Models of communication

About: Models of communication is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2793 publications have been published within this topic receiving 43034 citations. The topic is also known as: communications model & models of communication.

Generative communication in Linda

Abstract: Generative communication is the basis of a new distributed programming langauge that is intended for systems programming in distributed settings generally and on integrated network computers in particular. It differs from previous interprocess communication models in specifying that messages be added in tuple-structured form to the computation environment, where they exist as named, independent entities until some process chooses to receive them. Generative communication results in a number of distinguishing properties in the new language, Linda, that is built around it. Linda is fully distributed in space and distributed in time; it allows distributed sharing, continuation passing, and structured naming. We discuss these properties and their implications, then give a series of examples. Linda presents novel implementation problems that we discuss in Part II. We are particularly concerned with implementation of the dynamic global name space that the generative communication model requires.

Communication Networks: Toward a New Paradigm for Research

Abstract: The purpose of this book is to present what is currently known about communication networks and to illustrate methods of network analysis The 1st chapter describes a communication network in a small village of Korea Oryu Li in which basic principles are applied to collectively make decisions about family planning The following chapter discusses the convergence model of communication and network analysis in regard to its theoretical roots its concept meaning and implications in mass media communication Chapter 3 analyzes the communication network analysis Specifically it discusses how to measure communication network links and describes the levels of analysis Chapter 4 explains what are the methods of network analysis in regard to matrix manipulation NEGOPY direct factor analysis smallest space analysis and SOCK and COMPLT The following chapter discusses network variables in an attempt to explain individual behavior Specificially it analyzes personal network effects on individual behavior the effects of cliques systems effects and threshold effects Chapter 6 attempts to explain communication networks in group and system performances Many examples of the Korean family planning experience are used to support this analysis The methodology of assessing the determinants of who is linked to whom social determinants of network link the stability of network links over time and the multiplexity of network links are the main subjects discussed chapter 7 Chapter 8 is a summary of what type of research is currently being done in communication networks Specifically it discusses the methodology advantages of network analysis problems associated with this type of analysis and how to put this network analysis into use Tables and charts as well as a glossary are provided

Communication networks : toward a new paradigm for research

Abstract: The purpose of this book is to present what is currently known about communication networks and to illustrate methods of network analysis. The 1st chapter describes a communication network in a small village of Korea Oryu Li in which basic principles are applied to collectively make decisions about family planning. The following chapter discusses the convergence model of communication and network analysis in regard to its theoretical roots its concept meaning and implications in mass media communication. Chapter 3 analyzes the communication network analysis. Specifically it discusses how to measure communication network links and describes the levels of analysis. Chapter 4 explains what are the methods of network analysis in regard to matrix manipulation NEGOPY direct factor analysis smallest space analysis and SOCK and COMPLT. The following chapter discusses network variables in an attempt to explain individual behavior. Specificially it analyzes personal network effects on individual behavior the effects of cliques systems effects and threshold effects. Chapter 6 attempts to explain communication networks in group and system performances. Many examples of the Korean family planning experience are used to support this analysis. The methodology of assessing the determinants of who is linked to whom social determinants of network link the stability of network links over time and the multiplexity of network links are the main subjects discussed chapter 7. Chapter 8 is a summary of what type of research is currently being done in communication networks. Specifically it discusses the methodology advantages of network analysis problems associated with this type of analysis and how to put this network analysis into use. Tables and charts as well as a glossary are provided.

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication as an Integrative Model

Abstract: This article describes a model of communication known as crisis and emergency risk communication (CERC). The model is outlined as a merger of many traditional notions of health and risk communication with work in crisis and disaster communication. The specific kinds of communication activities that should be called for at various stages of disaster or crisis development are outlined. Although crises are by definition uncertain, equivocal, and often chaotic situations, the CERC model is presented as a tool health communicators can use to help manage these complex events.

Communication Accommodation Theory

Abstract: Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) is a general theoretical framework of both interpersonal and intergroup communication. It seeks to explain and predict why, when, and how people adjust their communicative behavior during social interaction, and what social consequences result from those adjustments. In this entry, a brief historical overview of CAT's development is first provided, and some of its basic concepts are introduced. Second, the different adjustment strategies that speakers may enact are explained, and objective and subjective measures of accommodation are distinguished. Third, the motivations underlying communicative adjustment are examined, and the ways in which they can be shaped by the sociohistorical context in which an interaction is embedded are discussed. Fourth, the social consequences of communicative adjustment (and nonadjustment) are explored, and some of the many factors that mediate and moderate people's evaluations of others’ behavior are discussed. Finally, previous CAT principles are refined and elaborated, and directions for future research are suggested. Keywords: accommodation; convergence; divergence; intergroup communication; interpersonal communication; language; overaccommodation; social identity; underaccommodation