Sujit Kumar Basak

E-learning, M-learning and D-learning: Conceptual definition and comparative analysis:

In the 21st century, the information and communication technology explosion increases the uses of digital devices for many purposes in the world of work and in formal and non-formal education. This study analyzes existing literature on the basis of the definition of the concepts, terminology used, differences, fundamental perspectives, benefits, disadvantages, and finally the similarities and differences of the e-learning (electronic learning), m-learning (mobile learning), and d-learning (digital learning). It reveals that e-learning and m-learning are subsets of d-learning. On the other hand, some learning tools could be considered as m-learning as well as e-learning.

Examining the impact of privacy, Security, and trust on the TAM and TTF models for e-commerce consumers: A pilot study

This paper examines the impact of privacy, security, and trust (PST) on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Task-Technology Fit (TTF) model for consumers of e-commerce. The findings of this pilot study were drawn by designing a structural equation model (SEM) on the impact of privacy, security, and trust (PST) on TAM and TTF models for consumers of e-commerce. The population for this pilot study was university academics and the data was analyzed using SPSS and WarpPLS software. Findings indicate that privacy has a significant influence on perceived usefulness, while Security and trust, have a significant influence on the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Moreover, perceived usefulness has a significant influence on the behavioral intention to use, which in turn has a significant influence on the actual use. Similarly, the TTF model has a significant influence on perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, but it does not have an influence on the behavioral intention to use.