scholarly journals Assessing the Sustainability Performance of Sustainability Management Software

Technologies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Kern ◽  
Samanthi Silva ◽  
Achim Guldner
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Sustainability Management ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Software Products ◽  
Information And Communication

Companies have made considerable progress in assessing the sustainability of their processes and products, including the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. However, it is surprising that little attention has been given to the sustainability performance of software products. For this article, we chose a case study approach to explore the extent, to which software manufacturers have considered sustainability criteria for their products. We selected a manufacturer of sustainability management software on the assumption that they would be more likely to integrate elements of sustainability performance in their products. In the case study, we applied a previously developed set of criteria for sustainable software (SCSS) using a questionnaire and experiments, to assess a web-based sustainability management software product regarding its sustainability performance. The assessment finds that despite a sustainability conscious manufacturer, a systematic assessment of sustainability regarding software products is missing in the case study. This implies that sustainability assessment for software products is still novel, corresponding knowledge is missing and suitable tools are not yet being widely applied in the industry. The SCSS presents a suitable approach to close this gap, but it does require further refinement, for example regarding its applicability to web-based software on external servers.

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN ALTERNATIF ASPEK PEMAJAKAN BAGI PENYEDIA LAYANAN OVER THE TOP ASING

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Hendrie Ardhiansyah ◽  
Nurhidayati Nurhidayati
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Foreign Companies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Over The Top

Over the years, the rise of digital economy has confused countries in their efforts to tax foreign companies without physically presence within their jurisdiction. One of the potential tax revenues that have not been optimally digging comes from the digital sector. The digital economy sector has enormous potential along with the rapid development of information and communication technology, especially the internet. This digital economy market is dominated by internet-based services commonly called Over The Top (OTT) services and is filled with global content owned by foreign companies. This article argues the provisions of taxation for foreign OTT lending providers in England, Australia, India, and Japan. This research used a qualitative non-case study approach. This study outlines the strengths and weaknesses of each alternative.

scholarly journals Development Framework for the Evaluation of Usability in E-Government: A Case Study of E-Finance Government of Malang

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivin Ayu Lestari
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
User Testing ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Important Quality ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency

E-government is an effort to utilize information and communication technology especially internet to improve public service quality which generally implemented in a web based application. Usability is one of the important quality criteria for the success of a web. In this study we developed a framework for evaluation of usability in e-government consisting of  eight stages: (1) determining the evaluation objectives, (2) determining the usability aspects, (3) determining the metrics usability, (4) selecting usability evaluation method candidates, (5) determining the required criteria of the method to be evaluated, (6) evaluating the method, (7) selecting and making the instrument, and (8) evaluate usability.. The results of the application of this framework in the case study of e-finance resulted in two methods used: user testing and questionnaires. The evaluation of usability in e-government for e-finance case studies using the proposed framework results in usability level of e-finance in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction are 96%, 92%, and 70 respectively. Which can be identified to be grouped into 16 problems consisting of aspects of effectiveness and efficiency.

New Urban Layers and Spaces

2019 ◽  
pp. 72-103
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Multiple Domains

This chapter explores infrastructures, experiences, and interactions in relation to emerging urban layers and spaces for engagement in the city. The purpose of this chapter is to shed light on the digital layers enabled by information and communication technologies, the internet of things, the internet of people, and other emerging technologies to complement and extend existing urban infrastructural layers. The research literature for infrastructures, experiences, and interactions is explored in this chapter in the context of smart cities, enabling identification of issues, controversies, and problems. Using an exploratory case study approach, solutions and recommendations are advanced. This chapter makes a contribution to 1) the research literature across multiple domains, 2) the identification of challenges and opportunities for research and practice relating to emerging urban layers and spaces going forward, and 3) the extending of existing understandings of urbanity to incorporate digital layers and spaces enabling connected, contextual, and continuous engagement.

Digital Technologies as Media to Transfer Knowledge in IT Firms

2016 ◽  
pp. 204-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Zapata-Cantú ◽  
Teresa Treviño ◽  
Flor Morton ◽  
Ernesto López Monterrubio
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Organizational Communication ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Transfer Processes ◽  
Information And Communication

During the last decade, improvements in information and communication technologies have made possible the transformation of knowledge transfer processes from purely informal to increasingly formal and more diverse communication mechanisms that enrich intra-organizational communication channels. In this chapter, the authors followed a case study approach to analyze three Mexican companies with the objective of understanding how companies in the IT sector are implementing digital technologies to achieve knowledge transfer in their organizations. The findings suggest that workers seek and choose tools that can be personalized and customized to adapt to their own needs. New digital technologies are proving to be a new and relevant channel of communication among people: therefore, these should be considered to be one possible way to motivate knowledge transfer at work.

scholarly journals Web-Based Education at Conventional Universities in China: A Case Study

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiyuan Zhang ◽  
Guozhen Jiang ◽  
Jian Niu
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Current State ◽  
Radio And Television University ◽  
Instructional Mode ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Education In China ◽  
Web Based Education

With advances in information and communication technology (ICT), Web-based education has become an increasingly popular instructional mode all over the world. In recent years, the Chinese government has authorized a total of 45 universities to offer Web-based educational programs. One is China Central Radio and Television University, the Open University in China. The other 44 universities are all leading conventional universities. This case study is intended to provide a descriptive analysis of Web-based educational practices at the 44 leading conventional universities, by focusing on the current state of Web-based education in China and its discernible trends for the future. It is hoped this analysis of Web-based educational efforts in China will provide some insight for other countries.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Use of Information and Communication Technology Case Study at SLB N Boyolali

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Supriyadi Supriyadi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Method

This study aims to review the use of ICT in learning at SLB N Boyolali, with all educators in the school as respondents. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, and examines the use of ICT using strategic management theory by David (2011). Data collection techniques used in this study were observation and interviews. The data analysis used was Creswell's analysis and interpretation technique. The results of the study show that ICT in learning in terms of strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation have not been fully utilized by all educators and not all students get the same learning experience. This is due to the lack of understanding of educators in utilizing information and communication technology is still very limited.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Open Source Digital Library Softwares: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Verma ◽  
Nishant Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Digital Library ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Subsequent Transformation ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Information And Communication

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>The exponential growth in data generation and subsequent transformation into knowledge has created huge repositories of knowledge in the libraries. This has revolutionalised the methods and techniques to retrieve the relevant and useful information for the users. The growth of Information and communication technology (ICT) has facilitated into achieving this. In this paper, a study of three open-source digital library management software has been presented which collects and disseminates information for library-users. This analysis involves the study and comparison of related software documents and respective technical manuals. Based on the results of the comparison, the implementation of Digtial Library Management Software at DESIDOC has also been dealt in details. </span></p></div></div></div>

scholarly journals On the Sustainability Performance of the European Union’s Economic Recovery Strategy – A Case Study with Lessons for Policymakers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodoros Zachariadis
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Recovery Strategy ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Environmental Considerations ◽  
Development Objectives

Abstract The European Union pursues an economic recovery strategy with explicit environmental considerations but less clear alignment with broader sustainable development objectives. Using as a case study one national Recovery Plan that was published in May 2021, we perform a rapid but detailed sustainability assessment of its measures. At times when policymakers need immediate advice, this framework helps identify weaknesses and guide the inclusion of sustainability-oriented policies in national budgets.

scholarly journals Application of Affordance Factors for User-Centered Smart Homes: A Case Study Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 3053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Younjoo Cho ◽  
Anseop Choi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Smart Homes ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Active Devices ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
User Centered

Smart homes improve quality of life by providing various services based on information and communication technologies. However, smart home systems are complicated and user interfaces for the interaction between smart home and user are often not user-friendly, causing potential difficulties and inconvenience for the user. Therefore, in order for smart homes to become user-centered, usability needs to be improved. This study aims to present guidelines for improving the usability of smart homes based on the concept of affordance, which is highly meaningful in user-centered design. To do this, firstly, the affordance factors that could be applied to improve the usability of active devices and user interfaces in smart homes were extracted, secondly, a case study was conducted to analyze the application of affordance factors, focusing on active devices (e.g., control devices and smart appliances) and user interfaces that directly interact with users in smart homes. Lastly, guidelines on the application of affordance factors were presented by combining case analysis results with relevant guidelines. Active devices and user interfaces should provide users with appropriate cognitive, physical, functional, and sensory affordances so that users can use the smart home services easily and conveniently.

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