Website Features Research Articles

The Influence of Accessibility, Design, and BUMDes Website Features on the Effectiveness of BUMDes Management in Sumberpucung District

Good management of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) is very important to support economic growth in the region. The BUMDes website of Sumberpucung District has been developed to support the effectiveness of BUMDes management there. This study aims to explore the influence of the existence of the website in terms of accessibility, interface design, and website features on the effectiveness of BUMDes management. Research data were obtained through literature studies and filling out questionnaires from 25 research samples. The research instruments used were tested through validity and reliability tests, and the data and regression models used were tested through classical assumption tests and hypothesis tests. The results of the study showed that accessibility, interface design, and website features had a significant positive effect on the effectiveness of BUMDes management in Sumberpucung District. The three variables also had a simultaneous effect on the effectiveness of BUMDes management. The results of this study are expected to be a consideration in the management of BUMDes in Sumberpucung District in the future and provide broader insights regarding the use of information technology and organizational management.

DDMMO Website Quality, Destination Image and Intention to Use Metaverse Platforms

Background/Objectives: Destination Development, Management, and Marketing Organizations (DDMMOs) have the power to influence perceptions and behaviors regarding both actual and virtual travel in the rapidly changing landscape of digital environments. Within newly emerging Metaverse platforms, their websites can serve as critical touchpoints that enhance destination attractiveness and enable visitors to engage in valuable experiences. In this vein, this research attempts to determine if DDMMO website quality and destination image can influence users’ intention to virtually visit a place by using a Metaverse platform. Methods: Users who navigated a European DDMMO website were asked to fill out a self-administered questionnaire, and 318 responses were collected. Then, structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the research hypothesis. Results: The results show that website interactivity and affective destination image had a direct positive impact on a user’s intention to use the Metaverse platform. Furthermore, indirect impacts of website design and usefulness and cognitive destination image were detected. Conclusions: DDMMOs and destination marketing experts can gain valuable insights from the outcomes of this research. Thus, focusing on the aforementioned website features can help them enhance destination image and attract users to their Metaverse platforms.

Marketing mental health services: a mixed-methods analysis of racially and ethnically diverse college students’ engagement with and perspectives on U.S. university mental health clinics’ websites

BackgroundThe United States (U.S.) faces a significant mental health crisis, with around 52.9 million adults experiencing mental health disorders, with young adults (18–25 years old), such as college students, having the highest prevalence and lowest service utilization rates. While efforts to expand mental health services through “push” strategies are in place (e.g., training therapists in evidence-based therapies), limited initial engagement suggests a need for “pull strategies” and targeted marketing that make services attractive to college students and increase demand. This mixed-methods study identifies U.S. university mental health clinic websites and website characteristics that are attractive and engaging to college students interested in seeking mental health services (i.e., students were considering or actively looking for mental health support).MethodsEleven U.S. university websites were chosen (10 randomly and one from the university where students were attending) from a pool of 44 Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System training clinics websites. Fifty-seven college students (Mage = 20.95, SD = 2.97; 81% female; 68% racial/ethnic minority) were videorecorded engaging with two U.S. university mental health clinic websites, completed self-report engagement measures, and gave detailed feedback about websites through semi-structured interviews.ResultsLikert scale scores revealed moderate engagement with all websites (e.g., they were interesting and helpful). Qualitative results indicated that websites that provided important and easily understood information about key features of services (e.g., types, evidence-base, and cost), therapist backgrounds, psychoeducation, used lay language, and had an appealing website layout (e.g., color, font, images, organization, and interactive components) generated greater consumer interest and trust in their mental health services.ConclusionsThis study emphasizes the importance of using marketing strategies to enhance college students’ engagement through mental health service websites. Salient features, psychoeducation, and effective promotional strategies (e.g., how information is presented) were identified as crucial for website engagement and subsequent mental health service uptake. Using marketing strategies, such as tailoring language to consumer literacy levels, describing the evidence-base of services, and improving website design may address college students’ needs and enhance initial mental health service engagement.

IoT-Based Medical Health Monitoring System with a Web Interface

Health technology is increasingly developing along with the development of information and communication technology, where these advances are used to improve the quality of health services, especially in remote patient monitoring through telemedicine, M-Health and Telehealth. The development of the times has also brought telemedicine to a wider realm through M-Health and Telehealth which uses digital technology and wireless communication to enable monitoring of patient conditions, besides that websites are also used for wireless monitoring and data collection of patients because they have wide accessibility. This study aims to design a website that can integrate the data of the size of health sensor devices into an Internet of Things-based platform to display body temperature, blood oxygen, and ECG data in real-time. The test results show that all website features are running well, where the website runs well depending on the network used.

Designing an Online Sales System Using a Website

The rapid advancement of technology has significantly influenced the business landscape, pushing traditional businesses to adopt digital platforms to reach broader markets. This research focuses on the design and development of an online sales system (e-commerce) for Coffe ShopSipirok, a coffee shop looking to expand its market presence through a dedicated website. The e-commerce system is designed to enhance customer convenience, streamline purchasing processes, and provide detailed product information, ultimately aiming to increase sales and customer satisfaction. The development process includes requirements analysis, system design, implementation, and testing to ensure the website meets user needs and functions efficiently. The website features a user-friendly interface, secure payment gateway, and a responsive design adaptable to various devices. The implementation of this system not only improves the accessibility of Coffe Shop Sipirok's products but also positions the business competitively within the digital marketplace. Future work will involve continuous system upgrades and integration with advanced features such as customer feedback mechanisms and data analytics to further optimize the online shopping experience.

The effect of website features on the intention to travel and the mediating role of destination image: case of Tunisia

Le but de cette recherche est d’étudier les facteurs déterminant l’évaluation des sites touristiques et leur influence sur l’intention de visiter la Tunisie et de tester le rôle médiateur de l’image de la destination. Pour répondre à cet objectif nous avons réalisé une enquête auprès de 246 répondants. Les résultats montrent l’existence de quelques fonctionnalités des sites Web susceptibles d’influencer l’intention de visiter une destination comme le contenu du site web et l’interactivité.

Evaluating equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canadian Postgraduate Medical Education: A cross-sectional analysis of online content.

Medical graduates applying to Residency through the Canadian Resident Matching System (CaRMS) utilize the internet to gather information on programs and their overarching Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Office. This study aims to evaluate how PGME websites across Canada convey their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through their website features. Cross-sectional analysis of the 17 Canadian PGME websites against 20 EDI criteria based on contemporary literature, across five domains: leadership and governance, recruitment, accommodations, community engagement, and pathways to entry. Non-parametric testing was conducted to explore the relationship between EDI performance and municipal population diversity and geographic region. The evaluation of PGME websites, policies, reports, and plans revealed a mean score of 8.65/20 (SD = 3.00), with scores ranging from a minimum of 4/20 to a maximum of 13/20, indicating variability in EDI representation. Specifically, the domain of leadership and governance demonstrated the highest mean proportion of completed criteria (51%), while community engagement had the lowest (24%). Notably, 9 out of 17 PGME websites (53%) met at least 10 EDI criteria. Analysis by geographic region demonstrates significant mean differences (p = 0.02), with Ontario (10.50, SD = 2.17) and Western Provinces (11.00, SD = 0.00) scoring notably higher than Quebec (4.50, SD = 0.58), the Prairies (8.50, SD = 2.12), and the Atlantic region (8.00, SD = 2.83). The assessment of Canadian PGME websites reveals varying levels of commitment to EDI. While many programs exhibit strong EDI representation in mission statements, access to mental health services, and anti-discrimination policies, there are notable gaps in leadership messaging, diverse interview panels, family-friendly policies, and deliberate recruitment of underrepresented groups. Regional differences highlight the need for sharing best practices to promote inclusivity across the country. Improving EDI efforts on PGME websites can promote the recruitment and retention of a diverse resident population.

Factors affecting customer satisfaction of mobile banking in Nepalese commercial banks

This study investigates the factors affecting customer satisfaction of mobile banking in Nepalese commercial banks. Customer satisfaction is selected as dependent variable. The independent variables are service quality, system availability, security, ease to use and website features. The primary source of data is used to assess the opinions of the respondents regarding mobile banking and level of customer satisfaction in Nepalese commercial banks. The study is based on primary data of 15 Nepalese commercial bank, leading to a total of 120 observations. To achieve the purpose of the study, structured questionnaire is prepared. The correlation coefficients and regression models are estimated to test the significance and importance of service quality, system availability, security, ease to use and website features on customer satisfaction in the context of Nepalese commercial banks. The study showed that service quality has a positive impact on customer satisfaction. It indicates that better the quality of service, higher would be the customer satisfaction. Similarly, the result showed that system availability has a positive impact on customer satisfaction. It indicates that higher the availability of system, higher would be the customer satisfaction. Likewise, security has a positive impact on customer satisfaction. It indicates that higher the security, higher would be customer satisfaction. The result also showed that ease to use has a positive impact on customer satisfaction. It indicates that user friendly system leads to higher customer satisfaction. Similarly, website features has a positive impact on customer satisfaction. It indicates that better the website features, higher would be the customer satisfaction.

The Web-Dynamics of Customer Engagement Influencing Retention in International Franchise Restaurant: A SEM Analysis

This study investigates the impact of website on customer retention in the International franchise restaurant industry in Bangladesh. The 210 survey responses were collected from university alumni using a randomized block design. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression models through IBM SPSS Statistics 26, then AMOS 25, to analyze factors of customer engagement to customer repurchase intention. The research was based on the U&G model and found that website features like interactivity, attractiveness, and content quality positively influence purchase intentions. The study highlights the importance of high-quality website content and interactive elements to build purchase intent, emphasizing the need for active and engaging social media. The findings contributes to International franchisee, policy makers and academicians in Bangladesh to develop their policy, ensure digital presence, boost revenue, and increase consumer engagement and revisit intentions.

The Role of Websites in Promoting Wine Tourism: An Evaluation of Romanian Wineries

While aspiring to become internationally valued producers of high-quality wines, certain Romanian wineries recently turned towards wine tourism. Given the increasing role of smart devices and online-based information in holiday selection and planning, the main objective of the paper is to evaluate the online presence, informational content and effectiveness of Romanian wineries’ websites for the promotion of wine tourism. This evaluation comprised 53 features tested in previous research and organized into four categories: main website characteristics, wine tourism, marketing, and education. Based on content analysis conducted on 154 websites of wineries identified in all Romanian regions, scores were computed and, subsequently, wineries were classified, mapped, and evaluated. The findings show that certain basic features are overall available, while exclusive features that could positively influence tourist preferences and experiences are insufficient in terms of design, education, and marketing characteristics. Less than 50% of the analysed websites inform about wine tasting activities, less than 35% specify visiting hours, and less than 20% mention tourist amenities. The websites that indicate other local wineries, allied industries or tourist attractions represent exceptions. This study underlines the importance of leveraging digital tools within the marketing strategy of wineries and the need to enhance networking among regional stakeholders as prerequisite for sustainable development.

VCVERSE – A Video Conferencing Website with Controls

In today’s digital age, remote communication and collaboration are becoming increasingly important. Video Conferencing platforms have gained popularity as they provide an immersive and interactive way to connect with others. This paper aims to develop a video chat website with a built-in notes controller, using Nodejsand Python. One of the special features of the video chat website is the integrated note taking feature. Users candownload the files during a video call to improve collaboration and information sharing. These files are synchronizedin real –time with all participants to ensure that everyone can refer to the important points discussed during the call. To enable real-time video communication, WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) technology is integrated into the website. WebRTC enables browser-based peer-to-peer video and audio communication without the need for additional plugins or softwareinstallations.The resulting video chat website with features will provide a user-friendlyandcollaborateplatformforremotecommunicationandteamwork.Itcanbeusedinvarious fields such as education, business meetings, and remote collaboration of distributed teams.

TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN ONLINE PURCHASE DECISION RESEARCH A LITERATURE REVIEW AND BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract : The internet has transformed the way consumers make purchase decisions, and with the increasing popularity of e-commerce, it has become vital to understand the factors that influence online purchase decisions. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated the shift towards online shopping, making it even more crucial to understand the online purchase decision-making process. This bibliometric review examines 95 articles on the keyword "online purchase decision" from Scopus journals generated by Publish or Perish on April 25th, 2023, to identify the most influential authors and trends in this field from 2002 to 2023. The study reveals a steady rise in publications on this subject over time, with a significant surge in recent times. S. Yoon emerged as the most cited author in this field, followed by H.W. Kim and N. Hu. "Decision Support Systems" is the most productive journal in this field, and M. Ramesh is the most prolific author. The research variables have similarities and differences in focus and approach. For instance, trust, price, reviews, website characteristics, and the influence of social media are the focuses in these studies. The studies differ in their approaches and focuses. For example, (Yoon, 2002) examines the antecedents and consequences of trust, (Kim et al., 2012) compares price and trust, (Hu et al., 2014) analyzes online review sentiment, and (Luo et al., 2012) investigates the impact of website characteristics. There are also differences in the scope of the research, including cross-cultural approaches, the teenage market, gender, and potential customers vs. repeat customers. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the key trends and patterns in online purchase decision-making research, which can inform marketing strategies and improve online salesKeyword : Keputusan Pembelian Online, Analisis Bibliometrik, Perilaku Konsumen

Leave Your Footprint

Abstract—“Leave Your Footprint” is a website dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living practices. The website serves as a platform for individuals and organizations to share ideas, resources, and initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and fostering positive change. Through articles, guides, and community forums, Leave Your Footprint educates visitors on various eco-friendly practices, such as recycling, reducing energy consumption, and supporting conservation efforts. Additionally, the website features interactive tools and calculators to help users assess their carbon footprint and track progress towards sustainability goals. By empowering individuals to take action and make informed choices, Leave Your Footprint aims to inspire a collective effort towards building a more sustainable future for our planet. At its core, Leave Your Footprint serves as an educational hub, providing visitors with informative articles, guides, and multimedia content on various aspects of sustainability. Topics covered include renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation, eco-friendly transportation, sustainable agriculture, and much more. These resources are carefully curated to offer practical tips, insights, and actionable steps that individuals can incorporate into their daily lives to live more sustainably Keywords – Sustainability, Environmental awareness, Community engagement, Resource conservation, Eco-conscious consumerism, Energy efficiency, Social impact, Eco-friendly products.

Proactive Phishing Website URL Scanner

The proliferation of phishing attacks represents a critical challenge to cybersecurity, necessitating the development of advanced detection systems. Our project, "Phishing Website Detection Using Machine Learning," aims to address this challenge by leveraging sophisticated machine learning algorithms to meticulously analyze and distinguish phishing websites from legitimate ones. By systematically examining various features and patterns within web content, such as URL anomalies, use of secure protocols, and other distinctive markers, the project seeks to accurately identify and classify phishing attempts. The approach encompasses comprehensive data collection, meticulous preprocessing to enhance data quality, and the employment of diverse machine learning models tailored for optimal performance in real-time detection scenarios. This endeavor not only focuses on enhancing online security measures but also on ensuring user-friendly interaction to facilitate widespread adoption. Through the integration of advanced machine learning techniques and a keen focus on the dynamic nature of cyber threats, this project endeavors to contribute significantly to the proactive defense against phishing attacks, thereby bolstering the integrity and trustworthiness of online spaces. A pivotal aspect of our methodology is the adoption of gradient boosting algorithms, a powerful ensemble learning technique renowned for its effectiveness in handling complex and nonlinear data. By integrating gradient boosting into our analysis, we significantly improve the model's ability to learn from and adapt to the intricacies of phishing website characteristics, ensuring a robust detection mechanism. This advanced algorithm iteratively corrects errors from previous models and combines weak predictors to form a strong predictive model, offering unparalleled accuracy in real-time phishing detection. The choice of gradient boosting reflects our commitment to employing cutting-edge technology to tackle the dynamic and evolving nature of cyber threats, balancing detection sensitivity with minimal false positives to ensure a seamless web experience for users.

Tourism Website for Pune

Abstract: CityTales aims to provide a platform to users who wish to explore the culturally vibrant city of Pune. This website features religious, historic and scenic locations throughout Pune and also some of its best restaurants. Users are greeted with a friendly interface which is easy to navigate through and are encouraged to engage in discussions in the provided forums. Each location gets an individual forum where users can share their experiences with each other. CityTales also hosts a feedback forum where users can send their feedback directly to the team.

Implementasi Website Sebagai Sarana Pemasaran dan Informasi pada PT. Kurnia Putra Maduma

PT. Kurnia Putra Maduma (KPM) is an electrical contractor company that provides high-quality solutions in Indonesia. Despite offering superior services, KPM faces challenges in providing easy access to information for customers. This community service project was conducted at the headquarters of PT. Kurnia Putra Maduma at Jl. Jaya II No. 23A, Sudirejo II, Medan City, North Sumatra, from April 2024 to May 2024, with the goal of developing a website to improve information access for customers and enhance company communication efficiency. The project stages included planning, where the development team collaborated with KPM staff to identify needs and determine the website design; website development based on feedback from the planning phase; testing and evaluation to ensure the website functions as expected; and staff training in the use and maintenance of the website. The results of this project show that the developed website successfully provided easier information access for customers and supported more efficient communication. The website features an organized structure, responsive design, and performs well across various devices and browsers. Staff training also effectively ensured their ability to manage and update content independently. In conclusion, the website successfully addressed the information access challenges at PT. Kurnia Putra Maduma and supported the company's communication efficiency. Recommendations include regular content updates, SEO optimization, performance monitoring, enhanced security.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE LINGUISTIC AND INTERACTIONAL FEATURES OF ENGLISH LEARNING WEBSITES

This study conducts a comparative analysis of the linguistic and interactional features of English language learning websites, evaluating their design, implementation, and effectiveness in language acquisition and skill development. The analysis shows that the effectiveness of these websites depends significantly on content accuracy, update frequency, and pedagogical approach. Through evaluating various websites, the study identifies key factors like user engagement and interactivity that contribute to their success. Findings indicate that the most effective websites are those with authentic, regularly updated materials and dynamic, interactive teaching methods. These websites support self-directed learning and meet diverse learner needs. However, many websites lack standardization and pedagogical soundness. The study highlights the necessity for comprehensive evaluations and the need for improved website design to enhance language learning experiences.

Phishing URL Detection: A Basic Machine Learning Approach

Phishing is currently one of the most trending scam attacks in information transmission worldwide. Such occurrences can cause severe network disruption to corporate organizations, financial and/or educational institutions and even individual network subscribers. Phishing attacks would normally involve developing a malicious webpage mimicking a legitimate website. This lures unsuspecting users into giving out personal information, such as banking details, social security numbers, passwords, usernames, etc. A phishing fraudster sends an e-mail or text message to a target webpage that contains its Universal Resource Locator (URL). The result could be monetary loss, data breach, intellectual property theft, damaged reputation, and loss of customers. In this paper, we propose a simple phishing detection approach. Moreover, because the impostor is always evolving attacking techniques in a bid to evade detection, our method addresses this using a supervised machine learning system. From the website content, we extract the stochastic dynamical patterns and then use this to predict the authenticity of the website. The Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) algorithm is used to model the website features to obtain a better prediction result. The proposed technique can detect phishing websites with an accuracy of 86.6%.

Online resources as a source of information for exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplant recipients.

Exercise training post-transplant has been shown to improve physical function and quality of life in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Online resources in the form of websites and videos are commonly used to provide education and instruction on exercise and physical activity in SOT; however, the content and quality of these online resources has not been evaluated. The first 200 websites and videos identified on Google and YouTube using the English search term "exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplantation" were analyzed. Website and video content was evaluated based on 25 key components of exercise and physical activity in SOT as described in established exercise program recommendations. Website and video quality was determined using DISCERN, Global Quality Scale (GQS), and Patient Education Materials and Assessment Tool (PEMAT; threshold for which material is deemed understandable or actionable is >70%). Parametric and non-parametric tests were used to assess website and video characteristics, content, and quality metrics. Forty-nine unique SOT websites (n = 15) and videos (n = 34) were identified, with the two most common categories being foundation/advocacy organizations and scientific resources. The average reading grade level of websites was 13 ± 3. Website and video content scores varied significantly (websites 11.3 ± 6.4; videos 8.4 ± 5.3). DISCERN total score and GQS score were low (median range for DISCERN 2.5-3.0; median for GQS 2.0 for both websites and videos, out of 5). PEMAT understandability and actionability scores were also low across websites and videos (mean range 57%-67% and 47%-65%, respectively). Foundation/advocacy websites had higher content and quality scores compared to scientific organizations and news/media articles. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive assessment of online content and quality of website and video resources on physical activity and exercise in adult SOT recipients. There were a limited number of online English patient-directed resources related to physical activity in SOT, most of which only partly captured items outlined in consensus exercise program recommendations and were of low quality and understandability and actionability. This work provides important insight to the English-speaking transplant community on the current state of online exercise health information and provides future direction for resource development.

Revealing consumer review attitude through online review and website cues

PurposeConsumer-perceived review attitude determines consumer overall information adoption and is a core part of consumer’s online-shopping. This study aims to focus on factors that could influence consumer review attitude and can be used by marketers to shape individual information perception.Design/methodology/approachThe study used the questionnaire method to collect data from online shoppers and the modelling of structural equations as an empirical approach to analyse the data.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that both systematic and heuristic cues impact the reviewer’s credibility and perceived website attitude differently, which, in turn, influence review attitude. Review characteristics, such as factuality, consistency and relevancy, have a positive relationship with reviewer credibility, while only review consistency and relevancy appears to have a relationship with review attitude. Website characteristics such as reputation, familiarity and social interactivity positively influence the website attitude, which positively influences review attitude. Apart from this, review skepticism has a significant negative relationship with review attitude.Practical implicationsThis study could help to foster a positive attitude towards online reviews. Digital marketers need to motivate trusted reviewers to post consistent, fact-based reviews. Further improving the overall website reputation and interactivity could bring a positive attitude towards the reviews. Also, digital marketers must filter and avoid contradictory reviews or reviews that have a bipolar message and reviews expressing numerous emotions to enhance review relevance and consistency.Originality/valueThe current study addresses the need to understand the formation of consumer review attitude through both review and website characteristics using heuristic – systematic model. The paper captures the complex process undergone by the consumer to decipher review attitude and thereby extend the understanding of consumer information processing.