Use Of IT Research Articles

Methodology for the development and application of clinical decisions support information technologies with consideration of civil-legal grounds

Currently, there are no clinical decision support information technologies (CDSIT) that would consider civil-legal grounds when forming a decision for clinicians. Therefore, the design, development, and implementation of CDSIT, which considers civil-legal grounds when forming decisions, are actual problems. Methodology for the development and application of knowledge-driven, rule-based, clinical decisions support information technologies with consideration of civil-legal grounds has been developed, which provides a theoretical basis for developing clinical decisions support information technology with consideration of civil-legal grounds and partial CDSITs regarding the possibility of providing medical services of a certain type. In addition to the conclusion about the possibility or impossibility of providing certain medical services, the developed methodology ensures the presence of all essential terms (from the viewpoint of civil law regulation) in the contract for the certain medical service's provision and/or the data on potential patients for the provision of such a service, as well as minimization of the influence of the human factor when making clinical decisions. It is advisable to evaluate the CDSITs with consideration of civil-legal grounds, developed according to the proposed methodology, from the viewpoint of the correctness of the decisions generated by them, as well as from the viewpoint of their usefulness for clinics. In this paper, experiments with the methodology-based CDSIT regarding the possibility of performing a surrogate motherhood procedure with consideration of civil-legal grounds were conducted. Such experiments showed the correctness of the generated decisions at the level of 97 %. Experiments also demonstrated the usefulness of such IT for clinics from the viewpoint of eliminating adverse legal consequences, as they might arise due to violation or disregard of legal, and moral and ethical norms.

Method of auditing in conditions of martial law

In the article there are considered methodical recommendations on the actions of auditors during martial law. They relate to such stages of the audit as the preparatory phase, the planning phase, the task implementation and the final phase. The preparatory stage requires the identification of the client and the conclusion of an audit agreement. Under martial law, new risks are emerging, systematized by the authors and related to the identification of persons involved in terrorist activities and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The systematization of risks and the use of IT technologies to identify and verify the client allows auditors, as specially designated entities of primary financial monitoring, to identify and freeze the assets of such persons in a timely manner and stop providing any services. At the client acceptance and assignment stage, auditors assess ethical threats. As a result, a working paper has been developed to assess ethical threats in the light of martial law. At the planning stage, special attention should be paid to reviewing risks, namely how military aggression affects the continuity of any business. Clarification of risk factors for termination allows you to plan audit procedures to gather audit evidence and further determine the auditor's opinion on continuity (opinion with an explanatory paragraph, opinion with a reservation, negative opinion, disclaimer of opinion). One of the effective procedures for collecting audit evidence at the stage of the task is inventory.

Evaluating a Framework for Implementing IT Governance in Uganda's Higher Institutions of Learning

The reliance on IT in day-to-day organization activities raises concern about how to deal with its increasing complexity. Managing IT necessitates implementing IT governance to realize the benefits of IT use. However, there is a lack of suitable frameworks to implement IT governance. For higher institutions of learning (HILs) in Uganda, the case is not different; hence, there is need to provide a framework to implement IT governance in Uganda's HILs. This paper therefore applies design science research principles to evaluate a framework for implementing IT governance in HILs in the context of Uganda. It was mainly achieved using a previous study in this environment as a basis. Framework evaluation was conducted using case study and expert opinion methods. Contrarily, the evaluation criteria was based on the framework understandability, ease of use, usefulness, and completeness. Results from the evaluation showed the framework satisfactorily implements IT governance in Uganda's HILs.

Utilizing information technology for optimizing LBW care: a systematic review

The incidence of low birth weight (LBW) is still high. Based on data released by UNICEF and WHO, it is estimated that one in seven births is LBW. Due to their physical condition, LBW experienced health problems. This requires integrated management from health professions even collaboration with other scientific disciplines. Along with the times, information technology is widely used in various fields, including in health care. This study aims to identify the use of information technology to improve the quality of care for LBW. This was a systematic review. Five IT products were intended for use by LBW parents, while others were used by health workers. The use of IT in LBW has benefits, including parental self-efficacy, discharged preparedness, and length of stay (LOS). Information technology related to LBW health care has specific usage and the target user. Each has advantages and limitations or disadvantages compared to other similar IT products.

Relationship between Personal Traits and Sustainable Competence Development among Librarians in Relation to Value-Added Library Services in a Networked World: A Systematic Literature Review from 2002 to 2022

The objectives of the study were to identify the relationship between the personal traits and sustainable competence development of library professionals, explore trending practices for the development of the personal and professional competencies of librarians, and find out the challenges affecting the development of modern skills in librarians. The authors applied the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines as a research methodology. Thirty-five peer-reviewed articles were selected to conduct the systematic literature review. The results revealed that there is a strong positive correlation between personal traits and the professional development of librarians. The trending practices for the development of personal and professional skills included expert use of IT, continuous training sessions, teamwork, usage of social media forums, and a customer-oriented approach. The results also showed that old curricula, leadership problems, economic issues, and lack of personal interest were barriers to the development of modern skills in librarians relating to the implementation of value-added services in the networked world. The study contributes theoretically by adding valuable knowledge to the existing literature. It outlines practical implications to help devise strategies for capacity building among librarians related to the implementation of user-centered services in libraries.

IT usage and fundraising performance in nonprofit organizations: Empirical evidence from Buddhist temples in Thailand

The use of IT has seen great success in the private sector and is now beginning to fill a similar role for non-profit organizations (NPOs) as well. The use of IT in fundraising activities in NPOs has been studied in the past. But applying this concept in the case of Buddhist temples, which make up the majority of NPOs in a Buddhist country like Thailand, has never been done before. Using the national survey of 16,895 Buddhist temples in Thailand and econometrics modeling reveals that using IT in temple management has a statistically significant effect on generating higher income from fundraising activities. Using the Internet and computers can boost temple donations and fundraising by promoting religious activities. And temples that use websites and social media seem to receive more government subsidies. In addition, other variables, such as location, number of monks and staff, pro-social activities, and temple age, also represent strong determinants of fundraising performance. Therefore, we find that Buddhist temples in Thailand would do well to use the Internet and social media to develop content, provide advice, and preach online, as these technology-enhanced activities play an important role in increasing fundraising efficiency. Thus, training in such current communication technology should be provided to monks so that they can take advantage of such tools to not only increase their productivity, but also to equip themselves with other, up-to-date skills to enhance the religious education of their congregations that they currently provide through traditional preaching.

Pengenalan Aplikasi Augmented Reality Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Konstruksi Bangunan Berbasis Android

Augmented Reality is a technology that combines virtual objects into a real environment and then projects these differences at the same time. The application of ICT-based teaching (Information, Communication and Technology) or better known as TIK (Technology, Information and Communication) at SMKN 2 Pekanbaru which supports various IT-related means starting from Network, Software and Hardware. Especially in the building drawing engineering major, the use of IT is good enough to support learning, such as software that supports CAD programs. In addition, SMKN 2 Pekanbaru also has supporting hardware such as computers, laptops and tablets. Based on this, the creation of building construction augmented reality applications as an innovative and interesting learning media can make maximum use of the school facilities that have been provided. This study uses the Agile method as an application design method that focuses on advanced development and Unity 3D as software in building construction augmented reality applications, As well as the Vuforia SDK as a device that allows the creation of augmented reality applications. This study also uses the black box and system usability scale (SUS) with the Category “Good” of 70.075% as a method of application testing that produces an evaluation of learnability of 96%, efficiency matrix of 0.001/SEC, and error metrix of 0.11.

"LEGAL LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY: ENHANCING THE DELIVERY OF LINGUISTIC MESSAGES? "

While law requires language, legal experts need to communicate through words which are fundamental devices for delivering linguistic messages. Communication in this area represents the key for a successful outcome of any legal proceeding or particular case. Over the years, we have witnessed as technology has reached one of its greatest potential of development. The phenomenon of humanity evolution arises while technology innovates and legalists make use of science and IT to improve the quality of their work. But when do we know there is enough technology and how to maintain the balance in favour of humans instead of machines?

Identification of the Benefits of the Usage of Information Technology in Managing Warehouses in Supply Chain

The aim of this research is to identify the most important benefits of using the Information technology in managing the warehouses. Knowing that the warehouse departments make use of the Warehouse management Systems (WMS) to manage their warehousing activities, but the system performs limited functions such as contacting the suppliers, as for the rest of operations such as knowing the amount of inventory, information regarding stock movement, knowing the arrival and departure schedules of trucks and many other functions etc., are performed by the warehousing staffs manually by using the papers in order to the record data. The study seeks to highlight the current use of IT in managing warehouse and identifying the shortcomings of WMS in managing warehouse. This paper will make use of literature review methodology, which will identify publications related to study highlighting the benefits of usage of information technology in managing the warehouse. The findings of the study will highlight the important benefits of using information technology in managing the Warehouses leading to more profits and efficiency for the organizations. The use of modern technology, such as big data in stock management improves the pace of work, if there is sufficient knowledge and skill when using these techniques.

SOCIAL MEDIA IN EDUCATION: ITS USE, BENEFITS AND OBSTACLES

SOCIAL MEDIA IN EDUCATION: ITS USE, BENEFITS AND OBSTACLES

The Contingent Effect of IT Use on Product Innovation in the Transition Economy: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis

ABSTRACT Scholars have developed a large and robust literature examining the impact of IT on firm innovation. However, this literature often produces divergent, likely context-dependent, results and tends to be limited to developed economies. As a result, we have only partial knowledge about how IT use impacts product innovation. This study rectifies that deficiency and resolves prior divergent findings by employing fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to investigate the contingent effects of IT use for exploration and exploitation on product innovation in China, which is transitioning from a centrally planned economy to a market economy. We draw on a unique sample of 262 Chinese manufacturing firms that responded to the World Bank’s Enterprise Survey and developed several configurations of conditions where IT use fostered product innovation depending on the institutional characteristics of a transitional economy, specifically its degree of market competitiveness and legal enforcement. Our findings share similarities to prior studies set in developed economies, while demonstrating features unique to a transition economy. Using a configurational approach reveals the combinational and asymmetric relationships among IT use, the institutional environment, and resultant product innovation. This helps understand situational characteristics often unexamined in prior studies and complements the findings from regression-based studies.

Utilization of digital parking web for the convenience of vehicle users

<p>Humans in their activities need comfort. The comfort that is owned will allow humans to reduce anxiety in unexpected situations. This also applies to the need for parking facilities that are easily accessible from any place and time. Limited access will slow down our planned activities. This problem needs to be solved. This solution can be solved with the use of Web-based IT. The methodology used is to create an application that is easy and convenient for transportation users to find a parking space. The use of the Digital Parking Web is expected to be able to answer the convenience needs of vehicle users while influencing the needs of modern society for transportation. This research is expected to produce an effective parking management web application to support smart cities and their users.</p>

Comparative Analysis of Erp Being Used in Hotel Industry of Pakistan

IT systems in the hotel industry mainly focused on addressing routine operational issues during hotel operations. Pakistan’s hotel industry has historically been criticized for being reluctant to make full use of IT. This paper reports and analyzes the results of a recent survey of IT applications in Pakistan hotels. This research is intended to highlight factors that can be considered critical for the successful application, particularly to deter a wider use of ERP (Enterprise resource planning) systems in the hospitality sector in Pakistan. The work also helps us understand how ERP systems can provide value for companies in this field, in particular in the hotel industry. The reference model provides the basis for explaining how the current supplier’s product responds to the needs of the market. This research provides an initial systematic review of ERP, Information System, PMS, POS, Back-Office Software, HRIS, Inventory Software, Business Performance, Automation, System Integration, E-commerce in hospitality industry. In this research ERP systems are critically analyzed which are being used in hotel industry of Pakistan. Finally there is review of findings of effect if ERP and MIS implement on hospitality industry in Pakistan that due to less awareness, fear, cost, they don’t want to implement or not need to change. After completing the research it will be clear that how hotel Industry bring change by applying this software or upgrade them self.

Nuevas virtudes digitales o virtudes para el contexto digital: ¿es necesaria una nueva educación del carácter?

No one questions the fact that technology has colonized various aspects of our lives. We make use of technology in our work in a great variety of professional fields, in establishing our social relationships or in order to look for on-the-spot information. This new digital world generates different reactions, which del range from pessimism arising from the risks provoked by a certain confusion, perplexity and, at times moral blockage, to an optimistic outlook based on the possibilities the digital world offers for human development. This article is centred at the intersection of these two viewpoints and aims to examine whether the digital world demands a new paradigm of virtues — a substantial change — or whether it simply requires an updating of the classical pattern of virtues to the new circumstances produced by technological change. The article will set out some of the principal characteristics which are provoked by the almost total presence of technology in our lives and will focus on the virtue of critical thinking, which has become especially necessary in view of problems of infoxication, post-truth or the more and more common methods of online fraud and abuse. After analysing these aspects and the limits of technology and of the digital paradigm, we argue that in the present-day context there are no elements which are incompatible with the classical conception of the virtues. It is certainly true that new challenges will emerge in character education in view of students’ immersion in the use of IT and that this situation will mean that certain virtues will require special reappraisal; such will be the case of critical thought, responsibility and the protection of privacy. However, there is no reason to suppose that the pillars of Aristotelian ethics have been in any way altered or have become obsolete. We defend the idea that an updating and adjustment to a demanding new context is preferable to any really substantial change, since the foundation and objectives of the ethics of virtue remain unchanged in the digital world.

Retracted] Wireless Sensor Network and AI Application for Educational Technology Course

Over the course of its long development, the modern educational technology curriculum has undergone several changes and amassed a lot of information. Theoretically speaking, the state places a strong priority on the use of IT in schools. Students majoring in education should take educational technology courses so that they can learn the characteristics and application techniques of core current information‐based teaching media and incorporate them into their own lesson plans and classroom activities. This will help them meet the information needs of today’s classrooms as they evolve with the advent of educational modernization and availability of educational information. Thus, this research employs a wireless sensor network (WSN) to gather and send data on ed tech classes and then employs AI to assess those classes’ quality and guide real‐time changes to how they are taught and complete the following tasks: (1) The development status of educational technology courses and WSN at home and abroad is introduced. (2) The application of WSN in teaching is introduced, the basic principle of GRU neural network and related optimization algorithms is expounded, and the quality evaluation system of educational technology courses is constructed. (3) The IPSO‐Adam‐GRU evaluation model improves the GRU neural network’s hyperparameters with the help of the improved PSO approach and Adam gradient descent. The model is fed test data for evaluation, and the findings are compared to those from an expert’s evaluation to determine how well the model performs. The results demonstrate that the model established for this article is superior to others since it provides a more accurate assessment.

Post-pandemic intention of the tourism and hospitality (t&h) industry employees towards the use of information technology

Purpose - The extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) (Ajzen, 1991) is used in this research to understand the post-pandemic behavioral intentions of tourism and hospitality employees in relation to their use of information technology. Design/methodology/approach - Data were collected using an online survey, and 449 responses were considered to meet the selection criteria. Structural equation model (SEM) is used to empirically test the proposed research model. Findings - The results of SEM show that all the variables of TPB (attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control) along with trust are positively associated with the behavioral intention of employees in T&H industry towards the use of information technology and the model has better predictive power. Originality/value- This study provided deep insights and outstanding contributions to the theoretical framework and proposed a model for post-pandemic employee behavioral intention regarding the use of IT. This study explores the factors that influence T&H employees’ postpandemic behavioral intentions regarding information technology use. It also explores and integrates the various benefits of information technology to T&H industry employees and provides insight to hotel employees, travel agents, tour operators, and other stakeholders.

THE USE OF IT AND FRUGAL INNOVATON AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN BRAZIL

Este estudo teve o objetivo de avaliar como o uso de TI contribui com a adoção da Inovação Frugal nas organizações brasileiras. Ela tem sido um fator importante de vantagem competitiva em países em desenvolvimento, como Índia e China, os quais apresentam casos expressivos de sucesso de modelos de negócios com esta abordagem, mesmo em seus cenários de limitações e restrições de recursos. Por meio da análise de duas organizações, este estudo de caso múltiplo, permitiu entender como a Inovação Frugal, contribui na competitividade destas organizações brasileiras, visto que o desenvolvimento de inovações no Brasil difere dos países desenvolvidos. O contexto pandêmico, que ocorreu durante a elaboração deste trabalho, aumenta a importância deste estudo, dadas as discussões das organizações e da comunidade científica para encontrar um cenário de reconfiguração de seus modelos e a recuperação econômica necessária após este período complexo em que está vivendo a população mundial. DOI: 10.18226/23190639.v10n2.04

The Impact of Perceived Teacher IT Use on Information Literacy among Chinese Secondary School Students

This study was conducted to explore the relationship between secondary school students’ perceived teacher use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and their information literacy. The research used three scales to assess 502 students in vocational and technical schools in Shenzhen: The Information Technology Application Scale for Primary and Secondary School Teachers Scale, the ICT Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Information Literacy Scale for Secondary School Students Scale. The results indicated that male students had a significantly higher ability to share information than female students, and students’ perceived use of ICT for teaching and learning varied significantly based on the amount of time they spent using information devices. The study also found that teachers’ ICT self-efficacy, their use of ICT for student learning, and their collaboration with other teachers were positive predictors of students’ information literacy. On the other hand, teachers’ use of ICT for teaching and learning was a negative predictor of students’ information literacy. Additionally, the results showed that perceived ICT use had a positive and significant impact on students’ information literacy, and that perceived teacher ICT use had a positive and significant effect on ICT self-efficacy, which in turn

STREET ART AND ITS USE WHEN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

STREET ART AND ITS USE WHEN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

FEATURES OF PROFESSIONAL ADAPTATION TO THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Introduction. The rapid development of technological innovations and accessible technologies result serious restructuring of the work organization. The emergence of robotics, microelectronics, smartphones, computers, artificial intelligence and other technologies indicate a prompt digital transformation. This factors significantly affect labor market and the specifics of building a career. Organizations are trying to train specialists online in digitalization conditions, focus on the development of competencies with the use of IT. Methodology. The review of scientific literature and expert opinions, general scientific methods of systematization, generalization and analysis were used in the work. Results. With the increasing adoption of technology and the proliferation of Internet platforms, career opportunities for staff are becoming increasingly available. Conclusions. It can be concluded that the involvement of digitalization into society life may lead a person to the quick development of own capabilities and application them in the process of building and developing a career.