TTLV: District-level radio broadcasting systems in the context of the information explosion.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Tran Thi Quynh An

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: March 10, 1988

4. Place of birth: Hai Phong

5. Decision to recognize students No. 3683/QD-XHNV dated December 31, 2015, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: no changes

7. Thesis title:District-level radio broadcasting systems in the context of the information explosion.

8. Major: Journalism Code: 60.32.01.01

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong– Head of the Faculty of Journalism & Communication, University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Adhering closely to the research topic, and drawing upon the theoretical foundations of journalism studies, this thesis analyzes, synthesizes, and clarifies the basic theoretical framework related to the topic: the district-level radio broadcasting system in the context of the information explosion.

Based on a sample survey conducted at three district-level radio stations with specific conditions in Hai Phong (including Kien An district – urban area, Cat Hai district – island area, and Thuy Nguyen district – rural and mountainous area), as well as a survey of public opinion, this thesis delves into a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of the operation of the district-level radio station system in Hai Phong. Based on this, it clearly identifies the successes, limitations, and challenges facing the operation of these stations. Despite some shortcomings and limitations, the role, significance, benefits, and concrete contributions of the district-level radio station system in information and propaganda work, contributing to the fulfillment of political tasks at the grassroots level, cannot be denied. The model of district-level radio stations should be maintained, especially in areas facing many difficulties such as rural, mountainous, and island regions.

Based on the theoretical and practical research conducted, and within the context of the information explosion and the development trends of modern and local radio broadcasting worldwide, this thesis proposes specific solutions and recommendations for management levels and district-level radio stations in directing, operating, and organizing activities to improve operational efficiency and affirm their role in the radio and television system in the future. The core issue is that these stations need to build a high-quality workforce, invest in modern infrastructure and equipment, innovate information content, improve presentation styles, and diversify transmission methods, focusing on the listener. Along with this, appropriate mechanisms and policies are needed to create favorable conditions for the effective operation of district-level radio stations. The thesis suggests that district-level radio stations should be directly under the management of provincial-level radio and television stations; and that district-level radio stations should be recognized as media organizations as soon as possible.

11. Practical applications:

The research findings of this thesis can be applied to district-level radio stations not only in Hai Phong city but also in many other provinces and cities to improve their organizational methods, overcome limitations, leverage strengths, and seize opportunities in the context of the information explosion to enhance the quality of their operations and affirm their role in information and propaganda work. At the same time, it will help management agencies and district-level stations formulate policies, guide development, build appropriate mechanisms for the grassroots broadcasting system, and manage this network more effectively.

12. Future research directions:

This thesis can open up many avenues for further research on issues related to district-level radio broadcasting systems in the context of the information explosion. For example, research on the development trends of grassroots radio broadcasting in Vietnam, improving the quality of information from district-level radio stations, and innovating the organizational and operational models of district-level radio stations in the trend of media convergence and multi-platform communication…

13. Published works related to the thesis: None.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Tran Thi Quynh An 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: March 10, 1988 4. Place of birth: Hai Phong

5. Admission decision number: 3683/QD-XHNV Dated: December/31/2015 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in academic process: No change

7. Official thesis title: District radio system in the information explosion era

8. Major: Journalism Code: 60.32.01.01

9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong - Dean of Journalism & Communication, University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Hanoi National University

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Sticking to the research theme of the topic, the theoretical basis of journalism, the thesis has analyzed, synthesized, interpreted basic theory relating to the issue of “Distric radio system in the information explosion era”

From sample investigation results in 3 characteristic districts in Hai Phong (including: Kien An District – urban, Cat Hai District – island , Thuy Nguyen – countryside and mountainous country) and public survey, the thesis totally analyzes operation of district stations in Hai Phong. It indicates the success, limitations, causes of success, limitations, problems with the district station.

Although there is weakness, it can't be denied that district stations play an important role in broadcasting system for political mission propaganda.

District stations are still remaining, especially in difficult provinces: countryside, mountainous country, island.

From the theoretical basis and the practical basis studied, the thesis gives specific solutions and recommendations to the provincial / municipal Departments of Information and Communication, the provincial / municipal radio and television stations, the district People's Committees and district radio stations in the direction of management and implementation to improve the operation as well as the role of district radio in the radio system in the coming time.

From the theoretical basis and the practical basis studied, in the context of information explosion and modern radio development, the thesis gives solutions to management levels and district stations in enhancing operating results and confirming the situation in the radio and television system.

The main issue is that districts stations need to build high quality human resources, modern equipment, renewed information content, improved expression, diversere transmission focusing on audience.

At the same time, they must have suitable policies and strategies so that district stations work effectively. The thesis suggests that district stations should be put under the management of the provincial radio and television broadcasting; they should also be accepted as press agencies.

11. Practical applicability:

The results of this thesis can be applied to district stations not only in Hai Phong but also in other provisions to improve operation method, overcome limitations, develop strength, get opportunity in the context of information explosion. It also helps the public, authorities see clearly the situation, the role and the operating of district stations. Based on that, we can find out suitable policies and strategies to develop radio system and manage it more effectively.

12. Further research directions:

This thesis also opens other deeper research trends of district radio systems in the information explosion era. For example, doing research on developing trend of district radio radio system in Vietnam, enhancing information quality of district radio stations, innovating organizational model of district radio stations in the trend of media convergence, multi-platform media…

13. Thesis-related publications: None.