Abstract Information technologies are increasingly important for political and social activism.
In particular, web 2.0 tools and social media applications have recently played a significant …

Users join social network sites (SNSs) for social network building and information sharing,
however, little has been ascertained as to why users share information on SNSs. This study …

We present a study conducted in Sidi Bouzid, the Tunisian town where the Arab Revolution,
also known as' Arab Spring', started, and where the role of Web 2.0 and social media …

The role of social media in the empowerment of women entrepreneurs in emerging
economies is a nascent area of research, despite the large numbers of women …

We analyze practices of political activists in a Palestinian village located in the West Bank.
Activists organize weekly demonstrations against Israel's settlement policy and the …

Social media usage during the recent uprisings in Arab countries has gained increasing
attention in human–computer interaction research. This study adds to these insights by …

A detailed guide to the design and evaluation of effective disaster learning programs
Disaster Education, Communication and Engagement provides a much-needed evidence …

This paper examines gender differences in Iraq in terms of smartphone adoption and use,
with a specific focus on the factors that can affect women's adoption and use of …

Social media is increasingly important for political and social activism in Mexico. In
particular, Twitter has played a significant role in influencing government decision making …

This article explores current literature to identify the main uses of Twitter in emergency
management over the past ten years in Australia and overseas. It finds several uses across …