Mobile Phones And Social Inclusion Of Women In Africa: A Nigerian Perspective, 2021 American University of Nigeria
Mobile Phones And Social Inclusion Of Women In Africa: A Nigerian Perspective, Naima Hafiz Abubakar, Muhammadou M. O. Kah
The African Journal of Information Systems
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly being recognised as vital tools with regards to the social inclusion of women. Specifically, we investigate the effect of mobile phone use on the social inclusion of women in Nigeria. Our study focuses on what these women are able to achieve with their mobile phones and the implication of these achievements on their ability to effectively participate in the society. We draw on a qualitative ethnographic study of resettled northern women in the southern city of Lagos to understand how mobile phone use contributes to their social inclusion. From our analysis, we derive …
A Framework For Accessing Patient Big Data: Ant View Of A South African Health Facility, 2021 Department of Information Technology, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
A Framework For Accessing Patient Big Data: Ant View Of A South African Health Facility, Sibulela Mgudlwa, Tiko Iyamu
The African Journal of Information Systems
This study was undertaken to develop a framework that can be used to guide analysis when translating and transforming big data into a more purposeful resource for healthcare service delivery in South Africa. It is intended to assist in addressing some of the challenges encountered by healthcare facilities. Qualitative data were collected, with a focus on the types of interactions that happen between actors when accessing and using patients’ big data for healthcare services. Actor-network theory (ANT) was applied as a lens in the analysis of the data, to examine the relationships between actors when accessing and using big data …
A Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Model For Understanding Social Commerce Adoption, 2021 Wright State University - Main Campus
A Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Model For Understanding Social Commerce Adoption, Anand Jeyaraj, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Elvira Ismagilova, Prianka Sarker, Yassine Jadil, Laurie Hughes
ISSCM Faculty Publications
Social commerce (s-commerce) has gained prominence with advances in social media and social networking technologies over the last decade. Prior research has employed diverse theoretical perspectives to understand and explain consumer behavior within s-commerce but has also produced inconsistent results. This study integrates different theoretical perspectives including trust, social support, and social presence. The research portrays an integrated research model involving factors that impact behavioral intention and use behavior of s-commerce consumers whilst synthesizing prior empirical findings. A meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) method was used to synthesize 189 findings reported in 68 s-commerce studies and to analyze the structural …
Does The Importance Of Environmental Issues Within An Industry Affect The Relationship Between Lean Operations And Corporate Financial Performance?, 2021 University of Louisville
Does The Importance Of Environmental Issues Within An Industry Affect The Relationship Between Lean Operations And Corporate Financial Performance?, Andrew S. Manikas, James R. Kroes, Benjamin P. Foster
IT and Supply Chain Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
Lean operations and environmental sustainability have been generally accepted to be complementary activities, although prior studies have not found consistent relationships between these factors and corporate financial performance. It has been proposed that these inconsistent findings might be due to industry-specific differences in sustainability. Thus, this study examines: (i) whether the level of leanness in companies is related to the importance of environmental sustainability and (ii) if the relationship between companies’ leanness and their financial performance is heightened by the importance of environmental issues inherent in their industries. To measure the importance of environmental issues in an industry, we employ …
The Value Of Assurance Over Internal Controls: Evidence From Mergers And Acquisitions, 2021 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
The Value Of Assurance Over Internal Controls: Evidence From Mergers And Acquisitions, Ryan Courtlin Cating
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
In this study, I examine the value of assurance over internal controls in the mergers and acquisitions setting. Specifically, I examine the how the existence of an internal control audit mandated under Section 404(b) of SOX affects information asymmetry as proxied for by the likelihood of a company becoming the target of an acquisition. I find that companies with internal control audits are significantly more likely to receive bids than their counterparts that do not have an internal control audit. Upon further investigation, I find that the mechanism by which companies are more likely to become the target of an …
J Mich Dent Assoc July 2021, 2021 American Dental Association
J Mich Dent Assoc July 2021
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!
In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:
- A cover story on “Measuring Outcomes to Improve the Quality of Clinical Care”.
- A feature article, “Is Your Office Winning or Losing the Race? You Won’t Know Without Measurement”.
- The feature article, “The DQA and Quality Measurement in Dental Programs and Plans”.
- News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, Dentistry …
Examining The Factors Influencing The Achievement Of It-Business Alignment In A Developing Economy: Evidence From Ghanaian Public Universities, 2021 University of Ghana Business School
Examining The Factors Influencing The Achievement Of It-Business Alignment In A Developing Economy: Evidence From Ghanaian Public Universities, Dickson Ofosu, Acheampong Owusu, Richard Boateng
The African Journal of Information Systems
The purpose of this study was to qualitatively assess the state of information technology (IT) business alignment among Ghanaian universities and to identify factors that influence the achievement of four key dimensions of the concept. Studies show that factors influencing the achievement of the concept remain underexplored and research coverage for both developing economies and the higher education sector trails behind other sectors and developed economies. A two-round online Delphi technique was employed to elicit responses from personnel in IT leadership positions using Schlosser et al. (2012) alignment dimensions model as a lens. Findings suggest that IT investment is often …
Incorporating Online Simulated Environments Into An Mis Curriculum To Accommodate For Disruptions Caused By The Covid-19 Pandemic, 2021 Texas Southern University
Incorporating Online Simulated Environments Into An Mis Curriculum To Accommodate For Disruptions Caused By The Covid-19 Pandemic, Richard Taylor, Marion Smith
Southwestern Business Administration Journal
The Covid-19 pandemic has become a major disruption to colleges and universities around the world with most institutions moving to online-only instruction. As a result, the use of controlled environments to deliver hands-on experiences in typical MIS curriculum courses, such as programming, database management, network administration, information security, and web design was no longer available. This paper discusses a variety of simulated environments where students get hands-on experiences to replace the traditional learning environment in a classroom or computer lab setting.
Fostering Engagement And Learning In Students Through Assignment Modifications During Covid-19, 2021 JHJ School of Business, Texas Southern University
Fostering Engagement And Learning In Students Through Assignment Modifications During Covid-19, Madhu Bala Sahoo
Southwestern Business Administration Journal
Critical thinking and innovative problem solving are two crucial skills for management students to develop in this fast-changing business world. These skills are even more relevant in today’s turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Case analysis and simulation games are popular pedagogical tools to develop these skills in a classroom setting. Remote learning due to COVID-19 has made it challenging for instructors to use these tools effectively. While working within the same course timeframe and budgets, an instructor in a national southern university, opportunistically used the current context of COVID-19 to modify a written assignment for an introductory HR course …
Covid-19: Impact On Business Students' Transition From Face-To-Face To Online Instructional Delivery, 2021 North Carolina Central University
Covid-19: Impact On Business Students' Transition From Face-To-Face To Online Instructional Delivery, Beverly A. Bryant, Cynthia R. Mayo, Keisha M. Williams, Danielle Colbert-Lewis
Southwestern Business Administration Journal
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world to its proverbial core with institutions for higher learning caught in the crosshairs. Consequently, every facet of higher education has been indelibly affected. Traditional classroom instruction immediately changed, and a nontraditional delivery method emerged inclusive of both hybrid and online instruction. This delivery method was new to many students as all instruction shifted from face-to-face to virtual. To mitigate the spread of the virus, immediate action was required and campuses had to determine the probability of closing. This was a challenge for many reasons, some students did not have the resources to …
Teaching Coding In A Virtual Environment: Overcoming Challenges, 2021 Texas Southern University
Teaching Coding In A Virtual Environment: Overcoming Challenges, Marion S. Smith
Southwestern Business Administration Journal
Educational research suggests that teaching techniques are subject matter specific. Teaching techniques in introductory programming classes are centered around two approaches used by students in learning. One approach is where students develop a thorough understanding of what they are learning. This is referred to as “deep learning”. Other students use a “surface approach” where they perform the tasks required from them. The persona of the instructor and the choice of instructional materials used within a class determines which approach the student will adopt. Active teaching techniques fosters “deep learning”. With the need to adapt active teaching techniques to a virtual …
The Role Of Dispositional And Situational Factors In Assessment Of User Response To New It – A Coping Theory Perspective Of User Adaptation From It Implementation To Job Outcomes., 2021 Florida International University
The Role Of Dispositional And Situational Factors In Assessment Of User Response To New It – A Coping Theory Perspective Of User Adaptation From It Implementation To Job Outcomes., Amin Shoja
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
New IT-related disturbing events remain a significant challenge for organizations as individuals could perceive what is at stake for them as an opportunity or a threat. Furthermore, they assess the resources available while engaging in these situations. Therefore, it is essential to study the contextual and dispositional factors which affect specific adaptation behaviors that individuals undertake to cope with an IT and the antecedents and consequences of these appraisals. By utilizing the coping model of user adaptation, we theorize users' IT adaptation behaviors as a coping process performed by individuals and investigate their coping appraisals that could affect job outcomes. …
Predictors Of Successful Adoption Of Technology Supported Learning In Universities In Uganda: A Students’ Perspective, 2021 Makerere University
Predictors Of Successful Adoption Of Technology Supported Learning In Universities In Uganda: A Students’ Perspective, Esther Namirembe, Michael Eddie Kyobe Prof.
The African Journal of Information Systems
This study identified the predictors of successful adoption of technology supported learning (TSL) among students in universities. Presumably, the perspective of the students in understanding this study is crucial because students are key users of TSL systems and are faced with challenges in the adoption of such systems in learning institutions. We argue in the present study that predictors can be identified using Gestalts approach given the complex interactions between the organizational and individual factors. The extent of interaction between the factors was accomplished using the clustering algorithm. Data was collected from 184 students from Makerere and Gulu universities. Six …
The Implementation Of Lean Six Sigma For Operational Excellence In Digital Emerging Technology Companies, 2021 University of Amsterdam
The Implementation Of Lean Six Sigma For Operational Excellence In Digital Emerging Technology Companies, Bart Lameijer, Wilmer Pereira, Jiju Antony
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to develop a better understanding of the hurdles in implementing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) for operational excellence in digital emerging technology companies. Design: We have conducted case studies of LSS implementations in six United States based companies in the digital emerging technology industry. Findings: Critical success factors (CSF) for LSS implementations in digital emerging technology companies are: (1) organizational leadership that is engaged to the implementation, (2) LSS methodology that is rebranded to fit existing shared values in the organization, (3) restructuring of the traditional LSS training program to include a more incremental, …
Six Sigma, Sustainability, And It Management: A Research Review And Discussion Of Future Directions, 2021 Purdue University
Six Sigma, Sustainability, And It Management: A Research Review And Discussion Of Future Directions, Manal Alduraibi, Timothy Winders, Chad Laux
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
Abstract
Purpose- Six Sigma is based upon quality improvement by finding the root cause and refining processes to the precision of process outcomes. The purpose of this research was to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) to explore the Six Sigma techniques and information technology (IT) management concepts to identify the IT management principle's impact on the sustainability of Six Sigma project efforts and identify the gaps that are essential to be addressed through further research. This research also discusses the principles of IT management upon the influence on Six Sigma projects, and subsequent contribution to organizational economic sustainability. An …
Examining Dimensions Of Patient Satisfaction With Telemedicine, 2021 DePaul University
Examining Dimensions Of Patient Satisfaction With Telemedicine, Robert Garcia
College of Computing and Digital Media Dissertations
During the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) medical institutions and practitioners have drastically increased their adoption of telemedicine. The proliferation of telemedicine systems has sparked renewed interest among IS researchers in evaluating its usage. One of the main indicators used to measure the success of telemedicine services is patient satisfaction. Yet several problems exist with current methods used to evaluate telemedicine satisfaction. Patient satisfaction with telemedicine is frequently evaluated using either single question items or handmade instruments that are seldom assessed for validity. While telemedicine satisfaction is typically evaluated through single measures, satisfaction is considered a complex and multidimensional …
Impacts Of Chronic Diseases On Gender, Race, And Ethnicity., 2021 Clark University
Impacts Of Chronic Diseases On Gender, Race, And Ethnicity., Mansi Gandi, Naga Sai Sandeep Chowdary Guntupalli, Srinithya Varma Kakarlapudi
School of Professional Studies
Impacts of Chronic diseases on gender, race, and ethnicity.
Capstone Case Study Guide Mapfre, 2021 Clark University
Capstone Case Study Guide Mapfre, Apoorva Arbooj, Ahamad Waqas, K C Prabhat, Manju Jayam, Rashmi Sakleshpur Rajashekar
School of Professional Studies
Mapfre is a Top-Notch insurer and a competitive and fast-evolving insurance company. Clark team will help Mapfre to organize to secure systems availability and resilience to support the business process. Assist and recommend the IT team for further analysis and identify data, trends, and patterns and come up with to improve the services
How Social Media And Embedded Recommender Algorithm Fostered Political Issues, 2021 Clark University
How Social Media And Embedded Recommender Algorithm Fostered Political Issues, Yan Shi
School of Professional Studies
Social media plays a significant role in social communication and interaction, connecting people from different continents and facilitating information flaws worldwide. Meanwhile, along with the evolution of embedded recommender algorithms that clustering people with similar demographic features, social media has become the most important means of communication for modern society. However, the prosper of interconnecting platforms also have potential flows alongside. One of the major issues is the unexpected political consequence. This paper delivers the first comprehensive analysis of the political impacts posed by social media and embedded recommending algorithms. The article identifies three major political concerns through literature review, …
Detecting Dirty Data Using Sql: Rigorous House Insurance Case, 2021 Bucknell University
Detecting Dirty Data Using Sql: Rigorous House Insurance Case, Daniel Street, James G. Lawson
Faculty Journal Articles
Proficiency with data analytics is an increasingly important skill within in the accounting profession. However, successful data analysis requires clean source data (i.e., source data without errors) in order to draw reliable conclusions. Although users often assume clean source data, this assumption is frequently incorrect. Therefore, identifying and remediating “dirty data” is a prerequisite to effective data analysis. You, an accountant working at a firm that specializes in data analytics, have been hired by Rigorous House Insurance to analyze the company’s claim insurance data. In addition to investigating specific issues mentioned by the company’s controller, you are tasked with identifying …