69 citations · 238 across the 19 of their papers we have counts for
6 papers · 1 filter
Join the Chat: How Curiosity Sparks Participation in Telegram Groups
Giordano Paoletti, Jussara M. Almeida, Luca Vassio +2
This study delves into the mechanisms that spark user curiosity driving active engagement within public Telegram groups. By analyzing approximately 6 million messages from 29,196 u…
Topic-wise Exploration of the Telegram Group-verse
Alessandro Perlo, Giordano Paoletti, Nikhil Jha +3
Although Telegram is currently one of the most popular instant messaging apps in the world, previous studies have mainly focused on analysing discussions on specific angles and top…
User Value in Modern Payment Platforms: A Graph Approach
Laura Arditti, Martino Trevisan, Luca Vassio +2
Payment platforms have significantly evolved in recent years to keep pace with the proliferation of online and cashless payments. These platforms are increasingly aligned with onli…
On the Dynamics of Political Discussions on Instagram: A Network Perspective
Carlos H. G. Ferreira, Fabricio Murai, Ana P. C. Silva +5
Instagram has been increasingly used as a source of information especially among the youth. As a result, political figures now leverage the platform to spread opinions and politica…
Debate on Online Social Networks at the Time of COVID-19: An Italian Case Study
Martino Trevisan, Luca Vassio, Danilo Giordano
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only having a heavy impact on healthcare but also changing people's habits and the society we live in. Countries such as Italy have enforced a total lo…
Towards Understanding Political Interactions on Instagram
Martino Trevisan, Luca Vassio, Idilio Drago +5
Online Social Networks (OSNs) allow personalities and companies to communicate directly with the public, bypassing filters of traditional medias. As people rely on OSNs to stay up-…