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"This edited collection investigates the use of sound and audio production in community engaged participatory arts practice and research. The popularity of podcast and audio drama, combined with the accessibility and portability of affordable field recording and home studio equipment, makes audio a ... more

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The Mediation of Sustainability: Development Goals, Social Movements, and Public Dissent

Ben Harbisher (ed.)

Lanham; Boulder; New York; London: Rowman & Littlefield (2023), 250 pp.

"This book examines the way in which SDG initiatives have been disseminated by mainstream media, in government discourse and by NGO’s, charitable organisations, and campaign groups. It questions to what extent sustainability narratives are being supported and how they are represented; how saving t ... more

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The state of communication, community engagement and accountability across the Ukraine response. Snapshot report

London: CDAC Network, 4th ed. (2023), 12 pp.

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E-Learning Best Practices and Students’ Needs in African Universities

Monica B. Chibita, John Semakula

Commpass Communicating Migration and Mobility (2023), 41 pp.

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Popularização da política de saúde na era Vargas

Isabella Maasberg, Ricarda Musser, Gunther Kunze (eds.)

Berlin: Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut Preußischer Kulturbesitz (2023), 119 pp.

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Pandemic, politics, and the safety of journalists: Downward spiral of press freedom in India

Sanviti Iyer, Mochish KS

Review of Communication, volume 23, issue 3 (2023), pp. 210-227

"According to the 2023 World Press Freedom Index rankings by the RSF, India ranks 161 out of 180 countries. One of the important indicators that the index bases the ranking on is the level of violence against the journalists and their overall safety. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian governme ... more

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Communication et COVID-19 en Afrique: Action publique, médiatisation, croyances populaires

Paris: L'Harmattan (2023), 295 pp.

"Comment la Covid-19 a-t-elle été saisie de manière à faire sens tant pour l’action publique que dans les espaces médiatiques ? Les contributions révèlent une production discursive de différente nature (prescriptive, anxiogène, critique), que s qu’en soient les acteurs : représentants ... more

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Urgent call to prioritise communication in Gaza

London: CDAC Network (2023), 4 pp.

"Gaza has experienced five near-total communications blackouts since since 7 October 2023.1 People cannot access critical information. They cannot reach loved ones. Aid agencies cannot contact staff or coordinate assistance. Media coverage and documentation is further restricted." (Page 1)

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Technology in Disability-Inclusive Education

Paris: UNESCO;Global Education Monitoring Report Team (2023), 43 pp.

"This report outlines the actions driven towards inclusive education, including skill-based training, online learning and classroom settings, and low-tech to high-tech assistive technology (AT). Skill-based training, one of the most important skills for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), covers life ... more

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“How can I keep quiet?” Motivations to participate in vaccination communication on Facebook

Pavel Rodin

Communications: The European Journal of Communication Research, volume 48, issue 4 (2023), pp. 482-501

"Risk and crisis communication (RCC) is a complex constellation of multiple actors, platforms, and voices. It involves institutional actors but also laypeople. Participation by social media users can both facilitate and obstruct effective RCC. The present study draws on in-depth interviews with Swed ... more

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Audience Listenership of FM Radio: A Case Study of Rural Development in Northern Ghana

Antwi-Boateng Osman, Muhammed Danladi Musa, Mu-Azu Iddirisu Andani

Cogent Arts & Humanities, volume 10, issue 2184750 (2023), 17 pp.

"The quest for effective strategies for rural development continues to be a challenge for policymakers in sub-Saharan Africa and their development partners. Communication development strategies executed using FM stations have emerged as a promising tool as a result of the medium being the most popul ... more

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Using Social Media for Health Behavior Change: Technical How-To Guide
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FHI 360 (2023), 50 pp.

"This comprehensive guide has four sections taking you through preparations, planning, developing, and implementing to monitoring and evaluating your campaign. We do not expect you to read this document in one sitting, but rather use it as you develop your social media campaign." (How to use this gu ... more

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Die Ökobilanz: Verbraucht Künstliche Intelligenz mehr Ressourcen, als sie einsparen kann?

Berlin: Algorithm Watch (2023), 42 pp.

"Wer KI als Lösung präsentiert, muss auch Beweise dafür liefern. Wir zeigen in der zweiten Ausgabe unseres SustAIn-Magazins, dass KI-Systeme in der Energieversorgung durchaus den Einsatz von erneuerbaren Energien verbessern können. Aber ihr Potenzial kann nur ausgeschöpft werden, wenn eine daf� ... more

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Teaching Journalism Online: A Handbook for Journalism Educators

Susan Keith, Raluca Cozma (eds.)

Paris: UNESCO (2023), 116 pp.

"Journalism education, being heavily focusing on experiential learning and face-to-face interaction, is particularly challenged when it comes to remote teaching and learning. This manual aims to provide journalism instructors the resources to improve their teaching in digital spaces. The subject mat ... more

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Metaverse und Gaming: Potenziale für die Auswärtige Kultur- und Bildungspolitik

Manouchehr Shamsrizi

Stuttgart: Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) (2023), 88 pp.

"Diese Studie trägt dazu bei, ein Verständnis für das Thema ,Gaming‘ und seine Derivate zu vermitteln und mithilfe von interdisziplinären, theoriegeleiteten Übersichten, Modellen und Handlungsempfehlungen eine praxisorientierte, qualifizierte Extended Gaming Literacy für Akteur:innen der Aus ... more

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Politiken des (digitalen) Spiels: Transdisziplinäre Perspektiven

Arno Görgen, Tobias Unterhuber (eds.)

Bielefeld: transcript (2023), 357 pp.

"Spiele sind durch Produktion, Distribution und Konsumption in politische Strukturen eingebunden. Sie spiegeln nicht nur ihre Umwelt wider, sondern werden auch maßgeblich durch diese geformt. Die Beiträger*innen fragen transdisziplinär nach der Analyse solcher "Politiken des Spiels": Innerhalb we ... more

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Tackling Misinformation with Games: A Systematic Literature Review

Kristian Kiili, Juho Siuko, Manuel Ninaus

Interactive Learning Environments (2023), 16 pp.

"Misinformation and fake news are severe threats to society. The role of critical reading skills is crucial in the battle against misinformation. Despite the promising results of game-based interventions to mitigate the effects of misinformation, the corpus of research on games supporting critical r ... more

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Demand of and Access to Health Messages Through Mass Media in the Rural Community of Eastern Ethiopia: A Mixed Method Study

Bushra Aliyi, Yadeta Dassie, Alemayehu Deressa et al.

Risk Management and Healthcare, issue 16 (2023), pp. 1859-1874

"Background: The demand for health-related information has increased dramatically in recent years. Media is crucial in reaching health messages to audiences, especially those who are distant and rural. Therefore, the study aimed to assess demands, access, and factors associated with access to health ... more

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Aufgeheizt: Verschwörungserzählungen rund um die Klimakrise

Tobias Meilicke, Cornelius Strobel (eds.)

Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb) (2023), 169 pp.

"Dürren, Waldbrände, Überschwemmungen – die Klimakrise ist in vollem Gange. Trotz der vollkommenen Offensichtlichkeit dieser existenziellen Bedrohung blühen die Mythen rund um das Thema: Die Daten würden gefälscht, die Bevölkerung hinters Licht geführt, alle Maßnahmen gegen die Klimakrise ... more

Using Social Media for Health Behavior Change: Technical How-To Guide Key Guidance

Using Social Media for Health Behavior Change: Technical How-To Guide
Key Guidance