In: Studies in Communication Sciences, 2019, vol. 19, no. 1, p. 7-23
In this paper, we present the evolution of Swiss Media and Communication Studies over the last decade by summarizing the main results from a project funded by the Swiss University Conference (2008–2017). We give an overall picture of the growth in the field (in terms of student numbers, resources and activities), look at diversity in terms of topics (two clusters are identified and ...
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In: Communications, 2015, vol. 40, no. 3, p. 267-293
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In: Scientometrics, 2016, vol. 109, no. 3, p. 2279–2301
This paper presents an analysis of resource acquisition and profile development of institutional units within universities. We conceptualize resource acquisition as a two level nested process, where units compete for external resources based on their credibility, but at the same time are granted faculty positions from the larger units (department) to which they belong. Our model implies that the...
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In: Public Relations Review, 2016, vol. 42, no. 3, p. 418-431
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In: Communications, 2015, vol. 40, no. 3, p. 267-293
In this study we empirically map the field of media and communication studies (MCS) by focusing on relationships between cognitive dimensions (such as research topics and approaches) on the one hand and material dimensions (such as funding and institutionalization) on the other. Our analysis, which focuses on the field of MCS in Switzerland, identifies two clusters of research institutions...
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In: The International communication gazette, 2015, vol. 77, no. 1, p. 102-124
This conceptual article proposes a new integrative model of the country image by drawing on advances from the fields of business studies, social psychology, political science, and communication science. To interrelate different approaches, a communication management perspective is applied, providing a basic terminological framework systemizing the central constructs of country image, country...
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In: Journal of communication management, 2015, vol. 19, no. 1, p. 62-80
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop and test a new model for the measurement of the constitution and effects of the country image as a central target construct in international public relations. Design/methodology/approach – The authors combine concepts from reputation management (Eisenegger and Imhof, 2008; Ingenhoff and Sommer, 2007), national identity theory (Smith, 1987),...
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Thèse de doctorat : Université de Fribourg, 2015.
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