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Hindman, Douglas Blanks. "The Rural-Urban Digital Divide." Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly 77, no. 3 (2000): 549–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/107769900007700306.

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Furuholt, Bjørn, and Stein Kristiansen. "A Rural-Urban Digital Divide?" Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries 31, no. 1 (2007): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2007.tb00215.x.

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Singh, Sumanjeet. "Digital Divide in India." International Journal of Innovation in the Digital Economy 1, no. 2 (2010): 1–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jide.2010040101.

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Existing studies of the digital divide reveals the gap that exists between those who have access to ICTs and those who do not create exclusion, endanger social integration and hamper economic growth. The digital divide has many dimensions and can be categorized as global, regional and national. At national level, there is no single divide, but multiple divides: for instance, within countries, between men and women, young and elderly, rich and poor and most importantly rural and urban. The present paper is mainly focused on India and tries to explore the problem of digital divide mainly in rura

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Hadi, Aulia. "Bridging Indonesia’s Digital Divide: Rural-Urban Linkages?" Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik 22, no. 1 (2018): 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/jsp.31835.

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While Indonesia is recorded as one of the greatest social media republics in the world, the gap of rural-urban internet access remains a great challenge. As reported in the 2016 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Indicators, the number of households with internet access in rural areas is nearly half of those in urban areas; 26.3% and 48.5% in a consecutive way. Rather than simply seeing the internet as a medium, this paper discusses the internet as material culture; therefore, it goes beyond the access and focuses on the ways people use the internet to define their culture. From th

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Liu, Jun, Jia Jun Li, and Yi He. "A Study on the Influence Mechanism of Guizhou’s Urban-Rural Digital Divide to the Urbanization." Advanced Materials Research 1073-1076 (December 2014): 1459–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1073-1076.1459.

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The urbanization is a complex social change process in the space system, which was influenced by many factors. Urban-rural digital gap has become the obvious obstacle of urbanization process. And the influence of the urban-rural digital divide to urbanization has also appeared. Based on the analysis of influence of the urban-rural digital divide in Guizhou province to the urbanization, this paper focused on the influence mechanism of Guizhou’s urban-rural digital divide to the urbanization, so as to learn how the urban-rural digital divide in Guizhou province acts on the urbanization process.

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Zhang, Chulan. "Analysis of China's Policy on Bridging Urban-rural Digital Divide Based on the Mixed-Scanning Model." Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences 26 (March 2, 2024): 805–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/wwzj1t92.

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The urban-rural digital divide is a new manifestation of regional inequality in the digital age, which has gradually received more and more attention in China in recent years. At present, China’s policies on bridging the urban-rural digital divide fall into a binary structure of some well-developed areas only needing theoretical supplements and others not sufficiently addressed. Therefore, this study introduces the Mixed-Scanning model proposed by an American scholar called A.E.Etzioni, using incrementalism theory and rationalism theory respectively to discuss policies in relevant fields. The

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Chandler, Martin. "Geographic digital divide - urban/rural issues, and internationally." Bulletin - Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives (ACMLA), no. 171 (February 24, 2023): 34–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.15353/acmla.n171.5294.

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This issue’s GIS Trends section discusses the current efforts underway to close the Geographic Digital Divide in Canada. While the Government of Canada has promised every Canadian will have access to high-speed internet by 2030, the actual availability is highly geographically determined, and mal actors continue efforts to restrict access. GIS companies may promote their use in closing the divide, but do not address systemic issues.

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Sampath Kumar, B. T., M. T. Basavaraja, and R. Gagendra. "Computer literacy competencies among Indian students: the digital divide." Asian Education and Development Studies 3, no. 3 (2014): 267–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/aeds-03-2014-0007.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate computer literacy competencies among rural and urban students in India and its prime objectives are to find out: how rural and urban students use computers, what is the purpose of computers for these students and what problems have the students encountered while using computers. Design/methodology/approach – Scheduled interviews were conducted to collect necessary data from rural and urban students. The interview schedules consisted of various questions designed to elicit details about the students’ use of computers. A total of 600 intervie

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Xiao, Yanfei, Mengli Yin, Huilin Wang, and Yunbo Xiang. "Digital Finance, Digital Usage Divide, and Urban–Rural Income Gap: Evidence from China." Systems 13, no. 3 (2025): 145. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems13030145.

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Digital finance can reduce the urban–rural income gap, but the digital divide may limit this effect. This study develops a theoretical framework to explore the interactions between digital finance, the digital usage gap, and income disparity. Using data from 274 Chinese cities, the research applies a two-way fixed-effects and threshold effect model. The results indicate that disparities in digital usage not only diminish but may also distort the convergence benefits of digital finance, producing a U-shaped relationship that exhibits variability across dimensions and regions. Additionally, trad

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Wilson, Ruth, and Jonathan Hopkins. "The Changing Shape of Scotland’s Digital Divide." European Countryside 11, no. 4 (2019): 563–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/euco-2019-0031.

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Abstract The challenges of reaching rural areas with the latest digital technologies are well documented, resulting in a longstanding urban–rural digital divide in many countries. In 2016, Scotland embarked on one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Europe when it committed to bringing superfast broadband to all of its citizens by 2021. In this paper, we take stock of recent progress towards this goal by applying the framework of the “Sparsely Populated Area”. While previous work has highlighted that Scotland’s digital divide is shrinking, application of this new framework reveals

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Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome, Christopher Nkiko, Mary Idahosa, and Nwanne Nwokocha. "Digital Divide." Journal of Cases on Information Technology 18, no. 3 (2016): 29–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jcit.2016070103.

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This paper discussed digital divide, issues and strategies for intervention in Nigerian libraries. It defined digital divide as the gap that exist between countries, within countries, individuals, families and so on in their access and usage of Information Technology facilities such as the internet, computers, laptops, various handheld devices, application software etc. The paper also discussed the causes of digital divide comprising finance, level of education, location of the individual and language as well as discussing the effects of digital divide to encompass inequality in access to info

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Fong, Michelle W. L. "Digital Divide Between Urban and Rural Regions in China." Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries 36, no. 1 (2009): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2009.tb00253.x.

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Garland, Virginia E., and Sara E. Wotton. "Bridging the Digital Divide in Public Schools." Journal of Educational Technology Systems 30, no. 2 (2001): 115–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/c22f-8tj3-9qpy-0g8v.

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Most American public schools and the communities that fund them are finding it increasingly difficult to keep pace with the new wave of technology. Unfortunately, the “digital divide” between the “haves” and the “have nots” is widening. While some well-financed suburban schools have installed “wireless” computers and have trained teachers to use the new technologies, poorer urban and rural schools are lagging behind with outdated computers and insufficient Internet access. This gap has serious negative consequences for the future of the next generation. Those students from urban and rural work

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Tian, Yang Luo1 Yu Qin Zhu2*. "Research trends in the urban-rural digital economy: an analysis based on a literature review." ISRG Journal of Economics and Finance (ISRGJEF) I, no. IV (2024): 39–46. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14234204.

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<strong>Abstract</strong> <em>The digital economy is reshaping the global economic landscape, driving significant transformations in both urban and rural areas. This paper reviews the trends in the digital economy, focusing on its impact on urban-rural disparities, mechanisms of integration, and challenges in its development. The review identifies key themes, including infrastructure development, the rise of e-commerce, digital public services, and governance innovations, as well as persistent digital divides and policy barriers. While urban areas have leveraged digital technologies to achieve

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Liu, Yiqun, Yue Chen, Qifan Cao, Tairan Luo, Shufa Lv, and Jin Chen. "Analysis of Spatial Spillover Effects of Digital Inclusive Finance on Urban-Rural Income Gap." International Journal of Global Economics and Management 3, no. 1 (2024): 49–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.62051/ijgem.v3n1.06.

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This article mainly analyzes the changes in urban-rural disparities under digital inclusive finance, which can be divided into three levels of research objectives, gradually and layer by layer. Firstly, based on the theoretical foundation of accelerating the development of rural financial markets and reducing economic disparities between rural and urban areas through digital inclusive finance, a panel threshold model is constructed to quantitatively analyze the threshold effect of digital inclusive finance on the urban-rural income gap, and to study how to reduce the threshold effect and narro

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Chaudhuri, Adrija. "Analysing the Digital Divide Factors: Evidence of a Rural-urban Comparison from an Indian District." Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 30, no. 5 (2024): 243–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i51939.

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Aims: The digital divide is the difference in access to technology between areas. The study district is characterised by plain and hilly topography, forest and tea garden areas, much of which are backward in terms of geographical location, industrial and infrastructure development. Under this backdrop, this study tries to identify the different factors leading to Digital Divide in the rural and urban areas of Alipurduar district, India Study Design: The study has been carried out on the basis of quantitative technique. For the purpose of the study, a total of 120 samples have been collected bo

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Zhong, Baizhang, Fenghui Zhu, and Liying Xia. "Is There a Digital Divide Between Urban Students and Migrant Students in China?" SAGE Open 11, no. 2 (2021): 215824402110163. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21582440211016387.

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The digital divide is an important issue that has been addressed in the world for several decades. However, little attention has been paid to the special population that emerged in cities of developing countries: rural migrant workers. Previous studies have shown that family background is a potential determinant of digital inequality among schoolchildren. The study aims to explore whether the disadvantaged conditions of rural migrant workers have an impact on their children (i.e., migrant students). A questionnaire survey and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) were conducted to examine

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Ihsaniyati, Hanifah, Sarwititi Sarwoprasodjo, Pudji Muljono, and Dyah Gandasari. "Understanding the impact and driver of digital divide to support rural development policy: a review." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1362, no. 1 (2024): 012016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1362/1/012016.

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Abstract Rural development requires the internet and digital technologies for sustainable development. There is ample evidence that rural communities have less contact with the internet and digital technologies than urban communities. This digital divide will hinder development. Therefore, efforts to bridge the digital divide are essential for better development policies. On the other hand, studies on impacts and the factors that drive this gap have not been explored. This study aims to explain the digital gap’s impacts and its causal factors in rural development. This research is a narrative

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Safira, Safira, I. G. A. Lokita Purnamika Utami, and Ni Komang Arie Suwastini. "The Immense of Digital Divide: A Literature Review of Rural and Urban Schools’s Classroom Technologies in English Language Learning." Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Teknologi 5, no. 8 (2024): 3667–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.59141/jist.v5i8.1306.

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This article aims to review various studies on the immense digital divide between rural and urban schools, specifically on classroom technologies in English language learning. We synthesize 26 from 2016-2023 discussing some external and internal issues regarding the differences between rural and urban schools’ classroom technologies in English language learning, including (a) Integration of Information and Communication of Technology (ICT) in English language learning in rural and urban school areas (b) Digital divide between the use of technologies in rural and urban school area, (c) External

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Zhang, Dongling, Guoqing Zhang, Yuxin Jiao, Yanyan Wang, and Pengnian Wang. "“Digital Dividend” or “Digital Divide”: What Role Does the Internet Play in the Health Inequalities among Chinese Residents?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 22 (2022): 15162. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192215162.

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With the vigorous development of the medical industry in China, residents’ health has been significantly improved. However, along with the income gap, urban–rural gap, and healthcare resource gap caused by economic development, health inequality has become a fundamental barrier to the promotion of residents’ health. The popularity of the Internet has helped close the gap to some extent, but it also has drawbacks. Using data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) from 2014 to 2018, we evaluated the effects of Internet usage on health disparities among residents using fixed effect models, me

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Yadav, Amit, Ravindra Gurav, and Dinesh Samel. "Unravelling the influence of sociodemographic factors on eHealth literacy and online health seeking behaviour: a rural-urban comparative study." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 11, no. 12 (2024): 4875–83. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20243658.

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Background: The proliferation of digital technology has led to the emergence of eHealth literacy, vital for navigating health information online. India's Digital India program and initiatives like the National Digital Literacy Mission aim to address digital illiteracy and promote access to digital resources. However, socioeconomic disparities persist, contributing to significant digital divide between rural and urban areas. This study was conducted to assess the impact of sociodemographic factors on eHealth literacy and online health seeking behaviour of people. Methods: A community-based cros

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Howell, Bronwyn. "The Rural-Urban 'Digital Divide' in New Zealand: Fact or Fable?" Prometheus 19, no. 3 (2001): 231–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08109020110072207.

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Basharat, Mohammed, Shabir Ahmad, and Sameer Ahmad Sultanpuri. "Digital Divide among Undergraduate Students: A Survey of District Srinagar and Kupwara in J&K State." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 9, no. 2 (2019): 23–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2019.9.2.283.

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The Digital Divide, also called the Digital Split, is a socio-economic issue referring to the differing amount of information between those who have access to the Information through various means and those who do not have access. The term became popular among various stake holders from various disciplines such as scholars, policy makers, and social activists across the globe in the late 1990s. The present study tries to understand the digital divide among the undergraduate students of Kashmir division of J&K state of India. The scope of study is limited to two Districts viz. District Kupw

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Averineni, Ajay. "Bridging the Digital Divide: The Transformative Role of AI-Driven Infrastructure in Rural Connectivity." European Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology 13, no. 23 (2025): 76–95. https://doi.org/10.37745/ejcsit.2013/vol13n237695.

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The digital divide between urban and rural communities presents a persistent challenge in today's connected society. While urban areas benefit from technological advancements, rural regions face significant barriers to digital access, limiting educational opportunities, healthcare services, and economic growth. Artificial intelligence offers transformative solutions to these challenges through network optimization, predictive analytics, dynamic spectrum allocation, and self-optimizing systems. Cloud-native architectures and virtualized network functions further enhance rural connectivity by re

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Hui, Ailing. "Research on the Path of Digital Economy Empowering Urban and Rural Common Prosperity under the New Development Pattern." Economic Society and Humanities 1, no. 8 (2024): 109–14. https://doi.org/10.62381/e244814.

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Achieving commonwealth between urban and rural areas is an intrinsic demand of the modernization path with Chinese characteristics. This paper analyses how the digital economy accelerates the optimal allocation of urban and rural resources and synergistic development. However, on the road of digital economy to promote commonwealth, it also encounters difficulties such as the widening of the urban-rural resource divide and the uneven distribution of intelligent application scenarios. In response to these problems, it is necessary to optimize the allocation of infrastructure resources, promote t

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Abu-Shanab, Emad. "The Digital Divide and Its Influence on Public Education Diffusion." International Journal of Technology Diffusion 3, no. 4 (2012): 36–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jtd.2012100104.

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It is evident that information and communication technologies (ICTs) have improved performance and efficiency for different types of organizations. One of the important applications of ICT in public and private businesses is related to education, where electronic learning (e-learning) is a domain that became a paradigm more than a specific application. To utilize the full benefits of e-learning in public education and to exploit the diverse options of e-learning and specifically the synchronization of learning, digital divide is becoming an important obstacle that prevents teachers, students,

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Kefeng, Yuan, Zhang Xiaoxia, and Olga P. Nedospasova. "The Impact of Digital Divide on Household Participation in Risky Financial Investments: Evidence From China." Changing Societies & Personalities 7, no. 1 (2023): 113. http://dx.doi.org/10.15826/csp.2023.7.1.221.

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The digital divide has now become a worldwide problem and has the potential to lead to greater inequality. This paper empirically analyses the impact of the “digital access divide”, “digital use divide” and “digital inequality divide” on household participation in risky financial investments using micro data from China. The results show that all three digital divides have a positive and significant impact on the probability of households participating in risky financial investments; in addition, the digital divide between urban and rural areas and between households is also significant. Finall

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Sadyrtdinov, Ruslan R. "The digital divide in rural Russia: the COVID-19 pandemic consequences." Ars Administrandi (Искусство управления) 16, no. 4 (2024): 650–64. https://doi.org/10.17072/2218-9173-2024-4-650-664.

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Introduction: over the past two decades, the digital divide has been gradually narrowing, but rural areas still lag urban areas in the use of digital technologies and the Internet. At the same time, new challenges can only exacerbate the digital inequality of the territories, which can create risks for the future socio-economic development of the country. One of the biggest risks in recent years has been the COVID-19 pandemic, which was indeed strongly associated with the digitalization of various society areas due to self-isolation. The issue of how this factor affected the digital inequality

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Chand, Mahendra Bahadur, Subin K.C., and Milan Maharjan. "Unveiling Disparities: A Case of Digital Divide in Nepal." Journal of Economic Concerns 15, no. 1 (2024): 130–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/tjec.v15i1.70246.

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This research investigates the digital divide in Nepal, a country witnessing rapid growth in digital adoption. Despite impressive internet penetration rates, disparities persist, rooted in socio-economic factors such as income inequality, gender imbalances, educational disparities, and rural-urban distinctions. Drawing on international literature and employing logistic regression analysis on data from the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, the study reveals a significant correlation between socio-economic status (SES) and internet access. Results indicate that individuals with higher

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Zhai, Lili, and Taifeng Xia. "Research on the Impact of Digital Economy Development on the Urban-Rural Income Gap in Guangxi." Academic Journal of Management and Social Sciences 11, no. 2 (2025): 180–85. https://doi.org/10.54097/qxzwne32.

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Common prosperity is an essential requirement of socialism, and narrowing the urban-rural income gap is integral to achieving it. Against the backdrop of rural revitalization, imbalanced regional development and significant income disparities between urban and rural areas remain major obstacles to high-quality economic growth in Guangxi, making the reduction of this gap an urgent priority. In recent years, the digital economy has emerged as a new driving force for China's economic development while profoundly reshaping industrial structures and income distribution patterns, thereby creating op

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Hou Yanlin. "Accessibility and Effectiveness of Online Learning in China's Vocational Education System: A Comparative Study between Urban and Rural Areas." Journal of Electrical Systems 20, no. 6s (2024): 2518–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.52783/jes.3239.

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The rapid expansion of online learning in China has revealed significant disparities between rural and urban vocational students, necessitating a thorough investigation. This study explores the accessibility and effectiveness of online education in both urban and rural settings, focusing on key dimensions like internet availability, device readiness, digital literacy, infrastructure support, LMS adoption, feedback methods, student engagement, and satisfaction. Data was collected from 314 participants, and statistical techniques including the Mann–Whitney U test and Pearson correlation were emp

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Liu, Danxia, Bo Zhang, and Jing Guo. "Triple digital divide and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older Chinese adults: a disparity analysis." General Psychiatry 37, no. 4 (2024): e101562. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/gpsych-2024-101562.

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BackgroundThe triple digital divide refers to the lack of internet access, use and knowledge among specific populations. In China, middle-aged and older adults and those living in rural areas or various regions of the country are more likely to have limited internet access and skills and, thus, have less accessibility to internet services. Few longitudinal studies have explored the association between the digital divide and the progression of depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older Chinese adults. Significantly, none of the existing studies have estimated this long-term relationship fr

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N A, Sinchana, Sowjanya V, Zuha Fathemah Shaik, Mbouala Monicia Andzelet, and Dr Umamaheswari.S. "A Study on Telemedicine and Healthcare Access: Bridging the Rural- Urban Divide." INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 09, no. 04 (2025): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem44021.

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By using digital health technology to bridge the gap between rural and urban populations, telemedicine is revolutionising healthcare accessibility. From early remote consultations to AI- driven diagnostics, mobile health apps, and real-time virtual care, this paper explores its development. Even though telemedicine has grown as a result of COVID-19 and the rise in chronic illnesses, issues such disparities in digital literacy, data protection, and regulatory differences still exist. The study investigates the ways in which government regulations, public- private partnerships, and cutting-edge

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Nwabuatu, Emmanuel Nnajiubah Ph.D. "The Impact of Skit-Based Content on Blog Engagement: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Audiences in Nigeria." Open Access Journal of Social Sciences Research 2, no. 4 (2024): 23–41. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14673994.

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<em>This study explores the influence of skit-based content on blog engagement, focusing on urban and rural audiences in Nigeria. It examines the intersection of digital accessibility, cultural preferences, and content strategies to provide a nuanced understanding of audience behaviour. Using a qualitative approach, secondary data from academic literature, analytics reports, and blog content were analyzed to compare engagement patterns across these demographics. The findings reveal a significant disparity in engagement levels, with urban audiences exhibiting higher interaction rates, longer ti

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Zhang, Yuxin. "Factors influencing rural educational investment under the digital divide: A QCA study." Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development 8, no. 12 (2024): 8417. http://dx.doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i12.8417.

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Given the issues of urban-rural educational inequality and difficulties for children from poor families to succeed, this study explores the impact mechanism of internet usage on rural educational investment in China within the context of the digital divide. Using data from the 2019 China Household Finance Survey (CHFS), this study analyzed the educational investment decisions of 2064 rural households. Results indicate that in the Eastern region, a high level of educational investment is primarily influenced by the per capita income of the family, with social capital and internet usage also pla

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Abhinav, Et al. "Exploring the Impact of Digital Marketing on Rural Consumer Behavior: A Comprehensive Study." International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication 11, no. 5 (2023): 412–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/ijritcc.v11i5.9907.

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As the global marketplace becomes increasingly digitalized, understanding the dynamics of consumer behavior in rural areas is crucial for marketers aiming to bridge the urban-rural digital divide. The objectives of the study include analyzing digital engagement patterns in the rural areas of the National Capital Region (NCR). This study investigates the effect of digital marketing on the behavior of rural consumers, shedding light on the evolving landscape of marketing strategies in non-urban settings. It further identifies the various platforms of digital marketing through which any product o

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Arion, Felix H., Gevorg Harutyunyan, Vardan Aleksanyan, Meri Muradyan, Hovhannes Asatryan, and Meri Manucharyan. "Determining Digitalization Issues (ICT Adoption, Digital Literacy, and the Digital Divide) in Rural Areas by Using Sample Surveys: The Case of Armenia." Agriculture 14, no. 2 (2024): 249. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14020249.

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Digital technologies have penetrated all spheres of human life, becoming an integral element of sustainable development, and rural areas and agriculture are no exception. However, the processes of digital transformation possess certain challenges. Among them are ICT penetration, digital literacy of society, and the digital divide. This article aims to evaluate the digital penetration and the digital divide in rural areas of Armenia and identify and propose directions for improvement. For that purpose, a sample survey was conducted among rural households. The questionnaires included questions a

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Sampath Kumar, B. T., and S. U. Shiva Kumara. "The digital divide in India: use and non-use of ICT by rural and urban students." World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development 15, no. 2 (2018): 156–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/wjstsd-07-2017-0021.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to know the frequency, place, and purpose of use of computer. It also aimed to know the various problems faced by the students in using the computer and to know the reasons for not using computer by rural and urban students. Design/methodology/approach A total of the 2,592 sample population were selected from 64 rural and urban high schools of two districts of Karnataka state. A structured questionnaire was used for the data collection and data have been analyzed using Software Package for Social Science. Statistical tests, namely, χ2 and one-way ANOVA were

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Diana, Maria Grazia, Maria Lidia Mascia, Łukasz Tomczyk, and Maria Pietronilla Penna. "The Digital Divide and the Elderly: How Urban and Rural Realities Shape Well-Being and Social Inclusion in the Sardinian Context." Sustainability 17, no. 4 (2025): 1718. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17041718.

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The Digital Grey Divide (DGD) is a phenomenon that refers to the digital inequality existing among the elderly in using digital tools. DGD could generate social exclusion and hinder elderly well-being because today many aspects of life are online. The objective of the research is to compare the urban and rural group to see if a digital divide is present and whether psychological and cognitive well-being can be predictors of usage. The research involved 100 elderly people (belonging to two different areas: one rural and one urban) aged 65 to 90 (M = 72.3; SD = 6.4) with intact cognitive functio

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Lu, Yuhe, Qinwei Xie, and Zonghao Zhang. "Digital Village Construction Right Research on the Impact of Digital Literacy among Rural Residents." Highlights in Business, Economics and Management 34 (June 10, 2024): 15–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/a1n9xz43.

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In the current era of digitalization, the creation of digital villages has become a major driving force behind rural rehabilitation, as well as a crucial component of modernizing rural areas and agriculture. Given how quickly the digital economy is growing, digital literacy is now a fundamental skill that every person should possess. By fostering and enhancing the digital literacy of rural communities, it is possible to close the digital divide that exists between urban and rural areas, generate endogenous motivation, enhance digital production, and achieve rural rejuvenation. China's rural re

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Soomro, Kamal Ahmed, Mahnoor Ansari, Imdad Ali Bughio, and N. A. Nasrullah. "Examining gender and urban-rural divide in digital competence among university students." International Journal of Learning Technology 19, no. 3 (2024): 380–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijlt.2024.142512.

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Ankura, Sarajit. "VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN INDIA." Social Science Review A Multidisciplinary Journal 3, no. 4 (2025): 25–30. https://doi.org/10.70096/tssr.250304004.

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Vocational education is crucial for providing individuals with practical skills that improve employability and contribute to economic growth. The increasing demand for skilled labour in India underscores the importance of vocational training within the education system. The digital divide continues to pose a substantial obstacle to accessing vocational education, especially in rural and economically disadvantaged areas. Insufficient internet access, low levels of digital literacy, and inadequate infrastructure hinder numerous students from accessing online vocational programs and digital learn

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Ab Halim, Amirah, and Marhaini Mohd Noor. "Assessing Rural Community Empowerment through Community Internet Centre: Using Asset Mapping and Surveys Method." JOIV : International Journal on Informatics Visualization 7, no. 1 (2023): 265. http://dx.doi.org/10.30630/joiv.7.1.1155.

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This paper assesses community empowerment through Community Internet Centre. Community empowerment is a process of the outcome made by the community to take action and change or improve the community's quality of life. Hence, adopting Information and Communication Technology would bridge the digital divide in rural areas. The digital divide affected rural community development through numerous barriers that widened the gap between urban and rural communities, consequently generating an imbalance in community development. The community internet center can bridge the digital divide among urban a

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Pawar, Hemant. "Bridging the Divide: Digital Innovation as a Catalyst for Healthcare Equity between Urban and Rural Populations." International Journal of Computing and Engineering 7, no. 4 (2025): 40–50. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijce.2892.

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Healthcare disparities between rural and urban populations represent a persistent challenge in modern healthcare systems, with rural residents experiencing reduced access to preventive services, specialty care, and medications. These disparities manifest in higher rates of avoidable hospitalizations, longer travel times for specialty care, and lower medication adherence. Digital health innovations offer promising solutions to bridge this divide through the strategic implementation of telehealth platforms, electronic prescribing systems, and artificial intelligence tools. This article examines

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任, 夏苹. "Study on Digital Divide between Urban and Rural Elderly Groups Based on Digital Village Construction." Aging Research 11, no. 01 (2024): 85–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.12677/ar.2024.111013.

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Şandor, Sorin Dan. "Digital divide in the EU countries from the Danube Region." Central and Eastern European eDem and eGov Days 325 (March 1, 2018): 79–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.24989/ocg.v325.7.

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The paper analyzes digital divide in the EU Countries belonging to the Danube Region. Based on data from Eurobarometer 84.2 October 2015, digital divide (both in terms of access and usage) is assessed and then discussed in the light of the evolutions of digital divide in the last ten years for the countries from the region as reflected by Eurostat data. The influence of the most important factors mentioned in the literature (age, education, gender, rural-urban split, socio-economic status) is analyzed for each country. The results show us that digital divide, while declining, is still of

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Gupta, Rajiv. "Rural–Urban Divide in Mental Health Care in India: Bridging the Gaps." Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry 40, no. 1 (2024): 7–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_41_24.

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There are significant gaps in the distribution and utilization of mental health services between rural and urban areas in India. The rural–urban divide is prominently seen in livelihood opportunities and lifestyle, which is a matter of concern. Rural populations, constituting a large proportion in India and globally, exhibit distinct environmental profiles and lifestyle factors influencing mental health. Rural populations have unique choices regarding occupation, different social structures, expressions of illness, health belief systems, and help-seeking behavior. The treatment gap in rural re

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Donald, Kaleena Halene, and Harwati Hashim. "Exploring Digital Education: Experiential Insights of ESL Teachers in Rural Malaysian Schools." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science IX, IIIS (2025): 936–51. https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2025.903sedu0067.

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The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the education sector, presenting new opportunities for teaching and learning. However, rural schools face significant hurdles in embracing digital education. These challenges include inadequate infrastructure, unreliable internet connectivity, limited access to digital tools, and a lack of professional development for educators. Such barriers exacerbate the digital divide, leaving rural students at a disadvantage compared to their urban counterparts. This issue is particularly evident in rural Malaysia, where schools in underdeveloped area

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Adeyele, Tolulope Kolade, and Victoria Olubola Adeyele. "Digital Natives in Action: Exploring the Prevalence and Usage of Digital Tools among Adolescents." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science IX, no. IV (2025): 5965–76. https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2025.90400427.

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This study explores the prevalence and usage patterns of digital tools among adolescents in secondary schools across rural and urban areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 415 adolescents through a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze demographic characteristics, types of digital tools used, and frequency and purpose of use, while inferential statistics, including independent t-tests were applied to examine differences between rural and urban respondents. The findings reveal that smartphone

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Lee, Hee Yun, Eun Young Choi, Youngsun Kim, Jessica Neese, and Yan Luo. "Rural and Non-Rural Digital Divide Persists in Older Adults: Internet Access, Usage, and Perception." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (2020): 412–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1329.

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Abstract Despite the overall increase in Internet use among older adults, the digital divide within older Americans remains substantial. This trend is particularly true for older adults living in rural areas. Informed by the Social Determinants of Health Framework, our study aims to examine how one’s residential area relates to (1) Internet Access, (2) subtypes of usage patterns, and (3) perceptions on technology use. Cross-sectional data were drawn from the 2012 Health and Retirement Study (HRS). The sample consisted of 18,196 older adults aged 50 and above (47.6% rural residents). A series o

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