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Analyzing Interaction Patterns in Scientific and Pseudoscientific Health Communities on YouTube: A Study Utilizing Process Mining and Network Analysis

  • By

  • Stefan Anca

  • Samuel Paul Gallegos-Serrano

  • Carlos Luis Sánchez-Bocanegra

  • Paolo Piraino

  • José Luis Sevillano Ramos

  • October 2, 2026

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    YouTube is a major source of health information but often features content of average or below-average quality.

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    Health misinformation can lead to worse clinical outcomes and lower compliance with public health recommendations.

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    Conventional fact-checking methods have shown limited effectiveness in combating health misinformation.

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    Pseudoscientific communities on social media often operate in echo chambers, reinforcing their beliefs.

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    Research indicates that debunking misinformation may not significantly change individuals' beliefs or attitudes.

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Exploring Conversational Dynamics in Scientific and Pseudoscientific Health Communities on YouTube: Process Mining and Network Analysis Study

  • by Stefan Anca, Samuel Paul Gallegos-Serrano, Carlos Luis Sánchez-Bocanegra, Paolo Piraino, José Luis Sevillano Ramos

  • October 2, 2026

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