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Social Media
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Facebook
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Audiences & Users
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Digital Divide, Digital Inequalities
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Online News
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Gaming: Uses & Effects
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Media Use: Urban Populations
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Communication Rights
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Culture and Communication, Culture and Media
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Browser
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Internet and Society / Social Change
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Everyday Life
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Internet & ICTs in Rural Areas
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Digital Advertising, Online Advertising
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Internet & Social Media Use: Women
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Film Audiences, Film Consumption
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Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Telecentres, Community Telecentres, Internet Cafés
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Digital Anthropology, Cyberanthropology
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E-Governance, E-Democracy
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Political Websites & Online Communities
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Financing Digital / Online Media
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Social Media Landscapes
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Election Campaigns: Social Media
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Audience Research
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Book Reading Habits, Book Readers, Book Consumption
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Digital Communication, Digital Media
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Algorithms & Big Data
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Digital & Information Literacy
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WhatsApp
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Digitalization, Digital Transformation
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ICTs and Development
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ICT Industries & Markets
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ICT Regulation
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Internet Governance, Internet Policies
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Civic Engagement, Citizen & Community Participation
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Muslim Digital Media & Online Communities
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
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Telecommunication Infrastructure
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Social Movements: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Audience Research: Planning & Implementing Surveys
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Digital & Social Media Use: Children
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Prosumers & User Self-Marketing
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Social Media Analytics, Web Metrics, User Data Analytics
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Media Use: Lower Classes & Poor Population
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Media Use: Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups
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Milieus, Lifestyles
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Reading, Reading Habits, Reading Skills
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Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
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Cybercultures
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Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
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Digital Media Research, Digital Communication Research
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Digital Research Methods
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Internet / ICTs and Social Change
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Podcasts
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Instagram
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Open, Distance and Digital Education (ODDE)
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Local News
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Local Communication & Media
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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People with Disabilities: Tailored ICT & Media Products
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Influence of Media on Politics
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Lower Classes
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Telecommunication Companies, Mobile Phone & Fixed Line Operators
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Advertising Markets & Industries
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Audience Research: Concepts & Experiences
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Elderly People: Internet & Social Media Use
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Information Use & Consumption
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Media Use: Conflict Areas
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Media Use: Women, Female Media Audiences
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Media Use: Youth
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Music Consumption & Use
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Catholic Digital Media Presence & Online Communities
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Freedom of Expression
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Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
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Community Telecommunication Networks
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Cultural Studies
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Fans, Fandom, Fan Cultures
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Cyberbullying, Cyberharassment
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Cybercrimes
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Data Journalism, Computer-Assisted Investigative Reporting
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Digital Ethics, AI Ethics, Social Media Ethics, Data & Information Ethics
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Digital Healthcare & Information, Mobile Health, E-Health, Telemedicine
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Digital & Social Media Effects
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Internet and Politics
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Online Media & Internet Economics
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Social / Digital Media and ICTs in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Management & Prevention
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Weibo (Microblogging Website, China)
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YouTube
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Economic Development: Role of ICTs & Media
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Educational Use of ICTs / Internet
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Online Learning, E-Learning
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Gender and ICTs / Internet
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ICT Indicators
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ICT Policies
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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Conspiracy Narratives, Conspiracy Theories
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Political Economy of Media
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Addiction to Media & Video Games, Effects of Media on Mental Health
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Infotainment, Politainment
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Soap Operas & Telenovelas
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Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
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Sexuality: Media Representation, Sexually Explicit Media Content, Pornography
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Gender Relations
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History of Media & Communication
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Election Reporting
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Linguistic Diversity: Internet & Digital Media
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Communication & Information Needs
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Information Ecosystems
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Media & Communication Policies
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Media & Information Literacy
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Digital Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing People
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Watchdog Role of the Media
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Digital Wellbeing, Digital Resilience, Digital Mental Health
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Media Psychology, Communication Psychology
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Media Reception
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Research Methods
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Rural Communication, Media in Rural Areas
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Networks & Networking
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Suburbs, Poor Districts, Slums, Shanty Towns
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Advertising
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Adblocking
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Advertising Effects & Impact
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Print Media Advertising
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Radio Advertising
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Gender Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming
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Family Farming
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Audience Research: Online Surveys
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Internet & Social Media Use: Minorities
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Disinformation Consumption & Perception
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Elderly People: Media Use
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Health Information Access & Use
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Information Needs
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Media Socialisation, Media Biographies, Media Life Journeys
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Media Use: Children
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Media Use: Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media Use: Entertainment
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Media Use: Foreign / International Media
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Mobile Phone Use: Women
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Radio Use: Women
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Mobile Phone Use: Youth
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News Avoidance
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Target Groups
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Campaigning: Evaluation, Monitoring, Impact Assessment
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Catholic Communicators & Journalists
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Catholic News Agencies, Catholic News Services
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Catholic Press
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Vatican Radio
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Catholic Websites
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Diocesan Catholic Communication Work
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Catholic Religious Congregations, Catholic Orders
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Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano (CELAM)
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Vatican, Holy See
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Children & Digital Media
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Digital Media Socialisation
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Children's Media
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Media Literacy: Children
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Digital & Social Media Pastoral
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Cinema
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Videos
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Data Protection: Law & Regulation
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Social Media Marketing & Digital Public Relations
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Alternative Communication & Media
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Participatory Communication
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Conflicts and Media
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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Internet / ICTs and Conflicts
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Trauma, Coping with Trauma, Trauma Therapy
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Trauma: Media Representation & Reporting
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Violence in the Media: Reception & Effects
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Contents of Media
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Rumours & Rumour Management
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Media Ethnography
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Visual Anthropology
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Arabic culture
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Arts
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Theatre Audiences
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Cultural Heritage
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Cultural Identity
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Digital Humanities
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Media Cultures
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Clothing & Fashion
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Nonprofit Organizations, NGOs
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Local Development Planning
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ICT / Internet Projects (Development Aid)
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Development Journalism & Media Representation of Development Issues
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Entertainment Education, Edutainment
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Cyberslang
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Digital Inclusion
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Digital Labour, Digital Work
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Digital Media Startups
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Internet Shutdowns
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Social Media Companies
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Online Dating
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Bots
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Content Moderation & Regulation: Social Media
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Influencers (Social Media)
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LinkedIn
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Social Media Marketing in Broadcasting Enterprises
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Telegram
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Streaming Media
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Ethnic / Minority Online Communities & Websites
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ICTs and Politics
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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ICTs and Poverty Reduction
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ICT Development Assistance
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ICT Training
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Information Society
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Virtual Reality
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Diaspora Media
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Trust Building in Health & Emergency Communication
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Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
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Identifying & Researching Disinformation
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Digital & Online Archives
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Libraries
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Digital Economies & Markets
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Entertainment Media Industries & Markets
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Press Markets
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Small Enterprises, Micro Businesses, Small & Medium Enterprises (SME)
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Taxes
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Education and Communication / Media
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Schools
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Interactive Audio Learning, Interactive Digital Learning, Interactive Radio Instruction
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Entertainment and Media / Communication
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Gaming, Video Games
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Humour, Parody, Satire
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Sports Reporting
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Television Entertainment: Audiences
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Defamation: Effects on Victims
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Ethics & Data Protection in Research
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Sensationalist Journalism, Yellow Press
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
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Counselling
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COVID-19 Communication
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Therapeutical Use of Communication & Media
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Colonial Legacies
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History of Media: Colonial Period
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Indigenous Communication
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Indigenous Languages
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Indigenous Peoples
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Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Competencies
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International Communication
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Glocalization of Media
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Image Abroad
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International Radio Broadcasting, Foreign Radio Broadcasting
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Satellite Television
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Francophonie
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Journalism
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Journalists: Trust in Public Institutions
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News
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News Reception
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Television News
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News Agencies
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Newsroom Management
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Radio Journalism
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Radio Journalism Training & Education
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Death & Grief: 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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Minority Languages
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Slavic Languages
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Local Radios, Local Radio Programmes
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Local Television
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Organizational Communication, Institutional Communication
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Trust Building: Role of Communication & Media
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Well-Being Online
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Post-Socialist Media Systems & Landscapes
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Transition Countries: Media Systems & Media Landscapes
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Regulatory Bodies
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Media Management
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Financing Media: Customer Payments, Subscription Models, User-Based Financing
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People with Disabilities & Communication / Media
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People with Disabilities: Access to & Use of ICT and Media
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Politics
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Capitalism
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Political Participation
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Democracy
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Power Relations
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Politics and Media
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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National Identity & Media, Nationalism & Communication
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Politics
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Political Transition and Media
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Public Spheres
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Press
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Newspapers
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Public Media, State Media
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Radio Debates, Radio Talk Shows, Call-In Radio Programmes
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Radio Programming, Programme Structures & Schedules
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Media Effects
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Uses-And-Gratifications Approach
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Islam and Communication
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Islamic Cultures: Role of Media
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Research in Media & Communication
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Comparative Approaches & Methods in Communication Research
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Data Collection, Data Collection Methods
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Qualitative Research Methods
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Quantitative Research Methods
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Research Results
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Science Communication & Research Dissemination
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic, Political and Social Effects
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Inequalities
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Marginality, Marginalized Groups
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Society & Media, Media Sociology
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Digital Radio
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Computers
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Short Wave Radio (SW)
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Software
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Open Source Software
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Telecommunications
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Internet Bandwith, Broadband & Backbone Networks
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WLAN Wireless Internet Access
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State Influence on ICT & Telecommunication Markets
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Telephone
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Reality Television Programmes & Daily Talks
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Television Programming, Programme Structures & Programme Policies
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Theories of Communication & Media
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Postcolonial & Decolonial Communication Approaches
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Urban Communication, Urban Media
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User-Generated Contents
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Visual Communication
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Visual Cultures
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Visualization
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Youth & Television
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Language
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Countries / Regions
Authors & Publishers
Media focus
Publication Years
Methods applied
Journals
Output Type

Contemporary Media Use in Turkey

Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG);Gallup (2014), 42 slides
"Turkish media market is highly sophisticated but media outlets are subject to severe political pressure. Young Turks are turning increasingly to the Internet and social media to compensate. Internet already rivals TV as key information source. Kurdish speakers use the same outlets as other Turks, b ... more

Social Media, Culture and Politics in Asia

New York et al.: Peter Lang (2014), xi, 350 pp.
"Leading media scholars from nine Asian nations focus on three main questions: How frequently do Asians use social media to access and discuss political information? Does the use of social media increase political participation? What political, social and cultural factors influence the impact of soc ... more

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 ... more

Pesquisa brasileira de mídia 2014: Hábitos de consumo de mídia pela população brasileira

Brasília: Presidência da República. Secretaria de Comunicação Social (SECOM) (2014), 150 pp.
"A primeira edição da “Pesquisa Brasileira de Mídia” traz um retrato representativo e preciso sobre o uso que os brasileiros declaram fazer, atualmente, dos meios de comunicação social. Continua sendo predominante a presença da TV nos lares do País, apesar do rápido crescimento da intern ... more

Social Media in the Middle East: The Story of 2013

ictQATAR, Social Impact Department (2014), 30 slides

The Arab World Online 2014: Trends in Internet Usage in the Arab Region

Dubai: Dubai School of Government (DSG), Governance and Innovation Program;bayt.com (2014), 21 pp.
"Our research indicates that today, there are more than 135 million individuals using the Internet in the 22 Arab countries. This is coupled with a mobile penetration rate of around 110 percent on a regional level; and more than 71 million active users of social networking technologies." (Page 1)

Digital News Report 2014

Oxford: Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (2014), 93 pp.
"The use of smartphones and tablets has jumped significantly in the past year, with fewer people using their computers for news. More than a third of online news users across all countries (39%) use two or more digital devices each week for news and a fifth (20%) now say their mobile phone is their ... more
"Over five years Facebook has grown from practically no users in Sub-Saharan Africa to become the most widely used social media platform. In the four countries where face-to-face surveys were carried out for this research, between 14% (Tanzania) and 27% (Ghana) of all respondents were using it [...] ... more

Face-To-Face Survey Overview Summary Results

London: Balancing Act (2014), 50 pp.
"Mobile ownership in all of the four surveys [in Ghana, Nothern Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania] was around 90%, making the mobile phone the most widely owned device media device, both used as a media carrier (radio) and a media in its own right (Internet, SMS) [...] Radio remains the dominant medium ... more

World Press Trends 2014: The Definitive Guide to the Global Newspaper Industry, in Numbers, Trends and Changes

Paris: World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) (2014), 60 pp.
"With essays on audiences in ancient Greece, early modern Germany, Soviet and post-Soviet Russia, Zimbabwe, contemporary Egypt, Bengali India, China, Taiwan, and immigrant diaspora in Belgium, each chapter examines the ways in which audiences are embedded in discourses of power, representation, and ... more
"In recent years, cyberculture has informally reported a phenomenon named the 1% rule, or 90-9-1 principle, which seeks to explain participatory patterns and network effects within Internet communities. The rule states that 90% of actors observe and do not participate, 9% contribute sparingly, and 1 ... more
"Der Band gibt eine fundierte, knappe und anschauliche Einführung in die theoretischen Grundlagen, methodischen Zugänge, empirischen Befunde und gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhänge der Wissenskluftforschung. Diese geht von wachsenden Wissensdifferenzen zwischen statushöheren und -niedrigeren Gruppi ... more

Cross-National Comparative Perspectives from the World Internet Project

In: The Oxford Handbook of Internet Studies
William H. Dutton (ed.)
Oxford: Oxford University Press (2014), pp. 216-236
"This chapter reviews the diffusion, uses, and impacts of the Internet worldwide and over time. The World Internet Project has been intended to become the vehicle for tracking what happens as households and nations adopt and use the Internet. The study of the connection between the Internet and soci ... more

Contemporary Media Use in Egypt

Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG);Gallup (2014), 32 slides

Pakistan: Audience Realities in an Unstable Media Landscape

Gallup;Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) (2014), 43 slides
"TV is the main information platform by far, but the importance of individual channels varies by region and modes of access. Population is divided between those with access to non-State TV and those without. While most express generic satisfaction with media, actual opinions about specific channels ... more
"This book provides an in-depth comparative analysis of inequality and the stratification of the digital sphere. Grounded in classical sociological theories of inequality, as well as empirical evidence, this book defines “the digital divide” as the unequal access and utility of internet communic ... more

Favela Digital: O Outro Lado da Tecnologia

Vitoria: GSA Grafica e Editora (2013), 128 pp.
"The idea for this book came up during the fieldwork I did in Vitória, Brazil for my doctoral dissertation. My research aims to understand the experience of marginalized people in community technology centers and how this experience informs the ways we think about what constitutes “empowerment” ... more