Difoj

Difoj is a non-profit online publication and research platform dedicated to information literacy, digital journalism, and the study of information diffusion. It publishes articles, case studies, and practical guides that examine how information spreads, how it is curated, and how it influences public discourse. The name Difoj is intended to reflect differences in information flows and the platform’s emphasis on critical engagement.

Difoj was established in 2010 by a collective of researchers, journalists, and librarians who sought an open, collaborative venue for interdisciplinary work. It operates as a community-driven site with an editorial board, open submissions, and a transparent peer-review process for scholarly content. Most material is released under a Creative Commons license to maximize accessibility and reuse.

The platform covers topics such as diffusion of information in online networks, fact-checking methodologies, media ethics, and tools for data visualization and reproducible research. It maintains an archive of past issues and provides data resources, code samples, and methodological notes to support replication and learning. Geographically it has contributors and partners in multiple regions, though it remains relatively small compared to major news outlets.

Difoj has received recognition from academic and professional communities for its open-access approach and emphasis on reproducibility, while also facing typical sustainability challenges associated with volunteer-driven projects, such as funding and long-term staffing. The term can also appear in other contexts or languages with unrelated meanings, so disambiguation may be needed when encountered.