Comments on: Science influence on Twitter http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/ Providing a clear perspective on developing science and technology responsibly Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Twissenschaftler und Tworschungseinrichtungen | linked2communication http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-159618 Twissenschaftler und Tworschungseinrichtungen | linked2communication Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:07:04 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-159618 [...] fällt bei dem Thema übrigens noch ein Artikel aus dem Jahr 2009 ein, in dem Andrew Maynard den “Science Influence on Twitter” [...] [...] fällt bei dem Thema übrigens noch ein Artikel aus dem Jahr 2009 ein, in dem Andrew Maynard den “Science Influence on Twitter” [...]

]]> By: Masters of Media – Why Twitter can be the Next Big Thing in Scientific Collaboration [07May11] | Open Intelligence http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-125225 Masters of Media – Why Twitter can be the Next Big Thing in Scientific Collaboration [07May11] | Open Intelligence Tue, 17 May 2011 20:26:51 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-125225 [...] figure is generated from a list of Scientific Twitter Friends of David Bradley and is visualized by 2020 Science. The bubble-chart shows how influential a Scientific Twitter User in the list might be and that [...] [...] figure is generated from a list of Scientific Twitter Friends of David Bradley and is visualized by 2020 Science. The bubble-chart shows how influential a Scientific Twitter User in the list might be and that [...]

]]> By: Masters of Media » Why Twitter can be the Next Big Thing in Scientific Collaboration http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-122130 Masters of Media » Why Twitter can be the Next Big Thing in Scientific Collaboration Mon, 02 May 2011 07:49:51 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-122130 [...] figure is generated from a list of Scientific Twitter Friends of David Bradley and is visualized by 2020 Science. The bubble-chart shows how influential a Scientific Twitter User in the list might be and that [...] [...] figure is generated from a list of Scientific Twitter Friends of David Bradley and is visualized by 2020 Science. The bubble-chart shows how influential a Scientific Twitter User in the list might be and that [...]

]]> By: Twitter becoming the root of Social Science | ImielVisser.com http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-80229 Twitter becoming the root of Social Science | ImielVisser.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:07:35 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-80229 [...] Image from 2020science.org [...] [...] Image from 2020science.org [...]

]]> By: sabrina http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-50108 sabrina Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:30:54 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-50108 I want to know what your influence upon life. David Bradley I want to know what your influence upon life. David Bradley

]]> By: Science influence on Twitter « LocalLab : Foire aux Infos http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-19379 Science influence on Twitter « LocalLab : Foire aux Infos Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:54:39 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-19379 [...] you – the analysis was a long and tedious one – but I think it was worth while! Read more: http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#ixzz0M3TQ62OB Laisser un [...] [...] you – the analysis was a long and tedious one – but I think it was worth while! Read more: http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#ixzz0M3TQ62OB Laisser un [...]

]]> By: Science influence on Twitter – June update http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-15612 Science influence on Twitter – June update Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:58:10 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-15612 [...] in April I posted data on three indicators of “influence” for ~400 science-focused Twitter users – based on David Bradley’s list of “Scientific [...] [...] in April I posted data on three indicators of “influence” for ~400 science-focused Twitter users – based on David Bradley’s list of “Scientific [...]

]]> By: How Powerful is Twitter? [On Becoming a Domestic and Laboratory Goddess] « iThinkEducation.net! http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5526 How Powerful is Twitter? [On Becoming a Domestic and Laboratory Goddess] « iThinkEducation.net! Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:47:30 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5526 [...] Science has a cool post up right now on the potential influence of Twitter. How big a network do people using Twitter have [...] [...] Science has a cool post up right now on the potential influence of Twitter. How big a network do people using Twitter have [...]

]]> By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5465 Andrew Maynard Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:28:45 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5465 Thanks Ron, I can see degrees and careers being based on how you measure the success/impact of social media like Twitter :-) Thanks Ron,

I can see degrees and careers being based on how you measure the success/impact of social media like Twitter :-)

]]> By: Ron Hudson http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5462 Ron Hudson Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:19:16 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5462 Oops, I forgot to mention that I use tweetburner.com to monitor how many tweeps click on links that I post. At the time of this second comment, 17 tweeps have clicked throught to read your post. :-) Oops, I forgot to mention that I use tweetburner.com to monitor how many tweeps click on links that I post. At the time of this second comment, 17 tweeps have clicked throught to read your post. :-)

]]> By: Ron Hudson http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5459 Ron Hudson Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:59:23 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5459 The number of one's followers on twitter is an indicator of influence because tweeps are influenced to follow for several reasons, two of which I will list in this comment. One of the first reason tweeps follow someone is after reading a users bio they realize the possibility of benefitting (emotionally and/or financial) from the users tweets and/or sphere of tweefluence. The second reason is they think the user will possibly benefit from their tweets and/or sphere of tweefluence. One more indicator of a user's tweefluence is the amount of tweeps click on links that they post in their messages. If one uses Google Analytics, they can quickly ascertain how many tweeps were influenced by the message and clicked on the link to learn more. This topic is a good one. Thanks for writing about it! Have an awesome day! With your success in mind, Ron The number of one’s followers on twitter is an indicator of influence because tweeps are influenced to follow for several reasons, two of which I will list in this comment. One of the first reason tweeps follow someone is after reading a users bio they realize the possibility of benefitting (emotionally and/or financial) from the users tweets and/or sphere of tweefluence. The second reason is they think the user will possibly benefit from their tweets and/or sphere of tweefluence. One more indicator of a user’s tweefluence is the amount of tweeps click on links that they post in their messages. If one uses Google Analytics, they can quickly ascertain how many tweeps were influenced by the message and clicked on the link to learn more.

This topic is a good one. Thanks for writing about it! Have an awesome day!

With your success in mind,
Ron

]]> By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5339 Andrew Maynard Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:04:48 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5339 Things should get interesting around 8 - 12 months from now, when I have trend data on the three indicators of influence! Things should get interesting around 8 – 12 months from now, when I have trend data on the three indicators of influence!

]]> By: Ruth Seeley http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5337 Ruth Seeley Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:59:23 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5337 OMG. Talk about setting a cat amongst the pigeons. I should never have mentioned measurement or evaluation to you. Of course you would have thought of it on your own. You're so good at this I can't keep up - I was going to offer to do it for you but you continually beat me to the punch. Carry on..... OMG. Talk about setting a cat amongst the pigeons. I should never have mentioned measurement or evaluation to you. Of course you would have thought of it on your own. You’re so good at this I can’t keep up – I was going to offer to do it for you but you continually beat me to the punch. Carry on…..

]]> By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5325 Andrew Maynard Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:25:46 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5325 J - this is exactly why I make the point that the analysis is useful for understanding the group, but not individuals. I would agree - it's way more important on a personal level who is listening to you and interacting with you, than a tally of how many people are associated with you. This is tough to capture for the group though. J – this is exactly why I make the point that the analysis is useful for understanding the group, but not individuals. I would agree – it’s way more important on a personal level who is listening to you and interacting with you, than a tally of how many people are associated with you. This is tough to capture for the group though.

]]> By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5324 Andrew Maynard Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:23:51 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5324 Another cool thing you can do on the Many Eyes site (just discovered this one): Bring up the chart: http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/visualizations/science-tweep-influence-4-22-09 Switch the color to "no selection" (bottom right menu) Search for a particular tweep (such as "ScienceBase") using the search box on the bottom left - this highlights that particular person on the plot. Now switch between the three different indicators of influence (menu at bottom right of page) - you get a visual indication of how a person's "influence" differs according to which indicator is chosen. Another cool thing you can do on the Many Eyes site (just discovered this one):

Bring up the chart: http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/visualizations/science-tweep-influence-4-22-09

Switch the color to “no selection” (bottom right menu)

Search for a particular tweep (such as “ScienceBase”) using the search box on the bottom left – this highlights that particular person on the plot.

Now switch between the three different indicators of influence (menu at bottom right of page) – you get a visual indication of how a person’s “influence” differs according to which indicator is chosen.

]]> By: J http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5323 J Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:23:05 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5323 Hmmm... interesting, but all this assumes that all followers are "equal". I don't think that they are: for example, I'm delighted to have both the new Science Minister and the Chair of the Innovation, Universities, Skills & Science Select Committee following my tweets. That kind of direct communication to policymakers about my research is worth more to me than an army of other followers, second-order followers or whatever. For me, it's the real value of Twitter - how many postdocs get to keep those in the heart of government informed about their research? Hmmm… interesting, but all this assumes that all followers are “equal”. I don’t think that they are: for example, I’m delighted to have both the new Science Minister and the Chair of the Innovation, Universities, Skills & Science Select Committee following my tweets.

That kind of direct communication to policymakers about my research is worth more to me than an army of other followers, second-order followers or whatever. For me, it’s the real value of Twitter – how many postdocs get to keep those in the heart of government informed about their research?

]]> By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5320 Andrew Maynard Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:11:54 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5320 I think that there are a lot of fancy things that could be done with the data - especially with time series collected over a period of months/years. Makes me wonder whether there are any academics out there tracking Twitter use/impact as a social phenomenon. I think that there are a lot of fancy things that could be done with the data – especially with time series collected over a period of months/years. Makes me wonder whether there are any academics out there tracking Twitter use/impact as a social phenomenon.

]]> By: Rob Hooft http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5316 Rob Hooft Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:37:33 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5316 Nice statistics. Would it be possible to use something like the scientific H-factor in this statistic? Something like "Htweep is the highest number n of followers of a person that each have more than n followers". Nice statistics. Would it be possible to use something like the scientific H-factor in this statistic? Something like “Htweep is the highest number n of followers of a person that each have more than n followers”.

]]> By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5309 Andrew Maynard Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:03:29 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5309 Thanks David, If you haven't done so already, check out the chart on http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/visualizations/science-tweep-influence-4-22-09 - you can select your Twitter username, and see how your "influence" varies according to how you determine it. Fun, if maybe not too illuminating! Thanks David,

If you haven’t done so already, check out the chart on http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/visualizations/science-tweep-influence-4-22-09 – you can select your Twitter username, and see how your “influence” varies according to how you determine it. Fun, if maybe not too illuminating!

]]> By: David Bradley http://2020science.org/2009/04/22/science-influence-on-twitter/#comment-5307 David Bradley Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:58:25 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=1295#comment-5307 Looks like another fascinating analysis, thanks Andrew, I need to look very closely at this to find out just influential I ain't ;-) Looks like another fascinating analysis, thanks Andrew, I need to look very closely at this to find out just influential I ain’t ;-)

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