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馃啎 Out now: our study on #academic staff engagement on #Mastodon
馃敆 Summary
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15582839
馃挕 While Mastodon is valued for its ethical positioning, continued engagement hinges more on social and institutional dynamics than on technical features alone
鉃★笍Ethical concerns drive adoption
鉃★笍Peer presence matters more for staying than joining
鉃★笍Academic institutions could be game-changers by leading adoption instead of waiting for grassroots growth
We sought to understand how #academics utilize #Mastodon for professional and scholarly purposes.
Our #research examined scholars' motivations, usage patterns, perceived benefits, and challenges through a mixed-methods approach.
鉃★笍Literature review
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15583267
鉃★笍Quantitative survey
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15583528
鉃★笍Qualitative interviews
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15583745
#AcademicMastodon#ScholarlyComms#OpenScience#DigitalScholarship#SocialMediaResearch
馃挏Thank you, #AcademicMastodon for taking the time to provide us with your input for our research!
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