...Aida Khakimova; Oleg Zolotarev; Sanjay Kaushal Purpose This study aims to introduce a novel methodology for visually analyzing psychological tension in social networks, particularly in the context of disturbances related to coronavirus vaccination. It also aims to enhance the interpretation...

...Nujoud Al-Muomen; Abdus Sattar Chaudhry; Oroba Al-Othinah Purpose This study aims to investigate the perceptions of academics regarding the use and usefulness of academic social networks (ASNs) in the scholarly communication practices of faculty members in Kuwaiti Universities. Design...

... in their research and academic works. Social networking sites have received prominent responses among all categories of respondents. Web 2.0 technologies are mostly used for exploring useful and up-to-date information, academic and research and socializing. The time consumption and fear of misusing personal...

... Africa. This was in response to the intention of the University to hike the tuition fees by 10 per cent (De Jager, 2016 ; Kekana et al., 2015 ; Quintal, 2015; Sello, 2015). Messages began circulating on social networking sites, threatening a total shutdown of public universities (De Jager...

... encyclopaedias such as Britannica (Giles, 2006) and Encarta (Rector, 2008) and because of its particular characteristics some (Schachaf, 2009) have considered it as a valuable reference work. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Iran Social networks Internet Web sites Farsi Wikipedians...

... Social networks Joe Murphy is a Library and Technology Trend Spotter Consultant. He has written and spoken on a wide range of topics such as virtual reference services using text messaging, mobile trends in libraries and the usage of social media. The Tech Set Editor Ellyssa Kroski writes: I...

... in Libraries (The Tech Set No. 15) . London : Facet Publishing   2012 . 126 pp.   £34.95 , ISBN: 978‐1‐85604‐841‐5 © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 --> Strategic planning Social networks Libraries Planning One of the common questions asked in relation to the use...

... to their patrons by using these same services”. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Africa University libraries Web 2.0 Social networks Communication technologies Information gap In the information environment, the paradigm shift or transition from the industrial age to the knowledge...

... some of the more problematic social impacts of web 2.0 innovations, without denying the undeniable positive contribution of social networking to the sphere of human interactivity. Originality/value This paper raises some cautionary points about web 2.0 applications without adopting a precautionary...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 --> Business environment Online operations Business enterprise Information society Information networks Social networks In recent years Gower has published some useful books on business online knowledge. A quick visit to its website will allow...

...Stuart Hannabuss © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 --> Internet Trust Social networks Privacy Research Information networks Ethics In fact, everywhere, in universities good and less good, research at all levels from post‐doc to student work, has turned...

..., communication and social networking received the highest mean scores. Their perceptions about online activities, their use of social software and the obstacles to its use were not significantly affected by institutional affiliation. It was further found that the institutional affiliation exhibited significant...

... social networking site (AFP, 2008). Activity focused social websites emphasize social interaction through site‐specific content. This site‐specific content is usually a thematic focus for a website with users providing their own contributions to that specific theme. There are a large number...

...Sarah McNicol; Jamie M. Graham; Allison Faix; Lisa Hartman Purpose Facebook has become one of the fastest growing social networking sites on the Internet. Due to its increasing popularity, using Facebook presents a prime opportunity to engage with students in the virtual environment. The purpose...

...Jih‐Hsin Tang; Heng‐Li Yang Purpose To explore the relationship between emergent user roles and perceived importance of user requirements in a social‐oriented community. Design/methodology/approach A field study was designed to uncover hidden online social networks, and to elicit and rate user...