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- Ferati, Mexhid, et al.
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Gender Stereotypes and Women Participation in STEM Fields in the Western Balkans : A Scoping Review
- 2023
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Ingår i: Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. - : Richtmann Publishing. - 2281-3993 .- 2281-4612. ; 12:2, s. 228-239
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- The prevalence of gender stereotypes in STEM fields is evidenced by a large body of literature across the world, however, this area of research is still understudied in the Western Balkan region. To get a better knowledge of the extent of studies addressing this topic, we conducted a scoping review investigating existing gender stereotypes and educational choices in STEM in that region. As expected, the number of studies discovered was very limited, despite our generous inclusion criteria. In these limited studies, however, we found ample evidence of existing gender stereotypes in STEM and their impact on career aspirations. As this scoping review focused only on high-school university students, we conclude the paper with thoughts on future work ideas to expand the target group as well as to use systems thinking as an overarching perspective to conduct a holistic examination. This could be achieved by including relevant actors within and outside the immediate context, such as parents, schools, policymakers, businesses, and organizations. Finally, the paper also discusses the impact and opportunities that come with digitalization efforts, which could be leveraged to increase women participation in STEM.
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- Golshan, Behrooz, et al.
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Pedagogical dilemmas in the simultaneous education
- 2017
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Ingår i: Dilemmas 2015 Papers from the 18th Annual International Conference Dilemmas for Human Services: Organizing, Designing and Managing. - : Linnaeus University Press. - 9789187925740
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In the past few years, Swedish higher education institutes are increasingly co- opting distance education by broadcasting lectures, given to campus students in traditional classrooms, in real-time for distance students. We call this phenome- non simultaneous education. Irrespective of the obvious benefits, there are many dilemmas associated with this pedagogical mode and yet many university teachers remain rather reluctant to embrace this model of education. Adopting a qualitative approach and conducting semi-structured interviews in a department of Linnaeus University, we have identified some pedagogical dilemmas that arise in the simul- taneous mode. Our results indicate that online and campus education bear funda- mental different assumptions and combination of both modes often becomes prob- lematic in the design, delivery and course examination.
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- Haftor, Darek, et al.
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Toward Post Systems Thinking in the Conception of Whole-Part Relations
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 19<sup>th </sup>Annual Working Conference of the International Institute for Developmental Ethics. - Maarssen, the Netherlands : Rozenberg Publishers. - 9789036104203 ; , s. -111
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Systems thinking represent a diverse intellectual body that aims to support conception of phenomena. Systems thinking may be regarded as a reaction against the micro-reductionism inherent within the modernist scientific approach; more specifically in the latter’s conception ofwhole-part relations. While the propositions offered by systems thinking overcome that reductionism, we show that due to its biotic root-metaphor it instead imposes macro-reductionism. We proceed then by drawing on two alternative approaches that facilitate our conceptions of relations between a whole and its parts, in terms of encaptic relations and assemblage relations. A key conclusion advanced is that any utilization of analytical thinking and systems thinking must be conducted carefully and self-critically, due to their inherent limitations. As a consequence, this suggests an initiative for intellectual development of a post systems thinking approach, with regard to the conception of whole-part relations.
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- Kajtazi, Miranda, et al.
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CONCEPTUALIZING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL BUSINESS MODELS ON PRIVACY CONCERNS
- 2023
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Ingår i: 36th Bled eConference : Digital Economy and Society: The Balancing Act for Digital Innovation in Times of Instability, BLED 2023 - Proceedings - Digital Economy and Society: The Balancing Act for Digital Innovation in Times of Instability, BLED 2023 - Proceedings. - Maribor : University of Maribor University Press. - 9789612867515 ; , s. 721-735
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Digital technologies have enabled novel forms and reconfigurations of value creation, delivery, and capture. These new reconfigurations challenge the conventional notion of value creation with digital business models. On that premise, the widening of privacy concerns, alert us that organizations of the elite digital, like Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify, design technology to feed on personal data, based on algorithmic profiling capabilities. Then, privacy itself becomes their digital business model. In this paper we conceptualize the impact of digital business models on privacy concerns, by presenting a focused literature review that presents 4 waves of research on understanding privacy from the context of digital business models. With our initial findings, we recommend that future technological development should pay central attention to privacy-preserving digital business models, by making it possible that data privacy is envisioned with the right safeguards, targeting ‘invisibility’ of the user.
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- Kurti, Erdelina, et al.
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Barriers and Enablers of Digital Business model Transformation
- 2015
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Ingår i: Proceedings of 9th European Conference on IS Management and Evaluation, ECIME 2015. - : Academic Conferences Limited. - 9781910810545 ; , s. 262-269
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper presents some current results from an ongoing research into how a non-digital business model may transform successfully into a digital business model.Amit and Zott’s break-through business model construct is assumed here as the core conceptual foundation for digitalization. Its main focus on economic value creation and appropriation attempts to unify several contemporary theoretical strands (Schumpeterian innovation, value chain logic, product-market strategies, resource-based view of firm, transaction cost economics and strategic networks). Building upon this conceptualization and by using a digital transformation of a bookselling company as a means of illustration, we bring to the forefront two central arguments to be considered for a successful transformation of business model from non-digital to digital. First, digital transformations shift the notion of firm centric value creation and as such cannot be comprehended without the network. Thus the digital transformation of business models implies multi-actor coordination, where no single executive authority may command the desired behavior, other than by means of negotiations. Secondly, the economic characteristics of digital information challenge conventional managerial wisdom such as the function of positive network effects being opposite to the conventional business logic, reduction of transaction costs and the negligible marginal costs, among others. A key assumption here is that managers’ wisdom is challenged by these characteristics of digital information economics as they act as filters that enable and hinder opportunities, adequate analysis, planning and decision-making.A review of previous studies on business model change indicates that digital transformation of business models is rather under-researched. Analysis show that whilst these studies provide solid grounds on the factors that hinder and enable business model change, they may not be sufficient to explain and account for digital transformation of business models. Majority of these studies provide very weak connections of the business model with the value network thus disregarding the very distinct feature of business model. We consider that future exploration of these central arguments that this study advocates, would potentially provide insights on how to embark into a successful transformation, and thereby avoid the tragic fate of Blockbuster.
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- Kurti, Erdelina, et al.
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Can Kuhn’s conception of paradigm shift explain the digital transformation of business models?
- 2016
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Ingår i: Information Systems and Technology Innovations: the New Paradigm for a Smarter Economy. - : Department of Statistics and Applied Informatics Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana. - 9789928148568 ; , s. 91-92
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper, we adopt Thomas Kuhn’s perspective of scientific progress, to discuss whether digitalization and specifically digital transformation of business models represents a shift to a new paradigm. We argue that digital operations and artefacts manifest some inherent characteristics, that significantly differ from traditional business models. Whereas the latter logics operates according to the conventional economic rules, the digital realm function according to the economics of digital information that involves some inherent unique features such as the importance of network effects, negligible marginal costs, different pricing mechanisms, reduction of transaction costs and different revenue models. These features make digital information products difficult to translate and address in economic terms. Thus, a new set of assumptions is required, because the production, distribution and consumption of digital information products encompasses a distinct inherent logic.
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- Kurti, Erdelina, et al.
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Closing the gender gap in ICT higher education : exploring women’s motivations in pursuing ICT education
- 2024
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Ingår i: Frontiers in Education. - : Frontiers Media S.A.. - 2504-284X. ; 9
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Rapid development of digital technologies has stemmed profound changes in the society, positioning the ICT sector as a key driver and contributor. This sector, including education, is however characterized by a gender gap, which is problematic in the light of the increasing demand for digital competence and the ability to move towards a sustainable egalitarian society. In this study, we argue for a need to explore the concept of ICT in higher education. This involves assessing the success of educational programs in attracting women and exploring the perceptions of female students regarding their academic environment. With a specific focus on Sweden, through a survey involving 82 respondents, we provide evidence on motivations and perceptions of women regarding leading choices on pursuing ICT higher education. We propose a holistic approach to studying gender representation and inclusion in ICT higher education, with a focus on women's perceptions, experiences, and suggestions.
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- Kurti, Erdelina, et al.
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Digital competence – state of the art and future needs in the Swedish wooden house manufacturers : SHS rapportnr: 30103
- 2023
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The aim of this pilot study was to identify the existing level of digital competence and skills at wooden house manufacturers and to understand the future perceived needs they have in relation to these competences. This is motivated by the acknowledgement that digitalization has been emphasized both as a critical necessity and significant challenge for this industry.The number of responding companies in the study is rather low, offering a partial snapshot of the current state of the industry and potential future directions. However, it does provide valuable insights and considerations for future strategies for digitalization of the industry.The wooden house manufacturing industry is facing challenges relating to the overall business cycle as well as the effects of war, inflation, and increased competition. Despite these challenges, the industry appears to be aware of the potential possibilities that digital technologies may offer. Overall, they are rather content with the current level of digitalization and the level of digital competence among their staff. At the same time, they realize the need to continue investing in hardware and software as well as continued enhancement of digital skills for the staff. Presently, only a very small portion of total investments in the industry is allocated to digitalization.Most companies employ similar technologies and a variety of similar strategies to enhance their competences. The primary focus in terms of digital competence lies in the areas of production, marketing, communication, and sales. Areas such as customer support, decision-making, testing, and certification are not prioritized. Most of these companies recognize the need of digital competence development for their staff to effectively use contemporary digital technologies. Furthermore, they see a growing demand for digital competence over the next three years, particularly in domains such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, infrastructure, and social media/marketing.
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- Kurti, Erdelina, et al.
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Digital innovation challenges : the case of anacademic library
- 2024
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Ingår i: ECIS 2024 Proceedings. - : Association of Information Systems. - 9781958200100 ; , s. 1-16
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The push to accelerate digitalization, particularly in educational organizations like academic libraries, highlights the innovation potential. Our study shows that achieving innovation requires understanding unprecedented complexity and tensions that cannot be overlooked. We present three identified phases: (1) emergence of digital practices; (2) enforced experimentation with digital initiatives; and, (3) advancing with digital resources, that depict an organization’s digital innovation journey. Through the case of an academic library, we capture the depths of complexities and tensions in the three phases, where we identify two crucial aspects—work practices and co-dependence – that undergo digital innovation across these three phases. Our findings offer new insights into the complexity and tension-filled nature of digital innovation, particularly pertaining to academic libraries. Despite such challenges, these organizations undergo a transformative digital innovation process, worthy of investigating in future endeavours.
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- Kurti, Erdelina, et al.
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Gender, Entrepreneurship and Digitalization : Challenging Gender Inequality in ICT Higher Education
- 2023
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Ingår i: International Symposium on Digital TransformationAugust 21-23, 2023, Linnaeus University, Växjö. - Växjö : Linnaeus University Press. - 9789189709812
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Mainstream representations of entrepreneurship are often informed by masculinity as a tacit norm, and that women’s and men’s entrepreneurship is often compared without a deeper gender analysis, which typically leads to depiction of women as less entrepreneurial and deficient when compared to their male counterparts (Ahl, 2006; Ahl and Marlow, 2012). Digital technologies, entrepreneurship and gender are deeply intertwined, and so, in order to understand and challenge gender inequality within entrepreneurship, it is pivotal to render visible the links between entrepreneurship and ICT and to challenge gender inequality within the ICT field. There is a commonly held assertion that the ICT sector, including education, is male dominated (Buse, 2018). This discourse is built on a rather narrow and simplified view of ICT profession, its use and design. Digitalization has introduced profound systemic societal changes, transforming traditional sectors and work practices (Bradley, 2017), inflicting structural changes on what ICT profession and education is. Additionally, it has given rise to novel, non-standard employment forms e.g., influencers, which is mostly dominated by women. While we recognize that dominating discourses are built on a view of a systematic underrepresentation of women in ICT related education, we posit that this is not a universal and homogeneous issue. There are some ICT education programs which attract women, in some instances more than men. The overarching aim of this study is to explore the relationship between gender, entrepreneurship and digitalization. Specifically, to explore why women choose a higher education in ICT and how they perceive and relate to entrepreneurship as a natural progression after graduation. Understanding of this intersection is an important contribution as gender equality in the fields of entrepreneurship and ICT are pivotal for a more egalitarian and socially sustainable society. To understand this issue, an online survey was distributed to all female students in ICT higher education programs. For the selection of the study programs, we followed Clear and Parrish (2021) who delimit computing education to the following programs: computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, information technology, software engineering and data science. The survey was designed and administered in two languages: English and Swedish, so students had the possibility to choose the language they preferred. After a three-week survey period, a total of 82 out of 276 students responded to the survey. Preliminary results from the survey reveal several trends within the studied programs. The survey included questions on the motives behind the choice of the program, perceptions of planned progression after one’s studies and perceptions of gender balance and inclusion in the program. For example, regardless of the number of women enrolled in a program, all programs show a trend of students disagreeing or being neutral that the gender balance in their program is good. Moreover, regardless of the number of women enrolled in the programs most respondents maintain that the gender balance in their program is not good. Overall, the survey results indicate that most participants either disagreed that the gender balance in their program was good or had no opinion about it. The contributions of our study are several. Our study makes it possible to theorize the drivers and motives of women that choose ICT programs and what working life outcomes are the most attractive for them. Moreover, our study allows us to theorize women students’ views and perceptions of gender in ICT education, for example which of the methods for increasing gender balance in ICT education are perceived as effective. Thus, our paper’s result shows what factors outside and within ICT education are motivating for women, and what measures could be taken to continue working with gender equality and inclusion in ICT education.
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