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Utilization of Random Forest and Deep Learning Neural Network for Predicting Factors Affecting Perceived Usability of a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Mobile Application in Thailand “ThaiChana”

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  • Ardvin Kester S. Ong

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Thanatorn Chuenyindee

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
    School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
    Department of Industrial Engineering and Aviation Management, Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Air Force Academy, Bangkok 10220, Thailand)

  • Yogi Tri Prasetyo

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
    Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Yuan Ze University, 135 Yuan-Tung Road, Taoyuan 32003, Taiwan)

  • Reny Nadlifatin

    (Department of Information Systems, Institute Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Kampus ITS Sukolilo, Surabaya 60111, Indonesia)

  • Satria Fadil Persada

    (Entrepreneurship Department, BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Bina Nusantara University, Malang 65154, Indonesia)

  • Ma. Janice J. Gumasing

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
    School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Josephine D. German

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
    School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Kirstien Paola E. Robas

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Michael N. Young

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Thaninrat Sittiwatethanasiri

    (Department of Industrial Engineering and Aviation Management, Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Air Force Academy, Bangkok 10220, Thailand)

Abstract

The continuous rise of the COVID-19 Omicron cases despite the vaccination program available has been progressing worldwide. To mitigate the COVID-19 contraction, different contact tracing applications have been utilized such as Thai Chana from Thailand. This study aimed to predict factors affecting the perceived usability of Thai Chana by integrating the Protection Motivation Theory and Technology Acceptance Theory considering the System Usability Scale, utilizing deep learning neural network and random forest classifier. A total of 800 respondents were collected through convenience sampling to measure different factors such as understanding COVID-19, perceived severity, perceived vulnerability, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude towards using, intention to use, actual system use, and perceived usability. In total, 97.32% of the deep learning neural network showed that understanding COVID-19 presented the most significant factor affecting perceived usability. In addition, random forest classifier produced a 92% accuracy with a 0.00 standard deviation indicating that understanding COVID-19 and perceived vulnerability led to a very high perceived usability while perceived severity and perceived ease of use also led to a high perceived usability. The findings of this study could be considered by the government to promote the usage of contact tracing applications even in other countries. Finally, deep learning neural network and random forest classifier as machine learning algorithms may be utilized for predicting factors affecting human behavior in technology or system acceptance worldwide.

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  • Ardvin Kester S. Ong & Thanatorn Chuenyindee & Yogi Tri Prasetyo & Reny Nadlifatin & Satria Fadil Persada & Ma. Janice J. Gumasing & Josephine D. German & Kirstien Paola E. Robas & Michael N. Young & , 2022. "Utilization of Random Forest and Deep Learning Neural Network for Predicting Factors Affecting Perceived Usability of a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Mobile Application in Thailand “ThaiChana”," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-24, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:10:p:6111-:d:817759
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