2. Uluslararası Medya ve Toplum Sempozyumu Özet Kitapçığı

The Abstract Booklet of the 2nd International Media and Society Symposium, organized by Istinye University Faculty of Communication and themed "Digitalization and Visual Studies", provides a rich overview of current transformations in media and communication. The volume discusses the pervasive impact of digitalization across various fields, from e-commerce and art to filmmaking processes and journalism. Key topics include the inclusiveness and persuasiveness of NFT assets , AI-based artistic practices , the reading of the pandemic period through evolving emoji usage on social media , and an examination of deepfake videos utilized during the Ukraine-Russia War. Collectively, these research abstracts showcase how visual culture, ethical debates, and social interaction are being reshaped in the digital era.