Video Broadcasting Research Articles

From televangelism to “tele-exorcism”: a socio-ethical perspective on Christian television broadcast in Cameroon and Nigeria

ABSTRACT Thanks to the forces of globalisation and localisation, televangelism has spread across the world and become so revolutionised that there presently exist a variety of televisual genres questionably classified under it. Indeed, the explosion and tropicalisation of televangelism have given birth to a myriad of televisual cultures relatable only nominally to the original American televangelism. This diversity and complexity raise definitional, epistemological and ethical questions, three of which include: what should genuine televangelism be? How ‘televangelical’ are the versions of the concept observed in African neo-Pentecostal and charismatic movements? And how are these African versions subtle perversions or entirely hybrid televisual genres? Using secondary sources and a critical exploration of Christian televisions in Cameroon and Nigeria, this paper attempts answers to the aforementioned under-researched questions. In the first place, the paper makes a brief incursion into the history of televangelism and its importation into Africa. In the second place, it examines how specific Nigerian and Cameroonian neo-Pentecostal movements have sought to revolutionise this televisual genre. In the last instance, the paper shows how specific Cameroonian and Nigerian church leaders’ apparent perversion of the concept has given birth to tele-exorcism which, besides being confused with televangelism, is questionable in a media ethics sense.

Optimal Propagation Model for DVB-T2 System in Urban Area

The large-scale implementation of analog switch-off for television broadcasting in Indonesia has led to blank spots in several regions. To address this issue, an optimal propagation model is needed. Proper selection and analysis of the channel model can enhance transmitter coverage, increase coverage percentage, improve energy efficiency, and boost field strength due to optimal transmit power. Previous studies have explored various DVB-T2 propagation models, notably the ITU-R P.1812-4 and Longley-Rice models, which are sophisticated and consider various environmental parameters, making them suitable for diverse broadcasting conditions. This research introduces a novel approach by specifically focusing on the urban context of Semarang City, Indonesia, to reduce blank spots by applying the ITU-R P.1812-4 and Longley-Rice propagation models. This study uniquely compares the two models to determine the most effective one for this urban area. Results indicate that the ITU-R P.1812-4 model provides a higher field strength value than the Longley-Rice model, with average field strengths of 108.3425 dBμV/m and 108.2325 dBμV/m, respectively. The difference in average field strength of 0.11 dBμV/m, despite having the same free space loss value of 100.9025 dB, indicates that one model has a slightly stronger signal. This stronger signal can improve coverage by reaching further distances and penetrating obstacles better. Additionally, a stronger signal means less power is needed to maintain the same coverage area, thus improving energy efficiency. This research not only offers empirical data specific to Semarang City but also provides insights that can guide future digital broadcasting optimizations in similar urban environments.

Cultural Aspects of the Transformation of t he Term Podcasting

This article presents the results of a study of the transformation of the very concept of podcasting in domestic scientifi c discourse, in the Russian media fi eld from a cultural point of view. Podcasting is a form of transmission of mainly audio or video materials (VODcasts) to the Internet, which has existed in the world for about twenty years. Today, podcasts are associated not only with spoken audio content, but also with video interviews, and even with voice messages on the social media Telegram. Moreover, a podcast can be understood as almost any work in the digital media space, even text. This work was carried out in 2023 as part of a comprehensive study of the transformation of the audiovisual environment on new technological platforms, which has been carried out by the Department of Television and Radio Broadcasting of the Faculty of Journalism of Moscow State University since 2017. The purpose of this stage was to determine what is currently understood by the word podcasting and an attempt to capture its distinctive format features, cultural aspects of the evolution of the concept. The methods used were conceptual and contextual types of analysis. The cognitive approach made it possible to consider the verbalized key concepts of scientifi c discourse. The defi nitions given to podcasting by domestic and foreign researchers, practitioners, market participants in the process of development and formation of the industry, as well as a control group of listeners were analyzed. The authors of this article make an attempt to give the most relevant cultural interpretation of the concept of podcasting. The main conclusion is that Russian-language podcasting, for a number of reasons, is developing along a trajectory that is largely different from the world one, in particular the American one. But its development is complicated by a number of factors, including geopolitical and cultural ones. The concept of “podcasting” will most likely continue its evolutionary movement in search of a more solid position in the sociocultural space. Keywords: podcasting, media system, audiovisual content, social media, broadcasting, formats, genres

Development Overview Of Communication Satellites For Television Transmission

This paper presents a survey of data related to development of the communication satellites for TV broadcasting, located in the geostationary orbit, for the period starting with the emergence of the first commercial satellite television broadcasting in 1965 up to 2023. It presents development of the satellite network technology through the number of satellites and active satellite transponders in the Ku and C bands at the end of each year for the mentioned period. These numbers are presented graphically for differentgeographical zones

БҮГІНГІ БҰҚАРАЛЫҚ АҚПАРАТ ҚҰРАЛДАРЫ КЕҢІСТІГІНДЕГІ ЛИНГВОЭКОЛОГИЯ МӘСЕЛЕЛЕРІ

The number of mass media outlets in the information space is growing every year, with a particular increase in TV channels, websites, and portals disseminating information in the Kazakh language. A key issue today is not only to expand the quantity of Kazakh-language media but also to enhance the quality of their content. The aim of this research is to analyze the language culture within Kazakh-language media, particularly in the social sphere, to identify shortcomings, and to develop examples that align with the norms of the literary language. This article provides a detailed analysis of the issues related to linguoecology as reflected in the media, offering a comprehensive review of linguistic and stylistic errors, the use of inappropriate language, and the creation of artificial proverbs and sayings. The analysis is grounded in the principles of language culture and literary norms. Examples frequently encountered in media publications and television broadcasts are examined. Furthermore, the article suggests ways to improve the linguistic environment by addressing the influence of extralinguistic factors and provides scientific recommendations for enhancing language use. The research methods employed include analysis, control, and review. The conclusions and insights are particularly relevant for authors, journalists, and broadcasters who produce content in the Kazakh language.

Digital Twin-Based Alternate Ego Modeling and Simulation: Eva Herzigová as a 3D MetaHuman Avatar

Abstract Due to Dimension Studios and Unsigned Group, by likeness and movement digitization, the human supermodel Eva Herzigová’s highly realistic metahuman and 3D digital twin lead to perpetual career extension (e.g., on virtual runway shows by catwalk replication or in advertising campaigns by particular pose adoption), including in virtual worlds such as metaverse spaces, by use of extended reality technologies, in terms of virtual clothing, digital hair, skin texture, facial and body expressions, and makeup styling as avatar appearance and persona. In this paper, we show how, by likeness capturing (e.g., signature walk by motion capture shoot for face and body movement tracking) and virtual clothing, Eva Herzigová’s hyperreal 3D avatar (lifelike 3D digital human clone or realistic virtual human) is configured with subsequent restyled hair and make-up, 3D clothing modeling, and extended reality fashion shows on virtual catwalks or campaign shoots. We clarify that photographic reference materials and a sensor-based motion capture suit assisted Metahuman Creator in capturing facial and motion data for Eva Herzigová’s digital avatar, configuring realistic depiction and virtual activations of beauty standards, in addition to digital likeness, signature style, talent representation, and narrations, typifying digital human creation and presence in virtual worlds (e.g., for metaverse-based shoots). We conclude that Eva Herzigová’s hyperrealistic 3D digital human twin and MetaHuman avatar operate as a styled virtual alter ego and versatile personal brand extension by motion capture technologies for immersive virtual fashion shows, live video streams and broadcast, and digital wearable modeling.

The effect of advertising television broadcast migration on the attitude of television users

Background: This research was motivated by ratifying the Job Creation Law, which was related to implementing television broadcasts in Indonesia, which were initially analogue to digital. This transition has implications for the progress of the digital television broadcast industry in overcoming inefficiencies in the analogue TV broadcasts that have been used so far. Purpose: This study aims to assess how advertising affects viewers’ cognitive, emotional, and conative attitudes as it transitions from analogue to digital TV broadcasts in the media. Method: The research method uses descriptive methods with a quantitative approach. Data collection techniques include distributing questionnaires and conducting literature studies. This research involved 100 respondents who were obtained using the probability sampling technique in the random sampling category. Results: The study’s findings indicate that the use of advertisements to promote the switch from analogue to digital TV broadcasts has a significant impact on the attitudes of television viewers in the Garut Regency with regard to cognition, affect, and conative thinking. These attitudes are demonstrated by the audience’s acceptance of new information or knowledge (cognitive), their feelings of trust following exposure to these advertisements (affective), and their desire to switch to digital TV broadcasts right away (conative). Conclusion: Indicators of advertising exposure through frequency, duration, and attention have a strong influence in influencing audiences, especially cognitive, affective, and conative aspects, where the information provided can provide new perceptions and knowledge for people who constantly see advertising broadcasts transitioning to digital TV broadcasts on television. Implications: The results of this research can provide understanding and insight regarding the transition to digital TV broadcasting and how important information is so that one day, television users who read the results of this research can pay attention to the advertisements shown on television to understand and implement the information they receive.

Television Broadcast Media Adoption of Digital Platforms and Audience Engagement Within the Jalingo Metropolis

Television Broadcast Media Adoption of Digital Platforms and Audience Engagement Within the Jalingo Metropolis

Innovation in Video Broadcasting and TV Program Directing in the Context of "Internet

Innovation in Video Broadcasting and TV Program Directing in the Context of "Internet

The thorny intersection of personal opinion and arbitrator impartiality: lessons from Crescent Petroleum and other cases

Abstract With the rising use of social and other media as a means of self-expression, arbitrators have been facing an increased risk of disqualification due to a perceived lack of impartiality based on their public pronouncements on controversial topics. This particular scenario crystallized for renowned international arbitrator Charles Poncet in late 2023, when the ICC Court of Arbitration (ICC Court) disqualified him in a multi-billion-dollar case involving Crescent Petroleum against the National Iranian Oil Company, due to comments that were perceived to display an anti-Muslim bias made during a television broadcast in August of the same year. The same issue has arisen in other cases with varying outcomes, depending on context and the strength of the arbitrator’s expression. While requirements for the public conduct of national judges are comparatively strict, the same cannot be said for those applying to arbitrators, whose standard for impartiality is based primarily on the need to avoid conflicts of interest, whereas the impact of apparent biases, perceivable through their public statements, seems to have been largely overlooked.

Translating Japanese Wordplay into English and Filipino A Linguistic Analysis of Joke Translation in Spy x Family Subtitles

Japanese animated shows called “anime” have seen increased popularity among Philippine audiences in the 2000s and beyond partly because of television broadcasts and online streaming platforms, but one possible hindrance to the understanding of the media is the language gap, since Japanese and the Philippine national lingua franca Filipino, along with the international lingua franca English, are unrelated languages. To bridge this gap, a number of channels and sites provide translations of the shows into th e languages spoken by Filipinos, and one of the forms that they take are subtitles: texts in the target language placed near the bottom of the screen, providing viewers with line-by-line translations of the dialogue. Through the analysis of three examples of Japanese linguistic humor and their corresponding translations into Filipino and English, this paper aimed to understand strategies translators use in presenting wordplay to unrelated languages. Results reveal that a word – by-word translation is not always followed, and translators put the target languages’ culture, structure, lexicon and patterns into consideration. Examples include the use of the figurative-literal dichotomy of the meanings of words in both Filipino and English when the original Japa nese material utilizes the exactly similar pronunciation between two words with entirely different meanings. Keywords : sociolinguistics, multilingualism, globalization, translation

Implementing a meningococcal B vaccination multimedia educational campaign for university students

BackgroundMeningococcal serogroup B (MenB) is the leading cause of potentially fatal meningococcal disease among U.S. older adolescents and young adults; college students are at increased risk. Although the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that healthy 16- to 23-year-olds may be vaccinated against MenB, MenB vaccination coverage is low. ObjectiveThis study investigated the impact of a comprehensive multimedia MenB vaccine educational campaign on 2-dose MenB vaccine series initiation among college students. MethodsWe implemented a 6-week-long (October 11, 2021-November 19, 2021) educational intervention via a prospective trial on a university campus (the intervention campus), including video broadcasting, student-led campus programming, and printed materials. The control campus was a different university in the same urban setting. ResultsDuring baseline period 1 (August 26, 2019-November 15, 2019), 2 students on the intervention campus and 3 students on the control campus initiated the MenB vaccination series; 1 student initiated the series on the intervention campus during baseline period 2 (August 27, 2021-October 8, 2021). At least 83 students were exposed to the campaign during the intervention period (October 11, 2021-November 19, 2021). No students initiated the MenB vaccination series during the intervention period, although 1 student completed the vaccination series. ConclusionThe campaign did not influence MenB vaccination initiation on the university campus.

Party priorities in different pre-election New Zealand policy statements, 1984-2023

ABSTRACT Pre-election policy statements are important because they reveal information about parties’ policies and intended post-election priorities. Content analysis data from election manifestos, webpages, television broadcasts, and leaders’ speeches reveal clear left-right differences between the dominant Labour and National parties at elections between 1984 and 2023, with the exception of 1990. Between 1993 and 1999 and since 2011 broadcasts and speeches by National have been more right-wing on a left-right summary dimension than National’s manifestos and detailed webpages. The reverse was usually true for the right-wing Act Party, while New Zealand First’s position varied more in broadcasts and speeches than in its print programme. No real pattern for left-right topics was evident for the other parties. However, references to the environment, indigenous rights, and foreign policy were higher in long print documents than in television broadcasts and speeches. In contrast, political authority references were relatively low in print documents. When using equivalent documents, the Green and Māori parties, followed by Labour, were usually most supportive of environmental protection and socially progressive policies. The results confirm the importance of using similar documents, insofar as is possible, when making comparisons. In addition, shorter documents may be more useful for understanding parties’ main priorities.

Legal regime of personal data of persons participating in civil proceedings

Relevance. Unlike personal data of a person, personal data of participants in civil proceedings are posted without exception in the texts of decisions on the websites of courts, voiced in video broadcasts, and published in the public domain by search aggregator sites. The article analyzes the concept and content of the legal regime of personal data of persons participating in civil proceedings in relation to the problem of their protection. The legislation on personal data and on ensuring access to information on the activities of courts in the Russian Federation are being studied, establishing the legal regime of personal data of persons participating in civil proceedings in relation to the problem of their protection.The purpose of the study is to deepen scientific knowledge about the essence of the legal regime of personal data of participants in civil proceedings, to develop theoretical concepts and legislative proposals to increase the effectiveness of their protection.Objectives: analyze the legislation governing the legal regime of personal data of persons participating in civil proceedings, identify legal means to ensure their protection, and identify legislative gaps that impede their proper protection.Methodology. The research methodology is represented by general scientific (dialectical, analysis and synthesis of deduction, induction) and private scientific methods (formal-legal, formal-logical, system-analytical).The results found expression in the formulated concept of the legal regime of personal data of participants in civil proceedings, identifying its correlation with the legal regime of personal data of individuals, as well as in proposals for improving the current norms of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation, establishing the rules for conducting video broadcasts of court hearings, to protect personal data of the considered category of citizens.Conclusion. The legal regime of personal data of participants in civil proceedings is a procedure for regulating public relations, expressed in a set of legal means aimed at ensuring, in the interests of the whole society, the availability of information about judicial activities, and the protection of personal data of persons participating in civil proceedings. The legal regime of personal data of participants in civil proceedings correlates with the legal regime of personal data of individuals as private and general, and therefore is special in type.

Júlia Hajdu (1925–1987) – Career of a woman operetta composer

AbstractThe object of this presentation is Júlia Hajdu (1925–1987), the first and only female Hungarian operetta composer. Although there is no abundance of female composers in either international or Hungarian music literature, most of the few were canonically mistreated, despite their creations being worthy of research. The author of choice, Júlia Hajdu, had a rather rich artistic career during which she excelled in various musical genres, such as the composition of dance songs, operettas, revues, dance suites, and incidental music. Besides composing, she was also an outstanding pianist. At the Zeneakadémia (Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music), her master teachers were Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967) and György Ránki (1907–1992) – the latter, too, being a composer of operettas. Hajdu studied folk music from Kodály and jazz orchestration from Ránki. Hajdu's name was soon mentioned next to the best-known creators of popular genres by both her contemporaries and the critics of the age. Among others, she worked on the popular music shows of Magyar Televízió (Hungarian Television) and was employed as Hanna Honthy's piano accompanist. Hajdu recorded hundreds of dance songs, revues, and dance suites, as well as fourteen operettas, including those for radio and television broadcasts. Her career is to be explored within the cultural, political, and civilizational contexts of state socialism, thus understanding her work as not only another oeuvre of an operetta composer, but also as a representation of the artistic sentiment of a whole era. During her active years, she had to make compromises which she later interpreted as assertions of herself as a female artist in a male-dominated cultural milieu. After recognizing various narrative patterns in her creations, I aim to discuss Hajdu's career along two of the most prevalent and recurring issues: the “female composer as a sensation” narrative, and the “significance of the master teacher” narrative.

Social Media and Health Literacy: Negative Influence or an Emerging Reality?

Objective: To evaluate the association between the internet and health literacy from the perspective of identifying negative influences, warnings or reality, sparking discussions about the broadcasting of health-related videos on social networks and their repercussions. Theoretical Framework: Health literacy refers to the personal, cognitive and social skills needed to access, understand and use information needed for self-care and health promotion. Low health literacy has been associated with an inability to understand health information and higher mortality rates and inefficiency of health services. Method: The methodology adopted involves analyzing humorous videos about alcoholism posted on the internet. The following were verified: approach, communication, type of recommendation, patient understanding, number of views and likes, and the length of time the videos were posted. Results and Discussion: The number of views of the videos evaluated confirms the interest in health. The videos with the greatest reach were published in 2021 and 2022, reflecting greater content consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite generating entertainment, it can have a negative impact on the health literacy of its consumers. Research Implications: The results of this research may influence practices in the field of health literacy, covering mainly the health area. Originality/Value: Critical analysis of content published on the internet that addresses important public health issues in a banal manner. This research addresses relevant issues in association with social networks and may contribute to the development of public policies that regulate the use of social networks for health-related issues.

Deuterated Multiple‐Resonance Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Emitter and Their Application in Vacuum‐Deposited Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes

AbstractMultiple‐resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence (MR‐TADF) emitters have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their remarkable properties, such as high luminescent quantum yield, robustness, and their compliance with the Broadcast Television 2020 standard for the new generation of ultrahigh‐definition. Despite these advancements, the operational lifetimes of organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs) relying on MR‐TADF emitters still fall short for practical application. It is believed that the enhancement of the intrinsic molecular stability of tBu‐DABNA, a fundamental backbone of MR‐TADF emitters, holds great promise to be a universal strategy for all MR‐TADF emitters improving the operational lifetimes of OLEDs. Herein, the design and synthesis of targeted deuteration are reported on donor and/or backbone of MR‐TADF emitters, where the structure‐property relationship between intrinsic molecular stability upon isotopic effect and device operational stability are examined. The isotopic analogs show a gradual increase in the device operational stability and achieve long‐lifetime LT80 (80% of the initial luminance of 1000 cd m−2) of 24.3 h for TADF‐sensitized fluorescence OLED, representing a sevenfold enhancement when compared with the undeuterated counterpart. This strategic deuteration approach underlines the importance of structural modification on materials toward device operational stability.

Analisis Analisis Semiotika dalam Siaran Televisi Sekitaran Etam di TVRI Kalimantan Timur

This research aims to explain and describe the elements of semiotic theory by C.S. Pierce (icon, index, and symbol) in the Television Broadcast Sekitaran Etam for the November 2022 Period on TVRI East Kalimantan. The Sekitaran Etam uses the Kutai language with the Tenggarong dialect. This broadcast discusses the culture and local wisdom of the people of East Kalimantan. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method. Data and data sources in this research are quotes containing icons, indexes, and symbols in the script Sekitaran Etam for the November 2022 period on TVRI East Kalimantan. The data analysis technique uses qualitative research techniques, according to Miles and Huberman, namely data reduction, data presentation, and concluding/verification. The research results on television broadcasts Sekitaran Etam for November 2022 on TVRI East Kalimantan found five data. Based on the five data found, eight icons, eight indexes, and seven symbols exist

Innovative Applications of AIGC in Television Content Generation

Artificial Intelligence and Generative Computing (AIGC) technologies have revolutionized television content generation by enabling automated processes that were previously labor-intensive and time-consuming. This paper explores the innovative applications of AIGC in the broadcast television sector, focusing on three key areas: automated script generation, creation of virtual hosts and actors, and automated video editing. Through case studies and empirical analysis, we examine the effectiveness and impact of these technologies on content quality, production efficiency, and audience engagement. Despite significant advancements, challenges such as ethical considerations and technological limitations persist. Looking forward, the integration of AIGC promises continued advancements in transforming the landscape of television content creation.

A Wonderful (After) Life: Public Domain Works and Television Discourse

The story of how Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life accidentally became a holiday classic has become a standard ‘fun fact’ to include when discussing the movie – a chance oversight in paperwork resulted in its copyright expiring in 1974, thus local television broadcasters seized the opportunity to air the film free of charge throughout the Christmas season. This article more closely examines the industrial and legal dealings which determined the fate of the Frank Capra film for nearly four decades, and how those twists and turns were discussed in forums ranging from the popular press to the halls of the U.S. Congress. I investigate the ways in which the prestige that is now associated with the film was only later brought into play as a means of arguing for it to come back under traditional corporate ownership. Using this film as a particular example allows us to clearly see the longstanding discourses of quality that media scholars argue has been associated with the cinematic medium. Meanwhile, the television broadcast format – arguably how Wonderful Life was kept in the public consciousness, growing the film’s fanbase over the years – became tagged as ‘devaluing’ the movie’s status.