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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Islam and Communication
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Arab Cinema, Middle Eastern Cinema
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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War Reporting
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Media / Communication Control
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Censorship
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Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
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Satellite Television
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Social Media
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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International Communication
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Jihad
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Muslim Digital Media & Online Communities
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Christian Television
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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News Agencies
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Al-Jazeera
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Book Publishing
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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Journalism Education & Training
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Press Landscapes
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Politics and Media
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Freedom of Expression
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Globalisation of Media
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Transnational Television, International Television
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Media, Mass Media
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Media & Communication Policies
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Newspapers
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Fundamentalisms (Religious)
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Muslim Television Broadcasting
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Television
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Gender Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming
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Cinema
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Films
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Journalism Ethics
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Journalism
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Media Assistance: Journalism Education & Training
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Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
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Politics
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Arab Spring (2010-2012)
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Propaganda
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Political Transition and Media
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Public Spheres
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Access to Internet & Digital Communications
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Advertising
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Audiences & Users
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Information Needs & Media Use: Refugees & Displaced People
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Book Markets & Industries
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Comics, Cartoons, Caricatures
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Film Industries
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Media Assistance: Film Funding
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Terrorism
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Extremist Recruitment through Media
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Modernization Development Approaches, Developmentalism
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Press Markets
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Feminism & Communication
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Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
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Foreign News, International News
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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World Information and Communication Order
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International Radio Broadcasting, Foreign Radio Broadcasting
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Associations & Networks of Journalists
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Journalism Concepts & Cultures
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Journalists
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Arabic Language
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Media Assistance
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Media & Information Literacy
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Research in Media & Communication
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Non-Western Communication Approaches
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Social Movements: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Book Trade & Distribution
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Child Migrants, Child Refugees, Child Diasporas
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Film Training & Film Schools
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Television Programme & Format Trade
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Alternative Communication & Media
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Religion and Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Religious Violence
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Collective Identities & Media
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Social Change & Media / Communication
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Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
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Internet
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Economy
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Climate Change Communication, Climate Journalism
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COVID-19 Communication
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Arab World / Middle East: Foreign Media Representation & Image Abroad
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Foreign Correspondents
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Transnational & Comparative Communication Research
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Transnational Media Corporations, International Media Companies
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Investigative Journalism
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Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
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Television News
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Media Assistance: Middle East
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Television Landscapes
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Human Rights Violations
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Political Communication
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Public Media, State Media
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Media Effects
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Religion and Communication
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Islam
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Islamism
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Religious Television Programmes
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Social Change
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Television Programming, Programme Structures & Programme Policies
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Advertising Markets & Industries
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Transnational Advertising, International Advertising
2
Advocacy & Political Films
2
Internet & Social Media Use: Women
2
Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Children's Books & Literature
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Copyright: Books
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Muslim Book Publishing
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Catholic Church and Communication
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Christian Radios
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Coptic Television (CTV) (Television Channel, Egypt)
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African Cinema
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Female Film Actors, Directors & Producers
2
Film Actors, Directors & Producers, Filmmakers
2
Film Distribution
2
Public Film Policies, Film Legislation, Public Film Funding
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Transnational Film Co-Productions
2
Media Assistance: Freedom of Expression & Safety of Journalists
2
Government Communication Strategies
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Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
2
Community Radios
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Graffiti, Wall Paintings, Street Art
2
Conflict Prevention, Mediation & Reconciliation: Role of Media
2
Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
2
Religious Communication in Conflicts & Peacebuilding
2
Culture and Communication, Culture and Media
2
Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
2
Culture (General)
2
Development Communication, Communication for Development (C4D)
2
Development and Media
2
Development Communication Theories
2
Data Journalism, Computer-Assisted Investigative Reporting
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Digital Media, Internet & Religion
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Religious Apps
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Religious Digital & Social Media Practices
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Digital Media Landscapes
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Digital Platforms & Intermediaries
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Digital & Information Literacy
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E-Governance, E-Democracy
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Indigenous Digital & Social Media Communication
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Internet Shutdowns
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Instagram
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YouTube
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Digitalization, Digital Transformation
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Economic Development: Role of ICTs & Media
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ICTs and Development
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Ethnic Media, Minority Media
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Conspiracy Narratives, Conspiracy Theories
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Foreign Disinformation, Foreign Information Manipulation Operations, Foreign Propaganda
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Health Disinformation & Misinformation
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Music Industries & Markets
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Television Markets
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Educational Television
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Literacy, Literacy Campaigns, Postliteracy, Alphabetisation Policies
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Gaming, Video Games
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Political Parody and Satire
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Soap Operas & Telenovelas
2
Ethics in Media & Communication
2
Accountability & Transparency of the Media
2
Defamation Law & Regulation
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Gender & Religious Communication
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
2
Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
2
Gender Relations
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Women (General)
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Women's Magazines, Women's Press
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Good Practice Examples
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History of Communication: Islam
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Nazism
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Indigenous Communication
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Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Competencies
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Image Abroad
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International Media & Communication Policies
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Media in the Global South / Developing Countries
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News
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Photojournalism
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Protests, Protest Movements, Protest Reporting & Media Representation
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Science Journalism
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Media & Communication Terminologies
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Media Assistance: Impacts, Effectiveness, Efficiency
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Deutsche Welle DW Akademie
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Media Assistance: Mapping of Programs & Donors
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Media Assistance: Refugees
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Stereotypes in Media & Communication
2
Media Literacy Policies
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Radio Landscapes
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Internet Governance, Internet Policies
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Deutsche Welle
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Forced Migration, Forced Displacement
2
Fragile / Post-Conflict States
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Framing
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Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers, Elites
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Press
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Public Service Broadcasting
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Media Psychology, Communication Psychology
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Islamic Cultures: Role of Media
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Antisemitism
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Society
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Revolutions
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Telecommunications
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Telecommunication Infrastructure
2
Television Channels
2
Television Programmes & Genres
2
Visual Communication
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Visual Cultures
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Access to Information Laws, Right to Information Regulation
1
Digital Divide, Digital Inequalities
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Flow of Information
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Advertising Agencies
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Indigenous People
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Media
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Film & Video Advocacy / Activism
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Area & Regional Studies
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Geography
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Audience Composition
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Audience Expectations & Satisfaction
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Audience Feedback, Interaction & Participation
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Digital & Social Media Use: Children
1
Film Audiences, Film Consumption
1
Media Use, Media Consumption
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Media Use: Influence of Religion
1
Media Use: Foreign / International Media
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Media Use: Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups
1
Media Use: Women, Female Media Audiences
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Television Use: Youth
1
Radio Consumption, Radio Use, Radio Audiences
1
Religious Media Use, Religious Media Audiences
1
Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Independent & Oppositional Media in Authoritarian Regimes
1
Book Design & Production
1
Book Marketing, Branding & Promotion
1
Book Policies (National & International)
1
Book Professionals Education & Training
1
Children's Books: Picture Books
1
Gender and Book Publishing
1
Professional, Specialist & Technical Books
1
Scholarly Book Publishing, Academic Book Publishing
1
Textbooks, Textbook Development, Publishing & Research
1
Transnational Book Publishing
1
Campaign Strategies
1
Campaigning: Experiences
1
Digital Media Campaigns
1
Catholic Church: Media Representation & Reporting
1
Presencia (Newspaper, Bolivia)
1
Opus Dei
1
Church History
1
World Youth Day (Catholic Church)
1
Children and Media
1
Animated Cartoons, Animated Films
1
Children's Films
1
Religious Contents & Meanings in Cartoons & Comics
1
Christian Communication
1
Bible, Biblical Theology
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Adventist Church
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Anglican Churches
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Baptist Churches
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Coptic Orthodox Church
1
Evangelical Churches
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Lutheran Churches
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Mennonites, Amish, Hutterites, Anabaptist Churches
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Methodist Churches
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Orthodox Churches
1
Pentecostal Churches
1
Reformed / United Churches
1
Christian Radio Programmes
1
Christian Radios: Evangelical / Protestant & Others
1
Al Hayat (Television Channel)
1
Sat-7 (Television Channel)
1
Televangelism
1
Christian Websites
1
Christian Minorities
1
Digital & Social Media Pastoral
1
World Council of Churches (WCC)
1
Missionary Communication, Media & Evangelisation
1
Pentecostal Churches & Communication
1
Persecution of / Violence Against Christians
1
Aesthetics in Film & Visual Communication
1
Cinema in the Global South & Third Cinema
1
Film & Gender
1
Film and Religion, Religion in Motion Pictures
1
Film and Society
1
Film Trade, Film Export & Import
1
Documentaries, Television Documentaries, Web Documentaries
1
Educational Films & Videos
1
Nollywood
1
Film Markets
1
Film Music
1
Latin American Cinema
1
Videos
1
Communication Rights
1
Freedom of Expression Principles
1
Copyright Law
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Plagiarism
1
Self-Censorship
1
Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
1
Crisis Communication
1
Public Relations
1
Community Communication
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Alternative Press
1
Community Media
1
Oral Cultures & Traditions, Oral History, Oral Testimonies
1
Storytelling
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Traditional Music
1
Conflicts, Conflict Prevention & Management, Mediation, Peacebuilding
1
Wars
1
Humanitarian Interventions
1
Iraq-Kuwait Gulf War (1990-1991)
1
Russia-Ukraine War <2014-
1
Conflicts and Media
1
Conflict-Sensitive / Peace Communication
1
Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
1
Cyberwarfare, Cyber Operations: Attacking Enemy Computers, Software, and Control Systems
1
Hate Speech Legislation & Regulation
1
Human Rights Protection & Violations: Media Representation & Reporting
1
Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
1
Trauma, Coping with Trauma, Trauma Therapy
1
Trauma: Media Representation & Reporting
1
Violence in the Media
1
War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
1
Aesthetics in Media & Communication
1
Media Ethnography
1
Theatre
1
Religious Art
1
Cultural Domination, Media Imperialism, Cultural & Media Dependency
1
Cultural Change
1
Cultural Identity
1
Cultural Studies
1
Literature
1
Narratives, Narrative Structures
1
Poetry
1
Tales, Legends, Traditional Literary Lore
1
Manuscripts, Scripture, Calligraphy
1
Popular Cultures
1
Development Assistance
1
Development Theories
1
Behaviour Change Communication
1
Communication for Social Change
1
Development Communication Research
1
Edutainment Television Programmes
1
Poverty Reduction: Role of Media
1
Digital Communication, Digital Media
1
Algorithms & Big Data
1
Cyberfaith / Virtual Spirituality
1
Digital Research Methods
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Digital Communication
1
Media Assistance: Digital Journalism & Social Media
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Chat
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WeChat (Messaging, Social Media & Mobile Payment App, China)
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Electronic Commerce
1
Online Magazines & Newspapers
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Internet Markets
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Netflix
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Open Access Publishing
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Facebook
1
Influencers (Social Media)
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Social / Digital Media and ICTs in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Management & Prevention
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TikTok
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WhatsApp
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Websites
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Digital Economies, Digital Societies
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AI in Journalism & Media
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Gender and ICTs / Internet
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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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LGBT & Communication / Media
1
Romani People
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Information Management
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Media Literacy: Disinformation, Fake News, Hate Speech
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Libraries
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Library Cataloguing & Classification
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Economics of Media
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Media Monopolies & Oligopolies
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Media Industries
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Television Industries
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Media Markets
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Entertainment Media Industries & Markets
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Radio Markets
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Media Ownership
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Political Economy of Media
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Foreign Investments
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Education and Communication / Media
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Adult Education
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Civic Education: Use & Role of Media
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Educational Radios
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Educational Radio Programmes
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Radio Schools
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Educational Games, Serious Games
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Gender & Education
1
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
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Mentoring
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Open, Distance and Digital Education (ODDE)
1
Humour, Parody, Satire
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Television Entertainment, Television Entertainment Programmes
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Environmental Communication
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Communication for Sustainable Development
1
Environmental Journalism
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Religion and Environment
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Defamation of Religion (Blasphemy)
1
Codes of Journalistic Ethics
1
Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Tools
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
1
Feminist Media
1
Gender & Television
1
Gender Media Studies & Feminist Communication Research
1
Gender-Sensitive Journalism
1
Media Assistance: Gender Focus
1
Health Communication
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Counselling
1
Health Campaigns: Experiences
1
History of Media & Communication
1
Colonial Period
1
History of Radio
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History of the Press
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Second World War (1939-1945)
1
Indigenous Journalists & Communicators
1
Indigenous Languages
1
Cross-Cultural Analysis
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China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
1
Developing Countries Reporting & Representation in Foreign / International Media
1
Foreign Television Programmes
1
Communication Rights in the Information Society (CRIS)
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Foreign Countries, Cultures & Politics
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Sputnik (Russian State News Portal & Radio Broadcast Service)
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Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
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Transnational Journalism Cooperation & News Exchange
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International Relations
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European Union (EU)
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UNESCO
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UNESCO & IPDC Media Assistance
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Journalists' Associations & Networks: International Cooperation & Assistance
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Journalistic Quality
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Journalists: Trust in Public Institutions
1
Mobile Journalism, Video Journalism
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Death & Grief: Reporting & Media Representation
1
Election Reporting
1
Poverty & Impoverished People: Reporting & Media Representation
1
Religion: Media Representation
1
Judaism: Media Representation & Reporting
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Language
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Language and Media
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Rhetorics, Public Speaking, Speeches
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European Union: Media Assistance
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France: Media Assistance
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Digital News Initiative (Digital Journalism Assistance Programme, Google)
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European Endowment for Democracy (EED)
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Media Assistance Donors: Multilateral Organizations
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CFI (French Media Assistance Organization)
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Media Assistance: Lessons Learned
1
Media Assistance: Regional Approaches & Experiences
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USA: Media Assistance
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Communication Systems
1
Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relations
1
Media Literacy: Curricula
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Media Literacy: Teacher Training
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Media System Analyses & Typologies
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Judiciary & Penal System
1
Media Governance
1
Media Law & Regulation: Muslim Countries
1
Sharia, Fatwas
1
Television Law & Regulation
1
Media Management
1
Coaching
1
Crowdfunding
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Media Companies, Media Corporations, Media Enterprises
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Broadcasting Companies
1
Newspaper Management
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BBC
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Diasporas
1
Migrants
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Popular Music
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Khashoggi, Jamal (1958-2018)
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Lerner, Daniel (1917-1980)
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Photography
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Conflict & War Photography
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Military
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Political Doctrines
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Capitalism
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Political Extremism
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Populism
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Right-Wing Extremism
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Socialism
1
Democracy
1
Failed States
1
Political Transition
1
Influence of Media on Politics
1
Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
1
National Identity & Media, Nationalism & Communication
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Radicalisation: Influence of Media
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Public Opinion
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Watchdog Role of the Media
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Monitoring
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Radio
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Satellite Radios
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Parasocial Interaction
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Persuasive Communication
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Manipulation
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Personality
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Socialization
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Social Integration: Role of Media
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COVID-19 Pandemic & Religion
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Taliban
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Images in Religion, Images of God
1
Indigenous & Traditional Religions, Indigenous Cosmovisions
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Muslim Media
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Islam
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Judaism and Communication
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Religion (General)
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Religion and Politics
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Religion and State
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Spirituality
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Symbols: Religious
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World Religions
1
Youth & Religious Communication
1
Communication & Media Indicators
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Communication & Media Research Associations & Networks
1
Systems Analysis
1
Comparative Approaches & Methods in Communication Research
1
Interviewing (Journalistic Genre)
1
Rural Communication, Media in Rural Areas
1
Violence
1
Disappeared People, Missing People
1
Nomades
1
Industrial Society
1
Mass Society
1
Social Movements
1
Society & Media, Media Sociology
1
Traditional Society
1
Technologies, Information & Communication Technologies
1
Digital Television
1
Radio Broadcasting Equipment & Technologies
1
Short Wave Radio (SW)
1
Television Transmitters
1
Internet Bandwith, Broadband & Backbone Networks
1
Mobile Phones, Smartphones
1
Mobile Phone Use for Social Purposes, Mobiles for Development
1
Al-Arabiya
1
Al-Hurra (Television Channel)
1
RT (Russian International Broadcaster, formerly Russia Today)
1
Theories of Communication & Media
1
Urban Communication, Urban Media
1
Suburbs, Poor Districts, Slums, Shanty Towns
1
User-Generated Contents
1
Illustrations, Pictures, Images
1
Visual Representations
1
Youth and Media
1
Youth Activism, Youth Civic Engagement, Youth Political Interests, Youth Protests
1
Youth Cultures, Youth Milieus, Youth Identities
1
Youth Television Programmes
1
Language
Document type
Countries / Regions
Authors & Publishers
Media focus
Publication Years
Methods applied
Journals
Output Type
Google News Initiative’s Influence on Technological Media Innovation in Africa and the Middle East
Media and Communication, volume 11, issue 2 (2023), 14 pp.
"The Google News Initiative (GNI) aims to collaborate closely with the news industry and financially support the creation of quality journalism in the digital age. It also aims to bring technological advancements and innovation into newsrooms for operations. Drawing on journalism innovation and resp
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Digital Initiatives for Indigenous Languages
Key Guidance
Inspiring Practice
Paris: UNESCO;Global Voices (2023), 193 pp.
"This toolkit has been co-designed in close partnership with both established and emerging networks of Indigenous digital practitioners, language advocates, and collaborators, within the framework of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032. The toolkit promotes the foundation of l
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Die Hydra des Dschihadismus: Entstehung, Ausbreitung und Abwehr einer globalen Gefahr
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), Sonderausg. (2023), 366 pp.
"Die grausamen Handlungen dschihadistischer Gruppierungen wie der „Al-Qaida“ oder des „Islamischen Staates“ schockieren und verbreiten Angst. Immer wieder scheinen neue Attentäter nachzurücken, ein Phänomen, das Asiem El Difraoui mit den stets nachwachsenden Köpfen einer Hydra vergleicht
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The Handbook of Media and Culture in the Middle East
New Jersey: Wiley Blackwell (2023), xvi, 550 pp.
"Rather than viewing the Middle East as a monolithic culture, this Handbook examines the diverse and multi-local characteristics of the region’s knowledge production, dynamic media, and rich cultures. It addresses a wide range of topics, including the evolving mainstream and alternative media, com
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Examining Terrorism, Extremism and Radicalization Through a Peace Communication Perspective
New York: Peter Lang (2023), 322 pp.
"This edited book expands the applicability of peace journalism research beyond war to cover terrorism and radicalization, an issue that has not yet been touched by peace journalism scholars." (Publisher description)
Media Governance: A Cosmopolitan Critique
Cham: Palgrave Macmillan (2022), xv, 318 pp.
"The book offers a critical map to navigate the field of media governance. A thread of cosmopolitan critique connects the fourteen chapters to enhance media governance literature beyond the West and regional foci. The first part addresses the epistemological and ontological flaws in the use and adap
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Internet Shutdowns to Prevent Cheating During Exams: The Impact on Society and Economy in the MENA Region
Beirut: SMEX (2022), 26 pp.
WIN Leadership Mapping: Global Report
Women in News (2022), 26 slides
"In 0 of 17 markets [in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia] did the percentage of women holding top business positions exceed 25%. The highest performer was the Philippines with 22%. In 2 of 17 markets, the percentage of women holding top editorial positions was skewed in favour of women. In
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China's Discourse Power Operations in the Global South: An overview of Chinese Activities in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
Washington, DC: Atlantic Council of the United States (2022), 23 pp.
Disinformation in the Global South
Top Insights
Guy Berger (foreword)
Hoboken: Wiley Blackwell (2022), xxv, 237 pp.
"In many parts of the Global South, coordinated political disinformation campaigns, rumor, and propaganda have long been a part of the social fabric, even before disinformation has become an area of scholarship in the Global North. The way disinformation manifests in this region, and responses to it
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Media Training in Transition Countries: Perspectives of a Media Trainer
London; New York: Routledge (2022), xiv, 142 pp.
"Drawing on the author’s and other media trainers’ experiences over a 25-year period, this book provides important insights into tailoring training programs to specific regions and countries. Case studies describe training in radio and television management, broadcasting, and media sustainabilit
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Cyber Muslims: Mapping Islamic Digital Media in the Internet Age
London et al.: Bloomsbury Academic (2022), xv, 327 pp.
"Providing detailed case studies, this book explores the vibrant digital expressions of diverse groups of Muslim cybernauts: religious clerics and Sufi mystics, feminists and fashionistas, artists and activists, Hajj pilgrims and celebrities. Together, these stories span a vast cultural and geograph
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Meeting the Challenges of Information Disorder in the Global South
Top Insights
Rondebosch: University of Cape Town, Centre for Film and Media Studies;International Development Research Centre (IDRC) (2022), 256 pp.
"Despite information disorder being a widespread problem in countries in the Global South, the study of this phenomenon remains dominated by examples, case studies, and models from the Global North. Knowledge about the various manifestations of information disorder, the range of responses, and the s
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Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists: Quadriennial Report 2018-2021
Paris: UNESCO (2022), 316 pp.
"Since it first began substantial implementation in 2018, the MDP has enabled UNESCO’s Communication and Information Sector to immediately respond to emerging priorities and needs affecting freedom of expression, the safety of journalists, access to information, and community media. Before its cre
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Results-Based Report on Projects Approved by the 64th Meeting of the IPDC Bureau (June 2020) and Implemented in 2020-2021. Part II
UNESCO (2022), 278 pp.
"This document reports on the implementation of projects approved by the 64th meeting of the IPDC Bureau (June 2020) and implemented in 2020-2021, and on projects approved as part of IPDC’s rapid response mechanism in January 2021. It also includes the implementation reports of several projects th
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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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Manuscript and Print in the Islamic Tradition
Berlin, Boston: Walter de Gruyter (2022), viii, 374 pp.
"This volume explores and calls into question certain commonly held assumptions about writing and technological advancement in the Islamic tradition. In particular, it challenges the idea that mechanical print naturally and inevitably displaces handwritten texts as well as the notion that the so-cal
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Jud Süß: Das lange Leben eines Propagandafilms
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), Sonderausg. (2022), 240 pp.
"Der Propagandafilm »Jud Süß« (1940) wurde von den Nationalsozialisten gezielt eingesetzt, um antisemitische Gewalttaten hervorzurufen - zum Beispiel in den Konzentrationslagern. Umso erstaunlicher ist es, dass der Regisseur Veit Harlan nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg die antisemitische Stoßrichtung
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Digital Authoritarianism in the Middle East: Deception, Disinformation and Social Media
London: Hurst & Company (2022), 303 pp.
"By the time readers arrive at the end of Jones’s astonishing examination of social media in the Middle East, they will be completely persuaded that it is now impossible to tell whether anything they read online is true. Replete with bots and sock puppets, trolls and dupes, this online world is bo
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Iron Net: Digital Repression in the Middle East and North Africa
London: European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) (2022), 25 pp.
"Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the leading exponents of digital authoritarianism in the Middle East. The two states have intensified their collaboration with China and Israel to gain greater access to advanced technologies. The EU has responded to concerns about the risks of new technologies with a r
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