The digital divide: a literature review and some directions for future research in light of COVID-19

Global Knowledge Memory and Communication, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 71(8/9), С. 686 - 708

Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2021

Purpose Coronavirus (COVID-19) has exposed the digital divide (DD) like never before and made it a hot topic of actuality. In this paper, state art research studies that dealt with three levels highlight its shortcomings in light COVID-19 are presented. Design/methodology/approach An integrative literature review was conducted, summarizing rich on by presenting key concepts findings. This study then provides suggestions for future pandemic. Findings It can be concluded is insufficiently examined researchers. fact, recent years, very few have focused first-level divide. Moreover, much analyzed second (in terms e-skills) strict sense at national level. also shows existing third level-digital deal only individual results using Internet. Finally, three-level should more inequality related to emerging technologies proposed. Research limitations/implications paper draws up art, which important theoretical practical implications effectiveness full transformation digitalization. Originality/value The present contributes findings from highlights unexplored topics some dimensions DD were behind failure many countries insights directions COVID-19.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 and digital deprivation in Poland

Oeconomia Copernicana, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 11(3), С. 415 - 431

Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2020

Research background: The problem of digital deprivation is already known, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted its negative consequences. A global change in way life, work and socialisation resulting from epidemic indicated that a basic level integration becoming necessary. During lockdown, people were forced to use ICTs adapt rapidly changing reality. Current experience with coronavirus shows transition these extraordinary circumstances not smooth. inability rapid conversion online world (due lack skills or technical capabilities) significantly reduces professional mobility, hinders access public services, case children, exposes them risk remaining outside remote education system. Purpose article: This research paper addressing new issues impact on deepening increasing severity e-exclusion. goal indicate territorial areas Poland which are particularly vulnerable due infrastructural deficiencies. Methods: Raster data regarding landform, combined vector population density type buildings as well location BTS stations used so-called modelling overland paths (GIS method) divide. Findings & Value added: showed 4% Poles remain out-side Internet coverage, additional ten percent out reach Internet, allowing efficient learning. 'accessibility gap' underestimated. E-exclusion become pressing issue requires urgent system solutions, future lockdowns.

Язык: Английский

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Towards conceptualization and quantification of the digital divide

Information Communication & Society, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 26(11), С. 2268 - 2303

Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2022

The digital divide gained new importance since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemics. However, phenomenon is far from being fully conceptualized or effectively measured. key question, whether a mere extension other social inequalities, it has significant meaning, remains largely unanswered; reason lack effective instruments quantitative study that would capture its complex nature. present paper addresses both conceptualizing and measurement issues, suggesting separation supply- demand-side considerations crucial in understanding introducing composite Digital Life Index, measures separately supply demand across seven independent dimensions. Index based on Internet-borne data, distinction traditional research approaches rely official statistics surveys. Though empiric part focused sub-national Russia we argue methodology can be applied many levels conceptual findings are relevant to globally. hierarchical regression analysis used determine relative factors like income, human capital, policy shaping divide. result suggests driven more by differences than supply; role income insignificant, quality capital determinant advances existing methodological literature issue also inform practical decision-making regarding strategies national regional development.

Язык: Английский

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Harmony in Diversity: Digital Literacy Research in a Multidisciplinary Landscape

Computers & Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 105265 - 105265

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Effect of digital skills on citizens’ digital participation: mediating effects of political interest, social issues concern and national identity

Kybernetes, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024

Purpose In the context of digital age, this study aims to investigate impact citizens' participation on scientific and democratic decision-making processes government. Specifically, authors focus factors influencing participation, with a particular emphasis their skills. Design/methodology/approach Exploring influence skills is great practical significance for eliminating divide promoting life characterized by enriched interactions public. This selected social consciousness survey database Chinese netizens in 2017, used ordered Probit OLS models, comprehensively instrumental variable method (IV), causal stepwise regression bootstrap empirically verify construct mechanism model participation. Findings The empirical findings indicate noteworthy positive association between proficiency active engagement activities. relationship positively mediated such as political interest attention issues, underscoring role encouraging greater Conversely, national identity exhibits counteractive mechanism, potentially discouraging engagement. Notably, skill mastery more pronounced among non-elderly individuals those residing metropolitan areas, highlighting demographic characteristics context. Originality/value These research results can help government other organizations make better decisions facilitate improvement

Язык: Английский

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What drives the development of digital rural life in China?

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(22), С. e39511 - e39511

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024

Язык: Английский

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A framework for building a sustainable digital nation: essential elements and challenges

Digital Policy Regulation and Governance, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 23(3), С. 262 - 286

Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2021

Purpose Nations around the globe are moving from digital transformation toward realization of a nation, but they facing challenges in process. This study aims to build nation framework by identifying these and developing solutions. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review process was followed, which included development protocol, selection research papers, data extraction analysis results. In total, 41 papers were selected 12,624 peer-reviewed academic initially identified. Findings Several associated with elements including people, technology, institutions, policy, economics sustainability, identified; solutions problems presented. study's primary objective is analyzing finding them. Research limitations/implications The provides direction for building framework, findings limited journals, conference government publications. Moreover, it would have been helpful if had crosschecked panel experts. will correct this weakness later research. Practical implications policymakers leaders guide nation. also researchers working field as little relevant currently available. Originality/value analyses existing on surrounding nations gives theory future studies.

Язык: Английский

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A New Framework, Measurement, and Determinants of the Digital Divide in China

Mathematics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(14), С. 2171 - 2171

Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024

The digital divide (DD) reflects the inequality of economy, while existing research lacks a comprehensive framework for investigating measurement DD and its determinants. This study constructs new with five-dimensional index system. City-level data are used to measure China’s from 2010 2020 at national, regional, provincial levels. Furthermore, this investigates decomposition both regional levels determinants perspectives physical, human, social capital. key results are: (1) has generally exhibited fluctuating downward trend. While it remains high in eastern western regions, shown decline year by year. However, within most provinces is on rise. (2) intra-regional inter-provincial primary drivers changes national DD, intra-provincial contribution rates (3) Economic growth, infrastructure, foreign trade, education, online interaction significantly impact these may change different periods. intends provide empirical support bridging fostering balanced development reducing inequality.

Язык: Английский

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Systematic Literature Review: Models of digital transformation in the public sector

Policy & Governance Review, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7(2), С. 170 - 170

Опубликована: Июнь 16, 2023

Today's technological advances affect businesses and society, including the government. The success or failure of implementation is due to ambiguity strategies used limited knowledge factors that influence them. Although some previous studies exist, their generalizability limited. purpose this study provide a model from existing literature develop strategy for successful digital transformation. This utilized systematic review content analysis methodology. Scopus database was identify relevant articles using search string inclusion/exclusion criteria. Content identified related research topic. findings valuable insights future practical applications. result implementing transformation in public sector, which divided into four elements: external, organizational, citizen, technology. By more comprehensive approach, resulting should be better able generalize. elements sub-elements will recommendation managers at different levels design managing Further can explore quantitative methods test results study.

Язык: Английский

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Building a Super Smart Nation: Scenario Analysis and Framework of Essential Stakeholders, Characteristics, Pillars, and Challenges

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(5), С. 2757 - 2757

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2022

Globally, countries are increasingly facing challenges regarding their national future post the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to decreasing and aging populations; dwindling workforces; trade wars due restricted movement of goods, people, services; overcoming economic development societal problems. Accordingly, we identify corresponding solutions that act as pillars for a framework build super smart nation. We analyze 73 peer-reviewed research papers from Scopus index databases use Delphi methodology challenges, which include people society, robots, technology, innovation, digital infrastructure, data, politics, governance, sustainability. Further, discuss relevant solutions, including top leadership motivation commitment; proactive steps government, policies; legal frameworks laws; creation awareness programs; advanced technologies (such robotics semantic technologies); interoperable infrastructure; innovation ecosystem; sustainable energy sources; global standards education system through transformation system. These novel insights have valuable practical theoretical implications guiding policymakers, industry leaders, researchers in building

Язык: Английский

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