Articles tagged with Censorship
The latest issue of Index on Censorship highlights the vital role writers can play in supporting their colleagues facing persecution. Contributors, including Margaret Atwood and Lydia Cacho, share their experiences and emphasize the importance of protecting free expression.
A new study analyzes where and how governments worldwide censor the web, revealing stark differences in levels of control. The analysis shows that countries with democratic systems have minimal or no censorship, while authoritarian regimes impose extensive restrictions.
Researchers found that Bush supporters expressed less interest in viewing images, but this effect was reduced when they weren't first told about the policy. In contrast, non-Bush supporters showed more interest regardless of whether or not they were informed.
A study of 240 patients with acute low back pain found that adding diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy to recommended first-line care did not significantly reduce recovery time. Both treatments showed no clinically useful benefits, highlighting the importance of baseline care for managing acute low back pain.
Researchers at UC Davis developed ConceptDoppler, a tool that clusters words by meaning and identifies keywords likely to be blacklisted in China's censorship system. The study found that keyword filtering encourages self-censorship due to the perception of surveillance, allowing users to avoid blocked topics.
A new study by Ohio State University researchers suggests that individuals who are reluctant to express their opinions in public may also avoid participating in political activities, such as working for a campaign or circulating petitions. This avoidance is linked to a tendency to self-censor and fear of social repercussions.
A new web site compares search results of Google and Yahoo across four countries, highlighting the differences between Western and Eastern censored versions. The research project CenSEARCHip reveals starkly different outcomes for political topics like human rights and democracy.