COMPARISON OF THE STATE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INDICATORS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS BEFORE AND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The research sought to establish differences in the status of domestic violence indicators in female university students before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The indicators used for the research were the structural and outcome indicators of domestic violence established by the UN. In order to find results, a descriptive, non-experimental, longitudinal comparative research design was developed. The population consisted of all female students at a national university. The research involved 292 students enrolled in the year 2019 and 314 in the year 2021. The research used the survey technique to collect data, based on a dichotomous questionnaire developed based on the indicators on violence against women developed by the United Nations Organization (2012). The results showed that violence suffered by university women increased significantly. In the case of physical violence, through kicks, punches, scratches, bites, shoves, hangs, runs, wounds with sharp weapons and blows with blunt objects (p<.005). In sexual violence, offenses and acts against modesty and sexual exploitation increased (p<.005). In economic violence, restrictions and control of expenses increased (p<.005). Finally, in psychological violence, there was an increase in threats, impediments to work, study or leave the house (p<.005). © 2022, University of Cienfuegos, Carlos Rafael Rodriguez. All rights reserved.

Adoption of ICTs as an emergent business strategy during and following COVID-19 crisis: evidence from Indian MSMEs

Purpose: This study aims to identify how ICT appeared as an emergent business strategy and to investigate the impact of ICT adoption factors on the perceived benefits of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Design/methodology/approach: A total of 393 responses from Indian small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) were collected for the final analysis. The study presents the partial least-squares structural equation modeling with the Chi-square test and descriptive analysis as a methodology based on numerous independent variables and one dependent variable. Findings: The findings indicate that ICT adoption during and following the COVID-19 pandemic is constant in nature of the enterprise. Moreover, the results indicate that different adoption of ICT factors influence on perceived benefits of organizational performance of Indian MSMEs that lent good support except for the regulatory framework. Research limitations/implications: The implications of the current research help Indian MSMEs to take investment decisions in various technologies that help the organization. Furthermore, managers and practitioners help the organization in deciding which technology adoption factors are more critical to the betterment of the organization. Originality/value: The study found certain ICT adoption factors that have a significant role in organizational performance in Indian MSMEs. Moreover, during COVID-19, investigate ICTs' role as a business strategy. © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.