Citation
Li, Zhuofang (2024) Essays on Trustworthy Online Platforms. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pehn-1h63. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242024-015558368
Abstract
This thesis investigates strategies to enhance the trustworthiness of data-driven online platforms, focusing on combating misinformation, managing disruptive behavior, and fostering positive interactions. I explore multiple approaches, including the analysis of Twitter's misinformation mitigation efforts, the evaluation of moderation practices within a popular online game, and the development of innovative methods for analyzing text data on online platforms.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) | ||||||
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| Subject Keywords: | online platforms, social media, computation | ||||||
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology | ||||||
| Division: | Humanities and Social Sciences | ||||||
| Major Option: | Social Science | ||||||
| Minor Option: | Computer Science | ||||||
| Thesis Availability: | Restricted to Caltech community only | ||||||
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| Defense Date: | 6 May 2024 | ||||||
| Record Number: | CaltechTHESIS:05242024-015558368 | ||||||
| Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05242024-015558368 | ||||||
| DOI: | 10.7907/pehn-1h63 | ||||||
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| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. | ||||||
| ID Code: | 16422 | ||||||
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS | ||||||
| Deposited By: | Zhuofang Li | ||||||
| Deposited On: | 05 Jun 2024 16:36 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 05 Jun 2024 16:36 |
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