Saudi Arabia has become one of the leading top five countries based on the number of Snapchat users as of October 2018. In this project, we build a novel mathematical model to explore the future of Snapchat in general...Saudi Arabia has become one of the leading top five countries based on the number of Snapchat users as of October 2018. In this project, we build a novel mathematical model to explore the future of Snapchat in general and in Saudi Arabia particularly. The model incorporates the trend of “famous Snapchatters” that is highly observed in Saudi Arabia. The model is governed by a system of nonlinear differential equations. We analyze the system qualitatively and numerically. As a result, three equilibrium points are obtained. By considering their stability, we outline different possible scenarios for the future of Snapchat. Moreover, parameter analysis is performed to investigate key parameters in the model. Furthermore, an online survey is conducted to estimate the values for the parameters in the model to explore which scenario is likely to happen in Saudi Arabia.展开更多
The focus of this study was to examine how different factors including gender of the person on Snapchat and Snapchat filter types (no filter vs. pretty filter vs. frown filter vs. dog filter vs. sponsored filter) infl...The focus of this study was to examine how different factors including gender of the person on Snapchat and Snapchat filter types (no filter vs. pretty filter vs. frown filter vs. dog filter vs. sponsored filter) influence social and physical attraction perception of a person. An experiment manipulating both factors was conducted (N = 226). Results showed female on Snapchat was rated significantly higher on both social and physical attraction than their male counterparts. The use of different types of Snapchat filters had a significant effect on social attraction, but not on physical attraction. Moreover, there was a significant interaction effect between gender of the person on Snapchat and the types of Snapchat filter used on the social attraction rating.展开更多
文摘Saudi Arabia has become one of the leading top five countries based on the number of Snapchat users as of October 2018. In this project, we build a novel mathematical model to explore the future of Snapchat in general and in Saudi Arabia particularly. The model incorporates the trend of “famous Snapchatters” that is highly observed in Saudi Arabia. The model is governed by a system of nonlinear differential equations. We analyze the system qualitatively and numerically. As a result, three equilibrium points are obtained. By considering their stability, we outline different possible scenarios for the future of Snapchat. Moreover, parameter analysis is performed to investigate key parameters in the model. Furthermore, an online survey is conducted to estimate the values for the parameters in the model to explore which scenario is likely to happen in Saudi Arabia.
文摘The focus of this study was to examine how different factors including gender of the person on Snapchat and Snapchat filter types (no filter vs. pretty filter vs. frown filter vs. dog filter vs. sponsored filter) influence social and physical attraction perception of a person. An experiment manipulating both factors was conducted (N = 226). Results showed female on Snapchat was rated significantly higher on both social and physical attraction than their male counterparts. The use of different types of Snapchat filters had a significant effect on social attraction, but not on physical attraction. Moreover, there was a significant interaction effect between gender of the person on Snapchat and the types of Snapchat filter used on the social attraction rating.
