Exploring the Relationship between Green IT Awareness and Adoption: A Case Study of IT Students in the Gaza Strip
Keywords:
green computing awareness, green computing adoption, e-waste, e-waste management
Abstract
Green computing, also known as GIT, has emerged as a crucial field in response to environmental concerns. This study focuses on assessing the level of GIT awareness and adoption among IT students at Al-Aqsa University in Gaza, as well as examining the relationship between GIT awareness and adoption. Data was collected through an online questionnaire completed by 273 participants. The questionnaire covered various aspects of GIT awareness, including understanding, environmental awareness, and e-waste awareness. The collected data was analyzed using statistical techniques such as principal component analysis, mean, and standard deviation. The results indicated that students possessed a satisfactory level of understanding of GIT concepts and the reasons for its adoption. Furthermore, the findings highlighted the significant impact of GIT awareness factors, including GIT understanding, environmental awareness, and e-waste awareness, on GIT adoption. However, it was observed that students did not consistently adhere to GIT guidelines, particularly in terms of frequent internet access and extended computer usage. Interestingly, no significant relationship was found between GIT adoption and students' academic standing. These findings provide valuable insights into the current state of GIT awareness and adoption among IT students and underscore the need for further efforts to promote sustainable computing practices.
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Al-Jabari, M. (2015). Analysis of the Palestinian laws and systems within the context of preparing the Palestinian hazardous waste list. The Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, submitted.
Alamsyah, D., Othman, N., Bakri, M., Udjaja, Y., & Aryanto, R. (2021). Green awareness through environmental knowledge and perceived quality. Management Science Letters, 11(1), 271-280.
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Andeobu, L., Wibowo, S., & Grandhi, S. (2021). An assessment of E-waste generation and environmental management of selected countries in Africa, Europe and North America: A systematic review. Science of The Total Environment, 792, 148078.
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Ha, J. W., Jeon, E.-C., & Park, S. K. (2023). Status of environmental awareness and participation in Seoul, Korea and factors that motivate a green lifestyle to mitigate climate change. Current Research in Environmental Sustainability, 5, 100211.
Hernandez, A. A. (2018). Understanding motivation factors in green IT adoption: an empirical evidence from Philippine SMEs. International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM), 9(4), 21-35.
Hernandez, A. A. (2020). Green IT adoption practices in education sector: a developing country perspective Waste Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 1379-1395): IGI Global.
Kamau, S. M. (2020). Strategic factors influencing effective management of e-waste among waste management firms in Nairobi County. Strathmore University.
Lama, A., Vishnoi, V. K., Kumar, K., Kumar, B., & Saini, A. (2022). E-waste, a Global Challenge: Its Management and Impact on Public Health in India. Paper presented at the 2022 International Conference on Fourth Industrial Revolution Based Technology and Practices (ICFIRTP).
Madkhali, H., Duraib, S., Nguyen, L., Prasad, M., Sharma, M., & Joshi, S. (2023). A Comprehensive Review on E-Waste Management Strategies and Prediction Methods: A Saudi Arabia Perspective. Knowledge, 3(2), 163-179.
Mbewe, S. B. (2019). An Assessment of Green Computing Awareness and Adoption in Higher Education Institutions in Zambia: Sustainability in Environment-Scholink.
Mohammed, M. A., Muhammed, D. A., & Abdullah, J. M. (2015). Green computing beyond the traditional ways. Int. J. of Multidisciplinary and Current research, 3.
Mubarak, A., & Augie, A. (2020). Awareness Level of Green Computing among Computer Users in Kebbi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, 14(10), 279-283.
Obafemi, S., Oyetade, K., & Nyakudya, M. (2023). Awareness and Practice of Green Computing in Higher Education Institutions Intelligent Sustainable Systems: Selected Papers of WorldS4 2022, Volume 1 (pp. 511-519): Springer.
Ojo, A. O., & Fauzi, M. A. (2020). Environmental awareness and leadership commitment as determinants of IT professionals engagement in Green IT practices for environmental performance. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 24, 298-307.
PCBS. (2016). Press Release by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) and the Environment Quality Authority on World Environment Day (WED). Retrieved 28/02/2023, 2023, from https://www.pcbs.gov.ps/post.aspx?lang=en&ItemID=3149
Perkins, D. N., Drisse, M.-N. B., Nxele, T., & Sly, P. D. (2014). E-waste: a global hazard. Annals of global health, 80(4), 286-295.
Singh, S., Dasgupta, M. S., & Routroy, S. (2022). Evaluation of sustainable e-waste collection method for urban and rural region of India. Waste Management & Research, 40(5), 545-555.
Soroya, S. H., Mahmood, K., Shahid Soroya, M., Hussain, S., & Ilyas, A. (2022). Green computing intent and behavior of Pakistani academic librarians: PLS-SEM analysis. Library Hi Tech, 40(6), 1996-2012.
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statista. (2023). Global E-Waste - Statistics & Facts. Retrieved 10-7-2023, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/topics/3409/electronic-waste-worldwide/#topicOverview
Thongmak, M. (2016). Youths’ Green Information and Communications Technology Acceptance and Implications for the Innovation Decision Process. Electronic Green Journal, 1(39).
Published
2023-10-11
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Kollab, W. M., & Yousef, Y. A. (2023). Exploring the Relationship between Green IT Awareness and Adoption: A Case Study of IT Students in the Gaza Strip. Jurnal Sistem Informasi, 19(2), 61-78. https://doi.org/10.21609/jsi.v19i2.1338
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