Zhifang Liu, Emynordiana Jamil, Anan Sawadengdist, Xianxin Hui, K. Kalai and Lingjie Tang
This case study investigates the accessibility and inclusivity of the built environment for students with disabilities at a Malaysian public university.
Abstract
Purpose
This case study investigates the accessibility and inclusivity of the built environment for students with disabilities at a Malaysian public university.
Design/methodology/approach
Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research captures the lived experiences of four undergraduates with physical and visual disabilities through semi-structured interviews guided by the Americans with Disabilities Act checklist.
Findings
Findings reveal mixed levels of accessibility across campus, highlighting well-designed areas with accessible pathways and ramps, contrasted with others lacking adequate features and posing significant risks, especially for visually impaired students. The study identifies key design shortcomings, including insufficient safety features in staircases and inconsistent availability of modern technological aids and human assistance. Despite some commendable initiatives, the research underscores the need for comprehensive accessibility audits, consistent application of universal design principles and improved support services. Limitations of the study include its small sample size and focus on a single institution.
Originality/value
By addressing these challenges, universities can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for students with disabilities, promoting equality within higher education.
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This study examines the relationship between the writing anxiety experienced by English second language learners and their intention to employ ChatGPT for their academic writing…
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Purpose
This study examines the relationship between the writing anxiety experienced by English second language learners and their intention to employ ChatGPT for their academic writing as an automated writing evaluation tool. This research integrates writing anxiety as an additional variable to understand how much writing anxiety affects the perceived usefulness of ChatGPT as an automated writing evaluation tool, perceived ease of use of ChatGPT, and attitude towards using ChatGPT as an automated writing evaluation tool for their academic writing with the technology acceptance model (TAM) as a theoretical framework.
Design/methodology/approach
This is a cross-sectional study, with SEM PLS to analysis data collected from 639 undergraduate students.
Findings
This study found that writing anxiety significantly affects perceived ease of use of ChatGPT as an automated writing evaluation tool, and attitude towards using ChatGPT. Altogether they both influence students’ intention to use the ChatGPT as an automated writing evaluation tool.
Originality/value
This study contributes to the understanding of students intention to use ChatGPT as an automated writing evaluation tool when they suffer from writing anxiety.
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Xiaohong Chen, Qi Shi, Zhifang Zhou and Xu Cheng
Digital transformation misalignment refers to disparities in digital transformation levels between suppliers and buyers across the production and operation process. It has…
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Purpose
Digital transformation misalignment refers to disparities in digital transformation levels between suppliers and buyers across the production and operation process. It has negatively affected supply chain stability. However, the existing research concerning the economic consequences has not been adequately addressed. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate whether such digital transformation misalignment increases supplier financial risk and to identify the factors influencing this relationship.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper examines binary combinations of suppliers and buyers listed on China’s A-share market between 2011 and 2021. This group constitutes a sample to empirically test the influence of digital transformation misalignment on the supplier’s financial risk, as well as the moderating effect of the geographical and organizational distances.
Findings
The paper’s findings demonstrate that digital transformation misalignment has indeed a significant increase in the supplier’s financial risk. Moreover, the impact is more intense when the geographical or organizational distance between the supplier and the buyer is relatively large.
Originality/value
The existing literature rarely explores the potential risks arising from digital transformation misalignment between supply chain partners. Therefore, this paper fills a notable gap as it is the first to study the impact of digital transformation misalignment on the supplier’s financial risk and the specific applied mechanisms. The contribution significantly improves the field of corporate digital transformation, particularly, within the context of supply chain management.