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Internet & Social Media Use: Women
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Information Needs & Media Use: Refugees & Displaced People
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Foreign Government Communication Interventions
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Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
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Holocaust
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Dealing With the Past
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Internet / ICTs and Conflicts
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Military: Online & Social Media Communication Strategies
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Memes
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Algorithms & Big Data
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Data Governance, Data Justice, Data Sovereignty
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Data Journalism, Computer-Assisted Investigative Reporting
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Google
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Internet Shutdowns
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Digital Media Markets
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Podcasts
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TikTok
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AI & Social Justice
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Effects of Disinformation on Democracy
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Gendered Disinformation
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Digital Economies & Markets
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Political Economy of Media
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Sports Reporting
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Ethics in Media & Communication
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Accountability & Transparency of the Media
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
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Nazism
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Right-Wing Extremism
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Public Spheres
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Media Psychology, Communication Psychology
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Religion and Communication
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COVID-19 Pandemic & Religion
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Taliban
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Science Communication & Research Dissemination
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Robots, Robotics
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Access to Media & Information: Disadvantaged Groups and Minorities
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Digital Advertising, Online Advertising
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Migrants & Refugees
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Gender Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming
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Media Advocacy, Media Activism
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Audience Feedback, Interaction & Participation
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Behavior Tracking & Cookies
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Media & ICT Use in Authoritarian Regimes / Dictatorships
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Media Use: Conflict Areas
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Authoritarian Discourse
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E-Books & Digital Book Publishing
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Catholic Church and Communication
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Child Abuse: Digital Media
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Child Protection, Protection of Minors
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Christian Communication Ethics, Christian Media Ethics
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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State Influence on the Media
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Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Nonprofit Public Relations: Design & Implementation
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Social Media Marketing & Digital Public Relations
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Viral Spots & Viral Online Communication
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Alternative Communication & Media
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Community Radios
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Conflicts, Conflict Prevention & Management, Mediation, Peacebuilding
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Genocides
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Religion and Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Religious Violence
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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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 Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Extremist Recruitment through Media
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Peace Culture, Peace Education, Non-Violence
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Peace Negotiations & Agreements: Media Representation & Reporting
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Trauma: Media Representation & Reporting
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Computational Content Analysis
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Content Analysis (Research Method)
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Discourse & Discourse Analysis
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Hermeneutics
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Media Ethnography
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Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
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Fans, Fandom, Fan Cultures
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Literature
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Popular Cultures
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Open Society Foundations (NGO network)
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
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Behaviour Change Communication
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Digital Communication, Digital Media
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Convergence of Media
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Cybercrimes
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Digital Inclusion
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Digital Labour, Digital Work
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Digital Media, Internet & Religion
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Digital Media Research, Digital Communication Research
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Digital Research Methods
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History of Internet & Digital Media
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Interactive Media
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WeChat (Messaging, Social Media & Mobile Payment App, China)
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Electronic Commerce
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Political Blogging
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Political Websites & Online Communities
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Financing Digital / Online Media
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Search Engines
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Social / Digital Media and ICTs in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Management & Prevention
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Instagram
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Streaming Media
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Trolling (Social Media)
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AI in Journalism & Media
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AI Reporting
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Digital Philosophies
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Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Groups
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Discrimination in Language & Media
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Ethnic Media, Minority Media
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Racism in Communication & Media
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Reporting
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Information Management
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Early Warning: Disasters
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Stop.Fake.org (Internet Portal, Kiev)
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Environmental Disinformation & Misinformation
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Documenting Human Rights Violations
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Economics of Media
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Media Clusters
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Media Industries
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Music Industries & Markets
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Civic Education: Use & Role of Media
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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
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Gaming: Ethical Issues
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Sports
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Docusoaps & Scripted Reality Programmes
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Soap Operas & Telenovelas
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Environmental Journalism
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Defamation Law & Regulation
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Image Ethics, Ethics in Photojournalism
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Codes of Journalistic Ethics
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Ubuntu (Ethical Concept of Southern African Origin)
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Gatekeepers
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History of Disinformation
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Indigenous Communication
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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NATO
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UNESCO
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United Nations (UN)
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Civic Journalism, Public Journalism
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Constructive Journalism, Solution-Oriented Journalism
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Journalism Sources
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Journalism Studies & Research
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Journalistic Genres
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Journalists Dealing with Risks & Threats, Resilience & Wellbeing of Media Workers
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Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
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Mobile Journalism, Video Journalism
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News
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Radio Journalism
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Death & Grief: Reporting & Media Representation
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Drug Trafficking Reporting & Media Representation
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Poverty & Impoverished People: Reporting & Media Representation
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Protests, Protest Movements, Protest Reporting & Media Representation
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Asian Languages
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Media Assistance
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Mindfulness, Mindful Communication
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Media Literacy: Primary Education
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Media Literacy: Secondary Education
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Internet Governance, Internet Policies
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Media Governance
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Rule of Law
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Digital Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Popular Music
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People with Disabilities & Communication / Media
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing People
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People with Disabilities: Access to & Use of ICT and Media
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Aquinas, Thomas (1225-1274)
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Cadwalladr, Carole (British Investigative Journalist)
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Khashoggi, Jamal (1958-2018)
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Ressa, Maria
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Conflict & War Photography
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Accountability & Transparency
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Governance
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FARC (Insurgent Group, Colombia)
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Political Culture
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Hindu Nationalism
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Political Television Programmes & Political Talkshows
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Emotions in the Media, Emotional Functions & Messages of Media
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Persuasive Communication
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Everyday Life
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Buddhism
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Rural Communication, Media in Rural Areas
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Rohingya
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
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WhatsApp 360: A Look into the WhatsApp News Ecosystem in Lebanon Focusing on Misinformation and Hate Speech
Metn: Samir Kassir Foundation (2023), 39 pp.
"1. Expansive reach and influence of WhatsApp groups: The study findings indicate that WhatsApp groups have a remarkably wide reach, potentially connecting with three quarters of WhatsApp users in Lebanon. These groups are part of larger networks, which enhances the dissemination of content. Moreove
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Desinformation: Herausforderung für die Demokratie. Einstellungen und Wahrnehmungen in Europa
Gütersloh: Bertelsmann Stiftung (2023), 38 pp.
"Europaweit haben 52 Prozent derjenigen, die bereits einen Account gemeldet haben, häufig oder sehr häufig Desinformation wahrgenommen. Von denen, die dies nicht getan haben, sagen das nur 36 Prozent. Hingegen geben die beiden Gruppen in etwa gleichem Umfang (58 beziehungsweise 53 Prozent) an, hä
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Vorsicht #Desinformation: Die Wirkung von desinformierenden Social Media-Posts auf die Meinungsbildung und Interventionen
Düsseldorf: Landesanstalt für Medien NRW (2023), 18 pp.
"Ziel dieser Studie war die Untersuchung der (langfristigen) Wirkung von Desinformation auf Social Media auf die Meinungsbildung sowie deren Einflussfaktoren. Der Fokus lag auf der Rolle von wiederholtem Kontakt mit Desinformation, auf der intervenierenden Wirkung von Aufklärungstexten und Warnhinw
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The Role of Trust and Attitudes toward Democracy in the Dissemination of Disinformation—a Comparative Analysis of Six Democracies
Digital Journalism (2023), 18 pp.
"Trust lies at the heart of the disinformation crisis, as citizens must decide which narratives to follow and whether to accept “alternative truths.” Therefore, trust in institutions that publish reliable information can act as a shield against disinformation. This comparative study investigates
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Disinformation as a context-bound phenomenon: Toward a conceptual clarification integrating actors, intentions and techniques of creation and dissemination
Communication Theory, volume 33, issue 1 (2023), pp. 1-10
"Although disinformation has become a popular concept, we lack an integrative conceptualization that connects the actors, intentions and techniques underlying deceptive information. In this article, we conceptualize disinformation as a context-bound deliberate act for which actors covertly deceive r
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Vorsicht, manipuliert! Ein Leitfaden für Kommunikationsverantwortliche aus Abgeordnetenbüros, Ministerien und Behörden
Berlin: Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) (2023), 32 pp.
"Das Ausmaß an Desinformation hat in den vergangenen Jahren stark zugenommen. Vor diesem Hintergrund ermöglicht dieser Leitfaden Kommunikationsverantwortlichen aus Abgeordnetenbüros, Ministerien und Behörden einen niedrigschwelligen Einstieg in den strategisch-kommunikativen Umgang mit Informati
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Visual disinformation in a digital age: A literature synthesis and research agenda
New Media & Society, volume 25, issue 12 (2023), pp. 3696-3713
"Visuals are expected to amplify the impact of disinformation, but it is rarely specified how, and what exactly distinguishes them from text. This article is one of the first to treat visual disinformation as its own type of falsehood, arguing that it differs from textual disinformation in its produ
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How Disinformation on WhatsApp Went From Campaign Weapon to Governmental Propaganda in Brazil
Social Media + Society, volume 9, issue 1 (2023), 11 pp.
"The popular encrypted messaging and chat app WhatsApp played a key role in the election of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in 2018. The present study builds on this knowledge and showcases how the app continued to be used in a governmental operation spreading false and misleading information pop
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Misinformation on Misinformation: Conceptual and Methodological Challenges
Social Media + Society, volume 9, issue 1 (2023), 13 pp.
"Alarmist narratives about online misinformation continue to gain traction despite evidence that its prevalence and impact are overstated. Drawing on research examining the use of big data in social science and reception studies, we identify six misconceptions about misinformation and highlight the
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Harmful narratives during elections: Smear campaigns, gender stereotypes and hate narratives. 2022 General Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo: Mediacentar (2023), 265 pp.
Defunding Disinformation in the Balkans: How International Brands Support Russia’s Agenda
Brussels: Balkan Free Media Initiative (BFMI);CRTA (2023), 39 pp.
Ciências da Comunicação contra a Desinformação
São Paulo: Intercom – Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Interdisciplinares da Comunicação (2023), 271 pp.
"Fruto do Ciclo de Estudos Interdisciplinares da Comunicação, atividade integrante do 45° Congresso Brasileiro de Ciências da Comunicação, a obra reúne pontos de vista convergentes, complementares e antagônicos sobre o tema desinformação. Além de uma versão textual da conferência de abe
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Anti-Rumour. Verschwörungserzählungen, Fake News und wie man sie erkennt. Der-Anti-Rumour Leitfaden
Stiftung Digitale Chancen;Challedu;Citizens in Power (2023), 62 pp.
Putins Armee der Trolle: Der Informationskrieg des Kreml gegen die demokratische Welt
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), Sonderausg. (2023), 397 pp.
"Im Ringen um die globale Deutungshoheit setzt die russische Regierung seit Jahren auf die Verbreitung von Desinformation. Die finnische Journalistin Jessikka Aro hat nicht nur derartige Propagandataktiken aufgedeckt, sie wurde auch selbst zur Zielscheibe orchestrierter Drohungen durch vom Kreml unt
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Fabricating a war? Russian (dis)information on Ukraine
International Affairs, volume 99, issue 5 (2023), pp. 2015-2036
"Propaganda has been an age-old part of warmongering. It is thus no surprise that the Russian invasion of Ukraine was preceded by, and continues to be fuelled by, propaganda transmitted by state-controlled Russian media. What is more unusual about the Russian (dis)information campaigns is the sheer
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Gefühlte Wahrheiten: Orientierung in Zeiten postfaktischer Verunsicherung
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), Sonderausg. (2023), 266 pp.
"Wirtschaftliche Sorgen, Zukunfts- und Abstiegsängste sowie fehlendes Vertrauen in Politik und Wissenschaft bilden, wie Ortwin Renn erläutert, einen idealen Nährboden für Desinformation und Populismus, indem Tatbestände durch Gefühle verdrängt werden. Renn verdeutlicht, welche mentalen, sozia
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2023 Edelman Trust Barometer: Global Report
Edelman (2023), 71 slides
"Four Forces That Lead To Polarization: 1. Economic Anxieties: Economic optimism is collapsing around the world, with 24 of 28 countries seeing all-time lows in the number of people who think their families will be better off in five years. 2. Institutional Imbalance: Business is now the sole instit
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Blurring the Truth: Disinformation in Southeast Europe
Quick Overview
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2023), iii, 281 pp.
"This is neither the first nor the last study of disinformation. Yet it differs significantly from others in many regards. Firstly, it is the first and only study summarizing the state of disinformation in Southeast Europe. While regional studies abound, none so far has looked at all countries of th
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Alternative Fakten: zur Praxis der kommunikativen Erkenntnisverweigerung
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), Sonderausg. (2023), 332 pp.
"Der Begriff der "alternativen Fakten" hat in den vergangenen Jahren einen raschen Aufstieg erfahren. Mit ihm verbindet sich die Sorge, dass "alternative", den Tatsachen widersprechende Deutungen bestimmter politisch relevanter Sachverhalte zugenommen haben - und dass dies auf ein Schwinden des gete
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Disinformation: A Challenge for Democracy. Attitudes and perceptions in Europe
Quick Overview
Gütersloh: Bertelsmann Stiftung;Upgrade Democracy (2023), 38 pp.
"Fifty-four percent of EU citizens reported being “often” or “very often” unsure whether a piece of information they saw on the internet in recent months was true. Only 4 % reported never being unsure of information they saw. Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported consciously encounteri
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