Publications
Researchers at IKMZ publish around 150 scientific publications every year. These include standard reference works in different areas of communication studies.
A complete list of all publications of IKMZ can be found in the Zurich Open Repository and Archive (ZORA).
2026
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Ideological media markets, cross-pressured voters, and spatial voting: A computational and experimental approach (Dissertation, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin) https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-292942
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All that Glitters is not Green: From Exposing Greenwashing to Shaping Public Perceptions – The Role of Strategic Financial Communication for ESG Legitimacy (Dissertation, University of Zurich) https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-292866
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The Multimodal Climate Change Communication on Social Media: Computational Insights Across Platforms and Cultures (Dissertation, University of Zurich) https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-435059
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Addressing Greenwashing–The Role of Strategic Communication in ESG Reporting International Journal of Strategic Communication, 20, 173–194. https://doi.org/10.1080/1553118x.2025.2591309
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Issue-Attention Dynamics in Switzerland’s Hybrid Media System (Dissertation, University of Zurich) https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-434933
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Computational Modeling of Online Political Confrontation: Real-World Complexity and Methodological Advances (Dissertation, University of Zurich) https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-434935
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The Spiral of Political Incivility on Social Media – Patterns Across Communicative Stages in Current Cross-National and Multi-Platform Social Media Environments (Dissertation, University of Zurich) https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-290969
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Peer review 2027: Scenarios for academic publishing in the age of AI https://osf.io/download/594zj/
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2025
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Research note: Legislating Uncertainty: Election Policies and the Amplification of Misinformation Policy Studies Journal (Online), 11. https://doi.org/10.1111/psj.70054
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From News Softening to Social News Softening: Comparing Patterns of Political News Coverage on Different (Social) Media Channels in Germany and Switzerland Digital Journalism, 13, 1089–1111. https://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2023.2278044
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Wired wisdom: how to age better online University of Chicago Press.
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Soziale Medien und finanzielles Verhalten Jugendlicher und junger Erwachsener: eine qualitative Untersuchung (Master’s thesis, University of Zurich) https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-280761
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Explainable machine learning model for predicting compressive strength of CO2-cured concrete Case Studies in Construction Materials, 22, e04589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04589
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Multimodal climate change communication on WeChat: analyzing visual/textual clusters on China’s largest social media platform Climatic Change, 178, 133. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-025-03980-x
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Why do Citizens Choose to Read Fact-Checks in the Context of the Russian War in Ukraine? The Role of Directional and Accuracy Motivations in Nineteen Democracies International Journal of Press/Politics, 30, 679–704. https://doi.org/10.1177/19401612241233533
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Leveraging ICTs: Central Asian women’s agency in the context of bride kidnapping. Women’s Studies International Forum, 111, 103119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2025.103119
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Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025: Länderbericht Schweiz fög – Forschungszentrum Öffentlichkeit und Gesellschaft / Universität Zürich. https://www.foeg.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:e51f7798-28c9-420e-80e5-e15e091fd76d/DNR_25_Schweiz.pdf
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When corporate dataveillance brings beneficial experiences: Service-specific qualitative evidence for YouTube Journal of Digital Social Research, 7, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.33621/jdsr.v7i255041
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An Antropofagia approach to AI and creativity: Lessons from Latin America to rethink collectivity, process and meaning in creative value International Journal of Cultural Studies, 28, 1210–1230. https://doi.org/10.1177/13678779251346959
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From AI to authorship: Exploring the use of LLM detection tools for calling on “originality” of students in academic environments Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 62, 1514–1528. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2025.2511062
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Negotiating Issue Visibility in the Diaspora: A study of political discussion within Jianzhong Quan on X, 2014-2023 Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, 31, 1009–1030. https://doi.org/10.1177/13548565251335412
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Gaps in public trust between scientists and climate scientists: a 68 country study Environmental Research Letters, 20, 061002. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/add1f9
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‚That’s Not Appropriate!‘ Examining Social Norms as Predictors of Negative Campaigning Political Behavior, 47, 457–478. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-024-09958-2
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Negotiating digital visibility in Asia: Rethinking conceptual frameworks through (g)local communities and practices Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, 31, 715–727. https://doi.org/10.1177/13548565251352729
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The Role of Trust and Attitudes toward Democracy in the Dissemination of Disinformation - a Comparative Analysis of Six Democracies Digital Journalism, 13, 931–948. https://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2023.2200196
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Responsible artificial intelligence in public health: a Delphi study on risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management BMJ Global Health, 10, e018545. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2024-018545
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Misperceptions of Public Opinion During Crises: Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic Political Communication, 42, 1015–1036. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584609.2025.2502401
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Navigating the digital mirror: The role of information-seeking orientation and uncertainty tolerance in social media-driven body image anxiety Computers in Human Behavior Reports, 18, 100665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100665
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2024
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What we know and don’t know about deepfakes: An investigation into the state of the research and regulatory landscape New Media & Society, 27, 6819–6838. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448241253138
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Co-evolution: Applications and Implications for Governance Research in Communication Studies In M. Puppis, R. Mansell, & H. van den Bulck (Eds.), Handbook of Media and Communication Governance (No. 7; pp. 88–99). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781800887206.00015
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Editorial Studies in Communication Sciences, 24, 3–5. https://doi.org/10.24434/j.scoms.2024.01.5780
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A Longitudinal Perspective on Digital Skills for Everyday Life: Measurement and Empirical Evidence Media and Communication, 12, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.17645/mac.8159
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Reporting on the 2019 European Heatwaves and Climate Change: Journalists’ Attitudes, Motivations and Role Perceptions In R. E. Gutsche Jr & J. Pinto (Eds.), Journalism and Reporting Synergistic Effects of Climate Change (pp. 462–485). Routledge.
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Unmasking greenwashing – the role of the news media in giving voice to whistleblowers in sustainable finance Journalism, 26, 445–463. https://doi.org/10.1177/14648849241241139
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“It’s Not so Easy to Measure impact”: A Qualitative Analysis of How Universities Measure and Evaluate Their Communication International Journal of Strategic Communication, 18, 93–114. https://doi.org/10.1080/1553118x.2024.2317771
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Communication strategy In K. Podnar (Ed.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Corporate Communication (pp. 309–315). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802200874.ch50
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Medienqualität unter der Lupe https://dievolkswirtschaft.ch/de/2024/03/medienqualitaet-unter-der-lupe/
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Leitartikel und Reportagen von Robotern? https://bruchstuecke.info/2024/03/04/leitartikel-und-reportagen-von-robotern/
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Abstimmungsmonitor – Vorlagen vom 3. März 2024 fög – Forschungszentrum Öffentlichkeit und Gesellschaft / Universität Zürich. https://perma.cc/PM4R-UVRJ
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The System Is Corrupted, and the Mainstream Media Is Lying to us! Exploring the Relation Between Affinity Toward Conspiracy Myths and Alternative News Media Usage International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 36, edad044. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpor/edad044
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Assessing the leeway of state‑led strategic communication abroad: a comparison of news coverage on Austria, Germany, and Switzerland in Arabic Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, 20, 12–23. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41254-021-00210-w
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Unveiling misinformation on YouTube: examining the content of COVID-19 vaccination misinformation videos in Switzerland Frontiers in Communication, 9, 1250024. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2024.1250024
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Migrant Agency and Platformed Belongings: The Case of TikTok In K. Leurs & S. Ponzanesi (Eds.), Doing Digital Migration Studies: Theories and Practices of the Everyday (pp. 239–258). Amsterdam University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.11895524.19
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Plattform-Regulierung als Herausforderung europäischen Mehr-Ebenen-Regulierungssystem für den digitalen Medien- und Kommunikationsmarkt In M. A. Prinzing, J. Seethaler, M. Eisenegger, & P. Ettinger (Eds.), Regulierung, Governance und Medienethik in der digitalen Gesellschaft (pp. 137–160). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-42478-7_8
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The Interplay of Knowledge Overestimation, Social Media Use, and Populist Ideas: Cross-Sectional and Experimental Evidence From Germany and Taiwan Communication Research, 00936502241230203–00936502241230232. https://doi.org/10.1177/00936502241230203
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Tone in politics is not systematically related to macro trends, ideology, or experience Scientific Reports, 14, 3241. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49618-9
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Governance von Desinformation in digitalisierten Öffentlichkeiten Jusletter, online. https://doi.org/10.38023/45240229-638b-4e2b-abd0-acadf57fbab9
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Enhancing Social-Media Regulation through Transparency? Examining the New Transparency Regime in the EU TechREG Chronicle, 2024, online. https://www.pymnts.com/cpi_posts/enhancing-social-media-regulation-through-transparency-examining-the-new-transparency-regime-in-the-eu/
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COVID-19 misinformation on YouTube: An analysis of its impact and subsequent online information searches for verification Digital Health, 9, 205520762311771. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231177131
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Digitalisierung der publizistischen Wirtschaft. Warum die Medien echte Transformationspolitik brauchen – und keinen Politikverzicht Horizont, online. https://www.horizont.net/medien/kommentare/digitalisierung-der-publizistischen-wirtschaft-warum-die-medien-echte-transformationspolitik-brauchen--und-keinen-politikverzicht-212007?crefresh=1
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‘You can’t talk at the library’: the leisure divide and public internet access for people experiencing homelessness Information, Communication and Society, 26, 1303–1321. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2021.2006742
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The sharing of disinformation in cross-national comparison: analyzing patterns of resilience Information, Communication and Society, 26, 1342–1362. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2021.2006744
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Digital corporate communication and media relations In V. Luoma-aho & M. Badham (Eds.), Handbook on Digital Corporate Communication (pp. 51–63). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802201963.00013
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Digital corporate communication and measurement and evaluation In V. Luoma-aho & M. Badham (Eds.), Handbook on Digital Corporate Communication (pp. 118–133). Edward Elgar. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802201963.00018
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“My Way or No Way”: Political Polarization and Disagreement Among Immigrant Influencers and Their Followers Politics and Governance, 11, 198–209. https://doi.org/10.17645/pag.v11i2.6375
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The Notorious GPT: science communication in the age of artificial intelligence Journal of Science Communication, 22, Y02. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.22020402
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The state is watching you—A cross-national comparison of data retention in Europe Telecommunications Policy, 47, 102542. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2023.102542
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The Digital Leisure Divide and the Forcibly Displaced United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). https://www.unhcr.org/innovation/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Digital-Leisure-Divide-Field-Research.pdf
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Standpunkt: Politikberatung dringend für die nächste Krise aufstellen https://table.media/research/standpunkt/politikberatung-dringend-fuer-die-naechste-krise-aufstellen/
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Seeing the Whole Picture. Towards a Multi-perspective Approach to News Content Diversity based on Liberal and Deliberative Models of Democracy Journalism Studies, 24, 669–696. https://doi.org/10.1080/1461670x.2023.2178248
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“Maybe I should get rid of it for a while…”: Examining motivations and challenges for social media disconnection The Communication Review, 26, 125–150. https://doi.org/10.1080/10714421.2023.2195795
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How COVID-19 displaced climate change: mediated climate change activism and issue attention in the Swiss media and online sphere Environmental Communication, 17, 313–321. https://doi.org/10.1080/17524032.2021.1990978
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An outside perspective for those within: The presentation of European states in Arab professional online news consumed by Arabic-speaking audiences in Europe Global Media and Communication, 19, 47–75. https://doi.org/10.1177/17427665231158743
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Situational effects of journalistic resources on gender imbalances in the coverage of Swiss news media: a longitudinal analysis from 2011 to 2019 Journalism, 24, 894–914. https://doi.org/10.1177/14648849211036309
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Higher Education Institutions on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: Comparing Swiss Universities’ Social Media Communication Media and Communication, 11, 264–277. https://doi.org/10.17645/mac.v11i1.6069
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Meet Bob and offset your flight: Optimising explainer videos to promote voluntary carbon offsetting Media and Communication, 11, 349–360. https://doi.org/10.17645/mac.v11i1.6028
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Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland: health protective behavior in the context of communication and perceptions of efficacy, norms, and threat Health Communication, 38, 779–789. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2021.1976360
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Coping with Algorithmic Risks Journal of Digital Social Research, 5, 23–47. https://doi.org/10.33621/jdsr.v5i1.130