STUDIES (VOL.9, NO.1, 2026):
The Role of Student Radio Stations in the Higher Education System
Ľubica Bôtošová, Andrej Brník, Michal Imrovič ABSTRACTStudent radio stations are an important part of the media environment in Slovakia. Our research focused on obtaining information on the functioning of these stations, including their legal regulation, training of new members and formal integration into university structures. Student radio stations have several rights and obligations secured by……Continue reading→
Moderating Effect of Gender and Socioeconomic Status on the Relationship Between Media Exposure and Violent Behaviour
Mohammad Fawwaz Eneizat, Haslina Halim, Syarizan Dalib ABSTRACTThe problem of violence has become a serious impediment to societal progress. Violence among adolescents is on the rise in several nations, including Jordan. A review of current literature found that media exposure, particularly to violent movies, plays a key role in driving the prevalence of violence. This……Continue reading→
Holocaust Reminiscenses in Digital Media Culture and Cultural Institutions (Development of Critical Thinking and Media Literacy)
Erika Moravčíková, Kristína Jakubovská, Viera Jakubovská, Ingrida Hudecová ABSTRACTThe authors of the article analyse the problem of individual and collective memory through the prism of The Holocaust reminiscence. They are aware that we are living in a time when living memories of the grave crimes and catastrophes of the 20th century are fading away, as……Continue reading→
Solutions Journalism in Practice: The Tension Between Critical and Compelling Presentation of Solutions in BBC’s Social Media Video Stories
Petra Kovačević ABSTRACT This study delves into the emerging field of solutions journalism, which strives to report on social issues by highlighting responses to them, while maintaining a critical stance. Specifically, this study investigates how solutions journalism guidelines are understood and implemented in a specific newsroom at the BBC that specializes in producing solution-focused social……Continue reading→
Covid-19 as a Black Swan. University Education Adaptation to Online Learning in the Second Wave of the Coronavirus Pandemic from the Perspective of Students and Academic
Ondřej Roubal ABSTRACT In 2020 and 2021, modern society faced a historically unprecedented situation in the field of education. Education systems worldwide underwent a massive transformation from conventional forms of face-to-face learning to distance learning alternatives. This forced transformation of teaching, triggered by the global COVID-19 pandemic, has been a major test of resilience and……Continue reading→
Beyond Media Education: Assessing News Media Literacy in Media Students of Public and Private Universities in Pakistan
Mariam Ikram, Bushra Hameedur Rahman ABSTRACT Infiltration of mass media has increased the exigency of tools necessary for countering the hazardous effects of mass media. Media literacy is considered a tool essential in the 21st century for a democratic society that aims to empower the audience and provides autonomy over mass media messages. Media education……Continue reading→
With Games Against Fake News – Developing Critical Thinking with the Help of the Card Game Follow Me
Vajk Pomichal, Andrej Trnka ABSTRACT Recent serious events, such as the coronavirus pandemic and the war conflict in Ukraine, have significantly increased the amount of fake news in the online space. This news contributes to society’s radicalization, destabilizes democratic regimes, and can result in violence and damage to health and property. The most effective approach……Continue reading→
Seven Initial Prominent Sources of All Information Bias Impartiality Types Parsed
Erik Bean ABSTRACT Ever since information was first operationalized by library science into consumer formats, media bias has been studied from the purview of information gatekeepers who decide what, how, and when to publish based on story importance and factors like circulation. This concept did not include individuals or entities outside of the journalism discipline…….Continue reading→
Propaganda at Play: A Thematic Analysis of Belarusian Media Narratives in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Petro Katerynych ABSTRACT This study delves into the narratives employed by Belarusian propaganda during the Russo- Ukrainian War, examining 1,750 news items from Belarusian state media sources and the progovernment Telegram channels from September 1st to November 30th, 2022. The research employs the Looqme methodology, a robust content analysis approach that involves systematically coding and……Continue reading→
Not Just for Laughs – Using Comics to Burst the Fake-News Bubble
Erin Steuter ABSTRACT This research study presents an analysis of a pedagogical strategy for teaching university students how to apply critical media literacy skills to develop their ability to detect fake news. The goal of the study was to explore the potential advantages of using comics as medium to engage students, clarify complex content, and……Continue reading→
