Filter
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Featured
Free Access
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Inspiring Practice
4
Key Guidance
18
Quick Overview
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Top Insights
31
Topics
Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
360
Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
192
Health Disinformation & Misinformation
74
COVID-19 Communication
70
Foreign Disinformation, Foreign Information Manipulation Operations, Foreign Propaganda
52
Conspiracy Narratives, Conspiracy Theories
51
Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
49
Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
43
Election Campaigns: Social Media
39
Disinformation & Misinformation Law & Regulation
35
Media Literacy: Disinformation, Fake News, Hate Speech
35
Content Moderation & Regulation: Social Media
30
Russia: Foreign Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
30
Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
27
Propaganda
25
Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
24
Russia-Ukraine War <2014-
23
Twitter & Microblogs
20
Vaccination Campaigns & Vaccine Hesitancy
20
Facebook
19
Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
18
Disinformation Consumption & Perception
17
Countering Misinformation & Rumours
17
Social Media in Political Communication
15
Deepfakes (Realistic-Looking Media Content that has been Modified, Generated or Falsified Using AI)
15
Gendered Disinformation
15
WhatsApp
14
War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
13
Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
12
Government Communication Strategies
10
Digital Platforms & Intermediaries
10
Digital Platform & Intermediaries Regulation
10
Hate Speech Legislation & Regulation
9
Climate Change Communication, Climate Journalism
9
Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
9
Populism
9
Government Propaganda
8
Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
8
Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
8
Artificial Intelligence
8
Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
8
Antisemitism
8
RT (Russian International Broadcaster, formerly Russia Today)
8
Election Campaigns
7
Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
7
Digital Ethics, AI Ethics, Social Media Ethics, Data & Information Ethics
7
Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
7
Telegram
7
YouTube
7
China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
7
Manipulation
7
COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic, Political and Social Effects
7
Media Use, Media Consumption
6
Rumours & Rumour Management
6
Algorithms & Big Data
6
Digital & Information Literacy
6
Social Media
6
Bots
6
Freedom of Expression
5
Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
5
Filter Bubbles & Echo Chambers
5
TikTok
5
Countering Defamation & Harassment
5
COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
5
Political Communication
5
COVID-19 Pandemic & Religion
5
News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
4
Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
4
Harassment & Intimidation of Journalists
4
Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
4
Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
4
Environmental Disinformation & Misinformation
4
Reporting on Disinformation & Misinformation
4
Educational Games, Serious Games
4
Environmental Communication
4
Trust Building: Role of Communication & Media
4
Media & Information Literacy
4
Media Literacy: Youth
4
Right-Wing Extremism
4
Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
3
Censorship
3
Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
3
Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
3
Generative AI, including ChatGPT et al.
3
Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
3
Journalism Ethics
3
Good Practice Examples
3
Health Campaigns: Experiences
3
Nazism
3
European Union (EU)
3
Election Reporting
3
Media Literacy: Secondary Education
3
Social Media Landscapes
3
Public Opinion
3
Randomised Control Trials & (Quasi-) Experimental Designs
3
Society
3
Population
3
Reality & Communication, Truth & Media
3
User-Generated Contents
3
Access to Internet & Digital Communications
2
Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
2
Audience Feedback, Interaction & Participation
2
Authoritarian Discourse
2
Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
2
Foreign Government Communication Interventions
2
Holocaust
2
Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
2
Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
2
Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
2
War Reporting
2
Behaviour Change Communication
2
Cyberbullying, Cyberharassment
2
Data Journalism, Computer-Assisted Investigative Reporting
2
Google
2
Influencers (Social Media)
2
AI & Democracy / Democratization
2
LGBT & Communication / Media
2
Racism in Communication & Media
2
Effects of Disinformation on Democracy
2
Identifying & Researching Disinformation
2
Humour, Parody, Satire
2
Self-Regulation of Media
2
Female Journalists & Media Workers
2
Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
2
History of Journalism
2
United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
2
Journalism Education & Training
2
Journalistic Quality
2
Journalists
2
Local Communication & Media
2
Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
2
Media Law & Regulation
2
Polarization, Political Polarization
2
Election Monitoring
2
Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
2
Public Media, State Media
2
Cyberpsychology
2
Media Psychology, Communication Psychology
2
Persuasive Communication
2
Religion and Communication
2
Fundamentalisms (Religious)
2
Islamophobia
2
Muslim Digital Media & Online Communities
2
Science Communication & Research Dissemination
2
Access to Media & Information
1
Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
1
Digital Divide, Digital Inequalities
1
Advertising Markets & Industries
1
Digital Advertising, Online Advertising
1
Electoral Advertising, Political Advertising
1
Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
1
Audiences & Users
1
Audience Segmentation, User Typologies, Personas
1
Behavior Tracking & Cookies
1
Internet & Social Media Use: Women
1
Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
1
Health Information Access & Use
1
Information Needs in Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
1
Authoritarian Regimes, Dictatorships
1
Independent & Oppositional Media in Authoritarian Regimes
1
Book Marketing, Branding & Promotion
1
Campaigning: Evaluation, Monitoring, Impact Assessment
1
Catholic Social Thought
1
Children & Digital Media
1
Girls and Media
1
Media Literacy: Children
1
Communication Pastoral, Media Pastoral
1
Communication Rights
1
Chilling Effects (Discouragement of Legitimate Exercise of Legal Rights)
1
Exile Journalism, Exile Media
1
Freedom of Expression Principles
1
Media / Communication Control
1
Media Freedom, Press Freedom
1
Communication Strategies
1
Crisis Communication
1
Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
1
Nonprofit Public Relations: Design & Implementation
1
Social Media Marketing & Digital Public Relations
1
Viral Spots & Viral Online Communication
1
Conflicts, Conflict Prevention & Management, Mediation, Peacebuilding
1
Religion and Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Religious Violence
1
Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
1
Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
1
Dealing With the Past
1
Early Warning: Conflicts & Crises
1
Enemy Images
1
Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
1
Military: Online & Social Media Communication Strategies
1
Computational Content Analysis
1
Discourse & Discourse Analysis
1
Hermeneutics
1
Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
1
Memes
1
Literature
1
Popular Cultures
1
Popular Religious Cultures & Practices
1
Open Society Foundations (NGO network)
1
Entertainment Education, Edutainment
1
Cybercrimes
1
Data Governance, Data Justice, Data Sovereignty
1
Digital Labour, Digital Work
1
Digital Media, Internet & Religion
1
Digital Media Landscapes
1
Digital & Social Media Effects
1
E-Governance, E-Democracy
1
Media Assistance: Digital Journalism & Social Media
1
WeChat (Messaging, Social Media & Mobile Payment App, China)
1
Digital Political Communication
1
Political Microtargeting
1
Search Engines
1
Instagram
1
Trolling (Social Media)
1
AI in Journalism & Media
1
AI & Social Justice
1
Digitalization, Digital Transformation
1
Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Groups
1
Discrimination in Language & Media
1
Racism in Social Media & Digital Communication
1
Uyghurs, Uighurs
1
Xenophobia
1
Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Information Management
1
Earthquakes, Floods, Tsunamis, Natural Disasters
1
Infectious Diseases' Outbreak Communication
1
QAnon (Conspiracy Narrative)
1
Government-Sponsored Disinformation
1
Documenting Human Rights Violations
1
Political Economy of Media
1
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
1
Sports Reporting
1
Climate, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation
1
Environmental Journalism
1
Ethics in Media & Communication
1
Accountability & Transparency of the Media
1
Codes of Journalistic Ethics
1
Sexuality: Media Representation, Sexually Explicit Media Content, Pornography
1
Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Tools
1
Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
1
Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence
1
Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
1
Sexuality
1
Collaboration
1
Gatekeepers
1
Health Communication
1
Health Campaigns: Planning & Implementation
1
HIV / AIDS Communication
1
Polio Communication
1
History of Disinformation
1
Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous Population
1
Foreign Correspondents
1
Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
1
Foreign News, International News
1
Sputnik (Russian State News Portal & Radio Broadcast Service)
1
Transnational & Comparative Communication Research
1
NATO
1
Journalism
1
Investigative Journalism
1
Journalism Sources
1
Journalistic Practices & Routines
1
Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
1
Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
1
Safety of Journalists: Law & Public Policies
1
Newsroom Management
1
Radio Journalism
1
Asian Languages
1
Media Assistance
1
Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
1
Information Ecosystems
1
Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relations
1
Mindfulness, Mindful Communication
1
Human Rights
1
Human Rights Violations
1
Internet Governance, Internet Policies
1
Pop Music
1
Aquinas, Thomas (1225-1274)
1
Cadwalladr, Carole (British Investigative Journalist)
1
Khashoggi, Jamal (1958-2018)
1
Ressa, Maria
1
Civic Engagement, Citizen & Community Participation
1
Hindu Nationalism
1
Radicalisation: Influence of Media
1
Public Opinion Manipulation
1
Public Spheres
1
Public & State Television
1
Emotions in the Media, Emotional Functions & Messages of Media
1
Psychology (General)
1
Archetypes
1
Everyday Life
1
Opinion, Opinion Formation, Opinion Change
1
Prejudices
1
Perception, Cognition & Comprehension
1
Third-Person Effects
1
Buddhism
1
Esotericism & New Age
1
Taliban
1
Islam
1
Islamism
1
Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Islam
1
Mythology
1
New Religious Movements
1
Religion (General)
1
Religion and Politics
1
Religion and Society
1
Research in Media & Communication
1
Communication & Media Research Centres
1
Research Methods
1
Research Report Writing
1
Rural Communication, Media in Rural Areas
1
Discrimination
1
Countering Discrimination & Racism
1
Civic Coalitions
1
Digital Media Technologies
1
Robots, Robotics
1
Software
1
Remote Work, Teleworking, Working from Home
1
SMS
1
Theories of Communication & Media
1
Non-Western Communication Approaches
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Urban Communication, Urban Media
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Illustrations, Pictures, Images
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How African countries respond to fake news and hate speech
Information, Communication & Society, volume 26, issue 1 (2023), pp. 86-103
"While scholars have already identified and discussed some of the most urgent problems in content moderation in the Global North, fewer scholars have paid attention to content regulation in the Global South, and notably Africa. In the absence of content moderation by Western tech giants themselves,
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Falling for Russian Propaganda: Understanding the Factors that Contribute to Belief in Pro-Kremlin Disinformation on Social Media
Social Media + Society, volume 9, issue 4 (2023), 10 pp.
"As Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, social media was rife with pro-Kremlin disinformation. To effectively tackle the issue of state-sponsored disinformation campaigns, this study examines the underlying reasons why some individuals are susceptible to false claims
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Deepfakes – When We Can No Longer Believe Our Eyes and Ears. Media Manipulation in Conflict: Challenges and Responses
Berlin: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) (2023), 6 pp.
"Deception and media manipulation have always been an integral part of wartime propaganda. But never before has it been so easy to create high-quality fabrications of images as well as sound and video recordings. The tendency to react emotionally to these media opens up a whole new possibility for a
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The Role of Trust and Attitudes toward Democracy in the Dissemination of Disinformation—a Comparative Analysis of Six Democracies
Digital Journalism (2023), 18 pp.
"Trust lies at the heart of the disinformation crisis, as citizens must decide which narratives to follow and whether to accept “alternative truths.” Therefore, trust in institutions that publish reliable information can act as a shield against disinformation. This comparative study investigates
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Purposes, Principles, and Difficulties of Fact-Checking in Ibero-America: Journalists’ Perceptions
Journalism Practice, volume 17, issue 10 (2023), pp. 2159-2177
"Fact-checking journalism has become a common practice to counteract misinformation. This research analyzes the perceptions of fact-checkers in Ibero-America on the purposes, principles, and challenges of fact-checking. Specifically, we studied if there are differences in perception based on adheren
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"The purpose of this report is to trace and detect gendered disinformation, a concerning trend in the dissemination of news and information through social and online media platforms. Disproportionate targeting based on gender and sexual orientation, especially those in the public eye like politician
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The Alternative Truth Kept Hidden From Us: The Effects of Multimodal Disinformation Disseminated by Ordinary Citizens and Alternative Hyper-Partisan Media. Evidence From the US and India
Digital Journalism (2023), 22 pp.
"The affordances of social media potentially amplify the effects of disinformation by offering the possibility to present deceptive content and sources in credible and native ways. We investigate the effects of two aspects related to the dissemination and modality of digital disinformation: (In)auth
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How Disinformation on WhatsApp Went From Campaign Weapon to Governmental Propaganda in Brazil
Social Media + Society, volume 9, issue 1 (2023), 11 pp.
"The popular encrypted messaging and chat app WhatsApp played a key role in the election of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in 2018. The present study builds on this knowledge and showcases how the app continued to be used in a governmental operation spreading false and misleading information pop
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The Spot the Troll Quiz game increases accuracy in discerning between real and inauthentic social media accounts
PNAS Nexus, volume 2, issue 4 (2023), pp. 1-11
"The proliferation of political mis/disinformation on social media has led many scholars to embrace “inoculation” techniques, where individuals are trained to identify the signs of low-veracity information prior to exposure. Coordinated information operations frequently spread mis/disinformation
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From Disinformation to Influence Operations: The Evolution of Disinformation in Three Electoral Cycles
Internews (2023), 56 pp.
"How has the Philippine disinformation landscape evolved since 2016? How different was the 2022 presidential election from previous electoral cycles? And what lessons can we learn from electoral triumphs and defeats often associated with disinformation? This report goes to the heart of these questio
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Lebanon's Information Environment: Exploring Appropriate Responses
Metn: Samir Kassir Foundation; National Endowment for Democracy (NED) (2023), 32 pp.
"The purpose of this study is twofold: to understand how the Lebanese public consumes news published on traditional and alternative media, with a focus on how they perceive and deal with disinformation campaigns and fake news, and to build a comprehensive view of the organizations and initiatives th
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Mobilizing Social Media Influencers: A European Approach to Oversight and Accountability
Berlin: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP) (2023), 9 pp.
"Social media influencers impact our collective societal mindset by shaping our thoughts and opinions or setting agendas. Past research on social influence must be unpacked to understand how social media influencers effectively create content using authenticity co mpared to celebrity. Establishing a
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From Disinformation to Fact-Checking: How Ibero-American Fact-Checkers on Twitter Combat Fake News
Profesional de la Información, volume 32, issue 1 (2023), 14 pp.
"In recent years, the disinformation phenomenon, brought about by the ease with which fake news and hoaxes spread on social networks, has grown considerably. Twitter, especially, is a network that from the outset has been closely linked to news processes that are widely used by journalists. It has b
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Nudging Knowledge: Tackling Health Misinformation in Humanitarian Settings Using Behavioral Science
Key Guidance
Nairobi: Busara (2023), 46 pp.
"This guide does not require prior knowledge or experience in behavioral science. It will be relevant for you if you are an actor in a humanitarian setting look to: 1. Design a Theory of Change for a program aiming to change people’s beliefs or behaviors: This guide can be used by several actors.
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A systematic literature review of the motivations to share fake news on social media platforms and how to fight them
New Media & Society, volume 26, issue 2 (2023), pp. 1127-1150
"This review aims (a) to investigate the motivations to share fake news on Social Media Platforms (SMPs) according to the Self-Determination Theory (SDT); (b) to identify the solutions to fight these motivations and the agents in charge of implementing them; and (c) the user’s role in this process
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Blurring the Truth: Disinformation in Southeast Europe
Quick Overview
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2023), iii, 281 pp.
"This is neither the first nor the last study of disinformation. Yet it differs significantly from others in many regards. Firstly, it is the first and only study summarizing the state of disinformation in Southeast Europe. While regional studies abound, none so far has looked at all countries of th
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How to Build an Infodemic Insights Report in Six Steps
World Health Organization (WHO); UNICEF (2023), v, 73 pp.
"This manual provides a quick overview of the steps required to develop an infodemic insights report that can be used during an emergency response or for routine health programming (where so-called low-level infodemics may be more common). The steps are: 1. Choose the question that infodemic managem
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Alternative Fakten: zur Praxis der kommunikativen Erkenntnisverweigerung
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), Sonderausg. (2023), 332 pp.
"Der Begriff der "alternativen Fakten" hat in den vergangenen Jahren einen raschen Aufstieg erfahren. Mit ihm verbindet sich die Sorge, dass "alternative", den Tatsachen widersprechende Deutungen bestimmter politisch relevanter Sachverhalte zugenommen haben - und dass dies auf ein Schwinden des gete
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Bias, Belief, and Conviction in an Age of Fake Facts
London; New York: Routledge (2023), xiii, 212 pp.
"In this book, authors engage in an interdisciplinary discourse of theory and practice on the concept of personal conviction, addressing the variety of grey zones that mark the concept. Bias, Belief, and Conviction in an Age of Fake Facts discusses where our convictions come from and whether we are
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