...Abstract The world is experiencing a rapid digital transformation, making interactive dialogical communication across social media platforms a fundamental pillar in developing digital public relations and in managing the digital reputation of institutions. This study aims to explore dialogical...

...) workplace design and flexibility and (2) communication. Table 6.2 Universal Design Principles Principle Definition Citation Equitable Use Design should be effective and accessible to individuals with various abilities, offering equal functionality for all users. Connell et al. (1997...

... effective communication and collaboration. This chapter documents a compelling real-life example of a new superintendent in a school district where previous conflict-ridden dynamics influenced the incoming climate and culture of the district. The case study acknowledges divergent visions and political...

... for the benefit of the IG’s oversight mission. Seven principles, or tips, are provided to the reader, focusing on communication, independence, job duties, professionalism, education, consideration, and transparency. Each principle is illustrated by the author’s personal experiences navigating this relationship...

... to their statistical proximity. The entities studied are differentiated and characterised by specific words, that is, their active forms, in their domains. Table 2: Profile of Each Entity. Media Communication Leading Company Professional Programme National Programme Regional Programme Main...

... and the natural world as a whole. In addition to that, we have tried to shed light on the importance of communication and PR for food and the sustainability debate and warn that communicators have the power to create a culture of responsibility at both societal and organisational levels. The cases we used...

... experienced challenges due to caregivers wearing masks, impacting communication, and diminishing the compassionate nature of the established rapport due to physical distancing and masking requirements ( Markkanen et al., 2021 ). For patients who contracted Covid-19, HHC emerged as a crucial setting...

...Communication digital media Internet networking, social movements Zapatistas 1. Introduction When the Internet emerged as a new medium, it inspired an enthusiastic discourse. Digital media were cast as facilitators for creating a global civil society, fostering solidarity across borders...

... present in the history of communication and media, whether as companions, critics, or motivating drivers. Yet, the realities of domination are just as much a constant, often sidelining participatory visions, even to the extent that the history of digital futures can appear as a history of déjà vus...

...Abstract This chapter will highlight the importance of communication strategies in ensuring the success of the groups through conflict resolution. This chapter will explore the role of communication through mass media and digital channels in conflict resolution using the theoretical lens...

...Abstract Students who do not develop functional communication are more likely to engage in problem behavior, leading to diminished opportunities for inclusion. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) protocol has become a key instructional procedure in the authors’ classrooms...

... of virtual and remote teams. A virtual team refers to a group of individuals who work together from different geographic locations and rely on communication technology such as email, instant messaging, and video or voice conferencing services in order to collaborate ( Beharay et.al; 2023 ). A remote work...

... are grounded in each person’s choices regarding his or her true condition of being himself or herself, as propounded in the existential thought of philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. It means transcending one’s ego and understanding that one is always in a reciprocal relationship of communication with others, which...

.... This chapter concludes by discussing how reforming advertising policy can affect demand, consumption, and employment within various economic systems. Advertising consumption activism climate crisis communication Introduction Successful environmental movements will dismantle or reform infrastructures...

...Gender-based violence community media social justice women communication Tanzania Introduction The UN Inter-Agency Standing Committee Task Force on Gender and Humanitarian Assistance (2005) defines GBV as any act committed against a person’s will based on socially ascribed gender...

...Abstract The metaverse, often referred to as the “Internet of the future,” holds significant potential to revolutionize online communication, collaboration, and work-based learning. The integration of the metaverse into educational frameworks presents transformative opportunities for enhancing...

.... It facilitates communication between patients and healthcare providers, helps overcome language barriers, and improves the patient experience by offering customized information and support. The use of this technology aims to maximize customer satisfaction by providing accurate and quick answers to their requests...

... advances in medicine and information technology. Assertive communication practices and effective interventions to improve therapeutic adherence may significantly impact health more than any specific improvement in medical treatments. Medical consultation telemedicine communication physician-patient...

...Abstract Assertive communication between health professionals and patients plays a crucial role in the disease–health relationship, creating trust and loyalty while promoting health. A medical expert computer system that emulates human reasoning by acting as a human expert would do so to provide...

...Abstract Throughout this chapter, assertiveness is explored through many lenses. First, we start by establishing the different cognitive styles of assertive Communication. That is, how assertiveness interacts with modern theories or models. These are the Cognitive Behavioural theory and Cognitive...