Innovative Information Research Articles

Role of Technology Integration in the Development of 21st-Century Skills STEM University in Zimbabwe

Technology use is crucial and fundamentally alters how universities teach and learn in the twenty-first century. The influx of various technologies supports the development of three key 21st-century skills: life and career skills, learning and innovation skills, and information, media, and technology skills. Social constructivism theory serves as the study’s theoretical foundation, emphasizing the importance of collaborative learning environments where students construct knowledge through social interaction. A case study design and a qualitative methodology were employed in the investigation to gain deep insights into the experiences of participants. Those involved in the study included STEM lecturers, faculty technicians, and both first- and final-year undergraduate students; they were chosen using a purposeful sampling procedure to ensure a rich variety of perspectives. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, which provided valuable qualitative insights. The paper explores the 21st-century skills essential for STEM learning, focusing on the implications, competencies, and perceptions of various stakeholders. The study established a pressing need for training in technology integration among faculty. Additionally, there was minimal support from administration and technicians, as well as a lack of adequate resources. Participants expressed the need for ample time to prepare for lessons, highlighting the challenges educators face. Consequently, it is recommended that the implementation of technologies should begin with strong support from administrators and technicians in sourcing necessary resources. Lecturers play a crucial role in preparing students for the modern workplace, and they require continuous training and support from technicians. Furthermore, administrators should foster collaboration with other STEM-offering universities to stay current with rapidly evolving technologies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to education in the digital age. This collaboration can significantly enhance the educational quality and effectiveness of STEM programs.

Smart Directional Liquid Manipulation on Curvature-Ratchet Surfaces.

Structured surfaces leverage interfacial energy for directional liquid manipulation without external power, showing tremendous potential in microfluidics, green energy and biomedical applications. While the interplay of interfacial energy between solid surfaces and liquids is crucial for liquid manipulation, a systematic understanding of how the balance in liquid-solid interfacial energy affects liquid behaviors remains lacking. Here, using the curvature-ratchet surface as a generic example, we reveal the complex directional liquid dynamics inherent in the subtle regulation of liquid-solid interfacial energy. We show that curvature and tilt features regulate Laplace pressure asymmetry to enable directional, bidirectional and reverse liquid manipulation. These processes can be modulated by surface free energy and liquid surface tension, and we define their ratio as a new dimensionless number ζ to characterize the liquid-solid interfacial energy relationship. The balanced liquid control happens when ζ ∼ 1, which facilitates versatile liquid behaviors, e.g., fan-shaped spreading, gradient-induced redirection, and back-and-forth transport on various surface array arrangements, all resulting from matching structural designs with the proper ζ. Inspired by this, we showcase an innovative liquid-based information encryption technique, where the liquid displays correct information on preprogrammed surfaces only at designated ζ values. This study lays the groundwork for smart directional liquid manipulation and broadens its application domains.

Addressing Shortages with Storage: From Old Grain Pits to New Solutions for Underground Storage Systems

In every era, climate variability and frequent food shortages have made it necessary to store harvested grains for more than one season. Underground grain storage has been used since ancient times throughout the world. Italy (Cerignola) and Malta (Valletta and Floriana) have preserved rare examples of more recent (from the 16th century onward) large concentrations of grain pits, capable of accumulating substantial reserves to cope with famine or siege. No longer in operation, they represent an important part of the cultural heritage of the agricultural economy. The purpose of this narrative review was, after a geographical framing of grain pits in the Eurasian and African macro-areas, to take the Italian and Maltese grain pits as historical case studies to draw attention to the reevaluation of underground grain storage in the context of climate change and food insecurity. Today, as in the past, grain reserves play a significant role in food security in developing countries and, due to climate change and geopolitical events that can cause disruptions in grain supplies, are also increasingly important for developed countries. A comparison of traditional and modern underground storage systems reveals the great flexibility of this technology, ranging from basic pits of different sizes to large underground granaries equipped with a support structure. The advantages of underground storage, such as environmental sustainability due to thermal insulation of the soil and airtight conditions that make high energy inputs for grain cooling and pesticide use unnecessary, are still useful today, perhaps more so than in the past. Prospects for development include technical solutions involving the application of innovative information technology-based monitoring systems and the use of modern materials to ensure the performance of waterproofing, seepage control, and static safety, all tools for further evolution of this ancient storage system.

Application of social network analysis in determining innovation information exchange at irrigation schemes in Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT Irrigators holding important structural positions around agricultural innovation social networks are identified for their potential to disseminate information facilitated by agricultural innovation platforms (AIPs). Social networks at three state owned, smallholder irrigation schemes were analysed utilizing the social network analysis approach. The majority of those holding important structural positions; i) held leadership positions, ii) were AIP members, iii) were female and older than 35 years and iv) had been scheme members for prolonged periods. We find that actors that hold important structural positions have the capability to disseminate innovation information leading to more effective adoption and scaling.

Crack detection based on GMM-Wasserstein distance under variable temperature environment

Abstract Abstract: The operation of high-speed trains in dynamic temperature environments presents significant challenges for crack detection in critical aluminum alloy components. It has been demonstrated that temperature fluctuations significantly impact the performance of Lamb wave-based structural health monitoring (SHM) systems, thereby compromising the reliability of damage detection protocols. In response to these challenges, a novel crack detection methodology is introduced, leveraging GMM-Wasserstein distance metrics to address variable temperature conditions. Two innovative information entropy measures are developed: Energy Singular spectral entropy (ESE) and Power Singular spectral entropy (PSE), which are utilized to characterize the complex interactions between Lamb wave signals and crack propagation under thermal variations. To enhance feature extraction robustness, an integrated approach combining Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition (EEMD) and Singular Spectrum Analysis (SSA) has been implemented, effectively mitigating temperature-induced signal perturbations. Additionally, a sophisticated GMM-based probability migration analysis framework incorporating Wasserstein distance metrics has been developed to quantify structural damage state evolution. The efficacy of the proposed methodology has been rigorously validated through comprehensive experimentation on Al6061 aluminum plates subjected to temperatures ranging from -40°C to 80°C. Experimental results indicate that the proposed method achieves a classification accuracy of 95.83% in crack detection, representing a significant improvement over conventional approaches.

Digital Industry Agglomeration and Export Product Diversification: Evidence from Chinese Firms

AbstractThe rapid development of digital industries such as artificial intelligence and big data has fundamentally transformed production, providing new opportunities for the diversification of firms. Drawing on data from the China Customs Database and the Annual Survey of Industrial Firms for 2003–2013, we employed a panel fixed effects model to examine the impact of digital industry agglomeration on firms' export product diversification. The findings revealed that, holding other conditions constant, a one‐unit increase in digital industry agglomeration resulted in a significant 2.34 percent rise in export scope and a significant decrease by 0.58 percent in export concentration. Firms in digitally advanced cities and capital‐intensive industries were more influenced by digital industry agglomeration in export diversification. Mechanism analysis reveals that digital industry agglomeration fostered export product diversification through innovation stimulation, information dissemination, and efficiency enhancement. Innovation was evidenced by increases in urban innovation indices and the emergence of new export products. Information dissemination boosted wholesale and retail sales, helping firms to expand export destinations. Efficiency enhancement was reflected in narrowing management efficiency gaps among firms.

Future Relevance of Innovative Information Technology in External Auditing and the Gap Between the Expertise in Sri Lanka

This study addresses a critical empirical gap by investigating the perceptions of external auditors in Sri Lanka regarding their current expertise and the future relevance such expertise in terms of innovative information technology (IT) in external auditing. The research also assesses whether discrepancies exist between auditors’ current IT capabilities and the expected expertise of emerging IT technologies. Additionally, it explores how specific auditor characteristics influence IT competence and perceptions of future relevance. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 200 external auditors from both Big Four and non-Big Four firms, and the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The findings indicate that while auditors acknowledge the growing importance of IT, a significant gap persists between their existing expertise and the skills required to adopt future IT tools effectively. This gap is most pronounced for advanced technologies such as machine learning, process mining, and robotic process automation. On the other hand, regression analysis highlights that work experience and hierarchical position of external auditors significantly influence IT knowledge and perceptions of relevance. Conversely, demographic factors such as age, gender, education, and firm size did not show a significant impact. The study underscores the need for targeted professional development, particularly for senior auditors, to bridge the technological gap. The results suggest that regulatory and educational bodies should implement strategic initiatives to ensure external auditors are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the audit profession in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

INNOVATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ELECTION POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS

The article delves into the transformative role of digital technologies in modern electoral campaigns. The author emphasizes the role of social media in shaping public opinion. The study uses examples such as Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’s campaigns to illustrate how these tools can enhance visibility and engagement. The article notes that while social media significantly impacts voter awareness and fundraising, it does not guarantee electoral victories. Mobile applications are highlighted as another critical component of political strategies. The study examines India’s Namo app, which showcases how technology can foster direct communication between political leaders and citizens while collecting valuable data for campaign strategies. The author also addresses the risks associated with these technologies. The use of AI to create deepfakes and spread disinformation poses ethical and security challenges. The text concludes that while digital technologies offer immense opportunities for enhancing electoral communication, they also require robust ethical guidelines and regulatory oversight. By analyzing various tools, practices, and case studies, the article underscores the dual role of innovative information technologies in electoral communications: as catalysts for engagement and as potential vectors for manipulation. This duality necessitates a balanced approach that leverages technological benefits while safeguarding democratic principles.

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ENTERPRISE MARKETING STRATEGIES IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

In modern society, the innovative development of the Internet, large data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and blockchain have made significant changes in people's life and work. Against the background of rapid development and large coverage of the digital economy, the enterprise should move from traditional marketing concepts, models and methods to Internet marketing in a timely manner. This change should be supplemented with an organic integration online and offline to meet the needs of the digital era. This document first analyzes the impact of the digital economy on the corporate marketing environment and summarizes existing problems, providing purposeful innovative strategies to increase competitiveness in the market. It is aimed at ensuring that enterprises can constantly focus on a wave of digital economy and achieve sustainable development. The digital economy can contribute to the formation of innovative resources by changing the topic of innovation, information collection methods and enterprise development methods. It can also promote technological innovation and modernization through technologies, demonstration effects, feedback effects and increase the efficiency of technological innovation. The digital economy affects scientific and technological innovations, mainly in three aspects: the digital economy can effectively simplify the process of gathering information of various innovation. The digital platform diversifies innovative entities, expands channels for each organization to obtain appropriate knowledge and advanced technologies, and provides technical sources and basics of knowledge for innovation and evolution of existing technologies. During the critical phase of marketing innovations, the enterprise should contribute to a positive cultural atmosphere. Creating consumers and emphasizes users' experience and emotional communication, companies can direct their marketing teams to establish the right market perspective, guaranteeing that every marketing strategy and activities are rotating around the real needs and preferences of consumers. This cultural atmosphere, consumer -oriented, helps to deepen the understanding of market dynamics, stimulates innovative thinking and promotes constant optimization and modernization of marketing strategies.

Integrating Citizen Participation in the Development of New ICT Services for Smart Cities

The transition of cities towards a smarter approach significantly benefits from citizen participation in the development and implementation of innovative information and communication technology (ICT) products and services. Despite the emergence of various initiatives in recent years aimed at guiding the development of smart cities, there is still a lack of effective strategies to actively engage citizens, businesses, and educational institutions during the creation of these products and services. This study describes a set of practices that includes four co-creation techniques to facilitate the effort of software system development in collaboration with citizens and other stakeholders. The SEMAT standard is used to create and represent a method in which these practices are distributed across four stages: focus, definition, development, and validation. In each stage, a practice is proposed that incorporates a co-creation technique and complementary activities from various software engineering disciplines to promote active citizen participation; stimulate idea generation; and facilitate the creation of necessary documents and components for the development of the desired software system, including design systems, code files, conceptual representations, and technical diagrams, among others. Finally, the applicability and completeness of the method are validated through expert consultation in the fields of software engineering and smart cities. Recognized procedures are followed to obtain qualitative and quantitative results, such as improvement actions (addition or removal of elements), levels of consensus or acceptance, and opportunities for future work.

Taxation regime for IT companies

The study defines that digital transformation must encompass all spheres of life in most countries within the next few years. This is linked to the development of an innovative information society, where the digital economy will become the main component. Attention is drawn to the definition of «information technologies». It is noted that the IT sector combines private law and public law relations, reflecting its complex nature in the modern legal system. It is emphasized that this, in turn, will contribute to the effective functioning of business entities in the information technology sector, helping to avoid negative consequences that may arise from deficiencies in legal regulation. IT is one of the leading industries in the Ukrainian economy at present, with its volumes growing each year. Statistics show that the IT sector is one of the few industries in the national economy that can respond more quickly to sharp changes in Ukraine’s external environment. The main taxation systems for business entities in the IT sector and tax rates are outlined. Attention is focused on the legal regime of Diia City, where IT sector entities can become residents. It is noted that the Diia City regime should provide not only favorable and flexible conditions for doing business, including attracting Ukrainian IT specialists, but also advantageous taxation. It is emphasized that Diia City, together with gig contracts, is designed to reduce the practice of registering employees as individual entrepreneurs. Companies that opt for the Diia City regime are offered nearly identical taxation in relation to employees and enhanced control over them. The advantages and disadvantages of gig contracts for the Ukrainian IT sector are discussed. At the same time, it is pointed out that effective legal regulation, taking into account the peculiarities of wartime, is critically important for ensuring the stable operation of Diia City resident companies. In conclusion, it is emphasized that the legal regime of Diia City, introduced to stimulate the digital economy in Ukraine, has become an important tool for regulating the IT sector since its launch in 2022. The further development of the Diia City legal regime should aim at supporting the stability of the IT sector, ensuring the retention of skilled personnel in Ukraine, as well as creating conditions for achieving a swift peace and the recovery of the economy after the war.

Planning Blue–Green Infrastructure for Facing Climate Change: The Case Study of Bucharest and Its Metropolitan Area

Planning for a green–blue infrastructure system around big cities, having the shape of a belt, to connect natural areas—such as green spaces, water, and agricultural land—is a solution for mitigating the challenges of climate change and urban sprawl. In this context, this study presents an innovative information technology solution for assessing the connectivity of the green and blue areas in the metropolitan area of Bucharest, Romania. The solution is to try to stop the sprawl of Bucharest into the adjacent rural areas and answer the need for a green infrastructure providing ecosystem services. The methodology uses datasets compatible with the European databases on environmental issues, CORINE Land Cover 2018 and Urban Atlas, and two tools in the ArcGIS PRO 2.9 software package, namely Cost Raster and Cost Connectivity. Based on the results, we developed a framework for implementing a strategy for the green–blue infrastructure for the Bucharest metropolitan area. Our methodology is a starter for planning a green–blue belt for the metropolitan area of Bucharest and a model of good practice in terms of making green–blue infrastructure part of urban and territorial planning.

Charcoal morphotypes as indicators of fire fuel types and fire events along eight centuries in east‐central Mexico

ABSTRACTThe study of fire and charcoal production in tropical mesophytic ecosystems provides valuable insights into the ecological and climatic history of these systems. The diverse vegetation produces charcoal in various forms and sizes, which influences its dispersion and provides key information about fire dynamics. In this study, we used an approximately 850‐year sedimentary charcoal record extracted from Lake Atezca in east‐central Mexico to reconstruct the history of fire activity, including frequency and intensity. We present innovative information on charcoal morphotypes to interpret fire regimes, identify the types of vegetation burned and analyze human impact. The results reveal a shift in fire regimes during the Spanish Conquest, transitioning from local‐scale burning associated with intensive wood burning for indigenous agriculture to regional‐scale burning characterized by the burning of herbs and grasses linked to the expansion of extensive livestock grazing. This transition is reflected in the decrease of wood charcoal and the increase of smaller particles, as well as in the rise in titanium in the sediments, indicating greater landscape alteration. The evolution of fire regimes in Lake Atezca was driven primarily by human activities since pre‐Hispanic times, although climatic factors, such as severe droughts, may have also influenced fire activity.

Innovative Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Remote Sensing Tools for Modelling the Ranging Behaviour and Habitat Dynamics of the African Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana) in Mesic Protected Areas

ABSTRACTTransboundary wildlife species like the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana) requires a comprehensive regional approach to monitoring and effective conservation. This requires a thorough understanding of their ecology, ranging behaviour and the distribution of suitable habitats. In diverse landscapes, the management and conservation of the African savannah elephant are critical, particularly in dry protected areas where water and food resources are limited. The use of innovative Geographic Information Science (GIS) and remote sensing tools is revolutionising the understanding of the ranging behaviour and habitat dynamics of the African savannah elephant. When adopting GIS and remote sensing tools, park managers and conservationists must remember that: (i) the African savannah elephant has a determinate movement pattern and clusters around dominant vegetation types, (ii) the soil‐adjusted vegetation index (SAVI) performs better relative to other indices in modelling the distribution of the African savannah elephant in arid areas, (iii) cellular automata–artificial neural network (CA‐ANN) is a robust technique in modelling future landscapes, (iv) landscapes or environments near water points are significantly utilised by the African savannah elephant and vegetation performance is usually better far from the piosphere, (v) significant difference in the size of the home ranges and habitat selection by the African savannah elephant is mostly influenced by vegetation type and seasonal variations of resources, (vi) hyperslender stems in forest gaps confirms minimal damage in African savannah elephant dominated landscapes (satellite data confirms evidence of high tree regeneration) and (vii) the dynamic Brownian Bridge Movement Model (dBBMM) is a smart technique for home range and utilisation distribution construction in different protected zones.

CloudPresence: An Innovative Mobile-Based Teacher Attendance Information System with Firebase Integration

In a dynamic digital era, the efficiency of education management is crucial. This research presents “CloudPresence,” an innovative mobile-based teacher attendance information system that integrates Firebase cloud storage technology and location-based attendance features for SMKN 1 Jatiroto. This system is designed to overcome the limitations of conventional attendance systems, improve accuracy, and ensure the physical presence of teachers at school. The methodology includes requirements analysis, system design with UML, and implementation using mobile technology, Firebase, and location services. Results show significant improvements in attendance accuracy, data management efficiency, and attendance process integrity through location verification. The system offers a comprehensive solution with enhanced data security and real-time accessibility. In conclusion, CloudPresence has the potential to transform school management, drive administrative efficiency, and increase accountability in the education system at SMKN 1 Jatiroto.

Temporal dynamics of brain connectivity across the dementia spectrum

AbstractBackgroundTraditional functional connectivity is calculated as the correlation between resting‐state fMRI time series from pairs of brain regions or networks. Our innovative method extracts time series information from cross‐correlations curves between brain regions, thus deriving the relative duration of functional connections. These temporal analysis methods provide a means for examining how the timing of brain connections is affected across the dementia spectrum. This study extends previous research efforts into understanding the neural correlates of dementia by applying innovative resting‐state functional connectivity analysis methods to a sample of cognitively intact older adults (HC), individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).Method109 participants were included in this analysis (HC: n=47, 29 female, age=72.13±4.68; MCI: n=32, 18 female, age=73.84±5.14; AD: n=30, 19 female, age=77.37±6.45). All study participants were administered the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE), and completed MP2RAGE structural imaging and two 15‐minute resting fMRI scans. Cross‐correlation curves were constructed utilizing the Pearson correlation coefficient between pairs of times series for each of the 17 brain networks in the Yeo et al. parcellation. Correlation values were recorded at each of ±20 lags by shifting one of the time points by one volume. Sustained connectivity is derived from the full width at half maximum of the curve (Figure 1A) whereas lag‐based connectivity utilizes the correlation value at each lag. T statistics and p‐values are reported for across‐group connectivity values. Partial correlations were computed between connectivity measures and MMSE scores. All results include controlling for the effects of mean head motion, age, and sex.ResultSustained connectivity demonstrated distributed increases across groups (Figure 1B; HC<MCI<AD; pFDR<.05). At zero‐lag, we see decreased connectivity in MCI and AD compared to HC; however, as lag‐based connectivity is increased, we see increases in connectivity corresponding to diagnostic groups (Figure 2; HC<MCI<AD). Across study participants, both sustained and lag‐based connectivity were negatively correlated with MMSE scores (Figure 3; pFDR <.05).ConclusionTaken together, these findings suggest that functional connections between brain networks persist longer across disease states and that this longer duration of connectivity may reflect increased cognitive demand related to underlying cognitive processes.

ENHANCING YOUTH SOCIAL ACTIVITY IN NEW UZBEKISTAN: MODERN TRENDS AND PRIORITY DIRECTIONS

This article analyzes modern trends and priority directions aimed at increasing the social activity of youth in the conditions of New Uzbekistan. Increasing youth social activity is considered an important issue in state policy. The article examines the measures and modern strategies implemented by the state and society to support youth and enhance their participation in social processes. Additionally, it highlights the national programs, legal and institutional mechanisms, education, and cultural events aimed at involving young people in social life. The role and significance of civil society institutions and youth organizations in enhancing youth social activity are extensively covered. The importance of using innovative approaches and information and communication technologies to engage youth in social activities in New Uzbekistan is emphasized. The article also points out that active participation of youth in social processes serves to increase their social responsibility, respect for national values, and a sense of patriotism. Furthermore, it provides practical suggestions on factors influencing the socio-economic and cultural development of youth and ensuring their social activity.

SecureCloud: A Shield Against Virtual Threats

Cloud computing is a constituent of today and tomorrow innovative information and computing technologies which provides useful and convenient services like storage and access etc. But it has important problems which aggravate with security aspects of a system with regards to the data confidentiality and integrity. These challenges are met in this paper by conducting a detailed theoretical study of literature on data security risks in single and multi-cloud models. Some of the threats include; break-ins, theft of information and loss of information. A comparison of extant literature on security measures like encryption and access control in the cloud based systems is done. It is shown that the solutions available currently have certain deficits, which contribute to the necessity of enhancing safety features. Thus, to fill these gaps, it is suggested to have one layer of protection against data access and another one in relation to data downloads. That way it is protective of the data, useful and clients’ information privacy will be well protected. Thus, the results of the study can be valuable for researchers and cloud service providers who are working on the improvement of the information security in cloud environments

The Influence of Innovation Strategy and Information Technology on Competitive Advantage with Employee Creativity as a Moderating Variable

Studi ini menyelidiki dampak strategi inovasi dan teknologi informasi terhadap keunggulan kompetitif, dengan fokus pada kreativitas karyawan sebagai variabel moderasi. Tujuan utama adalah untuk memahami bagaimana kreativitas karyawan mempengaruhi efektivitas strategi inovasi dan investasi teknologi dalam meningkatkan keunggulan kompetitif. Desain penelitian kuantitatif digunakan, dengan pendekatan survei dan data yang dikumpulkan dari 200 responden melalui Google Forms, dengan 178 tanggapan yang valid dianalisis. Model Persamaan Struktural (SEM) menggunakan Smart PLS digunakan untuk menguji hubungan yang dihipotesiskan. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa baik strategi inovasi maupun teknologi informasi berdampak positif terhadap keunggulan kompetitif. Secara khusus, kreativitas karyawan memoderasi hubungan ini, secara signifikan meningkatkan efektivitas baik strategi inovasi maupun investasi teknologi dalam mencapai keunggulan kompetitif. Hasil ini menyoroti peran penting kreativitas karyawan dalam meningkatkan manfaat yang diperoleh dari inovasi dan teknologi. Studi ini berkontribusi pada literatur dengan menunjukkan interaksi antara strategi inovasi, teknologi informasi, dan kreativitas karyawan dalam mendorong keunggulan kompetitif. Ini menekankan pentingnya mengembangkan tenaga kerja yang kreatif untuk memaksimalkan hasil dari investasi inovasi dan teknologi. Temuan ini menawarkan implikasi praktis bagi organisasi yang ingin memanfaatkan kemampuan strategis dan teknologi mereka secara efektif dan memberikan dasar untuk penelitian di masa depan di bidang ini.

Research on the Information Interaction Design of Special Agricultural Products Apps from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization

Driven by the Rural Revitalization Strategy, the promotion and sale of special agricultural products have become an important means to enhance the rural economy. With the development of mobile internet, e-commerce platforms based on mobile apps provide new channels for the sale of these products. However, market research reveals that many platforms for special agricultural products face issues related to poor user experience and low user engagement in their information interaction design. Therefore, this paper, from the perspective of information interaction design, identifies pain points in existing app designs through literature review and case analysis, and explores methods to optimize the user experience of agricultural product apps. We gathered user needs and feedback, built user personas, designed interactive prototypes, and validated their effectiveness in terms of user experience, operational convenience, and information transmission efficiency through usability testing. The research results show that the prototype significantly improved information hierarchy, simplified interaction processes, and better met users' personalized needs. The information interaction design of special agricultural product apps should not only focus on functional requirements but also emphasize the emotional experience and cultural identity of users. Visual design should incorporate elements of rural cultural characteristics to enhance users' sense of identification and engagement. Future designs should emphasize the integration of interaction design with rural culture, further improving user experience through innovative information presentation methods and personalized services, thereby supporting the Rural Revitalization Strategy and the sustainable development of agricultural e-commerce.