Largest neurosurgical social media group and its impact on communication and research

This chapter features and analyses a text published on 24 January 2018 via a social media group affiliated with the Islamic State’s central media office. The text, an e-book titled Advice for the leaders and soldiers of the Islamic State, was attributed to Abd al-Munim bin Izz al-Din al-Badawi, better known as Abu Hamzah al-Muhajir, the former prime minister and minister of war for the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI). First officially published in Arabic and made available online by the organization’s printing press, the Himmah Library, in the Hijri year 1428 (which spanned the Gregorian year 2007), the volume has two sections, ‘Advice for the Leaders of the Islamic State’ and ‘Advice for the Soldiers of the Islamic State’, which offer thirty pieces of ‘advice’ to leaders and thirty-one to soldiers about how best to pursue the aims of the Islamic State’s insurgency. The first half is the subject of this chapter.

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ANALISIS ESTETIK WPAP GRUP BELAJAR WPAP YUK

Jurnal Pendidikan Seni Rupa Undiksha ◽

10.23887/jjpsp.v8i1.14838 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

I Putu Nana Partha Wijaya . ◽

Drs. Hardiman, M.Si. . ◽

I Gusti Made Budiarta, S.Pd., M.Pd. .

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Design Principles ◽

Observation Data ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Visual Elements ◽

Observation Method ◽

The Aesthetic ◽

Line Elements ◽

Media Group

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian bentuk deskriptif yang bersifat kualitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tujuan penelitian pertama dan kedua, yaitu mendeskripsikan unsur visual karya WPAP pada grup social media facebook “Belajar WPAP Yuk” serta mendeskripsikan unsur estetik pada karya WPAP grup social media facebook “Belajar WPAP Yuk”. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data observasi biasa. Penentuan sampel data menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan snowball sampling yang dibatasi sesuai dengan pakem karya WPAP seperti tidak adanya garis curva dan bidang curva pada karya tersebut serta warna yang jauh dari kesan skintone. Sehingga dari proses penentuan sampel karya tersebut, penulis mendapatkan data karya WPAP pada grup “Belajar WPAP Yuk” sebanyak 205 karya WPAP. 205 karya WPAP tersebut di upload dari tanggal 26 maret- 26 april 2018. Data yang telah diperoleh dengan metode observasi biasa, disusun berdasarkan urutan masalah, kemudian dianalisis dengan model Miles dan Haberman. Hasil Penelitian berupa (1) Unsur- unsur visual yang terdapat pada karya WPAP grup “Belajar WPAP Yuk” pada socialmedia facebook adalah sebagai berikut: unsur garis, unsur shape (bangun), unsur texture (rasa permukaan bahan), unsur warna, intensity/ chroma serta unsur ruang dan waktu (2) Unsur estetik pada karya- karya WPAP grup “BelajarWPAP Yuk” meliputi: dasar- dasar penyusunan (prinsip desain) dan hukum penyusunan (azas desain). Dasar- dasar penyusunan pada karya- karya WPAP grup “BelajarWPAP Yuk” adalah sebagai berikut: paduan harmoni (selaras), paduan kontras, paduan irama (repetisi), paduan gradasi (harmonis menuju kontras). Hukum penyusunan (asas desain) pada grup “BelajarWPAP Yuk” adalah sebagai berikut: asas kesatuan (unity), keseimbangan (balance), formal balance (keseimbangan formal), informal balance (keseimbangan informal), simplicity (kesederhanaan), emphasis (aksentuasi) serta proporsi. Kata Kunci : Kata kunci: analisis, estetik, visual, WPAP. This research is a qualitative descriptive. This study aims to described the visual elements of WPAP artwork on social media group facebook "Learn WPAP Yuk" and describe WPAP artwork from aesthetic elements in social media group WPAP facebook "Learning WPAP Yuk". This research used the usual observation data collection techniques. Determination of sample data using purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques is limited in accordance with the characteristics of WPAP artwork such as not curve and color away from the impression of skintone. From the process of determining the sample of the WPAP artwork, the authors get data WPAP artwork on the group "Learning WPAP Yuk" as much as 205 artworks WPAP. 205 WPAP artworks are uploaded from 26 March - 26 April 2018. The data have been obtained by the usual observation method, arranged in order of problems, then analyzed with Miles and Haberman model. The results of the research are (1) The visual elements contained in WPAP's "Learning WPAP Yuk" on social media facebook is line elements, shape elements, elements of texture, color elements, chroma/ intensity, space and time elements. (2) The aesthetic elements of the WPAP's "BelajarWPAP Yuk" artworks include: basics of preparation (design principles) and constitution laws (design principles). The basics of the preparation of WPAP's "BelajarWPAP Yuk" artworks is harmony alloys, contrasting alloys, rhythmic alloys (repetitions), gradation alloys (harmonious to contrast). The law of composition (principle of design) in the "BelajarWPAP Yuk" group is as follows: unity, balance, formal balance, informal balance, simplicity, emphasis (accentuation) and proportion.keyword : analysis, aesthetic, visual, WPAP.

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Risk of recurrent acute fatty liver of pregnancy: survey from a social media group

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM ◽

10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100085 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 100085

Author(s):

Julie Glavind ◽

Sidsel Boie ◽

Emilie Glavind ◽

Jens Fuglsang

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Fatty Liver ◽

Acute Fatty Liver ◽

Media Group

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105. Null Effect of Financial Incentives or Social Media Support on Prep Adherence in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Young Men Who Have Sex with Men of Colour

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.415 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S181-S182

Author(s):

Chelsea Ware ◽

Andrew D Sparks ◽

Matthew E Levy ◽

Hilary Wolf ◽

Marc O Siegel

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Sexual Risk ◽

Financial Incentives ◽

Financial Incentive ◽

Control Group ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Incentive Group ◽

Media Group

Abstract Background Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) using emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) effectively reduces HIV transmission, with efficacy being dependent on adherence. We evaluated the effect of either social media-based support or financial incentives on PrEP adherence among young MSM of color in Washington, DC Methods MSM aged 18–29 were randomized 1:1:1 to standard of care (SOC) PrEP (Control group), SOC PrEP + invitation to a bidirectional Facebook group supervised by two clinicians (Social Media group), or SOC PrEP + $50 gift card at each of two follow-up visits (Financial Incentive group). Participants were asked to return at 3 and 6 months. Adherence was monitored with predefined dried blood spots (DBS) TFVdp levels with < 490, 490–979, 980–1749 and ≥1750 fmol/punch correlating with average of < 2, 2–4, 4–6, and 7 doses per week Results We enrolled 53 MSM. Average age was 22.5 years and 72% of participants were Black. At enrollment, 96% had previously heard of PrEP, 17% had ever taken PrEP but none had taken PrEP in the prior 6 months. 92% of participants reported condomless anal sex in the prior 3 months, 36% with an HIV-positive man or man of unknown HIV status (Table 1). 81% of participants returned for their 3-month visit and 70% for their 6-month visit. Mean self-reported PrEP adherence over the previous 3 months was 78% with no difference in adherence between the three groups at either visit. Based on DBS TFVdp levels, protective PrEP adherence (≥4 doses/week) was measured in 46% of the Financial Incentive group and in 57% of the Social Media group compared to in 67% of the Control group (p=0.38). Only 16% of TFVdp levels corresponded to taking PrEP 7 days a week (Figure 1). There was no change in sexual risk activity over the course of the study. 38 sexually transmitted infections were diagnosed in 26 participants (Figure 2). No participant tested positive for HIV. 3 months after study completion, 9 participants were still taking PrEP Table I. Sexual risk behaviors over the previous 3 months for study participants assessed at baseline visit, as well as 3 month and 6 month follow up visits Figure 1. PrEP Adherence. Figure 2. Number of sexually transmitted infections by specific etiology and site diagnosed Conclusion Our study showed no impact of either offering financial incentives or providing access to a supervised Facebook-based support group on PrEP adherence. Financial compensation based on level of PrEP adherence and using a more age-appropriate social media platform may have a greater impact on adherence Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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Conspiracism on social media: An agenda melding of group-mediated deceptions

International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics ◽

10.1386/macp_00020_1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 115-138 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Philemon Bantimaroudis ◽

Maria Sideri ◽

Dimitris Ballas ◽

Theodore Panagiotidis ◽

Thanasis Ziogas

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Mass Media ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Conspiracy Theories ◽

Technological Factors ◽

News Sources ◽

European Universities ◽

Media Group

This study examines students’ social media interactions in relation to their subcultural explorations of a conspiratorial nature. A sample of 476 students from four European universities participated in a survey about conspiracy theories in social media group discussions. In the survey, we examined various social and media factors in relation to students’ beliefs in conspiracy theories. The results of this exploratory study reveal that students treat social media as news sources; furthermore, they trust social media more than traditional mass media. The study reveals demographic, personal and technological factors that encourage a mediated conspiratorial discourse.

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Social media adaptation of the evidence-based Mothers and Babies group cognitive behavioral therapy intervention to prevent depression in perinatal youth: a qualitative study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.26188 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Anupa Gewali ◽

Alana Lopez ◽

Kristin Dachelet ◽

Elise Healy ◽

Marimirca Jean-Baptiste ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Media ◽

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Perinatal Depression ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Mental Wellness ◽

Group Cbt ◽

Media Group

BACKGROUND Adolescents and young adults age <25 (youth) are at higher risk of perinatal depression than older women and experience elevated barriers to in-person care. Digital platforms such as social media offer an accessible avenue to deliver group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to perinatal youth. OBJECTIVE Our goal was to develop the IMAGINE intervention, a facilitated social media group CBT intervention to prevent perinatal depression in US youth, by adapting the Mothers and Babies (MB) course, an evidence-based in-person group CBT intervention. In order to inform this adaptation, we sought perspectives of youth and healthcare provider stakeholders on perinatal youth’s mental health needs and social media group design recommendations. We report findings from stakeholder interviews and document the IMAGINE adaptation process. METHODS We conducted 21 semi-structured in-depth individual interviews with 10 pregnant or postpartum youth age 14-24 and 6 healthcare workers. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using deductive and inductive approaches to characterize perceptions of challenges and facilitators to youth perinatal mental health. Using a human-centered design approach, stakeholder perspectives were incorporated into IMAGINE design. We classified MB adaptations to develop IMAGINE according to the Framework for Modification and Adaptation, reporting the nature, timing, reason and goal of the adaptations. RESULTS Youth and healthcare workers described stigma associated with young pregnancy and parenting, social isolation, and lack of material resources as significant challenges to youth mental wellness. They identified non-judgmental support, peer companionship, and access to step-by-step guidance as facilitators of youth mental wellness. They endorsed the utility of a social media group to prevent perinatal depression and recommended that IMAGINE facilitate peer support, deliver content asynchronously to accommodate varied schedules, use a confidential platform, and facilitate discussion of topics beyond the MB curriculum, such as navigating support resources or asking medical questions. IMAGINE was adapted from MB to accommodate stakeholder recommendations and facilitate transition to online delivery. Content was tailored to be multimodal (text, images and video) and language was shortened and simplified. All content was designed for asynchronous engagement and redundancy was added to accommodate intermittent access. Structure was loosened to allow the intervention facilitator to respond in real-time to youth topics of interest. A social media platform was selected that allows multiple conversation “channels” and conceals group member identity. All adaptations sought to preserve fidelity to MB core components. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the impact of stigmatization of young pregnancy and social determinants of health on youth perinatal mental health. Stakeholders supported use of a social media group to create a supportive community and improve access to evidence-based depression prevention. Our study demonstrates how a validated intervention can be tailored to this unique group.

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Pakistan’s press freedom will deteriorate further

Emerald Expert Briefings ◽

10.1108/oxan-db243553 ◽

2019 ◽

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Press Freedom ◽

Media Industry ◽

Content Type ◽

Advertising Revenue ◽

Civil Military Relations ◽

To Come ◽

Military Relations ◽

Media Group

Significance It praised his coverage of civil-military relations in the country despite it apparently causing him and his employer, the Dawn Media Group (DMG), to come under pressure. Impacts More Pakistani activists will express their views in social media rather than print or broadcast forms, though this would also entail risks. The country’s media industry will contract, with many outlets likely to see advertising revenue curtailed. Pakistani academia could become increasingly marked by self-censorship.

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The potency of digital media: group chats and mediated scandals in the Philippines

Media International Australia ◽

10.1177/1329878x21988954 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1329878X2198895

Author(s):

Jozon A Lorenzana

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Digital Media ◽

Case Studies ◽

Digital Communication ◽

The Philippines ◽

Ordinary People ◽

Public Figures ◽

Everyday Politics ◽

The Impact ◽

Media Group

With widespread use of digital media, public figures and ordinary people easily become involved in scandals. Social media leaks and mobs illustrate how digital media figure into scandals in the context of everyday politics. The occurrence of scandals on digital media prompts questions on emerging dynamics and potentials of digital communication. Using case studies from the Philippines, this study identifies and examines digital media affordances and how they enable mediated scandals. Findings indicate that digital media facilitate the process and intensify the impact of scandals, particularly the effects of public condemnation. However, under certain conditions, digital media enable parties to counter allegations and mobilise support. The article reflects on the possibilities and potency of digital media in everyday politics of reputation.

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KONSTRUKSI MAKNA HIJRAH BAGI ANGGOTA KOMUNITAS LET’S HIJRAH DALAM MEDIA SOSIAL LINE

Al-Izzah Jurnal Hasil-Hasil Penelitian ◽

10.31332/ai.v14i1.1253 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 106

Author(s):

Ditha Prasanti ◽

Sri Seti Indriani

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Life Change ◽

Media Group

Hijrah has different meanings for members of Let's Hijrah community. This Islamic community calls its community as Let's Hijrah according to its hopes and goals in life to lead them to a better life change. In this study, the writer investigatd the construction of the meaning of Hijrah itself for members of Let's Hijrah community in social media LINE. This community provides all kinds of information and monitors all its activities through LINE's social media group account. Thus, the process of communication that exists was more dominant in the LINE social media accounts. The author used a qualitative approach to explaining this research. The results of this research had shown that the construction of the meaning of hijrah for the members of Ler's Hijrah community in LINE social media consists of: (1) Hijrah is agreed as the purpose of life to make a change to a better thing according to the teachings of Islam; (2) Hijrah must be demonstrated in both verbal and non-verbal contexts by every member of Let's Hijrah community; (3) Hijrah is also interpreted as the formation of each member's identity in the community of Let's Hijrah.

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