Perceptions Of Media Research Articles

Student Perceptions of Talent and Interest Mapping Learning Media Based on RIASEC

The main purpose of this study is to find out how students perceive the learning media provided during lectures. Learning media is one of the most important tools in learning. Less interesting learning media will make students not interested in learning. This research takes the form of a qualitative case study using face-to-face interviews and administering questionnaires with participants, as data collection tools. The subjects of the research are 67 students in semesters V and VII in the Guidance and Counseling Study Program. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The results of the study show that students' perception of the media that has been used in the RIASEC-based interest, talent and character mapping course is a learning media that is not interesting, less varied, tends to be boring, such as the use of PowerPoint. Students' perception of the media that should be used for the course is a learning medium that can attract students' interest in learning, such as the use of multimethod and interactive multimedia, e-books that contain examples of the application of important and more detailed materials.

Why they don’t trust the media: The Chinese public’s perception and evaluation of news media in the social media era, taking the Liu Xuezhou incident as an example

With the advent of the post-pandemic era characterised by increasing social uncertainty, the public is placing higher demands on the trust in news media. According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, the image of the media in the public’s mind is deteriorating. Why don’t they trust the media? What are the reasons given by the public when the media is denounced as unscrupulous? Taking the Liu Xuezhou incident as a typical case, the study extracts key elements from 5,225 related microblog texts, identifies the main topics of public discussion with the help of LDA topic modelling, clarifies the referential dimension of unscrupulous media with the help of pointwise mutual information, and analyzes netizens’ evaluations related to different referential levels of the media through visual semantic networks, which can help formulate dialectical thinking on media trust in the context of China in the era of social media.

‘What would they think of us?’ The impact of the China threat narrative in Australian media on PRC migrants and social cohesion

This paper engages closely with the perspectives of a particular cohort of Chinese-Australians: first-generation Mandarin-speaking migrants in Australia from the PRC. It aims to examine their responses and reactions to mainstream English-language news stories about their community and about the PRC. Drawing on data from a large quantitative survey, 20 in-depth interviews, and three group discussions, the paper explores three dimensions: how members of this cohort see themselves portrayed in the media; how they see the PRC being portrayed in the media; and what impact they believe such portrayals have on the Australian general public. The discussion aims to update the prevailing analytical framework of hostile media perception, as well as to shed light on the challenges facing the social cohesion agenda in multicultural societies that are a consequence of rapidly changing geopolitical dynamics.

Peran External Relation PT KCI Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Corporate Image

The role of PT KCI's External Relations in efforts to improve its Corporate Image is important to provide a positive view of the public. This cannot be separated from how External Public Relations carries out its role with a managerial concept. This research aims to analyze the role of PT KCI's external public relations. This research uses the concept of Managerial roles. This research method uses qualitative methods, the data collection techniques used are interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research found the role of External Relations in improving corporate image with expert communication experts, problem-solving process facilitators, communication facilitators and communication technicians. And the obstacles include internal and external obstacles, including operational problems, crisis communication, public and media perceptions, technological challenges, internal challenges, changes in government policy and social issues. The results of this analysis provide insight into the dynamics of the role of PT KCI's external public relations in efforts to improve its corporate image.

How political consultants can leverage partisan media combativeness in the U.S.

ABSTRACT The growth of partisan media presents new challenges for political consultants. Informed by social identity theory and truth-default theory, this paper examines how U.S. voters react to politicians in combative news interviews. Experiment 1 (N = 320) establishes that an ingroup politician gains more trust among ingroup voters when interviewed by cross-partisan media accusing the politician of deception than when interviewed more congenially by co-partisan media. Experiment 2 (N = 131) finds that perceived media hostility increases Democrats’ and Republicans’ trust in a politician regardless of whether the interviewer accuses the politician of deception or is congenial. Experiment 3 (N = 126) replicates the findings when a Democrat is accused of deception on Fox News. The study tested a moderated mediation model, finding that Republican and Democratic voters do not react differently in the process. The discussion highlights the practical and theoretical implications of hostile media perceptions and ingroup–outgroup partisan bias in a polarized media environment with conflicting exposure to live fact-checking and deception detection.

Presentation of national identity on social media in times of crises: The case of a Palestinian anti-violence movement in Israel

This case study offers an understanding of the perception and use of social media among social activists as means of collective identity formation. It focuses on the case of a Palestinian anti-violence movement in Israel. To learn about the identity presented by the United Fahmawi movement, interviews with two of the movement’s leaders and its Facebook posts were analyzed. The findings show a multi-layered, complex identity. The identity is presented as Palestinian, mainly centered around the city of Umm al-Fahm. Otherness is a crucial aspect of this identity, as Palestinian identity stands in opposition to the Israeli one. Furthermore, the police are presented as the source of the crime crisis, while also seen as responsible for reducing it. This study shows how indigenous social activists use the intersectionality between the social, the political, and the national to present an identity.

Opinion of Ecuadorians on Migration in the Target Country: Benefits and Challenges

Migration plays a crucial role in shaping destination countries’ social and economic landscapes, including in Ecuador. This study aims to explore the benefits and challenges of migration by analyzing the perceptions of Ecuadorians who have directly or indirectly encountered its effects. Using a mixed-methods approach, we surveyed 1048 Ecuadorians and conducted 27 in-depth interviews to capture various viewpoints. The findings reveal a complex perspective: 47% of respondents view migration positively, emphasizing economic opportunities and cultural enrichment, while 53% express concerns about issues such as employment mismatches and barriers to social integration. These insights highlight the need for further research, e.g., to explore tailored policy solutions and deepen the understanding of migration’s multifaceted impact on Ecuador’s society and economy. The results highlight the need to investigate how media perceptions of migration influence the attitudes and decisions of migrants and host communities to design more balanced and realistic information campaigns for informed decision-making.

Using Social Media among English Major Students at Hebron University, Palestine

With the increasing integration of social media into educational settings, understanding its role in the lives of students has become essential. This study explores the usage patterns and perceptions of social media among English major students at Hebron University. The study has been analysed for the second semester of 2023/2024 academic year with a sample of 100 students, 74 are females and 26 are males. They are between 18 and 22. The researchers designed a questionnaire via Google Forms. Participants were given the questionnaire electronically through WhatsApp and email. Quantitative analysis techniques were used to analyse responses. SPSS program. The study suggested some recommendations that can be used at the university. The results of this research highlight the correlation between social media use and the univerity and personal lives of English major students at Hebron University.

PERSEPSI MAHASISWA TERHADAP MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MINI CULTIVATOR PADA MATERI ELEMEN MESIN

Starting from the limitations of real learning media in learning, this study aims to explore students' perceptions of the use of Mini Cultivator as a learning medium. The research method used is quantitative using the urgency, seriousness, and growth (USG) matrix. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire. The results of the study showed that students' perceptions on the aspect of media effectiveness received the highest priority with a percentage of 25.07%, followed by motivation at 25.06%, usefulness at 25.04%, and innovation at 24.81%. Students' positive perceptions of Mini Cultivator media are reflected in the results of the USG analysis. The results of the assessment on the "urgency" dimension indicate students' awareness of the importance of using Mini Cultivator in learning. The "usefulness" dimension shows that students see Mini Cultivator media not only as an addition, but as an important element in learning. The "development" aspect shows that Mini Cultivator media is relevant and closely related to the topic or concept being studied.

Perception of social media users regarding cryptocurrency investment adoption: a case of social media platform – Reddit

Perception of social media users regarding cryptocurrency investment adoption: a case of social media platform – Reddit

Does Tribe Trump Facts? Novel Measures of Hostile Media

A national panel survey (n = 1,332) oversampled partisans (40% Democrat, 40% Republican, 20% Independent) and exposed them to an experiment showing partisan news sources (Fox News Channel and MSNBC) and partisan content, in a test of hostile media perception. Partisans did not find the news outlets to be hostile but did find out-group content to be hostile. The study also compared partisan cable news with broadcast TV news and found that viewers of traditional broadcast news (both network and local) were more moderate and viewed the news, and news sources, as less hostile. This study is also one of the first to examine the role of emerging social media outlets which have reportedly been embraced on the right, including Parler, Telegram, MeWe, Gab, Gettr, and Rumble.

Critical Discourse Analysis of Brunei's English Mainstream Media Perceptions on the Laos-China Railway

This study aims to comprehensively analyze the coverage of the Laos-China Railway project by mainstream media in Brunei and its impact on public perception. Utilizing web scraping tools such as Octoparse and Heritrix, this paper systematically collected relevant reporting data from two major English news platforms in Brunei, the Borneo Bulletin and Brunei News. Quantitative tools such as AntConc and Excel were employed to process and analyze the data, revealing the frequency, temporal distribution, and emotional orientation of the reports. The qualitative component utilized Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to delve into the language use, discourse structure, and implicit meanings within the reports, further exploring how the media shapes the social reality and public cognition of the Laos-China Railway topic.The findings indicate that Brunei media not only frequently and comprehensively report on the Laos-China Railway project but also cover the project's political, economic, environmental, and social implications from multiple perspectives. Additionally, the media coverage reflects a keen awareness of the project's potential risks and a positive appraisal of its developmental benefits. The novelty of this research lies in its mixed-methodological approach and unique perspective on public opinion cognition, providing insights for policymakers on public opinion guidance and project promotion, as well as offering a rich theoretical and methodological reference for the academic community.

The Role of Brand Image in Mediating the Influence of Social Media Marketing on Purchase Intention

The creative industry, particularly the fashion sector, has significantly impacted Indonesia's economy, with sports sneakers serving not only as footwear but also as an essential part of fashion and global trends. Adidas, as one of the leading sneaker manufacturers, ranked first in the sports shoes category at the 2024 Top Brand Award. This research aims to examine and explain the role of brand image in mediating the influence of social media marketing on purchase intention among prospective Adidas sports sneaker consumers in Denpasar. The sample size in this study was 112 respondents, and data collection was conducted through a questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using classical assumption tests, path analysis techniques, and mediation role testing. The results of this study indicate that social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention, social media marketing positively and significantly influences brand image, brand image positively and significantly affects purchase intention, and brand image can partially mediate (complementary partial mediation) the influence of social media marketing on purchase intention among prospective Adidas sports sneaker consumers in Denpasar. The implications of this study are divided into theoretical and practical aspects. Theoretically, the results support consumer behavior theory, suggesting that consumer behavior in developing purchase intention is influenced by various received information. Practically, if consumer perceptions of social media marketing for Adidas sports sneaker products are favorable, the brand image will improve, thereby increasing the purchase intention of prospective Adidas sports sneaker consumers in Denpasar.

Cross-national civilian reporting of the everydayness of war: Emerging citizen journalism practices in Palestine and Kashmir

This article explores how Palestinian and Kashmiri civilians engage with the everyday reality of war. The focus is on understanding how citizens temporarily adopt the roles of war correspondents, contributing to the broader conflict narrative. Employing an inductive approach, the study integrates ethnography, phenomenology, and reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) to gain insights into how citizen journalists shape war narratives. Analysing the interview data through RTA reveals six key themes: “Emerging citizen journalism practices,” “Community Consciousness,” “Challenges in media perception,” “Self-expression and Social cohesion,” Responding to Authoritarian Falsehoods”, “Teen journalism”, and “Self-protection and safety”. The findings suggest that the citizen journalism practices in Palestine and Kashmir strategically report the war narratives, representing a progressive journalism practice. The results underline that citizen journalism practices in these regions purposefully present war narratives and represent a form of constructive journalism, which responds to authoritarian regimes’ extensive control over mainstream media and facilitates reconciliation and peace. Such citizen journalism practices act as an equipoise to data imbalances in information architecture for the consumers. The research underscores how conflict citizen journalism embodies activist and collaborative models with robust potential for replication in other conflict-ridden areas.

Media's Perception of China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC): A Framing Analysis of Media Discourse on Chinese Investments in Myanmar

Media's Perception of China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC): A Framing Analysis of Media Discourse on Chinese Investments in Myanmar

Is EU democracy promotion aligned with local media perception in Central Asia? Findings from content analysis

ABSTRACT In the 2019 European Union (EU) renewed Strategy for Central Asia, the promotion of democracy in the post-soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan is singled out as one of the key priorities. This article aims to examine whether there is an alignment between the EU self-perception on democracy promotion and its external perception in local media. The question is addressed through quantitative and qualitative content analysis of the EU key documents for Central Asia and local media outlets from 2019 to 2022, using the Nvivo software. The research findings indicate that both self- and external perceptions align in the context of the EU human rights promotion for Central Asia. Drawing upon these findings, this article argues that the EU democracy promotion endeavours are predominantly grasped in Central Asia within the sphere of human rights, while comprehension of other facets of the EU democracy promotion agenda remains intricate. Consequently, as the EU normative agenda faces ongoing scrutiny within Central Asia, it is advocated that the EU undertake a thorough reassessment of its approach in the region, aiming to foster deeper understanding and alignment with local perceptions.

Conceptual Metaphor “MEDIA AS A TRAP” in Vietnamese and English online Newspapers

The study explores the conceptual metaphor of "MEDIA AS A TRAP" in Vietnamese and English, aiming to understand perceptions of media in these linguistic contexts. Using the theory of conceptual metaphor in cognitive linguistics, alongside descriptive and semantic analysis methods, the research establishes and analyzes the mapping from the source domain of "TRAP" to the target domain of "MEDIA." By examining metaphorical expressions in press texts, the study uncovers underlying cognitive models, including media as trickery and media as a scam. Survey data reveals similar frequencies of metaphorical expressions in both languages, with 110 instances in Vietnamese and 90 in English, indicating a shared understanding of the metaphor. The analysis highlights significant parallels and distinctions in the conceptual metaphor "MEDIA IS A TRAP" between Vietnamese and English, underscoring its universal cognitive and linguistic significance. Both languages employ similar conceptual metaphorical expressions, yet exhibit subtle differences reflecting distinct cultural perspectives.

Determinants of Parental Vaccine Hesitancy During the COVID-19 Era in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background Despite the success of childhood vaccination in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), vaccine hesitancy remains a significant challenge in several countries, such as Saudi Arabia, both during and beyond the COVID-19 era. Furthermore, the pandemic may have impacted vaccine hesitancy trends, potentially affecting parents' intentions to adhere to scheduled childhood vaccination programs. Aim This article aims to assess the extent of parents' hesitancy towardchildhood vaccination, determine if it increased or decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlight the factors and determinants that influenced this hesitancy, whether positively or negatively, during the COVID-19 era, andestimate the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination in relation to the acceptance of scheduled childhood vaccination. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia through a snowball sampling technique. Data were collected between September 2022 and October 2022 using an online survey using Google Forms. The inclusion criteria were parents or guardians in Saudi Arabia with a child up to 18 years of age.Responses were analyzed using SPSS V25 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, US), with chi-square tests and logistic regression performed to compare hesitancy and vaccination status. Results Among the 1,209 parents and care providers who participated, the prevalence of parents' vaccine hesitancy was 374 (30.9%). The educational level of the parents was not significantly associated with hesitancy status (p 0.490). The most refused vaccine was Mpox (345; 28.5%), whereas the one that caused the most hesitancy was the COVID-19 vaccine (352; 29.1%). Regarding the parents' concerns, the main reason for their hesitancy was the influence of their negative perceptions from social media content, including false or misleading information and negative allegations about vaccines, reported by 449 (18.98%) of the participants. Logistic regression analysis indicated that negative social media perceptions significantly increased the likelihood of vaccine hesitancy (OR = 2.15, 95% CI = 1.78-2.60, p < 0.001). Conclusion Our study highlights the prevalence of parental vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 era; the most significant hesitancy was observed towardthe COVID-19 vaccine, and the mpox vaccine was the most rejected. Negative social media was the main reason for parental hesitancy; public health efforts should focus on providing accurate and easily accessible information through educational campaigns on social media and other platforms.

Beyond catching a glimpse: young adults' perceptions of social media cooking content

PurposeThe study aims to explore how young adults perceive cooking contents on social media and their interaction with it.Design/methodology/approachQualitative study using semi structured interviews with Brazilian young adults who cook (19–24 years old, n = 31) was the method employed. Interview audio recordings were transcribed and submitted to inductive and reflexive thematic analysis.FindingsData analysis generated six different themes. Young adults valued the profiles’ aesthetics and quality in terms of straightforwardness, trustworthiness, novelty and authenticity of information; they also identified with the profiles’ authors. When pressed for time, aesthetics was less valued than straightforwardness. Participants felt overwhelmed by the excessive information on social media and developed coping strategies to deal with this issue.Originality/valueThe lack of cooking and food skills is a recognized barrier for healthy eating in the young adult population. Social media can play a prominent role in delivering cooking-related information to the younger generation, but research on people’s perceptions of the cooking content available online is scarce and does not focus on how actual engagement with the available content happens. This qualitative exploration revealed which features young adults prefer when using social media to access cooking content, which can inform future interventions to promote cooking and improve health.

Enhancing Music Mood Recognition with LLMs and Audio Signal Processing: A Multimodal Approach

Abstract: Music Mood Recognition aims to allow computers to understand the emotions behind music the way humans do, in order to facilitate better perception of media by computers to aid in enhanced services like music recommendations, therapeutic interventions, and Human Computer Interaction. In this paper, we propose a novel approach to improving Music Mood Recognition using a multi-modal model that uses lyrical and audio features of a song. Lyrical features are analysed using stateof-the-art open-source Large Language Models like Microsoft Phi-3 to classify lyrics from one of the four possible emotion categories as per the James Russel Circumplex Model. Audio features are used to train a Deep Learning (ConvNet) model to predict emotion classes. A multimodal combiner model with Audio and Lyrics is then trained and deployed to enable accurate predictions. The dataset used in this research is “MoodyLyrics”, a collection of 2000+ songs classified with one of 4 possible emotion classes as per the James Russel Circumplex Model. Due to compute limitations, we are using a balanced set of 1000 songs to train and test our models. The workin this paper outperforms most other multimodal researches by allowing higher accuracies with universal language support