The Influential Factors of M-Government’s Adoption in the Developing Countries

2013 ◽  
pp. 157-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Yfantis ◽  
Konstantina Vassilopoulou ◽  
Adamantia Pateli ◽  
Abel Usoro
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Influential Factors

To determine the critical factors for the adoption of cloud computing in the educational sector in developing countries – a fuzzy DEMATEL approach

Kybernetes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riddhi Rajendra Thavi ◽  
Vaibhav S. Narwane ◽  
Rujuta Hemal Jhaveri ◽  
Rakesh D. Raut
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Fuzzy Dematel ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe paper focuses on reviewing and theorizing the factors that affect the adoption of cloud computing in the education sector narrowing the focus to developing countries such as India.Design/methodology/approachThrough an extensive literature survey, critical factors of cloud computing for education were identified. Further, the fuzzy DEMATEL approach was used to define their interrelationship and its cause and effect.FindingsA total of 17 factors were identified for the study based on the literature survey and experts' input. These factors were classified as causes and effects and ranked and interrelated. “Required Learning Skills and Attitude,” “Lack of Infrastructure,” “Learners' Ability” and “Increased Investment” are found to be the most influential factors.Practical implicationsThe resultant ranking factors can be used as a basis for managing the process of cloud adoption in several institutions. The study could guide academicians, policymakers and government authorities for the effective adoption of cloud computing in education.Originality/valueThe study investigates interdependency amongst the factors of cloud computing for education in context with developing economy. This is one of first study in higher education institutes of India.

scholarly journals Major barriers for participating in online teaching in developing countries from Iranian faculty members' perspectives

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bibi Eshrat Zamani ◽  
Azam Esfijani ◽  
Sayed Majid Abdellahi Damaneh
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Research Findings

Although higher education systems in developing countries such as Iran have embraced the online education approach, they are confronted with significant challenges in this transition, one of which is lack of instructors' participation in online teaching. Therefore, this research is aimed at exploring barriers and influential factors for this lack of participation. The researchers developed their theoretical framework based on a thorough review of the existing body of knowledge while considering the cultural features of Iran as a developing country. A tailored questionnaire asking about the existence of three groups of barriers, namely personal, attitudinal and contextual inhibitors, was distributed among all faculty members who were candidates for delivering online courses in one of the top universities in the country. Data was analysed using the descriptive and inferential tests of Friedman, <em>t</em>-Test and ANOVA. The results were in line with research findings in other developing countries in which the contextual barriers had the most inhibition effect against faculty members’ participation in online teaching. Certain cultural barriers also are highlighted by participants, pertaining to the context of Iranian online education systems.

scholarly journals Household Waste Sorting Participation in Developing Countries—A Meta-Analysis

Recycling ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamran Rousta ◽  
Liu Zisen ◽  
Coralie Hellwig
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Management Schemes ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Given the increasing efforts at improving waste management in developing countries, this study aimed to analyze factors that influence participation in household waste sorting. It thereby is the first review that extends the published literature on this topic. A meta-analysis was conducted that analyzed twelve influencing factors. A moderate correlation was found for the most strongly influential factors—attitude, moral norm, subjective norm and perceived behavior control—which indicates that people’s perception of waste sorting is most influencing in prompting participation in household waste sorting in developing countries. The results of this meta-analysis indicate that knowledge, situational factors, such as physical conditions, and governmental incentives can influence participation in household waste sorting in developing countries but the relationship between those factors and other factors with high correlations should be studied further. Notably, socio-demographic factors have the weakest influence on the participation in waste sorting in developing countries despite a large body of research on such factors. It can be constructive to take the relationship across the identified factors and the participation in waste sorting into consideration when aiming to implement measures to increase the participation in waste management schemes through waste sorting. The outcome of this study may contribute to recommendations and policy suggestions regarding the promotion of sustainable waste management through household waste sorting in developing countries.

scholarly journals Infrastructure Operation Efficiency and Influential Factors in Developing Countries: Evidence from China

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Wei ◽  
Haicheng Xu ◽  
Beiqi Zhang ◽  
Jianlong Li
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Sustainable Infrastructure ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Operation Efficiency ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Fixed Effects Regression ◽  
Physical Output

The development of sustainable infrastructure has been identified as one of the seventeen sustainable development goals by the United Nations. Keeping the operation of infrastructure sustainable in terms of economy becomes a major challenge in developing countries. The objective of this research is to evaluate the operation efficiency of the expressway and explore the key influential factors. This research took expressway mileage as the physical output and evaluated the operation efficiency of the expressway companies based on the super-efficiency Slacks-Based Measure (SBM) model; additionally, we analyzed the influential factors on the basis of the fixed-effects regression model. The results showed the following: (1) The average value of operation efficiency of China’s expressway companies from 2007 to 2017 was 0.904. In general, the operation of expressways was efficient. However, the differences in operation efficiency among the eleven expressway companies were significant, and some companies were seriously inefficient. (2) The asset–liability ratio, the scale, and the structure of property rights in the companies were shown to be the main factors affecting the operation efficiency. These results indicate that the development of innovative financing modes and optimization of the scale of each company are the key directions for infrastructure reform, which could eventually narrow the differences in operation efficiency and allow the development of sustainable infrastructure.

Optimization of Peritoneal Dialysis Services through Research Activities

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
Si-Yen Tan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Penetration Rate ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
First Year ◽  
Research Activities

Although peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an effective alternative to hemodialysis (HD) and indeed, in terms of survival, superior to HD in first year of dialysis, the utilization rate for PD remains low. Although the utilization rate of PD varies considerably, the worldwide penetration rate appears to be falling. Still, in rapidly developing countries such as China, the PD penetration rate is rising—an encouraging sign. Clearly, considerable room for improvement remains, particularly with the take-on rate of PD, and one of the potentially influential factors is the role of research activities in improving both the quantity and quality of life of patients on PD.

What drives clients to purchase green building?: The cybernetic fuzzy analytic hierarchy process approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Serdar Durdyev ◽  
Saeed Reza Mohandes ◽  
Amir Mahdiyar ◽  
Syuhaida Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fuzzy Delphi ◽  
Hierarchy Process

PurposeHomebuyers' motivation to purchase the green building (GB) is vital for the widespread adoption of greener practices and for tackling the adverse impact of the built environment. In this regard, through the lenses of qualified and competent GB developers (GBD) and real estate agents (REAs) using judgment sampling technique, this paper aims to evaluate the factors stimulating the purchase intention of Malaysian homebuyers.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses the interval-valued fuzzy Delphi method (IVFDM) to identify influential factors, while the cybernetic fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (CFAHP) for prioritizing the identified factors according to their significance in nationwide promotion of GBs is utilized.FindingsThe findings, which are consistent with those reported in the literature and validated by the focus group, uncover the most prominent factors that drive the purchase intention of GB homebuyers. The results indicate that the homebuyers are familiar with the benefits of GB; however, the benefits are not sufficient to overcome the perceived “high cost” of green practices. Hence, homebuyers still seek financial incentives, which is a clear indication that financial issues are the most motivating factor.Practical implicationsIncrease in informative promotion of GB is necessary, particularly among prospective homebuyers in developing countries where GB adoption is in its infancy. Frontline players (those who are responsible for wider promotion) can utilize the factors that this study found to be important to identify appropriate steps to increase prospective homebuyers' motivation for purchasing greener dwellings.Originality/valueThe contribution of this paper is threefold. First, review and identification of the most cited determinants that have been reported in the context of the subject. Second, this paper presents the most significant determinants in a developing country setting through the lenses of Malaysian experts in the area. Third, improvement measures could be implemented in Malaysia and other developing countries to promote the GB paradigm with an aim to make the building environment more sustainable.

scholarly journals Infill Architecture as a Solution for Livability and Historical Texture Quality Promotion

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Bayandur Nasrollah Beiglu ◽  
Seyyed Mohammad Husseini Ghafari ◽  
Aazam Taheri
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
The Other ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
The City ◽  
Quality Promotion

A brief glance at the city view of Iranian historical cities shows valuable ancient textures, all of which were enjoying appropriate liveliness, mobility and hilarity no longer ago. Today, our urban worn out textures are abandoned due to different reasons. This is while, if the textures enjoy safe, appropriate and lively spaces, organized joy and healthy recreations compatible with the society’s values will take place in them. Organizing cities and historical textures is of great importance for two reasons: one is respecting the elders’ heritages and the other one is obviating limits caused by urban texture decay. Inattention to organizing and restoring worn out historical textures plans during several years have caused them to lose their liveliness, efficiency and former activity. Livability is one of the greatest urban planning ideas in the contemporary period. Livability creation among cities of developing countries is a concerning issue and paying less attention to the issue causes liveliness and livability cadence and texture decay, consequently. Hence, paying attention to life quality, conditions, equipment and the urban residents’ needs are vital issues.  Finally, infill solution is presented in the framework of renovation and improvement   for promotion of quality and empowerment of historical and worn out urban textures along with influential factors of developing such textures.

Adherence to mask wearing on public transport during the COVID-19 pandemic and influential factors: the case of Hanoi

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 486-497
Author(s):  
Tong Huu Manh ◽  
Do Anh Duong ◽  
Nguyen Ngoc Anh ◽  
Nguyen Trung Duc ◽  
Nguyen Binh Minh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
The Public ◽  
Community Transmission ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Significant Factors

In response to little known about the use of face masks for public transport passengers in developing countries, this study investigates the prevalence of using masks and using masks correctly together with influential factors. Using 570-passenger data collected on the whole bus network from 7 September to 3 October 2020 in Hanoi, the authors found that 100% of users wore masks; however, about 11% failed to wear masks correctly. As regards factors, passengers who are old, rarely ride by bus, take heavy luggage, travel with other(s) were more likely to use masks incorrectly. Having a health issue encouraged the correct use of masks. Attitudes towards the COVID-19 were significant factors. The higher levels of agreement with the acute danger of COVID-19 and the risk of infection from the public were involved in the higher likelihood of the correct mask wearing. Notably, over time with no community transmission of the coronavirus, the likelihood of incorrect use of masks was more inclined to increase. To address the wrong utilization of masks on buses, the role of ticket conductors in reminding and asking users using masks incorrectly should be enhanced. Additionally, authorities should issue messages and implement campaigns to encourage citizens to wear in public spaces on a regular basis, particularly when the adherence reduces over the time without community transmission of COVID-19. Although not covering all aspects representing the incorrect mask wearing, this study is one the first research on the incorrect use of masks, thus extending the literature on how public transport users respond the effects of COVID-19.

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