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Open Access Article Communication

Exploring the Persuasiveness of Valenced Fake News: A Construal-Level Theory Perspective

Olga Novoselova, Judit Simon, Ildikó Kemény, Lóránt Dénes Dávid

156-172

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.958

Abstract: This study explores how fake news messages impact readers’ perceptions of credibility. By combining valenced framing and construal-level theory, the research examines how temporal, spatial, and mental construal dimensions can moderate the relationship between fake news and credibility. A quantitative method was adopted, applying repeated-measures ANOVA analysis. To measure framing effects, 16 negative and 16 positive fake news stories about... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

News Media Coverage of The South African BRICS Summit Through Indigenous Languages: A Framing Analysis of SABC Mafhungo X Account

Fulufhelo Oscar Makananise

17-28

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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1006

Abstract: For several decades, the use of the internet to frame stories has posed significant challenges for conventional media houses globally, including in South Africa. Moreover, what remains largely unexplored is the impact of using Indigenous languages to cover international events on social media platforms in South Africa. To address this research gap, this study examines the framing strategies employed by the South African Broadcasting... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Headlines and Hegemony: Unraveling Ideological Narratives in Arab and Western Media's Portrayal of Arab Women

Bushra Sabah, Azianura Hani Shaari, Ashinida Aladdin

82-94

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10.36923/jicc.v23i4.315

Abstract: This study investigates the ideologies and strategies used in the news discourse on Arab women. Initially, it aims to analyze the macro strategies and then highlights the micro strategies used to achieve the macro strategies proposed by van Dijk. It also identifies the ideologies of the selected newspapers regarding Arab women. Four newspapers were selected: the Washington Post, Daily Mail, Arab newspaper, and Gulf Times. The findings reveal... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Journalistic Tactic and Intercultural Deficit: Post-publication Audience Engagement in a Finnish News Case Study

Ilkhom Khalimzoda, Shomaila Sadaf, Sanne van Oosten

131-144

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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1025

Abstract: This study examines audience interaction under a Finnish news article on Facebook, scrutinizing the influence of clickbait headlines and their contribution to Intercultural divisions. Utilizing positioning theory and the concept of ‘othering,’ the research enriches our comprehension of media framing, post-publication gatekeeping, and audience conduct in the digital realm. The comment analysis indicates that the audience primarily reacts to... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language Intercultural Communication

Globalised or Glocalized? A comparison of the linguistic features and actor representation of global news headlines in The Sun and Oriental Daily

Kenneth C. C. Kong

1-16

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10.36923/jicc.v12i3.604

Abstract: By analyzing a corpus of newspaper headlines collected from the global news in Britain (from The Sun ) and Hong Kong (from Oriental Daily ) during a two-month period in 2009, this paper aims to identify the relative influence of globalization on the discursive practices of news writing in the two countries/regions. English news headlines, usually configured in short phrases, tend to present events as humorous or dramatic adventures through... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Critical Discourse Analysis of Intercultural Communication through the Lens of Multiculturality and Interraciality

Jennifer Tan-de Ramos

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.578

Abstract: Recent research on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) has focused on the identity construction of agents within discourse. This study delves into intercultural communication through the lens of multiculturality and interraciality. Employing the CDA framework, the research investigates how online Filipino Chinese writers construct their identities and those of their readers, examining the dynamics of dominance and subordination in selected... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Listeners’ Engagement and Interactivity in News Radio Twitter in Indonesia

Agus Rusmana, Edwin Rizal, Ute Lies Siti Khadijah, Rully Khairul Anwar, Khoiruddin Muchtar

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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.269

Abstract: Although radio has traditionally been recognized as a medium dependent on listener engagement, social media platforms such as Twitter have introduced new forms of interactivity due to their real-time and networked characteristics, facilitating the emergence of novel engagement types. Employing a case study approach, this research delves into the various forms of engagement on @PRFMnews, the official Twitter handle of PRFM Radio in Indonesia.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Unveiling Discursive Strategies and Ideologies: A Critical Analysis of Migration Discourse in Turkish Newspapers

Awham Rashid Mohammed

58-69

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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.848

Abstract: The portrayal of migrants in the media is frequently shaped by a variety of discursive strategies aimed at influencing public perception. This study examines the discursive strategies employed by two prominent Turkish newspapers, Daily Sabah and Duvar , and the underlying ideologies that drive the selection and utilization of such strategies. The theoretical framework guiding this study draws upon Reisigl’s (2017) model, providing a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Media’s Influence on Shaping Public Opinion during Martial Law

Yuriy Bidzilya, Yevhen Solomin, Viacheslav Shvets, Andrii Heletei, Hanna Hetsko

146-155

Abstract Views : 3457

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.979

Abstract: This article explores the role of various media in shaping public opinion during martial law in Ukraine. The study aims to evaluate the extent to which media influences public perception, unity, and societal response under the conditions of military conflict. The research methods employed include content analysis of mass media materials, sociological surveys, and graphic and comparative analyses to measure media impact. The study is based on... [...] 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

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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 Linguistics and Language

Studying English Among Economics Students in the Context of Global Cross-Cultural Communication

ZuoYuan Liu, Ainash Alzhanova, Aizhan Smailova, Olga Pavlovskaya, Olga Sakhno

250-265

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10.36923/jicc.vi.1141

Abstract: The primary objective of any Business English course is to equip learners with the communicative competence required for professional environments. Accordingly, this study aimed to design and evaluate a technology-enhanced educational intervention to improve Business English proficiency among undergraduate economics students. Employing an action research methodology, the study was supported by post-tests, student surveys, and descriptive... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Migrant Crisis in European Multilingual Media: Identity Construction across Languages

Lesia Ponomarenko

17-31

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10.36923/jicc.v20i1.299

Abstract: International news articles published in various languages are usually tailored by the editors for their target readers in the corresponding language. On the one hand, the transformations made to the textual structure of news are intended to offer better accessibility to the information and make it more relevant to the readers in the target culture. On the other hand, the domestication of news provides compatibility with social attitudes,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

International Trans-Editing: Typical Intercultural Communication Strategies at the BBC World Service Turkish Radio

Oktay Aktan, Arnd-Michael Nohl

1-16

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10.36923/jicc.v10i3.511

Abstract: Whenever a piece of local news is transmitted to the global reader, it is not simply translated into another language, but becomes part of intercultural communication. The main aim in this paper is to investigate how international news stories written in English are prepared for Turkish readers. The comparative analysis of English and Turkish news stories from the BBC World Service’s websites shows that it involves a translating and an... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Covering the war in Iraq: Frame choices in American and German national newspapers

Sabine Wilhelm

1-23

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10.36923/jicc.v5i3.415

Abstract: Coverage during conflicts with threatening potential put a pressing note on accurate information about and interpretation of events. When delivering news worldwide, national spotlights as well as cross-cultural notions are set to create unique themes of interest. Those frames - offered by mass media - are vital organizing concepts to establish public agendas. The ambiguously perceived warfare on Iraq was chosen to identify differences in... [...] 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

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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 Cultural Studies Gender Studies

Analysis of Gender Discourse Bias and Gender Discrimination in Social Media: A Case Study of the TikTok Platform

Qingxia Yin, Karmilah Binti Binti Abdullah

93-102

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.802

Abstract: In the contemporary landscape of new media, social media platforms, particularly exemplified by TikTok, offer female users accessible and cost-effective means for self-expression and communication. However, this study reveals that such platforms, despite their apparent openness and liberality, have not effectively challenged or changed the persistent and deep-rooted issue of gender discrimination that women face. This research adopts a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication Cultural Studies

Exploring national culture through international media The publication of a viral pro-LGBT image compared against a nation’s wealth, level of religion, and democracy

Linda Jean Kenix

1-12

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10.36923/jicc.v19i1.773

Abstract: Gay marriage is now legal in 22 countries around the world. However, homosexual acts remain punishable by death in 10 countries and are now illegal in a further 65 countries. Thus, there appears to be very clear national cultural distinctions in how local cultures consider the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. In 2016, an image of a 12-year-old boy who stood against a sea of anti-LGBT marriage protesters in... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Role of Political Public Relations In Enhancing Voter Engagement: 2020 Jordanian Parliamentary Election As A Case Study

Sarah Ahmad Okour, Khalaf Lafee Alhammad

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10.36923/jicc.v25i2.1063

Abstract: Why do political messages so often fail to persuade voters and increase voter turnout, and what does this reveal about voter decision-making? In Jordan, scholars and journalists have long highlighted the challenges associated with low voter turnout in parliamentary elections. However, the media framing techniques intended to engage voters, the reasons these frames have failed—particularly in mobilizing youth participation in the 2020... [...] 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...

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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 Linguistics and Language

Conceptual Integration of Contextual Synonyms in Contemporary English Media Discourse

Iryna Kazymir, Nadia Yesypenko, Olga Soloviova, Olena Hnatkovska, Oksana Staryk

93-102

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10.36923/jicc.v26i1.1356

Abstract: Contextual synonymy plays a significant role in contemporary media discourse by shaping semantic emphasis and emotional framing through figurative lexical choices. While previous research has examined metaphorical and evaluative language within individual domains, systematic cross-discursive comparisons remain limited. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the creation and functioning of contextual synonyms in medical, political,... [...] 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 : 519

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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 Linguistics and Language

A Corpus-Driven Study of Syntactic And Semantic Models of Transitivized English Intransitive Verbs

Xiaofang Wu, Kunxue Xiao

129-139

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10.36923/jicc.v24i3.898

Abstract: Transitivized English intransitive verbs, abbreviated as transitivized EIVs in the present study, refer to the English intransitive verbs which are transitively used taking direct objects as normal transitive verbs do. This study aims to systematically explore their syntactic and semantic patterns through a specialized corpus with 585 instances of 211 transitivized EIVs from the EIV corpus and approximately 97,000 words from the instances of... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

How do Iranians and U.S. Citizens Perceive Each Other: A systematic Review

Ehsan Shahghasemi, D. Ray Heisey, Goudarz Mirani

1-13

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10.36923/jicc.v11i3.539

Abstract: Whenever we turn our TV news channel on, we are likely to hear about an Iran-U.S. conflict. Images of the leaders of these two countries intimidating each other can be seen in news channels all over the world. When we are talking about Iran-U.S. international relations, most people think of the political relations which this study takes as intergovernmental rather than international relations. In this study, as we are Iranian and U.S.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication Linguistics and Language

Online Pravda’s Communicative Intentions Regarding the War in Ukraine: A CDA-Based Study of the Website’s Opinion Articles

Mohammed El-Astal, Abdulaziz Al-Mutawa

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10.36923/jicc.v24i2.575

Abstract: This research paper, based on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), aimed to uncover how the opinion articles published on Pravda.ru discursively depicted the war in Ukraine and the parties involved. To achieve this, two elements of CDA analysis, namely presupposition and structural opposition, were examined. The first element was scrutinized to determine how Pravda.ru depicted the war in Ukraine (RQ1), while the second element was analyzed to... [...] Read more

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 : 5399

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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 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

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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 Communication

A Contemporary Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Plays in Al Bassam’s The Arab Shakespeare Trilogy

Muawiyah Yassin Bani Yassin, Nasaybah Awajan

45-56

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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1017

Abstract: This study examines Sulayman Al Bassam’s adaptations of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Richard III, and Twelfth Night, analyzing how his reworkings critique political leadership in the contemporary Arab world and deconstruct the Western discourse on Islamic terrorism. Al Bassam utilizes the disruptive elements in Shakespeare’s original works to engage with issues of religious extremism, Western opportunism, and authoritarianism in Arab/Muslim... [...] 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

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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

Occidentalism Revisited: Insights from Contemporary Anglophone Arab Diasporic Literature

Ahmed Shalabi, Yousef Abu Amrieh

134-145

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10.36923/jicc.v24i4.977

Abstract: Occidentalism has traditionally been regarded as a theoretical perspective through which the Arab “self” represents the Western “other.” Scholars who have made critical and insightful contributions to the development of the concept of Occidentalism within Arab literary traditions include Hasan Hanafi, Rasheed El-Enany, Zahia Smail Salhi, and most recently, Ahmed Shalabi and Yousef Abu Amrieh. Shalabi and Abu Amrieh have proposed a new... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

A critical discourse analysis of the selected Iranian and American printed media on the representations of Hizbullah-Israel war

Mahdi Yaghoobi

1-15

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10.36923/jicc.v9i3.491

Abstract: This study examines the relationships between language and ideology and how such relationships are represented in the analysis of texts, following Systemic Functional Linguistics and transitivity analysis developed by M.A.K. Halliday. In this study, it is tried to show that news structures are working apparatuses of ideology and store meanings which are not always obvious for readers. Through a comparative analysis of an Iranian newspaper and... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

“I Am Not Racist, But ...”: Rhetorical Fallacies in Arguments about the Refugee Crisis on Czech Facebook

Tereza Krobová, Jan Zàpotocký

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10.36923/jicc.v21i2.14

Abstract: This paper examines the strategies of social media users commenting on the so-called refugee crisis. This qualitative analysis of the role of passion politics discourse on social media primarily employs the concept of rhetorical fallacies. It aims to stress the interdiscursive nature of immigration as a topic. It is connected with anti-liberalism, anti-feminism (or homophobia), and conservatism. For the purpose of this study, we used... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

The Role of Locally-produced Foreign-language Media in the Migration Experiences of Lifestyle Migrants in the Algarve

Kate Torkington, Filipa Perdigão Ribeiro, Laura López Romero

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10.36923/jicc.v20i3.312

Abstract: This study explores the relationships of northern Europeans living in the Algarve (Portugal) with locally-produced foreign-language media. For such “lifestyle” migrants, these media play an active role in their migration and post-migration experiences. Besides their functional role, they may also contribute to community-making processes. Findings from a survey and focus groups indicate that respondents are familiar with these media, using... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication Organizational Culture

The African Union Commission’s Multinational Ebola Campaign Informed by and against the Decision-Making Model for Localization

Toluwani Oloke, Sarab Kochhar

1-12

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10.36923/jicc.v18i3.766

Abstract: This qualitative study documents and analyzes the 2014 African Union’s (AU) Ebola campaign in three countries (Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone) against the Decision-Making model for Localization. The paper looks at this case study using the localization model. Global public relations and communications management theories need theory building to study and explicate multinational phenomena. The case study is developed with interviews, news... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication Cultural Studies

Audience Contradictions in the Negotiation of Controversial Cultural Media Content

Pilar Medina-Bravo, Miquel Rodrigo-Alsina, Frederic Guerrero-Solé

1-08

Abstract Views : 568

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10.36923/jicc.v18i2.760

Abstract: This paper analyses how people negotiate representations of other cultures in the media, in particular those traits that can be considered controversial in the sense of generating strong opinions and opposing stances. A news story about an Egyptian television channel run by Egyptian women journalists wearing the niqab (Maria TV) was used to stimulate debate in four focus groups. Although most of the participants initially criticized the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language

Linguistic And Sociocultural Adaptability In The Emergency And Rescue Field

Dalal S. Almubayei

183-201

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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 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

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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 Intercultural Communication

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

Yasmin Aldamen

57-69

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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 Intercultural Communication

"Oi! Skins": Trans-Atlantic Gay Skinhead Discourse on the Internet

James Haines

1-06

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10.36923/jicc.v1i1.349

Abstract: For about a year and a half now I have been studying non-racist and anti-racist skinheads and their look-alike neo-nazi "bonehead" cousins, using skin websites, e-mail lists and newsgroups as my primary source of data. As I have had no face-to-face contact with my informants, my approach might be called discourse-centered ethnography. At a Cultural Studies conference in June 1998 I reported on an ether community of US and Canadian gay skins... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Public Administration

The Importance of Participatory Communication in Development Planning Deliberations for Agritourism Village Enhancement

Adhi Iman Sulaiman, Slamet Rosyadi, Waluyo Handoko, Masrukin Masrukin, Dindy Darmawati Putri,...

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10.36923/jicc.v24i1.246

Abstract: Previous research has focused on the implementation of Development Planning Deliberation (DPD) as a tool to improve development communication among stakeholders, but few have explored this issue in the context of democratization in rural economies. Success in DPD is often determined by the capacity and competence of human resources in the government sector, public service, administration, and socioeconomic empowerment. This study examines the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Linguistics and Language Intercultural Communication

Idioms as Gateways to Emotional Expressions of Sadness and Joy in French

Ashraf Allawama, Aseel Zibin, Abdel Rahman Altakhaineh

83-97

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10.36923/jicc.v25i1.1042

Abstract: This study explores the metaphorical and metonymical expressions of sadness and joy in French idiomatic expressions, collected from various media sources and YouTube channels. Using a qualitative research design, it applies the Extended Conceptual Metaphor Theory to analyze how these emotions are conceptualized through image schemas, domains, and mental spaces. A type-based approach is used to categorize the source domains underlying these... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Social Network Analysis of Basic Necessity Scarcity on Twitter: Evidence from Indonesia

Dyah Gandasari, Diena Dwidienawati Tjiptadi, David Tjahjana, Mochamad Sugiarto, Sarwititi...

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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.57

Abstract: The scarcity of basic necessities, a popular discussion topic in Indonesia, poses significant challenges to the citizens. Indonesians frequently comment on the issue on social media, including Twitter, which is perceived as a democratic public space to express opinions, interests, and information discursively in establishing communications as part of intercultural dialogues. The current study aims to analyse relevant communication networks... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Effect of Online English Learning Game ‘Kahoot’ on L2 Undergraduate Learners in a Malaysian University

Yasmina Aidoune, Nur Rasyidah Mohd Nordin, Manvender Kaur A/P Sarjit Singh

13-18

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10.36923/jicc.v22i3.66

Abstract: Gaming, in conjunction with innovative education, is gaining traction as a means of motivating and involving learners in their intercultural learning process. Vast research supports the relationship between learning games and increased motivation and connection. Learning games are a promising technique for aiding the acquisition of a language. This study was planned as a descriptive qualitative study, with data collected through brief... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Analyzing “Threat” in Asylum Reception: Context, Materiality and Institutional Texts in High-Stakes Intercultural Communication

Eila Isotalus

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10.36923/jicc.vi.1269

Abstract: Traditional theories of intercultural communication often overlook the multiplicity of interpretations and the influence of power, materiality, and institutional structures on everyday interactions. In high-stakes environments such as asylum reception, communication is shaped by broader political, economic, and social systems that structure both professional practices and interpersonal relations. This study examines how intercultural... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Graduation in Editorials: Force and Focus in Saudi and American Persuasive Discourse

Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Alzahrani

12-24

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10.36923/jicc.v26i2.1423

Abstract: This study presents a contrastive analysis of the Graduation subsystem within Appraisal Theory, examining the strategic deployment of Force and Focus resources in newspaper editorials from two sociocultural contexts: Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat, Arabic) and the United States (The New York Times, English). While existing Appraisal research has largely emphasized Attitude and Engagement, the role of Graduation in shaping persuasive discourse... [...] 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

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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 Cultural Studies Intercultural Communication

An Analysis of the Arabic-English Translation of Culture-Specific Items in Al Shehhi 'Uncle Sam & Myself'

Mohammed Zagood

13-24

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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.138

Abstract: People speak different languages across the globe and belong to different cultures, but they still need to communicate. People of discrete cultures think differently and use various concepts and expressions across languages. Such differences appear in literature and are expressed through culture-specific items (CSIs). This study analyzes the CSIs in Al Shehhi’s أنا و العم سام /?na: wa l؟am sa:m/ (2016) and its English translation, ‘Uncle Sam... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

When East Meets West: Polish Business Communication from a Cross-Cultural Perspective

Hanna Bulawka, Joanna Molek, Julita Wozniak

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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.188

Abstract: This paper investigates how foreign nationals living and working in Poland evaluate Polish colleagues’ communication in English and its effectiveness in international business. It identifies features of linguistic behaviour attributed to Polish business interactions. Five dimensions of cultural variability (directness, emotionality, power distance, confrontation, critical evaluation) are used as benchmarks and offer an observational framework... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Communication

Trend Research o Rural Broadcasting on Communication Science Based on Bibliometric Approach

Dian Wardiana Sjuchro

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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.110

Abstract: Rural broadcasting is an important tool for providing development-focused messages to rural populations. Research on this topic is necessary for creating informed proposals for rural broadcasting legislation. According to a bibliometric study by Evangelos M. Pallis of Hellenic Mediterranean University, the most common sources of research on rural broadcasting are M/C Journal, IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, and Media Culture & Society... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Organizational Culture

The Impact of Human Capital on a Company's Value: A Cross - Cultural Study

Amjad S. Al-Delawi, Manaf Raewf, Alaa S.Jameel

24-32

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10.36923/jicc.v23i1.53

Abstract: Human resource culture is the only attempt to determine the cost and value of the company's HR in terms of expenditures incurred through employment, social welfare culture, communication, training, development, and compensation. This study aims to look into the impact of human capital on a company's value. Using a purposive sampling method, both market capitalization and total assets were used to determine... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Intercultural Communication

Research into Intercultural Communicative Competence: A Model Test

Ali Asghar Ghasemi, Moussa Ahmadian

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10.36923/jicc.v23i2.75

Abstract: This study intended to propose a model of intercultural communicative competence integrating international posture, L2 motivational self-system, autonomy, and cognitive learning strategies. To do so, 180 EFL learners in the Iranian EFL context, selected by convenience sampling procedure, participated in the study. The findings, derived from structural equation modeling, showed that the model adequately fits to the data. That was discussed... [...] Read more

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