Journalistic Practices Research Articles

Kreativno pisanje kao alternativa savremenom novinarstvu

Nedeljnik belongs to the type of the most modern weekly press in Serbia. In the crisis of the print media time, it has been surviving on the market for more than a decade and creating a new, creative public by placing texts created in creative writing. This magazine introduces new journalistic practices and genres by combining journalistic and literary techniques. Literary journalism is represented in journalistic texts and the works of writers. Nedeljnik is the best indicator that literary journalism can survive in the digital age. As well is also at a time when the audience is mostly informed on the Internet and looking for more entertaining and less educational texts.

Authenticity During Conflict Reporting: The China–India Border Clash in the Indian Press

The India–China border clash in Galwan Valley in June 2020, the first deadly skirmish between the two Asian giants in the Himalayan border area in over four decades, highlighted the need to examine the notion of ‘authenticity’ in journalistic practices. Information from such remotely located, sparsely populated and not well-demarcated international land borders has limited sources, restricted to official sources with their narrative. Geopolitical goals and ambitions embolden narratives of nationalism in the media, and these often challenge the notion and understanding of authenticity in journalism. The Indian press, contrary to the state-owned Chinese press, is diverse and confrontational, where narratives of nationalism are differentially interpreted, embedded and realised. This article examines how authenticity has become a variable, rather than a constant, in conflict reporting of the Sino-Indian border clash and how authenticity is interpreted similarly or differently in conflict journalism. The article reports qualitative textual analysis of two leading English-language newspapers: The Times of India and The Hindu and two mainstream regional-language newspapers: Amar Ujala (Hindi) and Anandabazar Patrika (Bengali), to evaluate how representations of information function in conflict reporting and recontextualise (and thus change or modify the meaning of) that which they represent, and with what political and cultural implications.

AI and Automation's Role in Iberian Fact-checking Agencies

The improvement of automation and AI tools has prompted transformations in journalistic practices, including factchecking. Fact-checking a posteriori has acquired special relevance due to the increasing amount of disinformation on digital platforms and, given its breadth, automation became a need for verifiers to check content online. In this context, AI-based and automation technologies are deployed in all stages of the fact-checking process: identification, checking itself and distribution of content. Studies that map the uses of these tools in fact-checking are still incipient, a lacuna that this study aims to fulfil. This proposal investigates the use of technologies in all specialised Iberian fact-checking agencies, signatories of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN): Polígrafo, Verificat, Newtral and Maldita.es. Through semi-structured interviews with representatives of these agencies, we found that automation and AI tools are used in monitoring and filtering internet and media content; transcription of verifiable phrases; verification of images and videos; selection of content submitted by the audience. Interviewees agree that automation has become crucial for monitoring content on social networks, making fact-checkers work more effective, broader, and faster, despite some ethical concerns. Finally, we advocate that technological tools are important allies, but the human element remains the key to interpreting and deconstructing disinformation.

Influence of technological innovation on journalism practice amongst journalists in Owerri metropolis

Journalism has been going through several major technological changes during the past few years. The pace of these changes is breathtaking, altering the practice of the profession in ways on thought of just decades ago. These changes have impacted on a wide range of activities from news gathering to dissemination and are known to birth many benefits. However, the profession faces some negative impact too. The study was conducted to ascertain the influence of technological innovation on journalism practice amongst Journalists in Owerri Metropolis. The objectives of the study amongst others were to find out the degree to which media practitioners use new media technologies in their day-to-day reportage and examine the influence these technological innovations have had on their news reportage and other media activities. The study was anchored on Technological Determinism Theory. The population of this study comprised 121 registered registered practicing Journalists in Owerri metropolis and this formed the sample size of the study using the Census principle. The Questionnaire was used for data collection while statistical package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to run the analysis of the data obtained. The study revealed that there is a positive significant impact of technological innovations on Owerri based media practitioners. The study recommends that orientation should be intensified at journalism schools and other allied training schools to educate Journalists to embrace new technological innovations.

Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Journal Publishing

The aim of this opinion piece is to examine the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to academic journal publishing. The work discusses approaches to AI with particular attention to recent developments with generative AI. Consensus is noted around eight normative themes for principles for responsible AI and their associated risks. A framework from Shneiderman (2022) for human-centered AI is employed to consider journal publishing practices that can address the principles of responsible AI at different levels. The resultant AI principled governance matrix (AI-PGM) for journal publishing shows how countermeasures for risks can be employed at the levels of the author-researcher team, the organization, the industry, and by government regulation. The AI-PGM allows a structured approach to responsible AI and may be modified as developments with AI unfold. It shows how the whole publishing ecosystem should be considered when looking at the responsible use of AI—not just journal policy itself.

Research on Journalism and Communication Practice Teaching Based on Virtual Reality Technology

Research on Journalism and Communication Practice Teaching Based on Virtual Reality Technology

Building competitiveness and business resilience in the environment of digital economy: A research in a chain of Serbian pharmacies

Background: Digital healthcare encompasses the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve processes related to health, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Aim: The goal of this research is to explore the transformation of conventional pharmaceutical profession into digital roles. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted in 2022 within a chain of five pharmacies named "Hygia Pharmacy" in Arandjelovac, Serbia, employing 23 individuals. The primary focus was to assess the impact of digitization on the company's performance, competitiveness, and business resilience. An internet-based survey was conducted among the employees at three different time points: initially, three months later, and six months later. Results: The business resilience plan of the company was confirmed by 91% of respondents. Most respondents stated that they attend professional webinars (81%) and Zoom meetings (57%) to improve their competitiveness. All respondents rated online sales as positively impacting consumers in terms of shopping convenience and mentioned that internal shipping and receiving documents facilitate work in the pharmacy. Most respondents (78%) gather professional information from digital sources (e-Pharmacy) compared to the paper form of the journal Pharmacy Practice. The survey revealed a downward trend in traditional working techniques compared to digital techniques, which showed an upward trend throughout all three testing cycles.

НАРОДОЗНАВСТВО ТА МОВНИЙ КОЛОРИТ У ТВОРАХ СТЕПАНА НОСА ТА ДАНИЛА МОРДОВЦЯ: КОМПАРАТИВНИЙ ДИСКУРС

Based on textual and linguistic analysis of the works of Stepan Nos and Danylo Mordovets, the article examines the issue of ethnic history and culture, traditions and life, characters and worldview of the inhabitants of different regions of Ukraine. The article highlights the peculiarities of the formation of ethnographers interests, analyses the intellectual environment, leading factors and prerequisites that influenced their formation as artists of their time. Their priority issues, plot fabric, key areas of journalistic practices, stylistic features and other characteristic features of literary narratives are highlighted. A comparative analysis of the ethnographic texts of the writers is carried out, and their dominant feature is determined. The attention is focused on the means of linguistic expressiveness of S. Nos and D. Mordovets works, their interpretation of certain periods of our history and the role of the individual in their development. It’s noted that both artists collected, recorded and published materials of their own ethnographic research, including songs, poems, fairy tales, proverbs, sayings, which best reflect the mental traits of Ukrainians, their traditional culture and rituals. Based on a comparison of the selected works by S. Nos and D. Mordovets, the author identifies their common features in the description and interpretation of traditional rituals, outlines the semantic and linguistic content of their works, which contributes to the construction of the artists’ image in the time range. It’s summarised that the «linguistic decoration» of the writers texts acts as a self-presentation of the authors’ personalities, and psychologism contributes to the understanding of the nationality of Ukrainians. It’s proved that Ukrainian folk art has been and remains the main identifier of Ukrainian national culture.

The Communication Convergence of Journalism and Public Releases

Introduction. The article examines the essential characteristics of the journalism and PR convergence, the main reasons for this process, the key aspects of the specified mass communication types of interaction, the principles of media relations, the probable scenarios of the integration development of the journalism and PR and its consequences for both spheres are clarified. Relevance of the study. The study of various aspects of the interaction of media and public relations is extremely relevant, since in the modern media landscape these communicative practices increasingly influence each other. Understanding the consequences of their convergence helps to define new creative approaches to communication strategies, to adapt them to modern realities. The purpose of the article is to determine the convergent processes features, that have recently been taking place in the journalism and public relations field. Methodology. The research was carried out using the analysis of scientific sources, an analytical method, a systematic approach when considering the dynamics and relationship at different levels between journalism and public relations, a comparative method for identifying their common and distinctive features, monitoring the media space, which allows to find out the impact of certain PR strategies and tools for journalistic practices, method of theoretical generalization. The results. The main principles of media relations are indicated: the principle of trust, the reliability of information, bilateral observance of interests, consideration of development trends, communication style and ethical standards. The main convergent processes of journalism and public relations include: the use of similar tools and methods to achieve goals, the joint content creation that satisfies the needs of both parties, the joint management of information flows, the combination of journalistic approaches to the materials creation with PR strategies for attracting attention, the formation of the general professional responsibility sphere, conducting joint information campaigns and other events, creating a new media text format that combines the journalistic and PR text features, using the Internet as a channel, means and medium of communication. Conclusions. The novelty of the research consists in obtaining a clearer idea of the various mass communication types of hybridization in the digitalization of society conditions. As a result of convergent processes, journalism and public relations are becoming increasingly interdependent, which opens new opportunities for creating and disseminating information. This interaction leads to the transformation of both spheres, promotes their development, and increases the effectiveness of influencing the audience.

Perceived effect of Artificial Intelligence on Ethical Journalism among Journalists in Kwara State.

This study examined the perceived effect of artificial intelligence on ethical journalism among journalists in Kwara State. The study made use of the survey research was adopted as the research method. Two hundred and five available journalists constituted the population of the study. A total of one hundred and thirty-four served as the sample size which was drawn from the total population of Twitter users in Nigeria by subjecting the population to the Krejcie and Morgan table. Copies of questionnaires were used to collect data which was analyzed with statistical methods indicating frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The study found that there is a positive perception and a notable level of awareness of artificial intelligence for journalistic practice among journalists in Kwara State. Also, journalists in Kwara State have a high level of usage of artificial intelligence, as they actively incorporate AI tools into their daily work routines, lastly, artificial intelligence influences ethical journalism amongst journalists in Kwara State. The study, therefore, recommends that; media organizations should foster more public awareness about AI’s role in journalism to foster trust and understanding among audiences. Communicate how AI tools enhance accuracy, storytelling, and data analysis in news reporting, and invest in training programs to upskill journalists on how to effectively use artificial intelligence tools for their reporting, as this will empower journalists to make the most out of AI technologies and leverage them to enhance the quality of their stories.

Effects of Bad News Reports on Media Audience: What Implications for Journalism Practice in Cameroon?

Effects of Bad News Reports on Media Audience: What Implications for Journalism Practice in Cameroon?

Egyptian Journalists’ Perceptions of Digital Journalism Training Effectiveness

This study examines the perceptions of Egyptian journalists of the effectiveness of professional training in digital journalism and determines the training-needs of journalists to adapt to innovative journalism practices. The study applies mixed descriptive methods based on The Motivation–Hygiene theory of what motivates employees. Data analysis is based on an online questionnaire with a snowball sample of 134 Egyptian journalists from different media outlets and in-depth interviews with 10 journalists and professional trainers, between June 2019 and August 2020. Findings reveal that the impact of hygiene factors is stronger than that of motivation factors. This study shows that hygiene factors negatively influence professional training and inhibit any positive impacts of motivation factors. The findings of this study are significant to media organizations and professional training providers.

Investigative Journalism in Nepal: Practice and Impact

Investigative journalism has become a matter of growing interest in the wake of expanding practice of journalism in Nepal. For journalists, who are always busy in collecting and communicating news of daily events in society, it is a challenging task in itself to prepare investigative news after longtime study and research on a serious matter. Due to public interest in information and increased access to social media, reaching the depth of news has drawn interest for communication consumers. Events and topics that someone wants to hide or keep secret become public interest. Therefore, it is the main task of investigative journalism to study and inform about such matters of public interest to the society at large. It is also the professional integrity of journalist to expose wrongdoings kept secret. In the present article, the practice of investigative journalism in Nepal and its impact on good governance has been analyzed by adopting the study and explanatory method.

Awareness of Trauma-Focused Education and Attitudes Toward Incorporating Trauma-Focused Education in Curricula Among MENA Journalism Educators

This article reflects the perspectives of journalism educators responsible for preparing journalists for careers in the Middle East and North Africa region, which has received little attention in trauma education research. A survey with quantitative and qualitative questions is used to reflect opinions of 101 journalism educators from Algeria, Sudan, and Palestine on journalism trauma-focused education and to elicit their attitudes toward incorporating trauma education into their institutions’ journalism curricula. The findings revealed that journalism educators are particularly cognizant of the role of trauma in journalism practice and the relevance of incorporating trauma education elements into journalism curricula. Journalism educators have identified a number of barriers to incorporating trauma into their institutions’ journalism curricula, as well as various perspectives on how to incorporate trauma-focused education into journalism curricula, which could call for changing how journalism is taught in their respective institutions. The study establishes a methodological foundation for other scholars to use when investigating triangulation (or the lack thereof) among educators, students, and practitioners in their own communities.

Clickbait Journalism: Media Logics in Journalism Practices on Online Media

This article will examine the practice of clickbait journalism, which is increasingly common in news titles in online media, through the lens of Altheide and Snow's media logic. Due to social distancing policies during the pandemic, this article employs the library research method by collecting materials and references online by observing several clickbait news titles on Tribunnews.com. Trends can be identified based on data analysis, such as exaggeration, graphics or titles containing obscene, disturbing/disgusting, or shady material, bait-and-switch, and ambiguous or confusing and tend to grab readers' interest. Nevertheless, although this practice has been criticized as a mere business, this article argues that this practice does not always represent the poor credibility of online media since this practice is not only caused by the technical logic of online media but also caused by the changing behavior of the readers which is more increasingly digitalized.

The Impact of Changing Work Practices in Journalism in Ireland

Journalists are working in an ever-changing environment (where precarity has become commonplace). Reporters are increasingly required to multi-task, as news has become ubiquitous. This includes writing and editing copy, posting content online and on social media, sourcing images, recording and editing audio and recording pieces to camera: the traditional television, radio and print reporter all rolled into one. Yet, additional duties are not matched by increased pay; in some instances resources have been cut, and management cite reduced advertising revenue as the main reason. This research examined the impact of those changes to work practices on journalists, the media industry, and on wider society in Ireland, where multi-tasking has become more prevalent in the past 10 to 15 years and the pressures faced by journalists have intensified in the aftermath of COVID-19. Twelve journalists working in the media in Ireland were interviewed as part of this research. Their perceptions on the main influences on their work practices were explored. The findings of this research argue that due to the relentless drive for profit maximization, the result is that insufficient time and resources are made available to run newsrooms adequately and this is particularly prevalent in the regional press. This means ‘desk’ journalism is prioritized over ‘field’ reporting, while the battle between accuracy and immediacy is placing journalists under immense pressure and this also affects the quality of content produced and disseminated. Also, there is insufficient focus by media organizations on time intensive journalism i.e., investigative journalism—which potentially impacts everyone’s lives—and this influences how ordinary citizens understand the world around them. This research argues that the ability of journalism to hold the powerful to account is diminishing. Journalism, in its current trajectory, does not fulfil its Fourth Estate or ‘watchdog’ function, and critically, this influences people’s understanding of society, as this research outlines.

Moving with the Trend: the Impact of Digital Technologies on Journalism Practice in Imo State, Nigeria

The integration of digital technology into the field of journalism in Nigeria has en-gendered both obstacles and prospects, hence fostering advancements in the in-dustry. As a result of this, the study assessed the impact of digital technologies application on mainstream journalism practice among journalists in Imo State. The research was grounded in the theoretical frameworks of technological determinism and new media theory. The study employed a survey research approach, utilising a census principle to sample a population of 200 registered journalists. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Results showed that majority of the respond-ents have access to digital technologies in the discharge of their duties to a large extent at 66% and they use digital technologies often. The respondents have a posi-tive perception towards the application of digital technologies in journalism practice with the believe that digital technology is a blessing to journalism profession at an average mean of 3.6. Result also revealed that digital/computer illiteracy, lack of the requisite knowledge to operate digital technologies gadgets, high cost of acquiring digital technologies gadgets by the media organisation etc. are the challenges faced by the respondents while using digital technologies to carry out their reportorial du-ties at an average mean of 3.7. The result further revealed that digital technologies application in journalism practice has influenced journalism by improving the profes-sional process of news gathering, production and dissemination at an average mean of 3.6. The study concluded that digital technology has improved the professional process of news gathering, production and dissemination, thus, has significantly influenced journalism practice. The study recommended for the acceptance of digital switchover by media organisations and its embrace among the journalists.

The Same or Worse? Juggling the Private and Professional Lives of Women Journalists during Pandemic Coverage

ABSTRACT Awareness of how journalists report critical events is crucial to acknowledge the media's social consequences. Especially during emergent public health threats such as the covid-19 pandemic, whose impacts extend to professionals’ private lives. Yet, little is known about how journalists’ identities and personal traits influence their reports. This paper focuses on this dimension of newsmaking by inquiring about the interplay between gender and journalism practices during the covid-19 public health crisis. Resorting to semi-structured in-depth interviews with women journalists, it investigates through the lens of gender how the pandemic impacted work conditions and professionals’ lives. Results reveal what the first wave of the pandemic meant to women journalists, what happened when the lockdown officially began, and the consequences of working at home. They also disclose how women journalists handled the changes in their personal and professional lives during the outbreak, helping to acknowledge how gender shapes newsroom activities in exceptional times. Overall, they show, we contend, journalism as an institution that reproduces and creates gender relations.

Managing Difficult Relationships: The Case of Foreign Correspondents in Nigeria, State Officials, and Senior Editors in Overseas Media

ABSTRACT This research systematically and empirically examines challenges that confront Nigerian foreign correspondents, including how foreign correspondents manage the demands of their job such as pressures from senior editors at their head offices, restricted access to information and state officials, and government officials interfering with objective news reporting. The study also looks at correspondents’ accounts of their individual experiences and the strategies they deploy to circumnavigate the challenges they encounter in their professional practice. The merit of this research lies in its intent to fill existing gaps in the scholarship of foreign correspondence in Africa. Specifically, the study contributes to knowledge and understanding of foreign correspondents in Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, including an understanding of the difficult environment of journalistic practices in a non-Western country.

Solution journalism - New trends in the current style of reporting practices

Purpose: The world of journalism is constantly evolving, with emerging practices and research trends. The purpose of this article is to learn about the birth and analyze the role of constructivist journalism in society and current trends in research and practice. Recently, many press agencies have noticed a trend in reporting style and redirected their efforts to change it. This new style is called solution journalism or constructive journalism. Method: This article systematically investigates the genesis, evolution, role, and emergent development trends of tectonic journalism, contextualizing it within the broader landscape of contemporary journalism research, practices, and development prospects. In doing so, it sheds light on how tectonic journalism is reshaping the field of journalism, and how it can be used to address the complex challenges facing journalism today. Results and discussion: Many journalism practice agencies and academic researchers have been studying and practicing this approach. For example, a 2017 report by the Solutions Journalism Network found that over 3,000 journalists have received formal training in solutions journalism. Therefore, they are Making it an increasingly popular and influential movement in the industry. Originality: This article is a vanguard for diversifying constructivist journalism research and promoting scientifically sound practices. It provides a much-needed platform for emerging voices and perspectives, and it challenges the status quo with rigor and evidence.