Media Professionals Research Articles

The review of scientific research conducted by libraries: What comes next?

The author reviews the two editions (2021, 2023) of the multi-authored monograph “Scientific research in libraries: Subject scope, organization, presentation of findings” [in Russian]. The monograph is prepared by three national libraries – the Russian State Library, the National Library of Russia and the Presidential Library named after B. N. Yeltsin. The first edition has already won a high a ppraisal in the professional scientific media. The author of the review shares the assessment, moreover, he emphasizes that the monograph testifies to the ability of the national libraries to collaborate without duplication, each relying on its background and historical traditions. At the same time, scientific gaps have now become more visible. It is important to involve scientific research conducted by other federal libraries, regardless their departmental subordination, as well as by the higher educational institutions training library professionals. The author points out the absence of the unified scientific policy of research studies, equally important for the library science, bibliography and book science, and the entire branch of book and library science. In particular, it is vitally important to define the relations between the concepts of “library science” and “general library science”; to articulate the concepts of “private library science”, “special library science”, and “electronic library science”; to identify the place of library science, bibliography and book studies in the system of sciences and thus to contribute to the state recognition of the value of our scientific disciplines; to bring the national standards in the field of library activity in line with the Federal Law “On Librarianship”; to specify the actual purpose of library work, to elaborate the criteria for library document value; to develop the theory and methodology for identifying information needs, etc.The publication of the monograph is an extraordinary event in our scientific community that expects such comprehensive publications for the future.

Multimedia Planning Strategies as a Tool for International Journalism and Alternative Media Studies

News development is currently affected by digitalization. Therefore, media scholars using digital means to cover the news must develop the so-called “multimedia mindset” among professional journalists and media students. It is not enough to teach the technology—the scholars have to embrace new journalism tools to incorporate them with the story planning activities. This article aims to look into how the aforementioned planning activities are used in the curriculum for Russian media students and professionals in the field of international journalism. The paper is qualitative and descriptive based on secondary data reported in hybrid written media. Also, this research uses a case study dealing with a proposed new program “International News Production” a track within the Contemporary Journalism Master program including alternative media at the High School of Economics Media Institute in Moscow. The findings of this study shed light on the skills needed in new alternative media. Students undergoing the proposed new program in alternative and international media enhance their professional skills and qualifications while experiencing Russian culture. Graduates from the program shall have ample opportunities to pursue careers in various areas of the media industry, including visual journalism, data journalism, storytelling, production, and newsroom management at various international newsrooms. Teaching new alternative media methods can be easily projected to the work with practicing journalists in news channels and information agencies.

Impact of COVID-19 on clinical practice of UK-based speech and language therapists working with school-aged children with neurodisability and oropharyngeal dysphagia: A survey.

The COVID-19 pandemic and response changed clinical service delivery and practice for speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the United Kingdom. SLTs work with children with neurodisability regarding both difficulties with their communication and eating and drinking skills (oropharyngeal dysphagia). This survey aimed to specifically explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on SLT practice for school-aged children with dysphagia. UK-based SLTs working with school-aged children with neurodisability and oropharyngeal dysphagia were recruited to share their perceptions on the impact of COVID-19 on practice. Four questions focusing on COVID-19 impact were part of a larger online survey exploring SLT clinical practice regarding mealtime management of children with neurodisability and oropharyngeal dysphagia, which included demographic information, service delivery, assessment and intervention practices. COVID-19 impact questions were a mixture of multiple choice and free text responses. The survey was disseminated using professional networks and social media, between 14 May and 30 July 2021. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. One hundred and two participants answered at least one of the four COVID-19 questions. Eighty-two per cent of SLTs either agreed or strongly agreed that COVID-19 impacted on service delivery to children and families. Negative impacts on service delivery included school absences/closures, home visiting restrictions, families declining input and/or having barriers to telehealth use and the impact of mask wearing on interactions. Positive impacts included increased telehealth access and skills, increased contact with families and focus on children's eating and drinking function within the home environment. Participants aimed to maintain the increased contact with families alongside a hybrid service delivery approach of in-person and virtual appointments. This survey provides novel information capturing SLT practice change across two waves of COVID-19 and return to in-person practice for UK children with neurodisability.

Voice Of Indonesia And Sense Of Belonging In Media: A Content Analysis

VOI (Voice of Indonesia) is a professional media in their respective field, that exists and works for Indonesian development. Their content is dominated by cultural promotion and tourism but it’s not delivered subtly. This paper would asses the sense of belonging on VOI broadcast by RRI as an English worldwide broadcast. Content analysis by Krippendorf was used as a methodology to assess the Instagram post by VOI. As a result, VOI can’t be like VICE, subtly presenting information and their dynamic of phrases. This alarms Indonesia to stand out more in international affairs; therefore Indonesia won’t be seen as a country with empty offer.

From Media Systems to Digital Journalisms: An Introduction to the Special Issue

Nearly half a century since the first calls for comparisons of national-level media-political relations, comparative studies of media systems – and even more so of digital journalism – are still an emergent research field. In this introduction to the special issue ‘Comparing Digital Journalisms across Nations and Cultures’, we draw links between media systems and digital journalism(s) in comparative studies. First, we suggest a ‘systemic turn’ in media systems studies, with various branches of systems theory applied to media studies in a sound way; directing comparative studies to seeking systemic stability of journalism along with assessing its democratic performance; dealing more with contexts; and finding new criteria for cross-country comparisons. Second, we argue that, for digital journalisms as multi-level research objects, the systemic perspective intertwines with the epistemic one of truth-seeking and cultures of media professionalism. Third, we show how this logic is supported by the articles in the special issue which assess the impact of de-industrialization upon media performance and compare journalistic roles across nations and media segments. They also draw attention to audience as a major new comparative criterion, rethink nation-state as the level of analysis, and highlight risk as a new dimension of comparing digital journalism(s).

Museums, COVID‐19 and the pivot to social media

AbstractThis paper examines social media activity by UK museums during the COVID‐19 pandemic. There is a general perception that as museums closed their doors for extended periods, their digital presence increased to maintain connections with their audiences. However, much of the research conducted in this area is based on small‐scale studies and examples of best practice from large, well‐resourced museums. By contrast, this study utilizes a comprehensive database of over 3300 active UK museums to understand the use of Facebook and Twitter across the sector. Specifically, the paper examines the frequency with which museums posted to these digital platforms as they attempted to engage with their audiences. Our findings indicate that there was no substantial increase in social media use and activity across the UK museum sector during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This research has implications for museologists studying the impact of the pandemic on museums' digital activity, for museum social media professionals, and policymakers responsible for museum digital transformation strategies.

‘Your CV looks amazing but I am sorry, you didn’t get the job’: analysing experiences of global majority physiotherapists aspiring to and working at consultant level practice in the UK

IntroductionEffective leadership shapes organisational culture to deliver world class healthcare. Racially minoritised individuals rarely access opportunities leading to leadership positions. This paper expands on themes from qualitative research which explored...

Social Media Performance Study of Open and Distance State University

There are differences in the management of social media at universities that run open and distance higher education systems, such as the Open University. There is an official university account managed by the head office and an official account for unit offices located in the regions. Social media managers must implement effective measures to serve and meet the needs of their stakeholders. The formulation of the problem in this study is how is the performance of social media at the head office and units at the Open University? Socialbakers' professional social media analysis tool is used to monitor social media activity from selected Instagram accounts, namely @univterbuka, @ut_jakarta, @ut.bandung, and @ut.surabaya. This study analyzes the engagement, visual content, copywriting, and content pillars of the account. The results of this study obtain strategies for managing social media at open and distance universities.

Intersections of media influence: Radical conspiracist ‘alt-media’ narratives and the climate crisis in Aotearoa

This article explores a neglected, but important aspect of the misinformation challenge posed by some alternative media platforms in Aotearoa: namely, the spread of denialist or denialist-adjacent discourse on climate change, featuring messaging which aligns with the broad themes of medical misinformation and anti-vaccination propaganda seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. As will demonstrated through a case study of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2021 ‘Groundswell’ protests, locally-based influencers and ‘alt-media’ platforms have disseminated conspiracist, unscientific narratives on both COVID and global warming to audiences likely to be receptive to these associations. The authors identify some of the tropes and narratives circulated by influencers during the demonstrations as bearing the fingerprints of radical right-wing discourse originating in the USA. The case is made that there is a high degree of cross-pollination of ideas at play within the phenomenon of anti-authority, conspiracist protest movements in Aotearoa, of which ‘Groundswell’ was an instructive example (uniting rural protesters with anti-vaccine demagogues); the discourse is infused with emotionally potent falsehoods and American-style ‘culture wars’ language. While these narratives remain relatively fringe, their toxic messaging may become more influential as more people turn to ‘alt-media’ sources for news. Indeed, the extent to which some of the influencers and language from this movement are edging closer to the outer boundaries of mainstream media and politics may represent an early warning sign for the future trajectory of this phenomenon. Finally, the authors tentatively pose some recommendations for professional media engagement with the growth of 'content that misrepresents critical social challenges.

The Effectiveness of the Symbolic Modeling Method Helped by Profession Cartoon Puppet Media Against Language Skills and Storytelling Skills

Teachers are required to be able to apply creative and innovative learning methods by utilizing media so that they can help develop students' language skills and storytelling skills. This study aims to determine the effect, learning completeness, and average difference of the symbolic modeling method assisted by professional cartoon puppet media on language skills and storytelling skills. Data collection methods used interviews, observation, and documentation. The data were processed the Manova test, learning completeness test, average difference test, and N-Gain Score test. The results showed the symbolic modeling method assisted by professional cartoon puppet media had an effect on language skills and storytelling skills, in terms of the multivariate test table and the table test of between subject effects on the manova test with each Sig. 0.000 < 0.05. The learning completeness test obtained a sig value. 0.002 on language skills and Sig. 0.032 on storytelling skills, because the value of Sig. < 0.05, it was concluded that the percentage of students who got posttest scores ≥ 75 was more than 75%. The average difference test obtained sig. 0.039 on language skills and sig. 0.001 on storytelling skills, because the value of Sig. <0.05 concluded that there is a difference in the mean of the two groups. The average N-Gain Score test is 0.71 for language skills, which is included in the high category, which means that interpretation is quite effective, and 0.67 for storytelling skills, which is included in the medium category, which means that interpretation is quite effective

Gendered agism in the media industry: Disavowal, discrimination and the pushback

This study aimed to understand the experiences of older women media professionals whose age and gender had prompted discriminatory behavior (gendered ageism) towards them by their line managers and/or employers. It draws on the testimonies provided by 24 women media professionals who self-identified as ‘older’ and who were interviewed for the work. All the participants had worked (and some still work) as journalists, presenters, producers or actors, and alongside diverse and routinised micro-aggressions, their experiences included having their contracts summarily terminated or not renewed, being manoeuvred out of front-of-camera roles, seen their career opportunities evaporate when they reached their 40s or even earlier, and been replaced by younger, ‘fresher’ women. However, some participants are fighting back by creating their own media and developing opportunities for other women to thrive.

Effective child well-being practices, barriers and priority actions: survey findings from service providers and policymakers in 22 countries during COVID-19

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore 232 service providers’ and policymakers’ experiences of supporting children’s well-being during the pandemic, across sectors, in 22 countries – including Kenya, the Philippines, South Africa, India, Scotland, Sweden, Canada and the USA, in the last quarter of 2020. Design/methodology/approach A smartphone survey delivered via a custom-built app containing mostly open-ended questions was used. Respondents were recruited via professional networks, newsletters and social media. Qualitative content analysis was used. Findings The findings reveal numerous system-level challenges to supporting children’s well-being, particularly virus containment measures, resource deficiencies and inadequate governance and stakeholder coordination. Those challenges compounded preexisting inequalities and poorly affected the quality, effectiveness and reach of services. As a result, children’s rights to an adequate standard of living; protection from violence; education; play; and right to be heard were impinged upon. Concurrently, the findings illustrate a range of adaptive and innovative practices in humanitarian and subsistence support; child protection; capacity-building; advocacy; digitalisation; and psychosocial and educational support. Respondents identified several priority areas – increasing service capacity and equity; expanding technology use; mobilising cross-sectoral partnerships; involving children in decision-making; and ensuring more effective child protection mechanisms. Practical implications This study seeks to inform resilience-enabling policies and practices that foster equity, child and community empowerment and organisational resilience and innovation, particularly in anticipation of future crises. Originality/value Using a novel approach to gather in-the-moment insights remotely, this study offers a unique international and multi-sectoral perspective, particularly from low- and middle-income countries.

Development of Learning Media Assisted Adobeflash CS7 by Using the Demonstration Method in Science Learning

The purpose of this project is to create an Adobe Flash CS7 application-assisted learning resource for science instruction in class IV of an elementary school. Development research was the method adopted in this study. The phrase "research and development" is used. The analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases of the ADDIE model are used in this work. The 40 students who make up the study's subjects are instrument validators, class IV students at public elementary school 01 Sawahan and class IV students at public elementary school 05 Sawahan. A questionnaire was employed in this development research to gather information from media professionals, material experts, and students in order to evaluate the learning media that were being created. To gauge students' motivation for learning, questionnaires of their responses are employed. Validity analysis, which examines the applicability of learning medium, is the method of data analysis applied. The generated learning materials were proven to be reliable and useful for usage in primary classrooms. Learning materials created with the Adobe Flash CS7 program are acceptable for use in grade IV elementary schools while teaching science. An average validity score of 3.71 is obtained, falling into the very valid group. The practicality test results demonstrated that the created product was usable, with an average value of 88.25 falling into the very practical category

Responsibilities to the story, campaign(er), and profession: Exploring important considerations shaping Canadian print journalists' coverage of medical crowdfunding campaigns

AbstractMedical crowdfunding is growing in popularity in a number of countries, including Canada. In the crowdfunding context people write and share their own stories. This activity also intersects with conventional news media practices when journalists prepare stories about these campaigns. This intersection raises the question of what are print journalists' responsibilities towards covering human interest stories based on medical crowdfunding campaigns? In this qualitative analysis we explore this question through reporting on interviews conducted with 14 Canadian news media professionals. After transcript review, emergent themes were compared and contrasted across investigators to reach confirmation on the scope and scale of emergent themes. These themes were then contrasted against the existing literature and our research goals to aid in interpreting their significance. Thematic analysis of the interviews identified three key domains of responsibility for journalists, which are: to the story, to the campaign and campaigner, and to their profession.

DEVELOPMENT OF LOW IMPACT AEROBIC GYMNASTICS AS AN EFFORT TO PREVENT RHEUMATIC DISEASES IN MOLOTABU VILLAGE

Aerobics is a series of exercises performed for a while to the rhythm of the music. This study aims to develop a low-impact aerobic workout for preventing rheumatic diseases. The initial model for this development was the development of low-impact gymnastics for the elderly Akbid Bina Husada. This research is research and development. Due to the development and implementation of the research procedures in this study, the research procedures were adjusted as follows: Literature research and information gathering; product design; design validation; design revision; product manufacturing; Here are the testers: Material expert tester. Media professionals; product trial topics and usage; The research tool for this development study is a questionnaire adapted from Trisnanda's research in 2018. The data analysis method in this development study uses a descriptive analysis method expressed as a percentage. As a result, evaluation in this study showed that the criteria could be performed very well. Conclusion of this development study is that the resulting product can be used to prevent rheumatic disease

A qualitative interview study applying the COM-B model to explore how hospital-based trainers implement antimicrobial stewardship education and training in UK hospital-based care

BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health threat caused by the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in healthcare and other settings. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a broad multi-component health services intervention that promotes and monitors the judicious use of antimicrobials to preserve their future effectiveness. A main component of AMS is education and training (E&T). However, there are often discrepancies in how such interventions are implemented and delivered in hospital-based care. The aim of this study was to explore the factors influencing the implementation of AMS E&T in UK hospitals.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were carried out with AMS E&T trainers in UK hospitals. The interview schedule was developed using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation = Behaviour (COM-B) model. Participants were identified via professional networks and social media. Interviews were analysed using inductive thematic analysis, followed by deductive analysis using the COM-B model as a framework.ResultsA total of 34 participants (26 antimicrobial pharmacists, 3 nurses, 1 advanced clinical practitioner, 2 infectious disease consultants, 1 microbiologist and 1 clinical scientist). responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating AMS E&T in UK hospitals (five from Northern Ireland, four from Wales, two from Scotland and 23 from England) took part in virtual interviews. Key themes were: (1) The organisational context, including system-level barriers to AMS included competing organisational targets (Reflective motivation and physical opportunity) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on activity (Physical opportunity); (2) Healthcare professionals’ roles and the wider multi-disciplinary team, such that AMS roles were defined and addressed poorly in E&T (Social opportunity); and (3) The individual perception of the need for AMS E&T in hospital-based care, manifest in a perceived lack of conviction of the wider threat of AMR and the resulting need for AMS E&T (Reflective motivation).ConclusionThis study has identified factors influencing implementation of AMS E&T in UK hospitals and further identified where implemented, AMS E&T did not address real-world challenges. Current AMS E&T needs to be optimised to elicit practice change, with recommendations including training and engaging the wider work-force and drawing upon theoretically-informed intervention development frameworks to inform AMS E&T to better target AMS behaviour change.

The audio-visual archives in the Omani Radio and Television Library: Importance and Challenges of Digitization

This study aims to identify the significance of Omani audiovisual cultural heritage housed within radio and television libraries, delineating its characteristics, potential benefits, and the challenges associated with its digitization from the perspective of users within the Ministry of Information. These users include officials, program preparers, directors, and media professionals. Employing a descriptive analytical approach, the study delves into the importance and various aspects of leveraging the audio library archive and the Omani television library archive. A questionnaire was utilized to discern its characteristics and assess its perceived benefits among officials, program preparers, directors, and media professionals. The study comprised 148 participants (111 males, 37 females). Additionally, several interviews were conducted with the information specialist at the Radio and Television Library and the digital platform (AIN) at the Ministry of Information to explore the challenges associated with digitizing the audiovisual cultural heritage. One of the key findings of the study is that the majority of participants (86.5%) recognize the social and cultural value of Omani audiovisual cultural heritage, with over half of them (52%) viewing the preservation of this heritage as a collective responsibility. This responsibility extends to government institutions, civil society organizations, international bodies, and citizens themselves. Among the significant challenges facing Omani heritage, as perceived by participants, is the insufficient budget allocation to support activities related to its preservation, digitization, and awareness-raising, alongside a shortage of experts in electronic archiving.

Ranked by Truth Metrics: A New Communication Method Approach, on Crowd-Sourced Fact-Checking Platforms for Journalistic and Social Media Content

Fake news, misinformation, and non-true stories create a definite threat to the world's public sphere. Fake news contaminates democracy by blurring the sight and the vision, or by altering the beliefs of citizens on simple everyday matters but also on significant matters such as vaccination, politics, social issues, or public health. Lots of efforts have been conducted in order to tackle the phenomenon. Fact-checking platforms consist of a major step in this issue. Certain cases of fact-checking platforms worldwide seem to work properly and fulfill their strategic goals, although functional and other issues might emerge. This study comes to take the fact-checking platform evolution one step beyond by proposing a new communication model for fake news detection and busting. The proposed model's blueprint is based on the Greek "Ellinika Hoaxes" fact-checking platform with some critical reinforcements: More extensive use of crowdsourcing strategies for detecting and busting non-true stories with the aid of AI chatbots in order not only to bust non-true stories but also to rank news outlets, writers, social media personas and journalists for their credibility. This way, serious news outlets, journalists, and media professionals can build their trust and be ranked for the credibility of their services for a more trustful and democratic public sphere.

The role of the Jakarta reading movement in fostering children's reading interest in DKI Jakarta Province

This research was written in a framework to see and describe new ways of fostering interest in reading through the Jakarta Reading Movement in the form of reading challenges given to children. The purpose of the study was to find out how the establishment process and innovations carried out by the Jakarta Reading Movement through the Jakarta Library and Archives Service (Dispusip) DKI Jakarta and see the various elements in it through social media activities, professionals, volunteers, utilization, and collaborative efforts with stakeholders in multiple sectors. This research uses a literature study, literature review, and digital observation with secondary data sources. The collection technique utilizes various information recorded on the official Baca Jakarta social media accounts, Instagram @bacajakarta, reference books, and scientific journals. Data processing and analysis use Miles and Huberman, a data analysis model consisting of four stages: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the Jakarta Reading Movement is an initiative of the DKI Jakarta Government, through the DKI Jakarta Dispusip provides a new way for the community to foster a positively received interest in reading; various supports are received through collaboration with literacy activists, reading societies, and Regional Owned Enterprises (BUMD). The existence of the Jakarta Reading Movement has proven successful in fostering interest in reading, as seen from the participants’ enthusiasm, which increases yearly.

Lying in the age of artificial intelligence: A call to moral and legal responsibility

In Western culture, perceptions and emotions have often prevailed over truth and reality, trivializing the act of lying and undermining trust between individuals and institutions. Today, freedom of expression and the right of citizens to freely form their own opinions—based on facts and not falsehoods—are sometimes threatened by the impunity with which lying is allowed in public debate, even in societies that consider themselves democratic. Lying, especially when practiced by public representatives, can cause serious social harm, and we believe that globalization calls for a higher common standard of respect for the truth. Along with the reflections of historical authors on the subject, in this essay we analyze two cases as examples: the false statistics used to achieve the decriminalization of abortion in democratic countries, and the lies of the Chinese authorities during the Covid-19 pandemic in one of today’s leading totalitarian states. We believe that these behaviors should not go unpunished, and therefore we propose to insert new criminal offenses in national and international criminal law, especially for those in public office and media professionals. Our objective is to preserve and promote truthfulness in our societies in order to foster trust and peaceful coexistence among free and equal people.