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Problematic Smartphone Use Experiences Of Students, Gbolahan Olasina

The African Journal of Information Systems

Smartphones extend people's opportunities by improving their daily living and well-being. Hence, given the tool’s features and affordances that promote human development, smartphones facilitate the achievement of the individual liberties and freedoms of ordinary people. However, there are serious concerns about the emotional, social and cultural factors underlying smartphone usage patterns and their association with problematic use and depressive behaviors. Therefore, the overriding goal of the research reported on in this paper was to investigate how smartphone use influences individuals’ emotional wellness, interpersonal relationships and sociocultural contexts. Existing academic literature indicated that there was a need to investigate the intricate …

Construction Of China's Online Platform Information Value Evaluation System, Shuyue Fang, Yuan Sun, Yuwei Ye, Liling Xia

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance] This paper aims to explore the construction of the information value evaluation system of online platforms in China, so as to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the information management of online platforms.

[Method/process] This paper firstly explores the connotation and dimension of the information value of the online platforms, and uses the analytic hierarchy process to distribute the weight, then,obtains the comprehensive evaluation results of the information value of each online platform through the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method.

[Result/discussion] Through the comprehensive evaluation of the information interaction platforms, the multilateral trading platforms and the complementary innovation platform, …

Factors Influencing The Use Of Gis-Enabled Public E-Participation For Municipal Solid Waste Management, Irene Arinaitwe, Agnes Nakakawa, Gilbert Maiga

The African Journal of Information Systems

Due to rapid global population growth and urbanization, approximately two billion metric tons of waste are generated annually. Municipal solid waste management has become a critical function for urban authorities. However, many urban authorities in low- and middle-income economies cannot provide efficient municipal solid waste management services because of suboptimal stakeholder participation in governance processes and inadequate information exchange. Therefore, this study sought to determine factors that influence the implementation of GIS-enabled public e-participation using Enhanced Adaptive Structuration Theory. A descriptive field study was conducted among staff of municipal authorities and residents in Uganda’s Kampala Metropolitan Area. Data were analyzed …

Experiential Learning: Innovative Approaches To Post-Secondary Cybersecurity Education, Brendan Bertone, Paul Wagner, Joshua Pauli

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The cybersecurity profession continues to face a significant shortfall of qualified professionals despite steady growth in degree programs. Employers consistently cite experience as the main barrier for entry-level cybersecurity hires. This paper argues that clinic-based experiential learning offers a scalable solution to that preparation gap. A systematic literature review spanning academic and professional literature was conducted to examine: (1) barriers to entry for aspiring cybersecurity professionals; (2) the effectiveness of experiential learning compared to traditional instruction; and (3) the viability and scalability of cybersecurity clinics. Screening emphasized workforce development, experiential pedagogy, and alignment with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Findings …

Information Security Awareness And Behavior Of Smartphone Users In The Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria, Funmilola Olubunmi Omotayo

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Today, there is a rapid increase in the number of people using the Internet via smartphones and relying on them for most of their daily activities. Consequently, smartphones are becoming the target of criminals for atrocious purposes. This study investigated the information security awareness and behavior of smartphone users in the Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Data was collected with a questionnaire from 400 respondents who were conveniently selected. Findings revealed that most smartphone users knew about the smartphone security features available on their phones. However, most also engaged in behaviors that threatened their information …

Digital Odyssey: Navigating Culture, Structure, And Agency In The Transformation Of A Public University, Lisa Santa-Coloma

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Digital transformation broadly refers to the process of enacting digital technologies to fundamentally change how an organization creates value, enhancing the customer experience, increasing efficiency, and achieving a sustained competitive advantage. Current industry research estimates that over 90 percent of large organizations globally are undertaking digital transformation initiatives, yet a surprisingly low percentage of them report a resulting lift in revenue or improved efficiency. This trend is particularly pronounced in the education sector, where universities, navigating the pressure of lower enrollment rates following the global pandemic and the impact of disruptive technology such as artificial intelligence and online learning platforms, …

The Effects Of Organisational Culture In Strengthening Resilience And Technological Innovation: A Case Of Smes In South Africa, Lunathi Gwayi, Ayanda Pekane, Luzuko Tekeni

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operated by forcing rapid digital transformation and remote work. This created an urgent need to understand how organisational culture can support resilience and encourage innovation. This study addressed the knowledge gap regarding how a strong organisational culture can help SMEs in South Africa navigate global crises, adapt to digital demands, and sustain long-term growth. The purpose of the study was explanatory, supported by an interpretive, inductive approach, and a qualitative strategy. Through semi-structured interviews with senior managers in the South African IT sector, the research identified Clan and Adhocracy cultures …

The Integration Of Agile Methodologies In Devops Practices Within The Information Technology Industry, Ashley Hourigan, Ridewaan Hanslo

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

The demand for rapid software delivery in the Information Technology (IT) industry has significantly intensified, emphasising the need for faster software products and service releases with enhanced features to meet customer expectations. Agile methodologies are replacing traditional approaches such as Waterfall, where flexibility, iterative development and adaptation to change are favoured over rigid planning and execution. DevOps, a subsequent evolution from Agile, emphasises collaborative efforts in development and operations teams, focusing on continuous integration and deployment to deliver resilient and high-quality software products and services. This study aims to critically assess both Agile and DevOps practices in the IT industry …

Employee’S Willingness To Engage In Information Security Incident Reporting, Ryan Moodley, Salah Kabanda

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

Organisations employ several strategies for mitigating insider threats, and yet recent studies have shown that insider threats continue to surge. Strategies are mostly reliant on technological solutions and more recently, a human centered approach where the focus is on psychological profile and behavioural habits of the individual posing the threat (the insider). The role of employees in reporting the insider or in the reporting of security incidents has received limited attention. This paper, through a literature review synthesis, identifies the factors influencing an employee’s willingness to report an insider and consequently reporting of security incidents. Through a thematic analysis of …

Applying Detective Analytics For Mitigating Financial Crime In An Organisation, Nontobeko Mlambo, Tiko Iyamu

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

Despite the growing popularity of detective analytics, it is consistently challenging to understand the factors that influence the adoption. This is increasingly discouraging organisations, even though the tool is important for tracing, tracking, and mitigating financial crime. This study applied concepts of ‘follow the actors’ and shifting negotiation of actor-network theory (ANT) to gain a better understanding of the factors that influence the adoption of detective analytics in a qualitative case study using a South African-based financial organisation. From the analysis, integration of analytics tools, integration of detective analytics with other systems and processes, development of a template for each …

Exploring The Role Of Affordances And Constraints In Shaping Trust Within The Mobile Money Ecosystem: A Case Of Rural Communities In Sub-Saharan Africa, Raphael Amponsah, Eric Afful-Dadzie, Richard Boateng, Emmanuel Awuni Kolog

African Conference on Information Systems and Technology

This study delves into the intricacies of mobile money technology (MMT) in rural areas of Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) and examines its ecosystem dynamics, affordances, constraints, and the role of trust in adoption and sustained usage. It aims to address the existing gaps in understanding the challenges and inconsistencies surrounding MMT interactions in rural communities. Emphasizing the importance of viewing MMT as an evolving ecosystem rather than just a platform, the study seeks to uncover new perspectives on the affordances and constraints shaping trust and adoption in rural communities. Primarily, the study seeks to contribute theoretically to the discourse on …

Textbooks: Required, Alternatives, Hybrid, Or Disappearance, William Saunders, Carlton Perkins, Michara Delaney-Fields

Southwestern Business Administration Journal

The conversations around transformational changes in higher education are centered around a myriad of issues. Technology, the lasting effects of the pandemic, student satisfaction and readiness for future employment requirements are a few of the leading concerns. However, one subject that is not receiving enough attention is the growing resistance and hesitation among college students to purchase textbooks. Although the movement has not reached the status of a full-blown protest or outright refusal, there is enough attention being brought to the subject that educators may want to be prepared for an eventual change. The need and requirement for textbooks in …

Investigating The Use And Acceptance Of Information And Communication Technologies By University Faculty In Liberia And Its Implications To Sub-Saharan Africa, Michael K. Gray

Dissertations

This descriptive, non-experimental, correlational quantitative study examines the relationship between components of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), and Human Capital Development (HCD) in determining the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among university faculty in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With the increasing importance of ICT in educational transformation across developing regions like SSA, understanding the underlying factors that influence ICT acceptance is essential for effective policy and implementation strategies. The researcher surveyed 336 university faculty in Liberia using a questionnaire designed to capture perceptions related to TAM constructs (perceived usefulness …

Signals Of Trust: How Privacy Disclosures And Public Responses Drive User Behavior In Digital Markets, Jose Pius Nedumkallel

All Dissertations

This dissertation examines how data privacy practices and complaint response strategies influence user behavior and market outcomes in digital marketplaces. The first study analyzes the impact of Google Play’s Data Safety Label, launched in April 2022 to standardize data collection, third-party sharing, and security disclosures. Grounded in signaling and prospect theories, the label is treated as a compound signal users interpret holistically. A difference-in-differences analysis of 23,877 top Android apps over two years shows that disclosures increase user app adoption. Internal data collection boosts adoption, while third-party sharing reduces it, reflecting behavioral loss aversion. Security disclosures moderate these effects by …

Strategic Implications Of Responses To Security And Privacy Challenges, Shivan Bhatt

All Dissertations

This dissertation investigates strategic implications of information security and privacy for organizations and society in the contexts of ransomware and mobile apps. The first study examines how organizations’ disclosures of responses to ransomware attacks affect ransomware strain survival. Ransomware attacks force organizations to make consequential decisions regarding disclosure—whether to reveal ransom payments, negotiation attempts, or coordination with external stakeholders. This study investigates how these disclosure choices influence the survival of ransomware strains. Drawing on disclosure theory and institutional theory, we theorize that disclosure behavior is shaped by dual logics and audiences: strategic signaling towards attackers and institutional conformity aimed at …

Organizational Metamorphosis: When Artificial Intelligence Transforms Companies Into New Economic Life Forms, Allan M. Glass

All Dissertations

Traditional theories of organizational change fall short in explaining how artificial intelligence (AI) transforms organizations. This grounded theory study, based on interviews with 34 organizational leaders, identifies a novel phenomenon: organizational metamorphosis - the irreversible transformation of organizations into fundamentally new entities through deep integration with AI as a cognitive partner.

The metamorphosis process unfolds in three phases. Individual Awakening occurs when leaders experience powerful interactions with AI, prompting a rapid shift from skepticism to advocacy. Once a critical mass of leaders undergo this shift, it initiates Organizational Restructuring, characterized by reimagined work design, boundary dissolution, and altered temporal rhythms. …

Decoding The Mobile App Playbook: How Sdks And Cross-Promotions Drive Market Performance, Pranith Abbaraju

All Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the strategic determinants of mobile app success within the evolving mobile platform ecosystem, focusing on app development choices and user acquisition strategies. Drawing on large-scale longitudinal data from the iOS platform, the research comprises two empirical studies contributing to the literature on digital platforms, modular design, and mobile advertising.

The first study examines how the integration of software development kits (SDKs)—a central mechanism of modular innovation—affects app market performance. The analysis identifies SDK popularity as a dual-edged strategic attribute. While popular SDKs can enhance app quality by enabling access to reliable, widely adopted functionalities, their widespread adoption …

From Affordance To Passive Flow: Unveiling The Mechanisms Behind Young Adults' Unplanned Use Of Short Video Platforms, Shishi Wu

Graduate Doctoral Dissertations

Unplanned usage of short video platforms has become a widespread behavioral pattern, especially among young users who often spend more time on these platforms than they intend to. This phenomenon cannot be fully explained by addiction or self-control failure. This study introduces the construct of Passive Flow, a non-volitional immersion state shaped by platform design. Passive Flow includes three experiential features: users engage without clear goals, gradually lose self-awareness, and experience time distortion. These states are not initiated by deliberate choice but are triggered by algorithmic and interface-level features. To examine this mechanism, the study adopts a two-phase design. The …

Acceptance Analysis Of The Employee Management Information System (Simpeg) At The Ministry Of Tourism Using Utaut, Muhammad Alfa Tanzil, Istiadi Soenarto

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

The Employee Management Information System (SIMPEG) is utilized by the Ministry of Tourism to support digital personnel administration management. Although SIMPEG has been implemented, its success largely depends on employees’ acceptance of the system. This indicates that system availability alone does not ensure successful implementation without an understanding of the factors influencing its use. This study aims to analyze the factors affecting the acceptance of SIMPEG by applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. A quantitative approach was used, with data analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected from 67 …

Cyber Attacks On Government-Managed Systems: A Social Epistemology Perspective, Aurelia Bunga Anggun Putri Romavella, Fristian Hadinata

International Review of Humanities Studies

This article examines cyberattacks on government-managed systems from the perspective of social epistemology. The development of information technology, particularly the internet, has changed the way governments operate and interact with the public. However, these changes have also created new vulnerabilities to cyberattacks that can disrupt public services, undermine public trust and threaten national security. Social epistemology, with its focus on how knowledge and beliefs are constructed and disseminated in society, provides a useful analytical framework for understanding these cyberattack dynamics. This article examines how cyberattacks affect the production, distribution and validation of knowledge in the context of governance. By analyzing …