Information Package Research Articles

Factors Affecting Selection of Rice among the Consumer in Shah Alam, Selangor

The present study was conducted to identify the factors that affect consumers’ rice selection in Shah Alam, Malaysia. A set of structured questionnaires were distributed to 400 respondents in Shah Alam, Selangor through a convenient sampling method. The descriptive method was used to analysed the quantitative data. The findings have identified several factors other than the ones listed in the 4P Theory that can affect the purchasing behaviour for rice among the population. In specific, price, health consciousness, perceived quality (e.g., aroma, taste, cooking duration, and easiness), and informative packaging are the factors identified. The findings also revealed that the price factor is the main factor influencing consumers’ selection of rice which was followed by health consciousness and perceived quality factors, whereas the packaging is the least influencing factor. Moreover, this study has found that the consumers are satisfied with their selection of rice in the market and the marketers must strengthen their marketing strategy to make the consumer stay loyal to their choices. Regarding the marketers, they must strengthen and developed more comprehensive approaches to attract consumers in buying locally produced rice rather than the imported ones.

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현대 중국어 논항 생략 계사문의 정보구조 — ‘我就是’, ‘就是我’ 형식을 중심으로

In communication, the way in which information is conveyed in sentences is essential. Every language possesses language-specific methods in which information is expressed. In the case of the Mandarin Chinese language, information packaging is directly expressed through word ordering. The Chinese sentences ‘Wo jiu shi(我就是)’ and ‘Jiu shi wo(就是我)’, which are the subjects of this study, are interpreted as ‘저입니다(It’s me)’ in Korean. However, selectional restrictions of these sentences exist and are dependent upon the context. Therefore, this study aims to reveal that the selectional restrictions are caused by differences in information structures through the analysis of discourse context, focus structure, and accent distribution. Based on the findings of this study, the following conclusions can be drawn: First, when answering a question with ‘Wo jiu shi’ or ‘Jiu shi wo’, there is a tendency to maintain the information structure of the question asked. Second, in the copular sentence ‘X是Y’, ‘X’ is an unmarked constituent that refers to the denotation of a referent(object). Further, ‘Y’ is an unmarked constituent that refers to the connotation of the referent and sometimes is marked as referring to denotation in the equative relation. Third, in the ‘X是Y’ structure, ‘X’ becomes an unmarked topic and ‘Y’ becomes the natural focus. However, when an exclusive focus is required in the context of an open proposition, the speaker can utter ‘Wo jiu shi’. In this case, the accented stress occurs in the subject ‘Wo(我)’. In other words, when looking for a specific entity within a group, such as ‘laoban zai ma?(老板在吗?)’ or ‘≪zhenlibao≫ jizhe shi na wei?(≪真理报≫记者是哪位?)’, the speaker can answer ‘Wo jiu shi’ regardless of the word order of the question asked. Fourth, the predicate-focus structure ‘Wo jiu shi’ is divided into the following three types. First, the pro-verbal form ‘shi(是)’ is the focus and it is a substitution of the predicate in the previous sentence. Second, the predicate ‘Jiu shi (NP)(就是(NP))’ is the focus. Third, the sentence is a verum-focus structure that emphasizes propositional truth, and ‘Jiu(就)’ is accented. Fifth, ‘Jiu shi wo’ is realized with two information structures: the predicate-focus(object) structure in which ‘wo’ is the focus; and, the verum-focus structure in which ‘jiu’ is the focus.

Developing an Ingredient Branding Strategy Applied to Pigmented Rice Commodity

Pigmented rice agroindustry has just started its market development, thus require a branding strategy. It may apply an ingredient branding strategy that can increase brand awareness and equity of pigmented rice by highlighting the ingredients. This paper discussed the developing strategy of pigmented rice products using the Customer-Based Brand Equity Model (CBBE). The brand awareness and loyalty survey was conducted to analyze the pigmented rice brand equity. The survey also explored branding media to increase consumers’ brand equity. The survey captured 261 respondents from various cities in Indonesia. The results of the t-test showed a significant difference between regular and occasional consumers. The CBBE diagnosis indicated that the producer should highlight antioxidants, anthocyanin, and other health benefits through advertising, word of mouth, health-related campaigns, and informative packaging.

Atribut Mutu Keripik Pisang Masak dengan Menggunakan Metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA)

The food processing industry currently produces various kinds of products with local food brands. In Lumajang Regency, the availability of banana var. Mas Kirana (Musa acuminate 'lady Finger') is very abundant so that it provides significant business opportunities. This study determined the quality attributes of ripe banana chips from SMEs in Lumajang Regency. Questionnaires were distributed to 100 respondents. The results of the questionnaire were processed using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method. The results showed that the quality attributes of ripe banana chips based on the IPA method were ease of breaking, taste stability, packaging information, packaging safety, and shelf life. The key attributes of the "Freezing" brand were the ease of breaking attribute (3.90), taste stability attribute (3.86) and packaging safety attribute (3.97). The key attributes of the burno sari brand were the taste attributes (3.94), and packaging information attributes (3.83). The key attribute of the "Kurnia" brand was the taste attribute. It means that (3.94). This means that all brands sampled on ripe banana chips products have good quality (satisfying consumers) with certain attribute that stand out in each brand.

On the oppositions that underlie the distinctions displayed by Russian causal clauses

Abstract This article studies Russian causal clauses employing formal contrasts that causal clauses manifest crosslinguistically. I explore two approaches that have been proposed to account for such contrasts: the coordination-subordination approach and the approach assuming that causal clauses represent different classes of adverbial clauses that differ in their degree of syntactic integration with the host clause. It is argued that the Russian data cannot be consistently accounted for unless a combination of the two approaches is applied. The analysis also reveals that the degrees of syntactic integration encoded by Russian causal clauses are different from those claimed for German causal clauses by previous research. Thus, while the degree of syntactic integration proves to be a valid parameter to compare systems of causal clauses crosslinguistically, its specific realizations may vary. Furthermore, the juxtaposition of the two approaches poses the question as to what the difference is between syntactically non-integrated adverbial clauses and coordinated clauses. I tentatively suggest that they too differ in terms of the degree of integration, but this difference belongs to the level of information packaging in discourse and not to the level of syntax.

Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Approaches to Raise Awareness About Antimicrobial Resistance in Farmers and Veterinarians of India.

BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics in the animal health sector contributes to increasing rates of AMR and studies involving dairy farmers in India have found knowledge levels regarding antibiotics and AMR to be very low. The purpose of this study was to assess different methods to raise awareness and knowledge about AMR and antibiotic use among dairy farmers, paravets (veterinary assistants), and veterinarians.Materials and MethodsThe study was conducted in September-December of 2018 in some parts of Haryana, Assam, Karnataka, and West Bengal. It had two parts: an intervention meeting (September–October 2018) which consisted of focus group discussions (FGD) with farmers, key informant interviews (KII) with veterinary professionals along with distribution of information packages, and then a follow-up survey (November–December 2018). The villages were randomly allocated to either one of the four intervention approaches (1-FGD/KII and information package on AMR; 2-FGD/KI and information on animal health; 3- FGD/KII and information package on animal health plus information on AMR; or 4- only the FGD/KII). A follow-up survey was done to assess the effect of interventions.ResultsIn total, 274 dairy farmers and 51 veterinary professionals (21 veterinarians and 30 paravets) participated in the follow-up survey. Many of the farmers and veterinary professionals who participated in the follow-up survey had been part of the intervention meetings. The average knowledge score of farmers was 7.8. It was found that the knowledge score was higher amongst farmers who had participated in the intervention meetings (p < 0.05), had received intervention approach 2 (p = 0.03) or approach 3 (p = 0.01), and amongst female farmers (p = 0.03) compared to male. The veterinary professionals had good knowledge but lacked interest in training the farmers about antimicrobial resistance.ConclusionOur research demonstrated that a higher percentage of farmers and veterinary professionals who attended the intervention meeting had improved knowledge. Dairy farmers should be regularly educated on antibiotic usage and how to avoid misusing them. Also, veterinary experts should be provided with tools and strategies to educate farmers on the use of antimicrobials.

Comparison of visual fields and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in assessing optic nerve head damage in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma

This study aims at evaluating the relationship between visual fields by HFA and retinal nerve fibre layer thickness and ONH parameters by OCT in assessing optic nerve head damage in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. A total of 87 glaucomatous eyes were included. All subjects underwent complete ophthalmic examination, gonioscopy, visual field examination by Humphrey’s automated visual field analyzer and RNFL thickness and ONH parameters assessment by SD-OCT. Glaucomatous eyes were graded according to Hodapp, Parrish, and Anderson’s classification. Quadrant wise RNFL thickness and average thickness were recorded. Statistical analysis was done using Epidemiological Information Package (EPI) version 7.2. : Average and vertical CD ratio was found to be the most important ONH parameter to discriminate early from moderate glaucoma and for assessing progression from moderate to severe glaucoma. All ONH parameters except the disc area were significant. A significant correlation was detected between mean deviation, pattern standard deviation, and average RNFL thickness. Average RNFL thickness was the best parameter to discriminate early from moderate, and moderate from severe glaucoma. The sectoral RNFL thicknesses also showed a gradual decline and were statistically significant in all sectors in moderate and severe glaucoma and only in inferior and superior sectors in mild and moderate glaucoma. In the present study, average RNFL thickness had a good diagnostic value in the diagnosis of glaucoma and for grading of glaucoma according to its severity. The structural changes on OCT correlated well with functional damage shown on visual fields.

Research on energy-saving packaging design based on artificial intelligence

Background:Low-carbon economy is an economic model based on low energy consumption, low pollution and low emission. Energy-saving packaging design is an idea that guides the practice reform and development under the guidance of consumers’ green psychology. It takes the green design concept of modern eco-environmental protection and other development concepts as the main standard of packaging design application practice. Objective:In order to change this situation, we should combine people’s formed green psychology, so as to find a way of green packaging design. Methods:This paper discusses the application and development of energy-saving packaging design. Based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, it realizes the combination of market and green environmental protection design, and improves product utilization and production efficiency. For judging the type of intelligent energy-saving packaging, the confidence weight database decision algorithm is adopted, and the basic principle is to assume that AI neural network forms the energy consumption vector. Conclusion:For the long-term benefit of human survival, packaging designers should re-examine the relationship between design and natural environment, reduce the pollution components in packaging design, take environmental protection as the top priority of design, and establish a design concept that conforms to ecological ethics. Intelligent packaging technology realizes the integration and management of product packaging information, which is conducive to people’s better understanding of products and is of great significance to the development of low-carbon product packaging.

Towards elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Kenya: improving advocacy, communication and social mobilization activities for mass drug administration, a qualitative study

IntroductionThe Kenya Breaking Transmission Strategy for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) from 2019 to 2023 intensifies advocacy, coordination, and partnerships. The purpose of this study was to explore views and experiences of stakeholders and health workers on ways of improving the Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM) activities of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) programs through participatory approaches in Kilifi County, Kenya.MethodsTwo wards were purposely selected in the Kaloleni sub-county, Kilifi County, where there was an average treatment coverage of 56% in 2015, 50.5% in 2016. Qualitative data collection methods were employed, which included participatory meetings with county stakeholders to understand their views, experiences, and suggestions on how ACSM strategies can be improved in MDA for LF. Twelve In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) were conducted (six with opinion leaders and six with Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and two semi-structured interviews (SSIs) were held with county and sub-county coordinators involved in MDA administration. The aim was to better to understand their perceptions of the NTD program about ACSM, challenges to ACSM strategies, and ways to improve the strategies for ACSM in MDA for LF. The Data was organized and classified into codes and themes using QSR NVIVO version 12.ResultsThe study observed the low participation of stakeholders in the ACSM activities of MDA for LF and identified potential areas for stakeholders’ involvement to strengthen the activities. Challenges hindering effective implementation of ACSM activities include late delivery of Information, Educational and Communication (IEC) and few IEC materials, insufficient funding, inadequate time allocated to reach the assigned households with messages, messaging, and packaging of information for dissemination due to the vastness of the area. The stakeholders recommended innovative strategies and techniques to improve ACSM activities.Discussion and conclusionThe results of this study show key challenges to ACSM implementation of MDA for LF. Implementers need to pay attention to these challenges to enhance the effectiveness of MDA per the Kenya NTD Breaking Transmission Strategy. ACSM efforts in MDA for LF control and elimination should be linked with overarching efforts to mainstream partnerships and coordination in control and elimination.

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NATIONWIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PROTECTION SCREENING PROGRAM IN HUNGARY, 2010 2020 2030

Objective: From 2010 a new, complex screening program started in Hungary, named NATIONWIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PROTECTION SCREENING PROGRAM in HUNGARY MAESZ 2010 2020 2030. Design and method: Within the framework of the Program in the largest mobile diagnostics center in Hungary, the adult population has the opportunity to obtain 40 comprehensive surveys in free form. In the past nine years, the special screening lorry visited 1886 places Results: 228076 inhabitants had a complex screen and 561873 individuals received information packages about the right lifestyle, the prevention of illnesses, and preservation of health and we have received 14 million lifestyle question answers on sites. From 2018 2019 academic year officially started the child prevention program of the nationwide health prevention screening program of Hungary named Travel to Empire of the Health MAESZ provides free participation for about 75,000 children annually and assists in the development of children’s health knowledge. The nationwide comprehensive health protection screening program greatly contributes to improving students’ health knowledge. Within the framework of the program, students can gain insight into the program from the first grade of primary school to the university level. Based on data from 2010, the age of participants was 42 years for women and 40 years for men. 22% in women, 23% in men was the rate of known hypertension, and 5.1% and 4.5% was the proportion of known diabetics irrespectively. Myocardial infarction 26–22%, hype,rte,nsion disease 62–55%, stroke 19–14%, cancer 47–38%, and metabolic disease 42–34% occurred in the family history. BMI was increased in both genders, 45% in women and 59% in men. In both sexes, the proportion of smokers was over 24%. Conclusions: Based on the results, it has been repeatedly found that the Hungarian population has high risk.

Neuromarketing - Seeing the Unseen: Effect of In-Store Category Artwork, Structures and Packaging on Shopper’s Buying Behaviors in Pakistan

Neuromarketing in the simplest terms is the intersection of brain research and marketing. Neuromarketing combines cognition, technology, and marketing. Neuromarketing is a relatively young branch of marketing that examines how consumers react to marketing stimuli. The term "neuromarketing" refers to the use of neuroscience in the marketing process. The neuromarketing impact of packaging and labeling on consumer buying behavior was examined in this paper; as packaging is a critical way of transmitting product information. The attraction of a product is maintained by the color, substance, design, and creativity of its packaging, which should be simple to handle and aesthetically appealing. Color, design, packaging material, or size, as well as the packaging's ease of handling or reuse, can influence a customer's willingness to buy. For instance, pet bottles may be used for a number of purposes around the home. Regardless of the size or form of the goods, all packaging materials have a direct effect on the purchase behavior of the client. While packaging material has a direct impact on customer purchasing choices for most items, when it comes to food, information is critical to the consumer. Packaging and product information may be a more successful marketing tactic than conventional advertising since the brand speaks for itself. The movement of packaging operations throughout the value chain has been shown to have an effect on customers and goods. Packaging serves as an advertising and communication tool. Today, product and store displays, product mix, and container design all affect impulsive purchases. The practice of directly measuring a subject's reaction to certain items, packaging, advertising, or other marketing aspects via the use of brain imaging, scanning, or other brain activity measurement equipment.

Sharing-models of circular economy in the sphere of logistics

The article substantiates the relevance of introducing circular business models in the context of achieving sustainable development goals. The systematization of sharing models used in logistics to ensure the transition to a circular economy has been carried out. The content and features of the sharing of vehicles, warehouses, reusable packaging, labor force and logistics information are considered. For the selected sharing models, the most significant advantages and benefits for participants in logistics activities are determined from the standpoint of the concept of a circular economy. The most successful examples of the practical implementation of sharing models in the field of logistics from foreign experience are presented.

A Theoretical Model for Considering the Role of Hemoglobin and other Spinors in Exchanging Spin Waves between Brain and Heart

It has been known that both brain and heart produce magnetic fields however, intensity of heart magnetic field is more. The question arises that what is the relation between heart and brain waves. We answer this question by suggesting a theoretical model which use of hemoglobins and other spinors as packages of information and spin waves for exchanging information between heart and brain. In this model, heart genes within heart cells control motions of charged ions and their spins. By motions of these electrical and spinor ions, both electrical and magnetic waves are emerged. Electrical waves produce known action potentials and magnetic waves force on iron atoms within hemoglobins and electrons on other biological objects and induce spin waves and information in multigonal structures around them. Hemoglobins and other spinors are carried by blood cells and liquid molecules and move from heart to brain. Near neurons within the brain, magnetic spins within the hemoglobins and spinors force into ions and cause to their motion towards cells. These ions pass the neuron membranes, force on ionic packages and cause that some new ions become free. These charged/spinor ions produce electrical currents between neurons and emit some magnetic and electrical waves around the brain. We have done some calculations which show by increasing height differences between two mans, time differences for exchanging information between brain and heart increase. This result is related to local entanglement between spinors. However, there is additional non-local entanglements between spinors on the heart and spinors on the brain. These entanglements may be produced through two ways: 1. Some spinors within blood vessels and nerve systems may join to each other and form several strings. Any change in one of spins within this string, cause to changes in all spins. Thus, information could be transmitted between brain and heart immediately. 2. In addition to classical magnetic field which is produced by charged currents, there is another quantum magnetic field which is produced by spinors. This quantum wave couldn’t be detected by present devices, however any change in spinors on the heart cause to a change in quantum magnetic field and spinors on the brain. This is a theoretical model and could be a proposal for scientists to test it.

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