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Journal : Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences

Communication on COVID-19 Vaccination in Indonesia and the Truth of the Digital Society Arsyad, Annisa Wahyuni; Boer, Kheyene Molekandella; Noor, Muhammad
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 4, No 4 (2021): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute November
Publisher : Budapest International Research and Critics University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v4i4.2963

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COVID-19 vaccination during the pandemic appears and is considered an innovation or new thing that must be quickly implemented to minimize epidemic transmission. As a country affected by COVID-19, Indonesia has also started distributing vaccines to various parties. The distribution process encountered various challenges. One of them is the truth or public trust in the government regarding handling the COVID-19 outbreak, which affects people's decisions not to or to carry out vaccines. This paper uses a non-interactive qualitative method by collecting various information about COVID-19 vaccination from a communication perspective. The theory used is the diffusion of innovation to see how the people of Indonesia can accept vaccines amid many people's doubts about the government. Truth is an important concept that determines the success of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is much public apathy towards the government's work rhythm; on the other hand, the government continues to intensively socialize various ways related to the benefits of vaccines, safety, easy ways to get vaccines and other benefits. The government can achieve at least 70% of the Indonesian sub-population vaccination target by gaining trust.
Fight Hoaxes with Literation to Save Generations Boer, Kheyene Molekandella; Dwivayani, Kadek Dristiana
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 4, No 4 (2021): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute November
Publisher : Budapest International Research and Critics University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v4i4.2956

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The explosion of information in this era demands that the public must intervene to at least save themselves. Information moves so fast, which has been able to condition the public, including teenagers, as individuals who are always hungry for any information that impacts dependence on smartphones and social media. This condition is considered a nation's progress because it can be open to technological innovation. However, information technology gradually becomes a problem when there is an increase in false information, known as hoaxes, that dominate social media. Even information overlaps and reaches the public with unclear truth. Therefore, it is feared that the public will accept the essential information and ultimately act on the hoax they consume. Digital literacy is a method for forming public understanding in responding to hoax news.  Before digesting the news, the public is expected to evaluate and provide an assessment of the type of news. Therefore, the government and social groups are now actively promoting digital literacy to counter hoax news to create better public quality and maintain Indonesia's unity and integrity.