The Second Day of the VI Turkic World Communication and Art Symposium Concludes at KTMU
On the second day of the VI International Turkic World Communication and Art Symposium, presentations and discussions centered on fact-checking in journalism, digital preservation of cultural heritage, virtual reality in education, and sustainable cinema.
Hosted by Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University (KTMU), the second-day sessions of the VI International Turkic World Communication and Art Symposium took place on October 23. Scholars and researchers evaluated the impact of digital technologies on journalism, education, culture, and the arts through interdisciplinary perspectives.
Held from October 22 to 24, the symposium convened academics and researchers from seven countries across 24 thematic sessions, featuring a total of 121 scientific papers.
Assessment of News Verification and Journalism Ethics in the Age of AI
The session held in the Chyngyz Aitmatov Hall examined key issues surrounding public diplomacy, the integration of artificial intelligence in journalism, migration, and digital communication.
Kayahan Küçük presented a paper titled "Relational Public Diplomacy in the Turkic World: From Shared Culture to Mutual Communication," assessing the role of common cultural heritage in fostering mutual understanding and trust.
Canan İyiyol and Besim Yıldırım analyzed the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and fact-checking processes. Utilizing case studies from Teyit (Türkiye) and Full Fact (United Kingdom), they addressed misinformation detection, ethical responsibility, and transparency.
Zirek Asanova focused on the role of bloggers and media activists in reporting the social, cultural, and economic adaptation processes of Central Asian migrants in the United States. Aslıhan Doğan Topçu, Lokman Zor, and Soner Erdönmez proposed the development of a shared digital communication glossary to facilitate cross-border communication across the Turkic world.
Discussions on Digital Reputation, Personal Data, and Climate Communication
Sessions held in the İbrahim Şinasi Hall focused on the impact of digital platforms on corporate reputation, event sponsorship, the legal dimensions of digital communication, and the transmission of national values.
Roza Toksonalieva and Nurdin Janybekov addressed how universities enhance their corporate reputation and competitive edge via digital platforms. In a joint paper by Toksonalieva and Ainazik Erkinbekova, the role of sponsorship in brand promotion, institutional standing, and national culture support was examined through the case of the VI World Nomad Games.
Meerim Artysheva evaluated the legal regulation of digital communication in Kyrgyzstan, highlighting the crucial balance between freedom of expression and personal data protection. Gulzada Stanalieva analyzed the ideological concepts and linguistic attributes of the "National Spirit – Global Summit" doctrine.
Begaiym Maksutova and Kanyshay Muktarova examined state climate communication from the standpoint of environmental diplomacy and international image building, focusing on glacier and mountain ecosystem preservation, water security, and international cooperation.
Presentation of Digital Cultural Platforms and VR Educational Applications
Afternoon sessions showcased initiatives targeting the digital preservation of cultural heritage and the application of emerging technologies in education.
Nurlyaiym Tursynbaikyzy Danayeva introduced the "Ethno-Kosemsoz" platform, designed to aggregate the languages, cultures, and periodicals of diverse ethnic groups within a unified digital environment. The project aims to safeguard cultural memory and ensure intergenerational transmission.
Tamara Karaşeva, Rita İsmailova, and Talgar Tilekmatov shared insights on integrating virtual reality technologies into educational settings. Examining physics instruction specifically Kirchhoff’s laws via virtual reality, the researchers evaluated the pedagogical contributions of immersive applications to student comprehension.
Camila Abdımalikova conducted a critical discourse analysis of the television series "Kara-Kyrgyz: Ancestors of the Yurt," focusing on how concepts of national unity, education, justice, and governance responsibility are portrayed.
Visual Language of Cinema and Sustainable Production Models Examined
Sessions in the Mustafa Çokay Hall covered audio-visual dynamics in cinema, visual storytelling, documentary journalism, and environmental responsibility.
Kadir Yoğurtçu evaluated the relationship between sound and image through Jean-Luc Godard’s films Adieu au Langage and Le Livre d’Image. Marat Ergeşov and Akcol Bekbolotov analyzed the visual style of the film Kurmanjan Datka in terms of lighting techniques and framing composition.
Rimma Elemanova explored cultural development trends and value systems among youth, alongside cultural shifts in the Chuy region between 1991 and 2024. Nihan Gider Işıkman evaluated collaborative opportunities for promoting eco-friendly and sustainable filmmaking practices within Turkic cinema.
Comparative Analysis of Documentary Journalism and News Agency Business Models
Other papers presented in the same hall compared The New York Times' Op-Docs project with Azattyq Films documentary productions regarding their approaches to conveying social reality. The commercial strategies and technological transformations of news agencies IHA and ANKA within the Kazakhstan media market were also investigated.
Additionally, a study examined how issues regarding the development of the Karaganda coal basin were addressed in the academic works of K. Satpayev.
The research presented on the second day opened broad scholarly discussions on the technological dimensions of digital transformation, interlinking them with ethics, law, cultural transmission, and environmental accountability.
Final Declaration Calls for Joint Verification Network and Digital Literacy
The final declaration of the VI International Turkic World Communication and Art Symposium noted that the fields of communication and art are undergoing significant transformation shaped by digitalization, artificial intelligence, and shared cultural memory. The document highlighted the potential of AI for creative production while cautioning against risks related to trust, ethics, and authenticity.
Based on deliberations across journalism, public diplomacy, cinema, cultural heritage, and education, the declaration stressed that media, digital, and AI literacy must be prioritized as a shared strategic goal for the Turkic world.
The declaration recommended establishing a joint news verification and information-sharing network to combat disinformation and deepfake content. It also proposed creating an inter-university working group to develop a shared digital communication dictionary and urged academic institutions to establish a common framework regarding ethical guidelines for AI use in journalism, advertising, and artistic production. Additional recommendations included supporting the digital transformation of local press, monitoring gender equality in media organizations, and strengthening co-production efforts and sustainable practices in cinema.
