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Measuring Media Political Bias in Slovak TV News Programmes During 2023 Parliamentary Elections

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|Jun 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 58 - 69
Submitted on: Nov 28, 2024
Accepted on: Jun 2, 2025
Published on: Jun 25, 2025
Published by: University College of Economics and Culture
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 times per year

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