3 papers
cs.CY2024
Scientific discourse on YouTube: Motivations for citing research in comments
Sören Striewski, Olga Zagovora, Isabella Peters
YouTube is a valuable source of user-generated content on a wide range of topics, and it encourages user participation through the use of a comment system. Video content is increas…
cs.CY2024
Amplifying Academic Research through YouTube: Engagement Metrics as Predictors of Citation Impact
Olga Zagovora, Talisa Schwal, Katrin Weller
This study explores the interplay between YouTube engagement metrics and the academic impact of cited publications within video descriptions, amid declining trust in traditional jo…
cs.HC2024
Between Flat-Earthers and Fitness Coaches: Who is Citing Scientific Publications in YouTube Video Descriptions?
Olga Zagovora, Katrin Weller
In this study, we undertake an extensive analysis of YouTube channels that reference research publications in their video descriptions, offering a unique insight into the intersect…