Internet-based Social Media Research Articles

Islamic Civilization in the Digital Era: The Diversity of Muslim Religious Expression in Social Media

<em>This article studied the development of Islamic civilization in the digital sphere. The discussion aims to portray the diversity of religious expressions in social media. The researchers employed Bourdieu’s concept of religion as a symbol system, this study tried to reveal the historical background and the patterns of religious expression. This research aims to study and understand the phenomenon of Muslim religious expression in internet-based social media The discussion resulted in the findings that Muslim religious expression in social media develops from traditional, modern, liberal, radical, and recently becomes moderate religious expression. This research is quasi-qualitative research using an ethnographic approach. The basis of the analysis is interpretive on the phenomenon of the diversity of religious expressions of the ummah on social media. The result of this research shows that the emergence of religious websites mostly represents these various expressions. These religious websites and the existence of celebrity preachers then lead to the shifting in the pattern from the traditional to the moderate one.</em>

Cultural Aspects of Technological Grave Visits: A Sociological Assessment

Abstract
 Grave visits have been a deep-rooted religious ritual in many religions and societies throughout history. This ritual is performed with the purpose of visiting the graves of the deceased and is considered an expression of spiritual connection among people. However, with the advancement of technology and the rise of digital communication platforms, this tradition is undergoing a transformation. In today's world, particularly with the increasing popularity of social media platforms, grave visits are taking on a new dimension in the virtual realm. This study aims to examine how the social media profiles of individuals who have passed away, profiles that were used during their lifetime, are visited and interacted with by others after their demise. Furthermore, the research seeks to understand the reasons behind the visibility of the phenomenon of death, which has been pushed into the background in modern societies but is becoming more prominent in what is often termed postmodern societies. This research was conducted using the phenomenological perspective within the framework of qualitative research methods. Within the scope of the study, social media users who visit the social media profiles of deceased individuals on an internet-based social media platform, such as Instagram, and engage in commenting activities were examined. These users offer a significant perspective on how the practice of remembrance and memorialization has become digitalized and evolved. In modern societies, death is often acknowledged as a reality that is either ignored or actively suppressed. However, in postmodern societies, death and memorial rituals are becoming more visible in the digital world. Visiting social media profiles after someone's passing is considered a way to remember them and express a sense of connection. This study contributes to our understanding of how digitalization and technological advancements are impacting societal and cultural practices. It also provides valuable insights into the role of death in postmodern societies. Consequently, it highlights the need for further research into how traditional rituals, like grave visits, have evolved and changed in the digital realm.

Perspektif Tubuh Menurut Teologi Tubuh dalam Maraknya Bentuk Perilaku Pornografi Melalui Media Sosial Pada Remaja

The Theology of the Body is a collection of Pope John Paul II's faith teachings or catechesis for pilgrims in St. Paul's Square. Peter every Wednesday between 5 September 1979 and 28 November 1984 during his pontificate. Theology of the Body gives birth to a reflection of faith about the meaning of human sexuality. The presentation of teachings in Theology of the Body aims to invite believers to respond to various deviant behaviors and ideas regarding the general human understanding of the body from the perspective of faith. The nature of the body is often assumed incorrectly. The body is seen as an object of sexual satisfaction and contains elements of a commodity in the economy. Another deviant perception of the body is only part of sexual gratification in today's era, marked by the widespread distribution of pornography via social media. Teenagers are the main target of today's concerns about the rapid spread of pornography via social media because today's teenagers are teenagers who are directly connected to internet-based social media in their daily lives. The internet is used as a medium for learning, work and even as a means of entertainment that offers instant features that make it easier for users to surf the virtual world. The purpose of writing this article is to describe Pope John Paul II's view of the body as a sacred gift that must be respected, the body as a means of God's direct relationship with His creation. Also describes four body characteristics that are very relevant to the current situation and describes teenagers' understanding of the body due to the rise in cases of spreading pornography via social media. This research uses a library study method by collecting data through journals, articles, books and other insights via the internet. Researchers read, redescribe and process the data so that it is relevant. The results of the research show that teenagers' dependence on social media is the main gateway to expanding the entry and distribution of pornography and becoming perpetrators of pornography. Teenagers need guidance from parents in their understanding of sexuality in using social media. The body perspective according to "Body Theology" can be a strong basis for minimizing the spread and behavior of pornography among teenagers

Manfaat Media Internet Sebagai Sarana Katekese

The development of internet-based social media is very influential in today's life and has really attracted the world so that today many people use internet media as a means of communication. Social communication will be more successful and focused if Catechesis is used as a communication of faith. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the development of Internet media as the media of choice for preaching faith in Jesus Christ. Proclaiming good news in today's modern world must utilize the sophistication of internet media as a means of communicating faith that is not hindered by distance and time. With the existence of internet media such as Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram and TikTok, this is very helpful in preaching faith so that everyone's faith will develop and grow in their daily lives. The purpose of writing this article is to explain how everyone can proclaim the good news about Jesus Christ through internet media. The research was carried out by reviewing the literature regarding forms of online catechesis, namely Online Faith Development (webinar), Online Recollection, and Deepening of the Faith/Holy Scriptures through short videos. And it is hoped that with catechesis via internet media, they can maintain and develop their faith in the Digital Era so that they can have relationships and encounters with others on the internet network.

Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat: Penyuluhan tentang “Citizen Journalism” sebagai Ekspresi Sikap Demokrasi Kaum Muda

<p>The rapid development of communication technology allows the communication community to get and do two things at once. On the one hand, the communication community can easily get the information they need, on the other hand the communication community is now productively creating various information content needed by the community. This seminar is intended to make young people aware, that there is an opportunity for them to democratically convey news to others in the concept of citizen journalism. This seminar was attended by 89 participants from SMA Budi Mulia. The theme of the seminar was citizen journalism as an expression of the democratic attitude of people. Citizen journalism is a form of community-based journalistic activity, because it has basic characteristics, such as: participatory, community-based, fact-based information, being an alternative media, socially oriented non-profit, and driven by internet-based social media. On the one hand, the characters can provide various alternative sources of information for the audience, but on the other hand, these characters provide a wide space for public duping, hoaxes, and hate speech. In order to balance the very strong character of information based on freedom, it is necessary to apply various ethical principles in collecting and sharing news in citizen journalism. The ethical principles include: accurate, balanced, fair, complete, objective and clear. By upholding ethical principles, citizen journalism is not only considered an alternative media for information, but also the main media in the process of educating the public. The media educates the public in order to uphold its dignity as a reliable source of information.</p>

Pengaruh Media Sosial, Brand Awareness, Dan Brand Image Terhadap Loyalitas Konsumen Grab

In the current era of globalization, the development of internet-based social media is increasingrapidly, this is followed by the increasing number of social media users around the world. The development of information and communication technology increases easier and faster interactionbetween customers and advertisers. Information is more quickly obtained through digital media. Technological developments take part in the dissemination of information, especially in advertising through social media. One of the activities that can be facilitated by technological advances is transportation. One of the most popular online transportation companies in Indonesia is Grab. This study will discuss the Influence of Social Media, Brand Awareness and Brand Image on Grab Consumer Loyalty. The subjects in this study were consumers who had used the Grab application. The research method used is quantitative. Data collection was done by using a questionnaire. The research population was 100 respondents. The data analysis used is statistical analysis in the form of SPSS 22 multiple linear regression.

Smartize and Humanize People in the Village for Every Pandemic

The use of the internet in the village has risen to the smart-village concept in which the communication pattern between members of the village community uses the internet effectively and efficiently. The use of internet-based social media is also increasing in both frequency and intensity. However, the traditional pattern of village communities, which are more personal and flexible, creates a gap with applying smart villages that are impersonal, mechanical, and precise. Therefore, it is interesting to examine the application of smart villages that are to the conditions of the village community; in this case, the application of smart villages that are more realistic to the needs of the community, namely humanized smart villages or humanized-smart villages. This study uses a case study approach by comparing two villages that represent villages close to urban areas and those relatively far from urban areas. The results of this study show that the use and utilization of the internet will naturally create marginal or non-eligible community groups. Therefore, in the concept of a humanized smart village, a model can be formulated that allows these marginalized communities to be intensely involved in using the internet and social media. The model is characterized by inclusive, deconstructive, mediation, and institutionalization. In this concept, humanized or humane is indicated by fulfilling the rights of community groups who can’t use and utilize the internet and social media to become systematically involved.
 Keywords: humanized smart villages, inclusive, deconstructive, mediation, institutionalization

Synonym based feature expansion for Indonesian hate speech detection

Online hate speech is one of the negative impacts of internet-based social media development. Hate speech occurs due to a lack of public understanding of criticism and hate speech. The Indonesian government has regulations regarding hate speech, and most of the existing research about hate speech only focuses on feature extraction and classification methods. Therefore, this paper proposes methods to identify hate speech before a crime occurs. This paper presents an approach to detect hate speech by expanding synonyms in word embedding and shows the classification comparison result between Word2Vec and FastText with bidirectional long short-term memory which are processed using synonym expanding process and without it. The goal is to classify hate speech and non-hate speech. The best accuracy result without the synonym expanding process is 0.90, and the expanding synonym process is 0.93.

Cyber-Radicalization: A New Breeding Ground for Violent Extremism in Bangladesh?

In recent years, people in Bangladesh have faced a new security concern over cyber-radicalization. Due to the increased visibility of law enforcement agents on the ground, Islamist extremists are turning more and more to cyberspace to further their objectives. Despite the growing danger posed by cybercrime, there is insufficient research on cyber-radicalization. So, it is essential that a comprehensive study be carried out to bridge this void of knowledge. The central research question, “How do internet-based social media tools serve as a breeding ground for violent extremism in Bangladesh?” is addressed in the study with empirical data. The research examines how cyber-radicalization affects social stability and personal lives. It also analyzes the difficulties security personnel encounter in combating the growing danger of cybercrime. A mixed-method approach has been employed to address the research question. The findings revealed that the manipulation of technology, free access to the internet, and the lack of a clearly defined legal framework make it easy for extremists to radicalize cyberspace. The study underlines the urgent need for a thorough, all-encompassing strategy to address the concern.

Social media as a learning tool in the digital age: A review

The development of information and communication technology has brought many changes to human life. Currently, everyone has easy and simple access to connect to the internet and interact through various social media. Social media with its many features can not only be used as a communication tool but also can be used in other functions. One is that it can be used as a tool in digital learning. The use of social media as a tool for presenting digital educational or learning content can help enrich more learning content, expand learning materials, and provide opportunities to share information easily and engagingly. The purpose of this study is to examine the use of internet-based social media in educational settings. The approach used is a systematic literature review by collecting literature from data sources Scopus and Google Scholar, sorting, and presenting them according to the topic of discussion. The results are that using social media tools in learning has a positive impact. There are challenges in using social media, namely aspects of personal data security and dependency problems. However, all of this can be anticipated if there is a collaboration between teachers and students in using social media effectively and responsibly.

Social And Emotional Influence Of Hate-Related Speeches In Social Media On Intra-Muslims Conflict In Northern Nigeria: Implications For Conflict Resolution

The study investigated the social and emotional influence of hate-related speeches, expressed on social media platforms on the intra-Muslims conflict in Northern Nigeria. The respondents of the study are northern Nigerians who are using Facebook and Twitter social media platforms. Out of 1435 social media users tracked for the study, only 336 respondents agreed to participate in the study. Therefore, they were selected using the accidental and purposeful sampling method. The respondents were reached through internet-based social media platforms. A 19 items questionnaire was used for both quantitative and qualitative data collection, through the online tracking. The study found some of the social and emotional influence of hate-related speeches on social media to include; the creation of disunity among Muslims, providing fertile ground for arguments, poor interpersonal relationships, frustration, provocation, and feeling of enmity among others. The study, therefore, suggested some recommendations as resolutions to the problems identified, which include; the establishment of a law that sanctions expressions that are related to intra-Muslims conflicts on social media, as well as advocacy by religious leaders on the use of relative words in social media posts and comments.

Social media addiction among people in modern world

Background and Aim : Extended use of social media has led to increased “INTERNET ADDICTION, CYBERBULLYING, SLEEP ADDICTION.” According to the egocentric construction, social media allows individuals to present themselves with positivity that may “raise their spirits” (enhance their mood state). In recent decades, with the development of information technology, especially with the rapid proliferation of Internet-based social media, the way of interpersonal communication has drastically changed. Hence, the aim of the study is to evaluate the social media addiction among people in the modern world. Materials and Methodology: Data collection was done by a semi-structured schedule. This tool has a section about sociodemographic details and their addiction toward the Internet. The study questionnaire was distributed through Google Forms to the adolescents and youngsters. It takes around 15–20 min to fill the form. Only fully filled questionnaires were considered for analysis. Data were entered in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analyzed using SPSS software (version 21). Results: Our study results reported that 62% of the people are known to be social media addicted and 38% are found to be social media depressed. About 80% of social media has positive impaction and 20% has negative impaction in their daily life. It was also found that 77% of people have good impact on their academics and 23% have bad impact because of using social media. Conclusion: The Internet is both good and bad such as any other source of information, we must be clear that, the Internet is truly an amazing tool and the resources must be used with some responsibility and integrity

The Effectiveness of Social Media in Increasing Community Attitude in The Furniture and Wood Processing Industry Polytechnic

The development of internet-based social media is in line with the times. Social media, which initially functioned as a medium for making friends, interacting, has now shifted its function to become a marketing medium. Currently, social media users in Indonesia are around 202 million people (73.7% of the total population). It shows the massive potential for the use of social media in Indonesia and the vast market potential in Indonesia. This study aims to study the effect of social media's effectiveness on the public's enthusiasm to register at the Kendal Industrial Polytechnic, analyze the best types of social media that can be used in the new student recruitment process. The research stages that will be carried out include literature study, data collection, data processing using AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process). The results of this study found that the highest AHP value was social media Instagram, followed by Twitter and YouTube. So it can be concluded that the most effective social media in increasing public interest in registering at the Furniture and Wood Processing Industry Polytechnic is Instagram.

Bridge of Rainbow: Association Between Internet-Based Social Media Use and Homosexuality Inclusion in China.

By using the nationally representative dataset of China Labor-force Dynamics Survey, this paper explored the relationship between internet-based social media use and Chinese people's homosexuality inclusion. Addressing endogeneity by using an instrumental variable approach, the results of instrumental variable-ordered probit model indicated that individuals' internet-based social media use had a positive and significant association with their homosexuality inclusion. Furthermore, the heterogeneity analysis revealed that the heterogeneous effects of internet-based social media use on homosexuality inclusion caused by income, gender, and region. The homosexuality inclusion of respondents with higher income, respondents of female gender, and respondents located in eastern region of China was found to be more evidently associated with internet-based social media use. The functional mechanism analysis suggested that the number of respondents' LGBT friends mediated the overall relationship between internet-based social media use and homosexuality inclusion. The robustness check showed that the results were robust cross different models. The findings in this paper provide new evidence that the effect of information technology development on individual perception and behavior in Chinese context.

The Praxis of Digital Information Consumption to Change Student Behavior During Pandemic

This study aims to find out the consumptive practices of students as social media users and behavior changes felt due to frequent consumption of content from social media during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, internet-based social media was also a new behavior and lifestyle in learning and teaching activities. The study used naturalistic inquiry methods, which resulted in writing or words and student behavior. Because to illustrate complex and concrete social realities, this study has interviewed IAIN Langsa students during the covid-19 pandemic. This research is descriptive of analytics by providing an overview of the objects studied. Sampling by snowball method makes it very easy for researchers to know students who are very active using social media. This study further used theory receptions where researchers analyzed students as social media users in the covid-19 pandemic in 2021, which is closely related to behavioral changes, namely from inclusive to exclusive or vice versa from exclusive to inclusive. This study shows that consumptive digital information practices through social media affect students, especially to changes in religious behavior, from inclusive behavior to exclusive behavior. However, this behavior is only limited to behavior in religious worship, not socio-cultural behavior. The findings of this study are that students who actively use social media can already distinguish between positive and negative content produced by online media consumed daily. After consuming social media content, students can choose and conduct studies before applying in everyday life.

Communicative Informatics: A Social Media Perspective for Online Communities

Individuals are active audience members that use Internet-based social media technologies to create and negotiate social action in online spaces. Communicative informatics is the key to constructing, describing or critiquing social media. Communicative informatics is the discovery of the audience, text/image, technology, negotiated place relationships that create symbolic meaning. Four propositions focus on the communication of the audience: 1) the audience is active; 2) the audience is creative; 3) the audience interacts with technology and 4) place is negotiated in online communication.

Role of an e-Health Intervention in Holistic Healthcare: A Quasiexperiment in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization in Taiwan.

Background The use of electronic health (e-health) resources is emerging as an alternative method to improve the secondary prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of this study was to describe the influence of an e-health application in holistic healthcare for patients with CAD. Methods A quasiexperiment with nonequivalent groups design recruited outpatients with a high risk of CAD admitted for cardiac catheterization. They were divided into two groups. Before the procedure, the control group received traditional patient education, and the intervention group watched videos on Internet-based social media. EQ-5D and FACIT–Sp-12 questionnaires were used as outcome measures of interest, and they were administered before and after the procedure and at the first return visit to the outpatient clinic after discharge. The effect of each intervention was tested using a linear mixed effects model. In addition, the 90-day readmission rate was also studied. Results A total of 300 patients were divided into intervention and control groups (150 patients in each group). The interaction effect of EQ-5D was not statistically significant; however, improvements in FACIT–Sp-12 were greater in the intervention group from baseline to before discharge (regression coefficient (B) = 1.70, p < 0.001) and from baseline to postdischarge first outpatient visit (B = 1.81, p < 0.001). Moreover, the 90-day readmission rate was significantly lower in the intervention group (14% vs. 18.7%; p=0.016, log-rank test). Conclusions e-health intervention with easily accessible Internet-based social media is a promising model to meet the holistic needs of patients with CAD in the modern era.

The Moderating Effects of Young Adults' Personality Traits on Social Media Immersion.

Young adults are currently among the heaviest users of Internet-based social media applications. The goal of this study was to develop and empirically validate a conceptual model to test associations between students’ attitudes toward social media and their experiences in social media use and immersion. Participants were 9,633 students (average age 16 years; 4,702 males, 4,931 female) who randomly selected from 150 high schools in Taiwan. Participants completed questionnaire surveys describing their attitudes toward social media, immersion experiences, and Big Five personality traits. Structural equation modeling was used to determine factors that predicted and moderated social media immersion. The results of this study highlight the impact that specific personality traits have on the connections between attitudes toward social media and the immersion young adults experience when engaged with social media platforms. These findings suggest that schools and families should establish guidelines to protect young adults from excessive immersion in social media usage, ensure the safety of online environments for this user group, and inform youth regarding the proper use of social media.

Strategi Kampanye Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) dalam Meningkatkan Pemilih Aktif Pada Pemilu 2019 (Kajian Deskriptif di Akun Instagram KPU)

Communication in social media is a form of communication carried out by many parties, one of which is KPU. Welcoming the political year, the KPU is actively conducting campaigns to increase the number of active voters monitored each year. One of the campaign strategies used by KPU is using Instagram social media; according to KPU, this internet-based social media can reach the public widely and quickly. This study uses a qualitative research approach with the post-positivism paradigm. In this research, the model used is Ostergaard's campaign model. Based on research results, in conducting campaigns through Instagram, KPU utilizes several features on Instagram, such as posting, hashtags, and captions. In addition to using the Instagram feature, KPU also prioritizes speed in clarifying emerging hoaxes and attractive designs in its Instagram posts. KPU can create a positive perspective in the community, especially new voters who are expected to become active voters. KPU is a trusted distributor of information for the public regarding the 2019 elections.

The Effect of Social Media Culture and Knowledge Transfer on Performance

Internet-based social media has become a part of people's lives in this era. Many people use Facebook, Whatsapp, LinkedIn, Blog and other social media to interact with each other. With social media, people exchange information and share experiences in cyberspace. Moreover, nowadays social media has become part of the organizational culture in the workplace. This study aims to analyze: (1) the influence of social media culture on knowledge transfer; (2) the influence of social media culture on work performance; and (3) the effect of knowledge transfer on work performance. The research sample consisted of 300 employees. data collection using a questionnaire. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used partial least square. The results show that: (1) the influence of social media culture on knowledge transfer is positive and significant; (2) the influence of social media culture on work performance is positive and significant; and (3) the effect of knowledge transfer on work performance is also positive and significant.