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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"adoption barriers"”.
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Cloud computing: adoption barriers and enablers for government
… in this research is: How do perceived barriers and enablers associated with cloud computing affect adoption in the government sector? Firstly, a literature review was undertaken to answer the question: What factors should be considered when adopting cloud computing? The literature on …
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Cloud computing: adoption barriers and enablers for government
… in this research is: How do perceived barriers and enablers associated with cloud computing affect adoption in the government sector? Firstly, a literature review was undertaken to answer the question: What factors should be considered when adopting cloud computing? The literature on …
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Kenyan Vegetable Farmers' IPM adoption: barriers and impacts
This thesis analyzes factors affecting adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques by Kenyan vegetable farmers, including the role of their risk preferences. It also analyzes factors affecting their pesticide applications and expenditures. A survey was administered to 450 Kenyan …
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Adoptionsbarrieren bei der Umsetzung von Open Innovation Strategien in Kleinen- und Mittleren Unternehmen in Österreich – Erfahrungen, Ursachen, Verbesserungspotential
… and organizations are jumping on this trend, barriers and hindering factors are also increasingly being observed in the application and implementation of such open innovation strategies. Despite the obvious economic relevance of this topic, there is currently very little available literature …
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The nexus between building information modelling implementation strategies, adoption, and levels of construction supply chain integration in South Africa
The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on construction projects is not widespread yet, because there is a growing albeit slow uptake. There is no strategically structured BIM adoption guide available on construction projects for ensuring integration and collaboration among the …
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Local action for the global environment : municipal government participation in a voluntary climate protection program
… change. This thesis investigates the reasons for adoption, barriers and drivers of implementation, and potential outcomes of municipal CCP implementation, through case studies of six communities in New England and Eastern Canada, at different implementation levels of the CCP program. Three actors …
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Factors Influencing the Faculty Adoption of Web Media Objects: Identification and Recommendations
… about the influential factors associated with adoption of the innovation. This research resulted in a number of pertinent outcomes. Those outcomes included: information regarding faculty members' perceptions towards the innovation adoption, adoption barriers and general lessons learned, …
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EXPLORING KEY DECISION MAKERS’ PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF EXTENDED REALITY USE FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN MINING FIELD SERVICES
… reality, and mixed reality. Nevertheless, XR adoption in the mining industry is still quite low, despite its proven advantages. To determine the factors that influence the adoption of XR for field service workforce development, this qualitative study examined the perspectives and experiences …
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Leveraging User Centred Design (UCD) to improve Small Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) cybersecurity engagement
… Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), yet adoption of protective measures, such as the UK’s Cyber Essentials scheme, remains low, leaving these businesses vulnerable to significant risks. This thesis adopts a new approach in the SME domain, diverging from previous studies that primarily …
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Farmer adoption of nitrogen modeling tools: perceived barriers and important factors
… reduce environmental nitrogen loss. However, the adoption of NMTs among U.S. farmers is low. While existing studies have explored factors influencing best management practices, nutrient management practices, and agricultural technology adoption, little is known about factors that influence …
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Digital Technologies (DT) in the AEC Industry: Investigating Determinants Impacting DT Adoption & Developing a Transformative Roadmap Facilitating DT Implementation
… sector acknowledges the potential of DT, the adoption rates and proficiency vary among firms of different sizes and types. This research investigated the determinants influencing DT adoption and devised a transformative roadmap for DT implementation. The research objectives were achieved …
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SME Globalisation and Supply Chain Finance: Factors to Adoption of Technology-based Solutions
… Payment Obligation (BPO), SMEs face substantial barriers to adoption due to limited financial resources, risk aversion, and lack of awareness. While these solutions offer significant benefits—improving cash flow, reducing transaction risks, and enhancing financial resilience—overcoming these …
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Bridging the gap: factors driving retail analytics adoption in traditional retail businesses
… and staff concerns over job displacement slow adoption, despite growing leadership support for pilot projects and training programmes. External forces, particularly the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), socio economic pressures such as high unemployment, and intense competition, …
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THE ROLE OF ADAPTATION AND INFORMATION IN AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
… experts, and communities can assist with adoption through the diffusion of information. To assess the ability and willingness of agricultural producers to make these adaptations, and the role of information sources, I utilized survey data in three separate scenarios: 1.) producer interest …
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Diversifying crop systems by developing intercropping breeding strategies for improving forage yield and quality in oat-legume mixtures
… examines benefits of intercropping alongside adoption barriers, including yield penalties and management complexities. From a breeding perspective, we explore opportunities for addressing these challenges, with emphasis on cereal-legume mixed intercropping. We highlight recent technological …
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Ideal characteristics of a listening device
… often insufficiently addressed, resulting in low adoption rates for hearing aids (HAs) (McCormack & Fortnum, 2013). Over-the-counter listening devices (OTCLDs) have emerged as a potential solution to enhance accessibility and affordability, although they are met with professional reservations …