International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
The document discusses the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in managing schools in Zimbabwe. It provides background on the introduction of computers to replace manual systems in schools in the 1980s and donations of hardware in the 1990s and 2000s. The study aimed to investigate the role of ICT in primary and secondary school management in Harare Province. Literature reviewed discussed advantages like improved efficiency, data storage and reporting, and streamlined processes. Challenges mentioned included lack of consideration for organizational needs during implementation, difficulty interfacing with other systems, and lack of senior management interest limiting ICT use. The document provides context and objectives for a case study on the impacts of ICT on school administration in Zimbabwe.
Current Issue: April 2019, Volume 9, Number 3--- Table of Contentsijcseit
International Journal of Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology (IJCSEIT) will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology and applications of Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology. The Journal looks for significant contributions to all major fields of the Computer Science and Information Technology in theoretical and practical aspects. The aim of the Journal is to provide a platform to the researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry to meet and share cutting-edge development in the field.
Top 10 Cited Articles - International Journal of Managing Information Technol...IJMIT JOURNAL
The International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
The advancement of the information and communications technology has helped almost all governments across the world as they have exploited these technologies for delivering services to their citizens. However, this phenomenon may face several challenges and barriers that lead to the failure in its adoption, use, or continuous usage. In the Arab countries, the rate of failure in the use of electronic services is high in the public sector. Therefore, previous studies have concentrated on this critical issue and highlighted on the citizens’ perspective andignored the perspective of employees in the government organizations.In addition, very few previous studies dealt with the quality of the services based on the employees’viewpoint. Thus, based on the arguments that have been stated earlier, this preliminary study strives to identify the factors that may affect the electronic administrative adoption according to the employees’ perspective. With regard to the data collection, the quantitative method, self-administered questionnaires will be distributed among the staff of the Al-Mustansiriyah University, Iraq.With regard to data analysis, a partial least squares structural equation modelling will be used as a technique to analyse the collected data from a key respondent (Employee). In fact, this research strivesto enrich the literature by adding more information about the factors that may hinder theadoption of modern technologies in general and electronic administration in particular. With regard to the Al-Mustansiriyah University, the present study is considered as the first study conducted in this area; therefore the outputs will assist the government to remedy these obstacles before beginning any project in the public sector including the use of ICT instead of the conventional manner.The result of the analysis showed that system quality, service quality, trust of organization, and usefulness were found as significant factors that affect the employees’ adoption of e-administration services in University.
The adoption and challenges of electronic voting technologies within the sout...IJMIT JOURNAL
Literature has shown that countries such as Brazil and India have successfully implemented electronic
voting systems and other countries are at various piloting stages to address many challenges associated
with manual paper based system such ascosts of physical ballot paper and other overheads, electoral
delays, distribution of electoral materials, and general lack of confidence in the electoral process. It is in
this context that this study explores how South African can leverage the opportunities that e-voting
presents. Manual voting is often tedious, non-secure, and time-consuming, which leads us to think about
using electronic facilities to make the process more efficient. This study proposes that the adoption of
electronic voting technologies could perhaps mitigate some of these issues and challengesin the process
improving the electoral process. The study used an on-line questionnaire which was administered to a
broader group of voters and an in-depth semi-structured interview with the Independent Electoral
Commission officials. The analysis is based on thematic analysis and diffusion of innovations theory is
adopted as a theoretical lens of analysis. The findings reveal that relative advantage, compatibility and
complexity would determine the intentions of South African voters and the Electoral Management Bodies
(IEC) to adopt e-voting technologies. Moreover, the findings also reveal several other factorsthat could
influence the adoption process. The study is limited to only voters in Cape Town and these voters were
expected to have some access to the internet. The sample size limits the generalizability of the findings of
this study.
A framework for IoT-enabled environment aware traffic management IJECEIAES
Vehicular traffic has increased across all over the world especially in urban areas due to many reasons including the reduction in the cost of vehicles, degradation of the quality of public transport services and increased wealth of people. The traffic congestion created by these vehicles causes many problems. Increased environment pollution is one of the most serious negative effects of traffic congestion. Noxious gases and fine particles emitted by vehicles affect people in different ways depending on their age and present health conditions. Professionals and policy makers have devised schemes for better managing traffic in congested areas. These schemes suffer from many shortcomings including the inability to adapt to dynamic changes of traffic patterns. With the development of technology, new applications like Google maps help drivers to select less congested routes. But, the identification of the best route takes only the present traffic condition on different road segments presently. In this paper the authors propose a system that helps drivers select routes based on the present and expected environment pollution levels at critical points in a given area.
Information and communication technologies in social workDr Lendy Spires
This document discusses the importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for the field of social work. It argues that ICTs have greatly influenced society and will continue to influence the work of social workers and the clients they serve. While ICTs have received some attention in social work literature and curriculum, the level of attention has not matched their growth and impact. The document calls for social work education to provide greater focus on developing ICT competencies, in order to ensure social workers can effectively use technologies and uphold ethical practices in an increasingly digital age.
The Critical Technological Factors OF E-Government in KenyaEditor IJCATR
This document discusses a study that aimed to assess the critical technological factors influencing the performance of eGovernment projects in Kenya. It provides background on eGovernment and discusses challenges in its implementation in developing countries. The study found that of the technological predictors of eGovernment projects in Kenya, only system integration, processes and usage of the eGovernment system had statistically significant positive relationships with project performance. Other factors like standards, security, privacy, and access had positive but insignificant relationships with performance.
The document discusses the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in managing schools in Zimbabwe. It provides background on the introduction of computers to replace manual systems in schools in the 1980s and donations of hardware in the 1990s and 2000s. The study aimed to investigate the role of ICT in primary and secondary school management in Harare Province. Literature reviewed discussed advantages like improved efficiency, data storage and reporting, and streamlined processes. Challenges mentioned included lack of consideration for organizational needs during implementation, difficulty interfacing with other systems, and lack of senior management interest limiting ICT use. The document provides context and objectives for a case study on the impacts of ICT on school administration in Zimbabwe.
Current Issue: April 2019, Volume 9, Number 3--- Table of Contentsijcseit
International Journal of Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology (IJCSEIT) will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology and applications of Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology. The Journal looks for significant contributions to all major fields of the Computer Science and Information Technology in theoretical and practical aspects. The aim of the Journal is to provide a platform to the researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry to meet and share cutting-edge development in the field.
Top 10 Cited Articles - International Journal of Managing Information Technol...IJMIT JOURNAL
The International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
The advancement of the information and communications technology has helped almost all governments across the world as they have exploited these technologies for delivering services to their citizens. However, this phenomenon may face several challenges and barriers that lead to the failure in its adoption, use, or continuous usage. In the Arab countries, the rate of failure in the use of electronic services is high in the public sector. Therefore, previous studies have concentrated on this critical issue and highlighted on the citizens’ perspective andignored the perspective of employees in the government organizations.In addition, very few previous studies dealt with the quality of the services based on the employees’viewpoint. Thus, based on the arguments that have been stated earlier, this preliminary study strives to identify the factors that may affect the electronic administrative adoption according to the employees’ perspective. With regard to the data collection, the quantitative method, self-administered questionnaires will be distributed among the staff of the Al-Mustansiriyah University, Iraq.With regard to data analysis, a partial least squares structural equation modelling will be used as a technique to analyse the collected data from a key respondent (Employee). In fact, this research strivesto enrich the literature by adding more information about the factors that may hinder theadoption of modern technologies in general and electronic administration in particular. With regard to the Al-Mustansiriyah University, the present study is considered as the first study conducted in this area; therefore the outputs will assist the government to remedy these obstacles before beginning any project in the public sector including the use of ICT instead of the conventional manner.The result of the analysis showed that system quality, service quality, trust of organization, and usefulness were found as significant factors that affect the employees’ adoption of e-administration services in University.
The adoption and challenges of electronic voting technologies within the sout...IJMIT JOURNAL
Literature has shown that countries such as Brazil and India have successfully implemented electronic
voting systems and other countries are at various piloting stages to address many challenges associated
with manual paper based system such ascosts of physical ballot paper and other overheads, electoral
delays, distribution of electoral materials, and general lack of confidence in the electoral process. It is in
this context that this study explores how South African can leverage the opportunities that e-voting
presents. Manual voting is often tedious, non-secure, and time-consuming, which leads us to think about
using electronic facilities to make the process more efficient. This study proposes that the adoption of
electronic voting technologies could perhaps mitigate some of these issues and challengesin the process
improving the electoral process. The study used an on-line questionnaire which was administered to a
broader group of voters and an in-depth semi-structured interview with the Independent Electoral
Commission officials. The analysis is based on thematic analysis and diffusion of innovations theory is
adopted as a theoretical lens of analysis. The findings reveal that relative advantage, compatibility and
complexity would determine the intentions of South African voters and the Electoral Management Bodies
(IEC) to adopt e-voting technologies. Moreover, the findings also reveal several other factorsthat could
influence the adoption process. The study is limited to only voters in Cape Town and these voters were
expected to have some access to the internet. The sample size limits the generalizability of the findings of
this study.
A framework for IoT-enabled environment aware traffic management IJECEIAES
Vehicular traffic has increased across all over the world especially in urban areas due to many reasons including the reduction in the cost of vehicles, degradation of the quality of public transport services and increased wealth of people. The traffic congestion created by these vehicles causes many problems. Increased environment pollution is one of the most serious negative effects of traffic congestion. Noxious gases and fine particles emitted by vehicles affect people in different ways depending on their age and present health conditions. Professionals and policy makers have devised schemes for better managing traffic in congested areas. These schemes suffer from many shortcomings including the inability to adapt to dynamic changes of traffic patterns. With the development of technology, new applications like Google maps help drivers to select less congested routes. But, the identification of the best route takes only the present traffic condition on different road segments presently. In this paper the authors propose a system that helps drivers select routes based on the present and expected environment pollution levels at critical points in a given area.
Information and communication technologies in social workDr Lendy Spires
This document discusses the importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for the field of social work. It argues that ICTs have greatly influenced society and will continue to influence the work of social workers and the clients they serve. While ICTs have received some attention in social work literature and curriculum, the level of attention has not matched their growth and impact. The document calls for social work education to provide greater focus on developing ICT competencies, in order to ensure social workers can effectively use technologies and uphold ethical practices in an increasingly digital age.
The Critical Technological Factors OF E-Government in KenyaEditor IJCATR
This document discusses a study that aimed to assess the critical technological factors influencing the performance of eGovernment projects in Kenya. It provides background on eGovernment and discusses challenges in its implementation in developing countries. The study found that of the technological predictors of eGovernment projects in Kenya, only system integration, processes and usage of the eGovernment system had statistically significant positive relationships with project performance. Other factors like standards, security, privacy, and access had positive but insignificant relationships with performance.
A comparative analysis of e readiness assessment in nigerianAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the impact of e-readiness on educational development among undergraduate students at four private universities in Nigeria. The study used questionnaires to assess e-readiness levels and their relationship to educational development. Results showed deficiencies in computer and internet infrastructure at the universities, negatively impacting students' education. Gender was also found to significantly affect internet accessibility. The study recommends improving infrastructure through increased investment and promoting gender balance to enhance e-readiness and educational development in Nigerian private universities.
Top Read Articles in May 2020 - International Journal of Managing Information...IJMIT JOURNAL
International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental.
E-government initiatives face many challenges that must be addressed from a socio-technical perspective. The document analyzes challenges in developing countries related to users, technology, and organizations at different stages of e-government development. Key human challenges include lack of e-skills, behavioral issues, and environmental factors like civil conflicts negatively impacting e-government use. Technological challenges encompass digital divides in access and awareness. Organizational challenges involve leadership, change management, and resistance to transitioning to e-government. Analyzing challenges through a socio-technical lens considering these dimensions is important to better understand how to address them.
The document discusses the design and development of a mobile phone voting system in South Africa. It aims to provide a more accessible and efficient alternative to the traditional paper-based voting system. The proposed system allows voters to use their mobile phones to register and cast their votes through a mobile application. The application was tested in a case study with 124 participants. Results found 88% found it easy to use and 92% found it easy to learn. The mobile voting application proved suitable, accessible, efficient and feasible for elections.
Top Cited Articles International Journal of Managing Information Technology (...IJMIT JOURNAL
International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
Design challenges for sustainable mobile community communication services for...abhigyan1107
This paper is based on findings of an ethnographic field research conducted at Sudarshan
Layout, an urban slum in Bangalore, India. The research investigated mobile
based community communication and it is grounded in theoretical framework of Community
Informatics. The paper discusses communicative ecology of Ambedkar Community
Computing Center (AC3) Members, a local community of Sudarshan Layout
and hence attempts to build a broad socio-discursive-technological context of local
community communication practices.
This paper opens a discussion on social context of design for sustainability. The paper
presents an approach for design research for sustainability for Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives targeting low-income user groups and
those belonging to marginalized section of society. Following the discussion the paper
presents design challenges for sustainable mobile community communication services
for residents of Indian urban slums.
RELEVANCE OF COMPUTER APPRECIATION/ICT TO THE CURRICULUM OF CERTIFICATE IN AU...Muhammad Muhammad Suleiman
Being A Text of Paper To Be Presented At Its 4-Days Final Phase of ASW Curriculum Review and Adaptation Meeting Held At Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, Organized By Society For Family Health, Between 27th To 30th April 2021
This document discusses the need for higher education institutions to establish a technology infrastructure to support mobile governance (m-governance). It begins by defining m-governance as using mobile devices to improve government services and access information anytime, anywhere. The document then argues that m-governance can complement existing e-governance efforts by providing another channel for stakeholders in higher education to access important information. It presents the benefits of m-governance for higher education, such as improved efficiency, reduced costs and barriers, and equal access to information regardless of location. Finally, the document proposes a broad framework for a university's m-governance technology infrastructure to facilitate interaction between the institution and its stakeholders through mobile devices
At this time, e-governance transformation is considered as one of the most important and biggest challenges among
and within the IT-related sector from the scale and complexity perspective. In this respect, the researches have
reviewed and studied some of the factors that affect implementing the e-governance for Public and private schools in
Governorate of Al Buraimi, Oman. The aim of the study was to determine whether there existed organizational
differences that demanded different approaches and strategies for the implementation of e-governance. The research
considered three organizational factors, which included, the type of the organization (public or private), size of the
organization and the work experience of the employees of the organization. In addition, the research considered the
some of the requirements needed for the implementation of e-governance. These requirements included, physical,
financial, administrative and management requirements. Through the research it was evident that the different types
of requirements needed for the implementation of e-governance varied by the organizational factors. In other words,
the findings indicated that the approaches and strategies that needs to be adopted will differ with the organizational
characteristics. This differences needs to be considered at the time of implementation and should be incorporated
when developing the implementation plans by the implementing organization
MOST VIEWED ARTICLES IN ACADEMIA - International Journal of Managing Informat...IJMIT JOURNAL
The International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication, and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas.
This document discusses e-recruitment practices in Malaysia. It begins with an introduction to e-recruitment and how it has been adopted by government agencies in Malaysia. It then discusses traditional recruitment methods and compares them to e-recruitment. The pros of e-recruitment include reaching a large target audience, being cost effective, and saving time. However, the cons include possible discrimination of groups without computer access and difficulties recruiting executive-level positions. The document provides examples of e-recruitment systems used by the Malaysian government.
Misra,D.C.(2009) Evolution of E Governance in India (1947 2009)Dr D.C. Misra
This is a presentation on evolution of e-governance in India from 1947 to 2009 and draws valuable lessons for other developing countries.(c) Dr D.C.Misra 2009
Assessing the effect of information and communication technology on enhancingIAEME Publication
This study assessed faculty perceptions of the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on higher education systems in Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was distributed to faculty members across Saudi universities. The survey found that faculty generally believe ICT can enhance education by providing high-quality and accessible content, improving learning interactions, and enabling more efficient teaching. However, ICT integration in Saudi universities is still developing and further training and infrastructure is needed. The impact of ICT tools thus far has been encouraging but could be expanded with more faculty training and support.
Developing skills and competencies for life and work – what role digital tech...Dominic Orr
Long version of presentation at UNESCO Mobile Learning Week. The argument is that we have to think about what to learn and to encourage frequent participation in learning. The question is how to encourage people, who tend not to participate - these are usually those who have a lower level of formal education and are older. However, these two groups are most likely to be affected by automation and other changes to our economies. Recognising people's acquired skill level through digital badges and connecting these to recognition pathways can be a way to ensure empower all learner groups - and to aid skills matching in the labour market.
1. The document presents a draft thesis proposal on the challenges of implementing e-government in Korea and lessons for Bangladesh.
2. It discusses Korea's experience with e-government and reviews literature on common challenges faced by countries implementing e-government projects.
3. The proposed research questions examine the specific challenges Korea faced, how they were addressed, and lessons Bangladesh can apply from Korea's experience.
Tanzania government has been making efforts to provide its information and services through internet. However, e-government adoption has been quite slow. Few publications explore e-government adoption in Tanzanian context; therefore, the purpose of this paper is to assess factors that influence citizen adoption of e-government in Tanzania.Design/methodology/approach- A survey was administered to elicit factors for egovernment adoption in Tanzania. Findings- The results of multiple linear regressions indicate that social influence and system quality significantly influence e-government adoption in Tanzania.Research limitation/implications- In light of these findings, researchers should conduct a similar study using other different models of e-government adoption, in order to identify more factors that influence e-government adoption in Tanzania.
Practical implications- Policy makers and e-government project teams should consider these factors to facilitate e-government adoption within the country.
Top 10 Read/Cited Articles of the Month October 2020IJMIT JOURNAL
The International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
Successful factors determining the significant relationship between e-governa...riyaniaes
Every government's major objective is to provide the greatest services in order to establish efficiency and quality of performance. Syria's government has understood how critical it is to go in the direction of information technology. However, there are gaps and poor links across government sectors, which has tainted the image of Syrian e-governance. As a result, one of the main aims of this study is to figure out what factors impact Syrians' acceptance of the e-government system. A total of 600 questionnaires were delivered to Syrian individuals as part of a survey. The data was analysed using the structural equation model (SEM) using AMOS version 21.0. User intention to utilise an e-government system was shown to be influenced by performance expectations, effort expectations, system flexibility, citizens-centricity, and facilitating conditions. Assurance, responsiveness, reliability, tangibles, and empathy are five fundamental factors that have a major impact on government operation excellence. Behavioural Intention is being utilised as a mediator between the government operation excellence (GOE) initiative and the e-government platform.
The AIRCC's International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (IJCSIT) is devoted to fields of Computer Science and Information Systems. The IJCSIT is a open access peer-reviewed scientific journal published in electronic form as well as print form. The mission of this journal is to publish original contributions in its field in order to propagate knowledge amongst its readers and to be a reference publication.
EMPLOYEE COMPETENCIES AS THE PREDICTORS OF THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:...IAEME Publication
The authors report the results of an empirical research study carried out, how the
employee competencies will effect Performance Management System in IT Enabled
Service companies. A survey of 900 employees working in IT Enabled Service
companies around Hyderabad Metro consisting of 550 men and 350 women employees
using a structured questionnaire was carried out. The study empirically measured the
effect of four independent variables, the employee competencies– personal
competencies, knowledge level competencies, job-related competencies and
communication and interpersonal competencies on a dependent variable performance
management system in IT Enabled Services companies
Ict tools ispring 8 (mdelt group 4 presentation class c)MDELT2017C
The document discusses ICT tools and provides Ispring Suite 8 as an example. It describes Ispring Suite 8 as an ICT tool that contains courses, quizzes, interactions and simulations. Ispring Suite 8 has advantages like providing engaging content across devices, but also disadvantages like requiring software download. The document also notes challenges teachers face in using ICT tools like infrastructure and technical support requirements.
A comparative analysis of e readiness assessment in nigerianAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the impact of e-readiness on educational development among undergraduate students at four private universities in Nigeria. The study used questionnaires to assess e-readiness levels and their relationship to educational development. Results showed deficiencies in computer and internet infrastructure at the universities, negatively impacting students' education. Gender was also found to significantly affect internet accessibility. The study recommends improving infrastructure through increased investment and promoting gender balance to enhance e-readiness and educational development in Nigerian private universities.
Top Read Articles in May 2020 - International Journal of Managing Information...IJMIT JOURNAL
International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental.
E-government initiatives face many challenges that must be addressed from a socio-technical perspective. The document analyzes challenges in developing countries related to users, technology, and organizations at different stages of e-government development. Key human challenges include lack of e-skills, behavioral issues, and environmental factors like civil conflicts negatively impacting e-government use. Technological challenges encompass digital divides in access and awareness. Organizational challenges involve leadership, change management, and resistance to transitioning to e-government. Analyzing challenges through a socio-technical lens considering these dimensions is important to better understand how to address them.
The document discusses the design and development of a mobile phone voting system in South Africa. It aims to provide a more accessible and efficient alternative to the traditional paper-based voting system. The proposed system allows voters to use their mobile phones to register and cast their votes through a mobile application. The application was tested in a case study with 124 participants. Results found 88% found it easy to use and 92% found it easy to learn. The mobile voting application proved suitable, accessible, efficient and feasible for elections.
Top Cited Articles International Journal of Managing Information Technology (...IJMIT JOURNAL
International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
Design challenges for sustainable mobile community communication services for...abhigyan1107
This paper is based on findings of an ethnographic field research conducted at Sudarshan
Layout, an urban slum in Bangalore, India. The research investigated mobile
based community communication and it is grounded in theoretical framework of Community
Informatics. The paper discusses communicative ecology of Ambedkar Community
Computing Center (AC3) Members, a local community of Sudarshan Layout
and hence attempts to build a broad socio-discursive-technological context of local
community communication practices.
This paper opens a discussion on social context of design for sustainability. The paper
presents an approach for design research for sustainability for Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives targeting low-income user groups and
those belonging to marginalized section of society. Following the discussion the paper
presents design challenges for sustainable mobile community communication services
for residents of Indian urban slums.
RELEVANCE OF COMPUTER APPRECIATION/ICT TO THE CURRICULUM OF CERTIFICATE IN AU...Muhammad Muhammad Suleiman
Being A Text of Paper To Be Presented At Its 4-Days Final Phase of ASW Curriculum Review and Adaptation Meeting Held At Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, Organized By Society For Family Health, Between 27th To 30th April 2021
This document discusses the need for higher education institutions to establish a technology infrastructure to support mobile governance (m-governance). It begins by defining m-governance as using mobile devices to improve government services and access information anytime, anywhere. The document then argues that m-governance can complement existing e-governance efforts by providing another channel for stakeholders in higher education to access important information. It presents the benefits of m-governance for higher education, such as improved efficiency, reduced costs and barriers, and equal access to information regardless of location. Finally, the document proposes a broad framework for a university's m-governance technology infrastructure to facilitate interaction between the institution and its stakeholders through mobile devices
At this time, e-governance transformation is considered as one of the most important and biggest challenges among
and within the IT-related sector from the scale and complexity perspective. In this respect, the researches have
reviewed and studied some of the factors that affect implementing the e-governance for Public and private schools in
Governorate of Al Buraimi, Oman. The aim of the study was to determine whether there existed organizational
differences that demanded different approaches and strategies for the implementation of e-governance. The research
considered three organizational factors, which included, the type of the organization (public or private), size of the
organization and the work experience of the employees of the organization. In addition, the research considered the
some of the requirements needed for the implementation of e-governance. These requirements included, physical,
financial, administrative and management requirements. Through the research it was evident that the different types
of requirements needed for the implementation of e-governance varied by the organizational factors. In other words,
the findings indicated that the approaches and strategies that needs to be adopted will differ with the organizational
characteristics. This differences needs to be considered at the time of implementation and should be incorporated
when developing the implementation plans by the implementing organization
MOST VIEWED ARTICLES IN ACADEMIA - International Journal of Managing Informat...IJMIT JOURNAL
The International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication, and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas.
This document discusses e-recruitment practices in Malaysia. It begins with an introduction to e-recruitment and how it has been adopted by government agencies in Malaysia. It then discusses traditional recruitment methods and compares them to e-recruitment. The pros of e-recruitment include reaching a large target audience, being cost effective, and saving time. However, the cons include possible discrimination of groups without computer access and difficulties recruiting executive-level positions. The document provides examples of e-recruitment systems used by the Malaysian government.
Misra,D.C.(2009) Evolution of E Governance in India (1947 2009)Dr D.C. Misra
This is a presentation on evolution of e-governance in India from 1947 to 2009 and draws valuable lessons for other developing countries.(c) Dr D.C.Misra 2009
Assessing the effect of information and communication technology on enhancingIAEME Publication
This study assessed faculty perceptions of the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on higher education systems in Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was distributed to faculty members across Saudi universities. The survey found that faculty generally believe ICT can enhance education by providing high-quality and accessible content, improving learning interactions, and enabling more efficient teaching. However, ICT integration in Saudi universities is still developing and further training and infrastructure is needed. The impact of ICT tools thus far has been encouraging but could be expanded with more faculty training and support.
Developing skills and competencies for life and work – what role digital tech...Dominic Orr
Long version of presentation at UNESCO Mobile Learning Week. The argument is that we have to think about what to learn and to encourage frequent participation in learning. The question is how to encourage people, who tend not to participate - these are usually those who have a lower level of formal education and are older. However, these two groups are most likely to be affected by automation and other changes to our economies. Recognising people's acquired skill level through digital badges and connecting these to recognition pathways can be a way to ensure empower all learner groups - and to aid skills matching in the labour market.
1. The document presents a draft thesis proposal on the challenges of implementing e-government in Korea and lessons for Bangladesh.
2. It discusses Korea's experience with e-government and reviews literature on common challenges faced by countries implementing e-government projects.
3. The proposed research questions examine the specific challenges Korea faced, how they were addressed, and lessons Bangladesh can apply from Korea's experience.
Tanzania government has been making efforts to provide its information and services through internet. However, e-government adoption has been quite slow. Few publications explore e-government adoption in Tanzanian context; therefore, the purpose of this paper is to assess factors that influence citizen adoption of e-government in Tanzania.Design/methodology/approach- A survey was administered to elicit factors for egovernment adoption in Tanzania. Findings- The results of multiple linear regressions indicate that social influence and system quality significantly influence e-government adoption in Tanzania.Research limitation/implications- In light of these findings, researchers should conduct a similar study using other different models of e-government adoption, in order to identify more factors that influence e-government adoption in Tanzania.
Practical implications- Policy makers and e-government project teams should consider these factors to facilitate e-government adoption within the country.
Top 10 Read/Cited Articles of the Month October 2020IJMIT JOURNAL
The International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
Successful factors determining the significant relationship between e-governa...riyaniaes
Every government's major objective is to provide the greatest services in order to establish efficiency and quality of performance. Syria's government has understood how critical it is to go in the direction of information technology. However, there are gaps and poor links across government sectors, which has tainted the image of Syrian e-governance. As a result, one of the main aims of this study is to figure out what factors impact Syrians' acceptance of the e-government system. A total of 600 questionnaires were delivered to Syrian individuals as part of a survey. The data was analysed using the structural equation model (SEM) using AMOS version 21.0. User intention to utilise an e-government system was shown to be influenced by performance expectations, effort expectations, system flexibility, citizens-centricity, and facilitating conditions. Assurance, responsiveness, reliability, tangibles, and empathy are five fundamental factors that have a major impact on government operation excellence. Behavioural Intention is being utilised as a mediator between the government operation excellence (GOE) initiative and the e-government platform.
The AIRCC's International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (IJCSIT) is devoted to fields of Computer Science and Information Systems. The IJCSIT is a open access peer-reviewed scientific journal published in electronic form as well as print form. The mission of this journal is to publish original contributions in its field in order to propagate knowledge amongst its readers and to be a reference publication.
EMPLOYEE COMPETENCIES AS THE PREDICTORS OF THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:...IAEME Publication
The authors report the results of an empirical research study carried out, how the
employee competencies will effect Performance Management System in IT Enabled
Service companies. A survey of 900 employees working in IT Enabled Service
companies around Hyderabad Metro consisting of 550 men and 350 women employees
using a structured questionnaire was carried out. The study empirically measured the
effect of four independent variables, the employee competencies– personal
competencies, knowledge level competencies, job-related competencies and
communication and interpersonal competencies on a dependent variable performance
management system in IT Enabled Services companies
Ict tools ispring 8 (mdelt group 4 presentation class c)MDELT2017C
The document discusses ICT tools and provides Ispring Suite 8 as an example. It describes Ispring Suite 8 as an ICT tool that contains courses, quizzes, interactions and simulations. Ispring Suite 8 has advantages like providing engaging content across devices, but also disadvantages like requiring software download. The document also notes challenges teachers face in using ICT tools like infrastructure and technical support requirements.
A pragmatic study on e learning system for higher education in developing cou...Najeem Olawale Adelakun
The Internet has become one of the greatest inventions of mankind for learning and sharing of useful information through electronic means. For some years now, the developed nations have adopted the use of the e-learning system. Presently, the COVID-19 outbreak has given rise to the adoption of the e-learning system by many countries of the world being the most viable alternative for teaching and learning. This paper uses a pragmatic approach to evaluates the benefits and challenges associated with the e-learning system. A survey was conducted among students in a higher institution and a total of one hundred and twenty-five responses was gathered from the online questionnaire to know the likely challenges faced by students with the e-learning system and also at an online researchers’ forum. The result shows that 30.40% of students complained about weak internet connectivity from the questionnaire administered which is also the major problem in most developing nations, and for optimal performance of the e-learning system, there should be adequate provision for strong internet connectivity, standard IT infrastructure, and user-friendly e-learning platform.
ICTs for development: from e-Readiness to e-AwarenessIsmael Peña-López
Seminar given in Barcelona, November 20th, 2007 at the Executive Master in e-Governance, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
http://ictlogy.net/bibciter/reports/projects.php?idp=801
This document discusses the digital divide hindering e-learning in Zambia. It finds that a lack of adequate investment in ICT infrastructure has led to high costs of internet services, impacting the expansion of e-learning programs in Zambia. The quality of internet is also poor, making online learning delivery challenging. Additionally, attitudes and cultural issues present barriers to e-learning. Africa has received little investment in ICT compared to other regions, negatively impacting the integration of e-learning. The paper concludes more must be done to improve investment in ICT infrastructure in Zambia to enhance the growth of e-learning.
THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY TO THE SOCIETY.docxmsharvey2204
This document discusses the importance of technology in various areas of society. It begins by explaining how technology has driven financial development by creating new industries like tech and transforming existing ones through e-commerce, automation, and digital marketing. It then discusses how technology has improved transportation and communication by making the world more connected through the internet, social media, and innovations in transportation. The document also addresses the impact of technology on education by enhancing learning through online resources, distance learning, and MOOCs. In healthcare, it describes how technology has advanced diagnosis, treatment, and access to care through technologies like MRI machines, telemedicine, and AI-assisted analysis of medical data. Finally, the document briefly discusses how technology helps conserve resources and prevent disasters
Impact of computer education on students interest and performance in automobi...Alexander Decker
This document discusses a study on the impact of computer education on students' interest and performance in automobile trade programs in Nigerian secondary schools and colleges. The study used a questionnaire to collect pre-test and post-test data from students in two schools, one that received computer-assisted instruction for two weeks between tests and one that did not. The findings showed that students in both schools had low scores on the pre-test, and that using computers to teach automobile trade subjects helped increase students' interest and improved their performance on the post-test. The study recommends fully implementing computer education in schools and equipping automobile workshops with computers to further enhance students' interest and skills in the field.
Listening to the ground: web and mobile technology option for public particip...Laban Bagui
The document discusses using web and mobile technologies to improve public participation in government in South Africa. It finds that while the country has made significant technology investments, public participation remains poor. Experts were interviewed and said participation only works for the rich/influential currently. The document suggests technologies like SMS, mobile sites, and online deliberation could help if designed locally and culturally connected. It presents models and scenarios for e-participation and identifies critical success factors like leadership, managing social capital, and focusing on access for all.
Challenges of Integrating ICT in Education and the Way Forward(1).docxAbbahEzekielOnucheoj
Introduction
Information and Communication Technology(ICT) in education is a recent development. In developed countries, ICT has been fully integrated into formal teaching and learning processes based on their advancement in technology as well as economic and otherwise wellbeing. The story is different with developing countries, where information and communication technological knowhow is especially low. Though developing countries have embraced this phenomenon, the use of ICT in education is faced with myriads of challenges ranging from economic, social, political, to cultural and technical barriers. This paper focuses on the challenges experienced in the integration of ICT in education and the various ways these challenges can be tackled. Since these challenges are not pronounced in developed countries, Nigeria (a developing country where these challenges are very much pronounced) is chosen as a case study.
The Challenges of integrating ICT in Education and the Way Forward
According to Esoswo Francisca Ogbomo, “There are so many factors that hinder the effective utilization of ICT in education” (10). Integration of ICT into the system of education was discussed by a number of authors such as Hargreaves (1994), Lawton (1994), Lai (2001), Ringstaff (1995), Murray and Campbell (2000), Billowes (1999), and others. It was emphasised that the change in teaching and learning while integrating information and communication technologies is a long process which requires a lot of resources and depends on every individual teacher, thus creating a number of challenges. Some of these challenges are adumbrated and discussed below.
Nigerian Universities are facing huge challenges on the adoption of information and communication technology like other renowned universities of the world. This is as a result of various factors which include but not limited to cost of internet data and electronic services, fear of change, computer illiteracy, fear of being made redundant, lack of facilities, internet and electronic security, inconsistency in electricity supply and the need for continuous training of staff.
The impact of e politician on the adoption of e-service perceptions from a sa...ijmpict
The purpose of this study is to establish whether the use of information technology (IT) by elected
municipal representatives, for constituency work, emboldens the adoption of e-service in municipals of a
developing country. The research data was obtained through the completion of a questionnaire by a
sample of respondents who serve as authorities of IT in South African municipals. The findings from both
descriptive and inferential data analysis of collected data confirm that the use of IT by elected municipal
representatives for constituency work impacts the adoption of e-service in municipals. Furthermore, the
use of IT by elected municipal representatives for constituency work correlated with both e-service laws
and e-service security. This study contributes to a better understanding of choices needed when planning
for the adoption of e-service initiatives in municipals of developing countries. Given that 87.2% of
respondents are aware of a high access to telephone mobile, a further research is needed to clarify why
most elected municipal representatives of a developing country choose not to exploit IT for their
constituency work, and similarly why municipals of a developing country do not exploit IT to provide
services.
The study aimed at developing a model for transforming African education systems through the application of internet of things. The internet of things model for Africa developed would allow African countriesparticularly Namibia to share education materials and resources with other countries across Africa. The idea behindthe internet of things model in the education sectors in Africa is to encourage open access to knowledge and information. The study discovered that in African education systems there are no known platforms that are used by African countries to collaborate, communicate and share educational information directly with universities in Africa. Therefore, the present study developed a model for transforming African education systems through the application of internet of things in the Namibian context which will act as a centralized online platform for self-study, new skillsacquisition and self-improvement using materials provided by African institutions of education and higher learning.The platform is open to everyone such as students, educators and members of the public.
Application of technology acceptance model to wi fi user at economics and bus...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that applied the Technology Acceptance Model to examine factors influencing student usage of Wi-Fi at the Economics and Business Faculty of Brawijaya University in Indonesia. The study analyzed how perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and perceived playfulness affected student attitudes toward using Wi-Fi, their behavioral intention to use Wi-Fi, and actual Wi-Fi usage. A survey was administered to 100 students to collect data on these variables. The results showed that perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and perceived playfulness all significantly influenced student attitudes, intentions, and actual usage of the university's Wi-Fi network.
the-ict-facilities-skills-usage-and-the-problems-faced-by-the-students-of-hig...AKSHATHA C S
The document discusses ICT facilities, skills, usage, and problems faced by students in higher education in Pakistan. It finds that students have computer and internet access at home and university, and believe ICT supports learning, but spend more time using computers for non-academic purposes. Students are skilled in basic applications like MS Word and PowerPoint, browsing, social media, and games, but less skilled in using digital libraries, forums, and blogs. Major problems faced are slow computers, internet issues, viruses, poor computer conditions, power outages, and lack of internet access. Universities need to improve infrastructure to address students' ICT-related problems.
Assesssment of internet service quality and customers’ satisfaction in univer...Alexander Decker
This study examined internet service quality and customer satisfaction at the University of Ilorin in Nigeria. A survey was conducted of 60 academic staff, 40 non-academic staff, and 100 students to understand their awareness of internet services, technical difficulties experienced, and perceptions of quality. The results found that over 90% of staff and 75.5% of students were aware of internet services on campus. However, over 50% of staff and 85.7% of students reported issues like insufficient bandwidth and poor electricity that hindered effective use. Based on these problems, over 50% of staff and 65% of students expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of internet services. Most respondents felt quality and satisfaction could be improved by addressing bandwidth, training
ICT & SDGs – How Information and Communications Technology Can Achieve The Su...Ericsson
The research highlights how Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and in particular mobile technology, can help accelerate the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
is a broader term for Information Technology (IT), which refers to all communication technologies, including the internet, wireless networks, cell phones, computers, software, middleware, video-conferencing, social networking, and other media applications and services
This document summarizes research on e-government in Africa. It finds that over the past decade, African governments have adopted e-government with the aim of improving public services through technology. As a result, researchers have studied various aspects of e-government development in Africa. This study analyzes the status of e-government research on the continent between 2002-2012. It finds that research has grown over this period and addressed issues like technology implementation, challenges to e-government, and country/regional participation. The researchers were affiliated with academia, government, and non-profits. The results provide insight for future e-government development in Africa.
This document provides an overview of e-governance concepts and case studies. It defines e-government as the practice of providing public services to citizens through electronic means like the internet, mobile devices, telephone, and mail. The document discusses models of e-government development, types of e-government services, and advantages like transparency, convenience and efficiency. It also notes challenges like ensuring reliability, privacy and addressing digital divides. Metrics for measuring e-government readiness and participation are presented, including indices from the UN. Key issues discussed include the digital divide and how to overcome barriers to access and participation.
Application of Mobile Computing In Tertiary Institutions: Case Study of Midla...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
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Top 10 Read Articles of Managing Information Technology - June 2021
1. TOP 10 READ ARTICLES OF
IJMIT JUNE 2021
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGING INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (IJMIT)
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/ijmit.html
ISSN: 0975-5586 (ONLINE); 0975-5926 (PRINT)
2. THE ADOPTION AND CHALLENGES OF ELECTRONIC VOTING TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN
THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT
Mourine Achieng and Ephias Ruhode
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
ABSTRACT
Literature has shown that countries such as Brazil and India have successfully implemented electronic
voting systems and other countries are at various piloting stages to address many challenges associated
with manual paper based system such ascosts of physical ballot paper and other overheads, electoral
delays, distribution of electoral materials, and general lack of confidence in the electoral process. It is in
this context that this study explores how South African can leverage the opportunities that e-voting
presents. Manual voting is often tedious, non-secure, and time-consuming, which leads us to think about
using electronic facilities to make the process more efficient. This study proposes that the adoption of
electronic voting technologies could perhaps mitigate some of these issues and challengesin the process
improving the electoral process. The study used an on-line questionnaire which was administered to a
broader group of voters and an in-depth semi-structured interview with the Independent Electoral
Commission officials. The analysis is based on thematic analysis and diffusion of innovations theory is
adopted as a theoretical lens of analysis. The findings reveal that relative advantage, compatibility and
complexity would determine the intentions of South African voters and the Electoral Management Bodies
(IEC) to adopt e-voting technologies. Moreover, the findings also reveal several other factorsthat could
influence the adoption process. The study is limited to only voters in Cape Town and these voters were
expected to have some access to the internet. The sample size limits the generalizability of the findings of
this study.
KEYWORDS
Electronic voting technology, Diffusion of Innovation (DoI), E-democracy, &E-governance
For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/5413ijmit01.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol5.html
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5. DEFINING ICT IN A BOUNDARYLESS WORLD : THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WORKING
HIERARCHY
Colrain M. Zuppo
Marion Technical College (MTC)
ABSTRACT
Subsequent to rapid information and communication technology development, the scope of the definition
of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT or ICTs) has been utilized within diverse contexts
including economic development, education, IT, business and personal usage. A review of academic
literature, trade publications and general information was undertaken to establish a hierarchy of
applications for the term ICT or ICTs..
KEYWORDS
ICT, ICTs, education, economics, digital communication, hierarchy.
For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/4312ijmit02.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol4.html
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AUTHOR
Colrain M. Zuppo earned a PhD in Technology Management from Indiana
State University with a specialization in Human Resource Development and
Industrial Training. Cori’s dissertation research was entitled “Organizations
as consumers of human capital via technology: A policy study of information
and communication technologies”. Cori also holds an M.A.Ed. from The
George Washington University and a B.S. in Conflict Resolution from Ohio
University. Cori is a Professor in the Department of Business and Information
Technology at Marion Technical College (MTC) and served as part time
faculty and doctoral fellow at Bowling Green State University, conducting
research and teaching in the areas of technology management, academic
research and instructional design & delivery.
8. CHALLENGES OF E-LEARING IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION BASED ON THE
EXPERIENCE OF DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
N.D. Oye1
, Mazleena Salleh2
, N. A. Iahad3
1,2,3
Faculty of Computer Science and Information systems
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
ABSTRACT
This paper present a review of the challenges of e-learning in Nigerian University education based on the
experience of four developed countries, UK, Australia, Korea and France. The survey shows that these
countries have: (i) vision and action plans for e-learning, (ii) they have good government policies and
financial support, (iii) they earmark action programs and set committees with sufficient funds to pursue it
goals, (iv) they believe in research as a fundamental part of e-learning strategy, and lastly (v) they embark
on awareness, training and motivational programs. The paper pointed out that, for the challenges of
Nigerian university education to be reduced to minimum, the Federal Government should improve on
educational funding as UNESCO recommended 26% of the annual budget. In addition the government
should fulfill her promise on the issue of improving Electricity supply in the country. Furthermore, the
university administrators should embark on awareness and training of staff on the use of ICTs, with
motivations attached. The Internet is a major driver of ICT in education and bandwidth is a major issue in
the deployment of e-learning. Therefore government should make Internet connectivity a priority for
higher education to be able to leverage on the promises and opportunities ICTs present..
KEYWORDS
E-learning; ICT; Developed Countries,;Nigerian University; Challenges; Education; Internet..
For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/3211ijmit04.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol3.html
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11. SOCIAL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION THROUGH GAMIFICATION
Jitendra Maan
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.,
ABSTRACT
Being an emerging business practice, gamification is going to the mainstream to enable and transform
social business initiatives across enterprises. With the consistent focus on customer behavior and
experience, there is a paradigm shift in thinking about how Gamification and Social initiatives together
help to increase the engagement level of knowledge worker, yielding better business results. Business
scenarios for gamification are wide spread ranging from customer service and support to communities and
collaboration.
The Paper discusses the characteristics & mechanism to learn from games that are important for
businesses to understand and apply. It also gives insights on gamification trends, real-world business
challenges and also describes on how game thinking can revolutionize the business and create an
engaging experience.
KEYWORDS
Gaming Techniques, Gamification, Game elements, Game Dynamics, Game mechanics, Enterprise
Gamification, Gamification Platforms, Social gaming elements, Social Collaboration, Social technologies
For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/5313ijmit02.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol5.html
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sharing at a multinational business solutions corporation, South African Journal of Information
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13. THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL IN EXPLAINING
EFFECT ON E-COMMERCE APPLICATION SYSTEM
Md Gapar Md Johar1
and Janatul Akmar Ahmad Awalluddin2
1
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Selangor, Malaysia
2
Graduate School of Management, Management and Science University, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
ABSTRACT
Today e-commerce has become crucial element to transform some of the world countries into an
information society. Business to consumer (B2C) in the developing countries is not yet a normalcy as
compared to the developed countries. Consumer behaviour research has shown disappointing results
regarding the overall use of the Web for online shopping, despite its considerable promise as a channel for
commerce. As the use of the Internet continues to grow in all aspects of daily life, there is an increasing
need to better understand what trends of internet usage and to study the barriers and problem of
ecommerce adoption. Hence, the purpose of this research is to define how far Technology Acceptance
Model (TAM) contributed in e-commerce adoption. Data for this study was collected by the means of a
survey conducted in Malaysia in 2010. A total of 611 questionnaire forms were delivered to respondents.
The location of respondents was within Penang state. By studying this sample, conclusions would be
drawn to generalize the interests of the population.
KEYWORDS
E-commerce, Technology Acceptances Model (TAM), e-commerce application, online shopping, online
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For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/3311ijmit01.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol4.html
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16. KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN WORKPLACE: MOTIVATORS AND DEMOTIVATORS
1
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Mazleena Salleh 3
Noorminshah, A.
Faculty of Computer Science and Information System
Universiti Technologi Malaysia
81310 Skudai, Johor
ABSTRACT
This paper gives an overview of knowledge sharing in workplace. Based on the review of critical
literatures by the authors, they infer that knowledge sharing in workplace can be influenced by motivators
and demotivators. Activities of knowledge sharing in organizations may be on organization level or
individual level. Knowledge sharing of both levels is critical to the success or failure of knowledge
management inside and outside of organizations. Age, culture, and industry were all found to affect
knowledge sharing among workers. A common stereotype is that older workers hoard knowledge because
they are more insecure and feel threatened by younger workers. Since older workers have more valuable
knowledge, younger workers needed to entice their older colleagues to share their valuable knowledge
with them. The paper focus on motivators and demotivators to sharing Knowledge in workplace. Theories
and research pertaining to why workers share knowledge are reviewed. While all industry need
knowledge and innovation, it is also true that the pace of change and the need to innovate differs from
industry to industry. Technology was acknowledged to have a high important role in increasing
productivity of knowledge sharing. It plays a critical role in creating, storing and distributing explicit
knowledge in an accessible and expeditious manner.
KEYWORDS
Knowledge, Sharing knowledge, Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivators and Demotivators
For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/3411ijmit06.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol3.html
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18. A SURVEY ON: CONTENT BASED IMAGE RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS USING CLUSTERING
TECHNIQUES FOR LARGE DATA SETS
Mrs Monika Jain1 , Dr. S.K.Singh
ABSTRACT
Content-based image retrieval (CBIR) is a new but widely adopted method for finding images from vast
and unannotated image databases. As the network and development of multimedia technologies are
becoming more popular, users are not satisfied with the traditional information retrieval techniques. So
nowadays the content based image retrieval (CBIR) are becoming a source of exact and fast retrieval. In
recent years, a variety of techniques have been developed to improve the performance of CBIR. Data
clustering is an unsupervised method for extraction hidden pattern from huge data sets. With large data
sets, there is possibility of high dimensionality. Having both accuracy and efficiency for high dimensional
data sets with enormous number of samples is a challenging arena. In this paper the clustering techniques
are discussed and analysed. Also, we propose a method HDK that uses more than one clustering
technique to improve the performance of CBIR.This method makes use of hierachical and divide and
conquer KMeans clustering technique with equivalency and compatible relation concepts to improve the
performance of the K-Means for using in high dimensional datasets. It also introduced the feature like
color, texture and shape for accurate and effective retrieval system.
KEYWORDS
Content Based Image Retrieval , divide and conquer k-means, hierarchical
For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/3411ijmit03.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol3.html
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20. IMPACT OF THE EVOLUTION OF SMART PHONES IN EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY AND
ITS APPLICATION IN TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES: INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
Manoj Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science,
Maharaja Surajmal Institute, Janakpuri, New Delhi, India
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The greatness of any nation depends largely on the system of education that is used to nurture its talent
from within. With the digital era taking the spotlight, and the world rapidly reforming into a global
village, it is now quintessential that a spirit of healthy competitiveness be inculcated in the budding minds
of this country. While trying to remodel and upgrade the education system, a key issue is that of quality of
education processes in the country. Needs and expectations of the society are changing very fast and the
quality of higher education requires to be sustained at the desired level. The use of internet for educational
purposes has increased many folds among Indian youths. Online video lectures and e-books are the
emerging trends among learners. The birth of high speed internet access and its availability on recently
evolved smart phones has opened several new avenues for learning. The growing popularity of these
smart phones among the youth can potentially revolutionize the way we learn. The introduction of 3G
technology is already being pinned as the next big thing in the mobile internet revolution. This paper
discusses the use of Smart Phones in Education Technology and its application in Technical &
Professional studies in India. We intend to put forward some challenges and advices.
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For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/3311ijmit04.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol3.html
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25. CUSTOMERS PERCEPTION OF M-BANKING ADOPTION IN KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN : AN
EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF AN EXTENDED TAM MODEL
Ali AlSoufi1 and Hayat Ali2
1Department of Information Systems, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
2 Department of Information Systems, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
ABSTRACT
Mobile applications have been rapidly changing the way business organizations deliver their services to
their customers and how customers can interact with their service providers in order to satisfy their needs.
The use of mobile applications increases rapidly, and has been used in many segments including banking
segment. This research aims at extending the Technology Adoption Model (TAM) to incorporate the role
of factors in influencing customer’s perception towards M-banking adoption. Furthermore, the extended
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model was evaluated using a sample survey of 372 customers. The results reveal that the intention to
adopt mobile banking is mainly affected by specific factors which are: Perceived Usefulness and Ease of
Use. On the other hand, some factors such as perceived cost and perceived risk did not show any affect on
the users' intention to use mobile banking. The result of this research is beneficial for banking service
managers to consider the factors that can enforce the Mobile Banking services adoption and increase the
take-up of their mobile services..
KEYWORDS
Mobile banking, online banking, Customer perception, Extended TAM
For More Details: http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/papers/6114ijmit01.pdf
http://airccse.org/journal/ijmit/vol6.html
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28. EXTENDING UTAUT TO EXPLAIN SOCIAL MEDIA ADOPTION BY MICROBUSINESSES
Debashish Mandal and Robert J McQueen
Department of Management Systems, University of Waikato, New Zealand.,
ABSTRACT
This paper extends the use of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to
explain social media adoption by microbusinesses. A canonical action research method is used to study
social media adoption in microbusiness, and a post positivist approach is used to report the results based
on a predetermined premise. It is found that the major constructs of performance and effort expectancy
played an insignificant role, and social influence and facilitating conditions did not influence the
behavioral and adoption intentions of social media by microbusiness owners. Owner characteristics and
codification effort dominated the use behavior. The goal of microbusiness owners in gaining additional
customers leads to behavioral modification resulting in replacing of behavioral intention with goals as a
superior method of predicting adoption behavior within the context of microbusinesses..
KEYWORDS
UTAUT, social media, action research, microbusiness
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