Cable Channels Research Articles

Exploring Public Perception of News and Citizenship and Its Relationship with News Use

ABSTRACT This survey study (N = 1065) examines Americans’ perception of news and citizenship and its relationship with consumption of news via diverse media—traditional news media, cable news channels and political satire—that include features of news yet differ from one another in their adherence to journalistic norms, such as fairness, accuracy and objectivity, to varying degrees. Findings suggest that Americans still hold high expectations for news to be fair, accurate and objective and value the role of news in our democracy and democratic citizenship, yet have negative assessments of their performance, such that news media fall short of the democratic ideal. These findings may speak to the declining public trust in media and growing perception of media bias.

Streaming platform imaginaries: audiences and Southeast Asian streaming

ABSTRACT This article argues for a deeper understanding of the forms of streaming platform infrastructures as imagined and experienced by audiences. The empirical research is based on a qualitative audience study in Southeast Asia. Through the use of drawings of streaming platform maps, combining visual and interview methods, the article analyses visual forms depicting the infrastructures for global streaming platforms, e.g. Netflix, alongside transnational platforms and national cable channels, e.g. Astro. Out of this original research, a core finding is that audiences from the global south have multi-layered experiences of streaming platform infrastructures, technologies and lifestyles. A new concept of streaming platform imaginaries is developed in relation to the layering of platform infrastructures, thus contributing to a nuanced understanding of both real and imagined forms of streaming platforms.

Perfect vortex Laguerre-Gauss beams as a carrier in the MMF/FSO communication system

This paper presents a novel, to the best of our knowledge, high-speed transmission system that integrates a new structured light beam, specifically the perfect vortex Laguerre-Gaussian (PVLG) beam, with an optical code division multiple access (OCDMA) system utilizing a premutation vector (PV) code. The PVLG beams are distinguished by their unique shape, which remains nearly invariant during propagation regardless of the azimuthal order of the orbital angular momentum (OAM), facilitating the multiplexing of multiple OAM beams within the same spatial area. Additionally, the system employs hybrid multimode fiber (MMF) and free space optics (FSO) channels, with consideration of foggy weather conditions in the FSO channel. A comparative analysis between the performance of PVLG beams and standard LG beams is conducted. Performance evaluation metrics include the Q-factor, bit error rate (BER), and eye diagrams, providing comprehensive insights into received signal quality. The results demonstrate that the system utilizing PVLG beams outperforms the one using standard LG beams. Specifically, the system achieves a maximum MMF length of 0.35 km with a BER of approximately 10−4 and a Q-factor of around three when the MMF cable channel is used only. For the FSO channel, the achievable ranges are 1.1 km, 0.7 km, and 0.35 km under low fog (LF), medium fog (MF), and high fog (HF) conditions, respectively, maintaining the same BER and Q-factor values. Moreover, the hybrid MMF/FSO channel extends the transmission range to 1.2 km under LF conditions and to 0.45 km under HF conditions, with consistent BER and Q-factor values. Each of the four PVLG beams carries 40 Gbps, resulting in a total transmission capacity of 160 Gbps. Thus, the proposed system is well positioned to meet the high-speed data transmission demands of next-generation 6G networks.

Effective Automation of End-to-End Testing for OTT Platforms

The rapid evolution of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms has reshaped the digital media landscape, necessitating robust testing strategies to ensure seamless user experiences and service reliability. Effective automation of end-to-end testing for OTT platforms emerges as a crucial strategy to address the complexities associated with diverse content delivery, user interactions, and varying device compatibilities. This paper explores the challenges and best practices in automating end-to-end testing processes for OTT platforms, focusing on integrating various testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies to achieve comprehensive coverage and efficiency. OTT platforms deliver content directly over the internet, bypassing traditional broadcast and cable channels. This direct-to-consumer approach introduces unique challenges in testing, such as ensuring consistent performance across different devices, network conditions, and content types. Additionally, the dynamic nature of content libraries and frequent updates necessitate rigorous testing to identify and rectify potential issues proactively. Automation, with its capacity to simulate real-world usage scenarios, streamline repetitive tasks, and enhance testing accuracy, plays a pivotal role in addressing these challenges. The paper first outlines the primary challenges in end-to-end testing for OTT platforms. These challenges include the need for cross-platform compatibility, performance under varying network conditions, and the ability to handle diverse content formats and streaming protocols. The complexities are compounded by the requirement for real-time performance metrics and user experience evaluations, which demand a sophisticated testing infrastructure.

Research on the effect of connected cable-type channel structure and flow field arrangement on the performance of SOFC

In order to address Solid oxide fuel cells(SOFC) the issues of uneven gas distribution and low fuel utilization rate in conventional straight-channel. In this research, a connected cable-type channel with enhanced connectivity and broader radiation coverage was developed. The research revealed that in a singular flow channel scenario, the distribution of oxygen on the electrode within the connected cable-type channel exhibited greater uniformity compared to the conventional straight-channel design. The gas utilization rate is increased by 2.38% compared with the conventional straight-channel, and the output power density is increased by 8.55%. In the flow field, it is observed that the gas distribution on the cathode side of connected cable-type channel is significantly superior to that of the conventional straight-channel. In the case of a parallel flow field, the output power of the connected cable channel increases by 8.39% compared to the conventional straight channel, while the serpentine channel shows an increase of 11.65% in output power. Then, the impact of the flow field combination on the flow field was investigated. It was discovered that the output power of the cell could reach up to 5158.17 W/m2 when the serpentine-parallel staggered flow field distribution structure was utilized. This output was 11.33% higher than that of the parallel flow field.

Comparison of the heat resistance of flame retardants of various classes for polymer cable channels

The article presents a comparison of different classes of flame retardants, the mechanisms of their action and their effect on the physico-chemical properties of polymer materials. Based on studies of the heat resistance of flame retardants, an optimal formulation for the manufacture of polymer cable channels has been proposed.

“‘We Hope They Forget COVID Exists’: Pandemic Dissonance in HGTV’s Evergreen Escapism”

This article analyzes American cable channel HGTV’s programing strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically their construction of a “COVID-free” fantasia in their series Home Town and its spinoff, Home Town Takeover. By considering this response through the lens of dissonance, I argue that while the network originally emphasized their social responsibility to mitigating the spread of the virus, their business model incentivized them to move past the virus more swiftly than other channels, pushing the labor of mediating dissonance onto their on-screen talent and their audience. This case study foregrounds how variables like genre, channel, and audience shaped the television industry’s response to the pandemic, with HGTV’s business model built on “evergreen” reality programing leading them to abdicate principles of social responsibility both more quickly and more thoroughly, despite numerous options that would have addressed the dissonance of COVID in a more balanced fashion.

Cable news advertising: Applying formal analysis to uncover current trends in self-promotional marketing

The emergence of 24/7 cable news channels within the US revolutionized news consumption, offering viewers accessibility beyond fixed broadcast schedules. While the phenomenon began with CNN, competitors quickly emerged, targeting different political ideologies and mirroring the heightened polarization that has altered American society. Cable news channels must market themselves effectively to their audiences through distinctive product differentiation strategies. Understanding these approaches provides insights into information dissemination, political communication, and audience engagement dynamics. This paper aims to conduct a formal media analysis of current self-promotional advertisements across the big three cable news networks within the US to derive insights into contemporary differentiation strategies crucial for monitoring the industry’s technological transition. As the rest of the world has begun to wrestle with increased polarization, this analysis will be relevant to anticipating how non-US news sources use ideology and values to position themselves within highly competitive markets.

Development of correction coefficients for cable cross-sections selection in polymeric cable channel

Relevance. The need to develop correction coefficients for selecting cable sections when laying in the polymeric cable channel in the Russian Federation. Currently, there are no recommendations fixed by the state standards for laying cable power lines in polymer pipes. Aim. To develop correction factors for laying cable power lines in the polymer cable channel. Objects. Cable transmission lines laid underground in polymer pipes. Methods. Numerical simulation of combined frequency-stationary method; determination of correction factors based on interpolation of model results; evaluation and analysis of comparison of cables in corrugated and smooth polymer pipes. Results. Calculations of the long-term current load for cables laid in the polymeric cable channel showed the effectiveness of this method of laying cable lines. The use of pipes with smooth walls makes it much more efficient to remove heat from cables into the environment (compared to a corrugated pipe), which allows you to increase the capacity of the same cable by about 25%, depending on the number of pipes laid nearby. Based on the results of the simulation of the thermal mode of corrugated and smooth polymer pipes, it can be concluded that corrugated pipe significantly complicates heat removal from the cable system to the environment (soil). This is due to the presence of air gaps in the ribbed structure of the corrugated pipe. The gaps filled with air act as a heat-insulating layer, unlike a smooth pipe in which this gap is absent. The developed coefficients will take into account the influence of the location of cables on their allowable current already at the design stage, which will reduce the cost of power transmission losses due to the wrong cable cross-section and high temperature.

Revitalising legacy video ingest workflow: A case study on cultivating a digital mindset and gaining key stakeholder buy-in to transition to a cloud-based media asset manager

Starz, a premium cable channel and subscription video on demand network founded in 1994, took on a project to migrate its ingest workflow to a cloud-based media asset manager. It was a complex undertaking, involving multiple departments, software developers, product managers and vendors. This paper describes the project history, its genesis, its execution and its results. This paper also examines the business justification for this kind of a project and the issues inherent in replacing a long-standing business workflow.

High modulation effects on hybrid optical fiber links and OWC Channel based on optical DP-QSK transceiver systems

Abstract This study clarified the simulation of the high modulation effects on hybrid optical fiber links and OWC channel based on optical DP-QSK transceiver systems. The optimum lighted signal power band with the spectral wavelength after optical wireless communication channel is clarified. Total lighted form band power after optical fiber cable channel is studied. Total lighted form band power form after optical wireless communication channel is shown in numerical values. The total electrical band power form after optical DPSK receiver based optical fiber cable channel is demonstrated. Total base electrical band power form after optical DPSK receiver based optical wireless communication channel is clarified. Base band signal base form per noise base band form ratio is studied and numerical clarified after optical DPSK receiver against propagation length for both OFC and OWC channels. Total lighted base form power versus propagation length based both OFC and OWC channels is demonstrated. Optimum lighted form base power band form with time after optical fiber cable channel is studied. The max lighted form base power band form with time after optical wireless communication channel is simulated. Optimum lighted signal power band with the spectral wavelength after optical fiber cable channel is demonstrated. The total base electrical band form power after optical DPSK receiver is clarified numerically against propagation length for both OFC and OWC channels.

How Affective Polarization Deepens the Partisan Divide in US Cable News Use

Abstract: Currently, not only are partisans’ feelings toward Democrats and Republicans sharply divided along party lines, but so too are their choices regarding news media. Regarding this polarization, most studies have considered partisans’ selective use of news outlets as a crucial factor in widening affective polarization. However, insufficient attention has been directed to the potential role of affective polarization in selective exposure. Accordingly, this study seeks to fill this gap by verifying the effect of affective polarization on selective exposure and examining a potential mechanism using two-wave panel data. Our findings demonstrate that the degree of affective polarization is positively related to partisan bias in the credibility judgment of pro-party and counter-party cable news channels. In turn, favorable in-group bias in the credibility judgment of cable news channels has a significant effect on selective exposure to cable news outlets, mediating the effect of individual-level affective polarization on selective exposure. Lastly, we discuss the theoretical implications of our findings.

Equivalent test method for continuous-wave high-field effects of aircraft equipment in four-core RVVP cable coupling channel

In situations where there is ample space, constructing a high-field electromagnetic environment for radiated susceptibility testing of aircraft equipment can be difficult. This has necessitated the need for an equivalent test method. To address this issue, the response calculation models of the internal two-core pairs under radiation and injection conditions are established for the coupling channel of the four-core RVVP cable. The equivalent linear relationships between the two injected sources and the field intensity are derived, providing the foundation for obtaining equivalent injection sources and conducting linear extrapolation. Building on these findings, a specific equivalent test technology is proposed, based on the double bulk current injection. This technology is then verified through a pass-through load test for the continuous-wave high-field effects of aircraft equipment in the four-core RVVP cable coupling channel. The results of the tests demonstrated that the equivalent test method can accurately equate the high-field effects test with a maximum error of less than 1 dB. Moreover, it is applicable to nonlinear systems.

Migrant arrests and deportations on fictional television during the Trump era (2017–2021): from tokenistic storytelling to narrative activism

ABSTRACT This article is a comparative analysis discussing the representation of migrant deportations, apprehensions, and raids by ICE in contemporary US television and streaming. The depiction of migration issues was a narrative and rhetorical constant in some fictional US television shows during the Donald Trump presidency (2017–2021), dramatizing the struggles of undocumented and newly arrived migrants and their families. These shows, which range from drama to comedy, include, among numerous others, Netflix’s Orange is the New Black and Gentefied, the reboot of Party of Five (produced by Sony Pictures Television for Disney’s cable channel Freeform), Vida (STARZ), and Superstore (NBC). This article argues some of these shows enact a form of narrative activism to denounce or put the spotlight on the plight of millions, while others use these types of narratives in an opportunistic way that falls into the cultural practice of tokenism . In these series, the ethnic origin and life story of the talent in front and behind the camera is key for self-representation and authenticity.

Research on the Application of Intelligent Algorithms in Preventive Damage Prediction and Diagnosis of Power Cable Channels

Research on the Application of Intelligent Algorithms in Preventive Damage Prediction and Diagnosis of Power Cable Channels

The influence mechanism of mg doping on the thermoelectric properties of ZnO electronic materials for cable channels

The influence mechanism of mg doping on the thermoelectric properties of ZnO electronic materials for cable channels

A Critical Discourse Analysis of Fox News’ Reporting on COVID Measures

The Fox News Channel is the most-viewed cable television channel in the United States of America. It is known for practicing partisan reporting in favor of the Republican Party and has often been accused of lacking objectivity and not being fair and balanced, contrary to its original slogan. The article discusses the results from a critical discourse analysis of the spoken discourse aired on Fox News during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, specifically examining bias, especially right-wing bias. The corpus compiled for the study consisted of the spoken transcripts of all episodes of the morning show Fox and Friends aired between March 2020 and December 2021. The analysis focuses on identifying phenomena, such as language of power, bias towards favoring one side of a controversial issue, as well as what discursive strategies are used to achieve the desired effect, such as framing and phrasing of the hosts’ comments and arguments. Based on the analysis, I show the bias implicit in the text and the motivations behind Fox’s style of reporting. The article concludes with a discussion about its contributions and possibilities of further research, including a multimodal approach.

Combating Polio Vaccine Hesitancy: An Evaluation of Mediated Polio Eradication Campaigns in Pakistan

Health campaign initiatives are especially tailored to the needs of their target audience and encourage vaccination adoption for polio eradication. Vaccination resistance, however, remains a serious barrier in Pakistan. The content analysis method was used to examine message appeals and message characteristics used in Pakistan's Polio National Immunization Campaigns from 2020 to 2022. Polio advertisements were obtained from the Pakistan Polio Eradication Program's internet archives. Advertisements range in duration from 40 to 60 seconds on average. The quantitative results provided to a deeper understanding of the message characteristics (credibility of message presenters, appeals, style, slogan, language) used in anti-polio advertisements broadcasted via cable and television channels during the Polio National Immunization Campaigns. It was evident that attempts were made to effectively engage the target audience via the employment of 31% knowledgeable speakers, a range of message appeals 34%, and a diversity of communication styles 72%. The necessity for ongoing evaluation and improvement of campaign message techniques was highlighted by variations in the use of slogans and regional languages. Keywords: Mediated Polio Immunization Campaigns, Message Appeals, Polio Vaccination, Polio vaccine hesitancy

“Throwing shows against the wall and hoping for the best”: NBC, quality, and the Emmy race for Outstanding Drama Series in the 2010s

ABSTRACT In 1999, The Sopranos (HBO, 1999–2007) was the first-ever nominee from premium or basic cable in the Primetime Emmys’ Outstanding Drama Series category, a slate annually dominated by broadcast dramas; by 2012, the broadcast networks had been completely omitted from the Emmy category’s nominations, ceded to the prestige cable (and later, streaming) dramas that had been influenced by HBO and The Sopranos. This article uses this turn to consider the impact on the development of broadcast dramas, examining how one broadcast network, NBC, tried to compete with cable and streaming prestige dramas from 2012–2016, an era in which no broadcast drama was nominated for the Emmy prize. By examining trade dispatches, the article demonstrates that NBC prioritized familiarity and formula rather than edgy, acclaimed dramas to stabilize its shaky primetime schedule, an aim emblematized by NBC’s divergent promotion of its critically-acclaimed dramas This Is Us (NBC, 2016–2022) and Hannibal (NBC, 2013–2015). NBC’s response invites us to consider the value of the Emmys to contemporary broadcast networks in the era of ‘Peak TV’, as well as the role that conglomeration plays in allowing broadcasters to consign prestige dramas to sibling cable channels and streaming platforms.

Analisis Risiko Pekerjaan Fire Fighting System pada Proyek Sktt 150 Kv di Jembatan Suramadu dengan Metode Hazard Identification Ris Assessmentand Risk Control (HIRARC)

Workplace accidents are all unplanned events that result in or have the potential to cause injuries, illnesses, damage, or other losses (AS/NZS 4801, 2001 Standard). The objectives of this study are to identify potential hazards associated with the Fire Fighting System Work of the 150 KV SKTT Project at the Suramadu Bridge and to apply the HIRARC method to identify risks associated with this work. This research is descriptive in nature and utilizes a mixed methods analysis, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study is conducted on the construction work of the 150 KV High Voltage Cable Channel (SKTT) from GI Kenjeran to Tower 35 Bangkalan, passing through the Suramadu Bridge in Surabaya, East Java. The object of this research is the Fire Fighting System Work of the 150 KV SKTT Project at the Suramadu Bridge. An illustration of the research object has been taken from Google. The population in this study consists of employees who are involved in the construction work of the 150 KV High Voltage Cable Channel (SKTT) from GI Kenjeran to Tower 35 Bangkalan, totaling 50 people. Based on the results of the risk assessment, it is revealed that there is 1 risk (4%) classified as Extreme Risk, 4 risks (17%) as High Risk, 6 risks (25%) as Moderate Risk, and 13 risks (54%) as Low Risk.