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Showing 1 to 20 of 133 for “"Diffusion of Innovation"”.
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Bridging the Diffusion of Innovation Chasm for Green Housing
… and unit attribute information curtail the diffusion potential of green homes and create significant valuation and underwriting problems for the housing debt capital markets, more specifically mortgage originators (lenders) and appraisers. Put into the context of the technology adoption life …
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Diffusion of innovation in the construction industry : high strength concretes
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1993.
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Technology Adoption and Integration: A Multiple Case Study of Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation Theory in Kuwait
The adoption and integration of technology is limited in K-12 contexts worldwide, including in the Middle East. Based on the work of Everett Rogers (1995) and his disciplines, studies in the United States indicate that teachers' perceptions towards the attributes of technology (relative advantage, …
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Development of a contextualised understanding of the diffusion of innovation among quantity surveyors in the UK construction industry
The UK construction industry is often described as slow to innovate which can be attributed to the temporary nature of construction projects and its inherently fragmented structure. The nature of innovation is a common area of research in the industry, but the diffusion of these innovations to the …
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Electronic Portfolio Adoption: Developing a Framework by Exploring Faculty Perspectives Through the Lens of Diffusion of Innovation Theory
The use of electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) to support learning, assessment, and professional development across higher education has increased in recent years. However, higher education faculty who are instrumental to successful adoption and implementation are not often invited as active …
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Using diffusion of innovation theory to understand how technology is adopted in mathematics at a South African higher education institution
The issue of students enrolling who are ill prepared in mathematics for university studies has been an area of concern for some time in South Africa. Various universities tried different interventions to address this problem. One example is the establishment of a bridging programme at an …
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Perceived attributes of diffusion of innovation theory as predictors of Internet adoption among faculty members of Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University.
… and research tool worldwide. Perusal of the World Wide Web quickly reveals the variety of information available. Internet adoption can be considered the late 20th century's most important event. In academic environments today, Internet use among faculty members has been widely …
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Exploring determinants of community led total sanitation (clts) on latrine adoption among rural cambodians utilizing the diffusion of innovation theory: a pragmatic approach
… is a global health problem in which 90% of the cases observed occur in rural settings among developing countries. Individuals exposed to open defecation may face higher risks of diarrheal diseases and health consequences. Basic sanitation facilities may mitigate adverse health effects …
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Diffusion Challenges for Innovation in Technology-Intensive Industries
Many innovations fail on the market. Non-adoption and slow diffusion represent a high risk for companies in technology-intensive industries when looking to innovate, develop, market and launch a new technology. Its diffusion in the market is a major challenge for marketing. The consequence of a …
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Determinants of green construction adoption in the Malaysian housebuilding industry
The significant challenges of adopting green construction in the construction industry has gained growing attention among related organisations and governments worldwide and contributed to various efforts to promote its adoption and implementation. However, current evidence suggests the struggles …
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An examination of alternative theoretical approaches to understanding consumer opinions of complex and controversial technologies
<p>This thesis investigates some of the theoretical issues currently considered in the literature concerning the key determinants of opinions held by consumers regarding complex and controversial technologies, specifically related to the theories of risk, group polarization theory and Rogers' …
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Preparing Those with Developmental Disabilities for Adulthood and Work: Parent Perspectives on Support Services Available in Washington State
… school to employment vary throughout the state of Washington. There is little information available regarding the opinions of parents and their experiences while navigating supports available in their area, and recommendations for system improvements. This paper derived from an in-depth study …
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Understanding the Innovation of Utilizing Universal Design for Learning in Integrated STEM Classrooms by Early Adaptors
… Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have been often theorized as compatible. However, there has been little research done to understand how UDL is used in real-world integrated STEM classrooms. Our study aimed to understand how current practicing educators in integrated STEM classrooms combine …
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EXAMINING THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT SUPPORT NURSES’ INNOVATIVE BEHAVIORS
Statement of the Problem: Nurses engaging in innovative behaviors, such as human-centered design (HCD) and design thinking (DT), are vital to health systems providing high-quality care. Identifying and classifying the individual and organizational characteristics that contribute to nursing …
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mLearning in the organizational innovation process
… grid (Nique and Smertnik, 2015). The ubiquity of mobile devices has created an advantage for organizations to leverage hardware compatible with reaching their target audiences. A strategic response is necessary to address the complexity of employing mobile technology for mobile learning …
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Factors Affecting Adoption and Diffusion of Distance Education Among Health Education Faculty
… to an estimated 6.7 million in 2012. The purpose of this study was to identify which constructs in Rogers' (2003) diffusion of innovation theory are more likely to contribute to adoption and diffusion of distance education in health education. Health education instructors and faculty can use the …
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An exploration of the applicability and utility of fault tree analysis to the diffusion of technological innovation in educational systems
… safety on aerospace projects and a descendant of the systems safety approach developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Fault Tree Analysis [FTA] examines systems in terms of potential failure. The purpose of the technique is to improve the likelihood of successful attainment of a specified …
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Promoting the communication participation of vision impaired persons via digital inclusion: the role of a mobile network operator's processes
This study aims to determine how the processes of a mobile network operator (MNO) promote or hinder the digital inclusion of vision impaired persons in South Africa. It draws on the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory and concepts in Inclusive Design, as well as the Social Model of Disability. …
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