Journal of Digital Scholarship in Archives and Information

The Role of Operator Training Simulator to Sustain XYZ Plant Performance in Digital Era

Made Mariana — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Background: In digital and highly dynamic business contexts, sustainable performances are essential to meet customer’s expectation and to keep plant running smoothly and safely. However, many companies still adopted traditional training methods which are not sufficient enough to develop talent to reach expected competency level. XYZ plant faces multiple challenges to maintain its performance, yet continues to strain to speed-up talent development by adopting Operator Training Simulator (OTS) – high-fidelity digital imitation of real process plant.
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the role of OTS in sustaining XYZ plant performance and how the learnings can be documented and accessed readily by employees.
Methods: A case study uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive method was adopted in this research. Data were collected through quantitative direct observation to gain data on actual training sessions and document analysis related to OTS and plant performance.
Result: The findings show that despite from high dynamic business environments particularly manpower disturbances, the OTS support the company to develop its talent by enabling experienced-based learning to operate the plant in several scenarios and handling emergency situation in a free risk context, test and certify operator, and support the plant knowledge management system improvement. OTS application enhanced the employee knowledge and skills including problem-solving skills, emergency handling skills and communication skills.
Conclusion: The study concludes that OTS plays a critical role in sustaining plant performance by developing talent to reach its designed competency, improving knowledge preservation and information management, contributing to digital knowledge repositories, and learning archives.

The Role of the Yannas Husada Madura Pharmacy Academy Library in Enhancing Students' Reading Interest (A Case Study of Students at the Yannas Husada Madura Pharmacy Academy)

Tri Yanuar Putra — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Background: Student reading interest remains relatively low despite the rapid growth of information availability in Indonesia. Academic libraries are recognized as strategic institutions in fostering literacy culture and supporting the learning process in higher education.

Aims: This study aims to examine the role of the Yannas Husada Madura Pharmacy Academy Library in stimulating students' reading interest and to identify the steps required to cultivate a sustainable literacy culture among students.

Methods: This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study design. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with librarians, and documentation of library activities.

Results: The findings reveal that the library has contributed significantly to enhancing students' reading interest through the provision of adequate collections, electronic services, information literacy programs, and reading promotion activities such as reading challenges and book review competitions. Nevertheless, several challenges persist, including limited reading space, insufficient digital literacy development, restricted access to literacy resources, suboptimal library location, and limited student accessibility.

Conclusion: The library plays a meaningful role in promoting reading interest; however, continuous innovation in library services is essential to attract the attention of the modern digital generation and sustain a culture of reading among students.

Digital Engagement Strategy: An Analysis of Promotional Content on Instagram Accounts @arpesalibrary01_ and @perpustakaan_mastripkab.kediri

Ayumastika Ningrum — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Background: Libraries use social media as a promotional medium to increase public awareness regarding the importance of libraries as centers of learning, intellectual development, and entertainment. Instagram has become one of the most widely used platforms for promoting library services, activities, and collections to users. Effective promotional strategies are needed to attract user attention and increase library engagement.
Aims: This study aims to compare the use of the Instagram accounts @arpesalibrary01_ and @perpustakaan_mastripkab.kediri as promotional media for library users.
Methods: This study employed a qualitative method with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observation of the Instagram accounts. The analysis was based on Philip Kotler’s (2016) theory regarding four promotional element indicators: promotional messages, promotional media, promotional timing, and promotional frequency.
Results: The results showed that the Instagram account @perpustakaan_mastripkab.kediri performed better as a promotional medium compared to @arpesalibrary01_. This finding was supported by the more complete and descriptive promotional posts, the effective use of captions, appropriate upload timing, and more consistent promotional frequency implemented by @perpustakaan_mastripkab.kediri.
Conclusion: The study concludes that effective Instagram-based library promotion depends on the quality of promotional messages, consistency of posting, appropriate timing, and the use of descriptive content. Libraries that manage social media professionally and consistently are more likely to attract user attention and improve library promotion outcomes.

Social Media Integration for Modern Library and Information Service Promotion

Adnan Ullah — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Background:
Social media has transformed how academic libraries promote services, digital resources, and communicate with users in the digital era.
Aims: This study aims to analyze the role of social media in improving library promotion, digital resource visibility, and user engagement in academic libraries.
Methods: This study used a quantitative descriptive survey design involving 253 library professionals in Pakistan, including librarians and library assistants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, mean scores, and standard deviations.
Result: The findings revealed positive perceptions toward social media use in academic libraries. About 72% of respondents agreed that social media improves user interaction and awareness of library resources, while 72.3% stated that it increases library visibility in the digital era. Additionally, 67.6% believed social media strengthens communication between libraries and users. However, several challenges were identified, including limited staff training, insufficient resources, and inconsistent content updates.
Conclusion: The study concludes that social media plays an important role in academic library marketing by enhancing communication, user engagement, and digital service visibility. Libraries should strengthen social media strategies, improve staff digital skills, and provide adequate resources for effective implementation.

Greenwashing Awareness, Consumer Behavior, and Energy-Efficient Appliances: An Expansion of The Theory of Planned Behavior

Minh Tran, Toan-VU Le — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Background: Under the urgency of escalating environmental degradation and climate change, understanding consumer behavior toward sustainable products has become increasingly critical. One important decision is the choice of energy-efficient appliances, which directly impacts household energy consumption and national energy security.
Aims: This study extends the Theory of Planned Behavior by incorporating green skepticism to examine its influence on university students' purchase intentions for energy-efficient appliances in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Methods: A quantitative survey was conducted with 239 students across multiple universities in Hanoi. The proposed model was tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling.
Results: The findings reveal that attitude exerts the strongest influence on purchase intention. Green skepticism negatively affects attitude but does not directly deter purchase intention, operating instead through an indirect pathway via attitude. The extended model explains 48.4% of the variance in purchase intention and 62.7% in purchase behavior.
Conclusions: These results provide a foundation for policymakers to strengthen green labeling regulations, improve consumer education initiatives, and implement targeted strategies addressing both skepticism and attitude development to promote sustainable consumption practices.