Although current literature highlights a wide variety of potential citizen science project outcomes, no prior studies have systematically assessed performance against comprehensive set criteria. The study reported here is the first to propose novel framework for assessing projects multiple dimensions success. authors apply this sample that form part online Zooniverse platform and position these success matrix measures both contribution public engagement levels relative other in sample. Their...

In this paper, we reflect on the disciplinary contours of contemporary sociology, and social science more generally, in age ‘big broad’ data. Our aim is to suggest how sociology sciences may respond challenges opportunities presented by ‘data deluge’ ways that are innovative yet sensitive ethical life data methods. We begin reviewing relevant methodological debates consider they relate emergence big broad as a product, reflexive artefact organizational feature emerging global digital...

We investigate the development of scientific content knowledge volunteers participating in online citizen science projects Zooniverse (http://www.zooniverse.org). use econometric methods to test how measures project participation relate success a quiz, controlling for factors known correlate with knowledge. Citizen scientists believe they are learning about both and processes through their participation. don't directly latter, but we find evidence support former — that more actively engaged...

New democratic participation forms and collaborative productions of diverse audiences have emerged as a result digital innovations in the online access to consumption news. The aim this paper is propose conceptual framework based on possibilities Web 2.0. Outlining construction “social logic”, which combines computer communicative logics, theoretically built explore evolution news from pure circulation designed products towards global conversation proactive designers. Then, was tested using...

Advances in Internet technology are making it possible for individuals to volunteer online and participate research-based activities of nonprofit organizations. Using survey data from a representative sample such contributors, this study investigates their motivations five volunteering projects using the Volunteer Functions Inventory. We explore relationships between these six categories motivation actual recorded measures both activity retention. also use quantile regression analysis...

Abstract. This paper challenges traditional explorations of online communities that have relied upon assumptions trust and social cohesion. In the analysis presented here, conflict becomes more than just dysfunctional communication provides an alternative set unifying principles rationales for understanding interaction identity shape shifting within community. A model is advanced describes systematic techniques hostility aggression in technologically enabled take form contemporary tribalism....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine intrinsic forms motivation and particular incidents play, socialisation, fun amusement on an online crowdsourced citizen science platform. also investigates gamised activity (Greenhill et al. , 2014) as a form adding sense play work tasks (Xu 2012). These concepts are explored through close scrutiny the platform Zooniverse.org. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative techniques with interpretivist approach used analyse content found within...

This paper discusses the potential implications of a risk society on identities due to alterations in work practices. The promise ‘flexibility’ via at‐home telework entails renegotiation home–work boundary. brings into play gendered and roles attached these different spheres life. After deconstructing promises made behalf telework, we construct an alternative research agenda engaging with writings changing where traditional sureties are called question.

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how independent social and commercial activities have developed in response the perceived decline UK High Street challenges increasing digital retailing opportunities. This examination undertaken through lens supply chain as a means understanding, suggesting expanding on current research regarding Street. authors reveal some being posed by changing patterns growth consumption cities couple these with shifting trends....

In this paper, we explore the methodological and epistemological implications of conducting feminist projects in management information systems (MIS) research. These revolve around four core themes: that research is situated margins, current gender MIS not adequately problematized, questions legitimacy appropriateness positivist research, reflection on personal characteristics researcher such as race, gender, sexuality, class can inform We propose three criteria for giving voice to research:...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework understand the influence that social era having on value chain local news industry. authors theoretically advance theory by, firstly, considering community type and age consumption and, secondly, exploring role consumers can play in value-adding activities. theoretical contribution study lies moving from transactional approach towards consumer relationships managing as source relational (e.g. co-creation integrated...

This paper discusses professional women's perceptions of the skills required for working in information technology (IT) industry with respect to women bring IT work and how contribute their career progression. The references interviews ten professionals who were asked describe entry into industry, careers requirements success. It was found that an ability switch between different types (people technical skills) adapt environments contributed progression industry. In newer areas such as...

The concept of social capital has attracted much attention from researchers and policy makers, largely due to links with positive outcomes philanthropic acts such as volunteering donations. However, a rapid growth in Internet technologies media networks fundamentally affected the formation capital, well way which it potentially associates prosocial behaviors. This study uses unique data survey online volunteers explore interrelationships between mix self-reported observed activities both...

This paper gives a voice to range of community and individual stakeholders who would not generally be heard in the conventional town planning process. We present methodological technique, described as creative prototyping, that has at its heart, capability enable full stakeholder inclusivity into future imagining smart city. Actively involving these individuals representatives research process enables deeper understanding how technology people can interact productively create cities are...

Article Free Access Share on Conceptualising the influence of cultural and gender factors students' perceptions IT studies careers Authors: S. H. Nielsen School IT, Griffith University, Brisbane 4111 Australia AustraliaView Profile , L. A. von Hellens Greenhill Faculty Arts, R. Pringle Authors Info & Claims SIGCPR '98: Proceedings 1998 ACM conference Computer personnel researchJune Pages 86–95https://doi.org/10.1145/279179.279192Online:01 June 1998Publication History...

Purpose This paper aims to understand the level of synergy between print and online activity assess influence print/online on log circulation change. Design/methodology/approach In order meet this aim authors conducted an empirical study 100 regional newspapers supplying news media services in UK. Two hypotheses grounded a conceptual model were developed. The used Pearson correlation (stepwise) regression analysis test two (H1 H2). Findings H1 provides us with some interesting findings....

The practice of daily prayers in Islam and how observances such as Ramadan fall each year follow specific solar or lunar calendars different from the Gregorian calendar UK work places. Identifying time for finding a place to practise is skilled activity requiring ways ascertain correct (and changing) which prayer can take place. In absence traditional mediation call broadcast local mosque, new, often technologically innovative, approaches are being adopted. This paper reports on study...