Healthy 3.0

Over the past few years, healthcare practice has evolved to include new forms of information and communication technologies, and healthcare providers have begun to leverage IT solutions and the internet to reach consumers in transformative ways. There is a common thought both in business and academia that the technology adoption process is a key component of success and allows firms to achieve and sustain competitive advantages. Therefore, this research attempts to reinforce the assessment of ICT impacts on healthcare, analyzing it from two different perspectives: 1) firm performance, which is measured as a combination of induced and intangible benefits beyond the traditional financial benefits; and 2) healthcare providers' acceptance and adoption of ICT tools. To assess the first perspective, a structural equation model was applied to a large database sample covering firms from 17 European countries. The results reinforce the importance of induced and structural benefits in firms' overall performance. The second perspective was analyzed only for the Portuguese healthcare providers sample. These results can be a starting point for rethinking the healthcare models emphasizing the perspectives of Healthy 2.0 and considering that patients' technological pattern evolution will lead to Healthy 3.0 in the short term. Nevertheless, some questions remain unanswered regarding the impacts of the ICT acceptance process on overall benefits; therefore, future research will focus on this domain.

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The Impact of ICT on Supply Chain Agility and Human Performance

Handbook of Research on Information Management for Effective Logistics and Supply Chains - Advances in Logistics, Operations, and Management Science ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0973-8.ch010 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 180-198

Author(s):

Valeria Martínez Loya ◽

Jorge Luis García Alcaraz ◽

José Roberto Díaz Reza ◽

Deysi Guadalupe Marquez Gayosso

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Human Resources ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Latent Variables ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Human Performance ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Equation Model ◽

Supply Chain Agility ◽

Information And Communication

Supply Chain (SC) has become a key element for companies to increase their productivity and competitiveness. However, the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) has also played an important role in the performance of these companies. Therefore, this chapter analyzes three latent variables in order to know the importance of ICT in both supply chain agility and the performance of human resources. Information was obtained from a questionnaire administered in the maquiladora industry in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. A structural equation model is generated to understand the relationships among latent variables, and three hypotheses are raised based on such interactions. Finally, results indicate that supply chain agility and the performance of human resources are directly linked to the use of information and communication technologies.

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The Impact of ICT on Supply Chain Agility and Human Performance

Human Performance Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-8356-1.ch058 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1174-1192

Author(s):

Valeria Martínez Loya ◽

Jorge Luis García Alcaraz ◽

José Roberto Díaz Reza ◽

Deysi Guadalupe Marquez Gayosso

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Human Resources ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Latent Variables ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Human Performance ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Equation Model ◽

Supply Chain Agility ◽

Information And Communication

Supply Chain (SC) has become a key element for companies to increase their productivity and competitiveness. However, the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) has also played an important role in the performance of these companies. Therefore, this chapter analyzes three latent variables in order to know the importance of ICT in both supply chain agility and the performance of human resources. Information was obtained from a questionnaire administered in the maquiladora industry in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. A structural equation model is generated to understand the relationships among latent variables, and three hypotheses are raised based on such interactions. Finally, results indicate that supply chain agility and the performance of human resources are directly linked to the use of information and communication technologies.

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Relation of Lecturer’s Competency, Motivation and Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies to Job Satisfaction and Performance

World Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5296/wjbm.v4i1.13255 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 53

Author(s):

Mirfan M. ◽

H. Mursalim Umar Gani ◽

Serlin Serang ◽

H. Zaenal Arifin

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Equation Model ◽

Computer Technique ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Competence Motivation ◽

And Performance

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relation of competency, motivation and utilization of information and communication technologies (ICT) on job satisfaction and lecturer’s performance at five College of informatics management and computer technique in Makassar. This study uses survey data collection Cross section through a questionnaire. As many as 285 lecturers are eligible to be population and determination of a sample of 160 respondents using the formula Slovin. Data from the questionnaires were analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM) with AMOS assistance. The results found that the competence, motivation and utilization of ICT positive and significant effect on job satisfaction and lecturer performance. Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on the lecturer’s performance. Competence, motivation and ICT have a positive and significant effect on lecturer’s performance through job satisfaction.

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Relation of Lecturer’s Competency, Motivation and Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies to Job Satisfaction and Performance

10.31219/osf.io/q7w5y ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Mirfan M ◽

H. Mursalim Umar Gani ◽

Serlin Serang ◽

H. Zaenal Arifin

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Equation Model ◽

Computer Technique ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Competence Motivation ◽

And Performance

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relation of competency, motivation and utilization of information and communication technologies (ICT) on job satisfaction and lecturer’s performance at five College of informatics management and computer technique in Makassar. This study uses survey data collection Cross section through a questionnaire. As many as 285 lecturers are eligible to be population and determination of a sample of 160 respondents using the formula Slovin. Data from the questionnaires were analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM) with AMOS assistance. The results found that the competence, motivation and utilization of ICT positive and significant effect on job satisfaction and lecturer performance. Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on the lecturer’s performance. Competence, motivation and ICT have a positive and significant effect on lecturer’s performance through job satisfaction.

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Relation of Lecturer’s Competency, Motivation and Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies to Job Satisfaction and Performance

10.31219/osf.io/kcxf3 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Mirfan M ◽

H. Mursalim Umar Gani ◽

Serlin Serang ◽

H. Zaenal Arifin

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Cross Section ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Equation Model ◽

Computer Technique ◽

Information And Communication ◽

And Performance

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relation of competency, motivation and utilization of information and communication technologies (ICT) on job satisfaction and lecturer’s performance at five College of informatics management and computer technique in Makassar. This study uses survey data collection Cross section through a questionnaire. As many as 285 lecturers are eligible to be population and determination of a sample of 160 respondents using the formula Slovin. Data from the questionnaires were analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM) with AMOS assistance. The results found that the

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ICT-ENABLED BOTTOM-UP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

International Journal of Architectural Research Archnet-IJAR ◽

10.26687/archnet-ijar.v10i1.738 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 26 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Burak Pak

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Design Education ◽

Architectural Design ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Self Organization ◽

Literature Study ◽

Bottom Up ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Ict Tools

This paper aims at discussing the potentials of bottom-up design practices in relation to the latest developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by making an in-depth review of inaugural cases. The first part of the study involves a literature study and the elaboration of basic strategies from the case study. The second part reframes the existing ICT tools and strategies and elaborates on their potentials to support the modes of participation performed in these cases. As a result, by distilling the created knowledge, the study reveals the potentials of novel modes of ICT-enabled design participation which exploit a set of collective action tools to support sustainable ways of self-organization and bottom-up design. The final part explains the relevance of these with solid examples and presents a hypothetical case for future implementation. The paper concludes with a brief reflection on the implications of the findings for the future of architectural design education.

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Understanding the gendered nature of developing country MSMEs’ access, adoption and use of information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D)

International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship ◽

10.1108/ijge-07-2019-0117 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 273-295

Author(s):

Elisa Mohanty ◽

Anindya Jayanta Mishra

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Dark Side ◽

Future Research ◽

Power Dynamics ◽

Content Type ◽

Time Period ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Medium Enterprises

Purpose The widespread use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has had a significant effect on various groups and communities of people including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and their owners/managers. The current study aims to analyze recent literature regarding adoption of ICTs by MSMEs. Further, it tries to locate gender within this broader context of diffusion of ICTs among MSMEs. Design/methodology/approach Using the thematic analysis approach, the research articles pertaining to six leading journals on ICTs, gender and entrepreneurship published during the time period from 2011 to 2019 are reviewed. Findings The literature selected for the study has been discussed under two primary categories, viz. “adoption of information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) for business purposes” and “insights on gender in ICT4D use by MSMEs.” Research limitations/implications The context-dependent nature of ICT use can enable future entrepreneurs to assess the scope of specific ICTs in given areas of operation. The gendered nature of ICTs helps to evaluate as well as question the empowerment potential of ICTs. The study emphasizes the need to account for historical specificities and transnational linkages in understanding access, adoption and use of ICT4D by women MSME entrepreneurs. Originality/value The study bridges together literature on ICT4D use by MSMEs and the role of gender in ICT-mediated entrepreneurial environments. While unraveling the interplay of power dynamics in such environments, the scope for future research in terms of tapping into the content of information exchanges and exploring the implications of “dark side of internet” for women MSME entrepreneurs is also indicated.

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Logistics practices in healthcare organizations in Bogota

Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administración ◽

10.1108/arla-08-2016-0219 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 519-533 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nubia Velasco ◽

Juan-Pablo Moreno ◽

Claudia Rebolledo

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Inventory Management ◽

Case Study Research ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Public Hospitals ◽

Future Research ◽

Healthcare Organizations ◽

Content Type ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Cross Case Analysis

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the current state of logistics practices in healthcare organizations in Bogota, Colombia. Design/methodology/approach The assessment is based on case study research using open interviews, focused interviews, a questionnaire and direct observations as sources of evidence. Seven Colombian health care settings are analyzed: four public hospitals and three private clinics. Cross-case analysis allows the identification of patterns regarding supply management, inventory management, replenishment and use of information and communication technologies. Findings Manual procedures, poor planning, little recognition from top management and a lack of specialized personnel characterize the current situation. Innovative practices with a potential to improve the efficacy of logistics activities are rare, particularly in public hospitals. Research avenues Future research could replicate this study in other Colombian cities, in order to generalize the results to the whole country. It could also be interesting to document successful and less successful implementations of innovative logistics practices in Colombian hospitals to guide and promote their adoption. Research limitations/implications The small number of cases considered, and the fact that the research is concentrated in one city, limits the generalizability of the results. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is the first to explore the state of healthcare logistics practices in Colombia.

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A model for the development of high quality training of tourism professionals through the use of computer 3D-tours

Journal of Geology Geography and Geoecology ◽

10.15421/112109 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 90-99

Author(s):

Mykhailo I. Lepkyi ◽

Liudmyla Y. Matviichuk ◽

Tetiana V. Lysiuk ◽

Oksana S. Tereshchuk ◽

Volodymyr M. Podolak

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Professional Training ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Educational Process ◽

High Quality ◽

Professional Skills ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Tourism Professionals ◽

Ict Tools

The article is focused on the problem of training future tourism specialists using informational and communication technologies. The educational process of preparation requires changing the educational and methodological support in order to give the students the opportunities to master modern professional tools, technologies, methods of creating high quality tourist products. To solve this problem, the authors propose a model for the development of high quality training of tourism professionals through the use of computer 3D-tours. The development of this model took into account the theoretical and methodological basis regarding the professional training of future specialists in the field of tourism, the results of the analysis of educational programs, curricula for training students of the speciality “Tourism” and the data of the pilot experiment. It consists of the following main blocks. The conceptual-oriented block includes concepts, approaches, principles of participation, information and communication technologies. The content-technological block includes the content of the educational project of developing 3D-tours, levels of professional knowledge and skills, as well as types of familiriazation with ICT tools. The educational content of the model takes into account the practical mastery of the student’s professional skills in the development of various 3D-tours. During this process, the ICT tools are introduced gradually in a certain order. The organization-activity block of the model includes forms of organizing the study and technologies for studying. This model entails the involvement of classroom-based and remote, individual, and group forms of organization of the educational process, organization of project development for a detailed analysis of educational topics. The assessment-resultative block includes criteria, metrics and levels. During the development of the model, the results of the activity of thesubjects of the educational process were analyzed in accordance with two groups of criteria: the criterion of formation of professional theoretical knowledge, practical skills of 3D-tour development and the criterion of the level of using modern software and technical means in creative educational development. The developed model allows for increasing the quality of training of future tourism specialists. During the practical application of the proposed model, virtual 3D-tours were developed. Their development has shown the possibility of implementing the model of development of training of specialists in tourism by using computer 3D-tours with the use of modern ICT tools in the study of special disciplines and the attaining professional skills.

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