STUDIES (VOL.9, NO.1, 2026):
Digital Communication Tools and Preferences in the Work Environment
ABSTRACT Effective communication is a fundamental pillar of the functioning of every modern workplace, and its importance is growing especially in the dynamic and critical environment of the current market. With the rapid emergence of innovative digital technologies, not only the forms of internal communication but also the overall expectations surrounding it are naturally transforming…….Continue reading→
Cultivating Masculinity: Examining Netflix Exposure and the Moderating Role of Religiosity
ABSTRACT With the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, young audiences have been exposed to different narratives about gender identity. Netflix introduces them with alternative masculinity ideals that differ from traditional masculinity by portraying men as soft and less rigid, offering new versions of masculinity that move beyond toughness, dominance, and traditional gender expectations. This……Continue reading→
Media Behaviour of Generation Alpha with a Focus on Audio
ABSTRACT Generation Alpha is growing up in an environment dominated by digital visual platforms, where short video formats and constant online connectivity shape their media behaviour. In this context, media such as radio remain less examined. The aim of this study is to analyse the position of radio and audio in the media behaviour patterns……Continue reading→
Key Pillars of Media Freedom: The Strength of Institutions and Thresholds in European Democracies
ABSTRACT Media freedom is widely recognized as a cornerstone of democratic governance, yet its determinants remain complex and multifaceted. This study examines the institutional and structural factors that shape press freedom across European democracies, with particular attention to nonlinear relationships and threshold effects. Using data from internationally recognized indices – including the World Press Freedom……Continue reading→
Parental Mediation and Digital Media Literacy in Bangladesh: Towards a Safer Digital Environment for Adolescents
ABSTRACT Bangladesh, characterized by rapid digital expansion and high adolescent internet penetration, is increasingly confronted with challenges related to online risk exposure, digital violence, and problematic internet use (PIU). Despite these developments, limited scholarly attention has been given to the intersection of digital media literacy and parental mediation in shaping safe online environments for adolescents…….Continue reading→
The Perception of Male and Female Voices in Radio Broadcasting
ABSTRACT This study examines how gender-based voice norms have developed historically and persist to this day in the radio environment, and how these norms influence the perception of the credibility, competence and genre suitability of voices. The theoretical section traces developments from the early days of radio through its golden age, characterised by a predominance……Continue reading→
