Browsing Department of Information Systems by Author "Thapa, Devinder"
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A conceptual model of feedback mechanisms in adjusted affordances – Insights from usage of a mental mobile health application
Meske, Christian; Amojo, Ireti; Thapa, Devinder (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Affordance theory provides one of the most prominent lenses through which the socio-technical aspects of a system’s use can be investigated and understood. In this context, the literature has proposed that perceived and ... -
Demystifying the possibilities of ICT4D in the mountain regions of Nepal
Thapa, Devinder; Sæbø, Øystein (Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences;44, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2011)Despite the substantial investments in ICT4D projects in developing countries, the benefits are yet to be realised by the majority of remote communities. Inaccessibility to ICT has widened educational, healthcare, information, ... -
Digital Social Enterprise for Sustainable Development: Insights from the Case Study in Nepal
Karki, Yashoda; Thapa, Devinder (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)It is generally agreed that digital social enterprises (DSE) through the digitalization process can contribute to sustainable development. However, there are a few theoretical and empirical studies in this research stream. ... -
Exploring the link between ICT and development in the context of developing countries : a literature review
Thapa, Devinder; Sæbø, Øystein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)The article contributes to the ongoing discussion on relating information and communication technology (ICT) to development (D). The quest to relate ICT to D is a topic of open deliberation and critical scrutiny in ICT4D ... -
Familiarity with digital twin totality: Exploring the relation and perception of affordances through a Heideggerian perspective
Osmundsen, Karen S; Meske, Christian; Thapa, Devinder (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The concept of affordances has become central in information systems literature. However, existing perspectives fall short in providing details on the relational aspect of affordances, which can influence actors' perception ... -
Introducing Internet-based services in the mountain areas of Nepal: An asset pentagon perspective
Sæbø, Øystein; Thapa, Devinder (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) projects can only be considered successful if they lead to some kind of individual, social, or economic development. The beneªts of introducing ICT4D ... -
Mutual informing between IS Academia and Practice: Insights from KIWISR-5
Lanamäki, Arto; Stendal, Karen; Thapa, Devinder (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)The relationship between Information Systems (IS) scholars and IS practitioners has been debated since the birth of the IS discipline. How are academics interacting with practice, and how should we? In this article we ...