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<![CDATA[Film Regulation and Censorship Practices in Saudi Arabia: A Case Study of GCAM ]]>
<![CDATA[Alamri, Musab]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Volume 7, Number 1, 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Communications, Universitas Islam Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.20885/asjmc.vol7.iss1.art1
<![CDATA[This article investigates the role of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) in the policymaking, regulation, and legislation related to the licensing and oversight of the Saudi film industry. It analyzes the regulatory history that led to the establishment of the GCAM and then examines how GCAM has managed the industry. It also explores GCAM’s two most significant activities: supporting the development of the film industry and censorship. Additionally, it seeks to determine whether GCAM is an overall contributor to or constraint on the industry in light of film censorship. The article examines the significant challenge GCAM faces in balancing openness and freedom of expression with its obligation to consider and respect Saudi society’s culture and traditions. This examination of GCAM reveals its role in film distribution and exhibition, censorship practices, and labor laws. As an oversight body, GCAM is responsible for media freedom. The findings reveal strict censorship, the high cost of film accessibility, and an absence of employment laws to protect film crews.]]>
<![CDATA[The Role of Communication and Culture in the Conflict between Japan and Sea Shepherd ]]>
<![CDATA[Gurney, Philip]]>;
<![CDATA[Michaud, Matthew]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Volume 7, Number 1, 2023 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This paper delves into the intricate dynamics of the Southern Ocean conflict (2005-2017), an at times highly publicized confrontation between Japanese whaling vessels and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It examines the pivotal role of cultural factors in shaping and driving this conflict. Drawing upon a range of media representations, including television, print, and digital platforms, the analysis underscores how Sea Shepherd's activities, bolstered by substantial support from a dedicated environmental activist subculture, have influenced public perception and action. Central to this study are three distinct cultural perspectives that illuminate the multifaceted nature of conflict and communication. By exploring how cultural underpinnings can both spawn and manifest within conflicts, this paper offers a nuanced understanding of the communicative expressions and cultural dimensions at play in the Japan-Sea Shepherd standoff. The findings not only shed light on this specific case but also contribute to broader discussions on the intersection of culture, communication, and environmental engagement.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect of Using Data Journalism on Journalists Working in Jordanian News Websites ]]>
<![CDATA[Alzubi, Ahmad]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Volume 7, Number 2, 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.20885/asjmc.vol7.iss2.art4
<![CDATA[Over the last several years, the concept of data journalism has garnered a significant attention from academics as an innovative journalistic practice. This study investigates the effects of the use of data journalism on journalists working in Jordanian news websites. The study applied quantitative method in collecting data from a sample of one hundred journalists employed by Jordanian news websites. This study finds that the use of data journalism has significant and advantageous effects on the journalists’ performance, especially through the enhancement of the accuracy and dependability of their reporting, the improvement of their narrative aptitude, and the refinement of their skill in providing data analysis. This study also identifies some challenges that journalists should deal while engaging in the practice of data journalism, including the lack of adequate training and competency in data analysis, restricted supply and accessibility of data, and technical infrastructure of news websites.]]>
<![CDATA[Another Covid Causality: Global Journalism ]]>
<![CDATA[Khan, Ershad Komal]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Volume 7, Number 2, 2023 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This study investigates the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global media landscape and its consequential effects on journalism. Utilizing the secondary data analysis method, this study explores how the pandemic affected journalists worldwide. The study argues that the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated media commercialization globally due to the ensuing global recession. Simultaneously, there was a noticeable push by politicians to exert greater influence over the media, seeking to conceal their misdeeds and shortcomings, as well as to propagate their narratives through the press. This encompassed discussions about the coronavirus’s origin, transmission, and containment efforts, often as a means to gain advantages over domestic and international political adversaries. Many outlets, faced with fiscal and political adversity, unwittingly became conduits for such political propaganda, a consequence both of their struggle for survival and their lack of preparedness to navigate a crisis of such magnitude. Consequently, a surge of disinformation and misinformation regarding the virus’s origin and mitigation permeated media outlets, resulting in a crisis of credibility. The aftermath reveals a disheartening decline in public trust in mass media that significantly impeded vaccination initiatives.]]>
<![CDATA[Manifestations of Post-Truth after Cancellation of Indonesia as the U20 World Cup Host ]]>
<![CDATA[Agustina, Widi Asmarani]]>;
<![CDATA[Prihantoro, Edy]]>;
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<![CDATA[Utami, Sabrina Rahma]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Volume 7, Number 1, 2023 ]]>
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<![CDATA[The research aims to see the realm of post-truth after the cancellation of Indonesia as the host of the U20 World Cup. Applying the participatory culture theory, this study used a qualitative approach. It founds that the phenomena of post-truth can be seen from the statement of Ganjar Pranowo, the Governor of Central Java Province, in refusing the participation of the Israeli National Team to play in Indonesia, which reaps the pros and cons on social media, and further grow fake news. After fact-checking has been carried out on some pros and cons, some news may be classified as fake news by irresponsible persons. It can be concluded that Indonesian society has already entered the post-truth era, characterized by many people believing in the issues merely based on their own interests and alignments. At this point, fact-checking efforts should be used as a basis for receiving any information.]]>
<![CDATA[[Retracted] The Societal Consequences of the News Framing Regarding the Terrorist Attack in the Holy Artisan Café, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 1 July 2016 ]]>
<![CDATA[Islam, Fatema]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Volume 7, Number 2, 2023 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This article analyzes the societal consequences of the news framing of the terrorist attack in the Holy Artisan Café of Bangladesh on 1st July 2016, which killed seventeen foreigners, three Bangladeshis, and two Bangladeshi police officers. Combining quantitative and qualitative research methods, this study investigated 134 news articles regarding the attack on the two prominent newspapers of Bangladesh: The Daily Star and The Prothom Alo, dated from 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017. From a quantitative comparative framing analysis of these two newspapers, this study found that: 88.81% coverage were generically news articles, the major source (41.04%) of the news was Bangladesh Police, only 11.94% articles interpreted the reasons and political consequences of the terrorist attack, 88.16% news were descriptive, and the contextual framework of 63.43% news were episodic. The qualitative analysis found that the news coverage of the two newspapers regarding the attack had far-reaching societal consequences impacting public perceptions, government policies, security measures, and social dynamics. [This article has been retracted by the editors due to redundant publication without proper attribution to previous sources or disclosure to the editor--based on COPE Standard] ]]>
<![CDATA[Comparison of News Literacy, Media Consumption, and Trust Between Indonesia and Malaysia ]]>
<![CDATA[Facciani, Matthew]]>;
<![CDATA[Idris, Ika Karlina]]>;
<![CDATA[Weninger, Tim]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Volume 7, Number 2, 2023 ]]>
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<![CDATA[News literacy and trust are essential factors to consider in how individuals navigate their media environments. However, studies on news literacy and trust have focused primarily on Western and English-speaking populations. The current study evaluates and compares news literacy, media consumption, and trust among Indonesian and Malaysian samples. Our data was collected in July 2021 via a telephone survey. We did not find any significant differences in self-reported news literacy between countries, but we found that participants lower in age, college education, and living in an urban area score higher on news literacy across both populations. We also found that our Malaysian participants reported spending more time on social media, but Indonesian participants spent more time watching television. We did not find any significant differences between countries for trust in institutional media, but Indonesian participants reported higher trust in online media. These findings highlight the importance of considering cultural differences in designing and evaluating media literacy interventions.]]>
<![CDATA[Preferring Reactivity over Proactivity: Exploring the Nature of Bangladeshi Print Media in Covering Environmental News ]]>
<![CDATA[Sanjoy Basak Partha]]>;
<![CDATA[Meherun Nahar]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Volume 7, Number 2, 2023 ]]>
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<![CDATA[Despite the continuous efforts made in recent years to improve environmental qualities, pollution still poses a serious threat to human health and harms the planet. Emphasizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Bangladesh is highly determined to achieve all its goals in due time. In this context, given Bangladesh’s current environmental situation, traditional media have a crucial role to play, especially in developing environmental awareness. This study investigates how Bangladeshi print media cover environmental issues and whether they practice proactive or reactive reporting to raise public awareness. There are two phases in this study, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. An analysis of the coverage and treatment of environmental news for one year, January to December 2022, in four major Bangladeshi newspapers, two each in Bengali and English, was accomplished in the first phase using content analysis. The second phase involved in-depth interviews with six senior environment-beat reporters. The study found that Bangladeshi mainstream newspapers are still far away from practicing proactive environmental reporting, as only one-fourth of the news reports are found to be proactive. The study also suggested some recommendations for the editorial body & policymakers.]]>
<![CDATA[Ethnic Newspapers as Transcultural Spaces: A Case Study of The Korea Daily Chicago ]]>
<![CDATA[Ha, Jae Sik]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Volume 9, Number 1, 2025 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This study examines how The Korea Daily Chicago, a Korean ethnic newspaper with more than 40 years of history in the U.S. Midwest, fulfills its journalistic mission while navigating organizational and economic challenges. Following the closure of its parent company’s Chicago branch in 2018, the newspaper has operated independently, offering a unique case for understanding ethnic media survival strategies amid declining print readership, limited staffing, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Using participant observation of newsroom practices and semi-structured interviews conducted in September 2021, this qualitative case study found that the newspaper maintains transnational partnerships with The Joongang Daily Seoul and The Korea Daily Los Angeles to secure stable news content, while also relying heavily on advertising from Korean-owned businesses to sustain local operations. These practices illustrate how ethnic newspapers serve not only as business enterprises but also as transcultural and glocal spaces. The case of The Korea Daily Chicago sheds light on the precarious yet adaptive role of ethnic newspapers in the U.S., positioning ethnic media as vital cultural institutions.]]>
<![CDATA[From Headlines to Awareness: Examining the Minimal Impact of Media on Climate Action in the United States ]]>
<![CDATA[James, Patrick]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Media and Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Volume 9, Number 1, 2025 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This study examines the influence of media consumption on climate change perceptions and pro-environmental behaviors in the United States, incorporating demographic variations and trust in media as potential mediating and moderating factors. Using a cross-sectional survey of 548 U.S. adults aged 18 to 35, the study employs the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) to assess how different media sources and processing routes shape climate-related engagement. The findings highlighted that despite extensive climate media coverage, behavioral shifts remain limited, highlighting a critical gap in climate communication effectiveness, such as voting based on climate policies or financial contributions to environmental organizations. The findings also reveal that media exposure alone does not drive climate action, demographics and media tr ust fail to enhance engagement, suggesting other factors like ideology or personal experience play a stronger role. These findings challenge prior research that emphasizes media trust and demographic characteristics as key determinants of climate action. The study highlights the limitations of media exposure in translating awareness into meaningful behavioral change and underscores the need for targeted climate communication strategies.]]>
