Trends In Communication Research Articles

Using plot tasks when teaching Python programming

The article deals with the problem of increasing the internal motivation of schoolchildren when studying programming. The traditional techniques that increase motivation include appealing to the life experience of students, creating a problem situation, solving plot tasks, modeling real events in the educational process (role-playing games). One of the requirements for tasks with applied content is the correspondence of the plot to the age characteristics of students. The fulfillment of this requirement will be possible if the situation described in the plot of the task is socially significant for adolescents, takes into account their interests and current trends in adolescent communication. The article provides examples of plot tasks, the use of which is expedient when teaching programming to basic school students. These tasks allow students to get acquainted with the "list" and "dictionary" data structures, with a pseudo-random number generator, and with creating their own modules in Python.

Highly reconfigurable silicon integrated microwave photonic filter towards next-generation wireless communication

Integrated microwave photonic filters (IMPFs) are capable of offering unparalleled performances in terms of superb spectral fineness, broadband, and more importantly, the reconfigurability, which encounter the trend of the next-generation wireless communication. However, to achieve high reconfigurability, previous works should adopt complicated system structures and modulation formats, which put great pressure on power consumption and controlment, and, therefore, impede the massive deployment of IMPF. Here, we propose a streamlined architecture for a wideband and highly reconfigurable IMPF on the silicon photonics platform. For various practical filter responses, to avoid complex auxiliary devices and bias drift problems, a phase-modulated flexible sideband cancellation method is employed based on the intensity-consistent single-stage-adjustable cascaded-microring (ICSSA-CM). The IMPF exhibits an operation band extending to millimeter-wave (≥30 GHz), and other extraordinary performances including high spectral resolution of 220 MHz and large rejection ratio of 60 dB are obtained. Moreover, Gb/s-level RF wireless communications are demonstrated for the first time towards real-world scenarios. The proposed IMPF provides broadband flexible spectrum control capabilities, showing great potential in the next-generation wireless communication.

Localizing COVID-19 Misinformation: A Case Study of Tracking Twitter Pandemic Narratives in Pennsylvania Using Computational Network Science

The recent COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the importance of effective communication strategies to control the spread of the virus and debunk misinformation. By using accurate narratives, both online and offline, we can motivate communities to follow preventive measures and shape attitudes toward them. However, the abundance of misinformation stories can lead to vaccine hesitancy, obstructing the timely implementation of preventive measures, such as vaccination. Therefore, it is crucial to create appropriate and community-centered solutions based on regional data analysis to address mis/disinformation narratives and implement effective countermeasures specific to the particular geographic area. In this case study, we have attempted to create a research pipeline to analyze local narratives on social media, particularly Twitter, to identify misinformation spread locally, using the state of Pennsylvania as an example. Our proposed methodology pipeline identifies main communication trends and misinformation stories for the major cities and counties in southwestern PA, aiming to assist local health officials and public health specialists in instantly addressing pandemic communication issues, including misinformation narratives. Additionally, we investigated anti-vax actors’ strategies in promoting harmful narratives. Our pipeline includes data collection, Twitter influencer analysis, Louvain clustering, BEND maneuver analysis, bot identification, and vaccine stance detection. Public health organizations and community-centered entities can implement this data-driven approach to health communication to inform their pandemic strategies.

State-of-the-Art in Chiplets Horizontal Communications

In this study, the recent advances and trends in chiplet lateral communications (bridges) will be investigated. Emphasis is placed on the definition, kinds, advantages and disadvantages, challenges (opportunities), and examples of chiplet horizontal communications. Some recommendations will also be provided.

Introduction to the special issue

At the crossroads of fast-paced communication trends and the partnerships EFSA has forged with its peer organisations globally, social sciences evolved to become an integrated part of the organisation’s work - the topic also grew to become a salient part of the scientific programme of EFSA conferences. Organised every three to four years, the latter aim to bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss key food safety topics and share knowledge, data and expertise. Most recently, the ONE Conference held in Brussels 21-24 June 2022, offered the opportunity to do so as part of the session on ‘Putting science into context – the future of social sciences in risk analysis’. In this special issue, we wish to highlight some of the key points discussed and offer the opportunity for conference speakers, coming from organisations that inspired the evolution of social science at EFSA, to further elaborate the evidence-based approaches employed to strengthen communication and engagement in their work. We also welcome commentaries of established experts in this area on key conference takeaways and ways forward to continuously improve the application of humanities and social sciences in regulatory organisations working in the realm of food regulation, food safety and public health and nutrition.

Development Communication as Strategic Anti-Albatross to Nigeria’s Insecurity

This study undertook a critical survey, discussion and analysis of development communication as a strategy to curb Nigeria’s security questions. This is because a state must assure her citizens, non citizens and investors of internal security; various stakeholders must themselves act collectively, thereby employing emerging communication trends and paradigm on participatory dialogical communications. This paper employed desk research method to source data for the study. The study revealed that without a consistent social process of communication for development which must be based on dialogue, using participatory and ownership approaches by communities and individual affected by insecurity, unemployment, poverty and other developmental issues; the evidence to demonstrate the value of efforts by the respective governments and institutions will not be seen. The study, in view of security challenges facing the nation, recommended that all stakeholders should adopt policies and legislation at all levels that will provide enabling environment for communication for development to encourage media freedom and individual rights to information and communication towards a secured society. More also, strengthening networks and partnership at all levels to advance communication for development which will in turn advance security outcomes.

Series Editorial: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Communications

Welcome to the first issue of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Communications Series of IEEE Communications Magazine in 2023. The Series continues its growth in popularity among academicians, researchers, and practitioners as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques are applied to diverse disciplines and fields. In this issue, we find these trends in communications, too.

A CiteSpace-based review of cross-cultural communication in international Chinese language education in China (1994-2022)

This paper applies bibliometrics visualization analysis software CiteSpace-6.1.6 and CNKI as the data source and analyzes the literature published in domestic journals during 1994-2022, in order to understand the development trend and main issues of cross-cultural communication in the field of international Chinese education. The results of bibliometric cluster analysis show that in the past 30 years, the research topics in this field mainly focus on 17 clusters, including “culture”, “Chinese language”, “cultural communication”, “differences”, “international students”, “cultural differences”, “Chinese as a foreign language”, “cultural connotation”, “foreign language teaching” and “cross-cultural”. According to the analysis of cited information, “cultural difference”, “pragmatic mistakes”, “Chinese as a foreign language”, “cultural communication”, “cross-culture”, “cultural teaching” and “cultural difference” are the most concerned topics. “Case study” and “teaching design” are the research trends and hot spots in this field in the past two years. This paper not only reviews the history of cross-cultural studies in international Chinese education, but also looks forward to the future development of cross-cultural studies in international Chinese education.

Ergodic Achievable Rate Maximization of RIS-Assisted Millimeter-Wave MIMO-OFDM Communication Systems

Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) has attracted extensive attention in recent years. However, most research focuses on the scenario of the narrowband and/or instantaneous channel state information (CSI), while wide bandwidth with the use of millimeter-wave (mmWave) (including sub-Terahertz) spectrum is a major trend in next-generation wireless communications, and statistical CSI is more practical to obtain in realistic systems. Thus, we {consider} the ergodic achievable rate of RIS-assisted mmWave multiple-input multiple-output orthogonal frequency division multiplexing communication systems. The widely used Saleh-Valenzuela channel model is adopted to characterize the mmWave channels and only the statistical CSI is available. We first derive the approximations of the ergodic achievable rate by means of the majorization theory and Jensen's inequality. Then, an alternating optimization based algorithm is proposed to maximize the ergodic achievable rate by jointly designing the transmit covariance matrix at the base station and the reflection coefficients at the RIS. Specifically, the design of the transmit covariance matrix is transformed into a power allocation problem and solved by spatial-frequency water-filling. The reflection coefficients are optimized by the Riemannian conjugate gradient algorithm. Simulation results corroborate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithms.

The analysis of green advertisement communication strategy based on deep factorization machine deep learning model under supply chain management

AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) technology has brought new reconstruction opportunities for the intelligence of the advertisement industry through the help of AI technologies such as machine learning and deep learning. First, the relationship between AI and the attractiveness of green advertisements is investigated, and the influence of different AI technologies in green advertisements on consumers' perception of the attractiveness of green advertisements is summarized. Second, based on the green advertisement dissemination rate data set, the data visualization exploration is carried out, and the data deletion and coding processing are carried out aiming at different characteristic variables. Finally, according to the problems existing in the current green advertisement communication and the high‐dimensional and sparse characteristics of the communication rate data set. In this paper, based on Deep FM (Factorization Machine), Gradient Boost Decision Tree (GBDT) is added to assist the experiment, and the prediction performance of green advertising communication is tested. The results are as follows. (1) Different AI expressions in green advertisements will affect consumers' perception of the attractiveness of green advertisements. (2) The prediction ability of Deep FM model after feature engineering is better than that of data cleaning only. The prediction effect of the model is obviously improved. The purpose of this paper is to integrate green advertising media communication into the ecological concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, strengthen the political belief of ecological civilization construction, and conform to the communication trend of today's severe ecological situation.

Characteristics and development trend of advertising communication in new media communication environment

In recent years, with the continuous development of new media information technology, the forms of advertising are gradually rich and colorful, and styles are diverse, which leads to the advertising marketing strategy also gradually adjusted and changed. This paper mainly analyzes the characteristics and development trends of advertising communication in the new media communication environment, and makes a simple analysis from the basic elements of advertising communication, and also discusses the current new media environment, so as to fully reflect the new form of advertising communication trend in our country. With the continuous improvement of Chinese new media environment, in order to improve the multi-screen contact ability of new media information technology and enhance the experience of new media interaction, to fully meet the needs of Chinese consumers, and truly realize the return of advertising communication mode.

Women's Language Features in “Emma Chamberlain's" Vlogs

ABSTRACT
 This study aims to analysed the women's language features and the functions of women's language features found in the Vlog by Emma Chamberlain. The data were taken from the Vlog by Emma Chamberlain on YouTube. This study was analysed by applying the theory by Lakoff (1975) and the theory by Pearson (1985). Based on the phenomenon, women tend to talk in the media or digital communication. The trend of digital communication is called Vlog or video blogging. In total there are 8 data found in the Vlog from 6 videos. It can be concluded that, there were only Lexical Hedges, intensifiers, and hypercorrect grammars, tag question, rising intonation and declaratives, super polite form, Avoidance of strong swear, and emphatic stress were found in Emma Chamberlain’s Vlog. The functions, it was only found 3 functions from 5 function of women language features proposed by Pearson (1985). These functions are to start discussion, to get response, and to express feeling. The result, It can be concluded that to express feeling is the most commonly found. While, to get responds and to start discussion are the least found.

GERT-Q-learning model for intelligent QoS dynamic optimization of Inmarsat STN based on grey clustering of delay and delay variation

PurposeThis paper aims to implement quality of service(QoS) dynamic optimization for the integrated satellite-terrestrial network(STN) of the fifth-generation Inmarsat system(Inmarsat-5).Design/methodology/approachThe structure and operational logic of Inmarsat-5 STN are introduced to build the graphic evaluation and review technique(GERT) model. Thus, the equivalent network QoS metrics can be derived from the analytical algorithm of GERT. The center–point mixed possibility functions of average delay and delay variation are constructed considering users' experiences. Then, the grey clustering evaluation of link QoS is obtained combined with the two-stage decision model to give suitable rewards for the agent of GERT-Q-learning, which realizes the intelligent optimization mechanism under real-time monitoring data.FindingsA case study based on five time periods of monitoring data verifies the adaptability of the proposed method. On the one hand, grey clustering based on possibility function enables a more effective measurement of link QoS from the users' perspective. On the other hand, the method comparison intuitively shows that the proposed method performs better.Originality/valueWith the development trend of integrated communication, STN has become an important research object in satellite communications. This paper establishes a modular and extensible optimization framework whose loose coupling structure and flexibility facilitate management and development. The grey-clustering-based GERT-Q-Learning model has the potential to maximize design and application benefits of STN throughout its life cycle.

Special Issues in hospitality and tourism management journals

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop insight into the scholarly communications trends in hospitality and tourism management by looking at the practice of publishing Special Issues (SIs) in top-ranked hospitality and tourism management (HTM) academic journals: examining the relationship of SIs to journal impact as a measurement of quality, identifying some principal topics of SI and the trend of publishing SI as monographs. Design/methodology/approach This paper consists of an analysis of 22 top-ranked HTM journals from 1995 to 2020, in-depth case studies reviewing studies in two top-ranked HTM journals and an examination of which publishers supplement their revenue by selling their special issues as monographs. This paper includes a substantial review of literature regarding special issue publishing within business academic journals. Findings There was growth in the publication of HTM SI from 1995 to 2020, both in numbers and as a percentage of total issues. There is no evidence that SI are reducing impact within HTM journals; impact has grown exponentially since the mid-1990s. In one case, there was a significant increase in SI publication as well as in impact. The number of Regular Issues (RI) published increased during the same period but at a marginally lower rate. There is no evidence that SI are negatively affecting RI. The in-depth analysis of the two journals concurred with the above findings and suggested that SI studies discuss topics of the highest impact. SI increased the revenue of the publisher through monograph publishing. This practice also furthered the field by making SI available to be purchased as a monograph by nonsubscribers. Research limitations/implications This study provides a deeper understanding of scholarly publishing in top-ranking HTM journals and provides a foundation for future research on HTM publishing practices. Its practical implications extend to practitioners who rely on HTM scholarship for dissemination of vital research that can guide or drive decision-making. This study also informs the critical question as to whether such research is compromised by publishing practices. Other practical implications include providing reassuring information to editors who publish SI that these issues do not appear to contribute to lower journal impact. For researchers who are considering submitting manuscripts to SIs, this study similarly implies that their paper should not be considered of lower value and that there is no indication that its impact will be lessened. Furthermore, the authors hope that this study encourages would-be guest editors to publish SI if they have held back because of quality/impact concerns. Finally, this paper may provide evidence to journal editors who do not regularly publish SI because of quality and impact concerns that they may reconsider this choice. Implications for HTM journal editors and guest editors include adding or increasing SI in their publishing practice will not decrease the journal’s quality, while SI publishing also could contribute to the goals of their publication and increase revenues for the publishers. Researchers who may have been reluctant to publish in SI should be more inclined to submit to them or endeavor to become guest editors to explore avenues of developing their field. Originality/value SI publication and impact within the field of hospitality and tourism scholarly communications are rarely discussed. Literature reviews on SI publication in business are also limited. Investigation into publication practices of focused/special issues can help inform researchers, publishers and editors and provide a state of the industry.

New Trends in Intercultural Communication Under New Conditions of Normalization in Sri Lanka

The spread of the COVID-19 virus is a huge crisis that the whole world has had to face recently. Millions of lives were lost due to the spread of this virus, and Sri Lanka also had to face the impact of this. In this situation, almost every country in the world has introduced various health guidelines to protect people from the COVID-19 virus. The purpose of this research study was to identify the new trends in communication between each culture in Sri Lanka, specific to the COVID-19 guidelines, and communication during the period of the spread of the Covid virus. COVID-19 can be considered a health as well as a cultural crisis. Studying the behavior of the media in relation to this period, as well as how to inform people by exchanging information between each culture, was focused here. During the study, the data were collected by studying media reports, the use of literature, and the Internet. Accordingly, it was possible to determine how cultures worked more closely during the period when the new conditions of normalization were implemented, compared with the period in which people lived before. It was emphasized that the use of intercultural communication can be identified through measures taken by the government in such a way that it does not interfere with communication between people not only from one linguistic community, but also people with diversity in terms of religious, cultural, and social backgrounds. Thus, this study realized that cultural crises were overcome to a large extent with the help of intercultural communication, which was effectively carried out by the government of Sri Lanka for proper communication with the citizens of Sri Lanka, so-called multicultural state.

Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on patient-provider electronic communications

Background SARS CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) impacted the practice of healthcare in the United States, with technology being used to facilitate access to care and reduce iatrogenic spread. Since then, patient message volume to primary care providers has increased. However, the volume and trend of electronic communications after lockdown remain poorly described in the literature. Methods All incoming inbox items (telephone calls, refill requests, and electronic messages) sent to providers from patients amongst four primary care clinics were collected. Inbox item rates were calculated as a ratio of items per patient encountered each week. Trends in inbox rates were assessed during 12 months before and after lockdown (March 1st, 2020). Logistic regression was utilized to examine the effects of the lockdown on inbox item rate post-COVID-19 lockdown as compared to the pre-lockdown period. Results Before COVID-19 lockdown, 2.07 new inbox items per encounter were received, which increased to 2.83 items after lockdown. However, only patient-initiated electronic messages increased after lockdown and stabilized at a rate higher than the pre-COVID-19 period (aRR 1.27, p-value < 0.001). In contrast, prescription refill requests and telephone calls quickly spiked, then returned to pre-lockdown levels. Conclusion Based on our observations, providers experienced a quick increase in all inbox items. However, only electronic messages had a sustained increase, exacerbating the workload of administrators, staff, and clinical providers. This study directly correlates healthcare technology adoption to a significant disruptive event but also shows additional challenges to the healthcare system that must be considered with these changes.

Model(s) of the future? Overlay journals as an overlooked and emerging trend in scholarly communication

Abstract: Overlay journals, a potentially overlooked model of scholarly communication, have seen a resurgence due to the increasing number of preprint repositories and preprints on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related topics. Overlay journals at various stages of maturity were examined for unique characteristics, including whether the authors submitted their article to the journal, whether the peer reviews of the article were published by the overlay journal, and whether the overlay journals took advantage of opportunities for increased discovery. As librarians and researchers seek new, futuristic models for publishing, overlay journals are emerging as an important contribution to scholarly communication.

Using YouTube as a digital pulpit. The most influential Catholic youtubers in Spanish speaking countries: Who they are and how they communicate

The communication of religious ideas has followed a path that is similar to the dissemination of other types of content. The Internet and social networks have enabled the appearance of new Catholic preachers with intense activity and a high number of followers on their channels. YouTube has been no exception to this communication trend. Some of the religious communicators who use this social network have in fact become the natural heirs to the former TV preachers, or televangelists. Others have adapted their religious discourse to the narratives of these channels, addressing young audiences who are familiar with the new languages. Still others have launched channels on YouTube in order to broaden the audience of their usual liturgical and clerical activities. They are the new influencers in the religious realm, capable of multiplying audiences, establishing dialogues with them, and generating engagement. This article shows the results of an analysis of the Spanish-speaking Catholic communicators with the largest number of followers on YouTube. Based on a sample of videos with the most views, conclusions have been drawn about profiles, followers, subjects, production, positioning, generating engagement, and relationships with audiences.

SPECIFICS OF THE COMMUNICATION SPACE OF MODERN SOCIAL MEDIA

The modern flow of information, the development of information technology produces new trends in communication between people at the various communication platforms. Social networks are becoming increasingly popular, forming a communicative space with specific models of communication. Social networks are ised as specific tools in different fields, that’s why the problems of development and properties of social networks, the peculiarities of communication among participants attract scientific interest. The aim of research is to characterize the communicative space on the example of such modern social networks as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, TikTok, to determine the features of the communicative environment there. The study was based on a comprehensive methodology that involves a combination of general scientific methods such as analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization, and highly specialized methods. The communication space is formed by the use of communication technologies that ensure interaction between participants. Communication in the modern world is increasingly shifting from a live format to an online, acquiring the following characteristics, such as virtuality, transience, multidimensionality, anonymity, alienation and awareness, etc. The most popular platforms for communication are social networks. Today, the most effective communication environment is created at Instagram, as the tools of this social network are actively expanding beyond photos and videos. For example, Instagram Stories, Broadcast Channels play an important role in the communication process. Facebook’s communication space is characterized by active interaction between individual communicators and communities/organizations., A person identifies with a community by the Page function. The desire to join to the communication process arises and it makes a polylogue and expands the communication environment. Interactions between communicators at Twitter will be brief but highly informative. Communication on this social network is based on retweets, comments, and reposts. The communication is carried out only in channels and communities in Telegram, as there are no some additional tools, text, photo, video messages are widely used. Live streams provide communication between the author of the content and other participants, creating a relaxed communication space at the popular TikTok network.

VR, NFT, Metaverse... How digital innovations affect the development of marketing and PR communications

This study aims to determine innovative global trends in communications and their impact on the development of the marketing and PR industry. For this, we applied trend analysis, one of the modern forecasting methods, which is based on the examination of secondary sources and news publications and allows the identification of weak information signals from various markets based on the mention of digital innovations. Innovative tools guide companies to construct a new reality for stakeholders, improve interaction methods with stakeholders, and form their favorable corporate image and brand positioning. We identified six trends that will impact the development of communications in the coming decades: machine learning; big data; virtual reality technologies; digital gamification; blockchain and NFT; migration to the metaverse. We concluded that these digital innovations would enrich the promotion toolkit, form a new socio-communication dimension, and produce a creative and meaningful context. In particular, we conclude that VR technologies will encourage further penetration of advertising and PR into the field of integrated virtual communications. Gamification will become more and more deeply rooted in all areas of marketing and PR activities, diversify interaction with stakeholders, and increase its effectiveness thanks to novelty, emotionality, and user involvement. Finally, NFT will become a symbol of innovation from the image perspective and a thematic platform for stakeholder communications. The article also outlines the features of marketing and PR in the metaverse