Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin (HIG) Propaganda Activities

2018 ◽  
pp. 195-216
Author(s):  
Thomas H. Johnson ◽  
Matthew DuPee ◽  
Wali Shaaker
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Military Bases ◽  
Collateral Damage ◽  
Printed Media ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Internet And Social Media

While the vast majority of this book examine Taliban narratives and associated stories, the chapter focuses on the propaganda of Hezb-e-Islami (Gulbuddin) and its variety of IO delivery mechanisms: Oqab (Eagle) Website; EID messages, printed media (Shahadat – Martyrdom; Tanweer – Enlightenment), internet and social media, DVDs and videos. The major themes of HIG’s propaganda include: exploiting collateral damage by the U.S. Coalition, HIG’s inevitable victory, permanent of coalition military bases in Afghanistan, fraudulent Afghan elections, and a HIG peace proposal. The chapter also assesses the very significant role of Pakistan in the development of HIG narratives and associated stories.

scholarly journals Cyberspace as a Tool of Contemporary Propaganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-108
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Pilarski
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
The Media ◽  
Research Analysis ◽  
Internet And Social Media

The scientific deliberation presented in this article concerns the use of cyberspace in contemporary propaganda activities. The aim of the analysis is to identify propaganda activities and to state the role of cyberspace as an indispensable element for its existence. The following research methods were applied in the research: analysis, synthesis, abstracting, generalization, and a case study. The case study presented in this article, concerning the identification of propaganda activities based on the engagement of Germany in the issue of refugees from Syria, perfectly points to the significance and possibilities offered by cyberspace in the realization of the activities in question and attaining the set goals. The results obtained from the research underline the significant role of cyberspace in  contemporary society where the success of propaganda is conditioned by the use of tools which allow to appeal to a vast group of recipients through the media, the Internet, and social media. The presented deliberation indicates that cyberspace with all its elements is a prerequisite for the success of propaganda activities conducted nowadays.

Choice Matters

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Moore ◽  
John A. Quelch ◽  
Emily Boudreau
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Consumer Choice ◽  
Marketing Management ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
System P ◽  
The U.S

Choice Matters: How Healthcare Consumers Make Decisions (and Why Clinicians and Managers Should Care) is a timely and thoughtful exploration of the controversial role of consumers in the U.S. healthcare system. In most markets today, consumers have more options and autonomy than ever before. Empowered consumers easily shop around for products and services that better meet their needs, and they widely share their reviews on social media to inform and influence other consumers. Businesses have responded with better experiences and prices to compete for consumers’ business. Though healthcare has lagged behind other industries in this respect, there is a rising tide of interest in consumer choice and empowerment in healthcare markets. However, most healthcare provider organizations, individual doctors, and health insurers are unprepared to consider patients as consumers. The authors draw upon the fields of medicine, marketing, management, psychology, and public policy as they take a substantive, in-depth look at consumer choice and point out its appropriate use, as well as its limitations. This book addresses perplexing issues, such as how healthcare differs from other consumer-driven markets, how consumers make healthcare decisions, and how increased consumer choice in healthcare can not only aid and empower American consumers but also improve the overall healthcare system.

The Evolution of Patients’ and Surgeons’ Perspectives Towards the Role of the Internet and Social Media in Breast Augmentation Over 5 Years

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Montemurro ◽  
Vincent K S Tay ◽  
Per Hedén
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Breast Augmentation ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Patient Responses ◽  
Business Acumen ◽  
Unrealistic Expectations ◽  
Internet And Social Media

Abstract Background The influence of the internet and social media (SoMe) in the decision-making of patients is recognized. Plastic surgeons are aware of this trend but are entangled between ethics, professionalism, and business acumen. Objectives In this study, the authors presented the evolution of perspectives of patients and surgeons recruited through a private clinic over 5 years. Methods A questionnaire was administered to patients consulting for primary breast augmentation in 2014, 2017, and 2019. Plastic surgeons who worked at or visited the Akademikliniken in 2014, 2017, and 2019 completed a separate questionnaire. Results In total, 1646 patient responses were collected. Patients who started their information gathering with the internet increased from 68.0% to 72.9%, and 94.1% of patients looked for information about aesthetic surgery on the internet before their consultation. Patients who read about aesthetic surgery on SoMe increased 29.1%. Of 462 surgeons recruited, 62% opined that the majority of patients had gathered information online before consultation. Fewer surgeons in 2019 thought that the internet and SoMe led to better information (down from 61.7% to 35.2%). An increase from 38.3% to 65.3% of surgeons attributed it to unrealistic expectations. However, only 9.7% of surgeons would support removal of plastic surgery material from SoMe compared with 21.9% in 2014. Conclusions The increased utilization and influence of the internet and SoMe on patients and surgeons is rapid. Aesthetic plastic surgeons must equip themselves to cope with the risks and capitalize on the opportunity for patient engagement and public education.

scholarly journals Technology Addictions and Technostress

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stoney Brooks ◽  
Xuequn Wang ◽  
Christoph Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Outcomes ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Internet And Social Media

In today's technology-centric world, people are becoming increasingly dependent on the Internet. The most common use of the Internet is through social media, which is used to communicate, share, collaborate, and connect. However, continued usage of a hedonic system can be linked with compulsion or addiction. Since problematic usage/behaviors can lead to negative outcomes, this study aims to determine differential effects of Internet and social media addictions on social media-related technostress. This is examined in two different cultures: The U.S. and China. The results support the association between the Internet and social media addictions with increases in social media-related technostress. Additionally, these effects are moderated by culture. Implications for research and practice are discussed along with future directions for this stream.

The Influence of Social Interactions and Subjective Norms on Social Media Postings

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (03) ◽  
pp. 2050023
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Arpaci
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Intentions

This study investigated the influence of social interactions and subjective norms on individuals’ social media postings. The study developed a theoretical model by extending the Theory of Reasoned Action with social interactions. A CB-SEM analysis was conducted to test the hypothesised relationships based on the data collected from 312 social media users. Results indicated that social interactions (i.e. likes, shares, comments and follows) were significantly related to the attitude towards the selfie-posting behaviour. Further, the attitude and subjective norms were significantly related to behavioural intentions, which together accounted for a significant amount of variance in the actual behaviour. The findings contributed to literature by introducing the significant role of “social interactions” in predicting the attitude towards the selfie-posting behaviour.

scholarly journals Consumer Revenge Using the Internet and Social Media: An Examination of the Role of Service Failure Types and Cognitive Appraisal Processes

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 496-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaid Mohammad Ibrahim Obeidat ◽  
Sarah Hong Xiao ◽  
Gopalkrishnan R. Iyer ◽  
Michael Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Cognitive Appraisal ◽  
Service Failure ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Appraisal Processes ◽  
Failure Types ◽  
Internet And Social Media

scholarly journals Role Of Mass Media And Interpersonal Communication In Promoting Awareness About Woman Rights In Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-176
Author(s):  
Lubna Zaheer ◽  
Amber Mubeen
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Quantitative Survey ◽  
Women Rights ◽  
One Way Anova

Women rights have always been a debatable issue in almost every society. Being a watchdog, media is expected to give voice to all members of the society regardless of their gender, background and ethnicity. Media can play a vigorous role to educating people about women-rights by addressing their concerns and anxieties. This study aims to investigate the role of mass media (i.e. television, newspapers and social media) and interpersonal communication in promoting awareness about woman rights in Pakistan. Using quantitative survey method with a sample of N=358, results of One-way ANOVA show comparison among various types of media. The study figured out that mass media in Pakistan especially print media, play a positive role in promoting awareness about women rights. However, the role of interpersonal communication has been found more effective as compared to new and old media. The study also expresses that demographics play significant role to attaining the awareness about women rights.

scholarly journals The role of social media support as public health intervention strategy in Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Pande Putu Januraga
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Intervention Strategy ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Essential Function

Internet is a brand new lifestyle that plays a significant role in influencing people’s life.1 Internet could provide multifariousness of possibilities for communication, entertainment and dealing with every day-life requirements that makes the role of internet becomes wider. Furthermore, because of its essential function, a study on internet addiction revealed that the technology could make people believe that they could not live without it

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