News Sites Research Articles

From news websites to social media: Unpacking the influence of online channels on presumed influence and responses to misinformation

This study employs the theoretical model of the influence of presumed influence to examine the mechanisms that drive online users to engage in information authentication and social correction, which are critical for countering misinformation. In particular, this study examines how the perceived prevalence and presumed influence of misinformation affect the intention to verify and correct misinformation, and how the use of different online platforms (i.e., social networking sites, video platforms, instant messaging applications, and news websites) for political news shapes these perceptions. This research draws on survey data from 2,589 respondents in Taiwan. The findings indicate that perceived prevalence has a positive relationship with presumed influence, which in turn, leads to authentications and corrections. Moreover, using social networking sites and video platforms for political news is positively related to perceived prevalence, whereas instant messaging applications have a negative association.

Optimizing the Implementation of the BFS and DFS algorithms using the web crawler method on the kumparan site

Efficient access to timely information is critical in today's digital era. Web crawlers, automated programs that navigate the Internet, play an important role in collecting data from websites such as Kumparan, a leading news site in Indonesia. This research shows the effectiveness of the Breadth-First Search (BFS) and Depth-First Search (DFS) algorithms in indexing Kumparan content. The results of the research show that BFS consistently indexes more files comprehensively but with longer execution times compared to DFS, which provides faster initial results but with fewer files. For example, at depth 4 BFS indexed 949 files in 886.94 seconds, while DFS indexed 470 files in 233.02 seconds. These findings highlight the balance between precision and speed when selecting a crawling algorithm tailored to the needs of a particular website. This research provides insights into optimizing web crawler technology for complex websites such as Coil and suggests avenues for further research to improve permission efficiency and adaptability across a variety of crawling scenarios.

Heritage and hate in Iceland: speculations about white supremacy, Viking imagery, museums, and care in a changing world

ABSTRACT In late 2020, a photo of a policewoman appeared on an established Icelandic news website. The police officer in question is depicted casually reaching for something in the boot of her police vehicle and used as a stock photo for a regular newspaper featuring some of the incidents the police have recently attended. Three patches were exposed on the officer's security vest. Those depicted the Icelandic flag, the Icelandic flag with the Thin Blue Line symbol, and the Vinland flag with an added picture of the Punisher symbol. The resentment could have revolved around her use of the Icelandic flag, a clear violation of the legislation. Nevertheless, the outrage that ensued was instead directed at the remaining symbols, long connected with police brutality and negative views within police forces towards minority groups, particularly people of African American descent. The image that caught public attention was the Vinland Flag, which closely resembles the Icelandic and Norwegian flags. It engages with Nordic heritage as Vinland is the name Norse (Viking) explorers gave North America when they settled there early in the second millennium. The Goth metal band Vinland designed the flag in the 1990s. Inevitably, it has different meanings for different groups of people. Still, its most notable appropriation is by right-wing populist groups such as white supremacists, who have claimed it as a symbol of their core ideals of white power and white supremacy.

Hyperlink usage in local news websites in Azerbaijan

This paper analyzes one of the elements of the digital content-hyperlink issue in digital journalism. Firstly, the main definition of hyperlinks is given. Then hypertext content on several local news websites is analyzed and hyperlink usage in local news websites in Azerbaijan is described through empirical study. A study of the top 5 local news websites shows that hyperlink usage is not so widespread among tested websites. Moreover, the main issue here is data even how wrong can be hyperlinks used. For example, most of the time we can go just to the same page, or to the homepage of the current website by clicking on the hyperlink. This is meaningless, and not an ethical approach to the audience as well. In addition, the article attempts to interpret an online academic survey conducted among local news website journalists to know their hypertext habits, skills, understandings, and so on. Results show that general awareness of hyperlink usage exists among the survey participants, and they mainly use this technique to refer to external sources, or just to give background information.

Accuracy, readability, and quality of websites about metastatic renal cell carcinoma treatment

ObjectivesPatients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) face complex treatment decisions and frequently turn to the Internet for treatment information. The content of patient educational websites about mRCC treatment has not been evaluated. This study evaluated the accuracy, readability, and quality of websites about the treatment of mRCC. MethodsA total of 2,700 Internet queries were performed. Across 3 Internet search engines, 25 links of 36 permutations of mRCC keywords and their synonyms were screened for eligibility. Eligible websites were English-language websites containing information about mRCC treatments. Sponsored, social media, provider-facing, and news websites were excluded. Accuracy of eligible websites was evaluated in 2 domains: (1) Completeness by calculating the percentage of mRCC facts included in websites using an investigator-created checklist based on the NCI's RCC Treatment (PDQ®)–patient version, and (2) Correctness by identifying incorrect statements that were inconsistent with guidelines. Websites containing ≥60% of checklist items had a “passing” completeness score. Incorrect statements were tallied and qualitatively categorized. Readability was evaluated using the Fry and SMOG formulae, which calculate reading grade levels. Quality was evaluated using validated instruments that appraise health information quality: QUEST (scored 0–28), which focuses on online information, and DISCERN (scored 16–80), which focuses on treatment choices. ResultsThirty-nine websites were analyzed. Mean completeness score was 30% (range 0%–69%); only 2 (5%) websites had a passing score. Twelve (31%) websites had ≥1 incorrect statement, such as listing homeopathy or hormone therapy as mRCC treatment options, or including outdated statements. Mean readability levels were 11th and 12th grades for the Fry and SMOG methods, respectively. No website had a reading level lower than 9th grade. Mean QUEST score was 19 (range 9–28); authorship, complementarity, and currency items had the lowest scores. Mean DISCERN score was 56 (range 42–76), with 7 (18%) websites rated “excellent”, 22 (56%) rated “good”, and 10 (26%) rated fair. ConclusionsMany websites about mRCC treatment have incomplete, inaccurate, and unreadable information. Quality is highly variable. Efforts to improve accuracy, readability, and quality are needed to ensure that patients with mRCC can make well-informed treatment decisions and avoid harm from misinformation.

Interpersonal Metadiscourse in Western News Sites’ Coverage of the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Corpus-Based Study

Interpersonal Metadiscourse in Western News Sites’ Coverage of the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Corpus-Based Study

DISKURSUS PEREMPUAN SEBAGAI KEPALA RUMAH TANGGA (TEORI FEMINIST JURISPRUDENCE)

This study explores the "Discourse of Women as Heads of Households (Feminist Jurisprudence Theory)" with a focus on feminist jurisprudence theory's significant role in the field of legal studies, due to its ideas influencing many debates on sexual and domestic violence, workplace inequality, and gender-based discrimination. Through various approaches, feminists have identified gender components and the gender implications of legal norms and their supposedly neutral implementation, which have historically adversely impacted women in the contexts of employment, divorce, reproductive rights, rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment. This research is a library research study, employing a qualitative research methodology, where primary data was collected by sourcing relevant books, supplemented by secondary data from articles, papers, news websites, etc. The study identifies gender-biased legal norms that affect women's roles as heads of households, particularly in terms of access to economic resources, family decision-making, and legal protection. Through a critical approach, this study also highlights the challenges faced by female heads of households in maintaining justice within the family, and the urgent need for legal reform to achieve better gender equality. Considering the perspectives from feminist jurisprudence theory, this research emphasizes the importance of changing phallocentric legal paradigms to accommodate the significant contributions of women in managing households and building a gender-inclusive society.

Implementation of Community Development and Empowerment Programs in Samarinda City: An Analysis of Online News Articles

This paper seeks to explore how online news media frame the achievement of the implementation of the community development and empowerment program (Pro Bebaya) in Samarinda City. This research investigates the success factors, obstacles, and challenges in implementing Pro Bebaya. This research aims to evaluate the implementation of the Pro Bebaya policy and assist the government, local parliament (DPRD), and the community in planning future policy programs. This research uses an inductive methodology to conduct content and qualitative narrative analysis of news stories published between January 2022 and February 2023. The dataset consists of articles from eleven leading online news sites in Indonesia. Qualitative content analysis shows that the news media Antaranews, Infosatu, Kaltimminutes, and Timeskaltim do much reporting on the achievement of the implementation of Pro Bebaya. Other success factors' findings include involvement and coordination with stakeholders, a control system, socialization by the government to the community, information sharing, tangible changes in infrastructure, and increasingly developed apparatus knowledge. Then, these factors led to the smooth implementation of program activities. Further but insignificant are the barriers and challenges, such as the lack of community involvement and knowledge in program implementation and budget constraints. Our findings support the argument that implementing government decisions or policies is based on actual action practices.

Analisis Komprehensif Insiden Korupsi di Indonesia: Dampak pada Sektor Pendidikan dan Solusi Penanganannya

Corruption is a classic problem faced by the Indonesian people. This research aims to determine the condition of corruption in Indonesia and how to reduce corrupt actions based on analyses done by other research This research uses a literature review approach (library research). The data collection technique used in this research is documentation, collecting data from news websites. Corruption has a very detrimental negative impact on the economy and development of a country. Efforts to eradicate corruption must be done systematically and continuously to achieve optimal results for economic development and the welfare of society.

The Silencing of Rape Victims in Readers’ Comments on Serbian News Websites

The Silencing of Rape Victims in Readers’ Comments on Serbian News Websites

Media framing of artificial intelligence: an analysis of framing in Romanian online publications

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly at the center of public discourse. Considering the current importance of AI technologies, but also the influence that the mass media has on users' adoption of new technologies and their regulation, the article aims to analyze the attitudes of online publications in Romania towards AI. By using content analysis, the attitudes and themes of 100 articles selected from the most visited Romanian news websites were examined. The results reveal a relatively balanced distribution of attitudes, with 37% of articles expressing negative sentiments, 35% positive and 28% neutral. The most frequently addressed topics include the impact on jobs, especially the negative one, regulations in the field and new functionalities. Compared to the publications in English, as can be seen from the specialized literature, the Romanian articles present a more balanced attitude towards technology, with less emphasis on the dangers. However, the analysis shows that current events can strongly influence public discourse, and approaches vary by publication. These findings suggest a diverse debate, subject to rapid changes, with important implications for AI communication, education and policy in the Romanian space.

Corporate policies to protect against disinformation for young audiences: the case of TikTok

Disinformation and fake news have become highly prevalent on social networks. As such, many platforms have tried to reduce audience exposure to false or erroneous data by implementing corporate policies to protect users. This is especially relevant in social networks aimed at young people, as is the case of TikTok. In recent years, such mediums have become more popular than news sites among young audiences. The purpose of this article is to analyze what these policies are, on what topics they are implemented and how they are being monitored and enforced by the social network TikTok during the period 2020–24. Nonetheless, it must also be mentioned that it is still too early to make a complete and comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of these policies because many of them are not yet fully implemented.

Bonding over bashing: Discussing LGBTI topics in far-right alternative news media comments sections

Abstract This study investigates virtual community-building practices and discriminatory views in PAL NWS, a Dutch-speaking Belgian far-right alternative news medium, by examining discussions in the comments sections. Thematic analysis was applied to a total of 1,127 comments by 343 users in response to 50 articles about LGBTI topics. The findings show that far-right alternative news sites can function as virtual communities that facilitate polarization. The comments exhibited a high level of hostility towards LGBTI individuals, particularly toward transgender people and public displays of LGBTI inclusion. Furthermore, Muslims were homogeneously perceived as homophobes, and LGBTI topics were understood as (woke) ideological suppression by a dogmatic minority. The results of this study have implications for understanding the dynamics of comments sections on alternative media and the potential for far-right news platforms to facilitate the spread of intolerance.

Representation of Victim and Perpetrator in Adelina Lisao’s Abuse Case in Malaysian Online News Articles

This research analyses the representation of victim and perpetrator as social actors and its argumentation strategies from Malaysian online news articles surrounding the tragic case of Adelina Lisao, an Indonesian domestic worker who lost her life in Malaysia due to abuse by her employer. Employing a qualitative research approach, the data is systematically collected with keywords to identify relevant news articles pertinent to the case: "Adelina Lisao” and “Ambika Shan”. This research utilises the Social Actor’s Network (SAN) and the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework, specifically the Discourse-Historical Approach (DHA), to examine 39 online news articles about the case from the most popular Malaysian news website in 2023, Malaysiakini. The findings revealed that Adelina Lisao was mostly represented as a passive receiver of the abuse, while Ambika Shan’s role as a perpetrator was mostly backgrounded. The findings contribute to a better understanding of how social actors are portrayed on online websites and the argumentation strategies within the context of domestic worker abuse cases in Malaysia. Thus, it acknowledges the importance of language in online news discourse in shaping public perceptions, particularly regarding domestic workers in Malaysia as evidenced by the representation of victim-perpetrator dynamics in such cases.

Representing Scotland: Conservative narratives of nation, union, and Scottish independence

The United Kingdom’s vote to exit the European Union reignited the debate about Scottish independence, requiring statewide political parties to rearticulate the case for the Union. The UK Conservative Party, as the party of government and one with a tumultuous history vis-à-vis Scotland and devolution, was at the fore in making this case. This article explores representations of Scotland, its position within the United Kingdom, and Scottish nationalism as a political force by the Conservative Party at a prolonged moment of significant political and constitutional tension. We focus, therefore, on 2019 to 2024, a parliamentary term and political period defined by protracted debates on Scotland’s place within the Union, playing out against the backdrop of the Brexit negotiations, the Covid-19 pandemic, and a worsening cost-of-living crisis. To this end, we draw upon parliamentary debates, two daily English newspapers (The Daily Telegraph and the Sun) and two online right-leaning news sites (ConservativeHome and The Spectator online). Our analysis identifies three distinct but interrelated strands in Conservative representations of Scotland, each of which is centred on a contrast. First, a distinction between an inclusive unionism versus a narrow nationalism; second, a largely economic narrative, contrasting a prosperous union with the economic risks of independence; and finally, a contrast between governmental competence at Westminster and the SNP-led Scottish Government failing Scotland. These contrasting narratives elucidate the ways in which Conservatives construct representations of Scotland, particularly at moments of constitutional contestation.

IMPOLITENESS IN ONLINE DISCOURSE: ANALYSIS OF READER COMMENTS ON SERBIAN NEWS SITE

Online discourse represents an important part of human communication. When ex- pressing their opinions in an online environment, people are empowered to be more direct, often without considering other people’s face. In certain situations, they may even be offensive or impolite. The focus of this study is the manifestation of impoliteness in reader comments on Serbian news sites. The study adopts Bousfield’s (2008) extended framework of Culpeper’s model of impoliteness strategies (1996, 2005) in order to examine and classify different manifestations of impoliteness. It relies on the analysis of a small specialized corpus which consists of the data collected from reader comments on Serbian online news articles related to Novak Đoković being denied entry into Australia in January 2022 due to the men’s number one tennis player not being vaccinated, which was one of the most vigorously debated topics in both mass media and social media in Serbia amid the coronavirus pandemic. The data were analyzed qualitatively. This study reflects how Serbian language users engage in impolite communicative behavior by identifying the most common impoliteness strategies, as well as their functions, and indicating distinctive features of Serbian impolite online discourse.

Social Media News Headlines and Their Influence on Well-Being: Emotional States, Emotion Regulation, and Resilience.

Today, many individuals read the daily news from social media platforms. Research has shown that news with negative valence might influence the well-being of individuals. Existing research that examined the impact of headlines on individuals' well-being has primarily focused on examining the positive or negative polarity of words used in the headlines. In the present study, we adopt a different approach and ask participants to categorize the headlines themselves based on the emotions they experienced while reading them and how their choice impacts their well-being. A total of 306 participants were presented with 40 headlines from main news sites that were considered popular based on the number of public reactions. Participants had to rate their emotional experience of the headlines following five emotional states (i.e., happiness, anger, sadness, fear, and interest). Emotion regulation strategies and resilience were also measured. In line with our hypotheses, we found that participants reported experiencing negative emotions more intensively while reading the headlines. Emotion regulation was not found to influence the emotional states of individuals, whereas resilience did. These findings highlight that individuals can experience heightened emotions without reading the entire news story. This effect was observed regardless of the headline's emotional valence (i.e., positive, negative, or neutral). Furthermore, our study highlights the critical role of interest as a factor in news consumption. Interest significantly affects individuals' engagement and reactions to headlines, regardless of valence. The findings underscore the complex interplay between headline content and reader engagement and stress the need for further research into how headlines are presented to protect individuals from potential emotional costs.

Peran Dinas Perdagangan dan Perindustrian (Disperdagin) dalam Menjaga Stabilitas Harga Cabai di Pasar Bintan Center Kota Tanjungpinang

This research examines the role of the Department of Trade and Industry (Disperdagin) in maintaining the stability of chili prices at the Bintan Center Market, Tanjungpinang City, using qualitative methods, collecting data sourced from official news sites, interviews with related parties, and from journal articles. Price instability and unsmooth distribution of chilies are problems that require evaluation of the role of Disperdagin in monitoring and maintaining price stability so that significant increases do not occur. The research results show that the Tanjungpinang City Disperdagin has a complex role in maintaining chili price stability. Apart from functioning as a supervisor and regulator of trade activities, Disperdagin is responsible for ensuring that the distribution mechanism runs smoothly and efficiently, and that the prices set remain affordable for the local community. However, implementing this role often faces obstacles, such as limited resources and unexpected price fluctuations. To overcome these challenges, Disperdagin collaborates with the Tanjungpinang City Government through various activities such as meetings, inspections, supervision, organizing cheap markets, and providing subsidies for transportation costs for sending chilies.

Visualising War / Peace Photographs: A Comparative Analysis of Selected Asian News Sites’ Coverage of the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian Conflict

Abstract This study analyses the visual coverage of the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian conflict on Asian news sites, utilising the frameworks of war and peace journalism. Conducting a content analysis of 397 images from seven leading Asian news sites, we contribute to the literature on visual coverage, particularly from online platforms. Our analysis identifies the predominant visual narratives employed by these news sites and offers insights into variations in coverage intensity, regional and ethnic focuses, portrayal of age groups, and depiction of harm. The study extends the understanding of framing theory by analysing visual frames, providing valuable implications for future visual studies and contributing to a deeper understanding of conflict portrayal in online news media.

How Artificial Intelligence Can Influence Elections: Analyzing the Large Language Models (LLMs) Political Bias

Abstract The rise of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Gemini has raised concerns about their potential political biases and the implications for information dissemination and user influence. This study aims to measure the degree of political bias inherent in major LLMs by analyzing their responses to a standardized set of questions rating the quality and bias of popular news websites. Employing a systematic methodology, we queried both free and paid versions of ChatGPT and Gemini to rate news outlets on criteria such as authority, credibility, and objectivity. Results revealed that while all LLMs displayed a tendency to score left-leaning news sources higher, there was a notable difference between free and premium models in their assessment of subjectivity and bias. Furthermore, a comparison between the models indicated that premium versions offered more nuanced responses, suggesting a greater awareness of bias. The findings suggest that LLMs, despite their objective façade, are influenced by biases that can shape public opinion, underlining the necessity for efforts to mitigate these biases. This research highlights the importance of transparency and the potential impact of LLMs on the political landscape.