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A hard nut to crack: Exploring journalism educators’ views on data journalism education in Malaysia
Iffat Ali Aksar, Ayesha Siddiqua, *Muhammad Zaiamri Zainal Abidin
Abstract: Data journalism is essential to modern journalism in the digital age; however, there is a limited body of literature on data journalism education in Asia. Despite Western experts’ substantial discussion of its development and norms, data journalism research is still in its infancy. This study examines data journalism education in Malaysia, focusing on the knowledge, abilities, and challenges faced by journalism instructors. The faculty of Malaysian institutions providing undergraduate and graduate journalism courses were recruited for in-depth interviews using a qualitative methodology. The results indicate that journalism education lacks...
Abstract: Data journalism is essential to modern journalism in the digital age; however, there is a limited body of literature on data journalism education in Asia. Despite Western experts’ substantial discussion of its development and norms, data journalism research is still in its infancy. This study examines data journalism education in Malaysia, focusing on the knowledge, abilities, and challenges faced by journalism instructors. The faculty of Malaysian institutions providing undergraduate and graduate journalism courses were recruited for in-depth interviews using a qualitative methodology. The results indicate that journalism education lacks...
In the spotlight and under attack: Cyber sexual harassment of public figures on Instagram
*Liyana Mohd Ramly, Syahida Mohd Nazri, Azian Muhamad Adzmi
Abstract: In Malaysia, celebrities on Instagram are increasingly at risk of cyberbullying, particularly through obscene messages—a form of online abuse known as cyber sexual harassment. This type of harassment involves various behaviours that exploit digital content on social media platforms to target individuals. This study focuses on cyber sexual harassment directed at Malaysian celebrities on Instagram, examining its emotional impact and the coping strategies they employ in response. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 male and female celebrities who have experienced cyber sexual harassment, revealing that both male and female celebrities are...
Abstract: In Malaysia, celebrities on Instagram are increasingly at risk of cyberbullying, particularly through obscene messages—a form of online abuse known as cyber sexual harassment. This type of harassment involves various behaviours that exploit digital content on social media platforms to target individuals. This study focuses on cyber sexual harassment directed at Malaysian celebrities on Instagram, examining its emotional impact and the coping strategies they employ in response. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 male and female celebrities who have experienced cyber sexual harassment, revealing that both male and female celebrities are...
The AIGC revolution: Enhancing content generation efficiency in Chinese broadcast media
*Wang Lu, Jamaluddin bin Aziz
Abstract: Despite rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content (AIGC) across various sectors, research on its specific implementation within the Chinese broadcast media industry remains limited, particularly regarding its impact on content generation efficiency, quality, and associated challenges. This exploratory study investigates AIGC technology applications in content creation workflows within the Chinese broadcast media, contributing unique insights from China’s distinctive digital ecosystem shaped by the “Great Firewall” and specific regulatory environment. Guided by the Media Ecology Theory, this research employed a qualitative approach...
Abstract: Despite rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content (AIGC) across various sectors, research on its specific implementation within the Chinese broadcast media industry remains limited, particularly regarding its impact on content generation efficiency, quality, and associated challenges. This exploratory study investigates AIGC technology applications in content creation workflows within the Chinese broadcast media, contributing unique insights from China’s distinctive digital ecosystem shaped by the “Great Firewall” and specific regulatory environment. Guided by the Media Ecology Theory, this research employed a qualitative approach...
Crisis communication in megathrust discourse: Risk preparedness or fear amplification?
*Pipit Fitriyah, Ismi Dwi Astuti Nurhaeni, Andre N Rahmanto, Drajat Tri Kartono
Abstract: This research examines how crisis communication influences public responses to the risk of megathrust earthquakes, particularly whether digital discourse fosters preparedness or amplifies fear. More specifically, this research looks at how public engagement, risk awareness, and perceived constraints shape behavioural outcomes in disaster contexts, such as a megathrust earthquake, using the Situational Theory of Publics (Grunig, 1997) and Risk Perception Theory (Slovic, 1987). To address these dynamics, a mixed-methods approach was applied: computational text mining and qualitative interviews. To contextualise the digital discourse, semi-structured...
Abstract: This research examines how crisis communication influences public responses to the risk of megathrust earthquakes, particularly whether digital discourse fosters preparedness or amplifies fear. More specifically, this research looks at how public engagement, risk awareness, and perceived constraints shape behavioural outcomes in disaster contexts, such as a megathrust earthquake, using the Situational Theory of Publics (Grunig, 1997) and Risk Perception Theory (Slovic, 1987). To address these dynamics, a mixed-methods approach was applied: computational text mining and qualitative interviews. To contextualise the digital discourse, semi-structured...
Between pulpit and platform: Parasocial bonds in Filipino priests’ social media ministry
Roderick Evans Bartolome
Abstract: Framed by Horton and Wohl’s (1956) concept of parasocial interaction and Lou’s (2022) elaboration of trans-parasocial relations, this study examines how Catholic priests who create digital content relate to their social media followers. Three focus group discussions (N = 20) with active Facebook and TikTok users in the Diocese of Malolos were recorded, transcribed, and inductively analysed until thematic saturation was achieved. Participants turn to priests’ posts for scriptural insight and...
Abstract: Framed by Horton and Wohl’s (1956) concept of parasocial interaction and Lou’s (2022) elaboration of trans-parasocial relations, this study examines how Catholic priests who create digital content relate to their social media followers. Three focus group discussions (N = 20) with active Facebook and TikTok users in the Diocese of Malolos were recorded, transcribed, and inductively analysed until thematic saturation was achieved. Participants turn to priests’ posts for scriptural insight and...
Fear of missing out (FOMO) and impulsive buying on TikTok shop: A study using the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model
*Truong Hong-Ngoc
Abstract: This investigation explores the psychological mechanisms through which fear of missing out (FOMO) drives impulsive purchasing behaviour among young TikTok Shop users, drawing on mixed-method data from 336 participants. Quantitative surveys employing Cronbach’s Alpha-validated scales (α = 0.89) revealed two dominant FOMO dimensions: Desire for Belonging, characterised by prestige sensitivity, social connectedness, and peer praise (β = 0.42, p < 0.01), and Anxiety of Isolation, manifesting through fears of alienation, social neglect, and competitive disadvantage (β = 0.38, p < 0.01). Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated...
Abstract: This investigation explores the psychological mechanisms through which fear of missing out (FOMO) drives impulsive purchasing behaviour among young TikTok Shop users, drawing on mixed-method data from 336 participants. Quantitative surveys employing Cronbach’s Alpha-validated scales (α = 0.89) revealed two dominant FOMO dimensions: Desire for Belonging, characterised by prestige sensitivity, social connectedness, and peer praise (β = 0.42, p < 0.01), and Anxiety of Isolation, manifesting through fears of alienation, social neglect, and competitive disadvantage (β = 0.38, p < 0.01). Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated...
How digital natives in Türkiye use the metaverse: A qualitative research on problems and opportunities
*Mikail Batu, Fatma Erdoğan
Abstract: Metaverse is an interactive and multiplayer virtual universe created through the combination of virtual and augmented reality technologies, integrating the physical world with the virtual world. For digital natives, the metaverse is not only a realm of games and entertainment, but also a new platform where they can engage socially, enhance their creativity in education and work, as well as interact with multiple reflections closely resembling “real” life. In this platform, they can spend time, live with a twin identity aided by avatars, and encounter many reflections highly similar to real life. This study aims to examine how digital natives utilise the metaverse...
Abstract: Metaverse is an interactive and multiplayer virtual universe created through the combination of virtual and augmented reality technologies, integrating the physical world with the virtual world. For digital natives, the metaverse is not only a realm of games and entertainment, but also a new platform where they can engage socially, enhance their creativity in education and work, as well as interact with multiple reflections closely resembling “real” life. In this platform, they can spend time, live with a twin identity aided by avatars, and encounter many reflections highly similar to real life. This study aims to examine how digital natives utilise the metaverse...
Exploring social media fatigue through WeChat Use: A diary study among university students in Liaoning, China
*Jia Puxiu, Normaliza Abd.Rahim, Nur Haniz Mohd Nor
Abstract: As social media becomes increasingly integrated into everyday communication, the issue of social media fatigue faced by university students is a growing concern. This study empirically examines the primary types of fatigue associated with WeChat use among university students in Liaoning Province, China. It explains how these fatigues intersect and evolve in daily use situations. Through convenience sampling, the study invited 15 university students to participate in a two-week diary study. Thematic analysis reveal that social media fatigue is primarily manifested as information overload, task-oriented use fatigue, and privacy fatigue, and these types...
Abstract: As social media becomes increasingly integrated into everyday communication, the issue of social media fatigue faced by university students is a growing concern. This study empirically examines the primary types of fatigue associated with WeChat use among university students in Liaoning Province, China. It explains how these fatigues intersect and evolve in daily use situations. Through convenience sampling, the study invited 15 university students to participate in a two-week diary study. Thematic analysis reveal that social media fatigue is primarily manifested as information overload, task-oriented use fatigue, and privacy fatigue, and these types...
An examination of the encounter between Blackpink and the People’s Party in Thailand: A visual analysis of the interrelation between cultural heritage and popular culture
Anurak Chandam, *Lin Hui-Wen
Abstract: This study examines the visual framing of Blackpink’s concert at Supachalasai National Stadium in Thailand, a heritage site closely linked to the People’s Party. By combining iconographic and discourse analysis, this research explores how the concert’s visual representation sparked public controversy and discourse. Using Panofsky’s iconographic method, the study identifies symbolic contrasts between the stadium’s architectural heritage and the vibrant pop culture of the concert. These contrasts highlight differing cultural and historical values, emphasising how pop culture events can impact public perceptions of heritage sites. Discourse analysis of...
Abstract: This study examines the visual framing of Blackpink’s concert at Supachalasai National Stadium in Thailand, a heritage site closely linked to the People’s Party. By combining iconographic and discourse analysis, this research explores how the concert’s visual representation sparked public controversy and discourse. Using Panofsky’s iconographic method, the study identifies symbolic contrasts between the stadium’s architectural heritage and the vibrant pop culture of the concert. These contrasts highlight differing cultural and historical values, emphasising how pop culture events can impact public perceptions of heritage sites. Discourse analysis of...
The five stations of artistry in film narrative: A Sufistic interpretation
*Azrain Arifin
Abstract: This paper proposes a five-stage screenwriting framework inspired by the Sufi stations of knowledge (maqamat), offering an alternative to Western paradigms such as Aristotle’s three-act structure and Field’s screenplay model. Drawing on Islamic spirituality, the study conceptualises the stations of Sharia, Tariqa, Haqiqa, and Ma’rifa as narrative thresholds: Harmony, Beauty, Feel, Truth, and Love. Through comparative textual analysis, the paper examines how these spiritual states manifest cinematically via mise-en-scène, sound design, visual rhythm, and character development. This hybrid methodology not only contributes to the...
Abstract: This paper proposes a five-stage screenwriting framework inspired by the Sufi stations of knowledge (maqamat), offering an alternative to Western paradigms such as Aristotle’s three-act structure and Field’s screenplay model. Drawing on Islamic spirituality, the study conceptualises the stations of Sharia, Tariqa, Haqiqa, and Ma’rifa as narrative thresholds: Harmony, Beauty, Feel, Truth, and Love. Through comparative textual analysis, the paper examines how these spiritual states manifest cinematically via mise-en-scène, sound design, visual rhythm, and character development. This hybrid methodology not only contributes to the...
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