Medium Theory Research Articles

News Translation as Media Work in Agency Journalism? Evidence from United News of India Urdu

ABSTRACT Western liberal media theories often neglect to recognize “news translation” as one of the journalistic practices. This paper problematizes this dominant understanding of journalistic practice and expands the Bourdieusian media sociology project beyond western media systems by applying it to Indian agency journalism. A case study of the United News of India Urdu (UNIU) serves as the basis for this examination, drawing on an ethnography of news production practices, and supplemented with in-depth interviews conducted with Muslim journalists from 2018 to 2020 across four major Indian cities. Through this investigation, the paper asserts that “news translation” is indeed a vital but contested component of media work within the sphere of Indian-language journalism. The paper uses “media work” as a key concept to demonstrate that UNIU’s journalists are anchored in the field of journalism, as is evidenced by their institutional-cum-organizational location and their application of the elements of journalistic practice to their work.

What Does Lauren Berlant Teach Us About Networked Affect?

Lauren Berlant’s profound legacy for affect theory, cultural studies, queer theory and adjacent fields centers on their socio-sensory attunement to the role of media, popular culture, and the aesthetic in shaping everyday experience within late capitalist America and far beyond. And yet, within the pervasively digitalized media cultures of the twenty first century, it is curious, perhaps, that Berlant rarely engaged directly with digital culture, nor has their work (with notable pockets of exception) been drawn on widely in accounts of networked media within media theory, digital humanities, or critical data studies (Pedwell 2023b; see also Azhar and Boler 2023). The central claim orienting this introductory essay, however, is that the uncommon instances in which Berlant does address digital technologies explicitly are instructive and, moreover, that there is much to be gained from mining Berlant’s rich oeuvre for what it teaches us about the changing relations among affect, subjectivity, digital culture, and ‘the political’ amid the intersecting crises of the present. The most significant lessons Berlant’s work imparts in this vein, we will argue, concern the affective workings and implications of mediation, genre, and infrastructure in our digital age—lessons which prompt us to confront the ineradicable persistence of uncertainty, ambivalence, and vulnerability within human-technology relations, alongside the vital role of transitional infrastructures in the emergent ethico-politics of networked affect.

Environmental communication and disaster mitigation by mobile application and website

Background: Indonesia is a disaster-prone area, situated in the equatorial zone where several tectonic plates converge, and the Ring of Fire runs through. Indonesia requires an effective disaster mitigation system to minimize risks and losses during disasters. Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) is a non-departmental government institution. Through its mobile application and official website, BMKG actively provides various information accessible to all Indonesians. Purpose: The research aimed to understand how BMKG conducts environmental communication and disaster mitigation through a mobile application and website. Methods: This research is descriptive qualitative using a constructive paradigm. The data was collected using documentation and observation studies. The authors carried out content analysis using Philipp Mayring’s methods on the “Info BMKG” application and the website http://www.bmkg.go.id/. Results: The BMKG application and website cover some aspects of environmental communication, including rhetoric, media, public participation, and education campaigns, delivering a range of environmental messages. They facilitate disaster mitigation by providing information and vulnerability maps for different types of disasters but lack details on regulatory measures and planning for disaster-prone areas. Conclusion: The BMKG application and website effectively communicate environmental and disaster-related information but need to improve coverage, speed of notifications, and include more details on regulation and planning for disaster-prone areas. Implications: This study suggests the need to enhance the platforms’ content and user education. Besides, it emphasizes theoretical implications for communication, public participation, and media theories in the context of disaster risk reduction.

“The Medium is the Memory”: The Role of Memory in Rosalind Krauss’s Medium Theory

“The Medium is the Memory”: The Role of Memory in Rosalind Krauss’s Medium Theory

A Hybrid Prediction Model for Rock Reservoir Bank Slope Deformation Considering Fractured Rock Mass Parameters

Deformation monitoring data provide a direct representation of the structural behavior of reservoir bank rock slopes, and accurate deformation prediction is pivotal for slope safety monitoring and disaster warning. Among various deformation prediction models, hybrid models that integrate field monitoring data and numerical simulations stand out due to their well-defined physical and mechanical concepts, and their ability to make effective predictions with limited monitoring data. The predictive accuracy of hybrid models is closely tied to the precise determination of rock mass mechanical parameters in structural numerical simulations. However, rock masses in rock slopes are characterized by intersecting geological structural planes, resulting in reduced strength and the creation of multiple fracture flow channels. These factors contribute to the heterogeneous, anisotropic, and size-dependent properties of the macroscopic deformation parameters of the rock mass, influenced by the coupling of seepage and stress. To improve the predictive accuracy of the hybrid model, this study introduces the theory of equivalent continuous media. It proposes a method for determining the equivalent deformation parameters of fractured rock mass considering the coupling of seepage and stress. This method, based on a discrete fracture network (DFN) model, is integrated into the hybrid prediction model for rock slope deformation. Engineering case studies demonstrate that this approach achieves a high level of prediction accuracy and holds significant practical value.

FAKE NEWS ABOUT COVID-19 AND ITS PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA USERS IN PAKISTAN

Social media is leading medium which is used for communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. The abrupt episode of Corona pandemic has been joined by explosion of deception about the illness. As COVID-19 epidemic spread, virtual media outlets showed up as significant method for linking, just as a method of looking for and sharing the data about the illness. This examination targets estimating the mental impacts of phony news about COVID-19 via web-based media clients in Pakistan. Study is quantitative in nature. Survey method has been used to collect the data. The Direct Effects Model of Mass Media Theory has been employed on this study. The results of the study reveal that the element of anxiety, fear and stress are linked with social media users of Facebook. Facebook users have come across with these elements due to the circulation of fake news on Facebook and about COVID-19. This study recommends that there should be the gatekeeping mechanism to verify the authenticity of the news shared upon social media platforms. The social media authorities also need to pay heed to stop this prevailing issue, particularly in the age of pandemic when people become more vulnerable.

Stochastic inversion based on spectral simulation of non-stationary statistical characteristic parameters

Abstract The traditional method of constructing the prior model for stochastic inversion mainly uses well-logging data to obtain the stationary range from the variogram to characterize the complex non-stationary spatial tectonic features of the subsurface layers. Unfortunately, it is hard for the stationary range to precisely describe the complex non-stationary spatial tectonic features of the subsurface layers. The established prior model is also difficult to describe the real spatial tectonic features of the subsurface media; thus, it cannot provide reliable prior information for the inversion. Therefore, according to the theory of random media, we extract the non-stationary statistical characteristic parameters that change with spatial coordinates from the known information such as seismic and well-logging data, to accurately and reliably characterize the non-stationary spatial tectonic of the subsurface media. Then, combined with FFT-MA spectral simulation, a spectral simulation method based on non-stationary statistical characteristic parameters is built to construct the spectral simulation results that can more accurately conform to the spatial tectonic features of the subsurface media, to provide reliable and reasonable geostatistical prior information for a better inversion result.

Robust well-balanced method with flow resistance terms for accurate wetting and drying modeling in shallow water simulations

Hydrodynamic simulations in shallow water environments require careful consideration of the Wetting and Drying (WD) processes, which poses challenges to accurately modeling moving boundaries. This study introduces a novel method called the flow resistance method (FRM), which builds upon the foundation of the Negative-Depth Method (NDM) to tackle the intricacies of the moving boundary problem. Inspired by the Navier-Stokes/Brinkman (NSB) model from porous media theory, FRM incorporates a continuous function related to additional flow resistance that is proportional to the flow velocity. This approach facilitates a seamless transition between the exposed bed and fluid area wherein the additional flow resistance becomes 0 within the fluid area and approaches infinity in the exposed bed. Consequently, FRM adeptly and implicitly manages the moving boundary problem, causing a rapid decay of flow velocity to 0 in the exposed bed. In order to test the performance of FRM, four typical numerical experiments were conducted, along with an examination of a real-life case. Accuracy, robustness, and computational efficiency were assessed as key performance indicators. The simulations demonstrate that FRM adeptly tracks the moving water front, yielding precise results. Furthermore, when compared to established methods such as the Element Removal Method (ERM) and NDM, FRM exhibits broader applicability and achieves significant enhancements in the key performance indicators. These findings underscore the promising potential and broad applications of FRM in the field.

The Pattern of Communication in Community Groups Supported by Bandung City Government

The argument that the media influences our behavior both directly and indirectly is indeed a significant concern for mass media "connoisseurs." The Internet, in particular, is a powerful medium that provides a vast array of information. The use of the internet, whether through websites, social media, or other platforms, follows a basic concept of openness, allowing various types of information to be shared by and with many people. The position of the Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat (hereinafter referred to as KIM) was confirmed based on the Minister of Communication and Information Regulation Number 8 of 2010 concerning the Development and Empowerment of Social Communication Institutions. It is a Community Information Group formed by the community, from the community and for the community, independently and creatively managing information and community empowerment to enhance added value. As a form of community empowerment, the existence of KIM is an alternative solution for raising awareness about the importance of group dynamics, especially in information exchange and fostering partnerships with various government agencies at the district and city levels. This case was analyzed using the theories of group communication, communication ethics, and communication media, which are integral to understanding the communication patterns within KIM.

Indigenous rights, social media and protest movements in Sápmi

AbstractFollowing the rush to minerals that would enable the shift towards green economies, the Sámi homeland is quickly becoming a crucible for the rising tensions surrounding the potential for new mining projects and large-scale infrastructure projects. The roots of these conflicts date back to the colonization of the north and continue in the present with the ongoing fight to maintain the Sámi heritage, language and culture, and increasingly to gain ownership of their lands. What initially began as activism within the legal system has, on occasions, transformed into outright protests. Social media increasingly plays a key role in disseminating the message of Indigenous protest among the protesters themselves and feeding into the national and international mainstream media. This shift occurs simultaneously with the construction of a dual narrative, constituted of both land-use protest and intensified demands for Indigenous rights, including, first and foremost, the right to self-determination. Drawing from Social media theory literature and the concepts of political opportunity structures (POS) and legal opportunity structures (LOS), this study argues that social media is one of the most essential tools used by Sámi activists to raise awareness about issue-based protests as well as to communicate demands for the right to self-determination when legal and political opportunity structures are not enough to support the cause. The power of social media lies in its accessibility, immediacy and visuality, which is illustrated in the article via specific examples of mining and railway construction protests in Finland and Sweden. Social media does not replace older tools, such as international human rights litigation, but their use can complement existing strategies for defending and advancing Indigenous rights.

Peranan Media Sosial Tiktok Dalam Menyebarkan Berita Terkini Inspira Tv

The emergence of new media, one of which is the social media TikTok, in mass communication has had a significant impact, especially on the dissemination of news information on this new media, so that many news media have taken part in using TikTok as an alternative forum for spreading their news, such as the Inspira TV news media. This research aims to show the role of TikTok as an alternative forum for disseminating news information for Inspira TV. This research uses a qualitative approach method and the study used is a case study with a constructivist research paradigm and is assisted by new media theory. Research data was collected using in-depth interviews and online observations. The results of this research are that the strategy used by Inspira TV is in the information processing process which is made straightforward and clear, as well as in the implementation process using several elements contained in the new TikTok media. The comments on the Inspira TV news account are varied, including positive, negative and zero feedback. The difference felt by the Inspira TV news media in disseminating its news is its affordability, the dissemination process, and the content of the news. So Inspira TV as a news media considers that the role of social media TikTok in disseminating the latest news. Inspira TV is still not effective enough, because it still has limitations and shortcomings in processing news..

Forgetting / Cybernetics

This article aims to trace epistemological connections between cybernetics and German media theory by emphasizing the notion of forgetting. This notion is presented as a central condition for problematizing, first, the human-machine coupling pointed out by cybernetics and, second, the rise of the machines that has concerned German media theory for decades. To this end, the article draws a line connecting an early text by Friedrich Kittler and Heinz von Foerster’s work on memory—a connection that will also be discussed in the light of findings and statements by Moritz Hiller and Jan Müggenburg. Finally, this article will outline a (still hypothetical) way to problematize the techno-epistemological scope of Project Cybersyn through the lens of such a notion

Educational Media in the Perspective of the Qur'an and Al-Hadith

This study endeavors to delineate the utilization of media through the lens of Islamic teachings. Within the realm of academia, educators are mandated to adeptly employ instructional materials that are in accordance with contemporary standards and tailored to students' needs. Employing the descriptive approach, this scholarly article expounds on the correlation between pedagogical media theory and the utilization of media as elucidated in the Qur'an and Hadith. Through critical analysis, numerous verses from the Qur'an and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad were discovered to resonate with modern theories regarding the integration of various forms of media, ranging from audio and visual aids to technology-driven multimedia platforms, in educational settings. It is envisaged that upon perusing this publication, educators will gain insights into the significance of media incorporation from an Islamic perspective, recognizing that the strategic use of media can significantly enhance the attainment of educational objectives.

A novel prediction model of oil-water relative permeability based on fractal theory in porous media

It is significant to accurately evaluate the relative permeability of oil–water two phase for multiphase seepage in porous media in low permeability and tight oil reservoir. However, stress sensitivity is an important characteristic for low permeability and tight oil reservoir. It is an effective way for fractal theory to describe the complexity and heterogeneity of the microstructure of porous media. To describe the relative permeability of oil–water two phase in porous media with complex and irregularity pores, a new relative permeability model oil–water two phases is proposed by the fractal theory and the stress sensitivity is taken into the established model in this paper. Meanwhile, the effects of effective stress, elastic modulus, porosity, maximum and minimum flow radius on oil–water relative permeability are analyzed. The new model is verified by comparing with the laboratory data and the results demonstrate that irreducible water and residual oil saturation have a negative correlation with effective stress. The relative permeability of the oil–water two-phase will shrink to the middle as the rise of effective stress, and the region of co-infiltration will decrease. The deformation quantity of porous media, irreducible water and residual oil saturation will increase as the elastic modulus decreases. The larger the maximum flow radius is, the lower the irreducible water saturation and residual oil saturation is. Both the porosity and the minimum flow radius have slight influences on the relative permeability of oil–water two-phase. The proposed relative permeability model can effectively predict the relative permeability of oil and water and help to describe and reveal the multiphase flow in porous media.

Social Media Communication Strategy of Al-Izzah Campus Da'wah Institute UIN North Sumatra in Optimizing the Spread of Islamic Values on Social Media

This research aims to investigate how the communication strategy of the Al-Izzah UIN North Sumatra Campus Da'wah Institute (LDK) maximises the dissemination of Islamic ideals on social media. The research employed a descriptive qualitative research method. Qualitative research methods employ scientific techniques to elucidate a phenomenon by comprehensively summarising data and facts using language, with respect to the subject of study. The data collecting methods employed were interviews and observations of dakwah content on the LDK Al-Izzah UINSU Instagram social media account. The research incorporates the theories of New media proposed by Pierre Levy, the impact of dakwah on social media, and communication methods utilising SWOT analysis. The primary findings of this study reveal the effectiveness of utilising distinctive and innovative dakwah content, such as humorous videos, to captivate and engage the audience in the dakwah message. Furthermore, the deficiency in disseminating dakwah content on social media stems from a scarcity of manpower and the utilisation of rudimentary instruments for making dakwah content, hence leading to subpar outcomes in the created dakwah video content. Furthermore, there are potential to disseminate Islamic ideals on social media platforms, particularly through the emerging trend of providing innovative and contemporary preaching content. Furthermore, the Al-Izzah Campus Da'wah Institute faces a hindrance in disseminating Islamic ideals on social media due to the removal of parts of their dakwah content on LDK Al-Izzah's social media platforms.

Medium Rare. Photography and Media Theory

Photography’s definition as a distinctive medium has often been contested, but seems increasingly challenged in foundational terms in the 21st century. This article will explore photography’s rather unsettled relation to media and media theory by drawing on the writings of Vilém Flusser, Friedrich Kittler, and Bernard Stiegler, who have all — albeit in different ways — positioned the emergence of photography in the 19th century as a signal event in the history of media. Photography marks the point at which cultures long organized around ‘writing’ began to cede ground to cultures in which ‘technological images’ play a growing role. In the 21st century it has become increasingly common to ask whether photography remains faithful to its past or has become something else. My approach here is slightly different: what does the historical transformation of photography tell us about how we understand ‘media’ in the present?

Toward multimodal virtual communication

Abstract The paper explores the concept of multimodality in contemporary stylistics of virtual communication, mainly focusing on the process of interpretation. After outlining the basics of multimodal meaning-making theory, it further develops it by incorporating ideas from the theory of media or other related disciplines. The next part describes the of immersive potential of virtual environment, tying it to the multisensorial nature of human epistemic existence. Finally, the last part introduces these ideas to the process of stylistic interpretation, emphasizing the changes and problems, which multimodal virtual communication introduces.

Review: Border Tunnels: A Media Theory of the U.S.–Mexico Underground, by Juan Llamas-Rodriguez

Review: <i>Border Tunnels: A Media Theory of the U.S.–Mexico Underground</i>, by Juan Llamas-Rodriguez

Analisis Body Positivity Movement Tentang Wanita Plus Size di Indonesia Melalui Tiktok

The enforcement of beauty standards has caused anxiety for plus size women because it can lead to bullying. In reality, bullying still appears in social media activities and is even considered normal by most people without thinking about the impact on plus size women. Seeing this phenomenon, there is a need for a body positivity movement. The body positivity movement can promote self-love and acceptance of bodies of all shapes, sizes, or appearances. The presence of plus size content creators who raise their voices about body positivity has encouraged the emergence of a digital opinion movement from the public regarding this issue, thereby helping the success of the body positivity movement on TikTok. This research aims to understand the phenomenon of the body positivity movement regarding plus size women that occurs through TikTok in Indonesia. By using an interpretive paradigm through qualitative phenomenological methods, primary data collection was obtained through interviews and focus group discussions. This research uses the theory of digital movement, opinion and new media. The results of this research found that the body positivity movement on TikTok was carried out by contentcreatorplus size by creating content that had persuasive and motivational elements. The dominant character of new media is the character of interactivity which forms two-way and even multi-way communication, thereby encouraging a digital movement of opinions regarding body positivity for plus size women on TikTok.

Fenomena Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) Pada Generasi Z Pengguna Media Sosial Instagram

This study was conducted to determine the Fear Of Missing Out (FoMO) Phenomenon in Generation Z Instagram Social Media Users which aims to find out the picture of the Fear of Missing Out Phenomenon in generation Z, namely students of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Bengkulu as active users of Instagram social media. This research uses Pierre Levy's New Media theory which discusses the development of media to analyze the phenomenon of Fear of Missing Out. The method used in this study is qualitative method, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation and informant determination through purposive sampling techniques. The results of this study show that the phenomenon of Fear of Missing Out occurs in students of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Bengkulu towards information, news and trends on social media, especially in something they are interested in and FoMO can be seen from the fear of being left behind, worry and anxiety, dissatisfaction in themselves and anxiety that can occur in someone who is indicated FoMO. In addition, FoMO occurs due to several factors such as the tendency of internet use, intensity influenced by duration and frequency and the desire to connect with others.