Capturing toleration on social networks sites using internet-mediated research: June 30th Egyptian revolution case study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noha A. Nagy ◽  
Amira S.N. Tawadros ◽  
Amal S. Soliman
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Web Content ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Egyptian Revolution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Egyptian Culture

Purpose This paper aims at understanding the dynamics underlying toleration as a complex social phenomenon and its pattern on Facebook during the June 30th revolution in Egypt. Thanks to the huge advances in ICT, internet-mediated research (IMR) has become one of the most prominent research methodologies in social sciences. Discussions on social network sites cannot be neglected in studying the dynamics complex and emerging social phenomena such as changes in public opinion, culture, attitudes and virtues. Design/methodology/approach To fulfill this aim, the researchers used web content analysis as a method inside IMR paradigm to analyze the discussions on Tamarrod’s Facebook page in the period from June 30th to July 5th and to examine the emerging overall pattern of toleration. Findings The results show indications that toleration is inherent in the Egyptian culture, and that the Egyptian society still keeps its reputation as a highly tolerant society, even in crises periods where tensions are witnessed everywhere. Moreover, the results also show that the web content analysis process proposed in this study is highly reliable and valid. Originality/value The importance of the study lies in introducing a computational and empirical approach to analyze web content in a semi-automated way and proving its validity and reliability to study social phenomena such as toleration.

Modelling multiples identity types through agency: Part 3 – mindsets and the Trump election

Kybernetes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 638-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Di Fatta ◽  
Maurice Yolles
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Agency Theory ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Dynamic Theory ◽  
Multiple Identities ◽  
Political Agency ◽  
Election Campaign ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Building on theory in Part 2 of this paper, a relationship is developed between the strategic multiple identities considered there. Personality analytic pathologies arise when these identities are not consistent. This theory is then examined using the mindset agency theory (MAT) developed in Part 2 of the paper. Two classes of MAT models exist: a three-trait (MAT3T) and a five-trait (MAT5T). The former centres on personality traits, while the latter includes traits that are external to the personality. These are then applied to a case study of Donald Trump’s US election campaign. Design/methodology/approach By applying MAT3T and MAT5T to the Trump election campaign, personal and public identities are analysed using content analysis of his narratives. Findings Of the strategic identities, data can be accessed for two, and measured qualitatively using mindset theory, these indicating the likelihood of a personality with pathologies. It is found that Trump MAT3T and MAT5T take different values, suggesting that he has an analytical pathology in his political agency. Originality/value There is not currently any coherent dynamic theory of multiple identities able to provide measures indicative of personality pathologies.

scholarly journals “Robots do not replace a nurse with a beating heart”

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Outi Tuisku ◽  
Satu Pekkarinen ◽  
Lea Hennala ◽  
Helinä Melkas
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
General Public ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Beating Heart ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Care Services

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the publicity around the implementation of the Zora robot in elderly-care services in Lahti, Finland. The aim is to discover opinions concerning the use of robots in elderly care as well as the arguments and justifications behind those opinions. Zora is a humanoid robot intended to promote mobility and rehabilitation. The Lahti pilot was the first Zora pilot in Finland in public elderly-care services. It received much publicity, both regionally and nationally. Design/methodology/approach This study is based on an empirical case study on the implementation of the Zora robot in elderly-care services. The data consist of interviews with personnel who operated Zora and comments from the general public about the “Zora” robot. Two data sources were used: 107 comments were collected from online and print media, and the personnel (n=39) who worked with Zora were interviewed. The data were analysed by means of interpretative content analysis. Findings The results show that public opinion is mainly negative, but that the commentators apparently have little information about the robot and its tasks. The personnel had more positive views; they saw it as a recreational tool, not as a replacement for their own roles. Originality/value There is clearly a need for more information, for a better informed discussion on how robots can be used in elderly care and how to involve the general public in this discussion in a constructive way.

Barriers vs potentials

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 627-644
Author(s):  
Iman El-Sayed Hossam Hegazy ◽  
Ossama El-Sayed Hossam Hegazy
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Informal Settlement ◽  
Women Refugees ◽  
Host Society ◽  
Cultural Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Integration Strategy ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
New City

Purpose In 2017, 50 percent of Syrian refugee applications in Egypt were submitted by females. However, a suitable integration strategy for this target group remains obscure since the available approaches focus mainly on male integration. That is due to the assumption that women refugees are mere followers to men who socially and economically dominate the families in the Middle East. Accordingly, the integration of the Syrian women refugees in society, as well as in the market, proceeds spontaneously without clear visions and therefore with delays. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach To methodologically understand the circumstances of the aforementioned group expert, focused and narrative “episode interviews” have been conducted. Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, is the research case study as well as the researchers’ hometown. Thus, it allows following a “descriptive comparative analysis” process between the three Alexandrian districts, with different urban fabric: “Al-Nkhil Agamy” gated community, “El-Asafra/Sidi Becher” informal settlement and “New Borg El-Arab” new city. Findings Yet, it is unknown what criteria the Syrian women refugees set for choosing their accommodation. Similarly, the obstacles they encounter, especially the ones preventing their integration, are ambiguous. Even their daily life, which might give insights into the barriers they face, due to their status, is unclear. These are the gaps this paper tackles, in addition to the refugees’ immaterial cultural impact in the host society. Originality/value Finally, but also importantly, the topic has been seldom researched in Alexandria, in comparison with Cairo. Therefore, this paper aims at qualitatively hearing of the Syrian refugees’ voices in order to enhance their societal interaction and coexistence in Alexandria.

Discriminant analysis in export research: an imperative for methodological rigor

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eldrede T. Kahiya
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Research Context ◽  
Methodological Rigor ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to appraise methodological rigor in the application of discriminant analysis (DA) in export-focused research and to offer guidelines for future studies. Design/methodology/approach The sample includes 89 empirical peer-reviewed studies, comprising 102 models published over the period 1979-2014. Content analysis and vote counting are used to evaluate each of these studies. Findings This review highlights major flaws in the application of DA in export research. The shortcomings are self-evident particularly concerning suitability of DA for research context, completeness in the reporting of descriptive results, and validity and reliability of predictive results. Practical implications The study takes the position that the lack of methodological rigor may be undermining the eminence of knowledge in exporting, and this has extensive implications for both researchers and practitioners. Originality/value This review outlines steps to assess methodological rigor associated with DA and offers guidelines for scholars seeking to enhance rigor in future research.

Balancing between thick and thin regional identities

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henk Hofstede
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Integrative Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Hybrid Nature ◽  
Thin Elements ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to assess the thinning notion in a case study while acknowledging the hybrid nature of regional identities with the past. In The Netherlands, a process can be observed in which regions actively claim their uniqueness to ensure their development and relevance. It seems that regions adopt similar modern labels in their regional marketing, suggesting a so-called thinning of identities away from traditional thick identities. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a content analysis of promotional texts and interviews with politicians to analyse the context, aims and perceptions of the regional marketing. It stresses an approach which sees identities as balanced between the present and the past. Findings – In line with the thinning notion, this case study shows indeed a creation of new thin elements and an exclusion of traditional thick elements in the regional marketing. However, it was also found that the marketing entails creative links between both characteristics, which suggest a tempering of the thinning notion. Practical implications – The results show that linking traditional with utilitarian elements might capacitate traditional regions to allocate the resources for regional marketing more effectively. Originality/value – Despite the fact that studies acknowledge identities as neither thick nor thin, the thinning notion seems to examine both elements as a dichotomy within regions, which does not follow the nature of identities as interconnected in time. Then, the value of this study must be found in the way it goes behind such a dichotomy by presenting an integrative analysis of thin and thick characteristics.

Metadata-based data quality assessment

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Aljumaili ◽  
Ramin Karim ◽  
Phillip Tretten
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Quality Assessment ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Metadata Analysis

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop data quality (DQ) assessment model based on content analysis and metadata analysis. Design/methodology/approach A literature review of DQ assessment models has been conducted. A study of DQ key performances (KPIs) has been done. Finally, the proposed model has been developed and applied in a case study. Findings The results of this study shows that the metadata data have important information about DQ in a database and can be used to assess DQ to provide decision support for decision makers. Originality/value There is a lot of DQ assessment in the literature; however, metadata are not considered in these models. The model developed in this study is based on metadata in addition to the content analysis, to find a quantitative DQ assessment.

Service ecosystems: insights from a wedding

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 1395-1410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Damacena ◽  
Serje Schmidt ◽  
Ioná Plein Bolzan Gauze
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Rite Of Passage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Service Ecosystems ◽  
Service Ecosystem

Purpose This study aims to analyze the context of experience within a service ecosystem to understand how the different actors at a specific event, namely, a wedding, interact and contribute to co-create value. Design/methodology/approach A case study was used as a research strategy. Content analysis was used to analyze the data with the aid of NVIVO software. Findings The results indicate the importance of interaction between different actors for co-creation to occur as it does not occur in isolation and is generated for and with all the audiences of an event. In addition, during the exchange encounter, the presence of guests and the network of suppliers influenced social interaction and the perception of value. Originality/value Studies indicate a need for empirical research based on different contexts of service ecosystems. This study addresses the co-creation of events in an area different from those investigated to date: a wedding. In this rite of passage, the experience is highly involving and interactive, contains different audiences and potential value generation for all those involved.

Techniques to detect terrorists/extremists on the dark web: a review

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanan Alghamdi ◽  
Ali Selamat
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Topic Modeling ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Web Content ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
Dark Web ◽  
Open Issues

PurposeWith the proliferation of terrorist/extremist websites on the World Wide Web, it has become progressively more crucial to detect and analyze the content on these websites. Accordingly, the volume of previous research focused on identifying the techniques and activities of terrorist/extremist groups, as revealed by their sites on the so-called dark web, has also grown.Design/methodology/approachThis study presents a review of the techniques used to detect and process the content of terrorist/extremist sites on the dark web. Forty of the most relevant data sources were examined, and various techniques were identified among them.FindingsBased on this review, it was found that methods of feature selection and feature extraction can be used as topic modeling with content analysis and text clustering.Originality/valueAt the end of the review, present the current state-of-the- art and certain open issues associated with Arabic dark Web content analysis.

Managing natural tourism attractions based on visitor reviews: a case study of Golden Beach, Karpaz

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Ozturen ◽  
Hasan Kilic ◽  
Victor Oluwafemi Olorunsola ◽  
Benjamin Omeiza Osumeje
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Visitor Management ◽  
Tourism Attractions ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Management Issues

PurposeThis paper aims to uncover the critical factors relating to the enhancement of a natural tourism attraction from a visitor perspective.Design/methodology/approachThe reviews (n = 336) of Golden Beach, Karpaz were collected from the Tripadvisor.com platform. Content analysis was conducted with Leximancer software to determine the themes relating to natural tourism attraction development.FindingsThe most widely highlighted themes in the data were environment, infrastructure, location, activities, visitors and locals. Pro-environmental visitors, the responsibilities of government and visitor management issues are discussed in relation to managing natural tourism attractions.Practical implicationsThe paper has a number of practical implications for tourism stakeholders involved in developing sustainable destinations.Originality/valueThis paper emphasises the value of analysing visitor generated comments in order to better understand visitor thoughts and perceptions. In so doing, the authorities can make decisions that align with the expectations of visitors and manage their resources accordingly.

Towards a taxonomy of intergenerational knowledge transfer practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-91
Author(s):  
Kerstin Kuyken ◽  
Mehran Ebrahimi ◽  
Anne-Laure Saives
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Younger Workers ◽  
Intergenerational Knowledge

Purpose This paper aims to develop a better understanding of intergenerational knowledge transfer (IKT) practices by adopting a context-related and comparative perspective. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study design involving 83 interviews and non-participative observation in German and Quebec organizations has been chosen. Findings Two distinctive archetypes of IKT emerge from both national contexts: “we-individualizing” (Germany) and “I-connecting” (Quebec), leading to an eightfold taxonomy of IKT practices. Research limitations/implications This research is limited to young and senior workers and to high-tech sectors. Originality/value Comparative and inductive study of IKT, adaptation of IKT practices to national contexts, retaining younger workers. This inductive and comparative study allows a better adaptation of IKT practices to national contexts and therefore a better retention of younger workers.

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