Mediated research focuses on the ways in which communication technologies and platforms influence the research process. This area of study examines how information is gathered, shared, and disseminated through mediated channels such as social media, online databases, and virtual collaboration tools. Researchers in this field investigate how these technologies shape the ways in which knowledge is produced and circulated, as well as the impact of these tools on the research community as a whole. Mediated research also explores issues related to ethics, privacy, and access in the digital age.