This research introduces a new measure of social capital for users of online communities. Whereas "local community" forms of social capital consist of ties crea

Global Networks takes up the host of issues raised by the new networking technology that now links individuals, groups, and organizations in different countries

With the prevalence of social media, businesses and other organizations have a growing need to utilize various online media platforms and sites to engage and in

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