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Investigation of the Effects of Social Capital on Information/Knowledge-Sharing Behavior that Drives Gen Z Purchase Intentions through Social Commerce
Authors: Marsasi Endy Gunanto , Barqiah Sarah , Gusti Yenni Kurnia
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the impact of social capital theory in social networks on consumer decision-making, highlighting the importance of product features and peer preferences. It identifies a research gap in understanding the effects of structural, relational, and cognitive capital, emphasizing the need for further exploration. The study also examines the relationship between information sharing and purchase intention, addressing a previously neglected area. Additionally, it explores how age and gender, influence consumer characteristics. The empirical data collected from 223 respondents who buy consumer goods through social media as part of the millennial generation through an online survey is analyzed using SEM. Results indicate that structural, cognitive, and relational capital influence the exchange of information. The behavior of sharing information indicates that the more people who provide positive information about a consumer goods product, the higher the intention to buy, it is anticipated that the company will increase its promotion on Twitter and Instagram. This is due to the fact that many consumers use the platform in their daily lives and consumers desire to always be willing to share the information they possess. Moreover, younger women are more inclined to share information based on their age and gender characteristics.
Tailoring Service Delivery Innovation Architecture: A Service-Dominant Logic Theory Perspective for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Yogia Moris Adidi , Z Syafaruddin , Wahyudi Septian , Suyastri Cifebrima
Published: January 2024

Although extensively discussed in previous studies, social media adoption has yet to consistently translate into improved business performance, revealing a significant research gap. In light of this, our study seeks to bridge this gap by investigating the relationship between social media adoption and performance in 261 micro-businesses within the food and beverage sector. We aim to explore the role of distinctive competencies in marketing as a mediating variable and examine the influence of service delivery innovation architecture from the perspective of service-dominant logic theory. We employ SEM-Amos as our analytical tool to test the formulated hypotheses to achieve this. The result show that this study significantly advances SDL theory by elucidating the pivotal role of social media adoption in understanding customer behavior and gaining valuable insights. In the context of SDL, this contributes to the understanding of how services are co-created between businesses and customers in a digitally connected environment. The outcomes of this research offer valuable insights for small businesses on leveraging social media adoption to enhance their distinctive competencies in marketing and service delivery innovation architecture.
The Role of E-Trust in Mediating the Relationship between Online Shopping Experience and E-WOM on Loyalty
Authors: Tjahjaningsih Endang , Isnowati Sri , Cahyani Alya Takwarina , Zakaria Siti Farhana
Published: January 2024

The study's objectives are to use e-trust to boost loyalty while investigating how online shopping experiences and electronic word-of-mouth affect e-trust. Utilizing a quantitative methodology, online surveys are used to gather data for the study. The target market consists of online shoppers at Kimtzu. Id, Shoppe market residents of Semarang City, Indonesia. Targeting participants was done through purposeful sampling, resulting in a sample size of 150 Kimtzu ID consumers. Structural Equation Modeling-Amos is the analysis method used. This study discovered empirical evidence supporting the positive effects of electronic word-of-mouth and online purchasing experiences on e-trust and loyalty. Empirical data demonstrates that e-trust has an effect on boosting loyalty and that it mediates the influence of electronic word-of-mouth and online purchasing experiences on loyalty. Therefore, as a mediating factor between the online purchasing experience and electronic word of mouth, e-trust significantly impacts loyalty. Building trust in the context of loyalty is the role of e-trust, which is a crucial component of the online buying system.
The Big Five Personality Traits Indonesia Investor during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Murhadi Werner Ria , Sutejo Bertha Silvia , Xuân Phan Thị Hồng
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the big five personality traits on financial risk tolerance and investment decision. The context of this research occurs for investors in Indonesia during the covid-19 pandemic period. The approach taken in this study is to use a quantitative approach method by distributing questionnaires to respondents who have become investors in Indonesia. Five independent variables measure a person's personality: extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and emotional instability, and two dependent variables are financial risk tolerance and investment decision. The results of this study prove that Personality traits extraversion, Intellect, and conscientiousness positively affect the level of financial risk tolerance. While personality traits of agreeableness and emotional instability negatively and significantly affect investors' financial risk tolerance levels. This research also provides results that financial risk tolerance positively affects investment decisions. This research has contributed to developing investor behavior theory which has yet to be widely carried out in Indonesia. The research shows that the big five personality impacts an investor's financial risk tolerance. Finally, this will have an impact on the investment decisions that an investor will make.
A Financial Playbook for Making Investment Decisions
Authors: Musa Muhammad Ichwan , Aslam Annisa Paramaswary , Aswar Nurul Fadilah , Syahrul Khaidir , Parawansa Jalaluddin Mannagalli
Published: January 2024

This study examines the influence of gender, age, education, living area and marital status as socio-demographic indicators and  financial literacy toward investment decisions. The research was conducted in South Sulawesi, Indonesia with 167 respondents. The sample used was purposive sampling, with the specific criteria for the level of Indonesian wealth. Quantitative methods and a problem-solving approach were used. We found that gender has a negative and significant effect, education, living area, and marital status positively and significantly affect investment decisions. Women tend to prefer low-risk investments compared to men largely attributed to lower levels of financial literacy among women. In terms of education, investors with higher levels of education are more likely to make more informed investment decisions as they demonstrate improved risk management skills and a higher level of financial literacy. The living area also influences their investment decisions, with urban investors having easier access to information and knowledge about investments. Marital status also affects investment decisions, as married investors often prioritize the responsibility of their investments. However, age have a negative and not significant on investment decisions. This can be explained by the higher number of younger people becoming involved in investment decisions.
Prestige or Function? A Study of Intention to Buy Luxury Brands in Indonesia
Authors: Debby Teresia , Aprianingsih Atik , Anggawidjaja Agus Hasan Pura , Wardhono VJ Wisnu , Virkar Kaustubh
Published: January 2024

This study explores the relationship between hedonic and functional value toward the intention to buy luxury brands as direct effects and through attitude toward luxury brands. This study used a survey to gather data from 113 respondents with birth years between 1981 and 2012 who had purchased luxury brands. This study used the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate the model and hypotheses. The result shows that hedonic value positively and significantly affects the intention to buy luxury brands. In addition, the result shows a positive relationship between hedonic value and intention for luxury brand purchases through attitude towards luxury brands. Functional value positively affects the intention to buy luxury brands. Meanwhile, functional value does not significantly affect attitude toward luxury brands. Furthermore, attitude toward luxury brands has a significant effect on the intention to buy luxury brands. Understanding these relationships can help marketers develop effective strategies to attract and retain consumers of luxury brands.
Factors Influencing the Decision to Buy Green Products among Young Consumers in an Emerging Country
Authors: Sukresna I Made , Mikina Jesca Edward
Published: January 2024

Environmental concerns have led to increased environmentally conscious practices and the production of green products. However, in an emerging country like Tanzania, young Tanzanian consumers have shown less responsiveness, necessitating an exploration of the factors influencing their purchase behaviour. This study investigates the factors influencing young Tanzanian consumers' decision to buy green products. A quantitative approach was conducted using structured online questionnaires to collect data from 161 individuals aged 18 to 35. The data is analysed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling. Results reveal that environmental consciousness and price perception positively influence green product awareness, while green advertising does not. Environmental consciousness exhibits a more significant influence over price perception. Subsequently, green product awareness positively influences green-product buying decisions. These findings indicate that young Tanzanian consumers know about green issues and are ready to pay more for green products. Businesses and policymakers can develop more effective strategies to promote sustainable behaviours and facilitate the transition to a greener economy. This study provides valuable insights into the critical factors driving the purchasing behaviour of green products among young consumers, emphasising the need for targeted efforts to encourage sustainable consumption in emerging economies.
Unveiling Consumer Affection: Exploring the Psychological Forces Driving Love and Willingness to Pay for Premium Laptop Brands
Authors: Nofrizal Nofrizal , N Arizal , Aznuriyandi Aznuriyandi , Lubis Nurhayani , Zainuddin Mohammad Tahir
Published: January 2024

Premium laptop brands are increasingly loved by consumers, and despite the high prices, they are still willingness to pay. This study aims to determine the driving factors of consumer brand love and willingness to pay for premium laptop products. Psychological factors such as social status, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and Hedonism are driving factors. The survey technique was used to collect data on the answers of premium laptop consumer respondents using purposive sampling of 633 buyers of premium laptop products. Data analysis of data processing and presentation using Structural Equation Modeling using SmartPLS 4.0 software. The results showed that social status and Hedonism are driving factors for brand love and willingness to pay for premium laptop products. Next, FOMO feelings also cause hedonism, but cannot make customers willingness to pay (WTP). The role of brand love and hedonism can mediate social status and FOMO on willingness to pay.
ANALISIS FAKTOR KETERLAMBATAN PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN JALAN LINGKAR SELATAN KABUPATEN SAMPANG DENGAN METODE FAULT TREE ANALYSIS
Authors: Carlos Alexandro Putra Atmaja  , Hanie Teki Tjendani
Published: January 2024

Pada proyek pembangunan Jalan Lingkar Selatan Kabupaten Sampang dapat dilihat bahwa dalam pelaksanaannya ada keterlambatan proyek yang terjadi. Untuk menemukan penyebab dari keterlambatan, dapat digunakan metode Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). Metode Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) adalah metode yang digunakan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor penyebab dari suatu kegagalan yang dimulai dengan asumsi kegagalan atau kerugian dari kejadian puncak (top event) kemudian merinci penyebab-penyebab suatu top event sampai pada suatu kegagalan dasar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah faktor yang menjadi penyebab keterlambatan dalam penyelesaian pekerjaan dan mengidentifikasi faktor yang paling berpengaruh dalam menyebabkan keterlambatan tersebut. Hasil ini dapat menjadi acuan untuk proyek berikutnya agar keterlambatan proyek dapat diminimalisir. Berdasarkan diagram Fault Tree dan hasil minimal cut set, terdapat 32 basic event yang menjadi faktor penyebab keterlambatan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh diperoleh 3 ranking teratas faktor keterlambatan yang paling berpengaruh yaitu keterlambatan penyediaan alat berat dengan nilai mean sebesar 0,79, banyaknya pekerjaan tambahan dengan nilai mean sebesar 0,78, kekurangan peralatan, dan kualitas material yang buruk dengan nilai mean sebesar 0,77.
Design of a Covid-19 Model for Environmental Impact: From the Partial Equilibrium to the Computable General Equilibrium Model
Authors: TCHOFFO Rodrigue Nobosse
Published: January 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic led to a loss of employment in many sectors of the economy around the world. This negatively affected the industry capacity of production of many countries. Linking the CO2 emissions to the production capacity, the total pollution is likely to decrease. We investigate this issue by designing a simple environmental model based on the partial equilibrium (PE). We test this theoretically and empirically using recent data on the total contamination for four regions and countries. Then, we link our model to the CGE model of Hosoe et al. (2010) to capture the impact on other sectors of the economy. The final model PE-CGE is therefore designed through the household consumption demand channel. Broadly, our findings show that the environmental impact of the pandemic depends on the structure of the economy. While the USA, China and Sub-Saharan Africa reduce their CO2 emissions, that of the EU rather increases.  
Analisis Perhitungan Harga Pokok Produksi dengan Metode Job Order Costing pada UMKM Genyo Sablon Bojonegoro Tahun 2023
Authors: Khoirina Anita Sari Al , Bimantaka Kuncoro Dion , Saputra Luky Wahyu , Hanafi Muhammad Ilham
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masalah yang terjadi pada UMKM yaitu penetapan harga jual yang kurang optimal dikarenakan keterbatasan pengetahuan pengelola UMKM tentang pengklasifikasian biaya yang harus disertakan dalam perhitungan harga pokok produksi. Penelitian ini menganalisis perhitungan harga pokok produksi menggunakan metode Job Order Costing pada UMKM Genyo Sablon Bojonegoro. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengedukasi UMKM Genyo Sablon mengenai biaya produksi atas setiap pesanan sablon yang diterima. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan secara kuantitatif dan deskriptif. Data kuantitatif dikumpulkan melalui review dokumen keuangan UMKM, sedangkan data deskriptif diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan pemilik UMKM serta observasi langsung terhadap proses produksi. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan metode Job Order Costing untuk mendapatkan hasil yang akurat dan relevan. Dari hasil penelitian diketahui total penghitungan harga pokok produksi untuk memproduksi kaos Sablon DTF sebanyak 100 pcs dalam waktu pengerjaan 1 hari adalah sebesar Rp4.320.600, dan diperoleh harga pokok produksi per unit sebesar Rp43.206.
Pengaruh Price Discount, Bonus Pack dan Visual Merchandising terhadap Keputusan Impulse Buying pada Konsumen Lion Supermarket di Kota Praya
Authors: Mayani Aprilla , Octavia Yusi
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh price discount, bonus pack dan visual merchandising terhadap keputusan impulse buying di Lion Supermarket Kota Praya. Jenis penelitan yang digunakan adalah penelitian asosiatif-kausal. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pengunjung yang melakukan pembelian di Lion Supermarket yang jumlahnya tidak diketahui isecara pasti, dengan pengambilan sampel 100 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel Nonprobability sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa price discount, bonus pack dan visual merchandising berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap keputusan impulse buying. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa uji F (Simultan) variabel price discount, bonus pack dan visual merchandising memiliki pengaruh secara simultan terhadap keputusan impulse buying. Pada penelitian ini, bonus pack memiliki pengaruh paling dominan terhadap keputusan impulse buying.
Pengaruh Motivasi, Modal Minimal, Pengetahuan Investasi, dan Teknologi Informasi terhadap Minat Berinvestasi Mahasiswa di Pasar Modal
Authors: Syaputra Septian Heris , Armiani Armiani , Wardah Sofiati , Pirdaus Indra
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi investasi, modal minimal investasi, pengetahuan investasi dan teknologi informasi terhadap minat investasi mahasiswa perguruan tinggi se-kota Mataram. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa yang tergabung ke dalam Galeri Investasi di perguruan tinggi se-Kota Mataram dengan sampel sebanyak 115 mahasiswa. Data dianalisis menggunakan SPSS 23. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa motivasi investasi (X1) berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap minat investasi, modal minimal investasi (X2), pengetahuan investasi (X3) dan teknologi informasi (X4) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat investasi mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa motivasi investasi, modal minimal investasi, pengetahuan investasi dan teknologi informasi mampu mempengaruhi minat investasi mahasiswa sebesar 74,5% sedangkan sisanya sebesar 25,5% dipengaruhi variabel-variabel lain di luar model regresi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa minat investasi mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi kota Mataram sudah cukup baik dikarenakan saat ini mahasiswa sudah memiliki pengetahuan tentang investasi serta sadar akan pentingnya investasi.
The semantics of colors in Arabic and English poetry: A comparative study of Al-Mutanabbi’s poems and Shakespeare’s sonnets
Authors: Aldaw Hassan Musa Mohammad
Published: January 2024

The study aimed at interpreting the concept of color across cultures with reference to Arabic and English. It investigated the semantic denotation of colors by the type of emotions conveyed in the poems of Al-Mutanabbi and the sonnets of Shakespeare with respect to the symbolic meaning. The study focused on the lines in which color appeared in a symbolic sense. The poetic evidence for color existence in the poems were collected. The study followed the descriptive-analytical approach to investigate and clarify the aspects of the significance of colors and their denotations. The study revealed that studying the semantic denotation of colors could be a confusing subject even within the one culture, as some colors had different associations in different occasions. The two poets sometimes used the same color to convey different meanings, and sometimes more than one color were used in the same poetic line or verse to reflect the inner-self of the poets. Color denotations were determined according to personal or public intuition and culture but there were no clear-cut linguistic universals for the symbolic use of colors. The study recommended that more studies should be conducted on the denotation of colors to reach a semantic universal concept.
Modern Chinese Opera in the formative years: Extrapolation of music and its socio-cultural development
Authors: Jiang Rong , Jamalludin Nur Izzati
Published: January 2024

Modern opera in China has developed during many important historical periods, such as the Republic of China (1912-1949), founding of the People's Republic of China (1949) and the Reforms and Opening Up (1978). There is a lack of literature specifically introducing how Chinese modern opera matured. The exploration of this period in this paper can help scholars better understand the essential characteristics of modern opera. This study analyzes the sociocultural and historical background of modern Chinese opera during the first half of the 20th century, identifying the representative composers and works of each period. A qualitative research methodology is used in this paper, which mainly analyzes secondary data and scores. The study found that modern Chinese opera emerged from four periods. Modern Chinese opera entails a synthesis of traditional Chinese and Western operatic practices.
Human-machine dialogue modality of English Language oral skills testing among Chinese EFL students
Authors: Jin Tan Jin , Ho Imran
Published: January 2024

With the development of computer technology and the development and application of interactive software, more and more second language oral examinations begin to adopt the form of "human-machine dialogue" as the main way of oral examination. However, the results of these experiments have not been validated in the Chinese context. Therefore, this study aims to identify the affecting factors of students’ performance in different English oral tests among Chinese EFL learners. The study used an experimental design. This paper designs and implements a simulated spoken English test of human-machine dialogue modality. 5 Chinese undergraduates students majoring in English language studies and 5 non-English majors are recruited to participate in the experiment. Also, in addition, the experiment also recruited 6 teachers with rich experience in teaching English as a second language as examiners. The results show that there are significant differences in the effective speech frequency in the two tests. Pearson value is.004, and reliability r value is R = 0.04, indicating significant reliability. In terms of hesitation, the duration of all subjects in Q1 and Q2 is significantly different (p<.01). Lexical errors and semantic errors were the most occurred mistakes among students. Finally, the subjects showed high level of anxiety. In terms of self-evaluation of speaking ability, only the group of intermediate English learners show significant differences in the self-evaluation of the two experiments test can truly reflect their oral English ability. This study recommends more research on the human-machine dialogue as the subjects in human-machine dialogue modality cannot get real-time feedback from the communication object, so the subjects are seldom able to notice and self-correct grammatical errors during the expression process. Fourth, the author analyzes and raises research questions about the mistakes made by the subjects in their oral expressions. The human-machine dialogue modality cannot guide the examinees through real-time communication and stimulate the examinees to express the examinee's grasp of relevant second language knowledge which the examiner wants to test.
Values of language and culture through customary law of the Ede people in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Authors: Hoat Nguyen Minh , Huyen Nguyen Thi Thanh
Published: January 2024

The article analyzes the linguistic and cultural values through customary law of the Ede people in the Central Highlands of Vietnam in terms of rhyme art; dual art; the art of using slurs, synonyms, antonyms, and vanity words; comparative art. Thereby explaining some expressions of Ede culture through the language of customary law, such as the description of living space; simple philosophy and spiritual life; the concept of using word numbers. Ede customary law has the value of educating people in the community to adjust their behavior, lifestyle, and good direction.
Quantitative analysis of Searle’s speech acts in four selected English short stories
Authors: Khanfar Adil Malik , Sharafi Sasan , Yousef Noor Yaqub
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the quantitative use of Searle’s speech acts in four selected translated-into-English short stories of Tolstoy. It is believed that short stories represent a kind of reflection of real life in literature. However, culture plays its role in determining the use of the speech acts in this genre.  The main question raised in the study is whether the speech acts under study are mostly used in the selected short stories. The analysis in the study is done by the methodology of collecting data, counting and tabulating the results. The findings show that all the five speech acts are not mostly used and that there is a clear degree of variation of use among them.
The Physics of Electric Saroj Veena: A Folk Musical Instrument from India's North Eastern Region
Authors: SARKAR JOYANTA
Published: January 2024

Saroj Veena is known as a famous Folk musical Instrument in the North eastern part of India. We will discuss about the Shape and Size, Structure, body mechanism of Saroj Veena. In our lab studies, we look at the harmonic structure of standing waves in Saroj Veena strings. Using a digital oscilloscope with a Fast Fourier transform and a magnetic pickup from a Saroj Veena, the experimental data was gathered. Depending on where the string is plucked, the harmonic amplitudes in the measured signal vary, giving the sound a distinct timbre. The relative amplitudes of transverse standing waves in a string were determined from experimental data and predicted by the wave equation when the boundary and beginning circumstances matched the initial shape of the string.
Global trends in world politics as a limitation of the foreign policy maneuvers of the state
Authors: Markitantov Vadym , Vinnichuk Olga , Grubi Tetiana , Rybshchun Oleksandr , Chabanov Vasyl
Published: January 2024

This article aims to analyze the global trends in political development and the state's position in the international relations matrix, with a special focus on the importance of choosing a development model for the state, particularly in terms of European and Euro-Atlantic foreign policy vectors. This study employs a descriptive analytical research design. The data were gathered from a comprehensive review of relevant literature on globalization, deglobalization, European integration, and Euro-Atlantic development. The research finds that globalization is a megatrend that has significant implications for the present world order. The increasing influence of post-modern structures, such as transnational corporations, and the global digitalization in all spheres of life of society, especially during pandemics, have accelerated global processes and are viewed as tools for sustainable development. Deglobalization, manifested in regionalization and glocalization, is considered a countertrend for globalization. The article also emphasizes the crucial role of European and Euro-Atlantic integration in the state's participation in globalization processes. The analysis presented in this article has several practical implications. It suggests that the state's foreign policy must be aligned with globalization trends and the deglobalization of the global universe's influence, establishing new centers of the world order and new regional powers. It also highlights the importance of European integration and the Euro-Atlantic vector of development in the state's globalization strategy.
Independence and Freedom in Ho Chi Minh's 1945 Declaration of Independence: Historical and Realistic Values
Authors: Ninh Ha Ngoc
Published: January 2024

The 1945 Declaration of Independence was drafted and read by leader Ho Chi Minh on September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square. During the drafting of this immortal document, he exchanged comments from several comrades in the Party Central Standing Committee, members of the Interim Government, and Archimedes LA Patti (a US officer in the number of Allies). The Declaration became a great national founding document, proclaiming the departure of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The core content of Ho Chi Minh's thoughts in the Declaration was independence and freedom. Ho Chi Minh's thought of independence and freedom up to now still has historical value and current significance.
An analytical study of folk musical instruments of the rural area of Tripura
Authors: Sarkar Joyanta
Published: January 2024

A music library or music application's listening and search experiences can be greatly enhanced by music recommendation systems. There is simply too much music available in the market for a user to efficiently navigate tens of millions of songs. The demand for good music recommendations is so great that the field of MRS (Music Recommendation Systems) is growing quickly. Extraction of relevant information from user reviews of instrumental music was the primary motivation behind the development of the rating-based recommendation system. On the passage of times most of instruments are not being used by the new generation people as a result, these musical instruments are being wiped out from the world. The research discusses the main features of the performance of Folk Instrumental Music (FIM). In public concert Tripura conditions, it addresses different components of the FIM conducted. The research also examines the components historically recommended by FIM performers and the results provided by music in performances such as raga mood, tranquilly, scalability and astonishments.
The dystopian elements of government in Orwell's Novel 1984
Authors: Ali Elsadig Hussein Fadlallah
Published: January 2024

The paper focuses on the dystopian elements of government as depicted in Orwell’s novel 1984. Generally, dystopia appears in the abuse of power, manipulation, exploitation, and injustice in man's attempt to achieve a perfect society. This paper deals with how dystopian literature depicts the flaws of those seemingly utopian societies in Orwell's 1984. It shows how people fall victim to the dystopian government policy and its games, exposing peoples’ lives to danger and even death. In brief, it shows the slow decay of life and self as reflected in dystopian literature which portrays a frightening vision of a revolutionary world, generally controlled by knowledge and a dictatorial ruling government that uses any possible means to utilize iron-handed power over its people; this is done through the discussion of how Orwell depicted the elements of dystopian government like family and sex, repression, religion, control of information, society, psychological manipulation, and technology in his novel.
Understanding visual literacy on teachers and students between Indonesia and Malaysia
Authors: Prameswari Nadia Sigi , Cahyono Agus , Subiyantoro Slamet , Haryanto Eko
Published: January 2024

Visual literacy is a very important skill in the 21st century. Visual literacy skill is part of the learning process for producing quality works of art. Building visual literacy competencies can provide long-term benefits in critical thinking skills. This study explored the ability to understand visual literacy in teachers and students in Indonesia and Malaysia. This study used qualitative research, and the respondents were lecturers and students of Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia and Mara Technology University, Malaysia. The results indicated that Malaysian and Indonesian respondents did not know much about the images presented. The results of this study indicated that there were different perspectives on viewing and understanding visual literacy for teaching staff and students in Indonesia and Malaysia. The perspective of Indonesian respondents was more specific while explaining the answers to questions, whereas Malaysians tend to be less specific and general. The results also showed that each answer of each Indonesian respondent tends to be different from one another, while Malaysia tends to agree with other respondents. Dealing with the research is expected to make visual literacy learning methods suitable for education in Indonesia and Malaysia
Sustaining indigenous African choral music identity: A study on Ndwamaṱo George Mugovhani’s composition
Authors: Yende Sakhiseni Joseph
Published: January 2024

Ndwamaṱo George Mugovhani is a distinguished scholar, emeritus professor, composer, and arranger of Venda choral music in South Africa. The researcher’s study uses the qualitative research method and the interview method grounded in autobiography theory to collect data about Mugovhani. As yet, Mugovhani’s contribution is undocumented. He is a well-recognised academic and NRF-rated professor. Mugovhani is an African music composer who played a significant role in establishing and preserving Venda choral music and African choral music identity in the twenty-first century. This study also provides an autobiography of Mugovhani that discusses his upbringing, schooling, and tertiary education, which shaped his career as a scholar and composer. Mugovhani’s notable compositions are Zwi Do Fhela Ngani, Zwi Do Fhela Ngani and Rendani Mapholisa, among many others. This article established that Mugovhani’s compositions use modality which is commonly used in African indigenous music. The article reveals that Mugovhani’s African compositions were largely influenced by Mzilikazi James Khumalo. The article affirms that Mugovhani’s compositions continue to sustain the South African Venda choral music identity. This article concludes by stating that the South African choral music genre has evolved as a unique genre that is rooted in indigenous African culture and identity.
The correlation between foreign learners' motivation to learn Vietnamese and learning outcomes: A case study in Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Thi Yen
Published: January 2024

This article examines the correlation between Vietnamese language learning motivation and learning outcomes among foreign learners in Hanoi. A simple random sampling method was used to collect data from 307 foreign learners studying at several universities and language centers in Hanoi. The study found a strong positive correlation between foreign language learning motivation and their learning outcomes. It also revealed that learner interest and self-awareness play crucial roles in determining their motivation to learn. The article draws important conclusions about the role of motivation in Vietnamese language learning outcomes, as well as other factors that may affect learner motivation. Based on the study findings, it proposes that teachers use appropriate teaching methods and classroom organization to cultivate and enhance learner motivation.
Learning analytics in the EFL classroom: Technology as a forecasting tool
Authors: Alhammad Albandary Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

Ideal e-learning management systems (eLMSs) offer many applications given their huge dataset. They are a repository of information needed for the smooth functioning of the teaching-learning process in tech-enabled spaces. Databases created in these analytical systems permit not only the retrieval of data but also the updation of changing learning and pedagogical needs. This study aims to provide insights into predictive educational benefits to EFL classrooms as a result of the application of analytic methods by using grades in final exam scores of 25 EFL female learners of an undergraduate course at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU), Saudi Arabia. The study also analyzed the learning behaviours on Blackboard. Results show that lesson videos have the highest hit out of the three parameters (lesson videos, textual notes, practice exercises) offered on the e-learning platform (BlackBoard), followed by practice questions, and the least visitations were registered for the textual notes. Correlation between the learning videos (related to the three literature lessons taught) and final grades showed statistical significance at 95% confidence level, in addition to the factor of topic completion by the learners being a highly influencing factor in final grades. As a predictive model, Learning Analytics (LA) established that videos are a preferred way of learning English in the Saudi EFL context. The results of the study are likely to be of significance to course developers, teachers, and learners of EFL.
‘Millennials and centennials' perspective on streaming narratives in Spain and Mexico: Spiral of silence, bandwagon effect, and third person effect
Authors: Fernández-Rodríguez Carlos , Romero-Rodríguez Luis M. , Puebla-Martínez Belén
Published: January 2024

Viewers are increasingly used to the link between entertainment and technology in the current media ecosystem. The success of consuming streaming platforms when watching movies and series shows how the audience is more involved in new forms of viewing, at any time, at any moment, and with any content. This research aimed to examine the perception of millennial and centennial audiences in Spain and Mexico, the two Spanish-speaking countries with the highest streaming consumption, about audiovisual content producers for entertainment. Three theories on public perception (spiral of silence, bandwagon effect, and third-person effect) were used as the basis of the research questions to unravel the extent to which younger audiences in these countries consider that production companies are, or are not, ethical in the representation of what may be labeled as "sensitive topics". The results show that centennials are more confident in their critical perceptions of controversial issues in movies and series, while, on the other hand, millennials approach their perceptions with more cautiousness and confusion.
Demonization of virtual reality in modern media culture
Authors: Bukina Nataliia , Ostapchuk Svitlana , Sydorchuk Ninel , Melnyk Olga , Semenets-Orlova Inna
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to examine the demonization of virtual reality in modern media culture, with a focus on understanding the reasons behind the negative portrayal of virtual reality technologies. The purpose of this article was to identify and analyze the prevalent narratives and discourses surrounding virtual reality in contemporary media culture, and to explore the underlying factors contributing to its demonization. In this research, a qualitative study design was employed, utilizing content analysis of media articles, contemporary literary works, and scientific viewpoints from futurologists and researchers who study virtual reality technology and mass media. To identify recurring themes and patterns in virtual reality presentations, a thematic analysis approach was used. The analysis revealed that virtual reality was often portrayed negatively in media culture, with its potential risks and drawbacks emphasized over its benefits and possibilities. The findings also highlighted recurring themes, such as concerns about the impact of virtual reality on mental health, disconnection from reality, and ethical dilemmas. The demonized portrayal of virtual reality in modern media culture is influential for virtual reality developers, policymakers, consumers, and media representatives, such as fiction, creative, and fantasy writers, journalists, critics, and other stakeholders. It is crucial to understand the reasons behind this negative portrayal to develop strategies for addressing concerns, promoting responsible use of virtual reality, and fostering a more balanced and nuanced understanding of its potential benefits and challenges.
Colonialism and a history of oppression in Africa: Scenes from selected African novels
Authors: Ismail Hisham Muhamad
Published: January 2024

Examining the African suffering during the colonialism period and describing the different miseries of the African people have been the core theme of almost all African and Western writers during the colonial age and post-colonial time. Undoubtedly, all of these writings fluctuate considerably between exaggeration and degrading the human sacrifices of those countries during this period. Then, the African writers started taking the responsibility of narrating their history and describing their suffering to correct many false ideas and assumptions, many false conceptions which were established in the minds of consecutive generations. Chinua Achebe is one of the prominent authors and thinkers who has received international recognition due to his creative style of telling the African story and has impacted African literature in different ways. Through his books, he exposed many of the negative colonial impacts on the African communities and how they did their best to invade these countries politically, economically, and culturally. Achebe tried to uncover their claims, like linking Christianity and commerce together, and the only way to African progress should be through the European gates. In his novel Things Fall Apart, he tried to expose the side effects of the colonizers’ intentions to redesign the African communities up to Western standards. He assured that all colonial actions resulted in the colonizers’ good interests and were against African people. On the other hand, Ngugi Thiogn’o is interested in examining the post-colonial impacts on the African nations and how the Western colonizers succeeded in producing loyal followers adopting their beliefs and concepts. Those followers replaced the foreign occupation with another type of occupation where the people’s acceptance should be evaluated by their adaptability to the Western criteria in all life aspects. In his novel, Pedals of Blood, Thiog’o narrated the impacts of using foreign languages to diffuse the indigenous culture and lose the African identity. Throughout the novel, he examined the political elite’s corruption in African countries during the post-colonial period and how they continued colonial suppression of their nations.
Historical insights into the evolution of local self-government and state administration
Authors: Filippova Viktoriia , Huba Maryna , Pronina Oksana , Lohachov Dmytro , Mykolaiets Anatolii
Published: January 2024

This article aims to provide historical insights into the evolution of local self-government and state administration. The purpose of this study is to explore the development and transformations of these governance systems over time. The research methodology employed involves an extensive review of historical literature, archival records, and case studies to analyze the evolution of local self-government and state administration. The findings of this study reveal the gradual emergence and evolution of local self-government structures, highlighting the complex interplay between local communities and central authorities. The historical analysis demonstrates how these governance systems have adapted to social, political, and economic changes throughout history. The practical implications of this research lie in a deeper understanding of the historical context and dynamics that have shaped contemporary local self-government and state administration. This knowledge can inform policymakers and government officials in designing effective and responsive governance structures that align with the needs and aspirations of local communities. By shedding light on the historical development of local self-government and state administration, this article contributes to a broader understanding of the governance systems that underpin contemporary societies. It underscores the importance of historical insights in shaping future governance models and policies for a more inclusive and participatory approach to governance.
Appearance versus reality: A psychoanalytic Jungian reading of Naguib Mahfouz’s Trilogy
Authors: Helaly Mohamed F.
Published: January 2024

This study examines Naguib Mahfouz’s Cairo Trilogy from a psychoanalytic perspective, focusing on the character of every human being as a combination of consciousness and unconsciousness. The study uses Carl Jung’s Theory of Self-individuation to provide a detailed analysis of the novel. The character of Sayid Ahmed, the protagonist, is examined through the Persona archetype and the Shadow archetype. The Persona archetype is examined in relation to Sayid’s relationship with his family and the outer community, while the Shadow archetype is examined in relation to his private life with dancers, prostitutes, and a group of playful friends. The study is drawn to the binary in the protagonist’s character due to his ability to maintain integrity while leading a dissolute life in reality. The study aims to underscore that the character of every human being is a combination of consciousness and unconsciousness, with “Appearance” and “Reality” as inseparable sides.
Synergy of design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy: New horizons for education
Authors: Gamaliia Kateryna , Turchak-Lazurenko Lesia , Lavrenyuk Olha , Penchuk Oleksandra , Lytvynenko Nataliya
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to explore the synergy between design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy and examine its impact on educational outcomes and the development of new horizons for education. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. An extensive literature review was conducted to establish a theoretical foundation, while case studies of different educational institutions and settings were examined to gather insights into the practical application of design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy. Finally, expert opinions and panel discussions were analyzed to further enrich the understanding of the topic. The study revealed that the synergy of design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy fostered a more immersive and engaging learning experience for students. This interdisciplinary approach contributed to the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, while also promoting cultural appreciation and understanding. The findings of this research have practical implications for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers in the realm of education. By integrating design, culture, and innovation into pedagogical processes and strategies, education stakeholders can enhance the overall quality of teaching and learning experiences, better preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. The synergy of design, culture, and innovation in pedagogy offers new horizons for education, opening doors for the development of more engaging, relevant, and culturally inclusive learning environments.
Graphic Design Vietnam: Problems and solutions
Authors: Nguyen Minh tri , Nguyen Hong Ngoc , Nguyen Thi Lan Huong
Published: January 2024

The field of design in the world in general, and Graphic Design in particular tend to converge and interfere strongly with other art disciplines (such as fine arts, movies, and music...). Graphic design will flourish with cutting-edge technology, and this will certainly continue to grow in the future. Graphic design today needs to identify several common concerns with themes: boundaries and interlinkages between the arts and graphic design, the importance of content, and impact of advanced technology, the desire for emotional connection, limitations in creativity due to, imposed design software, the uncertainty of commercialization, the need to simplify the design to increase the speed at which information is perceived by visual cues, and, ultimately, the need to be ethical in design. The above problems have never been raised for the Vietnamese contemporary graphic design industry. The study of Contemporary Graphic Design in the development of Vietnamese culture is necessary to create a connection between the past and the present in terms of culture and spirit, because before or after, a production includbelongso belongs to a particular ethnic group.