Urban Planning and Defense Planning, Past and Future

Light, Jennifer S.

doi:10.1080/01944360408976390

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“…Network connections can serve as evidence of an individual’s affiliation within a network, lending credibility to their credentials (Saffer, 2016). Social ties, particularly weak ties facilitated by shared acquaintances, strengthen an individual’s identity, allowing them to gain access to new groups and networks that have been established over time (Light, 2004).…”

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The Impact of Virtual Society on Social Capital Formation: A Comparative Analysis of Facebook and WhatsApp

Ali,

Wang,

Hussain

et al. 2023

SAGE Open

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This study aims to investigate the role of virtual society in generating social capital, taking into account the challenges associated with new technologies and social arrangements. The study utilizes descriptive analysis and partial least squares path modeling to analyze participant data. The technology acceptance model is employed to assess perceptions of virtual society platforms, specifically Facebook and WhatsApp, in terms of ease of use and value. he study reveals a significant positive relationship between virtual society and the development of social capital. Positive attitudes toward virtual society platforms are associated with increased social capital, particularly in terms of bridging and bonding. The relationship is moderated by the amount of time spent on social networking sites. Limitations of the study include its focus on specific platforms and reliance on self-reported data. Future research can explore additional platforms and employ diverse data collection methods to enhance the understanding of virtual society and social capital formation. This study emphasizes the importance of online attachment and connection for the formation of social capital. The findings inform policy-making and decision-making in organizations by highlighting the role of virtual society platforms in fostering social capital. This research contributes to the understanding of the relationship between virtual society and social capital, shedding light on collaboration patterns and technology reliance in virtual environments. The study’s originality lies in its examination of Facebook and WhatsApp as platforms and the exploration of the moderation effect of time spent on social networking sites. The findings offer valuable insights for academia and practical applications.

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The Impact of Virtual Society on Social Capital Formation: A Comparative Analysis of Facebook and WhatsApp

Ali,

Wang,

Hussain

et al. 2023

SAGE Open

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“…Only truly collaborative research can begin to probe the full contours of this hard-to-reach terrain. It is important to point out, therefore, that very few scholars working within the realm of defence and security are professionally trained in urban studies, and vice versa (Light 2004). Consequently, knowledge regarding the impact of military operations and antiterrorism policies in cities has been hampered, resulting in a gap in the scholarly literature.…”

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Military doctrine and intelligence fusion in the American homeland

Hidek

2011

Critical Studies on Terrorism

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Although a plethora of research has examined US efforts to combat terrorism both at home and abroad, very few scholars have investigated the unprecedented relationships among US national security institutions and urban law enforcement agencies that have emerged since the events of 9/11. Through evidence culled from semi-structured interviews with 28 security planners in Washington DC and New York City, this article explains how path dependence, isomorphism and diffusion are propagating the application of military doctrine within domestic security initiatives through 'intelligence fusion'. With particular attention to the Lower Manhattan Security Initiative, this investigation builds upon a body of work that has emerged in recent years by charting the institutional and technological architectures that are driving the deployment of paramilitary tactics and surveillance systems in cities.

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