This paper traces the use of the concept 'community' by drawing attention to the ways in which it serves as an organizing principle within systems development. The data ...
A qualitative study was conducted to explore how subjects use social networking sites and instant messenger to engage in interpersonal relationships. The results were used to deve...
In this paper, I describe progress in research designed to explore the effect of the combination of behavioral and visual fidelity of avatars on users' social presence in syn...
In this paper we outline a typology, which will be useful for those engaged in the design and customization of information systems in healthcare. Drawing on ethnographic case stud...
Web-based social systems enable new community-based opportunities for participants to engage, share, and interact. This community value and related services like search and advert...