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The emergence of digital technologies in human-computer interactions nowadays has brought new technological landscapes in many fast-paced developed areas including the innovation communication and metaverse. Innovation communication is relatively a new concept in the field of public relations communication, which is one of the most important elements in integrated marketing communications. Current technological trend development in the metaverse platforms may bring many new opportunities in the future as well as challenges for corporations, governments, and societies. This raised further questions on what metaverse qualities would be the most important for marketers to communicate properly to all relevant stakeholders. To answer the above research question, this paper used the qualitative phenomenological research method by using a prior research framework in the field of innovation communication. It combined with some literature review works to explore the progress of the metaverse development approach which was used for further analysis and discussions of this study. Based on further analysis and evaluations, a matrix was then developed to value which metaverse qualities are the most significant for innovation communication among the stakeholders’ model. The study found that the communication of the true metaverse quality on safety was the most important aspect, followed by its innovativeness and inclusivity respectively. The research findings of the study give important considerations for high-tech organizations, especially those who will implement metaverse platforms in the future. Further, the findings can be used to plan carefully innovative communication strategies for all relevant stakeholders through Stakeholders’ Innovation Communication Matrix analysis.

In an effort to maximise taxpayer compliance, the Directorate General of Taxes is transforming and reforming the tax system, one of which is the e-filing program for individual taxpayer reporting. Electronic reporting in the e-filing system is also carried out by taxpayers registered at KPP Pratama Surabaya Wonocolo.

This study aims to analyse the effectiveness of the E-filing Program in order to increase compliance with the reporting of Annual Individual Income Tax Return with a discussion regarding the fulfilment of effectiveness measurement indicators based on the effectiveness theory proposed by Budiani (2007). This research method is descriptive research with a qualitative approach, and data collection is done by interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The results obtained were then collected, reduced, presented, and conclusions were drawn.

The results of this study indicate that the effectiveness of the e-filing programme at KPP Pratama Surabaya Wonocolo has generally met the criteria for measuring effectiveness according to Budiani, but there are still things that have not been optimally done. Apart from that, there are several supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of the e-filing programme at KPP Pratama Surabaya Wonocolo.

The Taliban regime returned to power in 2021, overthrowing the United States-created Afghan government and reintroducing restrictive policies on women’s rights. These policies included banning female students from universities, dismissing female government employees, and restricting women from traveling long distances alone. In response, Afghan women initiated social movements, forming women’s organizations and taking to the streets to draw global attention and resist the Taliban’s rights restrictions. Applying feminist theory, this research explores how political decisions influence men’s and women’s lives and delves into the development of social movements. This descriptive qualitative research, based on secondary data from a literature study, reveals that Afghan women’s social movements stem from the Taliban’s 2021 policies and garner global attention through media exposure. Movements like Medica Mondiale, dedicated to Afghan women, require increased support from international organizations in terms of financial, technical, and moral assistance to sustain and advance their cause.

Da Nang is a coastal city with a beach more than 60 km long. With beautiful beaches, gentle stretches and endless white sand, including My Khe beach, voted by US Forbes magazine as one of the 6 most attractive beaches on the planet. Da Nang also has the Ba Na Hills tourism brand. Discovered and built during the French colonial period, Ba Na tourist area is located west of Da Nang city, increasingly attracting tourists with a cable car system that holds 4 world records and an indoor entertainment area. The largest in Southeast Asia – Fantasy Park. Orientation for tourism development of Da Nang city to 2030, vision to 2045 with the goal of becoming a high-quality tourism and service center, creative tourism destination of Vietnam and Southeast Asia; Vision that by 2045, the city will become Asia’s leading tourist destination, one of the centers of high-end, creative, green, smart marine and eco-tourism resorts and organize conferences and events. international festival events. To accomplish this task, environmental risk management at tourist destinations plays an important role in creating the image of the destination. Effective environmental risk management at the destination will help ensure tourist safety, increase tourist satisfaction and contribute to tourism development at the destination.

This paper outlines the differences between electronic and printed reading comprehension for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. It explores which sources EFL students prefer and the reasons behind that; whether the reading mode influences the comprehension of the material being read; and which reading strategies are applied to each reading mode. We hypothesize that comprehension is easier and more successful when reading from printed sources. The method includes an experiment with students from the English Language Teaching (ELT) Program at the South East European University (SEEU) in North Macedonia. It aims to analyze and compare text comprehension and strategies used during digital reading (e-reading) and printed reading (p-reading). Findings clearly showed a preference for p-reading and more successful comprehension with this mode. No difference was found in the reading strategies application between e-reading and p-reading. The main conclusion is that there are no differences in the cognitive process underlying reading and understanding of electronic and print media, but comprehension and hence learning is more successful with printed sources. Eye fatigue and brain strain are the greatest disadvantages of electronic reading. Current and future English teachers, educational workers and policy makers should consider these conclusions when creating curricula for all educational levels and all ages.