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    A systematic review of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on student motivation : researchers’ reflections on a selected higher education institution (HEIs)
    (2024-07-21) Nhleko, Nhlanhla Mzameleni; Aroba, Oluwasegun Julius; Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo
    Purpose Through the review of several journal articles on the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and how it impacts students’ motivation to continue with their studies or to drop out of their academic program, this study aims to review the literature on the impact of ICTs on student motivation at a university. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a systematic literature review steered by the PRISMA guidelines. This paper uses both Durban University of Technology subscription-based and publicly available papers. The research articles examined were published between 2018 and 2023 in Scopus, Web of Science and ScienceDirect. Findings Reviewed literature bespeaks that ICTs can increase student motivation by enhancing interactive, engaging and individualized learning. Digital technologies that engage students and offer a more engaging learning environment include instructional apps, online simulations and multimedia content. Using ICTs may be useful in lowering university dropout rates. Originality/value The systematic review yielded valuable insights for both academic research and real-world applications in education regarding the Durban University of Technology. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of the nexus between ICTs and student motivation.
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    Turbulences in repackaging traditional knowledge in an era of sovereignty : case of Uganda and Zimbabwe
    (2023-08-03) Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo; Kaddu, Sarah
    Traditional or Indigenous systems have always been the bedrock of Africans' socioeconomic and political livelihoods before the dawn of colonialism in developing countries like Uganda and Zimbabwe. Indigenous practices are important to people's daily lives. This chapter looks to strengthen classical African systems and methods for decoloniality. The study explored traditional knowledge with a focus on its meanings and critical features, reviewed the laws protecting traditional knowledge in Uganda and Zimbabwe, and how libraries can contribute to preserving such classical knowledge in Zimbabwe and Uganda. It explored the factors that affect the preservation of traditional and proposed strategies to enhance conventional conservation by libraries in Zimbabwe and Uganda. An Afrocentric paradigm underpins the chapter, and data were collected from the literature review and the researchers' personal experiences as members of indigenous communities.
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    Higher education enterprise resource planning system transformation of supply chain management processes
    (Springer Nature Singapore, 2023) Aroba, Oluwasegun Julius; Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo; Buthelezi, Ndumiso; Mthethwa, Nompumelelo; Yang, X.; Sherratt, R.S.; Dey, N.; Joshi, A.
    The goal of this study was to outline the impact of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system digital transformation of supply chain management (SCM) processes in higher education by using the desk research technique to gather information from other sources that we reviewed to build our study and identify gaps that were detailed in the discussions and results. This study concentrated on higher education, and observation was made that ERP systems do not fully cover all business operations, including supply chain management procedures such as price fixing, bid rigging, and collusion between employees and suppliers; yet the study satisfied all three research objectives by providing a recommended key methodology to enhance the ERP system of SCM integration in higher education.
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    Factors contributing to the successful development and use of mobile digital libraries : a systematic literature review
    (Emerald, 2023-03-21) Khomo, Musawenkosi Phumelela; Naicker, Nalindren; Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo; Rajkoomar, Mogiveny
    The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on factors that contribute to the successful development and use of the mobile digital library (DL). This aim will be achieved by reviewing selected journal articles on mobile DLs' successful development and use. This paper argues that the concept of DLs is evolving because of the dynamic nature of knowledge and technological developments in the infosphere. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature search of journal article factors that contribute to the successful development and use of the mobile DL was accomplished by searching the following databases: Emerald insight, Science directory and Google Scholar. The systematic review was conducted following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines. This study applied Rogers's (1965) Diffusion of innovation theory to unpack the attributes of innovation to unpack contextual factors shaping African conceptions of mobile libraries (m-libraries). The studies reviewed were published from 2016 to 2021. This paper is based on a systematic literature review. This paper uses publicly available literature on the theme of DLs concerning m-libraries. Among the search terms used for the study were: “digital libraries”, “Africa and digital libraries”, “electronic libraries”, “information communication technologies”, “access to information” and “mobile digital libraries”. Findings Reviewed literature indicates that myriad factors can contribute positively or negatively to the successful development and use of the mobile DL. These factors include the degree of staff awareness and understanding of the potential of mobile technologies in enhancing the provision of library services, the availability of relevant digital content, library staff and users’ level of digital and information literacy competencies to navigate digital platforms, user friendliness of DL platforms, material and financial support to access m-libraries, power supply and access to internet connectivity. Practical implications The results from this study will generate knowledge and insight into the factors that affect the development and optimal use of mobile DLs to enhance and widen access to scholarly databases irrespective of time and space. This study will make recommendations that will enable South African policymakers to make informed decisions relating to the factors affecting the development and usage of mobile DLs for enhanced learning, teaching and education. Originality/value Given the growing number of scholarly publications on mobile DLs, this study seeks to discover how such technologies can help enhance learning, teaching and research in higher education. This study’s findings will provide a scientific basis for policymakers and researchers with evidence-based knowledge that raises the value of mobile DLs. It was discovered that if the identified factors are handled well, users can easily access tools, such as databases, electronic journals and online reference tools, and this could improve the quality of teaching and learning.