Journal Articles & Working Papers

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The (Mis)Informed Citizen: Indicators for Examining the Quality of Online News

Current discourses about the spread of misinformation tend to juxtapose misinformation with "quality" news.

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Malicious Actors on Twitter: A Guide for Public Health Researchers

Social bots and other malicious actors have a significant presence on Twitter.

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Can online self-reports assist in real-time identification of influenza vaccination uptake? A cross-sectional study of influenza vaccine-related tweets in the USA, 2013–2017

The Advisory Council for Immunisation Practices at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual influenza vaccination for all healthy adults.

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Identifying Media Effects Through Low-Cost, Multiwave Field Experiments

Scholars of political communication have long been interested in unpacking the effects of media on political attitudes and behavior.

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The disinformation order: Disruptive communication and the decline of democratic institutions

Many democratic nations are experiencing increased levels of false information circulating through social media and political websites that mimic journalism formats.