Pedagogical Strategies for Fostering Digital Literacy and Online Research Skills in Higher Education

For higher education students to successfully traverse the modern digital landscape and the world's growing interconnectedness, they must be proficient in digital literacy and online research techniques. The current state of these talents among college students is investigated quantitatively in this study. An examination into undergraduate and graduate students' perceived skills, demographic differences, and the congruence between self-assessment and real competences was conducted with the use of an online survey that included a broad cohort of students from different academic fields. The results highlight a disconnect between students' confidence in their ability to conduct internet research and their actual skills. The need for focused therapies that improve self-awareness and metacognition is highlighted by this incongruity. The survey finds fascinating demographic trends that show that there aren't many differences in digital literacy skills between men and women. On the other hand, differences in skill levels between academic majors imply that settings unique to a certain subject have an impact on digital aptitude. Both continuities and variations are shown by comparing these findings to earlier studies. Contrary to previous trends, there aren't any obvious gender-based discrepancies, which suggests that these divisions may become less evident in the area of digital literacy. Additionally, the gap in abilities between academic majors confirms previous research, emphasizing the importance of disciplinary specifics in defining digital competences. The findings of this study have significant ramifications for the higher education system. In order to effectively teach these abilities, institutions are encouraged to seamlessly integrate digital literacy education into their curricula by utilizing cutting-edge pedagogies and technology

Analisis Usability pada Human Capital Management System PT. XYZ menggunakan WEBUSE Model

Human Capital Management System (HCMS) has become a necessity for organizations to perform administrative personnel services. PT XYZ started implementing HCMS in 2019 as an online self-service for personnel administration, which was previously done manually. During this transition phase, not all employees understand how to use the HCMS system due to its confusing interface. As a result, many employees still prefer assistance from the HR/IT team to make changes to their data rather than doing it themselves. This research was conducted to analyze the usability of the HCMS system using the WEBUSE method. There are four categories used: Content, Organization, and Readability (COR); Navigation and Links (NAL); User Interface Design (UID); and Performance and Effectiveness (PAE). Each category serves as a basis for measuring usability. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews with respondents to obtain values and levels of WEBUSE usability based on user satisfaction aspects In the case study of this research, it was obtained from the results of the questionnaire distributed as many as 13 respondents stated that in general, the usability of the HCMS system was at the Good level. This research provides recommendations for improving the self-service HCMS based on the needs or experiences of employees using the system. Also contributes to the scientific study of UI/UX and provides an ideal overview practitioner in developing an HCMS system

Antecedent and Consequence of E-procurement Implementation on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: An Institutional Theory Perspective

The purpose of the study is to investigate the antecedents of e-procurement adoption and implementation and its consequence on organizational performance of small and medium enterprises in Ghana. Using the institutional theory as theoretical lens, the study examined the influence of memetic, normative and coercive force on e-procurement implementation. The findings of the study indicate memetic, normative and coercive forces have a positive impact on the adoption and implementation of e-procurement system among SMEs. Consequently, e-procurement implementation on performance of SMEs. The findings of the study have both implication for academic and practice. The findings of this study have significant implications for policy makers, SMEs, and other stakeholders in the procurement process in Ghana. Policymakers can use the study findings to develop policies and regulations that promote e-procurement adoption among SMEs. SMEs, on the other hand, can use the study findings to identify the benefits of e-procurement adoption and make informed decisions on implementing e-procurement systems. Keywords: Institutional Theory, SME performance, Ghana, PLS – SEM, Normative Forces, Memetic Forces, Coercive Forces DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/15-9-02 Publication date:May 31st 202