Browsing Information Systems by Author "Pather, Shaun"
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The adoption of e-commerce in the Lesotho tourism industry
Mapeshoane, Tsebetso J.; Pather, Shaun (Wiley, 2016)Over the years, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been revolutionising global markets. In developed nations, for example, there has been a push for developing countries to adopt ICT as ... -
Barriers for user acceptance of Mobile Health applications for Diabetic patients: Applying the UTAUT model
Petersen, Fazlyn; Jacobs, Mariam; Pather, Shaun (Springer Nature, 2020)The literature illustrates that technology will widen health disparity if its use is restricted to patients who are already motivated and demonstrate good self-management behaviours. Additionally, despite the availability ... -
A benefits framework for public access ICT4D programmes
Pather, Shaun; Uys, Corrie (Wiley-Blackwell, 2020)There have been expectations across the developing world that information and communications technologies (ICTs) will deliver benefits to marginalised people. Despite many programmes related to the promotion of Internet ... -
Determinants of ICT adoption and uptake at a rural public-access ICT centre: A South African case study
Frans, Cecilia; Pather, Shaun (Routledge, 2021)The global Covid-19 pandemic has created a heightened sense of awareness of the inequalities that prevail in society. Access to real-time information delivered via broadband internet has become critical for survival. ... -
Impact of Socio-Demographic Factors on the Acceptance of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) for Diabetes Self-care
Tucker, William D; Baker, Adiel; Petersen, Fazlyn; Pather, Shaun (Springer Nature Switzerland, 2020)This research investigates the impact of socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, income and location on ICT acceptance for diabetes selfcare. The investigation is due to the increasing number of diabetic patients ... -
Op-ed1: Towards an enabling environment for a digital ecosystem : A foundation for entrepreneurial activity
Pather, Shaun (University of Western Cape, 2021)During a recent webinar on the topic of digital inclusion and women entrepreneurship, I had the opportunity to share my perspectives in respect of ICT policy with a very engaged audience from across South Africa. The event ... -
The role of culture in the adoption of mobile applications for the self‑management of diabetes in low resourced urban communities
Jacobs‑Basadien, Mariam; Pather, Shaun; Petersen, Fazlyn (Springer, 2022)Diabetes mellitus has been documented as a global health problem with a high mortality rate. In the current digital age, the use of technology to overcome such health problems in pursuance of Sustainable Development Goal ...