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{"title":"Towards A Scientific Methodology for Arab Investigative Journalism: An in-depth Analysis of Interviews with Ten Arab Journalists","authors":"Khalil Almabrouk, Hamedi Adnan, Nor Zaliza Sarmiti","doi":"10.11114/smc.v12i1.6376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v12i1.6376","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to build an applied model on the methodology of investigative journalism in the Arab world. To achieve this goal, this study followed the methodology of in-depth analysis of interviews via e-mail with ten Arab journalists interested in investigative journalism, whether those who practiced investigative reporting or received training in this field. This study is significant because it draws the attention of researchers and academics to the need for adopting a scientific methodology for investigative journalism. In addition, it could be turned into a part of a broader research track to develop Arab investigative journalism methodology. Based on the analysis of the interviewees’ answers, these steps can be listed as follows: Finding an original idea, writing the hypothesis, preparing a solid systematic action plan to prove the hypothesis of the investigation, conducting field work, producing the investigative report whether written or televised, and finally publishing the report.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":"59 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138597424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Analysis of the Pre- and Post-soviet Caucasian Press at the Example of Georgian Newspapers: “Sakartvelo” (Georgia) (1918) and “Kviris Palitra” (2022)","authors":"Tsitsino Bukia","doi":"10.11114/smc.v12i1.6600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v12i1.6600","url":null,"abstract":"In the present reality, the stability of the Caucasus region is essential for the correct and democratic development of the post-Soviet area countries. The press reflects the reality of what is happening, therefore, studying its quality and content always gives an opportunity to draw the adequate conclusion.Goal of the research is to determine to what extent the Caucasian (in particular, Georgian) press missed the path of its natural development due to appearing in the Soviet reality. What was the pre-Soviet and post-Soviet Georgian press like?The research was conducted on the basis of a comparative analysis of the content of the National Democratic Party newspaper “Sakartvelo” (Georgia) (1918) and the modern free public-political newspaper “Kviris Palitra” (2022).Before the forced unification of the Transcaucasian region into the Soviet Union, the local press was developing democratically. There were party newspapers, government and opposition publications. In modern reality, in the post-Soviet space, in the conditions of freedom of the press, newspapers show the tendency of total tabloidization. Irrelevant, unverified and biased information is often published.As a result of the research, it was determined that the pre-Soviet press was of high quality and developed democratically, and the Soviet experience had such a negative impact that in the post-Soviet reality, the Transcaucasian press did not have three decades to return to its natural development path.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":"13 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138597051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating the Social Media Landscape: A Guide for Special Education Teachers and Parents","authors":"Methwad Mahrout M Alsowait, Saah Saleh Shlash Obeidat, L. M. Obeidat, M. Ayasrah, M. Khasawneh","doi":"10.11114/smc.v12i1.6573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v12i1.6573","url":null,"abstract":"This research probes the complex relationship between social media and special education in Jordan. The purpose of this paper is to provide critical viewpoints that might guide the development of a useful guidebook tailored to the needs of educators, parents, and students in the field of special education. Special education instructors and parents of children with disabilities have been shown to use Facebook and WhatsApp at much higher rates than the general population. This discovery highlights the potential of these platforms as efficient ways to enhance special education communities' capacity to communicate, collaborate, and share resources. The study highlights the importance of ethical social media use, career advancement opportunities, effective communication, and diversity and inclusion as cornerstones of the recommended guide. The goal of this living document is to equip stakeholders and make a significant contribution to the area of inclusive education as special education practices evolve.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":" 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138616888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of Pandemic Reporting Framework of Mainstream New Media Based on the Reports of Typical Mainstream Media Wechat Official Account","authors":"Lin Lyu, Lily Suriani Binti Mohd Arif, Ruzanna Binti Shahrin","doi":"10.11114/smc.v12i1.6248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v12i1.6248","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The report of \"PANDEMIC\" was put forward to seek more sympathetic ways of transmission and expand the focus of infected people and epidemic areas regarding district and elderly reporting topics.Methodology: This study uses software to capture 2515 news reports about pandemic from five mainstream media WeChat official account such as People's Daily as research samples, and uses the media framework theory to analyze the news selection framework and news construction framework of mainstream media's reports on pandemic.Findings: The People's Daily focuses on popular science topics with high user participation; \"People's Network\" focuses on the government's anti-epidemic trend and strengthens news commentary; Xinhuanet reports focus on the information of the epidemic fighting front line; \"CCTV News\" focuses on highlighting the voice of experts and the release of authoritative information; Hubei Daily highlighted the news reports on the epidemic resistance of the local government.Originality: The deficiencies of the media in the reporting of the \"PANDEMIC\" are expected to provide a theoretical reference for the media reporting of future public emergencies.Research limitations: The evaluation of the traditional media, not using more specialized indicators of the mass media, and the other is the evaluation of the new media, not tracking more retweet reading.Social implications: The sudden PANDEMIC is a big review of the mainstream news media. the mainstream news media provide strong public opinion support for the ultimate victory in the fight against pandemic.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":" 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138611800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modified CMIS Factors Predicting Chinese Women's Mental Health Information Seeking in Douyin","authors":"Xin Zhang, Syafila Kamarudin, Qingqing Tang","doi":"10.11114/smc.v12i1.6469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v12i1.6469","url":null,"abstract":"The popularity of Douyin (known as TikTok overseas) could provide additional mental health information services to Chinese women. However, the factors that influence women to seek mental health information services in Douyin are still understudied. The study applied the Comprehensive Model of Information Seeking (CMIS) to Chinese women's mental health information seeking behaviors on Douyin to examine this. The study used a questionnaire (N=505), and the data analysis was conducted using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). SmartPLS 4.0 was the primary data analysis technology. Results showed that direct experience, beliefs, salience, and characteristics of mental health information could significantly affect the utility of mental health information on Douyin. In addition, utility, social support, and characteristics directly affect Chinese women's mental health information seeking. Moreover, utility partially mediates the relationship between direct experience, beliefs, salience, characteristics, and mental health information seeking. Rather than targeting specific diseases or pan-health information, this study demonstrates the possibility of applying CMIS to mental health information seeking. This insight could contribute to Douyin and government health interventions to better meet the mental health information needs of Chinese women.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":" 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138619025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Case Study on the Transformation of Chinese Opera Radio under the Ecological Environment of Media Integration","authors":"Fengbo Bao, Siti Aishah Binti Hj Mohammad Razi, Megat Al Imran Bin Yasin","doi":"10.11114/smc.v12i1.6472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v12i1.6472","url":null,"abstract":"Chinese opera is one of the important art forms in Chinese traditional culture that has a long history and rich forms of expression. Media integration in Chinese opera broadcasting refers to the combination of traditional opera art forms with modern broadcasting technologies to meet the communication needs and technological development trends of contemporary society. This study investigated the state of media development based on the media ecology theory. This study explored media integration in Chinese opera broadcasting using case study methodology to describe multimedia communication methods adopted by the broadcasting stations to increase the listening rate. Study subjects were three Chinese opera radio programs. The research results show that Chinese Opera broadcasting has begun to use various media technologies to carry out media integration development, inject new vitality into traditional art forms, and increase the appeal to contemporary audiences. The research also found that with the continuous progress of technology, Chinese Opera broadcasting will have greater space for development in the future and bring better listening experience to the audience.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":"101 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138607823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Doomscrolling or Joyscrolling? A Study of English Lexical Innovations of 2020-2022","authors":"M. Karanevych, Oryslava Ivantsiv, O. Kutsa","doi":"10.11114/smc.v12i1.6468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v12i1.6468","url":null,"abstract":"The years 2020-2022 experienced a number of world-shifting events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, a global economic recession, the racial justice movement, the US presidential election, and extreme climate conditions. Since no social phenomenon can avoid being represented in language, these episodes have influenced the language system, language use and discursive practices. The English linguistic landscape has not been spared the impact of the aforementioned events. The article focuses on analysing the meaning and formation of new coinages in the English language that reflect the changes in society within the specified timeframe. The data used for this study were collected from 2020-2022 updates to online dictionaries which include new words, revised versions of existing entries and new word suggestions. The research data were analysed both in qualitative and quantitative terms. The study singled out five lexical categories of neologisms based on the thematic criterion: 1) discrimination, 2) the influence of famous people, 3) climate change, 4) lifestyles during the COVID-19 outbreak, 5) the business world and employment. The classification manifests that these coinages have become integrated into the English language as part of everyday use for social and communicative purposes. The research findings show that the most productive word formation processes that contribute to the creation of the selected neologisms include compounding, blending, and compounding + affixation.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138613568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Studies in Media and Communication, Vol. 11, No. 7","authors":"Patricia Johnson","doi":"10.11114/smc.v11i7.6562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v11i7.6562","url":null,"abstract":"Studies in Media and Communication (SMC) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether SMC publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 11, Number 7Abel Suing, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, EcuadorAina Fernàndez Aragonès, Tecnocampus-UPF, SpainAmie Jones, University of Georgia, USAAndré Iribure Rodrigues, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilAnita Šulentić, Edward Bernays University College, CroatiaAntonio García Gómez, University of Alcalá de Henares, SpainAref Abu-Gweder, Achva Acadmic, IsraelAyşe Aslı Sezgin, Çukurova University, TurkeyBarira Bakhtawar, Information Technology University of the Punjab, PakistanBernard Naledzani Rasila, University of Venda, South AfricaBranco Di Fátima, University of Beira Interior (UBI), PortugalDaniel Moise, Bucharest University, RomaniaDonggyu Kim, University of Southern California, USADonka Petrova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, BulgariaElsir Ali Saad Mohamed, Umm Al Quwain University, UAEFarhina Hameed, National University of Modern Languages, PakistanFilosa Gita Sukmono, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, IndonesiaFrans Sayogie, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, IndonesiaFred Fang, South China Normal University, ChinaGebru Kahsay Kiflu, Adigrat University, EthiopiaGiorgio Poletti, University of Ferrara, ItalyGopolang Ditlhokwa, University of Botswana, BotswanaGordana Lesinger, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, CroatiaGuanqin He, Utrecht University, JordanHerman, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, IndonesiaHsu Thiri Zaw, National Management Degree College, MyanmarImed Ben Labidi, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, USAJarlene Rodrigues Reis, Cefet/RJ, BrazilJiagui Li, Macao Polytechnic University, MacaoJianbo Hou, Xi'an International Studies University, ChinaJosé Sixto-García, University of Santiago de Compostela, SpainKarim Ben Yahia, University of Bahrain, BahrainKhaled Al-Kassimi, American University in the Emirates, UAEKun Yu, Universiti Putra Malaysia, ChinaLidia Peralta García, University of Granada, SpainLucia Zbihlejová, University of Presov, SlovakiaMalavika Anakkathil Anil, Western Sydney University, AustraliaMargaréta Nadányiová, AMBIS University, SlovakMaría Guadalupe Venteño, National Autonomous University of Mexico, MexicoMarta Rizo García, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, MexicoMaryna Grynyshyna, Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, UkraineMasduki Masduki, Universitas Islam Indonesia, IndonesiaMatthias Degen, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, GermanyMiguel Álvarez-Peralta, University Rey Juan Carlos, SpainMohammad Zamroni, Sunan Kalijaga Sta","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139223555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Drivers of Customer Satisfaction in Interactions with Virtual Agents: Evidence from South Africa","authors":"Kival Dhavraj, Tinashe Ndoro","doi":"10.11114/smc.v11i7.6365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v11i7.6365","url":null,"abstract":"The advent of the fourth industrial revolution has increased the application of artificial intelligence in various marketing related activities. Organisations are increasingly using artificial intelligence through virtual agents to aid and facilitate interactions with consumers. Clearly, virtual agents need to be capable of fulfilling customer needs. However, it raises the question of whether they should be cold and unfeeling or should imitate the most innate human qualities. This research therefore set out to examine what impact humanness, perceived agency, trust, and emotionality have on customer satisfaction in interactions with virtual agents, or, more specifically, AI chatbots. A quantitative research design was employed in the study. Data were collected by using a survey questionnaire and a total of 207 respondents were obtained. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS 28, where a linear regression was performed. The results indicate that humanness and perceived agency were significant predictors of customer satisfaction. On the other hand, emotionality and trust were not significant predictors. The results of this research have theoretical and practical implications for both practitioners and researchers.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139220129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aligning Translation Curricula with Technological Advancements; Insights from Artificial Intelligence Researchers and Language Educators","authors":"Z. D. Zaghlool, M. Khasawneh","doi":"10.11114/smc.v12i1.6378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v12i1.6378","url":null,"abstract":"This study expounded on methods, approaches, and strategies for aligning translation curricula with technological enhancements in the effort to train translators who are good to function in the AI-driven translation industry. The study sample consisted of 83 university lecturers in translation studies and 151 artificial intelligence experts from ten Jordanian universities. The study was carried out during the academic year 2022-2023. Moreover, the study design is a survey approach, and the strategy of the research is quantitative. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analysis was conducted using relevant descriptive statistics tools, including the percentile values of the Likert scale, the mean, and the standard deviation. In addition, the findings generally indicate that task-based approach, team-based strategy, blended learning, and reflective system are the main pedagogical strategies and teaching techniques that work optimally for incorporating AI-based translation technologies into translation curricula. Similarly, the findings generated from the data analysis further suggest that the main strategies to ensure alignment of translation curriculum with technological advancements are careful designing of specific lessons for technology in translation, formation of partnerships between industry players (translation industry leaders and AI experts), and translation curriculum designers, continuous review of the curriculum, and inclusion of creativity and critical thinking for the students. Finally, it is concluded that translation curriculum designers must always review the translation curriculum, partner with translation industry leaders and AI experts, and integrate critical thinking and creativity into the translation curriculum system. This is to ensure that the trained translators can function effectively in the AI-driven translation industry.","PeriodicalId":91409,"journal":{"name":"Studies in media and communication","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139228868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}