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New Information Communication Technologies in the Digital Era
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New Information Communication Technologies in the Digital Era

A special issue of Information (ISSN 2078-2489). This special issue belongs to the section "Information and Communications Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 20504

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Martin Wynn

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School of Computing and Engineering, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 2RH, UK
Interests: digitalisation; IT strategy; E-business; process management; digital twins
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Dr. Jose Irizar

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Guest Editor
School of Business, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham GL50 2RH, UK
Interests: IT project management; data analysis; digital technologies; process modelling; IT strategy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

You are invited to submit contributions to this Special Issue of Information, which examines multiple aspects of the deployment of new technologies in the digital era, particularly in the context of business operations. The digital era has witnessed the increased development and deployment of what may be termed the “new ICTs” – including artificial intelligence, analytics, internet of things, digital twin, blockchain, and mobile computing. A growing number of research studies are focusing on the implementation of these technologies, encompassing not just technology issues but also process improvement aspects and the implications for people skilling and the development of new competencies. This Special Issue welcomes additions to this body of literature, including but not limited to:

  • studies that identify and examine the key issues involved in the successful deployment of these technologies in industry;
  • studies on integration issues and the consequences for corporate data and information reporting;
  • studies that examine the implications of Internet of Things and data analytics initiatives, including discussion of cloud and edge computing combinations and trade-offs;
  • studies that investigate recent case examples of technology implementation and provide guidance for practitioners and professionals.

The role of application programme interfaces (APIs) and other technologies in resolving connectivity issues is also a relevant research topic. Studies that examine the implications of these developments for ongoing IT strategy are also welcome, as are perspectives that link current practice to relevant theory.

Dr. Martin Wynn
Dr. Jose Irizar
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Information is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • ICT
  • digital technology deployment
  • digitalisation
  • integration
  • connectivity
  • process change
  • information management
  • IT architecture

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Startup Survival Forecasting: A Multivariate AI Approach Based on Empirical Knowledge
by Francesc Font-Cot, Pablo Lara-Navarra, Claudia Sánchez-Arnau and Enrique A. Sánchez-Pérez
Information 2025, 16(1), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/info16010061 - 16 Jan 2025
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Predicting the survival of startups is a complex challenge due to the multifaceted nature of entrepreneurial ecosystems and the dynamic interplay of internal and external factors. Despite advances in empirical research, existing models often lack integration with robust conceptual frameworks. This study addresses [...] Read more.
Predicting the survival of startups is a complex challenge due to the multifaceted nature of entrepreneurial ecosystems and the dynamic interplay of internal and external factors. Despite advances in empirical research, existing models often lack integration with robust conceptual frameworks. This study addresses these gaps by developing a multivariate AI-driven model for predicting startup survival, leveraging Lipschitz extensions, neural networks, and linear regression. Using a dataset of 20 startups, selected across diverse industries and evaluated on attributes such as team dynamics, market conditions, and financial metrics, the model demonstrated high accuracy and clustering capabilities. Key findings highlight the pivotal role of team dynamics and product differentiation in determining survival probabilities. By integrating conceptual insights with empirical data, the study bridges gaps in existing literature and offers a practical decision-making tool for entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. These findings underscore the importance of fostering collaborative, innovative ecosystems to enhance entrepreneurial success and societal well-being. Full article
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Strategic Management of Workforce Diversity: An Evolutionary Game Theory Approach as a Foundation for AI-Driven Systems
by Mirko Talajić, Ilko Vrankić and Mirjana Pejić Bach
Information 2024, 15(6), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/info15060366 - 20 Jun 2024
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In the complex organisational landscape, managing workforce diversity effectively has become crucial due to rapid technological advancements and shifting societal values. This study explores strategic workforce management through the novel methodological framework consisting of the evolutionary game theory concept integrated with replicator dynamics [...] Read more.
In the complex organisational landscape, managing workforce diversity effectively has become crucial due to rapid technological advancements and shifting societal values. This study explores strategic workforce management through the novel methodological framework consisting of the evolutionary game theory concept integrated with replicator dynamics and traditional game theory, addressing a notable gap in the literature and suggesting an evolutionarily stable workforce structure. Key findings indicate that targeted rewards for the most Enthusiastic employee type can reduce overall costs and enhance workforce efficiency, although managing a diverse team remains complex. The study reveals that while short-term incentives boost immediate productivity, long-term rewards facilitate favourable behavioural changes, which are crucial for sustaining organisational performance. Additionally, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) is highlighted, emphasising its potential to integrate with these theoretical models, thereby enhancing decision-making processes. The study underscores the importance of strategic leadership in navigating these dynamics, suggesting that leaders must tailor their approaches to balance short-term incentives and long-term rewards to maintain an optimal workforce structure. Full article
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Sports Analytics: Data Mining to Uncover NBA Player Position, Age, and Injury Impact on Performance and Economics
by Vangelis Sarlis and Christos Tjortjis
Information 2024, 15(4), 242; https://doi.org/10.3390/info15040242 - 21 Apr 2024
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In the intersecting fields of data mining (DM) and sports analytics, the impact of socioeconomic, demographic, and injury-related factors on sports performance and economics has been extensively explored. A novel methodology is proposed and evaluated in this study, aiming to identify essential attributes [...] Read more.
In the intersecting fields of data mining (DM) and sports analytics, the impact of socioeconomic, demographic, and injury-related factors on sports performance and economics has been extensively explored. A novel methodology is proposed and evaluated in this study, aiming to identify essential attributes and metrics that influence the salaries and performance of NBA players. Feature selection techniques are utilized for estimating the financial impacts of injuries, while clustering algorithms are applied to analyse the relationship between player age, position, and advanced performance metrics. Through the application of PCA-driven pattern recognition and exploratory-based categorization, a detailed examination of the effects on earnings and performance is conducted. Findings indicate that peak performance is typically achieved between the ages of 27 and 29, whereas the highest salaries are received between the ages of 29 and 34. Additionally, musculoskeletal injuries are identified as the source of half of the financial costs related to health problems in the NBA. The association between demographics and financial analytics, particularly focusing on the position and age of NBA players, is also investigated, offering new insights into the economic implications of player attributes and health. Full article
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Corporate Responsibility in the Digital Era
by Martin Wynn and Peter Jones
Information 2023, 14(6), 324; https://doi.org/10.3390/info14060324 - 8 Jun 2023
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As the digital era advances, many industries continue to expand their use of digital technologies to support company operations, notably at the customer interface, bringing new commercial opportunities and increased efficiencies. However, there are new sets of responsibilities associated with the deployment of [...] Read more.
As the digital era advances, many industries continue to expand their use of digital technologies to support company operations, notably at the customer interface, bringing new commercial opportunities and increased efficiencies. However, there are new sets of responsibilities associated with the deployment of these technologies, encompassed within the emerging concept of corporate digital responsibility (CDR), which to date has received little attention in the academic literature. This exploratory paper thus looks to make a small contribution to addressing this gap in the literature. The paper adopts a qualitative, inductive research method, employing an initial scoping literature review followed by two case studies. Based on the research findings, a simple model of CDR parameters is put forward. The article includes a discussion of a number of emergent issues—fair and equitable access, personal and social well-being, environmental implications, and cross-supply chain complexities—and a conclusion that summarises the main findings and suggests possible directions for future research. Full article
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A Review of Media Copyright Management Using Blockchain Technologies from the Academic and Business Perspectives
by Roberto García, Ana Cediel, Mercè Teixidó and Rosa M. Gil
Information 2025, 16(2), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/info16020072 - 21 Jan 2025
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Blockchain technologies provide new opportunities for media copyright management. To provide an overview of the main initiatives in this blockchain application area, we have first reviewed the existing academic literature. The bibliometric analysis of the literature about copyright and blockchain in the Scopus [...] Read more.
Blockchain technologies provide new opportunities for media copyright management. To provide an overview of the main initiatives in this blockchain application area, we have first reviewed the existing academic literature. The bibliometric analysis of the literature about copyright and blockchain in the Scopus database identifies four main areas of activity, namely “Digital Rights Management”, “Copyright Protection”, “Social Media”, and “Intellectual Property Rights”. However, it also shows that the literature is still scarce and immature in many aspects, which becomes more evident when comparing it to initiatives coming from the industry. Blockchain has been receiving significant inflows of venture capital and crowdfunding, which have boosted its progress in many fields, including its application to media management. Consequently, we have complemented the review with a business perspective. Existing reports about blockchain and media have been studied and consolidated into four prominent business use cases: “Copyright Management”, “Digital Content Scarcity”, “Marketing, Fan Engagement and Fundrising”, and “Disintermediated Distribution”. Moreover, each one has been illustrated through existing businesses already exploring them. Combining the academic and industry perspectives, this review helps researchers identify the current trends in academic research about media copyright management using blockchain technologies, but without losing track of the state of the art in the industry, which in many cases is more advanced, and the business use cases they can connect their research to. Full article
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Impact of Digital Innovations on Health Literacy Applied to Patients with Special Needs: A Systematic Review
by Lucilene Bustilho Cardoso, Patrícia Couto, Patrícia Correia, Pedro C. Lopes, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes, Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes and Nélio Jorge Veiga
Information 2024, 15(11), 663; https://doi.org/10.3390/info15110663 - 22 Oct 2024
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MHealth strategies have been used in various health areas, and mobile apps have been used in the context of health self-management. They can be considered an adjuvant intervention in oral health literacy, mainly for people with special health needs. Thus, the aim of [...] Read more.
MHealth strategies have been used in various health areas, and mobile apps have been used in the context of health self-management. They can be considered an adjuvant intervention in oral health literacy, mainly for people with special health needs. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify the improvement of oral health literacy in patients with special needs when using digital platforms. A systematic literature review, based on the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines, was the main research method employed in this study. A search was undertaken in PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) databases, according to the relevant Mesh descriptors, their synonyms, and free terms (Entry Terms). Studies published between the years 2012 and 2023 were included. Two researchers independently assessed the quality of the included studies by completing the Newcastle–Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale questionnaire. The analysis corpus comprised 5 articles among the 402 articles selected after applying the inclusion/exclusion criteria (k = 0.97). The evidence from the considered articles is consensual regarding the effectiveness of using new technologies and innovations in promoting oral health literacy in patients with special health needs. The interventions were based on using the Illustration Reinforcement Communication System, inspired by the Picture Exchange Communication System, Nintendo® Wii™ TV, virtual reality, smartphones, with software applications to read messages sent, Audio Tactile Performance technique, and Art package. One study had a low-quality assessment, and four had a high quality. The evidence from the articles included in this systematic review is consistent regarding the effectiveness of using new technologies and innovations in promoting oral health literacy in patients with special health needs. Full article
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Smart Supervision of Public Expenditure: A Review on Data Capture, Storage, Processing, and Interoperability with a Case Study from Colombia
by Jaime A. Restrepo-Carmona, Juan C. Zuluaga, Manuela Velásquez, Carolina Zuluaga, Rosse M. Villamil, Olguer Morales, Ángela M. Hurtado, Carlos A. Escobar, Julián Sierra-Pérez and Rafael E. Vásquez
Information 2024, 15(10), 616; https://doi.org/10.3390/info15100616 - 9 Oct 2024
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Effective fiscal control and monitoring of public management are critical for preventing and mitigating corruption, which in turn, enhances government performance and benefits citizens. Given the vast amounts of data involved in government operations, applying advanced data analysis methods is essential for strengthening [...] Read more.
Effective fiscal control and monitoring of public management are critical for preventing and mitigating corruption, which in turn, enhances government performance and benefits citizens. Given the vast amounts of data involved in government operations, applying advanced data analysis methods is essential for strengthening fiscal oversight. This paper explores data management strategies aimed at enhancing fiscal control, beginning with a bibliometric study to underscore the relevance of this research. The study reviews existing data capture techniques that facilitate fiscal oversight, addresses the challenges of data storage in terms of its nature and the potential for contributing to this goal, and discusses data processing methods that yield actionable insights for analysis and decision-making. Additionally, the paper deals with data interoperability, emphasizing the importance of these practices in ensuring accurate and reliable analysis, especially given the diversity and volume of data within government operations. Data visualization is highlighted as a crucial component, enabling the detection of anomalies and promoting informed decision-making through clear and effective visual representations. The research concludes with a case study on the modernization of fiscal control in Colombia, focusing on the identification of user requirements for various data-related processes. This study provides valuable insights for modern audit and fiscal control entities, emphasizing that data capture, storage, processing, interoperability, and visualization are integral to the effective supervision of public expenditure. By ensuring that public funds are managed with transparency, accountability, and efficiency, the research advances the literature by addressing both the technological aspects of data management and the essential process improvements and human factors required for successful implementation. Full article
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