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Research Article
Information Quality in Mozambican Web Journalism: From User Experience to Information Quality
Sergio Jeremias Langa*
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Jessica Pedro Guerra
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
1-9
Received:
12 January 2026
Accepted:
2 February 2026
Published:
11 February 2026
Abstract: This study, entitled “Information Quality in Mozambican Web Journalism: from user experience to information quality,” stemming from the lack of answers to the question of how the characteristics of web journalism are exploited, sought to understand how the online newspaper “Mozambique Charter” uses interactivity, hyperlinks, and multimedia to improve the experience and quality of information for the internet user-reader. Using a qualitative approach, the authors examined ten editions of the online newspaper. The results show that, although images are used as a multimedia resource, other elements, such as videos and graphics, are not explored, limiting the journalistic narrative. Interactivity is also restricted, as the login requirement to comment discourages reader participation. Regarding hyperlinks, news articles almost never present external links, which do not direct to relevant content, reducing the potential for in-depth information. These findings indicate that the Mozambique Charter could enhance the exploration of interactivity, hyperlinking, and multimedia, offering a more dynamic, multimodal, and higher-quality information experience to users. These findings indicate that the Mozambique Charter could enhance the exploration of interactivity, hyperlinking, and multimedia, offering a more dynamic, multimodal, and higher-quality information experience to users. These improvements could encourage users to engage more deeply with the content, access more comprehensive and reliable information, develop critical thinking and digital literacy skills, and foster a more participatory and informed online community. By enhancing the quality and interactivity of online journalism, the Mozambique Charter can better meet the needs of modern readers and contribute to a stronger, more connected digital public sphere.
Abstract: This study, entitled “Information Quality in Mozambican Web Journalism: from user experience to information quality,” stemming from the lack of answers to the question of how the characteristics of web journalism are exploited, sought to understand how the online newspaper “Mozambique Charter” uses interactivity, hyperlinks, and multimedia to impro...
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Research Article
Applying the Transaction Cost “3P” Theory to the Economics of Genomics Medicine
Christine Claude Huttin*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
10-13
Received:
6 November 2025
Accepted:
5 December 2025
Published:
4 March 2026
Abstract: The Transaction Cost Political approach called “3P theory” focuses on the inclusion of political processes, integrating bargaining or countervailing powers of major economic actors on the supply side and main stakeholders on the demand side in medical markets. It leads to consider Politics as one of the main Ps of the marketing strategy of firms, so it modified the traditional marketing mix of companies with respect to valuing and positioning products and services; pharmaceutical companies, in such regulated markets, need to provide an Acceptable Cost/Benefit Ratio or Benefit/Risk ratio to gain market access, get approved by the regulatory agencies and then be accepted for reimbursement by public and private payers. An additional contribution of the “3P TCP theory”, to explain the medical market dynamics, is to also consider the Ps on the demand side: they include the responses of professionals and patients and can also be called 3P: P for Physicians, P for Pharmacists and P for patients. In each system, the critical decision points at individual level, may differ, as well as cost reduction strategies towards affordable access to medical products and services for the patient. This paper proposes a reflection on issues to apply this type of analytical approach for the economics of genomic medicine, since the growth of genomic, genetic and other life science data leads to medicine. paradigm shift towards precision medicine and emphasize the individual level of strategic decision making in learning health systems. Therefore, it may benefit from such a Transaction Cost political analysis, between players, at individual level of decision makers and their interactions.
Abstract: The Transaction Cost Political approach called “3P theory” focuses on the inclusion of political processes, integrating bargaining or countervailing powers of major economic actors on the supply side and main stakeholders on the demand side in medical markets. It leads to consider Politics as one of the main Ps of the marketing strategy of firms, s...
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Research Article
Compulsory Land Acquisition in Nepal: A Governance and Institutional Reform Perspective
Subash Ghimire*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2026
Pages:
14-19
Received:
18 February 2026
Accepted:
2 March 2026
Published:
12 March 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.stpp.20261001.13
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Abstract: The compulsory land acquisition for infrastructure development is necessary in Nepal, and rapid urbanization and large-scale government and public infrastructure projects increasingly demand private land. This research highlights the problems, practices, and legal and institutional frameworks governing compulsory land acquisition in Nepal. It addresses the central research question: To what extent does Nepal’s current legal and institutional framework ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency in compulsory land acquisition, and what reforms are necessary within the federal governance structure? The research adopts a doctrinal legal analysis combined with policy, institutional review, and selected infrastructure development experiences. It used a qualitative research approach based on legal analysis, such as the Constitution of Nepal, the 2019 National Land Policy of Nepal, the 1977 Land Acquisition Act (LAA), and institutional review. The study identifies two key original findings. First, the 1977 Land Acquisition Act is structurally outdated and primarily valuation-driven, offering limited procedural safeguards for participation, transparency, and grievance redress, thereby undermining perceptions of fairness. Second, Nepal’s federal transition has created overlapping and ambiguously defined roles among federal, provincial, and local governments, generating coordination failures, compensation delays, and institutional fragmentation. The paper argues that these systemic weaknesses erode public trust, increase project costs, and slow infrastructure delivery. It contributes to policy debates by proposing a governance-oriented reform framework that emphasizes: (1) modernization of compulsory acquisition legislation; (2) clearer intergovernmental role delineation; (3) strengthened participatory and procedural safeguards; and (4) institutional mechanisms for transparent valuation and timely compensation. The study provides actionable recommendations to align compulsory land acquisition practices with constitutional guarantees, international standards, and sustainable infrastructure development objectives in Nepal.
Abstract: The compulsory land acquisition for infrastructure development is necessary in Nepal, and rapid urbanization and large-scale government and public infrastructure projects increasingly demand private land. This research highlights the problems, practices, and legal and institutional frameworks governing compulsory land acquisition in Nepal. It addre...
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