International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 527 - 537
Published: Dec. 8, 2024
Small
and
Medium
Enterprises
(SMEs)
in
South
Africa
previously
faced
challenges
due
to
limited
resources,
restricted
access
technology,
the
need
constantly
adapt
a
dynamic
business
environment.
The
introduction
of
Generative
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
emerged
as
potential
solution
these
issues,
promising
enhance
operational
efficiency
strategic
decision-making.
As
representative
developing
economies,
experienced
growing
interest
AI
technologies.
This
study
was
conducted
explore
impact
generative
on
SME
productivity
Africa,
an
area
which
had
been
underexplored.
Employing
qualitative
methodology,
evaluated
current
state
implications
African
SMEs.
It
involved
in-depth
interviews
gather
perceptions,
experiences,
challenges,
benefits
from
owners
managers
regarding
adoption
findings
analysed
via
R
Statistical
Software
revealed
significant
insights
into
specific
areas
where
substantially
impacted
productivity.
also
identified
opportunities
associated
with
by
SMEs,
well
long-term
implications.
Key
included
notable
improvements
data-driven
decision-making,
efficiencies,
market
expansion
strategies.
However,
highlighted
barriers
such
lack
technical
expertise,
initial
setup
costs,
concerns
over
data
security.
Overall,
SMEs
found
be
predominantly
positive,
paving
way
for
further
technological
advancements
sector.
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(11), P. 236 - 260
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Purpose
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
technologies
have
led
to
significant
transformations
across
industries
and
society,
including
the
field
of
education.
The
integration
AI
in
educational
settings
has
potential
improve
students'
learning
experience
support
their
individual
competencies
when
paired
with
non-AI
methods.
Despite
growing
importance
modern
education,
there
remains
a
noticeable
research
gap
regarding
its
use
entrepreneurship
education
effects
Chatbots
on
entrepreneurial
competencies.
To
address
this
gap,
an
exploratory
study
was
conducted
undergraduate
students
who
were
tasked
using
ChatGPT
business
model
canvas.
Design/methodology/approach
chosen
methodology
aligned
purpose,
aiming
explore
relationship
between
Generative
Due
novel
nature
problem,
mixed
methods
approach.
A
survey
open-
closed-ended
questions
designed,
statistical
text
analyses
performed
interpret
data
test
identified
propositions.
Findings
findings
indicate
that
can
enhance
types
considered
study:
spotting
opportunities,
creativity,
vision,
valuing
ideas
ethical
sustainable
thinking.
results
show
be
particularly
helpful
ability
ideas.
Originality/value
Overall,
highlights
adopting
experiential
methodologies
for
enhancing
improving
outcomes.
Reference Services Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Purpose
The
article
highlights
the
value
of
adopting
an
experimental
strategy
for
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
adoption
in
libraries,
with
a
specific
focus
on
University
Toronto
(UofT)
libraries
as
case
study.
approach
entails
carrying
out
small-scale,
effective,
quick,
and
reversible
experiments
to
increase
awareness,
reduce
risks
incorrect,
ineffective,
or
full-scale
adoption;
flexibility
new
technologies
rapidly
evolving
AI
industry;
open-mindedness
consider
diverse
perspectives
even
though
they
go
against
one’s
held
perceptions,
develop
dynamic
capabilities
innovate.
To
fully
realize
revolutionary
potential
it
is
crucial
adopt
strategically,
driven
by
experimentation,
collaboration,
knowledge
sharing.
Design/methodology/approach
Mixed-model
research
involving
study
UofT
author’s
professional
experiences
digitally
transforming
used
answer
question.
emerging
area
hence
its
applications
libraries.
Leveraging
expertise,
findings
from
are
enriched,
offering
broader
more
nuanced
implications.
Findings
Libraries
can
recognize
opportunities,
adapt
shifting
landscape,
effectively
exploit
because
development
innovation.
instance
sheds
light
acts
lens
comprehend
how
strategically
think
about
complete
spectrum
rather
than
keeping
eye
few
that
otherwise
might
just
be
overhyped
media
outlets.
A
mix
centralization
decentralization
technology
experimentation
evident
at
UOT,
where
any
librarian
free
test
tool
share
their
peers
expectation
other
will
embrace
well.
reverse
scenario
also
conceivable
(top
management
individual
libraries).
UofT’s
culture
fosters
collaboration
knowledge-sharing
among
librarians,
promoting
Cocreation
patrons,
including
student
entrepreneurs,
enhances
informs
rational
decisions.
Looking
results,
some
future
directions
emerge
could
strengthen
library’s
AI.
indicate
need
further
investigation
into
experiment
design,
particularly
focusing
policies,
monitoring
evaluation
activities,
fostering
greater
patrons.
Additionally,
exploring
factors
both
organizational
levels
essential
create
supportive
environment
these
experiments.
Conducting
continuous
enables
librarians
critically
assess
leveraging
various
applications,
allowing
them
distinguish
practical
solutions
market
hype
concentrate
options
truly
enhance
library
operations.
Practical
implications
contributes
strategic
role
libraries’
technologies.
This
paper
offers
guidance
all
sizes
resource
seeking
It
encourages
creation
collaborative
patrons
come
together
knowledge.
explore
directions—such
defining
integrating
(M&E)
effectiveness
experiments,
factors—to
cultivate
experimentation.
aims
number
and,
consequently,
valuable
Originality/value
evolving,
but
current
literature
remains
underdeveloped
lacks
comprehensive
frameworks.
Investigating
practices
sharing
insights
enable
learning,
helping
improve
overall
process,
innovation
technologies,
theoretical
foundation
maturity
domain.
outcomes
hold
significant
wide
range
those
hesitant
due
ethical
concerns
actively
experimenting
uniquely
recommends
intersection
AI-driven
digital
transformations,
cocreation,
(M&E),
models,
policies
ethically
balances
data
privacies.
Advances in hospitality, tourism and the services industry (AHTSI) book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 55 - 80
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
The
swift
progress
of
technology
has
led
to
the
emergence
notions
smart
cities
and
tourism,
which
are
expected
significantly
transform
both
urban
living
travel
experiences.
Modern
is
used
by
maximize
services,
increase
sustainability,
improve
quality
life
for
their
citizens.
A
subset
this
more
comprehensive
strategy
called
“smart
tourism”
focuses
on
using
these
technologies
travelers'
experiences
make
travels
frictionless,
educational,
pleasurable.
Cities
that
effectively
utilize
have
potential
not
just
standard
its
citizens
but
also
offer
tourists
unique
sustainable
These
ideas
will
surely
be
crucial
in
determining
how
future
tourist
destinations
shaped
as
they
develop
further.
This
chapter
explores
mutually
beneficial
link
between
tourism
cities,
emphasizing
advantages,
difficulties,
developments.
Social Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 475 - 475
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
This
study
aims
to
empirically
analyze
the
relationship
between
motivational
factors
of
generative
AI
users
and
intention
continue
using
service.
Accordingly,
motives
who
use
services
are
defined
as
individual,
social,
technical
motivation
factors.
research
verified
effect
these
on
tested
meditating
trust
acceptance
attitude.
We
this
through
verifying
attitudes.
An
online
survey
was
conducted
language-based
service
such
OpenAI’s
ChatGPT,
Google
Bard,
Microsoft
Bing,
Meta-Lama,
a
structural
equation
analysis
total
356
surveys.
As
result
analysis,
all
had
positive
(+)
attitude
toward
accepting
services.
Among
them,
individual
self-efficacy,
innovation
orientation,
playful
desire
were
found
have
greatest
influence
formation
In
addition,
social
identified
that
in
When
it
comes
AI,
confirmed
reputation
or
awareness
directly
affects
usability.
Journal of Economy and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2, P. 166 - 173
Published: April 22, 2024
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
has
become
a
revolutionary
force
in
the
constantly
evolving
technology
landscape,
transforming
many
industries,
including
libraries.
Libraries
have
been
focusing
on
experimenting
with
emerging
AI
technologies
to
innovate
their
services,
especially
for
supporting
entrepreneurs.
Generative
AI,
instance,
ChatGPT,
holds
immense
potential
libraries
by
enabling
them
provide
advanced
support
entrepreneurs,
meeting
business
needs
of
or
strengthening
entrepreneurial
education
programs.
By
concentrating
adoption
generative
librarians
will
be
encouraged
experiment
and
use
expertise
current
test
out
future
ones
adopt
more
useful
ones.
The
objective
research
is
investigate
factors
influencing
ChatGPT
provision
aims
insights
that
can
help
formulate
strategies
successful
library
settings
enhance
To
achieve
objective,
study
adopts
correlational
design
empirically
hypothesis-
relationship
between
latent
variables
affecting
three
stages
adoption.
Surveys
administered
actively
engaged
assisting
aiming
capture
data
various
decisions,
hence
aiding
empirical
validation
formulated
hypothesis.
Before
commencing
collection,
participants
provided
detailed
informed
consent
sheet
outlining
research's
purpose,
procedures
involved,
voluntary
nature
participation,
risks
involved.
Only
after
explicitly
are
they
granted
access
survey
questionnaire.
This
ensures
transparency
ethical
compliance
throughout
process.
safeguard
participant
confidentiality
maintain
integrity,
all
securely
stored
password-protected
cloud
storage
platforms,
such
as
University
OneDrive.
Strict
handling
protocols
followed,
limited
authorized
team
members.
Moreover,
participants'
personal
information
not
collected,
ensuring
anonymity
privacy.
Stringent
quality
assurance
measures
implemented
ensure
reliability
validity
findings.
administration,
pilot
conducted
refine
instrument
identify
any
ambiguities.
testing
adhere
guidelines
principles,
mandatory
consent,
well
storage,
procedures,
safety
considerations
outlined
main
study.
Continuous
monitoring
peer
review
processes
employed
mitigate
individual
biases
errors,
thereby
enhancing
overall
robustness
outcomes.
Data
cleaning
outlier
detection
imputation
techniques,
further
reinforce
integrity
completeness
dataset.
Additionally,
member
checking
accuracy
alignment
interpretations
perspectives,
bolstering
credibility
Through
Partial
Least
Squares
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(PLS-SEM),
collected
undergo
rigorous
analysis
using
SmartPLS
4
software
version,
validating
complex
relationships
different
constructs
theoretical
model.
both
practical
contributions.
Theoretically,
it
seeks
among
enriching
our
understanding
dynamics
services.
Practically,
findings
offer
actionable
librarians,
stakeholders
innovation.
uncovering
drivers
barriers,
develop
dynamic
capabilities
technologies,
foster
co-creation
patrons,
strengthen
entrepreneur
results
also
greater
implications
countries
where
yet
positioned
innovation
actor
entrepreneurship.
Advances in human resources management and organizational development book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 103 - 132
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
This
paper
explores
how
artificial
intelligence
can
be
used
to
improve
the
end
outcomes
of
training
being
given
employees,
transforming
them
into
valuable
human
resources
in
organisations.
Moreover,
Paradigm-shifting
changes
and
breakthroughs
technology,
inventions,
other
innovations
need
organisations
constantly
upskill
their
personnel
create
next
market
disruption
for
cause.
Businesses
demand
that
materials
methodology
comparable
programs
developed
stimulate
workers
learn
keep
involved
processes
researchers
will
use
method
bibliometric
analysis
from
(2002
-
2024)
SCOPUS
184
document
Data
It
allows
readers
track
evolution
topic
AI
development,
allowing
future
establish
scientometric
landscape
research
topic.
adds
body
knowledge
by
shedding
light
on
may
help
businesses
turn
workforce
highly
skilled
valued
resources.
Tourism and Hospitality,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 35 - 35
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
stands
out
as
a
transformative
force
in
various
sectors,
offering
both
new
opportunities
and
challenges.
In
tourism
music
events,
AI
has
proven
to
be
powerful
tool
for
improving
the
attendee
experience,
personalizing
artist
recommendations,
optimizing
event
logistics
real
time,
enhancing
audience
interaction
through
virtual
assistants
immersive
visual
effects,
thus
highlighting
its
potential.
This
study
aims
analyze
impact
of
applying
experience
consumers
at
festivals.
particular,
research
examines
on
quality
information
delivered,
extent
consumer
engagement
with
brands
event,
level
trust
technology.
A
quantitative
methodology
was
used,
collecting
400
responses
from
Portuguese
who
attended
The
results
show
that
positively
influence
customer
brand.
Greater
engagement,
turn,
increases
willingness
use
solutions.
Trust
is
significantly
shaped
by
reliability
system,
which
further
promotes
electronic
word-of-mouth
(eWOM)
adopt
AI.
addition,
eWOM
plays
key
role
encouraging
technologies.
Finally,
memorable
tourist
experiences
AI,
underlining
importance
experiential
factors
promoting
adoption.
These
highlight
interconnected
roles
quality,
trust,
involvement,
user
shaping
attitudes
toward
artificial
applications.
expands
literature
analyzing
how
AI-driven
influences
emphasizing
need
optimize
these
better
festival
strategies.
It
highlights
link
between
positive
eWOM,
showing
based
high-quality
enhances
festival’s
reputation
attracts
participants.
contribution
exploration
adoption
future
festivals,
offers
insights
boost
credibility
acceptance.
Lastly,
it
provides
strategic
guidelines
improve
management.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 165 - 186
Published: March 13, 2025
Virtual
reality
and
environmental
conservation
in
tourist
sites
can
provide
an
innovative
solution
for
sustainable
tourism.
VR
enable
to
observe
natural
wonders
person
without
even
being
there
causing
harm.
Whether
this
is
through
the
simulation
of
real-world
landscapes
educate
“visitors”
about
or
conveying
how
important
it
that
preserves
what
habitats
are
out
leading
a
wider
sense
awareness
education
on
their
ecological
footprints.
The
service
could
also
be
used
as
way
combat
over-tourism
at
main
destinations,
save
biodiversity
cultural
heritage.
Also,
enabling
use
eco-tourism
encourage
responsible
actions
which
users
dive
into
ecosystems
remotely
such
endangered
species
so
thereby
instilling
very
relevant
connection
with
causes.
This
chapter
explores
design
approach
reduce
degradation
develop
novel
experiences
hitching
focused
tourism
combined
technology.