scholarly journals Librarians’ attitudes towards application of information technology in academic libraries in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ramzan ◽  
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Muhammad Asif ◽  
Shakil Ahmad ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Computer Usage ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Information Technology Training ◽  
Technology Attitudes

Introduction. This study investigated librarians’ attitudes towards application of information technology in academic libraries and interrelationship between their attitudes and different factors of their professional and personal traits. Method. Primary data was collected from 288 academic librarians working across Pakistan. Analysis. Answers from 219 valid questionnaires were used for data analysis through frequency runs, cross-tabulation, Pearson correlation coefficient, and t-test.. Results. The findings revealed, overall, that respondents showed slightly positive attitudes towards information technology. However, several librarians were confused over the ownership of information technology applications in libraries. A significant relationship was determined between librarians’ information technology attitudes and availability and usage of information technology in libraries, expenditure on information technology, librarians’ expertise in information technology, their awareness about new technologies, experience in computer usage, information technology training, academic qualifications, and experience as librarians. No significant relationship was found between librarians’ information technology attitudes and library budget, size of libraries, type of libraries, location and librarians’ gender. Conclusions. One of the outcomes of this study is that the information technologyattitudes of librarians have been found to be positively associated with the libraries’ information technologyavailability level and librarians’ expertise in information technology. Therefore, a significant effort is needed to enhance the librarians’ positivity towards application of information technologyin libraries. This requires librarians’ exposure to, and experience of latest technologies. Librarians’ role in information technology-related decision making needs to be enhanced.

scholarly journals Information Technology Spillover and Organizational Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
It Use ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
The Government ◽  
Effective Use

IT is considered as a prominent cause for an organization's success. IT assists in collecting, processing and disseminating data and information that helps in decisionmaking and ultimately in increasing performance. Presenting and justifying the effectiveness of technology in generating performance is a critical task. In the 21st century competitiveness is considered as the outcome of effective use of information technology. As in other countries, Information Technology is substantially used by the organizations in Nepal but assessment of effectiveness of IT and its impact on organizational performance is very few. Thus, this study is conducted to determine the level of use of information technology and its relationship with organizational performance. To achieve the objectives of the study, a descriptive and correlational design was used. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire administered electronically. The population for this study comprised of employees working on different business sectors and 120 employees were selected as sample.Mean and percentage were used to assess level of use of IT in the different sectors of business in Nepal. Correlation matrix was developed using Pearson correlation for the assessment of relationship between IT and organizational performance. The study findings revealed that there was a positive relationship between the IT use and organizational performance. Similarly the use of IT helps to achieve the target, make more accountable to the authorities and improve service quality. Government of Nepal promulgated and implemented IT policy. IT policy prioritized to the use of IT in the rural and urban areas and small to large organizations as well. But the use of IT is not as expected and business sector is also reluctant to use it because of its cost. Government of Nepal formed committees to make effective use of IT but use of IT and its effectiveness seems low. Thus, this study helps revive the IT policy to the government and develop programs for the effective use of IT in business sector.

scholarly journals Conflict Between Farmers and Herdsmen on Food Stability in Taraba State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Solomon B. L. ◽  
Kaka O. J. ◽  
Sarki S. M.
Keyword(s):  
Food Availability ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Food Utilization ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Food Stability ◽  
Cattle Rearing ◽  
The Impact

One major problem confronting the national peace of Nigeria today is the manifestation of conflicts between farmers and herders in different dimensions across the country. This conflict has spread over wide geographical areas in Nigeria and Taraba State in particular. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the impact of farmers-herders conflicts on food production, food availability, food stability and food utilization in Taraba state. Three objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses were adopted to guide this study. The study utilized the survey research method and sampled 385 respondents using multistage sampling technique. The data for this study was obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data was generated from a field survey using a structured questionnaire. The study utilized data and infrastructure from multiple policy documents in the State Ministry of Agriculture, Jalingo. Data generated from the field were complemented by extensive review on the farmers-herders conflicts. The data collected were analyzed using a p table, and Percentage and Pearson Correlation was used to test the hypotheses. The study findings revealed that there exists a significant relationship between farmers-herdsmen conflicts and food stability problems in Taraba State; also, there is significant relationship between farmers-herdsmen conflicts and food availability in Taraba State, amongst others. The study concluded that herdsmen do not recognize the existence of any boundary in terms of their grazing, coming in hundreds, usually fully armed with modern guns, and they move with thousands of cattle, sparing no farm. Thus, government should establish sustainable cattle ranching in different parts of Taraba State and encourage medium techniques in cattle rearing to curb the menace of farmers-herders clashes.

Analysis of Factors Affecting the Value of Local Government Financial Reporting Information

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Okta Sandria ◽  
Elfiswandi ◽  
Yamasitha
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Technology Utilization

This study aims to analyze the effect of the quality of human resources on the reliability and timeliness of local government financial reporting in Suliki sub-district and the effect of information technology utilization variables on the reliability and timeliness of local government financial reporting in Suliki sub-district. The data used in this study is primary data consisting of 46 samples. This research uses Multiple Linear Regression Analysis method. The results of the analysis show that the variable quality of human resources has a positive significant relationship to the reliability and timeliness of local government financial reporting in Suliki district, the variable of information technology utilization has a positive significant relationship to the reliability and timeliness of local government financial reporting in Suliki district and simultaneously variable independent has a significant positive effect on the dependent variable. This can be seen from the coefficients of each variable and the level of significance.  

Information Technology, Training, and Organizational Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 216-235
Author(s):  
Bruce Rocheleau
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Crucial Importance ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Effective Work ◽  
Information Technology Training ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Right

The development of information technology creates many new opportunities for orga-nizations to acquire and disseminate knowledge and skills among its employees. Due tothe crucial importance of knowledge and skills related to IT, human resource issues havearisen that need to be dealt with. A recent in-depth study (Nelson & Todd, 2004) of severalorganizations identified the following issues as being important to the management ofIT personnel (Adapted from Nelson & Todd, 2004, p. 4):1.How can the organization recruit employees with the needed skills?2.How can IT staff work together with the human resources department?3.How can the organization develop the right mix of skills?4.How can the organization support career development programs that meet theneeds of the organization and the staff?5.How can the organization keep up with new technologies?6.How can employees be compensated fairly?7.How can an effective work environment be developed and maintained?8.How can personnel balance work and personal life?9.How can key personnel be retained?

scholarly journals Explaining The Impact Of Information Technology Capabilities And Organizational Acceleration On Performance Of Banking Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 37-50
Author(s):  
Hooman Shababi ◽  
Hanieh ziari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Innovation Capacity ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to explain the effect of information technology capabilities and organizational acceleration on performance with the role of innovation capacity moderator in the banking sector of Mazandaran province of Iran during 2020-21. The statistical population of the study includes 1400 people. In order to determine the sample size based on Cochran's limited formula, the number of samples in this study was set at 302, which were selected by simple random sampling. We collect the primary data through fieldwork, and the instrument of primary data collection was five-choice Likert questionnaires, and also library method was used to collect secondary data. Both content and formal methods were used for the validity of this questionnaire, and we analyzed its reliability with Cronbach's alpha that the overall reliability is equal to 0.906. Structural equation modeling using smart PLS software was also used to test the research hypotheses. The results showed that information technology capabilities and innovation capacity have a significant relationship with organizational acceleration. In addition, Organizational acceleration has a significant relationship with organizational performance, and innovation capacity in the relationship between IT capabilities also has a moderating role on organizational acceleration.

scholarly journals Utilization of Online Past Examination Papers and Academic Performance of Information Technology Students at Jomo Kenyatta University- Eldoret Campus

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Chelulei Kennedy Kipkosgei ◽  
Paul Gichohi ◽  
Grace Irura
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Normal Mean

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the influence of utilization of online past examination papers on academic performance of IT students at Jomo Kenyatta University.Methodology: Descriptive survey research design was used in this study. Respondents were the 105 undergraduate students in Information Technology Department and 2 librarians in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology-Eldoret Campus. They were sampled using stratified sampling, while Head of library and the library staff in charge of e-resources in JKUAT Eldoret Campus were purposively included in the study. Primary data was collected from students using closed-ended questionnaires, while interview guide was used on librarians. To ensure validity and reliability, pre-testing of research instruments was done on 20 undergraduate students of Mount Kenya university-Eldoret Campus in the department of Information Technology. D Descriptive statistics such as mean, percentage, frequencies and standard deviation, SPSS (version 22) was used in analysing data. Univariate and multiple regression analysis were used to test the hypothesis and overall model respectively. The results were presented using tables and explanations.Results: There is a positive and significant relationship between online past examination papers and academic performance of IT undergraduate students of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Eldoret Campus. The study had a normal mean of 4.7 and standard deviation of 0.58. The online past examination papers had R estimation of 0.715. The P estimation of constant was significant (.000), consequently R square value was used. The R square estimation of 0.711 inferred that online past assessment papers anticipated 71.1% of the fluctuation in the academic performance. It had a beta of 0.504 at p<0.012.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: This study reports positive and significant relationship between online past examination papers and academic performance. The study recommends that more policies be developed so as to enable students to access diverse examinations papers, not only from JKUAT library, but also government examination bodies such as Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). This will improve university students’ research skills and enhance their academic performance. The study contributes to the theory by acknowledging that an undergraduate student will always weigh various online electronic resources available based on their applicability to the student’s academic needs. If they suit their needs, the student will continue to utilize them further but when the needs are not met, the student stops utilizing the online past examination papers.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Household Income of Petty Traders During COVID-19 Pandemic in Dharan City

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-182
Author(s):  
Sita Kumari Khatiwada
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Government

Petty trading is such a type of economic activity operating abundance of the low-earning population in new urbanizing developing countries like Nepal. The main aim of this study is to explore factors affecting the household income of petty traders during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Dhahran city. This investigation had used descriptive analysis, and Pearson correlation test to identify the relationship between dependent and independent variables. There were 48 petty traders conveniently selected for the convenient sampling to collect primary data by survey method. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics by using SPSS. It is found a significant relationship between daily household income and marital status of petty traders. But there was no significant relationship between the daily household income and the size of the family, investment of capital of the petty traders. Similarly, the above results of this study suggest that this study is helpful to the planners and policymakers in Dharan city to formulate suitable policy and manage the micro-business sector including petty traders. And the government should create programs that preserve and establish the economic rights of petty traders and reduce the various complications and taxes which they usually impose on them. The study concluded that there is a significant difference between the household income of petty traders and the marital status of petty traders. Moreover, it established that there was no relationship between the household income and the family size, the investment of capital, and the income before COVID 19 of petty traders.

Literature review on “Industry Needs for Information Technology competence, Information Technology competence/skill program study and certification of Information Technology competence”

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126
Author(s):  
Tine Sopaheluwakan ◽  
Mohammad A. Amin Soetomo
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Training Institution ◽  
Position Information ◽  
Technology Competence ◽  
Information Technology Training ◽  
Industry And Education

Information Technology as a new Technology has been used in businesses from small company until multinational company in almost all industries. IT role as an enabler and differentiation factor separating success company from average company. IT need people to build, operate, maintain and support the systems, hence expect the new hire to immediately contribute from the first day they join the company. The industry define the needs for Information Technology competence and expect Education Institution as one of IT resource work hard to design their program study to fulfill the needs for Information Technology graduates, yet the industry still struggle to succeed in hiring fresh graduate to fill the IT position. Information Technology Training Institution can be an alternative to improve the education result. Also certification on Information Technology competence from third party or independent body might be used as a standard for both Industry and Education. This paper will report literature review several previous paper about all of the above.

PENGARUH PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI TERHADAP KEPUASAN END USER COMPUTING DENGAN KETIDAKPASTIAN TUGAS SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERATING

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herawati M
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
End User ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
The Third ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Task Uncertainty ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The City ◽  
End User Computing

This study aims to use information technology, uncertainty or moderation duties and interactions between task uncertainty with the use of information technology to end user computing satisfaction. In this study used 70 respondents who actively use computers and working with several companies banking on the city of Padang. The data used are the primary data obtained through questionnaires. The study used three types of variables, the first is the independent variable, namely the utilization of information technology, both moderating variables, namely the uncertainty of the task, the third is the dependent variable is satisfaction of end user computing. The stages of hypothesis testing is done by using a regression model of moderating and statistical t-test. Based on the results of testing the first hypothesis (HI) was found to significantly influence the utilization of information technology to the satisfaction of end user computing. The second hypothesis (H2) testing results found that task uncertainty did not significantly influence the end user computing satisfaction. The third hypothesis (H3) testing found that the interaction or moderation between the use of technology with task uncertainty no significant effect on end user computing satisfaction.

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