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Thottoli, M. M. "Impact of Information Communication Technology Competency Among Auditing Professionals." Accounting. Analysis. Auditing 8, no. 2 (April 4, 2021): 38–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.26794/2408-9303-2021-8-2-38-47.
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The objective of this study is to find out the influence of Impact of Information Communication Technology competencies and Information Communication Technology Training among auditing professionals. This paper proposes a defined set of survey questionnaires to measure Information Communication Technology (ICT) competency and ICT Training variables. The sample size focuses on junior qualified professional auditors who were selected based on their experience in the field of accounting or auditing. The sample of population consists of individual practicing auditors from small audit firms in Kerala. Data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling approach (PLS-SEM). Expectedly, ICT competencies among auditing professionals and their ICT training are imperative among junior auditing professionals for auditing in a computer-based environment. The impact of audit efficiencies, ensuring client's fair financial statements, and timeliness of audit tasks were achieved by auditing professionals with ICT competencies and ICT training. This is important not only for junior staff, but also for lead auditors who have the authority to sign audit reports. The value of the research studies lies with a comprehensible examination of findings of various previous studies and enlightened commentaries on ICT enabled audit practice by sole proprietorship practicing audit firms, mainly in rural locations. In addition, such scientific method of understanding the implications of ICT enables auditing which involved in auditing professional policy makers intervention.
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Janeliūnienė, Rasma, Ginta Liberytė, and Vida Davidavičienė. "POSSIBILITIES OF IT AUDIT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE COMPANIES IN LITHUANIA / IT AUDITAS LIETUVOS SMULKAUS IR VIDUTINIO DYDŽIO ĮMONĖSE." Mokslas - Lietuvos ateitis 3, no. 4 (July 19, 2011): 13–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/mla.2011.064.
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Information and communication technologies (ICT) have a decisive influence on the competitiveness of an organization. The efficiency of ICT management is a key factor in the process of production optimization, resource planning and management and other activities concerning the objectives of the organization. ICT like other resources have not only advantages, but also causes certain challenges for organizations. Information systems become an organic part of the organization. Thus, it is hard to imagine a contemporary organization where information and communication technologies are not used. The organizations, where activity success is based on ICT, are affecting external and internal factors as well as the ability to manage ICT and use different information systems. Success is not guaranteed by implementing a new information system or technology, because business processes should be evaluated taking into account the ability to react to potential changes. In order to prevent ICT risk, IT audit becomes extremely important within the organization. The aim of the article is to evaluate the possibilities of applying the existing IT audit methodologies (such as ITIL, CobIT, Val IT, ISO) in small and medium size organizations of Lithuania. The paper analyzes the significance and need of IT audit in small and medium size companies, identifies the features of such companies and proposes the existing IT audit methodologies. The methods of scientific literature analysis and comparison and statistical data analysis have been applied in the article. Santrauka Informacinės technologijos užima svarbią vietą organizacijos veikloje siekiant konkurencinio pranašumo. Efektyvus IT valdymas padeda organizacijai optimizuoti darbą, teisingai valdyti resursus, tinkamai siekti užsibrėžtų tikslų. Kaip ir visi veiklai vykdyti reikalingi ištekliai, informacinės technologijos ne tik teikia naudą, bet kelia ir tam tikrą grėsmę. Informacinės sistemos tampa organine bet kurios organizacijos dalimi. Šiuolaikinių įmonių veikla neįsivaizduojama ir neįmanoma be naujausių informacinių technologijų. Įmonių veiklą, grindžiamą šiuolaikinėmis IT, taip pat jų organizavimą ir valdymą veikia ne tik išorinės aplinkos veiksniai – didelę reikšmę turi ir vidiniai organizaciniai veiksniai bei IS ir valdymo aspektai. Neužtenka tik įsidiegti naują sistemą, ją būtina suderinti su įmonės veiklos procesais, siekiant išnaudoti visus privalumus, būtina vertinti pokyčius ir į juos reaguoti. Siekiant mažinti IT riziką, itin aktualus tampa IT auditas organizacijoje. Straipsnyje analizuojamos egzistuojančios IT audito metodikos, vertinamas IT audito poreikis, Lietuvos smulkaus ir vidutinio dydžio įmonių specifika. Straipsnio tikslas – įvertinti IT audito metodikų taikymo Lietuvos smulkaus ir vidutinio dydžio įmonėse galimybes.
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Nabila, Khansaa, Maulidya Eka Sasmita, Robbiatul Adawiyah, and Dhika Maha Putri. "INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: MENDORONG EFISIENSI KINERJA AUDITOR SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19." El Muhasaba Jurnal Akuntansi 13, no. 1 (January 21, 2022): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.18860/em.v13i1.12165.
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The evolution of information technology is going rapidly, supported by the COVID-19 pandemic where all activities related to face-to-face and gathering activities are limited. Many companies already have implemented ‘work from home’ policies for their employees, including auditors. Responding to this phenomenon, many companies have finally changed the auditor’s work system by applying remote audit techniques based on the use of ICT tools.The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will minimize direct contact, and also reduce audit. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of auditor's performance by applying remote audit techniques using ICT. In this study uses a qualitative approach. By to obtain a depth understanding of the object of research related to the existing problems such as the risks and to find out whether the application of ICT in remote audit techniques is effective and efficient when it’s carried out during a pandemic. A literature study is employed to assess the efficiency of ICT performance in remote audit techniques. The results of this study indicate that the application of ICT in supporting the remote audit process during the Covid-19 pandemic is the best way. However, we should still paying attention to the appropriateness of the devices, the signal, and data security protection so that the evidences provided by the auditee to the auditors are remains usable and reliable.
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Teeter, Ryan A., Michael G. Alles, and Miklos A. Vasarhelyi. "The Remote Audit." Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting 7, no. 1 (January 1, 2010): 73–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.2308/jeta.2010.7.1.73.
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ABSTRACT: Audit practitioners have been progressively adopting communications and analytic technology to extend the scope, change the timing, and reduce the costs of audit processes. These efforts have been mainly ad hoc, lacking an integrative theoretical positioning. This paper redefines the concept of the “remote audit” as the process by which internal auditors couple information and communication technology (ICT) with analytical procedures to gather electronic evidence, interact with the auditee, and report on the accuracy of financial data and internal controls, independent of the physical location of the auditor. Building on research on virtual teams and an analysis of internal audit activities, we present a research framework identifying areas where ICT and automated audit analytics enable auditors to work remotely, reduce travel costs and latency, and increase efficiency and coverage.
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Shakya, Subarna, and Abhijit Gupta. "Concerns on Information System and Security Audit." Journal of Advanced College of Engineering and Management 3 (January 10, 2018): 127. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jacem.v3i0.18966.
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<p>Successful Information and communication technology (ICT) can cause rapid development in administrative processes. ICT strategies and ICT plans should be evaluated to align with organization visions and missions in order to achieve effective use of ICT in their organizations [1]. Efficient Software and Hardware together play a vital role giving relevant information which helps improving ways we do business, learn, communicate, entertain and work. This exposes to an environment with significant risks which are vulnerable to inside or outside attacks [2,3]. Security is a degree of protection or resistance from harm. Security can also be defined as a layer created to separate assets from threats [4]. In order to understand clearly about security, it is very important to understand important terminologies [5]. This research paper talks about important terminologies, concerns and challenges on Information System and Security Audit. This research seeks explanation from the observed phenomena, problems or behavior and thus exploratory research is used. The outcome of this research is an overview of different security concerns that must be sincerely addressed in any Information System and Security Audit.</p><p><strong>Journal of Advanced College of Engineering and Management, </strong>Vol. 2, 2016, Page:127-135</p>
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Yandri, Erkata, Ratna Ariati, Aep Saepul Uyun, Roy Hendroko Setyobudi, Herry Susanto, Kamaruddin Abdullah, Satriyo Krido Wahono, Yogo Adhi Nugroho, Abubakar Yaro, and Juris Burlakovs. "Potential Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Applications in a Small Industrial Laundry: A Practical Study of Energy Audit." E3S Web of Conferences 190 (2020): 00008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202019000008.
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the potential for energy savings because the laundry industry consumes a lot of energy and water. If the laundry industries are not controlled, it will cause serious environmental and energy problems. The audit activity was divided into three stages. Pre-audit stage, the auditors were divided into groups with clear details of tasks and responsibilities, starting with conducting energy audits on the floor, analyzing statistical data, and process flow. Site audit stage; conduct an audit on the floor from the beginning to the end of the process, then collecting and confirming the statistical data for energy and production. Post-audit stage, complete the audit report that will be submitted or presented to the laundry management, which consists of; audit findings with loss or savings analysis, accompanied by recommendations for further improvement. The results show that there are many savings opportunities, especially by overcoming the energy wasted in the production process. Improvements can be made by overcoming energy waste and controlling energy consumption and production more efficiently, implementing renewable energy technology such as solar dryer and hybrid photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) collector, and then considering industrial revolution 4.0 with IoT and ICT.
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Darmawan, Aang Kisnu, and Arisandi Dwiharto. "Pengukuran Capability Level Kualitas Layanan E-Government Kabupaten Pamekasan Menggunakan Framework COBIT 5.0." INTENSIF: Jurnal Ilmiah Penelitian dan Penerapan Teknologi Sistem Informasi 3, no. 2 (April 12, 2019): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.29407/intensif.v3i2.12659.
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This study aims to conduct an audit and evaluation of the Pamekasan District e-Government Dispute Settlement services on EDM and APO Domains. The method used is the COBIT Framework.5, a framework for measuring information system governance maturity issued by ISACA in 2012. The audit was conducted at the Pamekasan District Dispendukcapil Office and took samples of e-Government Services in 4 Districts and 12 Districts considered quite representative to be audited.The results showed that overall the results of the audit capability level of ICT services at Pamekasan district Dispendukcapil were at level 3 (Establish) with capability level index values in establish and 2.O (established) EDM domains. Field findings show that business processes in ICT management of e-government services at the sub-district, village levels show that they are at level 0 (incomplete), which means that there is almost no process of governance of ICT services at that level. Suggestions and recommendations that can be made are more authority is needed at the sub-district and village level by adding competent human resources in the ICT field to provide better e-Government services.
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Iyer, Easwar Krishna, and Bhavana Rao. "A 360 degree carbon audit of the ICT industry." International Journal of Intercultural Information Management 4, no. 2/3 (2014): 158. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijiim.2014.067431.
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Mouchet, Clément, Neil Urquhart, and Rob Kemmer. "Techniques for Auditing the ICT Carbon Footprint of an Organisation." International Journal of Green Computing 5, no. 1 (January 2014): 44–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijgc.2014010104.
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This article has presents an extensive survey of the state of the art in Green IT/S. The findings of the survey suggest that there is scope for a reliable carbon footprint auditing tool for organisational ICT usage. A prototype auditing tool is developed and a trial audit carried out and evaluated. Conclusions include the need for automation of the audit, the need for consistent management of hardware within organisations, and the need to present carbon footprint data in a format that respects the privacy of the individual user, but allows meaningful conclusions to be drawn.
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Aspinall, Ann, and John R. Hegarty. "ICT for adults with learning disabilities: an organisation‐wide audit." British Journal of Educational Technology 32, no. 3 (June 2001): 365–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8535.00205.
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Salehi, Mahdi, Mostafa Bahrami, and Fatemeh Alizadeh. "The effect of academic education on employers’ satisfaction and audit quality in Iran." Industrial and Commercial Training 48, no. 5 (June 6, 2016): 249–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ict-05-2015-0036.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of academic education of auditors on the satisfaction of employees and the quality of audit reports. Design/methodology/approach – In order to collecting data a questionnaire designed and developed among the auditors, managers, and professors in Iran during November 20, 2014. Findings – The results of the study reveal that the inability to fully understand the audit report is one of the major problems of customers. For the audit firm, issues such as observation of accounting standards in financial statements, preparation of sufficient documents for the auditor, strong internal control, and understanding the limitations and problems of auditors were considered important. Originality/value – To the best of the authors’ knowledge the current paper is the first study which deals with the topic of the study in developing countries, especially Iran.
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Kacanski, Slobodan. "ICT in Auditing: Impact of Audit Quality Norms on Interpersonal Interactions." European Financial and Accounting Journal 11, no. 4 (December 1, 2016): 39–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.18267/j.efaj.173.
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Tripustikasari, Eka, and Abednego Dwi Septiadi. "AUDIT KEAMANAN SISTEM INFORMASI PERPUSTAKAAN: STUDI KASUS DI UNIVERSITAS NAHDLATUL ULAMA AL GHAZALI CILACAP." AKSELERASI: Jurnal Ilmiah Nasional 4, no. 2 (August 31, 2022): 139–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.54783/jin.v4i2.586.
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Nahdlatul Ulama University Al Ghazali Cilacap began to utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to support existing processes so as to produce accurate and fast information. In the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) governance, information is a very important asset for a company, both information related to management, finance, reports and other information. Leaks, damage, inaccuracies. The aim is to find out the extent of the completeness and maturity of Information Technology at Nahdlatul Ulama Al Ghazali University, Cilacap. However, they do not yet know whether their framework has met the requirements for the level of completeness and maturity of the application of the ISO 27001 standard. For this reason, it is necessary to carry out an information system security audit to determine the current condition compared to the expected condition. In the process, the audit is carried out based on the ISO 27001 Standard which is applied in the form of an evaluation of the KAMI Index. A thorough assessment was carried out on five areas of information security using the US Index version 2.3 template from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Kominfo). The audit results are in the form of recommendations for evaluating the completeness and maturity of the information security framework based on the ISO 27001 standard.
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Bianchi, Massimo, and Laura Tampieri. "Graiciunas principle and hyperlinks in the prevention of audit failures. A challenge for auditors and ICT audit supports." International Journal of Auditing Technology 1, no. 3/4 (2013): 261. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijaudit.2013.057728.
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Thottoli, Mohammed Muneerali. "The ICT Antecedents and Sole Proprietary Practicing Audit Firms: A Quantitative Study." Australasian Business, Accounting and Finance Journal 16, no. 1 (2022): 85–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.14453/aabfj.v16i1.6.
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Mtebe, Joel S., Katherine Fulgence, and Michael Gallagher. "COVID-19 and Technology Enhanced Teaching in Higher Education in sub-Saharan Africa: A Case of the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania." Journal of Learning for Development 8, no. 2 (July 19, 2021): 383–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v8i2.483.
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This article aims to share an experience on the process taken by the University of Dar es Salaam to adopt and deliver technology-enhanced teaching and learning during the COVID-19 crisis. The university started by forming a team which conducted an audit to identify existing ICT infrastructure, skills gaps amongst instructors, and information systems that could be quickly adopted to deliver various courses during the COVID-19 crisis. The Moodle system, Zoom video conferencing system, and Postgraduate Information Management System were identified and recommended. After the audit, 340 instructors were trained on identified systems and 369 new courses were developed. Although face-to-face classes resumed a few months after the training and preparations, postgraduate courses continued to be offered via the blended mode with the Zoom and Moodle systems being used. The experience gathered from this study contributes towards knowledge of ICT integration in teaching and learning and can be integrated into teaching during the COVID-19 crisis in resource-constrained universities in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
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Selimoğlu, Seval, and Yahya Umutoni Swabra. "Legal regulations and internal audit function in ugandan public enterprises." HOLISTIC ECONOMICS 1, no. 1 (January 10, 2022): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.55094/hoec.1.1.01.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate about legal regulations on internal audit function in Uganda public enterprises. Findings: we analysed the association between legal regulations and internal audit function in Ugandan public enterprises, in line with corruption, objectivity and use of technology. However, there is still insufficient literature to support this relationship because the study found that objectivity and corruption were insignificant predictors of legal relgulations and internal audit function, nevertheless, technology had a positive relationship between legal regulations and internal audit function. Method: quantitative research method was employed and data was analysed using a Multiple regression model, and it was obtained from a sample of 49 audit managers, audit seniors, audit staff,and CAEs of selected public sectors in Uganda. using the 5-point Likert scale( Ankur J. (2015), Recommendation: the study recommend that further study should focus on government anti- corruption interventions through ICT improvement in both public and private enterprises. Significance: This paper is significant to internal audit policy-makers in Uganda such as, the ministry of finance, planning and economic development (MoFPED), that will continue to ensure promotion of ethics and professional conduct among internal auditors. This will help achieve effective internal audit function. Originality: As far as the authors of this study are concerned, there is no other research that has been undertaken to investigate about ‘’ Legal regulations and internal audit function in Uganda public enterprises’’
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Titus Mpocholwa, Upendo, and Valensi Kagoro. "The Role of Internal Audit Function on Performance of Public Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania: A Case of the Institute of Accountancy Arusha." October to December 2021 1, no. 1 (December 20, 2021): 8–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.46606/eajmbs2021v01i01.0002.
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This study investigated on role of internal audit function on performance of public higher learning institutions in Tanzania using the descriptive correlational design. From 306 staff members, 103 were selected through the simple random sampling and 83 filled and returned the questionnaires. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The organization was found to be doing well in risk management and control mechanism aspects as part of the internal auditing function. There are adequate human and material resources for internal audit function. The internal audit staffs are qualified and the management supports the internal audit initiatives with ICT facilities and adequate budget. While risk management, control mechanism and availability of resources significantly predicted the organizational performance, governance process did not. Availability of resources for internal auditing was the best predictor for the organizational performance. It is therefore recommended that the organization should maintain the existing risk management strategies and regular presentation of risk management reports as such aspects contribute to the organizational performance. Since risk management, control mechanism and availability of resources are significant predictors for the organizational performance, there is need to keep improving the control mechanism and provide required resources for effective internal audit function.
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Hanskamp-Sebregts, Mirelle, Marieke Zegers, Wilma Boeijen, Hub Wollersheim, Petra J. van Gurp, and Gert P. Westert. "Process evaluation of the effects of patient safety auditing in hospital care (part 2)." International Journal for Quality in Health Care 31, no. 6 (August 18, 2018): 433–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzy173.
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Abstract Objective To identify factors that explain the observed effects of internal auditing on improving patient safety. Design setting and participants A process evaluation study within eight departments of a university medical centre in the Netherlands. Intervention(s) Internal auditing and feedback for improving patient safety in hospital care. Main outcome measure(s) Experiences with patient safety auditing, percentage implemented improvement actions tailored to the audit results and perceived factors that hindered or facilitated the implementation of improvement actions. Results The respondents had positive audit experiences, with the exception of the amount of preparatory work by departments. Fifteen months after the audit visit, 21% of the intended improvement actions based on the audit results were completely implemented. Factors that hindered implementation were short implementation time: 9 months (range 5–11 months) instead of the 15 months’ planned implementation time; time-consuming and labour-intensive implementation of improvement actions; and limited organizational support for quality improvement (e.g. insufficient staff capacity and time, no available quality improvement data and information and communication technological (ICT) support). Conclusions A well-constructed analysis and feedback of patient safety problems is insufficient to reduce the occurrence of poor patient safety outcomes. Without focus and support in the implementation of audit-based improvement actions, quality improvement by patient safety auditing will remain limited.
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Tilimissova, D. S., and A. M. Yessengaliyeva. "USING ICT IN CLIL CLASSROOM AT THE TERTIARY LEVEL: ECONOMICS STUDENTS’ RESULTS." BULLETIN Series of Pedagogical Sciences 66, no. 2 (August 6, 2020): 244–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.51889/2020-2.1728-5496.41.
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The article discusses issues related to the use of information and communication technologies in the learning process in the context of Content and Language Integrated Learning. The process of implementing information technology in education is quite complex and requires deep reflection. The article discusses the possibilities of using Internet resources as a means of learning within the CLIL. The authors conducted a study on the basis of the L. N. GumilyovEurasian National University, majors: "5B050900-Finance”," 5B050800-Accounting and audit”. The methodological basis of experimental work on the development of professional foreign language competence by students of economic specialties was the concept of practiceoriented professional training as well as to develop technology competency integrated into EFL environment
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Ayoku, Ojedokun A., and Victoria Nwamaka Okafor. "ICT skills acquisition and competencies of librarians." Electronic Library 33, no. 3 (June 1, 2015): 502–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-08-2013-0155.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is an audit of information technology (IT) skills set of librarians in some Nigerian university libraries with the aim of examining their relevance and adequacy to the digital environment. Nigerian universities as knowledge creators and their libraries as gatekeepers of knowledge are rapidly witnessing the introduction of various IT. One of the challenges facing IT/digital library projects in Nigeria has been the readiness of the university libraries in terms of knowledge and skills to implement the digital and electronic library services. Design/methodology/approach – This paper used the survey approach. The sampling technique for the selection of the universities was stratified and for the librarians (respondents), census. The sampling frame was the approved list of universities released by the National Universities Commission as of the time of this study. The data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Findings – The findings of this paper revealed that many of the respondents do have knowledge and skills of email use and word processing tasks but lack knowledge of search engines and directories other than Google and Yahoo, respectively. Many of them do not know how to evaluate and catalogue e-resources; have no knowledge of subject gateways, specialised databases and some open-access library databases; have no knowledge of database management; are not skilled in Web design; and are equally not familiar with Web design applications. Originality/value – The study recommends management support for IT skills training and/or continuous professional development to improve the librarians. Librarians are also challenged and encouraged to explore the range of training resources available over the Internet for self-development.
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AminuHammayo, Dr Isah Shittu, and Prof Ahmad Bello. "Determinants of Internal Audit Effectiveness in Federal Public Sector Organizations in Nigeria." International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research 06, no. 04 (2022): 151–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijebmr.2022.6412.
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The study investigates the determinants of internal audit effectiveness in Nigeria's federal public service with reference to 28 self accounting public sector organizations operating in the North East geo-political zone, one of six such zones recognized for political expediency. Primary data was obtained from 139 valid responses out of 148 questionnaires administered on internal auditors of such organizations. Partial least square SEM technique of multiple regressions was employed for data analysis. The finding of this study revealed that the quality of internal audit work; competence; and management support were most dominant with positive significant contribution on internal audit's ability to meet its objectives while independence and information and communication technology (ICT) conversely showed negative insignificant influence. The study recommends an improvement of operational standards; compliance with Internal Audit's minimum entry requirement; its recognition as an independent organizational function; and provision of required resources by relevant government offices (OAGF; OHSF; NITDA).
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Thinyane, Hannah, and Michael Gallo. "Pivoting technology: understanding working conditions in the time of COVID-19." Journal of Modern Slavery 6, no. 2 (June 2021): 195–215. http://dx.doi.org/10.22150/jms/tlhi4480.
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State lockdowns and travel restrictions introduced in response to COVID-19 have limited the ability of frontline responders to conduct on-site visits and inhibited their efforts to assess working conditions and monitor for labour exploitation within global supply chains. These challenges have increased multinational corporations’ reliance on remote technologies to assist in their supply chain due diligence processes. Our research investigates the use of one such example, Apprise Audit, which is a digital solution used for worker interviews in social compliance auditing that was modified to enable remote data collection. Based on a series of interviews with implementing partners and industry experts, our research finds that Apprise Audit Remote helps to overcome the difficulties of gathering worker feedback in the presence of COVID related constraints. Using this work as a case study, we then further elaborate on the practical opportunities and limitations associated with ICT-enabled remote auditing.
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Hidayah, Endang Sri, and Muzzaman Almadani. "Analisis Tingkat Kematangan Sistem Pemerintahan Berbasis Elektronik (SPBE) pada Pemerintah Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan." Jurnal Teknologi dan Komunikasi Pemerintahan 4, no. 2 (December 22, 2022): 49–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.33701/jtkp.v4i2.2680.
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The application of Information Technology is currently very influential in people's lives with the aim of achieving a world-class bureaucracy where governance is more effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable and the quality of public services is easier, faster, and affordable. One of them is the implementation of the SPBE (Electronic-Based Government System). The South Sulawesi Provincial Government implements the development of E-Government by implementing SPBE in its work process. The implementation of SPBE has had a great impact on the Provincial Government which is the benchmark for Regional Apparatuses, as well as during the COVID-19 Pandemic which required civil servants to work from home (work from home). This research is an observational study that combines field data with library data and is equipped with an interview study to obtain maximum results. In accordance with the research objectives, namely to identify the maturity level of information technology in South Sulawesi Province. The results of the writing show that the SPBE maturity level of the South Sulawesi Provincial Government has an index value of 2.05 with the predicate "Enough". Some aspects of the SPBE assessment are represented as having a very low contribution value which results in a lack of SPBE index scores for the South Sulawesi Provincial Government. One of them is the ICT audit aspect, with three assessment indicators (indicator 29 implementation of SPBE infrastructure audit, indicator 30 implementation of SPBE application audit and indicator 31 implementation of SPBE security audit). Each indicator in the ICT audit aspect has the same weakness, namely that a representative assessment cannot be carried out because there is no supporting evidence that explains it is in accordance with the specified criteria, so that the lowest score is obtained. Recommendations for improvement are to increase the evaluation value on the three indicators in the hope of improving the business process of implementing SPBE and the quality of work in the South Sulawesi Provincial Government that is effective, efficient, and productive as well as aligning the SPBE architecture and the SPBE roadmap from the central government.
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Penerapan Teknologi Informasi saat ini sangat berpengaruh bagi kehidupan masyarakat dengan tujuan mencapai birokrasi berkelas dunia dimana tata kelola pemerintahan semakin efektif, efisien, transparan, dan akuntabel serta kualitas pelayanan publik semakin mudah, cepat, dan terjangkau. Salah satunya dengan penerapan (Sistem Pemerintahan Berbasis Elektronik) SPBE. Pemerintah Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan menerapkan pengembangan E-Government dengan pelaksanaan SPBE pada proses kerjanya. Penerapan SPBE sangat berpengaruh pada Pemerintah Provinsi yang menjadi tolak ukur Perangkat Daerah, juga saat terjadinya Pandemi COVID-19 yang mengharuskan PNS bekerja dari rumah (work from home). Penelitian ini merupakan Studi Observasi yang memadukan antara data lapangan dengan data pustaka dan dilengkapi dengan studi wawancara untuk memperoleh hasil yang maksimal. Sesuai dengan tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk mengidentifikasi tingkat kematangan teknologi informasi di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Hasil dari penulisan menunjukan tingkat kematangan SPBE Pemerintah Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan memperoleh nilai indeks sebesar 2.05 dengan predikat “Cukup”. Beberapa aspek penilaian SPBE direpresentasikan memiliki nilai kontribusi sangat rendah yang mengakibatkan kurangnya nilai indeks SPBE Pemerintah Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Salah satunya yakni aspek audit TIK, dengan tiga indikator penilainya (indikator 29 Pelaksanaan audit infrastruktur SPBE, indikator 30 pelaksanaan audit aplikasi SPBE dan indikator 31 pelaksanaan audit keamanan SPBE). Masing-masing indikator pada aspek audit TIK memiliki kelemahan yang sama yakni belum bisa dilakukan asesmen secara representatif karena tidak ada satupun bukti dukung yang menjelaskan sesuai dengan kriteria yang ditentukan, sehingga diperoleh nilai yang paling rendah. Rekomendasi perbaikan untuk meningkatkan nilai evaluasi pada ketiga indikator dengan harapan dapat memperbaiki proses bisnis penerapan SPBE dan kualitas kerja pada Pemerintah Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan yang efektif, efisien, dan produktif serta menyelaraskan arsitektur SPBE dan peta jalan SPBE dari pemerintah pusat.
Kata Kunci: Analis, SPBE
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Ghiffari, Muhammad, Yusi Tyroni Mursityo, and Suprapto Suprapto. "Evaluasi Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Menggunakan Framework COBIT 4.1 Fokus Domain Plan and Organise (PO) dan Acquire and Implement (AI) Khusus pada Implementasi Enterprise Achitecture." Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Ilmu Komputer 9, no. 5 (October 31, 2022): 1019. http://dx.doi.org/10.25126/jtiik.2022913859.
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<p class="Abstrak">Aplikasi <em>Enterprise Architecture</em> (EA) dikembangkan sebagai salah satu wujud implementasi tata kelola teknologi informasi (TI) perusahaan yang baik. Pengembangan EA pada perusahaan bertujuan untuk misi peningkatan secara berkelanjutan atau <em>continuous improvement</em> pada divisi Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi dan Manajemen Data (ICT & DM) PT. Pertamina Hulu Energi. Pengembangan aplikasi EA berdasar dari hasil rekomendasi penilaian Audit TI tahun sebelumnya. Audit TI yang membuahkan sugesti untuk pelaksanaan implementasi aplikasi EA perusahaan masih minim hasil rekomendasi. Evaluasi diperlukan untuk memberikan kegiatan rekomendasi yang diperlukan. Evaluasi adalah kegiatan yang dimulai dari observasi objek, kemudian dianalisa hingga menghasilkan keluaran yang sifatnya merubah objek semula. Evaluasi menggunakan kerangka kerja <em>Control Objective for Information and Related Technology </em>(COBIT) 4.1 untuk mengukur tingkat kematangan proses TI. Kerangka kerja dipilih karena sesuai dengan kebutuhan <em>stakeholder </em>dan untuk melanjutkan penilaian yang sudah dilakukan di tahun sebelumnya. Data untuk evaluasi didapatkan dari beberapa instrumen seperti kuesioner dan wawancara dengan narasumber. Domain penilaian berupa <em>Plan and Organise</em> (PO) dan <em>Acquire and Implement</em> (AI). Domain dipilih berdasarkan daftar kebutuhan bisnis <em>stakeholder</em> perusahaan. Domain tersebut mewakili aspek aplikasi EA yang sedang diimplementasikan. Fungsi ICT & DM sudah mencapai tingkat kematangan level 3 (<em>Defined Process</em>) pada hasil penilaian tahun sebelumnya. Hasil penilaian ketika penelitian masih berada di level 3 dengan detail skor sejumlah 3,466 untuk domain PO dan 3.642 untuk domain AI. Hal ini bermakna perusahaan sudah memiliki beberapa proses yang dilakukan secara berkala dan terdefinisi dengan baik namun belum terkelola seutuhnya termasuk aspek implementasi aplikasi EA.</p><p class="Abstrak"> </p><p class="Abstrak"><em><strong>Abstract</strong></em></p><p class="Abstract"><em>Developing an Enterprise Architecture is a form of implementation of good corporate IT governance. The development of EA in the company aims for a continuous improvement mission in the Information and Communication Technology and Data Management (ICT & DM) division of PT. Pertamina Hulu Energi. EA application development based on the results of the previous year's IT Audit assessment recommendations. IT audit resulted in suggestions for the implementation of the company's EA application is still minimal. Evaluation is needed to create more those suggestions. Evaluation is an activity that starts from observing the object, then analyzes it to produce an output that changes the original form. Evaluation aspects used in this paper uses the Control Objective for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) 4.1 framework to measure the IT maturity level of the IT process. The assessment domain is Plan and Organization (PO) and Acquire and Implement (AI). The selected domains are on a list of the company's stakeholder business needs. The domains represent an aspect of the EA application which currently implementing. Based on the results of the previous year's assessment, the ICT & DM division has already reached IT-maturity level 3 (Defined Process). Assessments results when the research commended were still at level 3 with a detailed score of 3.466 for the PO domain and 3.642 for the AI domain. It means the company already has several processes which carried out regularly and are well defined but not yet fully managed, including the implementation aspects of the EA application.</em></p><p class="Abstrak"><em><strong><br /></strong></em></p>
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Revathi, A., R. Kaladevi, A. Gayathri, and A. Manju. "Customized Learning Model Using Learner Activity Analysis." Webology 18, Special Issue 04 (September 30, 2021): 607–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.14704/web/v18si04/web18152.
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Reshaping education with knowledge and skills is the major objective of many of the developing organization to build competitive knowledge economy. Electronic learning, also popularly known as e-learning is one of the most effective applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which refurbishes the dimension in higher education. COVID-19 pandemic situation justifies the need and real utilization of E-learning. Existing E-learning system provides static content to all learners irrespective of their learning needs. In this paper we propose to create Dynamic Role based access control model based on information from learners needs, audit logs and observations to support adaptive E-learning systems.
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Moturi, Christopher, and Peter M. F. Mbithi. "ISO 9001: 2008 implementation and impact on the University of Nairobi: a case study." TQM Journal 27, no. 6 (October 12, 2015): 752–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tqm-04-2015-0053.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the experience and impact of implementing the ISO 9001: 2008 Standard at the University of Nairobi, in relation to effectiveness on service delivery, operational performance, automation, implementation challenges and related emerging issues. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopted a case study design approach based on qualitative analysis of internal audit reports, internal surveys and feedback, surveillance audits conducted by the certifying body, and rankings by external bodies, over a period of seven years. Findings – Significant achievements have been realized with regard to institutionalization of quality into the university processes, work environment, documentation and record management, customer satisfaction, infrastructure and facilities, use of ICT as a prime mover of performance improvement, and ranking of the university. Opportunities for improvement as well as critical success factors are presented. Practical implications – The paper reports successes that may encourage other institutions of higher learning that are not certified to implement Quality Management Systems (QMSs) according to ISO 9001 Standard by focusing on specific factors. Originality/value – This paper shows how an ISO 9001 certified QMS can improve internal institutional practices and avoid frequently experienced drawbacks.
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Paul Chima and Ali Ojochegbe Enoch2. "Inhibitors to E-governance Adoption and Implementation and the Impact on the Performance of University of Abuja, Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation." Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies 1, no. 3 (July 19, 2022): 79–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.56556/jssms.v1i3.179.
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The drive for this study stems from the growing concern for the inability of the University of Abuja to adopt and implement e-governance effectively. Consequently, the paper investigates the inhibitors to the adoption and effective implementation of e-governance in the University of Abuja and how to mitigate them. Primary and secondary data were collected for the study. The primary data were obtained from copies of the questionnaire distributed, while the secondary data constitute relevant literature which were extensively reviewed. Hypotheses were tested using Z-test and multiple regression. The findings reveal that poor funding, inadequate awareness of e-governance activities and its importance, resistance to change and lack of training and retraining of personnel are the factors affecting the effective implementation of e-governance in the University of Abuja. It was also discovered that these barriers have affected the performance of the university, with funding being the most significant barrier affecting performance followed by low awareness of e-governance activities. In view of the above findings, the study recommends that adequate attention should be given to the funding of ICT within the University, an awareness campaign on the importance of e-governance be carried out in the University, and only qualified ICT personnel be recruited into the ICT department and that the University should periodically audit how funds allocated for e-governance development are utilized. Keywords: Inhibitors, E-governance, Adoption, Implementation, Performance, Nigeria
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Amalia, Krisna, Toto Hardiyanto, and Syahfirin Abdullah. "Perumusan Strategi Bisnis pada PT. Integra Kreasitama Solusindo." Journal of Applied Management Research 1, no. 2 (December 31, 2021): 138–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.36441/jamr.v1i2.369.
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ABSTRACTThis study aims to analyze the audit results of financial performance, ICT and Digital industries, formulate strategies at the company PT. Integra Kreasitama Solusindo and recommend the results of the strategy formulation process. The research method used is qualitative descriptive analysis with case studies of PT. Integra Kreasitama Solusindo is a company that has a business focus on ICT as a system integrator, technology solution, multimedia digital. The data sources used consist of primary data and secondary data. Financial performance analysis results in the last 3 (three) years for sales achievement with a consistent increase of 200%. Based on the results of the analysis of the ICT and Digital industry, PT. Integra Kreasitama Solusindo in competing in this industry is very high competition within similar companies. In formulating strategy at PT. Integra Kreasitama Solusindo in the calculation of the SWOT analysis shows that the company is in Quadrant I, meaning that it is advisable to carry out a strategy that supports an aggressive growth policy. Recommendations from the results of the strategy formulation of PT. Integra Kreasitama Solusindo from the results of the QSPM matrix, namely market penetration and market development. And the penetration strategy can be done by PT. Integra Kreasitama Solusindo with a focus on existing sites, market development to group/chain companies and expansion to potential cities, especially outside Java, and can provide discounts or product/service bundling and add more advertising or product/service packaging interesting.
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Martens, Marianne, Lala Hajibayova, Kathleen Campana, Gretchen Caldwell Rinnert, Joanne Caniglia, Isa Garba Bakori, Tsukuru Kamiyama, Liman Audu Mohammed, Davison M. Mupinga, and Olivia Jeonghwa Oh. "“Being on the wrong side of the digital divide”: seeking technological interventions for education in Northeast Nigeria." Aslib Journal of Information Management 72, no. 6 (October 29, 2020): 963–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ajim-05-2020-0172.
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PurposeThis paper aims to report the initial findings of a project aiming to re-establish basic education in conflict-ravaged states in Northeastern Nigeria and to improve education providers' ability to plan and deliver basic educational services. The authors present a preliminary analysis of Nigerian teachers' access to information communication technology (ICT), their technology skills, as well associated national ICT policies.Design/methodology/approachThis case study uses results from two co-designed tools, administered using KoboToolbox to Education Managers in the first instance, and teachers in the second. The data from the tools form the basis for analysis.FindingsIn the first instance, educational managers reported a lack of access to technology, the internet and to training and professional development. In the second instance, teachers reported issues present in the classroom environment, including poor infrastructure, a lack of resources and over-crowded classrooms. Very few teachers had access to computers or to the internet.Research limitations/implicationsThe 33 educational managers represent a small sample size and may not be fully representative of the region covered. The ICT Capacity Audit tool listed Excel in two different areas – basic Excel skills and using Excel for data analysis – which could have caused confusion for participants. The data collection should be repeated, expanded and compared for consistency. For the team, changes to the proposed (SENSE) box content meant that we were not able to deliver low-tech tools, such as Boogie Boards, or high-tech tools, such as tablets, to schools.Originality/valueDespite seemingly insurmountable challenges, the research team identified low-tech tools as a feasible resource in the classroom. Existing tools, such as teachers' smartphones and use of the WhatsApp application, can be used for sharing educational resources and providing teacher training. This paper argues that Nigeria needs up-to-date national ICT policies to guide in-country efforts to develop implementation of information technology initiatives for education.
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Yeo, Alvin Wee, Tariq Zaman, and Narayanan Kulathuramaiyer. "Indigenous Knowledge Management in the Kelabit Community in Eastern Malaysia." International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development 5, no. 1 (January 2013): 23–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jskd.2013010103.
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Knowledge audits and assessment help organizations to identify the status of knowledge processes and develop strategies to manage their knowledge-based assets. The structure of Indigenous Knowledge Management Systems (IKMS) is different from the organisation’s Knowledge Management (KM) systems and mainly based on the tacit and implicit knowledge forms. Hence, the existing organisation’s knowledge audit and assessment tools are not addressing the inherent structure of IKMS. The paper addresses this gap and uses a methodological approach for the assessment of Indigenous Knowledge Management (IKM) processes. The approach is tested in the indigenous Kelabit community of Bario in East Malaysia. The methods used for data collection are survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The study finding argues that indigenous communities exercise the processes of storage, leveraging, sharing and applying knowledge. These processes are a combination of the knowledge and the ways in which this knowledge is put into practice in their daily life activities. These processes may be different but not less effective or less efficient in comparison to organisation’s KM processes. The study will help Information and Communication Technology (ICT) researchers to better understand the structure of IKMS and then use this understanding for designing the technological solution for IKM.
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Park, Eon Kyung, and Seokwoo Lee. "Whether Korea’s Export Permit Regulations on a Strategic Good under the Foreign Trade Act is a Peremptory Norm." Korean Journal of International and Comparative Law 4, no. 2 (December 6, 2016): 197–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/22134484-00402004.
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Ever since the problem of the illegal exportation of the Mugunghwa Satellite No. 3 was raised at the parliamentary audit in 2013, a number of concerns about the follow-up measures are still being raised. Doubts have been raised about whether it was the right decision, as a legal matter, for the Science, ict and Future Planning Ministry to decide that the sale of Mugunghwa Satellite No. 3 was invalid on the ground that the Foreign Trade Act is a mandatory rule. Even in political terms, it is necessary to review whether the repurchase of Mugunghwa Satellite No. 3 is the best option. Under these circumstances, we must review whether retrieving Mugunghwa Satellite No. 3, which has a short lifespan, by paying a high price is a necessary measure to take from a national strategic perspective.
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Puspitasari, Heppy. "Standar Proses Pembelajaran Sebagai Sistem Penjaminan Mutu Internal di Sekolah." Muslim Heritage 2, no. 2 (January 1, 2018): 339. http://dx.doi.org/10.21154/muslimheritage.v2i2.1115.
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Abstract: The quality of the learning process is manifested into the achieving standards in learning. These standards will be guidelines for all the process of learning activities, namely, planning, implementing and monitoring / evaluation. SMPN 1 Geger is one of the formal educational institutions that run the learning process by applying internal quality assurance to certify that the learning process is guaranteed and in accordance with predetermined standards. The result of this research revealed that in ensuring the quality of learning process, SMPN 1 Geger has a policy refers to the applicable legislation and internal policies made by the institution. Policies in the learning process comprises planning, implementation, assessment and supervision of learning. Quality assurance mechanism of learning process is conducted in five stages, namely; Quality mapping, compiling of quality fulfillment plan, quality fulfillment, conducting evaluation / quality audit, and formulating standard above SNP. There are several excellent programs implemented at SMPN 1 Geger, including implementing IT / E-Learning learning, ICT Day, English Day, and Dinten Boso Jawi program, sister classes, GLS culture and teaching and learning system outside the class.Abstrak: Kualitas mutu proses pembelajaran dinyatakan dalam bentuk pencapaian standar-standar dalam pembelajaran. Standar-standar tersebut akan menjadi pedoman seluruh aktivitas proses pembelajaran, mulai dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan monotoring/evaluasi. SMPN 1 Geger merupakan salah satu lembaga pendidikan formal yang mengawal proses pembelajaran dengan menerapkan penjaminan mutu internal untuk memastikan bahwa proses pembelajaran terjamin dan sesuai dengan standar yang telah ditetapkan. Dari penelitian ini diketahui bahwa dalam menjamin mutu proses pembelajaran, SMPN 1 Geger memiliki kebijakan mengacu pada peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku serta kebijakan internal yang dibuat lembaga. Kebijakan dalam proses pembelajaran meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan, penilaian dan pengawasan pembelajaran. Mekanisme penjaminan mutu proses pembelajaran yang dilakukan di SMPN 1 Geger dilakukan melalui lima tahapan, yakni; pemetaan mutu, penyusunan rencana pemenuhan mutu, pemenuhan mutu, evaluasi/audit mutu, dan penyusunan standar di atas SNP. Terdapat beberapa program unggulan yang diterapkan di SMPN 1 Geger, diantaranya adalah menerapkan pembelajaran berbasis IT / E-Learning, terdapat juga program ICT Day, English Day, dan Dinten Boso Jawi, serta membentuk kelas rujukan, budaya GLS dan menggerakkan sekolah lapang atau sistem belajar mengajar di luar bangku sekolah.
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Pakendek, Adriana, Made Warka, Hufron Hufron, and Yovita Arie Mangesti. "The arrangement of medical records in implementation of Telemedicine in Hospitals." Technium Social Sciences Journal 30 (April 9, 2022): 300–308. http://dx.doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v30i1.6312.
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Legal research methods are procedures or steps that are considered effective and efficient. Based on the discussion, it is concluded as follows 1)The legal principles of hospital telemedicine include prprinciples of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) utilization, the principle of state and community responsibility, the principle of competence, integrity, and quality, the principle of equality, good faith, independence, and volunteerism as well as legal certainty and the principle of data security and confidentiality as well as standardization, the principle of patient autonomy and freedom to choose technology or technology neutral and the principle of patient interest is prioritized, data protection, IT forensics, best practices, and legal audit standards as well as justice and legal protection principles 2) medical record regulation different countries, namely Indonesia and America. Indonesia does not yet have a law that specifically regulates electronic medical records. Apart from the ITE Law.
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G. Dayaday, Maricel, and Fredelino A. Galleto, Jr. "Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Management of Higher Education Institutions in South Central Mindanao, Philippines." Environment and Natural Resources Journal 20, no. 5 (July 21, 2022): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.32526/ennrj/20/202200053.
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E-waste management is undoubtedly one of the important environmental concerns at present because the dependence on electronic devices has increased. There have been policies, legal provisions, and advocacy undertakings educating and introducing ways to manage and properly dispose of e-waste in the region yet there is no clear understanding of these practices, particularly in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The present study evaluates the e-waste management implementation of HEIs in South Central Mindanao, Philippines using survey questionnaires and in-depth interviews with 13 HEI representatives. The surveys showed that 39% of the HEIs have an annual budget of less than PhP100,000.00 (USD 1,950). Moreover, 23% of HEIs annually purchase 10-60 units of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment. E-waste management among HEIs shows that 53.8% of ICT and electronic devices end up in landfills and 23.1% in informal sectors like junk shops. It can be noted that the yearly generation of e-waste among HEIs highly impacts the rise in the usage of IT equipment and electronic devices. Lack of awareness, e-waste disposal facilities, priorities, audit resolution and procedure and no definite legislation or laws among HEIs are the main challenges for e-waste management in the region. This study prompts mainstream e-waste management in HEIs and enlightens the public about appropriate strategies to address this issue. Furthermore, the findings of this study can be useful in formulating national and regional e-waste management plans and programs.
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Fajri, Ahmad. "Studi Empiris terhadap Kinerja & Keamanan Wifi (Studi Kasus di Kota Depok)." Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Ilmu Komputer 6, no. 6 (December 2, 2019): 671. http://dx.doi.org/10.25126/jtiik.2019661832.
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<p>Pada tahun 2012, Kota Depok memperoleh penghargaan sebagai kota <em>Information and Communication Technology </em>(ICT) dari Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika. Salah satu parameter berkembangnya ICT di Kota Depok adalah meningkatnya jumlah pengguna internet dari berbagai sektor terutama perkantoran, hotel dan kampus dengan memanfaatkan jaringan <em>wifi </em>sebagai media transmisinya. Pada penelitian ini, kami melakukan audit terhadap keamanan jaringan <em>wifi</em> di Kota Depok dengan cara melakukan studi lapangan kinerja dan keamanan jaringan <em>wifi</em> menggunakan teknik <em>wardriving</em>. Studi ini mencakup sekitar 536 jaringan <em>wifi</em> di Jalan Margonda Depok. Hasil studi tersebut, kami menemukan bahwa 89% jaringan <em>wifi</em> menerapkan keamanan dengan<em> </em>menggunakan protokol WPA/WPA2, 1% menggunakan protokol WEP dan 10% bersifat terbuka. Kami juga menemukan sebanyak 20% jaringan <em>wifi</em> berada pada <em>channel</em> 1 dan 19% jaringan <em>wifi</em> berada pada <em>channel</em> 6 dan 11. <em>Channel </em>1, 6 dan 11 merupakan <em>channel</em> yang terbaik bagi penggunaan jaringan <em>wifi</em> karena terbebas dari interferensi jaringan <em>wifi </em>lainnya. Oleh karena itu penilaian kinerja dan keamanan jaringan <em>wifi </em>di Kota Depok dinilai sudah baik sesuai dengan standar IEEE 802.11i yaitu tentang peningkatan pengamanan pada jaringan <em>Wifi </em>menggunakan WPA2<em> </em>dan 802.11b tentang pengaturan <em>channel wifi </em>yang tidak menimbulkan interferensi.</p><p><em><strong>Abstract</strong></em></p><p><em>In 2012, Depok City was awarded as the city of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.<em>One of the parameters of the development of ICT in Depok City is the increasing number of internet users from various sectors, especially offices, hotels and campuses by utilizing wifi networks as the transmission media. In this study, we conducted an audit of the security of wifi networks in Depok City by conducting field studies on the performance and security of wifi networks using wardriving techniques.</em><em>This study covers about 536 wifi networks on Margonda Street Depok. The results of the study, we found that 89% of wifi networks implement security using the WPA / WPA2 protocol, 1% using the WEP protocol and 10% are open. We also found that as much as 20% of the wifi networks are on channel 1 and 19% of wifi networks are on channels 6 and 11. Channel 1, 6 and 11 are the best channels for using wifi networks because they are free from interference from other wifi networks. Therefore, performance assessment and wifi network security in Depok City are considered to be good in accordance with the IEEE </em><em>802.11i standard which is about increasing security on Wifi networks using WPA2 and 802.11b regarding wifi channel settings that do not cause interference.</em></em></p>
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Thomas, Andrew, and Gareth Stratton. "What we are really doing with ICT in physical education: a national audit of equipment, use, teacher attitudes, support, and training." British Journal of Educational Technology 37, no. 4 (July 2006): 617–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2006.00520.x.
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Nasution, Ikhwan Muslim, Yeni Absah, and Isfenti Sadalia. "The Application of Mix Delphi-AHP Method in Identification and Prioritization Competencies Needed by National Tax Collector." International Journal of Research and Review 8, no. 10 (October 20, 2021): 154–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20211020.
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This study aimed to identify and prioritize competencies needed by the national tax collector. This study was conducted in two regional offices of the Directorate General of Taxes that consists of sixteen tax offices. Fourteen former national tax collector’s top performers from the 2017 to 2020 periods participated as the expert panel in two online Delphi surveys on different rating scales (five-point and nine-point) to clarify the list of competencies identified by the researcher from literature reviews and documentation studies. The Delphi panel reached a consensus for sixteen competencies in both surveys representing three categories: managerial, technical, and sociocultural competencies. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to analyze the priority of competencies. Forty-six respondents, which consists of the National Tax Collector and the Head of the Audit, Appraisal, and Tax Collector Section, were participated in the AHP survey. The result shows that technical competency was the top priority among the category of competencies followed by sociocultural and managerial competencies. Based on the overall scores, the competencies' priority rankings from the top to the lowest, respectively, are sociocultural adaptation, soft collection, adhesive and unifying the nation, hard collection, tax knowledge, identification and profiling of tax bearer, integrity, compliance risk management, ICT literacy, communication, result orientation, decision-making, teamwork, public service, managing change, and developing self and others. Keywords: Competency, Delphi, Analytic Hierarchy Process, Tax Collector.
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Sánchez, Julia, Guiomar Corral, Ramon Martín de Pozuelo, and Agustín Zaballos. "Security issues and threats that may affect the hybrid cloud of FINESCE." Network Protocols and Algorithms 8, no. 1 (May 10, 2016): 26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/npa.v8i1.8727.
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FINESCE is the Smart Energy use case project of the Future Internet Public Private Partnership Programme. It aims at defining an open infrastructure based on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) used to develop new solutions and applications in all fields of Future Internet related to the energy sector. To accomplish this goal a cloud-based environment is proposed, providing high scalability, fast provisioning, resilience and cost efficiency, while facilitating the deployment of applications and services for utilities.The proposed solution for Smart Energy system encompasses Cloud Computing technologies taking advantage of the service delivery models that it provides (Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)) over different cloud deployment solutions (Private, Public, Hybrid, Community). Therefore, it is necessary to study their implications, particularly with regard to security and data privacy, whether in transit or stored data, of the cloud solution chosen.The present paper aims to gather basic security requirements in deploying a solution based on Cloud Computing highlighting issues in hybrid clouds because this is the deployment model used in Smart Energy use case. It also exposes attacks and vulnerabilities related to Cloud Computing to be considered for implementing a secure environment for FIDEV, the private platform implementation. Moreover, the security requirements for Smart Energy use case are defined. And, finally, the results of a security audit performed over the testbed platform that simulates a distributed storage solution for FINESCE project are presented.
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Bio, Laura L., Jenna F. Kruger, Betty P. Lee, Matthew S. Wood, and Hayden T. Schwenk. "Predictors of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Recommendation Disagreement." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 39, no. 07 (April 30, 2018): 806–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2018.85.
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OBJECTIVETo identify predictors of disagreement with antimicrobial stewardship prospective audit and feedback recommendations (PAFR) at a free-standing children’s hospital.DESIGNRetrospective cohort study of audits performed during the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) from March 30, 2015, to April 17, 2017.METHODSThe ASP included audits of antimicrobial use and communicated PAFR to the care team, with follow-up on adherence to recommendations. The primary outcome was disagreement with PAFR. Potential predictors for disagreement, including patient-level, antimicrobial, programmatic, and provider-level factors, were assessed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models.RESULTSIn total, 4,727 antimicrobial audits were performed during the study period; 1,323 PAFR (28%) and 187 recommendations (15%) were not followed due to disagreement. Providers were more likely to disagree with PAFR when the patient had a gastrointestinal infection (odds ratio [OR], 5.50; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.99–15.21), febrile neutropenia (OR, 6.14; 95% CI, 2.08–18.12), skin or soft-tissue infections (OR, 6.16; 95% CI, 1.92–19.77), or had been admitted for 31–90 days at the time of the audit (OR, 2.08; 95% CI, 1.36–3.18). The longer the duration since the attending provider had been trained (ie, the more years of experience), the more likely they were to disagree with PAFR recommendations (OR, 1.02; 95% CI, 1.01–1.04).CONCLUSIONSEvaluation of our program confirmed patient-level predictors of PAFR disagreement and identified additional programmatic and provider-level factors, including years of attending experience. Stewardship interventions focused on specific diagnoses and antimicrobials are unlikely to result in programmatic success unless these factors are also addressed.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;806–813
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James, Rodney, Caroline Chen, Kirsty Buising, Karin Thursky, and Courtney Ierano. "From Little Things Big Things Grow: The Development of an Auditing Program to Assess the Quality of Antimicrobial Prescribing." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 41, S1 (October 2020): s237. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2020.792.
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Background: An important aspect of antimicrobial stewardship is the qualitative assessment of antimicrobial prescribing. Owing to lack of standardized tools and resources required to design, conduct and analyze qualitative audits, these assessments are rarely performed. Objective: We designed an audit tool that was appropriate for all Australian hospital types, suited to local user requirements and including an assessment of the appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing. Methods: In 2011, a pilot survey was conducted in 32 Australian hospitals to assess the usability and generalizability of a qualitative audit tool. The tool was revised to reflect the respondents’ feedback. A second study was performed in 2012 in 85 hospitals. In 2013, following further feedback and refinement, an online auditing tool, the Hospital National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS), was developed. Early audits demonstrated that surgical prophylaxis had the highest rates of inappropriate prescribing. In 2016, the Surgical NAPS was developed to further investigate reasons for this, and the NAPS program was further expanded to audit antimicrobial prescribing practices in Australian aged-care homes (ie, the Aged Care NAPS). Results: Between January 1, 2013, and November 12, 2019, 523 Australian public and private hospitals (53.8%) utilized the Hospital NAPS; 215 (22.1%) have utilized the Surgical NAPS; and 774 of Australian aged-care homes (29.0%) have utilized the Aged Care NAPS. National reporting has identified key target areas for quality improvement initiatives at both local and national levels. The following initiatives have been outlined in 14 public reports: improved documentation; prolonged antimicrobial prophylaxis; compliance with prescribing guidelines; appropriateness of prescribing; access to evidence-based guidelines; and improved microbiology sampling. Conclusions: By utilizing the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle for healthcare improvement and by involving end users in the design and evaluation, we have created a practical and relevant auditing program to assess both quantitative and qualitative aspects of antimicrobial prescribing in a wide range of settings. This voluntary program is now endorsed by the National Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance, partners with the Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australian Surveillance System, and is utilized by facilities to meet mandatory national accreditation standard requirements. With the success of the NAPS program in Australia, it has now been implemented in New Zealand, Canada, Malaysia, Fiji, and Bhutan, with plans for other countries to implement the program soon. Current research is being conducted to expand the program to include audits for family physicians, veterinarians, and remote indigenous communities, and for antifungal use.Disclosures: NoneFunding: None
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Feeney, Kevin. "RAILROAD AUDITS: SOME ARRIVED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE." Accounting Historians Journal 40, no. 1 (June 1, 2013): 1–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.2308/0148-4184.40.1.1.
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ABSTRACT Through 1975, the shareholder annual reports of publicly-owned U.S. railroads were exempt from the Securities and Exchange Commission's accounting regulations, audit and disclosure rules because railroads were common carriers subject to the rules and regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Publicly-owned Class railroads voluntary began to away from ICC-type towards GAAP-type accounting and disclosures in their shareholder reports just after World War II.1 This paper reviews early industry practices with respect to internal and external audits. Using a sample of major Class I railroads from 1946 to 1975, the paper shows: the extent to which certain railroads voluntarily presented audited financial statements before being required, the extent to which particular CPA firms were involved with the railroad industry, and the types of audit reports that issued to these railroads during this period.
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Kuhrij, Laurien S., Michel WJM Wouters, Renske M. van den Berg-Vos, Frank-Erik de Leeuw, and Paul J. Nederkoorn. "The Dutch Acute Stroke Audit: Benchmarking acute stroke care in the Netherlands." European Stroke Journal 3, no. 4 (July 11, 2018): 361–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2396987318787695.
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Introduction In the nationwide Dutch Acute Stroke Audit (DASA), consecutive patients with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) and intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) are prospectively registered. Acute stroke care is a rapidly evolving field in which intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and intra-arterial thrombectomy (IAT) play a crucial role in increasing odds of favourable outcome. The DASA can be used to assess the variation in care between hospitals and develop ‘best practice’ in acute stroke care. Patients and methods: We describe the initiation and design of the DASA as well as the results from 2015 and 2016. Results In 2015 and 2016, 55,854 patients with AIS and 7727 patients with ICH were registered in the DASA. Treatment with IVT was administered to 10,637 patients (with an increase of 1.3% in 2016) and 1740 patients underwent IAT (with an increase of 1% in 2016). Median door-to-needle time for IVT and median door-to-groin time for IAT have decreased from 27 to 25 min and 66 to 64 min, respectively. Mortality during admission was 4.9% in patients with AIS, whereas 26% of patients with ICH died. Modified Rankin Scale score at three months was registered in 49% of AIS patients and 45% of ICH patients. Discussion During the nationwide DASA, time to treatment is reduced for IVT as well as IAT. With the rapidly evolving treatment of acute stroke care, the DASA can be used to monitor the quality provided on patient- and hospital level. Conclusion Increasing completeness of registration of the outcome, in combination with adjustment for patient-related factors, is necessary to define and further improve the quality of the acute stroke care.
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Septiansyah, Raul, Rachmat Hadis, Sugina, and Ulis Bella. "Blockchain for Industry 4.0: A Far reaching Survey." Blockchain Frontier Technology 1, no. 2 (January 4, 2022): 29–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.34306/bfront.v1i2.50.
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Because of the multiplication of ICT during the most recent couple of many years, there is a dramatic expansion in the use of different brilliant applications, for example, shrewd cultivating, savvy medical care, production network and coordinated factors, business, the travel industry and friendliness, energy the executives and so forth Nonetheless, for all the previously mentioned applications, security and protection are main pressing issues keeping taking into account the use of the open channel, i.e., Web for information move. Albeit numerous security arrangements and guidelines have been proposed throughout the years to improve the security levels of previously mentioned brilliant applications, yet the current arrangements are either founded on the incorporated engineering (having weak link) or having high calculation and correspondence costs. Also, a large portion of the current security arrangements has focussed just on a couple of viewpoints and neglect to address adaptability, strength, information stockpiling, network dormancy, suitability, changelessness, and detectability. To deal with the previously mentioned issues, blockchain innovation can be one of the arrangements. Spurred from these realities, in this paper, we present an orderly audit of different blockchain-based arrangements and their pertinence in different Industry 4.0-based applications. Our commitments in this paper are in four creases. First and foremost, we investigated the present status of-the-craftsmanship arrangements in the blockchain innovation for shrewd applications. Then, at that point, we outlined the reference design utilized for the blockchain relevance in different Industry 4.0 applications. Then, at that point, benefits and bad marks of the customary security arrangements are additionally talked about in contrast with their countermeasures. At long last, we gave a correlation of existing blockchain-based security arrangements utilizing different boundaries to give profound bits of knowledge to the perusers about its appropriateness in different applications.
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Al Mohajer, Mayar, Megan Fischer, Melissa Rouse, Takei Pipkins, and John Byrne. "Implementing a Massive Personal Protective Equipment Education—A Multidisciplinary Team Approach." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 41, S1 (October 2020): s280—s281. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2020.851.
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Background: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials. They include gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, googles and face shields. The CDC has issued guidelines on appropriateness of when, what, and how to use PPE. Despite these guidelines, compliance with PPE remains challenging. Methods: We implemented a massive hospital-wide rapid education program on PPE donning and doffing of all employees and staff. This program included an online video, return demonstration and just-in-time training. To develop the program, we recorded PPE training video, reviewed PPE validation checklist, developed new isolation precaution signage with quick response (QR) code to video, developed a nutrition tray removal video and a equipment cleaning video, developed family and visitor guidelines for isolation precautions, and created an audit tool for PPE donning and doffing practices. The program required interdisciplinary collaboration including administration, infection prevention, nursing education, central supply, environmental services, facility maintenance, and security. Results: The first phase of the program was implemented through 30 separate 4-hour PPE skills fair offered over 48 hours. In total, 500 staff members were trained in the first 48 hours; 6 additional 3-hour sessions were provided on site in the following 3 month. Additionally, training was provided in off-site clinics, physician leadership meetings, new-hire orientation for nursing staff, and monthly resident and fellow training through graduate medical education. As needed, training was provided by infection prevention, nursing education, and floor nurses. In total, 5,237 staff members were trained within 3 months after implementation. Actual audit results (50 audits per week) showed improved and sustained compliance to >94%. Conclusions: A massive hospital-wide educational program including online video, return demonstration, and just-in-time training is a feasible and very effective method to improve compliance with PPE donning and doffing. A multidisciplinary team approach, administration support, and continuous education and audits are key factors in successful implementation.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None
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Arcila-Agudelo, Ana María, Juan Carlos Muñoz-Mora, and Andreu Farran-Codina. "Validity and Reliability of the Facility List Coder, a New Tool to Evaluate Community Food Environments." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 19 (September 25, 2019): 3578. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16193578.
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A community food environment plays an essential role in explaining the healthy lifestyle patterns of its community members. However, there is a lack of compelling quantitative approaches to evaluate these environments. This study introduces and validates a new tool named the facility list coder (FLC), whose purpose is to assess food environments based on data sources and classification algorithms. Using the case of Mataró (Spain), we randomly selected 301 grids areas (100 m2), in which we conducted street audits in order to physically identify all the facilities by name, address, and type. Then, audit-identified facilities were matched with those automatically-identified and were classified using the FLC to determine its quality. Our results suggest that automatically-identified and audit-identified food environments have a high level of agreement. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) estimates and their respective 95% confidence intervals for the overall sample yield the result “excellent” (ICC ≥ 0.9) for the level of reliability of the FLC.
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Hruza, Hayli R., Tania Velasquez, Karl J. Madaras-Kelly, Katherine E. Fleming-Dutra, Matthew H. Samore, and Jorie M. Butler. "Evaluation of clinicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and planned behaviors related to an intervention to improve acute respiratory infection management." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 41, no. 6 (March 17, 2020): 672–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2020.42.
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AbstractBackground:Acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) are commonly diagnosed and major drivers of antibiotic prescribing. Clinician-focused interventions can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for ARIs. We elicited clinician feedback to design sustainable interventions to improve ARI management by understanding the mental framework of clinicians surrounding antibiotic prescribing within Veterans’ Health Administration clinics.Methods:We conducted one-on-one interviews with clinicians (n = 20) from clinics targeted for intervention at 5 facilities. The theory of planned behavior guided interview questions. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed for qualitative analysis. An iterative coding approach identified 6 themes.Results:Emergent themes: (1) barriers to appropriate prescribing are multifactorial and include challenges of behavior change; (2) antibiotic prescribing decisions are perceived as autonomous yet, diagnostic uncertainty and perceptions of patient demand can make prescribing decisions difficult; (3) clinicians perceive variation in peer prescribing practices and influences; (4) clinician-focused interventions are valuable if delivered with sensitivity; (5) communication strategies for educating patients are preferred to a shared decisions process; and (6) team standardization of practice and communication are key to facilitate appropriate prescribing. Clinicians perceived audit-and-feedback with peer comparison, academic detailing, and enhanced patient communication strategies as viable approaches to improving appropriate prescribing.Conclusion:Implementation strategies that enable clinicians to overcome diagnostic uncertainty, perceived patient demand, and improve patient education are desired. Implementation strategies were welcomed, and some were more readily accepted (eg, audit feedback) than others (eg, shared decision making). Implementation strategies should address clinicians’ perceptions of antibiotic prescribing practices and should enhance their patient communication skills.
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Obura, Collins Ochieng, Noor Ismail Shale, and Clive Mukanzi Mukanzi. "Tender Evaluation Process and Operational Performance of Service State Corporations in Kenya." International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics 7, no. 1 (January 7, 2023): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.47941/ijscl.1167.
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Purpose: Service State corporations are incorporated entities outside the mainstream civil service established for purposes of public service delivery. Performance of the state agencies is constantly under public scrutiny, in part because much of the funding and equity in them flows directly from the tax base of the Country. However, public procurement process has not matched the expectation of stakeholders in terms of achieving value for money and budget execution. This study therefore, sought to determine the influence of tender evaluation process on operational performance of service state corporations in Kenya.
Methodology: This study adopted a survey research design. The study focused on the audit, ICT and Procurement Managers respectively as respondents of the 132 service state corporations in Kenya. Stratified Sampling Design was employed since the study population is not homogenous. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed using SSPS version 21. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics by use of moderated multiple regression analysis.
Findings: The findings of this study revealed that tender evaluation process had a significant and positive influence on operational performance of service state corporations in Kenya. The model result found out that the coefficient of determination was 0.424 implying that 42.4% of operational performance of service state corporations in Kenya is explained by tender evaluation process. The study concluded that tender evaluation process was critical in enhancing the performance of service state corporations in Kenya.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that, in order to achieve value for money and reduce on cost of acquisition, service state corporations must implement the e-tendering process and adopt a transparent ranking procedure during the Tender evaluation Process. This will discourage against the deliberate use of fake competition by favoring a particular bidder. In addition, procurement purchases should be based on the prevailing market trends and consider the total cost of ownership.
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Ormsby, Jennifer A., Julie Cronin, Jane Carpenter, Dionne A. Graham, Gail Potter-Bynoe, Ana M. Vaughan, Lindsay Weir, et al. "Central venous catheter bundle adherence: Kamishibai card (K-card) rounding for central-line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 41, no. 9 (June 4, 2020): 1058–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2020.235.
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AbstractObjective:To institute facility-wide Kamishibai card (K-card) rounding for central venous catheter (CVC) maintenance bundle education and adherence and to evaluate its impact on bundle reliability and central-line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates.Design:Quality improvement project.Setting:Inpatient units at a large, academic freestanding children’s hospital.Participants:Data for inpatients with a CVC in place for ≥1 day between November 1, 2017 and October 31, 2018 were included.Intervention:A K-card was developed based on 7 core elements in our CVC maintenance bundle. During monthly audits, auditors used the K-cards to ask bedside nurses standardized questions and to conduct medical record documentation reviews in real time. Adherence to every bundle element was required for the audit to be considered “adherent.” We recorded bundle reliability prospectively, and we compared reliability and CLABSI rates at baseline and 1 year after the intervention.Results:During the study period, 2,321 K-card audits were performed for 1,051 unique patients. Overall maintenance bundle reliability increased significantly from 43% at baseline to 78% at 12 months after implementation (P < .001). The hospital-wide CLABSI rate decreased from 1.35 during the 12-month baseline period to 1.17 during the 12-month intervention period, but the change was not statistically significant (incidence rate ratio [IRR], 0.87; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.60–1.24; P = .41).Conclusions:Hospital-wide CVC K-card rounding facilitated standardized data collection, discussion of reliability, and real-time feedback to nurses. Maintenance bundle reliability increased after implementation, accompanied by a nonsignificant decrease in the CLABSI rate.
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Kaahwa, Mark, Chang Zhu, and Moses Muhumuza. "Investigating ICT skills and the use of audio media in distance education among teachers and students: the case of Mountains of the Moon University in Uganda." Afrika Focus 31, no. 1 (February 26, 2018): 51–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2031356x-03101004.
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Although teachers’ and students’ ICT skills have previously been investigated, there is still scant information about their ICT skills in relation to audio media as an independent medium of instruction. This study, therefore, investigates the ICT skills of higher education distance students (HEDS) and teachers regarding the use of audio media. We used purposive sampling technique to select HEDS (n=81) and teachers (n=41). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The results indicate that on average, teachers’ and students’ levels of confidence regarding computer use are 76% and 68% respectively. The results on general ICT knowledge indicate that 52% of students rated themselves as having either good or excellent ICT skills compared to 49% of teachers. The results also show that both students and teachers use MP3 players on a regular basis. However, results reveal that they are ambivalent regarding recording and editing of audio content. Generally, the findings of this study demonstrate that teachers and students can adopt audio media in distance education.