STUDIES (VOL.9, NO.1, 2026):
(In)Implementation of Crisis Communication and Prevention in Practice
ABSTRACT The authors of the study intend to highlight the importance of planning and prevention in crisis communication within local government institutions and their communication practices with the public. Although there are a number of relevant publications in the field of crisis communication in crisis situations that reflect the fundamental issues and offer best practices……Continue reading→
The Prevalence and Impact of Political Disinformation During Elections in North Macedonia
ABSTRACT This study investigates the perception of political disinformation as a societal problem in North Macedonia, particularly during parliamentary and presidential elections. The study further aims to identify strategies that promote resilience against disinformation while also improving informed decision-making and civic political participation. It uses a mixed quantitative and qualitative method to measure the perceptions……Continue reading→
Temporal Patterns and Behavioural Dynamics of Mobile Device Usage: Analyzing Smartphone Habits, Social Media Usage and News Consumption among Young Adults
ABSTRACT This study examines the temporal patterns and behavioural dynamics of smartphone usage among young adults, with a particular focus on social media usage, smartphone interaction, and news consumption. In the context of pervasive digitalisation, mobile devices, and in particular smartphones, have become central to communication, information acquisition and entertainment. The paper specifically examines the……Continue reading→
News in Mobile Air Raid Alert Apps and Media Literacy in Ukraine During the War Time
ABSTRACT The article is devoted to the analysis of the Ukrainian mobile air raid alert apps and news they have produced and delivered to the Ukrainians since 2022. The authors analysed changes in the critical perception of news information in the target audiences, including vulnerable groups of society, as they receive information from military news……Continue reading→
Media Coverage and Opinion-Making: A Case Study of the Representation of Ukraine and Ukrainians in Rzeczpospolita and Gazeta Wyborcza During the Russian- Ukrainian War
ABSTRACT This article presents the results of research on media coverage of current affairs related to Ukraine and Ukrainians in the Polish newspapers Gazeta Wyborcza and Rzeczpospolita. These are two of the most influential media outlets in Poland, so their coverage is of significant importance for Polish-Ukrainian relations. To investigate how the press can influence……Continue reading→
Fooled by the Algorithm: Self-Censorship and Tabooization of S€K$Ual Education on Social Media
ABSTRACT The reliance on social media for sexual education is constrained by self-censorship and perceived algorithmic penalties, notably shadowbanning. To navigate platform moderation, creators frequently encode terms like “org@sm” or “s€x”, inadvertently reinforcing societal taboos and limiting open discussions. However, sex and relationship education are an integral part of education, and the need for education……Continue reading→
The Impact of Social References on Adolescents’ Body Satisfaction: Healthy and Aesthetic Perspectives
ABSTRACT Adolescents construct body perceptions through a dynamic interplay of familial expectations, peer reinforcement, and influencer-curated ideals. This study maps the shifting impact of these social references by surveying Spanish adolescents (ages 12–17) on their perceptions of what constitutes a healthy versus an aesthetic body. Statistical analyses reveal that parents primarily influence health-related ideals by……Continue reading→
Comprehensive Analysis of Practical Audiovisual Education in Selected Slovak Universities
ABSTRACT The study examines the current state of practical education in the field of audiovisual production within media studies programmes at selected Slovak universities. The study provides an overview of existing study programmes, analyzes practical courses offered by faculties, and explores the content, teaching methodology, and staffing of these courses. To enhance the depth of……Continue reading→
The Role of New Media Literacy in the Perception of Trust in Social Media
ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between social media users’ new media literacy levels and their perception of social media trust. The findings reveal that social media literacy levels are independent of demographic factors, such as gender, education level, or geographical location. The democratization of information access brought about by Web 2.0 and subsequent technologies,……Continue reading→
Mapping Cultural Journalism: Trends, Quirks, and Writing Styles in Local and Regional Print and Online Romanian Media
ABSTRACT This work serves as a theoretical and practical guide for journalists interested in cultural journalism’s sophisticated genres. With culture pages in daily newspapers and online platforms dwindling, often replaced by basic PR news from publishers or authors, mastering these complex texts can diversify media content. Such diversity not only informs but also educates readers,……Continue reading→
