Implications of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Results of Online Bulletin Board Interviews

Reluctance to accept vaccination against COVID-19 poses a significant public health risk and is known to be a multi-determined phenomenon. We conducted online focus groups, or “bulletin boards,” in order to probe the nature of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its implications. Participants were 94 individuals from three distinct U.S. geographical areas and represented a range of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Six themes emerged from the 3 day-long bulletin boards: the most trusted source of health information sought is the personal physician; information about health is nevertheless obtained from a wide variety of sources; stories about adverse side effects are especially “sticky”; government health institutions like CDC and FDA are not trusted; most respondents engaged in individualistic reasoning; and there is a wide spectrum of attitudes toward vaccination.

Health co-inquiry in migraine: Online participation and stakeholder experiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

A migraine is more than head pain, and chronic migraine can dramatically impact a person and those around her/him/them. To better understand those effects it is important to study the experiences of persons with migraine and their caregivers, family, friends, and health and mental health providers. When they collaborate, stakeholders may improve outcomes for persons with chronic migraine. One type of stakeholder cooperation is Health Co-Inquiry, involving a person-centered approach, activation of persons toward collaboration and improved health, evidence-based practice, and integrated care. The current study investigated Health Co-Inquiry at online forums, blogs, and bulletin boards where people came together to discuss migraine. A “Bifurcated Method” was used to conduct inductive, thematic analyses, quantitize themes, and cross-check themes using a robot program, which crawled the Internet to gather data about stakeholder sites and posts related to migraine. Key themes in the online narratives of migraine stakeholders included seeking and providing advice, help, and information. In addition, giving personal stories and testimonials, selling computer applications and products, and providing misinformation were frequent. Differences in the types of posts by various stakeholder groups were identified and may inform researchers about their varied perspectives and goals. Remarkably, migraine is still migraine–before a pandemic and during it. As such, migraineur concerns remained stable across thematic analyses of blog and forum posts before and during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

UPAYA PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM MEMBANGUN KESADARAN PENGUNJUNG TAMAN ALUN-ALUN CIANJUR UNTUK MENERAPKAN BUDAYA KEBERSIHAN, KEINDAHAN, KEAMANAN, KETERTIBAN, DAN KENYAMANAN (K5)

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Cianjur dalam membangun kesadaran pengunjung taman alun-alun Cianjur untuk menerapkan budaya Kebersihan, Keindahan, Keamanan, Ketertiban, dan Kenyamanan (K5). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi serta teknik sampling menggunakan snowball sampling. Teknis analisis data dengan Model Miles dan Huberman. Teori yang digunakan peneliti adalah Kurt Lewin dalam Saefullah dan Rusdiana (2016:4). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa dalam upaya membangun kesadaran pengunjung untuk berbudaya K5 Pemerintah Daerah telah melakukan: (1) Kebersihan, yaitu dengan menyediakan tempat sampah diberbagai spot yang ada, (2) Keindahan, yaitu sudah memfokuskan rumput sintetis sebagai daya tarik pengunjung berkunjung dan spot yang lain sebagai penunjang, (3) Keamanan, yaitu sudah menyediakan pos penjagaan dan menugaskan SATPOL PP untuk berkeliling disetiap spot di Taman Alun-Alun Cianjur telah memadai, (4) Ketertiban, aturan yang telah disediakan melalui plang/papan pengumuman yang ada sebagian pengunjung telah mengetahui dari sosial media, (5) Kenyamanan, sudah memperbanyak penanaman pohon dikhususkan untuk saat ini daerah rumput sintetis. Dengan demikian dapat diketahui bahwa upaya Pemerintah Daerah dalam membangun kesadaran pengunjung sudah memadai, meskipun masih banyak pengunjung yang masih kurang menyadari akan pentingnya menerapkan K5 di taman alun-alun Cianjur, sehingga dibutuhkan proses sosialisasi dan upaya penindakan bagi mereka yang mengabaikan aspek-aspek K5 tersebut. ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the efforts of the Regional Government of Cianjur Regency in building awareness of visitors to the Cianjur square park to apply the culture of Cleanliness, Beauty, Security, Order, and Comfort (K5). This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation as well as sampling techniques using snowball sampling. Technical data analysis with Miles and Huberman Model. The theory used by the researcher is Kurt Lewin in Saefullah and Rusdiana (2016: 4). The results of this study indicate that in an effort to build visitor awareness for K5 culture, the Regional Government has carried out: (1) Cleanliness, namely by providing trash cans in various existing spots, (2) Beauty, which has focused on synthetic grass as anattraction for visitors to visit and spot others as support, (3) Security, which has provided a guard post and assigned the PP SATPOL to go around every spot in Cianjur Square Park, (4) Orderliness, the rules that have been provided through signposts / bulletin boards that have some visitors already know from social media, (5) Convenience, has increased tree planting specifically for the artificial turf area at this time. Thus it can be seen that the local government's efforts in building visitor awareness are adequate, although there are still many visitors who are still not aware of the importance of implementing K5 in Cianjur square park, so a process of socialization and action is needed for those who ignore these K5 aspects.

University Spaces as Agents of National Belonging: Analysing the Visual Culture of Public Universities’ Campuses in India and Pakistan

This article discusses the role of ‘space’ in Indian and Pakistani public sector universities in fostering national pride. University spaces have been highlighted, in both countries, for being used by the governments as agents fostering the national narrative yet there is limited research on how these spaces contribute to the visual culture of educational institutions and in the inculcation of nationalistic values. This article adds to the conversations regarding the fostering of national belonging and pride in universities by exploring space as a constitutive element of the visual culture of the higher education environment in India and Pakistan. In both countries, the physical spaces of public universities have become platforms for channelling student voices. This research uses two state-funded universities, from Delhi (in India) and Lahore (in Pakistan), and Lefebvre’s conception of space to conduct a discourse analysis of bulletin boards, graffiti, statues, sculptures, and any other imagery found online pertaining to the campuses and analyse how it is a ‘conceived’ and ‘perceived’ aspect of the visual culture of the universities. It adds to current scholarly conversations on national pride and consciousness in India and Pakistan by showing how university spaces can potentially play an active role in promoting the state’s narrative in students’ or educators’ everyday educational experiences.

EVALUATION OF PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION. ACRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW

Purpose: The rapid technological changes in education today have become paramount towards meeting our educational demands for the 21st century. The emerging trend in the use of Information Communication Technology has helped in bringing down the traditional barriers of access to higher education leading to access of quality education and training. This has provided learners with opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful participation in the world of work and society as productive citizens through distance learning. The general objective of the study was to conduct an evaluation of planning and management of distance education. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: From the study findings, it is concluded that little difference was found in the community found in the web-based course in comparison with their traditional courses. With the special characteristics associated with distance education, special measures should be taken to see that communities are established. Choosing exercises or activities that are collaborative will increase the potential for developing a community of learners. In addition, frequent use of online discussion or bulletin boards will also assist with this endeavor. Professional development on how to build a community for traditional and web-based courses is needed. Recommendations: The study recommends that is a need for assessment of whether or not faculty are adequately prepared to teach at a distance, especially in light of the fact that faculty tend to teach in the same manner in which they were taught, is definitely warranted. A check list that would help identify the preparedness of the faculty member before they are responsible for distance student learning would help the students and program. Instructor training should be required before faculty are considered qualified to teach distance courses which necessitates the discovery of quality training programs. Support staff that is needed to assist faculty members when making the transition from a face-to-face to a virtual environment should be identified

Household Solid Waste Management Strategy in Danau Teluk Sub-District, Jambi City

Danau Teluk Sub-District is one of the sub-districts in Jambi City. The waste production produced by Danau Teluk Sub-District based on DLH Jambi City data in 2020 reached 8,793.99 kg/day with a population of 12,563 people. In Danau Teluk Sub-District, the production of managed waste reached 71.05% and unmanaged waste reached 28.95%. Compared to other sub-districts, the percentage of managed waste is the lowest and the percentage of unmanaged waste is the highest. This research is conducted on influencing factors using distribution frequency and multiple linear regression, community and government involvement using distribution frequency and chi-square, and determining strategic priorities in household solid waste management using SWOT. Based on the results of the study, there are two factors that influence the management of household solid waste, namely behaviour and knowledge of local regulations, there are two factors that relate to the management of household solid waste, namely implementation and supervision, then the strategic are to carry out waste reduction starting from the source by reducing the use of goods that produce waste and providing data on waste management that is easily accessible to the public such as through social media, websites, television advertisements, bulletin boards, etc.

NEW MOMS USE OF MEDIA TECHNOLOGY IN PARENTING

Literature review from as early as 2004 till 2020 was analyzed from various databases such as Web of Science (WoS), SAGE Publications, Wiley-Blackwell, Elsevier, and ACM. These literature reviews were within the area of new media and new moms and their transition towards parenthood. Seeing that new moms are navigating ubiquitous territory of parenting coupled with isolation and insufficient face-to-face contact, more urban new moms are utilizing technology to obtain information and support. The researcher created three blocks of searches with keywords ranging from parenting, new media and social media groups to obtain these literatures. Pertinent literature was highlighted in this research. Results from combing the literature indicates that new moms are utilizing various types of technology to obtain information and support ranging from general internet search engines, bulletin boards, blogs and Facebook as these platforms provides the interactivity and ease of use for exchange of information as well as the sense of belonging to a community with shared interest.

The Role of Media Literacy in the Educational Field in the Conditions of a Pandemic

The article analyzes the regulatory framework for the introduction of media education in the education system of Ukraine, identifies key competencies that modern youth should possess. The purpose of the article is to analyze the international experience of implementing media literacy curricula in the educational process. The following methods were used in the research: analysis of scientific and pedagogical literature, generalization, synthesis, formulation of conclusions. Results. The international experience of implementation of media literacy curricula in the educational process was studied. A scheme of a single information and educational space in the context of media education has been built, which will ensure the formation of a conscious and responsible consumer of media content. The authors have proposed the ways to organize collaboration with the class, together with the stages of training "Learning and behavior in the virtual classroom". The benefit of the study is that the possibilities of services and resources for collaboration remotely in a Covid-19 pandemic are analyzed, namely services for creating knowledge maps (Coggle, Cacoo), and bulletin boards (Padlet, Linoit), which allow you to organize collaboration and provide proper functionality. The article suggests the examples of tasks with the use of these resources are demonstrated. The authors state that for a long time media literacy has grown and evolved, but it is important to understand that recent advances and events, such as fake news, propaganda, bias, stereotypes and their widespread mechanisms in the fake media, have made media literacy even more relevant and necessary. They define that media literacy is a worldview; it forms a different view of everything we read, see and hear. Conclusions. The expected results of the formation of media competence and digital literacy as its component due to the integration of media education into compulsory disciplines, separate special courses, electives or clubs are formulated in the article as an important and necessary prerequisite for the formation of a modern information society. The authors conclude that the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities will allow people to analyse, critically evaluate and create messages of different genres and forms for different types of media, as well as to understand and analyse the complex processes of media functioning in society and their impact on their lives.