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KOME is a theory and pure research-oriented journal of communication studies and related fields. Therefore theoretical researches and discussions that help to understand better, or reconceptualize the understanding of communication or the media are its center of interests; being either an useful supplement to, or a reasonable alternative to current models and theories. Given the connection between theory and empirical research, we are open to submissions of empirical papers if the research demonstrates a clear endorsement of communication and media theories. We are also committed to the ideas of trans- and interdisciplinarity and prefer topics that are relevant for more than one special discipline of social sciences. Articles published in KOME should represent the diversity that comprises the study of communication and related disciplines, regardless of philosophical paradigms and in favor of methodological pluralism. KOME encourage the use of non-sexist language in research writing.


The Spread of News Deserts in Chile The Case of the Aysén Region

Rodríguez-Urra Carlos, Trillo-Domínguez Magdalena, Herrero-Solana Victor
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News deserts are areas where the local community lacks reliable media outlets such as newspapers in the context of a global crisis in the press that weakens local civil society through its effect on democracy, social cohesion, and identity. This study focuses on the remote Aysén region of Chile which despite being territorially the third largest region in the country has the smallest population (108,306). This research employs a triangular methodology, incorporating a quantitative dimension using public data with systematic searches, a régiónál news desert media map and a social network metrics analysis, alongside qualitative methods such as a case study on the territory with semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation conducted between January and February 2023. The findings indicate that 20% of Aysén is at significant risk of becoming a news desert while 40% is already classified as such. The limited availability of diverse sources of information, the lack of adequate digital infrastructure, and the economic challenges faced by small media outlets are among the key contributing factors. Furthermore, the study posits potential solutions, including the establishment of collaborative networks and the advancement of mobile journalism, with the aim of reinforcing local identity and public institution strategies. Although the insights presented are primarily focused on the Aysén region, they could be extended to other Latin American and global regions facing comparable media vulnerabilities.

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Master   in   New   Interactive   Media   and   Multimedia   Journalism,   a   Ph.D.   candidate   in   Social   Sciences   at   the   University  of  Granada.  His  main  research  areas  are  journalism  and audiovisual  communication,  journalistic    documentation,    new    narratives,    and  media  systems.

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Journalist, with   twenty   years   of   experience   in   various   media,  Ph.D.,  and  professor  of  Communication  specialized in Digital Journalism at the University of Granada. She combines her professional activity with  research  and  teaching.  She  is  a  Meridiana  Equality Award winner and a regular contributor as an analyst for TVE. Her main research areas are journalistic innovation and digital transformation; new    narratives,    professional    profiles,    and    communication  formats,  and  the  application  of  scientometrics to the media field.
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