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Digital Platforms & Intermediaries
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Content Moderation & Regulation: Social Media
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Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
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Labour, Labour Markets, Labour Laws, Working Conditions
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Digital Platform & Intermediaries Regulation
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Facebook
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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Algorithms & Big Data
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Social Media
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Digital Economies & Markets
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YouTube
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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Freedom of Expression
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Digital Market Concentration
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TikTok
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Hate Speech Legislation & Regulation
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Google
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Internet Governance, Internet Policies
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Digital Ethics, AI Ethics, Social Media Ethics, Data & Information Ethics
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Telegram
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Accountability & Transparency of the Media
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Freedom of Expression Online, Internet Freedom
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Digital Criticism
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Artificial Intelligence
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Digitalization, Digital Transformation
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COVID-19 Communication
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Capitalism
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Election Campaigns: Social Media
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Data Protection: Law & Regulation
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Digital Media Markets
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Streaming Media
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Disinformation & Misinformation Law & Regulation
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Access to Internet & Digital Communications
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Communication Rights
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Digital Labour, Digital Work
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Digital & Information Literacy
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WeChat (Messaging, Social Media & Mobile Payment App, China)
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Electronic Commerce
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Netflix
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Instagram
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WhatsApp
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Conspiracy Narratives, Conspiracy Theories
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Data Bases, Digital Libraries, Open Access Repositories
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Media Monopolies & Oligopolies
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Political Economy of Media
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Countering Defamation & Harassment
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Social Media Landscapes
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Political Communication
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Open Data
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Internet & Social Media Use: Women
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Media Literacy: Children
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Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
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Social Media Marketing & Digital Public Relations
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Community Communication
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Participatory Communication
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Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
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Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
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Digital Communication, Digital Media
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Data Governance, Data Justice, Data Sovereignty
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Digital Media Landscapes
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Digital Research Methods
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Online News
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Blogging, Blogs
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Influencers (Social Media)
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VK (Russian Social Network)
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Wikipedia
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Wikis
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NGO Websites
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Digital Economies, Digital Societies
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Gender and ICTs / Internet
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Industry 4.0 (Decentralised Industry Production with Digital Technologies)
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Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
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Health Disinformation & Misinformation
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Data Economics
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Media Viability & Financial Sustainability
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Enterprises, Companies, Corporations
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Transnational Media Corporations, International Media Companies
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European Union (EU)
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Public Funding & Support Policies for Media
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Media Literacy: Families
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Confidential Sources, Whistleblowing, Protection of Journalists' Sources
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Human Rights Protection
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Financing Media, Financial Media Management
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Polarization, Political Polarization
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Public Spheres
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Digital Wellbeing, Digital Resilience, Digital Mental Health
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Science Communication & Research Dissemination
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Data Protection (Computer Software)
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Technologies: Impact Assessment
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Telecommunication Companies, Mobile Phone & Fixed Line Operators
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Access to Media & Information
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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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Advertising Agencies
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Advertising Markets & Industries
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Digital Advertising, Online Advertising
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Transnational Advertising, International Advertising
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Media
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Agriculture & ICTs, e-Agriculture
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Audiences & Users
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Audience Feedback, Interaction & Participation
1
Prosumers & User Self-Marketing
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Disinformation Consumption & Perception
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Media Use: Entertainment
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Media Use: Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups
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Mobile Phone Use: Minorities
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News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Book Marketing, Branding & Promotion
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Campaigning: Experiences
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Children's Rights
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Film Industries
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Nollywood
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Digital Rights
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Media / Communication Control
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Censorship
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Censorship Circumvention Tools & Strategies
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Government Communication Strategies
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Alternative Communication & Media
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Community Informatics
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Community Radio & Gender
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Discussion Forums, Community Discussions, Citizen Consultations
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Groups, Group Communication, Group Development
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Storytelling
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Holocaust
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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Internet / ICTs and Conflicts
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Content Analysis (Research Method)
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Countering Misinformation & Rumours
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Media Criticism
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Digital Anthropology, Cyberanthropology
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Cultural Domination, Media Imperialism, Cultural & Media Dependency
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Cybercultures
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Memes
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Fans, Fandom, Fan Cultures
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Free Basics (Facebook Internet Access Programme)
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Development Theories
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Good Governance
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Development Communication, Communication for Development (C4D)
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Communication for Social Change
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Development and Media
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Data
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Digital Inclusion
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Internet and Society / Social Change
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Net Neutrality
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Online Communication
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Alibaba
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Financing Digital / Online Media
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Social Media Companies
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Online Dating
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Podcasts
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Bots
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Filter Bubbles & Echo Chambers
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Weibo (Microblogging Website, China)
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Hashtags
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Bilibili (Chinese Anime, Comics, Platform)
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Development Websites, Blogs & Online Communities
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News Websites & Portals
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AI & Democracy / Democratization
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Cloud Computing
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Digitalization, Environment & Sustainable Development
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Ecological Footprint & Sustainability of Digitalization, E-Waste & Recycling
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Female ICT Sector Personnel / Professionals
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ICT Policies
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ICT Regulation
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Reporting & Media Representation
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Identifying & Researching Disinformation
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Digital & Online Archives
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Music Industries & Markets
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Entertainment Media Industries & Markets
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Sharing Economy
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Video on Demand
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Commodities, Raw Materials, Extractive Industries, Mining
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Outsourcing
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Public Goods, Commons
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Education (General)
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Gaming, Video Games
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Television Entertainment, Television Entertainment Programmes
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Environmental Communication
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Codes of Journalistic Ethics
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Values
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Feminism & Communication
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
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Gender Discrimination, Gender Inequalities
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Gender Norms & Roles
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Gender Relations
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Marriage & Partnership
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Good Practice Examples
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Moderation / Facilitation Skills & Techniques
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Alcohol Abuse: Prevention & Media Representation
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Food / Nutrition Communication & Media Representation
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Colonial Legacies
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Nazism
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China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Globalisation, Globalisation Criticism
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Globalisation of Media
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Colonialism
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Journalism
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Financing Journalism
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Media Assistance: Investigative Journalism
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Journalistic Practices & Routines
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Local Journalism
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Mobile Journalism, Video Journalism
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News
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Death & Grief: Reporting & Media Representation
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Protests, Protest Movements, Protest Reporting & Media Representation
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Sexual Abuse Reporting, Sexual Violence Reporting
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Asian Languages
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Language Barriers
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Linguistic Diversity: Internet & Digital Media
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Translations & Translating
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Digital News Initiative (Digital Journalism Assistance Programme, Google)
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Information Ecosystems
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Trust Building: Role of Communication & Media
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Media & Communication Policies
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Human Rights Violations
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Regulatory Bodies
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Crowdfunding
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Media Companies, Media Corporations, Media Enterprises
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Governance
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Fragile / Post-Conflict States
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Decentralization
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Politics and Media
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Propaganda
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Radicalisation: Influence of Media
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Public Media, State Media
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Cyberpsychology
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Taliban
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Hinduism and Communication
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Indicators & Indices
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Internet & ICTs in Rural Areas
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Mobile Phones in Rural Areas
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Rural Areas, Rural Communities, Rural Development
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Human Security
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Discrimination
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Countering Discrimination & Racism
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic, Political and Social Effects
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Rohingya
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Networks & Networking
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Dalits
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Satellite Communication & Information Services
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Open Source Software
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Technological Change, Technological Developments, Technological Progress
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Mobile & Wireless Communications Technologies
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
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Telecommunication Infrastructure
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Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
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Cable Television
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Theories of Communication & Media
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Youth Activism, Youth Civic Engagement, Youth Political Interests, Youth Protests
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"Asociada en sus comienzos a un movimiento libertario horizontal y cooperativo, la Red de redes está siendo cooptada por las grandes corporaciones del capitalismo global y convirtiéndose en un peligroso dispositivo de vigilancia ciudadana. Un proceso que la disrupción provocada por la pandemia de ... more

TikTok and WeChat: Curating and Controlling Global Information Flows

Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), International Cyber Policy Centre (2020), 68 pp.
"The Chinese state has demonstrated a propensity for controlling and shaping the information environment of the Chinese diaspora—including via WeChat. The meteoric growth of TikTok has now put the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in a position from which it can shape the information environment on a ... more

China’s New Media Dilemma: The Profit in Online Dissent

Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2019), 24 pp.
"Drawing from often overlooked sources of evidence, this report shows that China’s homegrown social media platforms have responded to market incentives by subtly shielding users from certain forms of online censorship and repression. Meanwhile, the party confronts rising costs­—both economicall ... more
"Privacy scholarship has shown how norms of appropriate information flow and information regulatory processes vary according to environment, which change as the environment changes, including through the introduction of new technologies. This paper describes findings from a qualitative research stud ... more
This is the second of two policy briefs on polarisation. The first policy brief, “Polarisation and Peacebuilding Strategy on Digital Media Platforms: The Current Research,” reviewed the research, and concluded by recommending directions for future research. This brief describes interventions: (a ... more

The False Information Ecosystem in India

Tokyo: Toda Peace Institute (2019), 20 pp.
"Over the past few years, internet access and adoption in India has grown tremendously, giving Indians more access to the online information ecosystem than ever before. Today, India is one of the largest markets for technology platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook. However, the adoption of these t ... more
"Social media platforms have become themain channel for people to communicate, access information and share content. A handful of giant platforms dominate the markets and, through a complex typology of conducts, are able to strongly affect users’ exposure to content, violating their privacy, as we ... more
"This guideline has been developed by the authors in a collaborative manner over the period May 2018-May 2019 in consultation with the Knowledge Management for Development (KM4Dev) community. It is designed to provide guidance for development organizations who are setting up portals –also known as ... more

Gerechtigkeit 4.0: Auswirkungen der Digitalisierung auf den Globalen Süden

Berlin: Brot für die Welt (2019), 74 pp.
"Führende Tech-Konzerne, allen voran die aus dem Silicon Valley, instrumentalisieren zunehmend das Handelsrecht für ihre Interessen, wie die von der US-Regierung im Jahre 2000 verabschiedete Digitale Agenda zeigt. Dabei geht es längst nicht mehr nur um die Reduzierung von Zöllen auf digitale Pro ... more
"Facebook is the Internet in Myanmar, and it presents both opportunities for and challenges to the government, the opposition, and the people in a country that is in transition. Facebook has gained notoriety as a platform for hate speech and fake news in Myanmar over the past seven years. Facebook h ... more
"Following multiple controversies in the past two years, Facebook is seeking to implement much needed processes for self-regulation and governance to help regain the trust of the public, politicians, and regulatory authorities. Facebook has thus entered a new era of cautious glasnost, inviting resea ... more
"L’étude suggère que les médias sociaux ne sont pas toujours la panacée pour l’engagement citoyen des jeunes. Internet n’est pas un monde isolé en soi dans le sens où il ne fait que prolonger les usages éprouvés dans la vie citoyenne. Son rôle dans l’essor des Révolutions arabes a ... more
"The Big Nine who will determine the future of artifical intelligence (AI) - Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, IBM, and Facebook in America; and Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent in China - serve masters with conflicting interests. Wall Street wants profit now without regard to consequences. The Chinese g ... more
"We are at a constitutional moment for the future of the internet. Nation states around the world are launching major new initiatives to regulate the internet, both directly against users and by regulating the companies that provide access to telecommunications infras- tructure and content services. ... more
"The challenges to humanity posed by the digital future, the first detailed examination of the unprecedented form of power called "surveillance capitalism," and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control us. The heady optimism of the Internet's early days is gone. Technologies that we ... more

Beyond the “Big Three”: Alternative Platforms for Online Hate Speech

SCAN Specialised Cyber-Activists Network (2019), 13 pp.
"As the ‘big three’ social media platforms Facebook, YouTube and Twitter increasingly lose their relevance for young users, other social media, especially Instagram, step up to fill this space. Our research showed that hate groups and extremists wishing to influence minors or young adults with t ... more
"This publication discusses the extent to which digital technology can help tackle poverty and social inequality. Does it increase or restrict the opportunities for social and economic participation open to disadvantaged people? We analyse the history of e-commerce in the light of this question. We ... more