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Papers by Lin, Cecilia I

Due to the wide development of Internet of Things (IoT) such as smart city, smart farm or human h... more Due to the wide development of Internet of Things (IoT) such as smart city, smart farm or human healthcare services and alert, is a key technology in nowsday. This paper explains a definition of Internet of Thing (in Thai) defining by IEEE and also reviews application of IoT in healthcare services and alert for human. Finally we recommend Big Data Analytics with Hadoop in filed of human healthcare services

MIS Quarterly

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the value of critical research for information and co... more The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the value of critical research for information and communications technology for development (ICT4D) studies. Most previous IS research on ICT4D projects is interpretive and has focused on the immediate organizational context, but there are very few critical studies that have engaged in macro sociopolitical analyses regarding institutional change. Hence, we extend previous IS research on ICT4D by adopting a critical research perspective on the macro sociopolitical context within which most ICT4D projects take place. We illustrate this with an ethnographic study of a project that was intended to improve the education and social welfare of the aboriginal people in Taiwan. On the surface, the project was tremendously successful; it became a showcase on national radio and TV showing how ICT could be used to support underprivileged children. However, our research uncovered a different story altogether-a story of the aboriginal people themselves feeling marginalized and without much of a voice. We use concepts from postcolonial theory to make sense of these two contradictory stories. We found that the interrelationship between the macro sociopolitical context and the local organizational context of the ICT4D project is the key to understanding what went wrong, something which we would not have discovered if we had taken the traditional approach. The postcolonial context is powerful and pervasive, hampering any real progress.

This study investigates patterns of on-line communication between physicians and patients on the ... more This study investigates patterns of on-line communication between physicians and patients on the consulting board of the KingNet WebHospital in Taiwan. The dermatology, urology, gynecology and pediatrics departments, which all have frequent physician-patient interaction on KingNet, were selected as samples. After conducting content analysis of total 600 on-line messages between physicians and patients from these four departments, we classified patients’ questions into four categories: “Symptoms and Diseases,” “Medications or Treatments,” “Tests or Diagnostic Procedures,” and “Prevention.” We also analyzed physicians’ responses and classified them into three types: ignore, partially-fulfil and fulfil. While questions involving “Symptoms and Diseases” were the ones most commonly raised by patients in all four departments, they were also the ones that most physicians ignored or answered only vaguely. To understand the possible causes of this gap, interviews were conducted with the physicians. The results show that, for physicians it is difficult to answer such questions on-line due to uncertainty of medical treatments, restrictions imposed by medical regulations, the possibility of medical disputes, and the perception gap between patients and physicians. Consequently, physicians tend to either offer “partial” suggestions or ask patients to go to hospital for further examination.

會計與公司治理, Jun 1, 2009

... 頁次, 31 -55. 內容語文, 英文. 中文摘要, 本研究旨在探討修正式無保留意見是否具有資訊內涵，本研究採用Ohlson(1995)會計評價模型來解決事件研究法有關同步資訊的問題... more ... 頁次, 31 -55. 內容語文, 英文. 中文摘要, 本研究旨在探討修正式無保留意見是否具有資訊內涵，本研究採用Ohlson(1995)會計評價模型來解決事件研究法有關同步資訊的問題。本研究實證結果顯示，整體修正式無保留意見與股價呈顯著負向關係，亦即整體修正式無保留意見具有資訊內涵 ...

In this study we explore two different perspectives of one ICT project. The "mainstream" believed... more In this study we explore two different perspectives of one ICT project. The "mainstream" believed that an educational ICT project for Taiwanese aboriginals was successful, while the local aboriginals and local teachers did not. Using ethnographic research, we investigated the possible reasons for the disparity between the views of the mainstream and the locals. Our findings indicate that the paternalistic nature of the ICT project as well as a belief in technological supremacy contributed to the discrepancy of views regarding the success of the project. We use postcolonial theory to draw attention to the (often forgotten) voice of the aboriginals.

In recent years, an increasing number of companies that have implemented ERP systems have express... more In recent years, an increasing number of companies that have implemented ERP systems have expressed disappointment over a failure to reach anticipated goals. A major reason for this failure is the inefficient use of the ERP system by employees. Therefore, the ...

Adult Education Quarterly, 2012

The group of middle-aged and elderly women represents the lowest usage rate of information and co... more The group of middle-aged and elderly women represents the lowest usage rate of information and communication technology (ICT) in Taiwan. This article reports how a social intervention program, the Taiwan Women Up (TWU) program, has helped such group to successfully learn ICT skills with the support of members of nonprofit organizations. The study adopted qualitative research methods and accomplished indepth interviews with 28 TWU participants to reveal the ICT learning experiences of women learners. The findings show that TWU program enabled middle-aged and elderly women to achieve the goals of supporting their organizations and empowering themselves as more capable ICT users. Learning and sharing ICT experiences with fellow members helped them overcome their frustration; whereas empathetic understanding and support among members provided the main source of encouragement in the learning process. This study showed that NPOs played a critical role in identifying potential learners and sustaining the ICT project successfully.

Computers & Education, 2013

ABSTRACT Information Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the way people think, behave, com... more ABSTRACT Information Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the way people think, behave, communicate, and work. As a result, digital literacy, an essential skill for career development, lifelong learning, freedom of expression and social inclusion, is now one of the most important issues facing women today. The aim of this study was to identify the key factors and the possible mechanisms that motivate middle-aged and older females to acquire and utilize ICT skills. Drawing on Social Cognitive and Social Capital theories, we developed a theoretical model and validated it through Partial Least Squares (PLS) and mediation analyses. A survey was administered to 181 participants in an ICT learning program for digital-illiterate and middle-aged females. 133 responses were available for final analysis. The study revealed that social capital does not directly predict computer self-efficacy but depends on learning satisfaction as a mediator. In other words, unless participants develop a sense of satisfaction in class learning, a high level of social capital may not transfer into a high level of computer self-efficacy. In addition, our study shows that computer self-efficacy mediates the relationship between learning satisfaction and ICT usage, and that ICT usage and social capital both predict increases in subjective well-being. ICT utilization plays an important role in the well-being of the middle-aged and older females who often are unable to use ICT regularly due to their cultural roles. This study provides practical implications for the delivery of ICT training programs for females and other under-privileged groups.

In this study we explore two different perspectives of one ICT project. The “mainstream” believed... more In this study we explore two different perspectives of one ICT project. The “mainstream” believed that an educational ICT project for Taiwanese aboriginals was successful, while the local aboriginals and local teachers did not. Using ethnographic research, we investigated the possible reasons for the disparity between the views of the mainstream and the locals. Our findings indicate that the paternalistic nature of the ICT project as well as a belief in technological supremacy contributed to the discrepancy of ...

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the value of critical research for information and co... more The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the value of critical research for information and communications technology for development (ICT4D) studies. Most previous IS research on ICT4D projects is interpretive and has focused on the immediate organizational context, but there are very few critical studies that have engaged in macro sociopolitical analyses regarding institutional change. Hence we extend previous IS research on ICT4D by adopting a critical research perspective on the macro sociopolitical context within which most ICT4D projects take place. We illustrate this with an ethnographic study of a project that was intended to improve the education and social welfare of the aboriginal people in Taiwan. On the surface the project was tremendously successful; it became a showcase on national radio and TV showing how ICT could be used to support underprivileged children. However, our research uncovered a different story altogether—a story of the aboriginal people themselves feeling marginalized and without much of a voice. We use concepts from postcolonial theory to make sense of these two contradictory stories. We found that the interrelationship between the macro sociopolitical context and the local organizational context of the ICT4D project is the key to understanding what went wrong, something which we would not have discovered if we had taken the traditional approach. The postcolonial context is powerful and pervasive, hampering any real progress.

MIS Quarterly

會計與公司治理, Jun 1, 2009

Adult Education Quarterly, 2012

Computers & Education, 2013

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the value of critical research for information and co... more The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the value of critical research for information and communications technology for development (ICT4D) studies. Most previous IS research on ICT4D projects is interpretive and has focused on the immediate organizational context, but there are very few critical studies that have engaged in macro sociopolitical analyses regarding institutional change. Hence we extend previous IS research on ICT4D by adopting a critical research perspective on the macro sociopolitical context within which most ICT4D projects take place. We illustrate this with an ethnographic study of a project that was intended to improve the education and social welfare of the aboriginal people in Taiwan. On the surface the project was tremendously successful; it became a showcase on national radio and TV showing how ICT could be used to support underprivileged children. However, our research uncovered a different story altogether—a story of the aboriginal people themselves feeling marginalized and without much of a voice. We use concepts from postcolonial theory to make sense of these two contradictory stories. We found that the interrelationship between the macro sociopolitical context and the local organizational context of the ICT4D project is the key to understanding what went wrong, something which we would not have discovered if we had taken the traditional approach. The postcolonial context is powerful and pervasive, hampering any real progress.