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Format: 1 online resource (304 pages)

Edition: 1st ed.

ISBN: 981-9722-11-X

Note: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- About This Book -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Emerging Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges from User and Business Perspectives -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Aim and Structure of the Book -- 2 Conclusion -- References -- User Perspective -- Important but not for Me: Understanding Older Adults' Resistance to Gerontechnology -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 2.1 User Resistance -- 2.2 Status Quo Bias -- 2.3 Impulse to Use Gerontechnology -- 3 Model and Hypotheses -- 3.1 Status Quo Bias and Factors Contributing to Resistance -- 3.2 Impacts on Perceived Value from Inequity in Benefits and Costs -- 3.3 Reducing Resistance to Gerontechnology -- 4 Research Methodology -- 4.1 Experiment System Description -- 4.2 Instrument Development -- 4.3 Data Collection -- 4.4 Data Analysis and Results -- 5 Discussion, Implications, and Limitations -- 5.1 Discussion of Key Findings -- 5.2 Contributions and Implications -- 5.3 Limitations -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Toward Adopting the AR Indoor Navigation: An Acceptance Study by Integrating TAM with Self-face Concern and Perceived Enjoyment -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 AR Indoor Navigation System -- 2.2 AR Technology Acceptance -- 3 Model Development and Research Hypotheses -- 3.1 The Base Model -- 3.2 External Variables: Self-Face Concern and Perceived Enjoyment -- 3.3 The Extended Technology Acceptance Model -- 4 Methodology -- 4.1 Measurement Instrument -- 4.2 Data Collection Procedure -- 4.3 The Study Sample -- 5 Data Analysis and Results -- 5.1 Measurement Model Assessment -- 5.2 Structural Model Assessment -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Conclusions -- Appendix -- References -- Decoding Intention to Use mHealth from an Adaptive Goal-Setting Perspective -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Conceptual Framework and Hypotheses Development. , 2.1 Adaptive Goal Setting: Tenacious Goal Pursuit (TGP) and Flexible Goal Adjustment (FGA) -- 2.2 Behavioral Change Techniques (BCTs) -- 2.3 The Mediating Role of Technological Anxiety (TA) -- 2.4 Habit (HAB) -- 2.5 Promoting Health Consciousness (HC) -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Data and Sampling Design -- 3.2 Content Validity of the Measurement Items -- 3.3 Statistical Analyses -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Respondent Demographics -- 4.2 Screening Questions -- 4.3 Measurement Model -- 4.4 Structural Model -- 5 Discussion -- 5.1 Responses to the Research Questions -- 5.2 Theoretical Implications -- 5.3 Practical Implications -- 6 Conclusion -- Appendix 1 Survey questions -- References -- Bringing Rational Choice Theory Back to Reality: Understanding Low-Income Older Adults' Intention to Use Mobility Apps -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background and Research Hypotheses -- 2.1 Rational Choice Theory -- 2.2 User Interaction with Technology: Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) -- 2.3 Control Variables -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Survey Instruments and Measures -- 3.2 Sample Selection and Data Collection Procedures -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Demographic Characteristics -- 4.2 The Measurement Model -- 4.3 Common Method Bias -- 4.4 The Structural Model -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- Deciphering Older Female Salespeople's Motivation to Use Social Media in Sales: Insights from Malaysia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Technology in Sales -- 2.2 Older Salespeople, New Technology, and Motivation to Learn -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Research Approach and Sample Selection -- 3.2 Participant Recruitment and Data Collection -- 3.3 Participant Attributes -- 3.4 Data Analysis -- 4 Findings -- 4.1 Use of Social Media for Selling -- 4.2 External Motivators -- 4.3 Internal Motivators. , 5 Discussion and Implications -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Rethinking Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Towards Future Workforce Competitiveness and Business Success -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Business Innovation and Competitiveness in the Era of AI -- 3 The Role of Education for Future Workforce Development in the Era of AI -- 4 Digital Literacy and AI Literacy of the Future Workforce -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Business Perspective -- Global Innovation Networks of Japanese, US, and German Companies Based in Asia: A Comparative Analysis -- 1 Introduction-the Globalization of Innovation and the Asia Shift -- 2 Research Purpose, Research Design, and Methodology -- 2.1 Research Purpose and Research Design -- 2.2 Methodology -- 3 Global Innovation Networks of Japanese, US, and German Companies -- 3.1 Thailand -- 3.2 Singapore -- 3.3 India -- 3.4 Thailand, Singapore, and India -- 4 Global Innovation Networks by Company Nationality -- 4.1 Japanese Companies -- 4.2 US Companies -- 4.3 German Companies -- 4.4 Japanese, US, and German Companies -- 5 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- Improving Agriculture Financing Opportunities for Farmers Using Blockchain Technology: A Proof-of-Concept Development and Case Scenario Illustration -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Background -- 2.1 Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Farming and Financing in the Developing World -- 2.2 Blockchain Technology -- 3 Research Methodology -- 4 Conceptual Framework and Prototype Development -- 4.1 Conceptual Blockchain Technology Adoption Framework -- 4.2 Prototype Development -- 5 Analysis, Results, and Findings -- 5.1 Prototype Development -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Conclusions, Implications, and Future Work -- Appendix A: AgroBank Actors, Components, and Their Relationships -- Appendix B: AgroBank Prototype Application Containers -- References. , A Content Analysis-Based Review of Blockchain Technology's Contribution to Business Competitive Advantage -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Methodology -- 3 Data Analysis -- 4 Discussion of Findings -- 5 The Practical Implications of Blockchain in Business Use Cases -- 6 Conclusion, Research Implications, and Future Directions for Research -- References -- Exploring Topics and Trends in Service Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Realities in Tourism: A Text-Mining Approach -- 1 Study Background -- 2 Methods -- 2.1 Data Collection -- 2.2 Data Cleansing -- 2.3 Data Pre-processing -- 2.4 Data Analysis -- 2.5 Trend Analysis -- 3 Findings -- 4 Practical Implications -- 5 Limitations, and Recommendations for Future Research -- 5.1 Research Limitations -- 5.2 Recommendations for Future Research -- Appendix 1: Search Phrases Employed in the Two Academic Databases -- References -- New Business Approach to Gerontechnology in China -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Traditional Business Models for the Elderly Care Services Industry -- 1.2 New Business Model for the Elderly Care Services Industry: Gerontechnology -- 2 Understanding the Market for Gerontechnology -- 2.1 Demographic and Social Structure of China's Elderly Population -- 2.2 Categorization of Gerontechnology -- 3 Case Studies of Gerontechnology Disrupting Business Models -- 4 Opportunities and Challenges for Businesses -- 4.1 Ageism and Technology -- 4.2 Geographical Differences -- 4.3 Technological Literacy -- 4.4 Privacy and Security Concerns -- 5 The Future of Gerontechnology -- Appendix 1: Websites of Japanese Robotics Products for the Elderly -- References -- Singapore Smart Nation: Journey into a New Digital Landscape for Higher Education -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Illuminating Excellence: A Glimpse into Singapore's Higher Education Landscape. , 1.2 Unveiling the Future: Dynamic Trends Shaping Higher Education in Singapore -- 1.3 Unveiling Boundless Horizons: Envisioning Educational Opportunities in Singapore -- 1.4 Risks Unveiled: Exploring Threats in the Higher Education Landscape of Singapore -- 2 Innovation Learning Journey in Singapore -- 2.1 Research-Related Innovation Policies and Impacts on the Workforce in Singapore -- 2.2 Teaching-Related Innovation Policies and Impacts on the Workforce in Singapore -- 3 Future Strategy for the Evolving Landscape -- 3.1 SWOT Framework for the Analysis of Emerging Technologies in the Higher Education Landscape in Singapore -- 3.2 Investing in Education: Is Now a Good Time? -- 4 Practical Implications -- 5 Conclusion -- References.

Additional Edition: ISBN 981-9722-10-1

Language: English