A growing body of research explores emoji, which are visual symbols in computer mediated
communication (CMC). In the 20 years since the first set of emoji was released, research on …

In this study, we conduct a systematic review of the theories and empirical research findings
related to the use of emoticons, emoji, and stickers in computer-mediated communication …

Brands, both human and corporate, are increasingly communicating with their consumers
using emojis. The current work examines if and how these pictographs shape online brand …

Many emojis symbolize nonverbal cues that are used during face-to-face communication.
Despite their popularity, few studies have examined how emojis influence digital …

Abstract Electronic Mediated Communication (EMC) has become highly prevalent in our
daily lives. Many of the communication formats used in EMC are text-based (eg, instant …

We live in a digital society that provides a range of opportunities for virtual interaction.
Consequently, emojis have become popular for clarifying online communication. This …

First impressions are heavily influenced by emotional expressions such as smiles. In face-to-
face contact, smiling individuals are perceived as warmer and as more competent than …

Emoji increasingly feature alongside written language in interpersonal communication.
Boutet et al.(2021) showed that negative-face emoji led to a negativity effect on perceptions …

Emoji use, despite being pervasive in digital communication, is often dependent on
individual characteristics (eg, gender, age, personality), relational dimensions (eg, intimacy …

Upon declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO)
orchestrated a global risk-communication outreach. The WHO's objective was to persuade …