Digital Community Research Articles

Harnessing Machine Learning to Unveil Emotional Responses to Hateful Content on Social Media

Within the dynamic realm of social media, the proliferation of harmful content can significantly influence user engagement and emotional health. This study presents an in-depth analysis that bridges diverse domains, from examining the aftereffects of personal online attacks to the intricacies of online trolling. By leveraging an AI-driven framework, we systematically implemented high-precision attack detection, psycholinguistic feature extraction, and sentiment analysis algorithms, each tailored to the unique linguistic contexts found within user-generated content on platforms like Reddit. Our dataset, which spans a comprehensive spectrum of social media interactions, underwent rigorous analysis employing classical statistical methods, Bayesian estimation, and model-theoretic analysis. This multi-pronged methodological approach allowed us to chart the complex emotional responses of users subjected to online negativity, covering a spectrum from harassment and cyberbullying to subtle forms of trolling. Empirical results from our study reveal a clear dose–response effect; personal attacks are quantifiably linked to declines in user activity, with our data indicating a 5% reduction after 1–2 attacks, 15% after 3–5 attacks, and 25% after 6–10 attacks, demonstrating the significant deterring effect of such negative encounters. Moreover, sentiment analysis unveiled the intricate emotional reactions users have to these interactions, further emphasizing the potential for AI-driven methodologies to promote more inclusive and supportive digital communities. This research underscores the critical need for interdisciplinary approaches in understanding social media’s complex dynamics and sheds light on significant insights relevant to the development of regulation policies, the formation of community guidelines, and the creation of AI tools tailored to detect and counteract harmful content. The goal is to mitigate the impact of such content on user emotions and ensure the healthy engagement of users in online spaces.

Fostering Knowledge Exchange in Digital Communities: Psychological Determinants of Sharing in Q&A Platforms

Fostering Knowledge Exchange in Digital Communities: Psychological Determinants of Sharing in Q&A Platforms

Mari Berbicara Dengan Bahasa Yang Benar Dan Etis di Ruang Digital Untuk Siswa SMA Laboratorium UPGRIS Semarang

This community service aims to provide discourse and provide an understanding of the importance of speaking correctly and ethically in the digital space. This is important because the increasing development of technology in the digital era has resulted in new breakthroughs in social media and the like. Social Media (digital media) is a means of communication for the world community that relatively closes the distance between one region and another, which makes it very easy for users to interact with anyone, so correct and ethical language procedures are needed when communicating in the digital space. A language is considered correct if it is a mixture of six types of digital language (EYD Indonesian, mass media language, social media, digital community, emojis, and machine language), masters digital literacy, is polite, does not violate the law, and gives kindness. Meanwhile, language politeness, which is called language etiquette or language ethics, is basically the speaker's attitude towards the interlocutor which is manifested in the use of language. The essence of language or speaking is respect for oneself, other people, differences of opinion, values and norms, multiculturalism and pluralism

Membangun Platform Digital Desa Margamulya Tanjung Kait Untuk Menuju Masyarakat Society 5.0

The village of Margamulya Tj. Kait is one of the foster villages of LPPM Ukrida. From the results of interviews and direct observations, there are several main issues faced by partners, including: limited access and dissemination of financial information and village profiles to external parties as well as to the villagers themselves. Community service is conducted by utilizing technology to develop a digital village community ecosystem where social media-based platforms serve as everyday communication, socialization, and collaboration tools. The implementation method is carried out through: (1) development of social media platforms; (2) training on platform usage. With the developed social media platform program, the target output is achieved through the evaluation of activities, where the benefit of interaction between village officials and villagers, as well as the dissemination and access to important information, becomes easier. Keywords: digital platform; village digitalization; digital village; margamulya village

European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) strategy 2024–2026: Growth and diversification in a rapidly changing world

In 2019, the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) published its 2030 Vision “Radiation Oncology, Optimal Health, For All, Together”. However, in 2020, the global pandemic, coinciding with the Society's 40th anniversary, had long-term consequences on global behaviours and on the financial environment for scientific associations worldwide. In 2022, ESTRO conducted a survey among its members, revealing their strong appreciation for networking opportunities and the creation of high-quality interdisciplinary scientific content. In response to the survey findings and to address the evolving landscape following the COVID pandemic, ESTRO initiated a strategic review process to respond to, and refocus on, the opportunities and challenges ahead.This paper, marking a turning point in ESTRO’s strategy for achieving its Vision 2030 in a post-pandemic era, describes the 2022–23 strategic review process, discussions, and consequent recommendations. The comprehensive strategic review process involved: (i) pre-meeting preparations with surveys and strategic documents; (ii) a carefully themed three-day retreat in Brussels incorporating a blend of plenary sessions, workshops focusing on ESTRO's role, value creation and capture, strategic objectives; and (iii) a post-retreat phase including qualitative analysis and development of action plans.The strategic review emphasized the need for adaptive tactics for scientific associations to remain current and productive in the face of changing global conditions. The development of key strategic goals for the years 2024–2026 focused on improving research impact, strengthening and diversifying ESTRO’s educational offerings and fostering proactive and mutually beneficial partnerships. The Board approved these objectives, alongside prioritising digital innovation, financial sustainability, and community engagement for ESTRO’s continued growth and development.In essence, ESTRO aims to advocate, empower, expand, and diversify its community, with the overarching goal of enhancing cancer care for patients in Europe, and beyond.

How the digital empowerment of mobile social platforms improves Chinese traditional retail enterprises’ operational performance: from the knowledge management capabilities perspective

PurposeBased on the perspective of knowledge management capability, this paper aims to reveal the internal mechanism of the digital empowerment of mobile social platforms to improve the operational performance of Chinese traditional retail enterprises. Such improvements have crucial theoretical value and practical implications for Chinese traditional retail enterprises to achieve transformation and sustainable development.Design/methodology/approachThis study applied the typical analysis method, selected China’s leading mobile social platform, WeChat, as a typical case, and observed and analyzed the public data of the traditional retail industry and social platforms and interviews with relevant enterprises. On this basis, this study used the inductive and deductive methods of qualitative research to conduct an in-depth analysis of the mechanism by which WeChat’s digital empowerment improves the operational performance of Chinese traditional retail enterprises. It also discussed the critical role and path knowledge management capabilities play in this mechanism.FindingsThis research demonstrated that mobile social platforms empower Chinese traditional retail enterprises to build diversified digital channels, enhance the knowledge acquisition capability of enterprises and thus improve their performance; empower Chinese traditional retail enterprises to build digital community networks, enhance the knowledge diffusion capability of enterprises and thus improve their performance; and empower Chinese traditional retail enterprises to integrate online and offline businesses, enhance the knowledge integration capability of enterprises and thus improve their performance.Research limitations/implicationsThis study clarifies the internal mechanism of how the digital empowerment of mobile social platforms can improve the performance of Chinese traditional retail enterprises. This mechanism implies that knowledge management capabilities (knowledge acquisition, diffusion and integration capability) are the underlying logic for Chinese traditional retail enterprises to achieve higher performance levels. This has important practical implications for managers of Chinese traditional retail enterprises to leverage the digital infrastructure of mobile social platforms to achieve the sustainable development of enterprises.Originality/valueThis study provides an in-depth analysis of how the traditional retail industry uses digital social platforms to improve operational performance from the perspective of knowledge management capabilities, which can further promote the theoretical research and practical development of digitalization and knowledge management. At the same time, this study explored the research on the operational performance of Chinese traditional retail enterprises from the perspective of knowledge management capabilities and expanded the research on knowledge management in related fields. The authors have initially sorted out the impact of knowledge management capabilities on the operational performance of Chinese traditional retail enterprises in the digital era. This will help better understand the role and function of knowledge management in strategic transformation and expand the application of knowledge management theory.

Collections of Practice as High-Level Activity in a Digital Interest-Based Science Community

Collections of Practice as High-Level Activity in a Digital Interest-Based Science Community

The Internet's Impact on Artistic Expression: A Paradigm Shift in Creative Processes

The Internet has revolutionised artistic expression, sparking a paradigm shift in creative processes. This paper investigates the profound impact of the Internet on artistic creation, examining its influence on artists, creative processes, and the consumption and dissemination of art. It explores the democratisation of art creation, the emergence of new art forms, and the challenges of copyright and online harassment. Central to this shift is the transition from solitary studio practices to collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches facilitated by digital tools and online communities. The shift's core lies in moving away from solitary studio practices towards a fluid, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach, where artists leverage digital tools, multimedia, and online communities to inform their work. This reshaping of the creative process raises questions about authorship and originality, transforming the Artist into a curator and co-creator navigating a web of influences. The Internet's potential to empower artists and enrich our cultural landscape is immense, but fostering a healthy online environment that values artistic freedom and protects creators' rights remains crucial. Embracing this transformative era, we can build a future where art thrives in diverse and evolving forms. This paper highlights the transformation of artists into curators and co-creators, navigating a web of influences, and discusses the immense potential of the Internet to empower artists and enrich our cultural landscape. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/tjjpt.v45.i02.6725

Digitale Öffentlichkeit(en). Linguistische Perspektiven

Abstract In this thematic volume we ask how digitalization and mediatization are transforming public communication and its conceptual understanding. This introductory text delves into the historical shift from oral and body media to written media in societal communication, highlighting the evolution through telecommunication mass media to the replacement of analog communication by digital forms. It addresses the lack of consensus on the definition of ‘publics’ and public communication, underscoring the multidimensional, heterogeneous, and fluid nature of these concepts. We ask how digitalization and mediatization processes raise questions about fundamental changes in publics due to new technological-communicative possibilities. Furthermore, we discuss the concept of publics as communicatively constructed and maintained, shaped by media and community ideologies. We propose a continuum model for digital/digitized publics, ranging from dyadic communication to multi-party communication. It emphasizes four key aspects for linguistic engagement with digital publics: communicative construction, technical and social affordances, multiplicity of addressing, and practices of digital community formation. With this model and the contributions following the introduction we contribute to a nuanced understanding of digital publics, considering their scale, complexity, and the dynamics of content creation and audience interaction.

Problems and Challenges of Digitalization for University Staff. The Case of the University of Tirana

During this dynamic period, digital technology is being rapidly applied in education, enabling innovative methods for the development of the university institution, teaching, knowledge assessment, institutional communication, and communication between educators, administrative staff, and students, as well as serving as an international ranking standard. In this regard, the University of Tirana has initiated the digital transformation process, which was deeply understood and significantly accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is going on in conformity with the growth and increase of investments closely connected with continuous technological developments side by side with the investments for the qualification of human resources, which serve and benefit this professional community as well as the improvement in the fields of Law and Administration based on the standards of digital ethics. Being the biggest university community in Albania, it has become a necessity to build a survival, friendly welcoming, just safe, and life-sustaining digital community. This is the key to solving the educational and administrative problems facing students, and academic and administrative staff. Besides being a vision for the University's development, it is an ethical vision as well. Moreover, it stands as an ethical challenge. This work based on the data from the study “Digital Ethics, Humane and Institutional Agora and the University of Tirana” aims at exploring the impact of age on digital ethics, both for the academic and support staff at the University of Tirana, with a special focus on staff aged 45 and above. Data from a survey conducted in the November-December 2022 period have been used, involving 315 educators out of a total of 746 and 214 support staff out of 334 to achieve at least 95% reliability. The data was based on half-structured interviews focusing on groups composed of university academic and administrative staff. Descriptive and inferential analyses using the chi-square test for independence have been used to determine whether age influences the following, for academic and administrative staff: 1. accurate knowledge of digital ethics, 2. responsible use of digital tools, 3. trust in UT in using and preserving information for students and academic staff, 4. security issues, and 5. efforts to enhance awareness of keeping pace with the time in the university environment. This work aims to address the issues that have arisen to take specific measures by the responsible authorities to increase knowledge about digital ethics at all levels, actors, and factors, within UT.

Beyond the Acronym: Intersections of STEAM, Cybernetics, and Leadership Nurturing

The theoretical model presented in this study explores the transformational potential of a digital Community of Practice (dCoP) within higher education, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. A dCoP serves as a virtual space for educators to exchange knowledge, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and construct meaning through discourse. Through the use of digital artifacts, a dCoP provides tangible exemplars for intersecting abstract concepts to real-world applications, thus strengthening educational experiences and outcomes. This study emphasizes the cognitive, social, and emotional skills developed through STEAM education, projecting future career growth for learners in these areas. Establishing a dCoP for teachers in higher education facilitates the transfer of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary skills to students, supporting STEAM learning and future career opportunities. Additionally, this study employs portraiture and autoethnography methodology for storytelling and cybernetic learning. The incorporation of a cybernetic mindset, presented through a theoretical Cybernetic Three-Realm Model, enriches a dCoP by addressing (1) a Canvas for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), (2) an Artist’s Palette for Authentic Artifacts, and (3) The Paints of Modalities for Learning. This theoretical construct affords a tangible framework for fostering STEAM skills and nurturing leadership development for pervasive learning within higher education dCoPs.

Digital education community TV existence in post analog switch off

Background: Based on Law (UU) Number 11 of 2020 regarding Cipta Kerja or the Omnibus Law, broadcasting institutions should switch from terrestrial or analog broadcasts to digital broadcasting via Analog Switch Off (ASO), which provides opportunities for community TV to develop. UGTV is Indonesia’s first digital education community TV to broadcast cultural and education-based programs. Purpose: To analyze the existence of UGTV as the first digital education community TV in Indonesia. Methods: Researchers distributed questionnaires to 144 respondents in Depok and 115 in Bekasi to determine the most popular programs. Researchers then conducted interviews with UGTV staff and leaders and compared the quality of UGTV programs based on KPI standards. Results: Based on the research results, UGTV as Indonesia’s first digital educational community television has met all KPI standards by offering some programs such as Team Teaching and Info Kampus. The types of broadcast programs in the form of tourism and cultural programs are still in demand and influence the audience’s viewing interest. Based on qualitative analysis as a follow-up analysis, the public response in these three areas is currently low because people have many new media choices that can be accessed easily at lower costs. Conclusion: The public feels that television lacks “interesting” shows so the existence of UGTV and other community channels can become a choice for the audience. Implications: KPI and KPID must actively monitor and develop broadcast content by collaborating with community broadcasting institutions so that broadcast production can be more varied.

Maternal mental health monitoring in an online community: a natural language processing approach

ABSTRACT Digital maternity support communities are increasingly popular. The communities are often based on discussion forums called ‘birth clubs’, to which users are assigned according to their estimated due months. Distinguishing between support-seeking and non-support-seeking posts submitted to these ‘birth clubs’ is a crucial first step for monitoring maternal mental health. This study utilised natural language processing (NLP) techniques on 52,558 posts collected from one of the largest online maternity communities in China, employing machine learning algorithms trained for post classification with a randomly selected and manually labelled subset of 3000 posts. The results validated the properties of information similarity and time sensitivity within the post data, and demonstrated the feasibility of employing simple algorithms and small training sets for effective maternal mental health monitoring.

Assessment of the institutional trust level of students in modern Russian society in the context of global cultural and digital transformations

One of the key factors influencing the political development and stability of the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred to as RF, Russia) is trust of citizens in political and social institutions. At the same time, youth is part of the Russian society with which the strategic prospects for progress of the country and vectors of socio-economic transformations are connected. The insufficient degree of confidence in the authorities will hinder effective implementation of societal development processes that also occur in socio-economic and institutional systems. The article presents the questionnaire results of students from Russian universities (N = 780 people) and colleges (N = 780 people) conducted in 2023; educational institutions are located in 41 subjects of the RF in all federal districts. The study revealed a relatively low level of trust of the Russian student youth to various government institutions, while the level of trust in regional authorities is lower than in fede ral ones. This is due to lack of awareness of young people about their activities. Additionally, most of the youth does not undertake a purposeful search and critical analysis of information, does not follow news about the work of authorities. It was also revealed that various network information spaces (social networks, regional digital Internet communities, official websites of government bodies and news portals) have a significant potential to increase institutional trust of students, since they cause the highest level of confidence.

Assessing the Accessibility, Engagement, and Value of the Virtual Global Spine Conference as an Educational Platform for Spine: A Three-Year Review

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic ushered a paradigm shift in medical education, accelerating the transition to virtual learning in select cases. The Virtual Global Spine Conference (VGSC), launched at the height of the pandemic, is a testament to this evolution, providing an independent educational series for spine care professionals worldwide. This study assesses VGSC’s three-year performance, focusing on accessibility, engagement, and educational value. MethodologyThrough retrospective data analysis from April 2020 to August 2023, we examined our social media metrics to measure VGSC's reach and impact. ResultsOver the study period, VGSC's webinars successfully attracted 2,337 unique participants, maintaining an average attendance of 47 individuals per session. The YouTube channel demonstrated significant growth, amassing over 2,693 subscribers and releasing 168 videos. These videos collectively garnered 112,208 views and 15,823.3 hours of watch time. Viewer demographics reveal a predominant age group of 35-44 years, representing 56.81% of the audience, closely followed by the 25-34 age group at 40.2%. Male participants constituted 78.95% of the subscriber base.Geographically, the viewership primarily originates from the United States, with India, Canada, South Korea, and the United Kingdom also contributing substantial audience numbers. The VGSC's presence on the 'X account' has grown to 2,882 followers, significantly enlarging the digital community and fostering increased engagement. ConclusionThe Virtual Global Spine Conference has demonstrated significant value as a virtual educational tool in spine education. Its diverse content and ease of access will likely enable it to drive value well into the post-pandemic years. Maintaining and expanding engagement, beyond North America in particular, remains a priority.

Systemic Barriers to Optimal Cancer Care in Resource-Limited Countries: Jordanian Healthcare as an Example.

This narrative review explores the multifaceted barriers hindering access to quality cancer care in Jordan. A literature-based narrative review was undertaken to explore the current identified barriers to cancer care in Jordan. Four databases were searched using relevant keywords to identify key insights on barriers and proposed solutions. Key challenges and potential solutions were identified based on evidence from studies, reports, and initiatives. Medical services and infrastructure exhibit centralized disparities, impacting rural and underserved areas. Human resources shortages, geopolitical instability, and quality management issues pose significant challenges. Public awareness campaigns face hurdles in addressing the tobacco epidemic and late-stage diagnosis. Socioeconomic disparities, particularly in health insurance and urban-rural divides, further compound barriers. Refugees encounter distinct challenges, including late-stage diagnosis, financial barriers, and psychological distress. Despite multiple challenges, Jordan presents a model for regional development and health equity. This study not only contributes to improving cancer care in Jordan but also offers a roadmap for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers in similar contexts globally. Government initiatives, financial aspects, and proposed policy measures are examined as potential solutions. Recommendations include coordinated prevention strategies, enhanced screening uptake, training programs, the equitable distribution of facilities, and policy directives aligned with global commitments. The role of digital technologies, telemedicine, and community engagement models is emphasized.

An extended community of inquiry framework supporting students in online and digital education

ABSTRACT In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities across the world were forced to move from a classroom-based delivery model to an online learning model which heavily disrupted the learning process for students. Despite proactive efforts for academic staff to embrace online teaching tools and techniques, the pressing urgency with which solutions were implemented raised concerns about the competence of academic staff to deliver online education effectively, the capabilities of digital tools and technologies required for different topics, and the quality of students’ learning experiences. Within a university postgraduate setting, this research adopts the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework to explore the social presence, teaching presence, and cognitive presence as essential elements facilitating the educational experiences of 100 students within an online learning environment. The findings expand current literature by proposing a revised CoI framework, the Digital Community of Inquiry Framework, to highlight an additional need, that of ‘self-presence’.

Interaction of Educational Communities of Higher Education in the University Scientific Area

The relevance of the article is predetermined by the need to find new resources for the development of the university scientific area and identify opportunities for its qualitative improvement. The purpose of the work is to determine the basis for the typology of the interaction of university educational communities and to define the basic features of the scientific concept of the organisation of the university scientific area in the Ural Federal District as a representative scientific and educational model of higher education in the macro-region. The dominant theoretical approaches are community-based, resource-based, typological approach. The object of the study is the interaction of the community of research and pedagogical staff (RPS), the student community and the community of administrative staff (AS), the subject is the resources of educational communities in universities of the macroregion. The empirical base consists of mass questionnaire regional and Russian surveys, materials of expert interviews, and statistical data. An approach to the study of RPS, AS and students as traditional, virtual, and digital communities is proposed. The analysis of the prerequisites for interaction and the specifics of each of the identified communities allowed us to reveal the most acute problems preventing their integration into the unified university scientific space of the macroregion. It is shown that the unbalanced ratio of the number of representatives of communities in general and by region of the district, and the bureaucratization of university activities have a negative impact. It is noted that contradictions in the goal-setting of communities in research activity create a situation of interpersonal disunity. The study of research practices revealed the need to formalize the status of the “personnel reserve of science”, the dissemination of innovative practices of large universities, the organization of a unified system of regional investment in student science, the inclusion of regions in the sphere of influence of world-class research and educational centers. Four groups of problem areas are identified as typological bases of scientific interaction: the number of participants in communications; the chronotopе of scientific interaction; motivation, opportunities and positions in science; the nature of interaction. The interpretation of the resource potential of the university scientific area and the communities interacting in it is proposed. The main features of the conception of the university scientific area of the macro-region as a specific social ecosystem are defined.

Community-driven design: Collaborative objects, community-generated content, and the expanded role of architects

This article explores the intersection of digital architecture, collaborative creativity, and community engagement through our conceptual framework of Collaborative Objects. By enabling a shift from user-generated content to community-generated content in architecture, this new approach promotes democratic design processes. Practical illustrations are provided through a series of public case studies—H = N Co-Doodle, H = N BLOCK, and Meta Block Linz—highlighting the versatility of the Collaborative Objects framework embedded within expanded software applications. These studies address the formal and informal consequences, opportunities, and challenges of transforming static design elements into dynamic, community driven narratives. While recognizing the challenges inherent in this paradigm shift, the article concludes by emphasizing the compelling potential for more shared, inclusive, and community-oriented design processes in the architectural field.

Developing initial programme theories for a realist synthesis on digital clinical consultations in maternity care: contributions from stakeholder involvement.

The COVID pandemic prompted an increase in the use of digital clinical consultations (telephone or video calls) within midwifery and nursing care. This paper reports on a realist review project related to maternity care that seeks to illuminate for whom such consultations can safely and acceptably be used, how, for what purposes and in what contexts. This paper addresses the first phase of a realist enquiry - initial programme theory development - focusing particularly on the role of stakeholder involvement (including digital transformation leaders, midwives, obstetricians, service users and community organisations). Three sub-stages of initial programme theory development are described highlighting the contribution of stakeholder groups to each stage: (i) consultation to focus the review question, (ii) focused searching and (iii) further consultation. Realist literature searching strategies yielded limited theory-rich evidence on digital consultations. Stakeholders provided essential additional contributions resulting in the development of 13 initial programme theories and a conceptual framework. More research on the implementation of virtual midwifery/nursing consultations is needed. Nursing/midwifery digital researchers should involve stakeholders to help shape research priorities, deepen contextual understanding and sense-check emerging findings.