Pricing dynamics and volatility are accelerating the adoption of global cryptocurrency.Despite challenges,cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are gaining widespread acceptance,particularly in countries with unbanked popu...Pricing dynamics and volatility are accelerating the adoption of global cryptocurrency.Despite challenges,cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are gaining widespread acceptance,particularly in countries with unbanked populations,the lack of bank controls,and inflation.This study investigates the global patterns of cryptocurrency adoption using Generalized Linear Models and Spatial Autoregressive Models.This research introduces a novel perspective on global cryptocurrency adoption using spatial models.Our findings reveal that cryptocurrency adoption is significantly influenced by economic instability,infrastructure availability,and spatial dynamics,with higher adoption rates in countries with limited access to traditional financial systems.展开更多
Background:The rapid development of the blockchain technology and its various applications has rendered it important to understand the guidelines for adopting it.Methods:The comparative analysis method is used to anal...Background:The rapid development of the blockchain technology and its various applications has rendered it important to understand the guidelines for adopting it.Methods:The comparative analysis method is used to analyze different dimensions of the maturity model,which is mainly based on the commonly used capability maturity model.Results:The blockchain maturity model and its adoption process have been discussed and presented.Conclusions:This study serves as a guide to institutions to make blockchain adoption decisions more systematically.展开更多
Purpose:This paper aims to examine how the adoption decision of the internet banking in North Cyprus would be affected based on the following dimensions;the technology features,the personal characteristics,the social ...Purpose:This paper aims to examine how the adoption decision of the internet banking in North Cyprus would be affected based on the following dimensions;the technology features,the personal characteristics,the social environment and the expected risk.Design/methodology/approach:A self-administered survey was conducted with 291 participants responded to it.The partial least square approach of the structural equation modeling(PLS-SEM)is employed to investigate the direct effects of the proposed factors on the adoption decision.Additionally,the mediation test is used to examine indirect effects.Findings:Results showed that even though the participants appreciated the benefits of the online banking as the perceived usefulness factor exerts the greatest direct effect,they would rather use clear and easy-to-use websites,adding to that their assessments of the usefulness of these services are significantly influenced by the surrounding people’s views and prior experience.This is demonstrated by the total effects of the perceived ease of use and the subjective norm factors,which are greater than the direct effect of the perceived usefulness factor since both of these factors have significant direct and indirect effects mediated by the perceived usefulness factor.The negative impact of the perceived risk factor is weak compared to the previous factors.While the personal innovativeness factor showed the weakest effect among the proposed factors.展开更多
Introduction: Today, information technology is considered as an important national development principle in each country which is applied in different fields. Health care as a whole and the hospitals could be regarded...Introduction: Today, information technology is considered as an important national development principle in each country which is applied in different fields. Health care as a whole and the hospitals could be regarded as a field and organizations with most remarkable IT applications respectively. Although different benchmarks and frameworks have been developed to assess different aspects of Hospital Information Systems (HISs) by various researchers, there is not any suitable reference model yet to benchmark HIS in the world. Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) has been currently presented and is globally well-known to benchmark the rate of HIS utilization in the hospitals. Notwithstanding, this model has not been introduced in Iran so far. Methods: This research was carried out based on an applied descriptive method in three private hospitals of Isfahan—one of the most important provinces of Iran—in the year 2015. The purpose of this study was to investigate IT utilization stage in three selected private hospitals. Conclusion: The findings revealed that HIS is not at the center of concern in studied hospitals and is in the first maturity stage in accordance with EMRAM. However, hospital managers are enforced and under the pressure of different beneficiaries including insurance companies to improve their HIS. Therefore, it could be concluded that these types of hospitals are still far away from desirable conditions and need to enhance their IT utilization stage significantly.展开更多
The construction industry needs modern construction methodology and technology to improve sustainability and production performance.Building Information Modelling(BIM)technology supports improving the quality of produ...The construction industry needs modern construction methodology and technology to improve sustainability and production performance.Building Information Modelling(BIM)technology supports improving the quality of products by reducing design and construction defects,risks to the health and safety of workers,and reduce overall project cost and delivery time.The BIM has capabilities,but it is still undiscovered and unable to exploit the full scale of its benefits in the Architectural Engineering and Construction(AEC)industry.There is a trend to adopt the BIM level 1,which is limited to 2D and only in a few cases 3D models uses in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings,particularly in Nepal.Hence,this paper focuses on providing insight into the BIM benefits and identifies the potential barriers while adopting BIM Level 3 in Nepal.This was accomplished by developing a 4DBIM model of a multi-story residential building in Nepal and conducting the industry survey via focus group with the AEC professionals based on the developed 4DBIM model.A comprehensive literature review was conducted and presented the findings of the BIM benefits and barriers while adopting BIM.The study found that commercial and governmental projects can immediately be adopted BIM technology.It is concluded that the unavailability of skilled BIM users and the lack of proper policies for BIM adoption are key barriers in Nepal.Hence,the new policy is required to achieve and exploit the full scale of the BIM benefits and improve the project delivery in terms of quality,cost and time including the health and safety of workers and the sustainability of the AEC industry.展开更多
Blockchain technology holds significant promise for driving innovations across diverse industries, businesses, and applications. Recognized as a crucial source of competitive advantage in a fast-evolving environment, ...Blockchain technology holds significant promise for driving innovations across diverse industries, businesses, and applications. Recognized as a crucial source of competitive advantage in a fast-evolving environment, blockchain is anticipated to contribute substantially to sustainable economic and social development. Despite these high expectations, many blockchain projects currently face high failure rates, leading to negative impacts on various aspects of economic and social sustainability, including corporate governance, risk management, financial management, human resources, culture management, and competitiveness. This paper evaluates adoption models, identifying both risk and success factors. It introduces an integrated adoption model designed to operationalize, measure, and manage blockchain-driven business innovation sustainably. An empirical study involving 20 industry sectors and 125 business leaders was conducted to assess the model’s applicability. The findings indicate that the adoption model has the potential to support the sustainable implementation of blockchain technology for business innovations across various industries and applications. Future research and industry activities should continue validating this model through further case studies.展开更多
The construction sector is in need of further self-development due to recent innovations in technology.This is because the environmental problems which have been handled seriously all over the world in recent years,an...The construction sector is in need of further self-development due to recent innovations in technology.This is because the environmental problems which have been handled seriously all over the world in recent years,and studies related to the way of creating requirements and measures for healthy construction environments have been emphasized.For adoption of new technological construction products in that sector;a system which will encompass designers,contractors and users is required.For selection and widespread use of new technological products,the decision-making is not only sufficient but also cultural and socio-economic factors and conditions are gaining in importance.For the implementation and control of the new construction product assigned,a process of testing is required.The process of testing should be structured by allowing the use of new technological products in a system of continuous self-improvement by preventing the usage without change for a substantial amount of time.All of these processes have been examined within the scope of the doctoral thesis in model,which was developed for the adoption of technological innovation.In this study,the aim is to contribute to the creation of an appropriate adoption roadmap for constant self-renewal and self-improvement of construction environments,which are sensitive to the environment.展开更多
As a major developing country,China has attracted significant attention as to whichpathitshouldfol owfortechnologicalprogress.Accordingtotheauthorofthispaper,Chinashouldcontinueto pursue the international division of ...As a major developing country,China has attracted significant attention as to whichpathitshouldfol owfortechnologicalprogress.Accordingtotheauthorofthispaper,Chinashouldcontinueto pursue the international division of labor and competition strategy based on comparative advantages.Meanwhile,China should,through reform and adjustment,build a national innovation system capable ofplaying an e ective role in the future.However,laying too much emphasis on proprietary innovation atthe present stage wil bring about undesirable consequences.The timing for China to embark on a path oftechnologicaldevelopmentthroughproprietaryinnovationissubjecttothechangesbothintradeconditionsandin income distribution e ects arising from proprietary innovation.展开更多
This paper provides a comparative sociological analysis of the application models for industrial robots in the automotive and electronics industries.The integration of robots in these two key sectors has been a signif...This paper provides a comparative sociological analysis of the application models for industrial robots in the automotive and electronics industries.The integration of robots in these two key sectors has been a significant milestone in the evolution of modern manufacturing,contributing to major shifts in production processes,labor markets,and organizational structures.Through a comprehensive review of literature and case studies,the paper identifies and contrasts the driving factors for robot adoption,the impact of automation on the workforce,and the sociocultural factors influencing these transitions.The automotive industry,characterized by high-volume production and cost-efficiency,and the electronics industry,known for precision and fast-paced production,present unique challenges and opportunities in robot integration.By examining these differences,the paper aims to offer insights into the broader social and economic implications of industrial robot deployment and its effect on industry dynamics and labor relations.The findings highlight not only the technological benefits but also the social challenges associated with automation in these industries.展开更多
目的评价态度-定义-开放思维-计划-实施(attitude-definition-openthinking-planning-try it out,ADOPT)问题解决模式延续性护理应用在糖尿病足患者护理中的意义。方法选取2023年4月-2024年3月庄浪县中医医院收治的90例糖尿病足患者为...目的评价态度-定义-开放思维-计划-实施(attitude-definition-openthinking-planning-try it out,ADOPT)问题解决模式延续性护理应用在糖尿病足患者护理中的意义。方法选取2023年4月-2024年3月庄浪县中医医院收治的90例糖尿病足患者为研究对象。根据护理方法的不同分为参照组(n=45,行常规护理)、研究组(n=45,行ADOPT问题解决模式延续性护理)。比较两组护理满意度、糖尿病足不良结局、自我管理能力。结果研究组护理满意度为95.56%(43/45),高于参照组的80.00%(36/45),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=5.075,P=0.024)。研究组不良糖尿病足不良结局发生率低于参照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组自我管理能力评分各维度均高于参考组,差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。结论ADOPT问题解决模式延续性护理的开展,可提高糖尿病足患者自我管理能力。展开更多
文摘Pricing dynamics and volatility are accelerating the adoption of global cryptocurrency.Despite challenges,cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are gaining widespread acceptance,particularly in countries with unbanked populations,the lack of bank controls,and inflation.This study investigates the global patterns of cryptocurrency adoption using Generalized Linear Models and Spatial Autoregressive Models.This research introduces a novel perspective on global cryptocurrency adoption using spatial models.Our findings reveal that cryptocurrency adoption is significantly influenced by economic instability,infrastructure availability,and spatial dynamics,with higher adoption rates in countries with limited access to traditional financial systems.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.71601090).
文摘Background:The rapid development of the blockchain technology and its various applications has rendered it important to understand the guidelines for adopting it.Methods:The comparative analysis method is used to analyze different dimensions of the maturity model,which is mainly based on the commonly used capability maturity model.Results:The blockchain maturity model and its adoption process have been discussed and presented.Conclusions:This study serves as a guide to institutions to make blockchain adoption decisions more systematically.
文摘Purpose:This paper aims to examine how the adoption decision of the internet banking in North Cyprus would be affected based on the following dimensions;the technology features,the personal characteristics,the social environment and the expected risk.Design/methodology/approach:A self-administered survey was conducted with 291 participants responded to it.The partial least square approach of the structural equation modeling(PLS-SEM)is employed to investigate the direct effects of the proposed factors on the adoption decision.Additionally,the mediation test is used to examine indirect effects.Findings:Results showed that even though the participants appreciated the benefits of the online banking as the perceived usefulness factor exerts the greatest direct effect,they would rather use clear and easy-to-use websites,adding to that their assessments of the usefulness of these services are significantly influenced by the surrounding people’s views and prior experience.This is demonstrated by the total effects of the perceived ease of use and the subjective norm factors,which are greater than the direct effect of the perceived usefulness factor since both of these factors have significant direct and indirect effects mediated by the perceived usefulness factor.The negative impact of the perceived risk factor is weak compared to the previous factors.While the personal innovativeness factor showed the weakest effect among the proposed factors.
文摘Introduction: Today, information technology is considered as an important national development principle in each country which is applied in different fields. Health care as a whole and the hospitals could be regarded as a field and organizations with most remarkable IT applications respectively. Although different benchmarks and frameworks have been developed to assess different aspects of Hospital Information Systems (HISs) by various researchers, there is not any suitable reference model yet to benchmark HIS in the world. Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) has been currently presented and is globally well-known to benchmark the rate of HIS utilization in the hospitals. Notwithstanding, this model has not been introduced in Iran so far. Methods: This research was carried out based on an applied descriptive method in three private hospitals of Isfahan—one of the most important provinces of Iran—in the year 2015. The purpose of this study was to investigate IT utilization stage in three selected private hospitals. Conclusion: The findings revealed that HIS is not at the center of concern in studied hospitals and is in the first maturity stage in accordance with EMRAM. However, hospital managers are enforced and under the pressure of different beneficiaries including insurance companies to improve their HIS. Therefore, it could be concluded that these types of hospitals are still far away from desirable conditions and need to enhance their IT utilization stage significantly.
文摘The construction industry needs modern construction methodology and technology to improve sustainability and production performance.Building Information Modelling(BIM)technology supports improving the quality of products by reducing design and construction defects,risks to the health and safety of workers,and reduce overall project cost and delivery time.The BIM has capabilities,but it is still undiscovered and unable to exploit the full scale of its benefits in the Architectural Engineering and Construction(AEC)industry.There is a trend to adopt the BIM level 1,which is limited to 2D and only in a few cases 3D models uses in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings,particularly in Nepal.Hence,this paper focuses on providing insight into the BIM benefits and identifies the potential barriers while adopting BIM Level 3 in Nepal.This was accomplished by developing a 4DBIM model of a multi-story residential building in Nepal and conducting the industry survey via focus group with the AEC professionals based on the developed 4DBIM model.A comprehensive literature review was conducted and presented the findings of the BIM benefits and barriers while adopting BIM.The study found that commercial and governmental projects can immediately be adopted BIM technology.It is concluded that the unavailability of skilled BIM users and the lack of proper policies for BIM adoption are key barriers in Nepal.Hence,the new policy is required to achieve and exploit the full scale of the BIM benefits and improve the project delivery in terms of quality,cost and time including the health and safety of workers and the sustainability of the AEC industry.
文摘Blockchain technology holds significant promise for driving innovations across diverse industries, businesses, and applications. Recognized as a crucial source of competitive advantage in a fast-evolving environment, blockchain is anticipated to contribute substantially to sustainable economic and social development. Despite these high expectations, many blockchain projects currently face high failure rates, leading to negative impacts on various aspects of economic and social sustainability, including corporate governance, risk management, financial management, human resources, culture management, and competitiveness. This paper evaluates adoption models, identifying both risk and success factors. It introduces an integrated adoption model designed to operationalize, measure, and manage blockchain-driven business innovation sustainably. An empirical study involving 20 industry sectors and 125 business leaders was conducted to assess the model’s applicability. The findings indicate that the adoption model has the potential to support the sustainable implementation of blockchain technology for business innovations across various industries and applications. Future research and industry activities should continue validating this model through further case studies.
文摘The construction sector is in need of further self-development due to recent innovations in technology.This is because the environmental problems which have been handled seriously all over the world in recent years,and studies related to the way of creating requirements and measures for healthy construction environments have been emphasized.For adoption of new technological construction products in that sector;a system which will encompass designers,contractors and users is required.For selection and widespread use of new technological products,the decision-making is not only sufficient but also cultural and socio-economic factors and conditions are gaining in importance.For the implementation and control of the new construction product assigned,a process of testing is required.The process of testing should be structured by allowing the use of new technological products in a system of continuous self-improvement by preventing the usage without change for a substantial amount of time.All of these processes have been examined within the scope of the doctoral thesis in model,which was developed for the adoption of technological innovation.In this study,the aim is to contribute to the creation of an appropriate adoption roadmap for constant self-renewal and self-improvement of construction environments,which are sensitive to the environment.
文摘As a major developing country,China has attracted significant attention as to whichpathitshouldfol owfortechnologicalprogress.Accordingtotheauthorofthispaper,Chinashouldcontinueto pursue the international division of labor and competition strategy based on comparative advantages.Meanwhile,China should,through reform and adjustment,build a national innovation system capable ofplaying an e ective role in the future.However,laying too much emphasis on proprietary innovation atthe present stage wil bring about undesirable consequences.The timing for China to embark on a path oftechnologicaldevelopmentthroughproprietaryinnovationissubjecttothechangesbothintradeconditionsandin income distribution e ects arising from proprietary innovation.
文摘This paper provides a comparative sociological analysis of the application models for industrial robots in the automotive and electronics industries.The integration of robots in these two key sectors has been a significant milestone in the evolution of modern manufacturing,contributing to major shifts in production processes,labor markets,and organizational structures.Through a comprehensive review of literature and case studies,the paper identifies and contrasts the driving factors for robot adoption,the impact of automation on the workforce,and the sociocultural factors influencing these transitions.The automotive industry,characterized by high-volume production and cost-efficiency,and the electronics industry,known for precision and fast-paced production,present unique challenges and opportunities in robot integration.By examining these differences,the paper aims to offer insights into the broader social and economic implications of industrial robot deployment and its effect on industry dynamics and labor relations.The findings highlight not only the technological benefits but also the social challenges associated with automation in these industries.
文摘目的评价态度-定义-开放思维-计划-实施(attitude-definition-openthinking-planning-try it out,ADOPT)问题解决模式延续性护理应用在糖尿病足患者护理中的意义。方法选取2023年4月-2024年3月庄浪县中医医院收治的90例糖尿病足患者为研究对象。根据护理方法的不同分为参照组(n=45,行常规护理)、研究组(n=45,行ADOPT问题解决模式延续性护理)。比较两组护理满意度、糖尿病足不良结局、自我管理能力。结果研究组护理满意度为95.56%(43/45),高于参照组的80.00%(36/45),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=5.075,P=0.024)。研究组不良糖尿病足不良结局发生率低于参照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组自我管理能力评分各维度均高于参考组,差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。结论ADOPT问题解决模式延续性护理的开展,可提高糖尿病足患者自我管理能力。
