Online Information Review: Volume 48 Issue 4

Who corrects misinformation online? Self-perceived media literacy and the moderating role of reflective judgment

Porismita Borah, Kyle John Lorenzano

Purpose: The main purpose of the study is to understand the factors that facilitate correction behavior among individuals. In this study the authors examine the impact of…

How internet use affects personal privacy risk perception: empirical evidence from China

Xiao Zhou Liu, Shuang Ling, Ying Liu

This study aims to empirically examine the relationship between Internet use and personal privacy risk perceptions, the mediating effect of trust and the moderating effect of…

Connecting differential psychological motivations for WeChat use with civic engagement: the significant role of bonding and bridging social capital

Hua Pang

The primary objectives of this article are to systematically explore whether and how certain WeChat use motives could lead to bridging social capital, bonding social capital and…

Breaking the silence: the role of social media in fostering community and challenging the spiral of silence

Tal Laor

This research aims to examine the ways and the extent to which social media platforms undermine the spiral of silence by facilitating the expression of diverse voices and opinions.

Digital preservation practices for information resources in university libraries of Pakistan

Rafiq Ahmad, Muhammad Rafiq

The digital contents (d-contents) are vulnerable to various threats either natural or manmade. Digital preservation is the plethora of a wide array of strategies necessary for the…

Shaming behavior in online communities: exploring a new configuration of digital conversations

Osnat Roth-Cohen, Tsuriel Rashi

This research aims to conceptualize online shaming discourse in virtual communities and to serve as a practical guide for online community managers and members.

Bibliometric analysis of literature on social media trends during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rujing Xin, Yi Jing Lim

This study employs bibliometric analysis to map the research landscape of social media trending topics during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors aim to offer a comprehensive…

Mobilization, self-expression or argument? A computational method for identifying language styles in political discussion on Twitter

Lingshu Hu

This study develops a computational method to investigate the predominant language styles in political discussions on Twitter and their connections with users' online…

Geographical and gender inequalities in health sciences studies: testing differences in research productivity, impact and visibility

Manuel Goyanes, Márton Demeter, Gergő Háló, Carlos Arcila-Calderón, Homero Gil de Zúñiga

Gender and geographical imbalance in production and impact levels is a pressing issue in global knowledge production. Within Health Sciences, while some studies found stark gender…

A contribution-based indicator of research productivity: theoretical definition and empirical testing in the field of communication

Olga Blasco-Blasco, Márton Demeter, Manuel Goyanes

The purpose of this article is to theoretically outline and empirically test two contribution-based indicators: (1) the scholars' annual contribution-based measurement and (2…