Impact of COVID-19 Policies and Misinformation on Social Unrest

no code implementations • 7 Oct 2021 • Martha Barnard, Radhika Iyer, Sara Y. Del Valle, Ashlynn R. Daughton

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted every corner of earth, disrupting governments and leading to socioeconomic instability.

Misinformation

"Thought I'd Share First" and Other Conspiracy Theory Tweets from the COVID-19 Infodemic: Exploratory Study

no code implementations • 14 Dec 2020 • Dax Gerts, Courtney D. Shelley, Nidhi Parikh, Travis Pitts, Chrysm Watson Ross, Geoffrey Fairchild, Nidia Yadria Vaquera Chavez, Ashlynn R. Daughton

Background: The COVID-19 outbreak has left many people isolated within their homes; these people are turning to social media for news and social connection, which leaves them vulnerable to believing and sharing misinformation.

Misinformation Sentiment Analysis