Digital Media Research Articles

The Existence of Digital Literary Criticism and Its Contributions in Preparing Literary Criticism Teaching Materials Post Covid 19 Pandemic

Literary criticism teaching materials provided on campus only focus on theory and very few opportunities to appreciate literary texts directly through reading and understanding literary criticism published in various sources. Learning literary appreciation, including literary criticism, should not only be about memorizing literary theories, but also through practices such as reading and enjoying literary works directly, as well as appreciating the literary works read. The purpose of this research is to analyze the existence and contribution of digital literary criticism in the preparation of teaching materials for literary criticism. The design used in this research is qualitative. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative through data triangulation. The results of this study show that in the span of one year the average number of literary criticism published in digital media. The data shows that digital literary criticism still exists to provide color in the literary treasury regardless of the dynamics of the ups and downs of the number of literary criticisms published through digital media. Based on the information obtained through the distribution of questionnaires, it is known to contribute to the preparation of teaching materials for literary criticism. Regarding students' interest in digital literary criticism in literary criticism teaching materials, they successfully received a response with a high category. In conclusion, digital literary criticism enriches and expands the scope of teaching materials for literary criticism, making it more dynamic and adaptive to the latest developments in the world of literature and education.

Neuro-Fuzzy Logic for Automatic Animation Scene Generation in Movie Arts in Digital Media Technology

Animation scene generation (ASG) is the best digital media tool for lifelike scenes, particularly for movies. Traditional animation methods are laborious, computationally intensive, and scalable. Thus, this work addresses animation production issues using NFL-ASG. Combining fuzzy logic with a convolution neural network may create more realistic animated situations with less human interaction and better learning. Convolutional model training uses animation scenarios’ complicated motion patterns, character interactions, and ambient factors. Deep learning and fuzzy logic might change animation by boosting production techniques and releasing digital media technological creativity. After testing the system on the Moana Island scene dataset, it achieved a perception analysis success rate of 0.981% and a minimal processing complexity of (n logn).

Storypath: How Civic Advocacy Through Creating Music Empowers Civic and Political Thinking in Elementary Classrooms

This descriptive qualitative study examined how the Storypath (also known as Storyline) approach to teaching social studies involves elementary school students in action civics (authentic civic activities, self-chosen issues, ongoing reflection, decisions valued). Storypath, a project-based approach, utilizes the story structure to frame learning through an inquiry process whereby students consider an overarching question about a topic, create a relevant setting, become characters in the setting, and engage in the plot of the story (critical incidents). This Storypath engaged a class of ethnically and culturally diverse fifth graders in creating a music company (setting) dedicated to producing songs for social change. As company employees (characters), students researched issues they chose (affirming their agency in the learning process), then created songs and music videos for social impact. The arts (songs and videos) and technology (digital media) became integral to students’ efforts as they created and recorded music to share with the world. Students responded to Padlet and worksheet prompts, wrote song lyrics, and recorded music videos which all were analyzed to address this research question: What did authentic civic advocacy through creating music within the Storypath approach reveal about elementary students’ civic disciplinary knowledge, thinking, and skills? Findings revealed two overarching types of thinking: civic and political. Evidence indicates that civic thinking was justice-oriented for social well-being while political thinking was influence-oriented for strategic impact. This suggests that the Storypath implemented in this study can engage elementary school students in authentic civic advocacy within the classroom to cultivate civic and political thinking for meaningful participation in democratic life beyond the classroom.

Library Music in Digital Media

The Introduction falls into three sections. The first presents the historical context for the collection and the themes that unite the articles, and provides summaries for each of the articles. The second section deals with the complex web of terminology surrounding ‘library music’, in its historical, theoretical, and practical aspects, with an emphasis on the implications of digital technology. The final section reviews the academic literature about library music, considered from the perspectives of categorisation and tagging, industry and labour, television studies, and historical approaches.

E-Module Teaching Materials Based on Heyzine Flipbook on the Meaning of NKRI for Grade IV Elementary School

Currently, there are still many students who do not understand the Pancasila and Citizenship Education learning material. This is due to the lack of digital learning media to facilitate students' independent learning of PPKn. This research aims to develop a Civics e-module based on the Heyzine flipbook on the Meaning of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) material for Class IV Elementary School. This type of research is R & D (Research and Development) development research. The development model in this research uses the ADDIE model. The research subjects were 1 media expert and 1 material expert. This small group trial was conducted on four students from class IV elementary school. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The instruments used to collect data are validation sheets, questionnaire sheets, and test questions. The data analysis techniques used in this research are quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The research results, namely the assessment by material experts, obtained 87.50%, and media experts obtained a score of 84.09% with very good criteria. Evaluation of the effectiveness of use through the N-gain test obtained a score of 67.1% with moderate criteria, and the interpretation category was quite effective. Assessing responses via student questionnaires obtained an average score of 93% with very good criteria. It was concluded that e-modules are very suitable for use and can improve student learning outcomes in Pancasila and Citizenship Education subjects.

The political evolutionary process of the Cambodian People's Party from 2008 to 2017: A critical review

This study examines the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), originally founded in 1951 as the Kampuchean People’s Revolutionary Party (KPRP), and traces its political development from 2008 to 2017. It explores the factors that have contributed to the CPP's political resilience, including its surge in popularity in 2008 and the decline it experienced by 2017. The research highlights the party's organizational strengths, patronage networks, and its use of coercive tactics to maintain power. It also looks at the role of socio-economic policies and national stability in the party's success. However, by 2017, the CPP faced growing challenges, particularly from a politically aware youth and dissatisfaction with its increasing authoritarianism, media suppression, and restrictions on opposition. Using a qualitative, descriptive approach, the study draws on secondary sources like academic articles, NGO reports, and media coverage. The findings suggest that while the CPP has managed to maintain its hold on power, its reliance on authoritarian methods may not be sustainable. The study concludes with recommendations for improving governance, encouraging political competition, engaging the youth, and strengthening democratic institutions in Cambodia. Future research could explore the CPP’s post-2017 strategies, the role of digital media in youth political engagement, or the long-term impacts of its socio-economic policies on governance and public trust in Cambodia.

The socialization relevance of digital media practices in adolescence in times of polycrisis

AbstractPolitical orientation is one of many developmental tasks that must be achieved during adolescence. Political attitudes are an important facet of the self. Global crises such as wars, hunger, disease, inequality, discrimination, displacement, and climate change are complex issues that challenge young people to take a stance. They are omnipresent and all but unavoidable. Nevertheless, not all youth participate in political discourse or engage in protest—in whatever form—against the developments that affect them.The article inquires into how, in times of polycrisis, young people become politically interested and active individuals by engaging with the so-called ‘civic web’. What potential is offered by which digital infrastructures and which forms of political participation are relevant for young people in their everyday lives and socialization? What conditions need to be in place to motivate young people to participate and engage in politics on and via the internet, especially in the long term? First, common digital media practices, their distribution and effectiveness are described. Numerous studies have shown that young people are less active and careless online than is generally assumed. From the perspective of youth and media sociology, young people’s modes of use are considered, as well as how they weigh up the consequences of certain media practices and ambivalent developments. Last but not least, the conditions that promote or hinder participation and political engagement are critically discussed.

Design and Management of Digital Communication Media to Build Stakeholder Trust and Reputation of the Indonesian Ikaboga Organization

Ikatan Ahli Boga Indonesia (Ikaboga Indonesia) was established in 1987. It is the first and oldest organization for Indonesian Culinary Experts. This organization is neither commercial nor political. They are currently experiencing challenges such as the weak commitment of its members, especially in terms of setting aside time, energy, and materials. As a result, many organizational tasks are not carried out according to their duties. This organization is also weak in managing digital communication media. In the digital era, many organizations compete to build stakeholder trust and reputation through digital media. This is the background to this PKM. By paying attention to the three main principles of the SDGs, namely universal, integration, and inclusive, this PKM focuses on and aims to improve the skills (technology and management) of the administrators and members of Ikaboga Indonesia. Such as skills in organizational communication management and the design and management of digital communication media to build stakeholder trust and the reputation of Ikaboga Indonesia. This program is carried out by elaborating ten methods: learning methods, question and answer and discussion methods, demonstration methods, problem-solving methods, practice or skills training methods, design methods, discovery methods, inquiry methods, mind mapping methods, and role-sharing methods. As a result, this activity was positively influenced; 71% of participants attended because they were interested and wanted to learn. This PKM was also considered to impact 81.2% of participants' cognitive changes significantly. The causal factors did not have a 100% effect on increasing participants' cognitive abilities due to obstacles of 56.5% lost and intermittent sound due to signal.; 43.5% had a wrong signal.; 21.77% due to distance obstacles, and 17.4% due to technological barriers, hunger, and other work, so they could not focus.

The Role of Digital Innovation in Shaping Cultural Narratives: Analysing the Ethical Implications of Algorithm-Driven Media Platforms for Online Communities

This study critically analyzes the dual impact of digital innovation on cultural and creative industries, emphasizing both opportunities and challenges. It investigates how digital media platforms, such as TikTok and the Palace Museum, drive market expansion, enhance cultural sustainability, and democratize information sharing. These innovations foster public engagement and cultural tourism, thereby contributing to economic growth and cultural development. Nevertheless, the study highlights ethical challenges such as misinformation, algorithmic bias, gender inequality, and racial discrimination, which hinder the potential benefits of digital platforms. Using a qualitative methodology that integrates case studies and secondary data analysis, this research identifies mechanisms driving these dual effects and evaluates strategies to mitigate negative consequences. The findings underscore the need for ethical frameworks and governance mechanisms to guide digital innovation toward sustainable development, ensuring alignment with inclusivity and social responsibility.

The internationalization of scientist stereotypes through new media: Thai students’ perceptions of scientists from graphic interchange formats (GIFs)

ABSTRACT Background Students from Eastern cultures have historically viewed scientists differently than those from Western cultures, largely due to the high value of science in Eastern educational systems, reinforced by Eastern values and maintained by geographic distance from the Occident. With the proliferation of new media, Western (stereotypical) portrayals of scientists are now reaching a younger, more diverse, and global audience, outside of a formal education context (via social media, for example). Purpose The present study explored Eastern culture students’ perceptions of scientists in one specific type of new media modality, Graphic Interchange Formats (GIFs). Sample This study analyzed 97 adolescent aged Thai students’ (42 secondary and 55 tertiary level) perceptions of scientists as portrayed in four different GIFs from the high/low warmth and high/low competence dimensions of the pancultural Stereotype Content Model framework. Design and Methods Upon viewing each GIF through an online survey, participants narratively described their thoughts of the scientist/s therein. Responses were analyzed using directed content analysis to identify and categorize dimensions of high/low warmth and competence. Results Findings suggest that Thai students perceived scientists similarly to the High-Competence and Low-Warmth stereotype. Female scientists were perceived as equally competent (yet warmer than) their male counterparts. Conclusions The present study provides practical suggestions for enhancing warmth in portrayals of scientists in media, such as friendly imagery of scientists engaging in prosocial activities (e.g. friendly appearance, collaboration, etc.). Educators and new media creators can challenge and correct damaging stereotypical representations of scientists by understanding the role of digital media in shaping students’ perceptions of scientists around the world.

Avoiding the death of the newspaper industry in Indonesia and the transformation of the digital media business

The circulation of newspapers in Indonesia has been at its lowest point in the last 10 years. Print media companies have collapsed and closed, and most have shifted to online media businesses. What is the fate of various print outlets and media in Indonesia amidst the death knell of print media business in Indonesia? What is the ultimate strategy to save the print media business in Indonesia and can the business survive until 2030? The paradigm of this research is qualitative. The research took place from January 2023 to December 2024. Data collection techniques were via literature review, observation, and documentation. As a result, the circulation of various print media in Indonesia has decreased drastically by around 1 million copies per year. By the end of 2023, the circulation will be around 5 million copies. The researcher predicts that by 2030, the number of print media companies is estimated to be only 100 companies. Emergency rescue efforts for the print media business through: media transformation, attracting young readers; integration of print media, online media, and social media businesses; and maintaining content according to the needs of customers and potential readers.

International Media Analysis: Critical Analysis Comparing News Reports in Listed West/South Digital Media

This paper delves into the narrative perspectives of Western and Southern media in news reporting on four themes: war, culture, politics, and Olympic sports. The study reveals that Western media (such as BBC and CNN) tend to adopt narratives that align with the Global News Flow theory and the framework of cultural imperialism, emphasizing individual suffering, the consequences of political and military actions, and the global influence of Western values and innovations. In contrast, Southern media (such as CGTN, Al Jazeera, and WION) actively challenge the dominance of Western mainstream narratives by focusing on local perspectives and realities, employing de-Westernized news narratives. They seek to alter the narrative structure of international news and highlight the development achievements and contributions of Southern countries in culture, sports, and other fields. These counter-narratives align with post-colonial journalism theory, offering potential pathways for Southern countries to gain more voice and challenge Western hegemony in the international news domain. This study contributes to uncovering power dynamics in global news reporting and provides insights for addressing cultural hegemony.

BIMBINGAN TEKNIS (BIMTEK) AWAL TAHUN AKADEMIK 2024/2025: PENYUSUNAN PERANGKAT AJAR KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI UPTD SDN BATUPLAT 2 KUPANG

A technical guidance of creating teaching materials based on Merdeka curriculum framework was conducted in the beginning of academic year 2024/2025 from August 1 – 3, 2024, in UPTD SDN Batuplat 2 Kupang. The community service activity was participated by 29 participants of teachers and education personnels of UPTD SDN Batuplat 2 Kupang. This activity was carried out using training and assisting method. Qualitatively, the final survey showed that all participants obtained meaningful knowledge, understanding, and skill to create teaching materials incorporating differentiated learning. The participants were able to integrate digital learning media in the teaching materials they had created. Besides, quantitatively, the final survey indicated that as many as 26 teachers could produce differentiated learning modules according to classes and levels where they teach, 5 teachers and education personnels could produce HTML and android-based application for AKM simulation using I spring suite. Moreover, 9 teachers and education personnels could produce interactive teaching materials, quizzes, and games using web-based application, such as genially, educaplay, and wordwall.

The impact of user addiction on continuance intention to use streaming platforms: incorporating expectation confirmation model and personality traits

The widespread use of the Internet has transformed communication, including listening to music and watching movies. With the development of new technologies, consumers now have more options for viewing new media across many platforms and devices. Consumers now have more options for watching new material across many platforms and devices via OTT (Over-the-Top) streaming platforms. Future trends in consumer behavior will significantly increase competition for the digital media business, particularly in the digital video and music sectors. This article aims to understand better Thai streaming service users, where the country’s digital infrastructure has been developing. By examining their heavy viewing addiction, intention to continue using the expectation confirmation model, personality traits, and implementation of the 7Ps in marketing. An online questionnaire-based survey of Thai respondents was used to evaluate the proposed models empirically. The study used path analysis and a Structural Equation Model (SEM) to investigate how continuance intention toward streaming services is affected by other endogenous variables in Thailand. The empirical results found that the user’s satisfaction and addiction of users to heavy viewing were found to be key factors influencing the intention to continue using streaming services in the Thai environment. Likewise, the study confirms the importance of the Big Five personality traits theory in impacting the behavior of streaming service consumers. Introverted persons may perceive streaming services as more useful and enjoyable. The findings deepened our understanding of Thai streaming consumer behavior and offered more insight into market trends for streaming services.

PRAGMATICS OF ENGLISH AND UKRAINIAN PARENTHETICAL WORDS IN COLUMNIST GENRE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Parenthetical words are of interest to researchers because they can express subjective modalities, organize texts, and add energy to language. Scientists analyzed the grammar and semantics of parenthetical words, as well as their ability to convey modalities and create effective communicative and pragmatic contexts. However, the communicative and pragmatic features of parenthetical words in multilingual media discourses, especially in the columnist genre, have not been thoroughly investigated by linguists. The aim of this study is to fill this gap and highlight the relevance of examining the role of parenthetical words in such contexts. The research focuses on the common and distinctive pragmatic features of parenthetical words in English and Ukrainian media discourse within the columnist genre. To achieve this goal, the article analyzes the approaches to qualifying parenthetical words in English and Ukrainian linguistics. It also proposes a working typology of parenthetical words based on their semantics and develops a methodology for comparing the pragmatics of the components. The study also compares the degree of implementation of evaluative and metatextual parenthetical words in different media discourses and explores the typological characteristics of their use in the columnist genre. The study employs a combination of common and linguistic research methods: analysis, synthesis, comparative and contextual-interpretive methods. The data were evaluated objectively using quantitative calculations. Online media sources served as the empirical basis for the study, from which sentences containing parenthetical words were extracted using the continuous sampling method. To ensure a fair comparison, an equal number of texts were taken from English and Ukrainian media. Specifically, 200,000 characters were analyzed from each language in the columnist genre. The following media outlets were used as sources: “The Guardian” (columns by George Monbiot, Aditya Chakrabortty, Marina Hyde, Zoe Williams, and Polly Toynbee), “The Telegraph” (columns by Allison Pearson and Camilla Tominey), “Ukrainian Weekly” (columns by Radomyr Mokryk, Diana Klochko, Onukh, Maksym Vikhrov, Edward Lucas, etc.), and “Ukraiinska Pravda” (columns section). A total of 141 and 132 constructions were extracted from the English and Ukrainian texts, respectively, using the continuous sampling method. In the typology of parenthetical words used in our study, we identify evaluative and metatextual parenthetical words. These groups carry specific semantics, such as “degree of probability,” “author’s emotions,” “logical coherence,” and “source of information.” These semantic components serve to fulfil pragmatic functions of assertion, hypotheticality, evaluation, text coherence, and address marking. However, differences exist in how these functions are implemented by English columnists and Ukrainian authors. English columnists tend to use parenthetical words that convey a high degree of probability for the facts they present, while Ukrainian authors are more likely to use units with a lower degree of probability, indicating a hypothetical function. This difference may arise from linguistic, cognitive, and cultural traditions in the creation of media texts of the columnist genre. British columnists tend to express their opinions more directly to shape public opinion, while Ukrainian authors are less categorical in their statements, creating a sense of collaboration and discussion with the reader. The implementation of the pragmatic function of evaluation showed common tendencies in both media discourses towards the insignificant use of parenthetical words with the semantics of “author’s emotions”. The communicative approach to using words in parentheses to denote negative emotions is similar. Metatextual units are less frequently used than evaluative parenthetical words in both English and Ukrainian discourse. In English discourse, the authors more often refer to external sources of information and use the corresponding parenthetical words. At the same time, Ukrainian authors use a broader range of units than English columnists.

Inclusive education pandemic: Learning barriers for children with disabilities in South Africa

Background: Children with disabilities encounter obstacles attaining basic education. Significantly, previous studies on South Africa have shown that up to 70% of the children with disabilities are out of school. Despite efforts to support inclusive education through White Paper 6 policy, the deployment of resources and transformation of the education sector has been a slower process.Objectives: The main objective of the article is to explore the challenges of basic education faced by children with disabilities in South Africa.Method: The study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic using a qualitative research methodology. The data were collected using key informant interviews through online media platforms. The data analysis was conducted using computer-aided software in the form of ATLAS.ti 8.Results: This study established several challenges faced by special needs schools, especially in the rural areas. These include a limited number of special needs schools, scholar transport, enrolment, lack of psychosocial and expert support, sanitation and infrastructure and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children with disabilities.Conclusion: The article concludes that even though White Paper 6 focusses on Special Needs Education in South Africa, there remains poor policy implementation to ensure inclusivity for learners with disabilities.Contribution: The research provides an understanding of the challenges faced by children with disabilities to assist policy makers with recommendations and areas of concern to improve policy implementation of the White Paper 6 in South Africa.

Gender Issues: a Critical Discourse on Articles in Online Media Magdalene. Co

This study aims to determine how the discourse formation of articles on the issue of violence against women in the online media Magdalene.co which appeared from June to December 2021. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods, the research subject is the author of articles on violence against women in Magdalene.co media and the object of research is articles on violence against women. The data collection techniques used in the research are documentation and interviews with parties related to the research theme. The data analysis method uses the Van Dijk model which consists of three dimensions, namely Text, Social Congnition, and Social Context. The data validity test uses triangulation techniques. The results of the research at the text level show that the discourse in the article on violence against women in the online media Magdalene.co. in the content of the article emphasizes the condition of women as victims of violence and some sentences show how the perpetrators of violence behave. Judging from the level of social congnition, Magdalene.co journalists in their articles emphasize the condition of women as victims of violence. Judging from the level of social context, information about women's harassment will always be a taboo issue for society. This issue will continue to be discussed in the community considering the number of victims of violence against women is quite large, so this will continue to be an issue that will be published in the mass media.

Promising images of love: a qualitative-ethnographic study about the mediatised memories of weddings

Background Digital and electronic media play a central role in weddings, capturing everything from the preparation to the ceremony itself and beyond. These media make specific moments of the wedding day memorable. But how do couples manage their wedding photos and videos, and what role do these media play in evoking memories of the event's religious and secular dimensions? These questions are explored within the theoretical framework of mediatisation and memory processes. This paper argues that the mediatization of weddings evokes emotions that strengthen the impact of these memories. Media shape how these events are recalled, leading to a partial homogenization of memories, where cultural and religious differences, as well as sexual orientation, become less prominent. Methods This interdisciplinary qualitative-ethnographic research is based on twenty-seven semi-structured video recorded interviews conducted in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland with homo- and heterosexual married couples from different cultural-religious backgrounds. The couples shared their wedding album or video and developed their wedding narrative by looking at the photographs and videos. Results Taking photos during the wedding becomes an important part of the ritual, independent of any cultural or religious background, gender and sexual orientation. The ceremony itself is emphasized in the photos and the videos. This homogenisation of the rite of passage equally occurs in the photographic representations of weddings and in turn influences how the wedding is remembered. The findings further confirm that heterosexual marriage representations reinforce gender stereotypes. The brides/wives of heterosexual couples are significantly more invested in the production and reception of wedding media, whereas homosexual couples participated in the conversation rather equally. Conclusions The homogenization of representation and memory becomes part of the rite of passage’s cultural-collective memory that connects the individual couples. The mediatisation of weddings strengthens the feeling of belonging to a community that transcends cultural-religious identities.

A Study on The Causes of Chapanda Broken IPO

China's new tea industry has recently been exploring overseas listing opportunities, with two companies experiencing breakdowns in their Hong Kong IPOs. ChaPanda, the second new tea beverage company to list, saw a year's worth of turnover evaporate on its first day on the Hong Kong stock market, falling far below investors' expectations. Back in 2021, the IPO of "Nayuki's Tea" on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange also faced a similar breakdown, attributed to overpriced valuations in the new tea beverage industry. These above-average IPO valuations are often influenced by online public opinion and media evaluations, affecting both IPO pricing and stock prices on the first day. Additionally, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, mainland companies breaking on their first day of IPOs on the Hong Kong stock market have remained relatively high compared to the overall market. This article uses ChaPanda as a case study to explore the reasons behind the frequent IPO breakdowns in the new tea beverage industry on the Hong Kong stock market. It examines three key aspects: industry background, enterprise valuation efficiency, and investor sentiment, as well as the issuance risks of listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The aim is to provide practical references and suggestions for reasonable pricing of future IPOs in the same industry.

Social and Cultural Influences on Parental Mediation of Digital Media Use in Azerbaijan

Social and Cultural Influences on Parental Mediation of Digital Media Use in Azerbaijan