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Pelatihan E-Commerce (Digital Marketing) pada Umkm Kue Khas Desa Kayu Laut Mandailing Natal

This service aims to provide digital marketing/e-commerce training to Typical Cake MSME Business Actors in Kayu Laut Village, Panyabungan Selatan District, Mandailing Natal Regency so that after this training, business actors can take advantage of the potential of the digital/e-commerce market. This service uses the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) method which focuses on developing the quality of the community's economic welfare by emphasizing the superiority of assets owned by the community. The stages in this service start with the preparation stage, until the termination stage. Where the process takes approximately two months. It was discovered that the typical cake MSMEs in Kayu Laut village, based on their marketing, still use conventional methods. So training is needed that aims to empower the Khas Cake MSMEs of Kayu Laut village with marketing methods through e-commerce/digital marketing. The training activities for this service were successfully carried out as evidenced by the enthusiasm of the participants in participating in the activities. The results of this activity show that after carrying out this activity, business actors already understand how important it is to adapt their insights to the times. You already understand how important it is to apply e-commerce to existing products. Also, they start to apply this knowledge with direct practice. By having a Facebook and Shopee page as a place to promote the cake products it sells. This activity, will and is expected to have implications for the future of the typical UMKM cake from Kayu Laut village.

Att ge information i skriven interaktion

To provide information in written interaction – responsiveness at the digital welfare state’s frontline Digitalisation has created opportunities for people to have contact with representatives of human service organisations through various text-based channels (e.g., online chat, social media, email). Despite the fact that such text-based interaction is common in social work practice today, there is remarkably little knowledge about how the interaction is structured in practice and what characteristics the different forms have. Such knowledge is central to designing appropriate contacts that respond to clients’ needs. This study uses conversation analysis to study two forms of digital text-based interaction between clients and representatives of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SSIA). The data consist of circa 900 exchanges via email and the SSIA’s official Facebook page for parents. Identified patterns are also compared with 300 recorded phone calls to the SSIA, to make visible how participants orient to the limitations and affordances that the textual arenas provide in practice and which functions they thereby fulfill with regard to client relations. The analysis focuses on how practitioners manage responsiveness in replies to client questions. We show how practitioners’ replies tend to deviate from conversational norms by not being designed in line with the design or content of the questions. For example, practitioners often provide information that is conditioned (e.g., “if …then …”) rather than yes/no answers (even when replying to yes/no questions). Through this, the analysis also demonstrates how practitioners realise policy and organisational goals in digital text-based interaction. The study contributes knowledge about how help and service is provided in digital text-based interaction and highlights the problem of generally held replies that are not adapted to the recipient, as the interaction risks not fulfilling the expected function for the clients. We also problematise how textual interaction on social media platforms poses risks for clients’ privacy from an ethical perspective.

‘We will continue to fight for our lands … it is Mother Nature that we value’: Idle No More, the Rights of Nature social movement frame, and Anti-Capitalist Ecologist Discourse

ABSTRACT Organizing to oppose an omnibus budget bill threatening First Nations in Canada, the Idle No More (INM) movement is embedded in a legacy of Indigenous resistance to colonialism and environmental degradation. INM activists challenged Western nature perceptions to advocate for the protection of nature through the lens of First and Indigenous Peoples’ traditions and cultures. We build upon existing Indigenous Environmental Justice movement, framing, and Rights of Nature (RoN) literature to understand the role of the RoN social movement frame and Anti-Capitalist Ecologist Discourse as orienting frameworks for INM movement mobilization. We explore the emergence period of INM, analysing the first 6 months of posts and comments on the movement’s Facebook page. We argue that INM activists employed an RoN frame to establish central claims and appeal to a range of potential supporters connecting the local and the global through broad Anti-Capitalist Ecologist Discourse narratives.

A Speech Act Analysis of Language of Emotion in Governor Akeredolu's Post Owo Massacre Broadcast

The attack on the worshippers of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Ogwaluwa, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria has further revealed the state of insecurity in the Nigerian sociospace. The grisly act, referred to as Owo massacre, has attracted widespread condemnation from individuals and groups in and outside the shore of Nigeria. This paper attempts the analysis of the post Owo massacre speech of the Governor of Ondo State, Nigeria, Arakunrin Odunayo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s as presented in his state broadcast on Owo terror attack. The text of the Post Owo Massacre Speech of Governor Odunayo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as contained in his state broadcast made on June 7, 2022, entitled Owo terror attack, was downloaded from the Facebook page of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi on https://fb.watch/mhM-xkaQUu/ and analysed using Speech Act Theory as propounded by J. L Austin (1962) and expatiated by John Searle (1971). The study identifies the illocutionary acts of assertive, directive, expressive and commissive; analyse the performative functions of the identified illocutionary acts and the communicative element that give effectiveness to the acts in the emotional speech and concludes that emotion dictates the choices of the communicating elements deployed in the post Owo massacre state broadcast of Arakunrin Odunayo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

Maternity support workers’ experiences of workplace trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms

BackgroundMaternity support workers (MSWs) are now a key part of the maternity workforce. They work in environments with potential exposure to traumatic events, but little is known about their rates of exposure or psychological responses. ObjectivesWe aimed to identify the proportion of MSWs reporting exposure to a traumatic work event and consequential rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We also aimed to identify factors associated with PTSD and to describe levels of burnout, empathy, and functional impairment, and to explore their potential associations with PTSD symptoms. MethodsMSWs were recruited via the Royal College of Midwives newsletter, which is sent to all MSW members, and via social media on the College MSW Facebook page. Participants completed an online survey. They provided information on demographic details, job role, and exposure to traumatic events, and completed questionnaires covering PTSD symptoms related to work events, related functional impairment, burnout, and empathy. Data were analysed via correlations and multiple regression. FindingsOf 98 respondents, 88 had been exposed to a traumatic work event; 79 of these through being present and nine through hearing about traumatic events. Of those exposed, 14.8% (n = 13) participants had probable PTSD, while a further 5.7 % (n = 5) met the subclinical threshold. Over a third (35.2 %) of the sample showed high levels of emotional exhaustion, a key feature of burnout, and 27.3 % reported functional work impairment. PTSD symptoms were associated with younger age, higher empathic concern, and direct exposure to traumatic perinatal events. Conclusions and clinical implicationsMSWs are routinely exposed to traumatic events at work and are at risk of work-related PTSD. Younger and more empathic staff appear more at risk, although our methods could not distinguish cause and effect. It must also be noted that the survey took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, and findings could be influenced by this context. MSWs need to be routinely included in programmes to support staff in relation to trauma exposure at work.

‘The benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks… they say’

Abstract This study aims to analyse Italian Internet users’ comments on two posts that appeared on the Facebook page of the Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera during a particularly critical phase of the COVID-19 pandemic (specifically, March 2021). At that time, the AstraZeneca vaccine had been temporarily suspended in some European countries due to confirmed reports of blood clots but subsequently declared “safe and effective” by the European Medicines Agency. Two datasets of comments were collected and analysed by combining automatic and manual, as well as quantitative and qualitative, methods. The main findings shed light on the orientation (agreement vs disagreement), construction of consensus and dissent, and epistemic positioning of Facebook users when they are confronted and engaged in dialogue with uncertain news about public health issues.

Psoriasis knowledge gaps and misconceptions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions: patients' survey-based study.

Misconceptions among psoriatic patients often lead to a negative impact on disease outcomes. Our main target was knowledge assessment among a sample of psoriatic patients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region where data are scarce. The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive survey. It consists of an online questionnaire comprising 19 questions designed to assess psoriasis knowledge and five demographic questions. The questionnaire link was posted on the official Facebook page of the Kasr Al Ainy Psoriasis Unit (KAPU). The questionnaire was taken by 527 participants, but only 396 responses were complete and adequate for analysis. The mean psoriasis knowledge score was higher in females (P = 0.005) and participants with advanced education degrees (P < 0.001). Patients reporting regular follow-ups with dermatologists were more likely to acknowledge joint involvement (P = 0.044) but also incorrectly assume biologics are a final cure (P = 0.038). In addition, they were more likely to assume psoriasis affects pregnancy (P = 0.013). Patients with a family history of psoriasis showed a better mean knowledge score than those without (P = 0.01). Only 54.55% of participants reported knowledge of possible disease exacerbation by drugs. A minority (26.77%) of our patients responded that a diet change could not permanentlycure psoriasis. This study reports knowledge gaps in a cohort of Arabic-speaking psoriasis patients, especially regarding areas of extracutaneous involvement, the hereditary nature of the disease, and the effect of psoriasis on pregnancy and fertility. Most participants were unaware that biological therapy and a change in diet do not offer a permanent cure. Dermatologists in our region must reach out to their patients and correct the various misconceptions reported in this study.

Examining the Postdictive Validity of Self-Report Big Five Personality Traits with Objective Recordings of Online Behaviors: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study Using Facebook Page Likes

The present study investigated the postdictive validity of self-report Big Five personality traits using over ten years of recording of online behaviors, namely Facebook Page Likes. We explored how personality traits correlate with interests and preferences expressed through Facebook Likes recorded up to ten years before the personality assessment and examined the consistency of these correlations over time. The recruited sample consisted of 601 adult Facebook users, predominantly young adults, with 73.70 % female and 26.30 % male participants. Facebook Page Likes data were analyzed using topic modeling techniques to extract meaningful indicators of individual difference in user interests. Findings revealed significant associations between personality traits and participants' interests as expressed using Likes over ten years of online activity. Conscientiousness showed consistent negative correlations with leisure and entertainment interests. Openness to Experience positively correlated with interests in artistic and cultural fields, including non-profit organizations, theaters, musicians, and entertainment and media. Extraversion demonstrated positive correlations with social entertainment, such as nightclubs and restaurants. Agreeableness and Emotional Stability did not show significant average associations. There was a negative correlation between the number of Likes and Conscientiousness, suggesting that individuals that are more conscientious express fewer Page Likes. Conversely, a positive correlation existed between Page Likes and Openness. Overall, correlations were small but mostly consistent over time, although correlations with the Openness trait suggested a stronger association with more recent interests. This research underscores the enduring influence of personality on online behaviors, including activity on social media.

Reproduction propaganda: The state hails, citizens responds—A case study of Vietnamese governmental Facebook

Since the turn of the 21st century, aging populations and low fertility rates have alarmed governments across Europe and East Asia. The Communist state of Vietnam is now experiencing the same situation. The government has recently started a propaganda campaign to encourage its citizens to not postpone marriage and having children. This article explores one recent attempt—a viral post published on the government's Facebook page in November 2023 urging young citizens to marry before 30, attracting hundreds of thousands of reactions and comments. The article examines this heteronormative message and netizens’ comments, which show humor, resistance, and critiques of the government's welfare system. Using the concepts of (counter-) interpellation, it reveals the nuances of the power relations between the state and its people in this case study where biopolitics and personal choice intersect, illuminating how social networks provide a discursive space for mundane political engagement.

TECHNOLOGY AND LANGUAGE MANIPULATION AS THREATS IN THE ONLINE RETAIL BUSINESS

The facilitation of technology has enabled customers to conduct online transactions regardless of geographical boundaries. However, the cut-throat nature of business often trumps observance of ethics as retailers appear not to do enough to protect consumers from becoming victims of scams. Christensen's theory of disruptive technology was used as a lens to show how the emergence of new technology may pose a threat to the continued existence of established markets and expose customers to online scammers. The study purposively sampled messages posted on two Facebook pages which claim to represent Tekkie Town, a sneakers store in South Africa, and responses from some users. To enhance chances of making an informed analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis was used to examine language techniques utilized by online advertisers, legit and fake, and comments from customers regarding their online shopping experiences. Results indicate retailers do not take special attention to monitor fake websites designed to scam their clients. Instead, it is customers who end up alerting stores to fake posts. We encourage business managers to uphold excellence practices and protect their customers by taking special measures to prevent scammers from easily copying their logos and scamming customers, which could harm their businesses.

USPOREDBA AKTIVNOSTI KOMERCIJALNIH I DRUŠTVENIH PODUZETNIKA NA FACEBOOKU

The main objective of this study is to examine the differences in Facebook usage practices between social and commercial entrepreneurs. The research is based on the official Facebook pages of six pairs of commercial and social enterprises during a period of two years, giving a total of 1046 posts for analysis. Findings reveal differences in the content and types of Facebook posts between commercial and social entrepreneurs. While commercial entrepreneurs have a clearly expressed market orientation, social enterprises strive to build the legitimacy of philanthropists and initiators of social change. There is no statistically significant difference in the number of reactions per post per follower between the two types of enterprises. However, followers' engagement is stronger among social entrepreneurs than commercial entrepreneurs. What all businesses lack is customer-generated content. Business owners could take the empirical findings into consideration when developing a strategy for managing their presence on social networks.

Exploring the Experiential Journey of Women with PCOS Across the Lifespan: A Qualitative Inquiry.

Peri-postmenopausal women with the chronic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remain at cardiometabolic risk and/or subsist with established comorbidity while continuing to manage persistent PCOS signs and symptoms, such as hirsutism. Thus, PCOS transcends the reproductive years, yet there is sparse scientific literature on the peri-postmenopausal years of women with PCOS. To explore how peri-postmenopausal women's perceptions about PCOS have changed over the lifespan since their PCOS diagnosis. A cross-sectional survey with one qualitative question was conducted via Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) among women with PCOS aged ≥43 years, who were all recruited from PCOS-specific Facebook pages. Of the 107 women completing the survey, 72 substantively answered the qualitative question. The qualitative responses were analyzed using the steps of reflexive thematic analysis. Themes were interpreted and discussed through the lens of the bioecological conceptual model. Respondents were 47.6 (±4.1) years of age, primarily White (87.5%), employed full time (65.3%), and married (75%) with children (68%). Four overall themes were identified: 1) dismissal 2) information desert, 3) PCOS experience over the lifespan, and 4) mindset. The study findings illustrated the unique healthcare needs among peri-postmenopausal women with PCOS. Further research is needed to further explore their healthcare concerns and psychosocial needs followed by studies that develop and assess interventions that promote symptom and adaptive coping strategies across their lifespan.

Unauthentic Information About Celiac Disease on Social Networking Pages: Is It a Matter of Concern in Celiac Disease Management?

Facebook (FB) is the most popular online networking platform. Many celiac disease Facebook (CD-FB) pages spread awareness about celiac disease (CD). To get the latest information, patients with CD frequently follow such pages. However, little is known about whether such pages provide authentic and reliable information. This study aims to investigate whether CD-FB pages spread misleading information to patients with CD. On the Facebook social networking platform, CD-FB pages created in three celiac-prevalent countries (Italy, the USA, and India) were explored using different combinations of keywords. The type/category of the CD-FB page, country of origin, purpose, page web link, and number of followers/members were documented in a Microsoft spreadsheet. All posts distributed on selected CD-FB pages in the last 3 years were thoroughly screened. From August 2022 to March 2023, a total of 200 CD-FB pages from Italy, the USA, and India were explored. Out of these 200 pages, 155 CD-FB (Italy 70; the USA 46; India 39) were found eligible. Of them, 20 (13%) CD-FB pages (Italy 4; the USA 5; India 11) shared misleading information about CD. Surprisingly, 11 (8%) of these 20 pages (Italy 0; the USA 2; India 9) supported alternative treatment options for CD. CD-FB pages are useful for disseminating celiac-disease-related information. While most such pages provide useful information, 13% of CD-FB pages allow misleading information. Patients with CD should consult their treating unit before following any uncertain information posted on CD-FB pages.

Seeking the high ground: Exploring advocacy groups' use of policy narratives in the legalization of same‐sex marriage in Taiwan

AbstractAdvocacy groups employ narrative strategies and framing techniques to enhance societal support. However, to date, it remains unclear how the dynamics of narrative strategy evolve over time and what factors contribute to these shifts. To fill this research gap, we use the Narrative Policy Framework to analyze the competing advocacy groups' Facebook pages in Taiwan's same‐sex marriage debate from 2016 to 2019. The findings reveal that policy positions offer greater predictive power for the devil–angel shift, yet the utilization of conflict expansion and containment strategies is tied to policy issues, political events, and their intended target audience. Our findings also demonstrate that the phenomenon of policy narrative learning occurs when convergence of potential policy outcome is achieved. Furthermore, this study highlights the role of institutional mechanisms in advocacy through venue shopping, underscoring the contextual nature of advocacy groups' narrative strategies. These findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the utilization of narrative strategy in addressing a contentious social issue.

Exploring the Nexus: Tax Compliance and Sustainable Development in Namibia

Tax revenue collection serves as the bedrock for states to avail infrastructure, essential national needs and development, encompassing critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and social welfare. This study explored and answered a question on which factors influence domestic taxpayers’ compliance in Namibia. This study tested the nine factors unpacked by Trifan et al., (2023) against 113 domestic taxpayers’ messages sent between June 2022 and December 2023 regarding tax concerns. This study was underpinned by established tax compliance explanations, including, political accountability social norms, deterrence factors, and fiscal exchange. A qualitative approach was adopted, by collecting messages from taxpayers through the Namibia Revenue Agency ‘s (NamRA) Facebook page and published Short Message Services (SMS) by the Namibian News Paper. The data were quantified to provide a better understanding as to what extent categorized taxpayers’ messages contributed to tax compliance in Namibia. The results revealed that five factors (trust in tax authority, perceived fairness, tax legislation and procedures simplicity, personal financial and economic factors, and malfunctioning of integrated tax administration (ITAS), were found to have a likelihood influence on tax complaisance in Namibia.

‘Palermo is a mosaic’: cosmopolitan rhetoric in the capital of Sicily

Abstract The political messaging of Leoluca Orlando, who served five terms as mayor of Sicily's capital, Palermo (most recently, until 2022), articulates a cosmopolitan vision of local identity. Orlando seeks to emphasise Palermo's ‘tolerant’ values, invoking the city's history to foster this image, as well as using a variety of rhetorical strategies. He portrays Palermo as having a true ‘essence’, which is necessarily multicultural. I analyse Orlando's pronouncements on his official Facebook page, as well as observing his audience's reactions to his messaging, both supportive and critical. I examine how Orlando articulates the narrative that Palermo has historically been a ‘mosaic’ of various cultural influences, proposing that the contemporary city is the ‘true’, welcoming face of the Mediterranean. As well as exploring the political utility Orlando sees in such arguments, I analyse the risks inherent in this essentialising project.

Community perceived barriers to uptake of health services among men at Sedibeng district in South Africa.

This qualitative study aimed to investigate the barriers that hinder men's utilisation of healthcare services in the Sedibeng district of South Africa. The study was conducted using flyers with questions posted on the Best Health Solutions' Facebook page for two weeks. A convenience sampling method was used and a total of 104 comments were collected from 64 respondents. The authors analysed the participants' self-reported data thematically on demographics, geographic area, and reasons for men not using healthcare services. The findings revealed that sociocultural norms played a significant role in men's reluctance to seek medical help, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness. The scarcity of male healthcare professionals hinders open discussions. Stigma and discrimination were identified as substantial barriers. Convenience, trust, and confidentiality concerns, along with the influence of intimate partners, also influence men's decision-making. This study highlights the complex interplay between various barriers that impact men's utilisation of healthcare services in the district. By addressing these factors, healthcare providers and policymakers can enhance healthcare access and promote better health outcomes for men in Sedibeng district. The manuscript's primary contribution lies in uncovering multifaceted barriers to men's healthcare utilisation in Sedibeng district. It explores socio-cultural norms, healthcare worker demographics, stigma, discrimination, convenience factors, trust, confidentiality concerns, and the influence of intimate partners on men's healthcare choices. These insights illuminate the complex factors affecting men's healthcare access, providing valuable knowledge for healthcare providers and policymakers.

Platform Dependency in the Big Tech Era: Lessons from Australian Facebook Blackout and Botswana Implications

The surge in social media usage for news consumption has led to a heightened reliance on these platforms for accessing information worldwide. In Botswana, Facebook has become one of the primary channels for news consumption, mirroring trends seen in various nations. However, the 2021 Australian Facebook conflict exposed the risks associated with over-reliance on such platforms for news dissemination. In this paper, we investigate the phenomenon of platform dependency, specifically examining the implications for Botswana, in the wake of the Australian Facebook news blackout. Employing a stratified sampling approach, data was gathered by tracking the volume of news posts shared across 51 selected Facebook pages throughout February 2021. The findings revealed a noteworthy trend, with an average of 5630 news items posted or shared on the platform within four weeks. This marked a growing reliance on Facebook-exclusive pages for news consumption, with minimal engagement observed on alternative websites. We argue that there is a precarious position of pages solely reliant on Facebook for news sharing, especially amidst escalating big data politics and regulatory measures that target Tech Giants. Consequently, these pages face an uncertain future, potentially hampering access to vital news reporting and information-sharing to the adaptive population. Currently, in Botswana, there is a notable dearth of academic exploration into the regulation of Big Tech and its potential repercussions for the nation. Thus, this study serves as a cornerstone in pursuing this significant area of inquiry.

Fake News Detection using Machine Learning

Fake News Detection using Machine Learning

COVID-19 Vaccine Boundary Work: The Case of Facebook Comments in Southeast Georgia

ABSTRACT Although much research has considered the worldview of the vaccine hesitant, little attention has been given to the cultural conflict over what it means to be a person who takes vaccines. Through a qualitative content analysis of comments made on the Facebook pages of media outlets serving southeast Georgia, this analysis identifies both motives for rejecting the vaccine and outlines the symbolic boundaries that the vaccine hesitant have erected to distinguish themselves from vaccine advocates. The motives include perfunctory rejections, claims that the vaccine is ineffective, illegitimate, injurious in the short and long term, poisonous, infectious, particularly dangerous for children, and a component of conspiracy theories. These symbolic boundaries include distinguishing vaccine advocates from the vaccine hesitant by personal characteristics such as irrationality and authoritarianism. There are also social boundaries rooted in social locations – namely conservatives vs. liberals and non-elites vs. elites. This study also demonstrates how vaccine proponents engage with these symbolic boundaries. Vaccine proponents both contest and accept these boundaries. Likewise, pro-vaccine comments vary in terms of whether they stigmatize the boundary between vaccine user and non-user. This study adds to the literature on health communication and vaccines by confirming previous reports of the reasons for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine, indicating that public communication on vaccines is not regionally specific, and demonstrating the role that ostensible vaccine advocates might play in contributing to vaccine hesitancy.