When journalism and games intersect: Examining news quality, design and mechanics of political newsgames

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 517-536
Author(s):  
Alba García-Ortega ◽  
José Alberto García-Avilés
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Correct Choice ◽  
Professional Culture ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Quality Design ◽  
Architecture And Design ◽  
Journalistic Quality

The use of games to convey the news involves wrestling with two different narrative logics: the professional culture of journalism, based on the verification of information and the standards of objectivity and truthfulness, and the culture of games, characterized by the creation of imaginary worlds, the persuasive potential of entertainment and the mechanics of the gaming experience. This article examines a sample of eight newsgame designs and the mechanisms through which they transmit information on issues related to political activity. We designed a qualitative analysis tool to examine the journalistic and gaming quality of the newsgames by analysing 28 parameters in four categories: formal parameters, content parameters, quality of use and architecture and design. Our results show that the use of playful elements is compatible with the fulfilment of journalistic quality standards and the choice of mechanics and dynamics determines how the user perceives and interacts with the information. However, the balance between both aspects does not guarantee that a newsgame provides the narrative resources to understand the information autonomously. Thus, newsgames are a genre with great journalistic potential when using the correct choice of mechanics and dynamics that allows communicating information according to news standards.

Studi fortifikasi hidrolisat protein udang rebon (mysis relicta) pada mie sagu

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 039
Author(s):  
Trie Omitha Purba ◽  
Suparmi Suparmi ◽  
Dahlia Dahlia
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Protein Hydrolysate ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Processing Technology ◽  
Fish Processing ◽  
Mysis Relicta ◽  
Marine Chemistry ◽  
Randomized Design

The study aimed to determine the effect of rebon shirmp (mysis relicta) protein hydrolisate fortification to the sago noodles and to observe the characteristics of the sago noodles produced. The research was carried on in February – April 2019 in the  Laboratory of Fish Processing Technology, Integrated Laboratories, and the Fisheries and Marine Chemistry Laboratories at the Universitas Riau. The method used was the experimental method, designedas a non-factorial complete randomized design. The treatment conducted was addingof rebon shrimp protein hydrolysate at 4 level concentrations (0%, 5%, 10% dan 15%). The variables assessed were the quality of organoleptic (appearance, texture, odor, flavor) and the proximate composition. The results showed that the proteinhydrolysate of rebon shrimp at concentration of 15% was the best treatment and in accordance to the quality standards of dried noodles (SNI 01-2974-1996), indicated bythe highest organoleptic qualityof the dried noodles produced, including: the appearance that was brown, less attractive, whole, less neat; the texture that was dry and compact; the aroma that was quite fragrant, spesific rebon shrimp; and the taste that was quite tasty and shrimp flavored. The proximate composition ofthe best product was presented by the content of moisture, ash, fat, protein, and carbohydrate at 7.55%,1.02%, 0.17%, 16.76%, and 74.49%, respectively.Keywords: Hydrolysate protein, rebon shrimp, sago noodles

Management and Status of Japanese Public Waters

1991 ◽  
Vol 23 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Goda
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Industrial Wastewater ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Industrial Wastewaters ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Japanese Rivers ◽  
Per Capita

The management and status of public water bodies in Japan is discussed. The environmental quality standards which have been set and the levels of compliance with these standards are shown. The water quality of Japanese rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands and coastal waters is described, and eutrophication problems are mentioned. The effects of changes in population density and levels of recycling of industrial wastewaters on the quality of water bodies are discussed. Almost 75% of industrial wastewater is now recycled. Per capita availability of freshwater in Japan is comparatively low, and the construction of 530 dams, in addition to the 2393 dams already in operation, is planned. Irrigation effluents from paddy fields are a major factor which influences river water quality in Japan. The improvement of water quality using various methods is discussed.

What Advantages Can Be Expected from the Acceptance of Variable Quality Standards for Sewage Treatment Effluents?

1988 ◽  
Vol 20 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 249-251
Author(s):  
Jacques Bernard
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Environment Protection ◽  
Economical Benefit ◽  
Quality Objective ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Variable Quality

The flow and the water quality of the rivers vary throughout the year. Very frequently the environment protection authorities set up a quality objective for the river water and this mini mum quality level is constant. So, it wou1d seem possible to accept variable quality standards for plant effluents. A first approach of the problem,by a small French task group,based on three actual cases leads to the provisory conclusion that such a regulation is suitable and presents economical benefit only in some very limit ed cases.

scholarly journals With other people’s money: Campaign financing as an agency problem

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Amado Bahia Gama ◽  
Gisele Walczak Galilea ◽  
Rodrigo Bandeira-de-Mello ◽  
Rosilene Marcon
Keyword(s):  
Agency Theory ◽  
Political Campaigns ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Corporate Political Activity ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Electoral Campaigns ◽  
Earning Quality ◽  
Campaign Financing ◽  
Harmful Effects

Agency theory explanations for corporate political activity assume that managers distort resource allocation to invest in political connections to pursue personal benefits. While distorted resource allocations yield poor earning quality, we expect that companies with efficient governance may curb this opportunistic behavior. We used matching procedures to identify the effects of financing political campaigns on the earning quality of the firm. We assembled an original panel of listed firms in Brazil from 1998 to 2013. We found that firms that donated to electoral campaigns had a lower earning quality than nondonor firms. Firms with superior corporate governance instruments were able to reduce the harmful effects on earning quality. These results support the tenets of agency theory in explaining why firms engage in politics.

The Selection Evaluation of Design Bidding

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 2638-2641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Cheng Pan ◽  
Yanan Shao ◽  
Huan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Index System ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Evaluation Index ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
Quality Cost ◽  
Quality Design

The quality of the project depends firstly on the design. Selected excellent design units can help the owner to realize the projects quality, cost and schedule target. The principles of the evaluation in design bidding were discussed in this paper. The design quality, design fees quotation, design teams service commitments, design teams ability, design institutions strength, and design institutions reputation were given as the six aspects of evaluation index system. last, the organization of evaluator was discusses.

scholarly journals Conceptualizing and Fostering the Quality of CES Through a Dutch National Network on CES (NEON)

HEC Forum ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Hartman ◽  
Guy Widdershoven ◽  
Eva van Baarle ◽  
Froukje Weidema ◽  
Bert Molewijk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Standards ◽  
Evaluation Methodology ◽  
Clinical Ethics Support ◽  
National Network ◽  
Responsive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Ethics Support ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe prevalence of Clinical ethics support (CES) services is increasing. Yet, questions about what quality of CES entails and how to foster the quality of CES remain. This paper describes the development of a national network (NEON), which aimed to conceptualize and foster the quality of CES in the Netherlands simultaneously. Our methodology was inspired by a responsive evaluation approach which shares some of our key theoretical presuppositions of CES. A responsive evaluation methodology engages stakeholders in developing quality standards of a certain practice, instead of evaluating a practice by predefined standards. In this paper, we describe the relationship between our theoretical viewpoint on CES and a responsive evaluation methodology. Then we describe the development of the network (NEON) and focus on three activities that exemplify our approach. In the discussion, we reflect on the similarities and differences between our approach and other international initiatives focusing on the quality of CES.

New Standards for the Chemical Quality of Water in Europe under the New Directive 2013/39/EU

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Kern
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Priority Substances ◽  
Chemical Quality ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Harmful Substances ◽  
Watch List

Directive 2013/39/EU amending Directives 2000/60/EC and 2008/105/EC as regards priority substances in the field of water policy was adopted on 12 August 2013. It revises crucial rules on determining the chemical quality of surface water in Europe (e.g. identification of new harmful substances, updating of environmental quality standards, introduction of a new “watch list” mechanism) and establishes new standards for the protection of water in Europe. This paper explores the legal and factual background to the new legislation on protecting water quality in Europe and takes a critical look at its most important provisions.

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