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{"title":"Technology adoption meets green tourism supply chain management for sustainability of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises: A lesson from Zimbabwe","authors":"Option Takunda Chiwaridzo, Reason Masengu","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2269054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2269054","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractIn the global pursuit of achieving sustainability within the tourism sector, technology adoption and green tourism supply chain management (GTSCM) have garnered dominant attention. This research examines how small and medium tourism enterprises (SMTEs) in Zimbabwe can achieve sustainability by adopting technology and practising green tourism supply chain management (GTSCM). Positivism philosophy was adopted in line with the quantitative nature of the study. The research embraced an explanatory survey research design and a structured questionnaire was used to gather primary data. The survey’s population was drawn from SMTEs in the tourism sector and data were collected from 615 representatives. The survey found a significant positive relationship between technology adoption, GTSCM and sustainability dimensions, except social sustainability. Additionally, GTSCM mediated these relationships, except social sustainability. The findings highlight the crucial role of GTSCM in influencing sustainability outcomes within SMTEs in the tourism sector. The study suggests adopting technology and GTSCM practices can improve SMTEs’ sustainability. It contributes knowledge on the relationships between technology, GTSCM, and SMTEs’ sustainability in tourism. Implications provide insights for policymakers on promoting sustainable practices and sustainability goals in tourism.Keywords: green tourism supply chain managementsustainabilitytechnologysmall and medium tourism enterprises Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"15 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135391592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of patents and citations for selected areas of the bioeconomy in South Africa","authors":"Thabang Lazarus Bambo, Anastassios Pouris","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2266183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2266183","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"39 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135870735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of H5P interactive learning content in a self-paced MOOC for learning activity preferences and acceptance in an Indonesian medical elective module","authors":"Pratiwi Rahadiani, Aria Kekalih, Desak Gede Budi Krisnamurti","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2209482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2209482","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThis study aims to assess the learning activities that students find most helpful in self-paced MOOC settings, develop a questionnaire, and determine the predictors of students’ acceptance of H5P interactive content. This research is a quantitative study. The experimented details were obtained from an online questionnaire administered in Herbal Medicine MOOC offered by the Medical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Medicine, and Universities Indonesia. The students’ acceptance questionnaire was developed by modifying the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) questionnaire. This questionnaire includes perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. Although 145 students participated in this course, only 126 students took and completed the online questionnaires. A paired sample t-test was performed to assess students’ learning activity preferences. The questionnaire was assessed by using validity and reliability tests. Multilinear regression and Pearson’s correlation analysis were also performed to identify the correlation among variables. The results showed that documents, learning videos, and H5P interactive content were considered by students as the most helpful learning activities in a self-paced MOOC. However, there is a significant difference in students’ preferences for these learning activities, both before and after the course. All the items of students’ acceptance on the H5P interactive content questionnaire were validated and reliable.Keywords: distance educationhealth educationH5P interactive contentlearning activities, MOOCstudents’ acceptance AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank the Department of Medical Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia for organizing the Herbal Medicine course and giving us permission to use their course as a research object.Author contributionsPR designed and led the study, data collection, and data analysis, and led the manuscript development. AK participated in the design of the study, led data analysis, and contributed to the manuscript development. RWH contributed to conducting the study and data collection. DGBK contributed to data analysis and manuscript development.Competing interestsWe declare that there is no conflict of interest relevant to this article.Grant informationThe authors would like to thank Indonesia Ministry of Research and Technology/National Research and Innovation Agency (KEMENRISTEK/BRIN) for funding this research through Desentralisasi dan Kompetitif Nasional KEMENRISTEK/BRIN TA 2021 [Grant with contract No. NKB-010/UN2.RST/HKP.05.00/2021].","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"20 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135511845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Consolidation of human factors limiting the success and sustainability of e-Agriculture projects in sub-Saharan Africa","authors":"Ezra Misaki","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2259880","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2259880","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractHuman factors affecting e-Agriculture should be identified and understood to ensure the success and sustainability of e-Agriculture projects. However, specific human factors influencing e-Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa have never been consolidated. In this regard, the current study reviewed diverse literature and consolidated the human factors and gaps limiting the expansion of e-Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa to inform the sustainability of projects millions of people in the region rely on for their livelihood. Employing a systematic literature review method, the study initially retrieved 1624 relevant articles from seven e-databases. The retrieved articles were filtered to the 14 most representative articles using the standard protocol to narrow a database. The results revealed human factors and gaps limiting e-Agriculture projects in sub-Saharan Africa as inadequate education and training, age, gender bias, lack of experience, lack of awareness, exclusion of farmers, lack of user-centred requirements, exaggerated expectations and lack of trust and transparency. Thus, the study enlightens e-Agriculture service providers and policy practitioners on issues about human factors that need improvement to facilitate the success and sustainability of e-Agricultural projects. Likewise, the study draws the attention of stakeholders to devise mitigation measures against human factors affecting e-Agriculture projects in sub-Saharan Africa.Keywords: Africae-Agriculturehuman factorsinformation and communication technology (ICT)small-scale farmers (SSFs)technology Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.Notes1 https://www.hfes.org/About-HFES/What-is-Human-Factors-and-Ergonomics2 SSA excludes the five North African countries of Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, and Libya3 https://examplanning.com/definition-of-education-by-different-authors/","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"119 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135511846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Awareness and adoption of circular economy in the consumption and production value-chain among MSMEs towards sustainable development","authors":"Yusuf Opeyemi Akinwale","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2247924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2247924","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe global value-chain was hugely disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic which collapsed many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) globally, especially in Africa where little or no support was received from governments. The circular economy (CE) is recognized as a sustainable option for the linear economic system, as it resolves the crisis of a scarcity of resources in the value-chain and reduces the cost of materials, enabling a sustainable environment. This study aims to assess the awareness, level of adoption and factors driving CE among MSMEs in Nigeria. The results reveal that the level of awareness of CE among the sampled 206 MSMEs is moderately high though with a low level of adoption. The results, using the logistic regression method, indicate that top management commitment, digital technology, regulatory incentives and financial resources are the main drivers of CE adoption. In addition to this, the study recommends improvement in training of employees in CE activities and the fostering of collaboration with other companies and customers within the value-chain. There is a strong need for government policy which enlightens business enterprises on the importance of CE adoption in their value-chain, provides CE financial support for small enterprises as well as ensuring inter-organization cooperation within the value-chain.Keywords: circular economyvalue-chainawarenessadoptionNigeriaMSMEs Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"123 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135696339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of e-government development indices (EGDI) on corruption perception index in sub-Sahara Africa: A panel data analysis","authors":"Chima Paul, Samuel Olorunfemi Adams","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2247904","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2247904","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe study aims to examine the impact of e-government development indices on the corruption perception index (CPI) using cross-sectional data covering the period 2012–2020. To achieve the objective of the study, the E-Government Development Index (EGDI), which comprises the Online Service Index (OSI), the Human Capital Index (HCI) and the Telecommunication Infrastructure Index (TII) was utilized. The study adopted the panel data statistical methodology to accomplish the goal of the study. According to the findings, perceptions of corruption rise with an increase in the OSI, the TII has a statistically non-negative significant relationship with perceptions of corruption, and the HCI decreases perceptions of corruption. This portends that e-government positively impacts online services, improved telecommunication infrastructure, and the development of human capital in sub-Saharan Africa, and as well has a positive impact on how people perceive corruption. Moreso, an increase in human capacity by providing adequate training, conferences, workshops, and other activities will result in a decrease in the corruption index across the 48 sub-Saharan Africa countries. Based on the findings, the study suggests that improved internet service can stimulate improved efficiency in the perception of corruption, resulting in a more efficient and effective elimination of corruption in African nations.Keywords: e-governancecorruptionelectronic government development index (EGDI)Africa, sub-Saharanpanel data AcknowledgmentsThe authors appreciate the effort of everyone that contributed to this study, as well as the anonymous reviewers and editors for their constructive input in this manuscript.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"209 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135696285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differential impact of ICT on MSMEs' productivity in Africa’s emerging market","authors":"Musefiu Adebowale Adeleke, Adegoke Ibrahim Adeleke","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2247930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2247930","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe observed low level of information and communication technology (ICT) usage among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) firms in many African countries may serve as a major constraint to their productivity. The productivity of service and manufacturing firms is impacted differently due to this low uptake of ICT. This paper seeks to examine the differential effects of ICT on MSMEs’ productivity in emerging African economies, specifically Egypt and Nigeria. This study evaluates the effects of ICT on MSMEs’ productivity across different sectors (services and manufacturing), by size and aggregated. The estimated results support the positive impact of MSMEs’ website presence and use of email on their productivity, though the magnitude varies across different analyses and sectors. This appears to support the differential sectoral impacts of ICT on MSMEs’ productivity across countries in emerging markets. Specifically, this study finds evidence for a higher impact of firms’ website presence on productivity in the manufacturing sector than the services sector across emerging economies. The study, therefore, recommends that emerging markets economies that want to implement appropriate national technology policies to enhance their firms’ productivity should always consider their differential effects on various sectors, as universal ICT policies may not achieve the desired objectives.Keywords: ICTproductivityservicesmanufacturingemerging marketsOLSJEL Classification: D24C81L80L86L96 AcknowledgmentsThe first author acknowledges comments received from the 5th AfricaLics International Research Conference (November 9th–11th, 2022). We thank the Editor and the Reviewers for their helpful comments that have improved the quality of the paper. All other errors should be ascribed to the authors.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Notes1 In this study, productivity is measured as the input-output ratio of firms that is computed as normal distribution stochastic frontier model, while ICT is proxied by the use of websites and e-mail for interfacing with clients/suppliers. Please confirm that the following wording is correct: “normal distribution stochastic frontier model”.2 For instance, in Nigeria, usage of ICT among firms shows that only 17.2% of firms own websites, 6.5% own technology that is licensed by foreign companies, while 22.4% had an email for communicating with customers (World Bank Enterprise Survey).3 According to World Bank Enterprise Survey data, the classification to micro, small, medium and large enterprises firms are based on employment-band criterion with micro firms having 1 to 4, small firms 5 to 19, medium 20 to 99, while large firms have above 100 employees.4 The choice of these two emerging markets is based on availability of recent enterprises survey data.5 We are constrained to exclude the enterprises survey data of South Africa, being the third major emerging market economy ","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135965980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Leadership styles and employees’ commitment toward the national digital payment strategy: Multilevel mediating role of job satisfaction","authors":"Mekuanint Abera Timbula, Chetana Marvadi","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2250548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2250548","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThis study examined the effect of leadership styles on employees' organizational commitment towards the National Digital Payments Strategy (NDPS) and the mediating role of job satisfaction. A self-administered questionnaire was employed to obtain survey data from twelve microfinance institutions in Ethiopia. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 502 employees to participate in the survey. Covariance-based structural equation modelling was used to examine the study hypotheses. The data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. The result of the study showed that leadership style indicators such as transformational leadership qualities of leader (idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, individual consideration and inspirational motivation) and transactional leadership qualities of leader (contingent reward, management by exception-active) have positive and significant effect on employees' organizational commitment toward the NDPS. Furthermore, the findings showed that job satisfaction mediated the relationship between leadership style qualities of leader (inspirational motivation, idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, individual consideration, contingent reward and management by exception-active) and employees' organizational commitment toward the NDPS. The study offers valuable insights for managers, stakeholder and policymakers in understanding the effect of leadership style on employees' organizational commitment toward the NDPS.Keywords: digital transformationinformation technologyjob satisfactionleadership stylesemployees’ commitmentJEL classification: N27M21, M15","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135966011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Farm operation injuries among cocoa famers in Ghana: Investigating the causes, choice of treatment and compliance to safety standards","authors":"Gifty-Maria Sangber-Dery, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Fred Ankuyi, John-Eudes Andivi Bakang, Nathaniel Nii Lartey Lartey, Ernest Laryea Okorley, Ebenezer Osei Jones, David Boansi","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2247754","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2247754","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThis study investigated the socioeconomic factors that predispose cocoa farmers to farm operation injuries, their choice of treatment and compliance with recommended safety standards. It used the multi-stage sampling technique to collect data from 400 cocoa farmers. Descriptive statistics, the ordered logistic and the multinomial logistic regression model were the method of analysis. The study found that injuries occur at all stages of farm operations, and sex, age, education level, alternative livelihood, household size, and farm size are associated with increased risk of injury. The majority of cocoa farmers prefer self-medication, with this practice being more common among young, less-educated male farmers with more farming experience and large farm sizes. It was found that compliance with recommended safety standards was influenced by sex, age, marital status, education level, farming experience, access to credit, and membership of a cooperative association. There is a need to raise awareness and provide education to cocoa farmers about the consequences of using herbal remedies and self-medication, and to emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical assistance. The study fills the literature gap by highlighting the socioeconomic factors that predispose farmers to injuries, the factors behind their choice of treatment methods and compliance with safety standards.Keywords: cocoa farmerscompliancefarm operationsinjuriessafety standardstreatment AcknowledgementThis research is part of a thesis submitted to the Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana in 2023 by Gifty-Maria Sangber-Dery for the award of Master of Science in Agricultural Extension and Development Communication. The authors of this paper are thankful to her and are also grateful to the anonymous reviewers of AJSTID whose comments were important in reshaping the paper.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135966012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender-disaggregated analysis of sustainable intensification practices adoption: A case of northern Ghana","authors":"Abdulai Adams, Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah, Asaah Sumaila Mohammed","doi":"10.1080/20421338.2023.2247921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2023.2247921","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractAgricultural productivity has remained low in Africa, especially among smallholder farmers. Women often suffer resource constraints and access to certain technologies needed to increase productivity relative to men. This study analyzes the effect of gender on the adoption of selected sustainable intensification practices (SIPs) in northern Ghana using a sample of 463 farmers involved in maize and cowpea production. Probit regression analysis revealed that age, membership of a farmer-based organisation (FBO), and perception of ease of adoption (PEC) would likely influence the decision of females to adopt SIPs. FBO membership and ease of adopting technologies affect both male and female farmers to adopt SIPs positively. SIPs adoption decisions by males are influenced by many factors relative to those of females, thus highlighting the complexities involved in agricultural technology adoption. These findings have implications for policymakers and development practitioners working to bridge the gender gap in agricultural productivity, particularly in developing countries. The article makes an empirical contribution to the innovation and technology adoption literature, especially in terms of the factors that drive gender-transformative processes. Strengthening FBOs and utilizing the concept of technology parks to deepen farmers’ perceptions and understanding of SIPs could help bridge the gender gap in technology adoption and improve productivity.Keywords: adoptiondeterminants of sustainable intensificationgender-disaggregatedmaizecowpeanorthern Ghana AcknowledgementsWe are grateful to the participants of the SD-Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies Research and Development Conference held on the University’s main campus, Wa, Ghana from November 2–4, 2022 for their comments and inputs.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Additional informationFundingThe authors acknowledge receipt of funding support from the Africa RISING programme with grant funding number [AID-BFS-G-11-00002].","PeriodicalId":7557,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135436689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}