scholarly journals News worthiness and Public trust in sub-Sahara African: Examining the impact of tabloid journalism in Zambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Gondwe Gregory
Keyword(s):  
Public Trust ◽  
Tabloid Journalism ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Journalistic clichés under the conceptual “umbrella” of isotopies: “linguistic pathologies in vogue” or “mirror-words” of psychosocial reality?

Diacronia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armanda Ramona Stroia
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Media Representations ◽  
Cultural Stereotypes ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
International Model ◽  
Linguistic Patterns ◽  
Media Institutions ◽  
Linguistic Behaviour ◽  
Tabloid Journalism ◽  
The Impact

The present paper examines the dominant isotopies under which linguistic clichés emerge in the context of the intense media coverage of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of the linguistic automatisms excerpted from the online journalistic discourse proved to be prolific in identifying additional features of the linguistic “behaviour” of clichés. Furthermore, the investigation facilitated our understanding of the underlying motivations, implications, and potential effects triggered by the use of specific prefabricated structures. As a general remark, the analysis of these dominant overused schemes revealed how media institutions overuse, under the pressure of the international model, specific lexico-semantic isotopies which exploit prefabricated structures from distinct fields: war, particularly the area of pyrotechnic elements (“explosion of new cases”, “huge explosion of Covid cases”), the semantic area of natural disasters subsumed to liquidity (“a new wave of COVID”, “anti-Covid control wave”, “death wave”, “a wave of hateful comments”, “wave of infections/confirmations/illnesses”, “flood of accusations/fines”, “tsunami of COVID-19 patients/displacements”). We have also identified journalistic automatisms circumscribed to the isotopy of the economy (“epidemiological balance”), ranking and sports competition (statistical clichés: “top of infections”, “Covid top”, “top Covid infections”, “European top of Covid evolution”, “vaccine race”, among others), disaster (clichés of melodramatic excess, salient to tabloid journalism: “disaster”, “chaos”, “nightmare”, “COVID-19 drama”). For the present article, we channeled our investigative effort only towards the first two dominant isotopies. To achieve these objectives, we proposed a two-dimensional research model. Specifically, we correlated the data obtained through conjugating linguistic micro-parameters (semantic, stylistic features, lexical and morpho-syntactic patterns) and macrolevel variables (pragmatic, psycholinguistic aspects, perspectives derived from the sociology of media communication, critical analysis of discourse, among others). The investigation results revealed that these linguistic patterns, analyzed under the conceptual “umbrella” of isotopy, can function as rhetorical and lexico-semantic strategies through which journalists activate the receptors’ affective responses. Consequently, media discourse can trigger and maintain artificial states of anxiety, panic, and restlessness. Over time, this journalistic operation leads, through the impact of obsessive repetition, to the passive consumption of media representations and cultural stereotypes, of preconceived ideas.

scholarly journals The Law and Impact of Political Corruption on Community Trust In Political Parties In Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moh Ali Wafa ◽  
Sudirman Abbas ◽  
Umar Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Political System ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
The Political ◽  
The Public ◽  
Community Trust ◽  
The Law ◽  
Political Apathy ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis study aims at examining the law and impact of corrupt politician behavior on public trust in political parties and the efforts of reforms by the parties. Using the survey method, this study has come to the following conclusions. (1) the corruption committed by politicians mostly occurs due to the work pattern and the Indonesian political system which develops towards political apathy, in which regeneration does not optimally take place, while the drive to maintain power and dominate the political parties in the state system is increasing; (2) the corruption does not only influence the public trust in political parties, but also the perspective and paradigm of society towards the political system and government in Indonesia. (3) The impact of this political apathy, which we might be able to see from how the radicalism and extremism easily exist and develop in Indonesia. An encouragement to even create a new system is present from this political apathy. If this is not immediately corrected, a change in the system in Indonesia can probably occur.Keywords: Law, Corruption, politicians, Political Parties, Community Trust. 

scholarly journals A gap in the market: the conceptualisation of surveillance, security, privacy and trust in public opinion surveys.

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley Watson ◽  
Rachel L. Finn ◽  
David Barnard-Wills
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Public Security ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Opinion Surveys ◽  
The Impact

Understanding the attitudes of members of the public towards the impact of surveillance technologies used to enhance public security on their privacy is an essential, but complex consideration for policy makers, where public trust plays a central role. Understanding public attitudes involves assessing what public opinion surveys reveal. However, in order to ensure that public attitudes are appropriately being measured across all four concepts (privacy, security, trust and surveillance) it is necessary to consider how existing surveys conceptualise and operationalise these terms. This article undertakes precisely this consideration, in order to evaluate existing practices and provide recommendations for future public opinion surveys on surveillance technologies or practices intended to provide security, but which may impact privacy. We have found three issues relating to past approaches: past surveys do not always adequately define or conceptualise the terms they are employing.  Second, surveys sometimes rely on the use of examples in lieu of definitions. Finally, and most importantly, we find that existing surveys do not always adequately examine the impact of the public’s trust towards the use of surveillance technologies to enhance security, but which may affect their privacy.

The impact of bureaucratic openness on public trust in South Korea

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 969-997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeeyang Rhee Baum
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
The Impact

Threshold concepts in business school curriculum – a pedagogy for public trust

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 540-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Bajada ◽  
Walter Jarvis ◽  
Rowan Trayler ◽  
Anh Tuan Bui
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Business School ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Curriculum Theory ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Threshold Concepts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Compulsory Subject ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the implications for curriculum design by operationalizing threshold concepts and capabilities (TCC) in subject delivery. The motivation for undertaking this exploration is directly related to addressing public concerns for the business school curriculum. Design/methodology/approach – A post facto analysis of a compulsory subject in finance that is part of an Australian business degree and the impact on a subsequent finance subject. Findings – Customary approaches to granting part-marks in assessing students, (fractionalising) understanding of content can mean students pass subjects without grasping foundational concepts (threshold concepts) and are therefore not fully prepared for subsequent subjects. Research limitations/implications – Students passing subjects through fractionalization are poorly equipped to undertake deeper explorations in related subjects. If replicated across whole degree programs students may graduate not possessing the attributes claimed for them through their qualification. The implications for undermining public trust and confidence in qualifications are profound and disturbing. Practical implications – The literature has exposed risks associated with operationalizing threshold through assessments. This highlights a risk to public trust in qualifications. Originality/value – Operationalizing threshold concepts is an underexplored field in curriculum theory. The importance of operationalizing customary approaches to assessments through fractionalising marks goes to the legitimacy and integrity of qualifications granted by higher education. Operationalizing assessments for TCC presents profound, inescapable and essential challenges to the legitimacy of award granting institutions.

scholarly journals Public participation in health data governance: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C De Freitas ◽  
S Silva ◽  
T Maia ◽  
M Amorim
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Data Access ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Data Governance ◽  
Data Policy ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The sheer growth of the health data shared and traded globally holds great promise and menace to public health. Big health data can foster scientific advancements with potential to heal millions across the globe. However, inerasable digital footprints left by the use of apps and digital services challenge people’s privacy and autonomy in (un)foreseeable ways that may cause them to stop sharing data. While many argue that public participation in data governance is a right, others view it as a means to increase data subjects’ recruitment and amass large quantities of data. Little systematic knowledge exists, however, about the arguments for and impact of public participation on health data policy and management. Methods A descriptive systematic scoping review was performed. Studies indexed in PubMed, WoS and PsycINFO published until March 2019 were searched. Only empirical, original, peer-reviewed studies reporting on public participation on health data governance were included. Eligibility and data extraction were performed by 3 researchers. Results The 21 studies analyzed point to public participation in several governance dimensions including data access, linkage, dissemination and policy. Involvement of (potential) data subjects in health data governance was substantiated by democratic arguments of legitimacy, transparency and accountability. However, the need to earn public support for data generation and use can override these arguments and foster utilitarian approaches that may transform participatory exercises into a technology of legitimation for a priori made decisions. Furthermore, although public participation in data governance can deliver instrumental benefits (e.g. participant-centred data policy), systematic assessment of participatory exercises’ impact is lacking. Conclusions Public participation in health data governance can promote public trust in and thrust for science. Further research is needed to fully assess its impact. Key messages Democratic-led participatory exercises in health data governance can foster public trust in science. Further research is needed to fully assess the impact of public participation in data governance.

THE RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN TAIWAN

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 3-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHU-TWU WANG ◽  
YU-YUAN KUAN ◽  
KAM-TONG CHAN
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Resource Mobilization ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Trust Network ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Community organizations are often attached to the government's institutional conditions in Taiwan. However, with the government driving its policies, not only are these community organizations developing rapidly, but they also become more self-aware, striving for resources from different sectors on their own initiative and thereby forming the usual bottom-up exercise from civil society. This paper applies social capital and resource mobilization perspectives to study the present situation and characteristics of community-based social enterprise (CBSE) in Taiwan. According to the findings, the incentives provided by the Taiwanese government are truly an important driving force to promote the development of CBSE. The impact of community organizations is the important mechanism to develop CBSE. By the integration of product and innovation, community organizations are important bases to develop social enterprise. In addition, when developing social enterprises, community organizations must follow local society, humanity or products in order to result in social enterprises with local features. Finally, sales of products of CBSE are based on public trust network of communities. For a community organization to invest in developing businesses, it not only needs the force of a collective action to mobilize resources, but it also needs to form public trust within the community. Finally, the development of CBSE is closely related to the community residents, network relationships and trust as advocated by social capital can become vital strengths to support the development of CBSE, and are also media that must be relied on for CBSE to succeed.

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