The *”S.HI.E.L.D. vs Disinformation” Erasmus+ Project* is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the International Conference “Revisiting Disinformation: Critical Media Literacy Approaches” which will take place at the University Campus at Rethymno, Crete, Greece, on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025.
In an era where digital platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) facilitate the rapid spread of false information, the impact of
disinformation should not be underestimated as it increasingly threatens democracy, citizenship, and human rights. Therefore, the conference “Revisiting Disinformation: Critical Media Literacy Approaches” offers a
critical space to explore the mechanisms behind disinformation, its psychological and behavioral dimensions, and the global and technological contexts in which it proliferates. By addressing legal,ethical, and educational responses, the conference aims to foster strategies to counter disinformation and promote media literacy, equipping society to navigate the complexities of the digital age.
We invite paper submissions that engage with the topic of disinformation and its multifaceted implications. Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
* Democracy, citizenship, and human rights * Cybersecurity * Legal and ethical aspects, and policy responses to disinformation * Agents and mechanisms of disinformation dissemination * Biases and polarization * Social media, digital platforms, and fact-checking tools * Artificial Intelligence (AI) * Science and disinformation * Impact of disinformation on society and education * Educational strategies and resources * Media literacy as a tool to combat disinformation * Technological aspects of disinformation * Disinformation in global contexts: Geopolitical and cultural perspectives * Psychological and behavioral dimensions of disinformation * Future challenges and opportunities in addressing disinformation
The *Call for Papers* will be open from *10 January 2025* to *10 March 2025*. Authors will be notified of the status of their submissions by *10 April 2025*.
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