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Determining the Public Opinion on Rappler as A News Media Critic of the Administration

With the rise of social media and online platforms wherein information is only just a click away, there is still a grey area as to whether online users trust news sites and pages on the digital space. This study aims to assess and analyze the public perception of Rappler as a news media outlet wherein it highlights its role as a news media critic of the Duterte administration. The researchers collected the needed data to identify the public opinion of Filipino adults who are aged 18 and above regarding Rappler's critical way of reporting. This study is supported by data, articles, and related literature that are mainly focused on media trust, media credibility, and related factors towards the reported trust in media. Moreover, this study expounds the surrounding issues related to Rappler's investigative journalism. The study has been operationalized through online surveys and by setting certain eligibility requirements, which served as the qualifier for the respondents before answering the questionnaire. Additionally, this study shows a glimpse of the Media Effects Theory and its correlation to the study's nature. Upon analyzing the gathered data, results show that most respondents trust Rappler as a news media outlet critical of the Philippine government.

Not Quite Filling the Void: Comparing the Perceptions of Local Online Groups and Local Media Pages on Facebook

With the steady closure of local newspapers, news consumers increasingly turn to community forums and neighborhood apps to fill the information void. This study investigates how local online groups are perceived relative to more traditional local news outlets, and compares the benefits provided by each information source. Based on prior theoretical contributions, we develop a framework for measuring the benefits of local information on individual-level pro-community attitudes (attachment, knowledge, and civic attitudes.) In a field experiment (N=170), we asked frequent Facebook users living in four U.S. cities to start following local news pages or local online groups on Facebook for one month, and compared their perceptions of source quality and changes in pro-community attitudes. We find that posts from local news pages are perceived to be of higher quality than posts from local online groups. However, following local news pages or local groups did not lead to significant changes in pro-community attitudes during our study period. We discuss implications for the future study of local news in a changing media ecology.

Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) news page

Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) news page

Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) news page

Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) news page

A Critical Discourse Analysis of E-Paper 'KPU chief rebuffs allegations of bias during VP debate" in Jakarta Post

This research employs critical discourse analysis (CDA) to examine a news article titled "KPU Chief Rebuffs Allegations of Bias during VP Debate" from the Jakarta Post, focusing on the transition from print to online media or E-Paper. In this research, the two main methods used to collect data are documentation via the Jakarta Post e-paper news page and content review. This approach provides the advantage of exploring information in depth and comprehensively related to the phenomenon or event that is the focus of the research. Utilizing Teun A. van Dijk's CDA framework, the analysis encompasses macro, superstructure, and micro structures. The macro-structural analysis reveals the social and political context, identifying social groups and emphasizing narrative importance. The critical discourse superstructure analysis delves into linguistic patterns, representations of power, and strategic language use. Finally, the micro-structural analysis explores word choice, grammar, writing style, and sentence structure to understand how language constructs arguments and responds to accusations. Through these lenses, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of how the news shapes and reflects social and political dynamics, contributing valuable insights into media discourse surrounding political events in Indonesia.

PERANCANGAN ABSENSI QR CODE MAHASISWA BERBASIS WEBSITE PADA STIKOM TUNAS BANGSA PEMATANG SIANTAR MENGGUNAKAN METODE AGILE

This research discusses the implementation of a web-based attendance system that utilizes QR scanner technology to record individual attendance, especially in an educational environment. The report also highlights the primary benefits of this approach, such as process efficiency, data accuracy, and real-time information access. The web-based attendance system using QR scanner technology not only enhances administrative effectiveness but also provides a more modern and interactive experience for individuals who need to be accounted for. This helps reduce the risk of errors in manual attendance recording and provides faster and more accurate access to attendance data. In this research, the author used various methods to collect data, including observation and a literature review. The author relied on various online documentation sources as data references for this report. The documents used by the author included several Scopus-indexed journals, e-books, and various digital news pages from the past 5 years. For the development method of this website, the author employed the Agile methodology. Agile is one of the models of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The results of this research, which combine QR codes and web access, make this attendance system a relevant and innovative solution for efficient attendance management.

«…Мы отливаем нашу речь по определенным жанровым формам…»: размышления о прочитанном

The article provides an analytical review of the ideas set out in the book by L.V. Balashova and V.V. Dementiev “Russian speech genres” (Moscow: YASK Publishing House, 2022. 832 p.) in the context of the formation and development of speech definitions as a reflection of the language picture of the world. The concept of the theory of speech genres and its interpretation in the aspect of communicative and cognitive linguistics is revealed. It is said about the linguistic and cultural potential of the study of Russian speech phenomenon in this aspect. Related problems are considered: genre and creativity, genre and linguistic personality, etc. It is noted that much attention in the book is paid to the analysis of the value characteristics of speech communication — the study of genres such as heart-to-heart conversation, small talk, genres of the Runet, etc. A special place in the concept is occupied by the sphere of political linguistics and its verbal and genre organization. The role of the clerical speech, analytical review and friend-and-foe oppositions in the mass media is emphasized. It is indicated that the vector of evaluation meta-commentaries in the news pages of the media has changed. Attention is drawn to the applied importance of studying speech genres based on the use of the National Corpus of the Russian language, computer analysis of texts and digitalization of language material in the Russian Scientific Citation Index. The discussion of controversial issues related to the definition of the status of popular expressions as speech units of special organization is introduced. This circumstance makes it possible to include them in the system of speech genres. The rich historical and linguistic experience is used: from the classical ideas of M.M. Bakhtin, V.V. Vinogradov, G.O. Vinokur and other scientists who stood at the origins of this problem, to the concepts of modern domestic and foreign researchers. The reception of their views suggests possible vectors of the development of the theory of speech genres, the need to identify and analyze them in the conditions of centrifugal trends of communicative practice.

Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) News Page

Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) News Page

Laughing at death: Facebook, the ‘haha’ reaction, and death coverage on local US news pages

ABSTRACT Is it inappropriate to “like” a Facebook post announcing death? That was the concern of Meta’s leadership in 2016, when they implemented emoji reactions (e.g. sadness and love) to help users more appropriately respond to tragic events. The expectation was that these new reactions would promote compassion in the face of grief, but in the years since many observers now label the “haha” laughing emoji as a particularly menacing reaction used to troll the misfortune of others. To date though, little academic work has sought to explore such claims. Across hundreds of millions of reactions to death on the platform spanning nearly a decade, this paper demonstrates the size and scope of the haha trolling phenomenon on Facebook—including its exponential growth during the pandemic. Using the automated tools of natural language analysis, this study also sheds some light on the potential motivations behind this socially deviant behavior.

Positive Politeness Strategies Employed by Jordanian Facebook Users: A Case From Comments on the Roya News Facebook Page

The present study aims to investigate positive politeness strategies used by Jordanian males and females through their Facebook comments on the Roya news page. It further aims to explore the effects of gender and news topics on the use of these strategies. Analysis of 389 comments is drawn - in light of Brown and Levinson’s (1987) theory. The results reveal a better understanding of the use of positive politeness strategies by Jordanians in their Facebook comments on four news topics: education, crime, economy, and weather. Further, gender seems to affect the way Jordanians use politeness strategies in their online comments. For instance, a statistically significant correlation between gender and strategy type shows that the most frequently used strategy by Jordanian males is asserting common ground while their female counterparts tend to use joking as their predominant strategy. The news topic appears not to affect the use of politeness strategies by both genders.

Accepting the Digital Challenge: Public Perceptions and Attitudes toward Interactivity in Data Journalism

In the context of digitization, traditional journalism is facing transformation and innovation. Among them, the interactivity of visual graphics in data journalism is crucial for attracting and retaining online users, but few studies have examined public perceptions and attitudes toward it. In this study, we proposed a model to validate the relationship between users’ perceived interactivity and their attitudes toward data journalism, and we included user affective and cognitive factors (enjoyment and engagement) related to this as possible mediating variables in the model for validation. We conducted experiments (n = 75) using data journalism containing map visualizations with three levels of interactivity (low, medium, and high) in China. Furthermore, an exploratory evaluation of the experimental group provided further insights into the differences in interactions between groups, and the emerging five key concepts of data journalism design. Overall, all our hypotheses are supported, with enjoyment and engagement mediating the relationship between perceived interactivity and users’ attitudes toward the news. In addition, the experimental group with higher interaction potential also reported more positive attitudes toward journalism. Therefore, if data journalism and visualization designers want to attract and retain users in the future, enhancing user interaction on news pages will be a proven method.

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) and Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) News Page

Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) and Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) News Page

Analysis of Determining The Priority Scale of National Road Handling In The Soreang Area Of Bandung Regency With The AHP Approach

Roads are one of the most vital public infrastructure that is needed to support the smooth flow of traffic and the economy of a region. The Soreang District area is one of the areas for the division of tasks for handling road facilities and infrastructure in Bandung Regency which is located in the West Java province where the traffic frequency is quite dense. Reporting from the Infrastructure Info news page (2022), the condition of the Bandung - Soreang Road section is now damaged by many potholes. The potholed road does not appear to be repaired or handled by the service provider. This road hole is very dangerous for the safety of road users, especially motorcycles. The research method used to determine the priority scale is the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method which is a decision support model developed by Thomas L. Saaty. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the criteria for access to the area are the most important criteria to improve.

Curated Misinformation: Liking Facebook Pages for Fake News Sites

Facebook was a major conduit to fake news exposure during the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. This article explores factors that predict liking pages for “fake news” websites on the Facebook platform. Leveraging paired survey and digital trace data from 806 American Facebook users, we determine that 18.4% of subjects liked at least one page for a website that published fake news. A substantial share of fake news page likes (23.9%) came from lifestyle sites that also published misinformation. Regression analyses determine that age, male sex, Trump support, and political participation are associated with liking fake news pages. A network analysis based on audience overlap finds three page clusters of fake news content—two right-leaning and one left-leaning—that also contain a majority of political and news pages. Results add nuance to our understanding of fake news by illustrating the role of non-political sources in providing potential exposure to misinformation on Facebook.

Performance Comparison of Response Time Native, Mobile and Progressive Web Application Technology

The development of technology in web-based applications is growing, this creates new problems. The web technology that is currently being discussed is Progressive Web Application (PWA) but is the PWA's performance better than the previous technology. This research is about measuring the performance of the Native Web, Mobile Web and PWA using three testing tools, namely GTMetrix, Lighthouse, and Chrome DevTool. The results of this study show how to measure the performance of a Progressive Web Application (PWA), where PWA can beat the performance of Native Web and Mobile Web if a web page is tested more than once. Test results on the Progressive Web Application (PWA), the minimum number of page files (home) is 217 kB with page loading time of 638 ms, while the medium page (about) is 431 kB with page loading time of 646 ms, and when accessing heavy pages (news) with a size of 41700 kB the page load time is 532 ms.

Putting Russia's Ban in Historical Perspective: A Curated Interview

Putting Russia's Ban in Historical Perspective: A Curated Interview

Video Game Accessibility Defined Through Advocacy: How the Websites AbleGamers.org and CanIPlayThat.com Use the Word Accessibility

This study investigates how the word “accessibility” is used in online news articles published by two video game-based disability advocacy organizations. AbleGamers is an accessibility and disability advocacy charity focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities through gaming. Can I Play That? publishes accessibility reviews of video games. Both organizations have news pages that publish disability and accessibility news. The study examines 50 news articles published by these organizations for how they use the word “accessibility.” The articles produced 105 instances of the word “accessibility.” The study finds nine themes for how “accessibility” is used. The study compares those uses and concludes by producing six pseudo-definitions for video game accessibility.

Impact of influencers’ Facebook pages in cultivating fear and terror among youths during the COVID-19 pandemic

Many research studies defined news pages that connect users with public affairs as social media influencers. This includes opinion leaders, journalists, media personnel, editors, and political experts. In this sense, news consumption on influencers’ Facebook pages can have the same cultivation impact as consuming news on any offline platform, particularly during times of threat. Within this, we aim to reexamine the cultivation theory in the context of social media. Thus, we explore the role of influencers on Facebook in cultivating threat perception among youths during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, to examine the possible correlation between threat perception and favoring of more restrictive policies on Facebook news coverage. For this, we used the survey method (n=1,309) on youths aged 18-35 years in Egypt, Spain, and the USA. In this respect, our data revealed a significant relationship between news consumption on influencers’ Facebook pages and threat level. The more people consume news on influencers’ Facebook pages, the higher their threat perception is. Our findings also demonstrate that even though the cultivation assumption is valid in the context of Facebook, there are variations from the TV context postulation. Nowadays, people are aware of the effect of their news exposure on shaping their perception yet being aware did not mediate the cultivation effect.

Obrazovanje i kultura u dnevnoj štampi - između afirmacije i marginalizacije

Starting from the attitude that education and culture play a key role in the progress of every society, this paper deals with the affirmation of these activities through media. Media play an important role in the creation of public awareness and can contribute to the development of public interest and support towards education and culture, but also to their marginalization. The subject of this paper is therefore the presence of education and culture in the front pages of the daily press in Serbia. The goal of the paper is to investigate how much education and culture are present in the discourse of Serbian print media, based on the recording and classification of front page news. The research was conducted from November the 1st 2021 till October the 31st 2022, on daily basis. The analysis covered 10 daily newspapers: Politika, Danas and Dnevnik as quality newspaper, Večernje novosti, Blic and Nova as semi-tabloids and Informer, Kurir, Srpski telegraf and Alo! as tabloids. The results were presented in relation to time, newspapers and title tonality. A combination of qualitative (content analysis) and quantitative methods (descriptive statistical analysis of news frequency) was used. During the observed period, 405 titles were published - 274 about education and 131 about culture. The results of the dynamics and structure of reporting indicate insufficient affirmation of education and culture through print media, as well as the imbalance between neutral and polarized news and reduced level of regular reporting due to acute socio-political events. In order to remove the problem of marginalization of education and culture in social consciousness, systematic efforts in popularization of these topics and a more responsible media policy are needed, in which the professionalism, social responsibility and the enlightening role of the media would be set as priorities.