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Tracing Cultural Relations Through The COVID-19 Crisis
Authors: Allagui Ilhem
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 crisis has jeopardized the stability and growth of several sectors, including cultural industries, and has impacted societal relations between people and across countries. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, we hear little about initiatives or policies pertaining to cultural relations. This paper reviews cultural relations trends throughout the COVID-19 crisis that have demonstrated a shortfall in taking effective initiatives during these challenging times. In this paper, the concept of cultural relations is approached from the perspective of relationships and interactions between individuals and groups of different cultures and across national boundaries. The paper adopts J.M. Mitchell’s (2016) view on international cultural relations as being “dedicated to the task of helping different cultures to understand each other and to learn from each other” (xii). Through micro-illustrations that can help identify some prevalent patterns, I discuss how cultural relations across the MENA region have materialized during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to a lack of international cultural relations initiatives, several MENA countries have adopted a conservative, unilateral and domestic position, compromising the role of culture and undermining the structures supporting cross-cultural relations.
Undoing Stereotypical Representations in Arab and Muslim Cinemas: Challenges, Interruptions, and Possibilities
Authors: Ben Labidi Imed
Published: September 2024

Troubled by a history of misconceptions on Western silver screens, Arab and Muslim filmmakers have kept their cinematic productions thematically close to the reality of their postcolonial cultural and social conditions, while trying to represent their communities in complex ways. In many efforts of artistic excellence, the films they make aim to reverse the frisson of alterity upon which the conception of their disgraced images have been historically predicated; in the process, the films aspire to alter these images and representations. Rarely however does the work of these Arab and Muslim filmmakers reach a global audience. This article locates themes and creative forms in many cinematic narratives of representation, and recommends their interpretation and mediation to a global audience. The article responds to a recent “intellectual turn” in contemporary debate on Arab and Muslim films, calling for the invention of a category called “Muslim Cinema”. The article contextualizes this turn within the contours of Western institutions as sites of epistemological authority and examines its epistemological, racial, and ideological implications and underpinnings in connection to representation.
Daesh and the Power of Media and Message
Authors: Kadivar Jamileh
Published: September 2024

This paper, as a part of an on-going research project, examines Daesh's media (2014-2017) and seeks to provide a deeper understanding of how Daesh spreads its messages. It focuses on the importance of media as one of the main factors behind Daesh’s power. It also demonstrates that in order to export a powerful self-image to the outside world, Daesh considers media a significant part of Jihad, and consequently perceives the media war as equally, or even more important than the military war. In this process, Daesh relies on its own media to spread its content, while mainstream media enthusiastically release the news relevant to Daesh. Besides studying Daesh’s media, this paper highlights the importance of ‘message’ for Daesh: to present itself as a powerful and a victorious actor, while seeking to portray a weak and coward-like picture of its enemies to the outside world. This paper also examines the group’s communication strategy.
اتجاهات مستخدمي الإنترنت نحو دور شَبكَات التواصل الاجتماعي في تشكيل الوعي الصِّحي بجائحة كورونا: في إطار نظرية الفاعِلين المؤثِّرين
Authors: Salah Eddin Hassan Aly Khaled
Published: September 2024

Official statistics show that Egyptians, especially the youth, are increasingly using social networks. It is therefore important to examine the role these networks had in shaping the cognitions and attitudes of Egyptians towards the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study uses an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing both social media studies and health studies. It found that online social network users have positive attitudes towards the role of actor-networks in shaping the health awareness of Egyptians about COVID-19. The respondents stated that these active networks will have a greater role in the future in confronting the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt, particularly in light of the new and advanced user-generated content. Respondents also predicted that the active networks will use e-Health applications in confronting the COVID-19 virus in the future.
Hamas in Cyberspace: Social Media and Forms of Political Expression
Authors: Amer Mohammed Wesam
Published: September 2024

This study examines the digital practices and online discourses of Hamas on Twitter, with a specific focus on the Palinfoen account linked to the Palestinian Information Centre (PIC). The study examines 3,500 tweets related to events in Palestine, which were either tweeted or retweeted by the Palinfoen account. To explore these practices, the researcher employs digital ethnography and a discourse-historical approach to analyze the collected tweets and retweets. The findings of the analysis show that the tweets revolve around key figures such as journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and Israel. Abu Akleh is portrayed as a courageous and esteemed senior journalist who became a victim of Israeli brutality. Israel, on the other hand, is depicted as a criminal entity, held responsible for the cold-blooded killing of Abu Akleh and the desecration of her coffin. The killing is presented as an inhumane and irrational act committed by Israel against a respected journalist. Additionally, the tweets from Palinfoen focus on the events at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Israeli figures are described using terms like "genocidal Jews," "Israeli occupation forces," "enemy occupier gangs," and an "illegitimate regime," while Palestinian figures are referred to as "worshippers," "families," and "Muslims." The discourses promoted by Hamas on Twitter place agency and accountability on the Israeli side. In conclusion, this analysis unsurprisingly highlights how the Palinfoen Twitter account portrays Palestinian resistance as a legitimate reaction.
دور الصحافة الإلكترونية فى تشكيل معارف واتجاهات الشباب الجامعي نحو عمليات تنظيم الدولة "داعش" في المملكة العربية السعودية – دراسة ميدانية
Authors: Eldagher Magdy
Published: September 2024

The study seeks to identify the role of online journalism in shaping the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi youth towards Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s (Daesh) terrorist activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study used a sample survey method, where a questionnaire was given to students at three universities: King Saud University, Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, and Naif University. The questionnaire consisted of 400 respondents, and the study concluded that most youth use Saudi online journals on a regular basis, trust them, and rely on them greatly. Sabq newspaper was the highest in terms of exposure, while “Vision 2030” and the “fight against corruption and terrorism” were the most popular topics. The results also indicated statistically significant differences in the attitudes of the university youth towards Daesh’s terrorist operations in the Kingdom based on their demographic variables. It was found that males, those in the younger age group, residents of Riyadh, individuals with lower incomes, and students from Naif University were first when compared to other demographic groups in the research sample.
Reporting on the New Citizen: Towards Constructive Forms of Reporting on Immigrants
Authors: Ezz El Din Mahitab
Published: September 2024

Research indicates that media reporting, particularly on immigrants, depicts them in a stereotypical image. This image is tied to the type of information and voices used in the stories which contribute to the poor quality of news reporting. A key issue driving these negative portrayals is the manner in which journalists refer to and describe certain groups, and whose perspectives and voices they include in their reporting. This practice within journalism has attracted significant critique. This study explores the potential for adopting a more constructive approach to reporting on immigrants. Utilizing constructive journalism and peace journalism principles as a theoretical framework, and Critical Discourse Analysis as a methodological tool, the article examines how immigrants were covered in the local Swedish newspaper, Barometern, between 2017 and 2021. Results suggest that integrating constructive strategies in stories about immigrants facilitates a more balanced representation.
Nationalism and the Use of Pop Music: A Discourse Analysis of the Song “Boshret Kheir”
Authors: Gameel Mohamed , ElGhetany Salma
Published: September 2024

The Egyptian Arabic song, “Boshret Kheir” or ‘good omen’, represents an example of the role of popular music in promoting populism, patriotism, and the ideology of Egyptian nationalism. Given the song’s popularity, this article poses the question: what transforms an ordinary pop song into a national phenomenon? The song is studied through observational discourse, using visual semiotic analysis of its video clip. The song was adopted as a patriotic anthem of sorts by a segment of society- namely those espousing the mainstream narrative in support of the military. It was produced to encourage political activism and participation but carried a deeper meaning given its affiliation with the ruling military at the time. The song was released ten days before the presidential elections, almost one year after former president Mohammed Morsi was ousted, on June 30th, 2013. Although “Boshret Kheir” was meant to encourage people to participate in the presidential elections, the discourse analysis in this study shows that the song’s lyrics symbolized the election’s legitimacy.
Transformations and Trends in Science Journalism as Viewed by the Egyptian Media and Scientific Community (Arabic)
Authors: Maher Elrefai Mahitab
Published: September 2024

The study aims to identify the common perceptions and evaluation of the journalistic and scientific community in Egypt, of current transformations and trends in scientific journalism. The study does so, in order to determine the following: 1) The position of scientific journalism in society; 2) The level of scientific news appeal to the Egyptian community; 3) The impact of communication technology on public participation, in the scientific communication. The study relies on a sample survey methodology, with participants being a sample select from the journalistic community, in the scientific departments of Egyptian newspapers, or electronic and scientific news websites, and scientists and senior researchers at Egyptian universities. The results of the study reveal the growing interest in scientific journalism among most of the Egyptian journalistic and scientific community, with a majority of 83.3% of the total respondents expressing their interest in science journalism and its importance. Yet, there still remains a considerable lack of interest in science news by journalists within the journalistic and scientific community. The majority of the journalistic and scientific community (63.3% of all respondents) also perceive the relationship between journalists and scientists as a relationship of cooperation and integration.
تقييم النخبة الإعلامية لتعامل الصحافة الدولية مع أزمات الإساءة للأديان ورموزها - دراسة كيفية
Authors: Sayed Mohamed Sayed Mohamed
Published: September 2024

This study uses qualitative methods to assess the analytical perspectives of the media elite; namely members of the academic and professional communities, as they relate to controversial representations of religion and religious symbols in the international press. Bearing in mind cultural, political, and social analysis, this paper unpacks the dialectical relationship between freedom of the press and the respect for religious sanctity. The study included 33 media academics and professionals who were divided geographically by region; namely: Arab, Western, and Eastern (Russian, including Republic of Tatarstan, and Uzbekistan). Interviews were conducted between December 2020 and March 2021. Results indicate that 60% of interviewees prefer legal avenues to resolve issues related to controversial religious representations in the media, while approximately 30% of the study sample believed that laws alone are not sufficient, and that awareness campaigns are necessary to correct and clarify religious misconceptions. They further articulated that differentiation between freedom of expression and what has been characterized as abuse of the sanctity of religion must be made, with the support of existing social structures such as the family, educational institutions, and community organizations.
The Relationship Between Internet Use among Young Yemenis and their Awareness of Electronic Rumors about Current Events (Arabic)
Authors: Abdallah Elhazoura Nawal , Mohamed Hedar Mahdy
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the use of internet applications by young people in Yemen and their level of awareness of electronic rumors about current events and conflict in the country. To achieve this objective, the survey method was used and a questionnaire was administered to a sample of 400 randomly selected young internet users from Sana'a Governorate. The study findings revealed a high level rate of internet use by Yemeni young people. There was a positive correlation between the rate of internet use and respondents’ general awareness of electronic rumors about current events and conflict in Yemen. There was also a positive correlation between the respondents' level of critical thinking about rumors and their level of awareness of them. Furthermore, the variable of critical thinking had a positive impact on the intensity of the relationship between the extent dependence on the internet as a source of knowledge and the awareness level of electronic rumors.
COVID-19 Crisis Communication: The Strategic Use of Instagram Messages by the Bahraini Ministry of Health in Light of the Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Model (CERC)
Authors: Elgammal Naglaa
Published: September 2024

While social media is being increasingly used for health crisis communication, few studies, especially in the Arab region, have examined how it can improve strategic communication during various phases of any health crisis. The Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) model is one of the frameworks that focus on strategic communication of health crises through social media. Considering the limited number of Arab studies investigating the application of the CERC model during health crisis management, this study seeks to identify how social media can be utilized to implement the CERC model, by examining the uses of Instagram by the Bahraini Ministry of Health (MOH) in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The results suggest that the MOH’s Instagram account was used strategically in this case. Results also provide information on how the MOH closely followed the actions recommended in the CERC model, implementing the different crisis stages: risk messages, warnings, preparations, uncertainty reduction, and efficacy.
خطاب الكراهية لدى مشجعي الأندية الرياضية العربية على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي: دراسة تحليلية لحساب النادي الأهلي المصري على فيسبوك
Authors: Abdelhameed Mohamed Osama
Published: September 2024

This study sought to monitor the hate speech between Arab sports fans on social media. The researcher relied on both discourse and content analysis to analyze 41,505 comments that were published on the Egyptian Al-Ahly Club page on Facebook about the 2018 African Champions League final between Al-Ahly and the Tunisian Esperance team. The study relied on Jonathan Culpeper's impoliteness model (1996). The results showed the spread of hate speech among Arab sports fans on social media; where hate speech appeared in nearly half of the comments subject to the analysis. The results also revealed that hate speech was not limited to the sports reference frame only; rather, it also included the social, political, religious, and historical reference frames. The results showed that males use impolite speech more than females, and that anonymity is not the influential factor in producing impolite speech through social media.
Hagia Sophia: An Analytical Overview of Religious and Media Argumentation (Arabic)
Authors: Mohamed Raslan Osama
Published: September 2024

Turkey’s Council of State, the highest Turkish administrative court, handed down its decision on July 10, 2020 regarding Hagia Sophia. The council reversed the monument’s status from a museum back into a mosque as from July 24, sparking heated debates between those in favor of the decision and those opposed. Opposition has not been restricted to non-Muslims, with many Muslims expressing their rejection of the decision in their personal as well as institutional capacities. Arguments and counterarguments have been put forward in support of both stances, but several historical facts, political objectives, and pieces of religious referential proof have been either ignored or not given adequate respect in this decision based on religious fervour. The author has highlighted the intense coverage of the decision by international mass media, officials, and official entities; with stances varying between decision-supporting/rejecting (Islamic) institutions. While several diplomatic statements have expressed concern and/or rejection, UNESCO has done all but threatened to reconsider the status of the World Heritage-listed site. Accordingly, an analytical objective approach is adopted towards the arguments and counterarguments put forward, including (1) a historical overview of the monument, (2) a referential religious accounting of the issue, (3) a review of arguments both for and against the decision, and (4) the legal and religious effect(s) of the decision.
دور وسائل الإعلام الرقمية في تشكيل وعي الشباب الجامعي بقضية سد النهضة الإثيوبي- دراسة مسحية
Authors: Ali Hassan Mohamed Samar
Published: September 2024

The study seeks to determine the role of digital media in shaping awareness among Egyptian university students regarding the Al-Nahda Dam issue. The study uses a purposive sample of 400 students at Cairo and Suez universities and the data was collected by means of an online survey. Findings show that dependence on digital media impacts cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes relevant to the issue of Al-Nahda Dam. The results indicate that "Snapchat", followed by foreign news websites, top the list of sources used by university youths to get information about the dam. The study shows that the more intense the youths’ exposure to digital media is, the more it has the potential to influence their behavior, knowledge, and emotions. This impact must be directed towards finding solutions to future challenges such as water scarcity. The youths sampled in the study have a reasonable level of awareness, demonstrated by their limited dependence on, and trust in, what is disseminated through digital media, especially with such strategic issues. Digital media has created an important space to host and influence university youth and their ideas, indicating its role in shaping a climate for public opinion fit to deal with future challenges.
Superior, Violent and Aggressive: Hegemonic Masculinity in Arabic Music Videos
Authors: Hamdan Sahar
Published: September 2024

Free access to music videos on YouTube has allowed generations of consumers to be exposed to songs from their favorite artists on a daily basis. Presented in the form of music videos, these songs contain visuals that carry several themes including the glorification of violence and the dominance of men over women (Sherman and Dominick 1986), and the sexual objectification of women (Kozman et al. 2021). The effects of this exposure on people have been shown to affect day to day attitudes and behaviors, especially among the youth (Johnson et al. 1995). Although Western music videos have been the subject of numerous research studies, research on Arabic music videos is nearly non-existent. This study sought to examine the prevalence of the violence and aggression of men in Arabic music videos using Gramsci’s theory of hegemonic masculinity. The study performed a qualitative textual analysis on a sample of 10 Arabic music videos that are popular for containing instances of violence and supremacy of men. The analysis returned three themes that reflect basic tenets of hegemonic masculinity: the patriarchal values and superiority of men, female subordination, and violent behavior.
منهجية التحقق من الأخبار الزائفة المتعلقة بجائحة (كوفيد-19) في مواقع تدقيق الحقائق العربية
Authors: Kedwany Shereen
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed an information crisis, labeled an “Infodemic”. This study explores the methodology of debunking fake news related to the pandemic on independent Arabic fact-checking websites. The study’s results are derived from a textual and visual analysis of the content related to COVID-19 that have been published on two major Arabic fact-checking websites, Fatabyyano and Da Begad, between December 31, 2019 and October 31, 2020, paired with qualitative content analysis of the polices of both websites. The study concluded that the independent fact-checking websites have produced a new genre of investigative journalism, performed by non-journalistic actors. These individuals play the role of gate-keepers of information online, constituting pressure groups that compel mass media outlets and users, in many cases, to apologize for fake news and correct it. These websites have professionally debunked and verified online fake news related to COVID-19, including conspiracy theories and pseudoscientific therapies disseminated mainly on social networking sites, putting public health at risk.
Info-Deficiency in an Infodemic: The Gender Digital Gap, Arab Women and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Khamis Sahar , Campbell Eliza
Published: September 2024

This article tackles the complex struggles faced by Arab women, including multiple layers of invisibility, marginalization and inequality,[1] all of which have significantly worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. This examination includes a special focus on how and why the “digital divide,” defined as the gap between the technological haves and have-nots, has been a major contributing factor to this accelerating inequality. [2] It proposes adopting an alternative ‘digital socialism’ model and a comprehensive, gender-centered leadership approach to address this situation.
Problems and challenges of media coverage of health issues in the Arab world
Authors: Mahmoud Samir
Published: September 2024

مع تعرض المجتمعات على اختلاف مستويات تقدمها أو تأخرها، لموجات من الأمراض المزمنة والأوبئة، تثار إشكالية التناول الإعلامي المتخصص للشأن الصحي والطبي في عالمنا العربي، وما يتعلق به من أمراض وإصابات وعدوى وتشخيص ومواجهة وعلاج، وتثير تلك الإشكالية الكثير من التساؤلات الجديرة بالبحث وصولًا إلى الدور الفعال للإعلام في تناول هذا الشأن بالشكل الذي يسهم في زيادة معارف الجمهور ورفع درجة الوعي الصحي وتصحيح السلوكيات الصحية والطبية الخاطئة، وضمان تقديم العرض المتوازن للحقائق والمعلومات خاصة في أوقات الأزمات. فقد انتشرت في السنوات الأخيرة بكثرة عناوين من نوعية: "حقيقة مرض فلان"، "حقيقة الحالة الصحية للفنان س"، "حقيقة وفاة السياسي فلان" خاصة في الإعلام الرقمي الجديد وشبكات التواصل الاجتماعي، لتثير معها بعض التساؤلات حول مفهوم تلك الحقيقة ومن يمتلكها؟ وإن كان هناك حراس للحقيقة فمن أين تأتي المعلومات المغلوطة/المزيفة فيما يتعلق بالصحة والمرض والعلاج، في وسائل الإعلام الرقمي عامة ووسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على وجه التحديد؟، وتأثير ذلك على ثقة الجمهور في مصداقية المحتوى ومدى قبوله أو عدائه لوسائل الإعلام نتيجة لفقدان الثقة وغياب المصداقية، والدور المنتظر من الإعلام المتخصص في تقديم الحقائق وتقليص الشائعات والأكاذيب فيما يخص صحة البشر ومرضهم، خاصة إذا تعلق الأمر بتناول بعض القضايا الصحية ذات الحساسية الاجتماعية، وهل يؤثر التناول الإعلامي الاستقصائي للشأن الطبي في طبيعة عرض المعلومات الدقيقة والوصول إلى الحقائق التي ينشدها الجمهور ويؤمن بها الوسط الطبي؟ وما يضمه من مؤسسات طبية ومراكز بحثية وعلماء وباحثين، ودراسات وبحوث وتقارير ربما يساء التعامل الإعلامي معها وتفسيرها على نحو مغاير للحقيقة؛ ما يؤدي إلى الإضرار بالمجتمعات ويعرض صحتها
The Impact of Social Networking Site Use on Social Capital and Happiness: A Field Study of Arab and Non-Arab Residents in the UAE (Arabic)
Authors: Osman Safa , Antar Alyaa
Published: September 2024

As social networking sites (SNSs) grow in size across the United Arab Emirates, they are increasingly utilized as avenues for social partnership and sustainable development. These networks are also used as a means of creating social cohesion among the country’s residents. This is achieved through communication over social media platforms aimed at residents comprising multiple cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds. This interdisciplinary study combines research elements from sociology, psychology, and computer-mediated communication studies and focuses on the theory of social capital. Specifically, this study examines the relationship between the intensity of SNS usage (of Arab and non-Arab residents) and the formation and maintenance of social capital as well as the relationship between social capital and the happiness of residents (defined as self-esteem and satisfaction with life in the UAE). The study examines the effects of such demographic factors as nationality, gender, age, and income on the relationship between the Intensity of SNS usage and social capital. The study applies the survey method with a sample size of 300 Arab and non-Arab residents in the UAE. Research findings showed a positive relationship between Intensity of SNS usage and social capital; in addition to a positive relationship between intensity of SNS use and happiness, in terms of self-esteem and satisfaction with life in the UAE. Findings also showed statistically significant differences between Arab and non-Arab residents in the United Arab Emirates according to the following variables: Bridging social capital, bonding social capital, and intensity of SNS usage. Nevertheless, there were no statistically significant differences between Arab and non-Arab residents when it came to happiness and social trust.
Rami Khouri on Lebanon’s Outlook and What Has Happened to the Country’s Media
Authors: El-Shaarawi Sarah
Published: September 2024

On October 17, 2019, protests began in Lebanon with angry and largely disenfranchised citizens calling for a complete overhaul of the country’s unique political system. In the year that has followed, Lebanon has suffered through one disaster after another, with seemingly unending political shifting. On October 22, 2020, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri was reinstated, nearly one year after stepping down from the same position in response to massive public unrest. On August 25, two weeks after the massive explosion that rocked downtown Beirut, Arab Media & Society Managing Editor Sarah El-Shaarawi spoke with Rami Khouri about the state of affairs in Lebanon, how the events have been covered by local and international media, and what role social media has played. Khouri is the Director of Global Engagement and an adjunct professor of journalism at the American University of Beirut. He is also a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and a syndicated columnist. Khouri spoke to Arab Media & Society from Boston, Massachusetts.
Mitigating fake news and misinformation using news literacy behaviors (NLBs)
Authors: Ahmed Sameera Tahira
Published: September 2024

The increasing presence of fake news and misinformation in the contemporary digital media landscape is of concern to practitioners, educators, policy makers, and the public alike. Whilst the existence of fake news is not new, audiences are aware that the ‘quality’ of information that poses as being factual has changed significantly and is experienced more often in our digital culture. Using the results of a survey (n = 435) this paper examines how young news consumers in the UAE are applying news literacy knowledge and skills to identify and manage incorrect news and information. By regarding this audience as having digital agency, the results of the study demonstrate how they apply aspects of the 5As of media literacy education to fake news and misinformation. The findings contribute to our understanding of how specific news literacy behaviors (NLBs), such as evaluating sources, verifying news content, and sharing responsibly can minimize exposure to and mitigate the impact of fake news.
Knowledge, understanding, and adherence to Social Media regulations by youth in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Snoussi Thouraya , Farouk Radwan Ahmed , Ali Mousa Sheren
Published: September 2024

The study deals with legislation and guidelines related to the use of virtual space, especially social media. A special focus has been placed on youth in the United Arab Emirates, where a set of regulations are being implemented, in addition to a series of media campaigns to spread awareness and ensure positive use compatible with Emirati culture. Thus, this article aims to explore young people's level of knowledge, understanding, and adherence towards social media regulations. The authors raised the problem related to perceptions and behaviors of a sample of students enrolled in two Emirate Universities in this regard. The stress was put on the correlation between participants’ understanding and their practices, to test their adherence to the online regulations they are aware of; three hundred (300) students volunteered to answer the online survey questions via Google Forms. Search data were then analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (version 26). The results highlighted a heavy use of social media but a moderate level of awareness, as participants announced a wide and regular range of virtual practices with limited knowledge of general regulations. In the meantime, a special understanding of the UAE's standards on the use of social media was tracked, which led to a level of adherence to it. The authors recommend intensifying awareness campaigns that focus on raising the level of knowledge and understanding of rational uses of digital platforms and increasing compliance with regulations among young people.
PENERAPAN E-COMMERCE MENGGUNAKAN METODE BUSINESS MODEL CANVA DAN FISHBONE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENJUALAN PADA RINGS4GIRLS
Authors: Maharani Sharmila , Sasono Damar Suryo , Ndala Stefanus , Ningrum Wahyu Cipta , Bariyyah Sitti Khairul
Published: September 2024

Perkembangan internet dan teknologi yang memudahkan pengguna semakin mempengaruhi sektor bisnis, termasuk usaha kecil seperti Rings4Girls. Rings4Girls adalah sebuah bisnis yang bergerak di bidang penjualan cincin dan gelang dengan hiasan manik-manik. Saat ini, proses penjualan di Rings4Girls masih dilakukan secara manual, mulai dari pemilihan produk, proses pembayaran, hingga pengelolaan pesanan. Hal ini menyebabkan kinerja yang kurang optimal dan tidak efisien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan mengimplementasikan sistem e-commerce guna meningkatkan penjualan dan efisiensi operasional di Rings4Girls. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Business Model Canvas (BMC) untuk menyusun skema bisnis yang holistik dan berkinerja tinggi serta Diagram Fishbone (Ishikawa) untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis penyebab masalah yang dihadapi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan e-commerce mampu mengotomatisasi proses penjualan, meningkatkan manajemen stok, dan menyediakan laporan penjualan yang lebih akurat dan real-time. Selain itu, penggunaan e-commerce memperluas jangkauan pasar, meningkatkan jumlah pelanggan, dan memperbaiki layanan kepada pelanggan melalui pelacakan informasi dan riwayat pembelian
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Dompet Kulit Buaya pada Toko Sc Collaction Menggunakan Metode MOORA
Authors: Putri Amalia , Robo Salahudin , Ernawati Ernawati
Published: September 2024

Toko SC Collaction adalah supplier produk kerajinan dari kulit buaya asli, yang di olah langsung dari penangkaran buaya di merauke. Namun, Toko SC Collaction memiliki kendala dalam menawarkan produk yang terkadang harus sesuai dengan spesifikasi konsumen seperti harga,ukuran, jenis jahitan dan juga jenis kancing dompet. Banyaknya model dompet dan harga yang bervariasi membuat konsumen kebingungan dalam mencari dompet yang sesuai dengan kebutuhanya. Sehingga diperlukan suatu alat bantu dalam mengambil keputusan untuk membantu penjual merekomendasikan produk kepada pembeli. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang sistem yang dapat membantu dalam menentukan dompet kulit buaya yang optimal dengan menggunakan metode studi Multi-Objective Optimization by Ratio Analysis (MOORA). Metode ini dipilih karena dapat menentukan nilai bobot untuk setiap karakteristik alternatif. Pilihan terbaik akan dipilih dari berbagai alternatif yang tersedia melalui prosedur peringkat. Sehingga ditemukan bahwa Dompet Paspor Rajut merupakan dompet terbaik yang dapat direkomendasikan Toko Sc Collaction kepada konsumen dengan perolehan nilai 0,1492. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa metode MOORA menjadi pilihan yang tepat dalam mencari dompet terbaik pada Toko Sc Collaction.
Identifikasi varietas anggur menggunakan model CNN - VGG16
Authors: Nur Hidayat Muhammad Ali
Published: September 2024

Vitis vinifera atau anggur adalah tanaman buah yang memiliki berbagai jenis varietas, berdasarkan data Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC) terdapat 23.000 varietas anggur, secara fisik kita dapat mengenali varietas anggur dengan buah dan daun. Mengenali tanaman anggur menggunakan buah memerlukan waktu yang lama karena harus menunggu sampai anggur berbuah, sedangkan mengenali varietas anggur menggunakan daun membutuhkan waktu yang cepat tetapi tidak semua orang  dapat mengenali varietas tanaman anggur, ciri daun anggur berbagai varietas mimiliki kemiripan sehingga sulit untuk diidentifikasi. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melakukan identifikasi varietas tanaman anggur menggunakan daun dengan algoritma transfer learning model VGG. Varietas daun anggur yang digunakan adalah isabella, nizina dan jupiter. Hasil dari implementasi metode yang digunakaan menghasilkan validation accuracy sebesar 0.9067 (90.67%) dengan nilai loss validation 0.2736 (27.36%).
Saúde pública como pilar fundamental para o enfrentamento de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis
Authors: Brandão Thalyta Lopes , Lima Isaque Soares , Sarto Juliana Farias , Mello Gilmar Veiga de Carvalho , Moura Ana Carolina Norberta de , Cavalcante Rafael Leituga de Carvalho , Madureira Gabriel Nunes , Silva Silvania Bispo da , Barbosa Thamyres Maria Silva , Silva José Antonio da
Published: September 2024

As Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis (DCNT) são um desafio significativo para a saúde pública global, responsáveis por alta morbimortalidade e impacto econômico considerável, especialmente em países em desenvolvimento. As DCNT, como diabetes, hipertensão, doenças cardiovasculares, câncer e doenças respiratórias crônicas, estão associadas a fatores de risco comportamentais como tabagismo, sedentarismo, alimentação inadequada e consumo excessivo de álcool. Este estudo visa revisar e sintetizar as evidências sobre estratégias de promoção, prevenção e controle dessas doenças no contexto da saúde pública. A metodologia empregada foi uma revisão narrativa de literatura, utilizando bases de dados como PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Foram incluídos artigos publicados nos últimos dez anos, em inglês, português e espanhol, para garantir a atualidade e diversidade das evidências. Os resultados indicam que a saúde pública desempenha um papel crucial no enfrentamento das DCNT, através de políticas de promoção de hábitos saudáveis, fortalecimento da atenção primária à saúde e garantias de equidade no acesso a serviços de saúde. A revisão também destaca a importância de campanhas de educação em saúde e da colaboração internacional para o enfrentamento dessas doenças. Conclui-se que uma abordagem integrada e multifacetada é essencial para reduzir a carga das DCNT, melhorando a saúde global por meio de políticas eficazes e sustentáveis que promovam a prevenção, o controle e o tratamento contínuo dessas condições.
Future-Proofing Leadership: Cultivating Adaptability and Alignment in Times of Change
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: September 2024

Abstract: This article examines how organizational leaders can develop agility to enable successful navigation of disruptive change and uncertainty. It first reviews research on organizational agility and identifies key traits of sensing, deciding, and acting that agile companies exhibit. Next, it outlines the responsibilities of senior leaders to serve as catalysts for adaptability through establishing a shared vision and strategy, building alignment, developing agile talent, reinforcing an adaptive culture, removing obstacles, empowering distributed leadership, and embracing uncertainty. The article then provides specific strategies leaders can implement to fulfill these imperatives, such as co-creating visions, rewarding risk-taking, decentralizing decision-making, and establishing a "learning from failures" mindset. Overall, the article argues that cultivating an agile culture focused on continuous learning, empowerment, and strategic adaptation will allow organizations to thrive amid disruptive uncertainty in coming decades.
Consequences of Weight Cycling: An Increase in Disease Risk?
Authors: Strohacker Kelley , Carpenter Katie , McFarlin Brian
Published: September 2024

Research indicates that weight cycling, or “yo-yo dieting” is a common occurrence in obese populations. The long term negative health consequences of weight cycling are debated and it is unclear whether or not this weight change pattern poses a greater disease risk compared to obesity maintenance. This review discusses the prevalence of weight cycling and physiological alterations occurring during weight loss that promotes weight regain. We also discuss the effect weight regain has upon adipose tissue in terms of rate and type of accumulation. Also within this review are discussions surrounding the previously published literature based upon human and rodent research. We focus on previous limitations and difference in experimental design that have perhaps resulted in mixed findings concerning independent effects of weight cycling on health parameters. The final purpose of this review is to discuss future directions in evaluating the pro-inflammatory response to weight cycling in order to compare the disease risk compared to obesity maintenance.
Comparison of the Power Plate and Free Weight Exercises on Upper Body Muscle Endurance in Young Athletes
Authors: Boland Elisabeth , Boland Dan , Carroll Thomas , Barfield William
Published: September 2024

The power plate (PP) is designed to reduce training time while providing a muscle stimulus that leads to positive changes in muscle mass. This study investigated the effect that training on the PP has compared to a free-weight (FW) program, on upper body endurance, defined as the number of push-ups completed at one time prior to failure. Following IRB approval a pre-test was used to assess push-up endurance in PP and FW cohorts. Each group exercised for six consecutive weeks, working out three times per week, on non-consecutive days performing five exercises of two sets of 8-12 repetitions. Twenty-two females and 2 males enrolled in the investigation. Eleven with a mean age of 22 years (20-24) participated in the PP cohort. Thirteen participated in the FW arm of the study with a mean age of 24.5 (20-29) years. Shapiro-Wilk found lack of data normality. Wilcoxon Rank Sum testing yielded statistically significant differences within groups. The FW comparison between pre and post test showed a p value of 0.016. The PP group pre to post test p value was 0.005. Nonparametric testing (Mann Whitney) found no statistical differences (p=0.62) between Group A (FW) and Group B (PP) on the push-up pre-test. The post-test comparing post testing differences between groups (PP and FW) found no statistical differences (p=0.55) in the push-up test. Subjects in both groups saw increases in upper-body endurance with statistically significant differences within groups. Based on our findings the PP is a useful tool which enhances upper body muscle endurance.
Drug reaction, cyclooxygenase 2, and alteration on lymphatics
Authors:   Georgia Dermatopathology Associates, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Velez Ana Maria Abreu ,   Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center and School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, USA, Smoller Bruce R. , Howard Michael S.
Published: September 2024

Adverse drug reactions, multiple drug allergy syndrome, and multiple drug intolerance syndrome, are common terms used in clinical practice worldwide. Here we present a 61-year-old Caucasian female, who is diabetic and hypertensive, and started receiving doxycycline for an upper respiratory tract infection. Simultaneously, she self-prescribed Advil.®. The patient has had a previous episode of drug intolerance. In this episode, she presented with a skin rash included bullae on her arms, legs and in part of her abdomen along with some systemic symptoms such fever, cough, and upset stomach. Biopsies for hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), direct immunofluorescence (DIF), and immunohistochemistry (IHC) stain analysis were performed. The diagnosis was made based upon interpretation of the histology in the context of drug reaction with alterations on the dermal lymphatics. DIF showed significant deposits of fibrinogen, complement/C3c and IgA around the dermal vessels, and at the endothelial-mesenchymal dermal cell junctions. IHC staining showed lymphangiectases with strong staining of the lymphatic junctions to the adjacent upper dermis using D2-40 marker. In this case, it is possible that the drug reaction could be causing previously unreported damage in lymphatics, including fragmentation and dilatation. These channels are stimulated inhibited, contracted, and relaxed by interactions with multiple receptors and the inflammation could cause dysregulation in those including their shape. Key words: Drug reaction, Lymphatics, D2-40, Cyclooxygenase 2, Direct immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry
Acute ulcerated botryomycosis in an immunocompromised patient
Authors:   National Institute of Health Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Dermatology Department, CDMX, México, López-Jiménez Fanny Carolina , Corona-Herrera Judith Monserrat , Chavez-Barajas María José , Saeb-Lima Marcela , Aguilar-García Alejandra , Mendez-Flores Silvia
Published: September 2024

Botryomycosis is a rare chronic granulomatous bacterial infection with approx. 200 reported cases worldwide. The most common microorganism associated with this condition is Staphylococcus aureus. Botryomycosis manifests itself across a spectrum of lesions with a characteristic histological feature known as the Splendore–Hoeppli phenomenon. Herein, we report the case of a 35-year-old female presenting with an ulcerated lesion and a previous diagnosis of lymphoblastic leukemia. Botryomycosis should be considered in immunosuppressed patients with ulcerated lesions. Treatment duration may range from four to eight weeks, with debridement if necessary. It is essential to exclude visceral involvement. Key words: Botryomycosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Lymphoblastic leukemia, Immunosuppression
Acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis in an HIV-positive patient
Authors:   Department of Dermatology-Venerology, CHU Med VI, Marrakech – Laboratory of Bioscience and Health-FMPM-University Quadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco, Amaaoune Fatima , Lahrougui Asma , Fikri Chaima , Hamdaoui Abderrachid , Aboudouraib Meriam ,   Zohor El Hadika El Kobra Laboratory, Marrakech, Morocco, Hocar Ouafa , Amal Said
Published: September 2024

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, or Lutz–Lewandowsky disease, is a rare genodermatosis, usually autosomal recessive, characterized by abnormal susceptibility to infection by certain types of human papillomavirus. There are hereditary and acquired forms. Immunocompromised people, such as HIV-positive patients and kidney transplant recipients, are at risk for acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis. This pathology poses management problems, and variable responses are observed in different individuals. The prognosis of epidermodysplasia verruciformis is related to the oncogenic potential of certain types of human papillomavirus, inducing carcinomas in sun-exposed areas in 30% to 60% of cases. Tumors grow slowly or sometimes rapidly and are locally destructive. Lesions of epidermodysplasia verruciformis are refractory to conventional wart treatments, yet preventive treatments for complications and symptomatic treatments for lesions may be offered with regular follow-up. Herein, we report a case of acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis in an HIV-positive patient. Key words: Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, Human papillomavirus, Human immunodeficiency virus, Immunosuppression, Genodermatosis
Bullous lesions in the course of the classic form of Kaposi’s sarcoma
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, Provincial Hospital in Elbląg, Elbląg, Poland, Leończyk – Spórna Monika , Ankudowicz Anna , Czarnecka Dominika , Dobrowolska Pola , Lewecka Agnieszka , Taube Marta
Published: September 2024

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a cancer originating from the endothelial cells of blood and lymphatic vessels. It develops multifocally as a result of pathological vascular hyperplasia. There are four forms of the disease: classic, endemic, iatrogenic, and epidemic. The treatment of Kaposi’s sarcoma depends on the clinical form, stage of advancement, and the immunological condition of the patient. The article presents the case of an 82-year-old patient from the Dermatology Department of the Provincial Hospital in Elblag diagnosed with Kaposi’s sarcoma with bullous lesions. Key words: Kaposi’s sarcoma, Dermatology, Oncology
Development of Majocchi’s granuloma amid hospitalization: A case report
Authors:   Dermatology Department, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico., Flores Olivo Emmanuel Vilchis , Jiménez Fanny Carolina López , Godinez Alejandro Barrera , Cherit Judith Domínguez
Published: September 2024

Majocchi’s granuloma is an uncommon fungal infection often associated with dermatophyte invasion, particularly Trichophyton rubrum. Herein, we present the case of a thirty-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus presenting millimeter papules in her low extremities. Majocchi’s granuloma manifests through a diverse range of skin lesions, emphasizing the role of histopathology in its diagnosis. Notably, chronic dermatophytosis and immunosuppression stand out as significant risk factors. This case underscores the importance of considering risk factors, accurate diagnosis through histopathology and the need for tailored treatment in immunocompromised individuals. Key words: Granuloma, Trichophyton rubrum, Dermatophytes, Mycoses, Immunodeficiency
Mönckeberg calcification in a temporal artery
Authors: Vico Belén Burgos , Cagigal Beatriz Peral , González Diego González , Martin Sandra García , Sierra Claudia García , González Luis Miguel Redondo
Published: September 2024

Mönckeberg’s calcification is a disease of low prevalence and unknown etiology that causes calcification of the middle layer of medium and small arteries. It usually presents with a clinical picture similar to giant cell arteritis, so a differential diagnosis with similar entities should be made. The diagnosis is anatomopathological, and there is no treatment that has shown significant results. Herein, we present the case of a 74-year-old male patient with recurrent syncope and chest pain, in whom giant cell arteritis was suspected and a temporal artery biopsy was taken with the incidental finding of calcification of Mönckeberg’s media. Key words: Calcification, Arteritis, Giant cell, Mönckeberg