Misinformation And Its Impacts

151 researchers across 11 institutions

151 Researchers
11 Institutions
5 Grant PIs
7 High Impact

Scholars examine the creation, dissemination, and impact of false or misleading information across various platforms. Research investigates how misinformation spreads through social networks and digital media, the psychological and cognitive factors that make individuals susceptible to believing it, and its consequences for public opinion, democratic processes, and societal well-being. Methodologies include content analysis of online discourse, surveys of public attitudes, experimental studies on belief formation, and computational analysis of information diffusion patterns. Specific areas of inquiry include the spread of health misinformation, political disinformation campaigns, and the role of algorithms in amplifying false narratives.

In Arkansas, research on misinformation holds particular relevance for public health initiatives, addressing the spread of health-related falsehoods that can affect vaccination rates and public adherence to health guidelines. Understanding the dynamics of online information is also crucial for supporting democratic engagement and countering divisive narratives within the state's diverse communities. Furthermore, the state's agricultural and natural resource sectors can be impacted by misinformation regarding environmental policies or agricultural practices, making this research pertinent to economic and environmental stewardship efforts.

This research area draws upon and contributes to fields such as media studies, communication, psychology, computer science, and public health. The work is conducted across multiple Arkansas institutions, reflecting a broad engagement with these complex societal challenges.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Varun Grover University of Arkansas 76 26,881 High Impact
Rajiv Sabherwal University of Arkansas 48 12,191 Grant PI High Impact
Nitin Agarwal UA Little Rock 30 4,155 ARA High Impact
Todd Shields University of Arkansas 25 2,283 High Impact
Don E. Willis UAMS 24 2,156 High Impact
Olof Sundin Harding University Main Campus 23 1,916
B. R. Walker UAMS 22 1,915 High Impact
Tracy Ann Sykes University of Arkansas 21 2,501 High Impact
Kevin P. Brady University of Arkansas 16 1,357
Shaila M. Miranda University of Arkansas 16 1,748
Jennifer L. McDonald UAMS 16 994
William H. Levine University of Arkansas 15 1,073
Jihoon Jhang University of Central Arkansas 14 631
Ramey Moore UAMS 14 717
Freddie J. Jennings University of Arkansas 14 577
Hannah Henderson University of Arkansas 14 950
Christopher Stewart UA Little Rock 12 460
Steven Windisch University of Arkansas 12 479 Grants
Amit Kumar Tiwari UAMS 12 796
Ryan Shepard University of Arkansas 11 432
Media Studies And Communication 102 Technology Adoption And User Behaviour 44 Behavioral And Psychological Studies 38 Natural Language Processing Techniques 36 Health Literacy And Information Accessibility 31 Social Media And Politics 28 Social And Intergroup Psychology 27 Sars-Cov-2 And Covid-19 Research 25 Public Health Research 25 Decision-Making And Behavioral Economics 24 Advanced Neural Network Applications 20 Racial And Ethnic Identity Research 16 Higher Education Research Studies 15 Network Security And Intrusion Detection 12 Consumer Behavior In Brand Consumption And Identification 12

Connected Research Areas

Topics that share active collaborators with Misinformation And Its Impacts in Arkansas. Pairs are ranked by collaboration density relative to expected co-authorship under a random null. This describes existing connections, not investment recommendations.

Strategic Outlook

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Global trajectory
1 works in 2028
-58.1% CAGR 2018–2028
Leadership concentration
2.1% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 6
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2028 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Stanford University 604
  2. 2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 559
  3. 3 Harvard University 558
  4. 4 University of Michigan 554
  5. 5 University of Washington 528

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Misinformation And Its Impacts.

Raymond McCaffrey University of Arkansas
100%
Jennifer Salo Arkansas State University
Shanhong Wu University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
97%
Kyle Zimmerschied University of Arkansas
Lane E Berrey University of Arkansas
94%
Katrin Galeano UA Little Rock
Shanhong Wu University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
92%
James Warren University of Arkansas
Kermit W. Kuehn University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
92%
Kyle Zimmerschied University of Arkansas
Lane E Berrey University of Arkansas
92%
Karen Watts DiCicco UA Little Rock
James Warren University of Arkansas
90%
Kermit W. Kuehn University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
John Donohue University of Arkansas
84%
Jordan Wallace-Wolf UA Little Rock
J. Isaac Copeland University of Central Arkansas
82%
Ariel D. Wigdor University of Arkansas
J. J. McIntyre University of Central Arkansas
81%
Katrin Galeano UA Little Rock

Researchers with Federal Grants

Rajiv Sabherwal University of Arkansas 3 grants Robert Lytle UA Little Rock 1 grant Steven Windisch University of Arkansas 1 grant Maggie Fernandes University of Arkansas 1 grant Wade Arthur UAMS 1 grant
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