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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Media Use, Media Consumption
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
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Trust Building: Role of Communication & Media
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COVID-19 Communication
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Audiences & Users
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Radio Consumption, Radio Use, Radio Audiences
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Media Quality
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Health Disinformation & Misinformation
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Journalism
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Media & Information Literacy
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Politics and Media
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Access to Media & Information
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Disinformation Consumption & Perception
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Media Use: Foreign / International Media
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Media Use: Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups
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Media Use: Youth
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Digital & Information Literacy
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Online News
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Influencers (Social Media)
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Trust Building in Health & Emergency Communication
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Ethics in Media & Communication
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Accountability & Transparency of the Media
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Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
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Journalistic Quality
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News
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Television News
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Election Reporting
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Political Transition and Media
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Communication & Media Indicators
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic, Political and Social Effects
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Flow of Information
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Audience Feedback, Interaction & Participation
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Media Use: Conflict Areas
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Media Use: Political Information
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Media Use: Urban Populations
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News Avoidance
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Television Consumption, Televison Use, Television Audiences
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Election Campaigns
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Children's Television Programmes
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Communication Rights
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Countering Misinformation & Rumours
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Rumours & Rumour Management
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Nonprofit Organizations, NGOs
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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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Digital Communication, Digital Media
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Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
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Google
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Social Media
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Facebook
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Bilibili (Chinese Anime, Comics, Platform)
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YouTube
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WhatsApp
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Diaspora Media
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Media Assistance: Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media Literacy: Disinformation, Fake News, Hate Speech
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Media Concentration
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Media Viability & Financial Sustainability
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Nonprofit Journalism, Nonprofit Media
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Neoliberalism
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Civic Education: Use & Role of Media
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Sports
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Docusoaps & Scripted Reality Programmes
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Bias in News Media
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Press Councils
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Health Communication in Social Media, User-Generated Contents
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History of Radio
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Russia: Foreign Media Representation & Image Abroad
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Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
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Transnational Media Corporations, International Media Companies
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Constructive Journalism, Solution-Oriented Journalism
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Radio Journalism
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Media Assistance: Media & Information Literacy
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Media Assistance: Self-Regulation, Accountability & Transparency of Media
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Communication & Information Needs
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Information Ecosystems
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Media Literacy: Youth
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Post-Socialist Media Systems & Landscapes
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Financing Not-For-Profit & Community Media
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BBC
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Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA)
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Refugees / Displaced People
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People with Disabilities: Access to & Use of ICT and Media
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Civic Engagement, Citizen & Community Participation
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Populism
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Right-Wing Extremism
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Political Parties
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Media / Communication
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Political Communication
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Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers, Elites
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Watchdog Role of the Media
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Public Service Broadcasting
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Public & State Radios
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Public & State Television
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Social Functions & Effects of the Media
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Taliban
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Research Methods
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Focus Groups & Group Discussions (Qualitative Research Method)
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Science Communication & Research Dissemination
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Civil Society
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Robots, Robotics
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Television
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Theories of Communication & Media
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Youth & Digital Media
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Youth: Media Representation & Reporting
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Meinung, Macht, Manipulation: Journalismus auf dem Prüfstand

Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb) (2017), 233 pp.
"Journalists in many countries are experimenting with how to build trust and engage with audiences, and our report examines their efforts. In our study we profile organizations that are working to build bridges with their readers, viewers and listeners and deliver relevant news to local audiences. W ... more
"The vast majority of survey respondents, irrespective of their gender and geographical location, recognized the importance of media, particularly electronic media. They acknowledged media role in keeping people informed, entertained and opinion formation. Although people heralded the media for focu ... more

Assessing Russia’s Influence in its Periphery

Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG);Gallup (2016), 40 slides
"Russian speakers in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania rank Kremlin-backed media as the least trustworthy among international, Russian Federation and domestic news sources, according to research presented by the Broadcasting Board of Governors. In addition, only those survey respondents who considered R ... more

Media Pluralism and Democracy

European Commission (2016), 50 pp.
"The majority think their national media provide a diversity of views, but most say it is not free from political or commercial pressures. Two thirds of respondents (66%) agree that their national media provide a diversity of views and opinions, and the majority in all but one Member State agree (Gr ... more

Public Perception of False and Distorted Information Covered by the Media: Republic of Moldova

Institute of Marketing, Analysis, Surveys and Investments (IMAS);Association of Independent Press (API);Independent Journalism Center (IJC);Association of Independent TV Journalists (ATVJI) (2016), 49 pp.
"Only 8% of respondents stated that the media in Moldova exhibit, to a very large extent, a responsible behavior toward their audiences. The majority of respondents or 56% stated they were dissatisfied with the lack of responsibility of the national media. One in ten respondents considered him/herse ... more

Informationen fürs Leben: BR-Studie zum Vertrauen in die Medien

München: Bayerischer Rundfunk (2016), 37 pp.
"Das große – inhaltlich aber sehr diffuse – Misstrauen der „Zweifler“ gegenüber etablierten Medien ist vermutlich nur die Spitze des Eisbergs für ein grundsätzliches Dilemma, vor dem Medienanbieter stehen: Ein allgemeines Unbehagen gegenüber Politik, Wirtschaft und anderen gesellschaftl ... more
"This article examines the sociohistorical role of radio broadcasting in Afghanistan and analyses the interplay between the radio choices of the audience, political change and conflict. Though never explicitly trusted as a credible information source, the popularity of national radio in Afghanistan ... more
"This study explored, by comparative thematic analysis, the conceptualization of trust in news media in Serbia, Macedonia, and Croatia - three countries of Eastern Europe where past oppressive regimes might have left a heritage of distrust in all institutions. The analysis of 61 in-depth interviews ... more

Audience Perceptions of Radio Stations and Journalists in the Great Lakes Region

In: Everyday Media Culture in Africa: Audiences and Users
Wendy Willems; Winston Mano (eds.)
London: Routledge (2016), pp. 113-139

Bulgarians Feel Badly Informed by Media and Politicians

Sofia: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Media Program South East Europe (2015), 4 pp.
"59 percent of the population of Bulgaria do not consider the media to be independent. Many are undecided and only 17 percent believe reporting is free. The crisis of confidence in the media is continuing, according to a study on behalf of the KAS Media Program South East Europe. Citizens also feel ... more
"7 de cada 10 peruanos confía en la radio, siendo el medio de comunicación con mayor credibilidad, por encima de la televisión e incluso que amigos o familiares." (Slide 2)
"Libya’s contested and, at times, chaotic political scene is reflected in its media, which represents a range of political and vested interests, sparking narrative and counter narrative. Ultimately, it has left people frustrated that they cannot access the information that they need. In Tunisia, t ... more
"This article examines the Palestinians perceptions towards the role of Palestine TV and Al-Aqsa TV in providing a platform for open discussion and create an arena for different groups to communicate freely with each other. Focus groups with a range of participants, from university students and huma ... more
"A new news disseminator has emerged to revitalize the profession of information gathering – the non-profit news organization. Adopting a framework of community trust, this article begins a scholarly response to the questions: Who are these non-profit journalists and what do they aim to accomplish ... more
"The current investigation utilizes data from 44 diverse countries (n = 57,847), collected as part of the World Values Survey, to broaden our understanding of trust in media. The aim is two-fold-to learn about individual-level correlates across contexts and to demonstrate that macro-level factors pl ... more
"Libyans and Tunisians have grown weary of coverage that represents the interests of those who run or fund the channels and consequently place little trust in the media. Perhaps as a result of these limitations, the audiences are savvy and discerning consumers who “shop around” to access informa ... more
"The report presents findings that pose both unique challenges and opportunities for programs seeking to provide humanitarian information to Syrian refugees in Lebanon. So far, according to the report, there is little evidence of any comprehensive strategy or investment in providing a humanitarian c ... more