Digital Platforms Research Articles

Mapping the landscape: unveiling the structural dynamics of industry platforms

Purpose The proliferation of industry platforms has disrupted several industries. Firms adopting a platform business model have experienced a substantial expansion in size and scale, positioning themselves as the foremost valuable entities in market capitalization. Over the past two decades, there has been a substantial expansion in the body of literature dedicated to platforms, and different streams of research have emerged. Despite considerable efforts and the significant progress made in recent years toward a comprehensive understanding of industry platforms, there is still room for further harnessing the field’s diversity. As a result, the aim of this article is to examine the field’s structure, identify research concerns and provide suggestions for future research, thereby enhancing the overall understanding of industry platforms.Design/methodology/approach We conducted a thorough examination of 458 articles on the topic using bibliometric methods and systematic review techniques.Findings Through co-citation analysis, we identified five distinct clusters rooted in various bodies of literature: two-sided markets, industry platforms, digital platforms, innovation platforms and two-sided networks. Furthermore, the examination of these five clusters has revealed three key areas that demand further consideration: (1) terminologies, (2) classifications and (3) perspectives.Originality/value While previous reviews have provided valuable insights into the topic of industry platforms, none have explored the structure of the field so far. Consequently, as a first step toward advancing the field, we uncover the structure of the literature, identifying three major areas of concern. By addressing these concerns, our goal is to converge different clusters, thereby harnessing the diversity in the field and enhancing the overall understanding of industry platforms.

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION: AMONG THE MILLENNIAL’S

In an evolving period of tremendous technological advancement and intensifying global competitiveness, an economy and its citizens need to operate with awareness, adaptability, and alignment with changes and development in order to stand ahead of and thrive with the dynamics. In spite of conventional and foundational work, modernism's recent introduction and its various benefits are something that one ought to weigh. It turns into a drive for improvement to make things now better in order to achieve the future better. In order to this, Financial Literacy is something which assist to gain meaningful insight and leads to decide more rationally in managing the finance. Hence Relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion among millennials is examined in this study. Millennials have particular financial opportunities and challenges because they are the first generation grown up in the digital era. This research examines how financial literacy affects the millennials use and access to financial services through an extensive literature reviews and qualitative analysis. It also looks at how educational initiative and technology supports financial inclusion and literacy. The result highlights the significance of focused training programs and digital platforms in boosting millennials financial capacities by pointing to a favourable association between financial inclusion and financial literacy levels. Policy makers, financial institutions and educators must comprehend these dynamics in order to create specialized plans that enable millennials to engage fully in the financial system and make wise financial decisions. Keywords: Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Millennials, Financial Skill, Financial Decisions.

Использование цифровой образовательной среды в профессиональной деятельности педагога

The article is devoted to one of the important problems of the modern education system – the creation of a modern digital educational environment in educational organizations through the use of digital educational resources, which requires the teacher to have a set of professional competencies. Particular attention is paid to digital educational platforms that can be used to organize educational activities using distance learning technologies and e-learning.

Social media in enabling education

This paper argues that students from rural and low socio-economic status (LSES) backgrounds, who undertake enabling education, benefit from the social, cultural and network capital which digital, narrative and connective platforms may provide in pre-tertiary teaching and learning. In particular, this paper discusses the trial of the use of the social networking site Facebook as a learning management system within an enabling tertiary preparation program designed to raise the aspirations and widen the participation of economically and geographically disadvantaged young people. It also discusses the role of new media in an approach to Tertiary Preparation which recognises that to succeed in their university study, non-traditional students need to develop not only academic skills and confidence, but the skills and confidence to survive and thrive in the broader digital society.

Мониторинг образовательных возможностей цифровой среды для выполнения домашнего задания в школе

The article examines the role of the digital educational environment in school homework practice. The goal is to improve the quality of teaching and learning. The authors study the history of the origin and transformation of homework, as well as the most important functions of homework in the development of personality and self-organization of schoolchildren. Based on the material of a sociological study conducted in the format of an online survey in schools of Omsk, the attitude of parents and schoolchildren to the use of digital educational resources and platforms for completing homework is revealed. This problem is studied in the context of the prospects for the digital transformation of modern education.

ENHANCING DEEPFAKE DETECTION: LEVERAGING MTCNN AND INCEPTION RESNET

In response to the escalating threat posed by manipulated facial imagery in the digital age, our research project is dedicated to developing an advanced framework for the detection and classification of such content, augmented by a proactive user reporting mechanism. Leveraging state-of-the-art deep learning models like Multi-Task Cascaded Convolutional Networks (MTCNN) and InceptionResnetV1, our framework achieves an impressive accuracy rate of 92% in distinguishing between genuine and manipulated faces. The integration of explainability methods such as Grad-CAM enhances model interpretability, empowering users to understand model predictions. Additionally, our user-centric reporting interface enables active user participation in identifying and flagging potentially manipulated content, fostering transparency and accountability in digital media platforms. With the continued proliferation of deepfake technology, our research endeavors not only advance facial image analysis techniques but also uphold principles of trust and integrity in the digital realm, aiming to safeguard the credibility of information dissemination through vigilance, innovation, and collaborative action. Keywords: Deepfake detection, Facial image manipulation, Deep learning models, User reporting mechanism, Model interpretability, Transparency in digital media, Trust and integrity, Information dissemination, Vigilance, Collaborative action.

The impact of the integration of digital platforms and active teaching strategies (Kahoot!) on the performance of Brazilian medical course students in the discipline of histology.

Teaching human histology is part of understanding the tissues of the human body and, therefore, it is part of the training curriculum of all health courses. The increase in technologies and active teaching methodologies has a positive impact on student learning, as it reduces the challenges present in the subject. Therefore, this work aimed to compare the performance of students in the histology discipline, when compared to traditional teaching methodology and its association with game-based learning and a basic histology teaching platform. Three classes of the medical course were selected between the years 2022 and 2023, each of which was separated into a group. One group did not have access to any platform, being called the Traditional Group (TG), a group that used Kahoot!, being called the Kahoot Group (KG), and a group that used the teaching platform, being called the Histoatlas Group (HG). Both KG and HG groups showed greater effectiveness in learning and improved performance, when compared to TG. These improvements in KG and HG were also highlighted as learning aids and easy to use. KG students performed better in the practical test when comparing groups. However, this difference was not observed in the students' averages. However, students pointed out the relevance of trying to improve the traditional teaching methodology. Therefore, this study points out that, even though the traditional teaching methodology is efficient in the student's teaching and learning process, there is a need on the part of students to make the subject more dynamic.

Book Recommendation System

In the digital age, the vast availability of books poses a significant challenge for readers to discover titles that match their interests and preferences. This report explores the use of machine learning for a Book Recommendation System (BRS) to help readers discover books suited to their interests in the digital age. It will utilize advanced algorithms and techniques, including collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, and hybrid models, to offer personalized recommendations based on users' reading history and behavior. The project aims to tackle challenges like data sparsity and the cold-start problem while ensuring scalability. Evaluation will be based on standard metrics like precision, recall, accuracy, and novelty, with a focus on ethical considerations such as fairness and user privacy. Ultimately, the goal is to develop a robust and user-centric system that enhances the book discovery process across digital platforms. A Graphical User Interface is also developed to discover information and display the recommended books. Keywords—Machine Learning, Book Recommendation System, K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm

Digital Strategies Supporting Social Network Approaches to HIV Testing: A Scoping Review.

This review captured how digital strategies support social network approaches to promote HIV testing. Overall, 29 studies were identified by searching PubMed and Embase for studies published up to June 2023. Existing studies revealed three types of digital strategies (social media (n = 28), online information channels (n = 4), and multifunctional digital platforms (n = 4)) split into four major modes of digital strategy-supported social-network-based HIV testing promotion: 1) Online outreach and recruiting, 2) gathering and identifying key populations for HIV testing, 3) communicating and disseminating online HIV testing health interventions, and 4) assisting and facilitating HIV testing uptake and distribution. Social network approaches supported by digital strategies yielded advantages in HIV testing education and distribution, which increases HIV testing coverage among key populations. Studies are needed on how to facilitate the use of digital strategies for social network-based HIV testing, as well as how to integrate them with existing HIV testing approaches.

Economic impacts of digital home-sharing platform: Creative destruction in the hospitality industry

This paper describes an empirical study that was conducted by applying creative destruction theory to examine structural changes in the hospitality industry due to the growth of digital home-sharing platforms. To achieve these research aims, the current study considered the hospitality industry, which encompasses the accommodation and restaurant sectors, as well as Airbnb, representing the digital home-sharing platform. The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between the exit of the accommodation industry and the supply of the digital home-sharing platform, while both entry and exit in the restaurant industry are significantly associated with the supply or performance of the digital home-sharing platform. Over time, this leads to industry transformations as certain segments of the lodging industry are replaced by digital home-sharing platforms, and as the restaurant industry undergoes a process of creative destruction, with establishments unable to adapt to changing business environments and the emergence of new facilities tailored to new technologies or accommodation models.

The role of digital platforms in e-commerce food supply chain resilience under exogenous disruptions

Purpose Operational risks can cause considerable, atypical disturbances and impact food supply chain (SC) resilience. Indicatively, the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions in the UK food services as nationwide stockouts led to unprecedented discrepancies between retail and home-delivery supply capacity and demand. To this effect, this study aims to examine the emergence of digital platforms as an innovative instrument for food SC resilience in severe market disruptions. Design/methodology/approach An interpretive multiple case-study approach was used to unravel how different generations of e-commerce food service providers, i.e. established and emergent, responded to the need for more resilient operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings SC disruption management for high-impact low-frequency events requires analysing four research elements: platformisation, structural variety, process flexibility and system resource efficiency. Established e-commerce food operators use partner onboarding and local waste valorisation to enhance resilience. Instead, emergent e-commerce food providers leverage localised rapid upscaling and product personalisation. Practical implications Digital food platforms offer a highly customisable, multisided digital marketplace wherein platform members may aggregate product offerings and customers, thus sharing value throughout the network. Platform-induced disintermediation allows bidirectional flows of data and information among SC partners, ensuring compliance and safety in the food retail sector. Originality/value The study contributes to the SC configuration and resilience literature by investigating the interrelationship among platformisation, structural variety, process flexibility and system resource efficiency for safe and resilient food provision within exogenously disrupted environments.

The impact of artificial intelligence big data technology on the development of media economy information security

With the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data (BD), they provide people with new ways and tools in information acquisition, processing and dissemination. The purpose of this study is to deeply discuss the influence of AI and BD technologies on the development of Information Security (InfoSec) in media economy, and analyze the opportunities and challenges it brings. Firstly, the evaluation system of the influence of BD technology on the development of InfoSec, a media enterprise, is constructed. Then, this study discusses the development mode of the multilateral platform of media economy supported by BD technology. Finally, taking S company and X platform as examples, this study analyses the influence of BD technology on the development of InfoSec and the development mode of media economy supported by BD technology. The research results show that with the support of BD technology, the proportion of InfoSec products in enterprises has reached 0.2426, and the InfoSec score of S company has reached 77.74, reaching a high level. The profit margin of digital network media is three times that of traditional media. The number of users of multilateral digital media economic platform X has increased by 21%, and its turnover has increased by 54%. AI and BD technologies have brought opportunities and challenges to the InfoSec development of media economy. While applying these technologies, it is necessary to take effective measures to protect users’ privacy and strengthen the information review and verification mechanism to ensure the sustainable development of media economy. The uniqueness of this study lies in the construction of a comprehensive BD technology impact assessment system and the discussion of the development model of multilateral media economic platform, which provides a powerful reference and guidance for media enterprises. In addition, this study also reveals the positive influence of BD technology on InfoSec and the development of media economy, which provides beneficial enlightenment for the future development of media industry. In response to the challenges of privacy and InfoSec, this study puts forward important policy and practical suggestions to ensure the sustainable growth of media economy and the protection of users’ rights and interests. Therefore, this study has important contribution and innovative value in both theory and practice.

RURAL WOMEN PERCEPTIONS OF DIGITAL MEDIA INFLUENCE ON AWARENESS CREATION ABOUT MATERNAL HEALTH INFORMATION IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

In rural settings, access to maternal health information is often limited, contributing to disparities in maternal healthcare utilization and outcomes. The main objective of the study is to find the rural women perceptions of digital media influence on awareness creation about maternal health information in Punjab, Pakistan. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Lahore from August 2023 to January 2024. Data was collected from 350 participants using convenience sampling methods. Data collection involved the administration of structured surveys to participants, either in-person or through electronic means, depending on their accessibility and preferences. The survey instrument was designed to capture demographic information, including age, education level, household income, and parity, as well as assess participants' access to digital media, frequency of usage, preferred platforms, and perceived usefulness of digital media for obtaining maternal health information. Data was collected from 350 participants. The mean age of the participants was 32.9±6.5 years Education levels varied, with 60% having primary education, 30% secondary, and 10% tertiary education. Regarding household income, 70% fell below the poverty line, while 30% were above it. Participants reported relatively high mean scores for their engagement with digital media platforms. Social media received the highest mean score of 3.8, followed by search engines with a mean score of 3.5, and maternal health websites/apps with a slightly lower mean score of 3.2. It is concluded that digital media, particularly social media platforms, play a significant role in providing access to maternal health information among rural women, despite variations in access and perceived usefulness across demographic groups.

Machine learning based DNA melt curve profiling enables automated novel genotype detection

Surveillance for genetic variation of microbial pathogens, both within and among species, plays an important role in informing research, diagnostic, prevention, and treatment activities for disease control. However, large-scale systematic screening for novel genotypes remains challenging in part due to technological limitations. Towards addressing this challenge, we present an advancement in universal microbial high resolution melting (HRM) analysis that is capable of accomplishing both known genotype identification and novel genotype detection. Specifically, this novel surveillance functionality is achieved through time-series modeling of sequence-defined HRM curves, which is uniquely enabled by the large-scale melt curve datasets generated using our high-throughput digital HRM platform. Taking the detection of bacterial genotypes as a model application, we demonstrate that our algorithms accomplish an overall classification accuracy over 99.7% and perform novelty detection with a sensitivity of 0.96, specificity of 0.96 and Youden index of 0.92. Since HRM-based DNA profiling is an inexpensive and rapid technique, our results add support for the feasibility of its use in surveillance applications.

Empowering College Communities through Digital Innovation: The Uni-Safe App's Role in Combating Bullying

The bullying in a college is major issue in today’s educational setting, negatively affecting student’s mental health and their overall health. This research paper presents an innovative approach implemented in a college for combating bullying with the aid of digital technology platforms. The technological intervention is the creation of app called Uni-Safe, using flutter framework renowned for its dynamic nature, versatile and responsive behaviour. Uni-Safe consists of various features such as user-friendly interface, real-time reporting features, and a confidential platform for students to raise their problems without having concern for identity revelation. The application was deployed to college environments and post analysis was continuously done to assess its effectiveness in resolving the issue. Though the app significantly reduced complexities and enhanced overall wellbeing of college dynamic still there presents a disparity as it is focusing on one college only instead of broader spectrum of educational institutions that could give higher insight into societal well-being.

Inter-agency coordination and digital platform regulation: lessons from the Whatsapp case in Brazil

ABSTRACT This article examines the drivers and obstacles behind the first large-scale cross-agency coordination in digital platform regulation in Brazil. Drawing on elite semi-structured interviews and document analysis, it investigates how the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) and other federal agencies worked together to scrutinize the legal implications of WhatsApp’s privacy policy and terms of service changes announced in January 2021, including concerns regarding transparency, legitimate interest, and consent. The study reveals that while formal institutional arrangements such as cooperation agreements existed, informal factors like personal relationships played a significant role in facilitating coordination. However, capacity and autonomy issues within the involved bodies hindered more substantive coordination and may explain divergences in the interpretation of data protection legislation. The findings emphasize the importance of enhancing mechanisms for inter-agency coordination in digital platform regulation, especially considering capacity and autonomy issues within and across regulatory ecosystems, offering insights to other jurisdictions, particularly for developing countries facing public governance constraints similar to those experienced in Brazil.

BANKING IN DIGITAL AGE: A STUDY ON ONLINE BANKING SERVICES

Internet banking, often referred to as online, virtual, or e-banking, allows clients of banks and other financial institutions to perform several financial transactions via the financial institutions website. With the use of a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, mobile banking is a service offered by banks and other financial institutions that enables its clients to do various financial activities remotely. It makes use of software sometimes called an app that banks and other financial institutions provide for this purpose. This research article aims to provide a thorough exploration of the online banking services. Focusing on the evolution from traditional banking to digital platforms, the study examines the impact of online banking on customer behavior, challenges faced by them in form of security concerns and opportunities over traditional banking. The findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on the digital transformation of financial services and its implications for the broader economy. KEYWORDS: Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, online banking services, customer behavior, security concerns.

From restoration to social media: exploring the nexus of architecture, social media and information sharing behaviours

PurposeThis study aims to explore the impact of architecture on digital communication mediums, focusing on how social media shapes the public perception and discussion of architectural spaces. It specifically examines the case of the Basilica Cistern/Istanbul, analysing social media interactions post-restoration.Design/methodology/approachUsing newspaper archive scanning and survey technique, this study observed public content on Instagram focusing on the post-restoration period of the Basilica Cistern. 406 (283 valid) people who visited the Cistern and shared their experiences on Instagram between August 2022 and January 2023 participated in a survey. The analysis utilized Python for advanced correlation studies, enabling an in-depth exploration of the interplay between architectural features and social media sharing behaviours.FindingsThe analysis revealed that historical significance, lighting elements, role as a photographic backdrop significantly influenced sharing behaviours. Correlations were found between specific spatial features of the cistern and various sharing motivations, such as communication with people, personal gain, and popularity. The study highlights a diverse spectrum of motivations among users, emphasizing the relationship between these motivations and spatial features.Research limitations/implicationsThis study underscores the necessity for further inquiry into the intricate dynamics among digital communication, architectural spaces, and user motivations. Limitations include potential challenges in gathering data from social media due to concerns of cyber fraud and the misuse of hashtags.Originality/valueThis research offers novel insights into the interplay between digital communication and architecture. It underscores the potential of digital platforms as valuable data sources for architectural theorizing and practice, particularly in understanding how restorations and architectural changes are perceived and discussed in the digital space.

A context-driven approach through stakeholder engagement to introduce a digital emergency obstetric and newborn care register into routine obstetric health care services in Bangladesh.

Emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC) in Bangladesh focusses on maternal health, whereby it addresses childbirth and postpartum complications to ensure women's health and well-being. It was transitioned to a digital platform to overcome challenges with the paper-based EmONC register and we conducted implementation research to assess the outcome. Here we outline the stakeholder engagement process integral to the implementation research process. We adopted a four-step stakeholder engagement model based on the identification, sensitisation, involvement, and engagement of stakeholders. The approach was informed by previous experience, desk reviews, and expert consultations to ensure comprehensive engagement with stakeholders at multiple levels. Led by the Maternal Health Programme of the Government of Bangladesh, we involved high-power and high-interest stakeholders in developing a joint action plan for digitisation of the paper-based EmONC register. Finally, we demonstrated this digital EmONC register in real-life settings to stakeholders at different levels. The successful demonstration process fostered government ownership and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, while laying the foundation for scalability and sustainability. Nevertheless, our experience highlighted that the stakeholder engagement process is context-driven, time-consuming, resource-intensive, iterative, and dynamic, and it requires involving stakeholders with varied expertise. Effective strategic planning, facilitation, and the allocation of sufficient time and resources are essential components for successful stakeholder engagement. Our experience demonstrates the potential of adopting the 'identification, sensitisation, involvement, and engagement' stakeholder engagement model. Success in implementing this model in diverse settings depends on leveraging knowledge gained during implementation, maintaining robust communication with stakeholders, and harnessing the patience and determination of the facilitating organisation.

Redefining Public Space: The Evolution of Meaning in the Digital Era

Throughout history, public space has had a dynamic and evolving structure interacting with society and has undergone various conceptual changes and developments. This paper explores the evolving definition of public space, emphasizing the role of digitalization in this transformation. The study also seeks to delve deeply into the current meaning of public space, informed by perspectives from spatial design experts and Istanbul residents. The research employs a systematic literature review and a survey method, segmented across two distinct groups. The survey also concentrated on the spatial and digital dimensions of public space and asked participants to evaluate the personal meanings and usage patterns of these spaces. Besides, the advancement of digital technologies has led to literature that indicates an expansion in the definition of public space. The findings acquired from the research also supported this. In other words, analysis displays that public space goes beyond its traditional definition. Participants began to represent public spaces not only as physical spaces but also as digital platforms and social networks, and these findings supported the idea that the meaning and boundaries of public space augment and alter with digitalisation. This study emphasizes that the definition of public space cannot be confined solely to physical spaces but also includes digital platforms as integral components of this domain. Acquiring insight into public spaces' ever-changing and dynamic structure is essential for comprehending social and spatial dynamics in contemporary societies. This study revealed the evolution of the concept of public space and the effects of digitalization on this evolution.