The E-Journal published by the German Communication Association (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft, DGPuK e.V.) aims to present a full range of studies in communications and media on a high level of quality. It therefore seeks to publish new research results in the field of media and communication sciences, gives a general overview of the international state of research and create a forum for interdisciplinary discussions. The journal publishes top blind peer-reviewed papers in German and English; German contributions will be accompanied by an extended, quotable abstract in English. Website: www.scm.nomos.de
Data donations have recently emerged as research method, partly enabled by legislation such as the GDPR. A relevant challenge they face are low participation rates, which can introduce bias and limit the potential of data donations to harness...
Reliable scientific information is crucial for shaping public opinion and informing economic, social, and health-related decisions. While significant research has focused on detecting misinformation, the automated assessment of the overall quality...
Freedom of speech is not only a fundamental human right but also the foundation of liberal democracies. However, there seems to be growing concern about this basic right among an increasing proportion of the population – including at universities,...
Media coverage plays a crucial role in shaping public perception of social movements. While attention-seeking protest tactics meet media selection criteria, they also risk distorting public perception. This study examines the German climate protest...
Gender inequality in screen industries across the world is well researched at both global and national scales. Evidence-based evaluation of inequality in these industries typically occurs at the level of annualised, aggregated statistical analysis...