Impact of Adopting Internet of Things (IOT) Technology on Aquaculture Industry /Tamer Ahmed Hassan Mostafa

Supervisor:
Tarek Khalil

Thesis (M.A.)—Nile University, Egypt, 2024 .

"Includes bibliographical references"

Contents:
COPYRIGHT .......................................................................................................................................ii
DEDICATION ................................................................................................................................iv
ACKOWLEDGMENT.....................................................................................................................v
DECLARATION.............................................................................................................................vi
ABSTRACT...................................................................................................................................vii
List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................x
List of Tables....................................................................................................................................x
List of abbreviations (Alphabetical)................................................................................................xi
Chapter 1 .........................................................................................................................................
Chapter 2 .........................................................................................................................................
2.1 Current State of Aquaculture production and financing in Egypt .............................................
2.2.1 Yield Related Factors.............................................................................................................
2.2.2 Cost Related Factors...............................................................................................................
2.2.3 Other factors and challenges ................................................................................................
2.3 IOT Landscape in Aquaculture ...............................................................................................
2.3.1 The Potential of IOT Technology.........................................................................................
2.3.2 Challenges and drivers of IOT adoption in Aquaculture......................................................
2.3.3 Promises of IOT in aquaculture............................................................................................
2.4 Current used IOT sensors technology (behind the scene) .......................................................
2.4.1 Sample of water quality sensors...........................................................................................
2.4.2 Disease sensors.....................................................................................................................
2.4.3 Climate Change sensors .......................................................................................................
2.5 Are We Really Here?...............................................................................................................
2.5.1 Present: The Integration of Advanced Technologies............................................................
2.5.2 Future: The Potential of Advanced Technologies................................................................
2.5.3 Egyptian Aquaculture Technology landscape ......................................................................
2.6 List of Aquatic technology companies....................................................................................
2.6.1 Top 3 Largest manufacturer of IOT for Fisheries and Aquaculture Market worldwide ......
2.6.2 Local Egyptian Market.........................................................................................................
Chapter Three ................................................................................................................................
3.1 Problem Statement ..................................................................................................................
3.2 Research Objective..................................................................................................................
3.3 Research Questions .................................................................................................................
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3.4 Research Significance .............................................................................................................
3.5 Research Methodology............................................................................................................
3.6 Research Hypotheses...............................................................................................................
3.7 Population/sample ...................................................................................................................
3.8 Ethical considerations..............................................................................................................
Chapter Four..................................................................................................................................
Results and Discussion..................................................................................................................
4.1 Multiple Regression Analysis..................................................................................................
4.2 Reliability Analysis.................................................................................................................
4.3 Model Development ................................................................................................................
4.3 Hypothesis Testing ..................................................................................................................
4.4 Model Diagnostics...................................................................................................................
4.5 Summary .................................................................................................................................
Chapter Five ..................................................................................................................................
Conclusion and Recommendations ...............................................................................................
5.1 Conclusion...............................................................................................................................
5.1.1 Technical challenges ............................................................................................................
5.1.2 Factors influencing regional variations for adopting IoT technology within the Egyptian
Aquaculture ...................................................................................................................................
5.2 Recommendations...................................................................................................................
5.3 Future research works..............................................................................................................
Appendix 1 : Survey Questions.....................................................................................................
References:....................................................................................................................................

Abstract:

The beginning of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has brought significant
improvements in various sectors, including agriculture and aquaculture. The aquaculture
industry, which encompasses the farming of aquatic organisms, stands to benefit from the
integration of IoT technology in its operations. This thesis aims to investigate the impact
of IoT technology on the aquaculture industry, focusing on its adoption and utilization by
industry stakeholders in Egypt. In addition, it provides a comprehensive understanding of
the transformative potential of IoT technology for the aquaculture sector. It highlights
how IoT can contribute to increase productivity, improve sustainability, and enhance
profitability, Laying the groundwork for a more efficient and sustainable aquaculture
industry.
The study employs the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT)
model as a framework to examine the factors influencing the acceptance and adoption of
IoT technology in aquaculture to assess individuals' behavioral intentions and actual user
behavior regarding IoT technology in the aquaculture sector.
Data for the study was collected through a survey administered to aquaculture industry
professionals, including farmers and industry experts.
The findings reveal that the UTAUT model provides valuable insights into the adoption
and use of IoT technology in the aquaculture industry. Performance Expectancy, Effort
Expectancy, and Facilitating Conditions were found to significantly influence both
behavioral intentions and actual use behavior. Individuals' perceptions of the technology's
performance benefits, ease of use, and the presence of facilitating conditions were key
factors in their decision to adopt and utilize IoT technology in aquaculture.
By recognizing the factors that drive or hinder the adoption of IoT technology,
stakeholders can make informed decisions regarding its implementation and explore
strategies to maximize its benefits in terms of efficiency, productivity, and sustainability
in aquaculture operations.
Keywords: Internet of Things, IoT technology, aquaculture industry, technology
adoption, Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, UTAUT model,
performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions.

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