Abdul Mannan Khan and Mehnaz Siddiqui
The purpose of this paper is to examine users’ attitude toward the implementation of information technology (IT) on the library of Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine users’ attitude toward the implementation of information technology (IT) on the library of Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS). The paper also aims to explore the hindrances and recommendations for IT-enabled services and find out the present status of automation in the library of SGPGIMS.
Design/methodology/approach
A well-structured questionnaire was designed to collect the data for the present study. A thorough survey of the literature was done to examine the findings of the earlier relevant studies.
Findings
The results of the survey provide the important information regarding the state-of-the-art of the users of mentioned library. It also finds the barriers due to which overall implication of IT is being delayed. The findings of the study bequeath measures to eradicate the barriers and get the fully automated medical library.
Originality/value
The study will have important implications on policymakers, librarians and other higher authorities of SGPGIMS to improve the IT status of their library. It evaluates the users need and points out the measures which can improve the IT status of these libraries.
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Jayaraman Kathirvelan and Rajagopalan Vijayaraghavan
This work encompasses the various laboratory-based and portable methods evolved in recent times for sensitive and selective detection of ethylene for fruit-ripening application…
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Purpose
This work encompasses the various laboratory-based and portable methods evolved in recent times for sensitive and selective detection of ethylene for fruit-ripening application. The role of ethylene in natural and artificial fruit ripening and the associated health hazards are well known. So there is a growing need for ethylene detection. This paper aims to highlight potential methods developed for ethylene detection by various researchers, including ours. Intense efforts by various researchers have been on since 2014 for societal benefits.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper focuses on types of sensors, fabrication methods and signal conditioning circuits for ethylene detection in ppm levels for various applications. The authors have already designed, developed a laboratory-based set-up belonging to the electrochemical and optical methods for detection of ethylene.
Findings
The authors have developed a carbon nanotube (CNT)-based chemical sensor whose performance is higher than the reported sensor in terms of material, sensitivity and response, the sensor element being multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) in comparison to single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT). Also the authors have developed infrared (IR)-based physical sensor for the first time based on the strong IR absorption of ethylene at 10.6 µm. These methods have been compared with literature based on comparable parameters. The review highlights the potential possibilities for development of portable device for field applications.
Originality/value
The authors have reported new chemical and physical sensors for ethylene detection and quantification. It is demonstrated that it could be used for fruit-ripening applications A comparison of reported methods and potential opportunities is discussed.
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Khaled Alshare, Murad Moqbel, Maliha Alam and Moler Hanna
This research aims to investigate the interplay between individuals’ health status and their level of trust in both smart health-care systems and health-care providers and how…
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Purpose
This research aims to investigate the interplay between individuals’ health status and their level of trust in both smart health-care systems and health-care providers and how these factors influence the decision to use such systems.
Design/methodology/approach
Drawing upon institution-based trust and affordance theories, the authors developed and empirically examined a research model using a sample from a prominent US university.
Findings
The findings reveal that both types of trust, specifically trust in smart health-care systems and trust in health-care providers, positively influence the intention to use these systems. Additionally, the authors identified that health status plays a dual moderating role in this context. It positively moderates the relationship between trust in health-care system providers and the intention to use, suggesting that individuals with better health are more inclined to use smart health-care systems when trust in providers is high. Conversely, health status negatively moderates the relationship between trust in the system and the intention to use it. This implies that trust in the system exerts a more pronounced influence on the intention to use the system among individuals with lower health status. This heightened impact can be attributed to the increased necessity for the system’s benefits among this group.
Research limitations/implications
While the power analyses suggest our sample size is sufficient, caution is warranted when interpreting the study’s conclusions. These results have substantial implications for researchers and providers of smart health-care systems. They underscore the intricate dynamics between trust, health status and technology use, offering valuable insights for future investigations in this domain. Furthermore, they guide the design and implementation of smart health-care systems, emphasizing the need to consider the nuanced influence of health status on trust and use intentions.
Originality/value
Past research has focused on individuals’ trust in understanding the adoption of smart health-care systems; however, it did not consider how individuals’ health status can moderate their trust and intention to adopt such systems. In this study, the authors close this gap by investigating the moderating role of health status in the relationships between two types of trust and intention to use smart health-care systems through the lens of institution-based trust theory and affordance theory.