Online Booking Research Articles

Research on the Obstacles and Paths of the Educational Role of Popular Science Books

In recent years, the dissemination of science and popular science books has received a lot of attention. However, people now face significant shortcomings, such as the development of social media overshadowing popular science books, oversimplification, and the prevalence of misleading information. Based on this, this paper analyzes the purpose, challenges, and strategies for improving popular science books. It identifies possible limitations in the current system, including repetitive content, and inaccuracies in information, which undermine the effectiveness of these books in science education. This paper proposes the following strategies. First of all, the update of popular science books should focus on integrating real-world applications and bridging the gap between science and daily life. In addition, the content of the book should focus on the implementation of cutting-edge themes to modernize the content. At the same time, based on the background characteristics of the current era of artificial intelligence, the update and development of books can use engaging tools such as animation and interactive online books to improve information dissemination and apply feedback tools to cultivate engagement and interest, to enhance the popularity and educational role of popular science books.

V2PCP: Toward Online Booking Mechanism for Private Charging Piles

V2PCP: Toward Online Booking Mechanism for Private Charging Piles

A Brief Study of Clitics in English Linguistics

This research article comprehensively analyzes English clitics and the process of cliticization. The cliticization process explores clitics' linguistic significance and functional roles, which are linguistic elements that share characteristics with both words and affixes. Clitics rely on their hosts for pronunciation and meaning, distinguishing themselves as an essential yet often overlooked grammatical feature. While many learners recognize the concept of "contraction," a subcategory of clitics, a significant gap exists in understanding the broader linguistic aspects of clitics. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the types of clitics, their phonological and syntactic functions, and their relevance in English grammar. Clitics, classified as simple and special, exhibit unique features that require detailed exploration. This qualitative research leverages online academic resources, books, and peer-reviewed articles complemented by library research to ensure thorough analysis. The collected data was systematically organized based on relevant research questions. The findings provide detailed examples of clitics, their typologies, and the grammatical processes they entail, offering deeper insights into their structure, function, and application.

Phases, metrics, and techniques of product discovery

This paper aims to explore, synthesize, and analyze gray literature on the product discovery process, focusing on its key metrics, phases, and techniques to offer valuable insights into effective product management practices. A comprehensive review and analysis of gray literature sources, including online articles, blog posts, reports, and books, was undertaken to construct a thorough perspective on the product discovery process. The review categorizes the main themes of product discovery into phases, metrics, and techniques, providing a holistic summary of the methods and best practices for successful product discovery. The review is based on gray literature, which lacks the academic rigor of peer-reviewed sources despite providing valuable industry insights. Hence, it is recommended that future research incorporate more peer-reviewed academic literature to supplement these findings for a more comprehensive understanding of the product discovery process. This review synthesizes the existing gray literature on product discovery, offering an informative overview of the field's current practices, methods, and strategies. It highlights key insights that could help organizations and practitioners better understand the product discovery landscape, potentially informing the enhancement of their product development practices to align with market opportunities and user needs. Improved understanding and application of product discovery could lead to more user-centric products, positively impacting user satisfaction and engagement. Additionally, it could influence the competitiveness and success of product companies in the market, influencing employment and economic growth. This review synthesizes the existing gray literature on product discovery, offering an informative overview of the field's current practices, methods, and strategies. It highlights key insights that could help organizations and practitioners better understand the product discovery landscape. Thus, it serves as a unique, timely resource for companies across industries, aiming to understand better and potentially optimize their product management strategies.

Who books the tickets for visitors to innovative installations and events in cathedrals? Exploring the psychological type profile of the gatekeepers

ABSTRACT Previous research concerned with the psychographic segmentation of cathedral visitors, employing psychological type theory has drawn attention both to the psychological types under-represented among cathedral visitors and to the capacity of an innovative event to widen the psychographic appeal of cathedrals. This study tests the thesis that the requirement for advanced online booking to attend an innovative installation may nonetheless further delimit the psychographic appeal. This thesis was supported by 778 individuals booking online to attend a Luxmuralis installation in Liverpool Cathedral who completed the Francis Psychological Type Scales. Among this constituency there was under-representation of perceiving types and over-representation of the Epimethean temperament (SJ).

Optimization of Tourism Management, Promotion of Tourist Attractions, and Creative Economy Based on Android Application in Kulu Village, Wori District, North Minahasa Regency

Kulu Village is one of the villages in North Minahasa Regency with untapped tourism potential. The research object is Kulu Village, North Minahasa Regency, which has the potential for diving spots, fishing spots, mangrove forest, paniki Island, legend of posi-posi kuning, local culture and traditions that have not been optimized, as well as the Kulu village community, which has creative economic businesses. Therefore, this research aims to optimize the tourism management model, promote tourist attractions, and develop creative economies based on Android (Website & All Social Media Platforms) in Kulu village. The research method used is the Qualitative Method with data collection techniques of observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Information is obtained from stakeholders, including the village government, tourism economic actors, and the community related to tourism, the promotion of tourist attractions, and the creative economy in Kulu village. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique uses the Scoring system and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). The research concluded that Kulu Village's tourism potential can be maximized through infrastructure improvements, digital promotion via websites and social media, local product integration, and stakeholder partnerships. Developing an Android-based web application and providing community training is crucial for promoting tourism and enhancing the local creative economy. Kulu Village has rich natural and cultural tourism potential. However, to fully harness this potential, infrastructure improvements, institutional strengthening, and promotion through websites and social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube are essential to attract both local and international tourists. Strengthening partnerships with stakeholders, such as travel agents, online booking platforms, and influencers, is also crucial to increase the visibility of Kulu Village's tourism destinations. Additionally, local products such as handicrafts and traditional cuisine can be integrated into the tourism ecosystem through digital platforms, including websites and social media

Penguatan UMKM Kesenian melalui Digitalisasi Penyewaan Baju Adat Berbasis CodeIgniter di Sanggar Riak Renteng Tingang

Strengthening traditional art MSMEs through digitalization is a strategic effort to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. Sanggar Riak Renteng Tingang, engaged in traditional costume rental in Central Kalimantan, faces various challenges due to manual processes, such as recording errors, difficulties in stock tracking, and inefficiencies in customer data management. Through this community service initiative, a web-based rental information system was developed using the CodeIgniter framework with the waterfall development method and PIECES analysis. The development stages included needs analysis, system design, implementation, testing, and user training. As a result, the system provides features such as stock management, online booking, and integrated customer data recording, improving accuracy, efficiency, and operational transparency. This digitalization simplifies rental management, enhances customer satisfaction, and supports the sustainability of Sanggar Riak Renteng Tingang’s business. The developed system not only addresses operational challenges but also serves as a model for empowering other art MSMEs to adapt to the digital era. With this implementation, Sanggar Riak Renteng Tingang can become more competitive and contribute to the preservation of local culture through technological optimization.

Analisis Peran Digital Marketing terhadap Peningkatan Kunjungan Wisatawan di Pantai Bagedur Malingping

Bagedur beach in Malingping is one of the tourist destinations that has great potential to attract tourists. However, the lack of information makes tourist visits still a challenge. Digital marketing is now a strategic solution in promoting tourist destinations, including Bagedur Beach. This study aims to analyze the role of digital marketing applications in increasing tourist visits at Bagedur Beach. Through a qualitative method with a case study approach, data is collected through observation, interviews, and literature studies. The results of the study show that the use of digital marketing applications, such as social media and online booking platforms, contributes significantly to the increase in tourist visits. This application not only helps in wider promotions but also in making it easier to access information for prospective tourists. The recommendation of this study is that tourism managers need to be more active in utilizing digital marketing applications to increase the attractiveness of tourist destinations.

Case Study: The Classification of the Rooms in Holiday Homes with Deep Learning

From reservation to the accommodation process, the effects of technology are increasing day by day in the field of tourism. Online booking platforms, virtual support assistants, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence tools can be given as examples. In the focus on artificial intelligence for tourism, different tools can be presented as examples, especially price analysis regression/recommendations, room, house & amenity classifications from images, and occupancy estimations. Our case study consists of two different steps. First, a dataset was created from a German-based tourism reservation company. In the second step, 5 different deep learning models were trained to compare the accuracy and loss with the dataset. We trained ResNet, DenseNet, VGGNet, Inception v3, and NASNet models. The following accuracies were observed based on 20 epochs of training; ResNet 97.4%, DenseNet 98.69%, VGGNet 97.31%, Inception v3 97.33%, and NASNet 97.21%.

HOW PERCEIVED EASE OF USE, TRUST, AND PERCEIVED USEFULNESS INFLUENCE TOURISTS’ DECISION TO BOOK HOMESTAY SERVICES ONLINE

This research aims to investigate the relationships between perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, tourist trust, and online booking intention. 450 tourists around Thailand were invited to join this research via survey questionnaires. This research applied a structural equation model (SEM) to analyze the collected data. Findings from the statistical analysis indicated that IT ease of use significantly influenced tourists’ perceived usefulness. Moreover, tourist trust was influenced by only perceived usefulness. Finally, trust and perceived usefulness significantly influenced tourists’ intention to book homestay services online. The results of this research can enable policymakers of this industry to develop effective policies to attract online booking intention among tourists.

DEVELOPMENT OF A BOARDING HOUSE INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH 360° VIRTUAL TOUR

An information system in the boarding house business is needed to manage the entire booking process from receipt, verification the availability, and payment process. Based on questionnaires and interviews, there is a problem with the conventional boarding house booking process, which needs to be more efficient. The boarding house owner tracks room availability in a notebook. When a boarder wants to rent, the manager checks the notebook, which is time-consuming and only provides general information without visual details of the rooms. Meanwhile, prospective boarders often seek information about the room's condition and choose to conduct surveys to assess the boarding house before renting. This study aims to simplify the process for prospective boarders, who often survey boarding houses to check room conditions, by creating an information system with detailed room info, a 360° virtual tour, online booking, and payment features. This research was conducted by following the stages of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) using the waterfall model. Verification was performed through program trials by the boarding house owner and boarders, followed by interviews to obtain validation from relevant parties. The results indicate that the system functions effectively and streamlines administration, booking, and online maintenance reporting in boarding house.

COPYRIGHT AND IMAGE AND VOICE RIGHTS RELATED TO TEACH REMOTELY AT THE INSTITUTO FEDERAL DA BAHIA

Objective: The objective of this narrative literature review article is to address the electronic cigarette, an invention created in recent years, which has been widely used by adolescents, young people and adults, and is a product that has been causing several problems in the oral mucosa, dental structure and oral health, impacting in an extremely negative way. Methodology: To construct this narrative literature review article, a methodology was outlined in a thoughtful and strategic way, so that the maximum amount of information that could be added to the topic of the article could be obtained from online books, doctoral and master's theses, course completion papers, case reports, review articles, monographs, PICs and research on the topic addressed. Thus, to obtain this range of information, research was carried out in the following databases and websites: DeCs, BVS/BIREME, PROSPERO, Web of Science, CAPES Periodicals Portal, Science Direct, Scielo, PUBMED Central, The Cochrane Library, LUMEN ET VIRTUS Magazine, FT Magazine, Research, society and development journal combined with the Google Academy website. Results: The electronic cigarette was initially created as something that was supposed to be less corrosive and would cause fewer problems than the conventional cigarette, being something that was created for people who already smoke, so that they would start using this “healthier” cigarette, until the dependence diminished so that smokers could later quit all types of cigarettes. Conclusion: Thus, it is seen that the electronic cigarette has a range of harmful effects on the human body, being a product that causes problems in the oral cavity.

The Impact of Cultural Integration in Hotels on Consumer Satisfaction

Nowadays, with the rapid development of tourism e-commerce platforms, hotel online booking business is booming day by day. Consumers' purchase intention is more and more susceptible to the influence of customer experience evaluation. At the same time, the upgrading of consumer spiritual demand and the needs of tourism culture and hotel culture make high-star hotels to speed up the pace of transformation and upgrading. Based on this development trend, this paper grabs the online reviews of TripAdvisor, the world's leading travel evaluation platform, and takes "Suzhou Tonilo Lamborghini Book Hotel" as an example to deeply study the impact of culture integration into hotels on consumer satisfaction. Through the research of online text content, The multivariate statistical regression model is used to analyze the main factors affecting the customer satisfaction. The results show that there are 2 types of experience and 4 kinds of influencing factors related to the research content of this paper. Among them, room comfort, service quality and additional environment have a significant positive impact on star rating, but room environment does not have an impact on star rating.

Remote appointments in Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Part 1 service evaluation.

To assess the type, number and outcome of remote appointments in Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) in one acute hospital trust and to establish whether remote appointments carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic were successful in saving a face-to-face appointment. Service evaluation. Orthodontic and OMFS departments at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. A retrospective service evaluation was carried out, analysing the types, numbers and outcomes of remote appointments in Orthodontics and OMFS over a nine-month period (March-December 2020) during the Covid-19 pandemic in one hospital trust. Data were collected from the trust online booking system and departmental spreadsheets and recorded on Microsoft® Excel. A total of 901 remote appointments were analysed, 42% (n = 387) of which were Orthodontic and 58% (n = 523) OMFS. Low failure to attend rates were seen in both specialties (3% (n = 18) OMFS; 6% (n = 21) Orthodontics). Retainer reviews accounted for 83% (n = 315) of all Orthodontic remote appointments and the most common outcome of remote appointments was discharge after attendance (49% n = 189). New patient consultations accounted for 41% (n = 212) of OMFS remote appointments and the most common outcomes were Oral Medicine review (31% n = 162) and discharge following attendance (20% n = 103). Remote platforms saved a follow-up face-to-face appointment in 92% (n = 352) of Orthodontic appointments, compared to 81% (n = 421) for OMFS remote appointments. When appropriately triaged, the majority of remote appointments do save a face-to-face visit, and there is a place for remote platforms in both specialties going forward. However further research is required in the post-pandemic era to ascertain the full long-term applicability of remote Orthodontic and OMFS appointments.

HOSTELLING AT GLOBAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS

The current state of the global hostel market is characterized. It has been established that the global hostel market reached USD 4.1 billion in 2022. The leader in the hostel market is the Asia–Pacific region, which is experiencing active recovery in international tourism following the COVID–19 pandemic. The European region ranks second, followed by the Americas. It has been determined that the largest share of hostel guests consists of individuals aged 25 to 34. The TOP–5 hostel networks in the world as of 2022 were: a&o Hostels, Zostel, Meininger, St Christopher’s Inns, and Nomads World. The current state of hostelling in Ukraine is analyzed. It has been established that at the present stage, under the conditions of Russian aggression in Ukraine, official statistics do not reflect the actual number of hostel establishments. The review of the hostel base was conducted based on online booking websites. Hotelmix offers guests hostels in 20 cities of Ukraine, totaling 272 hostels. The largest number of hostels is located in Kyiv (39.3% of the total number of available hostels), followed by Lviv (20%) and Odesa in third place (7.4%). Booking.com offers guests 275 hostels in various regions of Ukraine. It was found that not all hostels are listed on official online booking platforms. A SWOT–analysis of hostel businesses was conducted. Positive changes in the hostel market require joint actions from government bodies and hostel operators. Combined efforts from both sides will ensure measures at the national level to improve hostel operations and advance the hostel industry to a new stage of development, while simultaneously preventing the influence of negative factors arising from the weaknesses in hostel operations (lack of service quality standards, the mass emergence of economy–class hotels in the market, insufficient information on hostel services, lack of legislative regulation for hostel operations) and threats (oversaturation of the market with hostel services, travelers' changing preferences toward more comfortable accommodations, the growth of the 2–3 star hotel segment, which offers an alternative to hostels, lack of government support, and a decrease in investment flows).

Does Negative Publicity Change Tourists’ Advocacy Intention on Online Hotel Websites? Searching for Answers from an Online Travel Agency Study

Travel virtual communities have reshaped trip planning and experience-sharing amid COVID-19. Postpandemic, information technology in tourism must adjust to changes in traveler behavior, including online booking trends and risk perceptions. Based on the online platform Trivago, the research objectives of this study seek to explore the relationships among electronic service quality, perceived severity of negative publicity, perceived risk, and consumers’ advocacy intention to embrace after the impact of Trivago’s negative publicity. Further, this study aims to explore the moderating effects of electronic service quality and mediating effects of perceived risk. This research collected a total of 468 valid responses and verified the hypothesis by regression analysis and Sobel test. The research results are summarized as follows: the perceived severity of negative publicity negatively affects advocacy intention and positively affects perceived risk, which also negatively affects advocacy intention. These effects are all moderated by e-service quality, which negatively affects perceived risk; perceived risk is the mediator between perceived severity of negative publicity and advocacy intention. The results enrich literature on online hotel websites, offering valuable insights into how managers can effectively use online travel agencies to enhance their online presence and increase revenue. Funding: This study was supported by a grant from the National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan [Grant 111-2410-H-227-009].

Evaluation of Competitiveness of e-Commerce Websites in Kazakhstan

Adopting advanced e-commerce practices is essential for enhancing user engagement and business performance, particularly in tourism. This study evaluates the e-commerce adoption of Kazakhstan’s tourism websites using an innovative Integrated Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (IMCDA) methodology. Traditional evaluation methods overlook the interplay between website functionality, user experience, and strategic objectives. To address this gap, the IMCDA framework integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches by combining advanced Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques, including SPOTIS, ESP-COMET, RANCOM, and SITW, with content analysis and logistic regression. The study assessed 77 tourism websites, categorized into Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), Official Tourism Websites (OTWs), and Attraction Websites (AWs), based on 34 e-commerce features grouped into dimensions such as product information, functionality, reservations, payment systems, and customer relationship management (CRM). The findings reveal that OTAs significantly outperform OTWs and AWs in most dimensions, especially in online booking and CRM functionalities. At the same time, AWs lag in key e-commerce features like reservations and payment systems. This research highlights critical gaps in Kazakhstan’s tourism e-commerce ecosystem. It provides actionable recommendations, including enhancing CRM tools, integrating advanced booking systems, and leveraging collaborations with local financial technology providers like Kaspi Pay. The IMCDA framework offers a robust, adaptable evaluation model with practical implications for digital transformation and competitiveness in the tourism industry. This study contributes to advancing digital maturity in Kazakhstan’s tourism sector by addressing these gaps. It sets the foundation for future research to explore innovative strategies in e-commerce adoption across various regions and industries.

Metaphorical Expression in John Clare's Poems: I Am, The Skylark, and Remembrances

This study investigates “Metaphorical Expression in John Clare’s Poems: I Am, The Skylark and Remembrances.” The purpose of this study is to identify the types of metaphors in John Clare’s selected works. This research adopts a qualitative approach. Data collection involved accessing the texts of these poems through reliable online literary archives, articles, and books during the research period of May to July 2024. The researcher conducted a close reading of each poem to document metaphorical expressions, which were then classified into Structural, Orientational, or Ontological types based on Lakoff and Johnson’s framework. A total of 11 metaphors were identified: 4 Ontological (36.4%), 3 Structural (27.3%), and 4 Orientational (36.4%). The most frequently used type of metaphor was Ontological Metaphors and Orientational Metaphors, reflecting Clare’s technique of personifying abstract concepts like sorrow and memory. This study highlights Clare’s mastery of metaphor to explore themes of identity and nature, offering a detailed view of his poetic style.

Fluoroquinolones and Biofilm: A Narrative Review.

Background: Biofilm-associated infections frequently span multiple body sites and represent a significant clinical challenge, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach involving surgery and antimicrobial therapy. These infections are commonly healthcare-associated and frequently related to internal or external medical devices. The formation of biofilms complicates treatment, as they create environments that are difficult for most antimicrobial agents to penetrate. Fluoroquinolones play a critical role in the eradication of biofilm-related infections. Numerous studies have investigated the synergistic potential of combining fluoroquinolones with other chemical agents to augment their efficacy while minimizing potential toxicity. Comparative research suggests that the antibiofilm activity of fluoroquinolones is superior to that of beta-lactams and glycopeptides. However, their activity remains less effective than that of minocycline and fosfomycin. Noteworthy combinations include fluoroquinolones with fosfomycin and aminoglycosides for enhanced activity against Gram-negative organisms and fluoroquinolones with minocycline and rifampin for more effective treatment of Gram-positive infections. Despite the limitations of fluoroquinolones due to the intrinsic characteristics of this antibiotic, they remain fundamental in this setting thanks to their bioavailability and synergisms with other drugs. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using online databases (PubMed/MEDLINE/Google Scholar) and books written by experts in microbiology and infectious diseases to identify relevant studies on fluoroquinolones and biofilm. Results: This review critically assesses the role of fluoroquinolones in managing biofilm-associated infections in various clinical settings while also exploring the potential benefits of combination therapy with these antibiotics. Conclusions: The literature predominantly consists of in vitro studies, with limited in vivo investigations. Although real world data are scarce, they are in accordance with fluoroquinolones' effectiveness in managing early biofilm-associated infections. Also, future perspectives of newer treatment options to be placed alongside fluoroquinolones are discussed. This review underscores the role of fluoroquinolones in the setting of biofilm-associated infections, providing a comprehensive guide for physicians regarding the best use of this class of antibiotics while highlighting the existing critical issues.

SDG: Readers Perception About Digital News and Sustainable Development Goals in Enhancing Reader’s Well Being

Objective: People started to prefer the digital news and digital media contents rather than choosing into physical newspaper in sustainable development . The Adaptability and user preference of the newspaper is lagging in the company. The user-friendly handling by the elders is found to be quite difficult. Students from the younger generation occasionally like reading books online or responding to book reviews because they believe that these are useful ways to encourage a love of reading. Many things impact reading. Use of digital technology affects short-term indicators of hedonic well-being more strongly to attain SDG. (eg, negative affect) than long-term measures of eudemonic well-being (eg, life satisfaction). The researcher addresses the problem to assess the various factors influencing youngsters to prefer E–Newspaper, measure the overall reading experience of the reader using E–Newspaper and identifying the most influencing factor that improves the reading experience of the reader. Method: The Primary Data gathering technique is the one that was employed in this instance. The primary data of the conducted survey is collected from public young readers using convenient sampling method. This study is based on the survey covering a sample size of 120 public young readers This study uses a survey-based methodology. A structured questionnaire that was distributed to respondents was used to gather data. Public youths make up the responders. A practical sample technique was used to deliver a total of questionnaires to young readers in the public. Analysis: The respondents were chosen using a practical sample process, and well-structured questionnaires were created and distributed to the chosen respondents. The researcher uses descriptive research design and convenience sampling method. Totally 120 young readers were chosen as sample. The researcher uses correlation, regression and ANOVA to test the hypothesis. Result: The results of the research depict Students from the younger generation occasionally prefer reading books online or responding to book reviews because they believe that these are good ways to encourage reading habits. Numerous elements, including environment, content, background, age, and so on, impact reading. The impact of contemporary technology on libraries has transformed useful activity across several domains.