Influence of IoT Policy on Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheshadri Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Internet Of Things

In this study, an attempt was taken to identify the issues concerning to regulations and governance which could substantially influence the citizens of India relating to adoption of the Internet of Things. The objective of this study is to highlight the importance of Internet of Things policymaking by the Government of India prescribing proper regulatory frameworks and good governance for effective and successful adoption of the Internet of Things by the citizens of India. An empirical approach has been taken for understanding the impact of IoT policy towards adoption of IoT enabled devices by the citizens of India. Structural equation modeling (SEM) has been used towards analysis of the data collected from three metro cities in India. The study finds out the impact of IoT policy towards adoption of the Internet of Things by the citizens in India and its importance towards improving the quality of life of the citizens of India.

Internet of Things Applications

2016 ◽  
pp. 397-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Elkhodr ◽  
Seyed Shahrestani ◽  
Hon Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Everyday Objects ◽  
Iot Applications ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) brings connectivity to about every objects found in the physical space. It extends connectivity not only to computer and mobile devices but also to everyday objects. From connected fridges, cars and cities, the IoT creates opportunities in numerous domains. This chapter briefly surveys some IoT applications and the impact the IoT could have on societies. It shows how the various application of the IoT enhances the overall quality of life and reduces management and costs in various sectors.

Internet of Things Applications

2017 ◽  
pp. 323-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Elkhodr ◽  
Seyed Shahrestani ◽  
Hon Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Everyday Objects ◽  
Iot Applications ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) brings connectivity to about every objects found in the physical space. It extends connectivity not only to computer and mobile devices but also to everyday objects. From connected fridges, cars and cities, the IoT creates opportunities in numerous domains. This chapter briefly surveys some IoT applications and the impact the IoT could have on societies. It shows how the various application of the IoT enhances the overall quality of life and reduces management and costs in various sectors.

The Impact of Self-Stigma, Role Strain, and Diabetes Distress on Quality of Life and Glycemic Control in Women With Diabetes: A 6-Month Prospective Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 109980042110096
Author(s):  
Ruey-Hsia Wang ◽  
Chia-Chin Lin ◽  
Shi-Yu Chen ◽  
Hui-Chun Hsu ◽  
Chiu-Ling Huang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Role Strain ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Disease Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

Purposes: Women with diabetes (WD) are more severely impacted by the consequence of suboptimal diabetes control. This study aims to examine the impact of demographic and disease characteristics, baseline self-stigma, role strain, diabetes distress on Hemoglobin A1C (A1C) levels, quality of life (D-QoL) and 6-month A1C levels in younger WD. Methods: This study was a 6-month prospective study. In total, 193 WD aged 20–64 years were selected by convenience sampling from three outpatient clinics in Taiwan. Demographic and disease characteristics, self-stigma, role strain, diabetes distress, A1C levels, and D-QoL were collected at baseline. A1C levels were further collected 6 months later. Structural equation modeling was conducted to test the hypothesized model. Results: The final model supported that higher baseline D-QoL directly associated with lower concurrent A1C levels and indirectly associated with lower 6-month A1C levels through baseline A1C levels. Higher baseline self-stigma, role strain, and diabetes distress directly associated with lower baseline D-QoL, and indirectly associated with higher 6-month A1C levels through D-QoL. Conclusion: Improving self-stigma, role strain, and diabetes distress should be considered as promising strategies to improve D-QoL in young WD. D-QoL plays a mediation role between baseline self-stigma, role strain, diabetes distress and subsequent glycemic control in younger WD. Enhancing baseline D-QoL is fundamental to improve subsequent glycemic control.

scholarly journals Smart Monitoring and Control in the Future Internet of Things

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Franco Cicirelli ◽  
Antonio Guerrieri ◽  
Andrea Vinci
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Future Internet ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) and related technologies are promising in terms of realizing pervasive and smart applications, which, in turn, have the potential to improve the quality of life of people living in a connected world [...]

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Responsible Tourism Practice, Destination Sustainability and Quality of Life: Perspective of Marine National Park Communities

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 895-901
Author(s):  
Thanin Sangkhaduang ◽  
Parichart Visuthismajarn ◽  
Noodchanath Kongchouy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
National Park ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Ethical Consumption ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Responsible Tourism

An ideal responsible tourism practice has become the most significant role and principle for modern sustainable tourism development concept. Responsible tourism practice promotes better for tourists visit and enhances the quality of life of host communities in the destination by encouraging ethical consumption and production in all stakeholders. This paper attempted to determine the impact of host communities’ perceived responsible tourism practice on perceived destination sustainability and their quality of life as well as the impact of host communities’ perceived destination sustainability on perceived quality of life. The study was conducted with 355 participants from host communities in Haad Chao Mai Marine National Park, Thailand. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data. The collected data were analyzed by using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results revealed that perceived responsible tourism practice had a significant impact on perceived destination sustainability and perceived quality of life. Additionally, perceived destination sustainability influenced perceived quality of life. As such, embedding responsible tourism practice in destination development plan can enable destination sustainability and better quality of life of host communities and it might make the park successful ecotourism destination.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF AMIL’S ISLAMIC CHARACTERISTICS ON THE QUALITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING OF ZAKAT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS (ZMO): GOOD GOVERNANCE AS INTERVENING VARIABLE

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-31
Author(s):  
Abrar Nawas ◽  
Yuswar Zainal Basri ◽  
Tatik Mariyanti ◽  
Zulhelmy Zulhelmy
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Government

The objective of this research is to analyze the effect of Amil's Islamic Characteristics on Quality of Financial Reporting and Good Governance as an Intervening Variable in Zakat Management Organizations (ZMO). The research used the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) method with SmartPLS software to analyze data from 204 samples of commissioners and administrators of Zakat Management Organization. The results show that the character of trustworthiness, professionalism, and good governance had a positive and significant effect on the quality of Financial Reporting. In contrast, Islamic religiosity has no impact on the quality of financial reporting. The results also show that Islamic religiosity, trustworthiness, and professionalism had a positive and significant effect on good governance. Good governance played a role in mediating the influence of trustworthiness on the quality of Financial Reporting. The research findings provide managerial implications for ZMO and the government to utilize Islamic religiosity and character of trustworthiness as qualitative standards in Amil recruitment. Furthermore, it allows them to create and set Amil’s professional competency standards, including the fields of accounting and management, and provide Amil professional certification as well as establish Amil Professional Associations.

Happiness, quality of life and their determinants among people with systemic sclerosis: a structural equation modeling approach

Rheumatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tânia Louza Santiago ◽  
Eduardo Santos ◽  
Ana Catarina Duarte ◽  
Patrícia Martins ◽  
Marlene Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Disease Impact ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Patients’ objectives and experiences must be core to the study and management of chronic diseases, such as systemic sclerosis (SSc). Although patient-reported outcomes have attracted increasing attention, evaluation of the impact of disease on the overall subjective well-being, equivalent to ‘happiness’, is remarkably lacking. Objectives To examine the determinants of happiness and quality of life in patients with SSc, with emphasis on disease features and personality traits. Methods Observational, cross-sectional multicentre study, including 142 patients, with complete data regarding disease activity, disease impact, personality, health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) and happiness. Structural equation modelling was used to evaluate the association between the variables. Results The results indicated an acceptable fit of the model to the data. Perceived disease impact had a significant negative direct relation with HR-QoL (β=-0.79, p < 0.001) and with happiness (β=-0.52, p < 0.001). Positive personality traits had a positive relation with happiness (β = 0.36, p = 0.002) and an important indirect association upon QoL (β = 0.43) and happiness (β = 0.23). Perceived disease impact is influenced by body image, fatigue, and SSc-related disability to a higher degree (β =  0.6–0.7) than by disease activity (β = 0.28) or form (β = 0.17). Impact of disease had a much stronger relation with HR-QoL than with happiness. Conclusions The results suggest that treatment strategies targeting not only disease control but also the mitigation of relevant domains of disease impact (body image, fatigue, global disability) may be important to improve the patients’ experience of the disease. The reinforcement of resilience factors, such as positive psychological traits, may also play a contributory role towards better patient outcomes.

Understanding the acceptance of the Internet of Things: an integrative theoretical approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki Joon Kim ◽  
Sai Wang
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Information Systems Success ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Internet Of Things

PurposeGuided by the frameworks of the technology acceptance model, uses and gratifications theory and the information systems success model, this study develops and validates an adoption model for the Internet of Things (IoT).Design/methodology/approachThe measurement and research models are statistically validated via a confirmatory factor analysis and a structural equation modeling analysis of data collected from 262 IoT users.FindingsThe results indicate that the IoT is expected to deliver accurate and up-to-date information via an accessible and reliable system to enhance its usefulness and ease of use, which leads to greater adoption. The results further reveal that sufficient knowledge and adequate understanding of the IoT outweigh technology discomfort, which, in turn, have a positive effect on individuals' motivation to use the IoT.Originality/valueThis study distills a rich set of antecedents to build a comprehensive theory of IoT acceptance and sheds light on the adoption of future pervasive information and communications technologies.

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