Digital Products Research Articles

Development of a digital canva-based interactive e-module by using geogebra for high school statistics material

The Merdeka Curriculum has an up-to-date flow of learning objectives in statistics material, especially data presentation. However, most students still need help presenting data because teaching materials at school only use printed books. This research aims to produce digital-based interactive e-module development products using the application Canva-assisted Geogebra in high school statistics material that meets the criteria of being valid, practical, and having potential effects. The research method used is R & D (research and development). The development model in this research refers to the ADDIE model, which consists of stages of analysis (analysis), level design (plan), level of development (development), level implementation (implementation), and stage evaluation (evaluation). The trial was conducted on 41 class XI students at SMA Negeri 11 Palembang. Data was obtained from validation questionnaires for validity, student response questionnaires for practicality, and student learning outcomes tests to see potential effects. The results of the research obtained that Canvas digital interactive e-module product assisted by Geogebra on high school statistics material was categorized as very valid (88.04%), efficient (90.26%), and had an effect which was categorized as good (86.81%). The results of this development should be used as teaching materials and learning media in presenting statistical material, especially the scatter diagram sub-material data. It is hoped that teachers can apply the results of this research in presenting statistical material in class, especially the scatter diagram sub-material.

Involvement of interactive educational platforms in the training of graphic design students using the Figma platform as an example

The goal is to provide a rationale for choosing the optimal prototyping and UI/UX design software for teaching design students. The purpose of writing this paper is to determine the optimal tools for teaching UI/UX design students through interactive educational platforms. The research uses the methods of cross-multiple-iteration expert ranking, personal ranking of students, and comparative cross-analysis of the results of expert and user ranking. The ranking results confirmed the choice of tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Sketch, and Marvel. The users’ conclusions agree with the experts’ evaluations. Still, the analysis revealed a significant difference in approaches: the gap in user evaluations is 84.6% versus 32.0% for experts, indicating the influence of user empathy and the importance of UI/UX in product perception. Figma was selected as a tool for prototyping and UI/UX design with a median rating of 57.2%, justifying its use in interactive educational programs for future designers, contributing to the development of skilled digital production specialists. Further research is focused on developing detailed educational courses for design students, as well as studying the empathic component of experience for creating ergonomic interfaces.

Indonesian Performing Arts in the Era of Covid-19: Digitizing Campus Theatre

Abstract In Indonesia, the Covid-19 pandemic dramatically affected many sectors, in particular modern theatre and higher education institutions that host campus theatres. This study focuses on the strategies employed by campus theatres to survive the pandemic, focusing on digital theatre productions by Petra Theatre (formerly Petra Little Theatre) in Surabaya, Play Performance Class in Yogyakarta, and Teater Kampus in Makassar posted on YouTube in 2020–2022. Taking the perspectives by Matthew Causey on digital performance, supported by Sarah Bay-Cheng’s dramaturgy of distortion of mediated theatre, and by Philip Auslander on liveness in mediatized performance, we analyze the emergence of certain aspects of mediatized/digital theatre that pertain to actor-audience relation and time-space relations exemplified by the digital performance offered by these three campus theatres.

Digital transformation and supply chain concentration: evidence from China

ABSTRACT Excessive supply chain concentration (SCC) introduces various risks, and the factors contributing to SCC are complex and have been rarely explored. This study examines the economic impact of digital transformation on supply chains by analysing data from China’s A-share listed companies (2010–2021) using regression models. The findings demonstrate that digital transformation significantly reduces supply chain concentration and increases the firms’ influence within the supply chain. The mechanism analysis shows that digital transformation makes firms more attractive to suppliers and customers, eases financing constraints, boosts firm reputation, and reduces SCC. The impact is more pronounced in firms facing higher environmental uncertainty or those positioned upstream in the supply chain. Except for blockchain, all five dimensions of digital transformation help to reduce SCC, thereby improving total factor productivity and economic growth. Digital transformation also creates a spillover effect, raising expectations for digital transformation and productivity among suppliers and customers. These findings have significant implications for understanding digital transformation practices and advancing supply chain management. The conclusions remain robust after various tests, including changes to the measures of variables and controls for reverse causality using lagged treatment and instrumental variables.

EFL Adolescents' Use of English in the Era of New Digital Media: An Empirical Investigation

ABSTRACTThe study reported here sets out to investigate to what extent Generation Z EFL speakers employ English in their linguistic practices on digital media platforms and how these compare to the patterns of English use on other social occasions. To that end, 630 adolescents (aged 14 to 18) from five grammar schools were targeted in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg. Results of a 27‐item survey pinpoint young individuals’ habitual reliance on English for (i) socializing on Facebook, Twitter, and similar platforms; (ii) consuming content on YouTube and TikTok; and (iii) watching series on various streaming platforms. Simultaneously, English is also revealed as an important linguistic variant underpinning their daily communicative practices, notably interactions with peers. The multiple linear regression analysis pinpoints statistically significant associations between learners’ habits of digital media use and their in‐group conversational practices. This is interpreted as a sign indicating the emergence of ESL‐like qualities in a traditional EFL setting. It is argued that consuming and engaging with digital media products through English may be affecting the psycholinguistic modus operandus of a noticeable cohort of young EFL speakers, who become increasingly bilingual as a result of those practices. Consequently, it is this adjusted psycholinguistic state (from predominantly monolingual to increasingly bilingual) that motivates the addition of English to the sociolinguistic repertoire of conversational practices.

The Impact of Digital Marketing and Product Quality on Purchase Decisions Mediated by Brand Awareness on Vaccine Products at PT "K" Farma Group

This research aims to determine the impact of digital marketing and product quality on purchasing decisions of vaccine products in the PT “K” Farma Group, with brand awareness serving as a mediating factor. Especially after we have gone through the era of the Covid-19 pandemic where now we are increasingly aware of the importance of vaccines for the people. Primary data was collected using questionnaire and total sample were 82. This study used a descriptive quantitative research design. The data analysis technique uses SEM-PLS (structural equation modeling-partial least squares). This research employs data analysis technique by structural equation modeling-partial least square. Results indicated that Product and brand awareness had a significant direct positive effect on purchasing decisions, while digital marketing had a direct positive but not significant effect on purchasing decisions. Mediating Effect of Brand Awareness on Digital Marketing, Product Quality and Relationship with Purchase Decision. The study results suggest that brand awareness and perceived product quality of vaccine products to enhance purchase decisions can be proven in company "K" Pharma. Digital marketing is important but without brand awareness, the results will not be significant.

Digitalisation in European regions: unravelling the impact of relatedness and complexity on digital technology adoption and productivity growth

ABSTRACT Digital technologies are the cornerstone of platform, knowledge, and network economies, driving the interconnectedness, innovation, and efficiency that define these economic models. Consequently, digitalisation has recently become a key policy objective for regional economies. This paper provides empirical evidence on how the adoption of new digital web technologies is shaped by previous regional digital capabilities. The analysis is based upon an economic complexity and relatedness framework using novel data on digital web technologies’ adoption for 278 European NUTS-2 regions between the years 2000 and 2022. Results show that regions tend to adopt new digital web technologies when they already master related digital capabilities. This paper also shows how digital complexity is associated with labour productivity gains at the regional level. Conclusions shed light on how regions adopt digital web technologies and serve as a tool for policymakers.

In silico formulation optimization and particle engineering of pharmaceutical products using a generative artificial intelligence structure synthesis method

Pharmaceutical drug dosage forms are critical for ensuring the effective and safe delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients to patients. However, traditional formulation development often relies on extensive lab and animal experimentation, which can be time-consuming and costly. This manuscript presents a generative artificial intelligence method that creates digital versions of drug products from images of exemplar products. This approach employs an image generator guided by critical quality attributes, such as particle size and drug loading, to create realistic digital product variations that can be analyzed and optimized digitally. This paper shows how this method was validated through two case studies: one for the determination of the amount of material that will create a percolating network in an oral tablet product and another for the optimization of drug distribution in a long-acting HIV inhibitor implant. The results demonstrate that the generative AI method accurately predicts a percolation threshold of 4.2% weight of microcrystalline cellulose and generates implant formulations with controlled drug loading and particle size distributions. Comparisons with real samples reveal that the synthesized structures exhibit comparable particle size distributions and transport properties in release media.

Онтологическое моделирование как средство семантизации терминологической лексики в процессе обучения иностранному языку специальности

The study provides a rationale for the use of ontological modeling techniques for teaching the language of a specialty to foreign students studying educational programs in Russian. Ontologies of subject areas, defined as conceptualization specifications, are widely used in computational linguistics to create formalized knowledge management systems. In the context of internationalization, globalization and a colossal increase in the volume of industry knowledge, linguaprofessional skills of interlingual modeling and systematization of conceptual areas of various professions should become a basic element of foreign-language professional communicative competence. This study presents the experience of applying linguistic ontological modeling techniques as a means of improving the effectiveness of terminology teaching, in particular, in terms of semantization of terminological units that form the conceptual sphere of professional communication of students in non-linguistic areas of training. In the course of this study, positive experience was accumulated in applying linguistic ontological modeling techniques, proving the feasibility of using ontologies as a means of semantization of industry terminology. In the applied aspect, the approach we propose can be used for ontological modeling of foreign language courses for special purposes, as well as for creating digital didactic products with an extended list of functions that form a linguistic and professional virtual learning environment.

Revitalizing Agricultural Economy Through Rural E-Commerce? Experience from China’s Revolutionary Old Areas

Many of the world’s less developed regions may not be able to improve the well-being of rural residents through agricultural revitalization because of their remoteness from agricultural markets. Using the county-level data set of China’s underdeveloped old revolutionary base areas from 2010 to 2021, this paper takes the policy planning of rural e-commerce as event intervention to investigate the driving role of the digital product market on agricultural economic development. Empirical results show that rural e-commerce planning policy has significantly promoted the agricultural added value of the pilot counties, and the digital market is the key driving factor of the agricultural economic growth in these underdeveloped areas. Both food production and livestock output have increased significantly as a result of e-commerce policies. Considering the potential bias of the bidirectional fixed effect estimators of staggered differences-in-differences (DID), this study uses heterogeneous robust estimators to verify the growth effect of the agricultural economy. Specifically, digital agricultural markets have significantly promoted agricultural mechanization and significantly improved agricultural total factor productivity. Moreover, empirical evidence does not support transmission mechanisms for off-farm employment and agricultural entrepreneurship. The findings can help less developed countries and regions develop policies to expand the agricultural markets with digital dividends, thereby promoting the development of the agricultural economy.

PENINGKATAN DAYA SAING DAN KESEJAHTERAAN KT. KOMPITU HIJAU SEBAGAI GARDEN CITY MELALUI DIGITAL MARKETING

KT Kompitu Hijau faces challenges in marketing fresh agricultural products only through Whatsapp Group. Marketing of derivative products such as vegetable chips, healthy vegetable juice, dawet spinach, instant herbal medicine is limited to certain events organized by the Department. As well as less than optimal production management related to less attractive product packaging and water and electricity problems. The solution to overcome these problems requires training and mentoring in Digital Marketing as well as training and mentoring in production management. The method used in the training and mentoring of Digital Marketing and Production Management is the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach which involves the community in the development process. As well as the FGD method to determine the right marketing strategy. The results after carrying out community empowerment activities are KT. Kompitu can market and sell products online through GrabMart E-Commerce, Instagram and WhatsApp Business Toko Kompitu Sehat. The results of assistance and training in production management of KT Kompitu Hijau are able to produce products that are packaged and have an attractive logo. As well as having optimal waters to produce the best products. KT Kompitu Hijau won 1st place in the Yogyakarta City Vegetable Landscape Competition which was attended by 34 farmer groups in Yogyakarta City. The evaluation results show that digital literacy has increased. This community empowerment activity was organized as a contribution to increasing the competitiveness and welfare of KT. Kompitu Hijau.

Examining the Efficacy of the Law of Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 2017 in the Lens of Consumer Protection in Uganda

This study investigates the effectiveness of the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 2017 on consumer protection by examining the legal framework governing it at the national and international levels. Findings reveal that Uganda’s consumer protection law falls short and even the available laws do not protect consumers extensively. This Act also does not cater for any redress system for consumer disputes, rights, and remedies of a consumer, and it is upon such a critical analysis that one can conclude that there is an urgent need to protect consumers in Uganda, mainly by setting up a redress system for consumer dispute resolution. More legislation should be enacted and passed, and consumer rights should be enforced since they are intrinsic to any democratic state, and this will lead to economic development. In light of the observations, the article recommends that the government of Uganda amend the law to include the e-commerce provisions that protect consumers on digitally procured products, both intangible and tangible, which give clear and full protection to consumers against fault-sold digital content products. More so, the government of Uganda should amend the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act to clearly define “goods” to also expressly cover digital products and clearly stipulate the mode of digital transactions since such goods are different from ordinary goods that the consumer is able to examine before purchasing them. Keywords: Sale of Goods and Supply of Services, and consumer protection

The Effect of Digital Marketing-Upgrading and Product Virality on the Sustainability of MSMEs

This study aims to understand the role of consumer behavior in mediating the influence of virality, digital marketing, and product enhancement on the desires of MSMEs in East Java. This study expands our understanding of the impact of digital marketing, product enhancement, and virality on the desires of MSMEs in East Java, focusing on diverse consumer behavior. With a quantitative approach, this study uses a survey method with a questionnaire as the main instrument, involving 160 respondents from various cities in East Java, including Surabaya, Malang, and Mojokerto. The variables explained include digital marketing (X1) consisting of social media indicators, websites, and mobile marketing; product enhancement (X2) such as product quality and innovation; and virality (X3) which includes content creativity and the use of influencers. Consumer behavior (Y) focuses on satisfaction, loyalty, and interest, as well as MSME desires (Z) which are measured through profitability and public acceptance. The results of the analysis show that digital marketing has a positive effect on consumer behavior, which has an impact on increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction. In addition, product enhancement and virality significantly affect the desire of MSMEs, with consumers more interested in modern and popular products.

Recent advances in fish cutting: From cutting schemes to automatic technologies and internet of things innovations.

Fish-cutting products are widely loved by consumers due to the unique nutrient composition and flavor in different cuts. However, fish-cutting faces the issue of labor shortage due to the harsh working environment, huge workload, and seasonal work. Hence, some automatic, efficient, and large-scale cutting technologies are needed to overcome these challenges. Accompanied by the development of Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain technologies are progressively applied in the cutting process, which plays pivotal roles in digital production monitoring and product safety enhancement. This review focuses on the main fish-cutting schemes and delves into advanced automatic cutting techniques, showing the latest technological advancements and how they are revolutionizing fish cutting. Additionally, the production monitoring architecture based on IoT in the fish-cutting process is discussed. Fish cutting involves a variety of schemes tailored to the specific characteristics of each fish cut. The cutting process includes deheading and tail removal, filleting, boning, skinning, trimming, and bone inspection. By incorporating sensors, machine vision, deep learning, and advanced cutting tools, these technologies are transforming fish cutting from a manual to an automated process. This transformation has significant practical implications for the industry, offering improved efficiency, consistent product quality, and enhanced safety, ultimately providing a modernized manufacturing approach to fish-cutting automation within the context of Industry 4.0.

Enhancing Learning Management Systems (LMS) Through Kano Analysis

Abstract This article explores the critical role of information and communication technology (ICT) in modern educational settings and emphasizes the importance of understanding stakeholders’ needs in the development of digital learning tools, particularly Learning Management Systems (LMS). Drawing from the Kano Model of Satisfaction, the study examines how stakeholders evaluate digital learning products and proposes a new LMS design tailored to their preferences. The paper provides insights into the acceptance and utilization of digital learning tools by stakeholders in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), highlighting the challenges and opportunities in incorporating LMS into educational organizations. Additionally, it presents new functional factors for newly designed LMS and discusses the implications of digital learning systems in the context of modern education. Finally, the article addresses the limitations of current LMSs and underscores the importance of stakeholder acceptance for successful implementation in educational institutions.

Applicability of 3D concrete printing technology in building construction with different architectural design decisions in housing

3D Printing (3DP) technology, one of the layered production methodologies where design and construction configurations can be made with increasing digitalization and Industry 4.0, is one of the leading techniques of the period. 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) also comes to the fore in the construction industry. The study aims to observe the impact of architectural design decisions on the 3DCP process by developing controlled and consistent design alternatives. Architectural designs developed with different geometric forms in the housing function were subjected to digital planning, 3DCP preparation, and 3DCP prototype final product stages. In the integration of design and 3D concrete printing (3DCP), two key aspects were investigated: (i) the impact of different geometric forms (square, rectangle, hexagon, octagon, circle, and ellipse) on the buildability performance of 3D-printed structures, and (ii) how variations in design details influence printing time, material consumption, cost, and the feasibility of mass production in architectural applications. For the 3DCP process, 3D-printable cementitious mixture was developed, and a 3D printer with dimensions of 100 x 100 x 40 centimeters was used. The results obtained during the printing process were analyzed in comparison with the building evaluation parameters. As a result, the house with circular geometry showed the optimum behavior according to the parameters of buildability, cost, and mass producibility. The circle geometric form provides a 4.2% advantage over the octagon in terms of buildability, a 16.6% advantage over the ellipse in terms of cost, and a 20% advantage over the ellipse in terms of mass producibility.

D5 digital circular workflow: five digital steps towards matchmaking for material reuse in construction

The intersection of digital transformation and circular construction practices presents significant potential to mitigate environmental impacts through optimised material reuse. We propose a five-step (D5) digital circular workflow that integrates these digital innovations towards reuse, validated through real-world case studies. We assessed a variety of digital tools for enhancing the reuse of construction materials, including digital product passports, material classification assisted by artificial intelligence (AI), reality capture, computational design, design inspired by generative AI, digital fabrication techniques, extended reality, and blockchain technology. Using action research through a multiple case study approach, we disassembled several buildings that were set for demolition and subsequently designed and executed construction projects using the salvaged materials. Our findings indicate that digital transformation for detection, disassembly, distribution, design, and finally deployment significantly support the application of circular economy principles. We demonstrate the potential of the proposed workflow for industry implementation and scalability.

Determinants of Students' Decisions to Use Paylater Digital Financial Products

The use of digital financial technology is increasingly widespread among society, especially among students who are digitally active. One product that is increasingly popular is PayLater. This research aims to analyze the influence of digital financial literacy, lifestyle, social influence, and ease of use on the decision to use PayLater among students in Malang City. The t test is used as a data analysis method. The unit of analysis in this research is students who live in Malang, totaling 106 respondents. The research results show that digital financial literacy, lifestyle, social influence, and ease of use influence students' decisions to use digital financial products such as PayLater. It is hoped that this research will provide a deeper understanding of the factors that influence the use of PayLater among students and the implications for future financial management policies and practices.

VISUAL LANGUAGE DESIGN AS A NEW MEDIA FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

The development of educational institutions in Indonesia and globally is currently facing the challenge of how to answer the needs of students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in receiving and understanding lecture materials, specifically designed in new media needs to be designed to facilitate and support the learning activities of ASD’s students and the goal of inclusive and sustainable education can be achieved. A visual research method was carried out with 4 stages of analysis, namely the image aspect, technical aspect, maker aspect and viewer aspect, then supported by statements from experts in designing the right visual language to convey the syllabus of the Digital Design Production (DDP) course. The result is that the right visual language will help students with ASD receive the message conveyed during the learning activities.

MANAJEMEN TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL PENDIDIKAN SEKOLAH DASAR DI KABUPATEN SINTANG

The independent curriculum as one of the digital development products developed through the independent learning platform has become a challenge for the education field, including in Sintang Regency. This study aims to describe the management of digital transformation of education in the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum (IKM) in Sintang Regency. The research method used is case study research. Data collection techniques aimed of mapping the readiness of schools, teachers, students, parents in utilizing ICT, the Independent Teaching Platform. The results show that digital transformation management of education has been implemented at Elementary Schools in Sintang Regency. In the planning aspect, it is done by mapping priorities in the short, medium and long term. Assessing and analyzing capabilities, requirements, challenges and opportunities related to digital transformation. Building steps and synergy with various related parties to achieve goals. Socializing the program and setting achievement targets in digital transformation management. In terms of implementation, it is to apply the entire series of planning by directing, playing an active role from structural and functional to influence and strive for all stakeholders to be able to implement the digital transformation program in the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum effectively and efficiently. Meanwhile, monitoring or evaluation of the digital transformation program is the result of the achievement of the planning and implementation process, namely 65.35% of IKM achievement so that it can be used as a benchmark for success or as a follow-up effort for the program at Elementary Schools in Sintang Regency.