Social Production Research Articles

STRATEGI PEMASARAN BISNIS DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMBELIAN PROMOSI DI MEDIA SOSIAL DAN KUALITAS PRODUK PADA YOWES MIE DI SITUBONDO

This research aims to gain an understanding of how important it is to increase purchases through promotions on social media and product quality at Yowes Mie Situbondo. Where promotion and product quality are very good at attracting consumer interest. And Yowes Mie also uses promotional media where he will get prizes on his Instagram. The ingredients used are very good, because Yowes Mie does not want to disappoint consumers. This article uses a qualitative method where the author interviews Yowes Mie by going directly to the field.

Evolution of urban land and population system coupling micro–dynamics and macro-stability: Trends and paths

Cities are constantly dynamics, but emerge the stability of urban systems as evidenced by robust urban scaling. Both properties serve as necessary perspectives for understanding the evolution of cities and the complexity of urban systems. However, the evolution trends and mechanisms behind the above relationships, particularly concerning geographic processes, remain to be explored in depth. In this study, the dynamic fluctuations within individual cities and the macro-stability of the evolution of urban systems over the past two decades are systematically demonstrated. Subsequently, associations between urban systems and individual cities are established on the basis of micro- and macro-dynamic mechanisms. The trajectory of individual cities can be divided into scaled–driven growth (SG) and urban excess growth (EG). The former is the result of scaling effects within the system, while the latter is affected by global external effects. Taking as examples urban built-up area and social productions, the evolution pathways that vary from different attributes are analyzed. The results indicate that urban built-up area is more affected by scaling effects whereas social productions is driven more by global external effects. Moreover, we examine the driving forces and mechanism of EG from the aspects of economic development level, technological and economic progress, industrial structure and regional policy through an empirical analysis. This study provides a nuanced understanding of the trends and pathways of urban land–population system from the perspective of complex urban systems and holism to deepen the understanding for general properties of cities and co-evolution for urban population size and land expansion.

Discursive trends in New York Times coverage of Evusheld access: A case study in the social production of ignorance

English-language reporting on the continuing difficulties in accessing Evusheld reflects the marginalization of immunocompromised people in discussions about the public policy response to Covid-19. Moreover, the lack of available data on global Evusheld access, particularly in low-income countries, has emerged as a key form of nonknowledge that must be redressed within public health research. Through examining how knowledge about domestic and global barriers to Evusheld access circulates, and does not circulate, within The New York Times, this paper identifies a case study of the social production of ignorance related to a key issue in the Covid-19 pandemic. Drawing on science and technology studies, the history of science and media studies, I situate these trends in the context of longer explanatory histories of nonknowledge. First, through a critical discourse analysis of the New York Times’ reporting on Evusheld access in the U.S., I trace the individualizing framework evident in many articles to longstanding trends in reporting on health and illness, and to the structural marginalization of immunocompromised people in U.S. Secondly, I argue that the near-total absence of reporting on Evusheld access in low-income countries is consistent with the longstanding structural neglect of health crises in the global south.

Identification of carbon responsibility factors based on energy consumption from 2005 to 2020 in China

In the process of rapid economic development, the relationship between energy consumption and economic development is close and the coupling relationship is complex. The study proposes a method for the assessment of integrated energy consumption factors. In particular, production and consumption driving factors are expressed in relation to the growth of primary energy consumption responsibility in the energy supply chain system. Specifically, based on previous research, the study builds a LMDI decomposition model based on the primary energy consumption responsibility - embodied energy (PECREE) formula. By analyzing the impact of changes in the final commodity quantity, value-added allocation factor, energy intensity, end-use energy consumption structure and primary energy consumption responsibility conversion factor on primary energy consumption responsibility, the study systematically reveals the linkage relationship between product production and consumption on energy consumption changes, and reveals the related driving mechanism of primary energy consumption responsibility growth. We choose China's energy supply system from 2005 to 2020 as a case study, focusing on the impact of changes in economic sectors on primary energy consumption responsibility, and provide a supplementary explanation from the commodity consumption side. The results show that the change of final use quantity is the most important factor causing the increase of primary energy consumption responsibility, but the impact is decreasing year by year. The impact of energy intensity change on primary energy consumption responsibility is mainly dominated by economic sectors with high energy consumption and high energy intensity. The impact of value-added allocation factor requires systematic consideration of energy intensity of economic sectors. The increase of the proportion of electricity in the end-use energy consumption structure of the economic sector promotes the growth of its primary energy consumption responsibility. The reduction of primary energy consumption responsibility conversion factor for electricity is one of the factors that inhibits the growth of primary energy consumption responsibility. Finally, we believe that while meeting the needs of social development and production and life of the people, China is already on the road of adjustment and transformation of its industrial structure and energy structure, and will continue to make progress in the future.

Research Progress in Methane Storage Using the Metal-Organic Frameworks

The improvement of social production and social technology in recent times has led to a gradual increase in the worldwide energy demand. In addition to the issue of shortage, burning fossil fuels like traditional oil produces a significant quantity of greenhouse emissions, which contribute to global climate change. In today's world, natural gas is an essential clean energy source. These days, liquefied natural gas (LNG), adsorbed natural gas (ANG), and compressed natural gas (CNG) are the most widely utilized storage techniques. ANG is the most promising method since it offers advantages over other approaches, including room temperature storage, safety, dependability, efficiency, and environmental protection. The most popular adsorbent materials at the moment are metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which are characterized by a high specific surface area and porosity, a topological structure and pore size that can be adjusted, strong solvent stability, and heat stability. For this reason, the structural traits and techniques of the production of MOFs are first summarized in this article. The methane adsorption process was then clarified. Ultimately, the use of MOFs in methane storage was highlighted to offer some guidance for the advancement of MOFs as adsorbent materials in the future.

Features of the formation of the ontogenetic structure of the cenopopulation and seed productivity of <i>Sanguisorba officinalis</i> in the conditions of forest and forest‐steppe vegetation of the Middle Volga region, Russia

The purpose of this work is to study the features of the life cycle of Sanguisorba officinalis in various types of vegetation in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. We used traditional methods for studying the cenopopulation, analysis of the calendar age of plants of various ontogenetic states, and potential and actual seed productivity. Under broad‐leaved forest conditions, a young normal population was formed on the basis of slowly developing plants. In conditions of open communities, young cenopopulations were formed on the basis of intensive seed reproduction processes. The young cenopopulation can be recommended for further study in biomass exploitation. The predominance of long‐lived vegetative and immature plants in the conditions of a broad‐leaved forest is associated with difficulties in the transition of individuals to sexual reproduction. The maintenance of numbers is carried out through vegetative growth and reproduction. With deterioration of ecological and coenotic conditions, above‐ground shoots were not formed but regressive‐quasisenile coenopopulations were formed. Seed productivity was determined by ecological and cenotic conditions. On the steppe meadow of the Bugulma district, the lowest seed productivity index was 9 %. The lowest indicator of the trait “Number of full‐fledged seeds” (the average indicator was 7), low seed germination and germination energy were also noted there. The highest values of these indicators were noted n glades of the broad‐leaved areas of the same region. The realization of the reproductive system of Sanguisorba officinalis even under extreme conditions and the survival of the species in various types of vegetation suggest that the territory of the Republic of Tatarstan is included in the ceno‐area of the species. This will permit the creation of plantations in the republic.

Peningkatan Kinerja Pemasaran: Media Sosial, Inovasi Produk, dan pemasaran Afiliasi

The aim of the research is to test social media, product innovation and affiliate marketing as mediation. The research design uses quantitative descriptive research and quantitative grounded theory. The research sample was MSMEs in the Religious Tourism area in Kudus Regency, totaling 400 respondents. The research informants are decision makers at religious tourism objects in Kudus Regency. The research results explain that marketing performance has increased due to the increasingly intensive role of social media. Product innovations are increasing in number of items and marketing affiliates are able to mediate, so that marketing performance, especially for MSMEs in Religious Tourism in Kudus Regency, has a dual role, apart from increasing local economic resources, it also contributes to regional original income which is managed by the district government. However, the negative impact of increasing marketing performance is that social urbanism is increasing. This needs to be reviewed again by stakeholders in Kudus Regency.

Social Media Promotions and Reviews Drive Online Shopping in Indonesia

This study investigates the effects of social media promotions, prices, and product reviews on purchasing decisions for online shopping through Shopee in Sidoarjo. Using a quantitative approach, data from 96 respondents was collected via a Google Forms questionnaire. Analysis through SPSS version 26 revealed that social media promotions and product reviews significantly influence purchasing decisions, while price does not. These findings suggest that Shopee should focus on enhancing social media promotions and product reviews to boost consumer interest. Future research should explore additional factors to provide a more comprehensive understanding of online purchasing decisions. Highlight: Social media promotions significantly influence purchasing decisions on Shopee. Product reviews have a notable impact on consumer buying choices. Price does not significantly affect purchasing decisions for Shopee users. Keywoard: Social media promotions, Product reviews, Online shopping, Purchasing decisions, Shopee

Comparison of pupil dilation in manual small incision cataract surgery using topical versus intracameral mydriatic agents – A randomised controlled trial

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to assess and compare the efficacy of an intracameral mydriatic solution with conventional topical agents in the completion of manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) in a black population. Materials and Methods: This randomised controlled trial was conducted among 102 patients undergoing MSICS under sub-tenon’s block. Mydriasis in the topical group was achieved with a pre-operative topical dilating combination of tropicamide 0.8% and phenylephrine 5% while surgery was commenced in patients in the intracameral group without dilation, and mydriasis was achieved intraoperatively with an intracameral solution of lidocaine 0.5% and adrenaline 0.001%. Pupil sizes were measured serially, before, and at four different junctures during surgery. The proportion of patients needing supplementary mydriasis in either group was noted, as well as post-operative pinhole visual acuity (VA). Data analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistical Product and Service Solutions(SPSS) version 25.0 (IBM, Chicago, Illinois). The level of statistical significance was set at P < 0.05 at a 95% confidence interval. Results: Mean pupil diameter before dilating and blocking was 2.5 ± 0.6 mm in the topical group and 2.5 ± 0.7 mm in the intracameral group (P = 0.752). This increased to 7.7 ± 1.1 mm and 7.4 ± 0.8 mm, respectively (P = 0.134), after administering either mydriatic agents. After that, mean pupil diameter progressively reduced in both groups but was significantly higher in the intracameral group at each point of measurement (P < 0.05). Postoperatively, there was no significant difference in the VA between the two groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Using an intracameral mixture of lidocaine and adrenaline gives adequate mydriasis for the successful completion of MSICS without pre-operative dilation.

A pilot study suggests the correspondence between SAR202 bacteria and dissolved organic matter in the late stage of a year-long microcosm incubation.

SAR202 bacteria are abundant in the marine environment and they have been suggested to contribute to the utilization of recalcitrant organic matter (RDOM) within the ocean's biogeochemical cycle. However, this functional role has only been postulated by metagenomic studies. During a one-year microcosm incubation of an open ocean microbial community with lysed Synechococcus and its released DOM, SAR202 became relatively more abundant in the later stage (after day 30) of the incubation. Network analysis illustrated a high degree of negative associations between SAR202 and a unique group of molecular formulae (MFs) in phase 2 (day 30 to 364) of the incubation, which is empirical evidence that SAR202 bacteria are major consumers of the more oxygenated, unsaturated, and higher-molecular-weight MFs. Further investigation of the SAR202-associated MFs suggested that they were potentially secondary products arising from initial heterotrophic activities following the amendment of labile Synechococcus-derived DOM. This pilot study provided a preliminary observation on the correspondence between SAR202 bacteria and more resistant DOM, further supporting the hypothesis that SAR202 bacteria play important roles in the degradation of RDOM and thus the ocean's biogeochemical cycle.

Environmental and social governance performance and enterprise total factor productivity

AbstractWith the popularity of both green development and sustainable investment concepts, evaluation of environmental performance, social responsibility and corporate governance (ESG) is the way for enterprises to protect the environment and, at the same time, interact with stakeholders. This paper first analyses how ESG influences corporate total factor productivity (TFP), then, using A‐share listed company data from 2009 to 2021, conducts an empirical test proving that ESG greatly boosts TFP. Examination of the intermediate mechanism reveals that ESG can improve TFP by raising R&D investment, enhancing the attention of stakeholders, and increasing internal control capabilities. The heterogeneity study shows that, for state‐owned firms, non‐polluting industries, and small‐scale and low‐market degree enterprises, ESG enhances TFP more. Further analysis indicates that ESG uncertainty and ESG catering behaviour will weaken the fostering impact, but environmental regulation has a beneficial regulatory role.

The Role of Science in Socio-Economic Development

The article examines the reasons for the low innovative activity of domestic enterprises, taking into account the development of Russian science, which is still effective. The aim of the study is to identify ways to ensure a more active impact of research activities on the level of innovation and efficiency of social production, in order to improve the quality of life for the population and develop the social sphere. The originality of the approach used in this article lies in its application of methodological principles and conclusions drawn within the framework of the theory of organizational knowledge management. Specifically, the author draws on the classification of this knowledge management theory into non-formalized and formalized knowledge, and identifies four types of transformation: socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. Additionally, the article concludes that a continuous and cyclical process is necessary for knowledge to pass through these four stages in a sequential manner. It has been concluded that one of the main reasons for the low innovation activity in our country and the low efficiency of our social production is due to the linear nature of the scientific and innovative process in Russia. This is because there is a lack of feedback between the real economy and society and the field of research and development (R&D). In other words, there is an inefficiency in the process of internalizing knowledge within the domestic economy, and the externalization phase is almost completely absent. Therefore, ensuring the fullness and continuity of this process, based on four sequential types of knowledge transformations, can lead to an intensification of innovation in Russia and an increase in efficiency in the functioning of our domestic economy and society. This in turn would contribute to improving the quality of life for our population.

Биткоин и формы денег: вопросы теории

The paper considers the question that has gained relevance in the last decade: whether the cryptocurrency bitcoin is money. The economic literature provides different opinions on this issue. The analysis shows that disagreements arise because of the different understanding of the category of ‘money’ rather than because of the nature of bitcoin. The author analyzes popular interpretations of money in terms of their applicability to the definition of the role and place of cryptocurrencies in the financial system. The purpose of this study is to define money as a financial instrument that linksthe creation of gross social product with its distribution. The author believes that money emerged and exists as a tool that ensures a connection between the contribution of each economic entity to the total product of society and the right to receive an equivalent amount of goods from this gross product. At the same time, the author defines money as an ‘ideal right’ to receive a share of the gross social product. In this regard, the analysis of bitcoin shows that this cryptocurrency allows obtaining goods from the gross social product in many countries, while bitcoin owners do not contribute to the gross social product. Based on this, bitcoin cannot be considered money; it is a money substitute, or surrogate money. At the same time, bitcoin was created as money and performs the functions of money, but to a limited extent. Bitcoin can only perform the functions of money as a supplement to an existing official currency. It is not capable of functioning as the only currency in a society. The interpretation proposed in this paper can be used for the purposes of developing the Russian law on cryptocurrencies is currently being worked on by the Government and the Central Bank of Russia.

Korean popular music in-between: Identity strategies between Japanese style and American standards in the 1960s

This article explores collective experiences of Japanese popular music within the post-Second World War South Korean society along with related identity strategies – elimination, stratification and standardization – from postcolonial perspectives and discuss what characterizes ‘Japanese-ness’ as a musical, industrial and social product. In the context of strategies to eradicate it from the urban spaces, cultural industry and memories and bodies of Korean people, Japanese-ness – labelled under the moniker waesaek – was proscribed as a cultural remnant of imperialism, militarism and colonial dominion and thus, a harmful influence on its public. South Korean popular songs categorized as waesaek music within this model were subject to social criticism and gentrified in the music marketplace as trot. On the other hand, Americanization was an important strategy used to construct a new ‘Korean-ness’ separate from the Japanese-ness lingering within the country from its colonial past. Japanese-ness in popular music in post-war South Korea continually changed as it was re-imagined and re-constructed in parallel with musical, social and industrial changes in South Korea. Each of these strategies carries its own corresponding paradoxes, and Korean-ness and Japanese-ness are cast in sharp relief as distinct cultural products while still containing those paradoxes. This article argues that these strategies, both global and local in scope, highlight the fact that post-colonialism cannot be explained merely by the relationship between one colony and one empire but rather evolves in a global and local milieu, in which multiple empires and colonies are intertwined.

Peran Social Brand Engagement Dan Product Quality Terhadap Peningkatan Brand Awareness, Brand Association, dan Purchase Intention

Social brand engagement is important in the context of the current digital era because interactions between brands and consumers not only occur conventionally, but also involve social media which is the center of public attention. Social media is an interactive platform for customers to interact and engage with other people and brands during various stages of the process. This research aims to examine the influence of Social Brand Engagement and Product Quality on Brand Awareness, Brand Association and Purchase Intention. The research used quantitative methods, primary data was obtained from 116 respondents who are members of the Basketball Lovers Community on Twitter (aged 18–40 years) using Partial Least Square (PLS) as a data analysis technique. The results of this research indicate that Brand Association and Brand Awareness do not have a significant influence on Purchase Intention. On the other hand, it was found that Product Quality has a significant influence on Purchase Intention. Apart from that, the research results also show that Product Quality has a significant positive influence on Social Brand Engagement. Apart from that, Social Brand Engagement also plays an important role by significantly influencing Brand Association and Brand Awareness. This research provides an in-depth understanding of the factors that influence Purchase Intention, emphasizing the important role of Product Quality in shaping consumer preferences, as well as the positive contribution of social interactions in building associations and Brand Awareness.

The Place of Russian Science in Modern Society

The article examines the place of science in modern society and its role as a source of true innovations, an activator of the scientific and innovative process, as well as its significance for society as a whole and its social development. The possibilities of domestic science to activate the innovation process in Russia, increase the efficiency of social production and the level of well-being of the population, as well as in the development of other aspects of social development of society are considered. It is concluded that the position of science in modern Russian society does not allow it to meet the tasks of increasing the efficiency of the functioning of the national economy and improving the well-being of society, taking into account its security

On the Willingness to Pay for social media/messenger services taking into account personality and sent/received messages among WhatsApp users

WhatsApp has billions of users worldwide. Instead of paying a subscription fee, users provide their data for the use allowance. This data is used by Meta – the company behind WhatsApp – to obtain insights into user characteristics and monetize those insights. However, this data business model is among others criticized for fostering a loss of privacy that arises when platforms analyze user data, and for the use of design elements to attract users to the platform when they are not online or to extend their online time. Therefore, an increasing number of scientists are discussing whether other payment models are needed to overcome those disadvantages, like a monetary payment model. However, users would probably only pay for improved social media products. This paper provides an empirical basis for understanding the user perspective and, in particular, whether and how much users are willing to pay for improved social media products. For this, 2924 WhatsApp users’ perspectives on this topic were investigated. They were asked whether and how much they are willing to pay money for a messenger/social media service when its quality would be improved. Variables potentially influencing Willingness to Pay (i.e., personality, sent/received messages) were studied as well.47% of the participants were unwilling to pay for a healthier messenger service, and about a quarter were willing or stayed neutral. Further analysis revealed that more agreeable people were more willing to pay. Further: Higher Extraversion was associated with more sent/received messages, but the number of sent/received messages was not linked to Willingness to Pay. The present study shows that many users still are not willing to pay for social media (here messengers), which indicates that the advantages of paying for social media with money instead of with one's own data might need to be better communicated.

To the Question of the Conjunction of the Cognitive Potential of the Dialectical Method and the Systematic Approach

The presented text is devoted to the study, systematization and integration of economic knowledge in the aspect of researching the possibilities of coupling the cognitive potential of the dialectical method and systems approach in the context of identifying the features of the evolution process of complex weakly structured macro-objects, which are in different phase states of their being. As a scientific goal, the problem of researching the possible limits and potential of applying the dialectical method and the system approach in the context of identifying the features of the process of evolution of economic systems, mediated by the phase nature of the process of social production. Based on the cognitive potential of the dialectical method, system analysis, supplemented by certain elements of the method of ascent from the abstract to the concrete, it is proved that the conjunction of the cognitive potential of these tools, ultimately allows a comprehensive qualitative presentation of the evolution of economic systems; the approach proposed by the authors fully fits into the synergistic paradigm of modern science, as its basis is the study of qualitative transformations in macroobjects, that are in a dynamic nonequilibrium state, for which the multivariate nature of elements is inherent.

A Study on the Contribution of Vocational Education and Training to the Industrial Development in China

Vocational education and training are an important part of China’s national education system. The two essential characteristics of employment orientation and social service determine that vocational education has a closer connection with social production than other types of education. At present, China’s economic development is in a new stage of transformation and upgrading. The new normal of the economy will inevitably require a corresponding new normal of vocational education and training. The transformation of social needs will eventually lead to changes in the composition of the workforce. Vocational education and training should be aligned with the characteristics of the new normal economy. Using mixed research methods, this study focuses on vocational education and training and explores how it contributes to industrial development in China.

A typology of polished stone axes in the middle Yellow River and their impact on early complex societies

Polished stone axes have long been recognized as essential tools directly related to logging and wood processing in sedentary societies, playing a crucial role in prehistoric people's survival and social production. Their evolution as production tools has been a driving force behind the advancement of society's productive capacities. In this article, information and data on stone axes from the middle Yellow River region are systematically compiled, presenting a typology based on 640 stone axes from 153 sites spanning the Middle Neolithic to the Bronze Age. The main conclusions derived from the study are as follows: (1) Typological study reveals that stone axes can be classified into 7 types. By examining the evolution of these types and their combinations, four distinct phases in the development of stone axes are identified, reaching its peak during the middle stage of Phase 4. (2) The flourishing of the stone axe types originated in the Yangshao period in the Guanzhong Plain. With the development of social complexity and the establishment of the Xia and Shang dynasties after the Longshan period, the center of gravity of stone axe types and assemblages gradually shifted to the Central Plains and the Fen River Valley. Finally, the genealogy spread to the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains and declined. (3) The types of stone axes from the late Yangshao period and the middle and late Longshan periods exhibit a clear shift, highlighting their functional differentiation during these periods. (4) The production of stone axes can be categorized into two modes based on the raw stone material used: (a) and (b). The metallization of tools, even during the so-called Bronze Age, experienced significant delays, and it was only during the Yinxu era that bronze axes began to replace some of the stone axes produced in mode (b). (5) The functional differentiation of axes and the transformation of the mode of production have played a role in inducing the emergence of social complexity and expediting its development to some extent.