This study examined the extent to which UAE audiences rely on social media as a source of information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and the resulting effects of this reliance. Grounded in Media System Dependency Theory, the study employed an audience survey using a questionnaire administered to a sample of (132) Emirati citizens in Al Ain. The findings revealed that the combined medium and high reliance reached (53%). Regarding the effects, cognitive effects recorded…
Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Toum – Al Ain University – UAE
Mr. Mohammed Al-Kaabi – Al Ain University – UAE
Mrs. Najoud Al-Mansouri – Al Ain University – UAE
Mr. Ahmed bin Ishaq – Al Ain University – UAE
Dr. Amer Khaled Ahmed – Al Ain University – UAE
Dr. Maram Mohammed Manajrah – Media Researcher – Jordan
Developing a Deep Learning-Based Artificial Intelligence System for Detecting Scientific Misinformation on Digital Platforms
This study develops and evaluates an Arabic scientific misinformation detection system by fine-tuning AraBERT-base-v2. It examines the effects of early stopping and input sequence length on model performance, interprets selected linguistic characteristics associated with misleading content, and discusses the limitations of using machine-translated data. Methodology: The study adopted a mixed-methods design, employing a systematic integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches, supported by an interpretive qualitative reading. The initial database consisted of 23,546 records, including 123…
Eng. Shorouq Al-awawdeh – Middle East University, Amman – Jordan
Ms. Ayah Al- jafari – Middle East University, Amman – Jordan
The Use of Public Relations Departments in Palestinian Private Companies in The Northern Governorates On Social Media and Its Impact On Achieving Competitive Advantage
This study aimed to examine the use of public relations departments in private Palestinian companies in the northern governorates for social media and their impact on achieving competitive advantage. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, with data collected via a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 49 employees in public relations and related administrative roles. Descriptive analysis indicated that digital content management, media communication, audience engagement, relationship building, and performance monitoring and strategic analysis are…
Mr. Ahmed Ammar – An-Najah National University, Palestine
Manufactured Silence and Directed Opinion: An Analytical Study of Mechanisms Shaping International Public Opinion toward the War on Gaza (2023–2024) through the Spiral of Silence Theory and the Selective Belief System Model (SBS)
This study aims to provide a critical and in-depth analysis of Western media coverage of the Gaza War (2023–2024) through a comparative content analysis of three major international news channels: BBC, CNN, and Fox News, across three consecutive time phases. The research is grounded in a dual theoretical framework that combines Noelle-Neumann’s Spiral of Silence theory (1974) and the Selective Belief System (SBS) model (Lord et al., 1979), employing a mixed quantitative–qualitative methodology applied to…
Dr. Ibrahim Akka, An-Najah National University – Palestine
Mujahid Jihad Faraj, University of Tunis – Tunisia
Doha Mazid, An-Najah National University – Palestine
Yahya Mashaqi, An-Najah National University – Palestine
The role of motion graphics in enhancing the effectiveness of infographics design
An infographic's primary objective is to satisfy the demands and expectations of its audience by presenting information in a logical and intelligible way. Recent developments in graphic design techniques have made several intricate techniques approachable by artists and designers, elevating the design process to a sophisticated profession that transcends media boundaries. Static infographics and animated infographics feature the same material; however, animated infographics have the benefit of displaying information via continuous motion and animated sequences…
Dr. Hussein Mohammad Al-omari – Middle East University, Amman – Jordan
Pages:35
The Israeli Propaganda and Discourse in Arabic Language On Social Media Platforms: The Facebook Pages of Avichay Adraee and The Coordinator as A Case Study
The image of Israel is created based on pre-determined agendas and meticulously crafted narratives caused by Hasbara and the Israeli Ministry of Propaganda. These organizations target Palestinian and Arab audiences to portray Israel as a ‘humanitarian’ and ‘peace-loving’ nation that is ‘pro-Arab’; while masking the truth that Israel is an occupying power. Moreover, these organizations focus on the so-called sacrifices and efforts of Israel in pursuit of peace. The study highlights seven contents of…
Mrs. Karmel Khaled Abdul Rahman Al-Badawneh – University of Hebron – Palestine
Pages:68
The Carbon Footprint of Film Industry and Sustainable Filmmaking PracticesA View Considering the Diffusion of Innovation Theory
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the impacts of climate change, individuals and industries alike are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. The Film Industry has started to acknowledge its carbon footprint as well as has launched various green initiatives to make the industry environmentally sustainable, which will help to slow down global warming. The study aimed to identify the relationship between the five qualities related to innovation and the practices of applying…
Prof. Riham Rifaat Mohamed Abdel Aal – Ain Shams University – Egypt
Pages:56
The impact of the podcast “Climate, What’s the Story?” on the Jordanian public’s awareness of climate change
The study aimed to identify the extent to which the Jordanian public follows climate change through the podcast "Climate, What's Its Story?" and the reasons for this follow-up, in addition to revealing the extent of their confidence in the information presented about climate change in the podcast "Climate, What's Its Story?" and the reasons for this confidence. It also aimed to identify the level of awareness of the Jordanian public about climate change after listening…
Amnaa Salameh Ahmad Abu Shammaleh/ Independent Research
Pages:40

