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International Conflict Discourse in U.S. Presidential Campaigns: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the 2024 Candidates’ Rhetoric (Arabic)

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Scroll down for Arabic abstract. This study critically examines the rhetoric of 2024 U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in relation to major international conflicts, including the Gaza war, the war in Ukraine, U.S.-Iran tensions, U.S.-China relations, and the Taiwan issue. Employing a dual-method approach, the analysis integrates …

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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through an Academic Lens: Analysing Scholarly Portrayals of War and Middle Eastern Representation

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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 representations of the conflict by …

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Framing Palestinian Women in Al Jazeera’s Coverage of the Gaza War (Arabic)

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Scroll down for Arabic abstract. This study investigates the framing of Palestinian women in Al Jazeera’s coverage of the most recent war on the Gaza Strip, aiming to reveal how media narratives may reinforce stereotypes or marginalize the multifaceted roles of women in Palestinian society. Employing a quantitative content analysis …

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Reproducing Conflict Beyond Borders: The Digital Media Conflict of the Syrian Diaspora in Tϋrkiye

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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 their homeland while actively seeking …

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A Semiotic Analysis of Palestinian and Israeli Political Cartoons on the 2023 Gaza War Across Digital Cartoon Platforms (Arabic)

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Scroll down for Arabic abstract. This study conducts a semiotic analysis of political cartoons produced by Palestinian and Israeli cartoonists in response to the Gaza War, covering the period from October 7, 2023, to the first anniversary of the conflict in October 2024. Through a purposive sample of 19 cartoons …

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Conceptual Metaphors in Media Discourse on War: A Semantic Analysis of News Coverage of the Syrian Crisis on RT Arabic and BBC Arabic (Arabic)

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Scroll down for Arabic abstract. This study examines the use of conceptual metaphors—ontological, orientational, and structural—in the media discourse on the Syrian crisis, as presented on the websites of RT Arabic and BBC Arabic. By analyzing the metaphorical language embedded in news coverage, the research explores how these cognitive frames …

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Conflict and Social Media Integration in Local News Gathering: A Study of Journalist Perceptions in Oman

Abstract Social media integration has transformed news gathering. This study explores the perceptions of  journalists in Oman regarding the opportunities and challenges associated with utilizing social media in their newsroom operations. Through semi-structured interviews with journalists from the country’s only television station that produces news—Oman TV—this study provides comprehensive insight …

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Arab Journalists’ Attitudes Toward the Use of Drones in Media Coverage of the Gaza War: Case Study of Al Arabiya Channel (Arabic)

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Scroll down for Arabic abstract. This study investigates Arab journalists’ attitudes toward the use of drone technology in Al Arabiya Channel’s coverage of the Gaza War. Utilizing the survey method, data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms to a purposive sample of 390 Arab journalists. The …

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