This paper examines two 'ends' of identity online–birth and death–through the analytical
lens of specific hashtags on the Instagram platform. These ends are examined in tandem in …

In this article, we explore the long-term preservation implications of application programming
interfaces (APIs) which govern access to data extracted from social media platforms. We …

We project the future accumulation of profiles belonging to deceased Facebook users. Our
analysis suggests that a minimum of 1.4 billion users will pass away before 2100 if …

Death is an inevitable part of life and highly relevant to information management: its
approach often requires preparation, and its occurrence often demands a response. Many …

Post-mortem profiles on social network sites serve as both an archive of the deceased
person's life and a gathering place for friends and loved ones. Many existing systems utilize …

This paper extends research on the giving and inheriting of digital artifacts by examining
social network site accounts post-mortem. Given the important role that social network sites …

The platformization of cultural production has been a subject of significant interest among
scholars from various fields, including business, software studies, and political economy …

Abstract Information behavior scholars are increasingly exploring information creation;
however, these studies focus primarily on individuals' processes. The Melbourne Korean …

Purpose This study aims to examine how 20 local governments in Canada and the USA
operationalize the government–citizen trust relationship through the administration of social …

Society is becoming increasingly dependent on data-rich,“Big Tech” platforms and social
networks, such as Facebook and Google. But what happens to our data when these …