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Stack of newspapers representing media coverage during conflict

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Media Coverage vs Public Demand in Lebanon (2026)

A data-driven comparison of media coverage and Google search behavior in Lebanon reveals a major gap between what news reports and what people seek.

21 Apr 2026
Abstract digital network with connected nodes representing online interactions and information networks.

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Attention Concentration in Online Political Discussions on X

This study analyzes engagement in online political discussions on X and finds that attention is highly concentrated, with a small number of users receiving most engagement.

04 Apr 2026
Smartphone displaying the X (Twitter) app feed, representing social media discussions analyzed in a computational social science study.

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Linguistic Uncertainty and Engagement in Arabic-Language X Discourse

A study analyzing 16,695 Arabic-language tweets finds that posts expressing linguistic uncertainty receive significantly higher engagement, particularly replies—an effect described as “uncertainty–reply asymmetry.”

11 Mar 2026
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