Search

Search articles for

Advanced filters

Published After

Published Before

By Author

Search Results

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Linguistic and Semiotic Analysis of Memes with English and Arabic Humor Captions

Juhaina Maan Al-Issawi, Wajed Al Ahmad, Nasaybah Walid Awajan

115-133

Abstract Views : 4871

Download :1773

10.36923/jicc.v24i4.962

Abstract: This study aimed to examine memes from a linguistic and cultural perspective, focusing on humor expressed through English and Arabic captions in memes collected from Facebook and Instagram. Using a mixed-method approach that combined quantitative and qualitative methods, corpus linguistics was employed to collect 60 memes—30 Arabic and 30 English. The study sought to highlight the similarities and differences in the methods used to express... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Effect of Counter-Narratives and Credibility of Sources on Emotional Response: A Study of Instagram and WhatsApp Followers

Septiawan Santana Kurnia, Zulfebriges Rahman Zul, Doddy Iskandar Cakranegara, Sandi Ibrahim...

161-173

Abstract Views : 1894

Download :524

10.36923/jicc.v24i1.170

Abstract: In times of crisis, outbreaks, or pandemics, the dissemination of accurate information by the government becomes paramount. This study investigates the efficacy of governmental counter-narratives in addressing misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically focussing on their impact on debunking various hoaxes. The study analyses the performance of the Jabar Saber Hoaks work unit, operated by the Regional Government of West Java... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Respect For Race and Culture In a Modern Feminist Society: An Analysis of Beauty Product Advertising Messages on Instagram

Zinggara Hidayat, Amanda Lasha Budiman, Yudi Pratama, Shinta Mursiati Annisa, Desri F. N....

82-94

Abstract Views : 3596

Download :1142

10.36923/jicc.v23i2.114

Abstract: This research aims to analyze how beauty brands communicate their messages through Instagram advertisements and determine whether Indonesian beauty standards have changed. This research uses a qualitative approach because it is still uncommon for a qualitative approach that analyzes how and why messages are formulated in beauty advertising. This research also uses a semiology analysis method to explore the meaning of communication messages... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Globalisation or Glocalisation? Intercultural.....

I wish that I could have friends: The Intercultural Friendship Experience of Omani Students at US Universities

Mohammed Juma Alkharusi, Reynaldo Gacho Segumpan

28-42

Abstract Views : 2628

Download :627

10.36923/jicc.v24i1.274

Abstract: The domain of intercultural friendships between international and host national students represents a pivotal aspect of international higher education and intercultural communication. In response to the evident research gap within this realm, we conducted a phenomenological inquiry to explore how eight Omani students establish friendships with US host students and the factors that might either facilitate or impede these intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

The Power of Virality: Source Credibility, Moral Emotions, and Social Engagement Driving Public Mobilization in ‘Peringatan Darurat’ Videos

Yoma Bagus Pamungkas, Yuwanto, Muhammad Adnan, Nurul Hasfi, Richiana Hapsari

25-35

Abstract Views : 1428

Download :709

10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1115

Abstract: Public mobilization through digital media is reshaping civic participation worldwide, yet the underlying mechanisms remain underexplored in non-Western, collectivist societies. This study examines the viral video Peringatan Darurat, narrated by journalist Najwa Shihab, which triggered mass protests across Indonesia in response to proposed amendments to the Regional Head Election Law (UU Pilkada). Drawing on an integrative framework that... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Comparative Study of the Utilization of Social Media by Indigenous Religious Organizations in Indonesia: The Cases of Paguyuban Budaya Bangsa and Lalang Rondor Malesung

Wiwik Novianti, Agoeng Noegroho, Muhammad Yamin, Leviane J.H. Lotulung, Desmiwati Desmiwati

30-45

Abstract Views : 4540

Download :655

10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1032

Abstract: This study explores the use of social media by indigenous religious organizations in Indonesia to preserve cultural identity and teachings amidst the challenges of the digital era. Focusing on two contrasting cases—Paguyuban Budaya Bangsa (PBB) in Central Java and Lalang Rondor Malesung (Laroma) in North Sulawesi—the research examines how each organization approaches digital adaptation within its social and cultural context. PBB, with its... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Social Media Communication And Framing of The Gaza Conflict: Impact On Public Opinion

Ahmad Alsharairi, Hana Abdul-Rahman Al-Souob, Mohammad Farouq AlQadi, Sora Mohammad Shatnawi

73-82

Abstract Views : 4455

Download :2092

10.36923/jicc.v25i3.1153

Abstract: This study investigates the framing of the Gaza conflict on social media in Jordan and its impact on public opinion. By employing qualitative methods, it explores the emotional, political, and ideological underpinnings of digital discourse through in-depth interviews with Jordanian social media users, journalists, and political analysts. The findings reveal that online conversations predominantly center on humanitarian and moral matters;... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections Globalisation or Glocalisation? Intercultural.....

Sustaining Intercultural Contact: Developing the Intercultural Communicative Competence of EFL Undergraduates in China

Yanping Zhou, Hafriza Burhanudeen

13-26

Abstract Views : 3179

Download :878

10.36923/jicc.v23i4.281

Abstract: This article explores intercultural contact as a pathway for the development of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) among EFL undergraduates in China during the post-pandemic era. Adopting an exploratory qualitative design with self-reports and focus group interviews as instruments, the challenges faced by EFL undergraduates in intercultural communication and intercultural contact pathways for ICC development were elicited with... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Organizational Ethnography Analysis: Participation of Islamic Religious Leaders in Handling Covid-19 through Integrative Communication

Nurhayani Saragih, Suraya Mansur, Ellys Lestari Pambayun, Topikurohman Topikurohman

27-40

Abstract Views : 1546

Download :427

10.36923/jicc.v23i4.163

Abstract: This study aims to explain the participative actions of researchers (ethnographers) in synergising culture and values between Public Relations Officers from the Bogor City Government, West Java, Indonesia, and Islamic religious leaders in handling the Covid-19 pandemic through integrated communication. The research method used is organisational ethnography to identify and find sociocultural barriers between informants (public relations... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Interplay between Social Media and Cultural Adjustment: Analysis of the Subjective Well-Being, Social Support, and Social Media Use of Asian International Students in the U.S.

Ming Xie , Chin-Chung Chao

22-32

Abstract Views : 5405

Download :1350

10.36923/jicc.v22i2.37

Abstract: This research focuses on social media use by Asian international students in the U.S. and its impacts on their subjective well-being, social support, and cultural adjustment. In-depth interviews were conducted with 17 international students from six Asian countries who are studying in a Midwestern University in the U.S. The research finds that social media helps to compensate Asian international students for the loss of social support and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Navigating Digital Resilience: High-Skilled International Migrants’ WeChat Use During The 2022 COVID-19 Shanghai Lockdown

Diandian Huang, Bei Ju

131-141

Abstract Views : 243

Download :97

10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1417

Abstract: The enabling and constraining roles of social media in crises motivate a dynamic approach to examining digital resilience, inherent in the interplay between technological properties and enabling conditions. To expand the literature on how migrant groups navigate digital resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study uses the concept of affordances as an analytical lens to examine how high-skilled international migrants in China used... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

Cybercrime and Harassment: The Impact of Blackmailing on Jordanian Society as a Case Study

Hanene Lahiani, Prof. Mohammad Salman Al-Khaza’leh

117-123

Abstract Views : 2272

Download :688

10.36923/jicc.v23i3.99

Abstract: This study aims to uncover the relationship between two cybercrimes, harassment and blackmailing, as well as their impact on Jordanian society. The study population included 90 prosecutors working in Jordanian courts. The researchers used the relational method in the second half of the academic year 2020. According to Jordanian prosecutors, the rate of cybercrime harassment is average, whereas that of blackmail is high. The findings also show... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Use of Taboo Language in Tshivenḓa: Cultural Restrictions, Social Implications, and Changing Perspective

Mudau Mbulaheni

167-189

Abstract Views : 1061

Download :278

10.36923/jicc.vi.1148

Abstract: This study examines the use and perception of taboo language in Tshivenḓa-speaking communities, with a focus on how cultural norms, social expectations, and digital communication shape linguistic behaviour. The aim is to explore the social and generational dynamics influencing taboo expressions, particularly in the context of evolving communication norms brought about by modernisation and social media. Rooted in Sociolinguistic Theory, the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Digital Stress and Psychological Outcomes in Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants: A Systematic Literature Review

Yining Liu, Mohd. Khairie Ahmad

1-18

Abstract Views : 1225

Download :894

10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1202

Abstract: This SLR was conducted in the field of digital communication in the specific context of intercultural communication. The main purpose of this SLR was to assess studies on psychological outcomes, anxiety, self-efficacy, and social media fatigue (SMF) among digital natives and digital immigrants who use social media and experience social media overload (SMO). Unlike meta-analyses, which statistically combine effect sizes, the present study was... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Projection of Racial Identity on Social Network

Nolan Brinkman, Laura Jacobi

52-64

Abstract Views : 683

Download :519

10.36923/jicc.v20i1.297

Abstract: This quantitative study examined the projection of racial identity on social networks. A survey was distributed to 347 college students from a medium sized Midwestern university to assess ways in which participants depicted their racial identity on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. More specifically, scales were used to examine the use of photos and text, concealment of racial identity, and interactions with race related content. Results... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Special Collections The Role of Artificial Intelligence...

Influence of Education 4.0 on English Language Instruction in Telangana’s Engineering Institutions

Vaddi Srivani, Anandhan Hariharasudan

50-57

Abstract Views : 1543

Download :526

10.36923/jicc.v23i2.165

Abstract: The current study focuses on the effects of English language instruction using Education 4.0 in Telangana's engineering institutions. Telangana has many educational facilities that offer Education 4.0, or technology-based learning. It fosters creativity in education. At the fundamental level, students can learn by being provided with a self-learning opportunity. The majority of the subjects were learned through Education 4.0. As a result,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Linguistic And Sociocultural Adaptability In The Emergency And Rescue Field

Dalal S. Almubayei

183-201

Abstract Views : 937

Download :388

10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1136

Abstract: This study investigates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Kuwait, with a particular focus on the cultural awareness and communication adaptability of paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). EMS professionals routinely engage with patients from diverse sociocultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, complexities that are further heightened by the urgent, high-pressure nature of emergency care. Given Kuwait’s unique... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Invisible Bridge: How Foreign Tourism Professionals Foster Bridging Social Capital in Japan

Renata Andrea Szabo

101-115

Abstract Views : 3694

Download :737

10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1082

Abstract: This study investigates the role of foreign tourism professionals in Japan as key agents of bridging social capital within the tourism industry. These individuals serve as cultural mediators, interpreting Japanese traditions, social norms, and practices for international audiences while facilitating connections between local communities and global visitors. The research adopts a participatory observation approach, in which the author... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Social Media, Digital Resilience, and Knowledge Sustainability: Syrian Refugees' Perspectives

Yasmin Aldamen

57-69

Abstract Views : 3915

Download :575

10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1010

Abstract: This study examines the role of social media in enhancing digital resilience and knowledge sustainability among Syrian refugees. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines qualitative and quantitative methods, surveying Syrian refugees in Jordan and Türkiye to explore how social media assists them in accessing information and knowledge resources. The findings reveal that social media plays a crucial role in developing social... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Cultural Studies

Persuasive Strategies In Advertisements on An Online Sales Platform: A Cultural Analysis In The Jordanian Context

Esraa Hantouleh, Sumaya Daoud, Marwan Jarrah

170-180

Abstract Views : 896

Download :420

10.36923/jicc.v25i4.1305

Abstract: This qualitative study investigates the persuasive strategies employed in 100 textual advertisements on OpenSooq, a major online sales platform in Jordan. Guided by Beebe and Beebe’s (2013) model of persuasive communication, the analysis examines how credibility, emotional, and logical appeals are discursively realized in Jordanian digital contexts. Using thematic coding supported by ATLAS.ti, the findings show a marked preference for... [...] Read more

1 - 22 of 22 items

Search

Respect For Race and Culture In a Modern Feminist Society: An Analysis of Beauty Product Advertising Messages on Instagram

I wish that I could have friends: The Intercultural Friendship Experience of Omani Students at US Universities

The Power of Virality: Source Credibility, Moral Emotions, and Social Engagement Driving Public Mobilization in ‘Peringatan Darurat’ Videos

Comparative Study of the Utilization of Social Media by Indigenous Religious Organizations in Indonesia: The Cases of Paguyuban Budaya Bangsa and Lalang Rondor Malesung

Social Media Communication And Framing of The Gaza Conflict: Impact On Public Opinion

Sustaining Intercultural Contact: Developing the Intercultural Communicative Competence of EFL Undergraduates in China

Organizational Ethnography Analysis: Participation of Islamic Religious Leaders in Handling Covid-19 through Integrative Communication

The Interplay between Social Media and Cultural Adjustment: Analysis of the Subjective Well-Being, Social Support, and Social Media Use of Asian International Students in the U.S.

Navigating Digital Resilience: High-Skilled International Migrants’ WeChat Use During The 2022 COVID-19 Shanghai Lockdown

Cybercrime and Harassment: The Impact of Blackmailing on Jordanian Society as a Case Study

The Use of Taboo Language in Tshivenḓa: Cultural Restrictions, Social Implications, and Changing Perspective

Digital Stress and Psychological Outcomes in Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants: A Systematic Literature Review

The Projection of Racial Identity on Social Network

Influence of Education 4.0 on English Language Instruction in Telangana’s Engineering Institutions

Linguistic And Sociocultural Adaptability In The Emergency And Rescue Field

The Invisible Bridge: How Foreign Tourism Professionals Foster Bridging Social Capital in Japan

Social Media, Digital Resilience, and Knowledge Sustainability: Syrian Refugees' Perspectives

Persuasive Strategies In Advertisements on An Online Sales Platform: A Cultural Analysis In The Jordanian Context

ICR Publications

Indexed

ISSN & Website Link

Contact Info