PAPER ID:IJIM/Vol. 10 (X)February/84-96 /11

AUTHOR: Dr. Prashant

TITLE : MAPPING THE SCHOLARLY LANDSCAPE OF MISINFORMATION, DISINFORMATION, AND FAKE NEWS: AN ALTMETRIC AND BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

ABSTRACT: This study presents a comprehensive altmetric and bibliometric analysis of scholarly research on misinformation, disinformation, and fake news within the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). The research aims to map the intellectual structure, identify emerging trends, and analyze the social media impact of scholarly publications in this rapidly evolving domain. Given the unprecedented global attention to misinformation issues following recent political events and the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding how this research area has developed is crucial for both the academic community and practitioners working to combat information disorders.

KEYWORDS: Misinformation; Disinformation; Fake News; Altmetrics; Bibliometric Analysis; Social Media; Information Literacy; Library and Information Science; Scholarly Communication; COVID-19 Infodemic

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