scholarly journals Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and College Libraries in Bhutan for Educational Achievement: A Comparative Study

Author(s):  
Dhanapati Sharma ◽  
Phub Dorji ◽  
Nima Wangchuck

Information is a vital and indispensable component of any education system. College libraries  and internet facilities are the two information retrieval sources for academic works. This study   aims to identify the preferable option (internet facilities vs library) for students for academic purposes. This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study recruited faculties, non-faculty staff, and students of Gedu College of Business Studies. The questionnaire was self-administered  and responses were collected. Descriptive test was used for statistical analysis. The responses of 181 participants (male 53.6%; female 46.4%) were used for analysis (response rate 95.2%). Participants responded that internet was more easily accessible (74.1% vs 24.9%), more frequently used (78.5% vs 21.5%), for academic purpose (74.1% vs 24.9%), and holds more value in life of learners (60.7% vs 39.3%). Participants remain divided on the reliability of the source of information (internet 53.6 % vs library 46.4). However, the library was considered  the cheaper (72.9% vs 27.1%) source of information. While 96.1 % of respondentsuse both sources, most (71.3%) participants feel that college should focus on developing internet facilities.Both libraries and the internet are used for academic purposes in college.  However, there is a greater need to prioritize and invest in internet facilities for future educational needs.

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Indah Wardaty Saud ◽  
Dahlia Husain ◽  
Adimawati Helingo

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh implementasi Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sebagai media dan sumber belajar dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris terhadap hasil belajar bahasa Inggris siswa SMA. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di sepuluh SMA Kabupaten Gorontalo, terdiri dari tujuh SMA negeri dan tiga SMA swasta. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survei dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional Study. Sample 250 responden siswa SMA kelas XI diambil dari sepuluh SMA Negeri dan Swasta sebagai representasi dari populasi siswa SMA kelas XI yang ada di SMA Kabupaten Gorontalo. Sample ini diperoleh dari teknik probability sampling. Data diperoleh dengan metode kuesioner yang didistribusikan kepada 250 responden mengenai persepsi Imlementasi ICT sebagai media dan sumber belajar, dan metode dokumentasi terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris yang diperoleh dari nilai Ujian Tengah Semester, semester genap tahun ajar 2017/2018. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan metode Regresi Linear Sederhana untuk mengetahui pengaruh Implementasi ICT terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa analisis yang dilakukan dengan korelasi Product Moment (rxy) antara implementasi ICT (X) dengan hasil belajar siswa kelas XI (Y) diperoleh koefisien korelasi sebesar 0.604 nilai yang kuat. Hasil ini menunjukkan hubungan atau pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara Implementasi ICT sebagai media dan sumber belajar dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris dengan hasil belajar Bahasa Inggris siswa kelas XI. Nilai R Square atau nilai koefisiensi determinasi sebesar 0,365 yang berarti bahwa variabel dependen (Hasil Belajar) mampu dijelaskan oleh variabel independen (Implementasi ICT), sebesar 36,5%, sebaliknya sebesar 63,5%  dapat dijelaskan oleh faktor-faktor lain yang tidak diikutsertakan dalam penelitian ini. <br /><br />Kata Kunci: ICT, Media dan Sumber Belajar, Hasil Belajar Bahasa Inggris.


Author(s):  
Anna Kurek ◽  
Paul E. Jose ◽  
Jaimee Stuart

Over the course of the last seven years, the average weekly screen-time of youth has dramatically increased. The present study was designed to better understand how young people utilise multiple types of information and communication technology (ICT) in their everyday lives and how these preferences may be associated with key aspects of their development. To this end, the present study was designed to explore whether specific profiles of technology usage would be associated with key characteristics of identity and behaviour. To identify groups of adolescents who share similar technology use habits, a sample of 933 adolescents reported on their time spent interacting with various digital communication devices and associated platforms. Utilizing a latent profile analysis, four distinct profiles of technology use preferences emerged. Then, a series of linear regressions were calculated to investigate the degree to which class membership predicted indicators of identity and problem behaviours. The findings suggest that important concepts of both identity and behaviour are associated with individual ICT usage preferences. Acknowledging the cross-sectional nature of the data, it is suggested that the impact of clusters of communication technology use on adolescent development should be investigated with longitudinal data.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Evi Annisa Haryati ◽  
Efri Widianti ◽  
Nur Oktavia Hidayati

ABSTRACT  During the industrial revolution of 4.0, everything becomes easily accessible. One of its developments is information and communication technology. The high use of a smartphone as communication tools can cause dependency which is characterized by repeatedly checking smartphones which can cause addiction so that it can cause fear or phobia, commonly known as Nomophobia. The aim of this study was to determine the overview of nomophobia in Nursing students at Padjadjaran University. This research used a quantitative descriptive method with cross-sectional approach. Samples were taken using a total sampling technique from the population of an active student of the Bachelor program in the year of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University. Data were collected using the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) and analyzed using descriptive frequency distribution. The results of this study showed that the majority of respondents 559 (63.5%) showed moderate nomophobia, as many as 243 respondents (27.6%) showed severe nomophobia and 79 respondents (9%) showed mild nomophobia. The conclusion of this study is that majority of respondents belong to the category of moderate nomophobia. Therefore, it is recommended for the following institution to be able to develop policies that regulate the use of smartphones in the context of clinical education and practice.ABSTRAKPada era revolusi industri 4.0 segala sesuatunya semakin mudah diakses. Salah satu perkembangannya adalah teknologi informasi dan komunikasi. Tingginya penggunaan alat komunikasi smartphone dapat menimbulkan ketergantungan yang ditandai dengan selalu memeriksa smartphone yang dapat menimbulkan suatu kecanduan sehingga dapat menimbulkan ketakutan atau fobia yang lebih dikenal dengan sebutan Nomophobia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran nomophobia pada mahasiswa Fakultas Keperawatan Universitas Padjadjaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode  deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel diambil dengan menggunakan teknik total sampling dari populasi mahasiswa aktif program Sarjana angkatan 2016,2017,2018 dan 2019 Fakultas Keperawatan Universitas Padjadjaran. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan instrumen Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q dan dianalisis secara deskriptif  distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar  responden 559 (63,5%) menunjukkan nomophobia sedang, sebanyak 243 responden (27,6%) menunjukkan nomophobia berat dan sebanyak 79 responden (9%) menunjukkan nomophobia ringan. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah sebagian besar responden tergolong kedalam kategori nomophobia sedang. Oleh karena itu, disarankan bagi pihak instansi untuk dapat mengembangkan kebijakan yang mengatur penggunaan smartphone dalam konteks pendidikan dan praktikum klinis.


10.2196/17982 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e17982
Author(s):  
Bhuvan KC ◽  
Dorothy Lim ◽  
Chia Chia Low ◽  
Connie Chew ◽  
Ali Qais Blebil ◽  
...  

Background Information and communication technology (ICT) is an essential element of modern “smart” cities. These smart cities have integrated housing, marketplace, public amenities, services, business, and transportation via ICT. ICT is also now widely used in urban health care delivery. Objective The aim of this study was to determine the positioning and roles of ICT in community pharmacies in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2018 to January 2019 across 9 different subdistricts in the state of Selangor, including Subang Jaya, Cheras, Puchong, Port Klang, Kota Kemuning, Selayang, Chow Kit, Ampang, and Seri Kembangan. A total of 90 community pharmacists were approached from the 9 subdistricts and invited to participate in the study. Results Of the 90 community pharmacies approached, 60 agreed to participate in the study, representing a response rate of 67%. The majority (36/60, 60%) of the respondents were women, and more than half (32/60, 53%) of the community pharmacies were run by young adults (ie, 30 years old and younger). More than three-quarters of the community pharmacies (46/60, 77%) used electronic health records. Half of the community pharmacies used online social media platforms for advertising and promoting their pharmacies. The vast majority of the community pharmacies (55/60, 92%) were using modern electronic payment systems, and some were also using other new electronic payment methods. Moreover, most of the community pharmacies (41/60, 68%) were using software and programs for accounting and logistics purposes. In addition, 47/60 (78%) of the community pharmacies used a barcode reading system for medicines/health products, and 16/60 (27%) of the pharmacies had online stores, and consumers could buy medicines and health products from these pharmacies via their online portal. In addition, 20/60 (33%) of the community pharmacies used at least one of the common online business platforms available in Southeast Asia to sell products/medicines. The telephone was the most commonly used means of communication with patients, although some pharmacies also used email, WhatsApp, SMS text messaging, and other communication platforms. Conclusions This study showed that the majority of community pharmacies in Selangor, Malaysia are using ICT for different purposes. However, there is still limited use of mobile apps to provide health services. Overall, community pharmacies have been adopting ICT apps for pharmacy services but the rate of adoption is relatively slower than that in other sectors of Malaysia.


Author(s):  
Annetjie Moore ◽  
Mark Bussin

Orientation: Previous research suggests that different generations have different reward preferences based on differences in values, frames of reference and life goals. Research purpose: The focus of this study was to determine whether different generations prefer different rewards in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in South Africa.Motivation for the study: The rationale for this study was to obtain a better understanding of the reward preferences of Veterans, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y in the ICT industry.Research design, approach and method: The research was a quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational design. Participants from two ICT companies completed a structured electronic survey. One hundred and sixty four valid responses were received. A Cronbach’s alpha of 0.821 indicates that the survey was reliable.Main findings: Contrary to previous research, the results show that generations do not display different reward preferences.Practical/managerial implications: It would be more beneficial to use individual interrelationship factors to develop a reward strategy than generations.Contribution/value-add: The research has added insight and value to reward preferences for generations in the ICT sector.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-292
Author(s):  
Shahzad Ahmad Khan ◽  
Ammar Husain ◽  
Ali Haider ◽  
Mubashar Hassan Zia

Purpose: Customer Satisfaction is the top priority in all business sectors, so the effect of different variables was evaluated on customer satisfaction which is taken as the dependent. Independent variable is e-Payment, Logistic Service Quality, and e-Traceability. Moderating Role was studied of the Use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology). Methodology: This research was carried out on the logistic companies of major cities of Pakistan, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, and Karachi. The data was cross-sectional in nature and with the involvement of different geographical locations, data collection took a longer time. 400 questionnaires were distributed among the workers of logistic firms in the above-mentioned big cities of Pakistan. Only 298 responses were acquired out of which 258 were workable. Data were analyzed using SPSS-23. Main Findings: Findings reveal that the moderating role of ICT is insignificant on the relationship between e-Payment and Customer Satisfaction and the use of ICT enhances the Service Quality of Logistics and Customer Satisfaction. The beneficiary of the current research would be the logistics firms of Pakistan as it encompasses different aspects influencing logistic customer satisfaction. Logistic service quality is directly linked to the customer, so the current study can benefit the logistic firm in how to retain customers and ultimately how to increase profitability. Implications/Applications: Current research also describes the utilization of Information and Communication Technology so organizations can design their system according to the modern framework of technology. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research study is based on different logistic services of major cities of Pakistan. The direct impact of independent variables on a dependent variable will be studied along with the moderating effect of Use of ICT on the direct relationships. The practice of logistic services has been changed due to the emergence of the concept of service quality and relationship marketing. Traditionally, logistics has been thought to be a bridge between production and consumption.


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