Enhancing critical thinking and journalism skills through artificial intelligence literacy: A case study of journalism students in Tajik National University, Tajikistan

In the age of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, this research paper  explores the impact of AI literacy and the incorporation of ChatGPT-3 in improving  critical thinking skills and journalism writing among 50 third-semester journalism  students at Tajik National University. Recognizing the increasing relevance of AI in  various industries, including journalism, the study aims to shed light on the potential  benefits of integrating AI tools in journalism education, focusing specifically on the development of critical thinking and writing abilities. To comprehensively investigate the  effects of AI literacy and ChatGPT-3 usage on students' skill development, a mixed?methods approach was employed, combining both quantitative and qualitative data  collection techniques. Surveys and interviews were utilized to gather in-depth insights into  the students' perspectives, experiences, and the overall impact of AI integration on their  learning outcomes. The results of the study reveal a significant improvement in students'  critical thinking and journalism writing skills when using ChatGPT-3. The findings suggest that the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT-3 in the classroom can foster critical  thinking by encouraging deeper analysis, reflection, and collaboration among students. Furthermore, the use of ChatGPT-3 in journalism writing tasks can enhance students'  writing skills, providing a valuable resource for generating content ideas, improving  research capabilities, and refining writing techniques. This study emphasizes the  importance of AI literacy in modern education, particularly in the context of journalism.  As AI tools continue to reshape the journalism landscape, it is crucial for journalism students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to use these tools effectively and  responsibly in their future careers. Consequently, the study provides recommendations for  the successful integration of AI in journalism education, highlighting the need for comprehensive AI literacy training and the adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT-3 in  journalism curricula. this research demonstrates the potential of AI literacy and ChatGPT?3 integration for enhancing critical thinking and journalism writing skills among  journalism students at Tajik National University. The significant improvements observed  in the students' abilities underscore the value of incorporating AI tools and AI literacy training in journalism education to prepare students for the rapidly evolving, AI-driven  journalism landscape.   </p

Empowering Critical skills of Teaching and Learning with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

This collaborative manual on AI tools in education has been developed by a team of experts in the field. The primary developers of this draft are Prof Dr. Liam Murray and Muhammad Irfan from the University of Limerick. The manual has been specifically created to help educators and learners around the world understand the key concepts of AI tools in education, with a particular focus on the higher education environment in Central Asia. Recently, a collaborative initiative among Central Asian universities has been launched to equip faculty and students, mostly in the social sciences, with the ongoing revolution of AI tools. This manual is just one of many resources that aim to support teachers and learners in Central Asia and beyond, helping them to develop critical thinking and integrate AI into the teaching and learning process. Contributions to this manual were made by several experts in the field. Key notes were provided by Fahad Aldulaylan and Yahya AlQahtani, while Dr. Muhammad Sajjad focused on developing the limitations and analysis section. Engr. Francis Ashiq provided the technical layout to enhance readers' understanding of AI tools in education, and Bronwyn April shared her expertise on the social aspect of AI in education, teaching, and learning. Additionally, Niamh O'Brien provided support in the graphical aspect of teaching and learning. This manual is available for anyone to use for research, teaching, or academic purposes, but it is important to acknowledge the authors for their contributions.</p

<strong>Policy for Merging ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI) with Social Sciences in Central Asian's Higher Education Institutions</strong>

   As social scientists, we have noticed a lack of progress in implementing policies for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. Recently, we took the opportunity to draft a policy statement and propose a tentative policy for the inclusion of AI in higher education, with a particular focus on social sciences, arts, and humanities in Central Asia, but which can be extended to other regions. This policy has been developed by Prof. Dr. Liam Murray and by Muhammad Irfan working at University of Limerick and are experts in the practices and pedagogies of AI in social sciences, arts, and humanities, both nationally and internationally. The policy statement aims to address the issue and provide a framework for the effective implementation of AI in education, specifically in colleges and universities. Integrating AI in higher education has immense potential to improve teaching and learning outcomes. However, its implementation requires careful consideration of pedagogies and practices that are specific to social sciences, arts, and humanities. Therefore, this policy statement is designed to guide educators in effectively incorporating AI into their curricula. This policy statement, drafted by experts in the field, seeks to address the lack of progress in implementing policies for the integration of AI in higher education. It provides a framework for educators to effectively incorporate AI in their teaching practices, with a focus on social sciences, arts, and humanities.</p

The role of AI in shaping Europe's higher education landscape: policy implications and guidelines with a focus on Ireland

This research investigates the policy considerations for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various academic departments at the University of Limerick, encapsulating a comprehensive view of shared and department-specific principles. It employs a qualitative approach, using an open-ended questionnaire to collect data from a stratified random sample of staff members. The data is analysed thematically, revealing both common and unique themes related to AI implementation. </p

Patterns of mass media in Pakistan Afghanistan bordering communities: A public perception analysis

Those who reside near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Khyber,  Mohmand, and Bajaur agencies on Pakistan's side and in the Jalalabad  and Kunar provinces on Afghanistan's side are presumed to provide  some kind of trouble for one or the other border-sharing countries. The  reason for this assumption is not that the residents of these areas are  inherently troublesome; rather, it is the premise that these places are  ignored by mass media and communication networks on both sides of  the border. This study will focus on how different media outlets cover  and depict the Pak-Afghan border villages in order to test this notion. It  is also crucial to research the media and communication that border  communities are exposed to on a local, national, and worldwide level.  Furthermore, since microblogging is possible on mobile devices in  these regions, the growing importance of social media cannot be disregarded. This study will also examine how these populations  interact with the media in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The use of social  media (Twitter and Facebook) as well as print, electronic, radio, and  other media will be statistically studied throughout this study.  According to the hypothesis, communication gaps will be found in the  study and will have a direct influence on how border communities  behave.</p

Micro- Credential: A guide to prompt writing and engineering in higher education: A tool for Artificial Intelligence in LLM

   Welcome to the collaborative micro-credential program for prompt engineering and writing ! This program has been developed as a valuable tool for researchers, academics, students, scholars, educators, and individuals from all walks of life who are venturing into the realm of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and other similar tools.The manual on AI tools in education, presented here, is the result of the expertise and dedication of a team of experts in the field. Leading this effort are Prof. Dr. Liam Murray and Muhammad Irfan from the University of Limerick, who have taken on the task of providing valuable insights into AI tools in education. Their primary goal is to assist educators and learners worldwide in comprehending the essential concepts of AI tools within an educational context, with a specific focus on the higher education environment in Europe, Africa , Middle east and Central Asia. A collaborative initiative has recently been launched among Central Asian universities to empower faculty and students, primarily in the social sciences, with the ongoing revolution of AI tools. This manual is part of a comprehensive collection of resources developed to support teachers and learners in Central Asia and beyond. Its purpose is to help them cultivate critical thinking skills and seamlessly integrate AI into the teaching and learning process.This manual benefits from the contributions of numerous experts in the field. Key insights were provided by Fahad Aldulaylan and Yahya AlQahtani,  researchers at University of Limerick while Dr. Muhammad Sajjad dedicated his expertise to developing the limitations and analysis section. Engr. Francis Ashiq has skilfully provided a technical layout to enhance readers' understanding of AI tools in education, while Bronwyn  April has shared her valuable knowledge on the social aspects of AI in education, teaching, and learning in Ireland and Africa . Additionally, Niamh O'Brien has provided support in the graphical aspect of teaching and learning in Ireland. ensuring a well-rounded and comprehensive manual.</p

Evolving journalistic trends in American media on # Black Lives Matter

The movement and protests under Black Lives Matter (BLM) in the postmodern times have opened a huge space for research. Specifically, for communication and media research from the point of view of social media. The main idea of this study that low cost labor in South America and the large number of people in the lower class were the main reasons to enslave African Americans or black American. White Americans of upper class were not only burdening black Americans with labor, but they are also doing same with white Americans by taking control of politics, cash and land. . The census study method were applied in this study and also Content analysis also requires analyzing data of different forms. Data of four public Twitter accounts is collected. The social media tool Twitter is used for data. For the analysis 468 tweets from four American media organizations that are two print media and two electronic media are selected. Criminal justice should provide justice to everyone regardless of anything. Some further work the BLM can do is to educate people about racism, colorblind racism, change opinions of people and get maximum support for the movement. Black lives matter and race also matters, and it will take a shift in public to assume that they matter and their lives are equally important in order to change the justice system and American society.</p

Habit of study and academic achievements In District Dir (Lower) And District Malakand

In this study the researchers investigated the effect of some study habits on the academic achievement of the students. Cluster sampling technique was used to collect data from the students in two districts; District Dir lower and District Malakand. The recorded data presented by contingency tables. To test significance of the study habits on academic achievement, chi-square test was used. The researchers found that the habits of taking notes and writing back class materials significantly affected the academic performance of the students. College administration, college teaching staff and parents of the students should concentrate on the study habits of the students. Seminars, workshops and training programs should be arranged in order to bring awareness about good study habits in students.</p

Pakistani print media coverage of environmental issues: a comparative study of Urdu and English newspapers

Newspaper is the powerful mass media which has played a leading role in the dissemination of knowledge and in building global awareness of different problems in particular in prevalent environmental issues. The purpose of this research is to examine the environmental crisis coverage in both Pakistan's Urdu and English press. It also seeks to examine the role and purpose of the newspaper in environmental awareness. For this analysis, the researchers have examined the content of the two national newspapers: the English (Dawn) and Urdu (Aaj) newspapers. Based on the study findings, it has been confirmed that the government and the general public accept the importance of the issue, if the media set the agenda for a matter. In this respect, the results of the study showed that the media did not develop an appropriate agenda for environmental problems in the country

Does war like situation create war phobia among television viewers? A clash between Pakistan & India On Pulwama incident in Kashmir

Media is powerful enough to influence the minds of the people. The study investigates the television viewers’ stances about situation which happened between Pakistan and India in the shape of Pulwama incident. Television channels of both sides presented different aspects of the terror attack, whereas both look defensive according to their respective state rules and policies and it also created a war-like situation on both sides of the border. The researchers examined the level of fear of war on the basis of television exposure. For this aim, the researchers applied survey method and data was collected through purposive sampling from 50 viewers of two high ranked Pakistani television channels, i.e., Geo and ARY. The correlation results p=.001 & p=.000 supported the hypotheses of the study that those who consume more time with TV in war-like situation will have more fear of war, which is due to exaggeration and repetition of aggressive contents. The findings also supported the Cultivation Theory assumption that heavy viewers of TV have more insecurity feeling in such kind of situation.</p