Media Sensitivity Towards Cybercrimes Against Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 097152152110305
Author(s):  
Subhanil Banerjee ◽  
Anukriti Singh
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Index ◽  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
The Times

Retrieving reports of cybercrimes against women in two daily newspapers, the Times of India and the Hindu in the years 2014–2016 and taking a ratio of the same against the total number of cybercrimes in the same period reported by the National Crime Records Bureau, we have developed a simple media sensitivity index of cybercrimes against women. Considering the paucity of similar studies, this may reveal a new area of research which might also help to develop a more apt media sensitivity index, applicable to a range of crimes. Further, it may help to identify the thrust of media reports towards particular types of crimes as well as facilitate the measurement of media sensitivity to different crime genres.

Climate Change and Sustainability Issues in Indian Newspapers

2020 ◽  
pp. 189-206
Author(s):  
Nirmala Thirumalaiah ◽  
Arul Aram I.
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Human Life ◽  
News Coverage ◽  
The Public ◽  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
News Stories ◽  
Change Communication ◽  
Regional Newspapers ◽  
The Times

Climate change conferences had wide media coverage – be it on newspaper, radio, television or the internet. The terms such as ‘climate change', ‘global warming', and ‘El Nino' are gaining popularity among the public. This study examines the news coverage of climate change issues in the major daily newspapers—The Times of India, The Hindu in English, and the Dina Thanthi, Dinamalar, and Dinamani in regional language (Tamil)—for the calendar years 2014 and 2015. This chapter describes how climate change influences nature and human life, and it is the basis for social and economic development. The news coverage of climate change and sustainability issues helps the reader better understand the concepts and perspectives of environment. Climate change communication in regional newspapers and local news stories may increase the public's interest and knowledge level regarding climate change and sustainability issues.

scholarly journals Mass media representation of suicide in a high suicide state in India: an epidemiological comparison with suicide deaths in the population

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e030836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Armstrong ◽  
Lakshmi Vijayakumar ◽  
Jane Pirkis ◽  
Mala Jayaseelan ◽  
Anish Cherian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Newspaper Articles

ObjectivesSuicide rates in India are among the highest in the world, equating to over 200 000 suicides annually. Reports of suicides are a routine feature in major newspapers in India, and reporters may selectively present ‘newsworthy’ suicide stories. The aim of this paper was to systematically investigate whether mass media reports of suicides reflect the epidemiological data on suicide in a high suicide state in India.DesignWe undertook a content analysis study to extract sociodemographic data on suicides reported among nine of the most highly read daily newspapers in the high suicide southern state of Tamil Nadu between June and December 2016. A total of 1258 newspaper articles were retrieved containing reports on 1631 suicides. Two-tailed binomial tests on aggregate frequencies assessed whether the sociodemographic characteristics of suicides in the newspaper articles were different to the population suicide statistics for Tamil Nadu.ResultsWe identified some statistically significant discrepancies between suicide characteristics in the population and the media. Suicides involving females (p<0.001), those aged under 30 years (p<0.001), separated or widowed males (p<0.001), unmarried females (p<0.001), those using methods with a higher case fatality rate (ie, hanging (p<0.001), jumping off high structures (p<0.001) and coming under vehicles (p<0.001) and those who were students (p<0.001) or working in the agricultural sector (p<0.001) were significantly over-reported relative to their occurrence in the broader population. Suicides involving men (p<0.001), those aged over 30 years and above (p<0.001), those who were married and suicides by poisoning (p<0.001) were significantly under-reported relative to their occurrence in the broader population.ConclusionsThe suicide characteristics in the print media were not entirely representative of suicides in the broader Tamil Nadu population, which may lead the general public to develop misunderstandings about suicide in their state. The discrepancies we identified will inform tailored suicide prevention education for media professionals.

Climate Change and Sustainability Issues in Indian Newspapers

2022 ◽  
pp. 780-798
Author(s):  
Nirmala Thirumalaiah ◽  
Arul Aram I.
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Human Life ◽  
News Coverage ◽  
The Public ◽  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
News Stories ◽  
Change Communication ◽  
Regional Newspapers ◽  
The Times

Climate change conferences had wide media coverage – be it on newspaper, radio, television or the internet. The terms such as ‘climate change', ‘global warming', and ‘El Nino' are gaining popularity among the public. This study examines the news coverage of climate change issues in the major daily newspapers—The Times of India, The Hindu in English, and the Dina Thanthi, Dinamalar, and Dinamani in regional language (Tamil)—for the calendar years 2014 and 2015. This chapter describes how climate change influences nature and human life, and it is the basis for social and economic development. The news coverage of climate change and sustainability issues helps the reader better understand the concepts and perspectives of environment. Climate change communication in regional newspapers and local news stories may increase the public's interest and knowledge level regarding climate change and sustainability issues.

Imperialisten, Spione oder Retter?

2015 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Golinski ◽  
Sebastian Henn
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
Foreign Investors ◽  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
India And China

Imperialists, spies or rescuers? Characterization of direct investments from Russia, India and China in German daily newspapers. Direct investments originating from Russia, India and China in Western countries not only have grown in number but also have raised diverse public resentments. These reservations can partly be attributed to media reports that by transporting distinct views and evaluations influence the recipients’ perceptions and thus help to shape public acceptance of foreign investors - an aspect hardly been reflected in the literature so far. Aiming at elaborating both the content of the discourse and the positions attributed to the investors in two German daily papers, this study applies discourse analysis as systematic content analysis. Its results show that the primary focus of the analysed articles has been put on employment-intensive brownfield investments and that the investors are associated with different basic positions that not only root in the companies themselves but rather in images attributed to their countries of origin.

scholarly journals Tratamiento de la violencia de género en la prensa vasca

2008 ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
María Pilar Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
The Social ◽  
San Sebastian ◽  
Media Professional ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Gender And Media ◽  
Discursive Constructions ◽  
Pais Vasco ◽  
Medios De Comunicacion

<p>El presente artículo refleja los resultados del estudio desarrollado por el equipo de investigación <em>Género</em><em> </em><em>y medios de comunicación </em>del departamento de Comunicación de la Facultad de Humanidades de la Universidad de Deusto-San Sebastián, y se centra en el análisis del tratamiento de la violencia de género en los diarios más representativos de la prensa vasca en el período que va desde septiembre de 2003 hasta junio de 2004 (<em>Berria, Deia, El Correo, El Diario Vasco </em>y <em>Gara</em>). El estudio se basa en una muestra de 1337 textos periodísticos, y responde a la profunda convicción en la necesidad de buscar soluciones a una acuciante lacra social que se materializa en los asesinatos de un número elevado de mujeres a manos de sus compañeros sentimentales. Los resultados del análisis detallado de titulares, reportajes y entrevistas y periodismo de opinión el aportan una contribución para una mejor comprensión del fenómeno, lo que permite, en primer lugar, describir la situación actual en el panorama del periodismo en el País Vasco, y en segundo lugar, formular ciertas apreciaciones críticas encaminadas a la recomendación de procedimientos que contribuyan a las buenas prácticas periodísticas. Junto con las medidas legislativas, políticas, penales y educativas, imprescindibles para la futura y deseable erradicación de la violencia de género, los estudios centrados en los medios de comunicación constituyen una aportación necesaria por su gran influencia en la audiencia dentro de la vida cotidiana.</p><p>This article presents the results of a research project carried out by the <em>Gender and Media </em>research group at Deusto University in San Sebastián, and focuses on  the analysis of the treatment of the subject of violence against women in Basque newspapers in the period between September 2003 until June 2004 (<em>Berria,</em><em> Deia, El Correo, El Diario Vasco </em>y <em>Gara</em>). The study is based on a sample of 1337 texts and responds to the urgent need to find solutions to the extremely high number of women who die every year as a result of this kind of violence. The results obtained after the detailed analysis of headlines, interviews, editorial and other kind of articles and news help to understand the social and discursive constructions of media reports regarding violence  agains  women.  The  article  formulates  a  number  of  reccommendations  to encourage jornalists and other media professional to provide a rigurous and fair treatment of such news in daily newspapers in order to help the dissemination of better practices regarding gender in daily life.</p>

scholarly journals Fistula Communication by Print and Electronic Media in Bangladesh as facilitated by Bangladesh Health Reporters Forum

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebika Debnath ◽  
Nitta Biswas ◽  
Sk Nazmul Huda ◽  
Dainik Bhorer Kagoj
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Media ◽  
Talk Shows ◽  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
Media Institutions ◽  
Media Professionals ◽  
Media Reports

Aims: To describe the role of the Bangladesh Health Reporters Forum in fistula communication through print and electronic media in Bangladesh, to share the lesson learnt. Methods: Sixty reporters and editors from different daily newspapers, satellite TV channels and media institutions were provided a basic workshop on fistula communication by the USAID-supported Fistula Care Plus Project at EngenderHealth Bangladesh from June 2015 to June 2018. They were also supported with information packs including definition, types, diagnosis and referral linkage of fistula by the workshop organizers. Results: Among documented outputs of workshop attendees were 127 documented reports, essays, editorials in the newspapers; eight talk shows in television; and one documentary on fistula. At least 1.2 million people were reached with fistula messages. Conclusions: Media practitioners’ workshops on fistula communication effectively prepared a group of media professionals for contributing in fistula communication. They need information packs help media professionals to develop and publish media products. Technical editorial support is important for upholding the quality of media reports and publications.

NGO–school interactions as portrayed by elite and popular press in Israel and England

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eran Tamir ◽  
Miri Yemini ◽  
Khen Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Framing Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Daily Newspapers ◽  
The Press ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Masses ◽  
The Guardian ◽  
Financial Issues

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to map, characterize and conceptualize the press discourse of NGO–school interactions within public education in Israel and in England. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a corpus of articles published in key elite and popular daily newspapers in Israel and in England. The data were analyzed through two complementary methodologies, framing analysis (FA) and critical discourse analysis (CDA). Findings Significant differences were observed in the way the topic is framed in the articles, in particular between the different types of newspapers. The elite newspapers (Ha’aretz and The Guardian) tended to frame the events in a thematic manner even when they contained episodic discussions, while the popular newspapers (Yedioth Aharonoth and The Times) tended to cover the events episodically with no thematic coverage whatsoever. CDA of news items identified two major themes: financial issues, and problematization vs normalization discourse. Consistent with the FA, CDA revealed differences in the approaches advocated by popular and elite news outlets in covering news concerning NGO–school relations in each of the examined countries. Originality/value It is shown how popular newspapers offer the masses that depend on it a narrow and inferior coverage, of the problematic relations formed between NGOs and schools. A discussion of possible implications of the findings is presented, in light of the growing prominence of external entities in public education.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF ONLINE CLASSES ON THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF YOUNG LEARNERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-187
Author(s):  
Rahul Sawhney ◽  
Pranvat Singh ◽  
Govind Agarwal ◽  
Shashank Sharma ◽  
Dhanush B ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Eye Problems ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Impact

Purpose of the study: The paper discusses the impact of digital education on the health and well-being of students who have been taking online classes since the onset of COVID-19. The paper also investigates the authenticity of the media reports that have been reporting about the decline in students' health due to the extensive presence of screen time. Methodology: The study is primarily descriptive research with a qualitative and quantitative investigation of the narratives related to health issues such as impaired cognitive functions, eye problems, orthopaedic disorders, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Google form as an online survey tool is used to collect data later compared with the media reports to conclude. Main Findings: The findings conclude that students' responses corroborate with the narratives of emergent pathological culture reported by news agencies like The Times of India and The Hindu. Application of the study: The present study will help sensitise the stakeholders of the society about the detrimental impact of online classes that might create ground for adopting immediate corrective measures for protecting the future of our nation. Novelty/ Originality of the study: The study's novelty lies in its approach to offer a comparative study of the media reports and the students' responses to cognize the severity of the evolving health issues amidst the pandemic.

The Eclipsing Binary WX Eridani

1979 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
M.B.K. Sarma ◽  
K.D. Abhankar
Keyword(s):  
Light Curve ◽  
Spectral Type ◽  
Orbital Period ◽  
Primary Component ◽  
Light Curves ◽  
Absorption Feature ◽  
Primary Star ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
The Times ◽  
Phase Angles

AbstractThe Algol-type eclipsing binary WX Eridani was observed on 21 nights on the 48-inch telescope of the Japal-Rangapur Observatory during 1973-75 in B and V colours. An improved period of P = 0.82327038 days was obtained from the analysis of the times of five primary minima. An absorption feature between phase angles 50-80, 100-130, 230-260 and 280-310 was present in the light curves. The analysis of the light curves indicated the eclipses to be grazing with primary to be transit and secondary, an occultation. Elements derived from the solution of the light curve using Russel-Merrill method are given. From comparison of the fractional radii with Roche lobes, it is concluded that none of the components have filled their respective lobes but the primary star seems to be evolving. The spectral type of the primary component was estimated to be F3 and is found to be pulsating with two periods equal to one-fifth and one-sixth of the orbital period.

New Evidence on the Construct Validity of the ASI-3 and the Dimensional Conceptualization of Trait Anxiety Sensitivity From IRT Modeling

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph J. Kemper ◽  
Michael Hock
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Anxiety Sensitivity ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Sensitivity Index ◽  
Response Scale ◽  
Established Risk Factor ◽  
Irt Models ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Extreme Response

Abstract. Anxiety Sensitivity (AS) denotes the tendency to fear anxiety-related sensations. Trait AS is an established risk factor for anxiety pathology. The Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3) is a widely used measure of AS and its three most robust dimensions with well-established construct validity. At present, the dimensional conceptualization of AS, and thus, the construct validity of the ASI-3 is challenged. A latent class structure with two distinct and qualitatively different forms, an adaptive form (normative AS) and a maladaptive form (AS taxon, predisposing for anxiety pathology) was postulated. Item Response Theory (IRT) models were applied to item-level data of the ASI-3 in an attempt to replicate previous findings in a large nonclinical sample (N = 2,603) and to examine possible interpretations for the latent discontinuity observed. Two latent classes with a pattern of distinct responses to ASI-3 items were found. However, classes were indicative of participant’s differential use of the response scale (midpoint and extreme response style) rather than differing in AS content (adaptive and maladaptive AS forms). A dimensional structure of AS and the construct validity of the ASI-3 was supported.

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