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Original Article
The Role of Digital Accessibility in Enhancing E-Governance in Rural Areas of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal
Birendra Prasad Bhatt1
Far Western University, Central Campus, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, Nepal.
Published Online: January-April 2026
Pages: 114-124
Cite this article
↗ https://www.doi.org/10.59256/indjcst.20260501016References
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Using the Dimensions of Trust and Technology Acceptance Model." Recent Advances in Technology Acceptance Models and
Theories (2021): 471-484.
[24]. Reji, Sheedhal K. "Infusion of information and communication technology (ict) in gujarat rural development with e-governance." Media,
Culture and Society 22 (2021): 24.
[25]. Singh, Prem. "Challenges of E-Governance in Rural areas of Haryana." Studies in Indian Place Names ISSN 2394 (2020): 3114.
[26]. Jain, Vani. "E-Governance-Trends, Scenario, Problems and Solutions." (2020).
Governance Era.. Academia Open, 9(2) doi: 10.21070/acopen.9.2024.5671
[2]. Zulmasyhur, Zulmasyhur., Heru, Dian, Setiawan., Nicolaus, Petrus, L., W.. (2024). Enhancing governance through digital transformation.
JurnalGovernansi, doi: 10.30997/jgs.v10i1.11544
[3]. Gajendra, Sharma. (2020). Digital Governance in Nepal. Journal of Management and Research, 12(3):41-57. doi:
10.5296/JMR.V12I3.17061
[4]. Shyan, Kirat, Rai. (2022). Issues, challenges, and ways ahead to develop citizen-centric e-Governance in Nepal. Journal of management
and development studies, 31-48. doi: 10.3126/jmds.v31i01.52852
[5]. Romkant, Pandey., Vijaya, Malla. (2023). Implementation Situation of Information Technology at Local Governance of Nepal. 2(2):102-
133. doi: 10.3126/irj.v2i2.56163
[6]. Chandan, Bhagat. (2023). Study of Current Cybersecurity Threats to Information & Operational Technology (IOT) and their Effect on e-
Governance in Nepal. doi: 10.36344/utecem.2023.v01i01.005[7]. Keshab, Raj, Pokharel., Vijaya, Malla. (2022). Compatibility of local government's websites with the government of Nepal’s websites
standards. 1(1):1-16. doi: 10.3126/irj.v1i1.51810
[8]. Anjay, Kumar, Mishra. (2022). Model for Implementation of e-Government Services in Developing Countries like Nepal. International
journal of case studies in business, IT, and education, 320-333. doi: 10.47992/ijcsbe.2581.6942.0199
[9]. Husna, Alfiani., Silfa, Kurnia, Aditya., Sofian, Lusa., Dana, Indra, Sensuse., Prasetyo, Adi, Wibowo, Putro., Sofiyanti, Indriasari. (2024).
E-Government Issues in Developing Countries Using TOE and UTAUT Frameworks: A Systematic Review. doi: 10.30589/pgr.v8i2.932
[10]. Edy, Sutrisno., Izzul, Fatchu, Reza., Alih, Aji, Nugroho. (2023). Strategy for Accelerating Regional Development Reached Through Digital
Governance. International journal of membrane science and technology, 10(2):1200-1210. doi: 10.15379/ijmst.v10i2.1405
[11]. Anton, Charliyan. (2023). Development of electronic governance based regional government management. 3(01):54-60. doi:
10.58471/jms.v3i01.1734
[12]. Dina, Ayu, Sindiana., Isnaini, Rodiyah. (2024). Transforming Rural Governance through Enhanced Communication Strategies for Global
Impact. Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies, doi: 10.21070/ijins.v25i2.1145
[13]. Sabrina, Arcuri., Gianluca, Brunori., Silvia, Rolandi. (2023). Digitalisation in rural areas: exploring perspectives and main challenges
ahead. Rivista di economiaagraria, doi: 10.36253/rea-14368
[14]. Dwi, Maharrani., Kurnia, Saputri., Widya, Rizky, Pratiwi., Eka, Apriani., Muthmainnah, Muthmainnah., Idi, Warsah., Dadan, Supardan .
(2023). The Era of E-Learning and the Challenges for Rural Areas. Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book
series, 224-240. doi: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1826-3.ch017
[15]. Kuzior, Aleksandra, et al. "E-governance in smart cities: Global trends and key enablers." Smart Cities 6.4 (2023): 1663-1689.
[16]. Roy, Pramiti. "Transforming Governance In India: E-Governance Applications And Global Perspectives." Educational Administration:
Theory and Practice 29.4 (2023): 2074-2078.
[17]. Aziz, Zena A., and Amira Bibo Sallow. "Concepts of E-governance development: A review." Eurasian Journal of Science and
Engineering 8.1 (2022): 51-64.
[18]. Grigalashvili, Vepkhvia. "E-government and E-governance: Various or Multifarious Concepts." International Journal of Scientific and
Management Research 5.01 (2022): 183-196.
[19]. Tennakoon, W. D. N. S. M. "E-governance way forward: challenges and opportunities for developing countries. Evidences from Sri
Lanka." International Journal of Business, Economics and Law 21.2 (2020): 51-61.
[20]. Laila, Ume, et al. "E-Governance as a roadmap to good governance: a digital Punjab perspective." Journal of Accounting and Finance in
Emerging Economies 6.3 (2020): 905-915.
[21]. Oliveira, Thays A., Miquel Oliver, and Helena Ramalhinho. "Challenges for connecting citizens and smart cities: ICT, e-governance and
blockchain." Sustainability 12.7 (2020): 2926.
[22]. Anand, Darpan, and Vineeta Khemchandani. "Study of e-governance in India: a survey." International Journal of Electronic Security and
Digital Forensics 11.2 (2019): 119-144.
[23]. Bhuvana, M., and S. Vasantha. "The Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Citizens for Accessing E-Governance Services: A Conceptual Model
Using the Dimensions of Trust and Technology Acceptance Model." Recent Advances in Technology Acceptance Models and
Theories (2021): 471-484.
[24]. Reji, Sheedhal K. "Infusion of information and communication technology (ict) in gujarat rural development with e-governance." Media,
Culture and Society 22 (2021): 24.
[25]. Singh, Prem. "Challenges of E-Governance in Rural areas of Haryana." Studies in Indian Place Names ISSN 2394 (2020): 3114.
[26]. Jain, Vani. "E-Governance-Trends, Scenario, Problems and Solutions." (2020).
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