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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Conspiracy Narratives, Conspiracy Theories
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Propaganda
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Foreign Disinformation, Foreign Information Manipulation Operations, Foreign Propaganda
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COVID-19 Communication
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Digital Platforms & Intermediaries
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Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
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Media Use, Media Consumption
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Health Disinformation & Misinformation
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News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Media Literacy: Disinformation, Fake News, Hate Speech
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Russia-Ukraine War <2014-
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WhatsApp
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Media Law & Regulation
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Election Campaigns: Social Media
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Access to Media & Information
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Government Communication Strategies
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Content Moderation & Regulation: Social Media
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Facebook
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Artificial Intelligence
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Russia: Foreign Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Disinformation Consumption & Perception
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Deepfakes (Realistic-Looking Media Content that has been Modified, Generated or Falsified Using AI)
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Disinformation & Misinformation Law & Regulation
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Freedom of Expression
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Digital & Information Literacy
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Media Viability & Financial Sustainability
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Populism
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Telecommunication Infrastructure
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Election Campaigns
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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Digital Ethics, AI Ethics, Social Media Ethics, Data & Information Ethics
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Journalism Ethics
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Manipulation
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Access to Internet & Digital Communications
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Government Propaganda
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Digital Media Landscapes
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Filter Bubbles & Echo Chambers
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Political Communication
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Hate Speech Legislation & Regulation
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War Reporting
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Digital Political Communication
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Online News
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Social Media
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Telegram
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Identifying & Researching Disinformation
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Climate Change Communication, Climate Journalism
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Journalistic Quality
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Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
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Polarization, Political Polarization
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic, Political and Social Effects
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
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Cyberbullying, Cyberharassment
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Digital Platform & Intermediaries Regulation
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Bots
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YouTube
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Journalism
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Media & Information Literacy
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Reality & Communication, Truth & Media
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User-Generated Contents
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Censorship
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
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Cyberwarfare, Cyber Operations: Attacking Enemy Computers, Software, and Control Systems
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Countering Misinformation & Rumours
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Rumours & Rumour Management
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Influencers (Social Media)
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AI & Democracy / Democratization
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Generative AI, including ChatGPT et al.
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Digitalization, Digital Transformation
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Racism in Social Media & Digital Communication
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Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
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Reporting on Disinformation & Misinformation
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Environmental Communication
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
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Investigative Journalism
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Journalism Education & Training
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Media Literacy: Youth
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Social Media Landscapes
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Public Opinion
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Public Media, State Media
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Public Service Broadcasting
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Cyberpsychology
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Antisemitism
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Discrimination
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Society
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Population
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Telecommunication Companies, Mobile Phone & Fixed Line Operators
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Digital Divide, Digital Inequalities
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Advertising Markets & Industries
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Audiences & Users
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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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Countering Defamation & Harassment
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Objectivity & Veracity of Reporting
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Sexuality: Media Representation, Sexually Explicit Media Content, Pornography
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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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History of Journalism
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Nazism
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Foreign Correspondents
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Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
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European Union (EU)
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Journalists
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Election Reporting
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Information Ecosystems
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Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relations
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Trust Building: Role of Communication & Media
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Civic Engagement, Citizen & Community Participation
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Right-Wing Extremism
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Radicalisation: Influence of Media
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Public Opinion Manipulation
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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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Islam and Communication
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Research in Media & Communication
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Science Communication & Research Dissemination
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Robots, Robotics
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RT (Russian International Broadcaster, formerly Russia Today)
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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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Social Media Analytics, Web Metrics, User Data Analytics
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Media & ICT Use in Authoritarian Regimes / Dictatorships
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Media Use: Conflict Areas
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Mobile Phone Use: Migrants & Refugees
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Authoritarian Discourse
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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E-Books & Digital Book Publishing
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Catholic Church and Communication
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Catholic Communication Ethics, Catholic Media Ethics
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Catholic Social Thought
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Child Abuse: Digital Media
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Child Protection, Protection of Minors
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Children & Digital Media
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Girls and Media
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Media Literacy: Children
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Media Literacy: Preschool Children
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Christian Communication Ethics, Christian Media Ethics
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Church Marketing
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Communication Pastoral, Media Pastoral
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Nollywood
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Communication Rights
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Digital Rights
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Freedom of Expression Online, Internet Freedom
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Freedom of Expression Principles
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Intellectual Property
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Copyright Law
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Media / Communication Control
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Indirect Censorship, Soft Censorship
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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Harassment & Intimidation of Journalists
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Violence Against Journalists & Media Personnel
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State Influence on the Media
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Crisis Communication
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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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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Minorities & Disadavantaged Groups: Oppression
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Reporting & Media Representation
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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 Concentration
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Media Industries
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Music Industries & Markets
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Television 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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Defamation of Religion (Blasphemy)
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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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Sexuality
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Decolonial & Non-Western Approaches
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Gatekeepers
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Good Practice Examples
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History of Disinformation
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Indigenous Communication
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Ethnicity in Communication
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Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous Population
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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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United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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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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Journalistic Practices & Routines
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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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Local News
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Newsroom Management
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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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Local Communication & Media
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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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Framing
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Political Television Programmes & Political Talkshows
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Public & State Television
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Emotions in the Media, Emotional Functions & Messages of Media
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Gatekeeping Function of Media
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Persuasive Communication
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Everyday Life
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Indignation, Outrage
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Opinion, Opinion Formation, Opinion Change
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Prejudices
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Perception, Cognition & Comprehension
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Third-Person Effects
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Buddhism
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Confucianism
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Interreligious Dialogue
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Islam
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Muslim Digital Media & Online Communities
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Islam
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Yazidism, Yazidis, Yezidis
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Communication & Media Research Centres
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Research Methods
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Data Analysis & Interpretation
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Political Indicators
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Randomised Control Trials & (Quasi-) Experimental Designs
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Rural Communication, Media in Rural Areas
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Rohingya
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Digital Media Technologies
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
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Mobile Phone Apps
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Remote Work, Teleworking, Working from Home
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SMS
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State Influence on ICT & Telecommunication Markets
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Telecommunication Law, Regulation & Policies
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Al-Jazeera
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Theories of Communication & Media
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Urban Communication, Urban Media
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Illustrations, Pictures, Images
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Global Media Ethics and the Digital Revolution
London; New York: Routledge (2022), 292 pp.
"An international team of contributors draw upon global and non-Western traditions to discuss the philosophical origins of ethics and the tension that exists between media institutions, the media market and political/ideological influencers. The chapters then unveil the discrepancies among internati
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Edelman Trust Barometer 2022: Global Report
Edelman (2022), 72 slides
"[...] Government and media fuel a cycle of distrust: Nearly one out of every two respondents view government and media as divisive forces in society—48% and 46%, respectively. Furthermore, government leaders and journalists are seen as the least trusted societal leaders today, with less than half
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How Google’s Ad Business Funds Disinformation Around the World
ProPublica (2022)
"The largest-ever analysis of Google’s ad practices on non-English-language websites reveals how the tech giant makes disinformation profitable." (Introduction)
We Love to Hate George Soros: A Cross-Platform Analysis of the Globalism Conspiracy Theory Campaign in Brazil
Convergence, volume 28, issue 4 (2022), pp. 983–1006
"The proliferation of conspiracy theories surrounding George Soros and the ‘Globalist invasion’ had been concentrated primarily in Eastern Europe, Russia and the United States. However, since Jair Bolsonaro’s presidential victory in Brazil, Soros has become a target of the far-right in the cou
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Disinformation in the Global South
Top Insights
Guy Berger (foreword)
Hoboken: Wiley Blackwell (2022), xxv, 237 pp.
"In many parts of the Global South, coordinated political disinformation campaigns, rumor, and propaganda have long been a part of the social fabric, even before disinformation has become an area of scholarship in the Global North. The way disinformation manifests in this region, and responses to it
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Echo Chambers, Filter Bubbles, and Polarisation: A Literature Review
Oxford: Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (2022), 42 pp.
"This literature review examines, specifically, social science work presenting evidence concerning the existence, causes, and effect of online echo chambers and consider what related research can tell about scientific discussions online and how they might shape public understanding of science and th
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Frontier Influencers: The New Face of China’s Propaganda
Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), International Cyber Policy Centre (2022), 52 pp.
"This report explores how the Chinese party-state's globally focused propaganda and disinformation capabilities are evolving and increasing in sophistication. Concerningly, this emerging approach by the Chinese party-state to influence international discourse on China, including obfuscating its reco
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Success and Failure in News Media Performance: Comparative Analysis in the Media for Democracy Monitor 2021
Gothenburg: Nordicom;University of Gothenburg (2022), 360 pp.
"The Media for Democracy Monitor (MDM) assesses the performance of leading news media in mature democracies with regard to the three core dimensions of democracy: freedom, equality, and control. After monitoring 10 countries in 2011, the MDM project expanded to cover the leading news media of 18 dem
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Ukraine Media Landscape Guide
CDAC Network;Deutsche Welle DW Akademie (2022), 39 pp.
"This Media Landscape Guide provides a snapshot of the current media in Ukraine, including the historical background to the media, media trends and freedoms, languages in the different media, media access and barriers for different groups in the community, audiences and their preferences. It conside
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Meeting the Challenges of Information Disorder in the Global South
Top Insights
Rondebosch: University of Cape Town, Centre for Film and Media Studies;International Development Research Centre (IDRC) (2022), 256 pp.
"Despite information disorder being a widespread problem in countries in the Global South, the study of this phenomenon remains dominated by examples, case studies, and models from the Global North. Knowledge about the various manifestations of information disorder, the range of responses, and the s
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Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression: Bridging the Gap Between Social Media and Local Civil Society
Article 19;UNESCO (2022), 46 pp.
"This report presents a summary analysis of research on current practices of content moderation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, and Kenya, with a specific focus on 'harmful content' such as 'hate speech' and disinformation. The methodology combined desk research with qualitative interviews wit
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The Terror Times: The Depth and Breadth of the Islamic State Alternative News Outlet Ecosystem Online
London et al.: Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) (2022), 21 pp.
"This report highlights the networks, supporters, and the platforms of Islamic State disinformation disseminators, focusing on popular social media platforms as well as encrypted messaging applications. These disinformation networks are creating self-branded media outlets with followers in the tens
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A Strategy for Effective Counterspeech Against Online Hate and Disinformation in Sri Lanka
Dehiwala: National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL) (2022), 78 pp.
"This strategy, prepared through a consultative process, identifies some approaches and interventions in counter speech in the context of Sri Lanka's socio-political realities. It is meant to help streamline and scale up various efforts already being pursued by different individuals or groups. The f
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Understanding the Laws Relating to "Fake News" in Russia
Thomson Reuters Foundation;Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) (2022), 16 pp.
"This guide is intended to provide user-friendly, practical guidance for journalists and newsrooms seeking to understand the Russian “fake news” laws, and how they’ve been applied to local and international press." (Page 1)
Addressing Conspiracy Theories: What Teachers Need to Know
Key Guidance
Paris: UNESCO (2022), 18 pp.
"This document is a first introduction for educators, working in and outside of formal schooling, on how to identify, prevent and address conspiracy theories in education settings. It seeks to provide educators with key definitions and essential knowledge to grasp the complexity of the phenomenon an
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Misinformation Across Digital Divides: Theory and Evidence from Northern Ghana
African Affairs, volume 121, issue 483 (2022), pp. 161-195
"Social media misinformation is widely recognized as a significant and growing global problem. Yet, little is known about how misinformation spreads across broader media ecosystems, particularly in areas with varying internet access and connectivity. Drawing on research in northern Ghana, we seek to
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A Pro-Government Disinformation Campaign on Indonesian Papua
Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review, volume 3, issue 5 (2022), 20 pp.
"This research identifies an Indonesian-language Twitter disinformation campaign posting pro-government materials on Indonesian governance in Papua, site of a protracted ethno-nationalist, pro-independence insurgency. Curiously, the campaign does not employ common disinformation tactics such as hash
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Who is Afraid of Fake News? Modeling Risk Perceptions of Misinformation in 142 Countries
Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review, volume 3, issue 3 (2022), 13 pp.
"Using survey data from 154,195 respondents in 142 countries, we investigate internet user perceptions of the risks associated with being exposed to misinformation. We find that: 1) The majority of regular internet users globally (58.5%) worry about misinformation, and young and low-income groups ar
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Russian Information Warfare 2 Months After the Invasion in Ukraine
Media Development Foundation (MDF) (2022), 46 pp.
"During the monitoring period (February 24 – April 24) the following tendencies have been identified: Out of the 160 false information and manipulative content, mainly disseminated in Russian and Georgian sources, the largest share (49.4%) was directed against Ukraine, followed by disinformation a
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Labelling Fake News: The Politics of Regulating Disinformation in Thailand
Perspective (ISEAS), issue 34 (2022), 14 pp.
"In Thailand, determining what news is true or fake appears to be a political matter. The Thai authorities associate "fake news" with public harm and as a national threat, giving rise to stringent regulatory responses. Official hostility toward "fake news" is influenced by virulent political conflic
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