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Area of Science:

  • Social Media Analysis
  • Public Opinion Dynamics
  • Information Dissemination

Background:

  • Social media platforms like Twitter have become integral to daily life, influencing and shaping public opinions over time.
  • The growth of Twitter engagement and its role as an information portal have expanded significantly over the past decade.
  • Emerging telecom technologies are expected to further drive the growth and influence of social media platforms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the duration of "hot" Twitter trends based on various influencing factors.
  • To analyze the patterns of tweet volume fluctuations for trending topics over time.
  • To demonstrate Twitter's potential as a tool for manipulating public opinion.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection on trending topics across different time periods.
  • Analysis of tweet volume changes over a five-day period for selected trends.
  • Utilizing visual mediums to depict trend performance and impact.

Main Results:

  • Identified patterns in tweet volume increase and decrease for trending topics.
  • Demonstrated that even non-influential tweets can achieve widespread attention.
  • Visualized the performance of various topics over a five-day scraping period.

Conclusions:

  • Twitter serves as a powerful platform capable of influencing public opinion across a large user base.
  • The longevity and reach of Twitter trends highlight the platform's significant societal impact.
  • Understanding trend dynamics is crucial for comprehending information spread and opinion formation in the digital age.