scholarly journals Investigating the impact of mobile money to well-being from a capabilities standpoint

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Mac Alexa
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Mobile Money ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Upper East Region ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

Using data from the Upper East Region of Northern Ghana, this study examined the influence of mobile money on well-being and development from a competence standpoint. The data reveals that mobile money use has a variety of capability-enhancing effects, ranging from empowerment to engage in the financial system to choice and agency to satisfy multiple functions that lead to higher well-being outcomes in work, health, and education. Erratic power supply and a weak network signal in some places are unfreedoms that must be removed in order for people to benefit from mobile money's enormous potential for well-being and human progress. The long-term reliance on family and social networks for financial assistance is a capability-decreasing element of mobile money. The study's findings indicate the need for development researchers to embrace a diverse and pragmatic conceptualisation of development in information and communication technologies.

scholarly journals Lighting up the Dark: Telecenter Adoption in a Caribbean Agricultural Community

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Prado
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Western Hemisphere ◽  
Agricultural Community ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Continuous Running

This study surveyed the residents of El Limón de Ocoa, a remote mountaintop agricultural community in the Dominican Republic, to examine how the community has integrated the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) since the establishment of a local telecenter in 1997. As the longest continuous-running independent telecenter in the Caribbean nation, this site provides a rich testing ground for the study of the impact of community-driven ICT adoption in under-privileged rural areas of the Western hemisphere. Analysis of survey data found that this remote agricultural community was able to leverage ICTs available at the telecenter in ways that promote social change, foster community prosperity, solidarity, and well-being.

Macroergonomic Methods and Tools for Improved Performance and Well-Being: Symposium Overview

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 2-531-2-534
Author(s):  
Brian M. Kleiner
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intelligent Manufacturing ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
Hazardous Environments ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Symposium Overview ◽  
The Impact

A symposium, brings together some of the world's most respected researchers and practitioners to discuss the latest methods and tools of macroergonomics. Specific sessions include: Introduction to Macroergonomics; Knowledge and Service Work Environments; Impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); Industrial Environments and the Impact of Intelligent Manufacturing; Community and Public Environments; Hazardous Environments; Government (e.g. military) Environments and Healthcare Environments.

System dynamics approach for the economic impacts of ICTs: evidence from Macedonia

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 364-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilija S. Hristoski ◽  
Olivera B. Kostoska
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Indicator Values ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

Measuring the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the economy is a major challenge and a research question standing at the forefront of economics in the past years. In terms of methodologies, two approaches have been followed extensively, i.e. the standard growth accounting methodology and the regression-based models. This paper aims at developing an alternative approach to studying the usage and impact of ICTs. For this purpose, a two-step methodology is proposed here. At first, hierarchical cluster analysis is used to provide an objective clustering of countries (Macedonia and EU-28) according to 53 indicator values/scores of the Networked Readiness Index. Furthermore, a system dynamics model is proposed to simulate the evolution of the NRI indicator values for Macedonia. This second step allows for examining the potential of the country to improve its rankings on a global scale and thus, become better at leveraging ICTs for increased competitiveness and well-being. Beyond the rankings, the proposed methodology can serve as a useful guide for those attributes Macedonia should focus on in order to improve its position relative to other countries, i.e. to move from its current to the next higher cluster.

The impact of the media on collective memory

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (100) ◽  
pp. 90-100
Author(s):  
N.Y. Kryvda ◽  
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S.V. Storozhuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Collective Memories ◽  
Collective Identification ◽  
Modern Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact

The article shows that the modern development of information and communication technologies, has opened wide opportunities for self-realization of the person and liberalization of social life, and therefore it is often considered as a completely positive phenomenon, with its development contributing to the growth of the human well-being level. These seemingly positive developments are accompanied by a number of threatening trends, where the organized amnesia is at the forefront. It manifests itself in blurring the line between remembering and forgetting due to media pressure. They are oriented toward creating collective ideas related to the processes of production and consumption. Large flows of tightly controlled and insignificant information for the development of society, forces out the socially significant collective memories into "waste" against the backdrop of programmed life. However, it is this that leads to the fact that a person is forced to live in unchanged and commonplace today, which, as shown in the work, significantly complicates individual and collective identification, condemning a person to loneliness even in society.

Cell Phones and Alienation among Bulsa of Ghana’s Upper East Region: “The Call Calls You Away”

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus D. Watson ◽  
Evans A. Atuick
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Plant Seeds ◽  
East Region ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Upper East Region ◽  
The Impact

Abstract:Many scholars have concluded, perhaps prematurely, that information and communication technologies (ICTs) are inherently empowering for Africans. In order to look more closely at the impact of ICTs on relationships and society, this article focuses on everyday life. Specifically, it uses ethnographic methods and the theory of “affordances” to illuminate the use of cell phones among Bulsa of Ghana’s Upper East Region. While cell phones help users connect with distant loved ones, they also plant seeds of alienation between users and those who remain physically present. These changes are evident in new body habits and in social behaviors that would be culturally unacceptable in face-to-face interactions but are largely excused in the interventions of the virtual world.

scholarly journals The impact of learning using adaptive intellectual learning systems on the psychological well-being of the learner

2020 ◽  
pp. 96-112
Author(s):  
Анна ТАРАСОВА
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

In the article, the theoretical approaches as to the description of the phenomenon of psychological well-being are analyzed. Besides, the peculiarities of the adaptable intellectual educational systems (AIES) are explored. Also, the possibility of the positive influences of the usage of adaptable intellectual educational systems on the psychological well-being of the individual who strives for education is displayed. In addition, the questions on the further examination with the usage of the information and communication technologies on such topics as mental health and physiological health of a human being as the components of the productive life are raised as well.

THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ON THE ECONOMY OF OUR COUNTRY

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Bekzod Bobomurodov ◽  
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Dilfuza Akabirxodjayeva
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Analytical Analysis ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

This article has discussed the importance of information and communication technologies for the economy of Uzbekistan and the ongoing reforms in this area. The purpose of the study is to give suggestions and recommendations for the development of ICT in Uzbekistan. In the article, an analytical analysis of employment in the field of ICT has been accomplished.

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 ◽  
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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.

Defrag and reboot? Consolidating information and communication technology research in I-O psychology

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyu (Judy) Hu ◽  
Larissa K. Barber ◽  
YoungAh Park ◽  
Arla Day
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Technology Experience ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Role Of Information

AbstractSeveral decades of research have addressed the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. However, segmented research streams with myriad terminologies run the risk of construct proliferation and lack an integrated theoretical justification of the contributions of ICT concepts. Therefore, by identifying important trends and reflecting on key constructs, findings, and theories, our review seeks to determine whether a compelling case can be made for the uniqueness of ICT-related concepts in studying employee and performance in I-O psychology. Two major themes emerge from our review of the ICT literature: (a) a technology behavior perspective and (b) a technology experience perspective. The technology behavior perspective with three subcategories (the “where” of work design, the “when” of work extension, and the “what” of work inattention) explores how individual technology use can be informative for predicting employee well-being and performance. The technology experience perspective theme with two subcategories (the “how” of ICT appraisals and “why” of motives) emphasizes unique psychological (as opposed to behavioral) experiences arising from the technological work context. Based on this review, we outline key challenges of current ICT research perspectives and opportunities for further enhancing our understanding of technological implications for individual workers and organizations.

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