INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION AND IMMERSION ACTIVITIES: (Wednesday- Thursday)

Activity : Written Task

Identifying the Research Objectives of a Study

Complete the following activity sheet with the information about the research.

Title of the Research -SOS – AN ANDROID APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCIES

Publication(journal a.Thesis
article, book, thesis,etc.)

Author AKASH SURYAWANSHI

Main topic of the study: ABDROID APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCIES

Main Objective of the The aim of the project is to develop an Android application that lets its
study: users to send notifications in case of an emergency or a panic situation.

Nature of the study: HTML Coding and APK File to implement an application for android
devices.
Central Phenomenon to - SOS APPLICATION THAT ALLOWS TO TRACK LOCATION, SEND
be studies(if mentioned MULTIPLE MESSAGE AND CALL FOR EMERGENCIES
in the research)

Unit of analysis or Owners/managers of small and medium enterprises.

participants of the study:

Research Site Pune, India

The independent The factors affecting the adoption of ICT by SME’s in Pune, India
Variables

The Control Variables The Application’s User

Research Are small and medium sized enterprises

Participants/Respondents

Reflection Question: Do you think the objectives of the study where clearly stated ? Why do you
say so? What did you learn from this activity in relation to setting research objectives?
The study aimed to investigate the factors affecting ICT adoption among SMEs in Pune,
India. The research questions were outlined to guide the study. This emphasizes the
significance of setting clear research objectives. Clear objectives help guide the research
process and future studies, and should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and
time-bound (SMART).
Directions: Analyze the framework of the research and study how it is established and used.
Complete the activity sheet below with the right information about the research.

Tile of the Research SOS – AN ANDROID APPLICATION FOR

EMERGENCIES
Publication (Journal article,book, thesis, etc.) A.THESIS

Main Topic to the Study ABDROID APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCIES

Conceptual Framework of the Study: What
concept does the study focus on ? How does
the author use the concept to establish a
framework for this study?
Theoritical Framework of the study: What
concept does the study focus on? How does the ICT adoption among small and medium-sized
author use the concept to establish a
framework of the study?
Diagram/ illustration provided in the study
The study investigates the reasons behind the
low adoption of ICT among small and
medium-sized businesses in Pune, India, and
explores the potential benefits of ICT
adoption. By surveying these businesses, the
study aims to identify the major factors that
influence ICT adoption and provide
recommendations for improving it. The
ultimate goal is to promote economic
development in the region by encouraging
more SMEs to adopt ICT.
The study examines the factors influencing
businesses in Pune, India, with the aim of
identifying barriers and drivers to adoption. It
will conduct a survey to investigate the
current state of ICT adoption and provide
recommendations for improvement. The
study emphasizes the potential benefits of ICT
adoption for SMEs and the region's economic
development.
Do you think the framework of the study was
clearly established? Why do you say so? What
did you learn from this activity in relation to
establishing a research framework?
The study's framework was established by
defining the research objective, methodology,
and potential impact. It aimed to investigate
the factors influencing ICT adoption in Pune's
SMEs and provide recommendations for
enhancing ICT adoption. Creating a well-
defined research framework is necessary for
achieving research objectives, communicating
the research's significance, and guiding future
research in the same or related fields. Clear
and concise language can improve the
framework's readability and comprehension.