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Lorenzo Valla on the Problem of Free Will and Modal Logic
Full text linkThe question of free will, that is, the conflict between God's foreknowledge and man's free will, has been a long-standing controversy in the history of philosophy, dating back to Aristotle's discussion of "future contingency" and his refutation of "fatalism". Valla, as a Renaissance humanist, criticized Boethius's solution to the problem of free will in his “Dialogue on Free Will”, but was criticized for not answering the question directly. However, Valla responded to the question again from the perspective of modal logic in his “Dialectical Disputations”. This paper examines the ancient and medieval contexts of the problem of free will separately, and reassesses Valla's logical solution to the problem of free will in terms of the relationship between "future contingency" and the principle of bi-valence
Tourism Communication in the Development of Mangrove Ecotourism in Coastal Areas: Experiences of Ecotourism Communication in Bengkalis District – Indonesia
Full text linkMangrove ecosystem damage is one of the concerns in the framework of state policy. The Indonesian government pays special attention to cases of mangrove ecosystem damage and encourages various parties to be involved in maintaining peat ecosystems, including making mangroves a tourist area. Guided by the Ecotourism Framework (Pederson, 1991 in Ross & Wall, 1999), this study aims to explore the potential of Mangrove Forest as an ecotourism area in Bengkalis Regency in Indonesia from a tourism communication perspective. Based on two focus group discussions followed by eight in-depth interviews with stakeholders, this study found that the Bengkalis mangrove area, especially Bukit Batu, has the potential to become an attractive ecotourism area because the area (i) has a mangrove forest that is well-preserved so that it becomes a very valuable asset for environmental education; (ii) mangrove forests provide home products as economic benefits for the community; and (iii) the readiness of the local community to promote and communicate the Bengkalis mangrove area, especially Bukit Batu, as a tourist destination. However, the enthusiasm of the community to make the mangrove forest an ecotourism area has ignored the need to consider the carrying capacity of the area. They also consider mangroves one of the main economic benefits they should exploit on a large scale. Both elements are at odds with the ecotourism framework, which aims to protect the environment through income generation, environmental education, and community engagement while effectively promoting sustainable tourism
Attitudes towards Refugees in Bulgaria: Mainstream and Social Media Analysis
Full text linkThe international environment, characterized by a large number of disturbances and security shortages of all aspects, force people around the world to flee their countries of origin. This large number of newcomers raises the important question of local community attitudes and perceptions. Data has shown that migration processes became particularly relevant in 2014-2016 as a result of the mass uprisings along the Arab world (2010) when more than a million people sought asylum in the European Union (EU) and after 2020, marked by a new rise in the number of asylum seekers after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.By conducting an analysis of the public opinion of Bulgarians and discussing the attitudes towards different nationalities of migrant in mainstream and social media, this paper shows the existence of predominantly negative connotations to representatives of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries and a shift from positive to negative sentiments to Ukrainians
Spillover Effects of Foreign Television Broadcasts and Community Nationalism in Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Borderlands
Full text linkThis research examines how television broadcasts in the public space of border areas impact the nationalism of Indonesian. The area that is the object of this research is the Riau Islands, which directly borders Malaysia and Singapore. The issues in this research are analyzed using the Public Sphere Theory described by Jurgen Habermas as part of the critical theories of the Frankfurt School. The research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. The results of this study illustrate that the spillover of foreign television broadcasts can be received by border communities, which have positive and negative impacts on Indonesian communities at the border. Positively, people within the border have alternatives to information since Indonesian television broadcasts in the border are still constrained by broadcasting infrastructure. On the other hand, because the media is able to change people’s perceptions, spillover is suspected to be one of the causes of the declining sense of nationalism within border communities. This research also found that community nationalism is not related to foreign television broadcasts (Malaysia and Singapore) consumed by the Riau Islands community. Cultural similarities make people feel more comfortable with broadcasts from these neighboring countries
Factors Influencing the Purchasing Behavior via Social Media of Diasporas in Bahrain in Terms of Consumer Ethnocentrism and Acculturation
Full text linkThis study examined the factors influencing diasporas’ purchasing behavior through social media platforms in terms of some variables such as consumer acculturation and ethnocentrism. The study was applied to diaspora customers of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian nationalities, residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain as a host country (n = 329).The results of the study showed that social media platforms influenced the purchasing behavior of respondents, in terms of the types of consumer goods purchased, and the adopted purchasing behavior. “Cultural relevance” ranked first as an attraction method used by social media advertisements for the study sample. The results concluded that the levels of acculturation and enthusiasm variables among diaspora tended to be “moderate”.The hypothesis testing showed that some demographic factors had statistically significant differences in diaspora’s attitudes towards purchasing through social media platforms, acculturation levels, and ethnocentrism. The study showed that consumer acculturation and ethnocentrism positively affected the purchasing behavior through social media platforms among the study sample. The study revealed a number of persuasive methods to be employed to market local brands among diasporas residing in any host country
Investor Sentiment: How It Drives Stock Returns
Full text linkAs investors become more involved in financial markets, the “rational person” assumption of traditional finance theory is facing challenges. And the rise of behavioral finance has made investor sentiment the central topic of research. This article seeks to explore how investor sentiment influences stock returns and systematically examine this issue from three different perspectives: firstly, analyze the multidimensional factors that affect investor sentiment, including individual level, stock level, and environmental level; secondly, we will analyze investor sentiment’s impacts on stock returns, including positive and negative effects, short-term and long-term effects, the impact of different market environments and stocks; finally, various methods for measuring investor sentiment are summarized, including directly or indirectly related index indicators, composite index indicators, and media or text data index indicators. Building on the summarized research conclusions, this article highlights directions for future research. The objective is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the long-term impact mechanisms of investor sentiment and to investigate effective methods for utilizing sentiment indicators to enhance the accuracy of market forecasting
The Integration of Technical and Social Humanism Dimension on the Construct of Digital Media Empowerment: A Study on Generation Z
Full text linkThe widespread incorporation of digital technology in education emphasizes the imperative to empower students with digital media skills. This study examined the integration of technical and social humanism dimensions of digital media empowerment construct for students of senior high school as a representative of Generation Z. The study implemented the digital media empowerment construct for student learning especially on Generation Z. The survey of digital media empowerment constructs was applied in several public and private senior high schools in Jakarta city. The finding showed the valid items of eight dimensions have high reliability. The results indicated that eight dimensions were successfully integrated into the digital media empowerment construct. When Generation Z deals with technical dimensions, they may consider social humanism dimensions to empower their media digital savvy. The findings of the integration between technical and social humanism dimensions were discussed in terms of Generation Z characteristics
Kindergarten Students’ Receptiveness to Messages Conveyed by Counter-Stereotyping Picturebooks
Full text linkThe study explores kindergarten students’ receptiveness to messages conveyed by counter-stereotyping picturebooks and the effect of a curriculum integrating counter-stereotyping picturebooks to children’s approach of gender-associated stereotypes. A curriculum programme using specific themed picturebooks as a medium is implemented, focusing on gender-associated colours, toys, clothes, sports, occupations, and physical characteristics. To test the extent to which picturebooks’ messages influence kindergarten students’ gender associations, both the Experimental and the Control Group completed a semi-structured questionnaire before (baseline) and after the programme (Time 2). Results demonstrate significant changes in children’s gender associations after the programme. Data indicate notable shifts in perceptions regarding gender-associated toys, appearance features and occupational roles. Discussion of findings asserts that picturebooks’ counter-stereotypic messages influence kindergarten students in order to expand their gender associations and adopt counter-stereotypical gender perceptions. Hence, the need for integrating counter-stereotyping picturebooks into the preschool curriculum for approaching gender associations is highlighted
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Studies in Media and Communication, Vol. 13, No. 1
Full text linkStudies in Media and Communication (SMC) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether SMC publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 13 Number 1 Abel Suing, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, EcuadorAlem Febri Sonni, Hasanuddin University, IndonesiaAmie Jones, University of Georgia, USAAndreas Veglis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GreeceAyşe Aslı Sezgin, Çukurova University, TurkeyBernard Naledzani Rasila, University of Venda, South AfricaBranco Di Fátima, University of Beira Interior (UBI), PortugalCamelia Cmeciu, Danubius University of Galati, RomaniaCarlos Andrés Trejos-Gil, Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, ColombiaCarlos Serrano, University of Seville, SpainChimeng Patrick Lai, University of Saint Joseph, MacaoCormac McNamara, Northeast Normal University, ChinaDi Zhang, Universiti Putra Malaysia, ChinaDomingo Albarracín-Vivo, Universidad de Murcia, SpainDonka Petrova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, BulgariaElsa Simões, Fernando Pessoa University, PortugalElsir Ali Saad Mohamed, Umm Al Quwain University, UAEEnas Mohammed Alqodsi, United Arab Emirates University, UAEErika Tiburcio Moreno, Carlos III University, SpainEva Solomon, University of Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaFerit Hysa, Dardania College, AlbaniaFilosa Gita Sukmono, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, IndonesiaFred Fang, South China Normal University, ChinaGebru Kahsay Kiflu, Adigrat University, EthiopiaGhanem Elhersh, Stephen F. Austin State University, USAGiorgio Poletti, University of Ferrara, ItalyGopolang Ditlhokwa, University of Botswana, BotswanaGordana Lesinger, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, CroatiaGrzegorz Ptaszek, AGH University of Krakow, PolandHarisur Rahman, North South University, BangladeshHerman, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, IndonesiaHsu Thiri Zaw, National Management Degree College, MyanmarHyacinth Balediata Bangero, University of San Agustin, PhilippinesJiagui Li, Macao Polytechnic University, MacaoJianbo Hou, Xi'an International Studies University, ChinaJosé Sixto-García, University of Santiago de Compostela, SpainLana Batinić, Catholic University of Croatia, CroatiaLe Wang, Tohoku University, JapanLei Ye, Hefei Normal University, ChinaLucia Zbihlejová, University of Presov, SlovakiaMarco Guglielmi, University of Padova, ItalyMaria de los Angeles Ferrer Mavarez, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, ChileMarta Rizo García, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, MexicoMartial Agbor Fanga, The University of Religions and Denominations, IranMasduki Masduki, Universitas Islam Indonesia, IndonesiaMatthias Degen, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, GermanyMohammad Zamroni, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, IndonesiaMunira Fayzulloeva, Tajik State University of Law, TajikistanNgoc Tai Huynh, Tra Vinh University, VietnamNingyang Chen, Soochow University, ChinaPablo Úrbez, Universidad Villanueva, SpainPatrick Neil M. Santiago, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, PhilippinesPeerawat Tan-intaraarj, Stamford International University, ThailandPeggy Peattie, University of San Diego, USAPhilemon Bantimaroudis, University of Cyprus, CyprusRafiza Luziani Varão Ribeiro Carvalho, University of Brasilia, BrazilRaluca Gheorghe, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RomaniaRamez Abuhasirah, Middle East University, JordanRanda A. Makled, Beijing University of Technology, ChinaRebeca Suarez-Alvarez, Rey Juan Carlos University, SpainRocío del Pilar Sosa Fernández, University of Santiago de Compostela, SpainSantiago Gallur, Instituto Tecnológico de Snato Domingo, DominicanSarah Min, Dalton State College, USASeverin Mbog, University of Douala, CameroonStefan Markov, Sofia University, BulgariaSunil Belladi, Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC), IndiaVerlumun Celestine Gever, University of Nigeria, NigeriaVladimir Dosev, University of Economics-Varna, BulgariaWasin Praditsilp, Thaksin University, ThailandWilly Stéphane Abondo Ndo, Université libre de Bruxelles, BelgiumXiao Li, Hubei Institute of Fine Arts, ChinaXiaoyan Wang, Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaYoung Joon Lim, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USAYudie Aprianto, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, IndonesiaYuhan Wang, Guangdong University of Technology, ChinaZeinab Abulhul, George Mason University, USAZeynep Genel, İstanbul Okan University, Turkey Patricia JohnsonEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Studies in Media and CommunicationRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://smc.redfame.co
The Influence of Tourism Public Relations Strategies on Urban Brand Reputation via the Chinese Douyin Short Video Platform
Full text linkThis study explores how tourism PR strategies on Douyin, a leading short-video platform in China, shape city brand reputation in the digital age. Using a mixed-methods approach that incorporates semi-structured interviews and a survey, this research identifies five key strategies: content marketing, influencer marketing, targeted marketing, user-generated content (UGC), and two-way communication. Survey findings reveal that a majority of respondents view Douyin as effective in improving their understanding of tourism resources and increasing interest in cities. The qualitative data shows the effectiveness of content marketing and influencer partnerships in engaging audiences and building brand identity. However, challenges such as inconsistent influencer messaging, content oversaturation, and the spread of negative UGC pose risks to city reputations. The study highlights Douyin’s dual potential as a powerful tool for city branding, offering both opportunities and challenges that require thoughtful management to ensure long-term success