The Libyan Journal of Media Research

The Image of the Official Spokesperson of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs among Iraqi Journalists

AHMED NEMA ALSAHAF — 2025-01-04

The research addresses the gap in studies concerning the duties, tools, and objectives of the spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The study aims to explore journalists' perceptions of the spokesperson and their role in delivering reliable and transparent information during crises, thereby contributing to the Iraqi and Arab academic literature on this topic. The research employs a survey methodology and designed a scale targeting journalists who regularly attend the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' press conferences and specialize in covering the ministry’s activities both domestically and internationally. The findings indicate the spokesperson's success in effectively representing Iraq’s foreign policy in the media.

Factors affecting program production in radio stations in Benghazi A field study on a sample of communicators

Khaled Saleh Al-Rubaie — 2025-01-04

The study aimed to identify the factors affecting program production in radio stations in Benghazi, the degree of satisfaction of communicators, their suggestions to improve the quality of program production, and to identify the impact of some demographic factors on program production in these radio stations.

The descriptive approach was used, specifically the method of surveying the communicator by questionnaire, on the program management managers in the radio stations under study, whose number reached 22 subjects, and the study concluded that the most important factors affecting program production, in order:

Weak availability of technical capabilities.
Weakness of human elements.
Lack of training courses.
The impact of regulations and laws regulating work.
The program plan has a negative impact on production.
Weak communication with the recipient.
There are factors that negatively affect program production, but they are satisfied with their work in radio stations.
There is a weak negative impact between the factors affecting program production and the satisfaction of the communicator with his work.

The Employment of Networks in Public Relation Programs in Commercial Banks "A survey of practice methods on department managers and heads of departments in the city of Benghazi

ASIM MOHAMMED FARJ MOHMMED — 2025-01-04

This study aimed to how tow to employ Social networks in public relation programs in Libyan banks, and to identify The trend of those in charge of employing social network in achieving public relations programs, in addition to knowing The factors affecting the Employment of Social networking applications to achieve public relation programs in Libyan banks, unified theory framework for acceptance and use of technology in his Study.

The researcher used The Survey methodology as one of The most appropriate

Scientific Methods Suitable for descriptive studies, by applying a Survey of practice methods on department managers and heads of departments in Libyan banks in the city of Benghazi about their employment of social networking applications, the study niched a set of results, most notably: - Social networks occupied the forefront of the communication means for achieving public relations programs in commercial banks, with a rate of (35.4%) and that the Facebook application came at the forefront of the Communication means for achieving public relation programs with approval rate of (82%) with an arith metic average of (2.73). - The Study confirmed That the influencing factors (expected performance, expected effort, Social impact, available facilities) have contributed to the achievement of behavioral intention in high expected performance:

دور وسائل الإعلام في دعم الاستقرار الدولي في ظل الصعوبات السياسية القائمة، "دراسة ميدانية من وجهة نظر الجمهور الليبي"

عبد الله سليمان أحمد مديقش — 2025-01-04

This study aimed to identify the role of media (social media and traditional media) in supporting the international coalition amidst the current political challenges. It also aimed to assess the credibility of the information provided by these media through their platforms from the point of view of the Libyan public. To achieve these contributions, the descriptive and quantitative approaches were initiated, using a tool as a basic tool to determine the data from a deliberate creation of 80 individuals from the Libyan public. The data were analyzed using SPSS, and the results showed that new and traditional media are an effective part of dedicated global support.

الدور التوعوي للمنصات الإعلامية الإلكترونية في إدارة الأزمة والمساهمة في حلها، "دراسة ميدانية"

فرج أحميدة خليفة العريبي — 2025-01-04

This research was entitled: ("The Informative Role of Electronic Media Platforms in Crisis Management and Contribution to Resolution: A Field Study The objective is to understand the informative role of electronic media platforms in crisis management and their contribution to resolution, as perceived by media students in postgraduate studies at the Libyan Academy in Benghazi and Ajdabiya.

The research community consists of all media students enrolled in postgraduate studies, totaling 145 students, with 95 of them from the Libyan Academy in Benghazi and 50 from the Academy in Ajdabiya. Due to the relatively small size of the community, they were studied using a comprehensive survey method.

The research adopted a descriptive methodology, specifically focusing on survey study methods in its section related to audience analysis. The research relied on the measurement tool (questionnaire) to gather information. Among the key findings of the study are as follows :

The study found that the research community is aligned and compatible with its topic, given their media specializations and academic levels, as they are media students in postgraduate studies at the Libyan Academy in Benghazi and Ajdabiya.

The research results indicate that the informative role of platforms necessitates alignment between platform operators and crisis management operations officials. This alignment is crucial to unify efforts in uncovering the dimensions of the crisis, determining its effects and risks, and raising public awareness about it.

One of the most important recommendations :

The necessity to build a bridge of collaboration and connection between media outlets in general and social media platforms, in particular, and crisis management officials is crucial. This is to achieve a unified vision for dealing with crises.

The necessity to open up space for media outlets, regardless of their types, to obtain information, facts, and data related to the crisis is essential. This is to

contribute logically to the resolution of the crisis.