Bibliometric Review of Design for Digital Inclusion

Li, Guanyu; Li, Dian; Tang, Tang

doi:10.3390/su151410962

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“…Digital inclusion is the practice of ensuring equitable access to digital technologies and the internet, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance social and economic opportunities for all. It involves addressing various dimensions, including access to hardware, software, internet connectivity, digital literacy, and the ability to use technology for meaningful participation in society and the economy [ 22 , 23 ]. In the context of drug-related harm reduction, the DLS programme was intended to provide, digital inclusion to help address the challenges faced by people who use drugs by providing access to critical information, support services, and opportunities for social connection, all of which can contribute to reducing the risk of overdose and improving overall well-being.…”

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Using digital technology to reduce drug-related harms: a targeted service users’ perspective of the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme

Strachan,

Daneshvar,

Carver

et al. 2024

Harm Reduct J

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Background Deaths due to drug overdose are an international issue, causing an estimated 128,000 global deaths in 2019. Scotland has the highest rate of drug-related deaths in Europe, with those in the most deprived areas at greater risk than those in affluent areas. There is a paucity of research on digital solutions, particularly from the perspective of those who use drugs who additionally access harm reduction and homelessness support services. The Digital Lifelines Scotland programme (DLS) provides vulnerable people who use/d drugs with digital devices to connect with services. Methods This paper reports on the evaluation of the DLS from the perspective of service users who accessed services for those at risk of drug-related harms. A mixed methods approach was used including an online-survey (n = 19) and semi-structured interviews (n = 21). Survey data were analysed descriptively and interview data through inductive coding, informed by the Technology, People, Organisations and Macroenvironmental factors (TPOM) framework, to investigate the use, access, and availability of devices, and people’s experiences and perceptions of them. Results Most participants lived in social/council housing (63.2%, n = 12), many lived alone (68.4%, n = 13). They were mainly over 40 years old and lived in a city. Participants described a desire for data privacy, knowledge, and education, and placed a nascent social and personal value on digital devices. Participants pointed to the person-centred individuality of the service provision as one of the reasons to routinely engage with services. Service users experienced an increased sense of value and there was a palpable sense of community, connection and belonging developed through the programme, including interaction with services and devices. Conclusions This paper presents a unique perspective which documents the experiences of service users on the DLS. Participants illustrated a desire for life improvement and a collective and individual feeling of responsibility towards themselves and digital devices. Digital inclusion has the potential to provide avenues by which service users can safely and constructively access services and society to improve outcomes. This paper provides a foundation to further cultivate the insight of service users on digital solutions in this emerging area.

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Using digital technology to reduce drug-related harms: a targeted service users’ perspective of the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme

Strachan,

Daneshvar,

Carver

et al. 2024

Harm Reduct J

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“…In accordance with the sustainable development goals established by the United Nations, digital inclusion can play a vital role in transforming localities and the people who live there into sustainable and inclusive environments, helping to reduce intra-and inter-nation inequity [15]. Thus, Neagu, Berige and Lendzhova (2021) highlighted the fact that the more virtual mobility is emphasized within a society, the greater its degree of digital inclusion.…”

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The Efficiency of Resource Utilization in EU-28 Countries through Eco-Innovation and Digital Inclusion

Constantin,

Voica,

Silvestru

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Innovation has been a historical driver for progress. The need for more effective resource utilization has ignited the presence of many innovations in the economic environment. Among others, digitalization and internet connectivity are important pillars of development. Our paper aims to provide a few insights related to the question “How can we increase the efficiency of resource utilization in EU-28 countries through Eco-Innovation and Digital Inclusion?” This paper examines the issue of innovation related to the use of natural resources (Eco-innovation) as a determining factor in resource consumption in societies with different levels of digital inclusion. Our analysis is based on clustering of EU-28 Member States using three variables: the degree of digital inclusion, the Eco-Innovation Index, and the degree of resource use. We expect digital inclusion to mediate the relationship between eco-innovation and resource utilization. Clustering might reveal how the Eco-Innovation Index, Digital Inclusion Level, and Resource Productivity Index differ among EU-28 Member States and provide relevant information for prioritization of resource allocation at the EU level. Our approach of clustering based on the three variables considered reveals that countries with a better economy present better performance from the point of view of Digital Inclusion in the context of Eco-Innovation and the use of resources.

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Leaving No One Behind: Examining the effect of financial, gender, and digital inclusion on sustainable development

Abdulkareem,

Jimoh,

Nofiu

et al. 2024

Sustainable Development

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This paper analyzes the effects of different dimensions of inclusion toward the attainment of sustainable development in 33 sub‐Saharan African (SSA) countries from the financial, gender, and technological perspectives between 2004 and 2021. This study employs the System Generalized Method of Moments given its ability to address potential endogeneity issues, capture the dynamic nature of relationships, and mitigate potential biases while adopting the Driscoll–Kraay standard errors for robustness check. Findings reveal two of the three measures of financial inclusion wield positive and significant effects on sustainable development while credit to the private sector is found to be detrimental. Also, all three measures of gender inclusion (female employment to population, female labor force participation rate, and the number of women holding a seat in parliament) positively influence sustainable development. Contrastingly, the coefficients of digital inclusion (mobile phone subscription and internet usage) were revealed to be harmful to sustainable development in SSA. This paper advocates for increased financial inclusion through financial literacy, customized financial products, and gender‐sensitive financial services. Pertinent are gender policies that address gender norms in addition to the enactment, avowed commitment, and support for affirmative action toward closing gender gaps across all sectors and at all levels.

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Bibliometric Review of Design for Digital Inclusion

Cited by 6 publications

References 69 publications

Using digital technology to reduce drug-related harms: a targeted service users’ perspective of the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme

Using digital technology to reduce drug-related harms: a targeted service users’ perspective of the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme

The Efficiency of Resource Utilization in EU-28 Countries through Eco-Innovation and Digital Inclusion

Leaving No One Behind: Examining the effect of financial, gender, and digital inclusion on sustainable development

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