scholarly journals A Derivation of Factors Influencing the Innovation Diffusion of the OpenStreetMap in STEM Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Shiau ◽  
Chi-Yo Huang ◽  
Chia-Lee Yang ◽  
Jer-Nan Juang
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Diffusion ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Analytic Framework ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Intention To Continue ◽  
And Diffusion

Geographic information is a confluence of knowledge from spatial science, information technologies, engineering, and mathematics, etc. Effective spatial training can enhance achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Therefore, the geographic information system (GIS) plays a daily role in modern STEM education. Volunteered Geographical Information (VGI) is characterized by the openness of the geographic information being generated and accumulated by volunteers. Within the VGI sphere, OpenStreetMap (OSM) is one of the most well-known VGI due to its openness, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and web-based mapping capability, making it one of the best alternatives for use as the mapping application for STEM education. However, very few or no prior works have investigated the factors influencing the innovation diffusion of OSM in STEM education. Therefore, to fill this gap, this work aims to investigate these factors. To achieve this purpose, the authors have defined an analytic framework based on innovation diffusion theory (IDT) and the technology acceptance model (TAM). The factors influencing students’ acceptance and intention to continue using and diffusing OSM in STEM education will be investigated. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to confirm the hypothesized IDT–TAM integrated model. An empirical study based on sample data collected from 145 Taiwanese undergraduate and graduate students from engineering-related institutes was used to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed analytic framework and to derive the factors related to the adoption and diffusion of OSM in STEM education. The proposed theoretical framework forged in this study was proven to be successful. Based on the empirical study results, ease of use, observability, and compatibility are the most influential factors in OSM diffusion. Therefore, activities that enhance the ease of use, observability, and compatibility of OSM should be emphasized so that STEM students’ perception of the usefulness of the technology and their perceived attitude towards it leads to the intention to continue the use of OSM. The analytic results can serve as a foundation for the design, development, and accelerated adoption and diffusion of OSM in STEM education.

scholarly journals Understanding the Adoption and Diffusion of a Telemonitoring Solution in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carine Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

BACKGROUND Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) require regular follow-ups and overall management to normalize maternal blood glucose and improve pregnancy outcomes. With the advancements made in the digital field, telemedicine is gaining popularity over traditional health care approaches in different medical fields. As for GDM, telemonitoring solutions seem to improve women’s quality of life and enhance self-management. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to understand, from patients’ and health care professionals’ (HCPs) perspectives, what drives the adoption and diffusion of a telemonitoring solution (myDiabby) in a context where telemonitoring activities are still not compensated like traditional follow-ups. METHODS The study was conducted in 12 diabetes services in France using myDiabby for monitoring and managing patients with GDM. A qualitative research approach was adopted for collecting and analyzing data. A total of 20 semistructured interviews were conducted with HCPs working in different health structures in France, and 15 semistructured interviews were conducted with patients who had been using myDiabby. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. RESULTS Different determinants need to be taken into consideration when adopting an innovative health technology. By drawing on the diffusion of innovation theory, a set of factors associated with the technology (the relative advantages, compatibility, ease of use, testability, and observability of the telemedicine platform) has been identified as affecting the adoption and diffusion of telemonitoring solutions in French diabetes services. In addition, data analysis shows a set of environmental factors (the demographic situation of HCPs, the health care access in rural communities, and the economic and political context in France) that also influences the spread and adoption of telemonitoring systems in French hospitals. CONCLUSIONS Even though telemonitoring activities are still not remunerated as traditional follow-ups, many French HCPs support and encourage the adoption of telemonitoring systems in GDM. As for patients, telemonitoring systems are perceived as a useful and easy way to monitor their GDM. This study contributes to recognizing the value of telemonitoring interventions in managing GDM and considering the expansion of telemonitoring to other chronic conditions.

Predicting the Adoption of Mobile Government Services

2009 ◽  
pp. 63-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Vrechopoulos ◽  
Michail Batikas
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Theory Building ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

Mobile government transform many of the traditional governance practices. The citizens’ adoption of M-Government services (e.g. voting, tax services, health services, etc.), however, is determined by a series of factors (e.g. ease of use, image, compatibility, etc.). This chapter investigates the predicting power of these factors towards contributing to theory building and providing direct implications that are useful for the diffusion and adoption of mobile government services in Greece. The study reviews the available literature on adoption and diffusion of innovation as well as the available relevant research insights on the mobile commerce landscape. Then, the study empirically tests the predicting power of aseries of critical variables that are theoretically related to the Greek citizens’ intention to adopt mobile government services. The findings imply that compatibility and ease of use have significant predicting power on citizens’ intention to adopt M-Government services. Direct implications and further research directions are provided at the end.

An Investigation Into Factors That Affect Adoption and Diffusion of Innovations in Publishing and Librarianship: A Grounded Theory Approach

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Eger ◽  
Haydn Blackey
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Diffusion Process ◽  
Innovation Diffusion ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Six Elements ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
And Diffusion

Getting innovations adopted is often difficult. Not because they lack obvious advantages, but because of the complex nature of the adoption and diffusion process. If everyone included in their strategy, the six elements of the ‘innovation diffusion mix’ identified in this study, adoption and diffusion would be much easier.Parvenir à adopter des changements est souvent difficile. Non pas que ceux-ci sont désavantageux, mais plutôt à cause de la nature complexe des procédures d’adoption et de diffusion. Si chacun pouvait inclure dans sa stratégie, les six éléments de « l’ensemble de diffusion de changements » identifiés dans cette étude, l’adoption et la diffusion seraient beaucoup plus facile à réaliser. 

scholarly journals An Empirical Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Adoption and Diffusion of GBTS in the Construction Market

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Shoujian Zhang ◽  
Yikun Su ◽  
Xinyang Deng
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Construction Market ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Diffusion

This study focuses on better development of green buildings. The key to the sustainable development of the construction industry is to popularize and promote the spread of green building technologies (GBTS) in the construction market. This study integrates the technology acceptance model (TAM) and the innovation diffusion theory (IDT) to analyze and construct the theoretical model of developers’ GBTS adoption behavior from three dimensions, including the individual factor, product factor and interface factor. This paper discusses the mechanism of GBTS adoption and diffusion in the construction market. The data are collected by questionnaire, and the structural equation model (SEM) is used for empirical analysis. The results show that the developers’ perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEOU) of GBTS, developers’ innovativeness and sense of community at the individual level, competitive advantage at the product level, as well as government structural guarantees and relevant stakeholders at the interface level have a significant positive impact on the adoption of GBTS by developers. It is proved that the model can explain the basic path of GBTS adoption by developers, and suggestions to promote the adoption and diffusion of GBTS in China are put forward.

scholarly journals Understanding the Adoption and Diffusion of a Telemonitoring Solution in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Qualitative Study

JMIR Diabetes ◽  
10.2196/13661 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. e13661
Author(s):  
Carine Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

Background Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) require regular follow-ups and overall management to normalize maternal blood glucose and improve pregnancy outcomes. With the advancements made in the digital field, telemedicine is gaining popularity over traditional health care approaches in different medical fields. As for GDM, telemonitoring solutions seem to improve women’s quality of life and enhance self-management. Objective The aim of this study is to understand, from patients’ and health care professionals’ (HCPs) perspectives, what drives the adoption and diffusion of a telemonitoring solution (myDiabby) in a context where telemonitoring activities are still not compensated like traditional follow-ups. Methods The study was conducted in 12 diabetes services in France using myDiabby for monitoring and managing patients with GDM. A qualitative research approach was adopted for collecting and analyzing data. A total of 20 semistructured interviews were conducted with HCPs working in different health structures in France, and 15 semistructured interviews were conducted with patients who had been using myDiabby. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Results Different determinants need to be taken into consideration when adopting an innovative health technology. By drawing on the diffusion of innovation theory, a set of factors associated with the technology (the relative advantages, compatibility, ease of use, testability, and observability of the telemedicine platform) has been identified as affecting the adoption and diffusion of telemonitoring solutions in French diabetes services. In addition, data analysis shows a set of environmental factors (the demographic situation of HCPs, the health care access in rural communities, and the economic and political context in France) that also influences the spread and adoption of telemonitoring systems in French hospitals. Conclusions Even though telemonitoring activities are still not remunerated as traditional follow-ups, many French HCPs support and encourage the adoption of telemonitoring systems in GDM. As for patients, telemonitoring systems are perceived as a useful and easy way to monitor their GDM. This study contributes to recognizing the value of telemonitoring interventions in managing GDM and considering the expansion of telemonitoring to other chronic conditions.

Predicting Ghanaian farmers’ intention to sustain the supply of quality cocoa beans

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
William Quarmine
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Cocoa Beans ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
The Future ◽  
Sphere Of Influence ◽  
Intention To Continue ◽  
Social Referents

This article discusses the predictors of Ghanaian cocoa producers’ intention to continue adopting a recommended cocoa beanfermentation technology in the future. The analyses is carried out within the framework of the theory of planned behaviour.Three hundred and twenty-one cocoa producers were interviewed. Consistent with literature, attitudes, subjective norms andpast behaviour were significant predictors of fermentation intentions. Positive attitude relate to beliefs about ease of use oftechnologies and existence of non-financial rewards. Negative attitudes relate to lack of direct financial rewards. PurchasingClerks, Chief Farmers and society at large were found to be the salient social referents who shape producers’ fermentationintentions. Recommendations included improving implementation of current producer incentive regimes, promoting trust betweenproducers and purchasing clerks and strengthening producer association to increase the sphere of influence of the Chief Farmers.

scholarly journals Adoption and diffusion of marine litter clean-up technologies across European seas: Legal, institutional and financial drivers and barriers

2021 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 112611
Author(s):  
Sofia Frantzi ◽  
Roy Brouwer ◽  
Emma Watkins ◽  
Pieter van Beukering ◽  
Maria Conceição Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marine Litter ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
European Seas
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