Site Quality Research Articles

An Evaluation of Turkish Hotel Websites: A New Perspective for eMICA

Today, websites have become an important marketing tool for hotel businesses. Therefore, the quality of hotel websites and the content they deliver are important factors that influence the purchasing decisions of potential customers. Investigating these factors involve demonstrating the level of development of hotel websites. Therefore, this study evaluated hotel websites in Türkiye using the Extended Model of Internet Commerce Adoption (eMICA) method. In the study, dissimilar to other studies in the literature, the data was obtained automatically via data scraping using Python programming language and analysed with descriptive analysis techniques. The study results showed that Turkish hotel websites did not have a sufficient degree of maturity. Hotel businesses generally used their websites for promotional purposes rather than as a comprehensive marketing tool. The study also aimed to contribute to the improvement of the eMICA method by adding new criteria.

Методические основы оценки качества сайтов образовательных организаций (на примере Владивостокского государственного университета)

Currently, higher education institutions are focused on promoting their image on the Internet in order to occupy a certain niche there for presenting information about themselves. Thanks to the possibilities of the information Internet environment, universities contribute to improving the quality of the educational process. An important aspect in the formation of competitive advantages over other educational institutions is the quality of educational web resources. The distribution of scientific and educational streams is regulated by regulatory requirements that have a huge impact on the formation of the quality of websites of higher educational institutions. The important role of the monitoring process of assessing the quality of educational institutions' websites for the formation of recommendations based on the evaluation results according to the proposed methodology is revealed. The methodology is based on the theory of stakeholders, where groups of interested persons are considered by the fact of the existence of the studied object, indirectly or directly influencing it. A nomenclature of quality indicators has been developed based on the allocation of important criteria for each group, in this work these are students, parents, applicants and employees. The identification of indicators and values of their satisfaction serves as a foundation for the subsequent assessment of the quality of university websites according to the proposed methodology. The methodology includes several stages that accurately track all indicators during its use. The verification of the quality assessment algorithm was carried out on the example of the website of the Vladivostok State University. The data obtained are systematized and calculated according to the proposed formula, taking into account all interested groups. The results are of practical interest for a systematic assessment of the quality of educational institutions' websites and can be offered for use.

PENGARUH KUALITAS WEBSITE PERPUSTAKAAN TERHADAP KEMUDAHAN PENGGUNA DI POLTEKKES KEMENKES PONTIANAK

Thisl study aims to determinel the quality ofl the library website, the level of ease of library website users and to determine the effect of the quality of the library website on the ease of users at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Pontianak. The method used quantitative approach. The population is all active students of Poltekkes Kemenkes Pontianak which amounts to 568 people. The sample was determined using the Slovin formula which yielded 85 respondents. Data collection methods through documentation and questionnaires. Data measurement in this study used Likert scale. The validity test used Pearson Correlation while the reliability test used Alpha Cronbach with 30 samples. The datal analysis techniquel uses thel mean formulal followed byl the grandl mean formulalof the whole laverage. Test the hypothesis using a simple linear regression test and a correlation test using the product moment. The quality of the website produces a value of 4.01 which is at a good level while the ease of users produces 4.40 which is at a very easy level which shows that the quality of the library website has a positive and significant effect on the ease of users of the Poltekkes Library website of the Ministry of Health Pontianak.

Content analysis of academic library website with special reference to the central universities in Northeast India

In this study, an assessment has been made to analyze the library website content of central universities in Northeast India. The current research is based on a checklist prepared using various criteria and assessments conducted by previous researchers. The methodology of the study includes the use of ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ criteria for content analysis, with data being tabulated and analyzed using Microsoft Excel. The analysis covers topics such as the availability of library websites or web portals, the accessibility of these websites, design factors, site descriptions, statements of responsibility/contact information, website aids and tools, e-resources, and Web 2.0 applications. This study highlights the varying degrees of website quality and services offered by central university libraries in Northeast India and provides a comprehensive assessment of their online presence.

Implications of incorrectly determining site index on stand-level management activities and financial returns in older generation loblolly pine plantations

Predicting future yields normally requires an estimate of site quality. A commonly used measure is site index (SI). SI is often incorrectly quantified operationally due to the ambiguity associated with selecting “site” trees. Plus, error in the measurement of height itself occurs. This study quantifies the impacts on the number and timing of thinnings, and the final harvest ages, as well as financial returns when incorrectly determining SI. Three values of SI (base age 25 years) were examined using two older generation loblolly pine plantation growth and yield simulation models from the Western Gulf, USA; 16.76 m, 21.34 m, and 25.91 m. Firstly, a particular SI was assumed to be the “true” value, growth and yield estimates were obtained, and financial assessments were conducted. The same process was then conducted again, but assuming that the SI was incorrectly determined by varying positively and negatively the SI by up to 1.22 m from the assumed “true” value. For these older generation plantations, incorrectly determining SI did impact the age of the first thinning by as much as 5 years. In some cases, errors of +/- 1.22 m in SI estimation had little impact on the estimated timing of the first thinning. Errors in SI of up to +/- 1.22 m had little impact on the number of thinnings across economic rotation ages. For both unthinned and twice-thinned stands, final harvest (clearcut) ages differed by as much as 4 years for SI errors up to +/- 1.22 m. These errors led to differences in Land Expectation Value (LEV) up to $406.50 ha-1. Across the three SI (16.76, 21.34, and 25.91 m), differences in LEV ranged from $237.49 to $406.50 ha-1. These differences in LEV could be enough to incorrectly not conduct, or incorrectly conduct, a silvicultural operation such as an herbicide treatment or a fertilization treatment across a rotation, among other treatments.

The solutions to improve CSR activities for Vietnam enterprises: Evidence from Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation (EVNHCMC)

CSR activities are very important not only to generate stakeholder attitudes and behaviors but also, over the long run, to build corporate/brand image, strengthen stakeholder–company relationships, and enhance stakeholders’ advocacy behaviors for the enterprises. By analyzing the company’s current situation, managerial implementations are proposed, including in terms of CSR activities improvement via Website quality such as Customer-centric website design, Efficient current website management, regular updating of the latest information, Social network, and Customer centricity solutions by Customer Support Service Level Agreement (SLA), Organizing seminars, reality shows, expert’s advice in the electricity industry to raise customer awareness, customer responsibility in saving energy for sustainable development.

Black Box Testing for HIV AIDS Digital Counseling Website (D-Cohiva Apps) with State Transition Technique

The Al-Irsyad University Cilacap lecturer team has created the Digital Counseling HIV/AIDS (D-Cohiva) website with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) stages. The D-Cohiva website provides internet-based interventions on HIV/AIDS counseling that can be used anywhere and anytime. In general this study attemps to analyze the related inputs and outputs, as well as to determine the suitability of the actual conditions with the expected conditions and ensure the quality and functionality of the D-Cohiva website, black box testing with the state transition technique was conducted. The research method used by researchers is the descriptive-qualitative method, namely by collecting data, then analyzing and describing the results of their observations. The system testing technique used is the black box with state transition technique. The study obtained eight test cases with 100% success, in accordance with the expected results. Conclusion: The D-Cohiva website is feasible to use and guaranteed according to the desired function.

Optimasi Pengalaman Pengguna Pendekatan Ilmiah Mengukur Kualitas Aplikasi Shopee dengan Metode Webqual 4.0

The rapid development of social media applications and features in e-commerce involves user input on social media to facilitate online buying and selling, one of which is Shopee. Shopee is one of the e-commerce platforms that engages in customer-to-customer (C2C) transactions. However, there are still several issues on the Shopee website, including not all payment options being available, delayed chat responses from sellers, and very slow order status updates. Therefore, researchers analyze the website to help Shopee assess the website's quality by analyzing user satisfaction using the Webqual 4.0 method. Using the Webqual 4.0 method, researchers will create a questionnaire consisting of usability, information quality, and service interaction. After obtaining questionnaire results from respondents, testing will be conducted on three independent variables (X) tested against one dependent variable (Y) to determine if there is an influence between variables X and Y. All tests passed and obtained valid and reliable values. The T-test conducted yielded results for H1, which is 6.574 > 2.030, meaning that H1 is accepted, indicating an influence between H1 and Y. H2, which is 6.236 > 2.030, means that H2 is accepted, indicating an effect between H2 and Y. H3, which is 6.842 > 2.030, means that H3 is accepted, indicating an influence between H3 and Y. The F-test also resulted in H0 being accepted, meaning there is an influence between X1, X2, and X3 on Y, with the results being H1, H2, and H3 on Y being 0.000 < 0.05 and F count 22.632 > F table 3.25. Based on these results, it can be concluded that Shopee website users are satisfied with the quality of the website provided by Shopee.

Vartotojų suvokimas apie sporto interneto svetainių kokybę

Relevance of the topic. The 21st century is widely regarded as the age of technology. Nowadays, no one can imagine their life without browsing various websites. As Gonzalez et al. (2015) state, websites are a dominant place for users to obtain information. Many professional sports organisations use their websites to develop relationships with their fans by providing them with news and results (Alonso-Dos-Santos, Moreno, Ríos, & Alguacil, 2017). Sports websites are especially useful for sports enthusiasts, as sports is a very globalised activity and it is physically impossible to be at all desired events. Fans are not only more engaged and interested in their favourite teams but also in their websites, thus performing a kind of news distribution function for the club (Lewis, 2013). The problem. The widespread use of information technology in various felds has made research on the adoption or rejection of these technologies an important factor in every organisation (Mohammadi & Isanejad, 2018). The rapid change and development of websites mean that users’ perception of their quality is also changing. Therefore, it is important to track the constantly changing user expectations and their engagement. A newer and more up-to-date study can help organisations to further improve their websites, thus competing with other organisations in their market.
 The aim of the study is to investigate user perception of quality in sports websites.
 The subject of the study is user perception of quality in sports websites. Research methodology. A survey was used to investigate user perception of quality in sports websites. Respondents were given an anonymous online survey. The object of the study was user perception of quality in sports websites. The study was based on the WebQual questionnaire of Gonzalez et al. (2015). The purpose of the study is to investigate user perception of quality in sports websites. The data were collected in February and March 2023. A total of 303 respondents participated in the study. Results and conclusion. A comparison of the distribution of respondents according to which website they would prefer shows that all analysed categories reflect a trend. In all four question categories, the better-rated website was X website and when respondents were asked to choose between these websites, the vast majority (69.31%) would prefer X website, while 30.69% of respondents would choose Y website. This result means that among these competing basketball websites, X website seems to be more attractive and high-quality for most users. The results of the study allowed to understand what quality criteria affect the opinion and choice of sports websites by users. Comparing the results obtained with other previous studies, it was observed that individual categories or subcategories can not only influence the choice of a website but can also interact with each other, thus affecting each other. An analysis of the survey results showed that the accuracy of information, security, website understandability, security and website attractiveness are the main features that positively affect the user and help websites gain a competitive advantage over other websites in the same feld or market.
 Keywords: sports website, user perception of quality, engagement.

Evaluating Forest Site Quality Using the Biomass Potential Productivity Approach

Biomass productivity is of great significance for the evaluation of forest quality, which is important for the improvement of forest management. We propose the computational methods of biomass potential productivity (BPP) and biomass realistic productivity (BRP), both of which provide reliable practical guides for predicting forest growth under multi-aged, multi-species, and multi-layered canopy conditions. We used 2222 national forest inventory plots that were measured in four consecutive periods in the Jilin Province for this purpose. We analyzed and verified the computational methods of BPP based on the BRP and evaluated its practical significance. The results showed that growth models of the stand height, stand basal area, and stand biomass of four forest types (pure larch forest, larch broadleaf mixed forest, Mongolian oak pure forest, and Mongolian oak broadleaf mixed forest) fit adequately, BPP was greater than BRP, and this difference decreased with an increasing stand age, suggesting that the potential productivity of the middle-aged and young forest was higher than that of the mature forest, although the difference is minimal. In addition, the realistic productivity of stands with better site quality was close to the potential productivity, which is consistent with the biological significance of the potential productivity of the biomass. The degree of difference between the potential productivity of the biomass and the realistic productivity of biomass also decreases with the decline in site quality, and it can be termed as the potentially improved stand biomass. The BPP model was able to perform well in both the pure and mixed forests. The BRP not only verifies the rationality of the BPP but can be also used to quantify the forest site quality, which is helpful for evaluating forest growth and informed decision making in forestry.

WEBSITE QUALITY, SOCIAL MEDIA AND SATISFACTION ON CHOOSING DECISIONS PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

This study aims to analyze the role of satisfaction in mediating the influence of website quality and social media on the decision to choose private universities in the city of Medan. The population in this study is all students enrolled in the Universitas Potensi Utama in 2022 while the sample of this study is 104 samples taken from 10% of the population. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and literature studies. Data processing with PLS smart program assistance tools. The results of this study show that the quality of websites and social media has a positive and significant effect on student satisfaction and students' decisions to choose the Universitas Potensi Utama. Other results indirectly show that the quality of websites and social media has a positive and significant effect on student decisions in choosing private universities through student satisfaction.

Radiographic Assessment of Cleft Alveolar Bone Defects: A Preliminary Comparison of Periapical and Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images

Background & Purpose Accurate radiographic assessment of secondary alveolar bone grafting (SABG) is critical in evaluating SABG outcomes in patients with cleft lip and palate. This study compared Periapical (PA) and Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) grading of SABG outcomes and conducted an analysis of agreement rate between the two imaging modalities. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed of patients who underwent secondary alveolar bone grafting at a single institution. Bone quality of the alveolar cleft site was assessed at three root levels of the adjacent teeth on PA and CBCT images. Results 48 patients had pre- or post-operative images with both CBCT and PA that were appropriate for comparison. A total of 174 alveolar bone sections (three root levels of adjacent teeth in 58 pairs) were graded on CBCT and PA images. Agreement of CBCT grading with PA grading was 41.3% (72/174) overall. CBCT assessments rated bone quality lower than PA grading in 51.2% (89/174) of sections. CBCT had higher grading than PA image grading in 7.5% (13/174) of sections. The weighted Cohen Kappa value for comparison of CBCT and PA readings was 0.17, indicating a low rate of agreement. Wilcoxon signed rank test demonstrated that the difference between grading on CBCT and PA assessments was statistically significant ( P < .001). Conclusions CBCT and PA readings demonstrated an overall low rate of agreement in the assessment of cleft alveolar bone. This investigation suggests that PA radiographs have lower sensitivity in detecting poor bone grafting outcomes.

Trust and website conversion in consumer responses to green product purchasing: A new perspective through the lens of innovative website Design's technology integration

This study aims to investigate the role of trust and website conversion in consumer responses to green product purchasing, with a new perspective through the lens of innovative website design's technology integration. To achieve this objective, an online survey was conducted with a sample of 384 consumers in Thailand. The results reveal that user trust in innovative website design are significant predictor website conversion in consumer responses to green product purchasing. Innovative website design's technology integration positively influences anticipated website usability and anticipated website quality requirements, which, in turn, enhances trust and leads to increased consumer conversion to green product purchasing. Moreover, anticipated website quality requirement acts as a partial mediator in the relationship between technology integration of innovative website design and user trust in innovative website design. The relationship between user trust in innovative website design and conversion of consumer response to green product purchase is notably strong (β = 0.203, p-value = 0.014), with user trust accounting for roughly 57.1 % of the variability in consumer conversion (R2=0.571). This substantial link suggests that in the broader context, enhancing elements that build trust within a website's design is crucial as it influences over half of the consumer's decision-making process related to green product purchases. Essentially, for industries and markets centered around eco-friendly products, investing in strategies to bolster user trust in their digital platforms could significantly drive consumer response and engagement. These findings have important implications for marketers and website designers seeking to enhance their green product sales by developing innovative website designs that incorporate technological integration and build trust with consumers. Both markers and website designers can use these insights to optimize their website design strategies, leading to increased conversion rates.

Developing an Instrument to Evaluate the Quality of Dementia Websites.

In today's digital era, health information, especially for conditions like dementia, is crucial. This study aims to develop an instrument, demenTia wEbsite measSurement insTrument (TEST), through four steps: identifying existing instruments, determining criteria, selecting and revising measurement statements, and validating the instrument from March to August 2020. Five health informatics experts used the content validity ratio (CVR) test for validation. Thirteen evaluators compared Fleiss Kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values across four dementia websites using TEST and another tool, DISCERN. TEST consists of seven criteria and 25 measurement statements focusing on content quality (relevance, credibility, currency) and user experience (accessibility, interactivity, attractiveness, privacy). CVR = 1 confirmed all statements as essential. The TEST demonstrated stronger consistency and assessor agreement compared to DISCERN, measured by Fleiss Kappa and ICC. Overall, it is a robust tool for reliable and user-friendly dementia resources, ensuring health holistic information accessibility.

Quantitative Analysis of Seeing with Height and Time at Muztagh-Ata Site Based on ERA5 Database

Seeing is an important index to evaluate the quality of an astronomical site. To estimate seeing at the Muztagh-Ata site with height and time quantitatively, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts reanalysis database (ERA5) is used. Seeing calculated from ERA5 is compared consistently with the Differential Image Motion Monitor seeing at the height of 12 m. Results show that seeing decays exponentially with height at the Muztagh-Ata site. Seeing decays the fastest in fall in 2021 and most slowly with height in summer. The seeing condition is better in fall than in summer. The median value of seeing at 12 m is 0.89 arcsec, the maximum value is 1.21 arcsec in August and the minimum is 0.66 arcsec in October. The median value of seeing at 12 m is 0.72 arcsec in the nighttime and 1.08 arcsec in the daytime. Seeing is a combination of annual and about biannual variations with the same phase as temperature and wind speed indicating that seeing variation with time is influenced by temperature and wind speed. The Richardson number Ri is used to analyze the atmospheric stability and the variations of seeing are consistent with Ri between layers. These quantitative results can provide an important reference for a telescopic observation strategy.

Analysis of the Saintekmu Website Quality on User Satisfaction Using the Modified System Usability Scale and Webqual 4.0 Method

Today, websites are a major means of finding or providing information. The Saintekmu website was created to offer top-notch service to students. One way to ensure that the website's services are appropriate and that information technology is being used to its fullest potential is to evaluate the level of service provided and improve its quality. This study aims to compare the results of two methods - the System Usability Scale (SUS) and Webqual - used to determine the quality and expectations of website users. The study distributed questionnaires online using Google Forms and had a sample size of 20 students. The data collected was analyzed using the SPSS program. The results of the SUS method indicated that the website acceptability range was in the marginal category, with a score of 69.9 and a classification rating of OK. The Webqual method yielded an R square of 0.948, indicating that the website's usability, quality, and interaction variables had a significant effect on user satisfaction. All WebQual 4.0 dimensions had a positive and significant effect on user satisfaction, both partially and simultaneously. This study provides Muhammadiyah Saintek University with reference material to evaluate its website in the future.

Website quality and user satisfaction: A higher education perspective

<p>At the forefront of this digital revolution stands the omnipresent website, a virtual gateway that transcends geographical boundaries, providing us unparalleled access to information and services from anywhere on the globe. In this increasingly interconnected world, websites have become the digital storefronts and first impressions of entities, be they businesses, organizations, or individuals. Consequently, people often make swift and decisive judgments about an agency based solely on its online presence's user experience and interface design. Given how quickly the internet is developing, the online quality of an academic university website is essential to student satisfaction. This study explores the intricate relationship between student satisfaction and academic university website quality (usability quality, information quality, service interaction quality, and user satisfaction). It provides a detailed analysis of the student experience. We use multiple regression with a sample size of 104 student respondents. This study uses factual data and student input to analyze significant areas of academic university websites. The results show that user satisfaction with website quality is positively significant to user satisfaction. Repetitive interactions are more common on websites that excel in usability, accessibility, and responsiveness. We hope this research can help developers to improve academic university websites.</p>

Measuring Quality of E-learning Websites Using WebQual 4.0 Method in Higher Education (Case Study : Institute Technology and Science Mandala)

The new normal era due to the Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on various sectors, one of which is the education sector. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced tertiary institutions to innovate by utilizing information technology in implementing higher education tridharma. The Mandala Institute of Technology and Science utilizes the LMS e-learning platform as an online learning medium. This research was conducted to measure the quality of e-learning using Webqual 4.0 approach to improve and maintain service quality based on user assumptions. The Webqual 4.0 method is an instrument used to assess website quality based on the end user's perspective of 3 (three) dimensions, namely usability quality, information quality, and service interaction quality. The results of this study indicate that usability quality, information quality and service interaction quality have a significant and positive effect on user satisfaction

Grouping tree species to estimate basal area increment in temperate multispecies forests in Durango, Mexico

Multispecies forests have received increased scientific attention, driven by the hypothesis that biodiversity improves ecological resilience. However, a greater species diversity presents challenges for forest management and research. Our study aims to develop basal area growth models for tree species cohorts. The analysis is based on a dataset of 423 permanent plots (2,500 ​m2) located in temperate forests in Durango, Mexico. First, we define tree species cohorts based on individual and neighborhood-based variables using a combination of principal component and cluster analyses. Then, we estimate the basal area increment of each cohort through the generalized additive model to describe the effect of tree size, competition, stand density and site quality. The principal component and cluster analyses assign a total of 37 tree species to eight cohorts that differed primarily with regard to the distribution of tree size and vertical position within the community. The generalized additive models provide satisfactory estimates of tree growth for the species cohorts, explaining between 19 and 53 percent of the total variation of basal area increment, and highlight the following results: i) most cohorts show a “rise-and-fall” effect of tree size on tree growth; ii) surprisingly, the competition index “basal area of larger trees” had showed a positive effect in four of the eight cohorts; iii) stand density had a negative effect on basal area increment, though the effect was minor in medium- and high-density stands, and iv) basal area growth was positively correlated with site quality except for an oak cohort. The developed species cohorts and growth models provide insight into their particular ecological features and growth patterns that may support the development of sustainable management strategies for temperate multispecies forests.

Assessment of surface water quality: Case study of Oued Fez catchment areas (Morocco)

Under sustainable development conditions, water quality and quantity play a crucial role in meeting basic human needs. To meet the growing demand for water, surface water quality management is an important aspect. Consequently, water quality must be monitored and assessed via the use of innovative techniques, such as water quality index (SEQ-Water).For that purpose, water quality of Oued Fez catchment areas was evaluated according to Moroccan water quality guidelines by using the weighted quality index (SEQ-Water), physicochemical parameters, trace elements and bacteriological characterization. Five Sites were chosen after a diagnosis based on different criteria such as activity and density of population. These sites were Amont oued Fez (S1), Oued Fez (S2), Oued Ljawahir (S3), Oued Tgat (S4) and Oued Ain Smen (S5). Physicochemical quality was determined by evaluating Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), total Kjeldhal nitrogen (NTK), suspended solids (SS), nitrates (NO3-), nitrites (NO2-), ammonium (NH4+), sulphates (SO42-), total phosphorus (TP) and trace elements (Cr, Cd, Cu, Ni, Co, Pb and Zn). Bacteriological analyses were carried out by testing enumeration of total coliforms (TC) and fecal coliforms (FC).Except Oued Ain Smen, physico-chemical parameters exceed by far the Moroccan standards of surface water quality. High concentrations of Se, Cd, Pb and As were detected. Fecal and total coliforms were also present at all sites, and varied from 1150 CF/100 mL to 100,000 CF/100 mL. All results were statistically validated with a p value < 0.05. Overall quality of the water sites assessed basing on the concept of the weight quality index, showed high pollution of the Oued Fez catchments. System based on the concept of the weighted quality index (SEQ-Water) is a suitable method to monitor point sources of pollution in surface water, and could provide a crude guideline for selecting the priorities of possible preventative measures in the proper management of the surface water resources.To summarize, it would be dangerous to use water from these rivers for domestic and agricultural purposes without some form of physical and chemical treatment. Sensitization of the authorities on the extent of water pollution of this Oued and the harmful consequences for man and the ecosystem should be urgent and mandatory.