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BWL XI: New paper accepted at CSCW
A new research paper with researchers from the University of Luxembourg has been accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction (CSCW '24). In this study, we perform a large-scale empirical study to analyze whether the introduction of the Community Notes feature and its roll-out to users in the US and around the world have reduced engagement with misinformation on X/Twitter.
BWL XI: Paper accepted at WWW
A new study has been accepted for publication as a short paper at The Web Conference (WWW). The paper empirically analyzes 156 million "Statements of Reasons" from the DSA Transparency Database to shed light on content moderation decisions of social media platforms in the EU.
BWL XI: Two papers accepted at CSCW
Two new research papers have been accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction (CSCW '24). CSCW is a premier publication outlet in data science with a low acceptance rate (CORE Ranking A).
BWL XI: Paper in Nature Human Behaviour
A new article has been accepted for publication in Nature Human Behaviour (IF: 29.9). Together with researchers from LMU Munich, Stanford University, Max Planck Institute, Georgetown University, and Georgia Tech, we offer suggestions for how research can help tackle the threats arising from AI-generated disinformation on social media.
BWL XI: Paper accepted at ICWSM
A new research paper has been accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM). ICWSM is a premier conference in data science with a low acceptance rate (CORE Ranking A).
BWL XI: Media Coverage of Our Research (FAZ, SZ, ZDF, Zeit, Stern, Handelsblatt, ...)
Our research on Russian propaganda on social media during the invasion of Ukraine has been covered in various media outlets.
BWL XI: Paper in EPJ Data Science
A new research paper studying the spread of Russian propaganda on social media during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine has been accepted for publication in EPJ Data Science (IF: 3.6).
BWL XI: Paper in European Journal of Information Systems
A new research paper has been accepted for publication in the European Journal of Information Systems (VHB: A). The paper employs neurophysiological measurements to study the role of affect when users assess online news as real or fake.
BWL XI: Two papers accepted at CSCW
Two new research papers have been accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction (CSCW).
BWL XI: Recent Media Coverage (The Atlantic, ARD, FAZ, ...)
Our paper in Nature Human Behaviour studying the effect of negativity on click rates has been featured in various media outlets.