The Role of Favoring and Inhibiting Factors in Developing Attitude towards Mobile Application based Agricultural Extension Services

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 63-80
Author(s):  
Neena Sinha ◽  
Pranay Verma
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
Northern India ◽  
Positive Direct

Mobile based applications like agricultural extension services are fast becoming an assistant to farming. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with the adoption of innovation perceived by consumers of AES and those which influence attitude. Diffusion of innovation theory states relative advantage, trialabilty, compatibility, perceived risk, observability and complexity as the factors leading to adoption. The proposed structural model was tested upon users of mobile based agricultural extension services in India. The study was conducted by surveying a broad diversity of citizens in northern India. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 180 respondents with complete answers participating in the study. Empirical data analysis supports a positive direct relationship between relative advantage, compatibility and observability upon attitude. Marketers should use these factors to build a positive attitude of the customers.

scholarly journals ANALISIS TINGKAT ADOPSI LAYANAN PERBANKAN DIGITAL MENGGUNAKAN TEORI DIFUSI INOVASI (Objek Studi: Jenius oleh Bank BTPN di Kota Bandung dan Jakarta)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 1196-1207
Author(s):  
Athifah Nadya Akmalia ◽  
Brady Rikumahu
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Innovation Theory ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory

Teknologi yang terus mengalami perkembangan mendorong berbagai industri untuk melakukan transformasi menuju era digital, salah satu diantaranya ialah industri perbankan. Saat ini, industri perbankan di Indonesia telah menghadirkan layanan perbankan digital, salah satunya ialah Jenius oleh Bank BTPN. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat faktor-faktor apa saja yang berpengaruh dalam tingkat adopsi Jenius di Kota Bandung dan Jakarta dengan menggunakan model penelitian Diffusion of Innovation Theory. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan teknik analisis deskriptif serta menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda sebagai teknik analisis data. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa relative advantage, compatibility, dan observability memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan, kemudian complexity dan perceived risk memiliki pengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap tingkat adopsi layanan perbankan digital Jenius di Kota Bandung dan Jakarta. Sedangkan trialability tidak memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan. Dengan demikian, diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat bermanfaat bagi penelitian selanjutnya dan bagi Jenius agar dapat mengembangkan dan meningkatkan layanannya.  

scholarly journals Evaluating farmers’ perception toward the effectiveness of agricultural extension services in Ghana and Zambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Novas Somanje ◽  
Geetha Mohan ◽  
Osamu Saito
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Access To Credit

Abstract Background In this study, we present the current situation and the role of agricultural extension services for farmers and indicates the potential solutions for the optimum effectiveness of these services. Thus, we investigate the vital determinants influencing the farmers’ attitudes toward using agricultural extension services in Ghana and Zambia. Methods In this study, we used a mixed-method research analysis of data from a household survey of 240 farmers and 8 key informant interviews in the Upper West Region of Ghana and the Southern Province of Zambia. Results The significant factors affecting the association of agricultural extension officers with farmers are regular meetings, demand for services and productivity, and the adoption rate of technology. Notably, approaches based on information communication technology indicators include owning cell phones; further, having radio access significantly affects agricultural practices. However, the role of gender, access to credit, and owning a television would influence food safety and nutrition. Conclusions Understanding the critical determinants will provide potential solutions to national agricultural research institutes, private research entities, and policymakers to scale-up the effectiveness of agricultural extension services, particularly in Ghana and Zambia.

Empirical Study on Adoption of Islamic Banking System Using Quantitative Method:A Case Study of Afghanistan

10.26414/a169 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khatera Naseri ◽  
Ashurov Sharofiddin
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Product Knowledge ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Although the background of the banking system goes back as far as 1933, Islamic finance isstill new in Afghanistan. The history of the firstfull-fledged Islamic bank began asrecently as 2018 with the conversion ofBakhtarBank, a conventional bank, to the IslamicBank of Afghanistan (IBA). There have been numerousstudies done worldwide, but no empiricalstudy has examined the subject of Islamic banking adoption in the specific context of Afghanistan. Therefore, this presentstudy investigatesthe adoption ofIslamic banking in Afghanistan, using a case study of Herat province, based on Rogers’ (1983) Diffusion of Innovation Theory, to determine the impact of awareness,productknowledge,religiosity,relativeadvantage,compatibility, and complexity on the adoption of Islamic banking. A quantitative approach to the stratified convenience sampling method was used in this study. Questionnaires were distributed to 334 bank customers and the responses analyzed using SPSS v22. The multiple regression analysis finding indicated that product knowledge, relative advantage, and religiosity significantly and positively influenced the adoption of Islamic banking. It is suggested that the government and financial institutions should support Islamic banking with beneficial policies and initiatives to enhance the knowledge of the public about the significance of Islamic banking activities.

Application of Information Communication Technologies for Agricultural Development through Extension Services

2017 ◽  
pp. 52-101
Author(s):  
L. K. Mabe ◽  
O. I. Oladele
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Ict Tools

This chapter outlines the role that Information Communication Technologies (ICT) play in the global context and in Africa, agricultural extension and Agricultural development. The role of and use of ICT by extension officers, the trends of ICT in agricultural information management, how ICT bridge the digital divide as well as the types of ICT tools used by extension officers such as radio, television, computers and internet. It also gives the perspective about the factors that influences use of ICT by extension officers which are seen as playing an important role human development.

scholarly journals BPP UTILIZATION BY FARMERS TO SUPPORT INDONESIA AS BARNS THE WORLD

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
Iranita Haryono ◽  
Astrini Padapi ◽  
Ayu Wulandary
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Extension Center

One of the efforts to achieve national food security is by strengthening assistance and counseling to farmers as the main actors. One of the extension links closest to the community and located at the sub-district level is the Peratanian Extension Center (BPP). The function and role of BPP is developed to achieve the desired expectations, namely food self-sufficiency and improvement of farmer welfare. Therefore, there is a need for a special study to be able to determine the level of responsiveness, responsibility and quality of agricultural extension services carried out by the BPP in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This reserch aims to determine the performance of agricultural extension agents in Sidenreng Rappang Regency in terms of the level of accountability of agricultural extension activities based on indicators of responsiveness, responsibility and quality of extension services. The research was conducted from July to October in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This research used a survey method. Determination of the sample of this study was carried out purposively on extension workers at the local BPP. Data collected descriptively by cross tabulation. Data analysis used scoring parameters, proportion, maximum, minimum and average values. The results show that the agricultural instructor's Performance Score is 294 which is interpreted into a moderate category score, which means that the ability of the BPP is sufficient to be able to recognize the needs of the assisted farmers, is sufficient to develop extension programs / activities that are in accordance with the wishes / aspirations of local farmers, and sufficient in providing service to farmers.

scholarly journals The Staged Competition Innovation Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Christopher A. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Alternative Pathway ◽  
Solution Space ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Innovation Theory ◽  
Innovation Development ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽  
Innovation Transfer ◽  
Innovation Mechanism

Innovation is critical to technological progress and has many theories to explain its processes. Organised competition has been shown empirically to provide an alternative pathway for innovation within an industry, increasing innovation rates and radicalness. This research introduces and develops the new staged competition innovation theory which builds on the well-understood diffusion of innovation theory and the Technology–Organisation–Environment framework to explain how decision-making and technological, organisational, and environmental characteristics of industry-based competition can drive innovation activity. The new theory comprises three principles that demonstrate how a well-designed staged competition provides: (1) a unique innovation mechanism away from parent industry constraints, (2) a unique agile environment that can increase innovation development, and (3) a return pathway for adoption back to the parent industry. Principle 2 addresses the specific competition environment criteria required to drive innovation, beginning with a co-dependency between organiser and teams in providing team confidence and a mutually beneficial outcome for both parties. Relative advantage drives teams to innovate by generating competitive pressure, while a variable solution space due to competition specific rules and competition brief clarity direct innovation efforts. Finally, competition repetition provides ongoing innovation transfer between teams within the competition and to the parent industry.

Application of Information Communication Technologies for Agricultural Development Through Extension Services

2020 ◽  
pp. 182-232
Author(s):  
L. K. Mabe ◽  
O. I. Oladele
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Ict Tools

This chapter outlines the role that Information Communication Technologies (ICT) play in the global context and in Africa, agricultural extension and Agricultural development. The role of and use of ICT by extension officers, the trends of ICT in agricultural information management, how ICT bridge the digital divide as well as the types of ICT tools used by extension officers such as radio, television, computers and internet. It also gives the perspective about the factors that influences use of ICT by extension officers which are seen as playing an important role human development.

E-Governance Adoption

2012 ◽  
pp. 99-117
Author(s):  
Ioannis Karavasilis ◽  
Kostas Zafiropoulos ◽  
Vasiliki Vrana
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
Acceptance Model

This chapter introduces Technology Acceptance Model, the Diffusion of Innovation model and constructs of trust, risk and personal innovativeness as a means of studying e-governance adoption. As governments around the world are moving forward in e-governance development it is important to identify factors that determine acceptance under specific circumstances prevailing in each country and give strategic insight to increase the usage of e-governance services. Primary and secondary education teachers responded to an online survey resulting to 230 questionnaires. A SEM validation of the proposed model reveals that Personal Innovativeness, Compatibility and Relative advantage are stronger predictors of intention to use, compared to trust, and perceived risk. The findings give some clues and directions for planning effective e-governance practices and could assist policy-makers with the first guidelines about which areas should be improved in order to enhance e-governance services.

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