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The study of hadiths through hashtags on social media is a new phenomenon in the disruption era. Before the widespread use of technology, people learned the hadiths of the Prophet through gatherings held directly in mosques and religious schools. However, technological advancements have made it possible to study the hadiths of the Prophet through online media, proving that the hadiths of the Prophet have undergone very dynamic progress. One trending study of the Prophet's hadiths is the use of the hashtag #potongkuku. One of the posts under this hashtag includes a clip of a sermon delivered by Habib Rifky Alaydrus. This paper aims to investigate the urgency of falsification in understanding the Prophet's hadiths on the #potongkuku hashtag on the TikTok application, as well as recommendations, responses, and the urgency of falsification for Muslims in the online world. This type of research is qualitative. Primary data sources are taken from posts under the #potongkuku hashtag on the TikTok application, while secondary data are taken from literature related to the discussed theme. The results of this study indicate that hashtags on TikTok can facilitate users in finding relevant content they need, such as the theme of cutting nails in hadiths. The large amount of da'wa content discussing cutting nails has received responses from TikTok users, both positive and negative. The urgency of falsification in understanding the Prophet's hadiths is very necessary, considering that there are scholars who convey hadiths without valid sources regarding the recommendation of cutting nails in the Prophet's hadiths. The #potongkuku hashtag has emerged as a means to study the Prophet's hadiths and plays a significant role in accessing hadith studies through smartphones. Furthermore, the #potongkuku hashtag has also contributed positively to the image of Islam in the eyes of the world through social media.

TikTok has become a hub for easily accessible medical information. However, the quality and completeness of this information for testicular cancer has not been examined. Our study aims to assess the quality and completeness of testicular cancer information on TikTok. A search was performed on TikTok using the search terms “Testicular Cancer” and “Testicle Cancer”. Inclusion criteria encompassed videos about testicular cancer in English. We excluded non-English videos, irrelevant videos, and videos without audio. We evaluated these videos using the DISCERN instrument and a completeness assessment. A total of 361 videos were considered for screening and 116 videos were included. Of these, 57 were created by healthcare professionals (HCPs). The median video length was 40 s (5–277 s), with >25 million cumulative views and a median of 446,400 views per video. The average DISCERN score was 29.0 ± 5.7, with HCPs providing higher-quality videos than non-HCPs (30.8 vs. 5.5, p < 0.05). HCPs also had more reliable videos (21.2 vs. 18.1, p < 0.05). Overall quality levels were mostly poor or very poor (97.4%), with none being good or excellent. Most HCP videos were poor (63.2%), whilst many non-HCP videos were very poor (61.0%). The most viewed video had 2,800,000 views but scored a 31 on the DISCERN tool and one on the completeness assessment. The highest DISCERN score had 11,700 views. HCP videos better defined the disease and were more complete (p < 0.05). Most videos discussed self-assessment but were lacking in definitions, risk factors, symptoms, evaluation, management, and outcomes. Most of TikTok’s testicular cancer information lacks quality and completeness, whilst higher-quality videos have limited reach.

The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of the use of the TikTok application on the learning behavior of elementary school students. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method, where data is collected through structured interviews with fellow female students who have experience as teachers in several Islamic Ibtidaiyah Madrasas (MI) and Private Ibtidaiyah Madrasas (MIS). The use of TikTok can influence changes in behavior in children, both moral and social behavior in their environment. So careful, continuous supervision and restrictions by teachers and parents are needed regarding children's use of TikTok. Based on the results of research from several researchers, it is stated that TikTok has a relevant influence on students' interest in learning, to the point that it becomes a concern for teachers, namely that it also influences learning outcomes.

The present study corresponds to action research and aims to examine the contribution of the picture description strategy implemented through the TikTok® application to improve the speaking accuracy of a group of five first-year undergraduate students in the English Language I course, fits into the Translation and Interpretation program at a Chilean university. Purposive sampling was used as participants were chosen for having difficulties in their oral expression in English. The data collection included conducting oral evaluations before and after the study, holding a focus group, and asking participants to complete a self-assessment. These methods were chosen to align with the research objectives and gather comprehensive and accurate data. The percentage analysis and the thematic analysis were used in the data analysis technique. The intervention consisted of six sessions where different grammatical structures and specific vocabulary related to image description were practiced. The results indicated that the use of the picture description technique implemented through videos uploaded to the TikTok® appproved to be beneficial for the students, allowing them to improve their speaking accuracy in both the appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary management. Additionally, participants’ opinions in the focus group and self-assessment regarding the use of TikTok® within an educational context were positive, highlighting its usefulness and ease of use.

Social media platforms are increasingly being used to digitally disseminate clips video, audio, or animation. Some account-generated profit or fame from remaking or editing content on the video-sharing social media platform TikTok. This article consequently situates remaking video for profit purposes as digital piracy a victimless crime and therefore still challenges entertainment industries. Little is known about the drivers of these cognitive processes, the current study investigated audience reception of content preferences (movies and series) to explain piracy attitudes and behaviour. This study addresses digital platforms and interactive audiences concerning Stuart Hall’s ‘Encoding/Decoding’ model. Thereby, this study provides a conceptual research design pathways for further analysis of audience’s attitudes toward digital piracy conditions. Results of in-depth interviews with 7 subjects showed that attitudes toward digital piracy mediate or negotiate reading. The audience is fostered by desire and preference to see content, above fear of copyright law effects or economic damage to the entertainment industry. In a call to rethink the notion of digital communication, this article offers a different perspective on the gaps and links between reception studies and current digital media. Suggests ways that social media could lead to a deeper and more complex understanding of audience reception perspective meaning.

Abstract Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common acute digestive system disorder, with patients often turning to TikTok for AP-related information. However, the platform’s video quality on AP has not been thoroughly investigated. Objective The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of videos about AP on TikTok, and the secondary purpose is to study the related factors of video quality. Methods This study involved retrieving AP-related videos from TikTok, determining, and analyzing them based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Relevant data were extracted and compiled for evaluation. Video quality was scored using the DISCERN instrument and the Health on the Net (HONcode) score, complemented by introducing the Acute Pancreatitis Content Score (APCS). Pearson correlation analysis was used to assess the correlation between video quality scores and user engagement metrics such as likes, comments, favorites, retweets, and video duration. Results A total of 111 TikTok videos were included for analysis, and video publishers were composed of physicians (89.18%), news media organizations (13.51%), individual users (5.41%), and medical institutions (0.9%). The majority of videos focused on AP-related educational content (64.87%), followed by physicians’ diagnostic and treatment records (15.32%), and personal experiences (19.81%). The mean scores for DISCERN, HONcode, and APCS were 33.05 ± 7.87, 3.09 ± 0.93, and 1.86 ± 1.30, respectively. The highest video scores were those posted by physicians (35.17 ± 7.02 for DISCERN, 3.31 ± 0.56 for HONcode, and 1.94 ± 1.34 for APCS, respectively). According to the APCS, the main contents focused on etiology (n = 55, 49.5%) and clinical presentations (n = 36, 32.4%), followed by treatment (n = 24, 21.6%), severity (n = 20, 18.0%), prevention (n = 19, 17.1%), pathophysiology (n = 17, 15.3%), definitions (n = 13, 11.7%), examinations (n = 10, 9%), and other related content. There was no correlation between the scores of the three evaluation tools and the number of followers, likes, comments, favorites, and retweets of the video. However, DISCERN (r = 0.309) and APCS (r = 0.407) showed a significant positive correlation with video duration, while HONcode showed no correlation with the duration of the video. Conclusions The general quality of TikTok videos related to AP is poor; however, the content posted by medical professionals shows relatively higher quality, predominantly focusing on clinical presentations and etiologies. There is a discernible correlation between video duration and quality ratings, indicating that a combined approach incorporating the guideline can comprehensively evaluate AP-related content on TikTok.

TikTok is a widely popular application among people of all age groups, from the young to the elderly. Students frequently utilize TikTok as a platform for online shopping, and there are numerous factors influencing their decisions. The research aims to construct a binary logistic regression equation model to determine the significant factors. The study population consists of all students from the Department of Mathematics who enrolled in 2022. The research sample comprises 71 respondents. The dependent variable (Y) in this study is the decision to shop on TikTok, and the independent variables (X) are trust (X1), service quality (X2), product diversity (X3), promotions (X4), security (X5), and price (X6). The research results indicate a binary logistic regression model as follows: π(x)=e^((13.012-1.679X_(2.1)-1.663X_(5.4)))/(1+e^((13.012-1.679X_(2.1)-1.663X_(5.4))) ) , where the service quality variable (X2) and security (X5) significantly influences the decision to shop online on TikTok

Abstract Background TikTok is emerging as a vital platform for health information dissemination. Despite myopia being a global public health issue, the high-quality myopia information shared by health educators often fails to go viral. It is imperative to analyze the factors influencing video quality and popularity, especially from diverse perspectives of researchers, health educators, and audiences. Methods TikTok myopia-related videos were retrieved using TikTok’s default comprehensive search (DCS) and most liked search (MLS) strategies. Venn diagrams were employed to illustrate the relationships and commonalities between the two strategies across four sample sizes (top 200, 150, 100, and 50). Video metadata, including details such as creator information, production properties, upload time, video duration, and viewer engagement, were collected. Video quality was assessed using the DISCERN tool. Video content covering six aspects of myopia were evaluated. The impact of search strategies, video sample sizes, production properties, and myopia content on video quality and audience engagement was analyzed through single-factor or multi-factor analysis. Results DCS and MLS retrieval strategies, as well as varying sample sizes, resulted in differences in audience engagement for myopia videos (P 0.221). Videos published by healthcare professionals (HCPs) and non-profit organizations (NPOs) were associated with high-quality (P ≤ 0.014) but comparatively lower popularity (P 60s) exhibited the opposite trend (P

This paper examines the role of dark patterns in the context of TikTok, an emerging social media platform. Drawing on principles from behavioral economics and the existing literature on online choice architecture (OCA), the study investigates how TikTok utilizes choice architecture, namely, dark patterns to engage users and explores the potential implications for data protection, algorithmic practices and market dynamics. The paper employs the "walkthrough method" to conduct a case study, describing the TikTok user experience and mapping potential dark patterns employed by the app. Based on the case study, it discusses the challenges in classifying dark patterns (specially as it depends on the user impact) against legitimate commercial practices. Finally, it describes how dark patterns and OCA have been discussed in the Latin American legal landscape, and finally it proposes next steps for the debate based on the findings of the article.. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Disinformation and fake news have become highly prevalent on social networks. As such, many platforms have tried to reduce audience exposure to false or erroneous data by implementing corporate policies to protect users. This is especially relevant in social networks aimed at young people, as is the case of TikTok. In recent years, such mediums have become more popular than news sites among young audiences. The purpose of this article is to analyze what these policies are, on what topics they are implemented and how they are being monitored and enforced by the social network TikTok during the period 2020- 24. Nonetheless, it must also be mentioned that it is still too early to make a complete and comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of these policies because many of them are not yet fully implemented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: YouTube, a widely recognized global video platform, is inaccessible in China, whereas Bilibili and TikTok are popular platforms for long and short videos, respectively. There are many videos related to laryngeal carcinoma on these platforms. This study aims to identify upload sources, contents, and feature information of these videos on YouTube, Bilibili, and TikTok, and further evaluate the video quality. Methods: On January 1, 2024, we searched the top 100 videos by default sort order (300 videos in total) with the terms "laryngeal carcinoma" and "throat cancer" on YouTube, "喉癌" on Bilibili and TikTok. Videos were screened for relevance and similarity. Video characteristics were documented, and quality was assessed by using the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT), Video Information and Quality Index (VIQI), Global Quality Score (GQS), and modified DISCERN (mDISCERN). Results: The analysis included 99 YouTube videos, 76 from Bilibili, and 73 from TikTok. Median video lengths were 193 s (YouTube), 136 s (Bilibili), and 42 s (TikTok). TikTok videos demonstrated higher audience interaction. Bilibili had the lowest ratio of original contents (69.7%). Treatment was the most popular topic on YouTube and Bilibili, while that was the prognosis on TikTok. Solo narration was the most common video style across all platforms. Video uploaders were predominantly non-profit organizations (YouTube), self-media (Bilibili), and doctors (TikTok), with TikTok authors having the highest certification rate (83.3%). Video quality, assessed using PEMAT, VIQI, GQS, and mDISCERN, varied across platforms, with YouTube generally showing the highest scores. Videos from professional authors performed better than videos from non-professionals based on the GQS and mDISCERN scores. Spearman correlation analysis showed no strong relationships between the video quality and the audience interaction. Conclusions: Videos on social media platforms can help the public learn about the knowledge of laryngeal cancer to some extent. TikTok achieves the best flow, but videos on YouTube are of the best quality. However, the video quality across all platforms still needs enhancement. We need more professional uploaders to ameliorate the video quality related to laryngeal carcinoma. Content creators also should be aware of the certification, the originality, and the style of video shooting. As for the platforms, refining the algorithm will allow users to receive more high-quality videos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: The objective of this paper is to describe the characteristics of the profiles and publications of Spanish university libraries on TikTok: to what extent they are present in this medium, what their posts are like, the topics they cover and how many interactions they receive, in order to identify good practices to help other libraries. Methodology: Eight university library profiles on TikTok were analyzed in the second half of March 2023, all of which were active at the time of the analysis. Quantitative data such as the number of posts or the number of followers were captured. Quantitative and qualitative data were also extracted from each of the 207 publications in the accounts from their creation date until February 28, 2023, such as their duration or topic or the interactions they received. Results: The results provide information about the presence of Spanish university libraries on TikTok, which is still scarce but is increasing. Variables such as the frequency of publication, video length, video content, the number of views, the interactions they receive, and the engagement rate are analyzed. Two university libraries with the best audience engagement on TikTok were identified. The characteristics of the ten posts with the most views and interactions are analyzed. All of them share the mixture of information about the library, transmitted through a short and simple message, with a humorous, fun or informal approach. Some follow fashion trends on TikTok. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scarlett Whitening is a company engaged in the beauty sector and has been officially established since 2017. The Scarlett Whitening company uses social media as a tool to market products and find out customer needs and wants. The aim of this research is to understand the influence of celebrity endorser, electronic word of mouth, content marketing TikTok towards purchase decision of Scarlett Whitening product. This research uses quantitative descriptive alongside with purposive sampling. This research the sample used was 97 people with an age range of 16-60 years. The researchers use SPSS version 26 to process the data, with multiple linear regression as the main method. Based on the result of the study, it is indicated that the electronic word of mouth and content marketing does not significantly influence Purchase decision, while the celebrity endorser has a significant effect on purchase decision of Scarlett Whitening product.Celebrity endorsers, electronic word of mouth and content marketing together can measure the dependent variable, namely purchasing decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relevance of social media platforms in our daily lives is intensifying. Social media have become a "showcase" for our life experiences. In addition, they represent a range of dimensions of our status in the virtual and actual social world. These two factors trigger people to construct particular identities to thrive in dual social ecosystems. Subsequently, Tiktok's prominence as a current trending social media platform with a total of 500 million users globally transforms its function from a communication medium to a medium for gaining social capital. This phenomenon notably influences Indonesian society, with people being heavily invested in that platform, and triggered the rise of "influencers" as a popular career choice for the younger generation. Under those circumstances, this phenomenological study explores practical aspects of the identity construction of TikTok influencers on social media. Additionally, the study also analyses the motivations and experiences of the users in constructing their social media identity through impression management to build social capital. Eleven TikTok influencers were involved in this study as the key informants. The findings indicated that TikTok is socially tempting for building the users' social capital because of its high viral opportunity due to randomly generated algorithms. Moreover, the significance of viewer engagement for TikTok influencers compels them to create their most pleasing online impression for the sake of digital popularity. Therefore, popularity is regarded as both a gift and a social pressure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sosyal ağlarda çeşitli platformlarda farklı amaçlarla varlık gösteren bireylerin problemli sosyal medya kullanım davranışlarını açıklamak amacıyla disiplinler arası çalışmalar yürütülmektedir. Sosyal medya kullanımı bilinçsiz ve aşırı olduğunda, bu davranış türü bağımlılık olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Davranışsal bağımlılık ise birçok psikolojik değişkenle ilişkilendirilerek açıklanmaktadır. Bu çalışmada TikTok, diğer sosyal medya platformlarından ayrılan özellikleriyle, problemli bir çevrim içi davranış olarak bağımlılık ve duygusal ile sosyal yalnızlık perspektifinde incelenmiştir. Bu kapsamda araştırma, duygusal ve sosyal yalnızlığın TikTok bağımlılığı üzerindeki etkilerini ortaya çıkarmayı ve dijital bağımlılık farkındalığına katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Gerçekleştirilen saha araştırmasında veriler, Eskişehir'de öğrenim gören 550 üniversite öğrencisinden (Anadolu Üniversitesi, Osmangazi Üniversitesi ve Eskişehir Teknik Üniversitesi) yüz yüze anket tekniği kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda cinsiyete göre farklılaşma olduğu tespit edilmiş, erkeklerin sosyal yalnızlık ve duygusal aile yalnızlığı ortalamalarının kadınlara oranla daha fazla olduğu bulgulanmış, kişinin yalnızlığının ise TikTok bağımlılığında belirleyici olduğu saptanmıştır. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The short-form video-sharing app TikTok is the fastest growing social media platform globally, particularly among young people, and the app is attracting significant academic interest. However, the voices of young people have been mostly absent from these debates. This article offers a qualitative study of how young people are using TikTok to make care-full digital worlds in and around Sydney, Australia, drawing on interviews with sixteen young people and bringing together literatures on geographies of care, digital geographies and TikTok practices. Research participants identified care-related themes in these interviews, including that they enjoyed using the app to nurture relationships, found that it facilitated greater awareness of their relative privilege, and provided support and opportunities to express themselves. These practices proved important forms of connection and self-care during COVID-19-related periods of physical isolation and disruption to everyday routines. But a lack of care was also evident, from other users and the app itself, suggesting tensions in how care is negotiated in this digital space. Young people articulated structural problems with the app and offered constructive remedies that are practical and feasible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite nearly 80% of adults using social media daily, studies have shown that social media use predicts psychological distress. However, few studies have focused on TikTok and its relationship with psychological distress, despite the growth this application has experienced over the past two years. It has also been suggested that the motivation to use TikTok would be associated with psychological distress (stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms). Therefore, the goal of this study was to examine the relationship between TikTok use and psychological distress among college students and examine motivations for using TikTok (distraction or procrastination, keeping in touch, seeing what people are up to, being part of the information loop, communicating with romantic partner, flirting, meeting new friends, talking with friends, and entertainment) as moderators. This study was conducted via a survey that participants (N = 199) completed online. Increased time on TikTok was negatively associated with depressive symptoms (β = .15, p = .04), stress (β = .18, p = .03), and psychological distress (β = .16, p = .04). Additionally, regression results indicate that using TikTok in order to be part of the information loop significantly moderated the relationship between time on TikTok and psychological distress (βs = -.15 to -.17, p < .05). More precisely, spending more time on TikTok to be part of the information loop predicted lower psychological distress compared to those without this motivation (βs = -.16 to -.17, p < .05). Recommendations for using TikTok for college students and future research directions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]