Communication Style Research Articles

The Ethicality of Genetically Modified Organisms: Is the Use and Proliferation of Genetically Modified Organisms Ethical?

This paper examines the ethics, economic effects, and global marketing and communication styles of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). While GMOs have sparked controversial debates since their 1994 introduction, evidence from this paper suggests that they offer significant environmental, health, and economic benefits. Analysis in this paper also shows that effective communication and marketing strategies for GMOs are vital to bridge the gap between scientific consensus and false public perception, ensuring that GMOs are used ethically and sustainably.

Using ChatGPT for Kidney Transplantation: Perceived Information Quality by Race and Education Levels.

Kidney transplantation is a complex process requiring extensive preparation and ongoing monitoring. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots hold potential for providing accessible health information, but our understanding of their role in offering health advice for kidney transplantation and how individuals assess such advice remains limited. This study investigates how individuals evaluate ChatGPT's responses to kidney transplantation questions in terms of information quality and empathy, focusing on potential differences across race/ethnicity and educational backgrounds. We collected Reddit posts (N=4624) regarding kidney transplantation and selected 86 questions to represent typical clinician inquiries. These questions were used as input prompts for ChatGPT. A total of 565 participants assessed ChatGPT's responses through online surveys, rating information quality and empathy using Likert scales. Multilevel analyses (N=2825) show that there is a significant interaction between race/ethnicity and education levels in various measures related to perceived information quality, but not perceived empathy of ChatGPT's responses: accuracy (p<0.05); authenticity (p<0.01); believability (p<0.05); informativeness (p=0.053); usefulness (p<0.05); recognizing users' feelings (p=0.70) and understanding feelings and situations (p=0.65). Among non-White individuals, higher education levels predicted higher perceived quality of ChatGPT's responses across all information quality measures. Notably, this trend was reversed for White individuals, where higher education levels led to lower perceived information quality. Our results highlight the importance of developing AI tools sensitive to diverse communication styles and information needs.

Sentiment Analysis of Public Responses on Social Media to Satire Joke Using Naive Bayes and KNN

This study examines the use of Satire Joke as a humorous communication style in conveying criticism of the government through social media. Satire Joke is often used to depict the government's inability to address important social issues, such as slow bureaucratic processes and unfulfilled political promises. The aim of this research is to analyze public sentiment towards Satire Joke expressed on the YouTube social media platform. The methods used in this study are Naïve Bayes and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) due to their effectiveness in data classification. The results of this study are expected to help gain an understanding of social issues for the community and public knowledge. This research is also expected to contribute to the development of sentiment analysis methods in the future. The analysis results show that 400 data have neutral sentiment, 850 data have negative sentiment, and 947 data have positive sentiment. Based on testing, both Naive Bayes and KNN methods show good performance. The Naive Bayes method achieved the best accuracy of 90.29%, while the KNN method achieved an accuracy of 60.75%.

An Exploratory Study to Assess the Communication Pattern, Skills, Style and Problems of Communication among the Professional Nurses

Background: Effective communication is the key element in providing comprehensive high-quality nursing care to the patients. Aim: Aim of the study was to explore the pattern, skills, and style of communication among the professional nurses and the problems faced by the nurses during communication. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with exploratory descriptive design was used in this study. This study was done at selected hospitals of Saudi Arabia. Professional nurses were the population of the study. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used in this study. The investigators randomly selected the subjects proportionately from different hospitals of Arar Province. Nurses from selected hospitals of Arar Province were the sample of this study with the sample size of 100. Before starting the data collection process written permission was taken from the ethical committee and administrators of the hospitals. Informed written consent was taken from all the participants of the study. Through the structured questionnaire, the researchers collected the data from the subjects regarding socio-personal variables of professional nurse, pattern of communication, skills of the professional nurses needed for the communication, style of communication and the problems faced by the professional nurses during communication. The data were obtained from the sample through observation and interview. Throughout the study, the researchers maintained the confidentiality and anonymity of the subjects. Results: Analysis of the study depicts that 38 percent of the subjects were belongs to the age group of 20-30 years, but 16 percent of the samples were between the age group of 51-60 years. Majority (78 percent) of the samples were females whereas 22 percent of the subjects were males. About 46 percent of the subjects were Saudis, but 30 percent of the subjects were Indian nurses. Majority (79 percent) of the samples were B.Sc. nurses and 88 percent of the samples were staff nurses / nurse technicians. Majority (84 percent) of them were working under ministry of health hospitals of Saudi. Around 41 percent of the subjects were having the experience of 1-5 years, whereas 8 percent of the staffs were newly joined, they have no experience. Regarding pattern of communication, 39 percent of the Nurses were having very good pattern of communication, whereas 28 percent of the subjects were maintaining excellent pattern of communication with their clients. About 19 percent of the Nurses were having excellent skill in communication. More than fifty (57%) percent of the Nurses were having very good style of communication. About 25 percent of the participants were facing the communication problems of incivility and rude behaviour, whereas 19 percent were suffering from intimidation. Around 22 percent of the participants were the victims of humiliation. About 16 percent were suffering from physical violence but 18 percent nurses were the victims of bullying. There was a significant association between socio-personal variables and pattern, skills, style, and problems of communication among professional nurses, P&lt;0.05*. Hypothesis of the study revealed that there was a significant positive correlation between socio-personal variables and style of communication and problems faced by the professional nurses during communication. Correlation is significant at 0.05* level. Conclusion: This study recommends that effective communication improves productivity and promotes team-building among professional nurses.

Educational Analysis of Language Style Errors on Facebook Social Media: Captions and Comments on Islamic Content

One way to write comments and make posts in captions is to use languages commonly used on Facebook social media platforms in everyday life, such as Indonesian, local dialects, or English. The aim of this study is to describe the misuse of the Indonesian language on Facebook in Islamic content and to highlight the misunderstandings in the use of the Indonesian language on Facebook in Muslim content. This study employs a qualitative method, analyzing errors in caption language style and comments on Facebook's Islamic content, used as a communication medium to exchange thoughts among users. The results reveal errors in the use of Indonesian on Facebook in Islamic content, including spelling errors, improper dictionary use, and grammatical errors. Additionally, misunderstandings in the use of Indonesian on Facebook in Muslim content arise from variations in communication styles among users. To improve the quality of Indonesian language use in Islamic content on Facebook, it is necessary to undertake education that covers both language aspects and a deep understanding of Islamic values.

Political Communication of Indonesian Presidential Candidates on Social Media

Social media has become a very important tool in political communication, especially in the face of presidential election contestation. This study aims to analyze Anies Baswedan's political communication on social media ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Using a qualitative approach and content analysis method, this study examines Anies Baswedan's political communication content on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The results showed that Anies Baswedan raised various themes and main issues in his political communication on social media, such as the economy, education, health, infrastructure, corruption, and environment. He uses a critical and vocal communication style in voicing opinions and criticizing government policies. His communication strategy also includes efforts to image himself as a leader who is vocal, critical, close to the people, experienced, competent, and concerned about environmental issues and sustainable development. Anies Baswedan's political communication on social media received diverse responses from audiences, ranging from support to intense criticism and debate. However, political communication on social media also faces a number of challenges and implications, such as political polarization, the spread of false information, black campaigns, and issues of digital campaign ethics.

Women's Communication Strategies in the Barbie Film

This study, conducted in a sociolinguistic setting, looks into the communication strategies utilized by female characters in the animated film "Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus." It looks at how these characters' verbal choices reflect and maybe perpetuate gendered norms and expectations, building on Coates' theory of conversational strategies. The study uses a qualitative analysis minimal responses, tag questions, questions, hedges, commands and directives, swearing and taboo language, as well as compliments used by the female characters in the film. This improves comprehension of the complicated connections between children's stories, language, gender, and social interaction. The goal is to provide a deeper understanding of the communicative preferences exhibited by these characters. Looking at women's words can reveal a lot about how gender identities are constructed and transmitted in animated storytelling. This study not only enriches the sociolinguistic academic discourse but also prompts a profound reflection on the role of language in shaping social norms. By providing a nuanced perspective on the communicative strategies of female characters, this research invites critical engagement with the dynamics of language, gender, and social interactions within the realm of animated narratives. This allows us to think more deeply about societal communication in movies. The results of this study indicate that women show characteristics of a gentler communication style with the use of limited gentle responses, subtle tag questions, and limited application of compliments. This preference prioritizes inclusion and brevity of communication over other techniques such as instructions, hedging, and taboo language. Keywords: Coates Theory, Communication Strategies, Female Characters

Mediatization and Mystique. Volodymyr Zelensky’s Self-Presentation on Instagram

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: This study uses mediatization theory and Goffman’s concept of self-presentation to explain the inseparable role of social media in the rise of Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukrainian politics and, since the Russian invasion, world consciousness. From the start, his political persona has been governed far more by media logic than political calculation, although the former has translated into the latter. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The analysis explores how Zelensky develops an iconic communication style through visual framing and other mediation techniques. Towards this end, we conduct a visual content analysis of images posted to his official Instagram account across three points in time: his candidacy, presidency before the invasion, and first year of the invasion. 100 images are sampled from each time period and subjected to detailed visual and nonverbal analysis. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: Employing framing theory and Goffman’s notion of self-presentation, the study explains the Ukrainian leader’s skillful use of visual and nonverbal messaging to project an image of an everyman president and, beginning with the February 2022 invasion, emergent soldier-in-chief. The analysis also shows how specific visual appeals (e.g., facial expressions, Ukrainian symbols) and background settings influence Zelensky’s presentation over time. RESEARCH RESULTS: Results show how the inclusion of more political, and then diplomatic and military, elites in posts during his presidency and year one of the invasion positions Zelensky as a recognized leader while solidifying his status as soldier-in-chief. Indeed, the ubiquity and universality of his soldier persona have become a widely recognized symbol of the fight for democratic freedom. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The study illustrates how Zelensky utilizes social media, Instagram in particular, as a platform for compelling self-presentation while communicating a message of national unity and resolve. His ubiquitous media presence has introduced a new perspective on leadership during wartime.

빅카인즈를 활용한 먹방 트렌드 분석

The phenomenon of Mukbang, which stands for “eating broadcast,” has gained significant popularity worldwide due to advancements in internet technology and the widespread adoption of social media platforms. This study aims to understand the overall trends and evolution of the Mukbang phenomenon by analyzing 70,495 articles from 104 sources in the BIGKinds database (2012-2023). The results indicate that Mukbang has evolved from an internet broadcast to a global cultural phenomenon. Initially, Mukbang started as a communication style centered around popular Broadcast Jockeys (BJs) and became mainstream with the participation of celebrities, playing a crucial role in expanding the global influence of Korean culture through various platforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mukbang’s popularity grew even more due to increased online activity and interest in K-food. Furthermore, the inclusion of Mukbang in the Collins and Oxford dictionaries confirms the global influence of Korean Mukbang culture. Over time, Mukbang has undergone various changes, with new trends emerging, such as a shift from shows focused on binge eating to those centered on restrained eating. Throughout this process, Mukbang has played an important role in promoting Korean culture globally and has contributed to forming a new cultural identity. Consequently, the findings of this research are expected to provide direction for future Mukbang consumption patterns, offer useful guidelines for content creators, and contribute to further expanding the global influence of K-food.

О некоторых фонетических особенностях спонтанной речи (на материале английского и ка-бардино-черкесского языков)

The article examines two phonetic phenomena of English and Kabardino-Circassian spontaneous speech – assimilation of consonants and elimination of consonants and vowels in the flow of speech. In general, the processes occurring in live speech, if they are not known, can turn into a factor that complicates the perceptual assessment of the utterance. This circumstance results in various kinds of difficulties in communication, especially in a situation of casual communication, a characteristic feature of which is reliance on an incomplete communication style. In the course of the study, the works of authoritative Russian and foreign phoneticians have been analyzed, at-tention has drawn to the overload of the concept of assimilation in the presence of terms that can more accurately describe a certain phonetic phenomenon, an attempt is made to systematize the presented data and answer the question of how regular the phenomena of assimilation and elision are: in English spontaneous speech, assimilation often occurs at the junction of morphemes, and consonant elision occurs with a large confluence (clusters) of consonants, vowel elision occurs in an unstressed position; Kabardian spontaneous speech is characterized by regressive assimilation, the elimination of the vowel at the end of the morpheme.

Political Communication Strategy in the 2024 Indonesia’s Presidential Election

In every election, candidates employ various techniques to communicate their mission and vision to their respective voters. Winning an election depends on how good the candidate employs the various tools of communication, using both traditional mass media and social media. This research examines the political communication strategy used by Anies Baswedan during the Indonesian Presidential Election 2024. The objective of this research is to study the political communication style used by Anies Baswedan as a non-party political leader in garnering public support and winning the Presidential Elections. All the other presidential candidates contesting in the election are representing various political parties. All the feeds that were published in his Instagram account during the election were analysed. The analysed data is later triangulated with data from key informants to get an insight on Anies Baswedan’s political thoughts. Data from the Instagram account indicates that his team of communicators employs hashtags, news feed, political ads and visual styles to increase awareness among his voters, in the hope of influencing his voters. The various content published is found to be relevant and significant with the voters but is insufficient to win an election. Although he run initially as a non-political party candidate before gaining endorsement from a political party to run for President, he lost could be due to the lack of political infrastructure support that is needed to ensure his words spread throughout vast Indonesia archipelago. Keywords: Strategy, communication, politics, new media, Presidential Election 2024.

Linguistic Politeness: A Pragmatic Analysis of the Request Letters

The objectives of this study are: discover the linguistic features in the opening strategy, closing strategy, and directness of the head-acts in the request letters; identify and analyze positive and negative politeness strategies used in request letters sent by students, organizations, and companies to the office of the Dean of Student Affairs; investigate the use of politeness strategies that indicates about linguistic conventions. This study employed a mixed-methods research design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative analyses. The primary data for this study consists of request letters from students at St. Vincent's College Incorporated and various organizations within and outside the academic institution. The researcher selected 15 request letters submitted to the Dean of Student Affairs Office during the 2021-2022 academic year. This study employed three tiers of corpus analysis. The research reveals that request letters sent to the Dean of Student Affairs Office at the institution employ a diverse range of politeness strategies. The "other complimentary close and other pre-closing" is another element of the closure strategy that the researcher discovered. The head-acts shown that request letters are often direct on a degree of directness. The utilization of politeness strategies within a broader socio-cultural context illuminates established linguistic norms. The diverse inclinations towards employing politeness strategies and their multifaceted applications in request letter communication do not necessarily indicate a transition from impoliteness to politeness or vice versa. It demonstrates that people's communication styles and methods of politeness are evolving.

Linguistic Manipulation in Orwell’s Animal Farm: A Pragma-Stylistic Perspective

Orwell’s (1945/2013) Animal Farm is a rich source of manipulative discourses, especially as embodied in the character Squealer, who masterfully exploits the peripheral entities. Despite its critical and widespread acclaim, the systematic exploration of specific pragma-stylistic strategies that Orwell uses to depict manipulation and propaganda are understudied in the literature. Utilizing an eclectic theoretical framework incorporating Johnson’s (2000) manifest rationality theory and the deceptive principle posited by Merzah and Abbas (2020), this study performs a qualitative intra-analysis to unearth the distinct employment of a myriad of fallacies, such as scapegoating, ad nauseam, false dilemma, domino fallacy, historical negationism, and ad ignorantiam. This research aims to explore manipulative rhetoric from the viewpoint of pragma-stylistics. The significance of this research lies in its potential to deepen our understanding of rhetorical strategies in allegorical literature, offering insights into how language can be used to manipulate and influence. This study addresses the central question: How do specific pragma-stylistic strategies enable characters in Animal Farm to manipulate and propagate fallacies, and what implications does this have for understanding similar manipulative techniques in political discourse? The findings suggest a contrast between Squealer’s and Napoleon’s manipulative strategies: Napoleon, akin to the uncharismatic communication style of Stalin, leverages scapegoating to undermine his adversaries, while Squealer, Napoleon’s rhetorical extension, focuses on distorting historical events, exaggerating consequences, and perpetuating falsehoods

Understanding the efficacy of leadership communication styles in flex work contexts

Understanding the efficacy of leadership communication styles in flex work contexts

USING PROJECT WORK IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR ENERGY SECTOR

This paper aims to investigate the efficacy of project-based learning in teaching English for specific purposes, particularly in technical universities within the energy sector. A number of methods helped to achieve this task. They include establishing the practical value of ESP for the energy sector and designing special methodology and training forms according to the tasks of the discipline. Our approach focuses on developing language skills by applying speaking abilities in practice in real-life situations that can facilitate learning English in a professional context. In this article, we examine two crucial components of project work: role-play and case study. These activities facilitate collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Such kinds of projects help students expand their vocabulary and reinforce its usage in spoken English. Furthermore, presenting their findings and conclusions before their peers and teachers enhances their public speaking and presentation abilities. This paper advocates the use of project-based learning as a powerful tool for creating an immersive and meaningful language-learning experience. It showcases practical scenarios that students can simulate to enhance their learning experience. It also delves into the essential guidelines to ensure the success of this immersive teaching approach. In this paper, we provide a specific case study tailored for students in the energy sector, namely wind power integration in Ukraine. We detail the key stages of the implementation, the aims, and the critical highlights of this methodology. In the initial phase, the instructor should familiarize the students with new vocabulary and terminologies that are relevant to the renewable energy domain. It is recommended that students use industry-specific language in their discussions to augment their comprehension of the domain. This approach will help them build a solid foundation of the terminologies and lingo that are commonly employed in the renewable energy sector. The assignment objective is to provide a detailed and comprehensive overview of wind power as a renewable energy source in Ukraine, its prospects, and its feasibility. To accomplish this task, students must explore the intricacies of the project’s technological challenges, as well as its economic impact and public perception. Furthermore, students must analyse communication strategies that have been utilized to influence public opinion, while considering the potential environmental impacts and anticipating sustainability project outcomes. For students to excel in this assignment, they must conduct thorough research and thoughtfully organize their findings. They must also evaluate all options, consider potential solutions, and justify their choices. Finally, students will be required to present their findings to the class in a polished and engaging manner. The presentation is expected to finish with group discussions. Following presentations and group discussions, students are encouraged to provide constructive feedback to their peers. This activity not only enhances their speaking skills but also promotes active listening and develops communication skills. In conclusion, to augment project work, elements such as role-play and case study methods can be integrated into ESP learning. Conclusions. This approach provides students in the energy sector with valuable insights into the challenges and dynamics of their industry while simultaneously enhancing their speaking skills. Teachers can supplement project work with multimedia resources such as videos, interviews, or documentaries related to the energy sector, which can add variety to the learning process and expose students to different accents and communication styles.

The decision-making process of palliative care among male caregivers of chronically ill patients-A grounded theory study.

Family caregivers have a vital role to play in palliative care for chronically ill patients. In Taiwan, caregiver demographics are evolving, with the number of male caregivers increasing. Gender differences influence psychosocial behaviours, thought processes and communication styles. In healthcare, acknowledgement of gender differences facilitates effective delivery of high-quality care. The aim of this study is to explore male caregivers' decision-making process for palliative care for chronically ill family members. This study employed grounded theory to generate a substantive theory of male caregivers' decision-making process for palliative care for chronically ill family members. We recruited 22 male participants from three inner-city teaching hospitals in Taiwan. Regarding the decision-making process of palliative care of chronic ill family, where male caregivers do not want their loved ones suffering anymore, the male caregivers' decision-making process was impacted, first, by caregivers' views on the last stage of life; second, by their wish for good care during the end of life; and third, by their conviction that the patients' wishes should be respected. Furthermore, caregivers' philosophy of life and death is also a supportive ground for decision-making. This philosophy was influenced by their education in palliative care, financial status and religious beliefs and practices. The core category emerging from this study is encapsulated by a participant's assertion, 'How difficult is it? There are no male and female differences'. We found that palliative care experiences of male caregivers are important for the decision-making process for palliative care for their chronically ill family members. Caregivers want their loved ones to receive good care as the last step in life, to respect their wishes and no more suffering for the patient. Therefore, health professionals should be familiar with the palliative care process that caregivers go through to offer updated information when needed.

Perceived Emotional Invalidation and Its Impact on Self-Efficacy of Selected Teenagers in the City of Cabuyao

This study investigates the impact of perceived emotional invalidation on the self-efficacy of teenagers in Cabuyao, Laguna, employing a mixed-method approach (Convergent mixed method approach). Quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews provide insights into teenagers' perceptions. While perceived emotional invalidation is moderate and self-efficacy is high, a weak correlation between them is found. Qualitative findings reveal multifaceted challenges and coping strategies. The study sheds light on the importance of addressing emotional invalidation for adolescent well-being, offering implications for intervention and support. This abstract explores aspects of Filipino culture that affect individual emotions and communication styles. It highlights how collective values sometimes disregard personal feelings, but embracing one's true self can be empowering and promote acceptance. It emphasizes the importance of being diplomatic and humble when communicating with Filipinos, who often use indirect communication to maintain harmony.

Travel Agency Task Dialogue Corpus: A Multimodal Dataset with Age-Diverse Speakers

When individuals communicate, they use different vocabularies, speaking speeds, facial expressions, and gestural languages, depending on those with whom they are speaking. This study focuses on the age of the speaker as a factor that affects the style of communication. We collected a multimodal dialogue corpus with various speaker ages. We used travel as the topic, as it interests people of all ages, and we set up a task based on a tourism consultation between an operator and a customer at a travel agency. This paper presents the details of the dialogue task, collection procedures and annotations, and analysis of the characteristics of the dialogues and facial expressions, focusing on the age of the speakers. The results of the analysis suggest that the adult speakers have more independent opinions, the older speakers express their opinions more frequently than other age groups, and those in the operator role smiled more frequently at minors.

Pemanfaatan Fitur Shopee Sebagai Media Silaturahmi

This research is entitled "Utilization of Shopee Features as Friendshio Media". The rapid development of technology affects changes in the new communication style carried out by the community. With the development of this technology, online media is not only a means of communicating but also used as a fulfillment of individual needs. With this, current technological advances can change patterns in staying in touch between individuals efficiently. The purpose of this study is to determine the utilization of Shopee features as a medium for friendship. This research uses qualitative research methods and uses data collection techniques by means of observation and interviews. This study uses the Uses and Gratifications theory, the results of which show that the utilization of the THR Shopee feature and the Bank Transfer feature is an innovation that supports many activities between individuals to stay in touch in different ways, informants use this feature with their various needs. There are 5 dimensions of needs that are in accordance with the informants in the Uses and Gratifications theory in utilizing the Shopee feature as a gathering media, namely: cognitive needs related to information and knowledge of the surrounding environment, affective needs related to the pleasant experience of individuals in utilizing a medium, personal needs related to work or personality, social needs related to family or friends in the neighborhood, and tension release needs related to the individual's desire to release pressure after doing something.

Learning Strategies and Communication Styles at SLB Autism YPPA Bukittinggi: Educational Communication for Students with Autism

This study focuses on educational communication in the context of SLB Autisma YPPA Bukittinggi, specifically on teaching strategies and communication styles between teachers and autistic students. The research method involves interviews with the Head of the Special Needs School and an analysis of teaching practices in both classical and therapy classes. The research findings indicate that communication between teachers and autistic students relies on understanding varied communication styles. The therapy class, using the ABA approach, emphasizes individuality and personalized learning. Communication styles in the therapy class are dominated by teachers, who utilize repetition, emphasis, and motivation to achieve learning objectives. Learning strategies that comprehend the uniqueness of each student and utilize cognitive learning theories can aid in achieving optimal learning outcomes.