone (100.0%), Digital Camera/Video (100.0%each), Posters and Extension Bulletins (100.0%) are part of ICTs that are available and used for agricultural extension/farmers training. The crop farmers had different perception towards agricultural extension/farmers training. Some of the selected socio-economic variables (age- 3.41***, p sex- 1.72*, pmarital status- 5.17***, p; years spent in school- 1.77*, p and years of farming experience- 2.12, p exhited significant relationship with farmers perception on roles of ICTs in agricultural extension/farmers training.