Use Of Web-based Technologies Research Articles

A STUDY ON VARIOUS E-RECRUITMENT TOOLS AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS FOR RECRUITMENT

E-recruitment refers to the use of web-based technology for the different processes of drawing in, assessing, selecting, recruiting and onboarding candidates. Through E-recruitment employers reach a larger number of potential employees. With the adoption of technology and Internet penetration by employers in the future, the growth of the e-recruitment industry has been promoted. Turning to the online recruitment process, the organization has reduced the cost of the traditional recruitment model by nearly 80%. Here in this study descriptive research design is adopted. The objective of any recruitment is to recruit the right candidate for the right slot. The means of recruitment is also equally important. Keeping the current trends in view, emphasizing on E-recruitment is essential and ideal for effective and efficient recruitment. The days of manual recruitment are fading away gradually as organizations are moving to E- recruitment. E- Recruitment is here to stay.

Evaluating the Use of Web-Based Technologies for Self-Management among Arabic-Speaking Immigrants Living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

This study aimed to investigate the use of and willingness to adopt web-based technology for self-management of type 2 diabetes among Arabic-speaking immigrants in Saudi Arabia. Conducted in Taif in 2022, it involved participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus, utilizing a study-specific questionnaire to gather data on demographics, disease specifics, and attitudes towards using this technology for diabetes management. Out of the 109 individuals who responded, 91 completed the survey and reported accessing web-based technology and an average usage of two hours per day. The primary use was for social media (90.1%) and information searching (73.6%). The study found a high willingness to use web-based technology for dietary planning (85.7%), physical activity monitoring (94.5%), and communication with healthcare providers (93.41%). Notably, younger participants, those with higher education, and married individuals showed more inclination towards using such technology, as indicated by significant correlations (p < 0.001, CI = 0.03–0.38; p < 0.039, CI = 1.06–10.26; p = 0.024, CI = 1.23–19.74). Over half of the participants (56%) considered web-based technology beneficial for diabetes management, with many finding it time-saving (61.5%). In conclusion, a significant proportion of participants demonstrated a strong preference for integrating web-based technology into their diabetes self-management routines. This preference was particularly evident in key areas such as diet, physical activity, and glucose monitoring. These findings underscore the potential of web-based technologies in supporting effective diabetes management among Arabic-speaking immigrants, highlighting the need for targeted interventions that leverage these digital tools.

The effectiveness of home rehabilitation based on BPMpathway exercise rehabilitation system for patients after total knee arthroplasty in China

BackgroundThere is significant interest in the use of web-based technologies for rehabilitation of patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). BPMpathway is a combination of a wireless BPMpro sensor and mobile app to provide a personalized post-operative support programme for TKA patients. ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of the BPMpathway exercise rehabilitation system on home rehabilitation for TKA patients. MethodsThis study had a quasi-experimental design and was conducted with 42 inpatients after TKA. Patients were divided into a control group (n = 21) and an intervention group (n = 21) according to sequence of hospitalization. After discharge, patients in the control group received routine follow-up outside the hospital, while the intervention group, underwent out-of-hospital transitional care utilizing the BPMpathway exercise rehabilitation system. Knee function scores (HSS), quality of life scores (SF-36), and functional exercise compliance scores were compared between the two groups at 1, 3, and 6 months after TKA. ResultsThe between-group differences in knee function were statistically significant at 1, 3, and 6 months post-operation (t = 6.299, 10.021, 13.064, all P < 0.05). There were between-group significant differences observed in functional exercise compliance and quality of life at 1 and 3 months (t = 7.166, 2.435, both P < 0.05; t = 2.879, 3.117, both P < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences at 6 months in these two respects (t = 0.167, 0.901, both P > 0.05). ConclusionsThe BPMpathway exercise rehabilitation system seems to be potential effective in improving knee function, early compliance with functional exercise and quality of life in TKA patients.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS OF USING WEB ORIENTED TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF SECONDARY EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS

The article characterizes the list of organizational and pedagogical conditions in computer science classes and examines their influence on the formation of digital competence through the use of web-based technologies in the education of high school students of secondary education institutions.The psychological and pedagogical conditions are considered as an important component in the formation of individual characteristics of high school students.The scientific and methodological conditions are analyzed as a leading component for informatics teachers during the preparation of students for correct work with hardware and software tools.The sanitary and hygienic conditions as a component of personality formation under the influence of the environment is highlighted. The main possibilities of optimizing the teaching of informatics through the use of web-oriented technologies to increase the efficiency of learning the educational material are revealed.The concept of "educational design" as high-quality E-learning content was formed.They studied scientific researches, works, experiments of scientists of this problem M. Leshchenko, Yu. Nosenko, A. Sukhikh, M. Yastrebova. The psychophysical characteristics of students and the main groups of factors that negatively affect their physical and mental health were outlined.It was found that compliance with organizational and pedagogical conditions forms a comprehensively developed person who strives for self-knowledge, improvement, is responsible for his actions when working on the World Wide Web.It is noted that the use of web-oriented technologies, which are based on organizational and pedagogical conditions, create optimal conditions for revealing the potential of the personality of high school students.The problems of the implementation of web-oriented technologies in organizational and pedagogical conditions in the education of high school students of secondary education institutions are highlighted and characterized. The danger of Internet addiction and disorder of students in the World Wide Web is presented. A tool for self-diagnosis of Internet addiction has been created for Internet users. Other dangers on the Internet, such as cyberphishing and cyberbullying, are highlighted. Their concepts have been formed.

Home health care and cardiac rehabilitation following major cardiac surgeries in Pakistan.

Cardiovascular disorders are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and coronary artery bypass graft surgery is one of the most effective procedures for coronary artery disease. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has been shown to offer benefits beyond reducing mortality and morbidity rates, including enhancing patients' quality of life and reducing healthcare costs. Home-based CR programs offer personalized plans tailored to individual needs and availability and have been shown to be more effective in sustaining improvements than center-based CR programs. However, there are challenges associated with providing home care services in developing countries, including personnel shortages, lack of financing and policies, and limited access to end-of-life or hospice services. The use of multidisciplinary telehealth and telecare homecare programs that make use of web-based technologies to monitor postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery may provide a solution to some of these challenges. This manuscript emphasizes the potential of home health care and CR in improving postoperative outcomes in Pakistan and identifies some of the challenges and potential solutions associated with providing home care services.

Web-Based Agricultural Management Products for Marketing System: Survey

The development of information systems motivated scientists to use their knowledge to improve new tactics that can provide competitive advantages in a highly complex environment, primarily in the management of agricultural products marketing systems. Farmers often blame marketing issues for their struggles. Poor prices, a lack of transportation, and substantial post-harvest losses are all issues that they can recognize, but they are typically ill-equipped to solve. Modern technology, particularly Internet and mobile connectivity, makes it easier for people to do their work across a wide range of activities, including economics, commerce, marketing, and agriculture. Agricultural Information Management Systems (AIMS) are becoming more popular as a useful sector as agriculture expands and becomes one of the world's most lucrative enterprises. In recent years, people have become increasingly dependent on this technology. Systems have evolved from passively absorbing information to actively incorporating users as an important part of the system. The goal of this research to find out whether various agricultural implementations of various systems have a good effect on their operations by facilitating chores for farmers and dealers, and merchants easier. Study 26 investigated whether farmers' and retailers' use of web-based technology facilitated the display and sale of goods.&#x0D; KEYWORDS: Agricultural Products, Marketing System, E-Commerce, E- Marketing, Agricultural Marketing.

"You're Socially Distant and Trying Not to Be Emotionally Distant." Physicians' Perspectives of Communication and Therapeutic Relationships in the ICU During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.

We conducted a qualitative study between September 2020 and February 2021 that explored facilitators and barriers to patient-clinician communication and the formation of therapeutic relationships. We used thematic analysis to develop findings describing patient-communication and therapeutic relationships within the ICU early in the COVID-19 pandemic. We purposively selected hospital dyads from regions in the United States that experienced early and/or large surges of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. We recruited a national sample of ICU physicians from Veteran Affairs (VA) Health Care Systems and their associated academic affiliate hospitals. None. Twenty-four intensivists from seven VA hospitals and six academic-affiliate hospitals participated. Intensivists noted the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on among people holding minoritized racial and ethnic identities, describing how language barriers and restrictive visitation policies exacerbated institutional mistrust and compromised physicians' ability to develop therapeutic relationships. We also identified several perceived influences on patient-clinician communication and the establishment of therapeutic relationships. Barriers included physicians' fear of becoming infected with COVID-19 and use of personal protective equipment, which created obstacles to effective physical and verbal interactions. Facilitators included the presence of on-site interpreters, use of web-based technology to interact with family members outside the ICU, and designation of a care team member or specialist service to provide routine updates to families. The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened patient-clinician communication and the development of therapeutic relationships in the ICU, particularly among people holding minoritized racial and ethnic identities and their families. We identified several facilitators to improve patient-clinician communication as perceived by intensivists that may help improve trust and foster therapeutic alliances.

Analysis of Using Literacy Learning Web in Elementary School: Survey of Elementary School Teachers in Pekanbaru

Currently, technology plays a crucial role in various aspects, including education. Therefore, this study aims to provide an overview of the use of web-based technology in literacy learning among teachers in elementary schools. The research methodology employed a quantitative approach through a survey involving 55 teachers. The findings reveal that 74.55% of teachers have received training in learning technology, leading to 92.73% of them implementing technology-enhanced learning in schools. Particularly during the pandemic, teachers have been compelled to rely on learning technology and develop interactive learning media. However, it is important to note that many teachers still lack proficiency in utilizing technology, as only 47.27% of them are able to create web media or blogs as learning tools. The survey results also indicate that 74.55% of teachers face difficulties in creating online learning materials, while 65.45% struggle with teaching online. Surprisingly, only 1.3% of teachers reported using technology or the web in literacy learning, while a significant majority (83.6%) have never utilized it. Additionally, 3.6% of teachers expressed unfamiliarity with web-based technology. These findings suggest that the integration of web-based technology in literacy learning is still limited, possibly due to age-related constraints and a lack of expertise in the IT field among teachers.

E-learning experiences in tertiary education: patterns and trends in research over the last 20 years

ABSTRACT This article presents a review of the literature about e-learning experiences in tertiary education over the past 20 years, since the 2000s. At this point, an increasing use of web-based technologies started to affect the spread of e-learning. The methodological approach used in the study was quantitative. The main results showed that the development of information technology and the spread of Internet applications in the field of education drove a significant increase in the number of publications in the period 2016–2020. Approximately 50% of the total number of documents analysed were published during this period, more than 100 documents per year. The main research themes in the last 20 years showed four different periods, with leading and emergent themes in each. Our study also suggests that the recent phase of e-learning may be extended in future towards a reframed concept, so-called hybrid learning.

Effectiveness of structural equation modeling to measure hotel customer satisfaction

Although some studies on gauging hotel guests' levels of satisfaction have been published in several research findings, structural equation modeling's efficacy in Indonesia is still rarely investigated. The study's objective is to assess hotel patron satisfaction utilizing an electronic system for guest reviews that is centered on online and Internet technology. The research's data came from 500 hotel guests staying at two five-star full-service hotels in Medan, North Sumatra. To accomplish this goal, the study used structural equation modeling to uncover the inherent link between consumer assessments of hotel services and amenities on one side and perceived usefulness, contentment, and their intention to return and refer customers on the other side. The findings demonstrate the clear correlations between value, contentment, desire to return and suggest as well as customer ratings of employee quality of service, guest bedroom quality, safety, and service disruption. Additionally, it should be highlighted that major mediating influences had an impact on how well-liked the hotel's amenities and employees provided service to guests. Through the use of web-based technologies, the research offered several recommendations for improving guest satisfaction with hotel operations. The results of this study could contribute to hotel management concentrating on the elements of the experiences of their guests that are the most important factors for boosting the level of satisfaction.

Students’ Perception on Web-Based Technology in Teaching Biology in College of Education

The perception of students in six (6) Southern Colleges of Education in Ghana on the use of web-based technology software for teaching and learning of biology was studied using 120 students. A questionnaire was used to collect data from the students on the perception they have about the use of web-based technology. The data from the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the use of web-based technology instructional approach during lessons delivery and accessing the internet to search for information during instructional hours provided opportunities for students to access internet information at their own pace. It also came to light that the use of web-based instruction improved students’ understanding in biology concepts, stimulated students’ interest and thinking, and was not a waste of instructional time. The study revealed that students could use web-based software without any difficulties, the use of web-based instruction was not boring, the use of web-based instructions individualised learning and finally, the use of web-based technology for biology instruction was not time-consuming. Therefore, science tutors especially biology tutors should use web-based technology software for teaching and learning of biology concepts to make learning meaningful to students.

E-government information search by English-as-a Second Language speakers: The effects of language proficiency and document reading level

A rapid increase in the use of web-based technologies – and corresponding changes in government and local council policies – in recent years, means that many vital services are now provided solely online. While this has many potential benefits, it can place additional burdens on certain demographic groups, some of whom may become considerably disadvantaged or even disenfranchised. This is particularly problematic for English-as-a Second Language (ESL) speakers, who are often immigrants or refugees and thus have a greater need to access these e-government services, and who may struggle to understand and assess the relevance of complex documents. In this work we investigate the search behaviours and performance of native English speakers and two different groups of ESL speakers when completing e-government tasks, and the effect of document readability/complexity. In contrast with previous work, our results show significant differences between groups of varying language proficiency in terms of objective search performance, time on task, and self-perceived performance and confidence. We also demonstrate that document reading level moderates the effect of language proficiency on objective search performance. The findings contribute to our existing understanding of how English language proficiency affects search for e-government topics, and have important implications for the future development of e-government services to ensure more equitable access and use.

Low-cost peer-taught virtual research workshops for medical students in Pakistan: a creative, scalable, and sustainable solution for student research

BackgroundPakistan has not been a major contributor to medical research, mainly because of the lack of learning opportunities to medical students. With the increase in online learning systems during COVID-19, research related skills can be taught to medical students via low-cost peer taught virtual research workshops.Aim of the StudyTo assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive low-cost peer-taught virtual research workshops amongst medical students in Pakistan.MethodsThis quasi-experimental study assessed the effectiveness of five virtual research workshops (RWs) in improving core research skills. RWs for medical students from across Pakistan were conducted over Zoom by medical students (peer-teachers) at the Aga Khan University, Pakistan, with minimal associated costs. The content of the workshops included types of research, ethical approval and research protocols, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing, and improving networking skills for research. Improvement was assessed via pre-and post-quizzes for each RW, self-efficacy scores across 16 domains, and feedback forms. Minimum criteria for completion of the RW series was attending at least 4/5 RWs and filling the post-RW series feedback form. A 6-month post-RW series follow-up survey was also emailed to the participants.ResultsFour hundred medical students from 36 (/117; 30.8%) different medical colleges in Pakistan were enrolled in the RWs. However, only 307/400 (76.75%) medical students met the minimum requirement for completion of the RW series. 56.4% of the participants belonged to the pre-clinical years while the rest were currently to clinical years. The cohort demonstrated significant improvement in pre-and post-quiz scores for all 5 RWs (p < 0.001) with the greatest improvement in Data Collection and Analysis (+ 34.65%), and in self-efficacy scores across all domains (p < 0.001). 166/307 (54.1%) participants responded to the 6 months post-RWs follow-up survey. Compared to pre-RWs, Research involvement increased from 40.4 to 62.8% (p < 0.001) while proportion of participants with peer-reviewed publications increased from 8.4 to 15.8% (p = 0.043).ConclusionVirtual RWs allow for a wide outreach while effectively improving research-related knowledge and skills, with minimal associated costs. In lower-middle-income countries, virtual RWs are a creative and cost-effective use of web-based technologies to facilitate medical students to contribute to the local and global healthcare research community.

Update on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo worldwide. This review considers recent advances in the diagnosis and management of BPPV including the use of web-based technology and artificial intelligence as well as the evidence supporting the use of vitamin D supplements for patients with BPPV and subnormal serum vitamin D.

Empowering Online Methods of Student-Teacher Communication: The Opportunities and Challenges of Web-Based Technologies and Social Media During COVID-19 Lockdown

The use of web-based technologies and social media to enhance student-teacher communication is a growing trend in education in recent times. After the COVID 19 pandemic, the worldwide network has been widely used and the infrastructure for information quickly developed. This study aims to explore the perceptions of teachers and students about the use of web and social media during the COVID-19 pandemic at postgraduate level. Firstly, this study employs a questionnaire to examine student perception about uses of web-based technologies and social media. Data were collected from 500 students from different departments at the universities. Secondly, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 teachers. The findings indicate that the social media are revolutionizing communication systems and are helpful in on-line classes, with collaborative work and research coordination during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study recommended extensive use of webs and social media for efficient communication between teachers and students.

The approaches to Web-based education of computer science bachelors in higher education institutions

The problem of organizing of Web-based education of bachelors, and the bachelors of computer science in particular, is relevant for higher education institutions. The IT industry puts forward new requirements for future IT professionals training. This, in its turn, requires the educational process modernization: content specification, updating of forms, methods and means of training to meet the demands of socio-economic development of the society in general and bachelors of computer science in particular. The article analyzes and clarifies the notion of Web-based education of bachelors; as well as a line of approaches, such as approaches to the organization of Web-based learning for A La Carte, Station Rotation, Lab Rotation, Individual Rotation, Flipped Learning scenario; the necessity of cloud computing and virtual classroom use as a component of Web-based learning is substantiated. It is established that with the advent of a large number of cloud-based services, augmented and virtual realities, new conditions are created for the development of skills to work with innovative systems. It is noted that the implementation of the approaches to the organization of student Web-based education is carried out on international level, in such projects as Erasmus+ “Curriculum for Blended Learning” and “Blended learning courses for teacher educators between Asia and Europe”. The article features the results of programming students survey on the use of Web-based technologies while learning, namely the results of a new approach to learning organization according to the formula – traditional (30%), distance (50%) and project (20%) training.

Assurance of learning and accreditations in business schools: an AACSB perspective

PurposeThe post-globalization epoch has placed academic institutions internationally in competitive situations where knowledgeable, effective and capable decisions have come to provide the comparative edge. Academia has turned to explicit – and even conceptualizing on tacit – knowledge management to elaborate a systematic approach to develop and sustain the intellectual capital needed to succeed, in response to the employment market demand for its products. To be able to do that, you must be able to visualize your organization as consisting of nothing but knowledge and knowledge flows. The use of web-based technologies in academic institutions for their diverse practices has been widespread in colleges and universities for several decades. These applications include surveying stakeholders, assessing classes, reporting on faculty development and assurance of learning (AoL) data to mention a few. Further advances have led to the integration of applications that not only enable the sharing of knowledge but which also support the reporting requirements necessary to obtain and retain accreditation, for example; likewise, satisfy the supply of intellectual capital to the employment marketplace. The purpose of this paper is to portray the relationship between AoL and accreditations at large in business schools, with the particular articulation of a modus operandi and relevant model that could facilitate curriculum improvement likewise.Design/methodology/approachObservational research (or field research) is a type of correlational (i.e. non-experimental) research in which a researcher observes ongoing behavior. There are a variety of types of observational research, each of which has both strengths and weaknesses. A select set of business schools and leading accreditation agencies have been observed and reported upon in pertinence with the expected practices and modus operandi toward assuring learning.FindingsThe use of web-based technologies in academic institutions for their diverse practices has been widespread in colleges and universities for several decades. These applications include surveying stakeholders, assessing classes, reporting on faculty development and AoL data to mention a few. Further advances have led to the integration of applications that not only enable the sharing of knowledge but which also support the reporting requirements necessary to obtain and retain accreditation; likewise, satisfy the supply of intellectual capital to the employment marketplace. In this paper, the author aims to portray the relationship between AoL and assessment at large with real-life examples and approaches.Research limitations/implicationsObservational research types are organized by the extent to which an experimenter intrudes upon or controls the environment. Observational research is particularly prevalent in the social sciences. It is a social research technique that involves the direct observation of phenomena in their natural setting. This differentiates it from experimental research in which a quasi-artificial environment is created to control for spurious factors, and where at least one of the variables is manipulated as part of the experiment. Henceforth, other research methods may be engaged in to quantify and investigate the phenomenon of AoL vs international practices reported upon as per internal and external forces acting on business schools.Practical implicationsThe diversity of approaches followed by business schools and encouraged by accreditations agencies is immense and at times may be connected to the choices such schools make as to how they ought to measure the learning curves of their constituents. Herein, a practical AoL approach is transcribed, as liaised with assessment and evaluation data.Social implicationsAcademia has turned to explicit – and even conceptualizing on tacit – knowledge management to elaborate a systematic approach to develop and sustain the intellectual capital needed to succeed, in response to the employment market demand for its academic products and services. To be able to do that, you must be able to visualize your organization as consisting of nothing but knowledge and knowledge flows.Originality/valueThis research is conceptualized upon as per the international standards and expectations from the field with an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business framework in mind and aims to link AoL to curriculum management and through e-Assessment in a practical manner.

Social media partnerships with patient organizations for neuro-oncology patient recruitment.

In neuro-oncology, traditional methods of enrolling the large numbers of participants required for studies of disease etiology and treatment response are costly, labor intensive, and may not include patients in regions without tumor registries. In the Yale Acoustic Neuroma (AN) Study and International Low-Grade Glioma (LGG) Registry, we partnered with several brain tumor patient organizations to develop social media enrollment campaigns and use web-based data collection resources at the Yale University School of Public Health to test alternative methods to enroll neuro-oncology patients for epidemiologic study. In the AN study, we enrolled 1024 patients over 2 years. Of these, 865 patients completed the online questionnaire, 697 returned written consent, 583 sent a pathology report, and 569 returned a saliva specimen. The completed 569 participants did not differ by age or treatment from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data but were more likely to be female (67% vs 52%) and white (94.8% vs 84%). Patients learned of the study through the Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA) website (61.3%), ANA support group members (18%), and social media (primarily Facebook). Costs per patient enrolled were approximately 10% to 20% that of traditional registry-based enrollment methods. Results for the LGG study were similar. Although additional effort will be required to ensure a diverse participant population, partnership with established patient organizations along with use of web-based technology and social media allowed for the successful enrollment of neuro-oncology patients at a fraction of the cost relative to traditional methods.

The Use of Web-Based Technologies in Health Research Participation: Qualitative Study of Consumer and Researcher Experiences.

BackgroundHealth consumers are often targeted for their involvement in health research including randomized controlled trials, focus groups, interviews, and surveys. However, as reported by many studies, recruitment and engagement of consumers in academic research remains challenging. In addition, there is scarce literature describing what consumers look for and want to achieve by participating in research.ObjectiveUnderstanding and responding to the needs of consumers is crucial to the success of health research projects. In this study, we aim to understand consumers’ needs and investigate the opportunities for addressing these needs with Web-based technologies, particularly in the use of Web-based research registers and social networking sites (SNSs).MethodsWe undertook a qualitative approach, interviewing both consumer and medical researchers in this study. With the help from an Australian-based organization supporting people with musculoskeletal conditions, we successfully interviewed 23 consumers and 10 researchers. All interviews were transcribed and analyzed with thematic analysis methodology. Data collection was stopped after the data themes reached saturation.ResultsWe found that consumers perceive research as a learning opportunity and, therefore, expect high research transparency and regular updates. They also consider the sources of the information about research projects, the trust between consumers and researchers, and the mobility of consumers before participating in any research. Researchers need to be aware of such needs when designing a campaign for recruitment for their studies. On the other hand, researchers have attempted to establish a rapport with consumer participants, design research for consumers’ needs, and use technologies to reach out to consumers. A systematic approach to integrating a variety of technologies is needed.ConclusionsOn the basis of the feedback from both consumers and researchers, we propose 3 future directions to use Web-based technologies for addressing consumers’ needs and engaging with consumers in health research: (1) researchers can make use of consumer registers and Web-based research portals, (2) SNSs and new media should be frequently used as an aid, and (3) new technologies should be adopted to remotely collect data and reduce administrative work for obtaining consumers’ consent.

Electronic human resource management (e-HRM): A new concept for digital age

The digital age causes significant changes in the business environment. As one of the most important components of the modern business environment, technological environment and information technology (IT) influenced the development of many areas of business. The most notable changes are happening in the production of hardware and software, and industrial production, but also in the management where decision support systems have long been in use. Within the management, IT receives a special role in human resources management. Electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM) is a concept which involves the use of Web-based technologies for providing the services regarding the human resource management in the organization, and to which access have a wider range of organization's stakeholders - starting from the HRM department, via managers to employees. The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of the concept of e-HRM, its most important features, advantages, potential drawbacks, as well as to show the level of usage of e-HRM in Serbia. The methodology of the paper includes theoretical analysis of the available literature and data on e-HRM and empirical analysis of data on the use of e-HRM in organizations in Serbia. The analysis was conducted on the database of Cranet research in 2015/2016 by using the SPSS software. The authors point out that e-HRM is a kind of innovation that promotes, develops and facilitates the practice of HRM, both for the department of human resources and for managers and employees.