Utilization Of Communication Technology Research Articles

Influence of Information Communication Technology Resources Adequacy and Utilization on Students` Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya

The study purposed to provide empirical data on the status of Information Communication Technology (ICT) resources in terms of adequacy and utilization and their influence on academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya. The concern was the large number of students that perpetually performed dismally in national exams and the wide performance variations between schools in the study locale yet investments and level of utilization of ICT resources as well as how this was influencing observed academic performance was not clear. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design and the Context- Inputs – Processes -Outputs (CIPO) model which is a systems theory approach to the determinants of learning outcomes and school effectiveness (Scheerens, 1991,2013). Target population constituted 386 principals,2316 heads of department (HoDs), and 4160 teachers in 386 schools. Sample size was derived from Kothari (2013) formula and constituted 192 principals,330 HoDs and 352 teachers however the fully filled and returned questionnaires were172 for principals ,330 for HoDs and 344 for Teachers. Main data collection method was Principals` questionnaire (r =.89), HoDs` questionnaire (r =.92) and teachers` questionnaire (r =.87). Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected where qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis while quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Due to data non-normality inferential statistics was done by use of Kruskal-Wallis H-test and Mann-Whitney U-test as the non-parametric alternatives to (one-way analysis of variance F-test and independent samples t-test) Findings of the study were that ICT resources investments varied widely between public secondary schools but generally and more perniciously, the level of ICT resource investment was woefully low. Computer availability in schools was the variable that influenced performance with highest effective size as it explained about 13% of the variation in academic achievement in the study area. The level of utilization of ICT resources varied between schools but was generally sub-optimal in most schools. Comparing ICT resource adequacy and level of ICT utilization as explanatory variables for academic achievement, it was found that the effect sizes of some of the ICT resources` level of utilization were higher than those for ICT resource adequacy. This implied that to significantly improve learning outcomes and reduce wide performance variations between schools, focus should not just be to invest in ICT resources adequacy in all the schools but also to ensure that all the ICT resources available in the schools are being optimally utilized.

Effect of An Information and Communication Technology Utilization Program for Leisure Activities on the Anxiety of Device use and Health-Related Quality of Life

Purpose: With the aging of the population and the development of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and education systems, methods to maintain social networks among the older adults are attracting attention. In this study, familiar leisure activities were introduced into the process of learning how to use devices, as anxiety about using devices has been considered one of the factors that hinder the spread of ICT among older adults. This study aimed to explore the effects of an ICT utilization program on device use anxiety and health-related quality of life quality and how ICT use affects social participation. Participants and Methods: Twenty-two community-dwelling older adults participated in a social network service group exchange for 1 month, and a questionnaire survey was conducted on ICT utilization and WHO-5 before and after the program. From the survey, we examined the effects of ICT use on older adults anxiety about device use and life satisfaction. Results: Before and after the program, a change in the WHO-5 total score and anxiety about using a device was found. In addition, not only positive opinions were heard regarding the impressions of the program, but many wished to continue the program in the future. Conclusion: In this study, we confirmed that a style in which participants naturally learn how to use a device while interacting with each other based on themes that include elements of enjoyment leads to a reduction in anxiety about device use and increase the degree of satisfaction.

PREFERENSI SMARTPHONE SEBAGAI ALAT PERJALANAN WISATA DI BALI

Utilization of tourism information and communication technology has an impact on increasing tourist satisfaction. One of them is the use of smartphones as a travel tool such as booking accommodation, selecting destinations, searching for tourist locations, distance to tourist sites, weather at tourist sites, uploading travel memories, and other travel needs. This study aims to describe the social, economic, demographic variables of tourists in using smartphones as a travel tool in Bali. The basic needs of tourists such as hotels and restaurants are the main needs of tourists in browsing through smartphones. In addition, the conditions at the destination are also a relatively important need for tourists to know through the use of smartphones. Women as domestic tourists dominate the use of smartphones in traveling, most of whom are women who live in metropolitan areas. Meanwhile, for foreign tourists, it looks proportionally distributed based on the country of origin of the tourists. Those who are well-educated dominate the use of smartphones in traveling. The distribution of young and productive ages can also be seen clearly in using smartphones as a travel tool. Even in the case of foreign tourists, the elderly also contributes to the use of smartphones as a travel tool.

Online social transparency in enterprise information systems: a risk assessment method

Teleworking refers to the utilization of information and communication technologies for work done outside the workplace. The Covid-19 crisis led to increased utilisation of social networking tools within enterprises, especially when working remotely. The aim of their use is often to improve situational awareness, coordination, and collaboration amongst employees. Online social transparency, typically done through social networks or enterprise social software, refers to the voluntary sharing of personal and contextual information such as those relating to their own and team status, intentions, motivation, capabilities, goal priorities besides updates on the physical and social context, with other colleagues. An ad-hoc practice of social transparency can introduce risks such as information overload, social loafing and peer pressure. Despite recognising its adverse effects, there is a lack of systematic methods that identify and assess the risks of online social transparency. In this paper, we present a method to identify and evaluate these within enterprises. We present the method’s workflow, stakeholders, the novel artefacts and techniques devised to use and the outcomes to produce. We evaluate our proposed method by applying it in a real organisational context and assess applicability, efficiency, and effectiveness in identifying risks and supporting managers in risk assessment. The results showed that the method gives a framework of thinking and analysis and helps recognize and identify risks in a specialized manner.

ANALYSIS OF DETERMINATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION ACCRUAL-BASED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN LHOKSEUMAWE REGENCY

Implementation of Government Regulation Number 71 of 2010 concerning Government Accounting Standards brought changes in the presentation of government financial statements, which previously used cash-based accounting standards, to accrual-based accounting standards. Cash-based recognizes the recording of transactions and recognition occurs only when cash is out and cash in and does not record liabilities and assets at all. Accrual-based recording is believed to be able to produce financial reports that are more accurate and more reliable, comprehensive and relevant for decision making. In order to support the implementation of a good and competent accrual basis, supporting factors are needed such as human resources, organizational commitment, utilization of information and communication technology. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of human resources, organizational commitment, information and communication technology on the application of accrual-based accounting standards in the Lhokseumawe regency. The number of respondents in this study were 68 employees from the SKPK in Lhokseumawe regency, the research data was in the form of primary data with data analysis using multiple linear regression. The results showed that human resources, government commitment, information technology, and communication had an effect on the application of accrual-based accounting standards in Lhokseumawe regency. The number of respondents in this study were 68 employees from the SKPK in Lhokseumawe regency, the research data was in the form of primary data with data analysis using multiple linear regression. The results showed that human resources, government commitment, information technology, and communication had an effect on the application of accrual-based accounting standards in Lhokseumawe regency. The number of respondents in this study were 68 employees from the SKPK in Lhokseumawe regency, the research data was in the form of primary data with data analysis using multiple linear regression. The results showed that human resources, government commitment, information technology, and communication had an effect on the application of accrual-based accounting standards in the Lhokseumawe regency.

THE IMPACT OF ICT IN ADULT AND NON FORMAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW

This article is attempting to comprehend the effects of Information and Communication Technology in the exercises of Adult and Non-Formal and Education. It diagrams various techniques to confer training by using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) apparatuses, developments, and arising patterns. Simultaneously, this text features the benefits accumulated by the utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in teaching and learning processes. The effect of Information and Communication Technology on all schooling areas raises difficulties for legislatures, educators and learners. There is a more noteworthy interest for and reception of innovation in training in adult and non-formal education. The realization of the potential of ICTs to improve educational practices is a series of pedagogical and practical challenges. This article considers the issues starting with the basic motivation behind instruction and closes by raising a progression of difficulties that instructive foundations should confront in case they are to effectively coordinate ICT into educating and learning rehearses. The inescapable utilization of ICTs for long-lasting learning just as local area strengthening is a huge pattern in realizing in the current century.

The Impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Procurement Processes: Case of Zimbabwean Urban Councils (2009 to 2018)

The research aimed at determining the impact of ICT applications on procurement processes. The population of study was composed of 110 respondents from Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Chinhoyi and Gweru urban councils with a representative sample of eighty-six participants all drawn from the procurement, finance and works departments of the five councils. Quota sampling was used in this research with strata based on the level of employment in the three different divisions. The research utilized a proportion of 78% from each stratum to select eight-six respondents. Both primary and secondary data was used. Primary data was collected through questionnaire which was designed to satisfy research objectives. Secondary data came from relevant literature review, journals, business magazines, conference papers, and internet. Questionnaire responses were tabulated, coded by use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 to analyze quantitative data. Qualitative analysis was used to obtain in depth knowledge of the level of ICT utilization and why users were operating at different levels. Findings of the study indicated that although ICT infrastructure with procurement application is in existence and available, utilization of Information Communication Technology is at basic level. Acceptance and adoption of ICT in procurement was driven by both organization and personal objectives. The view that technology adoption is based on the Technology Acceptance Model was applied in this study by testing the perceptions of ease of use and usefulness of ICT. The study revealed that ICT adoption in procurement improves the process and benefits other operations of the business. ICT training and skills development, coupled to organizations’ leadership commitment and availability of financial resources were cited as critical success factors in the acceptance and improved utilization of ICT in procurement. The researchers recommended further studies on the topic of ICT adoption in business operations by public entities.

Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Based Information Resources in Library User Education Programmes: A Study of Colleges of Education in South-South, Nigeria

The study investigated utilization of information and communication technology-based information resources in library user education programmes in South-South Nigeria. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 1022 respondents which consist of 62 staff and 960 library users. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire of a four-point rating scale and observation checklist. Tools used for data analysis of research questions were frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation; t-test was used to test the null hypothesis at selected probability of 0.05 level significance. The findings revealed that the ICT facilities available are limited for effective utilization of ICT-based information resources in library user education programmes. The study reveals that ICT-based resources listed in the table were utilized to high extent in South-South colleges of education libraries for user education programmes. It also shows that poor funding was the major challenge of utilization of ICT-based resources for user education programmes in colleges of education libraries under study.

Management of frailty under COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.

Frailty prevention is a cornerstone for the extension of healthy life expectancy. It is a multi-dimensional construct that includes physical, mental, and social aspects. Frailty is reversible and can be attenuated by intervention; therefore, its early detection is important in primary and community care. The mainstream of disability prevention in Japan, which comprises the Japanese and local governments as well as healthcare workers, was a high-risk approach until 2014. Given the revision on Japan's long-term care insurance law, current ageing health policies have shifted to more population centric approach. Implements group activities called "Kayoi-no-ba" has been valued in Japan as disability prevention initiative. The Kihon Checklist - a 25-item questionnaire - has been broadly used by health experts and researchers to assess frailty in Japan. However, a new 15-item questionnaire has been newly developed to identify frailty and other health-related problems in older people of 75 years and above. This will enable providing the necessary support to frail individuals at any healthcare facility in local communities. The increase in frailty prevalence in older people has been concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. Home-based physical exercise programs are expected to be effective for frailty prevention. Utilization of information and communication technologies, social network services, and video calls has attracted attention for being effective tools to facilitate communication for older people during the pandemic. Further, life course approaches are needed to clarify the midlife risk of frailty development in later life.

Investigating the relationship between tax culture and tax communication in Kazakhstan

The study demonstrated the level of tax culture as the basis for tax compliance. In turn, the formation of a strong tax culture depended on certain factors. Therefore, there were statements that the degree of such a culture depends on the level of tax communication. To show this connection, this paper analyzed the content of text arrays and products of communicative correspondence by keywords income and asset declaration in the Google search system (content analysis). Results of the analysis demonstrated more than 160 news articles and numerous social media posts. Moreover, the study contains the analytics of social media powered by YouScan artificial intelligence platform. This paper also presents the analysis and results of the sociological survey, in which more than a thousand people participated in the two biggest cities in Kazakhstan. The data of the survey were analyzed by the software Statistica 10 – the statistical data analysis system. The survey showed low tax awareness of citizens, almost 72% of respondents did not know about the introduction of the declaration of income and welfare. The results obviously demonstrated that there is a positive correlation between investigated issues, and poor utilization of information and communications technology by the government. In this way, this paper explored the relationship between tax culture and tax communication, where the awareness of citizens could be a huge step in the formation of honest taxpayers and increase confidence in government institutions.

Effects of information and communication technology use in nursing and obstetric learning in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

Introduction and objective: Studies on the effects of information and communication technology (ICT) use in nursing and obstetric learning in low- and middle-income countries are limited despite growing scientific evidence that online learning has positive effects. This systematic review aims to identify and synthesize the effects of information and communication technologies utilization in nursing and obstetric learning in low- and middle-income countries.Methods: A search of articles published from 2016 to 2020 on the effects of ICT use in nursing and obstetric learning was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Epistemonikos and ERIC.Results: Of 483 articles identified, eleven were reviewed, and eight were found to be relevant. The included articles were synthesized into a narrative synthesis. The effects of using ICT in learning are related to student motivation, autonomy in learning, meaningful acquisition of knowledge and skills. Furthermore, students have a positive perception of the use of ICT in learning.Conclusions: The results of this study on the use of ICTs in nursing and obstetric sciences learning in low- and middle-income countries show that ICTs are used primarily as a medium for distance learning. In addition, it was found that e-learning has several advantages or positive effects. However, many students do not have a personal computer, and they have low or average skills in the use of computer tools, and access to the Internet is low. A limitation of this study is the lack of primary data on the effects of ICT use in obstetric sciences learning in low- and middle-income countries.

THE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AS LEARNING MEDIA

The development of information and communication technology build it straightforward to speak in exchanging information in order that place, time and distance are not any longer obstacles. Moreover, through the internet data services are often accessed as learning resources within the world of education should be ready to follow the event of technological science. Therefore the use of technology within the style of learning media may be an alternate to beat the constraints of house and time of the prevailing learning method so lecturers don't got to make a case for thefabricto students in excess. In this article, the data were obtained from literature of study review and from other document analysis. Based on the study, The Utilization of information and communication technology in learning is carried out in order to increase effectiveness in the implementation of the learning process to improve student learning outcomes and the individual quality of students in terms of using technology more precisely and usefully.

Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology among Instructors in Adult and Non-Formal Education Centers in Kwara State, Nigeria

This study examined the availability and utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) among instructors in adult and non-formal education centers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Three objectives were raised and translated to research questions to guide the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and 271 was considered as the target populations comprising male and female instructors. A sample size of one hundred and sixty (160) respondents was selected across the State. A multi-stage sampling procedure consisting of cluster sampling, purposive sampling and simple random sampling was adopted. Check list and questionnaire were used as an instrument for data collection for the study. The reliability of instruments was achieved using test-retest technique and a co-efficient 0.82 was obtained. The administration of the instruments was carried out by the researchers and five volunteer field research assistants. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and percentages. One of the findings revealed that the level of utilization of ICT among instructors was low. It is therefore, recommended that there is a need to create awareness among instructors on the level of utilization of ICT to increase the level of consciousness for effective teaching learning process.

Utilization of Communication Technology for Business

Advances in technology, computers, and telecommunications support the development of internet technology. Currently, the IT function in society has begun to change. Initially, the IT function as a means of exchanging electronic information to an application that is used to implement corporate business strategies such as marketing, sales, and customer service activities. The purpose of this study is to get empirical evidence of the benefits of using communication technology for business people. This research used a descriptive method by conducting a survey in the form of a questionnaire and conducting several further interviews. The results showed that using communication technology such as the Digital Platform can make it easier for sellers to market products and make it easier to interact with buyers. This research discusses that using communication technology such as the Digital Platform is one of the best business strategies. The conclusion obtained in this study is that the Digital Platform is the best solution to expand business networks and make it easier for sellers and buyers to make transactions. The benefit of doing this research is to find out the meaning and purpose of developing business communication by involving digital technology in marketing products or services.

IDENTIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN INDONESIA AND LEARNING MODELS IN STUDENT LEARNING WITH LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)

If we identify education in Indonesia, the reality is still multiproblematic, which in essence includes the problem of equality, quality problems, efficiency problems, relevance problems, and the problem of lack of utilization of information and communication technology. This study aims to find out (1) What are the problems of education in Indonesia in general and (2) how the learning model with LMS so that can overcome educational problems, especially the problem of quality of education services. To answer the question above, the method used is the study of the library, namely. In this case, the author tries to study some available literature to explain the problem so that this paper's problems can quickly be answered. The results of the literature study stated that (1) education problems in Indonesia to date include equality issues, quality problems, efficiency problems, relevance issues, and problems of lack of ICT use; and (2) Learning models with the Learning Management System (LMS) can facilitate learners to learn more broadly, more and also vary. Through the facilities provided by the system, learners can learn anytime and anywhere (any time anywhere) without being limited by space and time. The materials they can learn are also more varied, not only in text, but also more affluent with visual, audio, and motion variations, better known as Multimedia. In conclusion, learning models with Learning Management System (LMS) can be developed to overcome educational problems in Indonesia, especially efficiency problems, quality education problems, and ICT utilization problems

EXPRESSION OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND BENEFITS FOR CREATING AN EFFECTIVE MENTORING ENVIRONMENT. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CASE OF LITHUANIA AND LATVIA

This paper presents a comparative analysis of the survey results on communication competencies in mentoring in Lithuania and Latvia. In mentoring, it is imperative to examine barriers to communication competencies between business consultants (from now on referred to as "mentors") and start-up entrepreneurs or those intending to start a business (from now on referred to as "mentees") and propose solutions on how to enhance and maintain the business mentor network by utilizing communication technologies.

A framework for applying ethics‐by‐design to decision support systems for emergency management

AbstractThe development and utilisation of new information and communication technologies presents opportunities and risks, which bring ethical issues to the forefront. Any attempt to minimise the potential negative consequences to individuals, organisations and society resulting from the use of these technologies is challenging. In order to address these challenges, this paper presents an ethics‐by‐design approach that has been developed and implemented in the context of Decision Supports Systems for Emergency Management. Such systems help manage large and cross‐border disasters by supporting decision makers to respond on emergencies in a reasonable way by taking follow‐up actions into account. The approach taken in this paper specifically provides means to support the ethical dimensions of these decisions. Actions taken during disasters can have ramifications that persist long after a disaster has passed. The ethics‐by‐design approach presented here not only informs the design of systems, but also considers the role and training of the decision makers in the design process. The paper builds on the literature on ethics in information systems and makes a contribution to theory by providing a framework to ensure ethical considerations are embedded into the design of systems.

Strategy for assessment the competence of human resources in the information and communication technology sector

Increasing the competence of Human Resources (HR) in the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) following the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI) is a demand for the development of ICT that is very rapid at this time. To determine the effect of competencies, an objective and efficient assessment strategy is needed. The Profile Matching method can be applied in the assessment because it has a decision-making mechanism that assumes that there is an ideal level of predictor variable that must be owned, so identification can be made using several evaluation criteria, and profiles will be found that will be adjusted to the expected ideal shape.

Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in K to 12 Basic Education Program in Secondary Schools in Lupao District

The objective of the study was to determine the extent of utilization of ICT by the respondents. Samples were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a survey questionnaireMajority of the respondents are female, more or less 35 years old, and have been in the service for about seven years. Most of them were college graduates and were major of Filipino or Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), currently handling grade 10 students having an average class size of 45 students. A greater number of the respondents were Teacher I. In congruence with the level of knowledge with the use of different software’s of computers, the result shows that respondents always use a word processor in entering text and image and formatting texts, margins, layout, and tables. Moreover, ICT was also often utilized in the preparation of lessons and activities appropriate to the level of learning and cultural background of the respondents. Also, ICT was used to encourage students to analyze a problem, decide, and come up with new ideas. The use of presentation software was also observed in presenting lessons and teaching students with the use of various media. An evaluation of the learners' achievement, design of rubrics in assessing performance was also done by the respondents. The mean indicates that there were some aspects with regards to the use of technology that was not fully utilized by the respondents.

Correlates of Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in K to 12 Basic Education Program in Secondary Schools

The objectives of the study are to determine the relationship between the respondent's profile, availability of ICT hardware, software, and facilities, level knowledge of the respondents in using ICT hardware, software, and facilities, and extent of utilization of ICT by the respondents. Samples were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a survey questionnaire. In analyzing the correlation of the profile of the respondents to the utilization of ICT, it can be seen that none of the variables exhibited a significant correlation. This signifies that the profiles of the respondents do not affect their capability in the utilization of ICT hardware and software. A negative correlation was exhibited between the availability of ICT to its frequency of use (-.052*). This indicates that the more the ICT hardware and software were available, the lesser the respondents utilized it. On the other hand, level of knowledge (.266**) and frequency of use (.276**) exhibited a positive and highly significant correlation with the utilization of ICT. This indicates that a higher level of knowledge leads to more frequent use of the ICT hardware and software.