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News media coverage of gun violence: a scoping review

Topaz, Chad M., Jae, Gina, Higdon, Jude·2026·Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
DOI 10.1057/s41599-026-06998-3
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Authors
Topaz, C. M., Jae, G., & Higdon, J.
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Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2026-03-18
Volume
13
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1
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2662-9992
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10.1057/s41599-026-06998-3
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Health Alliance for Violence Intervention

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