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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Internet Governance, Internet Policies
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Independent & Oppositional Media in Authoritarian Regimes
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Communication Rights
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Exile Journalism, Exile Media
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Youth Activism, Youth Civic Engagement, Youth Political Interests, Youth Protests
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Authoritarian Regimes, Dictatorships
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Freedom of Expression
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Freedom of Expression Online, Internet Freedom
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Internet Censorship Circumvention Tools & Strategies
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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Digital Anthropology, Cyberanthropology
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Communication for Social Change
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Algorithms & Big Data
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Mídia Ninja (Digital Media Initiative, Brazil)
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
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Community Development: Role of Communication & Media
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Indigenous Digital & Social Media Communication
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Reporting
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Transnational / International Civil Society Communication Networks & Strategies
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Human Rights Protection
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Digital Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Photography
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Propaganda
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Everyday Life
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Islam and Communication
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User-Generated Contents
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Mobile Phone Advocacy & Campaigns
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Agricultural Information & Extension
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Digital & Social Media Use: Children
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Mobile Phone Use
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Campaigning: Experiences
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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NGOs & Civil Society Organizations: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Nonprofit Public Relations & Marketing
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Nonprofit Public Relations: Design & Implementation
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Online Marketing, Online Public Relations
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Community Media
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Participatory Videos & Community Filmmaking
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Conflicts and Media
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
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Conflict-Sensitive / Peace Communication
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Internet / ICTs and Conflicts
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Violence in the Media
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War Reporting
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Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
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Fans, Fandom, Fan Cultures
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ICT / Internet Projects (Development Aid)
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Digital Criticism
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Digital Ethics, AI Ethics, Social Media Ethics, Data & Information Ethics
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Digital Inclusion
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Digital & Information Literacy
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Online Dating
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Online Fundraising
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Blogging, Blogs
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Influencers (Social Media)
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TikTok
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Weibo (Microblogging Website, China)
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YouTube
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WhatsApp
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ICTs and Development
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Ethnic Media, Minority Media
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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Audio Archives, Visual Archives, Media Archives
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Digital & Online Archives
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Political Economy of Media
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Gaming, Video Games
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Political Parody and Satire
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Soap Operas & Telenovelas
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Environmental Activism
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Good Practice Examples
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Journalism
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Corruption Reporting & Role of Media in Curbing Corruption
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Death & Grief: Reporting & Media Representation
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Drug Trafficking Reporting & Media Representation
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Sexual Abuse Reporting, Sexual Violence Reporting
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Organisational & Governing Structures of Media
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Diasporas
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Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
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People with Disabilities & Communication / Media
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People with Disabilities: Tailored ICT & Media Products
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Conflict & War Photography
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National Identity & Media, Nationalism & Communication
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Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers, Elites
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Public Spheres
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Muslim Digital Media & Online Communities
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Civil Society
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SMS
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Visual Communication
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Access to Media & Information
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Radio Advertising
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Advocacy
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Chronically ill People
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Groups
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Indigenous People
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Film & Video Advocacy / Activism
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People with Disabilities: Advocacy & Empowerment
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Transnational Advocacy Campaigns, International Advocacy Campaigns
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Family Farming
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Elderly People: Internet & Social Media Use
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Prosumers & User Self-Marketing
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Media Use: Lower Classes & Poor Population
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Media Use: Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups
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Mobile Phone Use: Minorities
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Media Use: Rural Populations
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Media Use: Urban Populations
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Mobile Phone Use: Women
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Media Use: Youth
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Mobile Phone Use: Youth
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Campaigning
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Cinema
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Aesthetics in Film & Visual Communication
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Data Protection: Law & Regulation
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Digital Rights
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Plagiarism
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Facial Recognition, Biometric Surveillance
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Crisis Communication
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Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Nonprofit Public Relations: Experiences
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Strategic Communication Planning
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Community Radios
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Community Reporters, Media Volunteers
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Community Telecommunication Networks
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Graffiti, Wall Paintings, Street Art
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Participatory Communication
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Storytelling
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Civil Wars
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Russia-Ukraine War <2014-
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Human Rights Protection & Violations: Media Representation & Reporting
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Human Security Reporting
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Trauma: Media Representation & Reporting
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Aesthetics in Media & Communication
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Culture and Communication, Culture and Media
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Anthropology of Media & Communication
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Cultural Diversity
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Cultural Studies
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Memes
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Digital Humanities
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Poetry
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Popular Cultures
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Clothing & Fashion
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World Bank
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Development Communication Projects: Case Studies
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Convergence of Media
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Data
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Data Governance, Data Justice, Data Sovereignty
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Digital Healthcare & Information, Mobile Health, E-Health, Telemedicine
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Religious Digital & Social Media Practices
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Digital Media Research, Digital Communication Research
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Digital Media Startups
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Digital Platform & Intermediaries Regulation
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Digital Research Methods
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Hackers & Hacking
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History of Internet & Digital Media
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Interactive Media
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Internet
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Online Communication
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WeChat (Messaging, Social Media & Mobile Payment App, China)
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Electronic Commerce
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Political Websites & Online Communities
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Online Magazines & Newspapers
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Online Public Relations
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Podcasts
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Online News
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Hashtags
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Yala-Young Leaders (Social Networking Website)
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Trolling (Social Media)
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NGO Websites
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Artificial Intelligence
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Digitalization, Environment & Sustainable Development
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Educational Use of ICTs / Internet
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Gender and ICTs / Internet
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Female ICT Sector Personnel / Professionals
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ICT Development Assistance
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ICT Industries & Markets
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ICT Policies
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Albinism
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Diaspora Media
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Racism in Social Media & Digital Communication
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Religious Minorities & Media
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Deepfakes (Realistic-Looking Media Content that has been Modified, Generated or Falsified Using AI)
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Archives
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Documenting Human Rights Violations
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Digital Economies & Markets
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Media Industries
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Media Ownership
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Commodities, Raw Materials, Extractive Industries, Mining
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Labour, Labour Markets, Labour Laws, Working Conditions
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Open, Distance and Digital Education (ODDE)
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Humour, Parody, Satire
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Television Dramas
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Environmental Communication
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Climate Change Communication, Climate Journalism
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Environmental Journalism
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Water Resources Management, Water Access & Supply
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Ethics & Data Protection in Research
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Ethics in Nonprofit & Community Journalism
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Image Ethics, Ethics in Photojournalism
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Bias in News Media
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Social Norms
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Success Factors
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Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
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Gender & Religious Communication
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence
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Gender in Health Communication
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Gender Norms & Roles
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Women's Magazines, Women's Press
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Sexual Health Communication, Reproductive Health Education, Family Planning
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Colonial Legacies
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Indigenous Languages
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Foreign Correspondents
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Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
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Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
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Satellite Television
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Amnesty International
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United Nations (UN)
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Collaborative Journalism, Journalism Cooperation
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Journalists Dealing with Risks & Threats, Resilience & Wellbeing of Media Workers
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Local Journalism
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Mobile Journalism, Video Journalism
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News Agencies
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Court Reporting & Media Representation of Judicial System
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Election Reporting
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Poverty & Impoverished People: Reporting & Media Representation
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Kiswahili
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Arabic Language
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Slavic Languages
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Informal Communication Channels, Networks & Structures
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Media & Communication Policies
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Media Literacy: Secondary Education
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Media Literacy: Teacher Training
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Media Literacy: Youth
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Social Media Landscapes
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Economic / Social / Cultural Rights
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Frequency Allocation, Radio Frequency & Spectrum Management
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Popular Music
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Blind & Visually Impaired People
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Documentary Photography
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Selfies, Self-Portrait Photographs
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Guerillas, Insurgent Groups, Revolutionary Movements
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FARC (Insurgent Group, Colombia)
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Right-Wing Extremism
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Political Participation
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Democratization
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Public Interest
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Police
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Agenda Setting
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Framing
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Independent & Oppositional Media
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Influence of Media on Politics
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Politics
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Radicalisation: Influence of Media
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Media Effects
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Persuasive Communication
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Islamism
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Islamic Cultures: Role of Media
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Network Analysis
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Participatory Action Research
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State Violence
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Corruption & Combating Corruption
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic, Political and Social Effects
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Nomades
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Social Justice
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Dalits
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Mobile Phone Use for Social Purposes, Mobiles for Development
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Telecommunication Law, Regulation & Policies
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Television Channels
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Al-Jazeera
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Digital and Social Media in Africa
London: University of Westminster Press (2025), xi, 194 pp.
"This book provides case studies on the strategies used by African governments in monitoring and controlling digital and social media, as well as the implications of such actions for claims about media freedom and freedom of expression. Further, the book examines the human rights challenges posed by
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Public Interest Communications: Strategy for Changemakers
Key Guidance
New York; London: Routledge (2025), xii, 344 pp.
"Written by two practitioners with deep professional experience, this book introduces readers to public interest communications, which takes an evidence-based approach to using strategic communications to drive positive social change. Each chapter includes accessible, applicable insights, exercises
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Code of Courage: A Comic About Digital Security for Activists
Technische Universität Darmstadt (2025), 20 pp.
Media Capture in Africa and Latin America: Power and Resistance
Cham: Palgrave Macmillan (2025), xliii, 388 pp.
"How can current debates on ‘media capture’ be understood within the contexts of Africa and Latin America? This edited collection provides a nuanced exploration of media capture—a critical yet contested concept that examines and illuminates how media can become skewed in favour of power—whil
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Communication Rights in Africa: Emerging Discourses and Perspectives
London; New York: Routledge (2024), xxiii, 257 pp.
"Drawing on a broad range of case studies across the continent, the volume considers what constitutes communication rights in Africa, who should protect them, against whom, and how communication rights relate to broader human rights. While the case studies highlight the variation in communicative ri
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Manual de ciberactivismo para adolescentes: Una guía diseñada para acompañarte en la lucha contra las violencias digitales y la producción del uso seguro y efectivo de las tecnologías digitales
La Paz: Fundación Internet Bolivia;Asociación Aguayo;Save the Children (2024), 48 pp.
Reading Justice Claims on Social Media: Perspectives from the Global South
Cham: Palgrave Macmillan (2024), xxi, 326 pp.
"This book explores how unresolved questions of social justice shape the character of the political terrain and political actors, through the lens of social media. It treats communication as the medium through which social issues and processes are made visible. Given the rise and spread of populist
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Asking for solidarity: Embodied feminist practices in digital space
Gender & Development, volume 32, issue 1-2 (2024), pp. 523-545
"The Woman, Life, Freedom movement, beginning in September 2022, is a key chapter in the ongoing process of women’s rights activism in Iran. Social media has constituted a significant arena for asking for global solidarity with women in Iran since the initial days of this movement. The overall aim
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Mobilisations sociales à l'épreuve du numérique : Une comparaison France-Algérie
Paris: L'Harmattan (2024), 285 pp.
"Les pratiques « médiactivistes » numériques offrent de nouveaux cadres pour la formation et le développement des mobilisations sociales contemporaines. Elles élargissent le champ de la lutte et incitent à s'interroger sur le rôle que jouent les dispositifs numériques dans l'amplification o
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Archiving activism in the digital age
Amsterdam: Institute of Network Cultures (2024), 153 pp.
Mapping the discursive landscape of data activism: Articulations and actors in an emerging movement
Big Data & Society, issue July–September (2024), 14 pp.
"Growing awareness of the societal consequences of datafication in recent years has given rise to a new form of civil society engagement called data activism. This article examines the discourse surrounding data activism on the social media platform Twitter. Through a mixed-methods approach combinin
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Environmental Activism and Global Media: Perspective from the Past, Present and Future
Cham: Springer (2024), x, 343 pp.
"This scholarly work discusses the historical, contemporary, and prospective dimensions of environmental activism and its intersection with global media. It provides a comprehensive view of the pivotal role played by the media in shaping awareness concerning environmental challenges and catalyzing a
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Technologies socionumériques en Côte d'Ivoire : Formes d'engagement politique et médiatique
Paris: L'Harmattan (2024), 166 pp.
"L'irruption du numérique et de l'Internet mobile a accéléré la transformation digitale de la société ivoirienne. Et, de plus en plus, des formes d'engagement politique et médiatique s'organisent avec l'utilisation des technologies socionumériques. Face à ces changements, la Côte d'Ivoire
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‘Solidarity Across Borders’: Online gender activism and the construction of a Middle East and North African regional public space
Gender & Development, volume 32, issue 1-2 (2024), pp. 547-573
"Academic discourse frequently speaks of a gender violence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), suggesting a distinctive gender violence that is tied to a geographic location. Within the framework of a digital ethnography, this research examines whether gender activists operating in digital s
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Media and Democracy in the Middle East
London; New York: Routledge (2024), 176 pp.
"Since the outburst and spread of what was known as the ‘Arab Uprisings’ in 2010, the political and media landscapes in the Middle East region have dramatically changed. The initial hope for democratic change and governance quality improvements has faded, as several regimes in the Middle East ha
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#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar: The Evolution of the Digital Fight Against Authoritarian State Repression
International Journal of Communication, volume 18 (2024), pp. 2224-2244
"This study examines #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar and attempts to understand the practice of hashtags in the struggle against digital repression. By using descriptive analysis methods and qualitative content analysis, this study argues that #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar is categorized into 4 distinct narrati
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Jiangshanjiao, Do You Get Your Period? Understanding Feminist Expressions Against State Propaganda in China
International Journal of Communication, volume 18 (2024), pp. 3711-3729
"In February 2020, the Communist Youth League introduced two virtual idols, Jiangshanjiao and Hongqiman, on Weibo to gain political solidarity during COVID-19. However, the move sparked massive criticism for using an animated female idol while ignoring the needs of female medical workers in the pand
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Social Media Activism in Underrepresented Communities: A Case Study of Indigenous Narratives
Preprints.org (2024), 13 pp.
“Woman, Life, Freedom”: A Visual Rhetoric Analysis of #MahsaAmini on X
International Journal of Communication, volume 18 (2024), pp. 5559-5584
"This study examines the visual rhetoric and activism themes on #MahsaAmini through a quantitative content analysis of 520 visual tweets. The findings show massive support for the women’s movement in Iran through a predominantly visual pro-movement slant, which highlights the role of emotional vis
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Ghost in Dissent: Artifacts and the Architecture of Activism in Digital China
International Journal of Communication, volume 18 (2024), pp. 5673-5693
"This study examines the versatile tactics of digital activism in China via two pivotal artivist interventions in 2022: the Xiaohuamei T-shirt and the global Ürümqi road sign projects. It explores how activists navigate an increasingly restrictive digital environment by hybridizing online and onsi
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