An Empirical Analysis of the Utilization of University Digital Library Resources

2009 ◽  
pp. 344-351
Author(s):  
Hepu Deng
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Effective Use

Digital resources are readily available and easily accessible with the rapid development of information and communication technologies nowadays. These digital resources, however, have not been fully utilized as demonstrated in the literature. This chapter presents a study based on an online survey in a university environment aiming to investigate the extent to which digital resources are utilized, and to identify the critical factors for the effective use of digital resources. The study reveals that the usage of digital resources is significant in higher education, and the utilization of digital resources is very much dependent on the users and purposes. The awareness and the quality of information are critical for the use of digital resources. The findings of this study shed light on the use of digital resources and help libraries better understand users’ perceptions and experiences of using digital resources services in university libraries.

scholarly journals Research on student portal usage and its issues: a case study on Saudi Arabia universities, academic perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Salem Suliman T Alatawi ◽  
Norris Syed Abdullah ◽  
Suraya Miskon
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
The University

With the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICTs), having a website is inevitable for the organizations. Ministry of Saudi Arabia has adopted a policy to use ICT to universities to improve their university portals and services that they offer. Although having good ICT infrastructure in the Saudi Arabian universities, the usage of university portal still low. This paper aims to identify the current situation of student’s portal usage and its content issues that face student in Saudi Arabia universities, and how to solve these issues to produce good quality of portal content that can encourage the students to use the student portal. An online survey questionnaire was collected from 40 academic staff from various universities in Saudi Arabia, and reviewed a numbers of papers. The findings reveal that there is a lack of student’s portals contents, awareness of using ICT, and training and guidance. By enhancing quality of content that will increase the student satisfaction to use the portal, and that will help the university to produce good portal to their students.   

scholarly journals Smart city logistics

2020 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 04005
Author(s):  
Gleb Savin
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Large Material ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The City

It can be argued that the scientific paradigm of sustainable development is only partially formed and today there is constant research, searches for the form, and methods of its increment. In the scientific literature (political discussions), this is one of the most used terms due to the wider coverage of the studied areas, as well as a long history in retrospect. But today the most used term is the category of a smart city, which goes beyond the usual discussions about the development of information and communication technologies, and the effective use of information serves as the basis for effective management and functioning of the city. At the same time, logistics expands the possibilities for the formation of a smart city, contributes to economic development, an increase in the quality of human life, the efficiency of the use of economic resources, optimization of flow and non-flow processes, the accumulation of large material, financial, labor and other resources for a competitive practical goal, providing flexibility, adaptability, and competitiveness in conditions for the formation of a digital society.

scholarly journals GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF ELECTRONIC EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 92-100
Author(s):  
Galina P. Lavrentieva
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Design ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Effective Use

The article highlights the causes of insufficient effective use of electronic learning resources and sets out the guidelines on ways to solve the aforementioned problems. The set of didactic, methodical, psychological, pedagogical, design and ergonomic quality requirements is considered for evaluation, selection and application of information and communication technologies in the educational process. The most appropriate mechanisms for the ICT introduction into the learning process are disclosed as it should meet the specific learning needs of the student and the objectives of the educational process. The guidance for psycho-educational assessment of quality of electronic educational resources is provided. It is argued that the effectiveness of the ICT use is to be improved by means of quality evaluation mechanisms involved into the educational process.

scholarly journals New Book Format of the XXI Century - Electronic Textbooks

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 486-490
Author(s):  
Z. Babayeva
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Electronic Textbooks ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Book Format ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Selection Of

The rapid informatization process of the education system has created both the opportunities and the need for the use of e-books in education. E-books allow students to actively participate in the learning process, to personalize their learning, to gain new knowledge and to evaluate their own abilities. The e-textbook also enriches traditional forms of learning, encompassing a large amount of teaching and learning materials and stimulating the development of new teaching methods. In our opinion, it is time to switch to electronic and interactive formats in the development of electronic aids and textbooks in universities. One of the leading directions in the use of information and communication technologies today is the effective use of computers in educational activities. The main issue in implementing this activity is the selection of e-learning resources that will improve the quality of education.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Framework for Personalised Ageing: A Systematic Review of ICT Solutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Baraković ◽  
Jasmina Baraković Husić ◽  
Joost van Hoof ◽  
Ondrej Krejcar ◽  
Petra Maresova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication

Given the growing number of older people, society as a whole should ideally provide a higher quality of life (QoL) for its ageing citizens through the concept of personalised ageing. Information and communication technologies (ICT) are subject to constant and rapid development, and can contribute to the goal of an improved QoL for older adults. In order to utilise future ICT solutions as a part of an age-friendly smart environment that helps achieve personalised ageing with an increased QoL, one must first determine whether the existing ICT solutions are satisfying the needs of older people. In order to accomplish that, this study contributes in three ways. First, it proposes a framework for the QoL of older adults, in order to provide a systematic review of the state-of-the-art literature and patents in this field. The second contribution is the finding that selected ICT solutions covered by articles and patents are intended for older adults and are validated by them. The third contribution of the study are the six recommendations that are derived from the review of the literature and the patents which would help move the agenda concerning the QoL of older people and personalised ageing with the use of ICT solutions forward.

scholarly journals Adopting Digital Technology in Midwifery Practice – Experiences and Perspectives From Six Projects in Eight Countries (2014 – 2016)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilia Judith Perez-Chavolla ◽  
Véronique Inès Thouvenot ◽  
Doina Schimpf ◽  
Amélie Moritz
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Digital Inclusion ◽  
Midwifery Practice ◽  
Information And Communication

This paper describes the cases of six midwifery projects of the Women Observatory for eHealth at the Millennia2025 Women and Innovation Foundation, to support the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in midwifery practice in eight countries from 2014 to 2016. The WeObservatory is a digital inclusion incubator aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in countries with limited resources by strengthening midwifery practice through the access to ICTs and eHealth applications. This paper describes how the collaboration with the WeObservatory supported these projects in the development and adoption of digital solutions for midwifery practice. It examines responses from the project leaders to an online survey conducted by the WeObservatory in January of 2018. Their responses provide insights on opportunities and challenges faced by these projects that can inform future midwifery eHealth projects. Building capacity among midwives for the adoption of digital competencies will help improve the quality of healthcare provided to mothers and their newborn babies in low-income countries.

scholarly journals The Teaching Digital Competence of Health Sciences Teachers. A Study at Andalusian Universities (Spain)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio Cabero-Almenara ◽  
Julio Barroso-Osuna ◽  
Juan-Jesús Gutiérrez-Castillo ◽  
Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Teaching Competence ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Educational Field

The impact and benefit that information and communication technologies (ICT) have in the educational field require new teaching skills. This fact has been increased by the recent crisis caused by COVID-19. This study tries to investigate the level of digital teaching competence (DTC) of Higher Education teachers of Health Sciences, and its relationship with several variables. For this, it has the participation of 300 teachers from the 9 universities of Andalusia (Spain). The research is structured through a descriptive (RQ1) and inferential (RQ2) design. The answers given to the DigCompEdu Check-In questionnaire adapted to the Spanish context are analyzed. The results, which show high levels of reliability of the questionnaire (Cronbach and McDonald) and validity (CFA), indicate that the level of competence is basic-intermediate. In addition, the area in which teachers excel is digital resources. For this reason, it is proposed to structure personalized training plans and continue expanding the characteristics of this study at an international level.

IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BANKING SYSTEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Ra’no Parpieva ◽  
◽  
Nafisa Norboyeva ◽  
Adiba Turayeva
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Payment Systems ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact

This article will serve to select the system required for the effective use of information and communication technologies in the banking system and the impact of national payment systems in the banking sector on modern society, the effective use of new modern information technologies in the system.Study of foreign experience to select information and communication technologies that should be used in modern banks with information and communication technologies in the banking system, which have been used before.

ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF TEACHING AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MALAYSIA THROUGH THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Geographically Distributed ◽  
Breaking Time

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in higher education for imparting easily accessible, affordable and quality higher education leading to the uplift of Malaysia. The focus of the paper is on the benefits that ICT integration in education can provide, right from breaking time and distance barriers to facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among geographically distributed students. ICT increases the flexibility of delivery of education so that learners can access knowledge anytime and anywhere. It can influence the way students are taught and how they learn as now the processes are learner driven and not by teachers. This in turn would better prepare the learners for lifelong learning as well as to contribute to the industry. We will also analyze if ICT does indeed improve or hinder the quality of learning among higher education students. This paper reports on the changing trends in use of ICTs for instruction in higher education institutions (HEIs) and discusses a mini-case study of how ICTs are being used by lecturers in one university in Malaysia.

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