A review and reappraisal of information technologies within a conceptual framework for individuals with disabilities

2001 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie A. Jacko ◽  
Holly S. Vitense
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities

scholarly journals A Conceptual Framework for Value Co-Creation in Service Enterprises (Case of Tourism Agencies)

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Hamidi ◽  
Naser Shams Gharneh ◽  
Datis Khajeheian
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Product Distribution ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Axial Coding ◽  
And Control ◽  
Marketing Messages

Traditional companies used to design products, evaluate marketing messages, and control product distribution channels with a low level of customer contribution. Nonetheless, with the advancements in communication and information technologies, the interaction between customers and company is much higher compared to the past, and it is no longer solely controlled by the companies; thus, users can now impact companies by simultaneously playing two roles as value creators and as consumers. The present study develops a conceptual framework for value co-creation in small- and medium-sized tourism agencies. The sample consisted of 23 purposefully selected employees and managers of small- and medium-sized tourism agencies. Data were extracted from semi-structured interviews and analyzed with open and axial coding. For validity, an eight-person panel of experts was asked to review the framework and to apply corrective comments. The reliability was tested using a re-test method, which confirmed the reliability of the coding with a re-test reliability of 79%. Based on the findings, the proposed framework contains eight components including value inception, value conception, value risk, resource planning, platform, actors, co-creation process, co-created value, and learning process, whose components were identified and encoded.

scholarly journals A conceptual framework for designing Ambient assisted living services for individuals with disabilities in Uganda and South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kyazze ◽  
Janet Wesson ◽  
Kevin Naudé
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
Interaction Techniques ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
User Friendly

Background: Individuals with disabilities experience difficulty in using various everyday technologies such as computers and smartphones.Objectives: To propose a conceptual framework that will lead to the development of practical and user friendly assistive technology.Method: A literature review of challenges faced by individuals with physical disabilities was carried out. Interviews with adults with physical disabilities in Kampala, Uganda, and Port Elizabeth, South Africa, identified three main challenges with regard to using technology: using a mobile phone, controlling an electronic environment and using a computer.Results: The challenges identified can be solved by taking into consideration the needs of individuals with disabilities. However, the design of new technologies and interaction techniques, such as natural hand gestures and voice, as input mechanisms has able-bodied individuals in mind. Individuals with disabilities are considered as an afterthought. The main reason for this is that individuals with a disability are a minority and hence it may not make economic sense for technology innovators to cater for their unique needs. A lack of practical guidelines on how to design for individuals with disabilities is another reason why designing for individuals with disabilities is often an afterthought.Conclusion: This article proposes a conceptual framework that can be used by researchers and technology designers in order to design products that could cater for the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. The article also emphasises the importance of exploring alternative interaction techniques, as they could enable individuals with disabilities to fully utilise technologies such as smart phones, computers and smart home electronics.

A Conceptual Framework for Evaluating Information Technologies and Decision Support Systems for Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response

2004 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dena M. Bravata ◽  
Kathryn M. McDonald ◽  
Herbert Szeto ◽  
Wendy M. Smith ◽  
Chara Rydzak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Decision Support Systems ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Support Systems

Information Technologies and Analytical Models for Strategic Design of Transportation Infrastructure

2017 ◽  
pp. 300-321
Author(s):  
L. Douglas Smith ◽  
Robert M. Nauss ◽  
Liang Xu ◽  
Juan Zhang ◽  
Jan Fabian Ehmke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Decision Rules ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Time Varying ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Strategic Design ◽  
Heuristic Scheduling ◽  
Multiple Dimensions

Statistical modeling, deterministic optimization, heuristic scheduling procedures, and computer simulation enable the strategic design of service systems while considering complex interdependencies in system operations. Performance on multiple dimensions may be investigated under alternative physical configurations and operating procedures while accommodating time-varying mixes of traffic and demands for service. This paper discusses how analytical tools and a conceptual framework developed for inland waterway transportation were extended and applied to the more complex operating environment of commercial airports. Networks of staged queues constitute the conceptual framework and discrete-event simulation provides the integrating modeling platform. Within the simulation model, statistical models represent time-varying behavior, traffic intensity is adjusted, resources are allocated to system users, traffic is controlled according to prevailing conditions, and decision rules are tested in pursuit of optimal performance.

Conceptualising information and equipment technology adoption in construction

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samad M. E. Sepasgozar ◽  
Martin Loosemore ◽  
Steven R. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a critical review of research in information and equipment technology adoption in the construction industry. The study also aims to formulate a conceptual framework of the different stages in the adoption process identify gaps in the existing literature and to provide a holistic picture of contemporary research in technology adoption in construction research literature. Design/methodology/approach – A generic framework is initially proposed containing the fundamental concepts of “pre-adoption”, “adoption” and “post-adoption”. The review separates the literature according to three key perspectives: “socio-economic”; “managerial”; and “psychological”. The applicability of the existing approaches to the construction context is discussed, and then a new conceptual framework for construction is developed. Findings – Significant gaps in the understanding of construction technology adoption are identified that provide an interesting agenda for future research. A Construction Technology Adoption Framework is presented, which draws together all of sub-processes involved in technology adoption. This framework covers key activities of both the vendor and the customer. Research limitations/implications – The study has been restricted to information technologies and construction equipment technology. Other construction technologies, such as formwork systems, have not been examined. Practical implications – The new framework provides a direction for research into the technology adoption process including key sub-processes and potential research areas. The framework also assists vendors to influence customers’ decision-making processes, and guides new customers in setting up their own decision procedures. Originality/value – This paper departs from earlier research by focusing on information and equipment technology adoption rather than innovation adoption in general. In addition, this paper considers both sides of the adoption equation (vendor and customer), which is in contrast to previous binary studies which considered one side or the other. It delineates the boundaries of different concepts such as diffusion, adoption, acceptance and implementation, which have been interchangeably used in previous studies. This paper introduces the concept of dissemination to construction, which has previously been investigated in other industries.

A Conceptual Framework for a BIM-Based Collaboration Platform Supported by Mobile Computing

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 2144-2148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Networks ◽  
Mobile Computing ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Project Participants

The construction industry has been known as a complicated environment with respect to the multiple phases and multidisciplinary participants. The emergence of new concepts and information technologies including BIM, IFC, Web, wireless networks and Mobile Computing, give the construction industry a powerful potential to build a platform allowing project participants to work collaboratively. This paper reports a conceptual framework for a BIM-based collaboration platform that contains the model of BIM-supported integration for construction processes and the technological architecture for the system. This paper concludes with suggestions for further developing and testing of the conceptual framework.

scholarly journals Which technology to which challenge in democratic governance? An approach using design science research

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Anastasiadou ◽  
Vitor Santos ◽  
Filipe Montargil
Keyword(s):  
Political Participation ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Design Science Research ◽  
Democratic Governance ◽  
Digital Government ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Information systems (IS) play an important role in contemporary society, but critical questions remain on their potential use and impact on democracy. This study aims to contribute to the discussion on which technology can be adequate to which major challenge of democratic governance, through the identification and pairing of challenges of democratic governance with specific information technologies with the potential to be used in applications related to this challenge. This perspective can be considered positioned in the confluence between IS, political science and public administration. Design/methodology/approach Design science research, a research approach in IS, was used. The suggestion of a conceptual framework with pairs of challenges in democratic governance and information technologies was initially developed. In a subsequent phase, this framework was discussed and assessed through interviews with a panel of selected experts in e-government and IS, reaching a revised conceptual framework. Findings Results suggest that the conceptual pairing of challenges in democratic governance with IS’s solutions such as artificial intelligence, systems integration or blockchain technologies, for instance, if used in a critical, transparent and accountable way, can play a role in capacitating the delivery of better public services and contribute to encouraging citizen trust and political participation. These results may contribute to open a methodological agenda dedicated to the selection of adequate IS resources to address specific challenges of democratic governance, as well as to help in the development of public policies in the area. Originality/value Previous studies on digital government offer important insights on the impact of information and communication technologies-enabled public governance tools for government openness, public service efficiency and user-friendliness, and for citizen political participation and societal mobilization. But the literature still lacks a systematic conceptual framework mapping and assessing the role of distinctive IS instruments in democratic challenge-solving and specifying functional relationships between specific technology and democratic outcomes. This paper aims to contribute to filling this analytical gap.

Understanding Feral IT Practices as Deviance

2014 ◽  
pp. 189-208
Author(s):  
Shubhankar Thatte ◽  
Nick Grainger ◽  
Judy McKay
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
It Management ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Structure Factors ◽  
Organizational Norms ◽  
It Practices ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Structural Strain

In this chapter, the authors discuss the concept of feral IT practices, which are defined as work practices of employees who use information technologies in ways that deviate from organizational norms. Such practices are in the main conducted beyond the control and/or knowledge of organizational IT management. The authors argue that feral practices can be looked at from many different perspectives, and thus may sometimes be viewed as innovative and beneficial for organizations, as opposed to being regarded as risky and potentially detrimental to the organization. However, such a view of feral practices is relatively under-theorized at present, and a challenge for researchers is to develop knowledge of how an organization can benefit from this unsanctioned innovation, while protecting itself through adequately managing the risks to which they may be exposed through these feral practices. Merton’s Theory of Anomie provides deeper insights into the phenomenon of non-compliance, and in this chapter, the authors aim to explore how the concept of deviance (non-compliance) can usefully be applied to offer new insights into the phenomenon of feral practices. A conceptual framework based on Merton’s theory is proposed that suggests that feral IT practices may arise from structural strain that inhibits the ability of an individual or group to achieve their goals and objectives. The organizational structure factors contributing to structural strain are discussed. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the potential contribution of Merton’s theory to understanding and ultimately managing feral practices in organizations such that risks are minimized and benefits maximized.

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