Retroductive theorizing: a contribution of critical realism to mixed methods research
FC Mukumbang - Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Mixed methods studies in social sciences are predominantly employed to explore broad,
complex, and multifaceted issues and to evaluate policies and interventions. The integration …
complex, and multifaceted issues and to evaluate policies and interventions. The integration …
A holistic perspective on the theoretical foundations for ICT4D research
While many theories have guided research Information and Communication Technologies
for Development (ICT4D), we are yet to construct a clear and coherent narrative that would …
for Development (ICT4D), we are yet to construct a clear and coherent narrative that would …
Examining the application of retroductive theorizing in realist-informed studies
FC Mukumbang, EM Kabongo… - International Journal of …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Transcendental realism, the philosophical perspective dealing with the
existence of causal powers governed by universal laws of nature, provides a useful …
existence of causal powers governed by universal laws of nature, provides a useful …
[HTML][HTML] Towards a conceptual definition for IT assets through interrogating their nature and epistemic uncertainty
AK Adesemowo - Computers & Security, 2021 - Elsevier
Security breaches and consequentially reputational risk are upon us on an almost daily
basis. They are part of the risk that beset organizations as they innovate and derive value …
basis. They are part of the risk that beset organizations as they innovate and derive value …
Designing a user-centric mobile-based agro advisory system for sustainable development of smallholder farming systems in the eastern Himalayas, India
ABSTRACT The Interactive Information Dissemination System (IIDS), a unique mobile-
based agro advisory system (MBAS), was put under study in the Design Science Research …
based agro advisory system (MBAS), was put under study in the Design Science Research …
Combining pragmatism and critical realism in ICT4D research: an e-Resilience Case Example
ICT4D research is strongly oriented to practice but hardly ever explicitly uses the research
paradigm of pragmatism. We argue that, though highly-relevant to ICT4D, pragmatism …
paradigm of pragmatism. We argue that, though highly-relevant to ICT4D, pragmatism …
Does information and communication technology really affect human development? An empirical analysis
Y Zelenkov, E Lashkevich - Information Technology for …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Positive effect of information and communication technology (ICT) on human development
(HD) is not guaranteed simply by the availability of technology; this gap is especially …
(HD) is not guaranteed simply by the availability of technology; this gap is especially …
Mechanisms for mobile phone use in empowerment: A critical realist study of people with disabilities in Nigeria
Abstract Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are gradually becoming
important artifacts for people with disabilities (PWDs). This paper investigates the use of …
important artifacts for people with disabilities (PWDs). This paper investigates the use of …
Processes of frugal social innovation: Creative approaches in underserved South African communities
MR Lorini, O Ngwenyama… - The Electronic Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The article presents three case studies of frugal social innovation developed by groups of
citizens from underserved communities of Cape Town, South Africa. The processes are …
citizens from underserved communities of Cape Town, South Africa. The processes are …
The role of information and communications technology in refugee entrepreneurship: A critical realist case study
It is widely claimed that information and communications technology (ICT) enables
entrepreneurship among refugees. However, the specific impact ICT has on refugee …
entrepreneurship among refugees. However, the specific impact ICT has on refugee …