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Social Network Communication: Perceptions and Uses for Spanish NGOs

Publicated to:Cuadernos.Info. 32 (32): 77-88 - 2013-06-01 32(32), DOI: 10.7764/cdi.32.497

Authors: Arroyo Almaraz, Isidoro; Baladron Pazos, Antonio J; Martin Nieto, Rebeca

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Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

The aim of the current investigation is to discover the perceptions and uses of Social Networks for Spanish NGOs. Two research lines have been stated, a quantitative one based on a poll, and another one qualitative and based on the pro/con valuation of two designed groups. The role of Social Networks in the communication plan of the NGOs has been analyzed, foreseeing the possible upcoming needs. The scope of the reference analysis includes aspects of creativity and innovation in the message release, as well as the measure methodologies optimization within the Social Networking.

Keywords

CommunicationCreativityEfficiencyNgoSocialSocial network

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Cuadernos.Info, Q4 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Library and Information Sciences, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 3.65, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jul 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-07-20, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 16
  • Scopus: 19

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-20:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 66 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Arroyo Almaraz, Isidoro) and Last Author (Martín Nieto, Rebeca).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Arroyo Almaraz, Isidoro.