International Journal of Electronic Governance (4 papers in press)

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• The Nexus of Good E-Governance, E-Trust, and Digital Citizenship Behaviour: a Perspective of Emerging Economies  
  by Manal Ali Almarashdah, Zaid Ibrahim Yousef Gharaibeh, Muhammad Safdar Sial, Muhammad Tahir, Franco Gandolfi 
  Abstract: Electronic governance fosters good digital citizenship behavior through the advancement of openness, involvement, accessibility, trust, and education of the public. Current research examines the direct impact of electronic governance on digital citizenship behavior with the mediation of Electronic Trust amongst the Jordan public. In this regard, a questionnaire was floated and a sample of N=302 was collected for further Analysis. Descriptive analysis was conducted in SPSS, whereas the measurement model and structural model were designed in SMART PLS 4.0. Results extracted from the analysis revealed that there exists a positive and significant relationship between electronic governance (EG) and Digital citizenship behavior (DC) through the mediation of Electronic Trust (E-Trust). All t values and p values were significant. Findings revealed that through Specific indirect effect the significant mediation impact of e-trust between electronic governance and digital citizenship behavior in electronic services provided by Jordan's government to their public.
  Keywords: E-governance; E-trust; Digital Citizenship Behavior; Jodan Government.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2024.10067564
   
  
• The Crime of Digital Promotion of Terrorism through Digital Platforms and New Media: a Comparative Study of Jordanian and Emirati Laws  
  by Ashraf Al-Rai, Nayel AlOmran, Mohamed A.L. Ansari 
  Abstract: This study addresses the crime of promoting terrorist acts through digital platforms, its dangers, and the legislative gaps in this context within the Jordanian Cybercrime Law No. 17 of 2023, comparing it with the corresponding legislative provisions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The problem at the core of this study lies in the insufficiency of the Jordanian Cybercrime Law to effectively address the crime of promoting terrorist acts through digital platforms, social media, new media, and smart applications, with a clear oversight despite its importance and necessity. The study concludes with several results and recommendations, which will be summarized here. Firstly, technical infrastructure issues: The technical infrastructure continues to face significant issues that allow terrorists to infiltrate, along with insufficient international cooperation between Jordan and other countries to address advanced electronic threats and ensure effective digital security. The study concludes with several recommendations, the most prominent being the need to add a specific provision to the Jordanian Cybercrime Law No. 17 of 2023 to penalize this crime.
  Keywords: Crime of Digital; Promotion; Terrorism; Digital Platforms; New Media.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2024.10068633
   
  
• Effectiveness of E-Government and Corruption Suppression in Emerging Economies; Insights from the BRICS Group  
  by Tamara Al-Yakoub, Sahem Nawafleh, Mahmoud Hailat, Sohail Magableh 
  Abstract: This study aims to examine how far e- government can play a role in the suppression of corruption in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (known as BRICS). The importance of this study can be measured by the gravity of the issue being investigated, in addition to the importance of BRICS countries as emerging economic allies. The study employed secondary data from Transparency International, the World Bank, and the United Nations databases from 2000-2022 and panel random effect model for analysis. UN e-government development index, government effectiveness, rule of law, and growth in GDP per capita are used as independent variables, and corruption perception index as dependent variable. While government effectiveness and the rule of law serve to suppress corruption, the e-government development index is statistically insignificant suppressing corruption, which indicates the need to undertake serious measures to overcome e-government immaturity to enhance its role in the suppression of corruption. The study presents some recommendations to address e-government immaturity in BRICS countries.
  Keywords: e-government; e-government immaturity; corruption; emerging economies; BRICS.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2024.10068746
   
  
• Transforming Healthcare: the Advancement and Future Directions of Electronic Health Records in the USA - an Exploratory Study  
  by Herat Joshi 
  Abstract: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution, implementation, and future directions of electronic health records (EHRs) in the U.S. healthcare system. It examines the impact of notable legislative milestones, such as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, on the widespread adoption of EHRs. The study also explores the role of technological advancements, including machine learning and blockchain, in enhancing EHR systems. Despite ongoing challenges related to data security and interoperability, EHRs have significantly improved patient accessibility, care coordination, and overall healthcare quality. The study highlights the critical role of EHRs during the COVID-19 pandemic in supporting telemedicine and emergency data management. This study provides valuable insights into the current state and prospects of EHRs in the US healthcare industry through a synthesis of research findings, setting-specific evaluations, and literature reviews. It aims to inform policy and practice improvements that will enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
  Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs); Health Information Technology (HIT); Healthcare System Transformation; Interoperability in Healthcare; Patient Safety and Data Security.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2024.10068859