most citedWithout journalists, there is no journalism: the social dimension of generative artificial intelligence in the media

80 citations · 199 across the 14 of their papers we have counts for

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14 papers

cs.DL2026★ 19 cited

Gender Stereotypes Make Women Invisible: The Presence of Female Scientists in the Media

Maider Eizmendi-Iraola, Simón Peña-Fernández

Interest in the situation of women scientists has increased in recent years. Scientific institutions and governmental authorities have launched initiatives to promote science as a…

cs.CY2026★ 80 cited

Without journalists, there is no journalism: the social dimension of generative artificial intelligence in the media

Simón Peña-Fernández, Koldobika Meso-Ayerdi, Ainara Larrondo-Ureta +1

The implementation of artificial intelligence techniques and tools in the media will systematically and continuously alter their work and that of their professionals during the com…

cs.SI2026★ 6 cited

Twitter and disability activism: leadership and relevant topics in the online conversation

Terese Mendiguren-Galdospin, Koldobika Meso-Ayerdi, Jesús Ángel Pérez-Dasilva +3

The dissemination and viralization of information on social media has been widely studied from various perspectives, including that of digital activism. On the other hand, disabili…

cs.CY2026★ 8 cited

Mediatised Participation: Citizen Journalism and the Decline in User-Generated Content in Online News Media

Simón Peña-Fernández, Ainara Larrondo-Ureta, Irati Agirreazkuenaga

The second generation of web tools shook the journalist profession approximately two decades ago with the proactive incorporation of audiences into the media. Citizen journalism an…

cs.SI2026★ 4 cited

Shaping the notion of #wellbeing in the therapy culture context: an analysis through Instagram narratives

Ainara Larrondo-Ureta, Simón Peña-Fernández, Jordi Morales-i-Gras

The aim of this paper is to (1) identify textual and visual themes and sub-themes associated with the #wellbeing hashtag on Instagram, (2) assess their varying levels of engagement…

cs.CY2026★ 14 cited

Technology, education and critical media literacy: potential, challenges, and opportunities

Mayte Santos-Albardía, Simón Peña-Fernández, Irati Agirreazkuenaga

This study examines the impact of technology within media education, media literacy, and educommunication, and explores how these fields are perceived and understood by students an…

cs.SI2026

From visibility to vulnerability: how women scientists face gendered hostility in science communication

Maider Eizmendi-Iraola, Simón Peña-Fernández

Public communication of science has become a central component in the relationship between science and society. However, the media exposure of research staff has given rise to new…

cs.SI2026★ 1 cited

Journalists, media and influencers: An analysis of the conversation in the digital public sphere during the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Simón Peña-Fernández, Ainara Larrondo-Ureta, Jordi Morales-i-Gras

Public digital conversation around major sporting events takes place within a hybrid system in which journalists and the media compete with new intermediaries, including influencer…

cs.CY2025★ 11 cited

Journalists' Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence and Disinformation Risks

Urko Peña-Alonso, Simón Peña-Fernández, Koldobika Meso-Ayerdi

This study examines journalists' perceptions of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on disinformation, a growing concern in journalism due to the rapid expansion of generati…

cs.SI2025★ 40 cited

Feminism, gender identity and polarization in TikTok and Twitter

Simón Peña-Fernández, Ainara Larrondo-Ureta, Jordi Morales-i-Gras

The potential of social media to create open, collaborative and participatory spaces allows young women to engage and empower themselves in political and social activism. In this c…

cs.CY2025★ 6 cited

Artificial Intelligence Training in Media: Addressing Technical and Ethical Challenges for Journalists and Media Professionals

Barbara Sarrionandia, Simón Peña-Fernández, Jesús Ángel Pérez Dasilva +1

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is presenting both technical and ethical challenges for media organisations, creating an urgent need for professional training. This study…

cs.SI2025★ 3 cited

Straddling Two Platforms: From Twitter to Mastodon, an Analysis of the Evolution of an Unfinished Social Media Migration

Simón Peña-Fernández, Ainara Larrondo-Ureta, Jordi Morales-i-Gras

Social media have been fundamental in the daily lives of millions of people, but they have raised concerns about content moderation policies, the management of personal data, and t…

cs.SI2025★ 1 cited

The Gender Gap in Science Communication on TikTok and YouTube: How Platform Dynamics Shape the Visibility of Female Science Communicators

Maider Eizmendi-Iraola, Simón Peña-Fernández, Jordi Morales-i-Gras

Social media platforms facilitate the dissemination of science and access to it. However, gender inequalities in the participation and visibility of communicators persist. This stu…

cs.SI2025★ 6 cited

Shooting the Messenger? Harassment and Hate Speech Directed at Journalists on Social Media

Simón Peña-Fernández, Urko Peña-Alonso, Ainara Larrondo-Ureta +1

Journalists have incorporated social networks into their work as a standard tool, enhancing their ability to produce and disseminate information and making it easier for them to co…