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Safety of Journalists: Law & Public Policies
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Al-Jazeera
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Television News
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Conflict Prevention, Mediation & Reconciliation: Role of Media
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Media Assistance in Conflict Regions & Fragile Countries
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Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
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Propaganda
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Terrorism
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Civil Wars
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Conflict-Sensitive / Peace Communication
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Crime & Violence Reporting
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Trauma: Media Representation & Reporting
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Social Media
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Reporting & Media Representation
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Journalism Ethics
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Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
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Journalism
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Political Transition and Media
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Public Spheres
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Killings of Journalists & Media Personnel
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Religion and Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Religious Violence
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
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Humanitarian Law
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Environmental Journalism
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Emergency Medical Aid
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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Satellite Television
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Journalistic Quality
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Local Journalism
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Working Conditions of Journalists & Media Personnel
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Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
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Framing
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Political Communication
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Censorship
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Crisis Communication
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Conflicts, Conflict Prevention & Management, Mediation, Peacebuilding
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Ethnic Conflicts
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Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
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Discourse & Discourse Analysis
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Collective Memory & Media, Media Representation of History
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Reporting
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Objectivity & Veracity of Reporting
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Bias in News Media
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International Communication
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Political Reporting
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Media Law & Regulation
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Civil Society
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Rohingya
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Al-Arabiya
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Independent & Oppositional Media in Authoritarian Regimes
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Children: Media Representation & Reporting
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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Harassment & Intimidation of Journalists
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Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Community Radios
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International Conflicts
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Dealing With the Past
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Human Rights Protection & Violations: Media Representation & Reporting
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Human Security Reporting
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Transitional Justice Reporting
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Media Monitoring, Media Observatories
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Anthropology of Media & Communication
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Nonprofit Organizations, NGOs
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Development Communication Theories
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Data Journalism, Computer-Assisted Investigative Reporting
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Racism in Communication & Media
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Romani People
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Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Reporting
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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Media Ownership
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Climate Change Communication, Climate Journalism
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Environmental & Land Conflicts Reporting & Media Representation
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Ethics in Media & Communication
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Health Communication
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COVID-19 Communication
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Ethnicity in Communication
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Indigenous Language Press
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Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Competencies
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Developing Countries Reporting & Representation in Foreign / International Media
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Associations & Networks of Journalists
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Constructive Journalism, Solution-Oriented Journalism
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Journalism Concepts & Cultures
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Journalists
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Stringers & Fixers (Journalism)
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News
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Language
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Media Assistance
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Truth & Reconciliation Commissions
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Polarization, Political Polarization
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Newspapers
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Media Reception
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Islam and Communication
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Muslim Media
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Research in Media & Communication
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Social Change
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Television
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Al-Hurra (Television Channel)
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Television Programming, Programme Structures & Programme Policies
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Theories of Communication & Media
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Non-Western Communication Approaches
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User-Generated Contents
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Flow of Information
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Media
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Media Use, Media Consumption
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Awards & Prizes: Literary & Book Awards
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Book Publishing
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Textbooks, Textbook Development, Publishing & Research
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Development Communication Campaigns
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Digital Media Campaigns
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Presencia (Newspaper, Bolivia)
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Radio Cutivalú (Piura, Peru)
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Radio Marañón (Jaén, Perú)
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Radio Quillabamba (Quillabamba, Peru)
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Children's News Programmes
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Children's Television Programmes
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Comics, Cartoons, Caricatures
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Educational Comics & Comics for Development
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Media Reception & Effects: Children
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Violence in the Media: Effects on Children
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Documentaries, Television Documentaries, Web Documentaries
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War & Political Violence in Cinema
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Communication Rights
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Editorial Independence: Influence of Media Owners
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Freedom of Expression
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Freedom of Expression Principles
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Media Assistance: Freedom of Expression & Safety of Journalists
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Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists & Media Personnel
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OSCE Representative of Freedom of the Media
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Government Communication Strategies
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Government Propaganda
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NGOs & Civil Society Organizations: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Public Relations
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Alternative Press
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Community Media
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Groups, Group Communication, Group Development
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Participatory Videos & Community Filmmaking
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Oral Cultures & Traditions, Oral History, Oral Testimonies
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Storytelling
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Conflicts: Victims' Perspectives
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Cultural Conflicts
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Reconciliation Work
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Boko Haram
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Wars
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Gaza War (2023-)
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Iraq-Kuwait Gulf War (1990-1991)
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Russia-Ukraine War <2014-
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Enemy Images
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Media Assistance: Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Peace Culture, Peace Education, Non-Violence
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Violence in the Media: Reception & Effects
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Wars & Political Violence in Arts & Literature
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Media Quality
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Collective Identities & Media
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Cultural Identity
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Hybrid Cultures, Hybridization
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Literature
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Narratives, Narrative Structures
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Modernization Development Approaches, Developmentalism
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Museums
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Clothing & Fashion
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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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International Development Cooperation
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Development and Media
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Digital Media Startups
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Internet
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Blogging, Blogs
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Facebook
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Social / Digital Media and ICTs in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Management & Prevention
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Instagram
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Ethnic / Minority Online Communities & Websites
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Ethnic Media, Minority Media
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Foreigners: Media Representation
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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Uyghurs, Uighurs
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Early Warning: Disasters
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Health Disinformation & Misinformation
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Identifying & Researching Disinformation
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Economy
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Traffic & Transport Infrastructure
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Education and Communication / Media
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Universities
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Infotainment, Politainment
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Television Serials
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Water Resources Management, Water Access & Supply
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Ethics in Nonprofit & Community Journalism
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Codes of Journalistic Ethics
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Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Ubuntu (Ethical Concept of Southern African Origin)
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Victim-Sensitive Reporting
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Gender Media Studies & Feminist Communication Research
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Gender-Sensitive Journalism
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Counselling
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Suicide Reporting & Media Representation
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Vaccination Campaigns & Vaccine Hesitancy
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History of Media & Communication
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First World War (1914-1918)
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History of Journalism
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Indigenous Issues Reporting & Media Representation
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Indigenous Journalists & Communicators
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Cross-Cultural Analysis
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Arab World / Middle East: Foreign Media Representation & Image Abroad
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China: Foreign Media Representation & Image Abroad
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China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Foreign News, International News
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Globalisation: Impact on (Local) Media & Communication
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Globalisation of Media
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Communication Rights in the Information Society (CRIS)
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World Information and Communication Order
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Russia: Foreign Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
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International Organizations
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United Nations (UN)
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Journalistic Skills
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News Agencies
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Court Reporting & Media Representation of Judicial System
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Poverty & Impoverished People: Reporting & Media Representation
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Religion: Media Representation
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Sexual Abuse Reporting, Sexual Violence Reporting
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Linguistic Diversity
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Rhetorics, Public Speaking, Speeches
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Translations & Translating
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Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relations
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Media, Mass Media
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Nonverbal Communication, Body Language, Gestures
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Oral Communication
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Stereotypes in Media & Communication
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Post-Socialist Media Systems & Landscapes
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Civil Rights
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Internet Governance, Internet Policies
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Transitional Justice
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BBC
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Diasporas
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Migration
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Music
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Music Videos
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Photography
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Conflict & War Photography
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Arab Spring (2010-2012)
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Guerillas, Insurgent Groups, Revolutionary Movements
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FARC (Insurgent Group, Colombia)
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Capitalism
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Political Resistance
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Fragile / Post-Conflict States
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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National Identity & Media, Nationalism & Communication
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Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers, Elites
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Public Opinion
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Watchdog Role of the Media
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Press
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Yellow Press
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Public Media, State Media
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Radio
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Mega FM (Radio Station, Gulu, Uganda)
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Radio Télévision Ivoirienne
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Media Effects
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Perception, Cognition & Comprehension
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Social Integration: Role of Media
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Television Reception & Effects
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Fundamentalisms (Religious)
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Islamism
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Islamophobia
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Comparative Approaches & Methods in Communication Research
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Digital Sources
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Ethnographic Research
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Interviewing (Journalistic Genre)
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Human Security
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Violence
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Sexual Violence & Abuse, Rape
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Ethnocentrism
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Nomades
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Informatics
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Telecommunications
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Television Channels
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Al-Manar (Television Channel, Lebanon)
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Open Broadcast Network (Bosnia)
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Tele Liban (Television Channel, Lebanon)
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TeleSur (Television Channel)
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Television Talk Shows
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Postcolonial & Decolonial Communication Approaches
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Youth Activism, Youth Civic Engagement, Youth Political Interests, Youth Protests
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"The years 2011 and 2012 were among the most deadly for journalists reporting from conflict situations worldwide. The numbers of assaults, arrests and attacks have been on a constant rise and portray a dramatic image of the journalistic profession. In light of the increasing threats in armed conflic ... more
"This book examines, through the case study of Indonesia over recent decades, how the reporting of violence can drive the escalation of violence, and how journalists can alter their reporting practices in order to have the opposite effect and promote peace." (Publisher description)
"Purpose: War journalists confront many dangers, leaving them at risk for mental health problems. They are, however, able to take breaks from the hazards of frontline work by periodically leaving conflict zones for the safety of home. This respite is not afforded local journalists who cover conflict ... more

Die Medien in Kolumbien

In: Kolumbien: vom Failing State zum Rising Star? Ein Land zwischen Wirtschaftswunder und humanitärer Krise
David Graaf; Miriam Heins; Cathy Henkel; Marie Ludwig; Tim Schauenberg; Rebecca Steger; Johannes Thema (eds.)
Berlin: Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Berlin (wvb) (2013), pp. 141-166
"Zusammenfassend zeigt sich bei der Berichterstattung über Gewalttaten eine klare Unausgewogenheit in Bezug auf Opfer und TäterInnen. Es herrscht eine "asimetría de la indignación" (Semana 0.2.02.2008), das heißt eine Asymetrie der Empörung und eine asymetrische Sensibilisierung, die die Opfer ... more

Deciphering User-Generated Content in Transitional Societies: A Syria Coverage Case Study

Washington, DC: Internews;Annenberg School for Communication, Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) (2012), 40 pp.
"The objective of this study is to look at how two prominent Arab-language news organisations, BBC Arabic and Al Jazeera Arabic (AJA), have used social media and user-generated content — photos, videos and comments — to provide coverage of the uprising in Syria. Due to the unique pressures in co ... more
"This paper aims at investigating the relationship between traditional and social media during the first six months of the Syrian uprising. Thanks to direct testimony made available to the author by various cyber activists inside and outside Syria and through constant monitoring of the official prop ... more
"The Arab Spring represents a breaking point in the cooperation between the pan-Latin American satellite television TeleSUR and Al-Jazeera. Even if in February TeleSUR firmly condemned the closure by Egyptian authorities of the Al-Jazeera Cairo offices, NATO military intervention in Libya and the be ... more

The Media and the Political Crisis in Côte D’Ivoire

Legon; Copenhagen: Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA);International Media Support (IMS) (2012), 62 pp.
"The article analyses the media coverage of the BDR mutiny in Bangladesh, February 2009. In examining journalistic processes and how the Bangladeshi media reported the violent conflict, the article looks at how the approaches of peace journalism can be used in actual conflict reporting. Through a co ... more
"The global success of the film KONY 2012 by Invisible Children, Inc., manifests far greater magical powers than those of Joseph Kony and his ruthless Lord’s Resistance Army, which it portrays. The most prominent feature of the Invisible Children lobby is the making and constant remaking of a mast ... more
"El presente artículo ofrece los principales resultados de una investigación orientada a conocer y analizar la actuación de dos emisoras educativas y comunitarias: Radio Cutivalú de Piura y Radio Marañón de Jaén, en el contexto del conflicto socioambiental generado por el proyecto minero Río ... more

Spotlight on Mladic: Villain or Celebrity? The Arrest and Trial of Ratko Mladic in the Balkan Media

Sarajevo: Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN);Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2012), 48 pp.
"Peace journalism is hardly a new concept, Galtung and Ruge having provided a key conceptual underpinning in 1965 and in later studies. However, while it flourished significantly in parts of the globe in the 1990s, notably the Philippines, albeit frequently referred to there as ‘conflict-sensitive ... more
"[...] Explores the role played by local-nationals in covering the crisis for global audiences and how these journalists differed from the traditional, Western-born foreign correspondents who worked alongside them. The research draws on two methods: in-depth, semi-structured interviews with foreign ... more

Covering Trauma: A Training Guide

Search for Common Ground, Radio for Peacebuilding Africa (2011), 20 pp.
"All stories about an ordinary person who becomes the victim of abuse require extra sensitivity, because survivors of abuse – whether the abuse is physical, emotional or political – are usually survivors of a traumatic event. There are many kinds of traumatic events. A terrible car crash, an ear ... more
"Aus einer Forschungsperspektive wird die Rolle der Medien bei der Kriegs- und Krisenberichterstattung für Kinder beleuchtet. Es werden sowohl Aspekte der Rezeption und Produktion von Medientexten durch Kinder als auch die Sicht und Vorgehensweisen von ProduzentInnen von Kindernachrichten zusammeng ... more

Libya Media Assessment

Washington, DC; London: Internews (2011), 43 pp.

Medios a la vista 2: Análisis sobre el derecho a la información y la comunicación y el periodismo en Bolivia 2009-2011

La Paz: Fundación UNIR;Observatorio Nacional de Medios (ONADEM) (2011), 262 pp.
"Contiene, además de un apartado dedicado a revisar los seis años de recorrido del ONADEM, cuatro grandes secciones que cubren las áreas de trabajo del Observatorio en los últimos tres años: el Derecho a la Información y a la Comunicación, el análisis de la calidad de la información period ... more

Cubrir conflictos, lo más peligroso para el periodismo

In: Medios a la vista 2: Análisis sobre el derecho a la información y la comunicación y el periodismo en Bolivia 2009-2011
La Paz: Fundación UNIR;Observatorio Nacional de Medios (ONADEM) (2011), pp. 239-248