Open and Shut? The Promise – and Problems – of Government Open Data Portals in Meeting Community Information Needs | Vol. 28, No. 2

by admin | Mar 3, 2023 | Articles, Volume 28

The open data revolution—a movement to liberate government-held information by publishing it online—holds enormous promise as a “force multiplier” for cash-strapped news organizations. Rather than consuming the resources of journalists and lawyers in fighting for...

Unbundling Hosting and Content Curation on Social Media Platforms: Between Opportunities and Challenges | Vol. 28, No. 2

by admin | Mar 3, 2023 | Articles, Volume 28

Social media markets present a number of market failures. Some lead to users’ underexposure to diversity of content. There may be a variety of ways to address this challenge. One solution could be to require large platforms to unbundle hosting and content curation...

A Crisis for News; A Crisis for Democracy | Vol. 28, No. 2

by admin | Mar 2, 2023 | Articles, Volume 28



Special Issue: Platforms and the Press Front Matter | Vol. 28, No. 2

by admin | Mar 2, 2023 | Articles, Volume 28



RNAi Technology Compatibility in the US and EU – Comparisons and Future Perspectives | Vol. 28, No. 1

by admin | Mar 2, 2023 | Articles, Volume 28

This paper discusses the differences in patent eligibility in the US and the EU, and how the resulting inconsistencies have specifically affected RNAi research and patents. Courts around the world have struggled with defining clear distinctions between patentable and...

Is it Right to Ask Spotify to Pay Mechanical Royalties When No Copy of the Muisc Was Made? | Vol. 28, No. 1

by admin | Mar 2, 2023 | Articles, Volume 28

On-demand interactive streaming on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music are increasingly becoming the most popular way for people to consume music.  Consequently, licensing songs to streaming services is proving to be an important revenue source for...