This study identifies and addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0 adoption in Cambodia, an emerging market with an underexplored potential for technological advancement and transition towards a knowledge economy. Unlike prior studies, this research extends the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by incorporating novel constructs—Perceived Trust (PT), Expected Benefits (EB), and Perceived Risk (PR)—to comprehensively investigate adoption intentions for Industry 4.0 technologies in developing economies. This extended model serves as a tool for analyzing technology’s role in knowledge-based development. This study uses a robust quantitative methodology to examine the relationships between Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEU), PT, EB, and PR and their influence on attitudes and intentions toward these technologies. Key findings reveal that PU and EB significantly drive positive adoption attitudes, whereas PEU negatively correlates with adoption, suggesting that Cambodian firms perceive ease of use as an indicator of reduced robustness. PT emerges as a dual factor that positively influences attitudes but negatively affects adoption intentions unless coupled with organizational readiness. PR is a critical moderator, especially in contexts of low technological literacy and underdeveloped digital infrastructure. This study’s contributions lie in advancing theoretical understanding by integrating trust and risk perceptions into the TAM and providing actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders. This underscores the necessity of tailored strategies, including robust innovation policy and digital transformation initiatives, to address infrastructure deficits, workforce–skill gaps, and cultural barriers, enabling Cambodia to unlock the transformative potential of Industry 4.0. These findings have significant implications for emerging markets globally, paving the way for informed policymaking and strategic interventions to drive inclusive technological and knowledge-based growth. The insights from this study can be applied to other emerging markets, providing a roadmap for successful Industry 4.0 adoption and growth.
This study examines how TESOL program quality and personal resources predict graduates’ perceived employability in one program in the Cambodian private university. A cross-sectional survey of TESOL students and recent graduates (n = 263) measured five curriculum factors and four personal factors against five indicators of subjective employability. Correlation and regression analyses revealed that all curriculum and personal factors were positively associated with self-perceived employability. Practice-intensive curriculum features (teaching practicum, peer teaching) and personal resources (teaching self-efficacy, outcome expectations) showed particularly strong links with employability outcomes. In a combined model, personal factors – especially work adaptation, social capital, and outcome expectations – accounted for substantially more variance in employability perceptions than curriculum factors. Because the data are cross-sectional, self-reported, and drawn from a single institution, the findings indicate associations rather than causation and may not generalize to other TESOL programs or contexts. The findings suggest that while high-quality training contributes to graduates’ career readiness, their adaptability, professional networks, and future-oriented outlook ultimately play a more decisive role in how employable they feel. The study recommends enhancing authentic teaching practice, career guidance, and networking opportunities in TESOL programs to improve graduate employability.
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) often coexists with pelvic floor dysfunction, combining myofascial contracture and muscle weakness—a paradox that complicates treatment. To assess the coexistence of contracture and weakness in women with CPP and dyspareunia. Prospective study with 49 women randomized to Pelvic Physiotherapy (n = 24) or Mindfulness (n = 25) for eight weekly sessions, followed by crossover. Baseline assessments included physical examination, validated scales, and surface EMG biofeedback. All participants had vaginal intracavitary trigger points. Twenty-eight (57%) exhibited paradoxical contraction patterns with weakness (linked to urinary incontinence or contraction failure). Both interventions improved pain and muscle function, with effects sustained at 8–10 month follow-up. CPP frequently involves simultaneous contracture and weakness, requiring integrated care. Down-training (myofascial release, relaxation) should precede progressive strengthening and central modulation strategies such as mindfulness to restore neuromuscular function. Keywords: Chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, pelvic floor, myofascial contracture, mindfulness. No conflict
O crescimento das empresas de tecnologia tem provocado mudanças significativas na economia e na sociedade. Antes, setores diferentes se destacavam em valor, mas hoje, as empresas de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação dominam. No contexto atual, a Inteligência Artificial e a Internet das Coisas emergem como forças cruciais, transformando estratégias de negócios e promovendo a criação de novos produtos e serviços. O artigo explora os aspectos jurídicos e econômicos da Nova Economia Institucional, analisando a relação com inovações tecnológicas. Utilizando métodos dedutivo e exploratório, investiga as teorias de Douglas North e Williamson sobre custos de transação e racionalidade limitada, além da concentração empresarial resultante da regulação excessiva. Buscou-se autores de Direito, Economia e Informática, de modo que a pesquisa conclui que tecnologias que diminuem custos de transação e aumentam a racionalidade limitada demandam regulamentação devido aos seus impactos sociais. No entanto, essa regulação deve ser equilibrada com a liberdade econômica para evitar a concentração empresarial, garantindo um desenvolvimento tecnológico que beneficie a sociedade de forma ampla.
