scholarly journals DIGNITY OF WOMEN THROUGH THE LENS OF QURAN: A COMMUNICATION ANALYSIS OF SURAH AN NOOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rashid ◽  
Noman Ahmed Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Mass Communication ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Communication Analysis ◽  
False Allegations ◽  
The Subject

In this research paper, researchers try to reflect upon the Qur’anic instructions for safeguarding dignity of chaste women while focusing on the concurrency of the teachings from a hermeneutic framework. Modern issues of mass communication are shaded with recent incidents of misinformation, disinformation and misinformation and we seek wisdom from Divine teachings to curb these aspects in the society. Fake news and false allegations on media platforms are common in contemporary times and efforts are ongoing from concerned authorities to eliminate this problem. In this regard the perspective of Quranic studies is necessary to explore that how divine verses are guiding the humanity for avoiding any harms especially to the women. This study is the account of our projective reading of Surah An-Noor that while dealing with the subject of safeguarding dignity of chaste women whispers about strategies of psychological resilience towards information disorder. This paper is our initiative to research the Divine instructions from the perspective of communication analysts and a believing Muslims.

scholarly journals Fenomen ruchu antyszczepionkowego w cyberprzestrzeni, czyli fake news i postprawda na usługach hipotezy Andrew Wakefielda

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 92-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Demczuk
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Hate Speech ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
The 19Th Century

The phenomenon of anti-vaccination movement in cyberspace, or fake news and post-truth in the service of Andrew Wakefield hypothesis Abstract The opponents of vaccinations have been expressing their concerns about the undesirable effects of vaccinations for more than two hundred years. They are guided by religious and ideological reasons and refuse to immunize themselves and children. They argue that the obligation to vaccinate is a limitation of their human rights. The vaccination movement has been present in the social sphere since the 19th century, however after the publication of Andrew Wakefield’s article on the subject of the alleged connection between vaccination and autism – the movement became very popular and contributed to a significant increase in the number of unvaccinated children in some countries. Nowadays, in the cyberspace and mass communication, it seems that both medical and social sciences face new challenges related to the spread of the movement. Hate speech, fake news and disinformation present in cyberspace strengthen and consolidate anti-vaccine attitudes. The phenomenon of Facebook means that every information can be made available to other users a few thousand times – even the untrue and misleading

Satire or Fake News – A Hard-to-Spot Difference

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralitsa Kovacheva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Fake News ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Media Message

The article presents the results of an empirical study based on data from a written exam among 85 second-year students of Journalism at the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication of the St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia. The study aims to illustrate the approaches and strategies used by students in dealing with a specific media message and, particularly, the possibility of satirical news-like texts to be perceived as fake news. Nearly 70% of the students defined a publication on a website called “No! News” as fake news, even though it is a well-known satirical website. The article discusses the students’ views on the concept of fake news, as well as differences between satire and fake news by making comparisons with existing research on the subject.

Need of Human Rights as a Better Way of Life

Think India ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-83
Author(s):  
Tushar Kadian
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Basic Needs ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Labour Unions ◽  
The People ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Made In

Actually, basic needs postulates securing of the elementary conditions of existence to every human being. Despite of the practical and theoretical importance of the subject the greatest irony is non- availability of any universal preliminary definition of the concept of basic needs. Moreover, this becomes the reason for unpredictability of various political programmes aiming at providing basic needs to the people. The shift is necessary for development of this or any other conception. No labour reforms could be made in history till labours were treated as objects. Its only after they were started being treating as subjects, labour unions were allowed to represent themselves in strategy formulations that labour reforms could become a reality. The present research paper highlights the basic needs of Human Rights in life.

THE SUBJECT OF OF “VOGUE” AND “HARPER’S BAZAAR” MAGAZINES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Mykhayliv
Keyword(s):  
Mass Communication ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Theoretical Level ◽  
New Classification ◽  
Verbal Expression ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Universal Themes

In the article according to the theory of the subject, patterns of the existence and genesis of the subject of “Vogue” and “Harper’s Bazaar” (USA) magazines was analysed, perspective of the emergence of new subjects was established, classification of the current subjects into universal and synthetic was suggested and some regularities of authorial creation of new subjects was examined. The main objective of the study is to identify patterns of existence of actual and formation of new topics in the Means of Mass Communication on the example of “Vogue” and “Harper’s Bazaar” magazines. In studying of the empiric basis of the research the method of observation is applied; in finding common themes for both publications – a comparative method was used. The method of analysis was used in the decomposition of topics into separate topics; in isolation from the features of the topic, uncharacteristic of a journalistic work – abstraction was applied. The elucidation that the subject appears as a formal verbal expression of a set of homogeneous topics was done by applying the method of formalization. The main results of the research are: obtaining the new classification of topics of “Vogue” and “Harper’s Bazaar” magazines; identification of a significant manifestation of universal themes on the pages of publications; establishment of the basic subjective (deontological) bases of formation of new subjects. A theoretical level of their knowledge will enrich science, equip practice, promote individual and world harmony.

scholarly journals Promoting healthy sustainable societies through a circular analytical dialogue method

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Paillard-Borg
Keyword(s):  
Population Health ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Innovative Method ◽  
Academic Activism ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Sustainable Societies ◽  
Informed Society ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background The relationship between journalists and populations is complicated and the subject of “fake news” is one of these related issues. Despite the controversy, journalistic media are the ground to a well-informed society and as such journalists have the potential to be important actors in the pursuit of population health. At the same time, frustration against journalistic media has increased globally and vulnerable and so-called ’invisible’ groups feel neglected by the media. Methods The Circular Analytical Dialogue is an innovative method for examining the dialogue between journalists and citizens and investigating the role of journalism in promoting social cohesion, population health and democracy. Results The preliminary results of a pilot study in Japan on the topic of migration, using the Circular Analytical Dialogue, show that the dynamic between the participants and the journalists was valued by all parties as it allowed a profound and valuable dialogue. The journalist was most appreciative of the feedback of the participants as it opened alternative perspectives that were not considered beforehand. Conclusions The Circular Analytical Dialogue has the dual ambition to be a research as well as a journalistic tool and the knowledge generated with this method is intended to be used to strengthen understanding about the importance of journalism for healthy democratic societies. Key messages The Circular Analytical Dialogue method reinforces the importance of academic activism strongly related to sustainable societies. The Circular Analytical Dialogue method can potentially contribute to the empowerment of populations fundamental to population health.

The more you know, the less you fear: Reflexive social work practices in times of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 746-752
Author(s):  
Antonio López Peláez ◽  
Chaime Marcuello-Servós ◽  
Joaquín Castillo de Mesa ◽  
Patricia Almaguer Kalixto
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Fake News ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject

In this article, we present the results of a strategy to disseminate best social work practices during periods of social lockdown in Spain, in a climate characterised by post-truth, misinformation and fake news. Social work is challenged with the task of delivering reliable and quality information aimed at building a better society. At the time of writing, Spain was one of the countries most affected by COVID-19, with one of the highest numbers of deaths per million inhabitants in the world. With the population in lockdown, our strategy was to design a series of innovative web seminars on both the subject and the procedures involved in social work, with the aim of sharing information and best practices to counter disinformation campaigns on social media. The results show the growing demand – both by citizens in general and students and professionals in particular – for reliable information in the field of professional practice. One of the priorities of digital social work must be to disseminate its results in the digital environment.

Audio-Visual Media and Political Science Teaching

1949 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 766-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth G. Weintraub
Keyword(s):  
Mass Communication ◽  
Visual Media ◽  
Atlantic City ◽  
Political Scientist ◽  
College Level ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Visual Materials ◽  
Science Departments

In 1940, a total of 1,500,000 students (16 per cent of the 18–21-year-olds) were in attendance in American colleges. This was before the advent of G.I. education, which brought the figure up to 2,350,000 (24 per cent of the 18–21-year-olds).These vast numbers of students, presenting a challenge to the present generation of college teachers, are of particular portent to the political scientist. The latter, relying largely in the past on his own interpretation of the subject matter based upon standard texts as “the method” for courses in government, is faced with the problem of mass education; as a result, some of the standard teaching techniques are ineffectual. Under these conditions, to what extent can technological changes in mass communication media which have for the most part been ignored at the college level make a contribution?Audio-visual materials are available and in standard use in medical schools; teaching operative procedures from a televised performance was a regular part of the last medical convention at Atlantic City. Science equipment consisting of laboratories, museums, Balopticans, slide projectors, and motion picture machines are standard for science departments. Even college budget officers, immune to faculty pressure of various types, are sensitive to the demands of science departments for equipment. Such sensitivity, however, does not apply to the social sciences; budget officers still need to be convinced that social science departments have equipment requirements, beyond an allotment to the library for new books.

scholarly journals Purported False Allegations of Rape, Child Abuse and Non-Sexual Violence

2017 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 497-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip NS Rumney ◽  
Kieran F McCartan
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sexual Offences ◽  
Data Set ◽  
False Allegations ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
The Subject ◽  
False Accusations ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Research And Policy

The subject of false rape allegations is shrouded in anxiety, confusion and misunderstanding. Despite a growing body of quality research, there continue to be significant gaps in our knowledge about the topic, including the phenomenon of false allegations beyond rape and other sexual offences. The purpose of this article is to seek to deepen our understanding by examining a unique data set comprising 701 cases involving individuals who purport to have been the subject of false accusations of rape, child sexual abuse, child abuse/neglect and other forms of wrongdoing. This article aims to provide an insight into the nature and characteristics of these allegations and explore the implications of the data for several research and policy questions. It will also critically examine some of the current literature and scholarly claims in this area, particularly around the prevalence of false allegations and critique claims that discussion of this topic is dangerous and best avoided. Finally, the article sets out a future research agenda in which the complex issues raised by false allegations can be carefully considered, and the scale, impact and pathways to accusation can be better understood.

scholarly journals OUTCOME BASED CURRICULUM DESIGNING: A FUTURISTIC APPROACH THE CASE STUDY OF THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

2021 ◽  
pp. 544-555
Author(s):  
Hitesh D Raviya ◽  
Deepali Dinesh Shahdadpuri
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
First Year ◽  
Analytical Reasoning ◽  
Curriculum Framework ◽  
Improvement Programme ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Knowledge Communication

In the earlier days, syllabi were designed by some experienced teachers or experts who got specialization in particular areas in all the education institutions. The students were graded on the marks scored in the assessment in which some students might score high and some might not be. This type of previous curriculum did not ensure what students need to learn or what they are learning in their classrooms. University Grant Commission (UGC) under MHRD, Government of India, has already submitted the final draft under “Quality Improvement Programme, 2018” aim at the development of “Learning Outcomes Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF)” at UG and PG Levels. The learning outcomes are designed to help students understand the objectives of the course provided to them. It is a framework based on the expected learning outcomes (such as disciplinary knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical reasoning, research-related skills, etc.) that are expected to be attained by the students at the completion of their graduation. In this research paper, the researcher attempts to elaborate about Curriculum designing based on the approaches provided by J.C. Richards and Learning-Outcomes based Curriculum Framework. This research paper also has taken into consideration the analysis of curriculum development for the subject offered by Department of English in Faculty of Commerce at first year undergraduate courses (UG Level) from the academic year 1979-80 till 2019-20.

scholarly journals COVID-19 in modern Russian laughter discourse: psycholinguistic method of devaluation of danger as an effective method of psychological protection

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-16
Author(s):  
Irina S. Karabulatova
Keyword(s):  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Fake News ◽  
The Unconscious ◽  
Russian People ◽  
News Stories ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Modern Russian

The mysterious Russian soul is always looking for non-trivial aspects of a problem. The modern coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has become the subject of ridicule in the everyday laughing practices of Russian people. In this case, the laughing discourse acts as a form of psychological defense and struggle against the inevitable evil. The importance of the research is due to the lack of knowledge of the communicative and cognitive aspects of laughter discourse and the need to study the modern anecdote on the topic "coronavirus pandemic" in the aspect of forming the stability of the human psyche in the conditions of pandemics and isolation. The relevance of this work is also determined by the fact that it expands the empirical base of discourse linguistics, LSP theory and practice, motivology and emotive linguistics, whose interests include consideration of the problem of the influence of emotions on language. The relevance of the work also lies in the fact that special attention is paid to the little-studied phenomenon of "black humor", which is vividly represented in the laughing discourse about coronavirus. Unfortunately, today Russia occupies the leading positions in terms of the number of people infected with virus COVID-19. Archetypal fear of unknown Evil, of invisible death evoke chthonic experiences of the unconscious from the depths of the subconscious, actualizing the laughable techniques of devaluing danger as one of the effective methods of psychological protection. The world stereotype defines Russian people as frowning and unsmiling, extremely hostile to the world around them. The article reveals the specifics of modern Russian anecdotes about COVID-19. This allows the reader to understand what the stress resistance and resilience of the Russian person in a situation of degenerate press of negative information in various media is. This situation is complicated by fake news stories about the pandemic. What are Russian people laughing at during the pandemic? What helps them survive and stay mentally healthy in this situation? What is the specifics of Russian jokes about the pandemic? How do these anecdotes structure a person's inner space in a new way? What Parallels can we find in a laughing culture that plays up the stigmatized situations of tragedies, wars, and epidemics? This article is intended as an attempt to answer these and other questions.

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