Technology-based Projects Research Articles

Project Team Rewards and Performance of Information Technology-Based Projects in Commercial Banks in Kenya

Purpose: The expected outcome of projects is to achieve a positive performance consistently. Yet, there is no agreed definition of project performance, which complicates the achievement of the purpose. Projects in Kenya are mostly complex and difficult to manage and project team management practices are mostly used in projects for effective functioning. However, project managers in Kenya have been focusing on technical constraints of projects and neglecting project teams’ related constraints. The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of project team rewards on project performance in commercial banks in Kenya. Methods: The study adopted a pragmatic research approach. A cross-sectional study design and explanatory research design were adopted in the study. The unit of analysis was 429 projects in the 39 commercial banks operating in Kenya as of close of business on 31st December 2020 categorized into 20 types of Information technology projects. The target population was 195 Information Technology project managers as well as 78 staff working in human resource department, 78 staff working in finance department, and 78 staff working in operations departments in the 39 commercial banks operating in Kenya. The study used stratified random sampling to choose 206 respondents from the study population. Secondary and primary data was employed in this study. Annual reports of commercial banks provided secondary data. In addition, a semi-structured questionnaire was adopted to obtain data. Qualitative data, which was obtained from open-ended questions, was analyzed by use of thematic analysis, and the results were presented in a descriptive form. Inferential and descriptive statistics will be used to analyze quantitative data with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 26). Descriptive statistics included frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation, and percentages. Inferential statistics included univariate regression analysis and Pearson correlation. Results: The study found that project team rewards had a significant effect on performance of information technology-based projects in commercial banks in Kenya. Conclusion: The study recommends that commercial banks should also diversify and strengthen their reward structures to better align with team members’ contributions and achievements. They should further strengthen their recognition and promotion programs to ensure that these elements are consistently applied and effectively contribute to team performance.

KEGIATAN MASA PENGENALAN LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH DENGAN PENDEKATAN SOFT SKILL DALAM MENGEMBANGAN KETERAMPILAN DAN EMOSIONAL SISWA BARU DI SD NEGERI KADUBERUK CIOMAS – KAB. SERANG

Computer training in Cibadak Village aims to improve students' technological skills in hardware, applications, and creativity. The training was held to prepare students for the challenges of the digital era by providing them with relevant and practical capabilities. The training method involved both practical and theoretical approaches, which included hands-on sessions for hardware assembly and maintenance, the use of various productivity and creative applications, and projects that encourage innovation. The results of the training showed significant success in three key areas. First, students demonstrated improved proficiency in handling computer hardware, including basic skills in assembly and troubleshooting. Second, application training helped students master software such as word processing, worksheets, graphic design and basic programming tools. Third, students' creativity thrives through technology-based projects that encourage them to create innovative solutions, such as video creation, animation, and simple application development. In conclusion, the computer training in Cibadak Village successfully improved students' technical and creative skills, demonstrating the importance of integrating technology education in the school curriculum to prepare the younger generation for the digital world.

PENDAMPINGAN PENGGUNAAN KOMPUTER ANAK DI DESA CIBADAK KECAMATAN CIBADAK KABUPATEN LEBAK-BANTEN

Computer training in Cibadak Village aims to improve students' technological skills in hardware, applications, and creativity. The training was held to prepare students for the challenges of the digital era by providing them with relevant and practical capabilities. The training method involved both practical and theoretical approaches, which included hands-on sessions for hardware assembly and maintenance, the use of various productivity and creative applications, and projects that encourage innovation. The results of the training showed significant success in three key areas. First, students demonstrated improved proficiency in handling computer hardware, including basic skills in assembly and troubleshooting. Second, application training helped students master software such as word processing, worksheets, graphic design and basic programming tools. Third, students' creativity thrives through technology-based projects that encourage them to create innovative solutions, such as video creation, animation, and simple application development. In conclusion, the computer training in Cibadak Village successfully improved students' technical and creative skills, demonstrating the importance of integrating technology education in the school curriculum to prepare the younger generation for the digital world.

Digital Literacy Through Teaching English Tourism Supporting Independent Campus Learning Curriculum in Applied Linguistic Studies

The implementation of the Independent Campus Learning Curriculum Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) which was initiated by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology. This curriculum emphasizes flexibility, independent learning, and the relevance of education to the world of work. Applied Linguistic Studies in English Language and Digital Literacy Teaching, Applied linguistics focuses on the application of linguistic theories and methods to solve practical problems in language teaching. The majority of students feel confident in their ability to use digital technology and English in professional contexts. The industry also recognizes students' readiness to enter the world of work with relevant skills. This research produces recommendations (a) Need more practice writing digital content and professional reports in English. (b) Expansion of technology-based projects to strengthen students' digital literacy. (c) Conducting regular evaluations of the curriculum and teaching methods to ensure their relevance and effectiveness. Keywords: Digital Literacy, MBKM, Applied Linguistic, English Tourism

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Project Management Systems for Software Development

The article "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Project Management Systems for Software Development" explores the efficacy of project management systems in the context of software development projects. In the dynamic landscape of software engineering, efficient project management is crucial for successful and timely delivery of high-quality software products. The study employs a comprehensive evaluation framework to assess the performance and impact of technology-based project management systems on software development projects. The research methodology involves a combination of quantitative and qualitative analyses, incorporating key performance indicators and user satisfaction surveys. The evaluation criteria encompass aspects such as project timelines, resource allocation, collaboration efficiency, and overall project success. By studying multiple case scenarios and employing a comparative analysis, the research aims to identify patterns, strengths, and weaknesses associated with different technology-based project management systems commonly used in the software development industry. The findings of this study are expected to contribute valuable insights to both academia and industry practitioners, shedding light on the optimal selection and utilization of project management systems for software development endeavors. As organizations increasingly rely on technology-driven solutions, understanding the effectiveness of project management systems becomes paramount for achieving enhanced productivity, streamlined workflows, and successful project outcomes in the ever-evolving field of software development.

The Implementation of Innovative Technology-Based Project Based Learning Models in Enchancing Student Creativity

Abstract. This research aims to understand the implementation of the innovative technology-based project-based learning model in improving students' creativity and to determine the influence of the innovative technology-based project-based learning model on enhancing student creativity. The research method used in this study is a quantitative approach with a survey research design. The population size is 40 individuals, and a sample of 20 individuals was selected through random sampling. Data collection methods included observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Assumptions were tested for normality and linearity. Data analysis involved a simple linear regression test. The results of this research indicate that (1) The description of the implementation of the innovative technology-based project-based learning model falls into the "excellent" category for 3 students, or 15%, and the "good" category for 17 students, or 85%, (2) There is a positive influence of the Innovative Technology-Based Project-Based Learning Model on Enhancing Student Creativity.Keywords: Project Based Learning, Innovative Technology, Creativity

The Relationships between Digital Culture and Human Capital Readiness in Era 4.0 towards Employee Performance in PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)

Industry 4.0, as defined by the disruptive innovation phenomenon, focuses on digital economic patterns, artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics. The Indonesian Ministry of Industry pushed aggressively for the development of “Industry 4.0.” PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) is a technologically literate company, which indicates that their workplace is shaped and influenced by digital tools and technologies. PT KAI has three big technology-based projects in the works. The 105MT Sumbagsel, LRT Jabodebek, and Kereta Cepat Jakarta-Bandung are the three strategic plans. Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 98 of 2015 on the Acceleration of Integrated Light Rail Transit in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi Areas, which controls the development of transportation services to assist national growth, sparked the LRT Jabodebek project. Under Presidential Decree 93 of 2021, the government designated PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) as the leader of the SOEs consortium for the KCJB project. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) has established digital cultures and executed human capital digital readiness in their organizations to assist their employees in doing work, acquiring information, and communicating. While employees must perform effectively with all of these new technologies, the implementation of digital culture in PT KAI is generally excellent but not perfect. Some staff are still unfamiliar with digitization and are finding it tough to adapt. To address the challenges of the 4.0 Industry, the relationship between digital culture, human capital digital readiness and employee performance in PT KAI should be examined. It’s also because an ideal digital culture and human capital digital readiness can improve employee performance. This study employed quantitative methods and data processing by SPSS 27. According to the data, there is a favourable and statistically significant association between digital culture, human capital digital readiness, and employee performance.

TRACING THE TREND ON DIGITAL COMPETENCE OF ENGLISH TEACHER; THE CHARACTERISTIC AND STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT

The current development has turned students into digital natives, also known as the digital generation, which demands that educators upgrade their competencies to align with the present conditions. This research aims to understand the characteristics and strategies for developing digital competencies among educators. The study adopts a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection is conducted through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The collected data is analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana data analysis techniques. The research findings reveal that the digital competency characteristics educators possess consist of digital literacy skills, the ability to interact and communicate through digital media, the ability to address the impact of digital content, and the ability to solve problems based on digital media. The strategies employed to enhance digital competencies include professional training and development, collaboration and knowledge exchange, monitoring and feedback, access to resources and instructional materials, technology-based projects and assignments, and support from school administrators.

Micro-Management Presence Evaluation within Technology-Based Project Management

This research covers a micro-management presence study, taking into consideration the three main elements of this concept, where organizational culture, project management frameworks, and leadership are found; thus, a relationship between these areas is established and detailed so that a relationship between micro-management as concept and issue from enterprise management can also be identified within a project management context. This research has been made qualitative, exploratory with a transversal denomination, creating and applying an assessment instrument to know the perspective of a small population from the Technology, Information, and Communication industry in Costa Rica; thus, taking into account these results and analyzing it against the theory, so that enterprise elements within organizational culture, project management frameworks and leadership, where micro-management could accommodate can be identified, as results of this research, by placing several significant symptoms and scenarios where team's performance and motivation are affected negatively.

Collaborative innovation in a local authority – ‘local economic development-by-project’?

ABSTRACT This paper analyses how local authorities address the challenges of prolonged austerity by making use of collaborative innovation, financed through bidding for instrumental technology-based projects. Based on two case study projects within a local authority in England, analysis shows how local authority managers change their role, from brokers before and during bidding, to institution-builders during implementation, and networkers when attempting to capture long-term value from the projects. The findings also highlight the limits of this approach, as the limited nature of the projects makes it difficult for local authorities to capture long-term value, especially if there is no follow-up funding.

Reshaping technology-based projects and their exploration of creativity

This study explores how reshaping technology-based projects in learning designed using SAMR framework (substitution, augmentation, modification, redefinition) can influence students’ creativity. This research is a mixed method, combining quantitative data and qualitative data. The researcher analyzed the results of the students’ pretest and posttest scores and questionnaires and coded the interviews’ results. The research participants were 175 Indonesian students who took a hybrid learning class. This study uses the results of structural equation modeling to determine the contribution of technology to student creativity. The results showed that the most explored creativity indicator was flexibility and the least explored was elaboration. Based on the level of technology use in the SAMR framework, the modification level has the most influence on students’ creativity, while the substitution level has the least influence. Technology tends to be used as a substitute for traditional learning. Our research shows that the level of technology use in SAMR influences the level of creativity in students’ projects with varying impacts. This study concludes that integrating technology into learning in stages contributes to exploring students’ creativity and automatically increases their mastery of technology.

Affinity and the classroom: informal and formal L2 learning

Abstract Connecting informal and formal language teaching and learning has gained prominence as a way to understand language development among teenagers, but questions remain regarding its application in L2 contexts. This study investigates the significance of such connections in two L2 English classes taught by the same teacher, where students were learning English during a technology-based project, the Time Traveller. We collected data during three weeks of fieldwork at a Norwegian secondary school. We found that informal and formal language teaching and learning were connected in two ways: the students’ use of English outside school was primarily linked to online game play and social media, and the teacher was able to design activities that extended her students’ existing affinity space, resulting in the students using English in the classroom more frequently and more confidently than before. Implications include the importance of understanding students’ informal language learning to rethink L2 teaching practices.

Discrepancy evaluation models in physics project based learning of student entrepreneurship character

Discrepancy Evaluation Models(DEM) of Information Technology-based Project Assignment Programs in learning Physics are conducted to see whether there are gaps so that the effectiveness of the program can be continued or not. The evaluation technique is carried out by conducting interviews with supporting lecturers, observing lecture processes, and questionnaires to supporting lecturers and students. The results showed that (1) Information technology-based Project assignment program in learning Physics was carried out well with a score of 3.70. (2) The program can be done by giving students assignments by making applied physics products that can be utilized in everyday life, then presented to see the truth of the physical concept and the clarity of the product made, then students upload the video to YouTube to see the market response. (3) Information technology-based project assignment programs in physics learning provide a clear picture of how physics works in the community. The integration of Economics of Science, entrepreneurship, Nature of Science can better provide a clear picture of how Physics works in society. Thus this program can be continued by revising several existing stages.

The Design Path of the Project Income Dividend Plan of the State-owned Technology Enterprise

Project income dividend is one of the medium and long-term incentive methods commonly used by conventional technology enterprises, and it is also an important way for enterprises to stimulate technological innovation. In recent years, the number of state-owned technology-based enterprises that have distributed project income dividends has gradually increased, and they have all achieved good results. This article summarizes and sorts out the operating steps and common risks of project income dividends through analysis of the policy and practice of state-owned technology-based enterprise project income dividends. It provides an effective reference for the state-owned science and technology enterprises to carry out project income dividends.

Real options appraisal of forestry investments under information scarcity in biomass markets

Technology projects involve the acquisition and development of assets with different natures, such as infrastructure and application software, which might have little value unless other assets are present. Even when the benefits associated with a particular asset can be isolated, they involve a high degree of uncertainty, because their execution is affected by several organizational aspects. The multiple choices necessary for the project development imply different phases and cost schemes, so choosing among these choices has implications for the options available for the project manager once the project has started.Assuming a market environment with scarce information, irreversible investment expenditures, and uncertainty in demand, our paper determines a given implied utilization of the production capacity, that cannot be adjusted later. Facing the indicated environment one major problem arises: defining the optimal implied utilization capable of maximizing the option value of investing. Considering a multi-phase forestry investment project, which comprehends a seed and an expanded investment, complemented with a Kalman filter, our study includes a closed-form solution to estimate the optimal level of implied utilization.This paper provides a structure that estimates the critical values of seed capital forestry investment for technology-based projects, mitigating the risk and scheduling the investment efficiently. It intends to validate a two-phase real options tangible forestry investment model, assuming a seed forestry investment with a reducing effect over the uncertainty management. Thus, by exploring this effect, the model provides the optimal implied utilization and determines the suitable volume of seed capital required to maximize the forestry investment option. It contributes to extending the real options literature by linking forestry investment with implied utilization.

Influence of External Business Environment on the Success of Health Projects in Nyandarua County, Kenya

Globally, project success is an important topic since the number of projects that are failing is extremely high with more than a third of projects failing to meet their objectives. There are two major strands of addressing project success, namely, how success is judged (success criteria) and the factors that contribute to project success. The successful implementation of projects is affected by several factors both in the internal and external environments. External environmental factors are those conditions that are not in the control of the project team and those that influence, constrain or direct the project. These factors include, political, economic, social and technological factors. Nyandarua County aims at improving access to quality healthcare to the community by upgrading local health facilities and building new ones. However, in spite of the efforts being made, it is evident that of the many health projects implemented by the Nyandarua County before and after 2013, many of them have been reported to have stalled. The broad objective of this study was to establish the influence of the external environment on the success of health projects in Nyandarua County. The following specific objectives were addressed; to establish the influence of government resource allocation on the success of health projects, to assess the influence of change in political leadership on the success of health projects, to find out the influence of finance on the success of health projects, to determine the influence of stakeholder involvement on the success of health projects and to establish the influence of technology adoption on the success of health projects. Theories reviewed in this study were the systems theory and project implementation theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey design with the target population being the project managers of health projects that are ongoing in the county. There were a total of 40 projects and therefore a census inquiry was used since the number is manageable. Data was conducted using a questionnaire and data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to yield frequency tables, mean, mode, median and standard deviation. Multiple linear regression model was used to measure the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. Data was presented using charts, tables and graphs. The study established a positively and significant relationship between government resource allocation, political leadership, finance, stakeholder involvement and technology adoption on the success of health projects. The study concludes that the budget provides a means to monitor the project’s financial activities over the life of the project and provides a framework for expenditure to achieve the objectives of the project in an efficient manner. Realistic planning of finances is key to proper implementation of a project. Usually projects fail due to struggle because of the inattention of a project manager to the political environment. Finance provides numerous benefits such as risk management incentives, leverage flexibility extension and free cash flow creation. Stakeholder involvement develops a confidence atmosphere by requiring shareholders ' voices to be heard and their issues to be identified and technology-based project management can help companies to streamline business operations, reduce overhead costs, and improve equipment tracking. The study recommends that project managers in the County should identify the right resources towards the success of health projects being implemented in the County. Project leaders stay out in front of the County health projects through the political landscape of the County. A project managers seeking finance for a new health project should preferably seek the services of a financial advisor to assist with the feasibility study of the project and appoint sponsors to raise the funding. Project managers should engage stakeholders early and often in order to ensure project progress. The County should have good project management software that allows project teams to centralize documents, work on schedules and budgets together, and tag each other in updates and requests.

Physics, Smartphones and 3D-Print Technology: A Digital-Transition Case Study in Science Education

We describe the stages of technological development in a 4-year project designed to adapt college-level physics education to the realities of the digital era. The project is a case study that draws on a wide range of complementary innovations to provide a better overall understanding of how technological transitions take place in an educational setting and, in particular, in the education of students in science and engineering fields. The complete lifecycle of technological-change projects is examined. Various longer-term challenges are evaluated, including the development of new skills in teachers and support staff and the need for investments in equipment in participating educational institutions. Quebec`s recent Digital Action Plan is used both as a reference funding framework for discussion and as an example of how individual technology-based projects can indirectly benefit from broader government investments that target the college network as a whole.

Implementation of a technological, information, and communication tool for project management in the network of Tecnoparque, Colombia

In Colombia, the development of technology-based projects is being promoted and encouraged. In this sense, different institutions, both private and governmental, allocate a large amount of technical and financial resources to develop or contribute to the development of such initiatives. However, in entities such as the “Red de Tecnoparque Colombia del Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje”, strategies that allow managing and evidencing the activities developed by each of the projects carried out in the network had not been implemented. Therefore, no information support allowed to measure or sustain the technological maturity of the projects gestated. Thus, in “Tecnoparque Nodo Medellín”, a software platform was developed to register and manage the entire development path of technological projects. Also, the platform provides management indicators and a repository of evidence to use at the national level, allowing monetization of the activities of support in Investigation and development of the “Red Tecnoparque” in Colombia.

Investigation the Effects on School in the Frame of Educational Change Processes of a Technology Support for Hearing Impaired Students

The main purpose of this research is to examine the effects of a technology-based project (ALIS-T) for hearing impaired students on the educational change processes. This qualitative study, where the case study method was applied, was conducted in a hearing impaired primary school. Participants of the study consisted of a school administrator, a vice school administrator, thirteen teachers and the parents of four students in the 3rd and 4th grades. Semi-structured interviews, unstructured observations and documents were used as data collection tools, with data analyzed by descriptive and interpretive analysis. The findings are grouped under the personal change, internal change, and external change model, based on Goodson's educational change model. Teachers, who believe that the technology support is necessary in the education of the hearing impaired, are an important indicator of individual change during the project. The internal change have appeared in six different themes. These themes are respectively understanding of education, in-school interaction, change in school, teaching methods, the structure of school and school's success themes. Also, the external change category has appeared in three different themes. These themes are dissemination, cooperation and organization, and the political importance of the school themes.

The Leadership of R&D teams: signifi cance, challenges, complexity and refl ection on the existing models

The literature in the leadership field covers extensive research, studies and compendia. However, only a small part of them are focused on leadership in research and development (R&D) teams working on innovations. Those authors who address the subject highlight the specifics of the scientists’ and engineers’ leadership engaged in creative work on innovation. Even less research and papers are connected with academic scientific teams searching for technology-based innovations, while one can recognize a research gap in the area of leadership, in sophisticated technology-based project teams like interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams. In this article was present a review of literature on leadership of innovative R&D teams. The goal of the article is to present a review of the literature in the area of leadership in R&D teams, along with a critical analysis of selected leadership models as well as an indication of the research interest and trends in terms of the described issues