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- Andersson, Karl, et al.
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A Novel Framework of an Expert System by integrating Capability Approach and BRB to Evaluate E-Government Services
- 2015
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In: Proceedings of eChallenges e-2015 Conference. - : IIMC International Information Management Corporation Ltd. - 9781905824526 - 9781905824533 ; , s. 1-12
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Capability approach is hard to operationalize and capabilities are sometimes difficult to reduce into the individual level. We describe our approach to solve these problems paired with an adequate ICT infrastructure and believe that the impact of concrete eGovernment services will become more visible and available. Citizens can inspect it, professionals can target their re-engineering on failure cases, learn from best cases, and researchers can compare different types of eGovernment. The solving of operationalisation will also strengthen the capability approach, by extending its scope from macro theory towards more easy application on the institutional and organizational levels.
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- Bass, Julian M., et al.
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Multi-casting in Mountainous Regions of Developing Countries: Analysis through ICT, Institutions, and Capabilities Perspectives
- 2014
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In: Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. - 1530-1605. ; , s. 3327-3336
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Overcoming shortages of teachers or teachers with required skills and experience is a major challenge in rural schools in the global south. We investigate a classroom video conference multi-casting project under development by the Nepal Wireless Networking Project. Our case study draws on one-to-one interviews and focus group discussions from three areas and 10 village research sites in Nepal. An analytical framework which combines the capability approach, institutions theory and ICTs is used. We found that multi-casting projects in the health domain (eHealth projects) focus on capacity building for rural health workers. Despite concerns about the quality of health outreach workers, they were central to eHealth project design. In contrast, teachers were not afforded such a central role in the classroom multi-casting project. Teachers were being sidelined or replaced, rather than being seen as an essential asset to the project. The main contribution of this paper is to enhance understanding of how multi-casting projects can enable or inhibit educational capabilities with regard to health and education in mountainous regions of developing countries.
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- Dini, Alfatika Aunuriella, et al.
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A framework to understand the role of IS artifact in ICT4D
- 2023
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In: The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 1681-4835. ; 89:3
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In this paper we propose a framework to explain the possibilities of ICT in ICT4D. The PAR (Possibility, Action, Result) framework is based on the theoretical concepts of IS artifacts, affordances, and the capability approach, and is further refined by findings from an eGovernment project in Indonesia aiming to develop a digital platform to facilitate inclusive public debate for the citizens. The framework describes the process by which IS artifacts enable various action possibilities and choices. Furthermore, the framework shows how actors may realize their possibilities and choices, which in turn enhances their functioning. Our analysis also revealed the role of conversion factors, such as personal commitment and digital literacy, that hindered the actors' ability to actualize the possibilities of ICT. We make three main contributions. First, the PAR framework explains the process by which ICT can enhance individual and collective capabilities. Second, the concept of IS artifacts describes the perception of ICT possibilities and choices in the ICT4D context. Third, the process of feedback explains how an outcome of an action can lead to perception of new affordances.
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- Haj-Bolouri, Amir, 1985-, et al.
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Imparting social values through eLearning platform : A social learning approach
- 2016
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In: Proceedings of IRIS39, Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia, Ljungskile, August 7-10, 2016. - 9789187531385 ; , s. 1-15
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- In this paper, we have identified a gap with regard to imparting social values in an eLearning platform that was designed for orienting immigrants entering Sweden (newcomers). We identified that an existing eLearning platform is more oriented towards creating awareness rather than imparting transformative learning. Therefore, we propose a conceptual framework suggesting how to bring in the social values in eLearning platform,by subsequently applying social learning approach to promulgate transformative learning in which the learner also internalize the values in their attitude and behavior. The proposed framework makes a theoretical contribution by combining the notion of value, value content, value systems and social learning approach in the eLearning platform. The contribution also has practical implications in terms of providing transformative learning to newcomers. We argue that the contents on social values through the eLearning platform should be transformative, and not only informative. We suggest to integrate social values in the eLearning platform; make the learning transformative, and impart those values through social learning approaches such as triple-loop learning, connecting various communities of practices and to make the platform more interactive and engaging
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- Harnesk, Dan, et al.
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A framework for classifying design research methods
- 2013
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In: Design Science at the Intersection of Physical and Virtual Design. - New York : Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology/Springer Verlag. - 9783642388262 ; , s. 479-485
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Design Science Research (DSR) methods are much debated by the IS community with regard to outcome and research process. This debate creates ambiguity for the novice researchers in terms of selecting appropriate DSR methods. To address this ambiguity, this essay proposes a framework for classifying the DSR methods by providing conceptual clarity about DSR outcome and DSR research process. The proposed framework creates a taxonomy differentiating between outcomes as a priori formulated or emergent through contextual interaction, likewise, viewing the research process as deductive or abductive. The taxonomy provides guidance to the researchers before embarking any DSR projects. The essay contributes to the on-going discussion on utilization of the DSR methods in DSR projects.
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- Harnesk, Dan, 1959-, et al.
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Equipment-as-experience : A Heidegger-based position of information security
- 2016
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In: Proceedings of the Thirty Seventh International Conference on Information Systems. - 9780996683135
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Information security (InfoSec) has ontologically been characterised as an order machine. The order machine connects with other machines through interrupting mechanisms. This way of portraying InfoSec focuses on the correct placement of machine entities to protect information assets. However, what is missing in this view is that for the InfoSec we experience in everyday practice, we are not just observers of the InfoSec phenomena but also active agents of it. To contribute to the quest, we draw on Heidegger's (1962) notion of equipment and propose the concept of equipment-as-experience to understand the ontological position of InfoSec in everyday practice. In this paper we show how equipment-as-experience provides a richer picture of InfoSec as being a fundamental sociotechnical phenomena. We further contend using an example case to illustrate that InfoSec equipment should not be understood merely by its properties (present-at-hand mode), but rather in ready-to-hand mode when put into practice.
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- Hatakka, Mathias, 1974-, et al.
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A Framework for Understanding the Link Between ICT and Development: : How Affordances Influence Capabilities
- 2016
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In: Proceedings of SIG GlobDev Ninth Annual Workshop, Dublin, Ireland, December 11, 2016. - : AIS Electronic Library (AISeL). - 9780997617696
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Understanding the role of ICT in development is at the core of the ICT4D field. However, while most agree that ICT do contribute to development, the question of how is still not fully explored. In this research-in-progress, we propose a framework that combines two theoretical lenses, the choice framework (that is based on the capability approach) and affordances, to increase our understanding of ICTs role in the development process. The capability approach considers development as freedoms for people to live the lives they have a reason to value. The affordance theory describes action possibilities allowed by material properties, thereby allowing the examination of how individuals explore material properties of information systems with the objective of enhancing their capabilities. We argue that, by combining the choice framework with affordances we can better explain the role of ICT in the development process, and explain how individuals’ agency and social structures influence their ability to perceive affordances in their interaction with the ICT.
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- Hatakka, Mathias, 1974-, et al.
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A Framework to Explain the Relation Between ICT and Development : Combining Affordances and the Capability Approach
- 2019
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In: ICT4D 2019. - Cham : Springer. - 9783030191146 - 9783030191153 ; , s. 60-71
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In this paper, we suggest a framework to better explain the relation between ICT and development. The framework combines two theories: The Capability Approach and Affordances. The capability approach defines development as freedom of choice; and the affordances explains the relational aspects of people and technology. These two theories complement each other by connecting the means (technology) to the ends (development). A case study of ICT and study-circle education in rural areas of Kenya is used to illustrate the framework. Using the framework, the study revealed how actualization of affordances of internet-cafe enhanced income capabilities of marginalized people; however, at the same time, shows perception and actualization of affordances were contingent on the availability of resources, skills, socio-cultural norms, and infrastructure.
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- Hatakka, Mathias, 1974-, et al.
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Understanding the role of ICT and study circles in enabling economic opportunities : Lessons learned from an educational project in Kenya
- 2020
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In: Information Systems Journal. - : Blackwell Publishing. - 1350-1917 .- 1365-2575. ; 30:4, s. 664-698
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In this paper, we explore how the combination of Informa-tion and Communication Technologies (ICT) and self-organised study circles improves rural communities' abilityto enhance their economic opportunities. We present thecase study of an adult study-circle project in the Kwale County of Kenya with the objective of providing rural communities with viable and sustainable livelihoods. Study circles can be seen as a democratic and emancipatory method for learning, where community groups regularly meet for participatory discussions to educate themselves on a variety of topics of their own interest. The main goal of the study-circle members was to increase economic opportunities using ICT and, more specifically, to start micro-businesses, improve production efficacy and methods, and obtain employment. Using the capability approach and affordances as theoretical lenses, our analysis of the explorative case study shows that the outcomes of the study circle were dependent on various conversion factors and facilitating conditions, such as resources, skills, socio-cultural norms, and infrastructure. The main contributions from our work are represented by the five practical lessons learned from the study-circle members' goals (starting micro-businesses, product efficiency, and obtaining employment) from the self-organised training approach (study circles) and from our theoretical approach (combining the capability approach and affordances).
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- Iqbal, Sarfraz, et al.
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Conceptual Model of Online Pedagogical Information Security Laboratory : Toward an Ensemble Artifact
- 2015
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In: 2015 48th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2015). - Piscataway, NJ : IEEE Communications Society. - 9781479973675 ; , s. 43-52
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Distance education in information security has unique requirements in comparison to on-campus education. For instance, an online InfoSec lab is required to provide hands-on education to distance students while development and operation of a lab is a non-trivial problem. There is a need to understand the nature of the online InfoSec labs as ensemble artifacts, and just a black-box tool’s view is not enough. This article suggests a conceptual model to explain the ensemble view of the online InfoSec lab. In doing so, the paper makes two specific contributions: First, it conceptualizes the online Information Security (InfoSec) lab as an ensemble artifact so that we can unfold the black-box view of an InfoSec lab and understand the important building blocks (entities of the lab) and their interrelationships. Second, it suggests design principles to implement the conceptual model of an InfoSec lab.
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