Research Paths Research Articles

Scientometric Analysis on Digital Banking Innovation Model

This study examines the development of research trends in digital banking innovation-related articles published in reputable journals indexed by Scopus between 1996 and 2022. The analysis focuses on trends in keywords, journals and research paths for 350 publications on digital banking innovation. The results of the systematic review analysis mapping are then reviewed in considerable detail to examine digital banking development strategies that can be utilized by the banking industry in Indonesia. This study constructs bibliometric maps using descriptive statistical approaches and bibliometric analysis with the biblioshiny R program. The study presents nine research paths based on the results of MCA (Multiple Correspondence Analysis) keyword cluster mapping, which can be used as a conceptual structure map. In addition, to negotiate the changing competitive landscape, three strategies were provided in this research: 1) Omni-Channel; 2) Open Bank and 3) Smart Banking. This includes incumbents addressing customer retention, challengers pursuing a low-cost digital experience, niche companies providing banking as a service, and social media platforms developing payment platforms. Banks must be capable of adapting their business innovation model, organizational structure, work culture, and infrastructure in order to perform a digital transformation. Digital channels must be utilized to provide services and innovations within banks. The main thing is how to find the right balance between efforts to optimize opportunities and carry out various digital innovations in an effort to increase market share in the future.

DETERMINAN KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. SMARTFREN TELECOM TBK

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 Performance is the result of work in terms of quality and quantity achieved by an employee in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of compensation, leadership and career path on performance employee .Free variable in this research, namely compensation, leadership and career path, as well as the dependent variable, namely performance. Research population is an employee of PT. Smartfren Telecom Tbk Semarang Branch Office, with amount sample of 38 respondents. The data collection method is by distributing questionnaires to respondents. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression. Based on instrument test results data obtained results valid and reliable. Study this too has done it fulfil classical assumption test criteria. The result show that compensation, leadership and career path have a significant positive effect on employee performance.

The Plot Thickens: A Sociology of Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories are a constant feature of human society but have recently risen in prominence with the flurry of COVID-19 conspiracy theories and their public display in social media. Conspiracy theories should be studied not only because of their potential harm but also because they are related to other sources of misinformation such as folk theories, rumors, and fake news. Recent understanding of their spread has shifted the focus from investigating the believers to characteristics of the social processes that motivate and persuade, with a new view of the conspiracy theorist as a bricoleur dealing with threats through social (re)construction of reality. These tendencies are strengthened by the markets for attention and approval constructed by social media platforms, and bots also amplify them. We identify an agenda of multiple important and urgent paths for future research that will help understanding of conspiracy theories in society.

A Study of Factors Influencing Construction Workers’ Intention to Share Safety Knowledge

There is a growing body of research on the factors influencing individual knowledge-sharing behavior, but the exploration of knowledge sharing in the construction industry is still in its infancy. Based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this paper introduced factors from the social exchange theory (SET) to develop a comprehensive model for exploring the intention of construction workers to share their safety knowledge. Data were collected from a total of 329 construction workers at five sites. Using the structural equation model method, the research model and path hypotheses of this study were analyzed. The results showed that altruism, trust, and reputation positively influenced the construction workers’ attitude towards sharing safety knowledge. Attitude, safety training, organizational climate, and knowledge-sharing self-efficacy could increase the construction workers’ intention to share their safety knowledge. However, the relationship between workers’ attitudes towards safety knowledge sharing and anticipated extrinsic rewards was not significant. Through identifying the factors underlying workers’ intention to share safety knowledge in the construction industry, the study helps to further understand the influencing factors and mechanisms of safety knowledge sharing willingness among the special group of construction workers and provides practical implications for engineering managers to strengthen construction safety management from the perspective of knowledge sharing.

THE LINK BETWEEN ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND JOB SATISFACTION IN THE PORTUGUESE PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF SOCIAL SOLIDARITY (IPSS): AN EXPLORATORY APPROACH

This exploratory research studies the relationship between organisational culture and job satisfaction in social economy organisations. Specifically, 269 participants from 15 Portuguese Private Institutions of Social Solidarity (IPSSs) were studied. The results indicate that employees’ and managers’ perspectives differ regarding the organisation’s cultural profile and that employees indicate a moderate level of job satisfaction. Findings show a significant relationship between the types of culture market and hierarchy and employees’ low level of satisfaction, which is different from the for-profit organisations. Given the importance of the topic for organisations, this study opens a research path for the social economy, namely IPSSs, and contributes to the success of IPSS people management.

Technology Focus Topics Reflect Industry Growth, Evolution Over 25+ Years

No matter your field of expertise or geographical area of operations, JPT’s Technology Focus feature addresses your career and research paths. During the more than 25 years of its appearance in the magazine, the feature has presented synopses of important papers in summarized form. A review of the Technology Focus topical calendar through the years reflects milestones in industry developments and innovations, and the magazine’s ability to adapt to meet the needs of its readers. Indeed, the inception of the feature was a response to such a challenge. Each year, thousands of high-quality technical papers are presented at SPE conferences and the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). These papers are the embodiment of SPE’s mission to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge about the world of upstream E&P. In the late 1990s, JPT staff recognized a need to expand the intersection of SPE’s members with the crucial work outlined in the technical papers written by their colleagues. While SPE’s stable of peer-reviewed journals had always played a critical role in its mission, the rigorous review structure meant that these papers, published in full, might not see audiences for some time. Annual proceedings volumes collected the year’s research literature, but time constraints also limited the number of members who could explore these publications. The solution was the Technology Focus feature, in which conference papers dedicated to a broad spectrum of industry topics were chosen by subject-matter experts and condensed by SPE staff to convey key findings and illustrative case studies. The Tech Focus concept meant that SPE readers could find the best research and industry innovation at their fingertips each month. These papers were not peer reviewed, but the members of the JPT Editorial Review Board charged with their selection were recognized experts who reviewed hundreds of abstracts in order to choose only a few papers for inclusion. Since the feature’s launch, hundreds of SPE members from a wide range of major operators, service companies, technology specialists, academic institutions, and research facilities have served as reviewers. Tech Focus’ first decade-plus of publication, from 1997 through 2010, established and refined the pattern by which tech papers were selected, synopsized, and organized for presentation. Before 1997, JPT had run Technology Briefs that had the same idea, but these were irregular, applied only to tech papers with a length that would make publication in JPT impractical. For the first couple of years of the Tech Focus, however, each issue of JPT contained between two and three topical groupings of synopsized papers. The initial topics were broad, familiar ones (EOR, Drilling Technology, Fracturing, Offshore Development, Stimulation, and Reservoir Management, for example) as JPT Technology Editor Dennis Denney, who was responsible for the development of the feature, tested the waters and built a review board of industry volunteers to assist with the task of reviewing abstracts, reading full papers of interest, and selecting papers for synopsis.

Is There Enough Evidence for the Argument that Social Media Use Causes Mental Health Concerns in Young Adults?

This paper provides a critical examination of the current evidence for correlational and causal relationships between social media use and mental health and determines the strength of the evidence. This research included a literature review of 11 studies, consisting of two cross-sectional studies, three longitudinal studies, and six experiments. This paper revealed that the current evidence available is not robust enough to definitively indicate a causal connection between social media use and mental health concerns in young adults. The paper highlights various alternative explanations for the relationships observed in past research and suggests paths for future research that could yield stronger evidence for causality.

Comprehensive Exploration of Antinuclear Antibodies (ANAs): Unveiling Clinical Significance, Associations with Cancer, and the Nuances of Differential Diagnosis in Positive ANA Patients

This comprehensive review delves into the complex realm of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), expanding beyond their traditional involvement in autoimmune rheumatic disorders. By digging into historical changes, diagnostic complexity, and clinical significance, the debate reveals the shifting relationships between ANAs, particularly with cancer. Specialized studies provide practical insights on ANA testing processes, standardization, and upcoming challenges. Examining prevalence trends in the United States provides a time dimension to ANA dynamics, linking autoimmune and oncological considerations. The debate delves into the complexity of lupus erythematosus, emphasizing ANAs’ diverse presentations and their potential as flexible diagnostic and prognostic indicators. The complex relationship between ANAs and cancer is highlighted, demonstrating their potential as early markers or indicators of malignancies. Looking ahead, this synthesis anticipates advances in personalized medicine and collaborative research, putting ANAs at the forefront of advanced diagnostics and treatments for autoimmune disorders and cancer. This synthesis envisions a future for ANA research in which these antibodies play a critical role in promoting personalized treatment, enhancing diagnostics, and fostering collaborative initiatives that cross traditional boundaries. As ANAs grow more prominent at the junction of autoimmune illnesses and cancer, this synthesis lays the path for further research and novel advances in understanding, diagnosing, and treating complicated medical conditions.

Research Trends in University Rankings: A Scoping Review of the Top 100 Most Cited Articles in Academic Journals from 2017 to 2021

The objective of this research is to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the top 100 articles concerning university rankings, with the highest number of citations, which were published in academic journals during a period of five years, specifically from 2017 to 2021. This article adheres to the guidelines established by the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews. The selection of the 100 most frequently cited articles on the subject of university rankings is carried out by initially identifying 684 articles and subsequently screening 537 of them. Through an examination of these articles, the prevailing research domains, methodologies, samples, data collection instruments, data analysis techniques, focused variables, and keywords are determined. The abstracts of these articles are subjected to content analysis, resulting in the identification of five key themes: rankings, methodology, analysis, approach, and education. This investigation stands out as one of the pioneering studies in the field of research articles on university rankings. By delineating the boundaries of such studies, it aims to illuminate the path for future researchers by highlighting the existing gaps in the current literature and areas that warrant further exploration.

Guidelines for post-marketing research on clinical effectiveness of Chinese patent medicines

Due to the lack of specialized guidance, the post-marketing research on clinical effectiveness of Chinese patent medicines demonstrates varied quality and lacks high-quality evidence, failing to meet the demands of policy-making, clinical decision-making, and industrial decision-making. To address this issue, this project gathered experts in clinical medicine, clinical pharmacy, evidence-based medicine, drug epidemiology, medical ethics, and policy and regulation in China. They referred to the model of international post-marketing research on medicines and developed Guidelines for post-marketing research on clinical effectiveness of Chinese patent medicines under the framework of relevant laws and regulations and technical guidance documents in China. The guidelines were developed with consideration to the characteristics of Chinese patent medicines, China's national conditions, and all the stakeholders including marketing authorization holders, clinical researchers, drug administration, and users. The development of the guidelines followed the requirements for developing group standards set by the China Association of Chinese Medicine. The guidelines fully implement the concept of full life-cycle research, emphasizing the combination of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) theory, human use experience, and clinical trials and pay attention to the compliance, scientificity, and ethics of research. The guidelines clarify the topic selection and decision-making path of the post-marketing research on effectiveness of Chinese patent medicines through six steps: determining research purpose, analyzing drug characteristics, evaluating research basis, proposing clinical orientation, clarifying research purpose, and implementing classified research. The general principles of research design and implementation were clarified from eight aspects: research type, research objects, sample size, efficacy indicators, bias, missing data, evidence level, and practicality. It focuses on the research on the TCM syndrome-based efficacy evaluation, clinical value-oriented mechanism of action, and the effectiveness of Chinese patent medicines with different routes of administration. The guidelines provide a universal methodological basis for the post-marketing research on clinical effectiveness of Chinese patent medicines.

Advocacy for Design Education: Shifting from Traditional Design Paradigms to Human-centred Social Design

This study examines the gradual evolution from traditional design paradigms to today's socially orientated design in the field of traditional design education. Traditional types of design exist in numerous industries, such as architecture, interior, apparel, and graphic design. However, much of the past design paradigm has been practically orientated. In contrast, the design industry and its processes are slowly becoming more socially relevant. After all, the advancement of society requires a greater consideration of the needs of the user. Therefore, there is a huge challenge in the transition to social design. From the perspective of design education, the most fundamental problem can be solved by implanting the traditional concept of design education into the concept of human-centred design. This study not only provides an in-depth theoretical and case study for the transformation of design education but also provides an outlook on the trend of this path in future research on human-centred social design education. This research supports the development of more creative and socially responsible designers in the future.

Winding-MMF-based design and investigation of dual-winding hybrid-tooth vernier permanent magnet motor with reduced torque ripple and improved power factor

In this paper, in order to further reduce torque ripple and improve power factor, a new vernier permanent magnet motor is proposed, in which the design concept of dual-winding hybrid-tooth configuration is incorporated. In order to clarify motor torque ripple and power factor, the winding-magnetomotive-force-based design and analysis method is proposed, in which harmonic characteristics are considered as key factors during the magnetic field modulation process. The relationship between harmonics generated by winding MMF, torque ripple, and power factor are investigated. In addition, the split-tooth vernier permanent magnet motor is also investigated as a referenced motor. Detailed comparisons between the DWHT-VPM motor and ST-VPM motor are carried out, including air gap magnetic field, torque, and power factor. Both theoretical and simulation results verify the reasonability of the proposed DWHT-VPM motor, and the effectiveness of the proposed winding-MMF-based analysis method, which provide a new potential research path for the design and analysis of flux modulation motors.

Moving toward resilience and sustainability in the built environment

Developing and managing infrastructure requires considering the system's physical performance and operational, financial, social, environmental, and managerial aspects. These aspects interact in a dynamic environment that evolves and changes continuously. Changes in demand, socio-economic pressures, and the increasing frequency and intensity of natural events – exacerbated by climate change – make resilience and sustainability essential for the built environment's current and future performance. Sustainable infrastructures add value to society and maintain social equity and justice through time. To achieve this, it is necessary to consider socio-economic as well as environmental aspects. On the other hand, resilience focuses on recovery in case of a damaging event, a critical property that minimizes functionality disruptions. This paper presents a conceptual discussion about the role of resilience and sustainability in relationship with infrastructure and the built environment's design and operation. It provides insight into risk-informed decision-making for evolving infrastructure systems, and change based on a systems-thinking approach. These concepts are central to the built environment's safe and responsible evolution and growth. In the end, the paper identifies challenges and proposes future research paths.

Enhancing Cybersecurity in Distributed Microgrids: A Review of Communication Protocols and Standards

The effective operation of distributed energy sources relies significantly on the communication systems employed in microgrids. This article explores the fundamental communication requirements, structures, and protocols necessary to establish a secure connection in microgrids. This article examines the present difficulties facing, and progress in, smart microgrid communication technologies, including wired and wireless networks. Furthermore, it evaluates the incorporation of diverse security methods. This article showcases a case study that illustrates the implementation of a distributed cyber-security communication system in a microgrid setting. The study concludes by emphasizing the ongoing research endeavors and suggesting potential future research paths in the field of microgrid communications.

A multidimensional atlas of human glioblastoma-like organoids reveals highly coordinated molecular networks and effective drugs

Recent advances in the genomics of glioblastoma (GBM) led to the introduction of molecular neuropathology but failed to translate into treatment improvement. This is largely attributed to the genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity of GBM, which are considered the major obstacle to GBM therapy. Here, we use advanced human GBM-like organoid (LEGO: Laboratory Engineered Glioblastoma-like Organoid) models and provide an unprecedented comprehensive characterization of LEGO models using single-cell transcriptome, DNA methylome, metabolome, lipidome, proteome, and phospho-proteome analysis. We discovered that genetic heterogeneity dictates functional heterogeneity across molecular layers and demonstrates that NF1 mutation drives mesenchymal signature. Most importantly, we found that glycerol lipid reprogramming is a hallmark of GBM, and several targets and drugs were discovered along this line. We also provide a genotype-based drug reference map using LEGO-based drug screen. This study provides new human GBM models and a research path toward effective GBM therapy.

Network pharmacology and molecular dynamic simulation integrated strategy for the screening of active components and mechanisms of phytochemicals from Datura innoxia on Alzheimer and cognitive decline

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) ranks as the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder with dementia and it accounts for more than 70% of all cases. Despite extensive reporting on the experimental investigation of Datura innoxia (DI) and its phytochemical components in the treatment of AD, the urgent need for elucidation of the principle of multi-mechanism and multi-level treatment of AD remains. In this research, molecular docking and network pharmacology were used to evaluate active compounds and molecular targets of DI for the treatment of AD. The phytochemical compounds of DI were obtained from the Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry, and Therapeutics (IMPPAT) as well as the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology (TCMSP) databases. The screening includes the 28 most abundant components of DI and the Swiss Target Prediction database was used to predict targets of these compounds. The GeneCards database was used to collect AD-related genes. Both DI and AD targets were imported into a Venn diagram, and the 28 overlapped genes were identified as potential DI anti-AD targets. The results showed that Dinoxin B, Meteloidine, Scopoline, and Tropic acid had no effect on AD-related genes. Furthermore, the GO enrichment analysis indicates that DI influences molecular functions and biological processes such as learning or memory and modulation of chemical synaptic transmission as well as the membrane raft and membrane microdomain. The KEGG pathway analysis revealed that the key pathways implicated in DI's anti-AD actions include serotonergic synapse, IL-17 signaling pathway, and AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications. Based on the STRING and Cytoscape network-analysis platforms, the top ten anti-AD core targets include APP, CASP3, IL6, BACE1, IL1B, ACE, PSEN1, GAPDH, GSK3B and ACHE. The molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation of the top two molecules against the top three target proteins confirmed the strong binding affinity and stability at the docked site. Overall, our findings pave the path for further research into the development and optimization of potential anti-AD agents from DI. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma

Charting the path of sustainability discourse research: A systematic review of applied linguistic studies

AbstractThis paper aims to understand the state‐of‐the‐art of research on sustainability discourse in applied linguistics. The paper adopts a systematic two‐stage review approach. In the first stage, 114 articles were classified into environment, social, and governance (ESG) according to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) categories. The second stage involves annotating the dataset using an open‐coding system based on data types explored in the studies, methodologies used, findings, and implications. The findings lead to a comprehensive review of diachronic changes in the investigation of sustainability topics, data types, sampling, frameworks, analytical tools, findings, and implications to ultimately set the grounds for future research on sustainability discourse in applied linguistics and related disciplines—for example, communication studies.

Taxonomic Assessment and Distributional Records of Sphingidae Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) from Nagaland

An updated checklist of 22 moth species under 14 genera belonging to Sphingidae has been catalogued with an aim to follow the current state of knowledge in moth diversity from the north-eastern state of Nagaland. Although, richly endowed with an array of biodiversity, the state seriously lacks attention regarding faunal status and distributions; ergo, the present work to ascertain the diversity of hawk moths of the state based on records from available literature to fill the void on the path of systematic research.

Regulation of virulence in Chromobacterium violaceum and strategies to combat it.

Chromobacterium is a rod-shaped, Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria with a cosmopolitan distribution. Just about 160 Chromobacterium violaceum incidents have been reported globally, but then once infected, it has the ability to cause deadly septicemia, and infections in the lungs, liver, brain, spleen, and lymphatic systems that might lead to death. C. violaceum produces and utilizes violacein to kill bacteria that compete with it in an ecological niche. Violacein is a hydrophobic bisindole that is delivered through an efficient transport route termed outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) through the aqueous environment. OMVs are small, spherical segments detached from the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. C. violaceum OMV secretions are controlled by a mechanism called the quorum sensing system CviI/CviR, which enables cell-to-cell communication between them and regulation of various virulence factors such as biofilm formation, and violacein biosynthesis. Another virulence factor bacterial type 3 secretion system (T3SS) is divided into two types: Cpi-1 and Cpi-2. Cpi-1's needle and rod effector proteins are perhaps recognized by NAIP receptors in humans and mice, activating the NLRC4 inflammasome cascade, effectively clearing spleen infections via pyroptosis, and cytotoxicity mediated by IL-18-driven Natural killer (NK) cells in the liver. In this paper, we attempt to interrelate quorum-controlled biofilm formation, violacein production, violacein delivery by OMVs and T3SS effector protein production and host mediated immunological effects against the Cpi1 of T3SS. We suggest a research path with natural bioactive molecule like palmitic acid that can act as an anti-quorum agent by reducing the expression of virulence factors as well as an immunomodulatory agent that can augment innate immune defense by hyperactivation of NLRC4 inflammasome hence dramatically purge C. violaceum infections.

Knowledge Mapping to Understand Corporate Value: Literature Review and Bibliometrics

The purpose of this study is to summarize the research results on corporate value published from 2000 to 2022; show the research overview, hot trends, and topic evolution of this research field; provide new ideas for the mining of the research frontiers of corporate value and a summary of the change rules of research hotspots; and describe prospects for the evolution direction and path of future research. Combining the bibliometric research method with a literature review, the research results on corporate value were analyzed quantitatively by querying the WOS database from 2000 to 2022; the analysis tool was CiteSpace. This study has five findings. First, researchers are paying increasing attention to the study of corporate value, and most of the research results are obtained by independent authors. Second, Chinese research institutions rank among the top three in publication volume. However, their research results have had little impact, with Univ Penn and Peking Univ having the most significant impact. Third, the top three keywords that scholars pay attention to are performance, impact, and corporate governance. Keyword burst analysis, CSR, value reliability, and sustainability are the latest research frontiers. Fourth, evolutionary trends are divided into three stages: research on the influencing factors of corporate value, research on the impact of corporate behavior on corporate value, and research on the evaluation and growth of corporate value. Fifth, knowledge domains include corporate value research methods, the factors influencing corporate value, and corporate behavior. The aims of this study are to provide a new perspective for researchers to study corporate value, provide new ideas for enterprise managers to manage corporate value, and achieve the sustainable development of corporate value. At the same time, the scientific knowledge graph method is applied in corporate value research, adding a new research path for corporate value.