Climate change skepticism and denial: An introduction
The journal article explores the influence of social media on political engagement and focuses on how it facilitates and challenges traditional forms of political participation.
Climate change and the media. International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
This book by Schafer highlights the need for more inclusive research on media portrayals of climate change. By incorporating non-Western countries and diverse media formats in studies, the book advocates for a…
Structure and content of the discourse on climate change in the blogosphere: The big picture
Through a combination of community detection and probabilistic topic modeling, this article analyzes the discourse on climate change in the English-language blogosphere. It finds distinct communities of skeptics and accepters with significant…
Exploring The Influence Of Citizen Journalism Content On The Malaysian Political Landscape
The article explores the idea of “Citizen journalism” within Malaysia, specifically its effect on the political landscape, the author refers to the use of the different social media platforms, or the internet…
Misinformation, Disinformation, And Malinformation: Clarifying The Definitions And Examples In Disinfodemic Times
The goal of the paper is to provide an understanding of the three terms: misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation based on 16 parameters linked to their intentionality. The paper concludes that definition is…
Research on the Online Spread of Rumors about the Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products in the New Media Era Using an Improved SEIRS Model
The study is focused around rumors regarding the safety of agriculture produce in China, in light of the increased use of online media. the authors refer to the terms netizens and rumor…
Correcting Misperceptions About Genetically Modified Food on Social Media: Examining the Impact of Experts, Social Media Heuristics, and the Gateway Belief Model
The study reveals that when expert organizations highlight the scientific concensus on GM food safety, it can counter public misconceptions about the safety of genetically modified (GM) food and boost consumption habits.
The science of fake news
The need to build a new defense against fake news is highlighted as we continue to unravel the vulnerabilities and underlying mechanisms of its dissemination.
Inoculating the Public against Misinformation about Climate Change
Explores how to address climate change by countering politicization and misinformation. Emphasizes the importance of expert consensus and how inoculating public attitudes against misinformation can counteract these issues.
Disinformation: Analysis and Identification
The paper aims to answer the two following questions: 1-“Can we automatically and accurately classify a news article as containing disinformation?” 2- “What characteristics of disinformation differentiate it from other types of…
