Online social networks (OSNs) are rapidly growing and have become a huge source of all
kinds of global and local news for millions of users. However, OSNs are a double-edged …

Emerging of social media creates inconsistencies in online news, which causes confusion
and uncertainty for consumers while making decisions regarding purchases. On the other …

There are numerous channels available such as social media, blogs, websites, etc., through
which people can easily access the news. It is due to the availability of these platforms that …

Users rely heavily on social media to consume and share news, facilitating the mass dis-
semination of genuine and fake stories. The proliferation of misinformation on various social …

Fake news detection recently received a lot of attention from the scientific community and
demands an optimal solution with high efficiency. Several studies were conducted using …

As social media and web-based forums have grown in popularity, the fast-spreading trend of
fake news has become a major threat to the government and other agencies. With the rise of …

The study's purpose is to systematically review the scholarly literature about disinformation
on social media, a space with enhanced concerns about nurturing propaganda and …

The emergence and acceptance of digital technology have caused information pollution and
an infodemic on Online Social Networks (OSNs), blogs, and online websites. The malicious …

Little is known about the role of WhatsApp in spreading misinformation during the start of the
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico. The aim of this study is to analyze the message content …

The increasing prevalence of disinformation has become a global challenge, exacerbated
by the rapid dissemination of information in online environments. The present study …