bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMETAAN VARIABEL-VARIABEL PEMBENTUK INDEKS DAYA SAING DAERAH MENGGUNAKAN METODE MICMAC
Authors: Soesanto Hari
Published: June 2021

Indeks daya saing daerah sebagai pembentuk indeks daya saing nasional sangat penting untuk diketahui oleh banyak pihak. Hal ini karena melalui indeks daya saing daerah dapat diketahui dimensi dan varibel yang memerlukan perhatian lebih. Saat ini, pemetaan indeks daya saing daerah sudah dilakukan oleh Kementerian Riset dan Teknologi pada tahun 2019 dengan 4 kategori dan 12 varibel. Dari pemetaan tersebut menghasilkan kesimpulan dimensi yang paling berpengaruh yaitu ekosistem inovasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pemetaan varibel-varibel yang mempengaruhi daya saing daerah dengan metode analisis MICMAC sebagai komparasi awal dari laporan yang sudah diterbitkan oleh Kementerian Riset dan Teknologi. Hasil penelitian mengindikasikan bahwa variabel kunci atau variabel penggerak yang menjadi pemicu daya saing daerah berkelanjutan yaitu terdiri dari dua variabel pada kategori faktor penguat, yaitu variabel kelembagaan dan infrastruktur; serta dua variabel pada kategori pasar yaitu variabel efisiensi pasar dan akses keuangan.

 

ABSTRACT

The regional competitiveness index, which forms the national competitiveness index, is significant to be recognized by many parties because the regional competitiveness index can identify dimensions and variables that require more attention. At present, the mapping of the regional competitiveness index was carried out by the Ministry of Research and Technology in 2019, resulting in 4 categories and 12 variables. This mapping concludes that the most influential dimension is the innovation ecosystem. This study aims to map the variables that affect regional competitiveness using the MICMAC analysis method as an initial comparison of the Ministry of Research and Technology reports. The results indicated that the key variables or driving variables that trigger sustainable regional competitiveness consist of two variables: the reinforcing factor category (institutional and infrastructure variables) and two variables in the market category (market efficiency and financial access variables).
ANALISIS USAHATANI PORANG (Amorphophalus muelleri) DI KECAMATAN MANCAK, KABUPATEN SERANG, PROVINSI BANTEN
Authors: Rahayuningsih Yunia
Published: June 2021

Tanaman porang memiliki nilai ekonomis tinggi yang potensial sebagai sebagai salah satu sumber pendapatan daerah dan komoditas ekspor. Namun, salah satu kendala terbesar ekspor porang terletak pada keterbatasan pasokan bahan baku. Di Kecamatan Mancak, Kabupaten Serang, porang sudah banyak dibudidayakan, akan tetapi masih banyak petani yang ragu untuk menanam  porang dalam jumlah yang besar. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis usaha tani porang sehingga diketahui nilai efisiensi dan kelayakannya. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan April-Mei 2021 di Kecamatan Mancak, Kabupaten Serang, Provinsi Banten. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan studi pustaka. Selanjutnya data dianalisis dengan rumusan R/C Ratio. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usahatani porang di Kecamatan Mancak Kabupaten Serang sudah efisien dan layak dikembangkan dengan nilai R/C Ratio sebesar 3,72 yang artinya setiap 1 rupiah pengeluaran petani untuk usahatani porang, akan mendapatkan penerimaan sebesar 3,72 rupiah.
KMT-2019-BLG-2073: Fourth Free-floating Planet Candidate with θ
E < 10 μas
Authors: Kim Hyoun-Woo , Hwang Kyu-Ha , Gould Andrew , Yee Jennifer C. , Ryu Yoon-Hyun , Albrow Michael D. , Chung Sun-Ju , Han Cheongho , Kil Jung Youn , Lee Chung-Uk , Shin In-Gu , Shvartzvald Yossi , Zang Weicheng , Cha Sang-Mok , Kim Dong-Jin , Kim Seung-Lee , Lee Dong-Joo , Lee Yongseok , Park Byeong-Gon , Pogge Richard W.
Published: June 2021

We analyze the very short Einstein timescale (t
E ≃ 7 hr) event KMT-2019-BLG-2073. Making use of the pronounced finite-source effects generated by the clump giant source, we measure the Einstein radius θ
E ≃ 4.8 μas and so infer a mass

M
=
59

M

⊕

(

π

rel

/

16

μ
as
)

−
1

, where π
rel is the lens-source relative parallax. We find no significant evidence for a host of this planetary-mass object, though one could be present at sufficiently wide separation. If so, it would be detectable after about 10 yr. This is the fourth isolated microlens with a measured Einstein radius θ
E < 10 μas, which we argue is a useful threshold for a “likely free-floating planet (FFP)” candidate. We outline a new approach to constructing a homogeneous sample of giant-star finite-source/point-lens (FSPL) events, within which the subsample of FFP candidates can be statistically analyzed. We illustrate this approach using 2019 KMTNet data and show that there appears to be a large θ
E gap between the two FFP candidates and the 11 other FSPL events. We argue that such sharp features are more identifiable in a sample selected on θ
E compared to the traditional approach of identifying candidates based on short t
E.
Identification of Leptospira Serovar in Leptospirosis Suspect Serum in Manggala Subdistrict, Makassar City
Authors: Manyullei Syamsuar , Amqam Hasnawati , Rahmadanti Sri Indi
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis or also commonly called Weil disease is an acute infectious disease that can attack humans and animals and is classified as a zoonotic disease. Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira found in rodents. The difficulty of the diagnosis process causes the case of leptospirosis less reported and is one of the neglected infectious diseases. Patient findings are often not optimal because of underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis.

AIM: This study aims to determine the presence of Leptospira serovar bacteria in blood serum of leptospirosis suspect using the microscopic agglutination test (MAT) method.

METHODS: This study is a descriptive observational using accidental sampling technique. Sample collection was performed in the Antang Community Health Center, Batua Health Center, and Bangkala Health Center in Manggala District.

RESULTS: This study found that there were 31 serum samples. Results of MAT examination on blood serum yielded 11 positive samples of Leptospira (37%) with serovar Hebdomadis, Djasiman, Mini, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Bangkingan, and Bataviae.

CONCLUSIONS: The presence of Leptospira bacteria in blood serum of suspected individuals using the MAT method obtained 11 samples of positive blood serum. Special counseling activities are required about leptospirosis and diagnosis enforcement in the community or workers who experience symptoms or leptospirosis suspect.
Effect of Glutamine on Apoptosis-inducing Factor Expression and Apoptosis of Glomerular Parietal Epithelial Cells of Cisplatin-exposed Rats
Authors: Rofananda Ihsan Fahmi , Nugraha Jusak , Susilo Imam , Sofyan Miyayu Soneta
Published: June 2021

AIM: This study analyzed the nephroprotective effect by examining apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) expression and apoptosis rate in the glomerular parietal epithelial cell of cisplatin-exposed rats.
METHODS: Samples consisted of 30 rats (divided into 3 groups: Group P0 received no treatment, group P1 received a cisplatin injection on the 7th day, and group P2 received glutamine injection on days 1–7 and cisplatin injection on the 7th day). After 72 h, the tissue samples were immunohistochemically processed. AIF expression was measured in an Allred score. The apoptosis rate was measured in apoptotic cells/field of view. Statistical analysis was carried out using JASP Statistics ver. 0.12.0 (p < 0.05).
RESULTS: AIF expression values are follows: P0 = 4.89 ± 0.418, P1 = 6.14 ± 0.685, and P2 = 4.95 ± 0.530. The Kruskal–Wallis test result showed a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the groups and Dunn’s post hoc test showed a significant difference between P0 and P1 and between P1 and P2, but no significant difference between P0 and P2. Meanwhile, apoptosis rate values are as follows: P0 = 24.3 ± 9.821, P1 = 123.6 ± 16.008, and P2 = 77.2 ± 10.644. The Kruskal–Wallis test result showed a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the groups, and Dunn’s post hoc test showed a significant difference between P0 and P1, between P1 and P2, and between P0 and P2.
CONCLUSION: The expression of AIF and apoptosis of glomerular parietal epithelial cells of the cisplatin-exposed rat has decreased after glutamine treatment.
Metabolic Syndrome as a Factor Affecting on Intima-Media Thickness in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Turgunova Lyudmila Gennadievna , Shalygina Anna Andreevna , Ibrayeva Lyazat Kataevna , Turmuhambetova Anar Akylbecovna
Published: June 2021

AIM: The aim of the study was to assess the association of the thickness of the intima-media complex with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the degree of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 101 patients with RA. All patients underwent a biochemical examination, the presence of MetS was determined, and the carotid thickness of the intima-media was determined. Statistical processing was performed using SPSS for Windows, version 18.0.

RESULTS: Among 101 patients with RA, 41 (40.5%) had MetS. The frequency of detecting an increased value of the intima-media complex thickness was significantly higher in the group with MetS (n = 31 [75.6%]) than in the group without MetS (n = 21 [35.0%] p ≤ 0.0001). In the group of patients with MetS, the median carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) was 1.2 mm, while this indicator in the group without MetS was 0.78 mm (U = 727, p = 0.001). In the regression model, MetS (B = 1.05; p = 0.027) and DAS28-ESR (B = 0.506; p = 0.021) were influenced by CIMT.

CONCLUSIONS: The results of our study show the effect of MetS and RA activity on the increase of intima-media thickness.
Surgical Techniques to Reduce the Diminished Ovarian Reserve Risk of Endometrial Cyst
Authors: Rusda Muhammad , Adenin Ichwanul , Prabudi Oki M. , Syaputra J. , Rambe Andrina Yunita Murni
Published: June 2021

AIM: The objective of the study was to report the endometriosis case and surgical technique to reduce the diminished ovarian reserve risk.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 32-year-old woman was presented with the lower abdominal pain since 1 year ago, intermittent, and got worse during menstruation. The mobile cystic mass was palpable on the abdomen without pain during palpation. Vaginal examination showed mobile and smooth surface cystic mass was palpable, the upper pole was three fingers below the umbilicus, and lower pole was in line with pubic symphysis. Transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) showed uterus and right ovary enlargement; and unilocular cyst with homogenous echo pattern. There was a marked increase in CA-125. Based on International Tumor Analysis, the tumor was classified as B1 unilocular cyst and the malignancy risk index was 600. The patient was diagnosed with endometriosis and laparotomy cystectomy was performed.

CONCLUSION: Patient was diagnosed with endometrial cyst and laparotomy cystectomy was performed as treatment. Ovarian cystectomy in infertile women was shown to have comparable ovarian reserve (OR), reduced pain symptoms, and increased conception among infertile patients.
The Patient Experiences Hallucinations with Schizophrenia
Authors: Wahyuni Sri Eka , Nst Mahnum Lailan , Daulay Wardiyah
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND: Hallucination is the psychosis symptom which mostly experienced by patients with schizophrenia. It is also the experience of false perception undergone by patients without any stimulus from the environment. That experience of perception is real to the patients but not for others who do not have similar perception of experience with the patients.
AIM: This research is phenomenological and aims for describing experiences of patients with schizophrenia who had hallucination.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research took 15 patients. In this research, approaches and trust-building were accomplished before conducting deep interview process. This research was conducted at Prof. Ildrem Asylum – Medan. The data analysis was Colaizzi’s method.
RESULT: This research resulted in six themes, namely hallucination content, predisposition factor that causes hallucination, patients’ subjective response when hallucinating, the distress facing by the patients with hallucination, actions taken when hallucinating and the obstacles experienced by the patients.
CONCLUSION: This research provides description to all medical officers to prioritize giving therapy in order to overcome patients’ hallucination.
Screening of anxiolytic properties and analysis of structure-activity relationship of new derivatives of 6-(4-methoxy)-7H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-a][2,3]benzodiazepine under the code RD
Authors: Skripka Maria O. , Spasov Alexander A. , Maltsev Dmitriy V. , Miroshnikov Mikhail V. , Yakovlev Dmitriy S. , Sultanova Kira T. , Kochergin Maxim A. , Divaeva Lyudmila N.
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Searching for new compounds with anti-anxiety activity resulting from the combination of privileged scaffolds is a promising direction in medicinal chemistry and in the development of new drugs. Anxiolytic potential and cytotoxic properties of previously synthesized molecules, containing fragments of 2,3-benzodiazepine and 1,2,4-triazole – 6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-A][2,3]benzodiazepines under the generic code RD were studied.

Materials and methods: Screening for anxiolytic activity was performed on elevated plus maze (EPM) and open field (OF) test models. Structural and functional analysis of the anti-anxiety activity of the studied substances was carried out. A degree of muscle relaxant effect of the substances was assessed in the tests Grid, Wire, and Rotarod. A cytotoxicity study of RD compounds was carried out using an MTT assay on human hepatocellular carcinoma cells HepG2.

Results and discussion: For a number of novel triazolo[3,4-a][2,3]benzodiazepine derivatives, a prominent anxiolytic activity was manifested in terms of EPM test. The results of OF test were consistent with the obtained data and confirmed the presence of the sought activity in the leading compounds. There was no significant effect on muscle tone for the compounds under study. It was observed that RD compounds possessed no cytotoxic properties and were safe for further studies in vivo.

Conclusion: Among the new derivatives of 6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-a][2,3]benzodiazepine under the code RD, substances (RD-4, 12, 13) with a high anxiolytic activity comparable to diazepam and tofisopam were found. The most promising compound is RD-4 due to its pronounced anxiolytic and low cytotoxic properties.
Comment faire de la philosophie avec les enfants ?
Authors: Simon Jean Pascal , Boulnois Marion
Published: June 2021

Nous allons, dans un premier temps, montrer, que les discussions à visée philosophique (DVP), même si elles ne sont pas inscrites dans les programmes de l'Éducation nationale en France, sont légitimes dans la classe parce qu’elles sont en cohérence avec le socle commun et qu’elles permettent d’éveiller les enfants et les collégiens à une autre dimension de l’éducation : le penser par soi-même, le plaisir de la spéculation, l’éveil aux grandes questions de la philosophie, la familiarisation avec les auteurs et les textes. D'autre part, prenant appui sur une réflexion issue d'un séminaire de recherche-action, nous proposerons des principes de mise en œuvre de ces DVP. Ainsi, nous formulerons quatre exigences qui nous semblent minimales pour que ces débats prennent réellement en compte la dimension philosophique annoncée dans leur dénomination.
L’activité communicationnelle enseignante lors des discussions à visée philosophique
Authors: Saint-Dizier de Almeida Valérie , Specogna Antonietta , Luxembourger Christophe
Published: June 2021

L’article traite de l’animation en discussion à visée philosophique (DVP). À l’instar des psychologues ergonomes, nous posons que former à une activité communicationnelle, en l’occurrence à l’animation de discussions à visée philosophique, suppose en amont de comprendre ce que les acteurs/animateurs sont amenés à faire dans ce type d’activité et comment ils s’y prennent. Pour comprendre en quoi consiste l’animation en DVP et identifier des styles d’animation, nous proposons d’étudier neuf DVP transcrites impliquant trois enseignants d’école élémentaire. Les modèles et méthodologies que nous utilisons sont présentés. Notre cadre emprunte à la psychologie sociale, à la psychologie ergonomique et aux sciences du langage. Nous étudions le rôle des enseignants dans la distribution des prises de parole, dans la structuration fonctionnelle de l’activité et nous identifions les fonctions que leurs comportements leur permettent d’accomplir. À partir des résultats nous parvenons à identifier des styles d’animation.
Schématisation et description du fonctionnement de la communication dans les ateliers-philo en contexte scolaire
Authors: Auriel Aline
Published: June 2021

À travers cet article, nous proposons une modélisation de la discussion à visée philosophique (DVP) en tant que situation de communication particulière, afin d’appréhender le fonctionnement de la communication au sein de ces espaces de pensée collective. Nous nous plaçons dans une approche systémique-constructiviste-interactionniste, mettant en avant l’importance d’une vision globale de la communication, plutôt que de se centrer sur chaque échange. Cette vision nous permet de décrire le fonctionnement des interactions animateur-élève et élève-élève, au sein de la DVP ; ainsi que de répertorier les éléments à prendre en compte lors de l’analyse, tels que le macro-contexte de la DVP, par exemple.
Optimizing Scenario-Based Training for Law Enforcement
Authors: Jenkins Bryce , Semple Tori , Quail Jeff , Bennell Craig
Published: June 2021

In order to optimize public and officer safety, law enforcement training needs to adequately prepare officers for the complex tasks they will experience in the field. The incorporation of carefully-designed scenario-based training (SBT) into pre- and in-service training is essential for the development of effective decision making during dynamic, potentially volatile interactions with the public. This chapter provides an overview of various frameworks that should be adopted when developing SBT before identifying some issues to consider throughout this process. Finally, this chapter provides practical examples of how the development process can be completed. Given the very challenging task that curriculum designers and police trainers have to develop skilled police officers, this chapter seeks to provide valuable guidance to those seeking to optimize limited resources to improve police training.
An Interview With Chief Payne of the Grand Rapids, MI Police Department
Authors: Steinert Steven W.
Published: June 2021

Chief Payne, of the Grand Rapids, MI Police Department, is interviewed about his position and experiences as an officer, an officer of color, and a chief of police. He discusses the people who influenced his desire and ability to become a police officer. He also discusses the challenges of being a police officer, particularly in society today. He provides important details about how policing is unique in his community and his plans and current initiatives for how to improve policing in the future. Specifically, he describes and discusses the implementation of community policing initiatives and his views about how to better connect police officers with their community members. He discusses several programs designed to make police officers more accessible to the community. Chief Payne also provides insight about his efforts to recruit and retain police officers and how to increase diversity in new recruits. Finally, Chief Payne provides recommendations for researchers about how to approach law enforcement about implementing new initiatives as well as some of the roadblocks they may face.
“Visible” and “Invisible” Victims in the Criminal Justice System
Authors: Saponaro Armando
Published: June 2021

This chapter outlines the “conflict” and “peace-keeping” victim-oriented justice paradigms. The latter empowers the victims of crime, putting them at the center of an encounter and using interindividual mediation or collective circles to address conflict resolution. Two models are critically discussed in the conflict victim-oriented justice paradigm. The European continental “visible victim” model structures the role of the victim as a full-fledged processual party together with the public prosecutor and offender. In this model, the victim has the same rights and powers of the defendant. The “invisible victim” common law model views the victim as a trial witness, participating, for example, through a victim impact statement (in the United States) or victim personal statement (in the United Kingdom) at the sentencing stage. The visible victim conflict paradigm model enhances a victim's role and involvement in the criminal justice system, offering a solution to existing controversial and critical common law system issues.
A Call for Service
Authors: Shadwick Joshua Todd , Benton Francis , Smith Wesley , Dittmann W. Layne
Published: June 2021

Policing is often understood as a dangerous occupation. Subsequently, much research has examined police officer victimization. Scholarship is relatively scant, however, when focused on police dispatcher victimization. This gap in empirical discourse is concerning as these individuals serve an integral function for police and other emergency responders. Likewise, the actions taken by dispatchers impact the needs of citizens (e.g., crime victims, missing persons, etc.) and the actions taken by emergency services. Thus, the purpose of this chapter is focused on illustrating what is known about dispatcher victimization and how these occurrences impact these public servants both professionally and personally. Also discussed in the text are areas that need to be further explored by researchers and practitioners.
Educator Experiences as Victims of School Violence
Authors: Bare Kailyn , McMahon Susan D. , Gonzalez Molina Elena , Tergesen Cori , Zinter Kayleigh E.
Published: June 2021

Educator experiences with violence and aggression have traditionally been overlooked. However, growing research has found these professionals are at risk of frequent victimization in the workplace. This chapter synthesizes literature from the past two decades to provide readers an overview of violence against educators, including prevalence and types of aggression, school climate, demographic, and other precipitating factors, as well as common outcomes. Since these aggressive incidents often do not involve the criminal justice system, the potential applicability of restorative justice practices is discussed. An overview of a new APA task force to study into this phenomenon will be provided, along with a discussion of the perceived impacts of COVID-19 on teacher safety. Theory, research, practice, and policy implications for further understanding teacher experiences, reducing risk of aggression, and ensuring safe school environments are outlined.
The Impact of Trauma on Firefighters and Their Families
Authors: Skeffington Petra M.
Published: June 2021

This chapter outlines the key issues that face firefighters, including prevalence of trauma-related mental health issues, the differing impact of disaster response, violence, fatalities, and cumulative stress. The risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder are explained, with attention to fixed and variable factors. Stigma and barriers to help-seeking are explored with consideration of issues specific to firefighters, and an overview of how to influence protective factors is provided. There are other aspects of firefighting other than trauma exposure that impact wellbeing; the impact of shift work, sleep disruption, alcohol use, and relationship stress are outlined. Finally, this chapter discusses the impact of firefighting on partners and families.
A Look at the Early Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Tudy Randy A. , Bayod Rogelio P.
Published: June 2021

Despite the lessons from past pandemics, COVID-19 paralyzes individuals, groups, institutions, and governments. This chapter traces the early lessons which can be acted upon as the pandemic continues to make havoc while at the same time considered as a basis for future responses. Based on the available literature, several lessons can be drawn. This chapter begins with an ethical question and the lessons on the environment. Second, the focus is on the concern for the safety of the frontliners, which was seen as very crucial in containing the spread of the virus. Third, the discussion focuses on the timely and accurate dissemination of information to broaden people's awareness of the situation and to gain support and cooperation. Fourth, the importance of the quick response from governments is highlighted. Finally, the chapter culminates with a discussion on the immediate action needed. It proposes a groundwork for future pandemics wherein the government can ensure an all-inclusive policy.
Is the Food Good for Me and the Planet?
Authors: Rajkhan Osama M.
Published: June 2021

Securing food has been a challenge ever since hunting and gathering. We have come a long way since. But from running after food to storing it in refrigerators, we compromised our health and that of the planet, and as a result, our immune system barely keeps up with disease. Is the available food good for us and the planet? From genes and trees to ecosystems and the biosphere, food disrupts many levels of life's organization; most covid patients suffered metabolic dysregulation that may have precipitated their illness or death. A function of the pandemic, the crisis prompted many to look for better lifestyles to optimize health, which requires more than vaccines, and now we have an opportunity to address it as a consumer concern is being expressed with behavioral changes like mindful eating, observed mostly amongst digital millennials. This chapter will discuss these issues from the perspective of holistic and planetary health. The chapter suggests a framework for integrating holistic health in food policy to reduce PM2.5CO2 and improve planetary health.
Enterprise Information Security Awareness and Behavior as an Element of Security Culture During Remote Work
Authors: Tanriverdi Nur Sena , Metin Bilgin
Published: June 2021

It's the first time that many users are operating their work from home. There is not only the tension of the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic but also a time for adjusting people to their remote working habits considering ever-increasing cyber-attacks. When employees work in an office, there is an IT team working with them closely for their information security problems. However, it is difficult to provide sufficient information security protection that can compensate for human errors in remote working. Information security familiarity, information security awareness, and information security behavior are critical concepts to consider again during the pandemic as the new normal. In this chapter, a literature review will be conducted for information security awareness and information security familiarity concepts. Analysis of the context of these concepts is the aim of this chapter. This study can give insight to understand, evaluate, and determine the information security behavior of employees during new remote working conditions.
How to Nurture Virtually
Authors: Shomade Shinzira , Adams Charles
Published: June 2021

The students of color face a variety of obstacles in higher education, and the recent pandemic exacerbated many of the existing issues: lacking access to valuable resources, affordable course materials, and technological challenges. The inception of the COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented disruption to higher education that has resulted in an amassing paradigm shift for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These institutions that have traditionally offered a curriculum in a face-to-face format with a small percentage of courses online. This chapter explores the challenges of replicating the HBCU experience online.
Strategizing SCM-M Interface Using DeLone and McLean Model of IS Success and Fuzzy Cognitive Maps
Authors: Shukla Shekhar , Mohanty B.K. , Kumar Ashwani
Published: June 2021

The article presents a unique approach to explore and evaluate the critical factors of supply chain management-marketing (SCM-M) interfaces in e-commerce. This article systematically identifies the critical factors of SCM-M interface in e-commerce using DeLone and McLean (D&M) Model of IS Success. The critical factors identified are used to form the dynamic scenarios based on Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM) for strategizing the e-commerce success. To understand and evaluate the proposed research methodology, some scenarios were developed based on the critical factors of SCM-M interface in e-commerce. The analysis of these scenarios aid in identifying the improvement areas as well as strategizing and improving those areas of SCM-M interface in e-commerce for enhanced customer satisfaction and leveraging organizational success.
Understanding User Social Commerce Usage Intention
Authors: Zhou Tao
Published: June 2021

The integration of social media and e-commerce leads to the emergence of social commerce. Although previous research has examined social commerce user behaviour from multiple perspectives, it has focused on the effect of instrumental beliefs, such as perceived value, and has seldom examined the effect of emotional factors, such as sense of community on user behaviour. The purpose of this research is to draw on the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model to examine the effect of sense of community on users' social commerce usage intention. The results indicate that both social support and service quality (stimulus) affect the sense of community (organism), which in turn affects users' sharing and participation intention (response). The results imply that service providers need to develop the user's sense of community in order to facilitate his or her social commerce usage intention.
A Cloud Computing-Based Model of E-Commerce Adoption for Developing Countries
Authors: El Said Ghada Refaat
Published: June 2021

While e-commerce can contribute significantly to the economies of developing countries, challenges may include a lack of telecommunications infrastructure, low Internet and credit card penetration, lack of skilled professionals and insufficient delivery systems. Cloud computing offers a solution to most of these challenges, providing access to a low-cost, reliable and flexible internet-based infrastructure. However, there is little empirical validation of the adoption of cloud computing in e-commerce; to bridge that gap, the present study proposes a cloud-based model of e-commerce adoption. Based on a survey of leaders of 175 small, medium, and large ICT firms in Egypt, a developing country where e-commerce is expected to boom in the coming years, the proposed model empirically validates organizational, technical and contextual factors that would make e-commerce adoption more effective for business, governments and service providers.
The Moderating Effects of Gender on E-Commerce Systems Adoption Factors
Authors: Pobee Frederick , Opoku Daniel
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this article was to investigate the moderating effects of gender on e-commerce systems adoption factors among university lecturers in Ghana. In order to achieve this purpose, the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) was used as the theoretical lens for the study. Eight hypotheses were developed and tested. Data analysis was performed with a structural equation modeling (SEM) technique using SmartPLS Application. Using a survey of 223 respondents, the study showed that factors such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and facilitating conditions positively and significantly influenced Ghanaian lecturers' behavioral intention and ultimately the actual use of e-commerce systems. As for the moderating effects of gender, this study discovered that gender insignificantly moderated the effects of performance expectancy, effort expectancy and social influence on behavioral intention.
Gamification in E-Commerce
Authors: Huseynov Farid
Published: June 2021

The gamification term, derived from the game concept, is the use of game-design elements (e.g., points, badges, levels, and leaderboards) in non-game contexts, often with the purpose of motivating and directing individuals' certain behaviors to achieve specific goals and outcomes. The contexts in which gamification is being researched and implemented include education, health, marketing, human resources, social networks, digital platforms, etc. Many studies conducted in various domains tried to understand and explain how gamification can influence or foster individuals' motivation to conduct goal-directed behavior digitally. In most of these conducted studies, significant impact of gamification on human behavior has been observed and proved. By presenting academic findings from literature and discussing real-world implementation examples from the relevant domain, this study assesses the role of digital gamification in e-commerce domain. This chapter shows how various digital game design elements can influence consumer behavior in different e-commerce platforms.
Clustering E-Shoppers on the Basis of Shopping Values and Web Characteristics
Authors: Prashar Sanjeev , Tata Sai Vijay , Parsad Chandan , Banerjee Abhishek , Sahakari Nikhil , Chatterjee Subham
Published: June 2021

This article describes how the exponential growth of e-commerce in India and the presence of many national and multinational e-retailers has set the trend for the major overhaul of the online industry. Most of the e-retailers have failed to differentiate themselves from the competitors. This has resulted in their failure to attract and retain the right set of consumers for their respective businesses. The present paper is aimed at identifying and developing the typology of online shoppers based on importance given by them to shopping values and web portal features. The data collected was analysed using factor, cluster and correspondence analyses. The article identifies four types of online shoppers – ‘Information Seekers,' ‘Utility Seekers,' ‘Value Seekers' and ‘Core Shoppers.' Each of these four segments display significant differences and this information can be strategically used by web retailers in targeting their markets effectively.
Advantages and Obstacles of Electronic Commerce in Sports Footwear
Authors: Knežević Blaženka , Šantić Boris , Novak Ivan
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this article is to explore the perception of consumers regarding electronic commerce as a tool for sports footwear purchasing. Based on secondary sources, firstly, the authors define e-commerce and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. Then, the results of the empirical research are presented with the aim of (1) determining consumer perception of electronic commerce in the area of this specific product group, and (2) determining the difference between two generations of consumers. Two relevant age groups are compared: the younger population (18-39 years) and middle-aged consumers (40-59 years). The study was conducted on a sample of 202 respondents, of whom 110 are members of the young population and 92 are members of the middle age population. This research empirically confirmed that there are significant differences between generations when it comes to attitudes towards electronic commerce, thus this paper filling the existing gap in modern literature in retail and electronic commerce fields.
Hedonic and Utilitarian Values Behind Engagement of Online Consumers
Authors: Zeba Farrah , Shaheen Musarrat , Krishnankutty Raveesh
Published: June 2021

In the hyper-competitive Indian airline industry, the low-cost carriers as well as full-service airlines are in dire need of innovative marketing strategies to engage their customers. To understand the dynamics behind the process of customer engagement, the purpose of this paper is to gain insights into the lived experience of consumers about their online air-ticket bookings experiences. In total, 60 frequent air travellers were approached to participate in the study and the self-completion diary method was incorporated to record their ticket booking experiences. The responses recorded in the diaries were analyzed on the basis of their content from which eight themes were derived. The findings bring forth the importance of hedonic experiential values along with utilitarian experiential values toward the engagement of customers during the online air-ticket booking process. The current study is one of the pioneers in conceptualization of customer engagement as a third-order construct by uncovering the sub-dimensions of the second order factors—utilitarian and hedonic experiential values.
Impact of Product Presentation on Purchase Intention
Authors: Kala Devkant , Chaubey D. S.
Published: June 2021

Effective visual product presentation gives consumers a sense of appropriateness and supplementary perceptible experience to lessen the degree of apparent risk, compensate the absence of sensory attributes, and offer delightful online shopping experiences. The purchase of lifestyle products has become a matter of happiness to consumers that is convincingly regulated by the mood. Mood—a direct indicator of the subjective wellbeing—plays a prominent role in consumers' purchase behavior. This chapter attempts to examine the impact of product presentation on purchase intention of lifestyle products and moderating role of mood by obtaining data from 356 Indian online shoppers. Results revealed that mood moderates the impact of product presentation on purchase intention in online shopping context. The study recommends that marketers must offer pleasant and lively virtual product experiences for creating favorable shopping atmospherics and encouraging consumers' purchase intention.
Effect of Online Second-Hand Shopping Experience on Repurchase Intention
Authors: Swapana Murali , Padmavathy Chandrasekaran
Published: June 2021

Research on online shopping experience has been studied intensively over the past years. However, there are only few studies related to online second-hand shopping experience. The present study aims to investigate the effect of online second-hand shopping experience on trust, attitude, and repurchase intention. The results indicate that online second-hand shopping experience has a significant and positive effect on attitude, trust, and repurchase intention. Attitude and trust also have a positive influence on repurchase intention. This study provides implications to second-hand e-retailers to develop marketing strategies to retain the existing customers.
Adoption of E-Commerce Among Travel Agents in Brunei Darussalam
Authors: Hamir Md Hisyamuddin , Sham Nurul Qamarina Ali , Ahmad Siti Nazihah , Ibrahim Nur Khalifah , Osman Shazedah , Zuadi Amalina
Published: June 2021

Information and communication technology has played an important role in the tourism industry. The internet has completely changed the tourism industry's landscape, particularly for travel agencies. Travel agencies are small and medium-sized enterprises that manage, coordinate, and provide transportation, leisure, and hospitality services. Based on prior research, travel agencies are regarded as slow adopters of e-commerce. Moreover, three factors affect the adoption of e-commerce among travel agents, which are environmental pressure, benefits of adoption, and perceived barriers. In achieving this study's aim in reference to Brunei Darussalam, an integrated conceptual framework was developed based on the technology acceptance model. A quantitative approach via questionnaires was used in the data collection. If managers are able to recognise the aforementioned factors, it could help them develop strategies to improve and sustain their businesses.
Cloud Security in E-Commerce Applications
Authors: Malik Shah Rukh , Rafiq Mujahid , Kahloon Muhammad Ahmad
Published: June 2021

In this chapter, the authors focus on the most fundamental barrier in the e-commerce application's adoption: security. The most significant or important aspect to explore in cloud computing is how to keep the data secure in the most efficient way with cutting-edge technologies. Cloud computing has taken its place by providing its convenient services like on-demand service, pay-per-use, rapid elasticity, resource pooling, and other lucrative facilities. In this chapter, the authors will firstly describe the introduction related to cloud computing, major characteristics, types, and a few security concerns and issues in cloud computing. Furthermore, they discuss the introduction of e-commerce applications, how it is interlinked with cloud computing, and what the possible threats are. Moreover, what the possible solutions could be are discussed, so that we can secure data on both user side as well as on the server side. The authors suggest some existing solutions at the end of the chapter.
What Factors Influence the Use of Electronic Commerce?
Authors: Abar Hayri , Alkan Ömer
Published: June 2021

The concept of trade has emerged with the inter-business division of labor. The internet, which is a much more recent concept than trade, has begun to get closer over time. The reason why trade is to see the internet as a commercial tool lies in the fact that the internet is spread over a wide mass network. The aim of this study is to determine socio-economic and demographic factors that are effective in purchasing or ordering goods and services by internet in Turkey. It was found that the number of information equipment, income, being male, working, and education increased the probability of shopping over the internet. It was determined that household size and age decreased. Females shop for clothing and sports goods more than males. The highest correlation with the purchase of other product groups over the internet is through holiday accommodation and other travel-related transactions.
A HIPAA Security and Privacy Compliance Audit and Risk Assessment Mitigation Approach
Authors: Choi Young B. , Williams Christopher E.
Published: June 2021

Data breaches have a profound effect on businesses associated with industries like the US healthcare system. This task extends more pressure on healthcare providers as they continue to gain unprecedented access to patient data, as the US healthcare system integrates further into the digital realm. Pressure has also led to the creation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Omnibus Rule, and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health laws. The Defense Information Systems Agency also develops and maintains security technical implementation guides that are consistent with DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, architectures, security controls, and validation procedures. The objective is to design a network (physician's office) in order to meet the complexity standards and unpredictable measures posed by attackers. Additionally, the network must adhere to HIPAA security and privacy requirements required by law. Successful implantation of network design will articulate comprehension requirements of information assurance security and control.
Complex System Governance as a Foundation for Enhancing the Cybersecurity of Cyber-Physical Systems
Authors: Katina Polinpapilinho F. , Keskin Omer F.
Published: June 2021

This article investigates the possible benefits of complex system governance (CSG) as a foundation for enhancing cybersecurity in critical cyber-physical systems (CPS). CPS are intrinsically linked to cyberspace and vulnerable to a wide range of risks stemming from physical and cyber threats. There remains a lack of robust frameworks for addressing the issue of cybersecurity for CPS at the metasystem level. In response, the authors suggest CSG as an organizing construct capable of providing a greater degree of cohesion and as a means to provide for design, execution, and evolution of ‘metasystemic' functions necessary to provide for communication, control, and coordination, and integration is critical to the cybersecurity of CPS. In this article, CSG is introduced as a potential construct for enhancing cybersecurity in CPS. A hypothetical case study application is then provided to illustrate the potential for this research. Finally, the authors offer conclusions and suggest future research. Keywords Case Study, Complex System Governance, Cyber-Physical Systems, Management Cybernetics, Metasystem Function, Power Grid, Systems Thinking
Artificial Intelligence for the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Authors: Ahmed Ayesha , Boopathy Prabadevi , Sudhagara Rajan S.
Published: June 2021

COVID-19 outbreak has created havoc around the world and has brought life to a disturbing halt claiming thousands of lives worldwide and infected cases rising every day. With technological advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI-based platforms can be used to deal with COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate the processes ranging from crowd surveillance to medical diagnosis. This paper renders a response to battle the virus through various AI techniques by making use of its subsets such as Machine Learning (ML), Deep learning (DL) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). A survey of promising AI methods which could be used in various applications to facilitate the processes in this pandemic along potential of AI and challenges imposed are discussed thoroughly. This paper relies on the findings of the most recent research publications and journals on COVID-19 and suggests numerous relevant strategies. A case study on the impact of COVID-19 in various economic sectors is also discussed. The potential research challenges and future directions are also presented in the paper.
Hunch Mining
Authors: Nelson Jim
Published: June 2021

Intuition and hunches are important tools for experts who make time-critical highly complex decisions in turbulent environments. However, hunches are also elusive and exist below the surface when not being used for immediate decision making. These latent hunches are valuable and can lead to creative solutions outside of a crisis. This paper uses a demonstration experiment to show how hunches can be “mined” using revealed causal mapping techniques. Fifty chief information officers and 88 programmer/analysts were interviewed during a very turbulent time in their organizations. The hunch mining results indicate that hunches can be found throughout experts' communications and can serve as valuable insights into strategic and tactical decision making. This research serves as the first manual step in developing natural language processing artificial intelligence tools for automated hunch mining in expert communications.
Performance Information Artifacts
Authors: Luna-Reyes Luis Felipe , Helbig Natalie , Yerden Xiaoyi
Published: June 2021

The field of performance management is premised on the centrality of measurement and performance information use in everyday decision making and practice. Information is managed through the use of information systems, but research shows that implementing these technological systems is not enough. This research responds to recent calls for a better understanding of performance information use and the role of dialogue among stakeholders in promoting learning and system change. Through case analysis and qualitative modeling, it proposes the concept of performance information artifacts, and the need for effective boundary spanners to promote effective learning and knowledge sharing in performance dialogue.