Issue 38, Summer/Fall 2024 http://doi.org/10.70090/AMS.38.WRME The past decade has witnessed a resurgence of geopolitical instability, marked by escalating wars and conflicts in regions such as Syria, Russia-Ukraine, Palestine-Israel, among other parts of the world. These crises, characterized by unprecedented violence, humanitarian disasters, and the weaponization of information, underscore the critical …

Issue 38, Summer/Fall 2024 http://doi.org/10.70090/AMS.38.SWRH1 Abstract  The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is rooted in ethnic and religious disputes that date back to the establishment of Israel in 1948. As a result, this ongoing historical conflict has evolved into a complex geopolitical issue. This study explores biases in academic journals that examine media …

Issue 38, Summer/Fall 2024 http://doi.org/10.70090/AMS.38.GBAA1 Abstract This article examines the Syrian population in Türkiye as it transitions from a state of forced migration toward an established diaspora identity, which utilizes digital media and conflict theories as analytical frameworks. The study demonstrates that Syrians uphold emotional, cultural, and political ties to …

Issue 37, Winter/Spring 2024 https://doi.org/10.70090/SS24EYVR Abstract This paper explores the Once Upon a Time in Palestine XR Documentary as a case study to investigate the potential of virtual and augmented reality technologies in reshaping historical narratives through immersive stories that engage youth with history. The documentary recounts the oral history …

Issue 36, Summer/Fall 2023 https://doi.org/10.70090/MN23BEVB Abstract The advent and proliferation of digital technology, particularly social media, has provided a potential voice to voiceless people. This capacity enables public shaming of sexual perpetrators as evinced via public accusations leveled against celebrities regarding sexual harassment, which resulted in some celebrities losing work …

Issue 36, Summer/Fall 2023 https://doi.org/10.70090/AE23CGRB Abstract This article examines brand storytelling and utilizes a qualitative analysis of two advertising campaigns. This article endeavors to research this content as a means of inspiring positive change, challenging stereotypes, and promoting gender equality. The research focuses on two distinct advertising campaigns, which are …

Issue 36, Summer/Fall 2023 https://doi.org/10.70090/ASH23FMC Scroll down for Arabic abstract. This study traces feminist markers by analyzing expressions of feminism in popular Arab songs across various media through the feminist and social role theoretical frameworks. The applied portion of the study is limited to YouTube. For the methodological framework, the …

Issue 36, Summer/Fall 2023 https://doi.org/10.70090/ASH23FME Abstract This study traces feminist markers by analyzing expressions of feminism in popular Arab songs across various media through the feminist and social role theoretical frameworks. The applied portion of the study is limited to YouTube. For the methodological framework, the study adopts a mixed …

Issue 36, Summer/Fall 2023 https://doi.org/10.70090/GST23AWM Scroll down for Arabic abstract. Media and communication systems play a significant role in shaping international and geopolitical relations. The current study examines the different types of participation by Arab women in the media industry and cultural diplomacy, which serve as a tool for international …

Issue 36, Summer/Fall 2023 https://doi.org/10.70090/AT23ITAC Abstract For over five decades, scholars have examined depictions of women and men in advertising and media, including the analysis of stereotypes, cultural implications, and social consequences. This research aims to analyze the relationship between target audience characteristics, such as gender and socioeconomic class, and …