2 December 26, 2023
1. Swati Agarwal, Sharmila Kayal, Nitesh Tripathi, Sayak Pal
Understanding Acceptance of New Media: An Empirical Evaluation of Students Undergoing Higher Education in Media Studies
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 257-268.
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2. Fatima Mohammed Ahmad, Adamkolo Mohammed Ibrahim, Abdulmuminu Malam KoloInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 257-268.
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“Education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and is fundamental for selfrespect” is one of the principles to which UNESCO adheres to. The big leap taken by new media and the technological advancements rather have shaped the face of the world enabling globalization and interconnectedness. This ushers in the possibility to provide ‘equal opportunities’ and ‘reduced inequality’ in terms of educational provisions. New media is partaking in increasing the reach of education to deprived and also helping in better facilitation and retention of knowledge. One migrating from the school to higher education has to adapt to new technology especially in media education. Absence of familiarity to new media might make it difficult to access to wider sphere of knowledge. This research aims to investigate the struggles to adapt to the use of intensive technology required for the media education. To attain the objectives of the research, a survey and focused group discussion are conducted among the student studying media at the undergraduate level. The data thus collected aids our understanding of the perceived usefulness of new media for education.
“Education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and is fundamental for selfrespect” is one of the principles to which UNESCO adheres to. The big leap taken by new media and the technological advancements rather have shaped the face of the world enabling globalization and interconnectedness. This ushers in the possibility to provide ‘equal opportunities’ and ‘reduced inequality’ in terms of educational provisions. New media is partaking in increasing the reach of education to deprived and also helping in better facilitation and retention of knowledge. One migrating from the school to higher education has to adapt to new technology especially in media education. Absence of familiarity to new media might make it difficult to access to wider sphere of knowledge. This research aims to investigate the struggles to adapt to the use of intensive technology required for the media education. To attain the objectives of the research, a survey and focused group discussion are conducted among the student studying media at the undergraduate level. The data thus collected aids our understanding of the perceived usefulness of new media for education.
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Cultural Heritage Conservation in Borno and Yobe States: The Role of Media and Collaborative Initiatives in the Lake Chad Region of Nigeria
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 269-286.
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3. Marina Berezhnaia, Sergey KorkonosenkoInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 269-286.
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The Lake Chad region, extending across several nations, exemplifies the interplay of culture, history and resilience. Focusing on Nigeria’s Borno and Yobe states, this paper explores how media and collaborative engagement shape the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. Drawing from regional and international data sources, including climate studies, indigenous community narratives and UNESCO records, this study examines the role of media platforms and local initiatives in safeguarding heritage. Incorporating diverse data types such as ethnographic research, historical accounts and governmental reports, the paper showcases the region’s cultural mosaic and historical significance. Collaborative engagement is illuminated through case studies of BRTV, YBC and local organisations like Kanempress Digital Hub. Findings underscore the integral role of media in amplifying cultural narratives, connecting communities and sparking global interest. The paper highlights the challenges posed by conflict, climate change and resource limitations, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts. In conclusion, the Lake Chad region emerges as a testament to cultural resilience and global interconnectedness. Recommendations encompass fostering partnerships, integrating heritage in education and leveraging digital platforms for heritage promotion. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of cultural heritage preservation and its potential for socio-economic development.
The Lake Chad region, extending across several nations, exemplifies the interplay of culture, history and resilience. Focusing on Nigeria’s Borno and Yobe states, this paper explores how media and collaborative engagement shape the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. Drawing from regional and international data sources, including climate studies, indigenous community narratives and UNESCO records, this study examines the role of media platforms and local initiatives in safeguarding heritage. Incorporating diverse data types such as ethnographic research, historical accounts and governmental reports, the paper showcases the region’s cultural mosaic and historical significance. Collaborative engagement is illuminated through case studies of BRTV, YBC and local organisations like Kanempress Digital Hub. Findings underscore the integral role of media in amplifying cultural narratives, connecting communities and sparking global interest. The paper highlights the challenges posed by conflict, climate change and resource limitations, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts. In conclusion, the Lake Chad region emerges as a testament to cultural resilience and global interconnectedness. Recommendations encompass fostering partnerships, integrating heritage in education and leveraging digital platforms for heritage promotion. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of cultural heritage preservation and its potential for socio-economic development.
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Identity Fluidity in Current Journalism: the View of Professionals
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 287-294.
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4. Tatiana Byundyugova, Anna Babikova, Elena KornienkoInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 287-294.
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The article aims to identify the changes that occur in the professional identity of journalists and also the factors of these changes. For this purpose, expert interviews were conducted with acting Russian journalists in two groups – with more than 20 and less than 7 years of experience in the media. The research is based on the hypothesis that at present, the community preserves the basic values and representations on identity derived from the traditional professional ideology, and at the same time variety and individualization in relation to the profession are increasing. One of the differentiation factors is the age and the related experience in the media industry. As a result of the study, the hypothesis was mainly confirmed. On the one hand, the ideals of citizenship, public service, and moral duty, traditional for the Russian press, are still present in professional ideology and determine identity, but this is more typical for the older generation. On the other hand, there is an increasing tendency to individualization of the profession representations and the choice of a behavior model as well as a deviation from universal standards and norms, which is especially evident among young experts. Thus, there is no grounds to talk about unified identity, whereas in reality it becomes heterogeneous and fluid. This research is an integral part of the comprehensive interuniversity project "Professional Ideology of Journalism" initiated at St. Petersburg State University. The results of expert interviews significantly complement the objective strong data obtained in other sections of the project.
The article aims to identify the changes that occur in the professional identity of journalists and also the factors of these changes. For this purpose, expert interviews were conducted with acting Russian journalists in two groups – with more than 20 and less than 7 years of experience in the media. The research is based on the hypothesis that at present, the community preserves the basic values and representations on identity derived from the traditional professional ideology, and at the same time variety and individualization in relation to the profession are increasing. One of the differentiation factors is the age and the related experience in the media industry. As a result of the study, the hypothesis was mainly confirmed. On the one hand, the ideals of citizenship, public service, and moral duty, traditional for the Russian press, are still present in professional ideology and determine identity, but this is more typical for the older generation. On the other hand, there is an increasing tendency to individualization of the profession representations and the choice of a behavior model as well as a deviation from universal standards and norms, which is especially evident among young experts. Thus, there is no grounds to talk about unified identity, whereas in reality it becomes heterogeneous and fluid. This research is an integral part of the comprehensive interuniversity project "Professional Ideology of Journalism" initiated at St. Petersburg State University. The results of expert interviews significantly complement the objective strong data obtained in other sections of the project.
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Perception of Visual Information in a Digital Environment and Cognitive Styles
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 295-304.
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5. Abdelbasset DouInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 295-304.
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The existence of a modern person in a digital environment requires a high level of digital literacy, special skills that allow us to perceive, process and use ever-increasing amounts of information. Any information is now available to users, technologies allow viewing and studying various sources of information almost simultaneously. The amount of visual content is increasing, and therefore, cognitive processes are adapting to new conditions. Technologies are changing, and needs are changing, which in turn leads to a new stage of technology development. Technologies are becoming more complex and at the same time becoming more understandable and familiar to users, simplifying the processes of perception and processing of information. Advances in the field of image creation and processing have significantly expanded the possibilities and ways of presenting visual information. There is a need to investigate the features of the processes of human perception of visual information from the standpoint of various theoretical approaches. The article contains the results of a study of the perception of visual information in the digital environment by people of different ages, the features of its processing, memorization, comprehension. Modern digital space forms new perceptual and cognitive styles of information processing, which are associated with the development of awareness of digital content consumption – depending on the goals of online activity – sometimes a thoughtful and contemplative perception and comprehension of data is necessary, and sometimes it is enough to identify keywords or images and, based on them, view certain data and draw conclusions. It is this awareness of digital content consumption that allows you to experience a unique cognitive experience in a digital environment, which allows you to experience emotional satisfaction from studying and perceiving data, and not just from studying them.
The existence of a modern person in a digital environment requires a high level of digital literacy, special skills that allow us to perceive, process and use ever-increasing amounts of information. Any information is now available to users, technologies allow viewing and studying various sources of information almost simultaneously. The amount of visual content is increasing, and therefore, cognitive processes are adapting to new conditions. Technologies are changing, and needs are changing, which in turn leads to a new stage of technology development. Technologies are becoming more complex and at the same time becoming more understandable and familiar to users, simplifying the processes of perception and processing of information. Advances in the field of image creation and processing have significantly expanded the possibilities and ways of presenting visual information. There is a need to investigate the features of the processes of human perception of visual information from the standpoint of various theoretical approaches. The article contains the results of a study of the perception of visual information in the digital environment by people of different ages, the features of its processing, memorization, comprehension. Modern digital space forms new perceptual and cognitive styles of information processing, which are associated with the development of awareness of digital content consumption – depending on the goals of online activity – sometimes a thoughtful and contemplative perception and comprehension of data is necessary, and sometimes it is enough to identify keywords or images and, based on them, view certain data and draw conclusions. It is this awareness of digital content consumption that allows you to experience a unique cognitive experience in a digital environment, which allows you to experience emotional satisfaction from studying and perceiving data, and not just from studying them.
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A Factual Content Analysis of Facebook Infodemic in Algeria
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 305-314.
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6. Olga Gorbatkova, Elena BayerInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 305-314.
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This paper identifies shared contents related to COVID-19 by Algerian Facebook users and aims to categorize them according to their level of truthfulness and harm. In addition, the paper reveals how the content and linguistic features contribute to the verification of the shared information’s (dis)factuality and (in)validity. A corpus of Facebook infodemic in Algeria (CoFIA) is compiled for the analysis. First, a factual analysis is conducted for the purpose of infodemic categorization into mis-, dis-, and mal-information. Second, a qualitative content analysis is used to highlight the harm of the information type by discussing major linguistic features found in those categories of information. Online fact-checking tools supported the confirmation of information disorders. Misinformation found in CoFIA was 46.77 %, disinformation was 36.22 %, and mal-information was 22 %. Besides, the content and linguistic aspects of the posts contributed to a considerable extent to the verification of the information type and the actors’ intentions to mislead and/or harm. Algerian Facebook users and even official pages did not recognize the risks of misinformation with the COVID-19 outbreak. Raising public awareness about the impacts of information on social media was recommended to precede such a health emergency.
This paper identifies shared contents related to COVID-19 by Algerian Facebook users and aims to categorize them according to their level of truthfulness and harm. In addition, the paper reveals how the content and linguistic features contribute to the verification of the shared information’s (dis)factuality and (in)validity. A corpus of Facebook infodemic in Algeria (CoFIA) is compiled for the analysis. First, a factual analysis is conducted for the purpose of infodemic categorization into mis-, dis-, and mal-information. Second, a qualitative content analysis is used to highlight the harm of the information type by discussing major linguistic features found in those categories of information. Online fact-checking tools supported the confirmation of information disorders. Misinformation found in CoFIA was 46.77 %, disinformation was 36.22 %, and mal-information was 22 %. Besides, the content and linguistic aspects of the posts contributed to a considerable extent to the verification of the information type and the actors’ intentions to mislead and/or harm. Algerian Facebook users and even official pages did not recognize the risks of misinformation with the COVID-19 outbreak. Raising public awareness about the impacts of information on social media was recommended to precede such a health emergency.
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Media Education Technologies in the Training of Future Social Educators as an Effective Tool in the System of Continuous Education
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 315-323.
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7. Andrii E. Lebid, Vitalii V. Stepanov, Mykola S. NazarovInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 315-323.
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This article is devoted to the conceptual foundations of modelling the system of continuing education of socio-pedagogical personnel in retrospection of modern transformational processes taking place in society and determined by the spread of such a phenomenon as “digitalization”. The authors focus on new approaches in the system of training competitive and highly professional personnel in the field of social sphere using media education technologies. As a result of the research, some conclusions have been formulated: - the phenomenon of “continuous education” is a global trend, a fundamental determinant of socio-economic development and an important condition for improving the quality of professional competence of a teacher at all stages of professional activity; - the authors have developed a model of continuous education for specialists in the social sphere. The basic principles of the model organization are: integrity, multi-stage character, flexibility and variability, continuity and advancement of educational programs of pre-university training. The authors’ position in developing the model is based on the following major components of the system of continuous education for social sphere specialists: - unification of intellectual potential in solving crucial issues of pedagogical education; - training continuum of highly qualified socio-pedagogical personnel and promoting students’ motivation for the pedagogical profession; - practice-oriented training of socio-pedagogical personnel; - selection and implementation of innovative socio-pedagogical practice; - integration of education and science, integration of media education technologies into the educational environment. The authors of the article single out the following as the key determinants of continuing education of social sphere specialists: hard skills (professional skills); soft skills (social/volitional skills); meta-skills (interdisciplinary skills). The implementation of the continuous education model will enable to solve the key task of professional training of socio-pedagogical personnel – building a creative competitive personality.
This article is devoted to the conceptual foundations of modelling the system of continuing education of socio-pedagogical personnel in retrospection of modern transformational processes taking place in society and determined by the spread of such a phenomenon as “digitalization”. The authors focus on new approaches in the system of training competitive and highly professional personnel in the field of social sphere using media education technologies. As a result of the research, some conclusions have been formulated: - the phenomenon of “continuous education” is a global trend, a fundamental determinant of socio-economic development and an important condition for improving the quality of professional competence of a teacher at all stages of professional activity; - the authors have developed a model of continuous education for specialists in the social sphere. The basic principles of the model organization are: integrity, multi-stage character, flexibility and variability, continuity and advancement of educational programs of pre-university training. The authors’ position in developing the model is based on the following major components of the system of continuous education for social sphere specialists: - unification of intellectual potential in solving crucial issues of pedagogical education; - training continuum of highly qualified socio-pedagogical personnel and promoting students’ motivation for the pedagogical profession; - practice-oriented training of socio-pedagogical personnel; - selection and implementation of innovative socio-pedagogical practice; - integration of education and science, integration of media education technologies into the educational environment. The authors of the article single out the following as the key determinants of continuing education of social sphere specialists: hard skills (professional skills); soft skills (social/volitional skills); meta-skills (interdisciplinary skills). The implementation of the continuous education model will enable to solve the key task of professional training of socio-pedagogical personnel – building a creative competitive personality.
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The Informational Components of Social Resilience Within Realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 324-338.
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8. Elena Moreno-García, Violetta S. Molchanova, Arturo García-SantillánInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 324-338.
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Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is an important tool to modernize Ukraine. The transforming effect may be enhanced via combination of tasks of the UN Sustainable Development Goals with principles and approaches to ensuring the Ukrainian national resilience. Here, the concept of social resilience requires researching specifically with focus on the triad “person – community – state”. In this triangle, we can single out key threats to social resilience, which correlates with Ukraine’s realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Social resilience determines the implementation progress for 3 of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals: Strong Health (№3); Stable Development of Cities and Communities (№11); Peace and Justice (№16). Thus, to realize these goals, the state policy must be based on firmer social resilience with necessary indexes.
Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is an important tool to modernize Ukraine. The transforming effect may be enhanced via combination of tasks of the UN Sustainable Development Goals with principles and approaches to ensuring the Ukrainian national resilience. Here, the concept of social resilience requires researching specifically with focus on the triad “person – community – state”. In this triangle, we can single out key threats to social resilience, which correlates with Ukraine’s realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Social resilience determines the implementation progress for 3 of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals: Strong Health (№3); Stable Development of Cities and Communities (№11); Peace and Justice (№16). Thus, to realize these goals, the state policy must be based on firmer social resilience with necessary indexes.
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Behavior Towards Personal Monetary Resources: A Study on WhatsApp and Facebook Users
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 339-349.
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9. Yulia Pshenichnykh, Irina NoviInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 339-349.
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There are scarce literature about attitude and behavior towards money in the Latin American context. The aim of the study was to identify the underlying structure that explains the behavior towards personal monetary resources on 631 Mexican Facebook and WhatsApp users. In order to get the database, the MAS scale was used. Three psychological qualities are included in this scale: security generated by money, need to retain money over a certain time and the feeling of powerprestige in having a certain amount of money. The data matrix obtained shows an acceptable internal consistency and reliability (α = 0.831). The data was analyzed using the exploratory factor analysis with principal component extraction and confirmatory analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) methodology to validate the measurement model. To do this, firstly we verify that the matrix is not an identity matrix. The main finding is the identification of a five-factor model with theoretical and practical validity. The fit of the model shows acceptable values: CMIN/DF 2.504; CMIN 658.442 with df 263 and p-value .080; the parsimony fit measure PRATIO (.877), PNFI (.773), PCFI (.811), RMSEA (.049), RMR (.134), GFI (.921), AGFI (.902) and PGFI (.745). The factor with the greatest contribution to factorial loads of the estimators of the model is Power and prestige, which explains the surveyed population’s behavior, in relation to their monetary resources management.
There are scarce literature about attitude and behavior towards money in the Latin American context. The aim of the study was to identify the underlying structure that explains the behavior towards personal monetary resources on 631 Mexican Facebook and WhatsApp users. In order to get the database, the MAS scale was used. Three psychological qualities are included in this scale: security generated by money, need to retain money over a certain time and the feeling of powerprestige in having a certain amount of money. The data matrix obtained shows an acceptable internal consistency and reliability (α = 0.831). The data was analyzed using the exploratory factor analysis with principal component extraction and confirmatory analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) methodology to validate the measurement model. To do this, firstly we verify that the matrix is not an identity matrix. The main finding is the identification of a five-factor model with theoretical and practical validity. The fit of the model shows acceptable values: CMIN/DF 2.504; CMIN 658.442 with df 263 and p-value .080; the parsimony fit measure PRATIO (.877), PNFI (.773), PCFI (.811), RMSEA (.049), RMR (.134), GFI (.921), AGFI (.902) and PGFI (.745). The factor with the greatest contribution to factorial loads of the estimators of the model is Power and prestige, which explains the surveyed population’s behavior, in relation to their monetary resources management.
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The Role of Information Technology in Promoting a Tourist Destination
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 350-359.
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10. Diyenti Rusdin, Inda Indrawati, Marzuki, HidayatiInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 350-359.
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The image of a tourist destination is an important factor in the development of tourism in the territory. At the same time, it is obvious that promoting a tourist destination on the internet is the most promising and effective way, since the internet possesses a huge number of different tools to shape an image. The spread of the internet and digital media gave people unlimited access to information. These information sources, such as internet portals of various authorities and institutions, including the profiles of these organizations on social networks. Additionally, travel blogs began to play an important role in marketing tourist destinations. The rise of video platforms such as YouTube and TikTok has led to the rise of user-generated content (UGC). The UGC contained in travel blogs have become convenient and important reference materials for tourists, both before and during travel. However, at present, studies on the role of internet resources play in promoting the tourism to specific territories are few. This present study defines the role of internet resources, namely official tourist portals, as a source of information about tourist destinations, as well as the potential for their use as a means of promoting a territory and shaping the image of a tourist destination. Information resources on the Internet were studied, positioning the Rostov region as a tourist destination, as well as communities on social networks. It was found that there are problems in the promotion of information resources of the Rostov region. Recommendations have been proposed to improve the image of the tourist territory in the digital media environment.
The image of a tourist destination is an important factor in the development of tourism in the territory. At the same time, it is obvious that promoting a tourist destination on the internet is the most promising and effective way, since the internet possesses a huge number of different tools to shape an image. The spread of the internet and digital media gave people unlimited access to information. These information sources, such as internet portals of various authorities and institutions, including the profiles of these organizations on social networks. Additionally, travel blogs began to play an important role in marketing tourist destinations. The rise of video platforms such as YouTube and TikTok has led to the rise of user-generated content (UGC). The UGC contained in travel blogs have become convenient and important reference materials for tourists, both before and during travel. However, at present, studies on the role of internet resources play in promoting the tourism to specific territories are few. This present study defines the role of internet resources, namely official tourist portals, as a source of information about tourist destinations, as well as the potential for their use as a means of promoting a territory and shaping the image of a tourist destination. Information resources on the Internet were studied, positioning the Rostov region as a tourist destination, as well as communities on social networks. It was found that there are problems in the promotion of information resources of the Rostov region. Recommendations have been proposed to improve the image of the tourist territory in the digital media environment.
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Indonesian High School Teachers' Views on Media Education: Challenges and Prospects in EFL Instruction
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 360-370.
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11. Roman Salny, Anastasiya KatrichInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 360-370.
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In the rapidly advancing digital era, media education's relevance within educational systems has significantly grown, particularly in culturally diverse societies like Indonesia. In light of this, this study was conducted to gather the perspectives of 92 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, with an emphasis on their integration of media education into their lesson plans. Utilizing a quantitative survey research design, the study revealed the teachers' strategies and their perceived benefits and drawbacks of media use in their classrooms. It also explored the influence of local cultural norms on their teaching approaches. The findings suggested a broadly positive attitude towards the integration of media into teaching, further endorsing its potential as a powerful instructional aid. Despite stumbling blocks such as technology and resource limitations and inadequate institutional support, teachers consistently recognized the vital role media plays in boosting students' intercultural competence. In conclusion, the study identifies potential areas for further research, such as enhancing institutional support for media integration and discerning specific needs of teachers. Even with its limitations, the study yields essential insights that could inform the crafting of strategies and policies designed to maximize the potential of media in EFL instruction, while confronting the identified challenges.
In the rapidly advancing digital era, media education's relevance within educational systems has significantly grown, particularly in culturally diverse societies like Indonesia. In light of this, this study was conducted to gather the perspectives of 92 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, with an emphasis on their integration of media education into their lesson plans. Utilizing a quantitative survey research design, the study revealed the teachers' strategies and their perceived benefits and drawbacks of media use in their classrooms. It also explored the influence of local cultural norms on their teaching approaches. The findings suggested a broadly positive attitude towards the integration of media into teaching, further endorsing its potential as a powerful instructional aid. Despite stumbling blocks such as technology and resource limitations and inadequate institutional support, teachers consistently recognized the vital role media plays in boosting students' intercultural competence. In conclusion, the study identifies potential areas for further research, such as enhancing institutional support for media integration and discerning specific needs of teachers. Even with its limitations, the study yields essential insights that could inform the crafting of strategies and policies designed to maximize the potential of media in EFL instruction, while confronting the identified challenges.
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The Model of Cultural Identity Represented in Soviet Cinema from the 1930s to the Early 1950s (Stalin-era Cinema)
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 371-381.
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12. Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Mustapha Amoadu, Edward Wilson AnsahInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 371-381.
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The article reflects the results of a comparative hermeneutic analysis of Soviet feature films from the 1930s to the early 1950s, including the study of cultural and historical contexts in order to consider their possible influence on the author's views, reflected in the specifics of the depiction of characters and reality, in the choice of plot motifs and other structural components of the film. On the basis of the results of the hermeneutic analysis of Soviet feature films from the 1930s to the early 1950s, film images, types of film characters and plot motifs that reflect the prevailing "points of view" about cultural values and traditions and characterise stereotypical models of social interaction of characters in accordance with five types of cinematic discourse (interpersonal, artistic-aesthetic, religious-ideological, historical-cultural, mythological are described and systematized), the content of the structural-functional model of cultural identity that we have developed and that is represented in the national cinema. In the interpersonal relations of characters in Soviet feature films of the 1930s and early 1950s, the following features peculiar to the Russian mentality are preserved: emotional openness, sincerity, trust and reciprocity. The characters possess signs of traditional Russian cultural identity: unselfishness, aspiration to collectivism and service to society. At the same time, the heroes of the films of this time lose their subjectivity. In the relations between society and nature represented by the cinema screen in the relations between society and nature depicted on the cinema screen of this period of a materialistic worldview.
The article reflects the results of a comparative hermeneutic analysis of Soviet feature films from the 1930s to the early 1950s, including the study of cultural and historical contexts in order to consider their possible influence on the author's views, reflected in the specifics of the depiction of characters and reality, in the choice of plot motifs and other structural components of the film. On the basis of the results of the hermeneutic analysis of Soviet feature films from the 1930s to the early 1950s, film images, types of film characters and plot motifs that reflect the prevailing "points of view" about cultural values and traditions and characterise stereotypical models of social interaction of characters in accordance with five types of cinematic discourse (interpersonal, artistic-aesthetic, religious-ideological, historical-cultural, mythological are described and systematized), the content of the structural-functional model of cultural identity that we have developed and that is represented in the national cinema. In the interpersonal relations of characters in Soviet feature films of the 1930s and early 1950s, the following features peculiar to the Russian mentality are preserved: emotional openness, sincerity, trust and reciprocity. The characters possess signs of traditional Russian cultural identity: unselfishness, aspiration to collectivism and service to society. At the same time, the heroes of the films of this time lose their subjectivity. In the relations between society and nature represented by the cinema screen in the relations between society and nature depicted on the cinema screen of this period of a materialistic worldview.
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Internet Addiction among College Students from 20 Countries: Scoping Review of Risk Factors and Impact on Academic Procrastination and Sleep Quality
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 382-400.
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13. Lyudmila Seliverstova, Lyudmila VinichenkoInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 382-400.
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The internet is integral in the life of a college student. Notwithstanding the growing number of studies on students’ vulnerability to the misuse of the internet, few reviews have been done so far to synthesise the risks of internet addiction and its relationship with academic procrastination and sleep quality. This review aimed at synthesising studies to understand the internet addiction risks among college students and its association with academic procrastination and sleep quality. We conducted our main search using PubMed, PubMed Central, JSTOR and Dimensions. Our search yielded 4,365 records, with an additional 13 from Google Scholar and Google searches. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, 50 eligible records were included in the final review. The risk of internet addiction among college students was high among males, those under 20 years old, and those with regular social media use. Additionally, college students with academic challenges and those living with mental health conditions like depressive episodes, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and impulsivity were more prone to developing internet addiction. Furthermore, internet addiction influences college students' academic procrastination and sleep issues such as insomnia, poor sleep quality, daytime drowsiness, usage of sleep aids, restless nights, sleep latency and sleep deprivation. Internet addiction affects college students' academic procrastination and sleep quality. Re-orienting existing mental health services rendered by colleges may help address internet addiction by establishing special deaddiction clinics to support addicted students.
The internet is integral in the life of a college student. Notwithstanding the growing number of studies on students’ vulnerability to the misuse of the internet, few reviews have been done so far to synthesise the risks of internet addiction and its relationship with academic procrastination and sleep quality. This review aimed at synthesising studies to understand the internet addiction risks among college students and its association with academic procrastination and sleep quality. We conducted our main search using PubMed, PubMed Central, JSTOR and Dimensions. Our search yielded 4,365 records, with an additional 13 from Google Scholar and Google searches. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, 50 eligible records were included in the final review. The risk of internet addiction among college students was high among males, those under 20 years old, and those with regular social media use. Additionally, college students with academic challenges and those living with mental health conditions like depressive episodes, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and impulsivity were more prone to developing internet addiction. Furthermore, internet addiction influences college students' academic procrastination and sleep issues such as insomnia, poor sleep quality, daytime drowsiness, usage of sleep aids, restless nights, sleep latency and sleep deprivation. Internet addiction affects college students' academic procrastination and sleep quality. Re-orienting existing mental health services rendered by colleges may help address internet addiction by establishing special deaddiction clinics to support addicted students.
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Ideologeme “Faith” in Shaping the Outlook of German Elementary School Children in the XX–XXI centuries
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 401-415.
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14. Nino Skvortsova, Dimitri Abazov, Irina Volkova, Svetlana UrazovaInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 401-415.
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The article deals with the ideological format of the primer, the first book that teaches reading. The concept "ideologeme", the role of ideologemes in the spiritual, moral and socio-political education of children is considered. The authors examine persistent verbal complexes along with visual means in educational publications as representatives of ideological attitudes that play an important role in shaping the worldview of younger children. The transformations taking place in society are invariably reflected in the ideological attitudes mainstreamed in educational literature. The ideologeme "faith" is analyzed on the basis of primers and books for teaching reading literacy, published in the German language in the period from 1901 to 2022. The ideologeme "faith" is considered by analyzing its several universal concepts such as trust, mercy, kindness, care and a few phantom ones: faith in God's protection, faith in the leader, state leadership, in oneself; care for the soul, for the neighbor, for nature, for the common good. The obtained results make it possible to trace the transformation of the components of the universal ideologeme "faith" in a diachronic aspect and come to the conclusion that basic universal human values, updated by ideologemes, do not undergo significant changes over time, while socio-political, politically biased, artificially formed values, either transform or disappear.
The article deals with the ideological format of the primer, the first book that teaches reading. The concept "ideologeme", the role of ideologemes in the spiritual, moral and socio-political education of children is considered. The authors examine persistent verbal complexes along with visual means in educational publications as representatives of ideological attitudes that play an important role in shaping the worldview of younger children. The transformations taking place in society are invariably reflected in the ideological attitudes mainstreamed in educational literature. The ideologeme "faith" is analyzed on the basis of primers and books for teaching reading literacy, published in the German language in the period from 1901 to 2022. The ideologeme "faith" is considered by analyzing its several universal concepts such as trust, mercy, kindness, care and a few phantom ones: faith in God's protection, faith in the leader, state leadership, in oneself; care for the soul, for the neighbor, for nature, for the common good. The obtained results make it possible to trace the transformation of the components of the universal ideologeme "faith" in a diachronic aspect and come to the conclusion that basic universal human values, updated by ideologemes, do not undergo significant changes over time, while socio-political, politically biased, artificially formed values, either transform or disappear.
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Georgian Independent TV Channels: Presentation of Pre-Election Race
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 416-426.
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15. Anna S. Slavko, Vladyslava M. Zavhorodnia, Sergey I. DegtyarevInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 416-426.
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The purpose of the article is the identification of the mechanism of media influence on the electoral process in a polarized political system with two dominant centers of power. The results presented in the article contribute to the improvement of media competence among the audience of Georgian socio-political TV-programs. The problematic situation in the media space of Georgia relates to the two equally strong trends — on one hand, Georgia follows the course of democratic transformations in the context of mediatization of politics (strategy), on the other hand, the procedural factors of democratization are focused on the media, which destabilize public opinion in the context of the politicization of social processes (tactics). The authors applied a qualitative and quantitative analysis to the audiovisual materials of the most high-rated Georgian TV channels. 2337 publications of the 2020-election campaign period were studied. The research results of the pre-election race media content suggest trends of democratization. Thus, the cluster of TV channels Mtavari Arkhi and Rustavi 2 is an indicator of the struggle of key political forces in the country. At the same time, the authors have identified differences in the information policy of the TV channels. The features of the latest Georgia election campaign in studies have become especially relevant in the context of the political crisis in Georgia in 2023.
The purpose of the article is the identification of the mechanism of media influence on the electoral process in a polarized political system with two dominant centers of power. The results presented in the article contribute to the improvement of media competence among the audience of Georgian socio-political TV-programs. The problematic situation in the media space of Georgia relates to the two equally strong trends — on one hand, Georgia follows the course of democratic transformations in the context of mediatization of politics (strategy), on the other hand, the procedural factors of democratization are focused on the media, which destabilize public opinion in the context of the politicization of social processes (tactics). The authors applied a qualitative and quantitative analysis to the audiovisual materials of the most high-rated Georgian TV channels. 2337 publications of the 2020-election campaign period were studied. The research results of the pre-election race media content suggest trends of democratization. Thus, the cluster of TV channels Mtavari Arkhi and Rustavi 2 is an indicator of the struggle of key political forces in the country. At the same time, the authors have identified differences in the information policy of the TV channels. The features of the latest Georgia election campaign in studies have become especially relevant in the context of the political crisis in Georgia in 2023.
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Protection of Journalists under International Humanitarian Law: Modern Challenges for Freedom of Media under Martial Law
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 427-435.
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16. Yaroslav Slutskyi, Ellina Panasenko, Lidiia Narizhna, Svitlana RyzhkovaInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 427-435.
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The article analyzes the rights of journalists in situations of armed conflict and in international documents regulating the implementation of international humanitarian law. Freedom of expression serves as the foundation for the functioning of a democratic society. The significance of journalism in ensuring the proper exercise of freedom of expression cannot be overstated. Journalists are often recognized as the "watchdogs" of the democratic process. They play a crucial role in combating corruption, fostering public dialogue on sensitive issues, and shaping societal values. The coverage of armed conflicts and post-conflict recovery also occurs with the direct involvement of journalists. Given this, it is essential to establish mechanisms to protect journalists in conditions of armed conflict. The article analyzes acts adopted at the Council of Europe, the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and others, aimed at ensuring the protection of journalists in armed conflicts. International journalist organizations (Reporters Without Borders, the International Federation of Journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists, etc.) actively contribute to shaping protective instruments for journalists. Under international humanitarian law, journalists enjoy the same level of protection as other civilians. In the context of armed conflict, attacks on a journalist's life may result from incidental harm or deliberate targeting. In the latter case, such an attack constitutes a war crime. Depending on the circumstances, this action may fall under the jurisdiction of national courts or the International Criminal Court. If journalists join a warring party, they forfeit their protected status according to the norms of international humanitarian law.
The article analyzes the rights of journalists in situations of armed conflict and in international documents regulating the implementation of international humanitarian law. Freedom of expression serves as the foundation for the functioning of a democratic society. The significance of journalism in ensuring the proper exercise of freedom of expression cannot be overstated. Journalists are often recognized as the "watchdogs" of the democratic process. They play a crucial role in combating corruption, fostering public dialogue on sensitive issues, and shaping societal values. The coverage of armed conflicts and post-conflict recovery also occurs with the direct involvement of journalists. Given this, it is essential to establish mechanisms to protect journalists in conditions of armed conflict. The article analyzes acts adopted at the Council of Europe, the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and others, aimed at ensuring the protection of journalists in armed conflicts. International journalist organizations (Reporters Without Borders, the International Federation of Journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists, etc.) actively contribute to shaping protective instruments for journalists. Under international humanitarian law, journalists enjoy the same level of protection as other civilians. In the context of armed conflict, attacks on a journalist's life may result from incidental harm or deliberate targeting. In the latter case, such an attack constitutes a war crime. Depending on the circumstances, this action may fall under the jurisdiction of national courts or the International Criminal Court. If journalists join a warring party, they forfeit their protected status according to the norms of international humanitarian law.
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Linguistic and Social Features of the Video Component of Media Technologies in the System of Psychological Adaptation of Foreign Students in Higher Education Institutions in the US
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 436-447.
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17. Marina TselykhInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 436-447.
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The system of psychological adaptation of foreign students presents a number of technologies and approaches that are applied in practice. Among the existing components of media technologies, an important role is assigned to the video component that includes, but is not limited to, the linguistic and social features. Since foreign students require modern and multimedia approaches in the process of psychological adaptation and the formation of the necessary competencies that contribute to improving the effectiveness of interpersonal social interaction in the host country, the video component of media technologies can contribute to solving certain linguistic and social problems. The research was aimed at a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of using a video component, which required the use of methods such as analysis (to separate a video component from media technologies and media technologies from a psychological adaptation system), synthesis (to present a video component as an integral part of media technologies), analogy (to contribute to the formation of the concept of “linguistic and cultural patterns”), abstraction (to focus on an individual component of media technologies), deduction (to understand the process from the psychological adaptation of foreign students in general to the linguistic and social features of the video component in particular), and induction (to contribute to an understanding of the process of creating a system from various elements). The Article emphasises that video content can include academic videos aimed at providing access to recordings of lectures and informational materials. It is highlighted that the video content has linguistic and cultural features. The Article stresses the effectiveness of screening subtitled films in a foreign language to students for whom this foreign language is their native, because they will understand which communication situations can use a specific speech pattern.
The system of psychological adaptation of foreign students presents a number of technologies and approaches that are applied in practice. Among the existing components of media technologies, an important role is assigned to the video component that includes, but is not limited to, the linguistic and social features. Since foreign students require modern and multimedia approaches in the process of psychological adaptation and the formation of the necessary competencies that contribute to improving the effectiveness of interpersonal social interaction in the host country, the video component of media technologies can contribute to solving certain linguistic and social problems. The research was aimed at a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of using a video component, which required the use of methods such as analysis (to separate a video component from media technologies and media technologies from a psychological adaptation system), synthesis (to present a video component as an integral part of media technologies), analogy (to contribute to the formation of the concept of “linguistic and cultural patterns”), abstraction (to focus on an individual component of media technologies), deduction (to understand the process from the psychological adaptation of foreign students in general to the linguistic and social features of the video component in particular), and induction (to contribute to an understanding of the process of creating a system from various elements). The Article emphasises that video content can include academic videos aimed at providing access to recordings of lectures and informational materials. It is highlighted that the video content has linguistic and cultural features. The Article stresses the effectiveness of screening subtitled films in a foreign language to students for whom this foreign language is their native, because they will understand which communication situations can use a specific speech pattern.
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New Research about Theoretical Film Studies Concepts in the Cinema Art journal
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 448-457.
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18. Yang Yang, Hamedi Mohd Adnan, Nor Zaliza SarmitiInternational Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 448-457.
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The “Information for All” editorial house published new monograph “Evolution of theoretical film studies concepts in the Cinema Art journal (1931-2021)”. This book is one from a series of articles and books on cinema published in recent years as part of the same research collective. New research “Evolution of theoretical film studies concepts in the Cinema Art journal (1931–2021)” supported by the Russian Science Foundation (grant No. 22-28-00317), and devoted to the analysis of transformations of theoretical concepts and is based on a review of materials presented on the pages of the Cinema Art journal. This analysis is very extensive and covers the period from the 1930s (when this journal first began to appear) to the present. The material of this book might be of interest for higher-school teachers, students, graduate students, researchers, film critics, cinema scholars, journalists, as well as for the wide range of readers who are interested in the history of cinema art, problems of cinema, film criticism and film sociology. In connection with the publication of the monograph Alexander Fedorov gave an interview to Professor Marina Tselykh.
The “Information for All” editorial house published new monograph “Evolution of theoretical film studies concepts in the Cinema Art journal (1931-2021)”. This book is one from a series of articles and books on cinema published in recent years as part of the same research collective. New research “Evolution of theoretical film studies concepts in the Cinema Art journal (1931–2021)” supported by the Russian Science Foundation (grant No. 22-28-00317), and devoted to the analysis of transformations of theoretical concepts and is based on a review of materials presented on the pages of the Cinema Art journal. This analysis is very extensive and covers the period from the 1930s (when this journal first began to appear) to the present. The material of this book might be of interest for higher-school teachers, students, graduate students, researchers, film critics, cinema scholars, journalists, as well as for the wide range of readers who are interested in the history of cinema art, problems of cinema, film criticism and film sociology. In connection with the publication of the monograph Alexander Fedorov gave an interview to Professor Marina Tselykh.
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The Relationship Between Anxiety and TikTok Addiction Among University Students in China: Mediated by Escapism and Use Intensity
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 458-464.
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19. International Journal of Media and Information Literacy. 2023. 8(2): 458-464.
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TikTok have been widely used in China by young adults among whom university students tend to spend a large amount of time on this social media platform leading to addictive behavior. The study regarding TikTok addiction and the third variable effects of the newly emerging social media tool is relatively few after China has relaxed its controls of the COVID-19 pandemic policy. The present study examined the relationship between anxiety and TikTok addiction and tested the mediation role of escapism and use intensity among TikTok users of Chinese university students. A sample of 420 Chinese undergraduate students participated in the study and completed anxiety, escapism, use intensity, and TikTok addiction measures. Structural equation modeling was applied to examine the hypothesized model based on questionnaire data. By using the integrative pathways model, it helped to explain the relationships of the four variables. The findings of correlation analysis indicated that anxiety was positively associated with escapism, use intensity and TikTok addiction. The results of structural equation model showed that escapism and use intensity both played a partial mediation role between anxiety and TikTok addiction. Meanwhile, escapism and use intensity also played a partial mediation role between anxiety and TikTok addiction in series.
TikTok have been widely used in China by young adults among whom university students tend to spend a large amount of time on this social media platform leading to addictive behavior. The study regarding TikTok addiction and the third variable effects of the newly emerging social media tool is relatively few after China has relaxed its controls of the COVID-19 pandemic policy. The present study examined the relationship between anxiety and TikTok addiction and tested the mediation role of escapism and use intensity among TikTok users of Chinese university students. A sample of 420 Chinese undergraduate students participated in the study and completed anxiety, escapism, use intensity, and TikTok addiction measures. Structural equation modeling was applied to examine the hypothesized model based on questionnaire data. By using the integrative pathways model, it helped to explain the relationships of the four variables. The findings of correlation analysis indicated that anxiety was positively associated with escapism, use intensity and TikTok addiction. The results of structural equation model showed that escapism and use intensity both played a partial mediation role between anxiety and TikTok addiction. Meanwhile, escapism and use intensity also played a partial mediation role between anxiety and TikTok addiction in series.
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