Media Practices Research Articles

So problematic and so tied to the media: analyzing the misinformation concern in six European countries

PurposeThis paper addresses the social issue of misinformation in six European countries by investigating how intangible factors associated with the collective evaluation of political-institutional behaviors and judgments regarding media practices and uses of online communication channels are related to citizens’ concerns about misinformation.Design/methodology/approachBased on a quantitative approach (data analysis), the study relies on data from the Eurobarometer 98.2 (2023), the official public opinion survey of European institutions. The analysis encompasses six European countries representing the pluralist-polarized (Spain, Italy and Greece) and democratic-corporatist models (Germany, Denmark and Sweden). With a multiple linear regression model, the research explores how independent variables help explain citizens' concerns regarding misinformation in each country.FindingsThe paper emphasizes three main findings: (1) for citizens in five out of six countries, the main factor associated with an increased misinformation concern is the distrust of political information on social network sites. (2) for citizens, how they evaluate the performance of traditional media relates to misinformation concerns and (3) this holds for countries categorized in pluralist-polarized and democratic-corporatist media system models.Practical implicationsMedia managers and policymakers can leverage the insights from this research to address the social concern of misinformation.Originality/valueThis article adds value to existing misinformation studies by underscoring the significance of understanding how citizens’ assessments of political-institutional behaviors, journalism practices and the political use of online communication channels interconnect with the misinformation concern in both pluralist-polarized and democratic-corporatist models.

Homeland social media as a field of negotiation: Creative strategies of China’s Wanghong in Japan

This article investigates how China’s Wanghong (a Chinese term referring to online influencers’) in Japan engage in cultural and economic practices through transnational homeland social media. Particular attention is given to the characteristics of how they utilise Chinese social media and the ways in which pressures emanating from the homeland-media environment have moulded their distinctive approaches to participating in media practices. Combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the data on which this research is based consists of China’s statistical data concerning Wanghong, empirical data generated from interviews with nine China’s Wanghong in Japan, and online participant observations of their media practices. The results of this study reveal that Wanghong must contend with the deep-rooted Sino-Japanese hostilities in the patriotic context of homeland media, as they are largely dependent on Chinese advertisers for their financial resources. Consequently, homeland media becomes a field of negotiation where Wanghong cope with environmental pressures and negotiate their identities and actions, with identity performance and placemaking serving as the creative-compromise strategies they adopt.

Stark Decline in Journalists’ Use of Preprints Postpandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of preprints, aiding rapid research dissemination but also facilitating the spread of misinformation. This study analyzes media coverage of preprints from 2014 to 2023, revealing a significant postpandemic decline. Our findings suggest that heightened awareness of the risks associated with preprints has led to more cautious media practices. While the decline in preprint coverage may mitigate concerns about premature media exposure, it also raises questions about the future role of preprints in science communication, especially during emergencies. Balanced policies based on up-to-date evidence are needed to address this shift.

Narratives at the Crossroads: Media Reporting on Suicide in Slovenia in the Context of Socio-political Changes in 1959-1999

This study examines the representation of suicide in Slovenian newspapers from 1959 to 1999, a period characterised by profound socio-political changes. By analysing 1,785 articles from the archives of two major newspapers, Delo and Večer, we identified a dynamic relationship between the style of media reporting on suicide and the evolving societal context. Our findings suggest a transition from predominantly provocative to increasingly preventive reporting on suicide over the decades. Interestingly, despite an overall trend towards preventive approaches, the ratio of provocative to preventive aspects per article consistently favoured provocative reporting in each period studied. In the early years studied, reporting on suicide tended to be sensationalised, which could be due to a variety of factors, including less informed media practices. In the 1990s, however, a surprising increase in both preventive and provocative reporting was observed, coinciding with Slovenia's independence and the liberalisation of the media. This mixed trend contrasts with worldwide studies, but underlines the link between media, socio-political changes and public perception of suicide. The study highlights the significance of the media, and the challenge of balancing public interest and social responsibility when reporting on suicide.

BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA STUDIES WITHIN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

The digital transformation in higher education can be observed in numerous ways and practices. Recently, post-pandemic digitalization played a significant role in the increase of the educational use of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, and social media. Among these, social media has dominated daily life long before the rest of the technologies. Hence, examining the current situation of social media studies within educational research aids in envisioning the future vision. This study aims to outline the trends in the use of social media platforms by analyzing them within educational research published between 2017-2023. For this purpose, 473 articles in the Web of Science database were examined regarding the dimensions of publication year, country of publication, author, keyword, article type, the method used, sampling, data collection tools and analysis methods, and social media use. The findings of this study are believed to guide practitioners and researchers in their practice and consideration of social media within educational environments.

Mapping the SDG 4 Process: Algorithmic Literacy Among Students of the University of Sarajevo

Utilizing a mixed-method approach, this research aims to evaluate algorithmic literacy among students at the University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Political Sciences and the Faculty of Philosophy (BIH), and to assess the possibilities for improving existing practices of media and information literacy (MIL) integration. The central research question investigates how current MIL educational strategies influence students' awareness and understanding of the roles algorithms play in the digital transformation of a society striving for sustainable development. Therefore, the study encompasses a descriptive method of holistic approach elements: strategic documents, MIL book edition and MOOC modules. Subsequently, a thematic analysis of ten qualitative interviews with students further explores their experiences, attitudes, and perceptions regarding information, media, and algorithms. The research results offer insights into the potential of MIL education to support algorithmic literacy and its potential contribution to sustainable development, particularly focusing on SDG 4 - Quality Education. By aligning its findings with the objectives of a universally applicable goal, this study not only addresses the context of algorithmic literacy as an integral component of quality education but also serves as a step towards advancing the interconnectedness of open education and artificial intelligence.

Constructive and destructive effects of mediatization of family memory

The paper analyzes the peculiarities of family memory transformation under the influence of digitalization. In the modern world, new media begin to exert a determining influence on the formation of the image of reality, leading to the emergence of a special media culture that transforms familiar social phenomena. To reveal the specifics of the phenomenon of family memory we use the concept of midi-memory, which describes the mechanisms of emergence, storage and translation of collective representations of the past in the conditions of mediatization and digitalization. In such conditions, the boundary between cultural and communicative memory is gradually erased, and the number of subjects involved in the construction of representations of the past increases significantly. As a result, the mechanism of constructing images of the past is changing. These processes lead to the need to analyze the destructive and constructive effects of the mediatization of collective and, in particular, family memory.The main methodological principle of the study is the analysis of various forms of collective memory that appear in modern reality under the influence of digitalization. In modern realities, which are gradually blurring the line between cultural and communicative memory, collective representations of the past are being transferred into the format of media memory. Mediatization of family memory can contribute to the formation of national identity through the inclusion of significant national events in the images of the past present in family memory. A significant role in these processes is played by significant symbols of the Soviet period, broadcast by modern media practice. This increases the risk of purposeful distortion of images of the past. In the end, the media blur the boundaries of family memory, replacing images of the past with images constructed by media space.

Participatory Censorship With Illusory Empowerment: Algorithmic Folklore and Interpretive Labor beyond Fandom

This article explores the cultural complexities of participatory censorship among young Chinese netizens, particularly within and beyond fan communities, through a digital ethnographic lens. By examining the interplay between social media practices and state governance, the study introduces the concepts of algorithmic folklore and interpretive labor to elucidate how fans engage in censorship as both a routine task and a form of ideological negotiation. Through immersive participant observations and in-depth interviews with 25 informants involved in fan conflicts, the findings highlight that while fans perceive their participation in reporting as a form of empowerment, this engagement paradoxically reinforces state control and self-censorship. The study argues that the dynamics of fan conflicts are intricately linked to broader political contexts, where fans become both agents and subjects of censorship. Ultimately, this research underscores the cultural complexities of participatory censorship, revealing the ways it can obscure deeper systemic inequalities and exploitation within the framework of cultural governance in China.

Communication Networks and the Transnational Spread of Ethnic Conflict

How the interconnectedness of the global system influences the network of ethnic conflict communication is the focus of this work. The study aims at understanding how the analyses of ethnic conflicts gather momentum and spread throughout the world through the review of literature, case studies, and media coverage, social media issues, and deliberate disinformation campaigns. The study employs a qualitative approach, drawing on secondary sources and theoretical frameworks to explore hypotheses that talk about how media coverage is rising in proportion to the ethnic conflict’s transnational diffusion, how social media usage is connected with diaspora mobilisation and conflict extension, and how the purposeful spread of fake news increases the intensity and geographical scope of the conflict. The Rohingya crisis is also one of the best examples of the shifts in communication networks and their impact on the ethnic conflicts by influencing the international community’s perception and response. Communications networks may have the potential to escalate conflict and ‘spread’ wrong information, but they also have the potential to create awareness and tackle conflict. In the light of these observations, the study offers recommendations in the areas of codes of ethical media practices, regulation of use of social media, especially in multi-ethnic societies, to prevent incitement, and techniques of combating disinformation.

Beyond the Chalkboard: Digital Innovations in Islamic Learning through Interactive PowerPoint

In the Gen Z era, innovative and creative methods are essential for effective Islamic education. During that period, students are granted internet connectivity and portable digital devices, which facilitate the acquisition of knowledge about Islam. This study developed a novel interactive learning medium using PowerPoint Office 2010, focusing on Aqidah Akhlak’s curriculum implementation. Employing the ADDIE model as the research and development (R&D) strategy, the study involved validation by experts and practical assessments by teachers and students. The selected research instruments comprised expert validation sheets and media practicality assessments. The impact was computed with descriptive statistics. The results indicated high validity, with scores of 85% from material experts, 82.4% from media experts, and 87% from design experts. The practicality tests revealed 98% and 89.17% approval ratings from teachers and students, respectively. The effectiveness of the medium was demonstrated by a significant improvement in student performance, with pre-test and post-test scores of 69.70 and 85.29, respectively. These findings affirmed the impact of the developed interactive media on enhancing student learning outcomes in Islamic education.

Development of MAILI 21 (Lectora Inspire 21 Interactive Learning Media) to Improve Student Learning Outcomes in Elementary Schools

<span lang="EN-US">Learning Pancasila and Citizenship Education that lacks variety and innovation causes students to become less enthusiastic and bored quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to combine learning with IT-based media with conventional media to improve student learning outcomes. This study aims to develop interactive learning media Lectora Inspire and determine the feasibility, practicality, effectiveness, and able to improve student learning outcomes in the subject of Pancasila and Citizenship Education material united in diversity in grade III SD. This research uses the Borg and Gall model which is limited to stage eight. The research subjects consisted of material experts, media experts, class teachers, and students. Data collection techniques used interviews, validation sheets, response questionnaires, and tests. The results showed that Lectora Inspire interactive media is very feasible, practical, and effective in improving student learning outcomes. The material expert validation value reached 90% with the "very feasible" category, the media result validation value reached 85% with the "feasible" category, and the media practicality value reached 90% with the "very practical" category. Thus, the development of Lectora Inspire interactive media is concluded to be very feasible, practical, and effective in improving student learning outcomes.</span>

Development of Canva-Based LowkE-Book Learning Media as a Companion to PjBL to Improve Student Learning Outcomes

This research uses research and development methods which refer to the Borg and Gall model. This research was conducted with the aim of developing and testing the feasibility, practicality and effectiveness of Canva-based LowkE-Book learning media. This research involved 27 students with 6 small-scale trial subjects and 21 large-scale trial subjects at SD Negeri Sadeng 01. The data collection technique used was a test technique (pretest-posttest) and non-test in the form of observation results, questionnaires, interview results and document data. The validation results carried out by media expert validators and material experts showed that the Canva-based LowkE-Book learning media had met the valid criteria with a score of 90% by the media expert validator, and 96% by the material expert validator. Based on the pretest-posttest results, it is known that the Canva-based LowkE-Book is effective in improving student learning outcomes as evidenced by the increase in the average pretest score from 42.85 to 85.14 at the time of the posttest and the n gain test results obtained <g> value gain of 0.74 in the high category. Based on the results of the response questionnaire distributed, very positive responses were obtained from teachers and students. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the Canva-based LowkE-Book learning media is effective for improving learning outcomes in science subjects and is feasible and practical to apply in student learning.

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BUKU CERITA BERGAMBAR DIGITAL BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL MATERI SEJARAH BERDIRINYA KERAJAAN PANJALU MATERI IPS UNTUK PESERTA DIDIK KELAS 4 SDN MOJOROTO 4

This research is based on the results of observations and interviews, that thelearning media used by teachers in delivering the material does not helpstudents understand the material. In delivering material the teacher uses theStudent Handbook. This makes students less interested in reading the materialin the student handbook. The aim of this research is (1) to determine the validityof the digital picture story book learning media for the History of the PanjaluKingdom class 4 at SDN Mojoroto 4 (2) to find out the practicality of the digitalpicture story book learning media for the History of the Panjalu Kingdom forclass 4 at SDN Mojoroto 4 ( 3) to determine the effectiveness of digital picturestorybook learning media for class 4 Panjalu Kingdom History material at SDNMojoroto 4. This research uses Research and Development (R&D)development research. The development model used in this research is theADDIE model. The results obtained were that the digital picture story booklearning media got a validity percentage of 96.6% from media experts in thevery valid category, then got a percentage from material experts of 80% in thevalid category, and the practicality test from learning experts was 80% in thepractical category and 90 .95% through student responses. So it can beconcluded that the digital picture story book learning media is declared valid,practical, effective and can be used by teachers in the learning process

Living Journals: introducing a new digital participatory approach to study young children’s digital media practices

ABSTRACT Researching daily activities of young children poses methodological challenges that necessitate diverse approaches for effective inquiry. This method article introduces a new digital participatory research method – Living Journals – to study young children's everyday digital media practices at home in Azerbaijan. Employing this method, mothers actively produced multimodal data in situ, responding to prompts sent by the researcher, which were subsequently turned into journals in print and digital formats. Utilising these journals, participant families were encouraged to provide commentary on their respective journals and those of other participating children. This method has a significant capacity to yield metatextual, multivocal, multimodal, and multifunctional data, thereby enhancing the richness of the dataset and facilitating nuanced interpretations. Delving into the intricacies of the method and its advantages, the article elaborates on its procedures, significance, and limitations. The method emerges as a valuable approach, offering a participatory and contextually sensitive means for remotely generating data, allowing researchers to develop textually and visually rich datasets.

The novel impedance matching device realized by the structure of air-gap ring based on the doping method at microwave frequency

The doping method enabled the epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) medium to adjust its permeability effectively. In this study, we theoretically analyze that the gap ring structure formed by the ENZ medium doped with perfect electrical conductor (PEC) can be equivalent to the controllable series reactance. Based on this concept, a universal matching network that can match any complex impedance load by adjusting the gap ring spacing is constructed. We used the above universal matching network to carry out theoretical and simulation calculations on the matching effect of a random-sized stepped waveguide and horn antenna, and the results show that the impedance-matching technology has a good matching effect for different loads. Finally, experimental verification is carried out. Compared with traditional impedance-matching networks, the proposed structure has the characteristics of simplicity, reliability, low loss, high carrying power, low preparation requirements, and good application prospects. This work is a good example of the practicality of ENZ media and also provides a very meaningful idea for the development of new electromagnetic matching devices.

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA KARTU KATA BERGAMBAR UNTUK KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN PADA PESERTA KELAS 1 SDN 05 PULAU PUNJUNG

This research is motivated by the problem of students who have not memorized letters, and distinguishing between letters that have the same shape, students still have difficulty spelling letters and are also less fluent in reading. The aim of this research is to produce picture word card learning media that is valid, practical and effective. The type of research used is development research or Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE development model which consists of 5 stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stage ( evaluation). The results of the validity of the picture word card media were validated by 3 validators, namely material expert validation obtained a result of 92.5% categorized as very valid, language expert validation obtained a result of 93.75% categorized as very valid, media expert validation obtained a result of 90% categorized as very valid, validation The teaching module obtained a result of 93.33% categorized as very valid, validation of the teaching module by the teacher obtained a result of 100% categorized as very valid. The results of the practicality of the picture word card media through the teacher response questionnaire by class 1 teachers obtained a result of 100% categorized as very practical, while through the student response questionnaire an average result of 96.27% was categorized as very practical. The effectiveness results obtained from the learning test results of primary school students obtained an average of 89.47%, categorized as very effective.

Constructing extraordinary experience from everyday life: Zibo barbecue check-in vlogs’ digital narratives

Examining the intersection of check-in tourism and travel vlogs within the context of Zibo, China—a destination popularized on social media platforms for its barbecue culture—this study analyzes 24 check-in vlogs from Bilibili platform. Through the rite of passage theoretical lens, this work investigates how vloggers utilize digital storytelling to shape and construct destination narratives. The research reveals how tourists assert agency over space by integrating place, body, and narrative elements, contributing to an extraordinary tourist experience comprising liminal moments of ordinariness and authenticity, thereby effectively (re)writing Zibo as a welcoming city of barbecue and a slow-life destination. This investigation provides insights into the evolving dynamics of contemporary tourism influenced by social media practices, highlighting the transformative role of digital narratives in shaping tourist perceptions and experiences, as well as meaning-making processes.

Exploring Twitter as a social learning space for education scholars: An analysis of value‐added contributions to the #TPACK network

AbstractSocial media has been shown to be an efficient way to engage in networked participatory scholarship (NPS), which is defined as the use of online social networks to share and further develop scholarship. As leaders in the field, educational technology scholars should be at the forefront of this practice. We used social network analysis (SNA) to examine the structure and characteristics of the #TPACK Twitter network and to determine whether and how the users were engaging in value‐added NPS. Our findings revealed that the #TPACK Twitter network was loosely organized, and users were not very well connected outside of their clusters. Our findings also revealed that #TPACK tweets largely did not represent value‐added NPS. The majority of posts lacked useful context, were limited to merely sharing links to resources and did not establish meaningful interactions among users. The implications of this study provide a new direction for educational technology researchers and PK‐12 practitioners to approach social media from a value‐added standpoint and to apply value‐added NPS to improve their use of social media to advance research, enhance professional learning and forge closer ties between researchers and practitioners. Practitioner notesWhat is already known about this topic Publication in high‐impact academic journals and measuring research impact through citations and journal indexing is still the dominant practice in research dissemination; however, there is growth in the use of alternative methods and the use of altmetrics to measure the impact of these methods. Scholars struggle with using social media in ways that align with networked participatory scholarship (NPS). Social network analysis (SNA) is the study of the structure and characteristics of the relationships that form in social networks, and can be used to fanalyze an online social network. What this paper adds Value‐added social learning theory and NPS can be used in SNA to both evaluate and inform scholars' social media practices. Educational technology scholars and practitioners struggle with using social media for value‐added NPS. Lost opportunities for value‐added NPS that were documented in this study include lack of engagement with the wider network, not sharing the role of spreading ideas and not making value‐added contributions. Implications for practice and policy Education scholars should use SNA as a tool to evaluate the level of value‐added NPS in the social media networks around areas of study they care about so that they can develop both personal and systemic plans for implementing value‐added NPS to create more dynamic learning spaces on these platforms. Institutions should investigate ways they can remove barriers and incentivize value‐added NPS. Innovations in the dissemination of scholarship should involve helping scholars to develop the skills needed for successful value‐added NPS.

Transmitting stories of the longest revolution. Notes from Italy

ABSTRACT Building on a digitally mediated autoethnography within a contemporary Italian feminist movement, the paper analyses the transformations of feminist media practices in Italy since the start of the 20th century. If during the 1960s and 1970s Italian feminism reached its higher visibility as one of the largest in Europe, since the 1980s, it continued to operate in submerged ways through the creation of feminist bookshops, publishing companies, women’s archives and centres while engaging with practices, ideologies and texts that were circulating transnationally. Since the early 1990s Italian feminist groups started engaging with digital technologies, creating new virtual spaces of dialogue, an autonomous internet service provider, an alternative search engine, digital literacy programmes and practical laboratories. Over the past two decades, the online space became the privileged sphere for activists to challenge the hegemonic gender discourse, debate topics otherwise suppressed or misrepresented by traditional media and create a record of struggle. Expanding from a conceptualization of feminist activism as a process of transit, in this paper, I analyse how feminist media practices gradually transformed, shaped by historical and contextual specificities.

Pengembangan Kamus Mini untuk Membantu Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Kelas VIII di SMP Datok Sulaiman Palopo

This research aims to determine the development process, level of validity and level of practicality of small Arabic dictionary media which can be used to support the Arabic language learning process, especially in vocabulary learning. The development of this small Arabic dictionary media is adapted to the learning curriculum and teaching materials for class VIII Junior High Schools. This type of research is research and development (R&D) by adapting the 4D development model which consists of four stages, namely definition, design, development and dissemination. The subjects used in this research were 18 class VIII students at Datok Sulaiman Junior High School. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, validation sheets, practicality test sheets and student response questionnaires. The result of this development research is a small Arabic dictionary for class VIII students. The product validation test results show that: 1) the material expert validation assessment obtained a score of 96.36%; 2) media expert validation assessment obtained a score of 86.66%; 3) and the practicality test carried out by learning experts obtained a score of 80%. Based on the results of product trials by three experts, it shows that the small Arabic dictionary learning media is very valid and practical to be applied in Arabic language learning.