Unethical Information Technology Use in Higher Education: A Review of Literature in Sub-Saharan Africa

Afedzie, Richard; Onyina, Paul Adjei

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-1951-9_2

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“…In respect of the methodological approaches used in the reviewed studies, it came to light that more than half of the authors discussed issues on plagiarism from existing documents such as policy documents, students’ theses, and existing publications on plagiarism. Once the studies including those by Sarfo (2015), Olajire (2016), Orim (2017), Nwosu and Chukwuere (2020), Afedzie and Onyina (2022) and Jeske et al (2018) concentrated heavily on secondary data sources to report issues on plagiarism, they limit the opportunity for respondents to share their real-life experiences about plagiarism. This warrants qualitative studies anchored on the phenomenological design to elicit such discourse in order to have an in-depth information on respondents’ personal accounts or narratives about their plagiarism tendencies as well as indulgence.…”

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Plagiarism in Higher Education (PLAGiHE) within Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of a decade (2012–2022) literature

Mireku,

Dzamesi,

Bervell

2023

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The purpose of this study was to map the distribution of publications on plagiarism among higher educational institutions in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Studies reviewed were based on 171 plagiarism related publications within a decade (2012–2022). Findings revealed that most plagiarism related articles were published in 2016. Additionally, a majority of the studies (53) were from Nigeria and Ghana (23). Most of the articles focused on students’ and faculty’s awareness of plagiarism, and institutional prevention of plagiarism, but were rather marginal on challenges involved in preventing plagiarism, as well as effects of plagiarism. Dominant forms of plagiarism were self-plagiarism, branded plagiarism and commission plagiarism. However, major causes of plagiarism comprised easy access to digital information and resources; poor supervision of students; pressure on academics to publish for promotion; and insufficient skills development regarding ethical academic writing. Additionally, plagiarism preventive software and policies on plagiarism were the main ways of preventing plagiarism. Finally, in fighting plagiarism, higher educational institutions in SSA encountered challenges such as lack of well-trained academic experts to detect and report plagiarism cases; reluctance on the part of technical administrative staff to investigate works for traces of plagiarism; and low plagiarism detection skills from project supervisors. Based on the findings, recommendations are made to stakeholders for future research, policy and practice.

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Plagiarism in Higher Education (PLAGiHE) within Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of a decade (2012–2022) literature

Mireku,

Dzamesi,

Bervell

2023

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“…Several studies have indicated that software piracy is more common in developing and economically disadvantaged countries, where the high cost of software makes legitimate purchases unaffordable [14]. Studies by Peace et al [15] [3], indicate that individuals are more likely to engage in piracy when software prices are high.…”

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Prevalence and Causes of Software Piracy among Tertiary Students in Ghana

Armah,

Agbedemnab,

Laar

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In the era of the Knowledge Economy, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) have become a crucial aspect of the twenty-first-century environment. Software piracy, characterized by the unauthorized copying, downloading, sharing, selling, or installation of copyrighted software, remains a serious problem worldwide, and Ghana is no exception. Various forms of software piracy, such as software lifting, hard disk loading, counterfeiting, and unauthorized renting, are prevalent in the country, leading to negative economic consequences. These consequences include distorted competition, loss of tax revenue and jobs due to the absence of a legitimate market, and increased costs for recovery. The impact of software piracy affects the social well-being of the Ghanaian citizenry. This research aims to explore the causes and effects of software piracy in Ghana, especially among tertiary students, and proposes potential solutions. A quantitative survey design was used via an online questionnaire to collect data from a sample of 47 students in the tertiary institutions especially public universities in Ghana with backgrounds in IT and are familiar with evolving trends in IT. The findings revealed that software piracy is prevalent in the country as a result of a lack of awareness, poor economic conditions, and weak legal framework and/or enforcement. The study recommends increased public education and awareness, strict enforcement of laws related to software piracy, and the promotion of domestic software development as measures to address the menace.

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Unethical Information Technology Use in Higher Education: A Review of Literature in Sub-Saharan Africa

Cited by 2 publications

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Plagiarism in Higher Education (PLAGiHE) within Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of a decade (2012–2022) literature

Plagiarism in Higher Education (PLAGiHE) within Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of a decade (2012–2022) literature

Prevalence and Causes of Software Piracy among Tertiary Students in Ghana

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