The COVID-19 Influence on the European Countries’ E-commerce: Case of Online Consumer Electronics across Generations X and Y Using Fuzzy C-means Cluster

Procedia Computer Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 256, С. 206 - 213

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The evolution of cloud computing in education: from Hype Cycle to mainstream adoption (2012-2024)

CTE Workshop Proceedings, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2025

This paper presents a longitudinal analysis of cloud computing adoption in educational contexts from 2012 to 2024, examining how these technologies have progressed through Gartner's Hype Cycle stages become mainstream tools. Building upon initial research conducted 2012, we integrate recent scholarly developments construct comprehensive framework for understanding technology integration education. Through systematic patterns, identify regional variations between Eastern European and Western institutions, highlighting the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated trajectories. Our original contribution includes development an integrated Cloud Education Readiness Framework (CERF) that synthesizes elements Technology Acceptance Model, UTAUT, perspectives. The results reveal while largely reached plateau productivity contexts, institutions demonstrate distinctive patterns characterized by later timelines but implementation during period. Security, privacy concerns, institutional readiness remain significant barriers adoption, AI edge represents emerging frontier. provides valuable insights leadership, planners, policy makers seeking optimize investments strategies diverse environments.

Язык: Английский

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Research Thesis for Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the Digitalization Era: Learning Strategies and Responsible Research Conduct Road to a University Education 4.0 Paradigm

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(14), С. 11206 - 11206

Опубликована: Июль 18, 2023

Many university students have doubts about how or where to start writing their undergraduate thesis work; it is common not be clear identify a research problem even towards which topic oriented, and there are process systematize so much information available in the era of digitalization. This article presents learning strategies formulate for engineering programs, with an emphasis on use communication technologies (ICTs) toward University Education 4.0 paradigm. The main themes issues discussed this article, carried out through based scientific method, following: (i) Recommendations choosing topic, (ii) Guidelines identification question research, (iii) Suggestions advisor, (iv) Instructions finding suitable sources information, (v) Structure table contents manuscript, (vi) Indications preparing oral defense research. highlights recommendations precautions directed professors chatbot-type artificial intelligence (AI) tool called ChatGPT formulation under responsible conduct approach concludes that application tutoring/guidance between requires adequate ethical during development generate comprehensive educational environment encourages develops sustainable context

Язык: Английский

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Inequality in E-Learning In European Union Countries: Role of Gender, Education and Urban Development

Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 21(4), С. 441 - 457

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

E-learning is increasingly used in modern educational institutions, especially since the pandemic COVID-19.By examining role of gender, education, and urban growth e-learning, we can learn more about possible differences digital divides within between EU countries.To successfully address inequality legislators need to understand causes inequalities.The paper aims examine e-learning across European Union (EU) countries, comparing most developed countries (namely EU-15) with other avoid biases that could occur due COVID-19 infection, focus on two years before pandemic, 2017, 2019.To account for development differences, compare usage among individuals belonging these groups.The results show EU-15 consistently perform better compared countries.This suggests divide difficult overcome, as it persists despite EU's strong efforts under Digital Europe umbrella align its member by technological level.

Язык: Английский

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Systemic View of the Role of Higher Educational Institutions in the Great Reset

Systems, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(9), С. 323 - 323

Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2024

The Great Reset is a concept proposed by the World Economic Forum to rebuild global economy sustainably following COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising stakeholder capitalism, greener practices, and more equitable social contracts. However, most of literature focuses on role business government actors in Reset. At same time, research that considers higher education institutions (HEIs) lacking. HEIs have significant capacity support various aspects In this work, we examine different mechanisms which could bring change, such as fostering growth workforce skills, promoting entrepreneurship innovation, participating community development others. A survey sample university professors, postdoctoral researchers, assistants has been conducted with goal evaluating degree played influencing economic recovery after COVID-19, leveraging industry 4.0, enhancing regional development, revitalising cooperation, formulating sustainable models, restoring environmental well-being, restructuring contracts, employment opportunities. two-step cluster analysis conducted, indicating roles process, being Leaders, Followers Laggers. We found difference between groups respondents according their scientific field, position, region regarding perception COVID-19. position contributed participated process Reset, assistant professors perceiving often are Leaders. Additionally, field HEI also impacted from technology countries outside Europe Leaders often. On other hand, Laggers were equally sciences fields European countries.

Язык: Английский

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Operational Employability Model: A Case Study of Graduate Employability in Croatia

Business Systems Research Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(1), С. 110 - 130

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

Abstract Background The employability of graduates has become a central topic in higher education policy and research. However, the construct still needs to be clarified. Objectives objective this paper is demonstrate applicability an operational model analysing transition from study work on sample Croatia as part larger Eurograduate pilot survey. been rooted theories human capital, cultural social capital constructivist educational theory. Methods/Approach Factor analysis was applied reduce number measured variables into factor scores that were used predictors multiple regression analysis. Cox regression, logistic linear test model. Results results showed bridging well high-impact practises during studies, such volunteering internships, have positive impact likelihood finding employment less time after graduation occupation vertically matches qualification, job with monthly income. Conclusions shown influence probability level qualification shorter These findings practical implications for educators, policymakers, employers, providing insights factors can enhance graduate employability.

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of Quality of Innovative E-Learning in Higher Education: An Insight from Poland

Applied System Innovation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(6), С. 109 - 109

Опубликована: Ноя. 5, 2024

The paper presents the results of research on quality e-learning in Polish higher education. authors used an internet questionnaire for study. sample was 621 students. Firstly, researchers determined 14 variables that are important e-learning. Then students evaluated these with scores from 1 to 5. agreed most following statements: “using platform is convenient” (average: 4.20 and median 5.00), “logging easy” (average 4.38, 5.00). Moreover, studied relation between universities variables: ease which student can acquire content traditional teaching e-learning, student’s knowledge information technology their possession resources necessary assessment innovation solutions by university where studies.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the Link Between Education Length and Employment Outcomes among Youth in Europe: A Hierarchical Clustering Approach

Business Systems Research Journal, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14(2), С. 190 - 213

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2023

Abstract Background As the world rapidly evolves, digitalisation continues, and artificial intelligence is used, it crucial to understand how education systems are preparing future generations succeed in this very dynamic environment where there a tremendous demand for skilled workers. Objectives This paper analyses similarities differences between European Union Member States regarding educational attainment of young adults their performance labour market. Methods/Approach Ward’s cluster method hierarchical analysis output outcome indicators adult used two selected years: 2012 2021. Results Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands have highest average percentage with tertiary On other hand, Bulgaria, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Romania employment income benefits adults. Conclusions The share 25-to 34-year-olds increased significantly EU-27 2021, partly due higher workers markets. Higher levels generally associated better opportunities wages. However, large across EU economies. results can help governments policymakers design policies provide insights into cross-country comparisons.

Язык: Английский

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Development of Lifelong Learning in the Countries of the European Union: K-Means Cluster Analysis Evaluation

Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 22(6), С. 763 - 787

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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E-learning Platforms and European Digital Society

New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown, С. 80 - 88

Опубликована: Июнь 8, 2023

The current paper emphasizes the role that e-learning platforms play in upskilling and reskilling of European workforce, thus improving competitiveness contributing to a stronger digital landscape. By using mixed-method approach, combining literature review, document trend analysis with descriptive statistical analysis, auhors have examined relationship between society. research revealed substantial disparities skill proficiency online learning adoption among citizens, emphasizing need for targeted strategies boost literacy fully harness potential skills. countries should capitalize on progress made last two years work towards creating educational tools methods are higher quality, more readily available inclusive. Although number programs target objectives place support digitalization education Europe, still represent an underutilized tool can help increase skills citizens. improve is high extra focus be granted these national or cross border level. originality article consists review relevant statistics regarding most recent evolution skills, along examination existing frameworks at level aim This contributes better understanding complex expansive nature Digital Society offer valuable insights policymakers other stakeholders such as decision-makers from various organizations, educators technologists

Язык: Английский

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