Digital Communication Technologies Research Articles

Revisiting the relationship between information and communication technologies and travel behavior: An investigation of older Americans

In the digital era, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have provided inexpensive ways for older people to access daily activities; however, the relationship between ICTs and travel among older people has been insufficiently studied. Drawing on an online survey of 2,510 older Americans, this study used a series of structural equation models to examine the relationship between ICTs and travel among older people. The results show that ICT usage and daily travel for shopping, social and recreational, and healthcare purposes among older Americans are positively related. Of all the predictors, the difficulty of using the Internet is one of the most critical for lower ICT usage for all purposes, all else being equal. The study also provides user profiles for different ICT applications. For example, older people who were still relatively young used social media more. E-health applications were more widely used by people of color. The study also demonstrates racial disparities in e-shopping: African Americans tended to use e-shopping applications less frequently, and also generated fewer in-store shopping trips compared to non-Hispanic Whites. The study implies that there is significant potential in using ICTs to reduce travel difficulties for disadvantaged older people, and it is important to improve older people’s technology literacy.

Sensemaking and public intimacy on TikTok: How viral videos influence interpersonal relationships offline

Digital communication technologies transform social relationships by networking strangers into mediated intimate publics. Guided by the question of what happens when displays of public intimacy go viral, I analyze communicative methods within intimate publics on TikTok through an exploratory, qualitative case study of the viral “couch guy” meme. Results indicate that users on TikTok participate in intimate publics through the uploading of original content, duplication and replication of content, commenting, and lurking. Utilizing sensemaking as an analytic, first, I demonstrate how TikTok’s platform affordances transform displays of public intimacy into public extimacy, transforming TikTok into a space where social scripts and relationship expectations are negotiated. Second, I offer a preliminary organizational structure of communicative actions within the “couch guy” public on TikTok. Overall, this article concludes that participation in mediated publics has the potential to influence interpersonal relationships offline.

Digital Communications Technology Use and Feelings of Anxiety, Depression, and Loneliness Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Some have touted technology as a panacea for overcoming the isolation associated with COVID-19 mitigation policies; yet, these tools are not widely adopted by older adults. With data from the COVID-19 supplement to the National Health and Aging Trends Survey, we conduct adjusted Poisson regression modeling to examine digital communications use during COVID-19 and feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults (65+ years of age). Adjusted Poisson regression revealed that those who reported frequent use of video calls with friends and family (aPR = 1.22, 95% CI:1.06-1.41) and with healthcare providers (aPR = 1.22, 95% CI:1.03-1.45) were more likely to report feelings of anxiety than those not using these platforms; yet, reports of in-person visits with friends and family (aPR = 0.79, 95% CI: 0.66-0.93) and with healthcare providers (aPR = 0.88, 95% CI: 0.77-1.01) were associated with fewer feelings of depression and loneliness, respectively. Future research is needed to tailor digital technology to support older adults.

Analisis Hubungan Antara Digital Entrepreneurship, Marketing Mix dan Tam, Terhadap Kinerja Pemasaran Bumdes Nerang Jaya

This research is motivated by the performance of BUMDES marketing during the 4.0 revolution, entering the era of modern development of digital information and communication technology, especially the internet, which seems to be a primary human need and is almost involved in daily activities. In today's all-digital situation, the right promotion strategy is needed to increase sales. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of digital entrepreneurship, marketing mix and technology acceptance models on the marketing performance of BUMDES Nerang Jaya. The quantitative method used is a technique of collecting, processing, simplifying, presenting and analyzing data in order to provide an overview of an event through the distribution of questionnaires which are carried out and expressed in the form of numbers, so that they can be measured and calculated. The number of samples used were 95 respondents. This study uses the SmartPLS 3.0 program to process data.

Privacy Preservation in Smart Meters: Current Status, Challenges and Future Directions.

Recent years have seen the rapid development of technologies in Smart Grids (SGs) to enhance electricity networks with digital and data communication technologies. SGs can proactively detect, react, and respond to dynamic changes in the network. SGs can also enhance the efficiency and reliability of electricity supplies and promote the integration of renewable energy sources. Smart Meters (SMs) are often seen as the first step to a successful implementation of SGs. While SMs enable Utility Providers and consumers to obtain near real-time information of energy consumption, they can also be exploited to infer sensitive consumer data. Therefore, privacy preservation in SMs is paramount in ensuring the widespread and successful deployment of SGs. In this paper, we present a comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art SM privacy-preserving techniques published in the literature over the past decade. We categorize these techniques based on the attack types and their objectives. We aim to offer a unique perspective in this survey article through the lens of privacy preservation, cross-cutting the wide range of techniques presented in the literature. We conclude by identifying the challenges and highlighting key future research directions in the field.

YOLO Publics: The Potential for Creative Subversion of an Online Trading Community

Digitally mediated publics are often discussed in terms of extremism and radicalization, but it remains possible that digital communication technologies can engender new connections and conversations through “creative subversion.” This article explores the potentials of one specific instance of such creative subversion: the “GameStop rescue” as let by members of the subreddit forum “WallStreetBets” (WSB) in the early months of 2021. From a communicative perspective, what is interesting about this series of events is not only the digital platforms and affordances that enabled it, but also the reckless behavior of WSB members and the ways in which this behavior was communicated—and continues to be celebrated and facilitated by the online trading community. Members share “loss porn,” praise each other for having “diamond hands” when holding on to investments that are losing value, and celebrate the principle of YOLO (you only live once). We conceptualize WSB as a YOLO public, an online community that is loosely and temporarily formed through the common action of seizing the opportunity to wreak havoc around power. Furthermore, we understand the events of the GameStop rescue as a controversial encounter that, we argue, offers hope for digitally mediated publics to develop in dynamic relations of difference rather than as stabilized oppositions.

Brand awareness and purchase intention in the age of digital communication: A moderated mediation model of celebrity endorsement and consumer attitude

The proliferation of technology in today’s world has led consumers to gain insight into brands via digital communication and shape their purchase intentions accordingly. However, brand awareness alone might not be sufficient to enhance consumers’ purchase intentions in the age of digital communication. Therefore, to paint a more comprehensive picture of this relationship, the paper seeks to address how and when does brand awareness lead to purchase intention in the age of digital communication? Based on the quantitative design, 208 responses conveniently collected were analyzed, and PLS-SEM was employed to examine the hypothesized relationships. The study clarifies empirically the indirect effect of brand awareness, consumer attitude, and purchase intention in the age of digital communication. The study also provides new insights into the moderated-meditation relationship, results indicate that brand awareness in the presence of celebrity endorsement will develop a positive attitude that will positively affect purchase intention. The findings of the study not only contribute to advancing the mediating effect of consumer attitude but also verify the buffering role of celebrity endorsement. In conclusion, companies that use digital communication technologies and take into consideration celebrities who are well-liked by the target market may be able to attract consumers’ attention, shape attitude, and influence them to make a purchase. In the end, both theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Link budget calculation in optical LEO satellite downlinks with on/off‐keying and large signal divergence: A simplified methodology

SummaryDirect‐to‐Earth transmissions with optical on/off‐keying are becoming the method of choice to realize telemetry downlinks from low Earth orbit satellites at highest data‐rates. Here, we review the calculation procedure for a practical assessment of the mean link budget in this space‐ground data communication technology. We present a comprehensive survey of the dynamic orbital and beam‐pointing effects as well as the impacts from atmospheric attenuation on the link performance. The paper provides an exhaustive review of the formulas commonly used and propounds a recipe to reliably estimate the received power on ground. An overview of typical data transmitter terminals, transmission channel parameters, and the according optical ground stations is provided. Comparison with measured received powers over transmitter elevation angle and the respective design estimates serves for verification.

Digital capability: An essential nursing skill for proficiency in a post-COVID-19 world.

We explored the importance of digital technologies to health responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The benefits, challenges and barriers to developing digital capabilities are identified, and strategies to establish enduring digital proficiency among nurses and healthcare colleagues gained during the pandemic are canvassed. Since the mid-20th century, technology uptake by health practitioners has prioritised digital information and communication technology. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need to adapt digital communication to dangerous clinical workplaces. Organisational policies enabled digital capabilities to replace in-person processes while preserving regulatory compliance, safety and security of patient information and staff deployment. All evidence was accessed from publicly available sources. The COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for implementing Technology Enhanced Care Services. Health practitioners need appropriate digital capabilities for their roles and scope of practice. Nursing proficiency includes technological skills. Combining the Jisc Digital Capability Framework and the Health and Care Digital Capabilities Framework helps nurses achieve the technical expertise needed for clinical proficiency in contemporary healthcare environments. Healthcare workforce digital capability requires policies that resource digital technologies and individual user skills in dangerous COVID-19 workplaces. All involved must be abreast of technological changes and monitor technology effectiveness in innovation in patient care, professional education and evidence-based infectious disease management of healthcare systems. Nurses and other practitioners in COVID-19-compromised settings must be able to use the embedded digital technologies in patient care, clinical management and education. Policies securing resources for nurses to learn to use digital technologies will ensure that digital systems are regularly upgraded and that nurses develop proficiency in using technology in their clinical practice. Work and workplace redesign needs compatible computer systems and software to support nursing innovation and digital proficiency.

Peculiarities of Marketing Communication Strategies in the Chain Entertainment Business (Hotel, Cinema, Gaming, Restaurant Chains)

Technological development allows expanding marketing communication tools and updating marketing approaches to promotion. Chains of hotels, cinemas, gaming business and restaurants are a part of the entertainment industry, which directs marketing efforts to create a special impression for a visitor. This approach is the key to motivate to repeat visits and to create long-term relationships with clients. The purpose of the article is to consider the existing marketing communication strategies of enterprises in the entertainment sector, to single out and systematize the methods of setting goals for the formation of effective promotion. Peculiarities of marketing communication strategies in the chain business of the entertainment services sector are studied, as well as in context of hotel, cinema, restaurant and gaming chains. The modern market of entertainment services is rapidly changing under the influence of technological and consumer trends and social and economic crisis. Therefore, issues of crisis management and interaction with consumers during crisis situations are relevant. Also the main tools of marketing communication strategies, such as advertising, public relations, social media and interactive channels are highlighted. Methods of analysis and synthesis, grouping and comparison are applied for investigation the use of digital technologies for communication with customers in marketing campaigns of enterprises in the entertainment sector. Particular attention is paid to specific aspects of marketing communications of hotel, cinema, gaming and restaurant chain business, such as brand management, personalized offers, social media marketing and outdoor advertising. The research results and recommendations can be useful for marketing and advertising managers working in the field of hotels, cinemas, gaming and hotel chain business.

Information and communication and digital technology in education: Some aspects of SMART technology application

The relevance of the research work is due to the growing interest in the implementation of information and communication and digital technology in the educational process. The article pays special attention to the peculiarities of the impact of smart-technology on the formation of the digital component of professional competence as a mediated indicator of the effectiveness of the implementation of innovative teaching technology. Modern smart technologies in education are designed to make education modern, accessible, and effective. The aim of the work was to identify the impact of implementing smart-technology on students' academic success and the dynamics of the formation of the digital component of professional competence, and then to investigate the features of the proposed innovative educational method. The article investigates and systematizes the peculiarities of the experience of using digital and information and communication technologies, taking into account the need to organize the educational process in the conditions of distance and mixed forms of education. Methods of mediated research of the effectiveness of the implementation of innovative educational technologies are actualized. Given the multifaceted nature of the topic under consideration, future research should focus on studying the specifics of implementing smart-technologies for training specialists in various educational areas. Also, special attention of researchers is required to analyze the effectiveness of popular tools of smart-technologies.

Цифровая инфраструктура маркетинга сельских территорий

Abstract. Digital technological means are developing, the number of Internet users is growing, so marketing activities play a key role for every organization, companies in the agricultural economic sphere are not developing either. Marketing activity has the character of an opportunity to attract new consumers and build communications with old customers. If such activities are not used, then at present it is fraught with economic losses, and the loss of all business activities as a whole. A number of scientific and technological revolutions have changed a lot, the activity and features of the agro-industrial complex. Currently, a large number of specialists use the fact of implementation in the digital sector of the agricultural industry. This problem is becoming increasingly important in the formation and dissemination of projects aimed at the development of digital technologies in the industry. The purpose of this article is a study that draws attention to the activity of representatives of the agricultural type, and a proposal based on its assumption. Objectives: to conduct a bibliographic analysis of approaches to marketing the agricultural sector; to consider the key categories of digital technologies for agricultural enterprises; to analyze the use and wider application of marketing tools in the agricultural sector. Methods. When monitoring the sensors of socio-economic analysis, graphic and analytical methods, a systematic approach. Results. A study and description of the most common area of activity has been carried out, which allows expanding communication with users of agricultural products and increasing their number. The features of the use of digital technologies in the agricultural economy are revealed. Certain main reasons arising from the use of technological tools in the agricultural industry. Scientific novelty. It was revealed that enterprises in sectoral management often do not have the opportunity to purchase goods and sell the market. Solving the problem of wider use of digital communication technologies in the industry, the possible implementation of separate and distributed software products aimed at the development of the agricultural industry.

The Implementation of Telemedicine in China: Difficulties and Future Directions

Telemedicine is a digital communication technology that makes the delivery of healthcare more efficient even in remote settings. This paper chronicles the implementation of telemedicine in China, describes the Chinese government’s current policies and practices in promoting the adoption of telemedicine, and explores the importance of telemedicine in responding to public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Difficulties to implement telemedicine and underlying factors are interpreted, such as pricing dilemma, payment obstacles, the lack of social acceptance, and the lack of information integrity on a national level. Although these obstacles have constrained the widespread implementation of telemedicine in China, its current application attests to its efficacy and potential. To further promote and ensure the adoption of telemedicine, the Chinese government should streamline its administration in medical procedures, design comprehensive business strategies according to the country’s medical insurance policies, and construct reliable information system. Meanwhile, the Chinese government could adopt adaptative approaches, combining cutting-edge medical technology with traditional Chinese medicine to expand public acceptance.

Digitalization, financing constraints and firm performance

The development of low-level digital technology and communication technology such as “huge wisdom moving cloud” has driven the rise of digital economy, and various fields of social economy have gradually realized deep integration with digital technology. From the micro level of enterprises, digitalization transforms business activities such as research and development, production, supply chain and sales, and forms new data resources to help enterprises achieve lean management through data integration and analysis. To investigate whether digitalization ultimately affects firm performance, this study conducted theoretical discussions, selected Chinese listed companies to study, and empirically tested the relationship. Research has found that digitisation does boost corporate performance. After the robustness test, the conclusion remains the same. To deepen the understanding of the impact of digitalization on corporate performance, a mechanism analysis is also performed in this study. We found that digitization improves corporate performance by improving corporate innovation. In addition, we carried out an applicability analysis. We find that digitalization has a greater impact on firm performance in non-state-owned enterprises and those whose executives have an information technology background. Finally, by means of the economic consequences test, we find that the improvement in corporate performance caused by the growth of the digital hierarchy improves the corporate debt structure in the future. The findings of this study enrich theories related to digitalization and improve empirical evidence for the positive externalities of digitalization.

How to Bell the Cat? A Theoretical Review of Generative Artificial Intelligence towards Digital Disruption in All Walks of Life

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has brought revolutionary changes to the world, enabling businesses to create new experiences by combining virtual and physical worlds. As the use of GAI grows along with the Metaverse, it is explored by academics, researchers, and industry communities for its endless possibilities. From ChatGPT by OpenAI to Bard AI by Google, GAI is a leading technology in physical and virtual business platforms. This paper focuses on GAI’s economic and societal impact and the challenges it poses. Businesses must rethink their operations and strategies to create hybrid physical and virtual experiences using GAI. This study proposes a framework that can help business managers develop effective strategies to enhance their operations. It analyzes the initial applications of GAI in multiple sectors to promote the development of future customer solutions and explores how GAI can help businesses create new value propositions and experiences for their customers, and the possibilities of digital communication and information technology. A research agenda is proposed for developing GAI for business management to enhance organizational efficiency. The results highlight a healthy conversation on the potential of GAI in various business sectors to improve customer experience.

IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON ACADEMIC STRESS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Modern technology has become an integral part of the daily lives of the new generation in the fastchanging 21st century. As a result of instant access to digital information and communication technologies via mobile phones and the internet, this generation is called the 'Digital Generation'. Without understanding real love and association with family and friends, they conne themselves to the digital world. People with high emotional intelligence (EI) feel a sense of association and belongingness. A person's emotional intelligence is their ability to comprehend and cope with difcult and complex situations in life. By overcoming stress, EI can enhance productivity. An analysis of the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Stress is presented in this paper

Fake news detection: a systematic literature review of machine learning algorithms and datasets

Fake news (i.e., false news created to have a high capacity for dissemination and malicious intentions) is a problem of great interest to society today since it has achieved unprecedented political, economic, and social impacts. Taking advantage of modern digital communication and information technologies, they are widely propagated through social media, being their use intentional and challenging to identify. In order to mitigate the damage caused by fake news, researchers have been seeking the development of automated mechanisms to detect them, such as algorithms based on machine learning as well as the datasets employed in this development. This research aims to analyze the machine learning algorithms and datasets used in training to identify fake news published in the literature. It is exploratory research with a qualitative approach, which uses a research protocol to identify studies with the intention of analyzing them. As a result, we have the algorithms Stacking Method, Bidirectional Recurrent Neural Network (BiRNN), and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), with 99.9%, 99.8%, and 99.8% accuracy, respectively. Although this accuracy is expressive, most of the research employed datasets in controlled environments (e.g., Kaggle) or without information updated in real-time (from social networks). Still, only a few studies have been applied in social network environments, where the most significant dissemination of disinformation occurs nowadays. Kaggle was the platform identified with the most frequently used datasets, being succeeded by Weibo, FNC-1, COVID-19 Fake News, and Twitter. For future research, studies should be carried out in addition to news about politics, the area that was the primary motivator for the growth of research from 2017, and the use of hybrid methods for identifying fake news.

Strategi Menjadi Pemimpin Bagi Generasi Milineal di Era Komunikasi Digital

A leader's leadership style, both in an organization and in a company, is one of the absolute tips for achieving the vision and mission that has been prepared. A leader must be able to plan and then move all relevant individuals to collaborate in such a way as to achieve optimal organizational goals. The presence of the millennial generation is now starting to dominate in various organizations/institutions because the millennial generation has entered productive ages, requiring them to work and organize. So being a leader of the millennial generation is a big challenge. The millennial generation's familiarity with digital communication technology can be used as a strategy for communication patterns in organizations where most employees are from the millennial generation. Leaders are expected to continue to update and follow digital media developments and be able to apply them in organizational communication. The research method used is the study of literature (literature) which discusses leadership strategies, organizational communication and the millennial generation. Leaders in the millennial era must be able to become connectors, mentors, and openers of opportunities and challenges, as well as digital literacy.

AI based Dynamic Prediction Model for Mobile Health Application System

In recent decades, mobile health (m-health) applications have gained significant attention in the healthcare sector due to their increased support during critical cases like cardiac disease, spinal cord problems, and brain injuries. Also, m-health services are considered more valuable, mainly where facilities are deficient. In addition, it supports wired and advanced wireless technologies for data transmission and communication. In this work, an AI-based deep learning model is implemented to predict healthcare data, where the data handling is performed to improve the prediction performance. It includes the working modules of data collection, normalization, AI-based classification, and decision-making. Here, the m-health data are obtained from the smart devices through the service providers, which comprises the health information related to blood pressure, heart rate, glucose level, etc. The main contribution of this paper is to accurately predict Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) from the patient dataset using the AI-based m-health system. After obtaining the data, preprocessing can be performed for noise reduction and normalization because prediction performance highly depends on data quality. Consequently, We use the Gorilla Troop Optimization Algorithm (GTOA) to select the most relevant functions for classifier training and testing. Classify his CVD type according to a selected set of features using bidirectional long-term memory (Bi-LSTM). Moreover, the proposed AI-based prediction model’s performance is validated and compared using different measures.

Between rules, norms and shared understandings: how institutional pressures shape the implementation of data-driven communications

PurposeBig data and analytics make digital communications more effective, but little is known about how institutional pressures shape data-driven communications. These pressures determine and constrain how, what, when and to whom practitioners should communicate. This empirical study explores how institutional forces influence the use of data in guiding digital communications. The paper identifies factors that impact communications and shape practitioner views on particular tools in their day-to-day work.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a qualitative exploratory approach with in-depth interviews of 15 Australian communication practitioners through the lens of neo-institutional theory. Thematic analysis was applied to identify three main themes.FindingsCommunications professionals disclosed how they were influenced by coercive institutional forces such as ambiguous data privacy regulations, normative forces that shaped ethical concerns, professionalism and various challenges, and mimetic forces that determined shared methods and implementation of digital communications technologies such as analytics. Furthermore, the authors reveal how analytics – tools typically associated with uncertainty and mimetic influences – exert coercive pressures that could lead to misguided decision-making.Research limitations/implicationsThis study’s findings highlight the need for practitioners to learn more about the inner workings of analytics tools and for managers to determine if the perceived benefits of these solutions outweigh any undesirable effects.Practical implicationsThe study contributes to extant research on digitalization in strategic communication by providing new insights into practitioner views and challenges with digital communications technologies.Originality/valueDespite the considerable effects of institutional pressures, this study is the first to explore the impacts of data-driven communications at the level of individual practitioners. The paper advances neo-institutional theory in public relations (PR), strategic communication and corporate communications at the micro level.