This
study
investigated
ride-hailing
drivers'
livelihoods
in
the
City
of
Polokwane,
Limpopo
Province.
qualitative
exploration
provided
an
understanding
industry's
dynamics
by
directly
incorporating
experiences
and
perspectives
drivers.
Through
in-depth
interviews
with
15
drivers,
thematic
analysis
NVivo
software
revealed
multifaceted
challenges
impacting
income
levels.
Surge
pricing,
access
to
resources,
safety
concerns,
competition
regulation,
driver
incentives,
financial
planning,
app
efficiency,
potential
benefits
loyalty
programmes
all
emerged
as
pivotal
factors
influencing
professionals.
Beyond
highlighting
challenges,
uncovers
avenues
for
improvement,
including
exploring
programmes.
By
assessing
feasibility
initiatives,
research
opens
a
discourse
on
how
such
could
contribute
As
industry
continues
evolve,
these
becomes
imperative
developing
initiatives
that
foster
sustainable
supportive
environment
those
driving
forward.
The
not
only
contributes
valuable
insights
into
complex
inherent
sector
but
also
provides
specific
recommendations
aimed
at
enhancing
overall
well-being
resilience
Resuscitation Plus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100953 - 100953
Published: April 1, 2025
Social
media
(SoMe)
is
expanding
globally,
with
increasing
adoption
in
research,
including
resuscitation
science.
Its
widespread
reach
and
growing
influence
make
it
a
valuable
tool
for
research
knowledge
dissemination.
We
aimed
to
assess
the
utilization
of
SoMe,
highlight
its
applications,
identify
future
areas,
specifically
data
collection
analysis,
education
training,
professional
networking
collaboration.
Embase,
Scopus,
PubMed
were
searched
through
October
30th,
2024.
Titles
abstracts
screened,
duplicates
removed.
The
PCC
(Population,
Concept,
Context)
framework
defined
population
as
SoMe
users,
concept
adult
BLS-related
content,
context
platforms
used
collection,
teaching,
campaigns,
communication,
sharing,
excluding
traditional
media.
search
yielded
5,427
articles,
201
undergoing
full-text
review
42
included.
Most
studies
from
high-income
countries
(19/42;
45%)
had
cross-sectional
design
(16/42;
36%).
was
primarily
analysis
(17/42;
41%)
YouTube
X
frequently
applied
(12
each;
29%),
while
Instagram
WhatsApp
supported
diverse
applications.
In
contrast,
Snapchat
TikTok
less
narrower
purposes.
Existing
focus
on
mainly
via
X,
but
inconsistencies
geography
call
standardized
reporting
enhance
comparability
impact.
Future
could
standardize
applications
BLS
using
established
frameworks
ensure
effectiveness.
Frontiers in Sustainable Cities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: May 30, 2024
In
this
perspective
paper,
we
propose
to
integrate
the
concepts
of
Mobility-as-a-Feature
(MaaF,
an
extension
MaaS)
and
15-minute
city
(15mC).
The
15mC
concept
maintains
that
daily
necessities
services,
such
as
shopping,
healthcare,
leisure
should
be
accessible
without
private
cars
within
15
minute.
line
with
MaaF,
these
services
could
integrated
a
variety
mobility
options
into
single
app.
This
novel
approach
is
poised
offer
seamless
customer
experience,
better
resource
utilization,
enhanced
urban
mobility,
improved
more
inclusive
access
greater
community
connectivity.
We
call
them
local
super
apps:
new
model
drive
equitable
sustainable
transitions.
substantiate
preliminary
idea
evidence
from
literature,
practical
applications,
user
survey
(
N
=
1,019),
while
also
discussing
future
research
avenues
further
develop
apps.
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 101985 - 101998
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
analyzes
consumer
adoption
intentions
of
super
apps
in
Western
countries,
where
widespread
implementation
lags
behind
other
world
regions,
despite
tech
giants'
aspirations.
Primary
data
was
collected
through
a
representative
online
survey
Germany
(N
=1,019).
Leveraging
the
UTAUT2
framework
extended
with
perceived
risk,
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM)
utilized
to
examine
and
contributing
factors.
Overall,
our
results
show
that
smartphone
users
are
ready
adopt
apps.
Performance
expectancy
price
value
most
influential
predictors
explain
intentions,
while
risk
has
significant
negative
impact.
Notably,
among
socio-economic
factors,
only
gender
significant,
males
being
more
likely
Prospective
app
providers
should
therefore
prioritize
features
deliver
both
utility
economic
consumers.
Building
trust
transparency
collaborating
local
businesses
crucial
for
success
markets
like
Germany.
Finally,
maximize
market
penetration
as
well
increasing
acceptance,
needs
preferences
female
consumers
need
be
addressed
explicitly.
JURNAL SUPREMASI,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 57 - 72
Published: March 24, 2024
The
rapid
development
of
app-based
online
transportation
in
Indonesia
addresses
the
public's
need
for
application-based
modes.
However,
intense
competition
among
providers
has
led
to
emergence
predatory
pricing
strategies.
To
investigate
these
practices
and
their
implications
relevant
market
disruptive
from
a
legal
perspective,
normative
research
was
conducted.
results
reveal
regulatory
ambiguities
concerning
promotional
concepts
companies,
which
have
violating
Article
20
Law
Number
5
1999.
This
discrepancy
reflects
frameworks
lagging
behind
technological
advancements,
contrary
concept
living
law.
Considering
this,
urgent
application
marketing
by
is
essential
foster
innovation
without
infringing
upon
principles
laws
fair
competition.
Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 344 - 367
Published: June 30, 2024
This
study
delves
into
how
electronic
service
quality
(e-SQ)
influences
customer
emotion
and
loyalty
in
India's
dynamic
super
app
environment.
By
surveying
269
users
employing
structural
equation
modelling,
the
authors
discovered
that
dimensions
like
“efficiency,”
“fulfilment,”
“privacy,”
“system
availability,”
“product
portfolio”
significantly
shape
emotion,
which
is
crucial
for
nurturing
loyalty.
Particularly,
“fulfilment”
stands
out
as
a
key
driver
of
emotion.
These
findings
suggest
developers
should
prioritize
these
e-SQ
to
enhance
user
experiences
foster
research
not
only
sheds
light
on
e-SQ's
pivotal
role
landscape,
but
also
provides
actionable
insights
improving
this
innovative
digital
domain,
marking
valuable
addition
existing
literature.
Japan Journal of Nursing Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Abstract
Aim
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
explore
the
barriers
and
facilitators
underlying
healthcare
digital
divide
by
using
qualitative
methodologies,
integrated
with
Capabilities,
Opportunities,
Motivations,
Behaviors
(COM‐B)
as
well
Behavior
Change
Wheel
(BCW)
theoretical
frameworks.
Methods
To
conduct
a
thorough
analysis,
semi‐structured，in‐depth
interviews
were
orchestrated
among
cohort
older
patients
who
had
experiences
systems.
Data
meticulously
analyzed
via
Colaizzi's
seven‐step
methodological
procedure.
Results
Nine
elucidated,
including
physical
limitation,
inadequate
training
support,
self‐imposed
denial,
failure
rebuild
environment,
equipment
constraints,
deficits
in
communication
feedback,
skepticism
regarding
data
accuracy
validity,
sense
social
deprivation,
network
information
boycott.
Conversely,
eleven
identified,
encompassing
peer
modeling,
availability
reconstructive
efforts
toward
mandatory
usage,
familial
influence,
media
impact,
scientific
publicity
education,
enhancement
self‐efficacy,
participation,
perceived
convenience,
access
healthful
information.
Conclusion
Based
on
COM‐B
BCW
models,
organizations
may
be
able
improve
their
support
systems
(capabilities),
technical
design,
speed,
configuration
(opportunities),
focus
“human‐computer
integration,”
parallel
existence
technology
humanistic
care,
taking
into
account
issues
security,
accuracy,
human
rights
equality
(motivation)
while
benefiting
patients,
order
bridge
for
adults.
