Essays about: "Internet users"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 847 essays containing the words Internet users.

1. 1. Digital Wars: #GuacamayaLeaks and the rise of hacktivism in technopolitics : A netnography to understand the complexity of digital communication processes.

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Communication, Culture and Diversity (CCD); Jönköping University/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Jönköping University/Sustainability Education Research (SER)

   Author : Viviana Levet; [2023]
   Keywords : hacktivism; technopolitics; netnography; information flows; gatekeeping; communication ecologies; digital media; social media; network society;

   Abstract : This master thesis explores the dynamics of information flows between the hacktivist group Guacamaya, media outlets and social media users. The study aims to understand the role of various social actors within the digital space such as media outlets, journalists, bots, and trolls, in shaping public opinion and the overall effectiveness of the group's communication activities. READ MORE

3. 2. Ukrainian Digital Media Activism On Instagram Stories During The War Against Russia In 2022 : An Analysis Of Kharkiv-Related Users’ Digital Activity During March 2022

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Anastasiia Khardikova; [2023]
   Keywords : digital media activism; internet activism; Instagram; Stories; war in Ukraine; semiotics; online activism during the war; anchorage; Ukraine; Russia; content analysis; Kharkiv;

   Abstract : This study examines digital media activism during the full-scale war in Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion in 2022, focusing specifically on Instagram content posted by users with connections to Kharkiv city between March 18-25, 2022. Kharkiv was heavily affected by bombings throughout the war. READ MORE

4. 3. Fixation and Machine Learning A new method for measuring fixation in internet users using machine learning and natural language processing

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Katarina Rivera Ahlin; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Fixation — the state of mind where an individual is intensely fixated on one individual, activity or idea —  can be an early warning sign of an individual that will later go on to commit violent acts. This paper details the development of a method that measures fixation from texts written on internet forums, a method that could (when expanded) be a part of threat assessment and prevention of violence. READ MORE

5. 4. Why do people use public Wi-Fi? : An investigation of risk-taking behaviour and factors lead to decisions

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Mohamad Abdulkader; [2023]
   Keywords : Public Wi-Fi; hotspots; wireless networks; privacy; security; awareness; attitude; knowledge; risks; factor;

   Abstract : The usage of public Wi-Fi and hotspots has witnessed a substantial increase in recent times, providing convenient connectivity in various public areas. Public wireless networks are now widely accessible, especially in smart cities. However, utilising public Wi-Fi exposes individuals to potential threats to their privacy and security. READ MORE

6. 5. Your bedroom as a front stage, an explorative interview study on youth's self-presentation on TikTok in Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Joakim Wirén; Leo Korpi; [2023]
   Keywords : TikTok; social network sites; self-presentation; youth; networked self; imitation publics;

   Abstract : Social Network Sites (SNSs) have emerged as a new way of socializing in the internet age with TikTok being the latest platform to emerge as a worldwide phenomenon, particularly popular amongst the youth. However, there is a knowledge gap about how youth in Sweden’s self-presentation is shaped by the design of TikTok. READ MORE