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DIGITAL JOURNALISM IN TAJIKISTAN: TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE FORMS OF ONLINE INFORMATION PRESENTATION

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Zaripova Sh.T.

Abstract

This article analyzes the transformation of digital journalism in Tajikistan and the evolution of online information delivery. It examines the transition from traditional to digital journalism, the specifics of online platforms, the impact of social media on news production, and the challenges of developing Tajik media online. Using content analysis and observation methods, the main trends in the industry's development from 2010 to 2025 were examined. The results show that digital journalism in Tajikistan is in its infancy and faces a number of technical, economic, and professional challenges.

Keywords

traditional journalism; digital journalism; online media; social media; online platforms; multimedia; content analysis; media transformation

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