Information Package Research Articles

Pustakawan Kreatif: Mengemas Informasi Inovatif Berbasis Teknologi Informasi di Perpustakaan Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara

The rapid development of technology and science has brought the phenomenon of shifting the orientation of user needs for information technology-based information For this reason, it is necessary to innovate based on the needs of information users. In the library environment of the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra (UMSU), librarians have an important role as creative agents in packaging innovative information based on information technology. Librarians must reflect their role as a creative profession in packaging information and show a focus on using information technology as a foundation for innovation. Therefore, in this case, researchers are interested in examining how the role of UMSU Librarians in providing benefits from librarian creativity to develop innovative strategies in packaging information to suit users and technological developments. The method used in this study is a qualitative method that uses data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. Based on the research that has been done, librarians have carried out 3 creativity that produce innovative information based on information technology at the UMSU Library. For this reason, information packaging strategies are important so that users can feel a significant improvement and in accordance with the development of science and technology that exists today. The results showed that UPT Library UMSU in its information technology-based product packaging strategy had determined the target in advance, but it had not been planned properly. So the results have not been as expected. Based on the results of the research analysis that has been conducted, it is concluded that the information technology-based product packaging strategy carried out at UPT Library UMSU including digital libraries, e-journals, and online catalogs has not been utilized optimally and has not met user desires. This is due to several factors, namely content, context, and infrastructure. UPT Library UMSU has not made a strategy plan, even though the planning function is the basic foundation of the overall management function.

Information on sodium reduction modifies how much sodium chloride level can be reduced without affecting the sensory acceptance of salty crackers

AbstractThe information present on packages of low‐sodium food can affect the different segment consumers' sensory and affective perceptions. The objective of the study was to investigate to which extent the package information on the reduction of sodium can reduce acceptance (compromised acceptance threshold—CAT) or cause rejection (hedonic rejection threshold—HRT) in different segments of salty crackers consumers. Consumers were segmented into little, medium, and great health concerns (GHC) using the Health Consciousness Scale, but only the two last groups were studied. Three trials were conducted: blind trial, with no information about the product; trial “Love your life!,” with package bringing information about sodium reduction, traffic light alerts and additional information “Love your life!”; and the trial “Great flavor,” with package similar to the previous trial, but with the additional information “Great flavor.” The hedonic thresholds were determined for each trial and for the medium and great health concern segments. Package information on the sodium reduction had no influence on CAT and HRT values for consumers expressing medium health concerns. However, the additional sentence “Great flavor” negatively influenced the CAT values of this segment. For consumers expressing GHC, the presence of the package allowed a more significant sodium chloride reduction without affecting the cracker sensory acceptance. For this segment, the package with the additional sentence “Great flavor” had the most significant favorable influence on the results. Therefore, for most of the population, food industries need not be afraid to report on the reduction of sodium on food labels.Practical applicationsHedonic threshold values are very useful for industries that intend to reduce the sodium CAT and without HRT of their products. In addition, the results of this study can help industries in the process of package development for low‐sodium products, allowing a more significant reduction of this ingredient without compromising the product's sensory acceptance or without resulting in rejection. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that there is adequate communication, regardless of whether the consumer segment has medium or GHC.

Reliable fuzzy control of uncertain nonlinear networked systems under actuator faults

This study investigates a reliable fuzzy static-output feedback control (SOFC) scheme for uncertain Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy model (TSFM)-based nonlinear systems under the networked induced delays, information package losses and actuator faults, simultaneously. For this purpose, firstly, a comprehensive model for the actuator fault is suggested to enhance the performance of the actuator in the networked control systems (NCSs). More precisely, the suggested model contains an additive stochastic perturbation term in the actuator to further realize the control scheme. Besides, the Markov chain (MC) is employed to model the networked induced arbitrary delays and the information package losses. Hence, the corresponding closed-loop system lies in the Markovian jump systems (MJS). Then, based on the Lyapunov theory, the stochastic robust stability of the obtained system is studied and necessary conditions are extracted in new offline linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Since the accurate value of the transition probabilities (TP) of the MC is not definite and even the identification is difficult, in view of practical applications in our control strategy, partly unknown TPs are assumed. Finally, to validate the superiorities of the suggested control approach, a truck-trailer system is adopted and simulated. The simulation results confirm the superiorities of the suggested control approach.

Insect-Based Feed Acceptance amongst Consumers and Farmers in Ireland: A Pilot Study

The potential of insect-based feed (IBF) as a sustainable alternative to conventional animal feed is widely reported, yet there is extremely limited information on its acceptance in Ireland, a country with a strong farming background. Therefore, this study aims to provide baseline data on factors affecting acceptance of IBF amongst a segment of consumers and farmers in Ireland. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected amongst 233 consumers, 73 of which were farmers. Non-parametric statistical tests revealed that the willingness to consume foods from animals fed with IBF depends on the type of food and is affected by a combination of consumer- and product-related factors. Consumers’ age, gender, diet, and education level, the foods’ packaging information, safety, and price, and whether insects are part of an animal’s natural diet or environmentally friendly had a significant effect. Safety concern regarding use of IBF was the main factor affecting farmers’ willingness to use it. Qualitative findings revealed concerns emanating from the bovine spongiform encephalopathy outbreak and a general need for more information. Accordingly, information on the benefits of using IBF increased its acceptance. Thus, IBF acceptance might depend on dedicated educational interventions which include addressing the safety aspect of the feed even among those with higher level of education.

Evolution of Composition, Readability, and Structure of Privacy Policies over Two Decades

Privacy policies outline data collection and sharing practices followed by an organization, together with choice and control measures available to users to manage the process. However, users have often needed help reading and understanding such documents, regardless of their being written in a natural language. The fundamental problems with privacy policies persist despite advancements in privacy design, frameworks, and regulations. To identify the causes of privacy policies being persistently challenging to comprehend, it is vital to investigate historical policy patterns and understand the evolution of privacy policies concerning information packaging and presentation. To this aid, we create a sentence-level classifier to conduct a large-scale longitudinal analysis on different privacy policies from 130,604 organizations, totaling approximately one million policies from 1997 to 2019. We annotate 10,717 sentences from 115 policies in the OPP-115 corpus to implement the classifier and then use those annotations to train the XLNet and BERT classifiers. Results from our analysis reveal that specific data practice categories experience more frequent policy changes than others, making it challenging to track relevant information over time. In addition, we discover that every category has distinct composition, readability, and structural issues, which exacerbate when categories frequently co-occur in a document. Based on our observations, we provide recommendations for policy articulation and revision to make privacy policy documents conform to better coherence and structure.

Karakteristik Fisikokimia, Mikrobiologi, dan Uji Pasar Yogurt Smoothies Rosela Stroberi pada Usia Remaja dan Dewasa di Bogor

Yogurt is a dairy product that is processed into a fermented drink using lactic acid bacteria. Smoothies are drinks made from fruit or vegetables containing milk, yogurt, or honey. Strawberry Rosella Yogurt Smoothie is yogurt that has been processed by reducing the water content and adding rosella flower extract and strawberry jam. Before being marketed, these products need to be tested for safety and market opportunities. This study aims to analyze the physicochemical characteristics, microbiology, and market tests of strawberry rosella yogurt smoothies in adolescents and adults in Bogor. The physicochemical characteristics tested included pH, water activity (aw), viscosity, and total titrated acid. The microbiological parameters tested were total lactic acid bacteria and Salmonella sp. The market parameters tested include analysis of consumer perceptions and preferences and their correlation with yogurt consumption patterns. The market test was carried out using 100 respondents consisting of 50 students from SMAN 1 Bogor and 50 students from IPB University. The results showed that the physical properties (pH, water activity, viscosity, and total lactic acid) fulfilled the SNI yogurt quality requirements. The chemical properties or nutritional content and microbiological properties of yoghurt smoothies have met the requirements for yoghurt quality standards based on SNI. The results showed that respondents had good perceptions and preferences on the attributes of smoothie yogurt. Consumer preferences regarding the appearance of the packaging in general, color, ingredient content, packaging information, and appearance of the contents of the yogurt are generally positively correlated with the price range of yogurt that consumers buy. Strawberry Rosella Yoghurt Smoothie is safe for consumption and can be marketed.
 
 Keywords: consumer perception, consumer preferences, microbiology, physicochemistry, yogurt smoothies

What Impact? Communicating Severity Forecast Information through the Winter Storm Severity Index

Abstract Communicating the threat of severe winter weather is not simply a matter of the number of inches of snow or degrees of cold; it also considers the potential impacts of the storm. The winter storm severity index (WSSI) is a graphical product from the National Weather Service that presents anticipated impacts from forecast winter weather for a range of winter conditions. To assess the utility of the WSSI and how an impact-based winter weather forecast product is interpreted and used to inform decision-making, a mixed-methods social science study was conducted by the Nurture Nature Center in coordination with the Weather Prediction Center. Through focus groups and surveys, testing in the Hydrometeorological Testbed, and iterations on design and category descriptions, several themes emerged about how professional stakeholders understand, interpret, and use this product for communicating about impending winter weather. There is perceived utility in the WSSI for situational awareness and as part of a package of other information to inform decision-making. However, there is variability in interpretations of impacts, resulting from differences in geography, community readiness, and experience, among other factors, which creates complications in communicating the forecast. Furthermore, many users seek quantities related to winter weather, suggesting that education about what impact-based products include and what data are shown is necessary. Understanding the factors that influence perspectives on impact levels and the variable needs for winter weather information across regions improves forecasters’ abilities to effectively communicate and provide critical information that helps end users prepare for severe winter weather. Significance Statement Effectively communicating severe winter weather is critical to supporting communities in being prepared for and mitigating weather-related losses and damages. The winter storm severity index focuses on impacts to provide awareness of impending winter weather, information that is useful but not always interpreted consistently, requiring an understanding of factors influencing perspectives on impact levels and user education.

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PENDAMPINGAN PENINGKATAN INOVASI PRODUK MAKANAN RINGAN PRODUKSI RUMAHAN DALAM RANGKA PENINGKATAN EKONOMI KELUARGA

The mentoring program to increase the innovation of home-produced snack products in Dukuh Village, Kragilan District, Serang Regency, Banten as part of the Student Work Lecture – Community Service activity is expected to provide solutions related to improving the family economy. Through a phased approach, home-based business partners experience improvements in the development of attractive product packaging and the implementation of effective marketing strategies. More professionally designed and informative product packaging helps increase product appeal, thus getting a positive response from consumers. In addition, enhanced marketing strategies, especially through social media, have helped expand the reach of products and increase sales. Program evaluations indicate that these measures have had an impact on improving the economy of partner families. The success of this program demonstrates the potential to increase home-based businesses and have a positive impact on the local economy. It is hoped that this experience can be used as a guide to develop similar programs and support sustainable economic growth in local communities

Information infrastructure monitoring of the IT landscape of tax administration

Subject. The article deals with the information infrastructure development of the IT landscape of tax administration. Objectives. The focus is on shaping the information infrastructure of the IT landscape of tax administration and offering tools for such development. Methods. The methodology rests on the systems and process approaches to the problem under study. In the course of the research, I employed general scientific methods of logical analysis and synthesis, in particular, typology, generalization. Results. I scrutinized and generalized the experience of interaction between tax authorities and enterprises, modeled the mechanism of tax administration on the basis of interconnected databases used to record business processes of an enterprise with the introduction of modules into the automated accounting system of enterprises. The paper presents the process of work and the scheme of interaction of bodies within the framework of tax administration.. Conclusions. The offered measures will enable to improve the information infrastructure of the IT landscape of tax administration, and systematize the issues of interaction between authorities, law enforcement agencies, bodies exercising control, and enterprises in the sphere of creating an information array, statutory regulation and information technology The presented recommendations will help create a unified federal information and analytical software package.

Detecting signs of mental health problems in secondary school-aged youth

Objective: The study purpose was to describe secondary school nurses’, subject teachers’, special needs teachers’, study counselors’ and school social workers’ (n = 60) experiences of stressors that contribute to the development of mental health problems in secondary school pupils. Another purpose was to describe the professionals’ educational needs regarding mental health problems of secondary school pupils. The study aimed at producing information that can promote the detection of mental health problems and facilitate early interventions in secondary schools. The information collected came from the professionals only, not from the pupils or their parents.Methods: Data were collected in Finland using a Webropol online survey and analyzed by inductive content analysis.Results: According to the results, secondary school pupils’ mental health problems are associated with physical and psychosocial stressors, and with stressors pertaining to learning and studying, lifestyle, family, friend relationships and socioeconomic factors. In addition, the pupils’ mental health problems are associated with stressors pertaining to social media. Professionals working at secondary schools need education on how to identify pupils’ mental health problems, how to take up the concern with the pupil and parents, and how to support and counsel youth with a mental health problem.Conclusions: Although information packages, recommendations, materials and tools are available, encouragement and more specific and concrete mental health education for both pupils and professionals is required. New structures and practices, and possibly re-allocation of resources, may be necessary. The teachers’ role in mental health promotion and prevention of mental health problems should be supported and resourced more effectively. Psychiatric nurses should be employed at schools.

On the Use of Focussing Constructions by Bulgarian Students of English

This paper focusses on the use of specific information packaging constructions, based on data extracted from seven recordings of the speech and debate tournaments that the Bulgarian English Speech and Debate Tournaments Foundation organizes at a high-school level. The main aim is to describe and discuss examples of negative inversions, clefts, passives, existentials, and extrapositions by applying qualitative and quantitative methods. The analysis of the data shows that participation in debates can encourage students to make use of focussing constructions in argumentative discourse and help them showcase their mastery of the English language. Moreover, the study offers valuable insight into the communication patterns used by Bulgarian teenagers as speakers of English as a foreign language.

Digital marketing of agriculture inputs- An institutional success story

This study highlights the institutional success achieved through the digital marketing of liquid biofertilizers, produced by RARS, Anakapalle, affiliated with Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, India, using the Amazon e-marketing platform. The strategic choice of Amazon was driven by its positive reputation, extensive customer reach, and efficient product delivery system. Five biofertilizer variants were made available through dedicated Amazon seller links, catering to farmers, NGOs, research stations, and extension centers. Customer feedback emphasized the time-saving aspect, year-round availability, convenience of purchase, prompt delivery, affordability, high-quality packaging, and inclusion of scientific information. These results underline the need for widespread promotion of online marketing channels, as they offer significant benefits such as time efficiency, 24/7 availability, home delivery, diverse product choices, and cost-effectiveness. Overall, digital marketing of agriculture inputs emerges as a highly valuable and useful approach for farmers, enhancing their access to essential resources.

Accompanying the Development of Sidetapa‘s Fruit Brem as a Leading Tourism Product in Buleleng Regency

<p>This community service program was carried out to help fruit brem craftsmen in Sidetapa Village so that their products are more acceptable to the market. Sidetapa Village has been able to develop itself as a tourist destination. Visits from various parties, both tourists, elements of the government, and academics, positively impacted the development of tourism in the village. In its development, the people of Sidetapa Village were able to produce products to support tourism activities, and even became one of the superior products, namely brem made from local fruits using a fermentation technique. Brem is produced as a fermented drink with three flavors: honey wine, mangosteen rind, and mangosteen fruit. To make the product acceptable to the people, the producers of fruit brem in Sidetapa Village received assistance in product and market testing. Implementing this community service program consists of assisting in product sales analysis, product testing in the laboratory to determine the nutritional content of products and more informative packaging. Through product testing, Sidetapa’s fruit brem can provide information about the content of alcohol, sugar and carbohydrates per one bottle of drink. Meanwhile, through a market test, artisans can find out market tastes. It is hoped that through this assistance, fruit brem producers in Sidetapa Village can maintain their product production in terms of quality and quantity.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>brem; fruit; product; Sidetapa; tourism</p>

Job preferences of Japanese global health personnel: results from a discrete choice experiment

Background The disintegration of the boundary between global and national health due to the emergence of global health issues, such as COVID-19, led to the increasing need to nurture global health experts so as to strengthen global and national health capacity. One approach is to engage in work at health-related United Nations (UN) and international organizations. However, the issue of member states underrepresentation exists, which poses a challenge both in nurturing global health experts and realizing the equitable geographical distribution prescribed in Article 101 of the United Nations Charter. Japan, among other member states, remains underrepresented in UN organizations. This study aimed to understand the job preferences of Japanese experts wishing to work at health-related international organizations and present policy proposals for strengthening capacity development and promoting international dispatch. Methods The discrete choice experiment (DCE) survey was conducted online to determine the job preferences of health/non-health experts and students – (i) who wished to work at health-related international organizations (Seekers), (ii) who are currently working at these organizations (Workers), and (iii) who resigned from these organizations (Resignees). The binary logit main effects model was used to examine the relative importance of various job attributes. Results DCE analysis showed the relative importance of duty station, salary, work–life balance (WLB), and job satisfaction for all groups and return post and employer’s contribution to welfare benefits for Seekers and Resignees but not for Workers. Conclusions The “uncertainty-avoidance” characteristics mainly perceived in Seekers and Resignees propose two separate approaches, which entails supporting (i) the few selected ones, and (ii) the majority who are interested but remain uncertain and indecisive to work overseas. The social structural challenge associated with the lack of national organizations and hospitals that value experiences gained at international organizations needs to be addressed by introducing systems such as sabbatical leaves or reemployment systems for returnees. Furthermore, an incentive information package combining both financial and nonfinancial incentives focusing on favorable conditions relating to duty station, salary, WLB, and job satisfaction, which could be achieved at international organizations, could be actively publicized at career development seminars.

ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE THROUGH APPLICATION OF STANDARD COSTING IN PT. ATLANTIC BIRURAYA

The purpose of this study to analyze the performance of operational management by evaluating the variance resulting from standard conversion costs and actual conversion costs. The design of this research is to do a case study approach. The data used is the production cost report for the period January to October 2022. In addition, there is historical data regarding packaging purchases and information about the company. The method used in this study is a qualitative method by calculating the conversion cost variance. The results of the study show that there is a favorable variant in the cost of converting finished goods to cups of -Rp. 26,884,087.42, an unfavorable variant in the cost of converting finished goods to bottles of Rp. 24,115,098.18, an unfavorable variant in the cost of converting finished goods to gallons of Rp. 83,162,947. 03. From the results of this study it can be seen how the role of operational management during a series of production processes. There are still obstacles beyond the control of operational management and the lack of evaluation of standard costs on a regular basis causes a number of cost deviations that can be detrimental to the company.

Which visual elements on packaging affect perceived credibility? A case study of in vitro diagnostic kits

With increasing public health awareness and the unprecedented global health crisis, consumers' demand for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents is gradually increasing. However, consumer mistrust remains a significant barrier to purchasing and using IVD products. Pharmaceutical companies and governments prioritizing direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing have recognized the impact of visual packaging elements on consumer perception. Thus, we researched whether visual packaging elements systematically influence consumers' perceived credibility of IVD products' credence attributes, namely, their ability to protect personal and public health. Combining previous related studies, this study was conducted experimentally with rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits, assuming that the visual elements (i.e., typeface, color, pattern, and information) of packaging can influence consumers' perceived credibility of RDT kits and explored which elements are more credible. Questionnaires were randomly selected and assigned to 216 participants. The results indicated that all four elements influenced the participants’ perceived credibility. Specifically, a sans serif typeface, realistic pattern, chromatic color, and more information made the participants feel more credible. Our research results fill a gap in the consumer perception of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products by providing new insights into dissecting consumer perceptions. This offers a novel design strategy for online and offline marketing and promotional efforts by different companies and governmental organizations.

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