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Research Interests
Professor Abusharif’s academic interests include the study of the intersections of religion and media, particularly digital media disruptions and religious authority. He also researches the origins, promulgation, and effects of key journalistic framing terminologies used in prominent Western print news sources for Middle East events and ongoing affairs. Currently, he is examining the usages of “Salafism” and “Islamism” in popular media and in academia. Prof. Abusharif also has researched narrative non-fiction (or literary journalism) in (or related to) the Arab world.
Education/Academic qualification
Journalism, MS, Northwestern University
… → 1986
Zoology, BS, Southern Illinois University
… → 1981
Physiology, BA, Southern Illinois University
… → 1981
Research interests keywords
- Digital media
- Alternative narratives
- Framing terminologies
- Literary journalism
- Religion
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Hashtag Blockade: Exploring the Digital Landscape of the Gulf Crisis
Abusharif, A. N., Mitchell, J. S. & Akdenizli, B.
8/15/18 → 8/14/20
Project: Research project
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The culture of framing terminologies
Abusharif, I. N., Jan 1 2021, Global Media Ethics and the Digital Revolution. Taylor and Francis, p. 221-234 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Researching Digital Media and Islam in Africa: Recommending a Framework
Abusharif, I. N., Jan 1 2020, The Palgrave Handbook of Islam in Africa. Springer International Publishing, p. 657-678 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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"Differences and similarities in the interpretation of limits to freedom of expression"
Abusharif, I. N., May 17 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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"Ferguson, international media narratives and nation branding"
Abusharif, I. N., Aug 5 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Review of: News Media in the Arab World: A Study of 10 Arab and Muslim Countries, by B. Gunter and R. Dickinson, eds.
Abusharif, I. N., Jan 2015, In: Journal of Media and Religion. Volume 14, p. 49-50Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review