Does the internet help governments contain the COVID-19 pandemic? Multi-country evidence from online human behaviour

Using the innovative Emergency Alert and Social Media Engagement Test (EASE Test), this study examines how the dynamics of emergency communication are changing and how conventional emergency alerts and social media engagement may work together. The results of the data analysis show that participants' alarm reaction efficacy varied, depending on things like alert clarity and personal readiness. The research highlights the potential of social media platforms as dynamic centers for information exchange by revealing varying degrees of involvement under simulated emergency circumstances. Furthermore, it is shown that social media participation is positively correlated with alert reactions that are more successful, highlighting the function of social media in improving response preparedness. Qualitative information obtained from participant interviews clarifies the potential and challenges in this interaction. In light of the potential for improved public safety, situational awareness, and catastrophe resilience in the digital age, this study supports an integrated strategy.

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Is E-Voting an Alternative to the Ballot Box? A Field Study in Gaziantep

Cinkara,

Şahan

2024

Kastamonu İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi

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Recent health risks and the high number of voters make it necessary to produce alternatives to the traditional ballot used in elections. For this purpose, new methods that facilitate the voting process and the advantages provided by technology are evaluated in terms of increasing democratic turnout. The aim of this study is to understand which of the two methods, e-voting and voting at the ballot box, voters would prefer as the dependent variable. Since the dependent variable in the study has two categories, Binary Logistic Regression analysis was applied. Data were collected from 475 respondents living in Gaziantep through a questionnaire on voting method preference. Among the dependent variables, age and gender were not statistically significant in determining the preferences for voting methods of the participants. A relationship was found between education level and voting preferences. It was also observed that the higher the level of education of the voter, the higher the rate of preference for e-voting. The questions measuring the level of political interest were developed in the light of the findings of previous studies. Individuals with high political interest are more likely to vote at the ballot box than via e-voting. Ideological differences also affect the preferences for voting methods of individuals. Considering the data obtained from the study; it can be assumed that e-voting as an alternative voting method will be preferred by voters in Türkiye in the future.

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Does the internet help governments contain the COVID-19 pandemic? Multi-country evidence from online human behaviour

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Is E-Voting an Alternative to the Ballot Box? A Field Study in Gaziantep

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