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Quick Overview
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Top Insights
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Access to Internet & Digital Communications
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Media Law & Regulation
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Media Use, Media Consumption
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Mobile Phone Use
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Social Media
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Television
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Islam and Communication
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Media / Communication Control
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Feminism & Communication
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Satellite Television
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Journalism Education & Training
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Politics and Media
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Television Programme & Format Trade
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Freedom of Expression
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Censorship
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Internet
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Ecological Footprint & Sustainability of Digitalization, E-Waste & Recycling
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Economic Development: Role of ICTs & Media
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ICT Industries & Markets
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ICT Regulation
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
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Associations & Networks of Journalists
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Journalistic Quality
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Press Landscapes
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Television Landscapes
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Media Management
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Politics
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Influence of Media on Politics
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Political Transition and Media
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Radio
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Muslim Television Broadcasting
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Religious Television Programmes
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Advertising Markets & Industries
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Media
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Area & Regional Studies
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Audiences & Users
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Media & ICT Use in Authoritarian Regimes / Dictatorships
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News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Christian Television
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Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
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Social Change & Media / Communication
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Digital Media Landscapes
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Digital Political Communication
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Facebook
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Twitter & Microblogs
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YouTube
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Digitalization, Environment & Sustainable Development
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Mobile Phone Markets
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ICT Indicators
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Economics of Media
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Media Ownership
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Television Entertainment, Television Entertainment Programmes
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Defamation Law & Regulation
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Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Gender & Religious Communication
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History (General)
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Foreign Television Programmes
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News Agencies
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Media & Communication Policies
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Television Policies
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Khashoggi, Jamal (1958-2018)
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Press
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Islam
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Muslim Digital Media & Online Communities
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Judaism and Communication
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Religion and Politics
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Religious Discrimination, Persecution of / Violence Against Religious Groups
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Society
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Telecommunication Infrastructure
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Television Programmes & Genres
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Reality Television Programmes & Daily Talks
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Access to Media & Information
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Access to Information Laws, Right to Information Regulation
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Advertising
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Gender Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming
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Social Movements: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Agriculture
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Environmental & Land Conflicts
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Land Property, Land Grabbing, Land Reforms
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Book Reading Habits, Book Readers, Book Consumption
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Internet & Social Media Use: Women
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Film Audiences, Film Consumption
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Gaming: Uses & Effects
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Television Use: Children
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Media Use: Entertainment
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Music Consumption & Use
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Print Media Use, Press Readers
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Reading, Reading Habits, Reading Skills
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Authoritarian Regimes, Dictatorships
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Authoritarian Regimes: Transnational Repression
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Independent & Oppositional Media in Authoritarian Regimes
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Book Policies (National & International)
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Book Publishing
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Literary / Fiction Book Publishing
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Professional, Specialist & Technical Books
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Transnational Book Trade, International Book Trade
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Catholic Church
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Catholic Church: Media Representation & Reporting
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Children's Media
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Children's Television Programmes
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Media Reception & Effects: Children
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Christian Minorities
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Digital & Social Media Pastoral
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Homiletics, Preaching, Sermons
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Persecution of / Violence Against Christians
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Sects
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Cinema
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Comedies
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Film Industries
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Communication Rights
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Editorial Independence: Influence of Media Owners
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Exile Journalism, Exile Media
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Intellectual Property
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Copyright Law
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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Killings of Journalists & Media Personnel
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Press Releases & Press Conferences
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Graffiti, Wall Paintings, Street Art
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Armed Conflicts
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Media Monitoring, Media Observatories
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Culture and Communication, Culture and Media
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Arabic culture
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Architecture
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Religious Art
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Collective Identities & Media
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Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
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Creative & Cultural Industries
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Cultural Studies
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Religious Literature & Religious Motifs in Literature
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Popular Cultures
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Religion and Culture
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
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Digital Media, Internet & Religion
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E-Governance, E-Democracy
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Digital Communication
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Internet / ICTs and Social Change
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Political Blogging
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Internet Markets
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Open Access Publishing
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Blogging, Blogs
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WhatsApp
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Streaming Media
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Digital Economies, Digital Societies
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Female ICT Sector Personnel / Professionals
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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Religious Minorities & Media
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Health Disinformation & Misinformation
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Media Clusters
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Media Concentration
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Music Industries & Markets
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Media Markets
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Television Markets
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Transnational Media Markets, International Media Markets
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Private / Commercial Media Ownership
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Political Economy of Media
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Religion and Economics
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Curricula: School Education
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Educational Radio Programmes
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Educational Television
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Entertainment and Media / Communication
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Humour, Parody, Satire
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Political Parody and Satire
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Soap Operas & Telenovelas
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Television Entertainment: Audiences
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Climate, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation
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Ethics in Media & Communication
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Bribery & Corruption in Journalism
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Codes of Journalistic Ethics
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
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Gender & Television
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
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Gender Relations
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Women (General)
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Women's Magazines, Women's Press
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Counselling
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COVID-19 Communication
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Food, Food Security, Nutrition
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History of Communication: Islam
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Adaptation of Media Products to Other Countries / Cultural Contexts
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Foreign News, International News
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Globalisation of Media
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Journalism
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Journalists
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Exiled Journalists
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Safety of Journalists: Law & Public Policies
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Corruption Reporting & Role of Media in Curbing Corruption
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Judaism: Media Representation & Reporting
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Religious Journalism, Religion News
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Arabic Language
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Translations & Translating
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Media, Mass Media
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Radio Landscapes
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Transition Countries: Media Systems & Media Landscapes
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Human Rights Violations
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Media Law & Regulation: Constitutional Law
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Sharia, Fatwas
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Media Outlets, Media Associations
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BBC
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Diasporas
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Popular Music
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Accountability & Transparency
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Clientelism
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Hindu Nationalism
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Political Resistance
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Democratization
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Failed States
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Political Transition
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Independent & Oppositional Media
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Political Communication
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Propaganda
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Magazines
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Newspapers
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Satellite Radios
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Manipulation
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Taliban
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Hinduism and Communication
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Jihad
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Islamic Cultures: Role of Media
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Muslim Cinema & Film Representation of Islam
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Religion (General)
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Religion and Society
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Religious History
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Religious Movements
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Religious Practice
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Research in Media & Communication
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Civil Society
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Corruption & Combating Corruption
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Informatics
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Radio Broadcasting Equipment & Technologies
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Television Transmitters
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
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Mobile Phone Apps
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Telecommunication Industries & Markets
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Television Channels
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Al-Jazeera
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China Global Television Network, CGTN (formerly China Central Television, CCTV)
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Television Programming, Programme Structures & Programme Policies
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Language
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Journals
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Media Use in the Middle East 2015: A Six-Nation Survey
Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar (2015), 73 pp.
"Especially notable in the 2015 study is that most people access the internet on their phones rather than by laptop or desktop computers. That’s true in every country in our sample, except Egypt, where an ailing economy has slowed the adoption of new technologies common elsewhere in the region and
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Freedom on the Net 2015: Privatizing Censorship, Eroding Privacy
Washington, DC; New York: Freedom House (2015), 986 pp.
"Internet freedom around the world has declined for the fifth consecutive year, with more governments censoring information of public interest and placing greater demands on the private sector to take down offending content. State authorities have also jailed more users for their online writings, wh
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Arab Media Moguls
London; New York: Tauris (2015), xiii, 233 pp.
"Transformations in the Arab media landscape are a key element in the regional dynamics of political change. Where do the private owners of Arab media outlets stand on the scene? What part, if any, have they played in weakening dictatorships, countering sectarianism and political polarisation, and r
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Arabische Medien
Top Insights
Konstanz; München: UVK (2015), 344 pp.
"Im Fokus des ersten Teils stehen transnationale Phänomene wie die Bedeutung des Satellitenfernsehens und der Sozialen Medien sowie die Rolle von Minderheiten, Gender und Islamisten in den Medien. Diese Beiträge geben den aktuellen Stand der Forschung wieder und reflektieren diesen. Im zweiten Tei
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1000 Peitschenhiebe: Weil ich sage, was ich denke
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), Lizenzausg. (2015), 61 pp.
Global Digital Statistics 2014: We Are Social's Snapshot of Key Digital Indicators
Singapore: We Are Social (2014), 181 slides
Freedom on the Net 2014. Tightening the Net: Governments Expand Online Controls
Washington, DC; New York: Freedom House (2014), 986 pp.
"Internet freedom around the world has declined for the fourth consecutive year, with a growing number of countries introducing online censorship and monitoring practices that are simultaneously more aggressive and more sophisticated in their targeting of individual users. In a departure from the pa
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Entertainment Media Use in the Middle East: A Six-Nation Survey
Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar (2014), 122 pp.
"Entertainment Media Use in the Middle East is the result of survey research in six Arab nations involving more than 6,000 face-to-face interviews in nationally representative samples—citizens and expatriates alike—and conducted in Arabic, English and French. The result is a portrait of how peop
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Media Use in the Middle East: An Eight-Nation Survey
Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar;Harris Interactive (2013), 97 pp.
"In assessing attitudes toward the media, one notable finding was a vote of confidence for improved quality of news media reporting between 2011 and 2013 with a majority of adults agreeing that it has improved in six of the eight countries surveyed. This optimism is also reflected in overall percept
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The Global Information Technology Report 2013: Growth and Jobs in a Hyperconnected World
Geneva: World Economic Forum;INSEAD (2013), 413 pp.
"Through the methodological framework of the Networked Readiness Index (NRI), the report measures the extent to which 144 economies, from both the developed and developing worlds, take advantage of ICTs and other new technologies to increase their growth and well-being. The NRI identifies the most r
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Media Laws and Regulations of the GCC Countries: Summary, Analysis and Recommendations
Doha: Doha Centre for Media Freedom (2013), 73 pp.
"This report represents an effort to help with the process of evaluating media laws in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. As governments consider what policies to set up to deal with new realities, this research should help provide an understanding of the current landscape. When examining
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Freedom on the Net 2013: A Global Assessment of Internet and Digital Media
Washington, DC; New York: Freedom House (2013), 881 pp.
"Freedom House has conducted a comprehensive study of internet freedom in 60 countries around the world. This report is the fourth in a series and focuses on developments that occurred between May 2012 and April 2013. The previous edition, covering 47 countries, was published in September 2012. 'Fre
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The Global Social Network Landscape: A Country-By-Country Guide to Social Network Usage
eMarketer (2013), 40 pp.
"Though Facebook’s near-ubiquitous lead might indicate that the global social network landscape is simplifying, it quickly becomes clear this is not the case. This report aims to help marketers assess the social network landscape in 27 countries by briefly examining four key factors: top social ne
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National Broadcasting and State Policy in Arab Countries
Basingstoke et al.: Palgrave Macmillan (2013), xii, 221 pp.
"A state-of-the-art analysis of the situation of national television in Arab countries, addressing what Arab national broadcastings today say about public policy and political opening. The essays deal with the reforms of public broadcasting organizations and the evolution, perspectives and issues of
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Christen in großer Bedrängnis: Diskriminierung und Unterdrückung. Dokumentation 2013
München: Kirche in Not (2013), 184 pp.
Opening Closed Regimes: Civil Society, Information Infrastructure, and Political Islam
In: Digital Media and Political Engagement Worldwide: A Comparative Study
Eva Anduiza Perea; Michael James Jensen; Laia Jorba (eds.)
New York: Cambridge University Press (2012), pp. 200-220
"Ruling elites often try to co-opt civil society groups, and in times of political or military crises they can attempt to control the national information infrastructure. But a defining feature of civil society is independence from the authority of the state, even in countries such as Saudi Arabia a
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The Global Information Technology Report 2012: Living in a Hyperconnected World
Geneva: World Economic Forum;INSEAD (2012), 413 pp.
"The Report is composed of four thematic parts. Part 1 describes the conceptual framework and relates the findings of the Networked Readiness Index (NRI) 2012. In addition, Part 1 features selected expert contributions on the general theme of hyperconnectivity. Part 2 includes two case studies showi
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Freedom on the Net 2012: A Global Assessment of Internet and Digital Media
Washington, DC; New York: Freedom House (2012), 657 pp.
"This report is the third in a series of comprehensive studies of internet freedom around the globe and covers developments in 47 countries that occurred between January 2011 and May 2012. Over 50 researchers, nearly all based in the countries they analyzed, contributed to the project by researching
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Safety on the Line: Exposing the Myth of Mobile Communication Security
Washington, DC: Freedom House;Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) (2012), 175 pp.
"This report evaluates the risks and vulnerabilities of mobile phone services and apps in 12 specified countries: the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Belarus, the People’s Republic of China, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Libya, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom
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Global Information Society Watch 2012. The Internet and Corruption: Transparency and Accountability Online
Association for Progressive Communications (APC);Hivos (2012), 273 pp.
"GISWatch 2012 explores how the internet is being used to ensure transparency and accountability, the challenges that civil society activists face in fighting corruption, and when the internet fails as an enabler of a transparent and fair society. The eight thematic reports and 48 country reports pu
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