The paper identifies a gap in the study of mass
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The paper identifies a gap in the study of mass communication research, which often neglects the production process and the cognitive processes of the media user. The paper also identifies a gap in the understanding of the role of ideology
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Sourced from the stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1980 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 11 times in total.
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- Ideology/Culture/Hegemony and Mass Media in South Africa: A Literature Survey (1981) · Critical Arts · cited 5× · doi
The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature, which tends to neglect the complexities of historical, social, economic, and political relationships. The authors argue that a more nuanced understanding of the relationships between ideology, culture, and hegemony is necessary. The paper also highlights the importance of considering the role of mass media in shaping public opinion.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: paper identifies gap existing literature tends neglect complexities - The Concept of Ideology and Mass Communication Research (1980) · Journal of Communication Inquiry · cited 6× · doi
The paper identifies a gap in the study of mass communication research, which often neglects the production process and the cognitive processes of the media user. The paper also identifies a gap in the understanding of the role of ideology in mass media, which is often seen as a property of the message rather than the medium or production techniques.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: paper identifies gap study mass communication research often - Media Discourses of Moderation: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Global Coverage of Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s Presidency (2026) · Journal of Language Teaching and Research · doi
The study identifies a gap in understanding how media discourse influences public perceptions of political leaders. The research highlights the need to analyze how the media constructs the concept of 'moderation' when discussing political figures like Al-Sharaa. The paper fills a gap by examining the global media representation of Al-Sharaa's presidency.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap understanding media discourse influences public
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