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Publication date: 10 August 2012

Kituyi G. Mayoka, Agnes S. Rwashana, Victor W. Mbarika and Stephen Isabalija

The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for designing sustainable telemedicine information systems in developing countries.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for designing sustainable telemedicine information systems in developing countries.

Design/methodology/approach

Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used. Primary data were collected from two hospitals in Uganda using a self‐administered questionnaire and an interview guide. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze survey data, while content analysis method was used to analyze interview responses. The framework was developed based on Hevner et al.'s design science framework.

Findings

The key requirements for designing sustainable telemedicine information systems in developing countries were identified as the need for speed, ease of use and affordability.

Research limitations/implications

This study was theoretical in nature. Although primary data were used, the researchers were unable to carry out a series of practical tests of this framework with prototype systems on a cross‐section of users.

Practical implications

Design and sustainability of telemedicine information systems is still a big challenge to most developing countries, despite its wide usage in the developed countries. While various telemedicine frameworks exist, not much has been done to adequately address the issue of design for sustainability. This paper proposes an appropriate framework that will guide telemedicine information systems designers on designing telemedicine systems that are sustainable in local conditions of developing countries.

Originality/value

The main contribution of this paper is in the area of information systems design for sustainability, from a developing country perspective. The paper also extends on the constructs of design science research theory and shows how they can be applied in information systems design and evaluation.

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Journal of Systems and Information Technology, vol. 14 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1328-7265

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Publication date: 9 May 2023

Ruqqaiya Naluwooza, Foluso Ayeni, Kebhuma Langmia and Victor Mbarika

This paper examines the role of Information Technology and pupil engagement in fostering learning outcomes in a non-reading culture context at foundation level of education.

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Purpose

This paper examines the role of Information Technology and pupil engagement in fostering learning outcomes in a non-reading culture context at foundation level of education.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors adopted a cross-sectional survey design with quantitative approaches. A sample of 412 was drawn from a population of 1,692 Primary Schools. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using the SPSS software.

Findings

Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) usage had positive and significant effects on pupil engagement and pupil learning outcomes. Pupil engagement moderated in the relationship between ICT usage and pupils' learning outcomes.

Research limitations/implications

The cross-sectional design used in data collection may not monitor learning outcomes of the given samples over a longer period of time. Future studies should consider longitudinal research designs so that the behaviors of the learners can be observed over a long period of time.

Practical implications

Deliberate efforts to advocate for and promote the use of ICTs in primary schools are important if the schools are to foster pupils' engagements and register better learning outcomes.

Originality/value

The study confirms pupil engagement as a moderator in the relationship between ICT usage and learning outcomes at foundational levels of education in a resource poor country with a non-reading culture.

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International Journal of Educational Management, vol. 37 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0951-354X

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Publication date: 27 April 2010

Richard Boateng, Victor Mbarika and Carlos Thomas

The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize the link between Web 2.0 and organizational learning through a framework that assesses its adaptability as a learning tool.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize the link between Web 2.0 and organizational learning through a framework that assesses its adaptability as a learning tool.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a conceptual paper using arguments from organizational learning literature.

Findings

The authors show that, as learning tools, Web 2.0 tools should be able to create interaction, enable knowledge sharing, access pre‐knowledge, and generate and store new knowledge.

Research limitations/implications

The constructs are stepping stones towards a complete learning organization.

Practical implications

The proposed framework brings organizations closer to prioritizing and evaluating learning tools and aligning them to dynamic social interactions in the workplace.

Social implications

The proposed framework can inform the development of policies and procedures concerning the use of Web 2.0 tools by employees in the workplace.

Originality/value

The framework opens a new insight to the evaluation process for learning tools and an area of information systems and organizational development research where a handful have ventured.

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Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, vol. 24 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1477-7282

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Publication date: 15 August 2016

Zahir Irani and Muhammad Kamal

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Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy, vol. 10 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1750-6166

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