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Social interaction and recycling of waste mulch film: Understanding the impacts of communication channels Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Jing Li, Xue Chang, Xiaotong Li
To control plastic pollution, it is imperative to encourage and facilitate waste mulch film (WMF) recycling by farmer cooperative members. We investigate the WMF recycling behavior of farmers in several randomly selected regions from the main vegetable-producing provinces in China. Propensity score matching is used to study the impacts of face-to-face, telephone, and social media communication on WMF
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Motives to engage electronic word of mouth: A case of fashion products marketed in Sri Lanka Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 DRCM Dasanayaka, EACP Karunarathne
Drastic growth of social media users in the last few years has made electronic word of mouth (eWOM) communication more significant and has created a beneficial as well as detrimental platform for marketers. Therefore, recognizing the value of eWOM in social media networks can bring more benefits to firms since the content shared on social media platforms will be influential on the customers’ purchase
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From silent spaces to smart spaces: Leveraging IoT-based innovative services to enhance library system performance using SEM approach Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Asad Ullah Khan, Zhiqiang Ma, Mingxing Li, Liangze Zhi, Yan Wang
The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a disruptive technology with enormous potential to alter various fields, including libraries. However, research on IoT uptake in libraries still needs to be more extensive, especially in Pakistan. This research aims to fill that vacuum by exploring the variables driving IoT uptake in Pakistani libraries and assessing its effect on library services. A quantitative
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Spatial data infrastructure as the means to assemble geographic information necessary for effective agricultural policies in Pakistan Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Asmat Ali, Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Nawaz, Farha Sattar
Geospatial information is used to regularly estimate agricultural production for improving food security and economic indicators. Particularly, such estimates are vital for agriculture-based economies like Pakistan. However, poorly managed spatial information causes inaccurate agricultural estimates. Consequently, public policies such as agriculture policies often remain unsustainable to secure enough
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Information poverty subtleties of a small-scale farming community in KwaZulu-Natal Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Nombuso Phamela Zondi, Ntando Nkomo, Smangele Pretty Moyane
The purpose of this study was to examine the information poverty subtleties of a small-scale farming community in KwaZulu-Natal. The objectives of the study were to determine the information needs of the selected small-scale farmers and to determine the factors that influenced the information poverty of the selected small-scale farmers. The study was guided by Elfreda Chatman's theory of information
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The past, present, and future of crowdsourcing and innovation: A bibliometric analysis and future research agenda Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Divya Mishra, Nidhi Maheshwari
This research article addresses the current status and emerging trends in the literature at the intersection of crowdsourcing and innovation. While separate reviews exist for crowdsourcing and innovation individually, a comprehensive literature review specific to their intersection is lacking. Therefore, this study conducts a bibliometric meta-analysis of the extensive body of literature in the field
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Social media marketing and hospital brand equity: An empirical investigation Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Abrar Al-Hasan
Despite the continuous upsurge in the use of social media, the empirical research investigating their economic value in the healthcare industry still lags. This study explores the impact of hospitals’ social media marketing efforts on their brand equity and, ultimately, hospital's financial performance. Using social media data from Instagram, online/offline survey methodology, and financial data obtained
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Assessing the relationship between information overload, role stress, and teachers’ job performance: Exploring the moderating effect of self-efficacy Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Tayyba Rasool, Nosheen Fatima Warraich, Alia Arshad
The integrated technologies’ role has increased at educational institutes, and multiple information resources have increased the phenomenon of information overload and role stress among teachers. This study investigated the relationship between information overload, role stress, and teachers’ job performance. Additionally, explored the moderating effect of teachers’ self-efficacy. This study employed
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Perception of male college librarians towards faculty status in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, Pakistan Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Abdul Razzaq Adil, Muhammad Ijaz Mairaj
This study explores the perception of male college librarians in the Khyber Pakhtunkhawa province of Pakistan regarding the merits of attaining faculty status, merging into teaching cadres, or retaining their current positions. A questionnaire was adapted for the online survey and data collection. The study surveyed 116 out of a target population of 125 librarians, resulting in a response rate of 92
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Information system quality and organizational performance: The effect of information system integration in Tabriz metropolitan municipality, Iran Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Elham Amiri, Amin Babazadeh Sangar
Due to the multiplicity of administration in urban management in Iran and with the aim of feasibility of implementing the integrated urban management, this study evaluates the impact of information system (IS) quality and IS integration on performance of Tabriz metropolitan municipality, Iran, as the trustee of urban affairs. The quantitative method was applied using survey questionnaires that have
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The role of radio, television and mobile phones in disseminating information on occurrences of wildfire in Uluguru Mountains Nature Reserve – Morogoro Tanzania Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 D. M. Mabula, Evans F. Wema
This study sought to determine the contribution of radio, television and mobile phones used by local communities in disseminating and accessing information about wildfire hazards in the Uluguru Mountains Nature Reserve and assessed the extent of their usage in disseminating wildfire information. It also aimed at identifying barriers to their use in reporting wildfire incidences in the Uluguru Mountains
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Knowledge and information management in a solidarity economy nucleus: A case study Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Vinicius Pereira, Ariadne Chloe Mary Furnival, Sérgio Luis da Silva
In knowledge and information management, solidarity economy organisations appear to be under-explored, despite their economic importance in countries like Brazil, showing a literature gap regarding their sociocultural context, which has specific management practices and needs. For this research, a case study of the Multidisciplinary and Integrated Nucleus for Studies, Formation and Intervention in
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Assessing prevalence of misperceptions in agricultural activities of smallholder farmers in Tanzania Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Mawazo Mwita Magesa, Joan Jonathan, Justin Kalisti Urassa
Misperceptions in agriculture are challenging the adoption of agricultural technologies in African developing countries. Incorrect beliefs such as agricultural inputs have effects on soil, crop yields and human health, have led some smallholder farmers conduct traditional agriculture, resulting in low yields, of poor quality. This research studied prevalence of misperceptions among smallholders in
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Evaluating E-court systems in regional governments in developing countries using technology acceptance model Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Mohammed Abubakr Ahmed, Tugberk Kaya, Tolgay Karanfiller
Due to the rise of digital transformations, the integration of advanced technologies in law courts globally is accelerating. This technological adoption enhances the efficiency and reach of justice administration, encompassing case registration, decision-making, and execution. This study investigates the acceptance and usage of e-court systems by regional governments in developing countries, utilizing
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Farmers’ information sharing for climate change adaptation in Mozambique Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Pedro Zorrilla-Miras, Sá N. Lisboa, Elena López-Gunn, Raffaele Giordano
Small scale African farmers are facing increasing challenges due to climate change. One of the most important strategies identified in the literature to improve farmers’ resilience is the enhancement of information sharing between all the actors involved, as a key step of the capacity building process. To provide insights into this objective, we analyse Mozambique farmers’ perception of climate change
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Model of collaborative information retrieval behavior using information systems among academic researchers of medical sciences Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Shahrzad Gholami, Saeed Rezaei Sharif Abadi, Masoumeh Karbala Aghaee Kamran
AimThe purpose of this study was to analyze the collaborative information retrieval (CIR) behavior among faculty members of research centers based in the University of Medical Sciences to present a structural model.MethodologyThe type of this experimental study was based on a pretest-posttest with the control group. Data were collected using a questionnaire, and the participants were selected by stratified
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Leaving no one behind: Information (re)packaging for rural dwellers in South Africa Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Mamotshabo Boloka, Mpho Ngoepe
In most rural communities in South Africa, there is inadequate access to information due to a lack of public facilities and infrastructure, such as libraries and internet connections. This has a negative impact on the day-to-day activities of rural dwellers as it deprives them of the opportunity to access information, which is a fundamental right. This qualitative study used the Delphi technique, interviewing
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Unlocking the potential: A systematic analysis of big data applications in Ghanaian academic libraries Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Wilhemina Odarkor Ofori, Mac-Anthony Cobblah
Big data can be described as a collection of varying information sets that are expanding at exponential rates and which may be gathered by companies and analysed to extract valuable insights. The purpose of this systematic review was to explain the possible benefits and difficulties that big data may present for Ghanaian academic libraries. A federated search was conducted in several academic databases
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Do internet and mobile usage affect the democracy-economic growth nexus in Africa? Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Toyo A. M. Dossou, Kihumuro Jotham, Dossou K. Pascal, Emmanuelle N. Kambaye, Simplice A. Asongu, Alastaire S. Alinsato
Recently, many studies have examined the ICT-economic growth relationship and the democracy-economic growth linkage with conflicting results. However, the study on the moderating effect of internet and mobile usage on the democracy-economic growth relationship is very scanty. This study, therefore, contributes to the economic development literature by examining the impact of internet and mobile usage
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Can digitalization improve agriculture? Exploring the impact of ICT on grain food production in SAARC countries Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Abbas Ali Chandio, Asad Amin, Irfan Khan, Abdul Rehman, Aslam Memon
In the last two decades, the use of information and communication technology (ICT) has greatly enhanced the productivity of the global agricultural sector. There has been a substantial increase in global sustainable food production and food consumption. This research investigates the enduring impacts of ICT on grain food production in SAARC countries. This study employs balanced panel data from 2002
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Digital transformation of Tabriz, Iran by IoT adoption Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Saeed Hassani, Amin Babazadeh Sangar
The society's digital transformation reshapes both of the private and public sectors and covers technology, organizations, and people aspects. The Internet of Things (IoT) as a fifth generation technology plays a significant role in digitalization and creation of a smart city. Tabriz metropolis is one of the five selected pilot cities for implementing smart city projects in Iran. On the other hand
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South African diabetic patients’ use of mobile applications for physical activity: An age comparison Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Fazlyn Petersen
The prevalence of diabetes is greater in older, low-income, urban South African populations. Exploring the potential of mobile applications to aid in this challenge, the research focuses on 514 diabetic patients in Cape Town, applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Utilizing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling, the study identifies age-specific variations in factors influencing mobile
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The role of research university libraries in research data management: The case of Türkiye Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Semanur Öztemiz, Hatice Nur Şahin
The purpose of this study is to reveal the current situation of research data management (RDM) services within the framework of data management responsibilities, policies, budget and resource competencies in libraries at research universities in Türkiye. The study also aims to present the potential of researchers from research universities to store and share their research data in data archives.Within
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Impact of different information sources on farmers’ adoption of organic fertilisers: The case of Funing watermelon farmers in China Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Xiaofeng Lv, Jing Li, Yuanxin Cai
Information sources (ISs) are crucial for enhancing green behaviour among farmers. However, few in-depth studies have been conducted on the differential effects of different ISs. This poses a challenge for the design of efficient information intervention strategies. This study designed an extended theoretical framework of planned behaviour to examine the differential effects of different ISs on farmers’
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Dissecting the record life cycle: A new Frontier in anti-corruption investigation strategies Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Aliyu Abubakar Lawan, Pekka Henttonen
This study delves into the connection between the distinct phases of the record life cycle and anti-corruption investigations. Its primary objective is to identify how the activities involved in each stage of the record life cycle impact anti-corruption investigative work. A qualitative, exploratory case study methodology involved interviews with 15 anti-corruption investigators in Nigeria in 2020
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Dissemination of indigenous knowledge in Mashonaland east province, Zimbabwe Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Constance Nhambura, Jan Resenga Maluleka
Africa has a wealth of knowledge that is currently facing extinction unless drastic measures are taken to disseminate it. This study investigates the dissemination of indigenous knowledge by traditional leaders in the Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. A qualitative methodology that used hermeneutic phenomenology and knowledge conversion theory was used to explore the dissemination of indigenous
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Research data management services among librarians in Nigerian universities Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Clement Ola Adekoya, Isioma Rita Guobiazor, Isaac Oluwadare Busayo, Adesola Victoria Alade
The contemporary advancements in network technologies and scholarly communication which provide opportunities to academic libraries to look for novel means of engaging with researcher communities has necessitated librarians to retort with service innovations in data science and research data management (RDM). The aim of this study is to investigate Research data management services among librarians
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Information quality of conversational agents in healthcare Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Caihua Liu, Didar Zowghi, Guochao Peng, Shufeng Kong
Artificial Intelligence has found applications in a wide range of fields, including conversational agents designed for healthcare services. The quality of healthcare services greatly depends on the...
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Smallholder farmers’ knowledge, practices and perceptions associated with grain storage and hermetic technology in southern Ghana: Implications for awareness and training Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-05-07 William K Heve, Kodwo D Ninsin, Jonathan Osei-Owusu, Owusu F Aidoo, Rosemary A Akolaa, Lloyd Larbi
Hermetic grain storage (HGS) bags are simple and appropriate to effectively protect stored grains against pests and aflatoxins in areas where effective facilities are lacking. This study assessed f...
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“We are captives to digital media surveillance” Netizens awareness and perception of social media surveillance Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Ifeanyichukwu Valerie Oguafor, Raziye Nevzat
With the increasing use of social media and the frequent question of privacy invasion, this study aims to give an insight into young adult netizen's-citizens of the internet and people born into th...
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Moderating effect of ICT on the relationship between governance quality and income inequality in sub-Saharan Africa Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Toyo Amègnonna Marcel Dossou, Emmanuelle Ndomandji Kambaye, Mesfin Welderufael Berhe, Simplice A Asongu
The ICT-income inequality relationship and the governance quality-income inequality nexus have been investigated in recent years. However, the moderating effect of ICT on the governance quality-inc...
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Empowering or disempowering? archives as a tool to support or hinder land restitution in South Africa Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Lyborn Mabapa, Mpho Ngoepe
Archives have become acceptable evidence in the context of land restitution to prove events that occurred in the past during land dispossessions. However, some researchers contend that archives are...
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Assessment of information literacy, attitude towards research and research competence of library and information science undergraduates in Nigerian universities Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Olayinka Babayemi Makinde, Saheed Abiola Hamzat, Adeyinka Koiki-Owoyele
The study assessed the information literacy (IL), attitude towards research and research competence of Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduates in South-West Nigeria universities. The d...
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Information needs, sources and seeking behaviour of physicians and residents during clinical decision-making and patient care process: A qualitative study Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-04-13 Halimeh Sadeghi, Mohsen Nowkarizi, Masumeh Tajafari
The aim of the present study was to investigate the information needs of physicians and residents during the clinical decision-making. The research has been performed with phenomenological approach...
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Effect of audio content on simple and repetitive tasks requiring eyesight: Focus on task performance and emotional responses Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Jungwoo Nam, Eungsu Kim, Jieun Kim, Jaeyun Kim, Daeho Lee, Won Young Chung
Although video content includes many advantages over audio content in terms of information delivery, the latter is being continuously released into the market. Additionally, audio content is being ...
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The critical determinants impacting artificial intelligence adoption at the organizational level Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-04-06 Omar Mohammed Horani, Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan, Husam Yaseen, Hazar Hmoud, Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi, Ali Alkhalifah
This study aims to investigate the main technological and socio-environmental factors influencing the adoption intentions with regard to AI-based technologies at the organizational level. A concept...
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ICTs, smallholder agriculture and farmers’ livelihood improvement in developing countries: Evidence from Tanzania Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Gabriel Kanuti Ndimbo, Lerong Yu, Andam Andin Ndi Buma
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are among the profound tools to help the poor and marginalized rural smallholder farmers make a difference in their lives. This paper seeks to unde...
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A framework for the entrenchment of intellectual property (IP) information services in Zimbabwe's university libraries Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Jonathan Munyoro, Takawira Machimbidza, Stephen Mutula
The study investigates the current status of Intellectual Property (IP) information services in Zimbabwe's university libraries. The study employed a quantitative approach. An online questionnaire ...
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Islamic information credibility scale development : Factors and indicators validation using fuzzy Delphi technique Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Kairulanuar Ab Kadir, Noraidah Sahari @ Ashaari, Ratna Zuarni Ramli, Juhana Salim
Social media platforms do not usually demonstrate responsibilities for published content. In recent years, an increasing number of individuals are now serving as sources of information that sparks ...
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Models of collaborative information behaviour (CIB): A meta-synthesis Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Faraja Ndumbaro
Models of information behaviour are one of the prominent features of Library and Information Science research. The purpose of this study was to synthesise models of collaborative information behavi...
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Assessing the effectiveness of academic library services: A review on the formulation of a feasible conceptual framework Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 J.A. Ajith, K.H. Ramanayaka, W.A. Weerasooriya
With the rapid development of internet technology and the gradually accelerating rate of information technology, library systems are progressively transforming into hybrid library systems that prov...
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Adoption and application of electronic records systems in higher learning institutions Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-03-03 Onesta Clemence, Ireneus Luambano, Kelefa Mwantimwa
Information and communication technology developments that continue to occur have changed the way records are managed. Due to these changes, higher learning institutions in developing countries are...
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Success factors of evidence-based training for pilots Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Eui Song Hwang, Jin Ki Kim
Training pilots is a long-lasting and important task for the aviation safety and proper operation of airlines. Evidence-Based Training (EBT) is proposed as one of the best alternatives for pilot tr...
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Evolution of research data management in academic libraries: A review of the literature Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Arslan Sheikh, Amara Malik, Rubina Adnan
This study provides insights into the evolution and conceptual framework of research data management (RDM). It also investigates the role of libraries and librarians in offering data management ser...
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Fact-checking behaviors of undergraduate students Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-02-27 İpek Şencan, İrem Soydal
Obtaining fact-checking skills is becoming crucial as information disorder turns into a major issue for societies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the extent to which students benefited from t...
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The impact of e-government information quality (EGIQ) dimensions on the adoption of electronic government services Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-02-08 Isaac Kofi Mensah, Deborah Simon Mwakapesa
E-government's capacity to reform public service delivery is hinged on critical factors from the demand side of e-government. The demand side of e-government is the element that drives users’ behav...
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Examining trust, self-efficacy, and technology acceptance in the Philippines’ e-commerce sectors Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-02-05 Erik Paolo Capistrano, Mikaela Maria E. Gomez, Andrea Patricia M. Isleta
Despite intensified use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) supporting increased demand for online services, some entities are still unable to take full advantage of their benefits...
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Performance evaluation of e-service delivery of union digital centers at the local level using composite indexing method: A study of Batiaghata upazilla in Khulna district Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Razaun Parvaz Ovi, Md. Sohel Rana, Pankaj Kanti Jodder, Bristi Sarkar
Bangladesh is a developing country such a huge population, most of whom reside in rural areas. All around the country, Union Digital Centers (UDCs) have been established to offer public and private...
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Academic libraries’ support for quality education through community engagement Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 Siviwe Bangani
This paper reports on a study which sought to assess the community engagement (CE) initiatives of academic libraries in South Africa. The research approach adopted was qualitative using online inte...
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Do farmers use climate information in adaptation decisions? case of smallholders in semi-arid Kenya Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 Stella Matere, John R Busienei, Patrick Irungu, Oliver Lee Ernest Mbatia, Tabeel Nandokha, Kizito Kwena
Integration of climate information in farm-level adaptation decision is crucial to manage climate change induced risks. The Government of Kenya is mandated to manage and disseminate climate informa...
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Influence of social media on the uptake of emerging musicians and entertainment events Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-26 Williams E Nwagwu, Ayobola Akintoye
The purpose of this study is to examine how emerging musicians use social media to achieve exposure of their music and entertainment events. The Parasocial Engagement Model and the multiple case re...
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IT usage and fundraising performance in nonprofit organizations: Empirical evidence from Buddhist temples in Thailand Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Piriya Pholphirul, Veera Bhatiasevi
The use of IT has seen great success in the private sector and is now beginning to fill a similar role for non-profit organizations (NPOs) as well. The use of IT in fundraising activities in NPOs h...
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Scientific communication of east Asian countries on internet of things (IoT): A performance evaluation based on scientometric tools Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Bwsrang Basumatary, Mayank Yuvaraj, Manoj Kumar Verma
In the twenty-first century, the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly becoming one of the most influential technologies that connect billions of devices to the Internet. The importance and rapid gro...
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A framework for evaluation of crowdsourcing platforms performance Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-22 Mohammadhasan Moghadasi, Mehdi Shirmohammadi, Ahmadreza Ghasemi
This study aims to identify an appropriate conceptual framework to evaluate crowdsourcing platforms from an open innovation perspective employing a combination of qualitative and quantitative metho...
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Financial information security behavior in online banking Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-05 Javaid Iqbal, Saira Hanif Soroya, Khalid Mahmood
The ubiquitous use of information technology in modern life leads to many problems of financial information security. Such security issues could be due to users’ insecure behaviors during their fin...
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Correlates of smallholder poultry farmers extension and marketing information needs: Evidence from north-eastern South Africa Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-05 L Masephula, O D Olorunfemi
This study investigated the extension and marketing information needs of poultry farmers in Nkomazi, South Africa. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data through face-to-face interview...
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Virtual communities decision model (VCDM): An empirical validation in online social networks (OSNs) adoption among capital market investors Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Md. Ziaul Haque, Aimin Qian, Md. Rakibul Hoque, Suraiea Akter Lucky
The COVID-19 epidemic has hastened the growth of Virtual Communities and is affecting virtually every part of work in the public and business sectors. Virtual communities, popular forums for commun...
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Hate speech in the Internet context: Unpacking the roles of Internet penetration, online legal regulation, and online opinion polarization from a transnational perspective Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Zikun Liu, Chen Luo, Jia Lu
Hate speech has plagued human societies for decades and severely influenced the whole world. By analyzing a balanced panel dataset covering 167 countries and 19 years derived from the V-Dem project...
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Acceptance of e-library and support services for distance education students: Modelling their initial perspectives Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Kwaku Anhwere Barfi, Osman Imoro, Valentina Arkorful, Justice Kofi Armah
Within the academic landscape, distance education is progressively gaining global attention and recognition, and many institutions are committing resources to make it a success. Global enrollments ...
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Analysis of climate change disinformation across types, agents and media platforms Inf. Dev. (IF 2.079) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Isyaku Hassan, Rabiu Muazu Musa, Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi, Mohamad Razali Abdullah, Siti Zanariah Yusoff
Disinformation represents one of the major obstacles to meaningful actions against climate change skepticism. This study, therefore, aimed to investigate climate change disinformation across types,...