A Qualitative Study on the Adoption of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Practice

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Arpaci
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Major Effect ◽  
Bring Your Own Device ◽  
Current State ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Adoption Research ◽  
Information And Communication

The consumerization of information and communication technology (ICT) is a practically important research question. Throughout this paper, the author investigates the reasons that lead to this new and important practice. He analyzes the evolution and current state of ICT adoption research, identifying adoption patterns and determining factors, and hereby offers an integrative theoretical framework based on this body of research that illuminates the main pathways to adoption behavior. Results of this analysis allow one to realize a new phenomenon, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), which has become essential for organizations. A qualitative study is conducted to explain organizations' adoption of BYOD. A constant comparative method is used to analyze data obtained by interviewing the senior level managers of 14 organizations. Findings show that security, privacy, perceived financial cost, and compatibility have a major effect on the adoption.

Review of ICT Adoption Research in Arabic Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 52-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohanad Halaweh
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Adoption Research ◽  
Information And Communication

Information systems (IS) researchers have intensively investigated information and communication technology (ICT) adoption. However, very little research has analyzed ICT adoption in the Arab region. This paper aims to review research related to ICT adoption in the Arab world to identify the current state of this research area and provide direction for future research. Fifty articles that addressed ICT adoption in three Arabic countries, namely United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, and Egypt, were found and selected for review. These articles were analyzed based on a research framework that included eight elements: the selected Arabic countries, applied theoretical models, adoption factors, type of adopted ICT, applied research methods, level of adoption, publication year, and quality of publications (i.e. journals ranking). This paper discusses the current trends of ICT adoption research in the Arab region based on the findings of this analysis and provides two main directions for future research: conceptual and theoretical research development and methodological research.

scholarly journals Towards An Integrated Framework For Studying Information And Communication Technology (ICT) Adoption From A Dynamic Process Perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-49
Author(s):  
Sunday C. Eze
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Adoption Research ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Process Perspective ◽  
Participation Process ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption research especially in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has moved from a simple adopters’ participation process to involving diverse actors that continually interact and influence the process. Small businesses need constantly interact with various human and non-human actors to keep up with the emerging ICT development and benefit from the emerging opportunities (Eze et al 2012, Eze, 2013; Eze et al 2014). However; this has proved difficult. This paper reviews three prominent theories of ICT adoption, integrates and develops a model from them to assist researchers make substantial theoretical advancements in this area

scholarly journals Determining Factors in the Use of Digital Marketing and Its Effect on Marketing Performance in the Creative Industries in Tasikmalaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2543-2550
Author(s):  
Gun Gun Gunawan ◽  
Maman Sulaeman
Keyword(s):  
Creative Industries ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Creative Industry ◽  
Marketing Innovation ◽  
Marketing Performance ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Power Centers ◽  
Innovation Knowledge

The economic development of creative industries is an important aspect as a potentially good force for the national economy for the future. However, the creative industry in Tasikmalaya lacks product innovation, still maintaining the authenticity of its products by 67%, products that are easily replicated by 83%. Utilization of digital marketing concepts provides hope for MSMEs to develop into economic power centers. This research aims to analyze the determining factors of digital marketing usage and its influence on digital marketing in the creative industries in Tasikmalaya. This research is categorized as explanatory research which is a study that aims to explain the causal relationship between variables through hypothesis testing. The Inference Statitic method used in the analysis of this research data is the path of analysis. The results showed knowledge of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) adoption had a significant effect on digital marketing. Innovation has a significant impact on digital marketing. Digital marketing is influenced by the knowledge of ICT adoption and Innovation. Knowledge of ICT adoption and innovation affects digital marketing through digital marketing.

Review of ICT Adoption Research in Arabic Countries

2018 ◽  
pp. 861-878
Author(s):  
Mohanad Halaweh
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Adoption Research ◽  
Information And Communication

Information systems (IS) researchers have intensively investigated information and communication technology (ICT) adoption. However, very little research has analyzed ICT adoption in the Arab region. This paper aims to review research related to ICT adoption in the Arab world to identify the current state of this research area and provide direction for future research. Fifty articles that addressed ICT adoption in three Arabic countries, namely United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, and Egypt, were found and selected for review. These articles were analyzed based on a research framework that included eight elements: the selected Arabic countries, applied theoretical models, adoption factors, type of adopted ICT, applied research methods, level of adoption, publication year, and quality of publications (i.e. journals ranking). This paper discusses the current trends of ICT adoption research in the Arab region based on the findings of this analysis and provides two main directions for future research: conceptual and theoretical research development and methodological research.

scholarly journals Pedagogical Innovation and Methodology of Education in the Field of Information and Communication Education in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 412-418
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Method ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
Communication Education ◽  
Educational Models ◽  
Current State ◽  
New Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Types Of Information

The purpose of the article is to study the genesis, development and current state of information and communication models of education; the selection of the main types of information and communication paradigms, analysis of their shortcomings and advantages, the main principles. The paper describes the discussion issues concerning the issues of information and communication education in the historical section of the second half of the XX – the beginning of the XXI century. The methodological basis of the study consists of the historical-comparative method, methods of analysis and synthesis. To theoretical and methodological tools, we can also cite systemic and synergetic approaches. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the question of the history of formation, the dynamics of development and the current state of information and communication education in Ukraine and in the world remains open today. Relevance, high social significance, the innovation of the formulated problem and its lack of elaboration led to the necessity of its conceptual and systematic study, therefore this scientific development concerning this problem is extremely important. The study first observed the formation, development and current state of information and communication educational models. The cultural dynamics of modern society urgently require a radical transformation of the educational system, its correlation with the needs of a new information age. These requirements prove the necessity of a global modernization of the education system, which today, as a mode of spiritual culture, does not meet the requirements of the new information order, in which education is determinative

Application of BYOD technology in education on the example of Lecture Racing mobile application

2019 ◽  
pp. 56-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju. M. Tsarapkina ◽  
N. V. Dunaeva ◽  
A. M. Kireicheva
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Bring Your Own Device ◽  
Technology In Education ◽  
Information Culture ◽  
Current State ◽  
Independent Assessment

The article describes the use of BYOD technology (Bring Your Own Device) in educational practice using the Lecture Racing mobile application. This application provides feedback between the teacher and students both in the classroom and during distance learning, contributes to the visualization of educational material and, in general, the informatization of the educational process. The purpose of the study is to conduct a theoretical analysis of the current state and prospects for the development of BYOD technology in Russia and abroad, and to test the benefits of using this technology in educational practice using the specific mobile application. During the study, an analysis of scientific, theoretical and practical literature on BYOD technology was carried out. In the process of experimental work, test tasks were the instrument of measuring knowledge and skills of students. As a result of a theoretical analysis and study of the practical possibilities of using BYOD technology (using the Lecture Racing mobile application as an example), it was found that this technology allows you to visualize information that is displayed in real time on the screen of each student's mobile device, regardless of its location. This technology also allows both the student and the teacher to quickly work with information, provide feedback, receive an independent assessment (since the assessment is set automatically), saves time, and develops the information culture of students.

Knowledge Management System Among Onion Farmers Using Ict In Perambalur District Of Tamil Nadu

GIS Business ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1147-1155
Author(s):  
J.Nithya Jayaseeli ◽  
T. Devi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Knowledge Management System ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Production Form

The purpose of this study is to examine how Knowledge level augmented parameters impact on the effective adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) by onion farmers in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu. Data were gathered from a focus group made up of 60 Farmers in Perambalur district. The paper finds that a willingness of indigenous ICT users is particularly influenced by the recognition and incorporation of visible social imperatives during the adoption process. Research limitations/implications – The outcome of this study highlights important issues for ICT adoption. One particular area that must be taken into consideration is the adoption channel. Perceptions of ICT adoption will differ significantly among adopters. For this reason, the need for developing an appropriate adoption channel that ensures successful diffusion of the innovation should be recognized. The paper also demonstrates that Knowledge Management System among farmers using ICT to yield more profit in onion Production form knowledge distributed by the experts. Hence the research work carried out to acquire, represent, and distribute the knowledge Management system to the Farming community.

scholarly journals The Digitalization of the European Agri-Food Cooperative Sector. Determining Factors to Embrace Information and Communication Technologies

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 514
Author(s):  
Javier Jorge-Vázquez ◽  
Mª Peana Chivite-Cebolla ◽  
Francisco Salinas-Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
High Performance ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Technological Adoption ◽  
Synthetic Index ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Information And Communication

The digitization of the agri-food sector is a strategic priority in the political agenda of European institutions. The opportunity to improve the competitiveness and efficiency of the sector offered by new technologies comes together with its potential to face new economic and environmental challenges. This research aims to analyze the level of digitalization of the European agri-food cooperative sector from the construction of a composite synthetic index. Such an index is to be based on a diverse set of variables related to electronic commerce and the services offered through the internet. It also evaluates how European cooperatives influence the degree of technological adoption depending on their size or the wealth of the country where they carry out their activity. The empirical analytical method is thus used, through the analysis of frequencies and correlations. The results obtained reveal the existence of a suboptimal and heterogeneous degree of digitization of European agri-food cooperatives, clearly conditioned by their size and the wealth of the country where they operate. In this situation, it is recommended to promote public policies that guarantee high-performance digital connectivity, an improvement in training in digital skills and the promotion of cooperative integration processes.

scholarly journals Household medication safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive qualitative study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. e044441
Author(s):  
Tamasine C Grimes ◽  
Sara Garfield ◽  
Dervla Kelly ◽  
Joan Cahill ◽  
Sam Cromie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Medication Safety ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Patient And Public Involvement ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Trinity College Dublin ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

IntroductionThose who are staying at home and reducing contact with other people during the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be at greater risk of medication-related problems than the general population. This study aims to explore household medication practices by and for this population, identify practices that benefit or jeopardise medication safety and develop best practice guidance about household medication safety practices during a pandemic, grounded in individual experiences.Methods and analysisThis is a descriptive qualitative study using semistructured interviews, by telephone or video call. People who have been advised to ‘cocoon’/‘shield’ and/or are aged 70 years or over and using at least one long-term medication, or their caregivers, will be eligible for inclusion. We will recruit 100 patient/carer participants: 50 from the UK and 50 from Ireland. Recruitment will be supported by our patient and public involvement (PPI) partners, personal networks and social media. Individual participant consent will be sought, and interviews audio/video recorded and/or detailed notes made. A constructivist interpretivist approach to data analysis will involve use of the constant comparative method to organise the data, along with inductive analysis. From this, we will iteratively develop best practice guidance about household medication safety practices during a pandemic from the patient’s/carer’s perspective.Ethics and disseminationThis study has Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and University College London ethics approvals. We plan to disseminate our findings via presentations at relevant patient/public, professional, academic and scientific meetings, and for publication in peer-reviewed journals. We will create a list of helpful strategies that participants have reported and share this with participants, PPI partners and on social media.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on Employees’ Experiences of a Support model for Systematic Work Environment Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Therese Hellman ◽  
Fredrik Molin ◽  
Magnus Svartengren
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Work Groups ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Environment Management ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Support Model

Background: The aim is to explore how an organisational work environment support model, the Stamina model, influences employees’ work situations and the development of sustainable work systems. Methods: It was a qualitative study with semi-structured, focus-group interviews, including 45 employees from six work groups. Eighteen focus group interviews were conducted over a period of two years. Data were analysed with constant comparative method. Results: The core category, shifting focus from an individual to an organisational perspective of work, illustrated how communication and increased understanding of one’s work tasks changed over time and contributed to deeper focus on the actual operation. These insights were implemented at different time points among the work groups during the two-year process. Conclusions: Our results indicate that working with the model engages employees in the work environment management, puts emphasis on reflections and discussions about the meaning and purpose of the operations and enables a shared platform for communication. These are important features that need to continue over time in order to create a sustainable work system. The Stamina model, thus seems to have the potential to promote productive and healthy work places.

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