THE IMPLICATIONS OF INTERNET ON THE MEDIA AND THE PRACTICE OF MASS COMMUNICATION

Internet has emerged as a communication medium and its impact on society, commerce and the government is already phenomenal. As the nerve centre of the new media technologies, it has revolutionized the whole business of mass communication. This paper therefore examines the media convergence that the Internet has created and its revolution of the nature of mass communication. It also explores the various dimensions by which the digital revolution has affected all aspects ofmediaprofession, fromproduction, distribution, storage and use of media content, to the practice of media profession

Mass Media and Polarisation Processes in the Bounded Confidence Model of Opinion Dynamics

This paper presents a social simulation in which we add an additional layer of mass media communication to the social network \'bounded confidence\' model of Deffuant et al (2000). A population of agents on a lattice with continuous opinions and bounded confidence adjust their opinions on the basis of binary social network interactions between neighbours or communication with a fixed opinion. There are two mechanisms for interaction. \'Social interaction\' occurs between neighbours on a lattice and \'mass communication,\' adjusts opinions based on an agent interacting with a fixed opinion. Two new variables are added, polarisation: the degree to which two mass media opinions differ, and broadcast ratio: the number of social interactions for each mass media communication. Four dynamical regimes are observed, fragmented, double extreme convergence, a state of persistent opinion exchange leading to single extreme convergence and a disordered state. Double extreme convergence is found where agents are less willing to change opinion and mass media communications are common or where there is moderate willingness to change opinion and a high frequency of mass media communications. Single extreme convergence is found where there is moderate willingness to change opinion and a lower frequency of mass media communication. A period of persistent opinion exchange precedes single extreme convergence, it is characterized by the formation of two opposing groups of opinion separated by a gradient of opinion exchange. With even very low frequencies of mass media communications this results in a move to central opinions followed by a global drift to one extreme as one of the opposing groups of opinion dominates. A similar pattern of findings is observed for Neumann and Moore neighbourhoods.Opinion Dynamics, Mass Media, Polarisation, Extremists, Consensus

Perception of Social and Behaviour Change Communication Media in Cross River State, Nigeria

In the wake of increased interventions into health and social problems arising from various behaviours in Cross River State, this paper is set to ascertain the most effective media that can be utilized for effective communication. The mass media of communication, including television, radio, newspapers and magazines, bill boards, hand bills, posters, theatre and many other social and interpersonal media of communication are available for patronage by interventionists targeting change in any society. The question however is which of the media is the most viable? To determine this, a survey was conducted to sample the opinions of 140 media students from two higher institutions: the University of Calabar and the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), all in Cross River State. The population of the study comprised both undergraduates and graduate students of Theatre and Media Studies and Mass Communication in both institutions. Findings reveal that out of the fourteen (14) media tools brought into limelight, radio, television, and billboards are the most patronized tools for change communication. The paper concludes and recommends that non-governmental organizations and the government can utilize radio, television, billboards and the church as the most effective media for chang

Jesuit response to the communication revolution

This essay will consider both. In order to offer a context, it begins with a review of the impact of the communication revolution on our individual and collective lives. Communication, the process of exchanging information and influence, occurs through interpersonal methods or through the mass media. However, recent technological advances lead me to focus more on mass communication

Transparency in Communication: An Examination of Communication Journals’ Conflicts-of-Interest Policies

Increased corporate-sponsored university research and professorial consulting has caused medical, psychological, and other scientific journals to adopt conflicts-of-interest disclosure policies. This study examines editorial policies concerning conflicts of interest at communication journals in the context of Habermas’s theory of communicative action. The results show that communication journals do not have the same mandatory disclosure requirements that journals of other disciplines have. In this regard, communication research journals are similar to the mass media. Consequently, the article suggests that disclosure policies are needed if communication research journals are to function as part of a larger dialogic process. Moreover, communication researchers are not in a position to criticize the mass media for failing to disclose conflicts of interest when their own journals do not require disclosure

The role of mass media in church development in the twenty first century

The life of man has been influenced greatly by modern Mass Media in the 21st century. Such Media include the radio, television, newspaper, magazines, billboards, internet, cable networks, mobile phones, pamphlets, handbills among others. They have greatly enhanced the instant or rapid transfer of information, opinion and ideas. These have influenced man positively and negatively in all aspects of life, ranging from physical, educational, moral, economic to spiritual and religious. Hence this write up has been conceived to explore and highlight the role of the mass media in church development in the 215 century. The mass media is very influential in human life. This is because it enhances rapid communication of news, information, ideas and opinions which affect and influence human life positively and negatively. This two edged influence is also applicable in the religious life of man. The mass media has been used to communicate and influence the growth and development of religious organizations, such as churches. On the other hand, the media in some cases, has contributed to some problems in the church through its abuse and misuse, such as the communication of false doctrines, propaganda and inciting of members to rebel against church authorities. This paper attempts to highlight both the positive and negative roles of the mass media in church development, in addition to suggesting ways of improvemen

Science communication through mass media

[Resumo]: Pódese facer divulgación científica de diferentes maneiras. O presente Traballo de Fin de Grao supón o primeiro contacto do autor coa divulgación científica a nivel profesional, centrándose principalmente no formato radiofónico. Para iso, o autor colaborou co programa de Radio Galega Efervesciencia desde febreiro a xuño de 2018. Concretamente, elaborou contidos para unha nova sección titulada “Juan desde Londres” aproveitando a súa residencia nesa cidade. En total, graváronse cinco pezas radiofónicas, das cales catro xa foron emitidas. Unha delas foi adaptada para prensa escrita, en concreto para o medio dixital GCiencia. Tamén fíxose un test beta co gallo de estudiar como valoran os oíntes os diferentes contidos de Efervesciencia.[Resumen]: Es posible hacer divulgación científica de diferentes maneras. Este Trabajo de Fin de Grado supone el primer contacto del autor con la divulgación científica a nivel profesional, centrándose principalmente en el formato radiofónico. Para eso, el autor colaboró con el programa de Radio Galega Efervesciencia desde febrero a junio de 2018. Concretamente, elaboró contenidos para una nueva sección titulada “Juan desde Londres” aprovechando su estancia en esa ciudad. En total se grabaron cinco piezas radiofónicas, de las cuales cuatro fueron ya emitidas. Una de ellas fue adaptada para prensa escrita, en concreto para el medio digital GCiencia. También se hizo un test beta con el objetivo de estudiar cómo valoran los oyentes los diferentes contenidos de Efervesciencia.[Abstract]: It is possible to do science communication in different ways. This Final Degree Project is the first contact of the author with the science communication at a professional level, focusing mainly on the radio format. For this, the author cooperated with Efervesciencia, a popular science magazine broadcasted by Radio Galega from February to June 2018. Specifically, he elaborated contents for a new section entitled "Juan from London" taking advantage of his residence in that city. In total, five radio pieces were recorded, of which four were already broadcast. One of them was adapted for written media, specifically for the digital newspaper GCiencia. A beta test was also carried out in order to study how listeners value the different contents of Efervesciencia.Traballo fin de grao (UDC.CIE). Bioloxía. Curso 2017/201

Social Media Users\u27 Guide

Mass Communication Professor Susan Currie Sivek shares ideas and suggestions for how to take control of social media and use it to your advantage

Social Media Users\u27 Guide

Mass Communication Professor Susan Currie Sivek shares ideas and suggestions for how to take control of social media and use it to your advantage

A New Account of Personalization and Effective Communication

To contribute to understanding of information economies of daily life, this paper explores over the past millennium given names of a large number of persons. Analysts have long both condemned and praised mass media as a source of common culture, national unity, or shared symbolic experiences. Names, however, indicate a large decline in shared symbolic experience over the past two centuries, a decline that the growth of mass media does not appear to have affected significantly. Study of names also shows that action and personal relationships, along with time horizon, are central aspects of effective communication across a large population. The observed preference for personalization over the past two centuries and the importance of action and personal relationships to effective communication are aspects of information economies that are likely to have continuing significance for industry developments, economic statistics, and public policy.new economy, information economy, personalization, mass media, communication, regulation, information theory, Industrial Revolution