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Social Network Analysis and the Dynamics of Web-Based Networking [Study]

September 26, 2011 coms 0

According to social networking researchers, the old saying “birds of a feather flock together” applies even in the vast realm of cyberspace. This is the topic of the recently published research findings of Dr. Cuihua Shen, an assistant professor at University of Texas Dallas. Her findings have been reported in a recent issue of the First Monday publication. Shen examined the community dynamics of users from SourceForge, a massive internet open source community. Shen conducted social network analyses on these users to determine the social motivations within the communities and the shaping of collaborations within these communities.

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The Ramifications of Social Media On Actual Social Interaction

September 18, 2011 coms 0

The adoption of social networking sites has been nothing less than spectacular. While once Google and other search engines reigned as kings, sites such as Facebook and Twitter attract more attention and more hours each day from nearly a billion users. Visits to Facebook and Twitter are at an all-time high. It has been reported that over 1 billion people are using social media sites, with Facebook in the lead.

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Social Networking and the World [Infographic]

July 22, 2011 coms 1

The internet can be accessed from all over the world, but that does not mean that users in different countries are accessing the internet in exactly the same way. Even under the extremely broad umbrella of social media, different users participate in a variety of activities.

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Social Capital: The Benefits of Facebook

June 21, 2011 coms 0

Ellison’s research looked at social capital and Facebook. More specifically, she was curious how certain Facebook-enabled behaviors can affect the diverse perspective, novel information, and social support of a user.

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Perry Hewitt on Harvard’s Social Media

June 9, 2011 coms 0

In an effort to create a greater social experience at Harvard, Perry Hewitt — Director of Digital Communications and Communications Services at Harvard University — has been has been using the web and social networks create an online presence for Harvard.