The introduction of the digital renminbi(eCNY)by the People’s Bank of China serves as a means for the central bank to effectively comprehend macroeconomic dynamics and enhance payment infrastructure within the domest...The introduction of the digital renminbi(eCNY)by the People’s Bank of China serves as a means for the central bank to effectively comprehend macroeconomic dynamics and enhance payment infrastructure within the domestic market.Among the pioneering digital currencies,the eCNY is at the forefront of technological research and development,pilot implementation,and the establishment of a robust system.Thus,employing the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology,this study aims to explore the factors shaping the adoption of the eCNY and to determine the mediating effects of intention toward the eCNY and the moderating role of age and gender among various relationships.A cross-sectional survey methodology was deployed to collect data from pilot communities situated within the Yangtze River Delta,Pearl River Delta,and Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei regions.The empirical analysis comprised 809 valid online questionnaires,and the examination was conducted through structural equation modeling employing the partial least squares technique,ultimately subjecting the conceptual model to a comprehensive assessment.The results for intention to use the eCNY indicate that performance expectancy,effort expectancy,social influence,and perceived government policy have significant effects.Facilitating conditions and intentions toward the eCNY positively influenced its actual use.According to the findings of this study,age and sex did not moderate the effect of each hypothesis on the intention to use in the research model.This study breaks new ground by investigating the adoption of the eCNY,a novel form of currency,highlighting its multifaceted nature and providing empirical evidence for a comprehensive model encompassing psychological,social,and contextual factors.This study employs social surveys to identify obstacles in the process of promoting the widespread adoption of the eCNY and offers suggestions to the central bank and government to increase user enthusiasm and decrease user perceptions of risk,thereby promoting its widespread adoption.展开更多
Future or smart community, which mainly refers to the development of community information and communication technology(ICT) platforms or devices, has received considerable attention from urban governments and scholar...Future or smart community, which mainly refers to the development of community information and communication technology(ICT) platforms or devices, has received considerable attention from urban governments and scholars. However, only a few studies have been conducted to test the actual effects of using these community ICT platforms or devices on the community satisfaction of residents. Therefore, the present study conducts a survey in 40 communities in Nanjing, China and uses a mixed linear regression model to determine the relationship between community ICT usage and community satisfaction. Results indicate that residents with high-level community ICT usage are more satisfied with their community than those with low-level community ICT usage. Moreover, evident differences are observed regarding the influence of new commodity, old commodity and affordable housing communities in Nanjing. These findings are meaningful for the construction and development of future communities.展开更多
The contemporary developments of Information and Communication Technologies usage have fueled a popular concern. The young people are experiencing technology addiction behavior due to excessive media and technology us...The contemporary developments of Information and Communication Technologies usage have fueled a popular concern. The young people are experiencing technology addiction behavior due to excessive media and technology usage. A valid instrument is required to detect individuals at high risk of social media and technology addiction. Objective: The objectives of this study are to assess prevalence of the technology addiction using the Media and Technology Usage and Attitudes Scale (MTUAS) and to investigate the impacts of online social networking on health and academic performance of young university students in Lebanon. Methods: During the academic year 2017-2018, a cross-sectional study which enrolled 705 young university students was conducted. Data was collected using MTUAS questionnaire. The translation and cultural adaptation of the MTUAS followed a standardized protocol. The psychometric properties were then evaluated. We used multivariate regression analyses to determine which characteristics were associated with the technology addiction among students. Results: 705 filled out the questionnaire aged 17 to 35 years (mean = 20.42;SD = 2.41), 74% of whom were females. The internal consistency was high for all subscales and ranged from 0.54 - 0.87. The MTUAS yielded statistically significant scores for subgroups (known group validity). Males’ students had a higher risk of addiction to social media and technology than females. The use of media was viewed common among the smokers (OR = 1.76;95% CI = 1.10 - 2.82, p = 0.02) and drinkers of alcohol (OR = 1.80;95% CI = 1.04 - 3.11, p = 0.04). Students that used e-mailing, smartphone, and TV viewing had a high academic performance level. Females and public university students had negative attitudes toward technology. In conclusion: The technology becomes a big problem on the universities students’ users that has an impact on their life and affects their academic performance. The MTUAS Arabic version has been evaluated as a valid and reliable instrument.展开更多
For years, the hotel industry has been a dominant contributor in many economies by employing thousands of people and generating huge revenue annually and is currently the fastest growing economic sector in the world. ...For years, the hotel industry has been a dominant contributor in many economies by employing thousands of people and generating huge revenue annually and is currently the fastest growing economic sector in the world. This incredible success is largely attributed to the adoption of information and communication technology （ICT）. Research has demonstrated that ICT adoption is a key influencing factor in enhancing hotel performance at both the strategic and operational levels. However, there is an appeal in the literature for more studies to evaluate the relationship between ICT adoption and hotel performance in developing countries. As a result, this conceptual paper is proposing a research model to evaluate the impact of ICT adoption on the performance of Jamaican hotels. It is hoped that future research will validate the proposed research model, which by extension can provide useful insights to hotel managers regarding the ICT services with the greatest influence on hotel performance.展开更多
The focus of the article is on the contribution of the perspective of supply chain management （SCM） to the explanation of internationalization processes. The empirical study is based on case studies of 20 small- and...The focus of the article is on the contribution of the perspective of supply chain management （SCM） to the explanation of internationalization processes. The empirical study is based on case studies of 20 small- and medium-sized enterprises （SMEs） with international activities from China, India, New Zealand, and Singapore. All chosen firms were founded after 1980 in order to capture retrospectively the whole globalization process of each firm. All sample firms operate their supply chains （SCs） on the basis of information and communications technology （ICT）. Depending on size, strategy, business model, industry, and mindset of the managers, firms use ICT on a range from integrating individual functional areas to integrating the whole SC through enterprise resource planning （ERP） and customer relationship management （CRM） systems.展开更多
The progression through which a person acquires ,;kills, understanding, and opinions regarding a particular organization or company is called organizational learning （OL）. In this study, the connection between organ...The progression through which a person acquires ,;kills, understanding, and opinions regarding a particular organization or company is called organizational learning （OL）. In this study, the connection between organizational innovation （OI） and OL within the inf3rmation and communication technology （ICT） industry in Malaysia is surveyed. These relationships are examined, because various previous inquiries have shown that an imperative precursor to firm performance is OL. Two hundred and seventy-eight surveys were completed by small and medium organizations across Malaysia. The connections existing between the causes of OL and the causes of OI were ascertained by using structural equation modeling （SEM）. Amongst the Malaysian small- and medium-sized enterprises （SMEs） that participated in fire study, OI and OL are considerably linked.展开更多
ICT,including the Internet and e-mail,is provided for students as part of their learning.Parents'permission is required.Remember that access(准入)is a privilege(特别待遇),not a right,and thataccess requires respon...ICT,including the Internet and e-mail,is provided for students as part of their learning.Parents'permission is required.Remember that access(准入)is a privilege(特别待遇),not a right,and thataccess requires responsibility.展开更多
The rapid spread of information and communication technologies has precipitated the emergence of a novel e-commerce paradigm:mobile ordering.In conjunction with conventional online shopping,this development has signif...The rapid spread of information and communication technologies has precipitated the emergence of a novel e-commerce paradigm:mobile ordering.In conjunction with conventional online shopping,this development has significantly altered the travel pat-terns of urban residents and has the potential to either mitigate or exacerbate disparities in the distribution of amenities and resources.Behavioural research has concentrated on online shopping;there is a dearth of studies on the differences between online shopping and mobile ordering,two distinct types of e-commerce.Using the setting of the Wuhan Metropolitan Development Area in 2022,this study uses distribution probability indices,exploratory spatial data analysis,and a quantile regression model to investigate the spatial distribu-tion patterns of online shopping and mobile ordering and to assess the differential impacts of these two types of e-commerce on travel behaviour across urban and suburban locations.The main findings are as follows:1)the likelihood of engaging in online shopping is greater in suburban regions than urban regions,whereas mobile ordering is more prevalent in central urban areas.The high-value zones for both activities are concentrated in the suburban-rural fringe,approximately 24 km from the city’s geometric centre.2)The bivariate global Moran’s I indices for the impacts of both types of e-commerce on travel distance and travel frequency demonstrate significant spatial positive correlations(0.15±0.02),with P-values that are less than 0.001,indicating spatial heterogeneity in the impacts of e-commerce on travel behaviour.3)Online shopping exerts a positive influence on both travel distance and frequency,with a weaker in-fluence in central urban than suburban areas.Mobile ordering positively affects travel frequency,with a more pronounced influence in central urban than suburban areas.Additionally,mobile ordering has a negative impact on travel distance,with the impact being margin-ally less pronounced in the central urban area than in the suburban periphery.The results offer insights into the complex interplay between e-commerce and comprehensive travel behaviours across various geographical locations.展开更多
基金funded by Jiangsu Education Department(Ref.No.2022SJYB0750).
文摘The introduction of the digital renminbi(eCNY)by the People’s Bank of China serves as a means for the central bank to effectively comprehend macroeconomic dynamics and enhance payment infrastructure within the domestic market.Among the pioneering digital currencies,the eCNY is at the forefront of technological research and development,pilot implementation,and the establishment of a robust system.Thus,employing the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology,this study aims to explore the factors shaping the adoption of the eCNY and to determine the mediating effects of intention toward the eCNY and the moderating role of age and gender among various relationships.A cross-sectional survey methodology was deployed to collect data from pilot communities situated within the Yangtze River Delta,Pearl River Delta,and Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei regions.The empirical analysis comprised 809 valid online questionnaires,and the examination was conducted through structural equation modeling employing the partial least squares technique,ultimately subjecting the conceptual model to a comprehensive assessment.The results for intention to use the eCNY indicate that performance expectancy,effort expectancy,social influence,and perceived government policy have significant effects.Facilitating conditions and intentions toward the eCNY positively influenced its actual use.According to the findings of this study,age and sex did not moderate the effect of each hypothesis on the intention to use in the research model.This study breaks new ground by investigating the adoption of the eCNY,a novel form of currency,highlighting its multifaceted nature and providing empirical evidence for a comprehensive model encompassing psychological,social,and contextual factors.This study employs social surveys to identify obstacles in the process of promoting the widespread adoption of the eCNY and offers suggestions to the central bank and government to increase user enthusiasm and decrease user perceptions of risk,thereby promoting its widespread adoption.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41571146)National Natural Science Youth Foundation of China(No.51708276)Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(No.2017M611781)
文摘Future or smart community, which mainly refers to the development of community information and communication technology(ICT) platforms or devices, has received considerable attention from urban governments and scholars. However, only a few studies have been conducted to test the actual effects of using these community ICT platforms or devices on the community satisfaction of residents. Therefore, the present study conducts a survey in 40 communities in Nanjing, China and uses a mixed linear regression model to determine the relationship between community ICT usage and community satisfaction. Results indicate that residents with high-level community ICT usage are more satisfied with their community than those with low-level community ICT usage. Moreover, evident differences are observed regarding the influence of new commodity, old commodity and affordable housing communities in Nanjing. These findings are meaningful for the construction and development of future communities.
文摘The contemporary developments of Information and Communication Technologies usage have fueled a popular concern. The young people are experiencing technology addiction behavior due to excessive media and technology usage. A valid instrument is required to detect individuals at high risk of social media and technology addiction. Objective: The objectives of this study are to assess prevalence of the technology addiction using the Media and Technology Usage and Attitudes Scale (MTUAS) and to investigate the impacts of online social networking on health and academic performance of young university students in Lebanon. Methods: During the academic year 2017-2018, a cross-sectional study which enrolled 705 young university students was conducted. Data was collected using MTUAS questionnaire. The translation and cultural adaptation of the MTUAS followed a standardized protocol. The psychometric properties were then evaluated. We used multivariate regression analyses to determine which characteristics were associated with the technology addiction among students. Results: 705 filled out the questionnaire aged 17 to 35 years (mean = 20.42;SD = 2.41), 74% of whom were females. The internal consistency was high for all subscales and ranged from 0.54 - 0.87. The MTUAS yielded statistically significant scores for subgroups (known group validity). Males’ students had a higher risk of addiction to social media and technology than females. The use of media was viewed common among the smokers (OR = 1.76;95% CI = 1.10 - 2.82, p = 0.02) and drinkers of alcohol (OR = 1.80;95% CI = 1.04 - 3.11, p = 0.04). Students that used e-mailing, smartphone, and TV viewing had a high academic performance level. Females and public university students had negative attitudes toward technology. In conclusion: The technology becomes a big problem on the universities students’ users that has an impact on their life and affects their academic performance. The MTUAS Arabic version has been evaluated as a valid and reliable instrument.
文摘For years, the hotel industry has been a dominant contributor in many economies by employing thousands of people and generating huge revenue annually and is currently the fastest growing economic sector in the world. This incredible success is largely attributed to the adoption of information and communication technology （ICT）. Research has demonstrated that ICT adoption is a key influencing factor in enhancing hotel performance at both the strategic and operational levels. However, there is an appeal in the literature for more studies to evaluate the relationship between ICT adoption and hotel performance in developing countries. As a result, this conceptual paper is proposing a research model to evaluate the impact of ICT adoption on the performance of Jamaican hotels. It is hoped that future research will validate the proposed research model, which by extension can provide useful insights to hotel managers regarding the ICT services with the greatest influence on hotel performance.
文摘The focus of the article is on the contribution of the perspective of supply chain management （SCM） to the explanation of internationalization processes. The empirical study is based on case studies of 20 small- and medium-sized enterprises （SMEs） with international activities from China, India, New Zealand, and Singapore. All chosen firms were founded after 1980 in order to capture retrospectively the whole globalization process of each firm. All sample firms operate their supply chains （SCs） on the basis of information and communications technology （ICT）. Depending on size, strategy, business model, industry, and mindset of the managers, firms use ICT on a range from integrating individual functional areas to integrating the whole SC through enterprise resource planning （ERP） and customer relationship management （CRM） systems.
文摘The progression through which a person acquires ,;kills, understanding, and opinions regarding a particular organization or company is called organizational learning （OL）. In this study, the connection between organizational innovation （OI） and OL within the inf3rmation and communication technology （ICT） industry in Malaysia is surveyed. These relationships are examined, because various previous inquiries have shown that an imperative precursor to firm performance is OL. Two hundred and seventy-eight surveys were completed by small and medium organizations across Malaysia. The connections existing between the causes of OL and the causes of OI were ascertained by using structural equation modeling （SEM）. Amongst the Malaysian small- and medium-sized enterprises （SMEs） that participated in fire study, OI and OL are considerably linked.
文摘ICT,including the Internet and e-mail,is provided for students as part of their learning.Parents'permission is required.Remember that access(准入)is a privilege(特别待遇),not a right,and thataccess requires responsibility.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52278075)the Shenzhen Philosophy and Social Science Planning Program(No.SZ2024B009)。
文摘The rapid spread of information and communication technologies has precipitated the emergence of a novel e-commerce paradigm:mobile ordering.In conjunction with conventional online shopping,this development has significantly altered the travel pat-terns of urban residents and has the potential to either mitigate or exacerbate disparities in the distribution of amenities and resources.Behavioural research has concentrated on online shopping;there is a dearth of studies on the differences between online shopping and mobile ordering,two distinct types of e-commerce.Using the setting of the Wuhan Metropolitan Development Area in 2022,this study uses distribution probability indices,exploratory spatial data analysis,and a quantile regression model to investigate the spatial distribu-tion patterns of online shopping and mobile ordering and to assess the differential impacts of these two types of e-commerce on travel behaviour across urban and suburban locations.The main findings are as follows:1)the likelihood of engaging in online shopping is greater in suburban regions than urban regions,whereas mobile ordering is more prevalent in central urban areas.The high-value zones for both activities are concentrated in the suburban-rural fringe,approximately 24 km from the city’s geometric centre.2)The bivariate global Moran’s I indices for the impacts of both types of e-commerce on travel distance and travel frequency demonstrate significant spatial positive correlations(0.15±0.02),with P-values that are less than 0.001,indicating spatial heterogeneity in the impacts of e-commerce on travel behaviour.3)Online shopping exerts a positive influence on both travel distance and frequency,with a weaker in-fluence in central urban than suburban areas.Mobile ordering positively affects travel frequency,with a more pronounced influence in central urban than suburban areas.Additionally,mobile ordering has a negative impact on travel distance,with the impact being margin-ally less pronounced in the central urban area than in the suburban periphery.The results offer insights into the complex interplay between e-commerce and comprehensive travel behaviours across various geographical locations.
