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Reviewer Acknowledgements for Studies in Media and Communication, Vol. 12, No. 4
Get PDFStudies 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 12 Number 4 Abel Suing, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, EcuadorAlem Febri Sonni, Hasanuddin University, IndonesiaAmie Jones, University of Georgia, USAAndré Iribure Rodrigues, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilAndreas Veglis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GreeceAnita Šulentić, Edward Bernays University College, CroatiaAntonio García Gómez, University of Alcalá de Henares, SpainAyşe 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 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, UAEEric Mensah, University of Cape Coast, GhanaErika Tiburcio Moreno, Carlos III University, SpainEva Solomon, University of Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaFerit Hysa, Dardania College, AlbaniaFilosa Gita Sukmono, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, IndonesiaFrans Sayogie, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, IndonesiaFred Fang, South China Normal University, ChinaGebru Kahsay Kiflu, Adigrat University, EthiopiaGhanem Elhersh, Stephen F. Austin State University, USAGiorgio Poletti, University of Ferrara, ItalyGordana Lesinger, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, CroatiaHarisur Rahman, North South University, BangladeshHerman, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, IndonesiaHsu Thiri Zaw, National Management Degree College, MyanmarHyacinth Balediata Bangero, University of San Agustin, PhilippinesImed Ben Labidi, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, USAJarlene Rodrigues Reis, Cefet/RJ, BrazilJiagui Li, Macao Polytechnic University, MacaoJianbo Hou, Xi'an International Studies University, ChinaJosé Sixto-García, University of Santiago de Compostela, SpainLei Ye, Hefei Normal University, ChinaLucia Zbihlejová, University of Presov, SlovakiaMaria de los Angeles Ferrer Mavarez, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, ChileMaría Guadalupe Venteño, National Autonomous University of Mexico, MexicoMartial Agbor Fanga, The University of Religions and Denominations, IranMatthias Degen, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, GermanyMohammad Zamroni, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, IndonesiaNingyang Chen, Soochow University, ChinaPablo Úrbez, Universidad Villanueva, SpainPeerawat Tan-intaraarj, Stamford International University, ThailandPeggy Peattie, University of San Diego, USAPhilemon Bantimaroudis, University of Cyprus, CyprusRafiza Luziani Varão Ribeiro Carvalho, University of Brasilia, BrazilRamez Abuhasirah, Middle East University, JordanRanda A. Makled, Beijing University of Technology, ChinaRaúl Rojas-Andrés, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), 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), IndiaVladimir Dosev, University of Economics-Varna, BulgariaWasin Praditsilp, Thaksin University, ThailandXiao Li, Hubei Institute of Fine Arts, ChinaYoung 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
Referenced Information and Belief Update: Evidence from India
Get PDFWhen an individual receives a piece of information, he decides if and how to incorporate it into his set of beliefs. This is particularly important for referenced information, often used by policymakers as a tool to achieve some form of behavior. In this paper, we ask how individuals update their beliefs about Covid-19 mitigation measures when they receive referenced information about vaccine efficacy and the ineffectiveness of treatments like hydroxychloroquine. If individuals follow some form of Bayesian updating process, belief polarization should either decrease or remain unchanged after individuals are presented to the same piece of information. We test this prediction with an online experiment in which participants are randomly assigned to a treatment group that receives referenced information. Our results show that polarization increased in the treatment group, suggesting that belief update does not follow a pure Bayesian process. This finding calls into question the effectiveness of traditional information dissemination in polarized environments
Rules or Forward Guidance versus Discretion in Monetary Policy, Evidence from two Behavioral Experiments
Get PDFThis paper examines the impact of rules or forward guidance versus unpredictable discretion in monetary policy on economic performance with two behavioral experiments. It simulates two distinct environments for investment decision-makers: one characterized by a fixed interest rate and another with variable interest rates. When the central bank deviates from clear and transparent rules, its monetary policy becomes unpredictable for economic decision-makers, which hinders the efficient functioning of the economy. In the discretionary experimental scenario, fluctuations in interest rates resulted in monetary business cycles. Consequently, the Wicksell hypothesis was confirmed by the experiment: errors made by the central bank in controlling interest rates can trigger economic fluctuations. If central banks do not communicate their policies clearly or do not apply transparent rules, this will cost jobs and growth
Asymmetry of Relative Prices and Inflation Dynamics in Brazil
Get PDFThis paper analyzes how the asymmetry of relative prices fits as a measure of supply shock in the Hybrid New Keynesian Phillips Curve (HNPKC). For this purpose, monthly data from January 2003 to December 2023 is used, along with the generalized method of moments robust to heteroskedasticity and autocorrelation (GMM-HAC). The results indicate that the asymmetry of relative prices performs well as an indicator of supply shocks, having a positive effect on inflation, and its impact is amplified in a scenario of greater economic instability. Additionally, there is evidence of strong inertial inflation that intensifies in an unstable environment, while forward-looking expectations are statistically significant only in stable conditions. Finally, the output gap is statistically significant regardless of the macroeconomic scenario analyzed
Confirming the Third Law of Geography: Evidence in China’s Spring Festival Travel Rush
Get PDFThe Third Law of Geography had been proposed by researchers for several years, yet empirical evidence within the field of human geography remained scarce. This study focused on the tidal characteristics of China's Spring Festival Travel Rush (Chunyun) across 365 cities in 2019, utilizing day-by-day time-series big data. It confirmed the presence and validity of the law, which posited that the more similar geographic configurations of two cities, the more similar the tidal features of human mobility between these two cities. Results showed that the logistic regression model had acceptable goodness of fit (0.421) and impacts of related indexes (city scale, labor supply, city level, traffic hub features, and dominant flow) had a statistically significant performance. Our research not only bolsters the use of data-driven policy decisions based on large-scale human mobility data but also offers a novel perspective to enhance the study of this law, serving as a pioneering effort to advance previous work
The Making of New Elites and the Reproduction of Social Inequality at St. Paul’s: An Analysis from the Perspective of Classical Sociological Theories
Get PDFThis paper examines how social inequality is reproduced in elite educational institutions through a meritocratic system, using Shamus Khan’s Privilege: The Making of Adolescent Elite at St. Paul’s School as a case study. Drawing upon classical sociological theories, including Goffman’s performance theory, Weber’s work ethic, and Veblen’s concept of vicarious consumption, the paper explores how the new elite learn to maintain their social status. It argues that, while the appearance of diversity and meritocracy in these elite spaces suggests equality, these institutions continue to cultivate privilege through subtle yet powerful social practices. Key mechanisms include the cultivation of 'ease' in social situations, the performance of 'hard work,' and the idealization of students as inherently extraordinary. The study also investigates the role of elite parents, arguing that sending children to prestigious schools serves as a form of vicarious consumption, displaying the family's wealth and social capital. Despite the appearance of openness and fluid social mobility, the paper concludes that access to elite training remains restricted, reinforcing entrenched inequalities
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Social Science Studies, Vol. 12, No. 5
No full textInternational Journal of Social Science Studies (IJSSS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether IJSSS 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 12, Number 5Bishnu Prasad Dahal, Tribhuvan University, NepalFahri ÖZSUNGUR, Adana Science and Technology University, TurkeyJibrin Ubale Yahaya, National Open University of Nigeria NOUN, NigeriaJulia M. Mack, Gannon University, USAK.O. Aramide, The Polytechnic Ibadan, NigeriaKun Yu, Universiti Putra Malaysia, ChinaLingkai Kong, Izmir University of Economics , TurkeyMartial Fanga, The University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, IranMd. Nasir Uddin, Prime Minister’s Office, BangladeshNAZIAH ABD. KADIR, Universiti Selangor, MalaysiaPeriyasami Anbarasan, Indian Institute of technology Delhi, IndiaQingzhi Huan, Peking University, ChinaSana Ali, Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan, and Birmingham City University, United Kingdom, PakistanShaoshu Li, Cornell University , USASusheelabai Srinivasa, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United StatesYuhan WANG, Guangdong University of Technology, ChinaYusramizza Md Isa, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia James YoungEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of International Journal of Social Science StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://ijsss.redfame.co
Moroccan Journalists During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis of Public and Private Media
Get PDFDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, journalists all over the world were tasked with the mission of disseminating information and providing answers to the public opinion. This paper aims at exploring the challenges that have influenced Moroccan journalists using a comparative study. Through a thematic analysis of N=30 interviews with journalists from public and private media, this study aims to study the differences in the challenges during the coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic. The results of this study identified five main themes. Challenges related to (1) the information overload and (2) organizational issues were commonly shared across the two groups. Nevertheless, (3) limitations on press freedom, (4) psychological and emotional stress, and (5) difficulties in accessing to governmental informations were expressed more by private media journalists. These results emphasize on the need for structural changes in the Moroccan media landscape by highlighting disparities between public and private media that influence the quality of the media coverage in times of crisis.
The Influence of Negative Stereotypes in Science Fiction and Fantasy on Public Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review
Get PDFThis systematic literature review (SLR) explores the impact of negative stereotypes in science fiction and fantasy on public attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI). By analyzing 9 studies published between 2011 and 2023, this review identifies key themes related to fear, distrust, ethical concerns, and the influence of media portrayals on the acceptance and adoption of AI technologies. The findings indicate that negative portrayals in these genres significantly increase fear and anxiety towards AI, leading to heightened skepticism and ethical concerns. Moreover, these negative stereotypes hinder the acceptance of AI in various fields, particularly affecting younger demographics more profoundly. This review highlights the need for more balanced and diverse media portrayals of AI to mitigate negative attitudes and promote a more nuanced understanding of AI technologies, particularly in light of its increasing role in various sectors
Types, Progression, and Markedness of Theme in The Jakarta Post News on the COVID-19 Outbreak
Get PDFThis study aims to find out textual function including the types, progression, and markednes in The Jakarta Post Newspaper on the Covid-19 Outbreak in order to identify how the information in the clause goes on and gives a significant contribution to keeping the text coherent. The texts were analyzed by applying the theory of textual Metafunction proposed by Halliday and Matthiessen (2014). This study used a qualitative approach by using the content analysis. The result of this study shows topical, textual, and interpersonal Themes were found. Moreover, Topical Theme has the highest occurrences (77,3%), followed by the Textual Theme (21,5%), and Interpersonal Theme (1,2%). Regarding to the occurrences of the Theme Markedness, Unmarked Topical Theme (UMT) has higher occurrences with 91,5% than Marked Topical Theme (MT) with 8,5%. Meanwhile, the Thematic progression analysis shows that the Linear pattern has the highest occurrences with 55,8%, followed by a Constant Pattern with 36,4%, then a Split-Rheme pattern with 5,2%, and the Derived Theme as the lowest occurrences with 2,6%. The highest occurrences of unmarked Topical theme and Linear patterns give that both of them play an important role in creating continuity clauses of the newspaper