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{"title":"The Contingent Effect of IT Use on Product Innovation in the Transition Economy: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis","authors":"Feng Zhang, Geoffrey G. Bell, Dahui Li, Lidong Wu","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2023.2166751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2023.2166751","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Scholars have developed a large and robust literature examining the impact of IT on firm innovation. However, this literature often produces divergent, likely context-dependent, results and tends to be limited to developed economies. As a result, we have only partial knowledge about how IT use impacts product innovation. This study rectifies that deficiency and resolves prior divergent findings by employing fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to investigate the contingent effects of IT use for exploration and exploitation on product innovation in China, which is transitioning from a centrally planned economy to a market economy. We draw on a unique sample of 262 Chinese manufacturing firms that responded to the World Bank’s Enterprise Survey and developed several configurations of conditions where IT use fostered product innovation depending on the institutional characteristics of a transitional economy, specifically its degree of market competitiveness and legal enforcement. Our findings share similarities to prior studies set in developed economies, while demonstrating features unique to a transition economy. Using a configurational approach reveals the combinational and asymmetric relationships among IT use, the institutional environment, and resultant product innovation. This helps understand situational characteristics often unexamined in prior studies and complements the findings from regression-based studies.","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80208476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Interview with David Schwab, VP of Enterprise Technology at VF Corporation","authors":"N. Mehta","doi":"10.1080/1097198x.2023.2167562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198x.2023.2167562","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72405781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"NFTs – A Game Changer or a Bubble in the Digital Market?","authors":"Yuming He, Wenzhuo Li, Lixin Liu, Wu He","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2023.2167561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2023.2167561","url":null,"abstract":"Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gathered worldwide attention over the past several years. NFTs are cryptographic assets that use blockchain technology to represent ownership of digital goods and to store a digital asset’s ownership certificate (Kanellopoulos, Gutt, & Li, 2021). The non-fungible aspect of NFTs makes each token unique and can represent a specific object. These tokens are stored on a blockchain and can be used to merchandise digital assets in various forms (e.g., photos, videos, and audio). Furthermore, the creator of an NFT can earn royalties for each successful trade made on any NFT marketplace which is a website where one can create, sell, and buy NFTs. Due to the transparent and immutable properties provided by the blockchain, the entire historical record of ownership transactions becomes verifiable by each network participant, providing a promising intellectual property protection solution. NFTs were only known by blockchain amateurs at the beginning but have gathered mass attention and have their own market in recent years. People have expressed tremendous interest in various types of NFTs in different industries, such as gaming, arts, collectibles, and the metaverse. For example, CryptoPunks, one of the first NFTs, made one of the most significant digital art sales in history for nearly $24 million (Manoylov, 2022). CryptoKitties, a digital cat breeding game, had 1.5 million users responsible for $40 million worth of transactions on its platform (CryptoKitties Explained, 2021). Besides art and game, NFTs also promote the development of ticketing events, news, fashion, supply chain, and surrounding markets such as social portals (e.g., DappRadar), trading marketplace (e.g., OpenSea), and financial instruments (e.g., Defi) (Wang, Li, Wang, & Chen, 2021). Many leading global consumer brands such as Adidas, Coca-Cola and Nike have started to engage with their loyal fans using NFTs (Shanmugham, 2022). A report estimated that the overall value of the NFT market in 2021 is around $15.7 billion and would rise to $122 billion by 2028 (SkyQuest Technology Consulting Pvt, 2021). On the other hand, NFTs have their drawbacks. The generation and transaction of NFTs are highly energy-intensive and may negatively affect the environment over time. For instance, one NFT transaction costs as much electricity as the typical home for about a day (The Renewable Energy Hub, 2021). Also, NFTs are illiquid and speculative investments (Wilson, Karg, & Ghaderi, 2022). Since it is a new market asset, its value is unstable and is based on the price someone is willing to pay for it without much historical data for reference. NFTs can still be attacked and stolen by hackers, which face the risk of fraud and abuse (Wang, Li, Wang, & Chen, 2021). Moreover, owning an original NFT does not mean the owner can control its distribution or duplication. The owner cannot stop others from making and sharing “prints” (Rehman, E Zainab, Imran, & Bawany, 2021). So, how ","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73065347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"WeChat Moments Among International Students: Building Guanxi Networks in China","authors":"Xuhui Wang, M. Alauddin, Abaid Ullah Zafar, Qilin Zhang, Tanveer Ahsan, Zapan Barua","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2023.2166752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2023.2166752","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT China is a collectivist nation that varies socially and culturally from most Western countries. Recently, the country has been an attractive destination for international students. A contemporary digital platform such as WeChat Moments (WMs) is a leading social media platform among locals and international students to communicate and interact in cross-cultural settings for various purposes, including maintaining friendships and establishing new social capital. Prior research has overlooked the beneficial effects of such domestic social media platforms on international students in China, especially for strengthening their existing friendship quality and guanxi networking. Based on the self-disclosure theory, this study examines the relationship between international students’ WMs use intensity, online self-disclosure, closeness to friends, and guanxi network building using data from 445 international students employing structural equation modeling. This study reveals that WMs use has a substantial effect on the formation of guanxi networks and that online self-disclosure mediates the connection between WMs use and friendship closeness and guanxi network building. Several theoretical and practical recommendations are provided in the context of the guanxi network.","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83503234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adoption of Internet of Medical Things: A Systems Thinking Approach","authors":"A. Elias, Shweta Nanda","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2023.2166750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2023.2166750","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT As an emerging information technology, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has the capability to contribute toward sustainable healthcare, but its adoption in emerging economies is challenging. This research was undertaken to conduct a holistic analysis of the complexities associated with the adoption of IoMT in emerging economies like India using a systems thinking approach. Three qualitative phases of the systems thinking and modeling methodology, namely, problem structuring, causal loop modeling, and developing strategic interventions, were used in this study by collecting data from 24 interviews and secondary research. The reference mode developed in the study captured the system behavior, showing IoMT adoption increasing in tier I Indian cities but struggling in tier II/III cities and rural Indian communities. The qualitative systems model developed explained this behavior by capturing the underlying system structure using six interconnected feedback loops. Three strategic interventions were then formulated to change the system structure that can improve the adoption of IoMT in an emerging economy like India, thereby contributing to the journey toward sustainable healthcare. Implications for similar emerging economies in Latin America are also discussed in this article. Overall, this study provides a holistic analysis of the complexities involved in the adoption of IoMT using a systems thinking approach.","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78997517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From Big Data to Intelligent Data: An Applied Perspective","authors":"Roberto Vinaja","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2022.2137078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2022.2137078","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76215478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Dilemma of Social-Media and Polarization Around the Globe","authors":"V. Grover","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2022.2137079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2022.2137079","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Polarization in society, usually along political lines is a complex global problem in many countries today. In this essay, I analyze the problem using social media, particularly Facebook, to illustrate the dllemma and why its resolution is elusive.","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80235919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Interview with Cheolho Jang, Chief Technology Officer of Golfzon","authors":"Youngkyu Kim","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2022.2137080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2022.2137080","url":null,"abstract":"This interview provides interesting insights into how a company that focuses on virtual leisure activities has employed information systems and communication technologies, highlighting the flexibility benefits from using cloud-based infrastructures. In addition, it also shows how regulations and cultures surrounding the technologies as well as leisure activities may influence the services of the company. Cheolho Jang is the Chief Technology Officer of Golfzon.","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78278763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Delivering a Drug Information App to Underserved Communities: A User-Centered Design Approach","authors":"V. Maphosa","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2022.2132086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2022.2132086","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Two-thirds of the Sub-Saharan African population is rural and faces significant challenges accessing healthcare facilities and information. The mobile phone offers feasible opportunities to improve healthcare access to underserved communities. The study aims to develop an app for communities with limited access to health information. Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) was adopted. A three-cycle DSRM guided the development of a mHealth app using a user-centered design process involving potential users, from conceptualizing the idea to prototype evaluation. The methodology allows the researcher to empathize with the participants, consider their contextual and environmental circumstances and understand their needs better. The prototype provides access to information about known drugs, their known uses, side effects, organs affected, or the human system they affect. A total of 206 participants evaluated the app for its usefulness, efficiency, error handling, memorability, learnability, and design. Participants concluded that the app was usable, easy to learn, error-free, and useful through a mean score of 3.95 and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient range of 0.75 to 0.85. Policymakers and researchers may find the results helpful in improving mHealth adoption. Integrating the app with the broader e-health systems will offer more convenience and efficiency, as healthcare systems in Africa are largely manual.","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86942735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A two-country study on the psychological antecedents to cryptocurrency investment decision-making","authors":"C. Osakwe, M. Dzandu, Hayford Amegbe, M. Warsame, Thurasamy Ramayah","doi":"10.1080/1097198X.2022.2132087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2022.2132087","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study seeks to investigate the psychological antecedents toward cryptocurrency investment decision-making. Using extended planned behavior model, data were collected from 517 sample respondents in Kenya and Ghana to test the proposed model. Specifically, we find that skepticism undermines willingness to invest in cryptocurrency via attitude toward cryptocurrency across the two countries studied. We also find that subjective norm and perceived self-efficacy positively influence attitude toward cryptocurrency that, in turn, positively influences willingness to invest in cryptocurrency. The positive relationship between trust disposition and attitude toward cryptocurrency and in turn willingness to invest in cryptocurrency is statistically valid in Kenya but not in Ghana. Contrary to expectations, no negative statistical effect of risk disposition on attitude toward cryptocurrency was found in the Kenya and Ghana sample. Overall, the presented findings in this study enrich empirical understanding about the psychological factors influencing attitude and individuals’ intentions to invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin.","PeriodicalId":45982,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Global Information Technology Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86955354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}