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The Implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Quality of Media Content
Get PDFThe article aimed to identify the repercussions of artificial intelligence (AI) on the quality of creating media content. The research employed the qualitative analytical method, conducting semi-structured interviews with seven Jordanian journalists who work in various media institutions in Jordan. The results revealed that the fields in which AI is employed are design and graphics, dealing with big data, and reformulating content and written texts and that the media content topics in which AI is employed are “technological,” “educational,” and “economic.” The most used AI applications and websites in journalism and media production were ChatGTP, Google Assistant, Designs.ai, Art Flow, QuillBot, Grammarly, Deepfake, Word.ai, Chatbots, AI-Writer, Siri, Blockchain, Otter.ai, and others. The results also revealed that AI has had crucial impacts on the quality of media content through the accuracy of data analysis, the acceleration of the editing process, and the enhancement of the (human) journalist’s skill in editing and drafting. The authors recommended conducting more studies on AI in preparing fake news stories on social media platforms
Global Financial Factors and the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Drove the Degree of (In)Efficiency of the Brazilian Stock Market in the Recent Period?
Get PDFThis study gauges the possible drivers of the degree of (in)efficiency of the Brazilian stock market (IBOVESPA). It used daily data from 01 January, 2016 to 31 December, 2023, the time-varying fractionally integrated parameter, and the quantile regression. The results showed that the degree of (in)efficiency varies over time, and the level of persistence is higher for volatility than for returns. Notably, the degree of market (in)efficiency over time was not related to specific global financial factors (Standard & Poor's 500, exchange rate, WTI oil price, USA stock market uncertainty, USA economic policy uncertainty), but to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic positively and significantly affected the degree of (in)efficiency across all quantiles and asymmetrically
External Communication of Costume Culture in Chinese Film and Television Works
Get PDFIn the context of new media, the speed of external dissemination of Chinese film and television works has been accelerating, and the effect has become more obvious. At the same time, the external communication of film and television costume culture has also increased in development. Referring to the relevant principles of communication and film and television studies, this article analyses the development of new media employing literature and textual analyses. This study expounds on the development and communication of Chinese film and television series and the process, status, value and strategy of the external communication of film and television costume culture. This article summarizes the problems of external communication of costume culture in film and television works under the vision of new media and proffers suggestions for improvement, which will provide a reference for creating film and television dramas and the communication of film and television costumes in the future
A Cross-Regional Study on the Public's Channel Preferences for Accessing Information
Get PDFIn this study, an online questionnaire was administered simultaneously in Beijing and Seoul to investigate the public's channel preferences for air quality index (AQI) information and risk perception of air pollution in order to comparatively analyze the public's information acquisition behaviors in different media environments. As people become more aware of the health risks of air pollution, the AQI has become routine information released when there is a need to warn of health hazards, and many countries are releasing it to the public through a variety of information channels to ensure that the public can perceive the risks and take appropriate measures in a timely manner. This study, through a comparative cross-regional analysis, found that public preferences for accessing AQI information varied across regions with differing media environments. In addition, the correlation between air pollution risk perceptions and information access behaviors varied across regions
How Sexual Violence Is Portrayed through Social Media
Get PDFThis research paper investigates the portrayal of sexual violence within a social media framework and context. The subject is examined both using literature which has already been released about the subject to generate a contextual background regarding the subject as well as provide information which has already been investigated. This has been divided into two themes which demonstrate that exposure to sexual content did not result in significant detrimental effects in between those who were and those who were not exposed. In addition, the next study presented the fact that that is might a possibility that exposure to sexually violent content may help people process the information in a safe manner to allow them to deal with the real thing later if they ever encounter it. The results of the studies state that social media did have a way of morphing the perceptions of its users through an extension of the influence people exert on each other. A more thorough study is needed, which encapsulates many platforms that are available on the platform in the contemporary period
Seeking Ourselves in the Strange: Self-Knowledge in the Nietzsche’s Genealogy
Get PDFIn the nuanced tapestry of Nietzsche’s Genealogy of Morality, the exploration of self-knowledge emerges as a central, yet subtly presented, theme. This paper delves into the profound depths of this theme, uncovering the intricacies and challenges inherent in Nietzsche’s portrayal of the self’s quest. Nietzsche’s work not only critically deconstructs the fallacies entrenched in conventional self-awareness but also charts an unorthodox path toward a more authentic understanding of the self. Embarking on this intellectual journey, the paper scrutinizes the notable juxtaposition found between the first and second sections of the Genealogy’s preface, shedding light on the intricate relationship between moral constructs and self-realization. It then interprets the profound ramifications of Nietzsche’s assertion, particularly in the preface’s first section, that true self-knowledge is perennially shrouded in unfamiliarity. This study meticulously examines key terminologies such as ‘sought’, contextualized within Nietzsche’s broader philosophical oeuvre, to trace the implicit, yet profound, pathway to self-knowledge that Nietzsche advocates. Ultimately, this exploration asserts that Nietzsche’s Genealogy extends beyond merely exposing the inadequacies of conventional moral doctrines. It emphatically champions a perpetual pursuit of openness and an exploratory spirit in the odyssey towards self-discovery. This process involves embracing the unfamiliar and courageously engaging with the ebb and flow of one’s existential reality, as part of the continual quest to understand and define the self
Expatriate Teachers’ Experiences with Organizational Factors in International Schools: A Case Study
Get PDFThe purpose of this qualitative, exploratory case study was to examine the personal and professional experiences of expatriate international teachers at international schools to develop a deeper, more heuristic understanding of the international teaching experience, particularly how the experiences might affect their decision to remain at a school past their initial contract period. International teachers are more likely to renew contracts when there is a reciprocity of trust and respect between faculty and administration, authentic appreciation, strong community and access to quality professional development. Participants value strong, student-centered leadership and philosophical approaches rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. More research surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion in international schools is required, specifically surrounding administrators and the lack of diversity within international school leadership
Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Adolescent Students' Basic Psychological Needs at School Scale for the Azerbaijani Sample
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to adapt the "The Adolescent Students' Basic Psychological Needs at School Scale (ASBPNSS)," which was developed to assess satisfaction with basic psychological needs at school, into Azerbaijani and evaluate its psychometric properties. Among the students involved in the study, 255 (50.5%) were female, and 250 (49.5%) were male. The average age of the participants was 14.65 (SD = 1.15), with an age range of 12-17. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to assess the construct validity of the scale. The results of the exploratory factor analysis for the items of ASBPNSS revealed three factors: autonomy, relatedness, and competence. Confirmatory factor analysis supported this structure. The three factors collectively explained the overall structure with a total variance of 58.061%. Criterion-related validity was also examined for validity purposes. Internal consistency was assessed for the reliability of the scale, yielding an internal consistency coefficient of .82. The results indicate that the scale is a psychometrically sound measurement tool for assessing the extent to which adolescent students' basic psychological needs are met at school
An Analysis of Holistic Education Models in Mainland China’s Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of College English Curriculum
Get PDFOver the last four decades, the field of education in mainland China has seen sustained and stable growth. However, the very essence of education has undergone significant changes. In the era spanning from the 1980s to the mid-1990s, the primary aim of education was to serve economic construction and modern development, with a clear emphasis on utilitarian and instrumental characteristics. By the late 1990s, there was a shift towards advocating for quality education that prioritizes the comprehensive development of individuals, gradually embracing the concept of holistic education across the Chinese mainland. College English courses, mandatory for all non-English major undergraduates at Chinese universities, stand as a pivotal component of general education. Amidst the extensive backdrop of educational reform and development in mainland China, college English curriculum have experienced profound changes. The “College English Curriculum Guidelines (2020)” recently released by the Ministry of Education highlights that college English courses possess both instrumental and humanistic dimensions. The instrumental aspect is demonstrated through enhancing students’ comprehensive abilities in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating English, while its humanistic core is rooted in a people-oriented approach that celebrates human values and emphasizes the cultivation of comprehensive qualities and overall development. This paper aims to explore the practical model of implementing holistic education within college English curriculum, adhering to the specific requirements of the 2020 guidelines, across four dimensions: curriculum system, instructional approaches, educational resources, and faculty strength
What Training Do Foundation Doctors Feel They Require to Develop as Clinical Teachers?
Get PDFPurposeTo explore the teaching that foundation doctors at the University Hospital of North Midlands undertake and what training they believe is necessary to develop as clinical educators.MethodsA mixed methods approach consisting of questionnaires and focus group discussions (FGDs), following an explanatory sequential design. FGD data was thematically analysed.ResultsThirty-four responses to the questionnaire were analysed. 97% respondents felt that teaching was an important part of their job role. The amount of time spent teaching each week varied from no time to more than two hours, and on average 25% of this teaching occurred outside of clinical hours.Foundation doctors enjoy teaching and want to help others. Challenges described were lack of time, shortage of opportunities and others’ perceptions of their ability to teach. Foundation doctors requested tailored training and formalised feedback to facilitate their development as teachers.ConclusionThis study has shown that foundation doctors undertake a significant amount of teaching and there is a clear desire for additional training. These doctors utilise different teaching methods to their seniors and therefore any training should focus on ad hoc sessions, ward supervision and bedside teaching. Local trusts, medical schools and the UK foundation programme could do more to support foundation doctors’ development as educators by giving them protected time and formalised feedback opportunities. Foundation doctors could be an untapped resource to support the medical school expansion plan in educating the increased numbers of medical students over the coming years