The Importance of ICT Sector and ICT University Education for the Economic Development

Maryska, Milos; Doucek, Petr; Kunstová, Renáta

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.09.598

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“…Society has transformed greatly since the dawn of modern computers with fast digitization and evolution in the amount of data created and shared (Kamkarian, 2016). Crucial to fiscal growth and development in the global economy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is highly relevant in the digital age (Milos Maryska, 2012).…”

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Examining Trust as a Key Determinant of eHealth Adoption in Malawi

Gadabu

Sunguh

Arkorful

et al. 2019

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The way technology is accepted and utilized may have significant hypothetical and concrete inferences. Thus, eHealth, like any other technology, has little value unless it is used. In this study, fundamental elements influencing consumers’ decision to utilize eHealth services in Malawi were assessed. Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model as the primary model of inference, two new constructs were introduced to determine whether trust is a significant contributor in consumers’ decision to use eHealth. Through convenience sampling, a total of 400 responses were collected over a period of 6 weeks and evaluated using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique. Outcomes of the analysis showed that Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, and Facilitating Conditions, had an affirmative effect on Behavioral Intentions to use eHealth. Performance Expectancy indirectly had a positive effect on Behavioral Intentions to use eHealth services via Trust in internet and Trust in online healthcare providers. However, Trust of Internet had an insignificant effect while Trust in online healthcare providers had a positive effect. Thus, government and stakeholders in the health sector need to create platforms for engagement in health-related matters targeting the youth between 18 and 35 years who are the largest consumers of internet services.

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Examining Trust as a Key Determinant of eHealth Adoption in Malawi

Gadabu

Sunguh

Arkorful

et al. 2019

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“…Information and communication technologies are one of the most important factors for development and economic growth in the globalised economy (Maryska et al, 2012(Maryska et al, , p. 1060. ICT contribute to development in two ways: as an enabler for the delivery of public and commercial services, and as core technological competency for transforming all sectors of the economy.…”

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Information infrastructure as a pillar of the knowledge-based economy ? an analysis of regional differentiation in Poland

Wierzbicka

2018

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Research background: Information infrastructure is a very important pillar within a knowledge-based economy. The widespread use of information and communication technologies facilitates effective communication, dissemination and processing of information and knowledge. It also creates new opportunities for the effective use of knowledge and information in building competitive advantage. Information infrastructure is also a significant determinant in the development of territorial units, and therefore it affects the regional dimension of building the knowledge-based economy in Poland. Purpose of the article: The purpose of the study was to evaluate regional differentiation of the level of information infrastructure in Poland, and changes which occurred in this respect between 2010 and 2015. An attempt was made to provide an answer to the following question: Are regional differences in the level of information infrastructure in Poland increasing or decreasing, i.e. is a regional divergence or a regional convergence process taking place in this respect? Methods: Taxonomic methods were used, including linear ordering based on a synthetic variable and a method of grouping linearly-ordered objects. Findings & Value added: The regional differentiation of the level of information infra-structure in Poland has slightly decreased, which means, that a slow convergence process has taken place in this respect. This fact is confirmed by the value of the variation coefficient, which fell from a level of 17.6% in 2010 to a level of 14.4% in 2015. Convergence processes were observed in twelve provinces. In the case of seven of them, they had the nature of a catching-up effect, and in the case of the remaining five — a lagging-behind effect. Divergence processes were observed in four provinces. The Dolnośląskie and Mazowieckie Provinces distanced themselves from other areas of the country. In the Małopolskie and Opolskie Provinces a marginalisation effect was observed.

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“…Many researchers have continued to argue that this digital revolution is enhancing performance of many countries because it is an important facilitator of effective knowledge sharing and integration (Luo & Bu, 2016;Maryska, Doucek & Kunstova, 2012) and can be ranked among the most important movements in economic history (Aissaoui 2017). Maryska, Doucek & Kunstova, (2012) argue that the contribution of ICTs to the growth of almost every economy represents 5% of the GDP and that to hold such portion, there is need for continuous supply of relevant qualified ICT professionals into the industry. ICTs role in the knowledge economy is therefore clear and since universities are fundamental to the creation, evaluation, maintenance and dissemination of knowledge, they could play a leading role in developing qualified ICT professionals.…”

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The role of Kenyan universities in national development

Odhiambo

2018

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The contribution of university education to sustainable development of society has become one of the most important activities of higher education institutions. After 55 years of independence, it is time to take a critical look at the role of university education in nation building in Kenya. Since independence, access and difficulties of maintaining standards of quality and efficiency with marginal available resources- more recently highlighted by a commission on higher education report- have been some of the key challenges in university education and these have impacted on the sector

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The Importance of ICT Sector and ICT University Education for the Economic Development

Cited by 23 publications

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Examining Trust as a Key Determinant of eHealth Adoption in Malawi

Examining Trust as a Key Determinant of eHealth Adoption in Malawi

Information infrastructure as a pillar of the knowledge-based economy ? an analysis of regional differentiation in Poland

The role of Kenyan universities in national development

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