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Gatekeeper Theory in the Digital Media Age: A Comprehensive and Critical Literature Review

2025-11-03

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This literature review examines the evolution of gatekeeper theory in the digital media age, synthesizing approximately 60 studies from 2005 to 2025 to analyze shifts from traditional human-centric models to hybrid systems involving algorithms, users, and platforms. Key themes include algorithmic gatekeeping, user-generated content, disinformation challenges, ethical considerations, and global perspectives. Throug...

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cb95ff0b-bcea-599e-aed4-44ff9a6bd091
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10.20944/preprints202510.2484.v1
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