ABSTRACT: Current scholarly debates on period drama acknowledge that the term has always carried a variety of problematic gendered associations. Although the genre is widely popular (not only) in the Western cultural framework, on the silver screen and small(er) screens…
ABSTRACT: The study explores media audiences’ attitudes and opinions towards technological changes in journalism. Artificial intelligence is one of the most relevant digital communication tools for processing and disseminating journalistic content today. The focus of the study is its use…
ABSTRACT: Social media platforms, designed to facilitate connectivity, have a complex impact on psychological well-being. This study investigates the relationship between social media usage, loneliness, and the fear of missing out among young people in Slovakia, focusing on gender differences.…
ABSTRACT: Falsification and manipulation of information, using it for image, material or political gain, is a significant phenomenon of contemporary social communication, and no doubt, its scale and significance have made fake news the subject of numerous studies. The purpose…
ABSTRACT: Social media outlets seem a natural place for spreading conspiracy theories. Facebook groups addressed to supporters of conspiracy theories are an essential element of these spaces. The presented research was conducted using a semi-structured interview method among the most…
ABSTRACT: This study explores the segmentation of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) seekers in tourist destinations, with a specific focus on communication preferences and channels. The aim is to enhance the understanding of eWOM behaviour beyond traditional sociodemographic factors, emphasising communication strategies…
ABSTRACT: As a result of the conflict in Syria in 2011, approximately 3.5 million Syrians migrated to Turkey. A significant number of news articles about Syrian refugees have been produced in traditional media, and various types of content have been…
ABSTRACT: Customer engagement reflects the intensity of interaction between customers and products in the market. In the film industry, customers who enjoyed watching movies in cinemas tend to have more intensive interactions with upcoming films. This study analysed the mediating…
ABSTRACT: This article explores how contemporary text-to-image (T2I) systems routinely minimise or “correct” aquiline noses in AI-generated images, a phenomenon the authors term “non-consensual rhinoplasty”. Despite explicit prompts for pronounced nasal features, many models systematically smooth out dorsal humps, with…
ABSTRACT: This article examines the roles of symbolic, material, and competence agencies as reflected in consumer comments on Electrolux’s sustainability campaigns on Instagram, and how these agencies shape consumer perceptions of the brand’s environmental responsibility. Drawing on the theoretical and…