bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detection of predefined bacterial species in the Vaginal Microbiota in SARS-COV-2-Positive Patients
Authors: Kovachev M. , Kunchev M. , Kovachev S.
Published: March 2024

Whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can be found in the vagina of infected women remains unclear; moreover, the impact of the virus on the normal vaginal microbiota is not known.

The aim

of our study was to identify the vaginal presence of SARS-CoV-2 and detection of predefined bacterial species changes in the vaginal flora of women that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Materials and Methods.

This prospective study included 40 women, aged 24-47 years, tested for SARS-CoV-2 via nasopharyngeal and vaginal culture (TaqPath ™COVID-19 CE-IVD RT-PCR), and vaginally tested for changes in the vaginal microbiota using the Femoflor® 16 REAL-TIME PCR Detection Kit.

Results.

No one of women in this study was tested positive for vaginal presence of SARS-CoV-2. Three (7.5%) women with sexually transmitted disease were excluded. Irregularities were observed in the vaginal microbiota of 8 (21.6%) out of 37 patients included in the study: 3 (8.1%) from the SARS-CoV-2-positive group and 5 (13.5%) from the SARS-CoV-2-negative group. The remaining 29 (78.4%) women had normal vaginal flora; lactobacilli were found to be dominant. Although results revealed a difference in the vaginal microbiota between the two groups, the differences were not statistically significant (p ≥ 0.05).

Conclusions.

Even though it remains unclear whether SARS-CoV-2 invades the vagina of infected women, there is no significant evidence to suggest that it causes a more frequent disturbance in the vaginal microbiota of infected women compared to that in healthy women.
Canalis Basilaris Medianus as an Anatomical Variation in the Basilar Part of the Occipital Bone: A Descriptive Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Study
Authors: Darwin D. , Babu G. , Ajila V. , Hegde S. , Asan M.
Published: March 2024

Objectives:

Canalis basilaris medianus (CBM) is a unique anatomical variation located in the basal occipital region of the skull, rarely encountered in head and neck radiographic imaging. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence and types of CBM using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans.

Materials and Methods:

CBCT (Full FOV) images of 200 patients aged between 10 to 70 years were selected for the current retrospective study following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The image sections from the scan data were scrutinized for the presence of CBM, in addition to its classification based on the type of morphology. The presence and types of CBM were recorded based on the age and gender. The chi-square test was used to analyze the presence and types of CBM with regard to gender and age group.

Results:

The overall prevalence of CBM was estimated as 9.5%. CBM was present in 13% of males and 3% of females (p = 0.021). Considering the types of CBM, the superior recess type was predominantly observed followed by the inferior recess, superior and inferior type. However, there was no significant gender-based differences noted among the types of CBM (p > 0.05). Also, there was no statistically significant difference noted in the prevalence of CBM in different age groups (p > 0.05).

Conclusion:

It is necessary for maxillofacial radiologists to have a solid understanding of both normal and variant skull-base anatomy to facilitate recognition of variants such as CBM in order to recognize the associated anomalies. To our knowledge, this was the first study done which assesses the gender-based differences among the various types of CBM.
Epidemiological Surveillance of Acute Flaccid Paralysis for Eradication of Poliomyelitis (A Brief Review)
Authors: Simeonova I. , Mladenova I. , Patel A.
Published: March 2024

In May 1988 the World Health Assembly set to World Health Organization (WHO) the goal to achieve a global eradication of poliomyelitis by the year 2000. Surveillance of the acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) remains the ‘gold standard’ for the detection of polio. The criterion of sensitivity of the surveillance system is the incidence from non-polio related AFP, in children under 15 years of age. The aim is to detect more than 1 case of AFP, per 100,000 children. In 2019, WHO announced the eradication of wild poliovirus 3, and poliovirus 2 was eradicated in 2015. Wild poliovirus 1 continues to circulate. The main goals of the WHO Polio Eradication Strategy for the period 2022-2026 are: permanently interrupt all poliovirus transmission in endemic countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan), stop cVDPV (circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus) transmission and prevent outbreaks in non-endemic countries.
Prevalence of Incidental Findings in Oral and Maxillofacial Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Abesi F. , Omran M. Amouzadeh , Zamani M.
Published: March 2024

Background:

As the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is increasing and the quality of images is enhanced, the likelihood of incidental findings detection in CBCT radiographs is raised. Variable frequency of incidental findings on oral and maxillofacial CBCT scans has been reported.

Aims:

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to resolve the conflicting results about the overall prevalence of incidental findings in oral and maxillofacial CBCT scans.

Methods:

We searched the literature in PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases from inception to 31 October 2022 to identify studies that reported the frequency of incidental findings in the subjects undergoing CBCT imaging. We pooled the extracted data and reported the estimates as a percent with a 95% confidence interval (CI).

Results:

A total of 21 eligible studies were included, comprising 9,788 patients (54.2% women) and 10,625 CBCT scans. Analysis showed that the incidental findings were present in 69.1% (95% CI: 55.6-80.0) of the CBCT scans. There were 1.48 incidental findings per CBCT scan. Pooled prevalence of incidental findings in men was 50.2% (95% CI: 23.1-77.3), which was higher than in women (41.8% [95% CI: 16.5-72.2]).

Conclusion:

A considerable prevalence of incidental findings was observed in oral and maxillofacial CBCT scans.
Hematological and Biochemical Indices of a Local Rabbit Does Population Fed Diet Incorporated with Jujube Pulp (Ziziphus lotus)
Authors: Azdinia Zidane , Mourad Taherti , Adda Ababou , Aicha Laissaoui , Sarra Metlef , Leila Gadouche , Leila Djahnit
Published: March 2024

Rabbit feed in Algeria is still based exclusively on commercial pelleted diets, but the recent use of non-conventional ingredients in feed formulation is becoming more frequent, and several studies were carried out on the incorporation of local raw materials in rabbit feed worldwide. However, studies related to the incorporation of Jujube are nonexistent. In this context; this experimental trial assessed the impact of Jujube pulp on local populations’ rabbits’ hematological and biochemical parameters during three physiological stages: non-pregnancy, pregnancy, and lactation. 72 rabbits were divided into 18 groups of 04 rabbits each one, three groups of non-pregnant females fed 100 % commercial pelleted diet, three groups of non-pregnant females fed 50 % commercial pelleted diet with 50 % Jujube, three groups of pregnant females fed 100 % commercial pelleted diet, three groups of pregnant females fed 50 % commercial pelleted diet with 50 % Jujube, three groups of lactating females fed 100 % commercial pelleted diet, and three groups of lactating females fed 50 % commercial pelleted diet with 50 % Jujube. The levels of white blood cells (WBC), hemoglobin concentration (Hb), lymphocytes (L %), mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and Platelets (PLT) recorded in pregnant and lactating rabbits fed a diet incorporating Jujube were greater than those found in females fed 100 % commercial pelleted diet. The results revealed also that 79 % of the variations in ALP, 79 % in creatinine and 57 % in Tb expressed were related to variations in diet and physiological stage. The hematological and biochemical profile of the experimental animals indicated that Jujube is nutritionally appropriate without any deleterious effect on the female rabbits.
An Efficient Protein Extraction Method from Astragalus armatus Willd. Roots for Proteomic Analysis
Authors: Alima Messai , Randa Djemil
Published: March 2024

The first step of the proteomic study is the extraction and the success of this technique was based mainly on the choice of the best extraction. The purpose of this study was to determine the simplest and lowest-cost method of total protein extraction. Initially, various extraction methods were performed for protein extraction from roots of Astragalus armatus Willd. The methods employed were extraction by RIPA buffer, hypotonic buffer and distilled water. After determination of protein concentration by Bradford method and SDS PAGE electrophoretic analysis, the quantity and quality of extracted proteins using different protocols from A. armatus were determined and compared. The protein yield of RIPA buffer method was higher than the yields of hypotonic buffer method and distilled water method. The best protein patterns were produced by RIPA buffer method. The extract obtained by RIPA buffer was the optimal protocol for protein extraction.
Cultural Transfer in Translation. Seamus Heaney’s Poetry: A Case Study
Authors: Mitrea Alexandra
Published: March 2024

The present article sets out to investigate the rendering of cultural elements in the process of poetry translation, an undertaking that is a strenuous one, given the constraints of form. It looks into and illustrates the many layers of Seamus Heaney’s poetry, pointing at the profusion of allusions to cultural aspects that are embedded in the texts, and that ask the translator to decide whether to “foreignize” or “domesticate” the text. These extratextual features that a translator needs to consider are imbricated with the various textual elements, generating effects that are difficult to replicate in translation, making similarity of effect all the more difficult to achieve.
Specific Problems Posed by Drama Translation: Translating and Adapting Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape for the Radio. A Case Study
Authors: Morariu Denisa
Published: March 2024

The present article aims at presenting features specific to translating dramatic texts, the peculiarities of the genre and how these can be tackled in the process of translating. The case study comprises an analysis of the translation and adaptation for radio broadcasting of Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape. Theoreticians have constantly pointed out that drama translators should always focus on the performability, speakability, gestural and aural dimensions of the text, given that the final product has to be playable in front of an audience. The ultimate goal is to obtain a text that sounds natural and is easily understood, where the aural and gestural dimensions fit and work together. In order to make the translated text performable in another medium, certain changes are necessary. In the present case study – adapting a play for radio broadcasting –, everything visual becomes aural, and in this process stage directions are the most challenging to be handled. Adding, omitting or rephrasing are options that the translator has to constantly consider.
Translation of Problematic Humour in Gender-Focused Bewitched
Authors: Opriţa Lorena
Published: March 2024

Broadcast from the early 1960s until the early 1970s, Bewitched was brought into being with the intention of providing the conventional American family with a constructive emotional outlet for when they would all gather around the TV and spend quality time together. The key demographic at that time consisted of young to middle-aged couples or newlyweds with or without children, basically the real-life versions of the characters portrayed in the show. Nowadays, the target audience has considerably diminished in number as the beloved TV series is no longer on TV. It remains available online for cinephiles and movie amateurs alike. The aim of this article is to methodically translate and analyse the potential setbacks of various comic and outdated instances encountered in the TV show Bewitched. It also consists of a thorough investigation of possible problematic linguistic aspects, as well as different sources of humour. Moreover, the target audience will be provided with alternatives in translation and additional explanations and reasonings behind the choices made.
Indigenous Autonomy and Financial Decision-Making in Communities
Authors: Blue Levon , O’Faircheallaigh Ciaran
Published: March 2024

In this article, we argue that Indigenous autonomy, not increased regulation, is required to improve financial management and outcomes in Indigenous communities. We explore what may enable and constrain good financial practice and a move towards autonomous financial decision-making in Indigenous communities. Drawing on research about financial literacy education practices in a Canadian Aboriginal community and research in Australian Aboriginal communities receiving royalties from mining, we highlight the need for Indigenous autonomy in financial practices. Finally, we argue for the role of internal accountability in allowing a move towards Indigenous autonomy.
A Model-Based Approach to Mobile Application Testing
Authors: Xu Weidong , Cheng Jing
Published: March 2024

Modeling the automated testing of mobile applications is a crucial aspect of mobile application automation testing. Due to the varied styles and complex interactions of mobile applications, automated modeling methods are urgently required, particularly in the context of their short development cycles, large numbers, and fast version iterations and updates. In this paper, we address the challenge of exploring mobile application behavior and state based on robotic testing environment without invading the application interior, and propose a method for automated exploration of GUI components and GUI events of applications combined with application domain knowledge to generate mobile application GUI semantic test models. Our results show that the proposed semantic model achieves 70.6% and 82.4% defect detection rate in the robot vision environment and simulation environment, respectively. Compared with the comparative testing method that can only find application crash defects, our method can explore both crash defects and functional anomalies with the application semantic understanding and domain knowledge, thereby extending the automated mobile application functional testing capability of mobile applications. In response to the limitations of mobile application automated testing modeling mentioned above, this paper introduces an automated testing method based on semantic models. It uses the proposed semantic testing model to guide the purposeful exploration of the tested application’s states. Subsequently, it generates positive and negative test cases based on the domain knowledge associated with the semantic model. This modeling approach leverages domain models in the mobile application field to conduct automated modeling tests imbued with functional significance, guided by domain knowledge. This optimization aims to address the shortcomings of current automated testing, particularly in terms of model reuse and test expansion.
Design and Implementation of Smart Home System Based on STM32 Microcomputer
Authors: Ma Gao , Chen Lulu , Wang Yixiao , Fan Jiyao , Liu Jiaxuan , Tian Lei
Published: March 2024

With the rapid development of the Internet of Things science and technology, people′s living standards are gradually improving, and the requirements for the living environment are also getting higher and higher, which makes smart homes gradually enter thousands of households. The purpose of this project is to design a system that integrates hardware and software and can measure and transmit various data. Among them, the hardware part includes data measurement and data display. The data measurement module consists of DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor, DSM501 particle number sensor and MQ3 alcohol concentration sensor. The experimental data will be displayed on the TFTLCD screen. The system software is partly run on the Windows operating system, using the Python language development. This system takes ESP8266 module as the transfer station, realizes the communication between STM32 development board and computer. The experiment shows that the system has the advantages of high measurement data accuracy, fast data refresh speed, complete data transmission, simple design, high reliability, easy installation, economical and practical, and has certain practical value in life, production, industry and other fields.
The Application of Whale Optimization Algorithm in Array Antennas
Authors: Qin Long , Yu Sihang , Yu Fan
Published: March 2024

With the continuous improvement of various radio system performance indicators, the research work on antenna has become particularly important. According to different scenarios and requirements, practical projects also need the corresponding antennas to produce different radiation patterns. By reasonably setting the parameters of the array antenna, the target radiation pattern can be obtained to meet real life applications. When the array antenna has a large number of basic units and the expected far-field pattern is complicated, the design of the array antenna becomes a complicated optimization problem. To solve this problem, Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is proposed. WOA is not only simple and fast, but can also get the global optimal solution. Therefore, WOA has developed rapidly in recent years. However, the application of this algorithm in the field of antenna design is still relatively rare, thus using WOA to solve the optimization problem of array antenna design is very valuable.
Research on Multi-Person Pose Estimation Technology
Authors: Wang Hongyan , Wang Changyuan
Published: March 2024

Human pose estimation is a hot topic of computer research in recent years, which promotes the progress of society and brings many conveniences to people’s lives. Fom traditional methods to the mainstream deep learning-based methods, the primary approach in deep learning involves the use of convolutional neural networks to reduce computational complexity and improve network accuracy, but because the network structure is too deep to improve the accuracy, the trained model parameters are also very large, and it is very dependent on the input of hardware equipment. At this time, the lightweight human pose estimation can solve this problem very well. This paper mainly describes the knowledge of convolutional neural network in detail and compares it with traditional image algorithms. The OpenPose model is a classic model based on convolutional neural network that can well achieve single-person and multi-person human pose estimation model, but because the convolution kernel in its network structure is too large to increase the amount of calculation, this paper proposes three improvements to the network structure of the conventional OpenPose model. Finally, the precision of the model is improved by about 40%, which verifies the feasibility of lightweight human body posture estimation research.
Research on Object Detection in Animal Images Based on Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Niu Yuxin , Wang Zhongsheng
Published: March 2024

Object detection is the use of computer to find out all the objects of interest in the image, determine their categories and locations, is one of the core problems in the field of computer vision. Traditional animal image target detection usually adopts the sliding window method, but due to the different sizes of the input images, this method has some problems such as insufficient training samples, low detection accuracy and slow speed. In order to solve such problems, based on the development of deep learning in recent years, this paper proposes an object detection algorithm based on convolutional neural network. YOLOv5 was used to effectively distinguish, identify and mark animal categories, which accelerated the training of the model and greatly improved the accuracy of target detection. Through the analysis of experimental data, it was concluded that the algorithm studied in this paper had good performance and good target detection results. Finally, the key problems of object detection research are summarized, and the future development trend of this field is prospected. When the number of training rounds is 30, the accuracy rate has reached about 70%, and after 50 rounds of training, some accuracy can reach 90%, which is excellent and better than other traditional algorithms.
Research on Improved Dual Channel Medical Short Text Intention Recognition Algorithm
Authors: Wang Chao , Sun Yongyong , Xu Fei
Published: March 2024

The increasing application of medical robots in the healthcare sector underscores the critical importance of intent recognition in enhancing the interaction and assistance capabilities of these robots. Traditional intent recognition methods utilize convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for text analysis but often fall short in capturing global features, resulting in incomplete information. To address this challenge, this paper introduces an innovative approach by combining an enhanced CNN with bidirectional gated recurrent units (BiGRU) to construct a dual-channel short-text intent recognition model. This model effectively leverages both local and global features to more accurately comprehend user needs and intentions. Experimental results demonstrate that this model excels, achieving an accuracy rate of 96.68% and an F1 score of 96.67% on the THUCNews_Title dataset. In comparison to conventional intent recognition models, it exhibits significantly improved performance, thereby providing substantial support for medical robots in patient care and assisting healthcare professionals.
Utilization of Oak (genus Quercus) tree parts in food industry: a review
Authors: Pencák Tomáš , Dordevic Dani , Tremlová Bohuslava
Published: March 2024

Acorns, the fruit of the oak tree, as well as oak leaves have been for a long time an important source of food in various cultures throughout history. However, over the time they have disappeared from the diet and their usage in the food industry was minimal, especially due to the high tannin content and astringency. Despite that, several products have begun to appear on the market in the recent years such as an acorn flour or acorn coffee substitute and some studies were focused on the possibilities of using oak leaves extracts as a natural antioxidant against protein and lipid oxidation in the meat industry as well as for the beverage production.
Determinants of Energy Consumption in the Dairy Industry: A Case Study in Poland
Authors: Wojdalski Janusz , Ligenza Przemysław , Postuła Marta , Dróżdż Bogdan , Niżnikowski Roman
Published: March 2024

The correlations between two groups of factors and energy consumption were analysed in four types of dairy plants with different production profiles. Groups of dairy plants with a similar production profile, as well as individual plants, were compared. Energy consumption was most strongly correlated with technical equipment (r = 0.88 – 0.99); this observation can be used by designers to promote better energy conservation measures during plant operation. Energy consumption was highest in plants producing milk powder. Plants specializing in milk powder may also produce up to 8 other dairy products; however, engineering and production factors can significantly contribute to reducing energy consumption, which suggests that energy is being consumed for non-production purposes at these plants.

The variation in energy consumption per unit of end-product was best-explained in small dairy plants producing up to 4 products. In analyses of individual plants, energy consumption per unit of end-product was strongly correlated with both the milk-processing output and the production profile. The equations developed in this study, in particular the regression coefficients, can be used to generate additional information for detailed analyses. The structure and level of detail of the independent variables also means that the presented equations can be applied to reducing power consumption of the operated equipment, and for optimizing overall production profiles.

The results of the study can be used to model energy consumption in different types of dairy plants and to evaluate their environmental performance. The international literature was reviewed, and the results of research studies analysing the correlations between energy consumption in dairy plants and their environmental impact were cited in the paper.
Assessing the Rise of Dedicated Digital Engagement Platforms for Local Planning
Authors: Boyco Morgan
Published: March 2024

Digitally mediated participation in planning processes has grown significantly. In an emergent digital turn for participatory planning scholarship, there is a growing body of research attempting to trace this growth and grapple with its implications. This paper explores how planning scholars and practitioners can deepen their critical stance toward digital modes of participatory planning. In Canada, this approach becomes especially important given the recent and widespread adoption of a specific digital platform type used to support participatory decision-making at the municipal level. Across the country, many towns and cities have embraced what I call Dedicated Digital Engagement Platforms (DDEPs). Despite their growing influence, these platforms for community involvement have not been previously quantified at a nation-wide level, nor thoroughly examined in planning scholarship. New evidence presented here defines DDEPs and documents the extent of their use by local and regional municipalities across Canada. In light of the growing prominence of these platforms, this article then provides the foundation for a more critical digital participation research agenda that draws on important debates in wider planning theory regarding democratic decision-making, the commercialization of deliberative democracy, and the platformization of public participation.
Strava Metro Data
Authors: Robinson Pamela , Johnson Peter , Vernooy Madison
Published: March 2024

The widespread adoption of mobile phone and other location-tracking devices, and the enormous amounts of data they produce, has provided municipalities with the opportunity to automate previously time-consuming and labour-intensive data collection processes. Municipal planners, in particular, have begun to integrate the aggregated data sets of private urban technology platforms into active transportation and broader infrastructure planning initiatives. To date, however, there has been limited research on the implications of this integration for municipal decision-making and governance processes. Using the Strava Metro data stream and its free-access model as a case study, this paper explores both the motivations behind municipal adoption of the Strava platform and the benefits that accrue from its usage. Through the application of a mixed methods approach, including the building of a use case database via a search of internet and academic literature sources and qualitative interviews with municipal planning staff, our research examines how Strava data is used to support the work of municipal planners and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of that use. Our study finds that Strava Metro data aided municipal staff in the planning of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, complementing available in-house data sets; helped spur new active transportation initiatives; and enabled innovation and professional curiosity on the part of planners. The paper concludes by exploring the ramifications of Strava data for community wellness and broader public realm improvements, as well as extending a discussion with respect to the platform’s sociodemographic representativeness and related limitations.
Neither housing nor hotel
Authors: Wachsmuth David , Buglioni Bridget
Published: March 2024

One of the many impacts of the Covid pandemic on Canadian cities was the complete collapse of short-term rental (STR) markets, as long-distance travel nearly vanished for more than a year. Many dedicated STRs shifted back to the long-term rental market, but others remained on STR platforms such as Airbnb but with minimum stays of one month or more—a land use we describe as “medium-term rentals” (MTRs). This paper provides a planning analysis of online-platform-mediated MTRs in Canadian cities and their housing-market, land-use, and regulatory implications. First, we identify and explore the regulatory grey zone inhabited by MTRs, which appear to be neither standard residential tenancies nor short-term tourist accommodations. Second, the paper provides a brief empirical overview of the emergence of MTRs during and after the Covid pandemic in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Third, the paper uses a policy case study of situations in which Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board has been asked to adjudicate non-standard tenancies to establish whether there is a planning basis for distinguishing medium-term rentals from other tenancy types. The paper concludes by identifying a key planning principle which could allow Canadian municipalities to pull MTRs out of the regulatory grey zone: regulating type of stay instead of length of stay.
Dashboards as Conduits for Collaborative Planning
Authors: DeLoyde Carolyn , Donald Betsy
Published: March 2024

Dashboards are not new to planning and much has been written about them especially around the user experience and technological failures. Missing in the literature, however, is a discussion around the processes behind making an urban data dashboard and what that process can do in terms of building relationships and supporting collaborative planning. Through a case study of a dashboard making process in Kingston, Ontario between September 2020 and August 2023, the authors show how the dashboard making process led to technological innovation, improved collaboration amongst the partners, strengthened relationships and improved organizational and management processes for all partners involved. More than a technocratic or rational planning exercise, dashboard making has the potential to be a conduit for collaborative planning which is a cornerstone of a healthy, democratic society.
The Push and Pull of Technology and its Impacts on Planning in Canadian Cities
Authors: Robinson Pamela
Published: March 2024

This article serves as an introduction to the 2024 Special Issue of Canadian Planning and Policy: Technology and the City. Dr. Robinson is the Guest Editor of this issue.
We would like to thank our anonymous reviews for their time.
Digital Personal Branding Konten Kreator Penyiar Melalui TikTok
Authors: Djeke Stella Clarissa , Paramita Sinta
Published: March 2024

Social media is a place for the personal branding of internet users. In Indonesia, TikTok is the social media that ranks 2nd with the largest number of users. This is because this social media features audiovisual content accompanied by interesting features. Raye Shabrina is a private radio broadcaster in Jakarta who actively creates content on the TikTok platform. Initially, she uploaded content in the form of duets with foreign broadcasters. The content evolved into broadcast and public speaking exercises. By using the netnography method that utilises data through social media, the researcher intends to find out how Rayes Shabrina builds a positive image through her TikTok account @rayeshabrina. The application of the concept of The Eight Laws of Personal Branding by Peter Montoya (2004) is a reference in finding out the relevance between the concept and the content uploaded by Raye Shabrina. Data collection was carried out by pulling data through the Analisa.io website, supported by interviews, observation, and documentation. This research shows that as a broadcaster, the interviewee succeeded in doing digital personal branding by presenting the image of an educative broadcaster in a cheerful and enthusiastic manner and being consistent in creating content.
Media sosial merupakan wadah personal branding para pengguna internet. Di Indonesia, TikTok merupakan media sosial yang menempati urutan ke-2 dengan pengguna terbesar. Hal ini karena media sosial ini menampilkan konten audiovisual disertai dengan fitur menarik. Raye Shabrina merupakan penyiar radio swasta di Jakarta yang aktif membuat konten pada platform TikTok. Awalnya, konten yang diunggah berupa duet dirinya dengan penyiar luar negeri. Konten berkembang menjadi latihan siaran dan public speaking. Dengan menggunakan metode netnografi yang memanfaatkan data melalui media sosial, peneliti bermaksud mencari tahu bagaimana Rayes Shabrina membangun citra positif melalui akun TikTok @rayeshabrina. Penerapan konsep The Eight Laws of Personal Branding oleh Peter Montoya (2004) menjadi acuan dalam mencari tahu relevansi antara konsep tersebut dengan konten yang di unggah Raye Shabrina. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menarik data melalui website Analisa.io didukung dengan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sebagai seorang penyiar, narasumber berhasil melakukan digital personal branding dengan menampilkan citra seorang penyiar edukatif dengan pembawaan yang ceria dan semangat serta konsisten dalam membuat konten.
Pengaruh Berita Politik dan Perilaku Pemilih Mahasiswa Etnis Tionghoa
Authors: Kho Steven , Yoedtadi Moehammad Gafar
Published: March 2024

The @narasinewsroom account is part of Narasi TV, which uses social media Instagram and Twitter to broadcast the hottest news every day in the form of pictures and videos that are factual and actual. Basically, @narasinewsroom is an account that displays political information or state news in Indonesia and abroad. the researcher wants to know how much influence political news has on the behaviour of voters who have read political news on social media, especially on the Instagram account named @narasinewsroom. This research uses a quantitative method. The population used in this study were Tionghoa ethnicity students. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, a method used to determine a respondent who will be sampled with certain criteria. In this study, the number of respondents who were taken was 100 respondents. After processing the data using the SPSS 25.0 program, the researchers obtained the results of the study that there was an effect of the x variable on the y variable of 46.7%, and the remaining 53.3% was an influence that was not tested in this research.
Akun @narasinewsroom adalah bagian dari Narasi TV yang menggunakan media sosial Instagram dan Twitter untuk menyiarkan berita-berita terkini setiap hari dalam bentuk gambar dan video secara faktual dan aktual. Pada dasarnya @narasinewsroom adalah akun yang lebih menampilkan informasi politik atau berita kenegaraan yang ada di Indonesia dan juga luar negeri. Peneliti ingin mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh berita politik terhadap perilaku pemilih yang telah membaca berita-berita politik yang ditampilkan di media sosial khususnya di akun Instagram @narasinewsroom. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa etnis Tionghoa. Teknik pengambilan sampel secara purposive sampling di mana responden yang akan dijadikan sampel ditetapkan dengan kriteria tertentu. Jumlah responden yang diambil sebanyak 100 responden, Setelah melakukan pengolahan data dengan menggunakan program SPSS 25.0 peneliti mendapatkan hasil penelitian bahwa terdapat pengaruh berita politik terhadap perilaku memilih pada mahasiswa etnis Tionghoa sebesar 46,7% dan sisanya sebesar 53,3% merupakan pengaruh yang tidak diuji dalam penelitian ini.
Persepsi Generasi Z dengan Pernyataan “Kerja Sesuai Passion” dalam Menentukan Profesi
Authors: Octavia Shinta , Sari Wulan Purnama
Published: March 2024

This research was conducted because researchers wanted to see Generation Z's (Gen Z) perceptions of the statement "Work According to Passion" which is widely discussed on social media. Reporting from katadata.id, Gen Z is the largest internet user in Indonesia, with almost 40 million people. Social media can be accessed by various groups of people, one of them is teenagers or Gen Z. With social media, information can develop rapidly, so that it can create different perceptions for everyone. The purpose of conducting this research is to find out Gen Z's perception of the statement "Work According to Passion" and as a reference when Gen Z chooses a profession. This research approach is quantitative with descriptive statistical data processing techniques to find the average value of Gen Z perceptions. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling (SRS) with a total of 130 respondents. The results of this study show that the highest average result is in the statement "I want a job that matches my passion," and the lowest average result is the statement "Work According to Passion," which is a pressure for me. It can be concluded that the results of Gen Z perceptions show that the majority of Gen Z want to be able to work according to their passion.
Ramai diberitakan di media sosial terhadap pernyataan “Kerja Sesuai Passion” terutama di kalangan generasi Z. Dilansir dari katadata.id, Gen Z merupakan pengguna internet terbanyak di Indonesia yaitu hampir 40 juta jiwa. Media sosial dapat diakses oleh beragam kalangan masyarakat, salah satunya remaja atau Gen Z. Dengan adanya media sosial, informasi dapat berkembang dengan pesat, sehingga hal tersebut dapat menciptakan persepsi yang berbeda di setiap orang. Adapun tujuan dari dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui persepsi Gen Z terhadap pernyataan “Kerja Sesuai Passion” serta sebagai acuan ketika Gen Z menentukan profesi. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan teknik pengolahan data statistik deskriptif untuk mencari nilai rata-rata dari persepsi Gen Z. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah simple random sampling (SRS) dengan jumlah sebanyak 130 responden. Hasil dari penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa hasil hitung rata-rata tertinggi yaitu ada pada pernyataan “Saya menginginkan pekerjaan yang sesuai dengan passion saya” dan hasil hitung rata-rata terendah dengan pernyataan ‘Kerja Sesuai Passion’ merupakan tekanan bagi saya”. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil persepsi Gen Z menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas Gen Z menginginkan untuk dapat bekerja sesuai dengan passion.
Tinjauan Semiotika Desakralisasi Posisi Laki-Laki dalam Film ‘Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas’
Authors: Suryanto Nathan , Pandrianto Nigar
Published: March 2024

This research will discuss the desacralisation of men in the film 'Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibalas Tuntas'. The film tells of various social conflicts, including discrimination against women and making women mere objects. But on the other hand, the women in the film have a heroic nature and have the same strength as men. Therefore, this film is interesting to study in seeing the desacralisation of the position of men throughout the film. This research uses the theoretical basis of mass media, mass communication, feminism and semiotics. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection methods of observation, documentation and interviews. As a result, the film contains many scenes that show the desacralisation of men. To strengthen the desacralisation, the film shows the discriminatory side towards women. The film shows that women can fight back and have the same power as men. The film is also very much related to feminist views, with a rebuttal to misogynist views.
Penelitian ini akan membahas mengenai desakralisasi terhadap kaum laki-laki dalam film ‘Seperti Dendam Rindu Harus Dibalas Tuntas’. Film tersebut menceritakan berbagai konflik sosial termasuk diskriminasi terhadap kaum perempuan dan menjadikan perempuan sebagai objek belaka. Namun di sisi lain, kaum perempuan pada film tersebut memiliki sifat yang heroik dan memiliki kekuatan yang sama dengan kaum laki-laki. Oleh karenanya, film ini menjadi menarik untuk diteliti dalam melihat desakralisasi terhadap posisi kaum laki-laki yang ada sepanjang film. Penelitian ini menggunakan landasan teori media massa, komunikasi massa, feminisme dan semiotika. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data observasi, dokumentasi dan wawancara. Hasilnya, film banyak mengandung adegan-adegan yang menunjukkan desakralisasi kaum laki-laki. Untuk memperkuat desakralisasi tersebut, film menunjukkan sisi diskriminatif terhadap kaum perempuan. Film menunjukkan bahwa perempuan dapat melawan dan memiliki kekuatan yang sama dengan laki-laki. Film ini juga sangat berkaitan dengan pandangan feminisme dengan bantahan terhadap pandangan misoginis.
Meriam Sebagai Media Komunikasi Tradisional (Studi Tradisi Dentuman Meriam Sebagai Penanda Buka Puasa)
Authors: Suiwidjaja Mikhael Alfian , Sukendro Gregorius Genep
Published: March 2024

The blast produced by the cannon is one of the traditional communication media. The blast of the cannon is a tradition carried out by the community at the Al-A'raaf Great Mosque in Rangkasbitung. Tradition is a form of culture that is maintained and passed down from generation to generation by the local community. The tradition of the cannon blast became a culture for the people of Rangkasbitung. The cannon blast is used to mark the time during the month of Ramadan every year. This research will discuss the function of the cannon as a traditional communication media in the tradition of the cannon blast to mark the breaking of the fast at the Al-A'raaf Great Mosque in Rangkasbitung. In this research, the author uses the theory of cultural studies from Stuart Hall and uses a qualitative approach method with the phenomenological method from Bogdan and Taylor. The data in this study were obtained through interviews, observations, literature studies, and documentation. The results showed that the use of cannons as a marker of breaking the fast has existed since the colonial era. Other findings also showed that the tradition of the cannon blast as a marker of breaking the fast was formed due to the influence of the power of the dominant group, namely the people of Rangkasbitung, especially those who practiced fasting. The cannon acts as a persuasive traditional communication medium and develops into a culture in the community.
Dentuman yang dihasilkan meriam merupakan salah satu media komunikasi tradisional. Dentuman meriam merupakan tradisi yang dilakukan masyarakat di Masjid Agung Al-A’raaf Rangkasbitung. Tradisi merupakan bentuk kebudayaan yang dipertahankan dan diwariskan turun-temurun oleh masyarakat setempat. Tradisi dentuman meriam menjadi budaya bagi masyarakat Rangkasbitung. Dentuman meriam digunakan untuk menandakan waktu saat bulan Ramadhan setiap tahun. Penelitian ini akan membahas fungsi meriam sebagai media komunikasi tradisional dalam tradisi dentuman meriam penanda buka puasa di Masjid Agung Al-A’raaf Rangkasbitung. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan teori kajian budaya dari Stuart Hall dan menggunakan metode pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologi dari Bogdan dan Taylor. Data dalam penelitian ini didapatkan melalui hasil wawancara, observasi, studi pustaka, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penggunaan meriam sebagai penanda buka puasa sudah ada sejak zaman penjajahan. Temuan lain juga menunjukan bahwa tradisi dentuman meriam sebagai penanda buka puasa terbentuk karena adanya pengaruh dari kekuatan kelompok dominan yakni masyarakat Rangkasbitung terutama yang menjalankan ibadah puasa. Meriam berperan sebagai media komunikasi tradisional yang mengandung komunikasi persuasif dan berkembang menjadi budaya di tengah masyarakat.
Intensitas Komunikasi terhadap Kualitas Hubungan Berpacaran Mahasiswa
Authors: Wijaya Adeline Felice Gunawan , Loisa Riris
Published: March 2024

Communication intensity plays an important role in determining the quality of a romantic or dating relationship. The quality of a relationship will determine its success or failure. This study aims to determine the effect of communication intensity on the quality of dating relationships. This research uses the concept of interpersonal communication, and the method used is the survey method, which is done by distributing questionnaires to samples that have been determined according to the Slovin formula with a quantitative approach. The calculation of statistical data in this study was assisted by using SPSS 25.0. The result of this study is that communication intensity has a strong influence on the quality of paired relationships based on the results of the determination test obtained an R-value of 0.841 and an R square value of 0.708 (70.8%)
Intensitas komunikasi berperan penting dalam menentukan kualitas hubungan romantis atau pacaran. Kualitas suatu hubungan akan menentukan berhasil tidaknya sebuah hubungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh intensitas komunikasi terhadap kualitas suatu hubungan berpacaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan konsep komunikasi interpersonal dan metode yang digunakan adalah metode survei dengan membagikan kuisioner kepada sampel yang telah ditentukan sesuai rumus Slovin dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Perhitungan data statistik pada penelitian ini dibantu dengan mengggunakan SPSS 25.0. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah intensitas komunikasi memiliki pengaruh yang kuat terhadap kualitas hubungan berpasangan berdasarkan dari hasil uji determinasi, diperoleh nilai R 0,841 dan nilai R square sebesar 0,708 (70,8%).
Komunikasi Instagram Narasi.tv dengan Generasi Z melalui Empat Pilar Media Sosial
Authors: Michael Michael , Rusdi Farid
Published: March 2024

Currently, people rely more on social media to get information. In Indonesia, as many as 79% of the population uses social media to get information. One media company that disseminates information via social media is Narasi.tv which uses Instagram social media. The Narasi.tv Instagram account presents information in a different format. By using four pillars of social media strategy, this research wants to find out how the Narasi.tv Instagram account's communication strategy is in conveying messages to Generation Z. Researchers use descriptive qualitative research methods to be able to explore a phenomenon, an event, social activities, attitudes, views, beliefs, and an individual or a group. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, and literature study. The results of this research show that the Narasi.tv Instagram account uses four strategic pillars to reach generation Z, consisting of communication, collaboration, education, and entertainment. Of these four pillars, the most prominent is entertainment using jokes which is a concern for Gen Z and makes interaction with the target audience easier.
Saat ini masyarakat lebih mengandalkan media sosial untuk mendapatkan sebuah informasi. Di Indonesia, sebanyak 79% penduduk menggunakan media sosial untuk mendapatkan informasi. Salah satu perusahaan media yang menyebarkan informasi lewat media sosial adalah Narasi.tv yang menggunakan media sosial Instagram. Akun Instagram Narasi.tv menyajikan informasi dengan format berbeda. Dengan menggunakan empat pilar strategi media sosial penelitian ini ingin mengetahui bagaimana strategi komunikasi akun Instagram Narasi.tv dalam menyampaikan pesan kepada Generasi Z. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif bersifat deskriptif untuk bisa mendalami sebuah fenomena, sebuah peristiwa, kegiatan secara sosial, sikap, pandangan, kepercayaan, dan seorang individual atau suatu kelompok. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, observasi dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan akun Instagram Narasi.tv menggunakan empat pilar strategi untuk menggapai generasi Z yang terdiri dari komunikasi, kolaborasi, edukasi, dan hiburan. Dari keempat pilar ini yang paling menonjol adalah hiburan dengan menggunakan guyonan yang menjadi keresahan para Gen Z dan membuat interaksi dengan target audiens menjadi lebih mudah.