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A Ouachita Story Comes Full Circle, Jana Hardage, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good. I was fortunate to grow up in a home where we were taught about Jesus and grew to love Him. My parents are both pillars of faith in the foundation of my life, and for that I am grateful.

Book Review: Elementary Schoolers, Meet Media Literacy: How Teachers Can Bring Economics, Media, And Marketing To Life, Rachel Guldin

Journal of Media Literacy Education Pre-Prints

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Season 5 Coming Soon, Ron Lisnet

The Maine Question

The Maine Question podcast from the University of Maine returns with season five kicking off September 23, 2021. Researchers, innovators and problem-solvers from UMaine will once again discuss their latest scientific inquiries and creative activities. We’ll also learn what drives their work and how it affects the Pine Tree State and beyond.

Spartan Daily, September 16, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 13

Send Me: Adopted Student On Mission To Birth Country, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Eighteen years after her adoption from Guatemala, sophomore international studies major Jewell Strock returned to her birth country on a mission trip with Cedarville’s global outreach program. Not only did she connect with her past, but she has also found her future.

The Cowl - V. 86 N. 2 - Sep 16, 2021

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 86 No. 2 - September 16, 2021. 20 pages.

Ouachita's Department Of Theatre Arts To Present "Into The Breeches!", Emma Dennis, Landon Denman, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will present George Brant’s “Into the Breeches!” Thursday-Monday, Sept. 23-27, in Verser Theatre. Performances will be held Thursday-Saturday and Monday at 7:30 p.m., with a matinée performance on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Set in 1942, “Into the Breeches!” tells the story of what happens when the crew and leading actors of the Oberon Play House go to fight in World War II. Instead of shutting down the playhouse for the season, the director’s wife plans a production of Shakespeare’s “Henriad”—a combination of “Henry IV” and “Henry V”—with an all-female cast.

Ouachita's Pruet School Of Christian Studies To Co-Host Annual Pastors' Conference Sept.23, Madison Mcghee, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

In partnership with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Ouachita Baptist University’s Pruet School of Christian Studies will host its annual Pastors’ Conference on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Walker Conference Center on the Ouachita campus.

Titled “Psalms: The Character of God,” the conference will feature two speakers from the Pruet School. Dr. Danny Hays, dean emeritus of the Pruet School and professor emeritus of Biblical studies, and Dr. Doug Nykolaishen, professor of Biblical studies, are both noted Old Testament scholars. Attendees can purchase Dr. Hays’ and Dr. Nykolaishen’s, published books at a discount.

Virtue Ethics, Situationism And Casuistry: Toward A Digital Ethics Beyond Exemplars, Bastiaan Vanacker

School of Communication: Faculty Publications and Other Works

Purpose

This paper aims to propose an ethical approach best suited to dealing with the issues of digital ethics in general and internet research ethics in particular.

Design/methodology/approach

This article engages with the existing literature on virtue ethics, situationism and digital (research) ethics.

Findings

A virtue-based casuistic method could be well-suited to deal with issues relating to digital ethics in general and internet research ethics in particular as long as it can take place in communities with shared practices and traditions.

Originality/value

These insights could add and further deepen the rich debate about research ethics that is already ongoing within …

Spartan Daily, September 15, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 12

Lindenwood Digest, September 15, 2021, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

The Role Of Syrian Television In Addressing Environmental Issues: An Applied Study On The Envirnment And People Program, Ahed Al-Asimi

Al Jinan الجنان

In specifying the problem of this research, the researcher started in analyzing the current situation of environment in Syria which clarify the negative effects caused by the different kinds of pollutants. Therefore, there should be powerful means in order to increase the awareness towards the environmental issues, that means are the mass media. And because television is the most widely spread public media, the researcher wanted to study The Media Role of The Syrian Television In Spreading The Environmental Awareness. The researcher used the survey method in its two different types; "the descriptive and the analytical" in order to analyze …

Spartan Daily, September 14, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 11

Overflow Of Her Heart: Student Creates Organ Sculptures, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Combining her love for nursing and anatomy with creative studio art, Stuercke fashioned ceramic organ sculptures. Her works of art are currently on display in the university’s school of nursing. Though science and art may seem like an unlikely duo, that wasn’t always the case. Great historic artists such as Leonardo-Da Vinci and Wolfgang-Amadeus Mozart were also scientists.

Ouachita Receives Prerequisite Approval For 4-Year Bsn Program In Arkadelphia, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University received prerequisite approval last week from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing to establish a 4-year, residential pre-licensure program offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

“It is an historic time for Ouachita and our nursing students,” said Dr. Brenda Trigg, director of nursing in Ouachita’s Patterson School of Natural Sciences. “Offering a 4-year residential BSN program will allow students to experience Ouachita’s student-focused culture, study with experienced, qualified faculty and prepare for a career that will serve patients in the state, region and beyond.”

Cedarville Partners With Christian Home Educators Of Ohio, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Nearly 25% of Cedarville University undergraduate students come from home-education backgrounds. As this percentage continues to grow, the university is developing new ways to serve homeschool families, including its recent partnership with Christian Home Educators of Ohio (CHEO).

Spartan Daily, September 13, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 10

Risk Perception And Covid-19 Preventive Behaviors: Application Of The Integrative Model Of Behavioral Prediction, Hue Trong Duong, Hoa Thanh Nguyen, Soroya J. Mcfarlane, Long Nguyen

Communication Faculty Publications

Preventing the COVID-19 outbreak primarily depends on individuals’ willingness to adopt social distancing and mask wearing behaviors. However, little is known about what drives individuals to adopt these behaviors. Guided by the Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction, this study surveyed 590 adults in the US during the early stages of the outbreak to identify factors influencing intentions to practice social distancing and wear masks. Structural equation modeling results show that while attitudes are positively associated with intentions to perform both behaviors, perceived norms are positively associated with intentions to wear masks, and self-efficacy is positively associated with intentions to practice …

Chimes: September 13, 2021, Calvin University

Chimes

Freshman enrollment sees first growth in eight years by Harm Venhuizen

Calvin puts up historic numbers in 13-0 win over Finlandia by Jamison Van Andel

Student organizations experience loss in numbers due to COVID-19, chartering process confusion by Grace Toma

Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire by Abigail Ham

Top five ways to get out and exercise while at Calvin by Jamison Van Andel

New art installations offer break from first semester stress by Ezra Craker

NSF grant funds STEM ambassadors, builds interdepartmental community by Timothy Lin

Faith, science and self-determination: the long history of vaccine hesitancy by Michaela …

The Guardian, Week Of September 13, 2021, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of September 13, 2021. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Les Technologies De L’Information Et De La Communication Dans Les Pays Du Sud Cas Du Maroc, Fathallah Daghmi, Farid Toumi

Dirassat

Information Technologies and Communication in Southern countries. The case of Morocco

The United Nations insist on the principle of a global digital revolution which would promote the revival of developing countries as evidenced by their various declarations at the Geneva Summits in 2003 with the motto "ICTs for development" and that of Tunis in 2005 " ICTs for all ”: Also, we can read in the Abstract to the press release of the United Nations Program for development (UNDP) dated September 2000, "the countries which will succeed in best use of ICT can hope to achieve economic growth sharply increased, …

The Trauma-Informed Equity-Minded Asset-Based Model (Team) The Six R’S For Social Justice-Oriented Educators, Srividya Ramasubramanian, Emily Riewestahl, Shelby Landmark

Mass Communications - All Scholarship

This paper describes the Trauma-informed Equity-minded Asset-based Model (TEAM) framework for social justice-oriented educators. We draw on trauma-informed approaches to illustrate how systemic racism as systemic trauma and normative whiteness as dominant ideology are embedded in the U.S education and media institutions. From an equity-minded perspective, we critique notions such as egalitarianism, colorblind racism, neoliberal multiculturalism, and abstract liberalism. Using an asset-based model, we urge educators to avoid deficit ideologies to frame marginalized communities. The TEAM approach offers the following “Six R’s” as strategies: (1) Realizing that dominant ideologies are embedded in educational systems, (2) Recognizing the long-term effects of …

Do Media Literacies Approach Equity And Justice?, Paul Mihailidis, Srividya Ramasubramanian, Melissa Tully, Bobbie Foster, Emily Riewestahl, Patrick Johnson, Sydney Angove

Mass Communications - All Scholarship

It is often assumed that media literacy serves to protect and uphold democratic practice and that media literate citizens are the best safeguards for democracy. However, little attention is paid to defining this practice and its relationship to ongoing inequities within democratic societies. In this essay, we argue media literacy operates from three core assumptions; media literacy creates knowledgeable individuals, empowers communities, and encourages democratic participation. The first assumption draws out an individual’s skills and critical thinking in media literacy practices. The second assumption focuses on the community aspect of media literacy, specifically which communities are best served by media …

Agricultural Scientists’ Perceptions Of Working With Reporters, Taylor K. Ruth, Laura E. Young, Joy N. Rumble, Lisa K. Lundy

Journal of Applied Communications

Mass media is the main source of scientific information for most Americans, but inaccuracy of reporting has threatened the public’s understanding of science. Perceived media bias and fake news has also made the public skeptical of the media, and scientists’ perceptions are no different. Because scientists are the most trusted source for scientific information in America, it is important they remain willing to work with the media. This study used the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to explore scientists’ perceptions of working with reporters, including their attitude, subjective norms, behavioral control, and intent to engage with the media in the …

Emotion And Virality Of Food Safety Risk Communication Messages On Social Media, Xiaojing (Romy) Wang, Xiaoli Nan, Samantha J. Stanley, Yuan Wang, Leah Waks, David Broniatowski

Journal of Applied Communications

This study investigates how the emotional tone of food safety risk communication messages predicts message virality on social media. Through a professional Internet content tracking service, we gathered news articles written about the 2018 romaine lettuce recall published online between October 30^th and November 29^th, 2018. We retrieved the number of times each article was shared on Twitter and Pinterest, and the number of engagements (shares, likes, and comments) for each article on Facebook and Reddit. We randomly selected 10% of the articles (n = 377) and characterized the emotional tone of each article using machine learning, …

Generation Z And Crispr: Measuring Information Processing Using Animated Infographics, Maria A. Martinez, Jessica Holt, Alexa Lamm, Abigail Borron

Journal of Applied Communications

CRISPR gene-editing technology, as it relates to food, has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural industry. Currently, 40% of global consumers are categorized as Generation Z. Gen Zer’s are digital natives and use Instagram to discover new products; therefore, it is important to understand the most effective communications strategies to engage this segment of consumers with scientific information that will allow for informed decision-making regarding CRISPR technology. Infographics are a form of data visualization that can be used in a static or animated form. Previous studies have shown animated infographics to garner greater attention from respondents. Using the Heuristic-Systematic Processing …

Characterizing Viewpoints Of Scholars In Agricultural Communications As They Relate To Research Themes In The Journal Of Applied Communications: A Q Methodological Study, Jean A. Parrella, Jessica R. Spence, Tobin Redwine, Holli R. Leggette

Journal of Applied Communications

Research in agricultural communications is not guided by a national research agenda. Therefore, the substantial body of research produced from scholars working in the discipline represents scattered efforts. We conducted a content analysis of journal articles published in the Journal of Applied Communications between 2000 and 2019 to identify the research themes that establish the discipline’s scholarly base. Through an examination of n = 259 journal articles, we identified N = 27 research themes, the most prevalent of which included agriculture and media relations/practices (f = 30; % = 11.58), public perceptions/understanding of agriculture and natural resources (f …

Challenges And Motivations Of Science Communication: An Administrative Perspective At Land-Grant Universities, Ashley Mcleod-Morin, Joy N. Rumble, Ricky W. Telg

Journal of Applied Communications

Interdisciplinary agricultural research centers are becoming more common at land-grant universities. These centers often use an interdisciplinary approach to address complex science issues. As these centers address agricultural issues that impact society, effective science communication is a necessary activity. However, these centers may face unique barriers or opportunities. This study utilized a qualitative approach to identify the barriers and motivations of interdisciplinary agricultural center directors when communicating about science. Participants identified common science communication challenges, such as time and lack of funding. Funding was also identified as a motivation, as well as factors related to the tenure and promotion process. …

Untapped Potential Of Local Brewery Brands In Their Communities, Cara Jolly, Quisto Settle, Laura Greenhaw, Ruth Inman, Dwayne Cartmell

Journal of Applied Communications

The craft brewery industry is growing in the United States. Due to changes in state law over the past 10 years, craft breweries are a relatively new industry in Oklahoma. A unique aspect of craft breweries compared to larger breweries is that craft breweries tend to be grounded in their local communities. The purpose of this research was to understand how craft breweries in Oklahoma establish their brand with respect to their communities. Interviews were conducted with brewery personnel across Oklahoma, including participants from both more established and newer breweries. The breweries in this study were purposefully engaging in their …

Book Review: Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto, Benjamin Thevenin

Journal of Media Literacy Education

A review of Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto (2020) written by Kevin M. Gannon.