Media Practices Research Articles

A Conceptual Framework in Curatorial Practices in New Media Art in the Malaysian Art Scene

In Malaysia, technological devices such as computers were introduced as one of the art mediums to be used in the 1980s. New media art in Malaysia is often equated with electronic art, digital art, video, and media art. Thus, the objective of this paper is to identify the curatorial practices in new media art practice by the curators in the Malaysian art scene. This paper aims to construct a conceptual framework of curatorial practices in the new media art. This conceptual framework aims to highlight the main attributes and factors in curating new media art in Malaysia’s art scene. The method used in this research is the Kawakita Jiro which extracts the keywords related to the curatorial practices through the literature reviews. The result shows that the curatorial practices in new media art disciplinary, application, concept, perception, production, integration, and awareness are the curatorial practices in new media in the Malaysian art scene, and the conceptual framework shows that the interrelation between each attribute of curatorial practices has contributed to facilitating the production of new media art.

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA COUNTING BOX PADA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MATERI PENJUMLAHAN DAN PENGURANGAN KELAS 1 SEKOLAH DASAR

The aim of this research is to find out the process of developing media, as well as the level of validity and practicality of counting box media. This research uses research and development (RD) methods with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation) development model. Quantitative data was obtained from material and media validation questionnaires as well as teacher and student responses. Qualitative data consists of input from material and media validators regarding the products being developed. The research was conducted in February 2024 in Class I SDN 103/II Tanjung Agung. The material expert validation results showed a percentage score of 87.5% in the very valid category, while the media expert validation results showed a percentage score of 92.5% in the very valid category. The teacher's response shows a percentage score of 95% in the very practical category, and the student response shows a percentage score of 95.60% in the very practical category. Therefore, based on the findings of this research, it can be concluded that the counting box for teaching addition and subtraction material in first grade elementary schools is very valid and practical. The results also show that the counting box is suitable for use

Design of Mathematics Learning Media Using Genially Combined Quizwhizzer Platfrom for Class X Senior High School Students

This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness, practicality, and validity of learning media in improving student academic achievement. The method applied is R&D (Research and Development) by adopting the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The research findings indicate that the Genially platform- based math learning media combined with Quizwhizzer is declared Valid, based on the assessment of material experts and media experts. Practicality test shows good results, seen from student observation sheets and teacher observation sheets. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of the media in improving math learning outcomes is said to increase. In conclusion, the development of mathematics learning media using a combination of the Genially platform and Quizwhizzer proved to be very effective in improving students' understanding of quadratic equation material.

PENGEMBANGAN MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF BERBASIS ANDROID PADA MATERI RELASI DAN FUNGSI KELAS VIII SMP MENGGUNAKAN KODULAR

The field of learning is greatly influenced by technological advances, and mathematical skills are no exception. This research aims to share alternatives in delivering relation and function material for grade VIII junior high school students through an assessment of the validity and practicality of interactive learning media based on Kodular. The development of this product explores the stages of the 4D model (Definition, Design, Development, Dissemination). At the Definition stage, the initial analysis showed minimal enthusiasm and involvement of students and teacher-centered learning, so it was deemed necessary to innovate, namely an interactive learning application resulting from development using Kodular. The Design stage, designing a prototype by compiling test standards based on the formulation of learning objectives, choosing the Kodular website as the main platform with APK format, creating a learning application product called Math Voyager. At the Develop stage, students calculate and evaluate the Math Voyager learning media, which is validated by media and material experts. Analysis of the trial results using the Aiken V index. The validation value from the material expert is 0.72, the validation value from the media expert is 0.92, and the practicality value is 0.66. All of these index values are greater than 0.4 so it can be concluded that Math Voyager is valid and practical. The Disseminate stage, distributes Math Voyager to users via the Google Drive platform. This dissemination effort is carried out so that the Math Voyager media can be accessed by teachers and students.

Why media platforms police the boundaries of impartiality: A comparative analysis of television news and fact-checking in the UK

This article explores whether different media platforms across impartial news media supplied the same level of scrutiny in how they fact-checked political claims. While prior research has largely focused on independent fact-checking organisations, the fact-checking practices of legacy media through a cross-platform perspective have comparatively received limited attention. The study develops new lines of inquiry into the fact-checking practices of legacy media, presenting one of the largest and most forensic cross-platform studies of fact-checking to date. It draws on a systematic content analysis of 355 items from fact-checking sites, including 689 claims and 1850 instances where journalists or sources interacted with them in 2021, and assesses how they were covered by a further 280 television news items. Our findings demonstrate that the selection and degree to which journalists and sources scrutinised political claims varied across media platforms, with television news less inclined to report and analyse policy claims than dedicated fact-checking websites. Overall, we argue that the editorial boundaries of fact-checking are policed by journalists’ interpretations of impartiality, which differ across platforms (in television news or dedicated fact-checking websites) due to a range of editorial factors such as production constraints and news values.

Chronotopes of Transnational Literacies: How Youth Live and Imagine Social Worlds in their Digital Media Practices

AbstractThis study explores the transnational literacies that contribute to creating online social connections among migrant youth that may support their development and navigation of life across countries. We examine how social connectedness is semiotically constructed through time–space framing among two youth of Chinese descent who were participants of a larger study of the digital media practices of young people in an urban high school. We build on the concept of chronotope (Bakhtin, 1981) and scholarship of transnational literacies to understand the space–time dimensions of digital literacy practices, specifically how youth create the spatiotemporal context or frame of reference for their actions and positionings with others across geographical distances. Using a case study approach with data from interviews and observations, we analyzed how the youth depicted their transnational social relations within particular time–space frames. Qualitative and discourse analyses of the youths' narrative accounts show that they positioned themselves in proximity with their transnational peers within particular time–space contexts that supported their actions and emotions, and how they made sense of events, issues, practices, and their own identities as transnational individuals. The youths' ideas of schooling and education, and attunement to nationalistic ideologies, were developed through multiple chronotopes in their social connections across countries. This study offers implications for how an attention to the transnational spatiotemporal frame of youths' discourse and narrative may give us a more nuanced understanding of the subjectivity, knowledge, and perspective they derive from their experiences of movement and connection across borders.

Becoming a Vidéaste: Media Practices Between Collectivity and Strategic Claims of Directorship in French Feminist Video Activism

Becoming a Vidéaste: Media Practices Between Collectivity and Strategic Claims of Directorship in French Feminist Video Activism

DEVELOPMENT OF POP-UP BOOK MEDIA IN THEMATIC LEARNING IN GRADE III SDN 101921 BERINGIN

This study aims to: (1) produce Pop-Up Book learning media in the Thematic learning of food production technology development material in grade III SD Negeri 101921 Beringin, (2) find out the feasibility and practicality of Pop-Up Book learning media in the Thematic learning of food production technology development material in grade III SD Negeri 101921 Beringin which is valid from the results of feasibility validation by material experts, media experts, learning experts, and student responses. This research is a type of Research and Development (R&D) research with a 4D model developed by Thiagarajan (1974) which includes four steps, namely: the stages of define, design, development, and disseminate. The instruments used to collect data are interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Based on the assessment of the validation results by material experts, 96% scores, media experts get 97.3% and learning experts get 93.3%, resulting in Pop-Up Book products that are very suitable for use for third grade elementary school students. Therefore, from the data from the validation results of the three validators, it can be concluded that the Pop-Up Book media in the Thematic learning of the Food Production Technology Development material was declared valid and there was no revision by experts, so it was declared very suitable to be used as a teaching material in learning.

Analisis Isi Konten Instagram @Prabowo dalam Membangun Citra pada Pemilihan Presiden 2024

This research aims to examine how the Instagram account @prabowo developed a strong character during the presidential era using character theory. A qualitative approach involving content analysis was used to evaluate the textual and visual elements in the analyzed Instagram posts. The findings of this study indicate that the main theme of the content is "strong leadership", which is conveyed through graphic and textual components. Textual elements, such as captions, highlight Prabowo's dedication to important issues such as national development and preventing corruption. The depiction of leadership integrity is achieved through the use of firm words and expressions. Analysis of visual elements shows that the use of beige and dark brown helps convey stability and trust. Prabowo is depicted as a patriotic leader who is close to the people, shown through backgrounds that display interactions with society and national symbols. Her confident and assertive demeanor, as well as her professional yet approachable demeanor, reduces feelings of peer pressure. Effective communication strategies involve emphasizing individuality, engagement with the community, incorporation of national symbols, and the use of striking imagery. This approach succeeds in building a strong and trustworthy image. This study highlights the important role of social media in political campaigns and the need for consistent textual and visual elements to convey key messages effectively. These findings are useful for social media practice, political campaign strategy, and political communication research.

Postdigital Literacies in Everyday Life and Pedagogic Practices

In this article, we contribute to literacy and education studies by proposing three overarching features (elements) of postdigital literacy events, informed by an ecological, relational, and sociomaterial framing of literacy. These features are: (1) entanglement, (2) digital materiality, and (3) spatiotemporality. Entanglement is about how learning entangles with our social, cultural, and material contexts through communicative acts, which include an understanding of media entanglements through interface seams(/seaminess) and transmediality. Digital materiality reminds us that digital media are also material, including notions of digital matter, instantiation, representation, and significance. The feature of spatiotemporality accounts for spatiotemporal flow and presence across online/offline environments, concerned with postdigital reconfigurations of time, space, and place. All three elements incorporate challenges around equity, power, and values. We also advance theory-in-practice by providing examples of how postdigital literacy features/elements manifest in pedagogy and everyday life, based on our experiences as academics working in diverse contexts. This work can support international research, teaching, and knowledge around how media practices interrelate through postdigital communication and literacy experiences, what that means, and with what effects, within a vision of education for mutually enriching planetary futures.

Multilingual media repertoires of young people in the migration society: A plea for a language and culture-aware approach to media education

Digital media provide easy access to media content in multiple languages from local, national, and transnational contexts. This accessibility of diverse content enables young people in the migration society to develop multilingual and transnational media repertoires: they have the option to continuously and strategically navigate between different platforms, between different contexts and multiple languages. In this paper, we discuss how multilingualism and transnationalism can be used as key concepts for understanding the cross-media practices of young people and their participation in the migration society. Based on focus groups with young people living in a culturally diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhood of Bremen, Germany, we discuss how and why young people choose specific media content in a specific language in their daily media practices. Our discussion of the findings then focuses on the question of how media education in the migration society can take the multilingual and transnational media repertoires into account and benefit from it.

The theoretical path of constructive journalism and practical experience in China

The purpose of this study was to examine the stages of the formation of constructive journalism in the world and the practical implementation of this concept using evidence from modern Chinese media discourse. The study examined two theoretical approaches to constructive news: one based on positive psychology and the other on Buddhist philosophy. The Chinese journalism community was the first to pay attention to constructive news in terms of the supervision of public opinion. Based on the study of the official WeChat account of Xinhua News Agency, particularly the topics, genre specificity, emotional colouring, and formal indicators of news, the patterns of Chinese constructive journalism were identified. The rule of law, cultural life and education, health, and travelling were identified as the main themes. The emotional colouring of news reports is most often positive and neutral. It is worth noting the genre diversity: news, news bulletins, news essays, newsletters, investigative reports, and diversity in terms of formal indicators: “text only”, “text + image”, “image only”, “text + video + image”. It was found that the purpose of constructive journalism reporting in China coincides with the government’s public order goals. The concept of Chinese constructive journalism was reflected in the following aspects: using positive psychology to stimulate the vitality of news reports for social development, creating positive narrative strategy, improving news management, and promoting moral values. In the future, this study can be used to analyse patterns of social behaviour, illuminate media literacy, and study national media practices

Trust and Political Attitudes of Public Service Media Audiences in a Polarized Society: The Case of Czech Television

ABSTRACT The paper addresses the role of Czech public service television in a polarized society. The research on public service media (PSM) is salient concerning their specific role; however, it is increasingly questioned in a fragmented and polarized environment. The paper builds on data from 27 semi-structured interviews and a survey conducted in 2019–2020 (N = 3,251). While for some audiences, Czech television is a trustworthy medium protecting exemplary sets of values, for others, it is biased and hostile. The study reveals the deeper interplay between political attitudes and media practices, potentially endangering PSM’s role and position in polarized settings.

The Transformation of Luxury Brands Marketing Strategies in Social Media

The luxury industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation driven by digitalization. Consumer shopping behaviors are increasingly shifting towards online channels, while social media emerges as a key platform for interaction between luxury brands and consumers. The rise of emerging markets and the growing young consumer demographic are driving the trend of digital consumption. Luxury brands are actively expanding into the digital sphere, employing celebrity endorsements and social media marketing strategies. This paper utilizes a literature review and case analysis methodology. It finds that combining celebrity endorsements with social media marketing effectively enhances brand awareness and sales, creating a unique brand image and attracting more consumers. This trend has become a crucial transformation path for the luxury industry, albeit brands need to carefully consider celebrity selection and risk management. Future research could further explore best practices in celebrity endorsements and social media marketing, as well as their long-term impact on consumer behavior and brand benefits.

Формирование «новой зрелищности». Как устроен современный стриминг (на примере Netflix и др.)

The paper aims to identify the characteristics of the “new spectacle” in the context of screen digitization. The author’s focus on identifying the stages of screen digitization and the emergence of new cultural practices when viewing content on streaming services is crucial. The scientific novelty of the study lies in its multifaceted analysis of media consumption and media production transformations in the digital age, particularly emphasizing the significant role of streaming services in these processes. The author investigates the interactive aspects of streaming services where viewers can influence the plot, which is a significant contribution to understanding contemporary media practices. As a result, the author emphasizes that streaming services have become catalysts for numerous changes in the media industry, leading to democratization of content access and production. The work notes the possibility of a functional differentiation of modern media consumption culture under the influence of screen culture before the streaming era and during the streaming era. The emergence of new demands for content creation in the context of the “new spectacle” is highlighted.

Development of Interactive Learning Media Assisted by Google Sites in Building Materials for Elementary Schools Grade V

This research is motivated by the lack of use of multimedia in Mathematics learning in elementary schools, teachers more often use one-way based learning media which will make students feel bored. The aim of this research is to develop interactive learning media assisted by Google Sites on Class V Elementary School Building Materials. This research uses research and development (R&D) methods using the 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). Data collection in this research uses a questionnaire to determine expert assessments of media and test media practicality. Effectiveness testing is carried out using tests. In the Define stage, an initial analysis of the curriculum and students is carried out. In the Design stage, the design of the Flowchart and Storyboard for the Google Sites interactive media being developed is carried out. Validation by experts on Google Sites media in the material aspect received a score of 91.56% in the Very Valid category, in the media aspect it received a score of 61.33% in the Valid category, and in the language aspect it received a score of 84.23% in the Very Valid category. Furthermore, the results of the practicality test by the teacher got a score of 97.33% and the students got a score of 88.33% in the Very Practical category. The results of the effectiveness test showed that the average student score was 90.92, there was an increase in the students' knowledge score. Meanwhile, the average N-Gen Score obtained from the difference between students' pre-test and post-test scores obtained a percentage value of 79.31% in the Effective category. From the research carried out, it can be concluded that Interactive Learning Media Assisted by Google Sites in Building Materials for Class V Elementary Schools is valid, practical and effective interactive media, so it can be used in the learning process.

Threat or menace to media pluralism? A framework to assess alternative conspiracy media in today’s information landscape

In this article, we examine recent changes in Western media landscapes that witnessed the emergence of alternative conspiracy media critiquing the epistemic hegemony of legacy media, and explore ways to analyze whether they contribute to or hinder democratic discourse. This pressing question depends not only on the empirical manifestations of such media outlets, but also on the ideal conceptualization of media pluralism, which is contingent upon the preferred democratic theory. In this article, we draw from and build upon the work of Daniëlle Raeijmaekers and Pieter Maeseele, and develop a framework to systematically compare media practices against different democratic ideals/theories. We conceptualize a set of criteria that are crucial for the functioning of democracy given each democratic line of thought. Focusing on the three most important contemporary schools – liberal, deliberative, and agonistic – we argue that evaluations of media practices should consider three concepts especially important for media’s functioning in democracy: actor diversity, discursive diversity, and epistemological diversity. We have developed a comparative framework designed for systematic evaluations of media practices, assessing their contribution to media pluralism. This framework may be useful for scholars and media practitioners when assessing the democratic potential of new alternative (conspiracy) media.

Benefits and Practices of Social Media Marketing on Small-Medium Enterprises (SMES) in Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

In the 21st century, e-commerce technology has garnered significant interest from researchers and management, driven by the internet’s rapid growth. This has enabled customers to personalize websites according to their preferences. This study aimed to identify the benefits that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can gain from using social media to interact with customers, focusing on social media marketing tactics and their advantages. It provided insights into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in prominent urban areas within the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the managerial requirements for ensuring consumer satisfaction. The study concentrated on six key areas: profiling SMEs based on specific elements, identifying primary social media platforms used by SMEs in Subic Bay, evaluating potential benefits for SMEs, assessing the extent of social media engagement by SMEs, gathering input on ethical standards in social media marketing, and developing “RJM 24-points Proposed Guidelines for Social Media Practices.” Employing a descriptive methodology, data were collected from 51 respondents via structured questionnaires and supplemented by random interviews with proprietors, IT personnel, and managers. Statistical techniques such as percentage, weighted mean, Likert scale, and ranking were used for data analysis. Key findings revealed that increased brand visibility and feedback were the most probable benefits, while accessibility and advertising were the most commonly used social media practices. Ethical practices emphasize maintaining honesty, transparency, and authenticity in marketing efforts. The study provided several recommendations for improving social media marketing approaches for SMEs. These included encouraging financial businesses to diversify their products or focus on niche markets, motivating entrepreneurs to start micro or small firms to leverage low entry barriers and market adaptability, and prioritizing support for early-stage companies to enhance their chances of long-term success and profitability. Keywords: Electronic Shopping, Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s), Social Media Marketing Practices, Special Economic Zones

The reinvention of “locality”: Imagining the local society with local media

In this essay, we draw on the history of internet-based local media at the county level in China to investigate the social implications of the internet for the local society. We take a “formative” approach and analyze the social processes of the reinvention of “locality” from the spatial, economic, and political aspects. We view “locality” not only as the assemblage of different places but also as a theoretical scaffolding that can stimulate a refreshed imagination of geography and media. The scales are reinvented, or redefined, by the digital fabrics of these social platforms which align geographical scales for content producers, including grassroots and official stakeholders. “Locality” is reimagined with internet-based local media. By discussing what is considered as “locality” in the spatial, economic, and political senses from a social perspective, we have explored the mutual shaping of internet-based media practices and the physical world. The social implications of the internet manifest themselves profoundly in the reinvention of “locality.”

The uses and gratifications (U&G) model for understanding fake news sharing behavior on social media

BackgroundSocial networking sites (SNSs) have made information sharing easier than ever, this ease has also facilitated the spread of misinformation. ObjectiveTo ascertain and validate the uses and gratifications (U&G) factors associated with fake news-sharing behaviors on SNSs. MethodsA five-factor model based on the U&G theory was measured to estimate fake news-sharing behavior among university students, using the structural equation modeling. FindingsPassing time has a strong positive influence on fake news sharing behavior (β = 0.517, CR = 4.017, p < 0.001). Information seeking has a weak and non-significant positive influence on fake news sharing behavior (β = 0.308, CR = 1.569, p = 0.117). However, socialization (β = −0.164, CR = −1.883, p = 0.377), entertainment (β = −0.070, CR = −0.878, p = 0.380), and information sharing (β = −0.044, CR = −0.295, p = 0.768) gratifications have non-significant negative influences on fake news sharing behavior. The goodness-of-fit indices indicate that the proposed model is acceptable (χ2 = 2.195 df = 237; p < 0.001; GFI = 0.920; IFI = 0.901; CFI = 0.899; SRMR: 0.077; RMSEA = 0.049). ConclusionPassing time is the key predictor of fake news sharing behavior, while information-seeking gratification also contributes positively to this behavior. The study suggests several different approaches to prevent the spread of fake news, including implementing news literacy programs, installing a firewall, supporting fact-checking organizations, and implementing regulations and legislations for responsible social media practices. ImplicationsThe study is significant because it goes beyond the “what” of fake news sharing to understand the “why”. This deeper understanding can lead to more effective solutions for promoting responsible information-sharing behavior and combating the spread of fake news in the post-truth era.