Research Article
Access and Use of the Internet Among Degree Students of Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo (University of Ibadan Affiliated) Oyo State, Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
22-35
Received:
18 October 2024
Accepted:
9 November 2024
Published:
13 May 2026
Abstract: Globally, the Internet over the past few years has turned out to be a very important tool for teaching, learning and research activities in high institutions. It is a very useful tool for academic and educational mandates, hence, this paper investigated access and use of the Internet among degree students of Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo (University of Ibadan affiliated) Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population comprised all the degree students (1074) with a sample size conveniently calculated based on 20%. Therefore, the sample size is 215. A structured questionnaire was used for gathering of data. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation. It was established that the Internet was available which was accessed via personal phones and from their personal data. However, some indicated accessing the College Internet. It was also established that the frequency of use of the Internet by the respondents was high with a mean score of 3.23%., while majority indicated a daily use of the Internet 129 (63.5%). It was indicated that the Internet was majorly used for assignment. Other purposes include, chatting with friends and family, online banking, online marketing and for downloading and watching movies. The study recommended among others that the library management and college management should intensify their efforts towards making sure that strong Internet facilities are provided in the college premises while empowering the virtual library by installing a very strong Internet connectivity.
Abstract: Globally, the Internet over the past few years has turned out to be a very important tool for teaching, learning and research activities in high institutions. It is a very useful tool for academic and educational mandates, hence, this paper investigated access and use of the Internet among degree students of Federal College of Education (Special), ...
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Research Article
Discourse Network Analysis of Digital Transformation Policy: Evidence from Indonesia's E-Government System
Gusmia Arianti*
,
Edoardo Irfan,
Nanang Haroni
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
36-46
Received:
11 February 2026
Accepted:
1 June 2026
Published:
18 June 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijics.20261102.12
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Abstract: Digital transformation in the public sector requires massive changes in organizational structures, processes, and cultures, yet e-government development in Indonesia often shows a negative trend due to coordination failures and a lack of quantitative research. Prior research has primarily focused on technical challenges and IT system readiness, leaving a significant gap in understanding the discursive and relational dynamics among policy actors. To address this gap, this study aims to analyze the public debate and communication structures over Indonesia's Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE) policy, providing insights into how actors construct, contest, and disseminate digital governance outcomes through media networks. Theoretically, this research is built upon an ideational approach by integrating Actor Network Theory (ANT), which emphasizes relational materiality between human and non-human entities, with a specific focus on discourse and policy belief systems. Methodologically, this study employs Discourse Network Analysis (DNA) to combine qualitative content analysis with social network analysis. The data corpus comprises 6,274 straight news articles encompassing 11,144 data entities from major national news portals published between March 1 and June 29, 2024. The results reveal a predominance of neutral sentiment (66.3%), reflecting the media's role as an objective bureaucratic information channel, despite periods of crisis triggering heightened polarization. Network visualization identifies Budi Arie Setiadi as the central actor and primary information hub with high degree, betweenness, and closeness centrality, strategically connected to other key figures like Tito Karnavian, Pratikno, and Abdullah Azwar Anas. While this hierarchical structure supports efficient top-down information flow, it creates a structural gap between central ministerial actors and peripheral stakeholders, posing risks of communication bottlenecks. These findings offer practical implications for policymakers to foster more distributed communication structures and strengthen cross-actor connectivity.
Abstract: Digital transformation in the public sector requires massive changes in organizational structures, processes, and cultures, yet e-government development in Indonesia often shows a negative trend due to coordination failures and a lack of quantitative research. Prior research has primarily focused on technical challenges and IT system readiness, lea...
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