https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/mj <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Media &amp; Journalism is a pioneering scientific journal in Portugal in the field of media studies and journalism. The first issue was published in 2002 by the then CIMJ - Centro de Investigação Media &amp; Jornalismo// Center for Research Media &amp; Journalism, tackling a “diversity of the themes of its articles, methodologies and reflections” and being “a space that promotes qualified discussion, not only in the academic community, but also among all those interested in the media and journalism in contemporary societies.” The magazine is currently published by ICNOVA - NOVA Communication Institute, which has since merged with CIMJ. The journal is still published twice a year (April and October of each year), and is indexed in SCOPUS, Scielo and DOAJ databases, and it follows a rigorous scientific arbitration procedures. Moreover, all of its content is openly accessible and free of charge.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Media &amp; Journalism publishes top academic research and is a space for qualified discussions aimed at elucidating the social and political dynamics prompted by media and journalism in contemporary society. The reflections contribute to a more profound and critical knowledge of the various factors, time periods and impacts of the<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>complex phenomena of communication. It seeks to bring together a variety of issues and approaches, from history to sociology, from law to economics, from practices,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>to technologies and uses, and constitutes an element of reflection and debate within a vast community looking at the peculiaries of the fields of media and journalism.</span></p> Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra pt-PT Media & Jornalismo 1645-5681 <p>Os autores conservam os direitos de autor e concedem à revista o direito de primeira publicação, com o trabalho simultaneamente licenciado sob a&nbsp;<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_new">Licença Creative Commons Attribution</a>&nbsp;que permite a partilha do trabalho com reconhecimento da autoria e publicação inicial nesta revista.</p> https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/mj/article/view/16627 <p>This study focuses on the investigative journalism practice during the 2022 mass protests in Sri Lanka, examining how structural constraints and journalists' perceived ethical responsibilities relate in a politically unstable environment. Grounded on Critical Political Economy of Media Theory and Social Responsibility Theory, the research employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine responses from 200 journalists. The findings show that factors such as government pressure, lack of resources, media ownership influence, legal challenges, and perceived life threats significantly and negatively affect the investigative journalism practice. However, perceived media freedom showed no significant impact. Perceived social responsibility appeared as a strong positive predictor of investigative journalism practice. It significantly mediated the influence of all structural constraints except perceived media freedom. These results empirically confirm the vital role of ethical commitment amid institutional adversity. The study contributes to the expansion of Social Responsibility Theory into non-Western and illiberal contexts, and also provides empirical depth to Critical Political Economy of Media Theory by quantifying structural-media effects. These findings offer important theoretical and practical insights, highlighting the need for policy reforms and institutional support that safeguard journalistic autonomy.</p> Usha A Priyanga Wel Henage Bilal Mazhar Inam Ul Haq Direitos de Autor (c) 25 46 https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/mj/article/view/16631 <p>En el consumo televisivo de las audiencias contemporáneas conviven múltiples sistemas de distribución, como la televisión abierta y las plataformas de <em>streaming</em>, lo que implica una potencial exposición a un ampliado número de programas con contenido asociado a las diversidades sexogenéricas. Mediante un análisis temático de entrevistas semiestructuradas, este artículo explora las formas en que 30 jóvenes LGBTQ+ chilenos usan estas producciones televisivas. A través de sus experiencias, se revela que estas son usadas como herramientas que permiten generar diálogos, modificar percepciones, reforzar lazos y contribuir a la conexión social. Sobre esto, se identifican dos patrones de uso que se diferencian por las características de las personas con las que se comparte el consumo televisivo y las herramientas comunicaciones que se utilizan, entre otros factores.</p> Ricardo Ramírez Direitos de Autor (c) 25 46 https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/mj/article/view/16628 <p>This study focuses on the investigative journalism practice during the 2022 mass protests in Sri Lanka, examining how structural constraints and journalists' perceived ethical responsibilities relate in a politically unstable environment. Grounded on Critical Political Economy of Media Theory and Social Responsibility Theory, the research employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine responses from 200 journalists. The findings show that factors such as government pressure, lack of resources, media ownership influence, legal challenges, and perceived life threats significantly and negatively affect the investigative journalism practice. However, perceived media freedom showed no significant impact. Perceived social responsibility appeared as a strong positive predictor of investigative journalism practice. It significantly mediated the influence of all structural constraints except perceived media freedom. These results empirically confirm the vital role of ethical commitment amid institutional adversity. The study contributes to the expansion of Social Responsibility Theory into non-Western and illiberal contexts, and also provides empirical depth to Critical Political Economy of Media Theory by quantifying structural-media effects. These findings offer important theoretical and practical insights, highlighting the need for policy reforms and institutional support that safeguard journalistic autonomy.</p> Usha A Priyanga Wel Henage Direitos de Autor (c) 25 46 https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/mj/article/view/16615 <p>Social media has become a crucial tool for climate change advocacy, enabling real-time information dissemination, grassroots mobilization, and policy influence. This study employed a content analysis research design to examine the effectiveness of social media campaigns on climate change in Nigeria. Using Microsoft Excel, data were systematically extracted, categorized, and analyzed from posts related to prominent climate change hashtags such as #ActOnClimate, #ClimateStrikeNigeria, #SaveMakoko, and #BanPlasticInNigeria across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thematic analysis was conducted to classify content into key areas, including awareness creation, grassroots mobilization, policy influence, and engagement trends. Findings revealed that social media significantly enhanced climate change awareness among Nigerian youths, with infographics, videos, and memes simplifying complex environmental issues. Additionally, campaigns such as #EndGasFlaring and #SaveMakoko successfully pressured policymakers and raised global awareness of local climate issues. However, challenges such as misinformation, digital divide, government censorship, and inconsistent campaign engagement were identified as barriers to sustained impact. This study contributes to existing literature by demonstrating how Excel-based content analysis can effectively assess social media engagement patterns. The results underscore the need for sustained, fact-checked advocacy and increased digital accessibility to maximize the impact of climate campaigns. The study recommends that environmental organizations and policymakers leverage data-driven advocacy strategies to enhance social media engagement and influence environmental policies. Future research should explore the role of artificial intelligence in improving climate change discourse on digital platforms.</p> Habeeb Daranijo Direitos de Autor (c) 25 46 https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/mj/article/view/16603 <p>Diante da crise ambiental contemporânea e da relevância da comunicação nesse contexto, esta pesquisa investiga os efeitos da comunicação da Educação Ambiental (EA), considerando as diretrizes da I Conferência Intergovernamental de Tbilisi. Questiona-se: a comunicação da EA alcançou o público acadêmico e atingiu seus objetivos prescritivos? Foi usada uma metodologia combinada por uma pesquisa empírica comprobatória, uma análise documental e uma revisão de literatura a partir da perspetiva de autores da EA e da comunicação. A originalidade foi verificada em bases como <em>Scopus</em>, <em>Google Scholar</em> e <em>Web of Science</em>. Sua relevância reside na análise da comunicação como elemento essencial à efetividade da EA e na avaliação do impacto gerado por eventos que promovem o enfrentamento da problemática ambiental.</p> Lauralice Ribeiro João Figueira Ekaterina Shalustashvili Direitos de Autor (c) 25 46