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The role of misinformation in elder fraud: a conceptual framework

Information Research: An International Electronic Journal
Introduction. We propose a conceptual framework to illuminate the connections between misinformation and elder fraud, especially the role of misinformation in elder fraud. Both topics have been explored in multiple areas.
Jiangping Chen, Milo P. Ono
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Can "Googling" correct misbelief? Cognitive and affective consequences of online search.

PLoS ONE, 2021
With increasing concern over online misinformation in perspective, this study experimentally examined the cognitive as well as the affective consequences of online search.
Tetsuro Kobayashi, Fumiaki Taka, Takahisa Suzuki   +2 more
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Exposure and Reactions to Cancer Treatment Misinformation and Advice: Survey Study

JMIR Cancer, 2023
BackgroundCancer treatment misinformation, or false claims about alternative cures, often spreads faster and farther than true information on social media.
Allison J Lazard, Sydney Nicolla, Rhyan N Vereen, Shanetta Pendleton, Marjory Charlot, Hung-Jui Tan, Dominic DiFranzo, Marlyn Pulido, Nabarun Dasgupta   +8 more
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Thinking Clearly About Misinformation

Communications Psychology, 2023
There is concern that many social problems in Western societies have been caused by misinformation. However, some researchers argue that misinformation is merely a symptom of such problems. We argue that (1) this is a false dichotomy, (2) misinformation has had clear impacts, and (3) researchers should consider the different dimensions of ...
Li Qian Tay, Stephan Lewandowsky, Mark J. Hurlstone, Tim Kurz, Ullrich K. H. Ecker   +4 more
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Toward Predictable Nanomedicine: Current Forecasting Frameworks for Nanoparticle–Biology Interactions

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
Predictive models successfully screen nanoparticles for toxicity and cellular uptake. Yet, complex biological dynamics and sparse, nonstandardized data limit their accuracy. The field urgently needs integrated artificial intelligence/machine learning, systems biology, and open‐access data protocols to bridge the gap between materials science and safe ...
Mariya L. Ivanova, Michael Nicholls, Nicola Russo, Gueorgui Mihaylov, Konstantin Nikolic   +4 more
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Decoding the Misinformation-Legislation Pipeline: an analysis of Florida Medicaid and the current state of transgender healthcare

Journal of the Medical Library Association, 2023
Background: The state of evidence-based transgender healthcare in the United States has been put at risk by the spread of misinformation harmful to transgender people.
Catherine Lockmiller
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Large Language Model‐Based Chatbots in Higher Education

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
The use of large language models (LLMs) in higher education can facilitate personalized learning experiences, advance asynchronized learning, and support instructors, students, and researchers across diverse fields. The development of regulations and guidelines that address ethical and legal issues is essential to ensure safe and responsible adaptation
Defne Yigci, Merve Eryilmaz, Ail K. Yetisen, Savas Tasoglu, Aydogan Ozcan   +4 more
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The Elephant in the Room: Prior Exposure to Misinformation and Correction Effect

SAGE Open
Prior exposure to misinformation has been shown to increase beliefs associated with that misinformation when it is seen again, which is called the repetition effect, a phenomenon not unusual but understudied.
Tianjiao Wang, Wenting Yu
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Can corrections spread misinformation to new audiences? Testing for the elusive familiarity backfire effect

Cognitive Research, 2020
Misinformation often continues to influence inferential reasoning after clear and credible corrections are provided; this effect is known as the continued influence effect.
Ullrich K. H. Ecker, Stephan Lewandowsky, Matthew Chadwick   +2 more
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Social Media News Use and COVID-19 Misinformation Engagement: Survey Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2022
BackgroundSocial media is widely used as a source of news and information regarding COVID-19. However, the abundance of misinformation on social media platforms has raised concerns regarding the spreading infodemic.
Saifuddin Ahmed, Muhammad Ehab Rasul
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