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on Information and Communication Technologies |
| By: | Nikolova, Milena (University of Groningen); Angelini, Viola (University of Groningen) |
| Abstract: | As populations age, longer working careers become more essential, and technological advancements may prolong or shorten career spans. We examine how exposure to industrial robots, information and communication technology (ICT), and artificial intelligence (AI) relate to retirement expectations among workers in 20 European countries. To this end, we link individual-level data from the European Working Conditions Survey (2005–2024) with lagged technology-exposure measures. Technology exposure shows little systematic association with preferred retirement timing. Nevertheless, robots and especially AI are linked to the perception of being able to work until age 60. These associations vary across workers and tasks, suggesting that job design and worker adaptation determine whether technology supports longer working lives. |
| Keywords: | retirement, expectations, technological change, robots, ICT, AI |
| JEL: | I31 J26 O33 |
| Date: | 2026–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:iza:izadps:dp18938 |
| By: | Osmanbegović, Edin; Pirić, Nedžad |
| Abstract: | This study explores the influence of digital infrastructure on household connectivity from the perspective of citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina, responding to a notable gap in empirical research on digital inclusion at the national level. As digital technologies increasingly shape access to services and opportunities, understanding how citizens perceive public and private investment in ICT infrastructure becomes critical. Based on a representative sample of 1, 547 citizens (n = 171), the study examines how perceptions of government and telecom operator investments, alongside the perceived accessibility of digital infrastructure, impact the extent of fixed and mobile internet usage within households. The findings reveal that citizens' confidence in institutional and corporate commitment to digital infrastructure development significantly correlates with higher levels of household connectivity. This underscores the importance of not only expanding access but also improving public trust in the digital ecosystem. The study highlights disparities in perceived infrastructure availability, indicating that equitable digital access remains a persistent challenge. These insights offer actionable recommendations for policymakers and telecom providers aiming to foster inclusive digital development, particularly in underserved regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
| Keywords: | digital infrastructure, internet connectivity |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:esconf:343399 |
| By: | Mahmić Muhić, Nermana; Šakić, Šeherzada |
| Abstract: | The rapid development of information and communication technologies has greatly influenced the increase in the popularity of mobile applications in all spheres of life and business. The ease of installation and use of mobile applications has contributed to their widespread use among users - they are available to users in just a few clicks. More than half of mobile application users use online reviews when searching for information and evaluating alternatives in the process of making a purchase decision. It is evident that online reviews and user evaluations have become an important source of information for modern users. The described trends motivate us to examine the role of online reviews in making a Decision to install mobile applications for purchase by users in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is also the main goal of this paper. The research was conducted on a sample of 268 mobile application users from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was observed whether the role of online reviews in evaluating the application and trust in the review itself shape the Decision to install mobile applications for purchase. The research findings contribute to a better understanding of user behavior in the digital environment and indicate the importance of online reviews. |
| Keywords: | online review, mobile application, consumer behavior, OLS regression |
| JEL: | M37 C4 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:esconf:343416 |
| By: | Leslie Willcocks; Wendy Currie (Audencia Business School); Daniel Schlagwein; Jan Marco Leimeister |
| Abstract: | Information Systems (IS) research is well-positioned but under-equipped to study technological futures at a time when claims about Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping investment, policy, and public discourse. This Perspective advances three arguments. First, IS scholarship should engage more systematically with digital futures, drawing on approaches for reasoning under uncertainty, such as Bayesian methods and established Futures Studies techniques, to distinguish prediction, projection, possibility, and hype. Second, technology hype is itself a legitimate object of IS research, and widely used frameworks such as the Gartner Hype Cycle appear limited in their ability to inform practice. Third, AI serves as a critical test case, combining heavy supply-side investment with unproven demand-side impact and unresolved questions of value and consequence. We propose four analytically distinct lenses for studying AI, namely capability, adoption, value, and consequence, and identify two underexamined blind spots: bad actors deploying AI at scale and structural over-dependence on imperfect AI. We invite contributions to the Journal of Information Technology that examine how claims about technological futures are produced, circulated, institutionalized, resisted, and realized. |
| Keywords: | IS research agenda, artificial intelligence, Gartner Hype Cycle, S-curves, technology hype, futures studies, digital futures |
| Date: | 2026–06–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05739171 |
| By: | Gadžo, Amra; Jupić, Nedžad |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the transformation of the accounting profession, focusing on the evolving role of accountants in the digital era. As digital technologies automate traditional accounting tasks, the profession must redefine its relevance within modern organizations. Accountants are increasingly expected to combine financial expertise with technological competence, participating in the development of accounting information systems and using digital tools for the preparation, analysis, and visual presentation of financial data. These changes reinforce the importance of collaboration between accountants and management in data-driven decision-making processes. The paper presents empirical findings on the digital readiness of accountants in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH). It analyses their competencies, the extent of organizational support for digital training, and the adequacy of the educational framework in preparing them for technological transformation. The results provide insights and recommendations aimed at strengthening the strategic position of accountants in the digital environment. Moreover, the study highlights the blurred boundaries between accounting and information technology, where new responsibilities lack clear professional ownership. It argues that accountants should view digitalization not as a threat, but as an opportunity to expand their professional influence and reaffirm their role in shaping the future of the accounting profession. |
| Keywords: | role of accountants, digital environment, XBRL standards, visualization tools |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:esconf:343423 |
| By: | Uzair Khaleeq-uz-Zaman (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad); Eeman Taimur (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad) |
| Abstract: | Pakistan's founding membership in the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) offers an early opportunity to shape emerging approaches to AI governance, capacity-building, and equitable access. It can also provide a platform to strengthen Pakistan's domestic technological capabilities and expand its role in development-oriented AI cooperation. With ICT exports of approximately US$4.6 billion in FY2025-26, more than 34, 000 registered IT and IT-enabled services companies, and a growing AI talent base, the country is well positioned to move beyond outsourcing and freelancing toward AI-based products, intellectual property, applied research, technology commercialization, and productivity enhancement. Hence, Pakistan should initially focus its WAICO engagement on three areas: developmental AI demonstration projects, multilingual and resource-efficient AI solutions, and joint talent, research, and commercialization mechanisms. Where relevant, these initiatives can leverage existing CPEC cooperation platforms rather than creating parallel institutional structures. |
| Date: | 2026 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pid:pviewp:2026:73 |