Use Of Communication Media Research Articles

THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON FORMING NEW RELATIONSHIPS: IMPLICATIONS FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, THEORY OF MIND, EMPATHY AND SOCIAL MEDIA

As a fallout of the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole world was put into isolation. During this period, social media saw a record influx of users who used the technology to stay connected. However, the long-lasting effects of the pandemic on interpersonal relationships and mental health remain a burning topic. Thus, the study aims to examine how the pandemic affected our ability to build new interpersonal relationships in connection to aspects of emotional intelligence such as empathy and Theory of Mind (ToM). Furthermore, the study also examines how the use of social media for communication changed after the pandemic. In total, N = 464 subjects (Age: M = 27.07; 47%, F = 25,9; 53%) participated in the study. Empathy, ToM, social media use for communication before and after the pandemic, and the ability to form new relationships before and after the pandemic were assessed. A compelling finding of the study indicates a statistically significant positive relationship between empathy and the ability to form new relationships before and after the pandemic, suggesting that empathy outweighs both emotional intelligence and social media usage in building new relationships. However, no significant relation was found between ToM and the ability to form new relationships before and after the pandemic. Lastly, no relation was found between ToM, empathy, and the use of social media for communication before and after the pandemic. Future studies should examine how the pandemic may have affected other facets of relationship formation and social interaction dynamics in connection with other aspects of emotional intelligence that have not been covered.

Utilization of Media and Institutional Support for Urban Farming in Pekanbaru City

Urban farming is important in supporting food security in urban areas. This study aims to identify the use of communication media in implementing urban farming and supporting institutions in the application of urban farming. This research was conducted using a survey method with samples selected in tiers representing each extension institution of farmer women groups. Furthermore, data were gathered from interviews and FGDs. The results showed that accessing information and communication behavior was in the excellent category with a score of 4.65. There are different types of facilities that are currently used by farmers to access information, namely smartphones where the extension workers always provide information related to farming, and printed extension media such as brochures, flyers, and books related to vegetable farming. Farmer knowledge about information sources is also in an excellent category. They know the types of information sources and how to get information according to their needs that comes from reliable and accurate sources. Farmers received full support from local leaders and the government through the food crops and fisheries office of the city of Pekanbaru with regular counseling held by extension workers, and socialization related to urban farming. Keywords: extension media, institution support, urban farming, women farmer group

The Use of Communication Media in Increasing Understanding and Utilization of SiBadra Services for the Generation of Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants in Bogor City

The Use of Communication Media in Increasing Understanding and Utilization of SiBadra Services for the Generation of Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants in Bogor City

Top managers' media selection and interaction goals in e-leadership

PurposeDrawing on media richness theory and a framework of interpersonal communication goals, this study investigates how and why the IT industry's top managers use communication media to achieve their interaction goals in e-leadership.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative research approach is applied to understand top managers' communication media use and interaction goals. The empirical data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 33 top managers from large IT companies and analysed using theory-guided thematic and ideal-type analyses.FindingsTop managers were categorized into three types, based on their communication goals through face-to-face communication. Relationship-oriented top managers pursued relational and communal goals, whereas task-oriented ones wished to achieve instrumental and communal goals. Task- and relationship-oriented top managers pursued relational, instrumental, and communal goals. This study indicates that communal, instrumental, relational, and self-presentational goals influence managers' communication media selection.Originality/valueThis study brings new knowledge to the management communication research field. It expands the framework of interpersonal communication goals by identifying communal goals as a new category, in addition to existing instrumental, relational and self-presentational goals. This study suggests that media richness theory could be advanced by recognizing that a broader set of communication goals – including communal, instrumental, relational, and self-presentational – influences managers' communication media selection.

Protecting Confidentiality in the Digital Ecosystem of Humanitarian Aid

Protecting Confidentiality in the Digital Ecosystem of Humanitarian Aid

The Potential for Sustainable Local Development through Digital Communication and Digitization of Intangible Cultural Heritage Resources in Făgăraș Land, Romania

Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) strengthens community identity and represents a resource for sustainable community development. The current extensive access to the Internet has facilitated the digitization of communication, including ICH. The aim of this article is to highlight the importance of both digitizing ICH and digital communication about ICH for local development. The results of a longitudinal research study on local ICH resources available on the official websites of Făgăraș Land administrative territorial units (ATUs) before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, together with the results of a content analysis on ICH on the social media accounts of the same ATUs, indicate the digitization of ICH as a sustainable local development resource whose potential can be better exploited. In Făgăraș Land there are also successful initiatives in the fields of both ICH digitization and digital communication about ICH local resources. The Museum of Canvases and Stories in Mândra ATU and the use of social media for communication about ICH in the case of Drăguș ATU are related to such initiatives and are presented as case studies in this article, highlighting the potential of ICH as a resource for sustainable community development in Făgăraș Land.

Media Komunikasi Digital Dapat Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Mahasiswa

This research aims to analyze the use of communication media digital in improving the learning achievement of students in the da'wah faculty and communication Al-Aziziyah Samalanga Bireun Islamic institute . This research uses qualitative research with this type of research field (field research). The informants in this research are leaders and Student at the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication at the Al-Aziziyah Samalanga Bireun Islamic Institute and data collection techniques were carried out by observation, unstructured interviews and documentation related to the discussion on research. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that students who actively use digital communication media tend to achieve higher academic achievements. Interactions that occur through digital platforms also help in developing communication skills, mastery of material, and collaboration between students. The digital communication media used is Online Media, including all online platforms, including email, social media, faculty websites, and streaming or video conferencing. Optimizing the use of digital communication media in improving student learning achievement includes, Optimization Objectives, seeking to maximize existing media for use in learning. The Decision Alternative seeks to choose digital communication media in this case to help the teaching and learning process. Resources, in this case developing and creating students who are interactive in learning and creating students who are skilled in using digital communication media. There are several obstacles to the use of digital media in improving student learning achievement at the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication, Al-Aziziyah Samalanga Bireun Islamic Institute, including, Technical Barriers, including Accessibility issues, not all students have the same access to technology. Infrastructure Constraints: Some students may not have adequate devices or internet connections. Human Barriers, including the problem of Lack of Technology Skills. Some students may not be familiar with or lack skills in using complex digital technology. Difficulty concentrating, due to disturbances from the surrounding environment or lack of face-to-face interaction can affect learning focus

: Effectiveness Of Information And Communication Technology In Hill Agriculture: A Case Study

For all round development of agriculture, the communication process deserves its significant role as in case of social, economic, religious, political and educational development. Farming is an ancient occupation. If the farming may be recognized only as a factory of producing the food grains there is no difference between the ancient time and modern time farming. According to the economics, for other productions there are needed factors as land, labour, money and management which are still in the present and were in the past also. Now, what is the modern farming? The modern farming is that in which the person adopts the latest new methods of farming based on science for the agricultural production. Thus for the modern agriculture there is need of one more factor and this factor is the latest knowledge. Thus, in the modern agriculture for the agricultural production along with the four factors one more factor of the latest knowledge (fifth) has been added. The question arises from where this new knowledge may be achieved? The first need is that to create the new knowledge and the second need is to send this latest knowledge to the farmers. More than three-fourths of total population of Uttarakhand depends on agriculture for their livelihood. The economy is predominantly dependent on mountain agriculture, however, the land holdings are small and fragmented, and irrigation facilities limited. Soil and water conservation is another issue for inclusive development. As a result, the majority of the rural population in the hills either survives on subsistence agriculture or migrates to other parts of the country for employment. The state faces the challenge of promoting livelihoods to retain people through local employment and income generation and to enhance their quality of life. The success of agricultural development programmes in developing countries largely depends on the nature and extent of use of communication media in mobilization of people for development. The planners in developing countries realize that the development of agriculture could be hastened with the effective use of communication media. A wide variety of communication technologies are available for diffusion of innovations / information to Indian farmers. For effective communication / information the basic ingredients are purpose of communication, information / innovations to be communicated, methods to be employed, end users and response or reaction of the users. ICTs are emerging as a powerful tool for gender empowerment in a developing country like India. The new tools and techniques are evolving and the implications are clearly visible in a global scale but the level of dissemination of ICT in hills is very low. No doubt, communication media created a greater awareness among farmers thus contributing a lot to our “food self-sufficiency status” of nowadays. In the present investigation the status and usage of communication media by hill farmers and the kind of communication media to enhance their agricultural knowledge were incorporated. Communication media methods in agricultural information dissemination generally, are useful in reaching a wide listeners at a very fast rate. To a large extent, communication media serve as a authentic instrument for information dissemination in agriculture.

Spiritual Folklore Tourism

This article highlights the importance of spiritual pilgrims’ pre-travel experiences and belief in the divine spirit to fulfil their spiritual journey. We explore the experiences of travellers who visited the Naga Cave and sought spiritual help to fulfil their desires. We used netnography to collect travellers’ stories to reveal the importance of seeking spiritual help and sharing experiences on Facebook to promote the sacredness of Phu Aue Lue and the Naga Cave. Some travellers cleanse their spirits before the trip using meditation, prayer, adhering to the five Buddhist precepts, and going vegetarian. Physical fitness is also crucial, as the 1,400 metres of the extremely taxing trail in the cave demands four to five hours of hiking. Spiritual tourism offers an opportunity for psychological recovery post-COVID-19, and spiritual destinations with folkloric overtones, such as the Naga Cave, are expected to increase in prominence among spiritual and general tourists due to their inherent healing properties. Additionally, the tourism authority may employ further marketing and promotional initiatives to promote Naga Cave as a sustainable tourist destination. The use of mass media for communication has been of interest in recent years, with studies examining the use of new media by individuals and the significance of Naga in Thai architectural and sculptural ornaments.

A new U-Net based system for multi-cultural wedding image classification

Use of social media for communication, sharing or expressing views, broadcasting news, threatening and blackmailing has become an integral part of society. One such activity is understanding multi-cultural wedding images uploaded on social media. This paper presents a novel method based on the combination of U-Net, Convolutional Neural Network and Random Forest for classification of multicultural wedding images. In the case of wedding images, bride and bridegroom draw the attention of the viewers. This observation led to propose a U-Net for segmenting the region of bride and bridegroom in a novel way. Similarly, it is noted that the costumes of bride and bridegroom are vital information for differentiating different cultures. This cue motivated us to extract features using CNN for classification. Since the extracted features using CNN are capable of discriminating images of different classes, we propose a simple and effective Random-Forest for Multicultural Wedding Image Classification. The efficiency of the proposed model is demonstrated by testing it on our own dataset of six multi-cultural wedding classes and standard dataset of wedding and non-wedding images classes. Experimental results on both the datasets show that the proposed model outperforms the state-of-the-art models in terms of average classification rate.

Public health agencies' use of social media for communication during pandemics: a scoping review of the literature.

Public health agencies (PHAs) have increasingly incorporated social media into their communication mix during successive pandemics in the 21st century. However, the quality, timing, and accuracy of their health messages have varied significantly, resulting in mixed outcomes for communication, audience engagement, and pandemic management. This study aimed to identify factors influencing the effectiveness of pandemic-related health messages shared by PHAs on social media and to report their impact on public engagement as documented in the literature. A scoping literature review was conducted following a predefined protocol. An electronic search of 7 relevant databases and 5 grey literature repositories yielded 9,714 papers published between January 2003 and November 2022. Seventy-three papers were deemed eligible and selected for review. The results underscored the insufficiency of social media guidance policies for PHAs. Six themes were identified: message source, message topic, message style, message timing, content credibility and reliability, and message recipient profile. These themes encompassed 20 variables that could inform PHAs' social media public health communication during pandemics. Additionally, the findings revealed potential interconnectedness among the variables, and this study concluded by proposing a conceptual model that expands upon existing theoretical foundations for developing and evaluating pandemic-related health messaging.

성폭력처벌법상 통신매체이용 음란죄의 성립요건

Act On Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes Article 13 (Obscene Acts by Using Means of Communication) A person who sends another person any words, sounds, writings, pictures, images, or other things that may cause a sense of sexual shame or aversion by telephone, mail, computer, or other means of communication, with intent to arouse or satisfy his/her own or the other person's sexual urges, shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than two years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won. Today, with the development of science and technology, smartphone use and mobile environment become common, and new types of crimes such as obscene behavior using communication media are frequently punished for obscene use of communication media under Article 13 of the Sexual Violence Punishment Act. The protective legal interest of this crime is to guarantee the right not to encounter pictures that cause sexual shame against the right to sexual self-determination, the protection of sexual self-determination and general personal rights, and the establishment of healthy sexual customs in society. The constituent requirement of obscene use of communication media is to “reach words, sounds, writings, pictures, videos, or objects that cause sexual shame or disgust” through phone calls, mail, computers, or other communication media for the purpose of inducing or satisfying sexual desires of oneself or others. Here, since the crime of obscene use of communication media is not intended to punish the general pornography regardless of means, it is required to use communication media.Due to these regulations, it is not punishable by the principal crime if the act of “directly” reaching the other party or using “other indirect means (quick service, delivery, etc.) Considering that it is more important for the victim to receive sexual humiliation than to use a means of communication media, legislatively, it is possible to consider how to punish the victim regardless of whether he or she uses a non-communication media by deleting the part “through phone, mail, computer, or other communication media.” In addition, since it must be reached by the other party, it is included not only in direct contact with a specific other party, but also in a state where it can be recognized. Considering that the main protection law for obscene use of communication media is the right to sexual self-determination and that it can fall under the constituent requirements regardless of the consent or consent of the other party (victim), legislatively, it is necessary to define it as “a person who has reached the other party's will.” On the other hand, furthermore, there should be a purpose to induce or satisfy the sexual desire of oneself or others. The “sexual desire” here includes the desire to obtain psychological satisfaction, and even if it is combined with anger, it should be said that it is not something to look at differently.

Aksesibilitas Komunikasi Antar Pulau Di Desa Ameth Kecamatan Teon Nila Serua Kabupaten Maluku Tengah

Communication is very important for humans, especially the people of Ameth Viliage. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the inter-island communication process in Ameth Village ang analyze alternative government solutions to realize inter-island communication accessibillity services for the just people of Ameth Village. The formulation of the problem in this study includes how the accessibility of communication on Nila Island, Ameth Village can be used to meet information needs in people`s lives. This type of research is qualitative. Informants of this research amounted to 6 people. The determination of the informants was taken by purposive sampling, which is based on certain criteria as follows: the people of Ameth Village who are involved in the inter-island communication process, are male and female and aged 20-65 years. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that inter-island communication carried out by the Ameth Village community is very important so that the community really needs the role of the government in helping to meethe information needs of the community in the inter-island communication process. It can be concluded that the communication carried out by the community has been very helpful, but there are several obstacles in the form of the use of communication media and the role of the government so that the government's role is needed in overcoming these obstacles.
 

Gender and Spatial Variations in the Use of Digital Media Related to Adolescents Reproductive Health in Yogyakarta Post-Pandemic Covid-19

Teenagers have an essential role as part of the development. The proportion of youth ranks highest in the overall population in the world, including Indonesia. The development of the digital world occurs along with the transition of adolescent life which has both good and bad impacts. The impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic became an accelerator for increasing the utility of youth towards digital media. The increase in risky behavior due to technological developments carried out by adolescents raises concerns. On the other hand, technological developments can also positively impact increasing knowledge and attitudes/behaviors, especially regarding health and reproductive issues which are closely related to adolescent development. The purpose of this study was to analyze the knowledge and attitudes/ behaviors of adolescents related to reproductive health, adolescent characteristics and differences in adolescent knowledge according to their demographic characteristics and to analyze the use of digital media for Communication, Information, and Education (IEC) for post-pandemic adolescent reproductive health. This research is quantitative research and the unit of analysis used is the individual level (adolescents). The number of samples was 130 youth and data were analyzed by descriptive quantitative. The results of the study show that adolescents’ knowledge of reproductive health is in a good category, but still needs to be improved. Likewise, regarding attitudes and behavior, there are a few teenagers who have attitudes and behaviors which are vulnerable to problems, such as the consumption of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, free sexual relations, and others. There are four major digital platforms which are often used and teenagers are comfortable using them to access reproductive health knowledge and information, specifically online mass media, Instagram (IG), Tiktok, and Youtube.

COLLABORATIVE COMMUNICATION IN TALENT PROFILLING OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN INCLUSION SCHOOL

ABSTRACT
 This study aims to describe the process of collaborative communication between inclusive schools and parents in profiling the potential talents of Children with Special Needs (ABK) at Sekolah Alam Baturraden, Purwokerto, Central Java. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, in-depth interviews and the use of documents. Informants were determined by purposive sampling technique. To test the stability and validity of the data collected, a data triangulation technique was used. The results of the study show that collaborative communication is established through dialogue, building trust, commitment and sharing understanding between the school and parents. Collaborative communication is carried out both interpersonally and in groups through various activities, school programs and the use of communication media. Although in the process found inhibiting factors and obstacles in collaborating. But it can be overcome with intense dialogue in order to obtain increased awareness, behavior change and mutually agreed solutions. Collaborative communication established by the school and parents plays an important role in profiling the talents of students with special needs.

Retraction of: Digital Communication Media Use and Psychological Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis

Retraction of: Digital Communication Media Use and Psychological Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis

Development of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Media System for Autism Spectrum Disorder with Complex Communication Needs

This study aims to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with difficulties communicating, especially expressive language. This research develops alternative and augmentative communication media needed in expressing his wishes to the people around him in everyday life. This study uses a research and development (R&D) model with a qualitative descriptive approach to explaining alternative and augmentative communication media use. This research results in an alternative and augmentative communication media called "Famopa". The development of the media has been adapted to the subject's knowledge in shape recognition, symbol systems, and the subject's communication skills and effectively helps the subject express his wishes. From the development of alternative and augmentative communication media, "Famopa", the expected implication is that it can help subjects communicate with their surroundings, especially in expressing their desires.

Strategi Pemasaran Syariah Busana Muslim ‘Hana_Nadhira’ untuk Meningkatkan Profitabilitas

Intense competition in the era of digital marketing and the use of social media requires entrepreneurs to adapt and formulate marketing strategies to survive and develop businesses. In the midst of business competition in capturing the market, fraud and fraudulent actions are vulnerable to be carried out. Moral and Islamic values are important to be implemented in the business operations that are carried out. Hana Nadhira is a business brand that was founded by a married couple and managed to take advantage of business opportunities through digital media with encouraging developments. This research is a qualitative research with the aim of analyzing how sharia marketing is implemented by Hana Nadhira Clothing in increasing profitability. The results of the research show that Hana Nadhira has succeeded in developing from a minimal profit with a narrow market coverage to a profitable business with a turnover of more than Rp. 50,000,000 per month and market penetrating overseas market. Continuous quality improvement in terms of products, promotions that are updated based on trends, as well as the use of communication media that is busy being used are the keys to the success of the business.
 Keywords: Sharia Marketing, Profitability

Use of new media for communication among extension agents and farmers in oyo state, nigeria

The study was carried out to investigate the use of New media for communication among extension agents and farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Forty Extension agents and eighty farmers were randomly selected. Data collected were subjected to descriptive analysis using frequencies and percentage. Majority of extension agents (90.0%) were aware of Social Media. Farmers (97.5%) were aware of Agricultural websites. Extension agents (85.0%) have access to Agricultural Blogs, farmers (87.5%) have access Agricultural Websites. Extension agents also have high access (75.0%) to New media and farmers have high access (67.5%) to New media. Majority of Extension agents in the study area have a benefit derived from the use of New media as to enhance their job commitments. Farmers have the benefits derived from the use of New media as it saves time and money. Majority of Extension agents in the study area used new media to source for information on farmers’ livelihood and possible ways of improving their living standards. Extension agents (55%) and also farmers (60.0%) have high level of use of new media. It is recommended that Extension agencies should organize in-service training for the staff on skill acquisition and importance of New media use in sourcing and disseminating innovation and also the Nigerian government should address the problem of using the New media in agricultural and rural development via focusing on providing broadband connectivity and a content centric development approach particularly in the rural areas.

Innovation of the Development Model of Ideological Education Based on Mobile Device Information Sharing Algorithm in the Era of Big Data

Based on the mobile device information sharing algorithm, this paper proposes an ideological education model of real-time video sharing in the Ad Hoc network self-organized by mobile intelligent terminals. First, real-time video sharing and switching applications can be realized in the Ad Hoc network. APP with video sharing function. On the mobile APP, while students are receiving education, a large amount of knowledge and culture floods the campus, and various values and moral indicators collide with each other, which directly affects the future development of students. To make people realize that how to carry out ideological and political education and ideological purification of college students from the perspective of new media requires innovative development and efficient use of new media for communication.