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Reviewer Acknowledgements for Studies in Media and Communication, Vol. 11, No. 6
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 11, Number 6Abel Suing, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, EcuadorAina Fernàndez Aragonès, Tecnocampus-UPF, SpainAmie Jones, University of Georgia, USAAndré Iribure Rodrigues, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilAnita Šulentić, Edward Bernays University College, CroatiaAntonio García Gómez, University of Alcalá de Henares, SpainAyşe Aslı Sezgin, Çukurova University, TurkeyBabayo Sule, Federal University of Kashere Gombe State, NigeriaBarira Bakhtawar, Information Technology University of the Punjab, PakistanBernard Naledzani Rasila, University of Venda, South AfricaCamelia Cmeciu, Danubius University of Galati, RomaniaCarmen Pérez-Sabater, Universitat Politècnica de València, SpainDaniel Moise, Bucharest University, RomaniaDario Nikić Čakar, University of Zagreb, CroatiaDonggyu Kim, University of Southern California, USAElena Bandres-Goldaraz, Universtiy of Zaragoza, SpainEric Mensah, University of Cape Coast, GhanaFilosa Gita Sukmono, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, IndonesiaFrans Sayogie, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, IndonesiaFred Fang, South China Normal University, ChinaGebru Kahsay Kiflu, Adigrat University, EthiopiaGiorgio Poletti, University of Ferrara, ItalyGopolang Ditlhokwa, University of Botswana, BotswanaGordana Lesinger, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, CroatiaGraciela Padilla-Castillo, Complutense University of Madrid, SpainHerman, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, IndonesiaImed Ben Labidi, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, USAJarlene Rodrigues Reis, Cefet/RJ, BrazilJiagui Li, Macao Polytechnic University, MacaoJianbo Hou, Xi'an International Studies University, ChinaKhaled Al-Kassimi, American University in the Emirates, UAEKun Yu, Universiti Putra Malaysia, ChinaLidia Peralta García, University of Granada, SpainLucia Zbihlejová, University of Presov, SlovakiaMasduki 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, TajikistanNavid Darvishzadeh, Georgia State University, USANingyang Chen, Soochow University, ChinaPatrick Neil M. Santiago, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, PhilippinesPeggy Peattie, University of San Diego, USAPhilemon Bantimaroudis, University of Cyprus, CyprusRafael Angel Salazar Martínez, University of Holguin-Mayari Municipality Center, CubaRafiza Luziani Varão Ribeiro Carvalho, University of Brasilia, BrazilRaúl Rojas-Andrés, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), SpainRefat Aljumily, Newcastle University, UKSarah Min, Dalton State College, USASeverin Mbog, University of Douala, CameroonStefan Bratosin, Paul Valéry University, FranceTeresa Martín García, University of Salamanca, SpainThaïs de Mendonça Jorge, University of Brasilia, BrazilVeneza Mayora Ronsini, Federal University of Santa Maria, BrazilXiao Li, Hubei Institute of Fine Arts, ChinaYoung Joon Lim, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USAYufan Sunny Qin, James Madison University, USAYuyun Wahyu Izzati Surya, Airlangga University, IndonesiaZeinab Abulhul, George Mason University, USA 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
Exploring the Status Quo of All-for-one Tourism Development in Meishan City, China: Insights from Local Travel Influencers
Get PDFAll-for-one tourism is a newly proposed concept that aims to promote the transformation of national tourism development in China. Few research studies have focused on the current industry practice of all-for-one tourism in China. A qualitative case study, grounded in an interpretivist paradigm, was conducted to investigate the status quo of all-for-one tourism development in Meishan City, China. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 local travel influencers based on opinion leadership theory. Thematic content analysis was utilized to analyze study data. Study findings revealed that implementing all-for-one tourism was limited by the lack of a clear tourism strategy, uncoordinated development, and low-quality public services. But efforts had been made to support all-for-one tourism in the public service system, tourism supply chain, tourism market order, destination brand strategy, and marketing effectiveness
Music Therapy (Media in the Socio-Cultural Space of Ukraine)
Get PDFThe development of music therapy is a relevant topic for research, given that this phenomenon is still in its infancy in Ukraine. The purpose of the study is to analyze the media use of music therapy in the contemporary socio-cultural space of Ukraine. The main research methods are comparison, analysis, synthesis, and specification. The main research tools are a survey based on Google Forms, interviews. The territorial scope of the study covers different regions of Ukraine. The experimental verification of the use of music therapy in the socio-cultural space of Ukraine took place in several stages: theoretical and methodological, experimental and generalized. In particular, at the first stage, the peculiarities of the interpretation of music therapy and other theoretical problems of its use in the socio-cultural space were identified. At the second stage (experimental), a scientific experiment was conducted to identify the key problems and prospects of using music therapy through the media in the socio-cultural space of Ukraine. At the third stage, the data obtained were compared with the results of other scholars, in particular, the peculiarities of using music therapy in Ukraine and other European countries were compared and summarized. The results describe the peculiarities of using media-based music therapy in Ukraine, identify the main tools of mass communication used by music therapists in Ukraine, characterize the main goals of media-based music therapy, and outline the main challenges of using media resources in the practice of music therapists in Ukraine. It is established that the introduction of music therapy has common and distinctive features in comparison with European countries. The conclusions emphasize the importance of music therapy in the modern socio-cultural space of Ukraine, and it is determined that music therapy continues to develop in view of the current demand for psychotherapists in Ukraine
The Appeal of French – Leveraging the Soft Power of French Language and Francophone Culture Globally and Locally in the Classroom and Beyond
Get PDFThis article examines the significance of French language and Francophone culture in the world and in the United States through the lens of its worldwide appeal. It discusses ways in which its unique role and presence can be leveraged in French language learning, use, and advocacy. Within this framework, the soft power, or influence, of France throughout the world and the importance of both Francophones and Francophiles are discussed, as are the topics of French language advocacy, Francoresponsabilité, and Franco-activisme. The support of French language and Francophone culture through cultural diplomacy, the worldwide campaign for French, and a variety of local organizations and initiatives is also discussed. The role of French language skills and cultural knowledge is also discussed in terms of self-transformation and global citizenship within the context of multilingualism and bilingualism. The future of French both locally and globally, along with the importance of French language and Francophone culture in appealing to learners. heritage language speakers, and other French language stakeholders and in supporting sustainable motivation to learn and use the language and to live the culture
Key Determinants of Instagram Usage Among Malaysian Public University Students: An Extended Technology Acceptance Model
Get PDFThis research seeks to investigate the influencing factors affecting students’ intention of Instagram usage in Universiti Putra Malaysia. Drawn on the theoretical framework of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), social influence and self-efficacy were additionally incorporated to extend the TAM. A total of 373 online questionnaires were distributed to the targeted respondents. The PLS-SEM was applied for data analysis and the outcome shows that behavioral intention was positively anticipated by perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and social influence, while behavioral intention significantly impacts actual use. Meanwhile, the moderating effect of self-efficacy was found insignificant. The current study brings about empirical evidence in terms of the predictors anticipating students’ intention to use Instagram as an interactive platform by extending the TAM model. The outcome of the paper can serve as guidance for service providers in improving Instagram in the future
Political Communication in Social Media: A Bibliometrics Analysis
Get PDFThis study aims to explain the development of research on political communication in social media indexed by Scopus from 2013 to 2023. The scoping review method is employed in this investigation. The main finding of this study is that there has been little growth in the number of publications for research on political communication on social media over the past ten years that Scopus has indexed. This has an inverse relationship with the importance of social media in politics today. Additionally, all nations that contribute the most to the publication of research on this subject hold elections as part of their democratic systems. Further, politics, communication, campaigns, and social media are four crucial topic components for studying political communication in social media. Likewise, in terms of narratives, political communication by political actors in the social media aims to launch the dissemination of information to the public to increase electoral engagement. Then, Facebook has become the most used social media lately in political communication by politicians and political parties in a democratic country. Although this social media is not so popular among young people, it is still loved by many elderly voters who are new to the internet
The Impact of the Digital Era on Spanish-Speaking Social Audiences: A Systematic Review of Its Academic Literature
Get PDFWe are currently witnessing a paradigm shift in digital communication, determined by platformization. Digital channels have abandoned any unidirectional pretension to become interactive and bidirectional channels. Through a systematic literature review, this research aims to obtain a clear, complete, and updated definition of the concept of "social audience". The results point to an increase in the incidence of terms such as participation, participatory audience, and social networks, without specifically alluding to the concept of social audience, allowing evidence of a lack of consensus in terminology and the approach to the role of audiences in the current digital context. The lack of consensus leaves open considerations and debates on the study of cyber activism, as well as public opinion and influencers, for example
Influence of Disability-Inclusive Advertising on Behavioral Intention - An Intergenerational Analysis
Get PDFIn recent years, although inclusive advertising has emerged as a vital focus for global brands, the representation of individuals with disabilities has predominantly been viewed through an ableist lens. The main purpose of this study is to examine the influence of disability-inclusive advertising on the behavioural intentions of Generations X and Z in relation to social inclusion. Based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), we investigated intergenerational attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, self-schemas, anticipated regret felt (moderators), and behavioral intention towards a disability-inclusive advertisement as the stimulus using a sample of 270 respondents recruited using stratified convenience sampling. While the study revealed impartiality of attitudes and subjective norms regarding disability inclusion, perceived behavioral control was affirmative and notably more robust in Generation X as compared to Generation Z. The analysis reveals positive behavioural intentions to promote social inclusion for individuals with disabilities. This study provides important contributions to marketing and sociology by highlighting the crucial role of inclusive advertising in fostering favorable behavioral intentions among targeted audiences. This unique study, represents initial investigation into inclusive advertising within the Indian context, with a specific emphasis on its capacity to foster a favourable socio-psychological change within two prominent societal groups
Inclusion Needs Through the Lens of Intersectionality: Evidence supporting The 8-Inclusion Needs of All People Framework
Get PDFThis paper makes a substantial contribution to the fields of inclusion and intersectionality. It addresses the recognized gap in applying intersectionality as a practical framework for creating inclusive environments for all identities and intersectionalities. Drawing upon existing consensus among researchers on the importance of intersectionality, the study conducted in 2023 employs a robust qualitative methodology involving narrative interviews with 22 participants living in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom and representing diverse identities and intersectionalities to understand their identities, lived-experience and inclusion needs to thrive in work and life. Thematic analysis of participant responses resulted in support of all inclusion needs proposed in Wilson’s (2023) 8-Inclusion Needs of All People framework; Access, Space, Opportunity, Allowance, Representation, Language, Respect, and Support. Consequently, this research paper provides empirical evidence on the applicability of the 8-Inclusion Needs of All People framework, as proposed by Wilson (2023), in addressing multifaceted inclusion needs through the lens of intersectionality to prevent discrimination and promote equity and equal outcomes for all people. Further, as underscored by the participant's insights, it is essential to pivot from conventional approaches that endeavour to assimilate individual identities into pre-existing structures towards a more progressive stance that actively create inclusive organizations to embrace the diverse tapestry and inclusion needs of all people and their intersectionalities
An Assessment of the Partition and Scramble of Africa and the Effect of Slave Trade in the Continent
Get PDFThe scramble and Partition of African countries began in earnest with the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, and this was the cause of the most of Africa’s borders today. The conference was called by German Chancellor Bismarck to settle how European countries would claim colonial land in Africa and to avoid a war among European nations over African territory. All the major European States were invited to the conference which includes the Germany, France, Great Britain, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, and Spain were all considered to have a future role in the imperial partition of Africa. The United States was invited because of its interest in Liberia but did not attend the conference because it had no desire to build a colonial empire in Africa. Also invited were Austria–Hungary, Sweden–Norway, Denmark, Italy, Turkey, and Russia who all were considered minor players in the quest for colonizing Africa, though Italy has claim some colonial possessions in Northeast Africa. Most notably there were no Africans present at that conference, nor were any Europeans present to ensure that native Africans had any say in the proceedings. This paper has adopted secondary source of data in the process of data collection. The findings of the paper have revealed that partition in Africa has led to emergence of colonialism, slave trade and other related contemporary imbalance that led to for present African underdevelopment. The paper recommended that African countries needs to be allowed to run its affairs as an independent sovereign countries to manage both their mineral and human resource to compete with every continent of the world interterms of development dynamism and African countries should develop an approach that will help them to fight social menace of poverty, corruption, insecurity and unemployment