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Denjin-Keikaku 2.0: Empowering Aviation Autonomy By Anthropomorphic Assistants, Tetsuya Sato, Yusuke Yamani, Austin Jackson, Kohei Funabuki, Hiroka Tsuda, Koji Fujimoto, Makoto Itoh Jan 2025

Denjin-Keikaku 2.0: Empowering Aviation Autonomy By Anthropomorphic Assistants, Tetsuya Sato, Yusuke Yamani, Austin Jackson, Kohei Funabuki, Hiroka Tsuda, Koji Fujimoto, Makoto Itoh

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2025

The rapid development and proliferation of emerging computing technologiesusing artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to transform existing aviationoperations. Such technologies may be implemented by either a virtual or physicalagent; the latter called DENJIN. DENJIN supports Single Pilot Operation (SiPO)by retrofitting a physical humanoid robot possessing cognitive and physicalcapabilities of a typical human pilot, powered by AI, to existing aircraft. TheHuman-Robot Interaction literature indicates that the anthropomorphism of arobot influences trust in the robot, which is critical for successful humanautomationinteraction. Hence, this project aims to explore how human operators’trust varies across different levels of anthropomorphism.

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Courtly Love: A Comparative Study, Danya Larosa Jan 2025

Courtly Love: A Comparative Study, Danya Larosa

2025 CoLA Student Showcase

Presented at the 2025 College of Liberal Arts Showcase, LaRosa dives into the medieval European concept of Courtly Love.

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A Community-Driven Vision For A New Knowledge Resource For Ai, Vinay K. Chaudhri, Chaitan Baru, Brandon Bennett, Mehul Bhatt, Darion Cassel, Anthony G. Cohn, Rina Dechter, Esra Erdem, Dave Ferrucci, Ken Forbus, Gregory Gelfond, Michael Genesereth, Andrew S. Gordon, Benjamin Grosof, Gopal Gupta, Jim Hendler, Sharat Israni, Tyler R. Josephson, Patrick Kyllonen, Yuliya Lierler, Vladimir Lifschitz, Clifton Mcfate, Hande Küçük Mcginty, Leora Morgenstern, Alessandro Oltramari, Praveen Paritosh, Dan Roth, Blake Shepard, Cogan Shimizu, Denny Vrandečić, Mark Whiting, Michael Witbrock Jan 2025

A Community-Driven Vision For A New Knowledge Resource For Ai, Vinay K. Chaudhri, Chaitan Baru, Brandon Bennett, Mehul Bhatt, Darion Cassel, Anthony G. Cohn, Rina Dechter, Esra Erdem, Dave Ferrucci, Ken Forbus, Gregory Gelfond, Michael Genesereth, Andrew S. Gordon, Benjamin Grosof, Gopal Gupta, Jim Hendler, Sharat Israni, Tyler R. Josephson, Patrick Kyllonen, Yuliya Lierler, Vladimir Lifschitz, Clifton Mcfate, Hande Küçük Mcginty, Leora Morgenstern, Alessandro Oltramari, Praveen Paritosh, Dan Roth, Blake Shepard, Cogan Shimizu, Denny Vrandečić, Mark Whiting, Michael Witbrock

Computer Science and Engineering Faculty Publications

The long-standing goal of creating a comprehensive, multi-purpose knowledge resource, reminiscent of the 1984 Cyc project, still persists in AI. Despite the success of knowledge resources like WordNet, ConceptNet, Wolfram|Alpha and other commercial knowledge graphs, verifiable, general-purpose, widely available sources of knowledge remain a critical deficiency in AI infrastructure. Large language models struggle due to knowledge gaps; robotic planning lacks necessary world knowledge; and the detection of factually false information relies heavily on human expertise. What kind of knowledge resource is most needed in AI today? How can modern technology shape its development and evaluation? A recent AAAI workshop gathered …

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Evaluating The Extent And Role Of Youth Engagement With Community Development Programs Broadcast On Television In Uganda: A Case Study Of Bukedde Tv’S Pakasa, Sentongo Frank Jan 2025

Evaluating The Extent And Role Of Youth Engagement With Community Development Programs Broadcast On Television In Uganda: A Case Study Of Bukedde Tv’S Pakasa, Sentongo Frank

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This study investigated the extent and role of youth engagement with community development programs broadcast on television in Uganda focusing on Bukedde TV’s Pakasa program. The research evaluated the program’s content, its effectiveness in raising youth awareness of development initiatives and the different factors influencing youth participation in these programs. A qualitative approach was adopted consisting of in-depth interviews with Bukedde TV staff (manager, producer and presenter) and two program implementers (PDM and Emyooga focal persons) as well as focus group discussions with youth beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga initiatives in Nangabo Sub- County, Wakiso District. …

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Examining Use Of Data Journalism In Newspaper Coverage Of Health In Kenya: A Case Of Nationwide Cervical Cancer Vaccination., Robert Breen Laban Jan 2025

Examining Use Of Data Journalism In Newspaper Coverage Of Health In Kenya: A Case Of Nationwide Cervical Cancer Vaccination., Robert Breen Laban

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Kenyan newsrooms increasingly employ visuals to break down complex numbers and stories into lasting mental images to elicit action for impact. The objectives of this study were: to assess how newspaper journalists in Kenya applied data journalism in coverage of cervical cancer vaccination; to determine factors driving application of data in coverage of health in Kenya, focusing on cervical cancer (human papilloma virus -HPV) vaccination and to determine the gaps, challenges and opportunities in using visuals in complementing multimedia reporting in the digital era. The study was based on agenda setting and framing theories. The approaches were qualitative and quantitative, …

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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Digital Subscription Models In Kenyan Media: A Case Study Of Standard Group Plc, Rodgers Eshitemi Jan 2025

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Digital Subscription Models In Kenyan Media: A Case Study Of Standard Group Plc, Rodgers Eshitemi

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

The rapid evolution of technology and digital transformation has had a massive impact on legacy media as companies struggle for survival and sustainability. This has forced media outlets to deploy digital subscription as a new model of generating revenue, moving away from conventional advertising and circulation-based approaches. This proposed research intends to establish whether and how digital subscription models are effective in the Kenyan media landscape. It focused on Standard Group PLC, the oldest Kenyan media conglomerate which was established in 1902. The subscription models and strategies that Standard Group PLC has implemented include digital subscriptions, e-paper subscriptions, breaking news …

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An Analysis Of Data Journalism In Kenyan Newsrooms During Kenya’S 2022 General Elections, Poshia Syindu Musesya Jan 2025

An Analysis Of Data Journalism In Kenyan Newsrooms During Kenya’S 2022 General Elections, Poshia Syindu Musesya

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Data journalism allows journalists to present balanced, accurate, and relevant news, thereby greatly improving the quality and credibility of the news. Data in this context refers to facts, statistics, or pieces of information and journalism refers to the occupation of reporting, writing, editing, photographing, broadcasting news, or operating a news organization. This thesis uses a mixed-method approach to assess the use of data journalism in the 2022 Kenyan general election across three media houses, namely: the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Nation Media Group (NMG), and Royal Media Services (RMS). The approach used combines qualitative and quantitative methods to address research …

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A Comparative Content Analysis Of The Standard, Nation And People Daily Newspapers In The Coverage Of Covid-19 Pandemic In Kenya, Sarah Kamande Jan 2025

A Comparative Content Analysis Of The Standard, Nation And People Daily Newspapers In The Coverage Of Covid-19 Pandemic In Kenya, Sarah Kamande

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

When the first cases of coronavirus infection emerged in Kenya, the focus of print media moved to cover COVID-19 pandemic stories. This study aimed to analyze how the print media framed the stories for the first 30 days since the discovery of patient zero. The study analyzed 3 dailies; The Standard, Nation and The People Daily. The study adopted the framing, priming and the agenda setting theories. This study employed a descriptive survey design using a quantitative research method. The population of the study was the 3 newspapers. Target population was The Standard ,The Nation and The People Daily newspapers. …

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The Adoption Of Ai In Zimbabwe’S Newsrooms: A Case Of Zimpapers And Alpha Media Holdings, Muchemwa Silence Mugadzaweta Jan 2025

The Adoption Of Ai In Zimbabwe’S Newsrooms: A Case Of Zimpapers And Alpha Media Holdings, Muchemwa Silence Mugadzaweta

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the face of journalism in many ways. Newsrooms across the world are deploying AI in various aspects of news gathering distribution and creation. Many newsrooms are also at different stages when it comes to AI adoption. The general objective of this study was to examine the adoption of AI in two media houses in Zimbabwe: Zimpapers and Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), from newsroom operations and insights from journalists and editors to understand their perception and views on the future of journalism in the wake of AI technologies as well as documenting the status thereof. This …

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Analysing Government Communication Strategies In Combating Information Disorder On Social Media: A Study Of Uganda’S Tax Monitoring System, Simon Tumwine Mugisha Jan 2025

Analysing Government Communication Strategies In Combating Information Disorder On Social Media: A Study Of Uganda’S Tax Monitoring System, Simon Tumwine Mugisha

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This research provides an analysis of the communication strategies that government communicators are utilising in a bid to counter wrong narratives on the Ugandan social media space, using the Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). The study focuses on the nature of information disorder that revolved around the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS), introduced in January 2021 by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and how it was stemmed. Through extensive content analysis of social media posts on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, 2 Key Informant interviews (KIIs) with key URA officials and 2 two In-depth interviews (IDIs) with tax and …

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Nmg’S Post- Covid Monetization Efforts: The Case Of Nation Africa, Veronica Wanjiru Kiarie Jan 2025

Nmg’S Post- Covid Monetization Efforts: The Case Of Nation Africa, Veronica Wanjiru Kiarie

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Revenue sources for traditional media houses have been decreasing and media houses need to be able to find alternative ways to increase revenue. The Kenyan media industry is struggling to generate revenue due to shifts in business models where advertisers are targeting potential customers directly instead of using traditional media. This study adopted a qualitative research approach and utilized a case study research design to fulfil its research objectives: (i) To identify key factors influencing successful monetization on NMG’s platform. (ii) To analyze the successes and failures of NMG monetization strategies during the past five years, and (iii) To develop …

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An Analysis Of The Media’S Coverage Of The Kenyan 2022 Electoral Tallying Process: A Case Of Nation Media Group, Wanjiku Ruth Munyi Jan 2025

An Analysis Of The Media’S Coverage Of The Kenyan 2022 Electoral Tallying Process: A Case Of Nation Media Group, Wanjiku Ruth Munyi

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

In Kenya, the electorate has always turned to the media for information and clarity, especially in political processes such as elections. This is more vital for the citizenry when they feel their democratic rights are being suppressed. This study was limited to the 2022 presidential election tallying process and gathered information from the relevant stakeholders involved, including the NMG, the IEBC, political coalitions, and media and communication scholars. As a case study, the research was also limited to the case of NMG and used a variety of sources of information through triangulation of both methods and sources. To this end, …

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The Rise Of Influencer Marketing And Its Implications On Kenyan Legacy Media Houses' Revenues, Stephen Onjwaya Mbego Jan 2025

The Rise Of Influencer Marketing And Its Implications On Kenyan Legacy Media Houses' Revenues, Stephen Onjwaya Mbego

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

The growth of social media influencers popularity has substantially disrupted traditional media and advertising landscapes, redefining audience engagement, brand marketing strategies, and revenue streams for legacy media houses. This study investigates the implications of influencer marketing on Kenyan legacy media, exploring shifts in audience preferences, financial impacts, and factors influencing advertisers toward influencer marketing. Building on the disruptive innovation theory and qualitative data from interviews with media professionals, influencers, advertisers, and audiences, the study reveals a fundamental shift in content consumption and advertising dynamics. Findings show that social media influencers thrive in direct audience engagement, authenticity, and niche targeting, catering …

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Investigating Media Relations Strategies Used By Ugandan Universities To Enhance Corporate Image: A Study Of Four Higher Education Institutions, Walter Wekongo Washika Jan 2025

Investigating Media Relations Strategies Used By Ugandan Universities To Enhance Corporate Image: A Study Of Four Higher Education Institutions, Walter Wekongo Washika

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

A strong corporate image is crucial for organization's to thrive in a competitive market. Discrepancies between corporate image and corporate identity can lead to confusion among stakeholders, potentially resulting in crises that harm the institution's brand. Effective media relations strategies are essential for shaping stakeholder perceptions and strengthening corporate image. This study aimed to investigate how four universities (two public and two private universities) in Uganda use media relations to enhance their corporate image, focusing on the media relations strategies used, their effectiveness, and the challenges faced. Using Grunig's Excellence Theory from 1985, it employed a qualitative approach with in-depth …

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An Analysis Of The Ugandan Media Coverage Of Climate Change Stories: A Case Of Daily Monitor Newspaper And Vision, Joseph Elunya Jan 2025

An Analysis Of The Ugandan Media Coverage Of Climate Change Stories: A Case Of Daily Monitor Newspaper And Vision, Joseph Elunya

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

The study analyzed how the Ugandan media covers climate change, focusing on the case of The New Vision and the Daily Monitor newspapers. Climate change remains one of the most global challenges of our time. Around the world, the environmental consequences of climate change are leading to more intense droughts in some regions while causing flooding in others. As mitigation efforts are being spearheaded at the international stage, the media is playing a very instrumental role in awareness creation. Despite the critical role of the mass media in shaping public opinion and driving policy, the Ugandan media suffers from the …

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The Coverage, Framing And Audience Interaction With Climate Change Reporting: A Case Study Of Nation.Africa’S Stories, Lilys Wangari Njeru Jan 2025

The Coverage, Framing And Audience Interaction With Climate Change Reporting: A Case Study Of Nation.Africa’S Stories, Lilys Wangari Njeru

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This study investigated the coverage, framing, and audience interaction with climate change stories published on Nation.Africa, a leading digital news platform in Kenya. The research was motivated by the increasing importance of climate change communication in driving public awareness and action, alongside the observed gaps in audience engagement with such content. The study aimed to analyse how Nation.Africa covered climate change stories, the framing styles used, and the nature of audience interactions with these stories during the period from August 2023 to January 2024. Guided by agenda-setting and framing theories, the study employed quantitative content analysis to evaluate 150 stories …

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An Examination Of The Phenomenon Of Celebrity Journalism In The Digital Era, Edwin Mutugi Kuria Jan 2025

An Examination Of The Phenomenon Of Celebrity Journalism In The Digital Era, Edwin Mutugi Kuria

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

An outcome of the Internet is the widespread use of social media, which has been instrumental in creating a new breed of journalists who can bypass traditional gatekeepers and reach audiences directly. The era of social media has provided celebrity journalists with additional platforms to reach audiences besides traditional mainstream media outlets. Therefore, the study sought to examine the phenomenon of celebrity journalism in the digital era. The specific objectives were to assess celebrity journalism in the content of modern journalistic practices, examine how it manifests itself, and determine how celebrity journalism affects public interest remit of the media. A …

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Media Framing Of Climate Change In Kenyan Print Media, Eddie Kiptanui Tallam Jan 2025

Media Framing Of Climate Change In Kenyan Print Media, Eddie Kiptanui Tallam

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This study investigated how Kenyan print media frames climate change, focusing on The Standard and The Nation newspapers, and examines the implications of these frames on public perception and engagement. Given the substantial climate threats facing Kenya, media plays a critical role in shaping public attitudes through its framing of climate-related issues. This research employed an explanatory mixed methods approach, with a content analysis of 224 (94 form The Standard and 131 from The Nation Media Group newspapers) articles from the two newspapers over a six-month period (between 1st June 2024 and 31st November 2024) to identify framing techniques, primary …

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Media Coverage Of The Closure Of The Rwanda-Uganda Border In The Period 2019-2022., Irigoga Charlotte Jan 2025

Media Coverage Of The Closure Of The Rwanda-Uganda Border In The Period 2019-2022., Irigoga Charlotte

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

The media plays an important role in shaping diplomatic relations and influencing state actions. However, there is limited understanding of media coverage of the closures of the Rwanda-Uganda border. This study sought to investigate media coverage of the closure of the Rwanda-Uganda border closure in the period 2019-2022. It applied Critical Discourse Analysis and Framing Theory as its theoretical framework. Through content analysis of the media coverage from this period and in-depth interviews with journalists from the Daily Monitor in Uganda and the New Times in Rwanda, the study investigated how each newspaper created narratives. The study found that while …

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Growing Audiences Through The Free Subscription Model, Charity Nyambura Jan 2025

Growing Audiences Through The Free Subscription Model, Charity Nyambura

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Media mainstreams play a significant role in the contemporary media landscape in the provision of free content to high number audiences. This study investigates how media organization grow audiences through the free subscription model while using the Kenya Report news website. The study is guided by three objectives 1). To examine the audience’s perception of digital content on the free subscription model in the Kenyan Report News Website. 2) To examine subscribers' experiences with the free subscription model for the Kenyan Report News Website. 3) To examine strategies employed by the Kenyan Report News Website to grow subscribers. The study …

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Examining Ethics In New Media, Anthony Irungu Mwangi Jan 2025

Examining Ethics In New Media, Anthony Irungu Mwangi

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Podcasting has become a popular form of new media in Kenya, providing a platform for sharing diverse topics. However, the minimal regulatory oversight in podcasting and the involvement of individuals with limited journalistic training have raised ethical concerns. This study, guided by Social Responsibility Theory, explores ethical awareness among Kenyan podcasters, the relationship between ethical practices and audience engagement, and the prevalence of ethical breaches in podcast content. A quantitative research design, specifically descriptive design, was adopted. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, and podcast episodes were examined online. Only podcasters who are journalists and have worked or currently …

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Exploring News Consumption Habits Of Female Audiences And Impact On Media Sustainability., Anne Njeri Kanina Jan 2025

Exploring News Consumption Habits Of Female Audiences And Impact On Media Sustainability., Anne Njeri Kanina

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This study sought to advance research in understanding audiences by exploring the news consumption and avoidance habits of male and female audiences and their impact on media sustainability in Kenya. The study used a mixed-method approach for data collection. The study collected primary data from 81 employees working at the University of Nairobi-Main Campus in the teaching, non-teaching, and support departments who completed an online survey questionnaire through the Google Docs platform. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software program and Microsoft Excel were used in the data analysis. The study also conducted in-depth interviews at the Nation …

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The Role Of Drama Series In Attracting And Retaining Audiences For Bukedde Television., Akanyijuka Roggers Jan 2025

The Role Of Drama Series In Attracting And Retaining Audiences For Bukedde Television., Akanyijuka Roggers

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This study investigates the role of drama series in attracting and retaining audiences for Bukedde Television. The research was guided by three specific objectives: (1) analysing why audiences prefer watching drama series on Bukedde TV, (2) determining preferences between local and non-local drama series, and (3) examining factors influencing the choice of drama series aired. Using a mixed research approach and a case study design, the study collected data through surveys and in-depth interviews from a sample of 255 audience members selected using probability sampling and three Bukedde TV executive committee staff chosen through purposive sampling. Findings reveal a strong …

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Exploring The Link Between Digital Literacy And Safety Among Kenyan Children, Collins Orono Etyang Jan 2025

Exploring The Link Between Digital Literacy And Safety Among Kenyan Children, Collins Orono Etyang

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Digital literacy is widely viewed as a key component in safeguarding online safety among children. For children to be safe online, they ought to be aware of the dangers and opportunities existing in the digital space. Therefore, they ought to possess the ability to make critical decisions about the kind of content that they encounter online. The objectives of this study were to examine the type and level of digital literacy among Kenyan children, to determine the link between digital literacy and digital safety among Kenyan children, and to identify barriers to effective digital literacy training among children in Kenya. …

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An Analysis Of Factors Contributing To Women Leaving Newsrooms In Uganda, Abalo Irene Otto Jan 2025

An Analysis Of Factors Contributing To Women Leaving Newsrooms In Uganda, Abalo Irene Otto

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This study analyses the factors contributing to women leaving newsrooms in Uganda from June 2019 to June 2024. The study adopted a phenomenological qualitative methodology to explore the lived experiences of fifteen women who exited the profession. In-depth interviews were conducted to analyse themes including systemic gender discrimination, work-life imbalances, and organisational cultures hostile to female employees in newsrooms. Chapter One contextualizes the study by framing the problem, objectives, and scope, showing the persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership roles within Ugandan media. Chapter Two delves into feminist theory and organisational culture models, placing the research within broader debates on …

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Individual Determinants Of Premium Content Subscription Decisions In Kenya: A Case Of Nation Media Group, Lisa Wagethi Kamau Jan 2025

Individual Determinants Of Premium Content Subscription Decisions In Kenya: A Case Of Nation Media Group, Lisa Wagethi Kamau

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

The transformation in the media industry from traditional platforms of TV, radio and print to digital media platforms had necessitated a shift in business models. Traditionally, media organizations depended on circulation and advertising to generate revenues and fund their journalism, however, the revenues from these models have been dwindling, leading to massive layoffs and company closures. Many media organizations are now adopting the subscription model as a possible revenue earner, but this move has been difficult to implement. The main challenge facing the news subscription business model is that audiences have become used to free news content on the internet …

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An Analysis Of The Star Newspaper Online Subscribers’ Willingness To Pay For Content, Lordrick Oswald Mayabi Jan 2025

An Analysis Of The Star Newspaper Online Subscribers’ Willingness To Pay For Content, Lordrick Oswald Mayabi

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Newspaper publishers in Kenya continue to amass and grow numbers of online consumers having migrated to social media in the wake of the digital disruption. Despite the huge following online, newspapers continue to give out most of their content for free. But with the continued loss of advertising and sales revenue for the newspapers, some have started to seek ways of supplementing the lost revenue through charges on some of the content on their platforms. The objectives of this study were a) To analyse and understand The Star Newspapers online consumers, b) To establish the pay structure that is most …

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The Influence Of Artificial Intelligence On Journalism: Exploring Ethical Considerations For Kenyan Newsrooms, Manny Grace Anyango Jan 2025

The Influence Of Artificial Intelligence On Journalism: Exploring Ethical Considerations For Kenyan Newsrooms, Manny Grace Anyango

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

The 21st century is defined by rapid technological advancements, among which artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force. AI's integration into journalism has redefined traditional workflows, offering unprecedented automation, efficiency, and audience engagement opportunities. However, these advancements raise significant ethical concerns, including biases, transparency, accountability, and privacy. This study examines AI's integration into journalism, focusing on Kenyan newsrooms Tuko News, Nation Media Group, and BBC to explore its impact on journalistic practices and ethics. Employing a qualitative approach, the research captures insights from journalists, editors, and technical staff, examining the specific AI tools in use, their impact, ethical challenges, …

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The Uptake Of Digital Communication Tools In Corporate Communications Functions At Safaricom Plc, Melline Norleah Myendo Jan 2025

The Uptake Of Digital Communication Tools In Corporate Communications Functions At Safaricom Plc, Melline Norleah Myendo

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Digital communication tools have revolutionized corporate communications. These digital communication tools have come to enhance communication efficiency, but the reality for corporates in Kenya reveals a complex web of challenges not just in uptake but also in how these tools have made corporates leverage the digital platform to tell their own stories without the gatekeeping rigors of legacy media. The primary objective of this study was to explore how corporate communication functions have optimized the uptake of digital communication tools. The specific objectives of the study were to explore the uptake of digital communication tools in corporate organisations’ marketing communications, …

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Factors Informing The Transition From Journalism To Corporate Communications, Muyanja Robert Jan 2025

Factors Informing The Transition From Journalism To Corporate Communications, Muyanja Robert

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This study investigated the shift of journalists to corporate communications, motivated by economic instability, professional obstacles, and the changing dynamics of the media sector. The study sought to evaluate the present work conditions of journalists, investigate the challenges encountered during their move to corporate communications, and analyse the motivations behind this career change. Decreasing earnings, unstable job security, and escalating workloads in conventional journalism have driven numerous journalists to pursue stability, professional advancement, and improved work-life balance in corporate positions. This transition presented problems, such as adapting to new professional standards, inter-role conflicts, and substantial emotional and identity upheavals. The …

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