Internet of Things (IoT) and the road to happiness

Purpose: This study aims to provide a systematic review about the Internet of Things (IoT) and its impacts on happiness. It intends to serve as a platform for further research as it is sparse in in-depth analysis. Design/methodology/approach: This systematic review initially observed 2,501 literary articles through the ScienceDirect and WorldCat search engines before narrowing it down to 72 articles based on subject matter relevance in the abstract and keywords. Accounting for duplicates between search engines, the count was reduced to 66 articles. To finally narrow down all the literature used in this systematic review, 66 articles were given a critical readthrough. The count was finally reduced to 53 total articles used in this systematic review. Findings: This paper necessitates the claim that IoT will likely impact many aspects of our everyday lives. Through the literature observed, it was found that IoT will have some significant and positive impacts on people's welfare and lives. The unprecedented nature of IoTs impacts on society should warrant further research moving forward. Research limitations/implications: While the literature presented in this systematic review shows that IoT can positively impact the perceived or explicit happiness of people, the amount of literature found to supplement this argument is still on the lower end. They also necessitate the need for both greater depth and variety in this field of research. Practical implications: Since technology is already a pervasive element of most people’s contemporary lives, it stands to reason that the most important factors to consider will be in how we might benefit from IoT or, more notably, how IoT can enhance our levels of happiness. A significant implication is its ability to reduce the gap in happiness levels between urban and rural areas. Originality/value: Currently, the literature directly tackling the quantification of IoTs perceived influence on happiness has yet to be truly discussed broadly. This systematic review serves as a starting point for further discussion in the subject matter. In addition, this paper may lead to a better understanding of the IoT technology and how we can best advance and adapt it to the benefits of the society

Model of Productive Islamic Social Fund Management for Poor Empowerment

Purpose: It aims to increase its benefits to realize community welfare and poverty reduction. This research develops a productive Islamic social fund management model for the empowerment of the poor.   Theoretical framework:  According to Sartika (2008), poverty is a great danger for humanity, and few people fall for their civilization only because of it. Islam, as Ad-In, offers several doctrines for humans that apply universally with two-dimensional characteristics, including happiness and prosperity in the world and hereafter.   Design/methodology/approach: This study uses an exploratory and qualitative constructive approach. It is to develop models of interaction, integration, and innovation in the management of productive zakat, infaq, and shadaqah funds. Data collection methods include interviews, documentation, and observation. The data was analyzed using the Miles & Huberman (1994) approach, which consists of the collection, reduction, display, and conclusion drawing/verification.   Findings:  BAZNAS Lumajang Regency, Indonesia, approximately implements the three-circle model of empowering amil zakat institutions.   The first circle, which is an increasingly significant fundraising activity, is carried out successfully by BAZNAS Lumajang Regency in Indonesia. This is indicated by the increasing number of Islamic social funds yearly.  The second circle, which is an Islamic social fund distribution activity enlarges due to the excellent interaction between BAZNAS management and mustahik / Islamic social fund recipients by direct or indirect means . Research, Practical & Social implications: Studies have focused on productive economic activities to develop a productive Islamic social fund management model. This model explains how BAZNAS or other amil Zakat institutions distribute Islamic social funds from Zakat and infaq to empower the poor and alleviate poverty. All BAZNAS and LAZ Indonesia should use the three-circle model combined with a productive Islamic social fund management model to successfully empowered the poor. Further researchers need to do testing and developing a model of Islamic social fund management model.   Originality/value: The studies construct  a model of Islamic social fund management consist of integration, interaction and innovation  approaches.

Web engagement strategies in business, government and education sector: Review

Web engagement is a user experience related to emotional, cognitive and behavioural interaction that connect to the goals and interests of the customers. There are seven (7) engagement metrics listed that used to measure web engagement. However, not all of these engagement metrics will help to achieve the objectives because each website have different purpose. There are various web engagement strategies used in business, government and education sectors that has their own way of engaging the web to ensure their success. In business sector, positive communication and experience with customers can make the customers stay long with the brand. In government, most of the services provided are to facilitate the people and to maintain the trust and support of the people. The E-Government 2.0 model was presented with an additional element of Web 2.0 technology. In education, Learning Managemeny System (LMS) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are some of the approach in online learning. There are four (4) main features of online learning that are distance learning, connectivity and involvement, support and flexibility control to ensure the continuity of online learning.This reviewing will lead having in attention the aim of developing high-performance in online engagement

Understanding user sensemaking in fairness and transparency in algorithms: algorithmic sensemaking in over-the-top platform

A number of artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been proposed to assist users in identifying the issues of algorithmic fairness and transparency. These AI systems use diverse bias detection methods from various perspectives, including exploratory cues, interpretable tools, and revealing algorithms. This study explains the design of AI systems by probing how users make sense of fairness and transparency as they are hypothetical in nature, with no specific ways for evaluation. Focusing on individual perceptions of fairness and transparency, this study examines the roles of normative values in over-the-top (OTT) platforms by empirically testing their effects on sensemaking processes. A mixed-method design incorporating both qualitative and quantitative approaches was used to discover user heuristics and to test the effects of such normative values on user acceptance. Collectively, a composite concept of transparent fairness emerged around user sensemaking processes and its formative roles regarding their underlying relations to perceived quality and credibility. From a sensemaking perspective, this study discusses the implications of transparent fairness in algorithmic media platforms by clarifying how and what should be done to make algorithmic media more trustable and reliable platforms. Based on the findings, a theoretical model is developed to define transparent fairness as an essential algorithmic attribute in the context of OTT platforms

Internet of Things (IoT) and the road to happiness

Purpose – This study aims to provide a systematic review about the Internet of Things (IoT) and its impacts on happiness. It intends to serve as a platform for further research as it is sparse in in-depth analysis. Design/methodology/approach – This systematic review initially observed 2,501 literary articles through the ScienceDirect and WorldCat search engines before narrowing it down to 72 articles based on subject matter relevance in the abstract and keywords. Accounting for duplicates between search engines, the count was reduced to 66 articles. To finally narrow down all the literature used in this systematic review, 66 articles were given a critical readthrough. The count was finally reduced to 53 total articles used in this systematic review. Findings – This paper necessitates the claim that IoT will likely impact many aspects of our everyday lives. Through the literature observed, it was found that IoT will have some significant and positive impacts on people's welfare and lives. The unprecedented nature of IoTs impacts on society should warrant further research moving forward. Research limitations/implications – While the literature presented in this systematic review shows that IoT can positively impact the perceived or explicit happiness of people, the amount of literature found to supplement this argument is still on the lower end. They also necessitate the need for both greater depth and variety in this field of research. Practical implications – Since technology is already a pervasive element of most people’s contemporary lives, it stands to reason that the most important factors to consider will be in how we might benefit from IoT or, more notably, how IoT can enhance our levels of happiness. A significant implication is its ability to reduce the gap in happiness levels between urban and rural areas. Originality/value – Currently, the literature directly tackling the quantification of IoTs perceived influence on happiness has yet to be truly discussed broadly. This systematic review serves as a starting point for further discussion in the subject matter. In addition, this paper may lead to a better understanding of the IoT technology and how we can best advance and adapt it to the benefits of the society

Editorial: Special issue on “Learning Design and Education for Sustainable Development Bootcamp"

In this special issue, we are proud to present a curated collection of innovative learning designs, manifested as case studies from diverse academic disciplines. These case studies have been developed by the collaborative efforts of participants in the inaugural Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp of 2022 (ALDESD, 2022). The purpose of this compilation is to extend the reach of these exemplary models, promoting their broader application and facilitating their dissemination across educational landscapes. In this editorial, we provide a comprehensive overview of the special issue, setting the stage for the insightful explorations and discussions that these case studies invite. Through this special issue, we aim not only to showcase the creative and practical outcomes of the Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp and CoDesignS ESD Framework (CoDesignS ESD, 2021; Toro-Troconis et al, 2023; Ahmad et al, 2023) but also to inspire educators and institutions to integrate these practices into their own curricula, thereby advancing the pedagogy of sustainability in learning environments worldwide. We aspire that the foundational article delineating the Bootcamp's methodology, along with the ten illustrative case studies, will catalyse a proliferation of innovative ideas for broad-scale adoption and application, fostering a robust network within the educational community. Recognising the diverse linguistic backgrounds of the Bootcamp's participants, we have ensured that each abstract and its pertinent keywords are available in both Spanish and English, thereby extending the accessibility and impact of these learning designs across various regions.</jats:p

A Preliminary Study Of The Influence Of HIV Infection In The Transmission Of Tuberculosis.

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic has had a profound influence on the epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB). The potential for HIV-associated TB cases to transmit M. tuberculosis and to produce a secondary increase in TB morbidity is unknown

A multi-attribute utility decision support tool for a smart campus—UAE as a case study

The advancement in technologies in the education sector has improved living standards and acts as a sustaining factor for future development. Recently, the integration of technologies into the campus to transform it into a Smart Campus has experienced exponential growth in interest from researchers. Though various definitions of the concept of ‘Smart Campus’ have been proposed, the integration of the end users’ perception is always lacking in the concept. This study, therefore, intends to build on the theory to classify the most significant criteria that underpin the ‘Smart Campus’ by considering the institute’s stakeholders’ perceptions. A multi-step methodological approach is adopted to develop a decision support tool that allows the decision makers to invest in the optimum solution to transform a traditional campus into a smart campus. The study initially looks into the criteria and sub-criteria from the literature that defines a ‘Smart Campus’. Secondly, a survey was conducted by targeting a sample of students, faculty, administrative staff, and IT support personnel from a leading institute in the UAE region as a single case study. Thirdly, an AHP analysis was performed among different stakeholders. The findings suggested that there exists a consensus among the perception of a diverse group of participants who perceive smart security and safety, campus navigation, and adaptive learning as the most important criteria and applications to transform the traditional campus into a smart campus. Finally, the decision support tool development on the Utility function model allows the decision makers, i.e., Network Managers, IT Managers, Systems and Cloud Managers, and Senior Managers from the Finance departments, to make informed and strategic decisions in terms of the optimum solution for the transformation from a traditional campus to a smart campus

Learning design and Education for Sustainable Development Bootcamp: Background, framework and toolkit

This paper introduces the 2022 Learning Design and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Bootcamp, a collaborative initiative led by ALDESD and UNESCO IESALC. This eight-week programme targeted academics, teachers, learning designers, educational developers, and students, aiming to integrate ESD principles into their curricula. The Bootcamp used the CoDesignS ESD Framework and Toolkit to provide comprehensive guidance embedding ESD in curriculum design. The paper elaborately presents the elements of the CoDesignS Framework and Toolkit and describes the Bootcamp experience of the twenty-one participating teams, detailing how the Bootcamp was conducted in both English and Spanish.</jats:p