Background Since the early 1970s, health care provision has experienced rapid growth in
the investment and adoption of health information technologies (HITs). However, the …

This paper studies factors for the adoption of quality standards. The identified factors are
applied to a typical example of such a standard; a new standardized measurement and …

Local government organizations such as municipalities often seem unable to fully adopt or
implement web accessibility standards even if they are actively pursuing it. Based on …

The enhancement of local safety management capabilities through digital technology
represents a pivotal strategy for implementing Peaceful China Initiative. However, limited …

This study explores how technologically sophisticated firms respond to different types of
standard setting in an emerging economy. Considering the heterogeneous institutional …

The paper provides an overview of determinants for the adoption of standards; a topic on
which little research has been done so far. An extensive review and systematic analysis was …

Firms now increasingly recognise the important role of R&D strategy in building
technological advantage. However, few attempts have linked standardisation with specific …

Event studies have been used to assess the financial impact of cyber incidents on firms
since the methodology is believed to reflect tangible, intangible and potential gains/losses …

As more technologies and industries converge, technology standards are more likely to be a
strategic factor for firms and governments that are interested in the market with standards …

ATECHNICAL standard is an established definition, norm, or rule that describes the
characteristics of a product as well as its level of performance, safety, or quality …