Research
Ain Saadeh on X: Politics Drove Engagement, Not News
After the Ain Saadeh incident, strike claims dominated what people posted on X, but political content dominated what people paid attention to.
Mohamed Soufan
Computational Researcher and Software Engineer analyzing large-scale social media data to understand online discourse. Uses data science and computational methods to uncover patterns in digital communication and public debate.
Publications
Attention Concentration in Online Political Discussions on X
This study analyzes engagement in online political discussions on X and finds that attention is highly concentrated, with a small number of users receiving most engagement.
Data Briefs
Uncertain Tweets Get More Likes, Reposts, and Replies
Tweets expressing uncertainty receive higher engagement across likes, reposts, and replies in Arabic-language discussions about Lebanon on X.
Data Briefs
30% of Arabic Tweets About Lebanon Contain Uncertainty
Nearly one-third of Arabic-language tweets about Lebanon contain linguistic uncertainty, showing that tentative language is a common feature of online discussions.
Data Briefs
Uncertain Tweets Get 25% More Engagement on X
Analysis of Arabic-language tweets shows that tweets expressing uncertainty receive higher engagement, particularly in replies, on X.
Concepts
Uncertainty-Reply Asymmetry
The uncertainty-reply asymmetry is a concept introduced by Mohamed Soufan describing how uncertain statements generate more replies and conversational engagement in online discourse and social media.
Research
Uncertainty Drives More Replies in Arabic X Discussions on Lebanon
An analysis of 16,695 Arabic-language tweets about Lebanon finds that posts containing linguistic uncertainty receive approximately 25% higher engagement, particularly in replies.
Publications
Linguistic Uncertainty and Engagement in Arabic-Language X Discourse
A study analyzing 16,695 Arabic-language tweets finds that posts expressing linguistic uncertainty receive significantly higher engagement, particularly replies—an effect described as “uncertainty–reply asymmetry.”
Research
TikTok Economic Impact in Lebanon
This research was originally published on May 10, 2024, and has been republished here following the migration to soufan.tech. In today's fast-paced social media world, TikTok has quickly become a leading platform, particularly in Lebanon, where influencers are shaping trends and significantly impacting the economy. This