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Combating Covid-19 Infodemic In Nigerian Rural Communities: The Imperatives Of Traditional Communication Systems, Joseph M. Lucas, Tordue Simon Targema, Abubakar Jibril, Elkanah Obadiah Sambo, Bako Ali Istifanus

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in December 2019, substantial attention has been devoted to combating the infodemic that has come to characterize it with the potential to prevent its effective containment. This is undoubtedly a very difficult task, especially in Nigerian rural communities that are characterized by severe lack of the requisite facilities to access information on modern media platforms, compounded by high illiteracy and poverty rates. This study presents a case for the utilization of people-oriented, traditional communication systems in combatting the infodemic at the grassroots level. It contends that, given the peculiarities of the country’s rural settlements, traditional …

Drone-Assisted Emergency Communications, Di Wu

Dissertations

Drone-mounted base stations (DBSs) have been proposed to extend coverage and improve communications between mobile users (MUs) and their corresponding macro base stations (MBSs). Different from the base stations on the ground, DBSs can flexibly fly over and close to MUs to establish a better vantage for communications. Thus, the pathloss between a DBS and an MU can be much smaller than that between the MU and MBS. In addition, by hovering in the air, the DBS can likely establish a Line-of-Sight link to the MBS. DBSs can be leveraged to recover communications in a large natural disaster struck area …

Zoomprov. Improvisation Exercises For Language Learning In Online Classes With Zoom Or Similar Tech For Beginning And Intermediate Learners And Beyond, Mona Eikel-Pohen

Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics - All Scholarship

The improv language exercises in this compilation are chosen from the experience I gathered 20 years ago, but also from the amazing work of Lauren Esposito and Scranton Improv & Comedy that have been more real than anything else to me this past summer, and from Jim Ansaldo, who taught me how to structure improv exercises online. They are organized by level, referring to the Common European Framework of References for Languages. That means, A1 exercises can be conducted at the beginners level but also at all other higher levels, but B2 exercises should not be imposed upon beginners or …

Cadres’ Role In Posyandu Revitalization As Stunting Early Detection In Babakan Madang Sub-District, Bogor District, Nurul Dina Rahmawati, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

Stunting, the inability to reach one's full potential, still remains common in Indonesia. As a result of stunting’s intergenerational consequences, many strategies have been conducted by both government and non-government organizations to tackle this issue, including nutrition-specific and sensitive interventions, with Integrated Health Service Post (Posyandu) revitalization as one of the key measures to provide valid, reliable, and up-to-date data to establish the early detection and management of stunting. Unfortunately, this role is sub-optimally performed due to the limited competence of the health volunteers (cadres) that correlates with the suppressed parents’ motivation to visit a Posyandu. Moreover, their …

Blaming The Victim: Representation The Victim Of Rape In M.F.A Film, Titik Indriyana, Choirul Ulil Albab

Informasi

The media in representing rape victims is still gender biased, such as blaming the victim. This study aims to find out how female victims of rape are shown in the M.F.A film by using semiotics to analyze the structure and ideology contained in the text. The theory used by researchers to analyze texts (M.F.A.) is the concept of radical feminism. The results of the research show in the M.F.A. film, women are shown as sexual objects of men. Women are represented as having to accept anything, including their fate when raped by men. They are not given the strength to …

A Comparative Study Of Brtv And Nta Maiduguri Regarding Their Compliance With Nigeria Broadcasting Code On Religious Programming, Ibrahim Uba Yusuf, Musa Usman, Adamkolo Mohammed Ibrahim

Informasi

The regulation of broadcast religious programming is a critical challenge the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is facing in Nigeria. In Maiduguri, the capital of the north-eastern Nigerian state of Borno where religion forms a core part of the people's culture, a great deal of Borno Radio Television (BRTV) and Nigerian Television Authority Maiduguri's (NTA Maiduguri) airtime is allocated to Islamic preaching during the Muslim's annual Ramadan fasting. However, there is a dearth of research on whether the airtime those broadcast stations allocate to Islamic programming complies with the NBC code on religious programming. This research gap formed the main research …

Youth Perspective On Social Media Discourse On Lazy Nigerian Youth Conversations, Nkiru Comfort Ezeh, Augustine Godwin Mboso

Informasi

The Social Media has emerged as a new platform for discourses. It has no doubt provided people with easier and faster accessibility to information and has become an outlet for them to share their views on socio-political issues. It has also been observed that negative and hate comments seem to dominate on social networks used for social and political communication. Anchored on Public Sphere Theory, focus group discussions were conducted with undergraduate youths in South-east Nigeria examined on the issue of President Mohammadu Buhari's referring to Nigerian youths as lazy, while speaking at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Westminster on …

Analysis Of The Family's Communication Pattern And The Benefits Of Mother School Program For Building A Harmonious Family, Firdanianty Pramono

Informasi

Positive communication plays an important role in building a harmonious family. The objectives of this research were to: 1) Identify the characteristics of Mother School participants in 3 urban villages in Bogor; 2) Classifying family communication patterns of participants in Mother Schools based on low, moderate, and high categories; and 3) Analyze the benefits of Mother School program. The study was conducted with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The respondents were 84 people from the villages of Ciluar, Ciparigi, and Kedung Halang. Quantitative data were processed descriptively and analyzed using the Anova one way test. The qualitative data were obtained from …

The Power Of Social Media In Berlibur As New Social Movement In West Bandung Regency Indonesia, Meria Octavianti, Atalia Praratya

Informasi

Social media has a tremendous power to drive community participation in development. This is evidenced by Berlibur (bebersih keliling lembur) 'Cleaning Our Surroundings', a program that have been successfully held regularly by many communities in West Bandung Regency. Berlibur is a new social movement in West Bandung that is rooted from the concern of various communities about environmental cleanliness, particularly about the bad habit of littering. This study employed qualitative method with case study approach to describe how the power of social media can drive community participation in this independent environmental cleaning up program. The results showed that the form …

You Are Dead, But You Are Not A : Social Medium (Facebook) Is The Message In Grieving And Continuing Bonds, Huey Pyng Tan

Informasi

Today, one may no longer alive but his social networking sites (SNS) account will still live on. Empirical studies on death and SNS started since 2004 covering issues on grief, bereavement, mourning, relational continuity functions of SNS, and digital legacy. Majority of them applied content and discourse analyses on SNS messages directed to or related to the deceased. Applying McLuhan's aphorism medium is the message, researcher focused on the interplay among forms and functions of Facebook (FB) as a medium and message that mediates grief and the bereaved persons who are communicators that decided to grieve on FB. This research …

Stakeholder Collaboration To Build Peace Through Public Interest Relations (Pir) (Study On The Commemoration Of Suran Agung Conflict In Madiun), Rediaz Rakhman Johan, Sri Hastjarjo, Ignatius Agung Satyawan

Informasi

Madiun Regency is one area that has a lot of active silat colleges, there are 14 (fourteen) silat colleges, mostly based in Madiun. In the dynamics of Madiun pencak silat development, there is Suran Agung tradition as a form of local wisdom in every pencak silat college at the suro month. The activity involved mass mobilization, the escalation of conflict between members of the martial arts college and communities also increased. The history of the conflict began when there was fanaticism of teachings from the Ki Ngabei Soerodiwiryo students. Conflicts that occurred in the Suran Agung involved between groups of …

Parenting And Sharenting Communication For Preventing Juvenile Delinquency, Suranto Aw, Pratiwi Wahyu Widiarti, Benni Setiawan, Normah Mustaffa, Mohd Nor Shahizan Ali, Chatia Hastasari

Informasi

The focus of this research is to examine the communication techniques between parents and children in the context of parenting and giving advice (sharenting) for the prevention of children or adolescents' delinquency. The informants of this research were students, teachers, parents, and community leaders from two countries (Indonesia and Malaysia). Data were collected utilizing the focus group discussion techniques via Zoom meeting platform. Data were analyzed using interactive analysis which includes four stages, namely: data collection, data reduction, display data, and drawing a conclusion/verification. The results show that parenting and sharenting communication are strategic forums to guide adolescents to avoid …

Hyperreality Study Of Hijab Fashion Celebrity, Fitria Angeliqa, Fizzy Andriani

Informasi

The purpose of this study is to look at the phenomenon of celebrity on social media Instagram and relate it to the hyper-reality theory by Jean Baudrillard. The vast expression space provided by online media has led to a wave of folk culture that allows anyone to become a producer and consumer of texts. Clothing recommendations are now much oriented on the celebrity fashion hijab. The problem is whether this celebrity hijab fashion is an accurate representation of Instagram users, so users often imitate the style of the role model. This study uses the theory of hyperreality, the concept of …

Logo Rebranding: Indonesian Tax Authority Public Relations Strategy In Forming Organizational Culture Images, Febri Noviardi, Andre Noevi Rahmanto, Yulius Slamet

Informasi

This paper explains how the process of rebranding the logo of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) of the Republic of Indonesia carried out by DGT public relations in shaping the image by displaying the cultural values of the Ministry of Finance. This is motivated by the lack of a comprehensive explanation of the process of rebranding the logo in previous studies. At DGT, logo rebranding is carried out because of the low level of the public's trust in the DGT. Therefore, one of the strategies of the DGT public relations is the formation of an institutional image. This study …

Millennial Generation And Family Literacy Within The Dissemination Of Hoax In Whatsapp Group, Ririn Puspita Tutiasri, Ade Kusuma

Informasi

The millennial generation emerges in the era of advanced technology. The characters of the generation tend to have advanced knowledge of both technology and information. This convenience, spreading information easily, causes difficulty identifying whether or not the news is factual. Media literacy is necessary for millennials considering this generation is familiar with modern technology. Data are collected through observations and in-depth interviews. The analysis results that spreading Hoax via group chat is capable of anyone, including close and trusted family members. To prevent the act of disseminating Hoax in family and sibling, thus, a family member has an important role …

The Social Harmony Of Local Religious Groups, Hapsari Dwiningtyas Sulistyani, Turnomo Rahardjo, Lintang Ratri Rahmiaji

Informasi

As a multicultural nation, minority groups are embedded in the discourse of nationality and social harmony in Indonesia. The term social harmony signifies that each race, ethnicity, or religion must be placed in an equal standing/position. The research focuses on understanding the identity negotiation strategies, in establishing the social harmony, that are used by adherents of local religions which are considered minorities in a community where the majority of people believe in formal religions. This study uses the Co-Cultural Theory and employs a phenomenology research method to explores the way in which co-cultural groups' members negotiate their cultural differences with …

Framing Analysis Of Government Crisis Communication In Terrorist Attacks (Case In New Zealand And Sri Lanka), Narayana Mahendra Prastya, Mutia Dewi

Informasi

This article aims to analyze the frame of the government official statement in Mosque Christhurch Attack in New Zealand (March 2019) and Easter Sunday Attack in Sri Lanka (April 2019). The two cases were chosen because they place Muslim in contradictory positions: as victim in New Zealand and as perpetrator in Sri Lanka. This study uses framing analysis method to examine the official statement uploaded in the official websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, within seven days after the incident. The data gathered from the text analysis …

Satirical Political Communication 2019 Indonesia's Presidential Election On Social Media, Anang Sujoko

Informasi

This study aims to reveal how satirical political communication by three kinds of social media accounts that have a large followers in Indonesia in the theme of the 2019 Presidential Election. Using Van Dijk's critical discourse analysis model, this study uncovered the discourse that underlies criticism of candidates for presidential and vice-presidential candidates 2019 on Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter. The research found Prabowo vs. Jokowi's rap battle by skinnyindonesia24, nurhadi_aldo's Instagram account, and #2019GantiPresiden as the most prominent accounts that distributed satire political communication. The owner of a social media account produces messages based on a lively and controversial issue …

Will Technology Take Over Journalism?, Ni Made Ras Amanda Gelgel

Informasi

Abstract

Journalism Through Learning Design, Geoff Decker

Capstones

Abstract

At its core, journalism is a civic enterprise with a mission to help citizens better understand their world and communities. Fulfilling this lofty mission in today’s digital media landscape poses new and evolving challenges, but it also presents a unique opportunity to reexamine the relationship between storytellers and their audiences. Advancements in the learning sciences in recent decades offer important insights into how the mind works. In teaching and learning, pedagogical experts and practitioners increasingly utilize these insights to refine and implement instructional strategies that increase student engagement, motivation, and learning. This capstone project aims to establish a framework …

Introducción, Raquel Paraíso, K. Meira Goldberg, Jessica Gottfried Hesketh, Antoni Pizà

Publications and Research

Ahora que escribimos esta introducción para las actas del congreso Indígenas, africanos, roma y europeos: Ritmos transatlánticos en música, canto y baile, (Puerto de Veracruz, México, del 11 al 13 de abril de 2019), es un buen momento para reflexionar acerca del viaje y el proceso que vivimos durante los días del congreso y el resultado escrito que nos deja mientras tejemos los hilos que aúnan los trabajos que ahora se publican. Estos veinte artículos son una muestra del pulso central del congreso, las coincidencias, tendencias e inquietudes intelectuales que reuniones académicas de ese tipo convocan. Si algo la …

Indígenas, Africanos, Roma Y Europeos: Ritmos Transatlánticos En Música, Canto Y Baile, K. Meira Goldberg, Antoni Pizà

Publications and Research

Resumen:

Hace algo más de un año, la Foundation for Iberian Music (The City University of New York), The Center for Iberian and Latin American Music (University of California, Riverside), el Centro de Estudios para la Cultura y la Comunicación (Universidad Veracruzana) y la Universidad Cristóbal Colón convocaron el congreso Indígenas, africanos, roma y europeos: Ritmos transatlánticos en música, canto y baile, el cual tuvo lugar en Centro Veracruzano de las Artes Hugo Argüelles (CEVART) en el Puerto de Veracruz, México del 11 al 13 de abril de 2019. Los artículos que siguen a esta introducción son una selección …

Protocol For A Trial Assessing The Impacts Of School-Based Wash Interventions On Children’S Health Literacy, Handwashing, And Nutrition Status In Low- And Middle-Income Countries, Stephanie O. Sangalang, Shelley Anne J. Medina, Zheina J. Ottong, Allen Lemuel G. Lemence, Donrey Totanes, John Cedrick Valencia, Patricia Andrea A. Singson, Mikaela Olaguera, Nelissa O. Prado, Roezel Mari Z. Ocaña, Rovin James F. Canja, Alfem John T. Benolirao, Shyrill Mae F. Mariano, Jergil Gyle Gavieres, Clarisse P. Aquino, Edison C. Latag, Maria Vianca Jasmin C. Anglo, Christian Borgemeister, Thoomas Kistemann

Development Studies Faculty Publications

Diarrhea, soil-transmitted helminth infection and malnutrition are leading causes of child mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To reduce the prevalence of these diseases, effective interventions for adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) should be implemented. This paper describes the design of a cluster-randomized controlled trial that will compare the efficacy of four school-based WaSH interventions for improving children’s health literacy, handwashing, and nutrition. Interventions consisted of (1) WaSH policy reinforcement; (2) low-, medium-, or high-volume health education; (3) hygiene supplies; and (4) WaSH facilities (e.g., toilets, urinals, handwashing basins) improvements. We randomly allocated school clusters from the intervention …

The Guardian, Week Of December 28, 2020, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of December 28, 2020. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Using Instagram Museum Nasional As A Historical Education Media Through E-Publication To Engage Audiences, Fitria Ayuningtyas, Uljanatunnisa Uljanatunnisa, Vinta Sevilla

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The museum as an institution devoted to cultural preservation began to utilize social media as a medium of communication to the public. Some museums around the world since the early 2000s have used social media to create a new face or rebrand in giving an update to the public. Generally, the term for museums that utilize technology in practice, is called Museum 2.0. In this research, researchers aimed to explore Instagram content as a medium of historical education through qualitative content analysis. The formulation of the problem in this research is to know how the contents of the National Museum …

Utilization Of Social Media In Ethnic Identity Political Communication : Case Study Of Sundanese Ethnic Political Communication Regent Dedi Mulyadi In Political Development In Purwakarta Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, 2008-2018, Asep Gunawan, Siti Karlinah Abdurachman, Cece Sobarna, Evie Ariadne Shinta Dewi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The reality of ethnic identity becomes an interesting phenomenon when used in political communication practices, especially in democratic government systems, because it can be a differentiator for its users in forming a political image or identity. Using a qualitative research method with a case study approach, this research succeeded in revealing that the attributes of political communication by Regent Dedi Mulyadi through verbal and nonverbal messages and his political communication strategy were the practice of managing impressions to form a certain political identity. To achieve this goal, the use of social media is an important political communication strategy. The construction …

Disrxupt Podcast Advances Pharmacy Innovation, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Cedarville University’s Center for Pharmacy Innovation (CPI) launched a new podcast, DISRxUPT, to highlight the innovation of Cedarville faculty and students. DISRxUPT is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Castro, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, Cast Box and TuneIn.

Language Concordance In Medicine And The Need For Medical Schools To Require Taking A Foreign Language As An Intervention Method To Minimize Language Barriers In The U.S., Mary K. Yousif

Honors College Theses

During medical school future student doctors are exposed to a multitude of patients, both natives and non-natives. However, there is no course offering (such as a foreign language or culture class) provided within the curriculum that prepares them for these future interactions. With communication being one of the primary skills used in healthcare, it is imperative to discuss the effects it can cause on a patient if not established. Overall, the goal of this research is to conduct a literary investigation regarding this matter and educate the medical community about the importance of providing effective communication in medicine. This begins …

The Guardian, Week Of December 21, 2020, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of December 21, 2020. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Exploring The Effect Of Cultural Sensitivity In Public Relations Campaigns, Amanda N. Christian

Senior Honors Projects, 2020-current

This study examines the importance of perceived cultural sensitivity on consumer attitudes and intent to support. Participants were randomly assigned to campaign messaging with a perceived high level of cultural sensitivity or a perceived low level of cultural sensitivity. Findings reveal that higher perceived levels of culturally sensitive messages generate more positive attitudes and increase the willingness of consumers to demonstrate supportive communication and intent to purchase. Other hypotheses comparing the response between two groups—self-identifying Hispanic and non-Hispanic respondents— aimed to distinguish the role origin plays in determining how important cultural sensitivity is to the perception of the organization. These …