Mapping the Landscape of Misinformation Detection: A Bibliometric Approach

Mapping the Landscape of Misinformation Detection: A Bibliometric Approach

2024 | Andra Sandu, Ioana Ioanăș, Camelia Delcea, Laura-Mădălina Geantă, Liviu-Adrian Cotfas
The paper "Mapping the Landscape of Misinformation Detection: A Bibliometric Approach" by Andra Sandu, Ioana Ioanăş, Camelia Delcea, Laura-Mădălina Geantă, and Liviu-Adrian Coffas explores the challenges posed by misinformation in today's information landscape. Misinformation, often confused with disinformation and fake news, is characterized by inaccurate information without the intent to cause harm. However, it can still have significant impacts, especially when aligned with individual beliefs and emotions. The study uses a bibliometric analysis to examine the evolution of misinformation detection, identifying key trends, influential authors, collaborative networks, highly cited articles, and other relevant factors. The analysis is based on 56 papers published between 2016 and 2022, extracted from the Web of Science platform. The study highlights that IEEE Access is the leading journal in this field, with King Saud University being the top contributor. The USA, India, China, Spain, and the UK are the top countries contributing to this area. The research also reviews the most cited papers and provides an overview of the methods used to counter misinformation, including the use of deep learning, natural language processing, and machine learning models. The paper emphasizes the importance of verified and reliable sources of data to foster a more informed and trustworthy information environment. It also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on misinformation detection, noting that half of the top-cited papers address this subject. The study concludes by offering valuable insights to address the issue of misinformation, enhancing our understanding of its dynamics and aiding in the development of effective strategies to detect and mitigate its impact.The paper "Mapping the Landscape of Misinformation Detection: A Bibliometric Approach" by Andra Sandu, Ioana Ioanăş, Camelia Delcea, Laura-Mădălina Geantă, and Liviu-Adrian Coffas explores the challenges posed by misinformation in today's information landscape. Misinformation, often confused with disinformation and fake news, is characterized by inaccurate information without the intent to cause harm. However, it can still have significant impacts, especially when aligned with individual beliefs and emotions. The study uses a bibliometric analysis to examine the evolution of misinformation detection, identifying key trends, influential authors, collaborative networks, highly cited articles, and other relevant factors. The analysis is based on 56 papers published between 2016 and 2022, extracted from the Web of Science platform. The study highlights that IEEE Access is the leading journal in this field, with King Saud University being the top contributor. The USA, India, China, Spain, and the UK are the top countries contributing to this area. The research also reviews the most cited papers and provides an overview of the methods used to counter misinformation, including the use of deep learning, natural language processing, and machine learning models. The paper emphasizes the importance of verified and reliable sources of data to foster a more informed and trustworthy information environment. It also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on misinformation detection, noting that half of the top-cited papers address this subject. The study concludes by offering valuable insights to address the issue of misinformation, enhancing our understanding of its dynamics and aiding in the development of effective strategies to detect and mitigate its impact.
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