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Propaganda
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Health Disinformation & Misinformation
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Media Literacy: Disinformation, Fake News, Hate Speech
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Russia-Ukraine War <2014-
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Facebook
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Disinformation & Misinformation Law & Regulation
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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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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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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Bots
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YouTube
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China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Media & Information Literacy
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Reality & Communication, Truth & Media
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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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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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Cyberpsychology
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Antisemitism
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Society
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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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Trust Building: Role of Communication & Media
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Right-Wing Extremism
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Democracy / Democratization and 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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Perception, Cognition & Comprehension
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Third-Person Effects
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Buddhism
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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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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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Telecommunication Law, Regulation & Policies
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The Digital Worlds of Displacement-Affected Communities: A Cross-Context Study of How People Affected by Displacement Use Mobile Phones
Top Insights
GSMA; UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) (2022), 76 pp.
"Through in-depth qualitative research and a survey to confirm and quantify findings, this study aims to provide a more holistic understanding of how displacement-affected communities in three humanitarian settings are using their mobile phones. These settings were chosen to provide a variety of per
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The Digitalisation of Armed Conflicts: Three Humanitarian Priorities
Brussels: Diplomacy and Strategy Centre for Security Brussels School of Governance (2022), 5 pp.
"States should interpret – and apply – existing rules in a manner that ensures adequate and sufficient protection for civilians and civilian infrastructure, information and communication technology (ICT) systems and data in our ever-increasingly digitalised societies. Academia, tech companies, s
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The Face of Peace: Government Pedagogy Amid Disinformation in Colombia
Chicago; London: University of Chicago Press (2022), xvi, 297 pp.
"Colombia's 2016 peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla sought to end fifty years of war, and won President Juan Manuel Santos the Nobel Peace Prize. Yet Colombian society rejected it in a polarizing referendum, amid an emotive disinformation campaign. A renegotiated deal began to be implemented, a
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Pseudo-Media Disinformation Patterns: Polarised Discourse, Clickbait and Twisted Journalistic Mimicry
Journalism Practice, volume 17, issue 10 (2022), pp. 2140-2158
"Information disorder involves wide-ranging content that challenges democratic rules and social harmony. Pseudo-media that relies on conspiracy theories and misleading versions of the social reality contribute to feeding the disinformation ecosystem by reinforcing biased messages with expressive pat
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Counter Digital Revolution, Disinformation, and Journalistic Constraints in Arab Media
Journalism Research, volume 5, issue 3 (2022), pp. 234-252
"The spread of social media platforms ushered the beginning of an unprecedented communication era, which is borderless, immediate, widespread, and defies restrictions and censorship. Digital technology aided the spread of democracy and freedom of expression and helped to overthrow some Arab regimes
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Desinformación y conflictividad en Bolivia 2019-2021
La Paz: Fundación UNIR (2022), 77 pp.
"Este estudio aborda el modo cómo la desinformación propalada principalmente a través de las redes sociales digitales, pero también en sitios web y medios periodísticos, ha contribuido a alimentar los conflictos y cómo éstos han dado lugar a más desinformación. Asimismo desentraña los prop
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Disinformation Against UN Peacekeeping Operations
New York: International Peace Institute (IPI) (2022), 15 pp.
"Over the past few years, a growing barrage of disinformation has targeted UN peacekeeping operations, particularly the missions in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Mali (MINUSMA), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). This includes false allegations that UN peacekeepers are tra
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Sharing of Misinformation is Habitual, Not Just Lazy or Biased
PNAS, volume 120, issue 4, e2216614120 (2022), 8 pp.
"Why do people share misinformation on social media? In this research (N = 2,476), we show that the structure of online sharing built into social platforms is more important than individual deficits in critical reasoning and partisan bias—commonly cited drivers of misinformation. Due to the reward
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Conflict and Online Space in the Sahel: Challenges and Recommendations
Brussels: Search for Common Ground (2022), 5 pp.
"With the growth of new social media users across the Sahel, existing conflict dynamics are increasingly manifesting. Sahelians are entering a complex digital space. The ability of individuals and communities to adapt to online/offline conflict dynamics will define the future of conflict in the regi
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Social Media Literacy: Fake News Consumption and Perception of COVID-19 in Nigeria
Cogent Arts & Humanities, volume 9, issue 2138011 (2022), 14 pp.
"The emergence of social media in the late 90s resulted in information dissemination and consumption transformation. Social networking sites have increasingly been popular and appealing to youths, who often spend much time navigating across the platforms, exploiting the communication affordances. Wh
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A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies on Online Fake News Detection
Information (MDPI), volume 13, issue 527 (2022), 20 pp.
"Despite the large number of studies on fake news detection, they have not yet been combined to offer coherent insight on trends and advancements in this domain. Hence, the primary objective of this study was to fill this knowledge gap. The method for selecting the pertinent articles for extraction
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Fake news during the pandemic times: A systematic literature review using PRISMA
Open Information Science, volume 6 (2022), pp. 49-60
"The purpose of this systematic literature review is to review the major studies about misinformation and fake news during COVID-19 on social media. A total of 144 articles studies were retrieved from ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science databases and 20 relevant articles were selected using th
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A Systematic Literature Review on Fake News in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Can AI Propose a Solution?
Applied Sciences (MDPI), volume 12, issue 12727 (2022), 19 pp.
"This paper aims to unpack a structured overview of previous research topics and findings and identify gaps. Our goal in this systematic review is to (a) synthesize the selected earlier studies, (b) offer researchers a structural framework for future COVID-19 and fake news research, and (c) recommen
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Misinformation and disinformation: An international effort using behavioural science to tackle the spread of misinformation
Paris: OECD; OPSI (2022), 31 pp.
"The OECD convened a first-of-its kind international partnership on behavioural science and misinformation between the Canadian and the French governments to develop and disseminate behaviourally-informed and evidence-based solutions that can guide government response to misinformation. The study te
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Populist attitudes and politicians’ disinformation accusations: Effects on perceptions of media and politicians
Journal of Communication, volume 72, issue 6 (2022), pp. 619-632
"Populist politicians increasingly accuse opposing media of spreading disinformation or “fake news.” However, empirical research on the effects of these accusations is scarce. This survey experiment (N = 1,330) shows that disinformation accusations reduce audience members’ trust in the accused
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The detection of political deepfakes
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, volume 27, issue 4, zmac008 (2022), 13 pp.
"In this article, a theoretical model on the detection of deepfakes by ordinary citizens is introduced. The authors conducted three studies in which deepfakes with political content were presented. The deepfakes showed UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson or Barack Obama. In the deepfake videos, the
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Deception as a Bridging Concept in the Study of Disinformation, Misinformation, and Misperceptions: Toward a Holistic Framework
Communication Theory, volume 32, issue 1 (2022), pp. 1-24
"We propose deception as a bridging concept that will enhance the study of misinformation, disinformation, and misperceptions. As we set it out here, the concept integrates insights from multiple social science disciplines and uniquely connects actors’ intentions, information, and attitudinal or b
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Reactions to China-linked Fake News: Experimental Evidence from Taiwan
China Quarterly, issue 249 (2022), pp. 21-46
"China is accused of conducting disinformation campaigns on Taiwan's social media. Existing studies on foreign interventions in democratic societies predict that such disinformation campaigns should lead to increasing partisan polarization within Taiwan. We argue that a backlash effect, making Taiwa
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Mistake or Manipulation? Conceptualizing Perceived Mis- and Disinformation among News Consumers in 10 European Countries
Communication Research, volume 49, issue 7 (2022), pp. 919-941
"In the midst of heated debates surrounding the veracity and honesty of communication, scholarly attention has turned to the conceptualization of mis- and disinformation on the supply-side of (political) communication. Yet, we lack systematic research on the conceptualization of perceived mis- and d
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"Fake News" in Literatur und Medien: Fakten und Fiktionen im interdisziplinären Diskurs
Bielefeld: transcript (2022), 235 pp.
"Fake News" sind aus privaten wie politischen Unterhaltungen nicht mehr wegzudenken und erfahren mit der omnipräsenten Nutzung digitaler Kommunikationskanäle eine geradezu inflationäre Verbreitung. Die Beiträger*innen diskutieren vor dem Hintergrund verschiedener Disziplinen der Humanities Forme
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