Communication Tools Research Articles

Correlation of Nurse Therapeutic Communication to Family Anxiety while Waiting for Child Patients in the Inpatient Room

Background: Anxiety is often found in families whose children are hospitalized and hospitalized. This is because they are unable to build support for clients and they often see families having difficulty working with nurses or health workers. The aim of the research was to examine the relationship between family anxiety and the therapeutic communication of nurses in the inpatient room of the Klampis Health Center, Bangkalan Regency, Madura, while the patients were pediatric patients. Methods: Analytical correlational research design. Purposive sampling was used to select a large sample of 70 responders. Therapeutic communication is the independent variable, and anxiety is the dependent variable. Patients were given anxiety questionnaires and nurse therapy communication tools for data collection. Apply the Spearman Rank test to your analysis. Results: The results of the study of 70 respondents, most of the respondents amounted to 46 (65.7%) respondents stated that the nurse's therapeutic communication was good and not anxious when waiting for pediatric patients in the Inpatient Room of the Klampis Health Center, Bangkalan Regency, Madura. after a spearman rank test with a significance value of 0.000 and a correlation coefficient of 1.000, which means that there is a perfect correlation between nurse therapeutic communication and family anxiety while waiting for pediatric patients in the Inpatient Room of the Klampis Health Center, Bangkalan Regency, Madura. Conclusion: Nurses in the inpatient room who have good therapeutic communication can reduce the anxiety of the patient's family when their children are treated in the Inpatient Room of the Klampis Health Center, Bangkalan Regency, Madura. Her advice for nurses or health workers is expected to always provide good therapeutic communication in order to create a calm and comfortable atmosphere at the Public Health Center.

On the use of SMS messages in teaching foreign language communication, with a focus on German as a Foreign Language

Acquiring proficiency in conveying information through short text messages is clearly connected with the changes that have taken places in the world around us. It should, therefore, find its reflection in the teaching of foreign languages, especially in language studies. It is worth noting that SMS messages, as a means of communication, can be an interesting and useful topic for students who can no longer (or perhaps do not want to) function without a smartphone. The considerations presented here are rooted in educational practice and provide a description of a project aimed at developing proficiency in understanding and creating text messages in practical German language classes. Features included writing with correct spelling, the style of SMS messages, the choice of linguistic elements and the use of abbreviations, both in German and English. The paper also includes examples of exercises and discusses the impact of SMS messages on the progress and quality of German language classes. The project presented aims to demonstrate the relevance of introducing such texts and their didactic value in foreign language teaching. It offers sample solutions that can be employed in the process of developing writing skills in a foreign language and suggests how SMS messages can be used as a communication tool in foreign language classes to broaden and reinforce vocabulary related to mobile phones.

How Spanish educational researchers used Twitter/X as a platform to promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge: a descriptive study

Purpose: This study aimed to examine how educational researchers in Spain promoted the dissemination of scientific knowledge on Twitter/X as a platform and to contrast their approach with science influencers in the same country.Methods: Accounts on the Twitter/X service belonging to 210 Spanish researchers were analyzed, and their 2016–2020 tweets were compared to those of 38 Twitter/X influencers. Text mining techniques, sentiment and emotion analysis, network analysis, and the Kardashian index (K-index) were used in the study.Results: The results indicated a low academic presence of researchers (4.4%) on Twitter/X. The researchers shared 185,020 posts (38.7% original content and 61.3% retweets). A network analysis revealed low interconnectivity among researchers, with distinct clusters based on their interests or affiliations. The top influencers had strong connections with the news media. The researchers focused minimally on academic topics, while the influencers emphasized the dissemination of scientific findings. The impact of the researchers’ posts was minimal, with low K-index values, whereas the influencers had greater reach because of their follower base.Conclusion: When using Twitter/X, the researchers had a minimal impact on the dissemination of scientific information because they published few original posts and relied instead on retweets unrelated to their academic or research activities. Consequently, the researchers did not use Twitter/X as a tool for scientific communication, which limited the potential for forming new connections beyond their existing social and academic networks. Promoting informal learning that encompasses diverse knowledge and learning levels is crucial to fostering greater engagement and collaboration.

Smart Port Construction on the China-Vietnam Border and Smooth Cross-Border Trade: The Case of Dongxing

As the construction of e-commerce platforms and communication tools based on the internet has gradually matured, online transactions and smart customs clearance have emerged as new trends in cross-border trade and port construction. This paper takes the Dongxing Port in Guangxi Province, China, as an example, and analyzes the intelligentization of trade clearance, transactions, settlement and some other aspects including cross-border exchange, recognizing smart port construction as a new development model. It conforms to the current characteristics and the actual needs of borderland residents. On the one hand, it can improve the construction of the border exchange network, stimulate the economic expansion and elasticity of the port regions and promote smooth cross-border trade. On the other, it serves as a powerful means of encouraging the interconnection and mutual benefit of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) member states.

Mobile instant messaging services in the local governments: citizens’ uses of the WhatsApp services of the Spanish City Councils

Mobile instant messaging services such as WhatsApp have become increasingly relevant among citizens in recent years. By a quantitative approach based on a survey (n=1,202), our objective is to find out why citizens use WhatsApp and, to be more specific, why they use the WhatsApp service offered by the city council of the municipality of residence where they live. The results show how age, gender, and the respondents' educational level are related to the different uses they make of WhatsApp, especially concerning actions related to participation. Second, the local government WhatsApp service still has an intermediate penetration among citizens, so there is much room for improvement. Finally, the data reveals that age and gender determine the uses of the City Council WhatsApp service. These findings provide interesting data for local governments to improve the relationship with citizens through this mobile communication tool.

Enhancing Student Affairs Management in Higher Vocational Education Through Digital Media

This study comprehensively analyzed the importance of digital media on student affairs management in higher vocational colleges. The current application status of digital media in student affairs management reveals extensive and profound effects. Digital media enhances efficiency and convenience in areas such as: extracurricular activities, socialization, academic performance, ,Student Personnel, Student Services ,Student Development, Communication Tools, Self-Satisfaction and fulfillment& Inclusivity and Diversity. The researcher employed stratified sampling to select 397 respondents from four higher vocational colleges in Jiangxi Province and used a comparative descriptive research design. Based from the data results the students are aware of the crucial role that digital media plays in these domains but their assessment of the role of digital media on student affairs management based on extracurricular activities, socialization, academic performance, and student personnel student services, student development, communication tools, self-satisfaction and fulfillment, and inclusivity and diversity is considered to be less important. With this It was recommended that school administrator should highlight the importance of recognizing and building upon the unique needs and preferences of students in different academic years to optimize the use of digital media for their holistic development and well-being. There is also a need for tailoring digital media strategies and resources to meet the unique needs and objectives of students in different disciplines and maximize the benefits of technology integration in their academic and professional pursuits.

Berpetualang Bersama Si Kancil Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berbahasa Siswa Taman Kanak-Kanak Usia 5-6 Tahun

Language plays an important role in children's daily lives as it is a communication tool that connects individuals in society. Language skills are the foundation for a child that is naturally acquired to adapt to their environment, as a tool to socialise and a way to respond to others. This study set out to ascertain how the roleplaying approach affected the language development of young children. One group pretest postest design is the research design that the investigators utilized. This method is carried out to take measurements before (pretest) and after (posttest) giving treatment. Because the situation before the treatment can be compared, the outcomes of the treatment can be known with more accuracy. Based on the results of the study, the results show that there is a significant influence between before and after treatment. Based on the data analysis in this study, researchers can conclude that there is a significant effect of the treatment given on the language skills of Kartika I-57 Bukittinggi kindergarten students. This is based on the results of the Independent Samples Test which shows a significance value (Sig.) of 0.001, which is smaller than 0.005. This result shows a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results, so the intervention method applied in the meeting session is effective in improving children's language development. In addition, the results of normality and homogeneity tests showed that the data were normally distributed and the research subjects had homogeneous characteristics. Keywords: Language plays an important role in children's daily lives as it is a communication tool that connects individuals in society. Language skills are the foundation for a child that is naturally acquired to adapt to their environment, as a tool to socialise and a way to respond to others. This study set out to ascertain how the roleplaying approach affected the language development of young children. One group pretest postest design is the research design that the investigators utilized. This method is carried out to take measurements before (pretest) and after (posttest) giving treatment. Because the situation before the treatment can be compared, the outcomes of the treatment can be known with more accuracy. Based on the results of the study, the results show that there is a significant influence between before and after treatment. Based on the data analysis in this study, researchers can conclude that there is a significant effect of the treatment given on the language skills of Kartika I-57 Bukittinggi kindergarten students. This is based on the results of the Independent Samples Test which shows a significance value (Sig.) of 0.001, which is smaller than 0.005. This result shows a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results, so the intervention method applied in the meeting session is effective in improving children's language development. In addition, the results of normality and homogeneity tests showed that the data were normally distributed and the research subjects had homogeneous characteristics.

Evaluating the Efficacy of Code-Switching as a Strategy for Enhancing ESL Instruction

In this study I aim to evaluate the effectiveness of code-switching (CS) as a strategy to enhance teaching English as a second language and the usefulness of CS in enhancing students’ language acquisition, comprehension, and communication skills. The study sample included 52 English language teachers at Technical and Vocational Training Corporation in different colleges. I use a mixed-methods approach, which is a content analysis method of collecting data on the use of CS, as well as a questionnaire to collect information from English teachers about their experiences with CS in enhancing language acquisition, comprehension, and communication skills. The results showed that teachers believe that CS is a useful strategy in the ESL classroom. Moreover, there was a difference in the levels of CS in the classroom, which could be attributed to differences in teachers’ educational experiences, the level of the students' language acquisition they were teaching, and their teaching styles. The percentage of CS ranged from 13.5% to 25.7%, which indicates different degrees of reliance on CS as a communication tool.

Digesting Psychology: Metadiscourse as a Recontextualising Tool in the Digital Communication of Disciplinary Research

Abstract Metadiscourse was initially conceived as a tool to explore mainly academic, monologic, written texts. When applied to the study of digital discourse, metadiscourse may reveal itself as a rather frustrating exploratory framework, firstly because of the problematised interaction between writer and reader in an online context where audiences are not easily identifiable and, secondly, because of the multimodal character of digital texts. In the present study, the role played by interactive metadiscoursal resources in online communication has been explored. For such purposes, the focus has been placed on a corpus of digital research digests published on the website of the British Psychological Society, the most important representative body of the profession in the United Kingdom. The study revolves around the function of interactive metadiscourse as a recontextualising tool to facilitate the understanding of complex disciplinary knowledge for potentially less expert readers. Several interactive resources (code glosses, evidentials, transition markers, and frame markers) are identified, which strategically contribute to the mediation of specialised information and which also take advantage of the affordances offered by digital platforms.

Unveiling the Dynamics: Exploring User Affective and Behavioral Responses to Social Media.

Social media has outperformed traditional media as a source of interpersonal and masspersonal communication tools. The extant literature offers valuable knowledge on the positive and (or) negative attributes of social media and their ultimate effects on users' affective and behavioral responses. However, it is unclear how the positive and negative attributes of social media affect users' responses simultaneously. Drawing on the newly proposed social media demands and resources (SMD-R) model, the present study examined the positive and negative attributes of social media on the affective outcomes of social media fatigue (hereafter SM fatigue) and SM engagement (hereafter SM engagement) and behavioral outcomes of users in a single integrated framework. Data were gathered from 235 social media users in the Republic of Korea (hereafter Korea) to test the proposed framework. Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was conducted, and the results showed that SM demands positively related to SM fatigue and negatively related to SM engagement. SM resources positively related to SM engagement and did not affect SM fatigue. SM fatigue positively related to SM discontinuous intention and negatively related to SM loyalty. Finally, SM engagement positively related to SM loyalty and negatively related to SM discontinuous intention. These findings contribute to the social media literature by proposing and empirically testing the SMD-R model, which integrates SM demands, SM resources, and the affective and behavioral responses of users.

Low-Alcohol and Nonalcoholic Wines: From Production to Cardiovascular Health, along with Their Economic Effects

This review aims to create a communication tool for low-alcohol and nonalcoholic wine production, catering to scientists, educators, students, and wine producers in the field. With health concerns regarding alcohol consumption, the need for information on low-alcohol wines is essential. This paper outlines the methods for the pre-fermentation (leaf area reduction, early grape harvest, grape must dilution, filtration of grape juice and addition of glucose oxidase), mid-fermentation (employing non-saccharomyces yeasts, using genetically modified yeasts through metabolic engineering, and controlling yeast nutrition), and post-fermentation (nanofiltration and reverse osmosis, osmotic distillation, pervaporation, spinning cone column, vacuum distillation, and multi-stage membrane-based systems) stages and their effects on wine quality. It also presents evidence of the impact of alcoholic, low-alcohol, and nonalcoholic wines on cardiovascular health. Finally, the potential market for low-alcohol and nonalcoholic wines is discussed. Key findings indicate a shift toward low-alcohol alternatives due to health, economic, and social factors and consumer interest in healthier lifestyles. Low-alcohol and nonalcoholic wines offer health benefits, particularly cardiovascular health, presenting an opportunity for winemakers to cater to a health-conscious market. From an economic perspective, the low-alcohol and nonalcoholic wine market is poised to grow and diversify its revenue streams. The development of high-quality low-alcohol and nonalcoholic wines, which can command premium prices, enhances profitability. The changing regulatory landscape in Europe, with a focus on transparency in alcohol labeling and nutritional information, aligns with the new consumer preferences and regulatory standards.

Rationalising the Digital Public Sphere

This paper explores the suitability of Jürgen Habermas' concepts about the rationality of communicative actions in relation to the Internet and social media. The paper investigates the contemporary digital realm, analysing whether it functions as an expansion of the public sphere classic conceptualised by Habermas, with the aim of improving the level of rational communication. To accomplish this, the paper analyses the characteristics of the digital era, exploring Habermas's stance on social media and contemporary media. The paper analyses Habermas's concepts about the rationality of communication and supports the arguments with relevant literature to investigate the impact of current communication tools, including the Internet and its applications, on enhancing the quality of rational discourse. In order to accomplish this, it is important to thoroughly examine the key subjects pertaining to Habermas's philosophy of communication and assess its relevance to the modern virtual public sphere.

Мanaging Organization Image Using Sponsorship and Charity Tools

In the article, the author substantiates the relevance of managing the image of an organization by such marketing communication tools as sponsorship and charity. The works of Russian scientists who form the theoretical basis for the study of the features of sponsorship and charitable activities in image management are noted. The author uses such methods as systematization, synthesis, analysis, generalization. Innovative types of sponsorship and charity are considered, as well as the main areas and directions of sponsorship and charitable assistance. The practice of using this type of activity in organizations to manage their image is analyzed. In the course of the study, an analysis of the communication activities of PJSC Sberbank of Russia, in particular such areas as sponsorship and charity, has been carried out. The main areas where this organization mainly directs its efforts in this regard have been identified. The analysis of sponsorship and charitable activities in the organization in the context of its image management is carried out. The charitable and sponsorship activities of PJSC Sberbank of Russia are considered as a tool for creating a favorable image of the organization in the eyes of the target audiences and the general public. Based on the analysis, recommendations are proposed to improve the sponsorship and charitable activities of PJSC Sberbank of Russia in order to manage the image of the organization. It is especially noted that PJSC Sberbank of Russia needs to pay attention to events for families in order to increase confidence in the organization, as well as projects in the field of youth policy to create a new target audience of young people. The recommendations are aimed at creating a real image of PJSC Sberbank of Russia as the closest to what is desired and favorably perceived in the eyes of society. The proposed events will help create a positive image not only in the eyes of the public, but also of the state as a whole, as there is support for federal and regional sponsorship and charity policies.

Some peculiarities of effective online interaction

The study in this article is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of virtual communication and analyzing the needs of representatives of various fields of activity in the online communication process. To provide the communication process effectiveness, a combination of different interaction forms is required to compensate for the lack of personal communication through virtual communication. The data was gathered through an online survey. The survey was formed using the Google Forms online tool and was carried out in the form of anonymous survey sent by link through social networks. The aim of the presented study review was to reveal the current situation with the beneficial implementation of online interaction tools to solve variety of communication problems. The questionnaire analyze showed that online communicators consider the ZOOM platform an important online communication tool. According to the study, language in remote communication is endowed with new functions related to communication tactics and strategy. Social and cultural factors affecting the structure and properties of the communicative situation, as well as the characteristics of communicants, determine the success or failure of communication. Qualitative and quantitative indicators of online software tools are of interest for research of online discourse from different aspects.

Social Media and Political Communication in Ghana: Views of Inhabitants of Tema Metropolis

Though political parties are increasingly adopting social media to increase voter support, the efficacy of social media campaign strategies in enhancing political fortunes remains a subject of discussion in Ghana. This study explored the views of Ghanaians on the use of social media campaign strategies as a political communication tool. In all, 384 social media users who are voters residing within the Tema Metropolis participated in the study. Data was obtained using a questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. The study observed that Ghanaian political parties have a strong presence on social media. Again, Ghanaian political parties effectively rely on social media platforms to engage electorates. Also, they effectively use social media distribute creative and visually appealing contents about their policies and achievements to the electorates. Further, they adopt campaign-specific hash tags which are creative, memorable, catchy, and engaging to help them to capture attention of voters. The study concludes by accentuating the need for political parties to employ social media for constructive dialogue and engagement with voters to amplify the impact of social media campaigns on the political fortunes in Ghana. Finally, practical implications of the findings have been provided to facilitate effective application of social media campaign strategies for democratic governance.

Teacher Attitudes Towards World Englishes at Tertiary Level

This study investigates the perceptions and attitudes of English teachers at the tertiary level about World Englishes, utilizing a qualitative-methods approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 14 teachers. The findings reveal that the majority of teachers view English as a crucial tool for global communication and professional development. Many teachers emphasize the significance of English in their professional lives, highlighting its role in teaching and connecting with the academic community. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of effective teaching skills over nativeness and flexibility in language use. Most teachers feel more comfortable speaking English with non-native speakers, citing familiarity and a non-judgmental environment. The preference for native teachers in teaching pronunciation and speaking skills is also noted. Overall, the study highlights the dynamic and inclusive nature of English as a global language and its multifaceted role in various aspects of life. These insights contribute to the understanding of English language teaching and the evolving perceptions of English in a globalized world.

Impact of Crisis and Resilience Communication on Destination Image and Tourists Behaviour

Resilience communication is a fundamental tool for destinations to improve their image and recover after a crisis. Social media are also important tools for tourism communication and for creating tourist experiences and destination image. Therefore, social media are key tools for crisis communication. Based on a series of hypotheses, this paper proposes a conceptual model of crisis communication management that responds to the need to establish a set of premises related to resilience communication in the tourism sector. The empirical analytical study consisted of the quantitative analysis of the results of a survey questionnaire applied to test the hypotheses based on the formulation of a structural equation model. The results demonstrate the importance of social media communication in Perceived Health Risk (PHR) and its effect on perceived impressions, destination image, and related behavioral responses (Destination Recommendation, DR, and Visit Intention, VI). The four hypotheses in the research model have been confirmed, as the effects are statistically significant in a sample of posts analyzed, and the selected items explain every one of the factors. Specifically, the analysis shows that PHR negatively affects Destination Image (DI) and, in a stronger way, Post Impression (PI). Secondly, PI and DI influence one another and covary to some extent. Moreover, the overall DI, which has been affected by PHR, in turn affects DR and VI, demonstrating that PHR in communication ultimately influences DR and VI negatively too. Finally, is also verified both DR and VI are related and covary as intrinsic behavioral aspects related to DI. Resilience communication is a basic tool for destinations to improve their image and recover after a crisis and this research contributes to the literature on the subject by analyzing the impact of this communication on tourists, and specifically on destination image.

Acceptance of New Driver-to-Driver Communication Tools for School Buses: Effects of Text, Color, and Messaging

Acceptance of New Driver-to-Driver Communication Tools for School Buses: Effects of Text, Color, and Messaging

Perancangan Prototipe Sistem Pemanggil Perawat Nirkabel menggunakan Keypad dan Transceiver NRF24L01

Hospital health services require effective communication tools between patients and nurses for patient comfort. Along with the development of wireless technology, many nurse call systems have been developed by researchers, application developers, and electronics activists to produce a more effective system and ease of use. The purpose of this study is to design a prototype of a wireless nurse caller system using NRF24L01 communication, and a keypad as a button that can be used by patients in the inpatient room to call patients, as well as an audio system in the nurse's room to receive calls from patients. By using the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method, the prototype of the nurse caller system was successfully realized and tested at the range and delay without obstacles and with obstacles. Based on the results of the distance and delay test in the unobstructed area, the caller node device and the call receiving node device can communicate at a distance of <100 meters with an average delay of 70.4 ms. Meanwhile, in the area where there is an obstacle (in the building), it shows the maximum communication ability between devices at a distance of 60 m with a delay of 74 ms and an average delay of 71 ms, Thus this prototype can be applied in hospitals.

Idioms as a Tool for Enhancing Professional Competence and Cross-Cultural Communication

Idioms as a Tool for Enhancing Professional Competence and Cross-Cultural Communication