Research Categories
MakeTruth.org conducts interdisciplinary research across various critical categories to address the complex challenges of misinformation, promote factual accuracy, and uphold academic integrity. Our work spans a range of disciplines, from social sciences and communication studies to data science and public policy.
Key Research Areas
Misinformation & Disinformation Studies
Investigating the nature, spread, impact, and mitigation strategies of false and misleading information across digital platforms and traditional media.
Academic Integrity & Research Ethics
Research focused on understanding and addressing issues such as plagiarism, data fabrication, publication bias, and the promotion of ethical conduct in scholarly work.
Digital Literacy & Critical Thinking
Studies on the effectiveness of educational interventions and tools designed to enhance individuals' abilities to critically evaluate information and resist manipulation.
Platform Governance & Policy
Analyzing the role of technology platforms and governmental policies in regulating content, fostering healthy information ecosystems, and protecting free speech.
Science Communication & Public Trust
Exploring how scientific findings are communicated to the public, the factors influencing public trust in science, and strategies to bridge communication gaps.
Computational Social Science
Utilizing computational methods, big data, and artificial intelligence to analyze social phenomena, including information diffusion and network dynamics.
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Click on a category above to find relevant publications, working papers, and ongoing projects. Alternatively, you can use our main research page to browse all our work.
Our research categories are continually evolving to reflect the dynamic nature of information environments and academic discourse.