Information Society Research Articles

Transformation processes of professional identity against the background of media convergence

The purpose of the work is to study the transformation processes of constructing professional identity under the influence of new information technologies and to consider the evolution of views on the processes of scientific and practical understanding of new media resources in the context of the development of convergent journalism as a phenomenon of the modern information society. It was established based on the conducted research that the values and beliefs of journalists, reflecting the process of professional self-identification, are forming in the process of choosing certain options among a variety of alternatives and transforming further under the current conditions of the information and communication environment. In the process of the study, the article identifies the features, content, and main trends in the transformational processes of professional identity and professional culture of journalists in the context of technological changes in the media industry. The dynamics of the development of media convergence are shown from the point of view of the mutual influence of traditional and new media and the tendency of improving their technological and dialogue features and capabilities in content creation and broadcasting. An assessment is made of the degree of adaptation of regional media to modern conditions of the information and communication environment in the context of organizational, professional, and communicative convergence.

Оценка антропологического воздействия интерфейсов на этапе проектирования программно-аппаратного обеспечения

In the information society, as the scope of human activity expands and deepens, continuous formalisation occurs, underpinned by ontological models of technical and natural systems. The user's perception of comprehensive information about a complex subject area leads to information overload. This situation encourages the use of algorithms that present information in a compressed form. The paper introduces modified indicators and qualitative criteria to estimate the potential for errors in compressing subject area information, as well as evaluate the anthropometric nature of the interface using threshold values set by experts, both for artificial intelligence algorithms and users. A method is proposed for quantitatively assessing the anthropological impact of application-level interfaces during the design stage of hardware and software. The method consists of eight stages, which assess the comprehensibility of the hardware and software interface for both artificial intelligence algorithms and users. This approach reduces the likelihood of developing destructive hardware and software systems.

Silver Rainbows in The Information Society: Aging-Related Information Needs and Barriers of LGBT+ Older Adults

Abstract Society is experiencing a global shift in which older people now outnumber children five years and younger in many countries. This demographic aging has profound implications for library and information professionals, and yet research into the information needs of older adults – especially from diverse backgrounds – remains underdeveloped. This study seeks to help address this gap by studying the aging-related information needs and barriers of LGBT+ older adults. Interviews with 25 LGBT+ older adults in East Tennessee were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify five need (e.g., culturally competent care, LGBT+ specific services, social support, planning, and caregiver services) and seven barrier (e.g., stigma, discrimination, fewer personal resources, identity concealment, staff limitations, personality, ageism and elder abuse) themes. Beyond the aging focus, the study brings attention to the need for more research on intersectional populations in general and offers one of the first – perhaps only – studies of the information needs of LGBT+ older adults. It also presents a challenge to librarians and other information professionals in considering how to fight inequities for intersectional populations. Future research will consider how to meet needs and address the barriers LGBT+ older adults face.

Stretchable liquid metal grid/metallized polyurethane composites with switchable electromagnetic interference shielding and efficient infrared stealth performance

Intelligent electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials with tunable electromagnetic shielding properties becomes a significant and urgent concern for information society. Hence, a switchable and low-reflectivity EMI shielding composite is fabricated by electroless nickel plating on the surface of polyurethane nonwoven fabric (Ni@TPU), and followed by combining with liquid metal (LM) grid. The synergistic combination of Ni@TPU and LM grid effectively facilitates the rational construction of hierarchical impedance matching. Meanwhile, it promotes destructive interference between electromagnetic waves reflected from Ni@TPU and the LM grid. As a result, an excellent low-reflectivity EMI shielding performance can be achieved. More importantly, the switchable EMI shielding performance can be easily realized by repeatedly stretching Ni@TPU/LM. In addition, the fluffy nonwoven fabric and LM grid with low infrared emissivity endow it with an outstanding infrared stealth performance. Such excellent low-reflectivity EMI shielding switch performance incorporated with flexible infrared stealth makes it possible to become smart EMI shielding material with a great promise to be employed in the application scenario of window in camouflage container.

Current approaches and future trends in integrating digital education methods in Chinese traditional art education

Introduction. The modern information society has had a significant impact on the education systems of many countries around the world. It enables openness, accessibility, mobility and lifelong education. In recent years, arts institutions and educators have grappled with finding the right balance between traditional and digital arts education. Traditional art techniques have long been the foundation of art education in colleges and universities. Aim. This study aims to investigate the integration of digital education methods in Chinese traditional art education and examine future trends and directions in this field. Focusing on exploring current approaches and anticipating future developments, the research seeks to provide insights into the evolving landscape of digital integration within the context of Chinese traditional art education. Research methods. To achieve the research objectives a systematic review involved to conducting a comprehensive search of relevant literature, including academic journals and conference proceedings. Studies discussing various methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches for incorporating digital education in traditional art education settings would be identified and synthesized. A systematic review would involve searching and analyzing literature to explore methods of integrating digital education into Chinese traditional art education. Results. This study sheds light on the current approaches to integrating digital education methods in Chinese traditional art education while also offering insights into future trends and directions in this field. Based on Google Scholar search results using the keywords "digital education" and "traditional arts education" resulted in 19,800 publications. Multiple indexes were used leaving 13,600 publications. After filtering the types of literature into articles and review articles, 65 publications remained. Additionally, we removed duplicates, poorly indexed documents, and documents inconsistent with digital arts education research, reducing the number of publications to 10. Each bibliography entry includes author, institution, abstract, Google Scholar category, research topic, year of publication, publications (volumes), and references. In conclusion this study highlights the need for ongoing research and adaptation to effectively navigate the complexities of integrating digital education into traditional Chinese arts education while preserving its rich cultural heritage for future generations.

사회적 자본을 중심으로 찾아본 스마트도시 리빙랩의 성공 요인 분석

In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, modern society is evolving beyond an information society into a hyperconnected society, with the advancement of technology leading to the development of smart cities. According to Cohen (2015), the direction of smart city evolution is shifting from a technology-driven approach to a citizen co-creation model, and living labs play a crucial role in this transition. The objective of this study is to empirically analyze the success factors of living labs in smart cities using the citizen co-creation approach, focusing on social capital. Social capital is measured by variables such as interest, networks, trust, and norms, while the success factors of living labs are analyzed through variables like communication, democracy (conflict acceptance), and open innovation. The analysis results showed that, among the success factors of living labs, communication was positively influenced by trust, norms, and networks, with trust having the greatest impact. Democracy (conflict acceptance) was positively influenced by norms and interest, while open innovation was positively influenced by norms and interest as well. This study concludes that the formation of social capital is crucial for the success of living labs in smart cities following the citizen co-creation model. In particular, the formation of trust among neighbors, colleagues, national and local governments is vital. Additionally, adherence to laws, regulations, and community agreements, as well as interest in various local events and policies, are essential. Based on these findings, this study suggests that while smart cities may have originated from technology, they must ultimately be pursued based on people-centered participation, interest, and trust for sustainable development.

대학생의 디지털 리터러시 변화에 대한 종단연구: 잠재성장모형을 적용하여

The purpose of this study was to examine the change patten of college students’ digital literacy by using the data of ‘Korean Media Panel Data for the 12th(2021), 13the(2021), 14th(2023) year conducted by Korea Information Society Development Institute(KISDI). Four sub-competencies of information utilization, information acquisition, media utilization, and personal information recognition were selected as digital literacy competencies. The latent growth model was utilized to analyze longitudinal change with influence of independent variables. The major findings of this research were as followings. First, college student’s digital literacy showed linearly increased. Second, it was confirmed that the major(engineering sciences), SNS(social network service) and OTT(over-the-top media service) consumption behavior had a positive effect on the initial level and change in digital literacy, while gender had no significant differences in digital literacy. Third, the predictors(major, SNS and OTT consumption) had significant effects on information utilization, information acquisition. Based on the results of study, we suggest that it is necessary to care of non-science and Engineering Students. Also, it is necessary to provide opportunities and programs for individual student to use digital platforms and online contents.

Editorial for the Special Issue on Moving Towards 6G Wireless Technologies

Fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks have been a key enabler for information societies over the last few years [...]

Analysis of the Legislation of the EEU Countries in the Field of Combating Cybercrime

The article presents an analysis of cybersecurity legislation in the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), focusing on Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. In four parts of the article, the main aspects of the legal regulation of cybercrime in each of these countries are considered, as well as problems and shortcomings in legislation are identified. Outdated norms and ambiguities in legislation that are unable to adequately respond to modern challenges of cybercrime are discussed. The importance of an integrated approach to cybersecurity is emphasized, which includes not only legal regulation, but also technical, organizational and educational measures. It is proposed to conduct a more in-depth analysis and comparison of legislation to identify common trends, differences and the effectiveness of measures taken in the fight against cybercrime.Aim. Analysis of the legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states in the field of cybersecurity and cybercrime prevention, identification of common trends and differences, evaluation of the effectiveness of measures taken, and determination of directions for further improvement of cybersecurity in the region.Tasks. Analysis of the legislation of the EAEU member states in the field of cybersecurity, evaluation of measures taken to counter cyber threats, identification of common trends and differences in regulatory approaches, determination of directions for improving the legal framework and practical measures in combating cybercrime.Methods. Analysis of the legal acts of the EAEU member states on cybersecurity and cybercrime, comparative analysis to identify common trends and differences, evaluation of the effectiveness of legislation in countering cyber threats, identification of problems, and proposal of directions for improving the legal framework considering modern challenges in cybersecurity.Results. Expected improvement in information exchange and experience sharing, development of common strategies and standards in cybersecurity, reduction in the number of successful cyberattacks through joint efforts, and enhancement of the security level of information systems and data through joint technical and organizational measures.Conclusions. Cooperation among the EAEU member states in cybersecurity can lead to a reduction in the number of cybercrimes, enhancement of the security level of information systems and data, stimulation of innovative development in the digital sphere, and strengthening trust in electronic services and the development of the digital economy in the region, which are key aspects in the modern information society.

미래 학교 교육과정 체제로서의 다중심성 교육과정 생성·공유 체제

Objectives This study recognizes the need to explore a school curriculum system that responds to the changes brought about by the future hyper-connected networks, artificial intelligence era, and intelligent information society. As an alternative to the traditional Research, Development, and Dissemination (RDD) system of curricu-lum, we investigated the creation and sharing system of a polycentric curriculum. Methods To achieve the research objectives, we conducted two rounds of Delphi surveys with 50 education ex-perts, based on scenario construction for the future school curriculum system. Additionally, we carried out a per-ception survey targeting a total of 3,409 participants, including students, parents, teachers, and educational professionals. This was complemented by a semantic network analysis. Results The results of the first and second rounds of Delphi surveys with experts confirmed seven scenarios re-lated to the development and creation of future curricula. There was a high response rate of agreement on the an-ticipated scenarios related to curriculum development and creation in response to societal changes. Additionally, the semantic network analysis revealed that keywords such as individual student curricula, online networks, con-vergence and fusion curricula, online open markets, and digital and artificial intelligence technologies best repre-sent the characteristics of future curriculum development and creation. Conclusions In a future hyper-connected network society built on the integration of advanced digital information and artificial intelligence technologies, the traditional curriculum research, development, and dissemination sys-tem will transition to a polycentric curriculum creation and sharing system. Consequently, future curricula will be based on connected networks, establishing a unified system that will activate network-based curricula. This net-work curriculum system will form an educational ecosystem centered around educational stakeholders, function-ing through connected networks like a living organism.

Research on the Issues and Strategies of Constructing Intelligent Classrooms in Higher Education

Driven by the robust wave of informatization, emerging industries based on information technology continue to deepen their development, reshaping human society and leading a historic leap from traditional industrial society to information society, and further towards an intelligent society. In this transformative process, information technology serves as a key driving force, profoundly impacting the education sector, particularly accelerating the pace of educational reform and promoting continuous innovation and upgrading of educational models. This paper focuses on higher education, deeply analyzing the construction pathways and practical values of intelligent classroom teaching models. Specifically, we explore strategies for deeply integrating Internet technology with traditional classroom teaching, aiming to create a highly intelligent, personalized, and interactive teaching environment in higher education—intelligent classrooms.

PROTECTION OF PERSONALITY RIGHTS IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY: CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEBATE ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REGULATORY LAW

This article addresses the need to construct an effective regulatory law for data protection in the Brazilian context. In this sense, the research problem that emerges consists of what new configuration do personality rights assume in the context of the information society and what are the main challenges that arise, in this scenario, for the construction of a regulatory law for data protection? In order to answer the proposed problem, a hypothesis arises that discusses to what extent the information society requires a careful look at the issue of the effectiveness of personality rights, to the extent that the classical reading of these rights – as embodied in articles 11 to 21 of the Brazilian Civil Code – has not been considered sufficient to face the challenges that this model of society presents for this topic. In this sense, it is understood that the information society requires an expansion of personality rights in view of the human and social complexity of this societal model, which challenges the law to construct a regulatory framework that considers this complexity. The general objective of this research is to analyze the main challenges that arise in the context of the information society for the effective protection of the new configuration that personality rights assume in this context and to assess the limits and possibilities of constructing a regulatory law that contemplates this complexity. The hypothetical-deductive method developed through the bibliographic-documentary research technique and the monographic procedure technique was used.

Exploring the Dissemination and Development of Culture: The Protection and Inheritance of Glove Puppetry

As a traditional folk art form originating from Fujian Province, China, and included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List, glove puppetry has a profound historical background and rich and unique cultural connotations. With the promotion of globalization and the information age, its scope of dissemination has spread to Taiwan and even to Southeast Asia, gradually attracting widespread international attention. However, such traditional art is facing many challenges in today’s society, such as cultural shock, talent loss, and adaptability. To better deal with these problems, this study will focus on the historical evolution and development of glove puppetry, its current status, and solutions, aiming to provide theoretical support and case references for its sustainable development in the context of globalization and continuously create a relatively good ecological environment for glove puppetry. The specific methods include reviewing historical documents, reading relevant field survey data, and analyzing the implementation and impact of solution strategies. The research results show that glove puppetry has undergone large and small dissemination transformations in the course of historical evolution, but in today’s information society, it still faces problems such as insufficient traditional protection, talent loss, and poor cultural adaptability. To meet these challenges, the study mentioned solutions that have already been implemented. The research concluded that the continued development of glove puppetry depends on the protection and inheritance of traditional art forms. These findings have created a good cultural ecology for the survival and development of glove puppetry in modern society and provided valuable references and practical direction.

Yaradıcılıq azadlığının təminatının hüquqi və təcrübi aspektləri

The freedom of creativity, which is established in different forms in various legal regulations, is considered one of the main freedoms related to the development of the material and spiritual existence of a person due to its characteristics. In the modern era, digitalization processes and the transition to the information society have conditioned this freedom to take a new form, to include not only artistic works, but a wider content. The article analyzes the nature of freedom of creativity, its main elements, mechanisms of legal protection, as well as the interaction of this freedom with other rights and freedoms. In addition, recommendations on methods of protection against illegal interference aimed at freedom of creativity have been presented. At this time, the important aspects of the interaction of freedom of creativity and information culture were also studied. Keywords: freedom of creativity, information product, artistic work, information culture, limitations, legality.

Kompetencje cyfrowe Polaków w świetle teorii przyspieszenia społecznego

The dynamic development and spread of information and communication technologies have caused contemporary society, also known as modern or information society, to undergo constant changes. These are taking place both in the technological, economic and social spheres, becoming the focus of researchers in social, economic, engineering and technical sciences. As a result of these changes, we can even, according to Hartmut Rosa (2020), speak of a society of acceleration, in which technological acceleration is accompanied by an acceleration of the pace of living. As part of numerous consequences, acquiring new skills and improving those already acquired, especially in the use of ICT, becomes particularly important. Achieving an appropriate level of expertise turns out to be almost indispensable, both at the micro level - the realm of work and everyday life of individuals, and at the macro level, as a condition for stable and systematic socio-economic development. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to analyze the level of digital competence of Poles, primarily focusing on the level of overall digital skills and its changes over recent years, the type of digital skills that pose particular challenges, as well as to determine the rank of Poland as compared to other European Union member states regarding the subject matter. The source material is statistical data from Eurostat and Poland Statistics.

Проблемы социализации и инкультурации в современных условиях

Russian society today is influenced by the process of globalization, which is manifested in objective phenomena such as technical and technological development, as well as subjective manifestations-changes in the value-normative system. The consequence of these processes is an anthropological crisis, the replacement of traditional agents of socialization with new ones – information and telecommunication resources, the Internet. The young generation of Russians, who most actively use new technologies in their everyday and professional lives, is at risk. Using methods of document analysis, synthesis, and analogy, the author identifies permanent features of the processes of socialization and enculturation such as the interplay of conscious and unconscious mechanisms and the law of imitation/copying of the most significant models and values. The article points out that in the modern conditions of the information society, such a sought-after goal of socialization and enculturation as the formation of an integral personality capable of reproducing and transmitting basic values and norms to subsequent generations turns out to be difficult to achieve. The fact of modernity is also becoming the allocation of the Internet as an influential agent of socialization. Employing descriptive, comparative methods, and formal legal source analysis, the author concludes that, alongside the formal-legal influence of the state on the functioning of information and communication resources, there is a necessity for systemic influence from civil society institutions and the education sector as a whole, which can establish appropriate axiological foundations in society and the state.

İNFORMASİYA CƏMİYYƏTİ ŞƏRAİTİNDƏ İCTİMAİ RƏYİN FORMALAŞDIRILMASI

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of public opinion in modern information society. Identification of the main characteristics of public opinion in the information society is carried out by studying mass communications. The process of public opinion formation involves a complex interaction of various factors that affect the interpretation of information

Communication and information model of the inclusion of digital participation in the evaluation of social processes

The evolution and wide use of modern technologies, tools and methods of communication are an integral part of the modern information society. In particular, current communication and information technologies provide an opportunity to create and extract a digital footprint for an individual or a certain group. In relation to the public authorities’ activities, the digital footprint can be used to analyse the reaction of society to their actions more effectively. By researching the digital footprint of social media actors in a particular region, it is possible to determine how the population treats various decisions and measures taken by the authorities. Due to digital participation, citizens have the opportunity and a tool to facilitate the management process at the stages of decision-making. The digital participation generates a digital footprint, the analysis of which provides feedback on the actions of the authorities. The purpose of the article is to propose a communicative and information model for the inclusion of the digital participation in the evaluation of social processes, consisting of mechanisms and interfaces for obtaining information alongside with mechanisms and interfaces for receiving feedback for evaluating the activities of public authorities in the region. The efficiency of the model has been practically proved by the example of a socially significant event in the Oryol region. Using the example of regional management centres, the expediency of introducing the model for evaluating the activities of public authorities in the region through receiving feedback is shown. This will increase the involvement of citizens in the regulation of social processes in the region and improve the quality of management.

Falling behind again? Characterizing and assessing older adults' algorithm literacy in interactions with video recommendations

AbstractAlgorithms play a significant role in shaping our experiences of interacting with intelligent information systems but also inherit and amplify data biases, potentially leading to unfair decisions or discriminatory outcomes. This motivates us to investigate users' algorithm literacy, which covers the awareness and knowledge of algorithms and the skills to intervene in the operations of personalization algorithms when interacting with recommendation systems. Since vulnerable groups are more likely to suffer from the negative consequences of algorithmic decision‐making, investigating algorithm literacy among such groups is critical. This study aims to examine older adults' algorithm literacy, who are often considered a vulnerable group and labeled as digital laggards in contemporary information society. The empirical evidence collected from 21 participants in in‐depth interviews and cognitive mapping studies demonstrated that almost all participants are algorithm‐aware to some extent and identified (1) three types of information and sources collected by algorithms in user understanding, (2) two paradigms of how respondents understand personalized recommendations, and (3) two sets of strategies they develop to employ algorithms for improving user experience. The findings shed light on designing human‐centered intelligent information systems for unbiased personalization and developing a more inclusive AI‐assisted society that equally benefits people of all ages.

Information Stratification: An Understanding of Rural Governance in the New Media Era

Current research on media governance emphasizes the technological aspect of information as a tool but lacks sufficient attention to the digital transformation of information subjects. This paper aims to focus on the internal information characteristics of rural governance in the digital age, thus understanding the changes of rural governance subjects in the information society under new media contexts. Based on more than a decade of fieldwork in rural areas of Beijing conducted by the research team, this study employs in-depth interviews and participant observation in a multi-case study, exploring the structural representation of rural governance from an information perspective. The research reveals that in the new media era, rural society, under multiple governance bodies, generates differentiated information stratification, specifically manifesting as instrumental rational information in the formal governance layer, proxy implementation information in the semi-formal governance layer, and livelihood-adaptive information in the informal governance layer. Among these, the authority-driven governance information in the formal layer is the core part of the rural governance system. The subjects and structures of information under multiple governance bodies are interconnected and coexist within the internal field of rural governance, subsequently driving the centralization of formal governance information, the collaboration of semi-formal governance information, and the alienation of informal governance information. This leads to the emergence of orderly information stratification within the multi-layered governance structure. Information stratification deepens the explanatory pathway of multi-layered governance in rural social studies and proposes new perspectives for understanding rural governance issues in the new media era.