scholarly journals A classical delphi study to identify the barriers of green information technologies

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose A. Gotay
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Paradigm Change ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Apparent Lack ◽  
Corporate Commitment ◽  
Gain Energy

This qualitative, classical Delphi study explored the apparent lack of corporate commitment to prioritized Green Information Technologies (GITs), which could delay the economic benefits for maximizing the use of energy resources.  The purpose of this study was to examine the leadership barriers impeding the adoption of GITs.  A panel of nineteen Information Technology and Sustainability experts participated in this study.  The panels' members were from industry, government, and academia.  The NVivo 9 software was used for the qualitative data analysis and reports the results.  The leadership barriers identified in this study as impeding were the lack of understating of GIT and the benefits it can yield for organizations.  To gain energy cost reductions, and to meet future environmental regulations, a paradigm change is needed to integrate GIT into organizational strategies, processes, and culture.  The results of this study give useful recommendations to rationalize the adoption of GIT to overcome implementation barriers. 

LIBRARIES OF SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UKRAINE IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITALIZATION

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Z. Klymenko ◽  
O. L. Sokur
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Information Industry ◽  
National Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
National Information ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Implementation Of Innovations

The priority for the national library and information industry is to unite the efforts of the professional community in the formation of an integrated national information environment. Using of integrated information resources leads to improved quality of products and services; effective implementation of innovations leads to economic benefits, contributes to the development of the national cultural space. At the present stage, the only way for the libraries of scientific institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine to be active is the introduction of information technologies and the creation of telecommunication environment, which significantly expands the traditional library activity.

scholarly journals Evaluation Criteria for Interactive E-Books for Open and Distance Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aras BOZKURT ◽  
Mujgan BOZKAYA
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Heuristic Inquiry ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Final Phase ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Research Questions

<p>The aim of this mixed method study is to identify evaluation criteria for interactive e-books. To find answers for the research questions of the study, both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through a four-round Delphi study with a panel consisting of 30 experts. After that, a total of 20 interactive e-books were examined with heuristic inquiry methodology. In the final phase, the results of the Delphi technique and the heuristic inquiry results were integrated. As a result, four themes, 15 dimensions, and 37 criteria were developed for interactive e-books. Lastly, the results and their implications are discussed in this paper and suggestions for further research are presented.</p>

scholarly journals DISCOVERING PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM TO EVALUATE THE EFFICIENCY OF E-BUSINESS SOLUTIONS / VEIKSMINGUMO MATAVIMO SISTEMOS PAIEŠKOS E. VERSLO NAŠUMUI ĮVERTINTI

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Uturytė-Vrubliauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Exact Nature ◽  
Organization Performance ◽  
Basic Objective ◽  
Performance Measurement Systems

Despite the significant growth of information technologies investments, evidence of their influence on organization performance remains inconclusive. Nowadays it is very important to realize whether expected economic benefits of information technologies investments are being recognized in organizations. Currently organizations can no longer afford basically to lose their money in e-business initiatives without developing and using suitable metrics to measure the effectiveness of such investments and to find out the relationship between e-business and organization performance. The study describes research aimed at determining the exact nature of such e-business performance measurement systems. The basic objective of this study is to discover performance measurement system for evaluating the efficiency of e-business solutions. Santrauka Svarbiausias šiuolaikinės organizacijos tikslas – didinti verslo vertę sėkmingai taikant konkurencingas priemones. Dėl to organizacijos yra priverstos ieškoti alternatyvių būdų, kaip spręsti verslo problemas. Dabartinėje visuomenėje, vykstant sparčiai technologijų kaitai ir globalizacijos procesui, verslas ir informacinės technologijos yra neatsiejami. Organizacijos, norėdamos tinkamai valdyti duomenis, keistis jais su partneriais ieško įvairių informacinių technologijų sprendimų. Organizacijų investicijos į informacines technologijas per pastaruosius du dešimtmečius auga labai stipriai. Tačiau sudėtinga įvertinti, kokią įtaką verslo efektyvumui turi diegiamos ir naudojamos informacinės technologijos. Todėl pasaulinės konkurencinės rinkos sąlygomis veiklos vertinimas tampa svarbia ekonomine problema. Sėkmingą verslą garantuoja informacija apie kiekvieno produkto ar vartotojo pelningumą ir atskirų padalinių veiklos efektyvumą. Mokslinio tyrimo rezultatai rodo, kad trūksta galimybių įvertinti verslo veiksmingumą. Pagrindinis šio straipsnio tikslas – veiksmingumo matavimo sistemos paieškos, leidžiančios įvertinti elektroninio verslo sprendimų našumą. Atskleidžiant poreikį kurti ir diegti tokias sistemas organizacijose, įrodant, kad veiksmingumo sistemos, taikomos šiuo metu, netinka taikyti organizacijoms, jos turi būti adaptuotos ir gebėti įvertinti informacinių technologijų įtaką veiklos našumui.

scholarly journals ERP Systems Application for Efficient Business Management

2019 ◽  
pp. 481-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Shitova
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Enterprise Management ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Analytical System ◽  
Selection Of

Contemporary ERP systems have various applications. Today, they are successfully used both in material value adding areas and in services rendering / work performance areas. Taking into account the business’ specific features is crucial for selection of software that will automate the activities of each organizational structural unit and the enterprise as a whole. The task of selecting and implementing contemporary ERP systems for business management requires conducting detailed analysis to identify the advantages and drawbacks of their application, as well as determine economic benefits from application of this information and analytical system. In this research, we relied on methods of economic and comparative analysis and used a systemic approach. The main purpose of research is finding arguments proving the practical value of purchasing an ERP system. The paper presents this research containing information on economic benefits that an enterprise could gain after ERP system implementation. According to the author, using a contemporary information and analytical system makes it possible to solve one of the most important tasks – improve business reliability and controllability through application of contemporary information technologies, which is particularly relevant as enterprise management procedures are growing ever more complicated.

Social e-Entrepreneurship, Employment, and e-Learning

2013 ◽  
pp. 133-147
Author(s):  
Mediha Tezcan
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Social Entrepreneur ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Educational Sciences

Social entrepreneurship is the demonstration of entrepreneurial behavior aimed to meet the requirements of the society, rather than generating profit, bearing economic risks, providing innovative opportunities, having a social goal and value and for social benefits, and members are comprised of volunteering individuals and groups. Social entrepreneurs serve in a wide range of areas. Employment is among the most significant of these. The labor market policies implemented to increase employment also include education. Education is the power that allows rearing well-rounded and conscious citizens and building interdependent and participatory societies. The rapid changes in the communications and information technologies sectors today have also influenced the educational sciences. In this chapter, the social and economic benefits provided by the utilization of the e-learning programs in the trainings provided by the social entrepreneur organizations, aimed to generate employment, are discussed.

IT and the Board of Directors: An Empirical Investigation into the “Governance Questions” Canadian Board Members Ask about IT

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Bart ◽  
Ofir Turel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Board Members ◽  
Board Governance ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Canadian Institute ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
The Many ◽  
Board Level ◽  
Chartered Accountants

ABSTRACT: In modern organizations, information technologies (IT) often help drive organizational strategies. As such, IT require both judicious planning and oversight. While executive oversight over IT is quite common nowadays, several studies indicate that due to the many benefits and risks associated with IT, more/better board-level oversight may be in order. Unfortunately, there is a scarcity of research on the involvement of board members in IT governance. We attempt to partially fill this gap by empirically examining the degree to which the 27 IT governance questions that make up an IT board governance framework recommended by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants are raised by the board members of 94 Canadian firms. We also investigate the extent to which the questions are considered important. Our findings show that: board members use only some of the IT governance questions and not all the recommended ones; there is a gap between the IT governance questions board members ask and the ones they perceive to be important; and the number and importance of IT governance questions that board members ask appear to vary with both their organization’s strategic use of IT and the need for IT reliability. Implications for research and practice are offered.

Views and strategies of African-American caregivers of persons with schizophrenia on medication treatment and other supports

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 302-324
Author(s):  
Michelle T Joy ◽  
Christian G Kohler ◽  
Tracy H Griffith
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
African American ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Patient Support ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Medication Treatment ◽  
Interactive Strategies ◽  
Persons With Schizophrenia ◽  
African American Caregivers

African-Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia than persons of other ethnic identities, necessitating an understanding of this group’s perceptions of the mental health system. Interviews with 10 African-American caregivers of persons with schizophrenia underwent qualitative data analysis to elucidate perspectives on medication adherence and their caretaking roles and supports. Medication adherence-related themes (interactive strategies, organizational strategies) and non-medication-related themes (support of patient, support of caregiver) were detected. These results describe the complex role that African-American caregivers of persons with schizophrenia undertake and identify possible interventions to address related mental health disparities.

scholarly journals Exploring the role of geospatial technology in disaster management of Batu City: Qualitative analysis using RQDA method

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Rony Kriswibowo ◽  
Fatwa Ramdani ◽  
Ismiarta Aknuranda
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Initial Phase ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Gis Technology ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
Role Of Information

Disaster management is important to reduce the risk casualties as well as the environment and economic impacts. One of the stakeholders in disaster management in Indonesia at the local level is the Regional Disaster Management Agency (Badan Pengelolaan Bencana Daerah – BPBD).  In the process of disaster management, there are several phases. Thi initial phase is known as the prevention phase, which is an attempt to eliminate or reduce the possibility of a threat. In this phase, the role of information technology is important to increase the efficiency in disaster management. One of the information technologies that is used widely in disaster management is the Geographic Information System (GIS). This study explores the role of GIS technology employed at BPBD of Batu City in disaster management. The Research Qualitative Data Analysis (RQDA) method is employed based on the questionnaire data. The results show that the role of GIS technology is very limited. The disaster management at the Batu City is mostly done by the traditional method with the manual approach. The role of technology is limited it needs to be improved. Suggestions for increasing the role of technology is to conduct training on the use of GIS for employees. It is expected to increase the role of technology in disaster management.

scholarly journals Protecting the privacy of technology users who have cognitive disabilities: Identifying areas for improvement and targets for change

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205566832095019
Author(s):  
Virginie Cobigo ◽  
Konrad Czechowski ◽  
Hajer Chalghoumi ◽  
Amelie Gauthier-Beaupre ◽  
Hala Assal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Privacy Protection ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Cognitive Disabilities ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Knowledge Mobilization ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Privacy Threats ◽  
Deductive Method ◽  
Technology Users

Introduction Information Technologies (IT) may serve assistive roles that facilitate the interaction of people living with cognitive disabilities (CD) within their environments. However, there are some notable concerns related to privacy threats associated with the use of IT. The purpose of this study was to examine how assistive technology developers may best adapt over time to develop their IT to be resilient against threats to privacy. We therefore focused on the following areas: (1) developers’ knowledge and practices related to privacy protection; (2) challenges when applying recommended practices, and; (3) preferred channels to acquire knowledge. Method We conducted semi-structured interviews with ten technology developers who are members of the AGE-WELL network undertaking research and development of assistive technologies to be used by people who have cognitive disabilities. We used an inductive-deductive method for the analysis of qualitative data to examine participant responses and generate themes related to the study goals. Results Principal themes that emerged from the data include practices specific to populations with CD, challenges to obtaining consent to use of information, and preferred channels to acquire knowledge. Conclusion We identify areas of focus for developing a knowledge mobilization strategy to improve relevant policies and practices.

scholarly journals Helping hospital professionals to implement Advance Care Planning in daily practice: a European Delphi study from field experts

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 433-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgit Vanderhaeghen ◽  
Inge Bossuyt ◽  
Johan Menten ◽  
Peter Rober
Keyword(s):  
Advance Care Planning ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Emotional Processing ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Multidisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Advance Care

Background Advance Care Planning (ACP) communication is difficult to implement in hospital. Possibly this has to do with the fact that the concept is not well tuned to the needs of hospital professionals or that they experience implementation barriers in practice. Aims The aim of this study was to investigate what is valued in having ACP conversations by hospital professionals (physicians, nurses, psychologists and social workers) and what they experience as barriers and facilitating factors for having ACP conversations with patients. Methods A Delphi study consisting of two rounds with respectively 21 and 19 multidisciplinary experts from seven European countries was organised. Data were analysed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results Participants agreed that ACP is valued mostly because it is seen to improve transmural continuation of care, emotional processing of the loss of a patient, and serenity at the end of life. Reported barriers are patient characteristics blocking patient-centred communication and a lack of knowledge to have these conversations. An important facilitator is multidisciplinary cooperation. Conclusions There is consensus by experts from different settings and countries suggesting that these results can theoretically be applied to hospital settings in Europe. This study reveals that hospital professionals value ACP in hospital practice, but that they encounter several barriers to its implementation.

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