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View article: A Crisis, or Not a Crisis? A Case Study About the Misperception of a Local Social Media Crisis
A Crisis, or Not a Crisis? A Case Study About the Misperception of a Local Social Media Crisis Open
Social media has evolved into a central force in handling national and local crises. This prompts the question: Do all stakeholders in a local crisis grasp its significance when it predominantly unfolds in the digital realm of online socia…
View article: Heritage in the Social Media Age: Online Genealogy Communities and Their Managers as Knowledge Hubs in the Genealogical Ecosystem
Heritage in the Social Media Age: Online Genealogy Communities and Their Managers as Knowledge Hubs in the Genealogical Ecosystem Open
Genealogy is the study of family history and ancestral lineage, tracing relationships across generations through records and narratives. The digital revolution has shifted genealogical research from traditional archives to online platforms…
View article: Heritage in the Social Media Age: Online Genealogy Communities and Their Managers as Knowledge Hubs in the Genealogical Ecosystem
Heritage in the Social Media Age: Online Genealogy Communities and Their Managers as Knowledge Hubs in the Genealogical Ecosystem Open
The digital revolution has transformed genealogical research from traditional archives to online platforms. This study, grounded in knowledge co-creation theory, examines the role of social media communities and their managers as knowledge…
View article: Policing injustice in the digital age: analyzing police representation in social media activism
Policing injustice in the digital age: analyzing police representation in social media activism Open
In the digital age, understanding the representation of law enforcement on social media is essential, particularly in the context of widespread activism. This study examines the portrayal of police in social media groups advocating against…
View article: Categorizing Social Media-Based Collective Action
Categorizing Social Media-Based Collective Action Open
The article develops a categorization scheme for collective activities facilitated by social media. I introduce a six-part scheme consisting of two distinct dimensions: the character of the activity (deliberative or participatory) and the …
View article: Mediatization and Justice: How Public Participation Influences Legal Processes Through Online Discovery
Mediatization and Justice: How Public Participation Influences Legal Processes Through Online Discovery Open
Mediatization has been widely studied in politics and culture, but its implications for law remain underexplored. This research addresses that gap by analyzing how the evolving media landscape – characterized by accessible legal materials …
View article: Online communities as arenas of “amateur expertise”: examples from the social media activity for justice for Roman Zadorov
Online communities as arenas of “amateur expertise”: examples from the social media activity for justice for Roman Zadorov Open
Introduction This study examines online communities as arenas where diverse forms of expertise converge to influence discourse and public opinion. Using the case of social media activism advocating for justice in the wrongful conviction of…
View article: Cognitive Map of Perceptions of Social Networks as a Means of Justice in Sexual Offenses
Cognitive Map of Perceptions of Social Networks as a Means of Justice in Sexual Offenses Open
The decision to share deeply personal experiences of sexual violence publicly is complex and multifaceted. This study provides valuable insights into this phenomenon. Interviews conducted with fifteen victims of sexual assault in Israel pr…
View article: A Cognitive Map of Sexual Violence Victims’ Decision-Making: Understanding the Preference for Social Media over Formal Legal Avenues—Insights from Media Consultants
A Cognitive Map of Sexual Violence Victims’ Decision-Making: Understanding the Preference for Social Media over Formal Legal Avenues—Insights from Media Consultants Open
This study delves into the complex decision-making processes of sexual violence survivors regarding public disclosure of their experiences. By constructing a cognitive map from interviews with ten media consultants, this research highlight…
View article: Exposure to diverse political views in contemporary media environments
Exposure to diverse political views in contemporary media environments Open
Exploring the nexus between digital media and citizens’ exposure to diverse political views is imperative for understanding contemporary democratic engagement. This study builds upon Mutz and Martin’s (2001) seminal research, integrating d…
View article: Covering a health crisis as a military crisis? The Israeli media coverage of the first COVID-19 wave crisis
Covering a health crisis as a military crisis? The Israeli media coverage of the first COVID-19 wave crisis Open
This article analyzes the media coverage of the first wave of the COVID-19 crisis. The analysis of 213 items from leading TV channels and newspapers revealed four main themes characterising the: coverage of the establishment's preparations…
View article: Making sense of murder: Characterizing stories in social media groups
Making sense of murder: Characterizing stories in social media groups Open
Social media platforms evolved into significant arenas for comprehending crises, hardships, violence, and murder. This paper contributes to the discourse within the intersection of social media and crime by delving into the narratives thro…
View article: What characterize the rumors circulating on social media in Israel in the first wave of COVID-19?
What characterize the rumors circulating on social media in Israel in the first wave of COVID-19? Open
The outbreak of COVID-19 has transformed our daily lives, raising concerns about transmission, infection, and recovery rates. This has led to a proliferation of rumors. Online social media platforms have played a significant role in fuelin…