Information Behaviors: Social Media Challenges and Analytics
A special issue of Information (ISSN 2078-2489). This special issue belongs to the section "Information Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2026) | Viewed by 7063
Special Issue Editor
Interests: psychology; new media; sports and society; social psychology; international terrorism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital communication, the interplay between individuals' information behaviors and the analytical tools applied to social media data has become a focal point of research and exploration. Thus, we are pleased to announce a call for papers for an upcoming Special Issue of Information that looks into the intriguing intersection of information behaviors, social media, challenges, and analytics.
In today's interconnected world, social media platforms serve as dynamic spaces where users engage in diverse information behaviors, such as information seeking, sharing, and sense making. These behaviors, in turn, generate vast amounts of data that are increasingly analyzed through sophisticated techniques and algorithms. Understanding the symbiotic relationship between information behaviors and social media analytics is crucial for comprehending the profound impact of digital communication on society.
This Special Issue aims to bring together researchers from various disciplines to explore and discuss the multifaceted aspects of this intriguing interconnection. From the patterns of information diffusion in online communities to the ethical considerations surrounding social media analytics, this Special Issue ultimately seeks to unravel the complexities inherent in the digital era.
Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue is to publish original papers from various disciplines related to practices, experiences, case studies, or theoretical studies that, through quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodologies, provide original insights on (but are not limited to) the following:
- User behavior analysis on social media platforms;
- Information diffusion and sharing patterns in online communities;
- Methodologies for studying information behaviors in the context of social media;
- Impact of social media analytics on decision-making processes;
- User privacy and security issues in the era of big data and social media;
- Emerging technologies and tools for social media analytics;
- The role of sentiment analysis in understanding user attitudes on social platforms.
Prof. Dr. Yair Galily
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- social media
- technology
- information era
- challenges
- knowledge
- networks
- digital communication
- fake news
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