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1. 1. Exploring Intercultural Communication through Film & Television

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Leen Abo Leil; [2023]
   Keywords : Intercultural communication; competence; Film; Television Series; Edutainment; culture; adaptation; Interkulturell kommunikation; kompetens; Film; TV-serier; Edutainment; kultur; anpassning;

   Abstract : This study explores the elements that can or must be changed in a film or television series for it to be successfully adapted and translated into other languages, in order to be accepted and understood by other cultures. By conducting two focus groups and individual interviews with experts in the matter, this study demonstrates that film and television can be an intercultural communication tool that serves as a bridge between different cultures, breaking the barriers and providing an understanding of one another’s norms. READ MORE

3. 2. “You just don’t expect serious crisis information on a platform like Instagram.” : A qualitative study about Swedish civilians’ social media usage and information seeking behaviours in relation to crisis information.

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation (from 2013)

   Author : Tilde Johansson; Ebba Martinsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Social media; social media use; crisis communication; information vetting; information sharing; information seeking; Sociala medier; kriskommunikation; Krisinformation; Informationstolkning; Informationsdelning; Informationssökande;

   Abstract : This qualitative study investigates people's media use and engagement on social media. By combining prompts material and qualitative interviews with theories such as the social mediated crisis communication model (Austin et al., 2012) and uses and gratifications theory (Katz et al. READ MORE

4. 3. Investigating the use of Semiconductor Nanowires for Neural Networks

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Synkrotronljusfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

   Author : Alfredo Serafini; [2022]
   Keywords : FDTD method and simulation; optical broadcasting neural network; optical communication of nanowires; sub-wavelength absorption.; Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : In this work, we intend to employ nanowires for the realisation of an artificial neuron which can be used to design a neural network that will guide the new generation of non-von Neumann architectures such as Neuromorphic Computing. Possible applications are strongly related to Neuromorphic architectures and artificial intelligence, such as high-performance computers, robotics hardware and autonomous drones. READ MORE

5. 4. #NewsOnTikTok : A content analysis of the use of text elements by legacy news media on TikTok

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Sorrel Franziska Salb; [2021]
   Keywords : TikTok; text; news; newspaper; television; legacy news media; social media logic; content analysis; mass media;

   Abstract : With many legacy news media brands struggling to maintain relevance and financial support, they are looking to social networks to connect with new audiences. The video sharing platform TikTok has experienced rapid growth in recent years and has a strong user base of Gen Z users which are a demographic which legacy news media are increasingly attempting to engage with. READ MORE

6. 5. The medium is the message, or is it? : A quantitative study of media users’ attitudes towards advertising online and offline

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Rebecca Fransson; Ellinor Pousette; [2019]
   Keywords : Advertising; Social media; Personalization; Media users; The medium is the message;

   Abstract : Media usage, as well as media advertising, is growing in tandem with each other. Media users will, regardless of which medium that is in use, encounter a considerable amount of advertising. As we are moving towards a more digitized world, and also a more digitized media sphere, a new communication landscape has been formed. READ MORE