Call for papers: Health disinformation and society: Risks, responses, and the role of communication

This monographic issue seeks to explore the causes, consequences, and communication strategies surrounding health-related misinformation and disinformation across traditional and digital platforms.

We welcome original research articles, theoretical analyses, case studies, and reviews on topics including (but not limited to):

• The role of social media in spreading or combating health disinformation
• Fact-checking initiatives and their impact on public trust
• Health communication during pandemics or public health crises
• Disinformation related to vaccines, nutrition, mental health, and chronic illnesses
• The influence of influencers and microcelebrities in shaping health narratives
• Policy, regulation, and ethical dimensions of digital health content
• Audience reception, media literacy, and the psychology of belief in misinformation

Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian and French.
Deadline for submissions: October 15, 2025
Expected publication: First half of 2026

All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online platform and comply with the author guidelines available on our website: https://www.uc3m.es/recs

This special issue is part of the 2nd European Congress on Disinformation. Authors are also encouraged to submit their abstracts for presentation at the Congress via the official website: https://www.disinformation.es/2025eucongressdisinfo

For questions or additional information, please contact the editorial team at: recs@uc3m.es