While there has been much discussion in recent decades on the nature of social capital and
its importance in online interactions, it is my contention that these discussions have been …

In recent years, the search for innovative, locally relevant and engaging public service has
become the new philosophers' stone. Social procurement represents one approach to …

Social capital is a very influential concept in social science in understanding contemporary
societies. It is found to directly and indirectly influence many aspects of social life, such as …

Why, when computing is available in a socially situated, convenient environment, at no cost,
do people choose not to compute? This paper describes a community–based project that …

The authors examine whether the concept of social capital can facilitate our understanding
of online networks in development. Much of the knowledge generation and social learning in …

There are numerous studies about the relationship between technological aspects of the
Internet and disability. However, little is known about the social impact of the Internet on the …

This book develops and examines the concepts and strategies for rural empowerment
through the formation of a community-driven social knowledge management (SKM) …

Extrinsic motivation may affect knowledge sharing in a virtual community. As virtual
communities have become ubiquitous, understanding knowledge sharing in virtual …

Research has shown that social and economic disadvantage are becoming more
geographically concentrated, with social isolation and intergenerational poverty becoming …

There is an increasing rise in the popularity of electronic media, especially Facebook and
YouTube in the Arab world, and in Egypt in particular. This reflects an important indication of …