“Aren’t we all journalists?” Citizen journalism, disinformation and the weaponization of social media in conflict torn Mali

Journalism, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025

The study combines domain expertise and computational community detection to uncover what role citizen journalists social media platforms play in mediating the dynamics of conflict Mali. Under conditions growing Mali, are opening Twitter (rebranded as X) accounts stay updated tweet about ongoing socio-political tensions, chronicling life a conflict-ravaged context. This article conceptualizes rapid reliance on among consisting bloggers, activists, government officials NGO’s form networked journalism. Networked journalism emerges professional adopt tools techniques used by nonprofessionals (and vice versa) gather disseminate information while involves consequential intricate relationship between Sahel region Africa. Our findings show that is source action promotes mediates conflict, which exposes users conflict-related content. also for setting vague those with access such, presumed ability influence narrative, unequivocally consider themselves journalists.

Язык: Английский

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Young people and false information: A scoping review of responses, influential factors, consequences, and prevention programs

Computers in Human Behavior, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 108650 - 108650

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Community Socio-Cognitive Characteristics and Perceptions of Inclusive Education

KnE Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10(7), С. 389 - 403

Опубликована: Март 27, 2025

This study investigates the correlation between socio-cognitive characteristics of a community and their understanding inclusive education. The community’s comprehension special needs awareness importance education are positively correlated with perspectives. uses quantitative methodology, sample drawn from diverse social groups (age groups, educational backgrounds, socioeconomic levels) as well members involved in contexts (parents, teachers, school administrators). Data were collected through surveys, interviews, observations, relevant document analysis analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques to identify patterns, trends, findings. results indicate that play significant role implementing concepts Various within contribute perspectives support These findings highlight engaging all levels society efforts create environments. offers valuable insights for stakeholders, including staff, policymakers, broader community.

Язык: Английский

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Empowering users to combat fake news: factors influencing reporting intentions on social platforms

The Electronic Library, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Purpose This study aims to explore the factors influencing intention report misinformation on social media platforms. By leveraging cognitive theory, this research seeks elucidate how new literacy, altruism, norms and online reporting self-efficacy interrelate impact propensity misinformation. Design/methodology/approach An questionnaire was administered users in China Taiwan, gathering 472 valid responses. The survey incorporated constructs based including self-efficacy, literacy norms. data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling covariance-based validate proposed hypotheses framework. Findings (i) New significantly influences intentions, with critical functional consumption playing a vital role. (ii) Altruism emerged as crucial factor positively affecting intentions. (iii) Online significant predictor of (iv) Social influenced intentions but did not directly affect reporting. Originality/value contributes literature by shifting focus from misinformation-sharing behaviours misinformation, an area that has received limited attention. integrating theory provides comprehensive framework for understanding drivers findings offer practical implications designing interventions educational programs enhance users’ encourage proactive

Язык: Английский

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Susceptibility to scientific misinformation and perception of news source reliability in secondary school students

Discover Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(1)

Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024

Abstract In the current post-truth era, ability to assess reliability of information is an essential citizenship attribute. With nearly half present internet traffic estimated be generated by bots, and misinformation being regularly weaponised numerous parties for economic or political gain, it imperative that citizens are equipped with tools discriminate facts from fiction, particularly health- science-related matters. The study reports results a survey (n = 776) carried out evaluate susceptibility scientific perception news source amongst students in English secondary school. Two distinct scores were developed order differentially measure disinformation (i.e. deliberately false information) unintentional getting wrong). Non-parametric analysis indicated students’ (as measured both scores) decreased significantly over course 5 years education. Interestingly, adolescents who took part exhibited considerably lower belief common science-based conspiracy theories than levels previously reported among British adults. Students teachers as their most frequent choice news. While social media also sources, expressed awareness unreliability content available on media. Analysis open answers considered BBC trustworthy information, TikTok least trustworthy.

Язык: Английский

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Investigating Online Mis- and Disinformation in Cyprus: Trends and Challenges

Journalism and Media, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(4), С. 1590 - 1606

Опубликована: Окт. 29, 2024

Information disorder constitutes a critical threat to the public sphere, posing significant challenges and negatively affecting society, trust, overall democratic stability. This article investigates phenomenon of online mis- disinformation in Cyprus, drawing on people’s perceptions this topic as well characteristics that enable campaigns go viral. The study explores news consumption habits, concerns about impact disinformation, exposure false or misleading content, common sources, verification methods, media literacy. Furthermore, aims shed light Cyprus identify users’ perspectives.

Язык: Английский

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Influences on COVID-19 Vaccine Adherence among Pregnant Women: The Role of Internet Access and Pre-Vaccination Emotions

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(6), С. 719 - 719

Опубликована: Май 31, 2024

Introduction: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about global uncertainties and fears, escalating dissemination fake news. This study aims to analyze impact news on vaccine adherence among pregnant women, providing crucial insights for effective communication strategies during pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional, exploratory was conducted with 113 women under care at a Women’s Health Reference Center. Data analysis included relative frequency odds ratio assess relationship between sociodemographic behavioral variables regarding vaccination. Results: In context vaccination, internet access shows significant association decision-making, influencing refusal due online information. Nuances in ratios results highlight complexity hesitancy, emphasizing importance information quality. Pre-vaccination sentiments include stress (87.61%), fear (50.44%), anxiety (40.7%), indicating need sensitive strategies. Discussion: Results revealed that higher education tend adhere more Exposure inefficacy had subtle while finding secure sources negatively associated hesitancy. vaccination decision underscores Conclusions: face this challenging scenario, proactive strategies, such as developing specific campaigns are essential. These should provide clear information, debunk myths, address doubts. user-centered approach, understanding their needs, is crucial. Furthermore, ensuring quality promoting fundamental measures strengthen trust enhance long-term public health.

Язык: Английский

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Fake video detection among secondary school students: The impact of sociocultural, media literacy and media use factors

Telematics and Informatics Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15, С. 100160 - 100160

Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Systematic Literature Review in the Development of Datasets and Fact Verification Models for Indonesian Language

2021 4th International Conference of Computer and Informatics Engineering (IC2IE), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 9

Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Undergraduate Students’ Perception of Social Media Use: Opportunities and Threats

Bulletin of Science Technology & Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

Studies on the effective use of social media for academic purposes are not new, but limited studies exist undergraduate students’ perceived use. Anchored Grounded Theory, this study explored student perception at two universities in Philippines and Kyrgyz Republic. Results show that undergraduates communication, education, awareness current events, entertainment, self-expression, doing engaging business, as a source motivation inspiration. Moreover, negative impact includes health, productivity, psychological mental socialization, information veracity. Slight differences between groups were noted. A reflection opportunities threats deduced from findings vis-à-vis literature provided.

Язык: Английский

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