scholarly journals The use of Internet and social media for illicit trade in tobacco products in Europe: A brief review of scientific literature, law enforcement strategy documents and commercial research reports

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement) ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Przewozniak ◽  
Pawel Koczkodaj ◽  
Agata Ciuba ◽  
Krzysztof Czaderny ◽  
Magdalena Cedzynska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Illicit Trade ◽  
Commercial Research ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Internet And Social Media

scholarly journals Membership in the digital era

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriella Scaramuzzino ◽  
Roberto Scaramuzzino
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Social Media Communication ◽  
Point Of Departure ◽  
Internet And Social Media

The aim of the article is to explore trade unions’ use of Internet and social media in communicating with members and to understand membership in the digital era. A point of departure is that new forms of relationships between individuals and organizations are on the rise as our present societies become more digitalized, which has changed how citizens interact, mobilize, and organize. Digitalization has been discussed as a driving factor behind membership decline and disengagement, but also as an opportunity to revitalize the labor movement. Drawing on theories on social movements, interest groups, and civil society organizations the article adopts a multi-dimensional perspective that understands membership as participation, resource, representativeness, and identity. It presents results from a qualitative study of two Swedish trade unions. The empirical data consists of documentation from websites and social media complemented by interviews with employees with knowledge about the unions’ Internet and social media communication. The results show that Swedish unions do not seem to be adapting to new technologies, rather using them as opportunities for strengthening and reviving membership without re-formulating its premises.

Influencing Customers Globally Through Unique Branding and Positioning Strategy

2019 ◽  
pp. 128-144
Author(s):  
Namrata Maheshwari
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Positioning Strategy ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Customized Products ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Internet And Social Media

Uber has brought innovative changes in the transportation sector and popularized the online booking habits worldwide among customers. They introduced the use of internet and social media marketing to develop and position their brand. Within a decade, the customer's support has taken them into a secured place in global market. The customer's internet friendly behavior has supported the business, but simultaneously their unique marketing strategies also helped them in getting worldwide recognition. They provided customized products and services according to countries and customers' requirements. They offered drivers a partnership of the organisation which was a unique strategy and referrals and social media marketing strategies brought a new height to the business. The study covers the marketing, branding and positioning strategies of Uber and suggests a framework for better implementation of strategies.

scholarly journals The Power Shift from Government to Organized Crime in Kyrgyzstan

2021 ◽  
pp. 139-155
Author(s):  
Erlan Bakiev
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Organized Crime ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Power Shift ◽  
Criminal Organizations ◽  
Organized Crime Groups ◽  
Internet And Social Media

AbstractOrganized crime (OC) groups in Kyrgyzstan have reached a level where they are competing with governmental authorities and institutions. Leaders of OC groups can assign members of their groups into law enforcement positions and parliament. It is safe to claim that the absence of rule of law and legal gaps encourage organized crime groups to flourish. From an economic point of view, privatization and capitalization of the economic system in the process of democratization have been in the interest and favor of the development of criminal organizations. Organized crime gangs can easily fill their chests by benefiting from the legal gaps. For instance, all the jewelry store owners at the major markets in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan pay fees to an OC gang for their safety and security. Small business owners have been taken under control by organized crime to resolve economic disputes or just because they are in their area of control. Moreover, gangs and groups operating in the South Kyrgyzstan, as well as in Talas and Bishkek, deal with drug trafficking. The cultural aspect of this issue focuses on the importance of the clan ties and network connections in Kyrgyzstan and its use by organized crime. The networking used by the OC also includes utilization of the Internet and social media, consequently it became difficult to counter them during the process of globalization and the whole of society being integrated with the internet and social media, the fight against organized crime has become more difficult. Challenging existing socio-cultural structures, to increase law enforcement and combat clan-based subculture and informal law practices, such as the “thieves” “laws” and “brotherhood hierarchies” of organized crime, have been an almost impossible endeavor over the past 30 years. Consequently, breaking the network of OC and destroying its nationwide functions is a challenge, not only in Kyrgyzstan but in many post-soviet countries.

scholarly journals Internet and Social Media use among Pharmacists in a state in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Valentine U Odili ◽  
Kingsley Chiedu Amibor ◽  
Angela Omoikhefue Obaseki
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
P Value ◽  
Community Practice ◽  
Keywords Internet ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Internet And Social Media

Objectives: This study determined the use of internet and social media by pharmacists in Delta State as well as their experiences with the internet and patients. Method: This was achieved through the use of a 32 item, structured questionnaire, pretested and administered to 100 pharmacists attending the quarterly meeting of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria in Abraka, Delta State. Use of internet and social media were evaluated by Chi square analysis, using SPSS 20. At 95% confidence interval, a 2-tailed, P- value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results:  Of 100 questionnaires administered, 81 were returned, giving a response rate of 81%. Majorities (29.6%) were aged 30-39 years, there were more males (54.3%) than females, one third (39.5%) had been in practice for 1-10 years. Nearly half (48.1%) were in community practice, more than half (56.8%) were practicing in Asaba. Majority (61.7%) used electronic communication for professional services; a quarter (27.2%) used email to communicate with their patients. Whatsapp was 3.5%, text messaging and Face book were 1.2% each. Significant differences were found in their online activities. Reasons for not communicating online included respondents not being computer literate (9.9%), irregular power supply in location (9.9%), lack of time (2.5%). Conclusion:  Internet use among respondents in the study area was poor, with those practicing in urban capital using the internet most. There is need to encourage greater internet use among pharmacists because of the obvious benefits to patient care. Keywords: Internet use, pharmacists, social media

scholarly journals Penggunaan Celebrity Endorsement Dalam Periklanan Online (BTS Sebagai Celebrity Endorser Perusahaan Fila)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syanaz Luthfina
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Celebrity Endorsement ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
The World ◽  
Online Advertisement ◽  
Celebrity Endorser ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Celebrity Endorsers ◽  
Internet And Social Media

In this digital era marked by massive use of internet and social media in society, there is the importance of social media as a popular channel for companies to advertise their products. The rise of internet and social media shows the significance and promising business opportunities for online advertisement implementation. One way to advertise is through celebrity endorsers. Fila, a worldwide sportswear company, appointed BTS, the popular K-pop boyband, as their representative endorser. This research uses the theory of celebrity endorsement,social media, and online advertisement. The research design uses qualitative approach. For data collection this study relies on literature review and online observation. This study examineswhy BTS is a credible celebrity endorser, as well as the advantages and risks of having celebrity endorsers in social media and how it implemented in official social media accounts of Fila. Results shows that BTS appointed as an endorser because of their good image that represents Fila products, and BTS’ image as a boyband group that has enthusiasm, positivity, and written communication with fans it’s in harmony with Fila’svalue. Results also shows BTS is a credible endorser and able to personalize Fila products. BTS has the expertise, trust, as well as likability from their fans all over the world.

Entrepreneurs’ use of internet and social media applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Mack ◽  
Lisa Marie-Pierre ◽  
Kyle Redican
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Media Applications ◽  
Internet And Social Media

scholarly journals Pharmacist in Media: Role in Healthcare and Public Perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 161-175
Author(s):  
HALIZ FARIZZAH ABDUL WAHAB ◽  
MOHD HANIF ZULFAKAR ◽  
FARIDA HANIM ISLAHUDIN
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Pharmacy Services ◽  
Healthcare Information ◽  
The Public ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Internet And Social Media

The use of internet and social media for health information sharing is expanding among public, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals over the past few years. Research investigating the use of internet and social media in the practice of pharmacy is growing, however, little is known on the delivery of pharmacy services through these media platforms. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the roles of pharmacist in media in providing healthcare information, to evaluate public perception and acceptance towards pharmacist using media as a platform information sharing and to find out public expectation towards pharmacy services in media. A total of 200 respondents were involved by random sampling in this cross-sectional study. Study duration was from October until November 2019. The self-administered questionnaire was adapted from previous study investigating the public preferred source of healthcare advices. Majority of the respondents agree that media platforms can be used by pharmacist to improve patient-pharmacist communication with 76.5% expected that social media has the potential to become an established channel for patient-pharmacist communication. 61.0% of the respondents also acknowledged pharmacist to be very knowledgeable on health-related information by providing accurate information. This study provided insights into the public view towards the roles of pharmacist and their expectation towards pharmacist sharing health-related information in media platforms. Participants recognized the potential use of media platforms for healthcare information sharing. To enhance pharmacist presence and impact on public health through digital media platforms, it is important to start incorporating digital medium into their pharmacy services.

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