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Matli, Walter
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A Review of Internet Use and Access for BRICS Sustainable Futures: Opportunities, Benefits, and Challenges Matli, Walter; Malatji, Masike
Journal of Information System and Informatics Vol 6 No 1 (2024): March
Publisher : Universitas Bina Darma

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51519/journalisi.v6i1.636

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Access to the internet and modern technologies have acted as a catalyst for increasing digital literacy skills in society over the last few decades. The use of modern technologies within society has accelerated disproportionately. Digital literacy and access to modern technology products have been described as beneficial to addressing the knowledge and skills deficit. Yet, insights concerning the comparisons of BRICS member countries in addressing literacy/digital skills and sustainable and affordable access to modern technology products, as well as internet delivery, remains nascent. The current literature lacks comparative studies on internet use and access. This study uses Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) constructs to better understand internet use and access among some of the BRICS member states. The purpose of this qualitative study is to carry out a review that compares internet use and access among the five member states. It is key to understanding trends in technology products, processes, people, and real-time data sharing among BRICS members. It draws on the available reports in English on internet access and use. Then, it analyses and provides a discussion on the relationships between different countries and possible opportunities. This study concludes that the affordability of internet access remains a challenge. The challenge is further exacerbated by the demand to have access before one is at liberty to effectively use it. On the other hand, the challenge for people with access to the internet is to understand and reap the full benefits of usage. These results are specifically discussed, with implications for research and practices within BRICS member states. Several limitations to the study are presented, which in turn opens up potential future research perspectives. In conclusion, BRICS members should continue forging strong links to navigate new opportunities and identified challenges.
Exploring Undergraduate Students Perception of 4IR Digital Era at a Higher Education Institution in South Africa Cele, Siphiwe; Bhana, Anrusha; Matli, Walter
Journal of Accounting Research, Organization and Economics Vol 6, No 1 (2023): JAROE Vol. 6 No. 1 April 2023
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/jaroe.v6i1.32046

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Objective This study aims to explore undergraduate students perceptions and knowledge of 4IR in relation to their accounting curriculum and careers at HEIs in KwaZulu-Natal. The digital revolution is altering the way in which people and organizations work, as well as nearly every other aspect of human life. Furthermore, 4IR is re-writing society's fundamental rules, which highlights the need for this paper.Methodology This study used a census approach to gather quantitative data from one of South Africa's HEIs, via an online questionnaire link created with the Microsoft Forms application. The study was conducted online with a total population of 257 exit-level students from the Diploma in Accounting programme, the population that was targeted. The sample size was 172 out of 257 students, with a response rate of 66.9%.Results The findings indicated that students' knowledge of 4IR is limited, with only 56.4% of students having an understanding of what big data, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) are.Research limitations/implications There is a need to close the knowledge gap between Financial Accounting students knowledge of 4IR trends like big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) and curriculum content. The study's population was limited to exit-level students at one Higher Education Institution, hence the study's findings may not be generalizable to all HEIs.Novelty/Originality The studys novelty contributes to the growing body of research on how accounting technology can improve Financial Accounting education. The study provides an original perspective on the applicability of 4IR Accounting software systems and packages in a South African context, since most related studies were not conducted in South Africa. Furthermore, the study illustrates the importance of 4IR in the accounting curriculum.
Co-Authors Bhana, Anrusha Cele, Siphiwe Malatji, Masike