Communication Framework Research Articles

Aggregation Induced Emission-Based Covalent Organic Frameworks for High-Performance Optical Wireless Communication.

Here, we report the first utilization of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in optical wireless communication (OWC) applications. In the solid form, aggregation-induced emission (AIE) luminogen often shows promising emissive characteristics that augment radiative decays and improve fluorescence. We have synthesized an AIE-COF through the Knoevenagel condensation reaction by taking advantage of the ability to carefully design and alter the COF structure by integrating an AIE luminogen with linear building blocks. The synthesized AIE-COF exhibited a high solid-state photoluminescence quantum yield (∼39%) and a short photoluminescence lifetime (∼1 ns), crucial for achieving modulation bandwidth for high-speed OWC applications. For comparison, we constructed an aggregation-caused quenching based COF, showing a similar lifetime but almost insignificant quantum yield. The orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing modulation strategy employed by the AIE-COF demonstrates remarkable high-rate data transmission, with a wide -3 dB modulation bandwidth of nearly 200 MHz and achieving high net data rates of 825 Mb/s, outperforming traditional materials. These results open new avenues for the ability to design and finetune new COF materials for their utilization as color converters in developing cutting-edge OWC components, enabling faster and more efficient data transfer.

Reviewing Ethical Guidelines for the Care of Patients with Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders after 30 Years: Rethinking Our Approach at a Time of Transition.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) opposes automatic reversal of do-not-resuscitate orders during the perioperative period, instead advocating for a goal-directed approach that aligns decision-making with patients' priorities and clinical circumstances. Implementation of ASA guidelines continues to face significant barriers including time constraints, lack of longitudinal relationships with patients, and difficulty translating goal-focused discussion into concrete clinical plans. These challenges mirror those of advance care planning more generally, suggesting a need for novel frameworks for serious illness communication and patient-centered decision-making. This review considers ASA guidelines in the context of ongoing transitions to serious illness communication and increasingly multidisciplinary perioperative care. It aims to provide practical guidance for the practicing anesthesiologist while also acknowledging the complexity of decision-making, considering limitations inherent to anesthesiologists' role, and outlining a need to conceptualize delivery of ethically informed care as a collaborative, multidisciplinary endeavor.

Communication Type In Trial: Ethnography Communication In Indonesian Criminal Courtroom Process

The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the levels of communication that occur during criminal trials, specifically focusing on the indictment, examination, prosecution, and verdict hearings. Employing a qualitative approach, this research utilizes Dell Hymes' ethnography of communication framework to analyze courtroom interactions. Data were collected through interviews with nine informants and observations of trials at the Central Jakarta District Court. The findings reveal that courtroom communication is a complex process involving multiple participants, including law enforcement officials, defendants, witnesses, victims, security personnel, family members, media, and the public. These interactions occur across all trial stages and are classified into four distinct levels of communication: (1) core communication among law enforcement, (2) triangular communication between legal professionals, (3) examination communication involving defendants and witnesses, and (4) broader courtroom communication encompassing all trial participants. The study concludes that these levels of communication are critical in shaping the outcomes of legal proceedings. The findings underscore the importance of effective communication in ensuring fairness and efficiency in trials. The study also highlights areas where improvements in judicial communication practices could enhance the overall integrity of the legal process. The study's implications suggest that enhancing communication strategies among courtroom participants could lead to more equitable and transparent legal proceedings.

Social Determinants of Message Exposure and Health Anxiety Among Young Sexual Minority Men in the United States During the 2022 Mpox Outbreak

ABSTRACT This study tested the structural influence model of communication in the context of the 2022 global outbreak of the Mpox virus among young sexual minority men. The primary objective was to understand how distinct social determinants, including education, race/ethnicity, and interpersonal discrimination, influenced exposure to Mpox messages in daily life and affected health anxiety concerning the Mpox virus in the United States. We also explored the significance of LGBTQ+ community connectedness as a crucial form of social capital during the outbreak. We collected a three-wave longitudinal dataset and examined within-person and between-person associations using a random-intercept cross-lagged panel model. Participants (N = 254) reported that internet sources and social media were their primary information sources for Mpox messages during the outbreak. Educational attainment, racial minority status, and LGBTQ+ community connectedness were significantly associated with message exposure. Young sexual minority men who faced greater interpersonal discrimination in their daily lives also reported higher rates of Mpox-related health anxiety. Longitudinal analysis indicated that (at the within-person level) Mpox anxiety was significantly associated with greater Mpox message exposure in the month following the outbreak, but that relationship waned in the subsequent month. The theoretical implications highlight the relevance of minority stress variables in the structural influence model of communication framework and suggest the importance of community connectedness as a distinct form of social capital shaping message exposure and health anxiety during the Mpox outbreak in the United States.

ANALYSIS OF THE READINESS OF A SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR THE SYSTEMATIC APPLICATION OF A HUMOROUS APPROACH

Background. Pedagogical innovations aimed at the formation of a competitive national educational system require a primary analysis of the prevailing conditions "on the ground" for further successful practical implementation. The domestic general education school system is not flexible and adaptable to modern challenges and requirements, which forces teachers and practitioners to adapt any author's concepts and developments to existing realities and significantly affects the success of widespread application. Purpose. To determine the degree of readiness of the teaching staff and secondary school students to introduce humorous means and techniques into the educational process. Methods. The main method used is the analysis of the empirical data obtained during the diagnostic stage of experimental work at MBOU Gymnasium No. 123 in Barnaul. The processing and systematization of the information revealed during the survey and concretizing conversations made it possible to analyze the prevailing conditions for the use of humor in the middle and senior levels of a general education organization. Results. The results of diagnostics of the formed readiness of the teaching and student staff in the field of application of the humorous approach are presented and interpreted. The positive attitude of school students to the use of humor in the framework of pedagogical communication is determined. Insufficient awareness of teachers about the essence of the humorous approach and the possibilities of its application has been revealed. The willingness to master new pedagogical tools and techniques to reduce the distance in the «teacher-student» relationship has been demonstrated. Practical implications. They can be used to update the educational system, introduce new approaches to learning based on the active use of pedagogical communication.

Gricean insinuation and the fake one-way mirror effect

The insinuating speaker, when successful, achieves two goals: they introduce a contentious content into a conversation while simultaneously marking it as not being officially stated. This positioning allows the speaker to plausibly deny any intention behind the implied message when challenged. I argue that reconciling the communicative nature of insinuation and its off-record status within the Gricean framework of overt communication appears to present a significant conceptual puzzle. In this paper, I address this challenge by introducing the notion of Gricean insinuation, which I define as communication that is both partially overt and partially covert. I start by exploring the nature and complexity of the insinuation puzzle mentioned earlier and reviewing two existing Gricean solutions to it. Then, I proceed to analyse three concepts relevant to the insinuation phenomenon: indirectness, cancellability, and plausible deniability. Following this, I introduce the concept of Gricean insinuation. In particular, I use the common ground framework to elucidate what I refer to as the ‘Fake One-Way Mirror Effect’, and apply the resulting model to explain some examples of insinuation as acts of off-record communication. In conclusion, I assess the model’s effectiveness and propose directions for future research.

Applying Communication Science to Substance Use Prevention Messaging.

Despite a wealth of evidence-based messaging on youth alcohol and drug prevention, there remains a dearth of research on how to construct and deliver these messages effectively. Communication science is useful for increasing the efficacy of these messages in reducing substance use risk among youth. This study explores the perspectives of youth and youth-serving providers to identify theory-informed substance use prevention messages and strategies and how the content and delivery of prevention messages evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a secondary analysis of qualitative data derived from focus groups with 53 youth ages 13 to 18 years and 18 youth-serving providers conducted in the USA between 2021 and 2022. The results describe theory-informed strategies that are important to consider when constructing effective substance use prevention messaging for youth, including preferences around key communication framework constructs, including sources, content, channels, and context. An element that emerged across the communication constructs was the saliency of "connection" in youth substance use prevention messaging content. Findings point to the need to further explore connection related to having shared experiences and the extent to which these dimensions are critical ingredients to effective substance use prevention.

Reliability of Arduino Serial Communication Systems: A Case Study on the Application of Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)

In embedded systems, serial communication plays a crucial role in data transfer, particularly in Arduino-based projects. However, factors such as electromagnetic interference, noise, and signal degradation can compromise data integrity, leading to significant errors. Effective error detection systems are essential to ensure reliable data exchange. The Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is one such method known for its ability to detect errors. Despite its potential, the practical application and impact of CRC on Arduino communication systems have not been extensively explored. This study implements CRC within Arduino serial communication by designing and developing software that integrates CRC for real-time error detection. The study rigorously tests this implementation in various scenarios to evaluate its performance, comparing data integrity with and without CRC. The results show that incorporating CRC significantly improves the reliability of data transmission in Arduino applications, enhancing error detection accuracy. This improvement strengthens existing systems and provides a solid foundation for developing more complex communication frameworks. The research advances reliable communication systems in embedded technologies. By demonstrating CRC's effectiveness in enhancing data integrity, the study offers valuable insights for developers and researchers seeking to improve serial communication across different applications.

A hybrid Bi-level management framework for caching and communication in Edge-AI enabled IoT

The proliferation of IoT devices has led to a surge in network traffic, resulting in higher energy usage and response delays. In-network caching has emerged as a viable solution to address this issue. However, caching IoT data faces two key challenges: the transient nature of IoT content and the unknown spatiotemporal content popularity. Additionally, the use of a global view on dynamic IoT networks is problematic due to the high communication overhead involved. To tackle these challenges, this paper presents an adaptive management approach that jointly optimizes caching and communication in IoT networks using a novel bi-level control method called BC3. The approach employs two types of controllers: a global ILP-based optimal controller for long-term timeslots and local learning-based controllers for short-term timeslots. The long-term controller periodically establishes a global cache policy for the network and sends specific cache rules to each edge server. The local controller at each edge server solves the joint problem of bandwidth allocation and cache adaptation using deep reinforcement learning (DRL) technique. The main objective is to minimize energy consumption and system response time with utilizing the global and local observations. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach increases cache hit rate by approximately 12% and uses 11% less energy compared to the other methods. Increasing the cache hit rate can lead to a reduction in about 17% in response time for user requests. Our bi-level control approach offers a promising solution for leveraging the network's global visibility while balancing communication overhead (as energy consumption) against system performance. Additionally, the proposed method has the lowest cache eviction, around 19% lower than the lowest eviction of the other comparison methods. The eviction metric is a metric to evaluate the effectiveness of adaptive caching approach designed for transient data.

Review of Foods from Genetically Modified Agricultural Product

Genetically modified (GM) foods have emerged as a significant force in agriculture, offering transformative potential to address pressing global issues such as food security, malnutrition, and environmental sustainability. This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted landscape of GM foods, examining advancements in crop improvement, environmental impact, food safety, nutraceuticals, and consumer perception. GM technologies have facilitated notable enhancements in agricultural productivity and resilience, with crops exhibiting increased yields and resistance to environmental stresses. Furthermore, biofortification initiatives have the potential to alleviate malnutrition by enhancing the nutritional content of staple crops. Additionally, the development of functional foods through genetic modification holds promise for promoting health and wellness. However, the widespread adoption of GM foods also raises ethical, health, and safety concerns, as well as challenges related to consumer acceptance. It is imperative that rigorous research, transparent communication, and responsible governance frameworks are in place to address these issues effectively. This review navigates through diverse perspectives to offer a nuanced understanding of GM foods, recognizing both their opportunities and challenges. By providing insights into the ethical dilemmas and complexities surrounding GM technologies, it aims to facilitate informed decision-making, guide policy development, and inform future research initiatives. Ultimately, the review underscores the importance of balancing innovation with ethical considerations and public concerns to ensure the sustainable and responsible deployment of GM foods in agriculture.

Social reaction to a case of parricide in Spain. A study based on Twitter interaction

A minor murdered his parents and siblings in Elche (Spain) in February 2022. This case has offered the possibility of analysing this type of crime, which is so rarely studied in Spain. In a novel way the paper research analyses the social reaction to a case of parricide. For this purpose, a total of 7200 messages published in the days following the event were analysed using NVIVO 12. The measures of central tendency indicate the influence of the traditional media in defining the framing of the treatment of the case, but also the capacity of new actors to incorporate new perspectives and question the media discourse. Alongside this analysis, a qualitative analysis of the discourse conveyed in the messages has been developed. This research contributes to productively using media information to analyse various social phenomena. It also aids in understanding processes of the social construction of violence and its effects within the framework of current communication.

Shifting sands: the use of marketing communication strategies in corporate social responsibility disclosure in the United Arab Emirates

Purpose This study aims to investigate the evolution of sustainability reporting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against a backdrop of changing legislation. It uses qualitative content analysis within the corporate social responsibility (CSR) communication framework proposed by Kotler and Lee (2005) to investigate how corporations in the UAE disclosed information on their CSR activities in 2018 and 2023. Design/methodology/approach The authors refer to the CSR communication framework proposed by Kotler and Lee (2005), which puts forward a set of marketing communication strategies that can be used to promote a corporation. The authors identify the strategies used by the top 14 companies operating in the UAE in their CSR disclosure in the fall of 2018 and the spring of 2023, respectively. The authors note any changes that have occurred over time and differences between the distinct business sectors. Findings The findings indicate a continuing reliance on the marketing communication strategies associated with corporate philanthropy, cause promotion and being a good corporate citizen. All of the corporations in the study showed evidence of engaging in an increasing diversity of CSR initiatives and a corresponding diversity in the marketing communication strategies they used to promote them. Practical implications Corporations wishing to promote themselves through their CSR activities and build a positive reputation would do well to select a diverse set of CSR activities communicated in a variety of ways. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first longitudinal, comparative study examining the CSR marketing strategies of the top corporations in the UAE. As such, it contributes to the ongoing debate on CSR in the Middle East in general and to understanding more about the approach as well as the changes in approach to CSR in a Muslim-majority Middle-eastern and secular developing economy, the impact of CSR legislation and government regulation on CSR disclosures in different business sectors and the promotional opportunities afforded by effective CSR disclosure within the UAE in particular.

End-to-End Learning Framework for Space Optical Communications in Non-Differentiable Poisson Channel

End-to-End Learning Framework for Space Optical Communications in Non-Differentiable Poisson Channel

Familiarity and otherness: evangelical practical theology as worship

ABSTRACT What characterises an evangelical approach to practical theology? As more evangelicals are engaging in practical theology, given the contested nature of evangelicalism, there is a pressing need to identify what might constitute an ecumenical and authentically evangelical approach. From a reflexive analysis of participation in corporate worship, it was found that through placing the body in worship, one assumes a set of axiological postures and orients oneself towards God as an epistemological basis for knowing. Through the framework of celebration, communication, and critique, this article specifies how a standpoint of worship encodes the central concerns of an evangelically oriented practical theology.

Equity-informed social media COVID-19 risk communication strategies: a scoping review

ObjectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating worldwide impact but most prominent was its effect on marginalised, underserved and equity-deserving populations. Social media arose as an important platform from which health...

Religious Identity and Deixis in Friday Sermons: A Sociopragmatic Study

As a linguistic phenomenon, deixis holds significant connotations for how discourse, whether verbal or written, is interpreted, especially when it requires understanding the referential and contextual aspects of language in a framework of mutual communication. Deixis assumes a pivotal role in the conveyance of religious messages characterized by guidance and instructional content in the domain of Islamic Friday sermons, thereby contributing significantly to the establishment of religious identity and fostering a sense of connection between the preacher and the audience. Based on Levinson's theoretical viewpoints and sociopragmatic background, the current study examined the active effect of deixis used in Friday sermons delivered by some Muslim preachers. Hence, different types and frequencies of deixis categories have been comprehensively examined. Additionally, the study aimed to elucidate the reasons that led to the predominant type of deixis in both languages English and Arabic, in line with Levinson's focus on communicative choices. From reliable websites, ten sermons in both Arabic and English were downloaded. This study employed both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to examine the data. The analysis involved examining (80) utterances, with English Islamic Friday sermons employing deixis expressions (133 times) and Arabic Islamic Friday sermons using them (93 times). The results indicated that discoursal and temporal deictic expressions were frequently observed in both languages with the personal category being the most prevalent.

Agricultural Genetically Modified Crops at the Barangay Level: Viewpoints, Plans and Activities

The global adoption of biotech crops has been increasing through the years leading to favourable impacts on man and society playing a significant role in improving farmers’ productivity, biodiversity protection, environmental sustainability, and in meeting SDGs towards poverty and hunger alleviation. Genetically Modi ed (GM) crops have gained popularity in the Philippines placing the country as the regional biotechnology leader in Asia. However, GM crops integration has sparked debates and regulatory challenges, especially at the local level. This study explores the viewpoints of the Barangay level in the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan regarding genetic modification of crops including plans and activities towards GMO information dissemination. The results of the study served as baseline references in developing GMO intervention plans to promote the adoption of GM crops in the locality. A descriptive qualitative research design was used in which in-depth interviews, as the primary data gathering tool were employed among the nine key participants from the Barangays included under the City Network Protected Areas for Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Development (NPAAAD). The results of the study revealed that 100% of the participants expressed unawareness of GM crops, emphasizing the need for information dissemination and education. In addition, a prevalent theme emerged reflecting a notable knowledge gap about GMOs which presents an opportunity for targeted interventions to bridge this gap. Furthermore, participants underscored the necessity for enhanced GMO communication and regulatory framework. The Barangay, being the smallest part of the Philippines’ administrative structure, expressed a need for more knowledge and understanding of the technologies used in agriculture, particularly GM crops. Thus, this study can be served as a valuable reference for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders aiming to promote informed decision-making toward responsible adoption of GM crops.

Visioning a two-level human–machine communication framework: initiating conversations between explainable AI and communication

Abstract Amid mounting interest in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, communication scholars have sought to understand humans’ perceptions of and attitudes toward AI’s predictions, recommendations, and decisions. Meanwhile, scholars in the nascent but growing field of explainable AI (XAI) have aimed to clarify AI’s operational mechanisms and make them interpretable, visible, and transparent. In this conceptual article, we suggest that a conversation between human–machine communication (HMC) and XAI is advantageous and necessary. Following the introduction of these two areas, we demonstrate how research on XAI can inform the HMC scholarship regarding the human-in-the-loop approach and the message production explainability. Next, we expound upon how communication scholars’ focuses on message sources, receivers, features, and effects can reciprocally benefit XAI research. At its core, this article proposes a two-level HMC framework and posits that bridging the two fields can guide future AI research and development.

Autistic People's Perspectives on Parental Diagnosis Disclosure: A Grounded Theory Study.

Being diagnosed with autism has multiple implications for a person's life and self-identity. Although learning about autism at a younger age is correlated with quality of life, only a few studies have addressed parental disclosure thereof. This study conceptualizes autistic adults' perspectives on parental disclosure. The methods combine grounded theory with the emancipatory research paradigm, drawing on autistic people's personal knowledge. Eighty-five autistic adults participated in six focus groups (51 male, 33 female, 3 non-binary; Mage = 25); and 41 autistic adults were interviewed (22 male, 17 female, 2 non-binary; Mage = 28). Both focus groups and individual interviews addressed the way participants learned about their diagnosis from their parents, and their recommendations to other parents on how to disclose. Based on these findings, we developed autistic-driven recommendations for parental disclosure process. The participants viewed the diagnosis as validating their experienced otherness, helping them overcome shame, and promoting their self-understanding and self-advocacy skills. They recommended disclosure as soon as possible after diagnosis and stressed the importance of gradual disclosure according to the child's abilities. Furthermore, they suggested focusing on how autism manifested in the child's own life, rather than "autism" in general. Finally, they recommended presenting autism as a neutral or positive quality, highlighting its strengths and networking the child with other autistic individuals. In conclusion, this study reveals that parental disclosure is an ongoing and spiral process. The proposed model contributes significantly to post-diagnostic support for parents, providing a framework for effective communication about autism with their children.

A framework for leadership practices and communication in the context of the construction sector

An ongoing debate in the leadership domain underscores the prevalence of project failures globally, prompting project managers to refine leadership strategies and create innovative practices to navigate project complexities, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, evolving stakeholder expectations, shifting construction landscape, and brittle, anxious, nonlinear and incompressible environment challenges in the construction industry. This study aims to provide insights into the relationship mechanisms between leadership practices, communication, and project success, introducing a framework for behavioral practices to address challenges in the Australian construction industry, such as project complexities, inefficiencies, cash flow disruptions, supply chain issues, communication barriers, cultural diversity, digitalization, and regulatory protocols compliance. Exploratory factors/multivariate regression analysis on collected responses on 66 projects have identified four critical success factors: relationship management, communication effectiveness, leading by example, and self-management that impact and improve project success significantly using relationship and conflict management as mediators, help formulate creative practices using stakeholder analysis, conflict resolution strategies, and promoting collaboration enhancing the decision-making process to overcome challenges. Researchers validated and confirmed results through in-depth interviews with independent practitioners, encouraging project managers to modify behavioral practices using an explicit model for enhancing project success.