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Petra Poulová currently works at the Department of Informatics and Quantitative Methods, University of Hradec Králové. Petra does research in Computer and Society, Computing in Social science, Arts and Humanities and Databases. Their current project is 'ICT and Elderly People'.
Project Goal: Analysis of various aspects
Current Stage: solved
Project Goal: Analysis of various aspects of ICT Support of Cognitive Processes
Current Stage: solved
The influence of market sentiments on the bankruptcy risk propensity of firms has been extensively explored in the literature. However, less attention has been paid to whether the corporate life cycle plays any role in this nexus. The purpose of this research is to unveil how the corporate bankruptcy risk propensity responds to market sentiments, and whether this sentiments–risk relationship varies over different stages of the corporate life cycle. Using a sample of 301 Pakistani non-financial listed firms for 2005–2014, we employ two-step generalized method of moments (GMM) regression estimation to address the issue of endogeneity. Empirical evidence reveals that managers tend to escalate a firm’s bankruptcy risk during high market sentiments. Further analysis indicates that during the period of positive market sentiments, introduction stage firms prefer to assume the highest bankruptcy risk followed by decline and growth firms, while mature firms continue to be risk-averse. This research contributes to the corporate finance literature by suggesting that managerial risk-taking is influenced by market sentiments and corporate managers show a different attitude towards risk at different stages of the corporate life cycle. Therefore, to ensure enterprise sustainability, capital market regulators should have a robust risk management framework in place to discipline the excessive risk-taking by firm managers over different stages of the corporate life cycle. Moreover, investors and creditors shall take into consideration the respective life cycle stage of the firm to minimize the risk exposure of their investment portfolios. Our results are robust to alternate econometric specifications and alternate variable specifications.
Minhas Akbar; Ahsan Akbar; Muhammad Azeem Qureshi; Petra Poulova. Sentiments–Risk Relationship across the Corporate Life Cycle: Evidence from an Emerging Market. Economies 2021, 9, 111 .
AMA StyleMinhas Akbar, Ahsan Akbar, Muhammad Azeem Qureshi, Petra Poulova. Sentiments–Risk Relationship across the Corporate Life Cycle: Evidence from an Emerging Market. Economies. 2021; 9 (3):111.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMinhas Akbar; Ahsan Akbar; Muhammad Azeem Qureshi; Petra Poulova. 2021. "Sentiments–Risk Relationship across the Corporate Life Cycle: Evidence from an Emerging Market." Economies 9, no. 3: 111.
Foreign students’ satisfaction with the service quality of Chinese universities is essential for the sustainable internationalization of China’s higher education system. The present study employs a survey research method to bring in the foreign students’ perspective of the various aspects of service quality in seven key Chinese universities. Accordingly, 618 valid questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, principal component analysis (PCA), and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study findings posit that, although foreign students affirm that teachers are supportive and well qualified, they have concerns about the English proficiency of instructors. Likewise, foreign students were not satisfied with the frequency of formal research meetings with their advisers and the assistance with research techniques and relevant literature sources. Overall, female foreign students were less satisfied than their male counterparts. Moreover, foreign students reported higher satisfaction from teaching services and learning resources, moderate satisfaction from advisory services, and meager satisfaction from the administrative and support services of their respective Chinese institutions. Besides, we found significant differences between sample Chinese universities on various constructs of service quality. Likewise, arts and social sciences students were less satisfied with the service quality of the institution as compared to their natural sciences and engineering counterparts. The policy implications of this research for various stakeholders are discussed.
Fakhra Yasmin; Shengbing Li; Yan Zhang; Petra Poulova; Ahsan Akbar. Unveiling the International Students’ Perspective of Service Quality in Chinese Higher Education Institutions. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6008 .
AMA StyleFakhra Yasmin, Shengbing Li, Yan Zhang, Petra Poulova, Ahsan Akbar. Unveiling the International Students’ Perspective of Service Quality in Chinese Higher Education Institutions. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (11):6008.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFakhra Yasmin; Shengbing Li; Yan Zhang; Petra Poulova; Ahsan Akbar. 2021. "Unveiling the International Students’ Perspective of Service Quality in Chinese Higher Education Institutions." Sustainability 13, no. 11: 6008.
Increasing haze pollution and its adverse effects on human health is pressuring academics and practitioners to search for different solutions for environmental sustainability around the world. Similar to other countries, Pakistan is also affected by air pollution, and smog has become a fifth season. In Pakistan, one of the main reasons of smog and air pollution is hazardous emissions from vehicles. As a result, the booming automobile industry of Pakistan is now affected by two major challenges: sustainable product development and organizational performance. To meet these challenges, the study has developed a conceptual model to find the effect of big data analytics on organizational performance by adopting a sustainable development program. For the elimination of standard method biases, the study has used a time lag approach to collect the data in three waves and receive 372 usable responses. The empirical results of PLS-SEM suggest that big data analytics have a positive effect on a sustainable product development and sustainable product development has a positive and significant impact on organizational performance. Moreover, mediation of a sustainable program development is also confirmed between big data analytics and organizational performance. The managerial and theoretical implications of these results are discussed.
Saqib Ali; Petra Poulova; Fakhra Yasmin; Muhammad Danish; Waheed Akhtar; Hafiz Muhammad Usama Javed. How Big Data Analytics Boosts Organizational Performance: The Mediating Role of the Sustainable Product Development. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 2020, 6, 190 .
AMA StyleSaqib Ali, Petra Poulova, Fakhra Yasmin, Muhammad Danish, Waheed Akhtar, Hafiz Muhammad Usama Javed. How Big Data Analytics Boosts Organizational Performance: The Mediating Role of the Sustainable Product Development. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity. 2020; 6 (4):190.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSaqib Ali; Petra Poulova; Fakhra Yasmin; Muhammad Danish; Waheed Akhtar; Hafiz Muhammad Usama Javed. 2020. "How Big Data Analytics Boosts Organizational Performance: The Mediating Role of the Sustainable Product Development." Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 6, no. 4: 190.
Accelerating demand for energy and its consumption has become a credible threat to the sustainable ecosystem due to the exploitation of scarce natural resources and environmental hazards. The adoption of renewable energy sources for sustainable development has been gaining traction among researchers and practitioners alike. Considering its hot climate, Pakistan has a huge potential to meet its energy requirements by tapping into renewable energy resources, especially through the use of solar photovoltaic (SPV) technologies. However, the adoption rate of this technology remains still quite scant among consumers. In this regard, the present research explores the factors that affect households’ purchase intention of SPV technology in Pakistan. The study has developed a comprehensive research framework by decomposing the technology acceptance model (DTAM) into second-order sub-constructs. Afterward, Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the data by decomposing perceived usefulness (PU) into social, economic, and environmental usefulness and perceived ease of use (PEOU) into discomfort and insecurity and to assess their cumulative effects on consumer attitude. Moreover, the moderating role of policy and propaganda was also investigated. Empirical results assert that PU and PEOU positively and significantly shape the consumer attitude toward SPV adoption. Subsequently, consumer attitude has a positive and significant impact on the actual purchase intention of SPV technology. Furthermore, the moderating role of governmental policy and propaganda between the consumer attitude and actual purchase intention was also confirmed. The policy implications of these results are discussed. Finally, the limitations and future directions of the research are also elaborated.
Saqib Ali; Petra Poulova; Ahsan Akbar; Hafiz Muhammad Usama Javed; Muhammad Danish. Determining the Influencing Factors in the Adoption of Solar Photovoltaic Technology in Pakistan: A Decomposed Technology Acceptance Model Approach. Economies 2020, 8, 108 .
AMA StyleSaqib Ali, Petra Poulova, Ahsan Akbar, Hafiz Muhammad Usama Javed, Muhammad Danish. Determining the Influencing Factors in the Adoption of Solar Photovoltaic Technology in Pakistan: A Decomposed Technology Acceptance Model Approach. Economies. 2020; 8 (4):108.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSaqib Ali; Petra Poulova; Ahsan Akbar; Hafiz Muhammad Usama Javed; Muhammad Danish. 2020. "Determining the Influencing Factors in the Adoption of Solar Photovoltaic Technology in Pakistan: A Decomposed Technology Acceptance Model Approach." Economies 8, no. 4: 108.
Cloud computing is a technology that has significantly influenced the current IT industry, both from the user’s point of view and the provider. The purpose of this article is to explore the use of the cloud computing in the corporate environment in the Czech Republic and abroad. The authors used a method of online questionnaire survey for the collection of the data from organizations in the Czech Republic, and for the collection of foreign data, research of the company RightScale was used. The results of this survey show that the general cloud adaptation in the Czech organizations is not as small and may even be global in some respects. However, in the world, companies more incline to use cloud computing, they are less skeptical, and advantages prevail over disadvantages as far as the cloud computing is concerned.
Petra Poulová; Blanka Klímová; Martin Švarc. Cloud Computing in the World and Czech Republic—A Comparative Study. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 2020, 771 -778.
AMA StylePetra Poulová, Blanka Klímová, Martin Švarc. Cloud Computing in the World and Czech Republic—A Comparative Study. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. 2020; ():771-778.
Chicago/Turabian StylePetra Poulová; Blanka Klímová; Martin Švarc. 2020. "Cloud Computing in the World and Czech Republic—A Comparative Study." Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing , no. : 771-778.
We are experiencing increasing interactions between individuals and smart environments, whether it is the interaction of smart devices during ordinary activities or teaching/learning. There is growing emphasis on teachers in passing their knowledge and experience to students to get students more engaged because students expect more interaction and communication in the online world. The virtual world is the type of online community, which is primarily a form of computer-simulated environment that users can use, create, and interconnect certain objects. Currently, there are some schools and educational institutions around the world providing the opportunity to attend part of the training courses using simulation games. Simulators and their possibilities will be described in this work together with examples of utilization of virtual reality for educational purposes.
Petra Poulova; Miloslava Cerna; Jana Hamtilova; Filip Malý; Tomáš Kozel; Pavel Kriz; Jan Han; Zdenek Ulrych. Virtual Hotel – Gamification in the Management of Tourism Education. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 2020, 773 -781.
AMA StylePetra Poulova, Miloslava Cerna, Jana Hamtilova, Filip Malý, Tomáš Kozel, Pavel Kriz, Jan Han, Zdenek Ulrych. Virtual Hotel – Gamification in the Management of Tourism Education. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. 2020; ():773-781.
Chicago/Turabian StylePetra Poulova; Miloslava Cerna; Jana Hamtilova; Filip Malý; Tomáš Kozel; Pavel Kriz; Jan Han; Zdenek Ulrych. 2020. "Virtual Hotel – Gamification in the Management of Tourism Education." Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing , no. : 773-781.
20 years ago the European Commission announced eLearning to be a strategic plan for developing new trends in education. This was also important for the Czech Republic. In the last decades, blended learning and eLearning have become common part of the tertiary education. The article describes the research of the development of eLearning and blended learning at Czech universities, as it is reflected in annual reports of these institutions of higher learning. The findings from the monitored annual reports of public universities indicate the importance of the use of eLearning in university education all over the Czech Republic. Almost 20 years of the existence of eLearning education, as well as numerous conferences on this topic, prove its effectiveness for higher learning.
Petra Poulova; Blanka Klimova; Lenka Tvrdikova. 20 Years’ of eLearning and Blended Learning at Czech Universities. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 2020, 935 -943.
AMA StylePetra Poulova, Blanka Klimova, Lenka Tvrdikova. 20 Years’ of eLearning and Blended Learning at Czech Universities. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. 2020; ():935-943.
Chicago/Turabian StylePetra Poulova; Blanka Klimova; Lenka Tvrdikova. 2020. "20 Years’ of eLearning and Blended Learning at Czech Universities." Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing , no. : 935-943.
Diagnostics-related errors made by medical students represent a considerable issue for the field, as they very often have negative consequences that reduce learning effectiveness. This study proposes a means of ameliorating problems with diagnostic reasoning and improving the learning process. The description of a virtual case, containing necessary information, is used within a knowledge-based system for evaluation of medical students’ diagnostic abilities. This system is grounded in a branch-oriented model, where every decision reveals part of the information about the patient in each iteration, depending on the diagnostician`s choice, which supports evaluation of the flow of students’ thoughts. By fostering the acquisition of “negative knowledge” about typical cognitive errors in the medical reasoning process, the system helps eliminate learners` errors specific to any type of situation that the system might be set up to address in any given case. Descriptions of teachers’ inputs, the process model, the evaluation procedure for student’s performance, and a method for configuring virtual patient cases are provided. Apart from the accuracy of the diagnosis, other aspects such as patients’ comfort and the cost of the diagnosis are also taken into consideration when evaluating students’ diagnostic process.
Vladimír Bureš; Pavel Čech; Martina Husáková; Zdeněk Kokštein; Pavel Kříž; Kateřina Krylová; Tomáš Nacházel; Daniela Ponce; Petra Poulová; Aleš Ryška; Ilja Tachecí; Petr Tučník; Marek Zanker. Use of virtual medical cases as a learning tool in medicine. Interactive Learning Environments 2020, 1 -16.
AMA StyleVladimír Bureš, Pavel Čech, Martina Husáková, Zdeněk Kokštein, Pavel Kříž, Kateřina Krylová, Tomáš Nacházel, Daniela Ponce, Petra Poulová, Aleš Ryška, Ilja Tachecí, Petr Tučník, Marek Zanker. Use of virtual medical cases as a learning tool in medicine. Interactive Learning Environments. 2020; ():1-16.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVladimír Bureš; Pavel Čech; Martina Husáková; Zdeněk Kokštein; Pavel Kříž; Kateřina Krylová; Tomáš Nacházel; Daniela Ponce; Petra Poulová; Aleš Ryška; Ilja Tachecí; Petr Tučník; Marek Zanker. 2020. "Use of virtual medical cases as a learning tool in medicine." Interactive Learning Environments , no. : 1-16.
Sustainable consumption is increasingly being promoted in the face of the decreasing amount of natural resources in the world. In general, sustainable consumption means using products and services that meet human basic needs while minimizing the consumption of natural resources and reducing waste. At this point, it is worth noting that the production of organic foods is conducive to the development of sustainable consumption through, e.g., natural methods of production, without the use of artificial fertilizers and crop protection chemicals. Nowadays, more and more emphasis is put on the correlations between health and diets. Consumers who care for their health often choose organic food. Therefore, the focus of this study was on the identification and presentation of the interest in organic foods among people who provide care to patients with Alzheimer’s disease. In order to achieve this aim, the theoretical part of the study attempted to demonstrate, on the one hand, the benefits of organic food and, on the other hand, the specific nutrition of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The achievement of the study aim was supported by the analysis of the related literature, including the results obtained by other authors. The results of the authors’ own survey conducted in 2017–2018 were also used, with the respondents being the carers and potential carers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and medical specialists. A statistical analysis was also carried out, including Pearson’s test analysis and a correspondence analysis. The literature survey and empirical examinations led to the conclusion that organic food is characterized by health benefits which should be taken into consideration during planning of diets for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Carers indicated the deficiency of knowledge concerning demanded diet components. They intuitively perceive the need for using organic food due to its health benefits and for the implementation of the principles of sustainable consumption. Carers are unable to identify the values which would help improve the health of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Szymon Dziuba; Anna Cierniak-Emerych; Blanka Klímová; Petra Poulová; Piotr Napora; Sylwia Szromba. Organic Foods in Diets of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. Sustainability 2020, 12, 1388 .
AMA StyleSzymon Dziuba, Anna Cierniak-Emerych, Blanka Klímová, Petra Poulová, Piotr Napora, Sylwia Szromba. Organic Foods in Diets of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (4):1388.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSzymon Dziuba; Anna Cierniak-Emerych; Blanka Klímová; Petra Poulová; Piotr Napora; Sylwia Szromba. 2020. "Organic Foods in Diets of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease." Sustainability 12, no. 4: 1388.
Mobile devices have become an inherent part of the life of almost every individual. Their types range from classic button phones to smart glasses and their use depends on the type of user. Generally, the users can be divided into two groups: digital natives who literally grow with them from their birth and digital immigrants who find it difficult to use digital technology. The purpose of this article is to explore the issue of user preferences of both groups for selected mobile devices with special focus on older generation groups. The methodology of this study was based on a questionnaire survey. The results of this survey show that users prefer smartphones and classic button phones to laptops or tablets or other mobile devices. Furthermore, the results reveal that on the male/female axis, ownership and use of mobile devices do not differ significantly. Significant differences are the age limit of 65 years. By this age, almost all respondents own some mobile devices. Younger and middle generation uses mobile devices on a daily basis. All respondents aged under 65 agree that mobile devices have improved their quality of life, while the adults at the age of 65+ years disagree in this respect. Future research should further monitor the trends in the use of mobile devices across generations, but especially among the older generation groups.
Petra Poulová; Blanka Klímová; Daniela Pulkrábková. Use of Mobile Devices—A Survey Study. Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes 2019, 303 -312.
AMA StylePetra Poulová, Blanka Klímová, Daniela Pulkrábková. Use of Mobile Devices—A Survey Study. Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes. 2019; ():303-312.
Chicago/Turabian StylePetra Poulová; Blanka Klímová; Daniela Pulkrábková. 2019. "Use of Mobile Devices—A Survey Study." Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes , no. : 303-312.
Research in this comparative study highlights the utilization of social applications, web language educational portals and current possibilities of virtual learning space in teaching/learning languages in the university setting. The main research tool is a survey based on the questionnaire “Students’ Language Needs Analysis”, where students’ perspective is of key importance. Findings from the needs analysis map students experience with online sources and their perception and potential benefits in mastering the language. The other key explored area refers to students’ language competencies measured according to the CEFR scale. Reached levels of students’ language competences are put into the context with students’ requirements on the desirable improvement of their language skills as well as applied methods of learning language. The paper brings not only a comparison of findings from two latest surveys but also as an added value it also brings an example of adapted study material on the virtual platform reflecting findings from students’ needs analysis.
Miloslava Černá; Petra Poulova. Reflection of Students’ Language Needs Analysis in the e-Course—Comparative Study. Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes 2019, 409 -420.
AMA StyleMiloslava Černá, Petra Poulova. Reflection of Students’ Language Needs Analysis in the e-Course—Comparative Study. Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes. 2019; ():409-420.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMiloslava Černá; Petra Poulova. 2019. "Reflection of Students’ Language Needs Analysis in the e-Course—Comparative Study." Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes , no. : 409-420.
The computer simulation of the world are predominantly perceptual stimuli that allow the user to manipulate the elements of the model world and create a sense of realism. Modeling and simulation serves primarily to illustrate and describe individual processes, their structure and, above all, their behavior. Using simulation experiments, the entire model is examined under different conditions and in different states that represent different variants of these systems. Simulation as a method is used not only for innovation and for optimization of business processes, but has proven itself in education and human resource development. Currently, there are some schools and educational institutions around the world providing the opportunity to attend part of the training courses using simulation games.
Petra Poulova; Miloslava Černá; Jana Hamtilova; Filip Malý; Tomas Kozel; Pavel Kriz; Jan Han; Zdenek Ulrych. Hotel Process Simulator. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV 2019, 128 -136.
AMA StylePetra Poulova, Miloslava Černá, Jana Hamtilova, Filip Malý, Tomas Kozel, Pavel Kriz, Jan Han, Zdenek Ulrych. Hotel Process Simulator. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV. 2019; ():128-136.
Chicago/Turabian StylePetra Poulova; Miloslava Černá; Jana Hamtilova; Filip Malý; Tomas Kozel; Pavel Kriz; Jan Han; Zdenek Ulrych. 2019. "Hotel Process Simulator." Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV , no. : 128-136.
We are producing data at an incredible rate, fueled by the increasing ubiquity of the Web, and stoked by social media, sensors, and mobile devices. The current rapid development in the field of Big Data brings a new approach to education. The amount of produced data continues to increase, so does the demand for practitioners who have the necessary skills to manage and manipulate this data. Reflecting the call for new knowledge and skills required from Graduates of the Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Kralove, the study program Data Science is being prepared. The first step is to ensure the quality of highly professional training program, the faculty started the co-operation with IBM in 2015. On the basis of experience with the BigData EduCloud program, the new study program Data Science is being prepared.
Petra Poulova; Blanka Klimova; Jaroslava Mikulecká. Data Science—A Future Educational Potential. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 2018, 21 -27.
AMA StylePetra Poulova, Blanka Klimova, Jaroslava Mikulecká. Data Science—A Future Educational Potential. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. 2018; ():21-27.
Chicago/Turabian StylePetra Poulova; Blanka Klimova; Jaroslava Mikulecká. 2018. "Data Science—A Future Educational Potential." Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering , no. : 21-27.
Currently, information technologies control the functioning of almost all institutions such as production plants, commercial companies, schools, hospitals, or municipalities. The information systems in companies focus on the effectiveness of production and functioning of marketing by means of which the company tries to become more competitive on the market. The aim of this paper is to analyze the use of information technologies within an organization engaged in providing such a Personal Assistance Center (PAC) to disadvantaged fellow citizens and find the most appropriate information system that would enhance the quality and effectiveness of the functioning of the organization.
Petra Poulova; Blanka Klimova. Optimization of Running a Personal Assistance Center—A Czech Case Study. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 2018, 13 -19.
AMA StylePetra Poulova, Blanka Klimova. Optimization of Running a Personal Assistance Center—A Czech Case Study. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. 2018; ():13-19.
Chicago/Turabian StylePetra Poulova; Blanka Klimova. 2018. "Optimization of Running a Personal Assistance Center—A Czech Case Study." Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering , no. : 13-19.
Blanka Klímová; Petra Poulová; Ivana Šimonová; Pavel Pražák; Anna Cierniak-Emerych. Internet use by the older adults in the Czech Republic. E+M Ekonomie a Management 2018, 21, 220 -232.
AMA StyleBlanka Klímová, Petra Poulová, Ivana Šimonová, Pavel Pražák, Anna Cierniak-Emerych. Internet use by the older adults in the Czech Republic. E+M Ekonomie a Management. 2018; 21 (3):220-232.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlanka Klímová; Petra Poulová; Ivana Šimonová; Pavel Pražák; Anna Cierniak-Emerych. 2018. "Internet use by the older adults in the Czech Republic." E+M Ekonomie a Management 21, no. 3: 220-232.
Playing games is as natural as breathing and people have been involved in their playing for ages. Therefore, they are also one of the teaching techniques. Recently, with the rapid emergence of information and communication technologies, computer games started to penetrate into education thanks to their countless benefits. However, this is not still the case of secondary schools in the Czech Republic. The purpose of this article is to discover whether the computer games are appropriate tools for learning at secondary schools or not. This was done on the basis of the online questionnaires which were distributed among 250 secondary schools in the Czech Republic in the winter semester of 2015. These questionnaires were then analyzed, evaluated and the findings were compared with those of other researchers dealing with these issues.
Blanka Klímová; Petra Poulova. Computer Games as an Appropriate Learning Support—A Czech Case Study. Advanced Science Letters 2018, 24, 4794 -4797.
AMA StyleBlanka Klímová, Petra Poulova. Computer Games as an Appropriate Learning Support—A Czech Case Study. Advanced Science Letters. 2018; 24 (7):4794-4797.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlanka Klímová; Petra Poulova. 2018. "Computer Games as an Appropriate Learning Support—A Czech Case Study." Advanced Science Letters 24, no. 7: 4794-4797.
Ageing is becoming a big social issue nowadays. For example, in 2000 the percentage of older individuals aged 65+ years reached 12.4% worldwide. In 2030, this number should rise to 19% and in 2050 to 22%. Therefore there is a need to prolong an active life of older people, especially by implementing nonpharmacological approaches. And current technological devices and services can assist them in this process. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the use of the Internet among older people in the Czech Republic with respect to their age. The key methods exploited in this study include a questionnaire survey, statistical processing of data collection, as well as evaluation of both empirical and theoretical findings on the research issue. The results indicate that the age is a decisive factor in the use of the Internet by seniors. In fact, the use of the Internet falls with the declining age with the breakthrough age 75+ years. Generally, older people use the Internet for communication purposes with the help of e-mail, the most frequent ICT tool for this generation group. The results also suggest that older people should be trained in the use of the Internet since the training may help them overcome both psychological and social barriers, which represent the constraints in their use of the Internet. Particularly the last presidential election in the Czech Republic has shown the need for education, as the seniors were the most vulnerable group in the area of spreading Fake-news.
Blanka Klímova; Petra Poulova; Pavel Prazak; Ivana Simonova. Enriching Learning Experience - Older Adults and Their Use of the Internet. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV 2018, 426 -437.
AMA StyleBlanka Klímova, Petra Poulova, Pavel Prazak, Ivana Simonova. Enriching Learning Experience - Older Adults and Their Use of the Internet. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV. 2018; ():426-437.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlanka Klímova; Petra Poulova; Pavel Prazak; Ivana Simonova. 2018. "Enriching Learning Experience - Older Adults and Their Use of the Internet." Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV , no. : 426-437.
Currently, the number of people at the age of 65+ is rising at frenetic pace. For instance, in developed countries, the number of older adults forms 24% and this number should rise to 33% by 2050. Therefore, there is a need to prolong an active life of older people, who want to lead active, fulfilling and quality life in a sense of their inclusion, socialization and independence. This can be achieved not only by continuous support from their family members, but current trends show an important role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in this process. The purpose of this study is to explore technology acceptance models, as well as the factors influencing the acceptance of technologies by older people, such as the key demographic characteristics (i.e., age or education), which can accelerate or slow down their acceptance of ICT devices. The methods used in this study include a method of literature review of available sources exploring the acceptance of ICT devices by older people, a method of comparison and evaluation of the findings from the selected studies on this topic. The findings of the reviewed research studies indicate that the presented four theoretical models provide sound theoretical bases for potential empirical studies exploring the acceptance and use of technologies by older people. However, more attention should be paid to their support in the form of training, as well as meeting their unique personal needs. Future research should focus on the acceptance and use of mobile devices and their effectiveness on the improvement of quality of life of older generation groups.
Blanka Klimova; Petra Poulova. Older People and Technology Acceptance. Privacy Enhancing Technologies 2018, 85 -94.
AMA StyleBlanka Klimova, Petra Poulova. Older People and Technology Acceptance. Privacy Enhancing Technologies. 2018; ():85-94.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBlanka Klimova; Petra Poulova. 2018. "Older People and Technology Acceptance." Privacy Enhancing Technologies , no. : 85-94.