30-second politics, 30 years too late: Political TV advertising in Swedish election campaigns, 2006–2018

Author(s): Marie Grusell,Lars Nord / Language(s): English / Issue: 24/2019

Televised political advertising appears in very different national political communication contexts. Sweden is an interesting case study. For many years, political ads on TV were not allowed at all. However, with the transition from analog to digital terrestrial television the public service obligations of the “hybrid” channel TV4 were dismantled. In the 2010 national election campaign, all Swedish parliamentary parties bought advertising time on TV4. This article intends to shed new light on political TV ads as a new campaign feature in a rapidly transforming political communication environment. The study relates to the concept of hybridization of election campaigns and intends to increase knowledge about hybridization processes by focusing on a critical case where one of the most adopted campaign practices worldwide is finally implemented within a specific national context and deviating political culture.

A Phenomenological Study of Employee Perceptions of Managerial Behaviors as Personal Enactments of Organizational Culture

Author(s): Joanna Małgorzata Michalak,Robert J. Ristino / Language(s): English / Issue: 3/2013

Using a phenomenological methodology, this research study examines the phenomenon of organizational culture through the perceptions of those who experience it. Rather than studying how organizational culture affects organizational behavior and success, the researchers focus on employee perceptions of culture as a consequence of experiences with managerial behaviors as personal enactments of culture. The notion of personal enactments is drawn from the work of Edgar Schein. Schein [1985] has identified three levels of organizational culture: artifacts, values and beliefs. Among artifacts, Schein identifies the personal enactments of organizational values by senior managers as one of the more important. The researchers derived the data describing these personal enactments from 20 volunteer subjects reporting in self-administered questionnaires their experiences with managerial behaviors. Respondent perceptions are described in their own words, conveying their understandings, feelings, emotions and behaviors. Responses are categorized into units of relevant meaning, organized into clusters of similar meaning and then into themes. From these themes the researchers draw some insights and understanding of how system actors both live and experience culture in an organizational setting.

A SHORT HISTORY OF COMPUTER USE AT FACULTY OF PHYSICS – UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST

Author(s): Mircea Victor Rusu / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2017

For physicists computing is a main activity. Starting from devising an experiment to problem solving with computer, from using mathematical tables to other aids to computation, physics has grown its strength by using each step the numerical computation. So, computing for researches as well as education was used and steadily improved by us, starting from first minicomputers to the last generation of computers and algorithms. In this presentation we will follow, in short, the evolution of computing, hard and soft, in physics at our faculty. We selected here the main field of interests that was connected with problems showing: programmed solutions, simulations and modeling, computer application and software during the time. Such a time recollection is interesting and surprises me as how diverse and far such activity was done. Examples will be from computation in tradition physics, to biology, chemistry, astronomy, medicine to data processing and visualization, data management, to create our own educational software and so on. The fields as nonlinear dynamics, complexity, chaos and fractals, as well as fluid dynamics, atomic, molecular or nuclear physics, earth or stellar physics, connected to improvement of the experiments and devices via artificial intelligence are some of our topics which will be exemplified here.

Affectivity and Social Expression

Author(s): Raluca Bălăiţă / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

An essential dimension not only of mental life, but also of relationships, the affectivity is built socially, its conventional manifestations varying depending on the social values acknowledged within a given group.An individual relates to the world simultaneously by cognition and emotion, so that the reason/passion dichotomy which, for a long period of time, has represented a red thread in the history of Western philosophy has been revised. Emotions are not opposed to reasonable conduct, but respond to a personal logic and certain implicit social norms, being in a direct relationship with the meaning the individual gives to events.Emotions are connected to social communication, represent “a way of affiliation to a social community” (David Le Breton) and the expression of relating to a situation, interlocutors, message. In this article we insist on the idea that affectivity, emotions correspond to certain reactions of the individual to a given situation which manifest by a series of physiological and psychological changes translated into mimicry, gestures, attitudes, words expression modalities which are acquired during a learning process and by constantly relating to the other members of the social group.

An Overview Of The New Media Role
In Original Literature Publishing In Slovakia During The First Decade Of The New Millennium And Shortly After

Author(s): Marián Grupač / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2020

Public publishing space for authors of original contemporary literature in Slovakia has changed and expanded significantly in the last three decades since 1989. Due to the development and use of modern technologies and the existence of digital virtual space, nowadays the authors of Slovak literature can publish their texts in many more media than before 1989, and almost without any limitations. However, the literary, aesthetic, cultural or fundamental artistic relevance of such contributions is in many cases controversial. In the context of the publication space of new media, internet portals and online literary magazines often publish without deeper critical selection and (often even minimal objective literary-critical reflection almost everything delivered to their editorial mailbox as by ambitious writers?), as well by those whose works are lacking basic literary talent and the necessary creativity.
 The paper maps the situation in the area of publishing original literature, especially poetry, in Slovakia at the beginning of the 21st century in the context of the use of new media and modern digital technologies.

Analiza obilježja poštanske mreže u Bjelovarsko-bilogorskoj županiji

Author(s): Katarina Mostarac,Zvonko Kavran,Petar Feletar / Language(s): Croatian / Issue: 13/2019

According to the regulatory framework, universal service in the postal system ought to be accessible to all citizens of the Republic of Croatia under equal and transparent conditions, regardless of their geographical position. The universal service provider has to establish the postal network in such a way that the elements thereof be accessible to all citizens. The accessibility of the elements of the postal network and services is ensured by regulatory criteria (international and domestic regulations) that the universal service provider ought to fulfil. The organisation of the postal network in rural areas is rather demanding, since the network has to ensure accessibility in order to fulfil the universal service obligation even under the conditions of reduced economic activity. The paper analyses the status of postal network accessibility in the Bjelovar-Bilogora County. This will also enable the analysis of the regulatory criteria and their impact on the actual accessibility of the postal service.

Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management

Frequency: 1 issues / Country: Romania

ANNALS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA FOR JOURNALISM, COMMUNICATION AND MANAGEMENT ( ISSN 2501-3513 ) is an international publication founded by the Center for Scientific Research in Communication Sciences, Media and Public Opinion (CCSCMOP) and the Department of Journalism, Communication and Education Sciences, Faculty of Letters, University of Craiova.

The printed edition is published by Sitech Publishing House – Craiova, a prestigious publishing house acknowledged by the Ministry of National Education of Romania.

AUCJCM is an open-access double blinded peer-review yearly academic publication intended for researchers interested in the study of journalism, communication and management.

AUCJCM encourages the publishing of theoretical and practical papers covering topics from the universe of social sciences:
– communication studies, communicology, communication theory;
– journalism, journalistic communication, media business;
– culture and life, philosophy, psychology;
– management, cultural management, media and communication management;

Aplikacja mobilna jako zjawisko kulturowe

Author(s): Barbara Orzeł / Language(s): Polish / Publication Year: 2017

The main aim of this book is to determine the influence of mobile application on the area of new media reality and culture. The dissertation consists of eight chapters. The first chapter begins with a recall of the most important concepts of computer program and the presentation of its history, based on the following criteria: „linguistic“ – presenting different programming languages, and „technical“ – discussing further innovations, milestones in the field of computer hardware. Afterwards the author considers the evolution of computer program, the history of mobile phone and the presentation of mobile operating systems. The important part of dissertation concentrates on the cultural aspects of programming – the concept of algorithm and the reception of programming languages in the light of the Sapir‑Whorf hypothesis. The following subject focuses on finding common ground for concepts, phenomena and mechanisms that combines the digital and cultural order, provides the foundation for reflection on the interface issues, the idea of cross‑platform, the „three screens strategy“ and the consequences of mobile media consumption. The next part of dissertation concentrates on the analysis of mechanisms related to the selection of applications in the light of Henrik Vejlgaard‘s trend sociology and their use as a marketing tool. The conversion of media reality mediated by the mobile apps is the main problem of subsequent chapters: the transformations of computer games (the transition from console to mobile channel), the phenomenon of most popular mobile games, the personalization and customization of the user experience. Thereafter the author goes back to the sources ofmobile applications – the innovation and start‑ups. The main reference are the most importantbusiness models and the area of „creation – foundation – distribution“. The last part of dissertation concentrates on the new communication behaviors that have been created in the different areas of life (for example: self‑expression, e‑reading, „smart homes“). The foregoing discussion has attempted to present the cultural perception of mobile applications, the transformation of concepts and the possible directions of their influence.

Assessment of the Usefulness of Authentic Learning Using 3D Reconstructions with Virtual Characters

Author(s): Livia Ştefan,Dragoş Gheorghiu / Language(s): English / Publication Year: 0

The present paper proposes a sustainable method for discovering, teaching and learning history using the authentic learning paradigm by means of a set of 3D historical reconstructions populated with virtual characters, whose purpose is to improve the authenticity of the reconstructions and to offer complex information on the historical contexts. The paper provides the details of two case studies of 3D reconstructions conducted in Vălenii de Munte and in Albesti, Dobrogea. To understand the functionalities of such a complex living system, real characters (actors dressed in epoch costumes), as well as real objects from ethnographic museums have been scanned in 3D and introduced in the virtual environment in Unity3D. The perception of usefulness is an essential indicator of the quality and efficiency of the digital learning environments and consequently of their subsequent acceptance by teachers and students. The research purpose of the paper was to conduct a process of assessment of the contribution of the virtual characters and objects to the realization of the authentic learning environment, and to present the research findings. The assessment of the usefulness of learning in virtual environments using 3D reconstructions and virtual characters by means of the learning outcomes is discussed to illustrate the research conclusions.

Audiodeskrypcja dzieła sztuki w terapii

Author(s): Iwona Grodź / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 4/2019

The topic of the article is the activation of excluded people through the sociotherapeutic use of a combination of art and new techniques. It is primarily about using technology to make cultural facilities accessible to people with disabilities, which can be used for therapeutic purposes. This topic is widely analysed today, inter alia in the publication edited by Anna Pawłowska, Anna Wendorff and Julia Sowińska-Heim (2016; 2018). The aim of the text is to look at culture from the perspective of its impact on people and vice versa. It is constituted on the assumptions of semiotics and cognitiveism. The foundations of both of these methodologies allow for a better understanding of two mechanisms: a) internal (centrifugal) – perception of audiovisual culture, i.e. the way of constructing the reception situation (the status of a virtual receiver) “secondary” inscribed in the work. In this case, the modelled viewer in the face of audiodescription; b) and external (centripetal) – the functioning of “audiovisual culture of perception”, i.e. the way of participation (inclusion in social circulation) in the culture for people with disabilities. The conclusion is that any person interested in art should have access to it. But not always, for many reasons, is it possible. One of the reasons that may hinder such access is the lack of adaptation of art buildings for the reception of people with disabilities. Then technology can help the art. However, it is important to use it ethically.

Audycje rocznicowe Zygmunta Haupta w „Głosie Ameryki” (1951-1960). Zarys problematyki

Author(s): Barbara Krupa / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 1/2020

This article is devoted to the work of Zygmunt Haupt as an editor with the radio station “Voice of America.” In particular, it analyses the original scripts of the author's broadcasts that have been preserved in the writer's archive deposited at Stanford University. The article is divided into two parts. The first part describes the whole of Haupt's radio work, with particular emphasis on its propaganda character. In the second part, two representative broadcasts are submitted to detailed analysis. In these, the writer used the whole spectrum of various means of persuasion, but at the same time he took care of their artistic dimension.

Barriers of cross-cultural interactions according to the research findings

Author(s): Małgorzata Rozkwitalska / Language(s): English / Issue: 2/2011

The aims of this article are to label major cultural barriers and to present results of empirical findings referring to barriers to intercultural interactions in foreign subsidiaries of transnational corporations (TNCs). The qualitative research was conducted in TNCs’ foreign subsidiaries operating in Poland in winter 2009/2010. The article describes how respondents perceive the problems in cooperation with foreigners, their sources, areas and significance

Behaviour change interventions in breast and cervical cancer screening promotion

Author(s): Vita Savicka,Ingrīda Circene / Language(s): English / Issue: 87/2020

To encourage women to participate in breast and cervical state-paid screening programs, an experiment was conducted, during which easy access was provided to the screening and each woman who had not used the state-paid screening opportunity was addressed through direct communication. Screening coverage after the experiment improved up to 288%, demonstrating the importance of a behavioural economics nudge approach and tailored communication in the overall health communication process provided within the socio-ecological model.

Bevezető a Fordulat 23. számához

Author(s): Zoltán Sidó,Natasa Szabó / Language(s): Hungarian / Issue: 23/2018

A Fordulat aktuális a digitális forradalom tágabb kontextusát vizsgálja. Az itt megjelenő szövegek megpróbálják bemutatni, miként változtak a számítástechnikát és az internetet övező ideológiák a hidegháború kezdetétől napjainkig, valamint hogy az elmúlt két-három évtizedben milyen gazdasági-politikai folyamatokba ágyazódott az internet és a digitális ipar robbanásszerű terjedése.

Blind Spots in the Spotlight: Media Reporting on the National Bank of Romania’s answers to Financial Crisis Aftershock

Author(s): Raluca Iacob (Bâra) / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2020

The financial crisis started in 2008 generated aftershocks that lasted years and affectedeconomies everywhere, among other things, leading to a deeper erosion of the public trustin central banks. This paper examines the manner Romanian online media framed, in 2016,the reaction of the National Bank of Romania to the “giving in payment” law initiated bya member of the second largest party, and one of the most visible topics involving the centralbank during post-crisis period for the local audience. The study sheds light upon the waymedia uses different frames – focusing on conflict, economic consequences, responsibility,human-interest and ethical issues – in making sense of the crisis to their audiences. Theresearch here concentrates on a quantitative content analysis of a corpus of 420 articlesfrom four highest-ranked financial and general online media: zf.ro, bursa.ro, adevarul.ro,and hotnews.ro. Main findings indicate a clear prevalence of economic and conflict frames.

Bookosfera. Środki słowotwórcze w języku blogerek książkowych

Author(s): Katarzyna Furmaniak / Language(s): Polish / Publication Year: 0

The article describes word formation (mainly neologisms, such as bookosphere) used by Polish book bloggers. The research material not only reveals cleverness, but also unites this online community and distinguishes it from the others.

Brexit și deriva comunicării politice reflectate în presa britanică și în presa europeană

Author(s): Gheorghe CIASCAI / Language(s): Romanian / Issue: 199-200/2019

Brexit is a political phenomenon that has put European liberal democracies under heavy trial. The popular passions aroused by this subject in the UK exceeded reasonable expectations and turned into unimaginable verbal and non-verbal violence for the British public space. The purpose of this article is to identify the main features of this populist drift and to highlight how the British and European press has reflected the gradual degradation of British political communication.

Buletinul Științific al Universității Politehnica Timisoara – Seria Inginerie și Management

Frequency: 2 issues / Country: Romania

The Scientific Bulletin of Politehnica University of Timisoara - Transaction on Engineering and Management (ISSN 2392-7364, ISSN-L 2392-7364, index Copernicus since 2016 and EBSCO since 2018) presents research results in the field of industrial management and business studies that are of significant impact on major contemporary issues. The journal welcomes submissions of theoretical, methodological, empirical, policy-oriented, as well as industrial papers. Additionally, it considers contributions that combine engineering and management studies with any other field of inquiry. Young researches are most encouraged to send their articles for being published.

The aim of Scientific Bulletin of Politehnica University of Timisoara, - Transaction on Engineering and Management is to publish articles related to the fields of engineering and management studies. The journal invites authors of original papers, technical reports or short communications of research results containing new insight to send their papers to the editor. The publication of submitted manuscripts is subject to peer review and both scientific and technical aspects of the submitted paper are reviewed before publication. The journal publishes high quality articles of multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary natures and welcomes papers from all disciplines in industrial management and business.

Topics (not limited):

Æ Management (Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Human Resources Management, Operation Management, Production Management, Knowledge Management, Public Management and Governance, Decision theory and Problem Solving, Quality Management, Project Management, Investments Management)

Æ Marketing (Strategic Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Industrial Marketing)

Æ Logistics (Supply Chain Management, Transportation)

Æ Economic and social sciences (Economics, Accounting, Finance, Socio-Psychology aspects of industrial organizations, Organization Behavior)

Æ ICT applications in management and social sciences

Æ Environment Management, Sustainable Development, Green Product or Processes development, Green investments.

Campaigning on Facebook: Posts and online social networking as campaign tools in the 2017 general elections in the Republic of Kosovo

Author(s): Dren Gërguri / Language(s): English / Issue: 22/2019

The 2017 general elections in Kosovo are the first to be considered for the high use of Facebook by political parties. Kosovo has nearly 1 million Facebook users, and this is one reason that has pushed all political parties, without distinction, to include Facebook in their electoral strategies. The paper analyses the use of Facebook by political parties in the 2017 general election and deals with the adaptation of Kosovar political parties with this new form of political communication and their popularity on Facebook. Data were collected during the campaign using the software R. In the fourth age of political communication, the web 2.0 has changed political campaigns and the flow of information now is more dynamic than in the past. The paper presents the flow of information/messages through Facebook, with politicians connecting directly with citizens, bypassing traditional media. Through a quantitative content analysis of the seven parties’ Facebook pages, it is analysed how they used Facebook as a campaigning tool and based on the findings, the mobilisation function was the dominant one.

Cas Mudde & Cristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser 2017. Populism: A very short introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 131, ISBN 9780190234874

Author(s): Elena Negrea-Busuioc / Language(s): English / Issue: 23/2019