scholarly journals Mobile banking in South Africa: a systematic review of the literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akwesi Assensoh-Kodua ◽  
Stephen Migiro ◽  
Emmanuel Mutambara
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Current State ◽  
Mobile Banking Applications ◽  
Future Direction ◽  
High Level

Mobile banking in South Africa recently has undergone rapid growth, and research on it is on the increase. This paper seeks to improve authors’ understanding of the current state of knowledge of mobile banking in South Africa by providing a systematic review of the existing literature on the phenomenon. The literature review shows that research to date has centred on small academic models with a high level of practitioner involvement, consequently, narrowing research issues of greater concern. Thus, issues of assessing mobile banking needs, factors imparting continuance usage, and the measurement of impact have been comparatively neglected. A future direction for research and practice within the mainstream of mobile banking and financial services is suggested to remedy this imbalance and to contribute to mobile banking applications in South Africa

scholarly journals Ending Commercial Lion Farming in South Africa: A Gap Analysis Approach

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1717
Author(s):  
Jennah Green ◽  
Catherine Jakins ◽  
Louise de Waal ◽  
Neil D’Cruze
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level ◽  
Farming Industry

African lions (Panthera leo) are commercially farmed across South Africa for sport hunting, tourism, and the international bone trade, primarily in Southeast Asia. Despite its legal status, South Africa’s growing lion farming industry is a contentious issue. In 2020 a high-level panel was initiated to review the policies, legislation, and management regarding the breeding, hunting, trade, and handling of four wildlife species, including lions. In May 2021, it was announced that the government intends to amend existing permit conditions to prohibit lion breeding and tourism interactions with captive lions, as well as to stop issuing permits to new entrants into the industry, effectively ending lion farming. In order to follow this line of action, a comprehensive, well-managed plan will be necessary to execute a responsible exit from the industry as it currently stands. Using a “gap analysis” management tool, we aim to: (1) outline some of the key considerations regarding the current state of the lion farming industry in South Africa; and (2) propose specific action steps that could be taken within five key areas (regulation, animal welfare, health and safety, equitability, and conservation) to help inform a responsible transition away from this type of wildlife farming in the biodiversity economy. For our gap analysis, we conducted a semi-systematic literature search to compile key background information about the current state of the industry. This information was then used to identify corresponding desired management states, and steps that could facilitate a successful phase out of lion farming in South Africa. We hope our approach helps identify key considerations for a responsible transition and can help aid decisions during the management of this process.

scholarly journals Antipsychotic-induced akathisia in delirium: A systematic review

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Espi Forcen ◽  
Konstantina Matsoukas ◽  
Yesne Alici
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Atypical Antipsychotics ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Common Side Effect ◽  
Related Phenomenon ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Antipsychotic Medications ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Current State

AbstractObjective:Akathisia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by subjective and objective restlessness. It is a common side effect in patients taking antipsychotics and other psychotropics. Patients with delirium are frequently treated with antipsychotic medications that are well known to induce akathisia as a side effect. However, the prevalence, phenomenology, and management of akathisia in patients with delirium remain largely unknown. The purpose of this review was to examine the medical literature in order to establish the current state of knowledge regarding the prevalence of antipsychotic-induced akathisia in patients with delirium.Method:A systematic review of the literature was conducted using the EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases. Ten studies addressing the incidence of akathisia in patients taking antipsychotic medication for delirium were identified and included in our review.Results:The included studies reported a variable prevalence of antipsychotic-induced akathisia. A higher prevalence was found in patients taking haloperidol. Among atypical antipsychotics, paliperidone and ziprasidone were associated with a higher risk of akathisia. The risk for akathisia appeared to be a dose-related phenomenon.Significance of results:Studies using specific scales for evaluation of akathisia in delirium are lacking. Some populations, such as patients with cancer or terminally ill patients in palliative care settings taking antipsychotics for the treatment of delirium, could be at higher risk for development of akathisia as a side effect.

scholarly journals Attitudes Towards Utilising Mobile Banking Applications Among Generation Z Consumers in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 417-438
Author(s):  
Moshele Koenaite ◽  
Eugine Maziriri ◽  
Tinashe Chuchu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Mobile Banking Applications ◽  
Modern Era

In today’s post-modern era, the banking industry is becoming a digital rather than a physical system. Digital banking has been synonymous with the fourth industrial revolution making a notable impact on the African continent.  Therefore, the purpose of this research is to empirically investigate consumer attitudes towards mobile banking applications in South Africa. A positivist paradigm underpinned the study, and a descriptive design was employed. To test the proposed hypotheses a unique conceptual model was  developed. Non-probability sampling was adopted in selecting appropriate participants. A total of data was collected from 325 willing participants through an survey. In terms of analysis, SPSS n and AMOS were utilised to generate descriptive statistics and hypotheses testing.  The results established that attitudes towards mobile banking applications and actual use of mobile banking applications was the strongest relationship.  The empirical evidence presented in this study adds value to the existing research on mobile-banking within the 4th industrial revolution, particularly in South Africa, a largely under-researched area.

scholarly journals Factors that Influence FinTech Adoption in South Africa: A Study of Consumer Behaviour towards Branchless Mobile Banking

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 429-450
Author(s):  
Barbara Jeanne Slazus ◽  
Geoffrey Bick
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Inhibiting Factors

The widespread use of mobile phones and growth in internet penetration has created a unique opportunity to increase access to financial services. Financial Technology (FinTech) companies and mobile banking (m-banking) empower customers to use digital platforms to utilise financial services without the physical access requirements of traditional banking. This has led to the rise of FinTech firms that are disrupting traditional industry standards by servicing consumers through a range of digital channels and mobile devices. A new completely branchless bank, Bank Zero, is set to launch in South Africa in 2020 to exploit these opportunities. This consumer behavioural study focuses on analysing FinTech adoption in the South African market. An adapted mixed-method approach was used to identify the enabling and inhibiting factors that motivate consumers to adopt or reject m-banking. Qualitative research was initially conducted via in-depth interviews with 7 respondents. The most salient factors identified in the literature review were tested, and the results were used to develop a quantitative, online questionnaire. A convenience sample of 217 valid responses was collected, and the data was analysed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The EFA identified 6 influencing factors: four enabling and two inhibiting factors. The enabling factors that positively influenced FinTech adoption were: Utility, Socio-Economic Influencers, Mobile Device Trust and Youth. The two inhibiting factors were: Perceived Risks and Associated Costs. Interestingly, 74% of the 217 respondents indicated that they would join a completely branchless bank, using only their mobile phones and the internet to access banking services, showing a high propensity to branchless, m-banking. Finally, the Enhancement Criteria Model based on insights gained from the research findings, is proposed. This model provides recommendation criteria for existing and new FinTech providers who are looking to improve their business models. JEL Codes: D18, G40 Keywords: FinTech, mobile banking, m-banking, branchless banking, consumer behaviour, South Africa

scholarly journals Current state of the art in the use of augmented reality in dentistry: a systematic review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Farronato ◽  
Cinzia Maspero ◽  
Valentina Lanteri ◽  
Andrea Fama ◽  
Francesco Ferrati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Current State

scholarly journals Current state of short-stem implants in total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon J. Erickson ◽  
Peter N. Chalmers ◽  
Patrick J. Denard ◽  
Reuben Gobezie ◽  
Anthony A. Romeo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Short Stem ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Current State

scholarly journals Saccharin test: Methodological validation and systematic review of the literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110640
Author(s):  
Pasquale Caponnetto ◽  
Rosalia Emma ◽  
Francesca Benfatto ◽  
Salvatore Ferlito ◽  
Alessandro Gulino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Defense Mechanism ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Upper Airways ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
High Level

Objectives Saccharin test (ST) is a convenient method to assess the efficiency of mucociliary clearance, the primary defense mechanism of the upper airways’ tract. The study objectives are to: (1) substantiate its short- (3 days) and long-term (30 days) repeatability; (2) assess its tolerability; (3) conduct a systematic literature review and to compare our results with the existing evidence. Methods Twenty-nine healthy subjects were enrolled in an observational prospective study to perform an ST on three separate visits (at baseline; at follow-up visits at day 3 and at day 30). Transit times were recorded and self-reported nasal and general symptoms noted. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to compare our results with the existing literature. Results The mean values (±SD) of ST transit time (STTT) were 7.085 (±2.19), 7.788 (±2.11), and 7.790 (±2.06) minutes at baseline, day 3, and day 30, respectively. Significant linear regression analysis was observed between day 3 and baseline ( r = .193; P = .019) and day 30 and baseline ( r = .182 P = .024). Significant agreement for the intrasession repeatability was observed with an ICC = .354 ( P = .001). Outcomes’ comparisons between baseline vs day 3 ( P = .197) and baseline vs day 30 ( P = .173) were not statistically significant. ST was well tolerated. Concordance with existing literature’s data and high level of STTT repeatability were confirmed by the qualitative analysis. Conclusion STTT reproducibility was good both in the short- and long-term. ST tolerability was very good. Our study data are consistent with the existing literature, indicating ST as a sound methodology for detection of early respiratory health changes and for specific regulatory application in respiratory research.

scholarly journals The Impact of Digital Finance on Economic Development

2021 ◽  
pp. 512-516
Author(s):  
Angrish Kumar Agarwal ◽  
Amit Taneja
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
General Insurance ◽  
High Level ◽  
Zero Sum ◽  
Consultation Services ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Financial Technology

Economic development may be stated as the process of providing disadvantaged groups, such as women and low-earning people, with inexpensive retrieval of financial services and credit when they need it. Retrieval of financial product and services such as bank-accounts, general insurance, remittance and payment services, and financial consultation services etc. are examples of economic development. It allows individuals to prepare for future steadiness; a high-level of bank deposit would provide steady deposit base, as well as chances to save, invest, and obtain credit. Nowadays, there is a focus on economic development in inclusive growth. These are all accomplished using innovative financial technology. Most of the banks have introduced new banking technology in response to the emergence of a new banking client situation known as "Digital finance." As a result, digital finance has given the banking industry a new structure. Digital finance is a special type of financial service that using smart phones, laptops or desktops, and the Internet. It may use online banking / Net Banking or Mobile Banking with the help of digital cards linked to account for secure digital payment. It has the capability to make banking more accessible, convenient, and safe. Customers can easily access their funds, take quick financial decisions, and to send and receive payments. Economic development is a non-zero-sum game that may be accomplished with the help of digital finance.

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