UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research units
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Integrated Strategic Communication
College of Communication and Information
Organizational unit: Department
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School of Information Science
College of Communication and Information
Organizational unit: Department
Profiles
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Jessica Barfield, Ph.D.
- School of Information Science - Assistant Professor
- UNITE Research Priority Area
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In-depth Journalism Coverage of Health Issues in Eastern Kentucky
Hamm, B. (PI)
1/1/26 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Why Don't Students Who have Completed an Associate's Degree Transfer?
Lee, J. (PI) & Di Giacomo, D. (CoI)
KY Council on Postsecondary Education
10/6/25 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
Research output
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Are interactive PSA formats always effective? The interaction between empathy-inducing message content, carousel formats, and connectedness with nature in pro-environmental campaigns
Seo, J. K., Kim, H., Yoon, H. J., Ko, Y., Han, J. Y. & Seo, Y., 2026, In: International Journal of Advertising. 45, 2, p. 451-483 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Consumer electronics supply chain poisoning: anatomizing the unified hardware and software threat model and countermeasures
Sood, A. K. & Zeadally, S., 2026, In: Information Security Journal. 35, 2, p. 251-260 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Curbing misinformation dissemination in influencer marketing: how misinformation interventions affect endorsement effectiveness
Xie, Q., Jiang, M., Feng, Y. & Phua, J., 2026, In: International Journal of Advertising. 45, 2, p. 419-450 32 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Interpersonal Communication Division/Top Paper Award
McAninch, K. (Recipient), Nov 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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Outstanding Research Award from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Zeadally, S. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Honorary award
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Integrating early math knowledge and skills in library programs for prek and kindergarten
Cahill, M. (Speaker)
Jul 9 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (External organization)
Jiang, M. (Chair)
Jul 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee