Aspects Of Communication Research Articles

Diaspora Analysis in Dial A for Aunties novel by Jesse Q. Sutanto

ial A for Auntiesis an English comedy novel which narrates a story about Chinese-Indonesians characters living in America. This novel is rich with characteristics of Chinese-Indonesian’s culture. This research discussed about how the five main characters’ identity influence the pattern of cultural heritage, especially onfamily values aspect and intercultural language communication aspect, also discussed the diaspora form in the five main characters according to Clifford’s theory, and methods of inheriting culture according to Cavalli-Sforza’s theory. The result is, even though they lived in America for quite some time, they can’t be separated with their identities and that their identities played a big role in their what they educate their descendants.

Evolution and Development of Artificial Intelligence Interpretation Technology in the Age of Large-scale Language Models

With the continuous development of artificial intelligence technology, large-scale language models have become an important breakthrough in the field of interpreting intelligence technology, and the interpreting profession is facing unprecedented technological changes; Through reviewing the relevant research background, it was found that the rise of large models has brought new opportunities and challenges to the development of artificial intelligence interpreting technology; Firstly, the language generation ability of the large model is powerful, which can achieve more accurate and natural interpretation and translation results. Secondly, large models have strong learning abilities and can continuously optimize the performance of interpretation systems through large-scale data training. In addition, the large model also has the characteristic of fast response, which can provide efficient interpretation services in real-time scenarios; The age of large models provides new opportunities and prospects for the transformation and development of artificial intelligence interpretation technology. In the future, with the continuous evolution of large model technology and the expansion of application scenarios, artificial intelligence interpretation technology is expected to play a more important role in cross language communication, international cooperation, and other aspects. However, attention should also be paid to the application limitations of large models and issues such as collaboration with human translators.

A critical inquiry into the discourses of war and occupation in the wake of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza

The aim of this article is to use one central assumption of Wittgenstein’s philosophy – language games – to review some important aspects of communication and language issues that typically have arisen in the aftermath of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. I draw specifically on a critical inquiry of purposefully selected samples of discursive and linguistic practices accompanying the war in Ukraine and the occupation of its territory by Russia, and the war in Gaza and the occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel. References will also be made to the types of language games used by mainstream western media to categorize other wars and occupations discursively and socially, such as those of Iraq, Yemen and Afghanistan. I argue that the use of language is crucial for the understanding and representation of these wars and occupations, and a cause of failure in intercultural interaction. The central argument is as follows: While language games have different senses and not all people attach the same meaning to them, in case of conflict and controversy, those with power attach additional or different interpretations to them in a way they think is reasonable to change or at least rearrange their meanings. According to Wittgenstein’s deliberations of language games, the meaning of each of the various linguistic utterances, like words, sentences or symbols, is defined in terms of its setting and use. To unravel how and why certain linguistic practices are reinforced, and others are thwarted, the article supplements Wittgenstein’s deliberations of language with Hollihan and Baaskes’ definition of rhetorical source credibility, Thomas Hobbes’ ‘Leviathan discourse’ and Foucault’s notion of discourse and power.

Defining Self-Management for Solid Organ Transplantation Recipients: A Mixed Method Study.

Patients with Solid Organ Transplantations (SOTx) face long-term lifestyle adaptations, psychological and social adjustments, and complex self-care regimes to maintain health post-transplant. Self-management (SM) skills represent important aspects of nursing communication with SOTx patients; however, there is potential for SM to be defined narrowly in terms of medication adherence. The study presented here collated the existing definitions in a mixed method review in order to identify SM attributes for this group (including those unique to this population). Secondary analysis of a dataset and bibliographic analysis and an expert panel were used to develop a comprehensive working definition of SOTx patients. The analysis comprised critical interpretation of the evolving definition content, concepts, and contexts of application in current usages and over time. We identified eight definitions and 63 cited definition sources from bibliographic analysis. Findings identified limitations of the existing definitions. Population-specific attributes included optimisation of transplant outcomes, active engagement in healthy behaviours, control, structure, and discipline characteristics, and moderating factors of patient motivation, self-efficacy, and cognitive function. A critical appraisal of definitions indicated inadequately defined aspects such as setting, temporal dimension, concept interaction, interventions, and measurable outcomes. The bibliographic analysis highlighted the influence of broader chronic illness constructions of SM, underpinning the generalisable SM attributes in current definitions. Further research may advance the development of a definition in exploring the relevance of SOTx-specific attributes of the definition.

Towards quantifying the communication aspect of resilience in disaster-prone communities

In this study, we investigate the communication networks of urban, suburban, and rural communities from three US Midwest counties through a stochastic model that simulates the diffusion of information over time in disaster and in normal situations. To understand information diffusion in communities, we investigate the interplay of information that individuals get from online social networks, local news, government sources, mainstream media, and print media. We utilize survey data collected from target communities and create graphs of each community to quantify node-to-node and source-to-node interactions, as well as trust patterns. Monte Carlo simulation results show the average time it takes for information to propagate to 90% of the population for each community. We conclude that rural, suburban, and urban communities have different inherent properties promoting the varied flow of information. Also, information sources affect information spread differently, causing degradation of information speed if any source becomes unavailable. Finally, we provide insights on the optimal investments to improve disaster communication based on community features and contexts.

The prevalence of relational basic concepts on core vocabulary lists for AAC: is frequency enough?

The selection of appropriate vocabulary is a crucial and challenging aspect of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention. Core vocabulary lists are frequently used to support vocabulary selection for children who require AAC. A vocabulary domain that has garnered limited attention within the AAC literature is relational basic concepts (RBCs). RBCs describe relationships between objects, persons, or situations, and play a pivotal role in language development, communication, and academic success. For the present study, we created a list of 156 RBCs, drawing primarily from assessments that measure basic concept knowledge in preschool and early elementary school students. We examined the overlap of these words on nine core vocabulary lists. We found that most concepts were not represented on any core lists. Additionally, there was relatively little overlap of RBCs between the core lists. These findings suggest that vocabulary selection resources created using exclusively a core vocabulary approach may have limited utility for identifying many concepts that preschool and early elementary students are expected to know and use. Implications for AAC research and practice are discussed with emphasis on the need for further consideration of RBCs within vocabulary selection practice and the field of AAC at large.

AN ANALYSIS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN A CLASSROOM WITH A WIDE RANGE OF CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC BACKGROUNDS

Intercultural communication has become essential for human relationships, collaboration, and understanding in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to science, politics, economics, journalism, psychology, and education. This is due to the dynamic integration of diverse cultures all over the globe. More specifically, how communication between different cultures occurs within a scope, such educational institutions need to be a main priority for educators and instructors concerned about effective communication throughout the teaching and learning process. This study is supplemented with dimensional descriptions of intercultural communication in a culturally and linguistically varied school. Qualitative data recovered from a teacher's holistic perspective of intercultural communication provides a vivid illustration of cultural reactivity in terms of language, identity, and local customs. Furthermore, the reflection technique serves as a mirror for the instructor, allowing them to "look" again at all of the pedagogical concerns that pertain to the curriculum and the tactics. In addition, the article helps ensure that educators' voices are heard when confronted with the positive and negative aspects of communication in multicultural environments.

Future Industrial Applications: Exploring LPWAN-Driven IoT Protocols.

The Internet of Things (IoT) will bring about the next industrial revolution in Industry 4.0. The communication aspect of IoT devices is one of the most critical factors in choosing the device that is suitable for use. Thus far, the IoT physical layer communication challenges have been met with various communications protocols that provide varying strengths and weaknesses. This paper summarizes the network architectures of some of the most popular IoT wireless communications protocols. It also presents a comparative analysis of some of the critical features, including power consumption, coverage, data rate, security, cost, and quality of service (QoS). This comparative study shows that low-power wide area network (LPWAN)-based IoT protocols (LoRa, Sigfox, NB-IoT, LTE-M) are more suitable for future industrial applications because of their energy efficiency, high coverage, and cost efficiency. In addition, the study also presents an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) application perspective on the suitability of LPWAN protocols in a particular scenario and addresses some open issues that need to be researched. Thus, this study can assist in deciding the most suitable IoT communication protocol for an industrial and production field.

Promowanie różnorodności językowej i kulturowej w kształceniu nauczycieli języków obcych – dobre praktyki i skuteczne rozwiązania

The aim of the article is to present good practices and effective solutions adopted in the plurilingual and multicultural education, integrated language didactics and virtual exchange courses at the Centre for Foreign Language Teacher Training and European Education of the University of Warsaw. During classes students become familiar with pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures, language didactics for tertiary education, and different aspects of intercultural communication. The classes help the students to develop plurilingual and intercultural competence, including the skill of linguistic and intercultural mediation. The students also learn how to plan and organize project work and how to promote linguistic and cultural diversity during a foreign language lesson at school. The article discusses methods and tools used during these classes and gives examples of tasks carried out by the students. These are, among others, an intercultural project, which consists in carrying out and recording interviews with foreigners living in Poland and integrated didactic tasks, during which students learn to notice and analyse relations between languages. The integrated didactic tasks concentrate on relations between the students’ mother tongue, the first foreign language (English) and additional languages which, in the case of the students of the Centre and their future learners, are German and French. The article also shows the way in which a tool for comparing national cultures (available at hofstede-insights.com), related to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, can be used. The examples of tools and tasks presented in the article are intended to show how to effectively promote cultural and linguistic diversity and how to help the students, who are future teachers of foreign languages develop plurilingual and intercultural competences.

Cognitive approaches to uniformity and variability in morphology

Abstract This special issue of Cognitive Linguistics reexamines the notions of uniformity and variability within morphological systems from a cognitive linguistic standpoint. It challenges traditional perspectives that regard morphological variability as mere deviations from the norm, suggesting instead that such variability is systematic and shaped by external influences including language acquisition and processing constraints. The contributions in this issue promote a shift from isolated analysis to a holistic view of paradigms, classes, and systems, advocating for a framework where morphological structures are seen as integral to communicative and functional aspects of language. By accounting for the broad adaptive dynamics of language systems, the complex interplay between uniformity and variability is revealed as an inherent aspect of language usage.

Communication activities as one of the areas of administrative and legal support for the institutional capacity of local courts

The article highlights the theoretical and applied aspects of communication in local courts as one of the important areas of administrative and legal support for their institutional capacity. The author emphasizes the relevance of this issue and the insufficient level of its research within the science of administrative law. The court’s communication activities are defined as a well-established process of information exchange aimed at achieving mutual understanding, agreement between the parties and changes in the consciousness and/or behavior of the recipient of information, which is manifested in raising awareness, level of trust, forming a certain image in the eyes of the audience, taking certain actions or refraining from them on the part of the recipient of information. The author emphasizes the need to develop a communication strategy for local courts. Strategic communication is defined as a systemic communication focused on establishing long-term relationships between courts and their external and internal audiences that help to achieve certain goals. The author analyzes the best practices of court communication and emphasizes the importance of their dissemination. It is noted that court communication should primarily be aimed at increasing the level of public confidence in the court. It is emphasized that the best practices of communication activities of local courts not only need to be disseminated, but also studied from the perspective of administrative law science, which will contribute to the development of a solid scientific basis for this area of activity.
 It was noted that the communication activity of the court is an important direction of judicial administration and administrative and legal support of the institutional capacity of both local courts and the judicial system in general. The conclusion is formulated that domestic courts of all levels carry out significant work both in terms of effective communication and the development of a communication strategy. Such perspective directions of the development of the court’s communication activities as the development of modern communication platforms between the court and the public, the development of communication in the environment of the judicial branch of government, etc. are indicated.

The Influence of Interpersonal Communication on Student Learning Motivation in Completing Final Projects (Study on Communication Major Class of 2019 at Telkom University's School of Communication and Business)

Aspects of motivation and interpersonal communication are very important in the learning process in college, because motivation will ensure how much effort and encouragement for students in completing education. Not only that, interpersonal communication also affects how students interact with others, to be able to put themselves in a positive atmosphere, so that they can get motivation to be able to complete the final project in achieving a bachelor's degree. The influence of interpersonal communication on students' learning motivation to complete the final project is the subject of this study. This research is based on the theory of self-disclosure proposed by Sydney Marshall Jourad. Quantitative research methods are correlational; Information was collected through questionnaires and analyzed descriptively. The results of this study showed that interpersonal communication skills affected learning motivation to complete the final project by 6.1%. So it can be concluded that interpersonal communication skills have a less significant effect on learning motivation in completing the final project, so it requires other supporting aspects. Keywords: Interpersonal Communication; learning motivation; Final Project Completion

Функционирование реактивных прагматических моделей в непрофессиональном интернет-дискурсе

The response pragmatics in political Internet discourse is one of the most interesting and understudied aspects of modern virtual communication. This research featured a model of non-professional Internet discourse in the genre of political Internet commentary and its pragmatics. The resulting models correlated with the general model, which was based on the communicative intentions of the authors of political Internet comments. The empirical material involved feedback lines from readers of the RIA Novosti news agency. Determining the textual entity by its sender’s macrointension, the authors established the genre of Internet commentary as reactive. The pragmatic options for response patterns were based on the addressee’s communicative role and the reactive macrointension implemented in non-professional Internet discourse. The paper describes two reactive models of non-professional discourse: 1) reaction to a political event; 2) reaction to a pragmatic context. The method of linguistic and pragmatic discourse analysis revealed that the reactive models contained the following types of reaction: positive, negative, and twofold. However, the Internet comments also included an interpretative component. The reactive intention of the subjects of non-professional Internet discourse was combined with their intention to introduce a fragment of personal experience.

Influence of the parameters of the aquatic environment on the functioning of wireless channels optical underwater communication in information and measurement systems

The main challenge in creating underwater Internet of Things (UIoT) applications is to select the appropriate type of communication system, which must take into account the unique conditions of the underwater environment and data transmission requirements. Unlike terrestrial systems, where RF channels are widely used, underwater conditions require other solutions, as radio waves are significantly attenuated in the water, severely limiting the transmission range. A specific and little-studied aspect of underwater communications is the use of Underwater Wireless Optical Communications (UWOC). This paper focuses on investigating the effect of the characteristics of the aquatic environment on UWOC performance. The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between the parameters of the aquatic environment and the UWOC channel in the interest of predicting the effectiveness of its application as part of UIoT networks, to substantiate the feasibility and prospects of using underwater optical wireless communications as part of distributed information and measurement systems. The paper presents the results of research on the relationship between the parameters of the aquatic environment and the underwater optical wireless communication channel. The interrelation of optical characteristics of the aquatic environment with the indicators of efficiency and quality of underwater optical wireless communication: normalised power, communication range, bit error rate, in turn, affecting the accuracy and reliability of the information received by the Consumer at the output of the information-measuring system. The influence of water medium turbulence on the communication indicators is assessed. It is shown that changes in the salinity of the aquatic environment as one of the factors causing turbulence negatively affects the main indicators of underwater optical wireless communication. It is shown that the assessment of the feasibility of underwater optical wireless communication should be made on the basis of a detailed analysis of the parameters of the aquatic environment of the water area in which its implementation is planned. The obtained results confirm the possibility and perspectivity of using underwater optical wireless communication as a part of distributed information-measuring systems on underwater objects located in different types of water areas.

Providers' experiences collaborating with child welfare workers: The good, the bad, and the impacts

BackgroundSuccessful interprofessional collaborations have been identified as a potential solution to mitigate problems associated with negative outcomes for clients involved with the child welfare system. The barriers to collaborative relationships need to be better understood and effectively addressed. ObjectiveTo understand the characteristics, barriers, and facilitators of collaborations between different types of providers and child welfare workers, as well as their impacts. Participants and settingMental health professionals, foster and kinship parents, legal professionals, and other providers responded to an online survey distributed in a Northeastern State of the United States of America. MethodParticipants (n = 208) completed the Quality of Collaboration with Child Welfare survey. Qualitative responses were analyzed by three coders using three levels of axial coding with constant comparison. ResultsParticipants identified different aspects of communication, relationships, and follow-through as key elements of successful collaborations, as well as the items most likely to interfere with their formation. Providers differed somewhat in how concerned they were with various aspects of collaborations in accordance with their professional roles. Barriers to successful collaborations included both individual and systemic factors which often resulted in negative outcomes. Overall, more negative experiences were offered than positive ones. ConclusionsStrategies are needed to improve communication, promote positive relationships, and address systemic barriers to enhance collaboration and, in turn, improve outcomes for child welfare-involved clients.

Analysis of the Principal Factors that Affect the English Language Learning Process of 8th-Grade Students

A descriptive study was developed to analyze the principal factors that affect the English language learning process focused on the Speaking ability. The methods used were Analysis and Synthesis, Hermeneutics, Descriptive Statistics, and Inductive-Deductive, through the application of tests, questionnaires, and an observation guide to the 8th grade-students and their teacher of English at Muisne High School in Esmeraldas province, in 2023. The principal results were that the Sociocultural factors present in these students were Affectivity, Motivation, Linguistics and Familiar ones . The teacher's pedagogical strategies were reduced to apply the Cooperative Learning Method and the use of flashcards as a material aid. The 8th-grade students' age range corresponds to adolescence human developmental stage (i.e. individuals normally experience biological and psychological changes that can affect their learning process, including low self-esteem and lack of motivation). On the other hand, their learning styles revealed their interest in communicative aspects, which coincided with some authors mentioned in the report. The study concluded that Sociocultural factors, pedagogical strategies, and students' characteristics and learning styles all play a crucial role in the Teaching-learning process of the English language. Teachers must adapt their teaching methods and materials to enhance the needs of their students, considering their differences and backgrounds. Additionally, teachers must consider the ethical aspect of teaching and build positive relationships with their students to ensure a successful learning environment.

Understanding antibiotic use in the community setting in Thailand: Does communication matter?

It is known that the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials leads to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Effective communication between dispensers and users is thus crucial in reducing inappropriate antibiotic use. This study aims to gain a better understanding of communication around the use of antibiotics in the community and seeks potential implementation strategies to change dispenser and user practices in communication aspects. Qualitative methods were employed, including in-depth interviews with 18 drug suppliers and 16 community members, and eight focus group discussions with key informants. Data were collected in the Kanchanaburi Demographic Health Surveillance System in urban and semi-urban communities in the western region of Thailand. The thematic analysis included communication quality, communication and imbalanced power, and misconceptions and instruction. The OpenCode qualitative software program was employed. The study revealed that the quality of communication was significantly influenced by the interaction of antibiotic dispensing with language and information. This interaction creates communication constraints between those dispensing antibiotics and the recipients, resulting in a less-than-optimal exchange of information. Consequently, users received limited information concerning the proper use of antibiotics. Furthermore, power imbalances and communication dynamics were perpetuated, mainly stemming from varying levels of access to and knowledge about antibiotics. This imbalance in power dynamics became evident between those dispensing antibiotics and the users. Users, as well as dispensers lacking proper qualifications, found themselves in a precarious position due to their inadequate knowledge of antibiotics. Moreover, it is noteworthy that misconceptions often conflicted with antibiotic instructions, leading to challenges in adhering to antibiotic regimens. These challenges primarily arose from misconceptions about antibiotics and concerns about potential side effects, particularly when users started to feel better. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing communication between dispensers and users through future interventions. These interventions should aim to bolster user understanding of antibiotics and provide clear, trustworthy instructions for their proper usage. Investigating innovative communication methods, such as the use of QR codes, presents a promising avenue for consideration. By addressing these communication gaps, we can advocate for the appropriate utilization of antibiotics and mitigate the prevalence of AMR.

Risk and crisis communication during the corona pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic presented major challenges to science and society worldwide. In a context of great scientific uncertainty, decisions had to be made urgently and explained carefully while risks had to be communicated clearly. In such a situation, it is almost inevitable that judgements will change during the course of time and also retrospectively and that mistakes can’t be avoided. In order to prevent repeating potential mistakes and to learn from them for the future, we believe it is particularly important to discuss the communication and decision-making processes during the pandemic controversially, examine it in detail and subject it to systematic analysis. With this article, we would like to encourage this discussion by providing some examples of -in our view- problematic aspects of pandemic and crisis communication by public authorities, politicians and the media in Germany. We are aware that our view of this process is of course subjective. We understand the presentation and harmonization of complementary perspectives on crisis communication and management as an iterative process that should be continued with further articles.

Examining the factors fostering metaverse experience browser acceptance under unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT)

Metaverse technology has various uses in communication, education, entertainment, and other aspects of life. Consequently, it necessitates using some interactive mobile applications to enter the virtual world and gain real-time, face-to-face experiences, particularly among students. This research focused on the factors accelerating metaverse technology acceptance particularly, Metaverse Experience Browser application acceptance among the students under the factors proposed by the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. Notably, lack of studies in metaverse browsers and their prevalence during the post pandemic era, indicates a strong literature gap. The researchers gathered data from n = 384 higher education students from the two cities in the United Arab Emirates and applied Structural Equation modelling (SEM) for data analysis. Results revealed that Performance Expectancy (p < 0.003) and Social Influence (p = 0.000) were significant factors affecting the Behavioral Intention of the students to consider Metaverse Experience Browser as an interactive mobile application. On the other hand, behavioural Intention significantly affects (p = 0.000) Effort Expectancy, which shows how fewer efforts and greater accessibility are associated with one’s behavioural Intention. Besides, the effect of Behavioral Intention (p = 0.000) on Metaverse Experience Browser acceptance also remained validated. Finally, Effort Expectancy (p = 0.000) also indicated its significant effect on the Metaverse Experience Browser. These results indicated that the factors proposed by UTAUT have greater applicability on the Metaverse Experience Browser as they showed their relevance to its acceptance. The present study concludes that the acceptance of Metaverse Experience Browser as an interactive mobile application is a level ahead in improving students’ experiences. Thus, the Metaverse Experience Browser is considered a modified way of creating, sharing, participating, and enjoying the virtual world, indicating its greater usage among students for different purposes, including education and learning.

IMPACT OF E-COMMERCE ON INTERCULTURAL ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION

Digitalization of business in combination with cultural diversity has created a new space and conditions where communication becomes a challenge. The purpose of the article is to identify intercultural aspects of communication in the context of digital business development. It is established that cultural sensitivity in business involves, on one hand, the formation of respect for legal and moral norms specific to a particular community, and on the other hand, enhances the operational efficiency of the company. It is argued that cultural factors influence decision-making in international business, and awareness and knowledge of cultural differences enhance the competitiveness of the company. It is postulated that the intercultural competencies of managers should be viewed in terms of their new functions and socio-professional roles in transnational organizations and through the lens of their cultural intelligence, which facilitates adaptation to new cultural realities and cultural freedom—a set of necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities for a manager in an international and even global dimension. The top 10 countries in the Digital Technology Usage Index (NRI) reveal three trends: they belong to high-income countries, demonstrate reliable network readiness in all dimensions, and European countries continue to dominate the list. These trends persisted in the 2023 ranking. The challenges hindering the development of digital trends and the transformation of the Ukrainian economy into a digital one are substantiated. Two scenarios for the development of digital business in Ukraine are identified depending on the assessment of the criticality and necessity of changes in the traditional economic structure: the inertial (evolutionary) and the targeted (forced). In the case of implementing the inertial scenario, the Ukrainian economy will remain inefficient, labor migration will continue, and Ukrainian products will be non-competitive in external markets. The targeted scenario envisions the transition of the Ukrainian economy to a digital one within 3-5 years. The result will be the emergence of new norms, standards, and value systems. The internationalization of management changes the traditional model of management communications.