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Manajemen Event Rokest Party 2024 Sebagai Media Komunikasi Pengenalan Seni Grafiti

Graffiti art is a form of art that possesses unique qualities and distinct market value compared to other art forms. However, it is still often seen as vandalism that damages public property in the eyes of society. There is a need for communication channels to introduce graffiti to the Indonesian public in order to change this perception. Through the Rokest Party 2024 event held on July 6th at Cafe Kaldi.Id Juanda Depok, the Rokest community, together with Communication Science students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta, organized this event with the intention of introducing graffiti and promoting the market value of graffiti artworks within the Rokest community. The event implementation method followed Glodblatt's event planning model, which includes research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation. Therefore, this event can be considered successful as a communication medium for introducing graffiti, despite needing further improvements and evaluation.

Detecting LLM-assisted writing in scientific communication: Are we there yet?

Abstract Large Language Models (LLMs), exemplified by ChatGPT, have significantly reshaped text generation, particularly in the realm of writing assistance. While ethical considerations underscore the importance of transparently acknowledging LLM use, especially in scientific communication, genuine acknowledgment remains infrequent. A potential avenue to encourage accurate acknowledging of LLM-assisted writing involves employing automated detectors. Our evaluation of four cutting-edge LLM-generated text detectors reveals their suboptimal performance compared to a simple ad-hoc detector designed to identify abrupt writing style changes around the time of LLM proliferation. We contend that the development of specialized detectors exclusively dedicated to LLM-assisted writing detection is necessary. Such detectors could play a crucial role in fostering more authentic recognition of LLM involvement in scientific communication, addressing the current challenges in acknowledgment practices.

Bodies and Bites: a medical school program that teaches anatomy, physiology, and nutrition to elementary school kids.

Undergraduate medical students who participate in community outreach programs gain a multitude of benefits that impact not only their professional development but also the well-being of the communities they serve. At the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), students have the opportunity to volunteer in the "Bodies and Bites" program at the West End Center for Youth, an after-school educational center that serves K-12 children in Roanoke, Virginia. The purpose of Bodies and Bites is to teach elementary school children in 2nd to 5th grade how their bodies work and how to keep them healthy through good nutrition and exercise. All sessions are led by VTCSOM medical students and graduate students from our partnering academic institution, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI). Each week, the children and Health Professions students explore a different topic related to human anatomy and physiology using anatomical models, small group discussions, and hands-on activities. At the end of each session, the participants create a healthy snack related to the day's topic. The overall goal of the present study was to assess the perception of the Bodies and Bites program from the view of our student volunteers, and the 4th and 5th graders who attend the West End Center. Now in its 6th year, Bodies and Bites continues to be popular as a voluntary program among our Health Professions students, and is well received by the West End Center and the elementary school children they serve. Our students and community mutually benefit from this program, with the former having an opportunity to briefly disengage from the rigors of their studies while gaining valuable skills in science communication and inspiring children to pursue fields in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine (STEMM), and the latter having fun while learning about their bodies and discovering ways to improve their health.

Interpretasi Makna Lagu "Jalan Pulang" Karya Yura Yunita bagi Mahasiswa Rantau

This study explores the meaning of Yura Yunita’s song “Jalan Pulang” for out-of-town students. The primary objective is to understand how this song resonates with students who are studying far from home. The research employs a qualitative method with an Alfred Schutz phenomenological approach, involving in-depth interviews, observations, and literature studies. Data were collected from three informants who are Communication Science students at Singaperbangsa University, Karawang. The findings reveal that the song serves as a source of encouragement, a reminder of home, and a means of emotional expression. Each student interprets the song based on their personal experiences, highlighting the diverse meanings attributed to “Jalan Pulang.” These interpretations range from seeing the song as a motivational tool to viewing it as a form of emotional solace. This study concludes that “Jalan Pulang” plays a significant role in alleviating homesickness, enhancing emotional well-being, and providing psychological support to out-of-town students. The diverse interpretations underscore the song's powerful impact in helping students navigate the emotional challenges of studying far from their families.

Paying reviewers and regulating the number of papers may help fix the peer-review process

The exponential increase in the number of submissions, further accelerated by generative AI, and the decline in the availability of experts are burdening the peer review process. This has led to high unethical desk rejection rates, a growing appeal for the publication of unreviewed preprints, and a worrying proliferation of predatory journals. The idea of monetarily compensating peer reviewers has been around for many years; maybe, it is time to take it seriously as one way to save the peer review process. Here, I argue that paying reviewers, when done in a fair and transparent way, is a viable solution. Like the case of professional language editors, part-time or full-time professional reviewers, managed by universities or for-profit companies, can be an integral part of modern peer review. Being a professional reviewer could be financially attractive to retired senior researchers and to researchers who enjoy evaluating papers but are not motivated to do so for free. Moreover, not all produced research needs to go through peer review, and thus persuading researchers to limit submissions to their most novel and useful research could also help bring submission volumes to manageable levels. Overall, this paper reckons that the problem is not the peer review process per se but rather its function within an academic ecosystem dominated by an unhealthy culture of ‘publish or perish’. Instead of reforming the peer review process, academia has to look for better science dissemination schemes that promote collaboration over competition, engagement over judgement, and research quality and sustainability over quantity.

FEATURES OF THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN MODERN CONDITIONS

The hotel business is one of the key elements of modern entrepreneurship, especially significant in the context of expanding the territorial framework of business, political, and scientific communications; development of sports and tourism, as well as improving the quality of life of the population. The hotel business, both in domestic and international practice, is a promising and rapidly evolving field of entrepreneurial activity, which concentrates a significant potential for development both at the local and international level, capable of bringing stable income. It has been proven that the management strategy of hotel enterprises is designed to ensure economic growth in the conditions of uncertainty of the socio-economic development of the hotel industry, significant innovative changes, expand the horizons of prediction and thereby create the possibility of a timely response of the hotel industry enterprise to those changes that occur in the external environment. It has been established that each of the types of management of a hotel enterprise differs from each other not only in terms of the implementation of its main functions (planning, regulation, forecasting, organization, control, accounting and analysis), as well as in the detailing or consolidation of the implementation of economic, financial, organizational and social indicators, but also, being in a single management system, should be equally focused on achieving the main goal – obtaining the greatest result in the form of hotel and related services with rational use of labor, material, technical and financial resources.

Using applied social science disciplines to implement creative outdoor cat management solutions and avoid the trap of one-size-fits-all policies.

In the United States, policy conflicts have prevented successful population-level management of outdoor cats for decades. Wildlife conservation professionals have sought widespread use of humane dispatch (i.e., lethal culling applied humanely), whereas cat welfare professionals have promoted trap-neuter-return (TNR) (cats are trapped, neutered, and returned to the outdoors). These conflicts represent a policy panacea trap, which we argue drives many conservation conflicts. In these situations, the focus on defending a one-size-fits-all policy fails to account for the value differences that shape the different understandings of the problem and desired outcomes associated with each policy, as well as complexities in the social-ecological system. Over the past 5years, a group of wildlife conservation and cat welfare professionals codeveloped a set of products that have started to be used to help organizations break out of the policy panacea trap. We used a case study to illustrate how efforts grounded in applied social science disciplines, such as science communication, social-ecological systems, and conservation marketing, can help identify a more robust set of policy options tailored to local management and cultural contexts for successful implementation. Shifting the focus to embrace a shared understanding of the broader system helped us identify areas for collaboration, broaden the policy toolbox, and allow space for policy tools originally framed as opposing panaceas. This work helped prepare all parties to have difficult but productive discussions and address shared policy needs. We suggest that many value-based conservation conflicts would benefit from similar efforts that use applied social science to transform how conflict is addressed, moving beyond policy panaceas that end in stalemate to develop shared understandings of context-specific policies, and to identify opportunities for creative cooperation that yield real conservation progress.

Media Literacy in Algerian Universities-Strategies for Advancement: An Analytical Study of Training Programs in Media and Communication Sciences

This study endeavors to examine the current state and importance of media literacy within the academic sphere of media and communication in Algerian universities. Additionally, it investigates practical approaches to enhance the quality of media literacy, recognizing the pivotal role universities play in fostering students' media literacy and shielding them from harmful media influences. Equally essential is the instruction of students to create constructive media and communication content that reflects societal values. The study employed a descriptive approach, focusing on the analysis of training curricula for undergraduate programs specializing in media and communication studies.

Exploring the behavioral mechanisms of Chinese scientists' public engagement with science based on an integrative model

Based on self-determination theory and the theory of planned behavior, this study explored the predictors and behavioral mechanisms associated with Chinese scientists' public engagement with science. The results indicated that scientists' participation was associated with their levels of perceived autonomy, their attitudes toward participation and the media, subjective norms, perceived policies, their own efficacy, specific facilitating conditions, habits related to communication, and their willingness to engage. Under different levels of autonomy, these indicators had different association with scientists' willingness to engage and their reported participation in science communication activities. As levels of controlled motivation (or external requirement to communicate) increased, more negative effects related to willingness to participate or self-reported participation were identified, and amotivation (a lack of motivation) had a direct negative association with participation. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.

The Theoretical, Field and Educational Problems of the Arab Researcher A Case Study of the Algerian Researcher in Information and Communication Sciences Specialty

Social human research and studies are of particular importance as they are considered the only scientific and methodologically accepted way to achieve objective facts that can contribute to the progress and prosperity of society and find solutions to its issues. However, conducting these researches encounter a number of methodological, field, administrative, social and even human difficulties. Indeed, there is no methodological part of any fieldwork that has not mentioned the problems experienced by the researcher while doing his or her scientific fieldwork, but the types of challenges differ from one society to another. This research paper seeks to know the researcher’s legal status and track his or her relationship to field research by understanding the privacy of the community in terms of carrying out research and also determining the researcher’s position in the digital world

The The Relationship between the Media Agenda and the Public Agenda on the Electability of Presidential Candidates

Facing the 2024 election, two big figures have emerged who have been nominated as Indonesian presidential candidates for the 202-2029 period, namely Anies Bawesdan from the Nasdem Party and Ganjar Pranowo from PDIP. These two figures then became targets of the media by sharing information and activities carried out. Every report in the mass media is essentially a construction of events by the mass media based on the reality that occurred. The ability to construct this discourse will have a major influence on the opinions, decision making and political attitudes of readers. By understanding the work of media reality construction, people will be wise and appropriate in utilizing any information from the mass media. Solopos.com's media agenda setting regarding the two presidential candidates Anies Bawesdan and Ganjar Pranowo certainly greatly influences the level of electability of readers, especially among FISH Univet Bantara students who were respondents to this research. This research aims to determine the influence of the Solopos.com media agenda setting on the electability level of students in the candidacy of Anies Bawesdan and Ganjar Pranowo in the 2024 election and to analyze the influence of the public agenda on the electability level of students in the candidacy of Anies Bawesdan and Ganjar Pranowo in the 2024 election. The method used is a quantitative research approach. Data collection techniques use questionnaires, observation, documentation. Data is measured using a Linkert scale with a range of 5 options. Statistical analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The respondents of this research are students of the Communication Science Study Program, Even Semester, Academic Year 2022-2023. The research results show that there is a relationship between the Solopos.com media agenda and the public agenda regarding the electability of presidential candidates. The political situation leading up to the 2024 election is an important moment for the Solopos.com media which is directly or indirectly participating in branding candidates Anies Bawesdan and Ganjar Pranowo as presidential candidates.

On the Actuality of Integrative Intellect-Mystical Asceticism as Self-Realization in View of Nicolaus de Cusa, Ibn Sīnā, and Others

I argue for a transformative revival or actualization of the very core of an integrative, methodologically secured form of intellect-mystical asceticism. This approach draws on traditional sources that are re-examined from a systematic—synthetic and transcultural—philosophical perspective and in light of the multi-civilizational global environment of the 21st century. The main traditional points of reference in this paper are provided by Nicolaus de Cusa and Ibn Sīnā, and I refer to a few others, such as Attar of Nishapur, in passing. In the beginning, I develop a basic concept of intellect-mystical asceticism. It is distinguished from mystification, science, scientism, and modes of everyday communication and cognition. After that, I make the case for an updated, transcultural approach to intellect-mysticism that can foster the internal (social) and external (environmental) reintegration of the human noosphere and technosphere in future planetary development. In this context, a modern intellect-mystical philosophical notion of “knowing non-knowing” (wissendes Nichtwissen, docta ignorantia) is developed. It is inspired by Nicolaus de Cusa and contextualized from a systematic transcultural angle at the same time. Finally, I discuss the problem of the practical, or rather, ascetic realization of the related possibilities of intellect-mystical self-enfolding. Here, the preceding steps of the reflection are mapped onto an outline regarding distinct developmental stages of such a transformative intellect-mystical practice in Ibn Sīnā’s Remarks and Admonitions (al-Ishārāt wat-Tanbīhāt).

The Intersection of Resonant Listening and Preaching That Resonates Daily, Alluding to Listeners’ Memories and Their Meaning-Making Efforts

This article explores resonant listening as an integral aspect of preaching, transcending physical church spaces. It underscores the active engagement of listeners in participatory listening to grasp the essence of a sermon. Resonant listening, characterised by an attentive disposition intertwined with individuals’ recollections of God’s redemptive acts and everyday experiences, is crucial for sense-making in life. The research question guiding this exploration is: “How can an elucidation of resonant listening connected to listeners’ remembrances and their endeavour to make sense of life enable them to find meaning?” Drawing on Osmer’s research methodology, the article begins with the descriptive empirical phase, investigating the dynamics of resonant listening among listeners. It then delves into insights from communication sciences and social psychology, elucidating the significance of resonant listening and memory in decision-making processes. Moreover, it offers normative perspectives through an examination of John 4, analysing cognitive triggers, memories, and the outcomes of resonant listening in Jesus’s interaction with the Samaritan woman. Finally, the article concludes by intertwining hermeneutical reflections with homiletical perspectives, highlighting the indispensable role of resonant listening in effective preaching.

Influence of Visiting Lecturer's Quality on Indonesian-Malaysian Student Perceptions

This article highlights the importance of a lecturer's success when providing a learning process to their students. For this reason, the study of the success of the learning process needs to be researched by looking at the influence of learning quality on student perceptions. The Faculty of Communication Sciences of Universitas Islam Bandung (UNISBA) has conducted a series of Online Visiting Lecturers in collaboration with the Faculty of Leadership and Management (FKP), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). The study opted comparative quantitative research approach to investigate the influence of teaching quality on Indonesian-Malaysian Students’ Persception among the students who have participated in the visiting lecturer program. Based on the results of the calculation of R-square and R-value, the teaching quality positive influences the perception of Indonesian student by 54,3% and that of Malaysian student by 73.7%. It demonstrated that the teaching quality of the visiting lecturer program positively influences the perceptions of Indonesian-Malaysian students.

Perceptions of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and La Niña Shape Fishers’ Adaptive Capacity and Resilience

Much research has raised concerns about how a warming planet will interact with natural cyclical climatic variations, and the implications for the resilience and vulnerability of coastal communities. As the anticipated effects of climate change will continue to intensify, it is necessary to understand the response and adaptive capacity of individuals and communities. Coastal communities in Ecuador have evolved in an environment of such cyclical climatic variations referred to as El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and La Niña. These climatic events are frequently characterized by extreme variations in precipitation, violent storms, and coastal flooding during El Niño and lowered sea water temperatures and drought during La Niña. This paper draws on survey data and long-term ethnographic research in Ecuadorian coastal communities to explore how fishers understand the impacts of ENSO and implications for their livelihood decisions and resilience to climate variability. The results suggest that fishers along the coast of Ecuador understand and respond differentially to the impacts of ENSO depending on social, cultural, environmental, and geographical factors. These differential levels of response suggest that livelihood diversification may uphold social resilience, which has implications for how coastal communities may adapt to the increasingly harsh weather conditions predicted by many climate models. Our findings further suggest that the impacts of El Niño are more salient than the impacts of La Niña; these findings have significant implications for fisheries management and science communication.

Práctica de la comunicación asertiva en docentes de modalidad virtual

Assertiveness in developing communication skills has the peculiarity of awakening people's self-confidence and satisfaction in their lives, becoming an infallible weapon that will help them defend themselves in their interpersonal relationships. The key to virtual teaching is based on communication. Teachers foster a participatory environment that offers students the necessary security to express their opinions. This research aimed to determine the relationship between assertive communication and virtual teaching. Employing a basic methodology with a quantitative and correlational approach, a 24-question survey was administered to 60 teachers from the Faculty of Social Sciences (FCSS) at the National University Federico Villarreal (UNFV), encompassing 3 Professional schools: Communication Sciences, Social Work and Sociology. The results revealed a moderate positive correlation (rs = 0.628) between the assertive communication and virtual teaching variables. In conclusion, assertive communication is crucial in virtual teaching-learning, as teachers must manage this type of communication when interacting with students, as these are the highest goal of the university. Therefore, the practice of assertive communication allows teachers to understand and comprehend the different profiles and contexts of their students.

Pola Konsumsi Berita dalam Era Digital: Perbandingan Preferensi Generasi Z Terhadap Sumber Berita Tradisional dan Modern

People interaction has changed along with internet development. Digital news (internet-based) is beginning to alter classical ones. The development of social media and other digital platforms is a result of the Internet development. Reading comprehension and audience skills are undoubtedly impacted by this, particularly for Generation Z because of shifting preferences for news-based-content consumption. By comparing Generation Z's preferences for classical and digital news sources, this study aims to comprehend the trends of news consumption in the digital age. This study used a quantitative approach using a descriptive methodology by employing a valid and reliable questionnaire to collect data that were then randomly distributed to 85 communication science students in semesters 2, 4, 6, and 8. The study's findings explain why communication science students do not vary significantly from other Generation Z students in terms of their preferences for news sources or how they consume them. However, since they study communication science, they are more astute when consuming news from contemporary sources that often include false information or aren't grounded in reality.

All STEM students should learn inclusive science communication.

All STEM students should learn inclusive science communication.

Typical Guidelines for Well-Balanced Diet and Science Communication in Japan and Worldwide.

Numerous studies have investigated healthy diets and nutrients. Governments and scientists have communicated their findings to the public in an easy-to-understand manner, which has played a critical role in achieving citizens' well-being. Some countries have published dietary reference intakes (DRIs), whereas some academic organizations have provided scientific evidence on dietary methods, such as traditional diets. Recently, more user-friendly methods have been introduced; the Health Star Rating system and Optimized Nutri-Dense Meals are examples from Australia and Japan, respectively. Both organizations adopt a novel approach that incorporates nudges. This review summarizes the science communication regarding food policies, guidelines, and novel methods in Japan and other countries. In the food policies section, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the DRIs and food-based guidelines published by the government. Dietary methods widely known, such as The Mediterranean diet, Nordic diet, Japanese traditional diet, and the EAT-Lancet guidelines, were also reviewed. Finally, we discussed future methods of science communications, such as nudge.

Filter Bubble Trap: The Effect of TikTok Media on Language Use and Interaction Among Communication Science Students at UINSU

This article aims to explore the impact of the filter bubble created by the social media algorithm of TikTok on the language use and social interactions of Communication Studies students at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU). The urgency of this research lies in the increasing dominance of TikTok in students' daily lives and how this platform shapes their behavioral and communication patterns. This study employs a qualitative method with a field research approach. The primary data sources are 10 key informants selected through purposive sampling, while secondary data are derived from books, scholarly articles, and reports. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, documentation, and literature study. Data analysis is carried out through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with the validity of the data tested using triangulation techniques. The findings indicate that the filter bubble phenomenon has varied effects on students. On one hand, some students feel that the filter bubble limits their views on social and cultural issues, while others find it helpful in obtaining relevant and beneficial information. Additionally, TikTok also influences the language usage of students, with some reporting an expansion in their vocabulary and an increase in creativity, although it also leads to the use of more colloquial and less formal language. The discussion highlights the importance of digital literacy and critical awareness in utilizing social media. These findings align with the filter bubble theory by Eli Pariser, which emphasizes the need for exposure to diverse views to avoid intellectual isolation. Overall, the research suggests that students should be trained to use social media wisely, enabling them to maximize its benefits without falling into the shackles of the filter bubble.