Advances In Communication Technologies Research Articles

Perilaku Komunikasi Verbal dan Nonverbal Orang Tua dengan Remaja Pengguna Gadget Aktif: Kasus Tiga Keluarga di Gang Rukun Sidoarjo Hilir Kecamatan Tembung

In everyday life, communication is not just about transmitting messages; it involves complex verbal and nonverbal dimensions. The digital era, driven by the advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), has brought significant changes in the way we interact. Its influence is strongly felt among teenagers who are actively involved in using gadgets. Although designed to facilitate communication, gadgets often become a potential source of problems in human interaction. This research uses a qualitative method with descriptive data analysis, focusing on the communication dynamics between parents and teenagers who actively use gadgets. The research results show that the use of the Batak language in verbal communication by parents is the main highlight, highlighting the cultural richness in family interaction. In addition to the verbal dimension, interaction is also observed through nonverbal communication including facial expressions, body movements, and body posture in the context of parent-teenager relationships.

Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Advances in Smart Grid Optimization

As global energy demands continue to escalate, the imperative for more efficient energy distribution and consumption systems becomes increasingly critical. The advent of smart grid technology offers a promising solution by integrating advanced communication, control systems, and information technologies into traditional power grids. This paper explores recent advances in smart grid optimization, focusing on techniques and technologies that enhance energy efficiency. We delve into the role of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in optimizing energy distribution and consumption. Furthermore, we discuss the challenges and future prospects of smart grid optimization.

Experts vs. Peers: The Role of Situational Characteristics in Opinion Seeking on Electronic Networks of Practice

With advances in information and communication technologies (ICT), organizations of various forms now deploy an increasing number of ICT-enabled persuasive systems in several domains. Traditional computer-mediated communication (CMC) theories mainly focus on the effectiveness of media in the synchronous/asynchronous spectrum for effectively matching medium with communication task. The contemporary communication environment is rich with asynchronous channels such as email, Web, and text messaging, which makes it important to go beyond synchronicity and determine the nuances among various asynchronous channels. No rigorous research has compared the effectiveness of these channels in the persuasive systems domain where organizations use technology to persuade users to modify their behavior in a direction that they mutually agree to be desirable. In this paper, we study the effectiveness of CMC and the strategy used to frame the persuasive message. We explore persuasive strategies of praising, reminding, suggesting, and rewarding for health behavior and promotion. We model user experience as a mediator between channel strategy combinations and persuasive effectiveness. Through controlled user studies, we compared sixteen combinations of communication channel and persuasive strategy with or without emoticons. We found that channel/strategy combinations affect persuasive effectiveness (mediated by user experience) in varying degrees. Our findings contribute to the body of CMC and persuasive system knowledge and have practical implications for online advertising, health promotion, and persuasive technology design.

Clothing Recommendation System Using the K-Nearest Neighbor Method

The world of fashion and the way we interact with it has been transformed by advances in information and communication technology. Clothing recommendation applications have become increasingly common, helping people choose clothes that suit their style and preferences. This study suggests using the KNN Method as a basis for building a more intelligent and personalized clothing recommendation system. To address the growing need for accurate clothing recommendations that match users' preferences, The goal of this research is to create a clothing recommendation system that can help users choose more appropriately because advances in technology have made it possible to gather and examine user data more thoroughly. In this study, the clothing recommendation system was implemented using the KNN Method. We ran simulations by setting the clothing dataset's parameter K value from 3 to 11. The simulation results show that the system's performance reaches its peak at parameter value K=8. We measured the system's accuracy, precision, and recall at this K value in order to assess its performance. The results show that the clothing recommendation system uses the KNN Method. A clothing recommendation system based on the KNN Method with the parameter K=8 has proven successful in classifying clothes with an accuracy of 83,67%.

Analysis of Elements Related to Data Literacy Presented in Achievement Standards of 2022 Revised National Curriculum

With the drastic increase in the amount and types of data due to advancements in information and communication technology, the significance of data literacy has become more prominent. This study examined the elements of data literacy included in the achievement standards of the revised 2022 national curriculum, investigating how data literacy elements are reflected across various subjects such as Korean literature, mathematics, social studies, science, and practical arts. Analyzing 600 achievement standards related to data literacy, the study found that data interpretation and data-based inquiry were the main elements identified, with the application of data varying across subjects. The Korean literature focused on data communication, while mathematics stressed statistical problem-solving. An increasing trend in the ratio of data interpretation and databased inquiry was observed with higher grade levels, although it was challenging to clearly discern the learning hierarchy of data literacy elements. Through this analysis, the study suggests the necessity of systematic guidance on data literacy education in the curriculum and a deeper understanding of how data literacy elements vary by subject. This research provides foundational data on integrating data literacy into the curriculum and offers insights into how students can be supported in developing the ability to extract information from data and utilize it to solve problems.

Accommodation Strategy of PT Inko Forwarding in Building a Cross-Cultural Virtual Team with Taiwanese Companies

Advancements in communication technology have opened up opportunities for companies to engage in virtual business collaborations. Establishing cross-cultural virtual teams and devising effective strategies for their operation can significantly benefit companies. The research aims to explore the challenges and hurdles faced when working in cross-cultural virtual teams, strategies for forming and managing such teams, as well as communication accommodation strategies within them. Communication Accommodation Theory serves as the theoretical framework, utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach through case study methodology. In-depth interviews were conducted for data collection. Findings reveal the implementation of convergence accommodation strategies by each virtual team studied, particularly exemplified by Inko Forwarding. The company aims to nurture business relationships with agents to achieve specific objectives by establishing networks. To succeed in these endeavors, understanding cultural nuances and employing Communication Accommodation Theory strategies to enhance communication quality within virtual teams are crucial.

Factors inhibiting readiness to implement Electronic Medical Records (RME) in management information systems in hospitals: Literature review

Advances in communication and information technology have occurred in the health sector, especially in health services such as hospitals, one of which is Electronic Medical Records (RME). RME is the application of information technology used in collecting, storing data, processing data and accessing data as patient track records. The Ministry of Health is also targeting all health facilities to have implemented RME no later than December 2023. The challenges for implementing RME are so complex, it is necessary to identify factors inhibiting RME implementation and evaluate them. Research Objective: to identify factors inhibiting the implementation of Electronic Medical Records in hospitals. Method: Data collection was carried out through 4 data sources, namely, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Digital Referral Garba (Garuda) using the keywords " Barriers of Electronic Medical Record" OR "Readiness of Electronic Medical Record" AND "Electronic Medical Record Implementation" OR “Hospital Management Information System”. Results: Based on the screening , 4 Google Scholar articles were obtained , 2 ScienceDirect articles , 2 PubMed articles, 2 Digital Reference Garba (Garuda) articles. The results of a review of 10 journals on factors inhibiting the implementation of RME in hospitals are caused by individual readiness factors and organizational readiness factors. From all journals, the most frequently found results were individual unpreparedness to face changes and technological advances , lack of training. Conclusion: Barriers to implementing electronic medical records are influenced by two factors, namely individual readiness factors and organizational readiness factors which are divided into psychological factors and also structural factors.

THE ADEQUACY OF THE LAWS REGULATING ELECTRONIC BUSINESS IN JORDAN

The rapid advancement in communication and information technology has significantly reshaped the landscape of electronic business, encompassing e-government, e-commerce, and digital consumer interactions that transcend global boundaries. This development has necessitated a parallel evolution in legal frameworks worldwide to address the new realities of digital transactions and governance. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, recognizing the imperative to adapt to this dynamic environment, has embarked on updating its legislative structures to better align with the emerging demands of the electronic business sector. This research aims to critically examine the current legal provisions in Jordan governing electronic business, assess their effectiveness, and explore potential gaps that may hinder the sector's development. Furthermore, the study will consider international treaties and agreements that Jordan could potentially join to bolster its electronic business sector and attract more investment. By comparing Jordan's legislative adaptations with global legal trends, this study seeks to highlight best practices and propose recommendations for enhancing Jordan's legal framework for electronic business. Additionally, the research will delve into judicial applications relevant to the electronic business to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape and its practical implications. The analysis has revealed that the national laws need to be continuously updated to incorporate emerging technologies and new business practices. This is especially critical in areas like electronic privacy, data protection, consumer protection in the digital space, and the regulation of electronic signatures and transactions. Furthermore, despite Jordan's efforts to adapt its legal system to support electronic business, there is a pressing need for more comprehensive legislation that covers all aspects of the digital economy, including but not limited to, e-government services, e-commerce, and cybersecurity. Internationally, while Jordan has engaged with some treaties and global norms, there is a broader scope for integration into international legal frameworks that govern electronic commerce. Such engagement would not only enhance the legal robustness of Jordan's electronic business sector but also build investor confidence and facilitate smoother international transactions. As Jordan continues to develop its digital economy, it is imperative that its legal framework evolves correspondingly to support sustainable growth, protect stakeholders, and ensure compliance with international legal standards. This will not only benefit the local economy but also position Jordan as a competitive player in the global digital marketplace.

PELATIHAN MICROSOFT OFFICE DAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS DIGITAL BAGI SISWA-SISWI SD NEGERI 1 SRIKATON

The advancement of information and communication technology (ICT) in the industrial era 4.0 which is increasingly developing affects various fields in life, including one of them in the field of education. One of the objects of service carried out is at SD Negeri 1 Srikaton, Lampung. This service is aimed at 6th grade students because many do not understand the importance of information technology as a means of digital-based learning media such as microsoft office and Canva applications. The purpose of this training is to introduce information technology to students for such as office administration and create content marketing on social media media that is interesting and educational. The methodology used in this service is observation, socialization through presentations, demonstrations and direct practice to the participants, the last is mentoring and evaluation. The results of this service are that students are able to create imagination in designing school assignments, both from templates, colors, and font types in the Canva application. As well as the use of basic Office which is quite easy for participants to understand

AN OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTIMEDIA NETWORKS BASED ON 5G RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES

Modern society is actively transitioning into an information-based one, and multimedia technologies have become an integral part of this process. Thanks to the proliferation of wireless access networks, users are becoming more mobile, and the development of the fifth generation of mobile networks, known as 5G, is a significant step in the advancement of information and communication technologies. 5G networks offer low latency and reliable connectivity, expanding the capabilities of mobile internet and machine communication. However, along with the opportunities provided by multimedia communication, there is a responsibility to consider the impact of associated technologies on the environment, as well as to address new challenges and the need for prudent resource utilization.
 The article defines the concept of "multimedia" and discusses various aspects of this concept, including digital storage and processing of information, components (text, photos, audio, and video), interactivity, and hypertextuality. It is noted that the transmission of multimedia data and the use of information technologies are closely linked to wireless access networks.
 The authors discuss challenges and solutions in the field of energy efficiency for networks. They provide statistics indicating that the information and communication technology (ICT) industry is responsible for a significant portion of global energy consumption and CO2 emissions, with radio access networks being a major contributor. Various components and technologies that can contribute to the development of energy-efficient multimedia networks based on 5G radio access technologies are examined. Specifically, heterogeneous networks, non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) technologies, and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technologies are highlighted as key components for achieving energy efficiency.
 The importance of using heterogeneous networks to reduce the distance between transmitters and receivers is emphasized, along with the possibility of putting small base stations into sleep mode when there is no network load. Technologies like NOMA and MIMO are discussed as crucial components for achieving spectral efficiency and energy efficiency.
 Additionally, the article focuses on wireless sensor networks (WSNs) and suggests ways to optimize them for energy efficiency. This includes operating sensor units only when necessary, implementing wireless charging, using energy-efficient optimization methods, and applying efficient routing schemes.
 The authors also highlight the role of green data centers in reducing CO2 emissions and optimizing the use of green energy in high-performance networks. Methods such as using renewable energy sources, increasing the energy efficiency of hardware, and implementing energy-efficient routing are discussed.
 In conclusion, the article underscores the importance of energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions in modern multimedia networks, particularly in the context of 5G networks. It calls for interdisciplinary efforts to address these critical challenges in the field of information and communication technologies.

The Digitalization Dialectic: A Critical Analysis of Technology's Role in Cultural Formation and Social Change

The digital revolution, marked by the swift advancement and dissemination of information and communication technologies (ICTs), has significantly impacted societal structures, cultural norms, and individual behaviors, heralding the emergence of a networked society. This paper explores the profound influence of digitalization on cultural norms, values, and practices, highlighting the dialectical relationship between digital technologies and cultural dynamics. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and theoretical frameworks, it examines how digital technologies have facilitated new forms of cultural expression and interaction, while also addressing challenges posed by the digital divide, privacy concerns, and socio-economic implications of automation and datafication. The study delves into the transformation of cultural capital in the digital age and the role of networked social movements in shaping contemporary cultural landscapes. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of digitalization for global cultural flows and local cultural practices, contributing to the debate on cultural convergence and divergence in the digital era. By engaging with critical theories, this paper provides insights into the intricate relationship between the digital revolution and culture, underscoring the necessity of nuanced perspectives in understanding the complexities of contemporary social dynamics and the ongoing transformation of cultural identities and social structures.

The impact of long-term online learning on social anxiety and problematic smartphone use symptoms among secondary school students with different levels of fear of missing out: Evidence from a symptom network and longitudinal panel network analysis.

The advancement of communication technology and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increased reliance on online education. However, the effects of the long-term use of smart devices for online learning on students' social anxiety and problematic smartphone use (PSU) and the role of fear of missing out (FoMO) in this process have yet to be fully explored. This study analysed longitudinal data from 2,356 high school students (female = 1,137 (48.26%), meanage = 13.84, SD age = 1.37) in China, divided into high- and low-FoMO groups based on their scores on the FoMO scale, to examine the impact of four months of online learning on social anxiety and PSU. The Social Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Mobile Phone Addiction Index (MPAI) were used to assess socialanxiety and PSU symptoms. The undirected symptom networks revealed more bridge symptoms among the students in the high-FoMO group, although their overall symptom scores decreased. The results of the directed cross-lagged panel networks showed that "productivity loss" predicted other symptoms in the low-FoMO group but that "afraid of negative evaluation" was the predictor in the high-FoMO group. Meanwhile, "withdrawal/escape" and "productivity loss" were thesymptoms that were most affected by other symptoms in the high-FoMO and low-FoMO groups, respectively. The current study therefore sheds light on the changes in social anxiety and PSU symptoms among secondary school students during long-term online learning, as well as the moderating role of FoMO.

Fenomena Phubbing: Peran Teknologi Komunikasi Dalam Perubahan Interaksi Sosial

The rapid advances in communication technology have an impact on our daily lives, careers, and modes of communication. IoT (Internet of Things), e-learning, AI (Artificial Intelligence), cloud computing, mobile apps, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) communication are some of the key aspects in the development of communication technology. These trends explain how advancements in communication technology could impact daily interactions and lifestyle choices. Even while these developments create opportunities for efficiency and connectivity, it's essential to understand and deal with the societal problems and consequences that these developments also bring with it. Phubbing has become a thing as a consequence of technology use gone wrong. "Phubbing" is the practice of someone spending excessive amounts of time, especially during social interactions, attached to an electronic gadget, such as a smartphone. The goal of this research is to determine how phubbing affects social relationships and how advancements in technology contributed to this trend. Media Dependency Theory and Media Equation Theory analysis are used to support this research, which uses a qualitative literature review approach from multiple relevant journals. The findings of this study demonstrate that the phenomenon of phubbing and its effects on social interaction are the outcome of media dependency caused by technological advancements.

Remote Special Educational Consultation in Swedish Rural Schools

With advances in communication technologies, remote special educational consultation has become a promising strategy for indirect special education provision aiming to support students with special educational needs as well as their teachers in remote and rural areas. This study explores how special educators in a rural municipality in Sweden offer remote special educational consultation to teachers and how the two teacher categories experience remote special educational consultation. The empirical data of the study consist of special educators’ and teachers’ responses to an online questionnaire (N=11). The analysis revealed themes reflecting experienced challenges as well as opportunities. The challenges relate to lack of professional commitment and consensus, lack of school leaders’ trust, knowledge and support, and barriers associated with distance and technology, while opportunities relate to increased access to special educational competence, increased structure in consultation and increased professional development and collaboration. The results of this study highlight the potential value of remote special educational consultation as an acceptable, cost-effective, and efficient way of increasing access to special educational expertise and providing special educational support to teachers working in rural and underserved schools.

The Enhancement of Student Learning Engagement in EFL Speaking Flipped Classrooms

Student learning engagement plays an essential role in learning, and it is a valuable factor for effective learning. Meanwhile, in English as a foreign language (EFL), speaking is one of the critical competencies for students. Scholars and educators are looking for a breakthrough to effectively improve student learning engagement and EFL speaking. With the advancement of information and communication technologies developing, the flipped classroom is a new tendency in today’s education and has been proven to be effective. The application of flipped classrooms is the field of study in which this work looks to make a breakthrough. Nevertheless, little research has been undertaken to consider student learning engagement in EFL speaking flipped classrooms rigorously. Furthermore, no review studies have given the task of clarifying the interrelationships between student learning engagement and EFL speaking flipped classrooms enough attention. Therefore, based on this background, this review aims to review and explore the enhancement of EFL speaking flipped classrooms on student learning engagement, highlighting the positive connection between these valuable constructs. Finally, practical ramifications and directions for students, instructors, and course developers interested in implementing flipped classrooms to improve student learning engagement and EFL speaking are presented.

Designing and modeling an IoT-based software system for land suitability assessment use case

Assessing the quality of land is a very important step that precedes the planning of land use and taking management decisions; for example, in the agricultural field, it can be used to evaluate the suitability of the land for planting crops, determine the suitable irrigation system type, or adjust the agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides according to the requirements of each zone in the land. The spatial–temporal dynamic nature of land characteristics entails also updated evaluation process and updated management plan. The present paper tries to exploit the advances in information and communication technologies to develop a conceptual design of a dynamic system that accommodates the spatial–temporal dynamics of the agricultural soil characteristics to realize a land suitability assessment (LSA) based on a factor analysis method. The proposed design combines IoT technologies, web development, database, and digital mapping and tries to consolidate the system with other functionalities useful for decision support and suitable for different cases. The paper conducted a survey and made comparisons to select the best technologies that fit the current use case implementation and presents its reproducible conceptual modeling by developing the static and dynamic views through schemas, diagrams, message sequence charts, IoT messaging topic tree, pseudocode, etc. The functionality of the design was validated with a simple implementation of the system model. To our knowledge, there is no previous significant contribution that has addressed a LSA IoT use case. The proposed design automates the LSA process for more accurate decision-making, saving cost, time, and effort consumed in repeated field trips. It is characterized by flexibility and centralization in its offered services of spatial analysis, detection, visualizations, and status monitoring. The design also allows for remote control of field machinery.

Implementation of OPC UA for Machine-to-Machine Communications in a Smart Factory

The development of autonomous and intelligent robots in manufacturing plants is being made possible by advancements in communications technologies and the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). These autonomous devices are capable of gathering data from several sensor devices and multiple linked device systems through the use of OPC UA communication protocols. These devices can transmit and receive enough data these days to allow them to make decisions. Organization of individual devices is the sole application where high-level decision-making powers are available; communication between devices only entails low- level processing. The purpose of these images is to increase the OPC UA protocol-enabled devices' communication capabilities. This involves choosing methods for data reception and processing between devices connected vertically (deeper devices) and horizontally (equal devices). Because of this, the energetic gadget device makes the manufacturing facility site visitors better. KEYWORDS: Internet of things, Machine, Communications, Enterprises, Protocols, OPC UA protocols

IMPROVE SCIENCE LEARNING THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION ANDROID BASED AUGMENTED REALITY

In the context of traditional classrooms, lectures remain the primary method of instruction, often limiting learning to the explanation of a few topics in a single session. However, with the advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), opportunities for interactive learning have rapidly expanded. These changes not only encompass conventional e-learning platforms but also introduce innovative tools such as Augmented Reality (AR) applications to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Our research aims to harness the potential of AR technology implemented on the Android platform to revolutionize science education. Specifically, our goals include facilitating students' understanding of basic science concepts, aiding educators in overcoming resource limitations by providing visually engaging learning experiences, and promoting values of nationalism and moral development through science education

Modelling the dual dynamic traffic flow evolution with information perception differences between human-driven vehicles and connected autonomous vehicles

The introduction of connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) potentially improves the link capacity and backward wave speed of traffic flow, while the advanced communication technology could well make it possible to allow CAV users to share their travel information. To bridge the knowledge gaps in the network evolution under mixed environment of human-driven vehicles (HVs) and CAVs, it is essential to explore multi-dimensional dynamic traffic assignment. An inertia-based multi-class dual dynamic traffic assignment (IMDDTA) model is proposed to capture the intraday and diurnal variations of the mixed traffic flow under the disequilibrium state simultaneously. Specifically, in this study we consider the inertia of HV users as well the information-sharing behaviour of CAV users respectively, characterized by different extensions of the multinomial logit (MNL) model. To demonstrate the properties of the model, two numerical case studies are conducted based on the Braess network and the Sioux Falls network. The results indicate an acceptable validity and applicability of the model and provide valuable insights on the evolution of traffic flow under mixed environment.

Asymmetric sandwiched nanofibrillated cellulose composites prepared by one-pot vacuum filtration for ultrahigh electromagnetic interference shielding

High-efficiency electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding composite films (EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) value > 100 dB) with a small thickness are imminently desired for eliminating the serious electromagnetic wave pollution. Herein, asymmetric sandwiched silver-coated four-needle zinc oxide whisker/nanofibrillated cellulose/Ti3C2Tx (F-ZnO&Ag/NFC/Ti3C2Tx) composite films consisting of the loose F-ZnO&Ag sedimentary layer and compact upper Ti3C2Tx layer were successful fabricated by a facile one-pot vacuum filtration method in combination with gravity-induced delamination. Arising from the favorable electrical conductivity and unique asymmetric sandwich structure, electromagnetic waves can be trapped and dissipated in the F-ZnO&Ag skeletons and strongly multiply reflected between top Ti3C2Tx layer and bottom F-ZnO&Ag layers. Thereby, F-ZnO&Ag/NFC/Ti3C2Tx-30.4 exhibits the ultrahigh averaged EMI SET of 103.9 dB (the maximal value of 123.8 dB) at a low thickness of merely 209 μm, which is far superior to that of almost all the reported NFC composites at the similar thickness to date. In the real EMI shielding application test, composite films are confirmed to block signal transmission and switch off the toy car system. Such simple and high-efficiency asymmetric sandwich structure design makes a great progress towards preparing and adjusting thin EMI shielding composite films for the promising application prospects in advanced electronics and communication technology.