We present a review of 80 papers representing efforts to support participation in democratic
decision-making mostly related to local or national governments. The papers were …

Online chat functions as a discussion channel for diverse social issues. However,
deliberative discussion and consensus-reaching can be difficult in online chats in part …

What is the state of the research on crowdsourcing for policymaking? This article begins to
answer this question by collecting, categorizing, and situating an extensive body of the …

The deliberative potential of online platforms has been widely examined. However, little is
known about how various interface-based reflection nudges impact the quality of …

Civic technology, or civic tech, encompasses a rich body of work, inside and outside HCI,
around how we shape technology for, and in turn how technology shapes, how we govern …

The increased reliance on algorithmic decision-making in socially impactful processes has
intensified the calls for algorithms that are unbiased and procedurally fair. Identifying fair …

Statistical statements that refer to data to support narratives or claims are commonly used to
inform readers about the magnitude of social issues. While contextualizing statistical …

Purpose This study aims to examine why tax reforms fail and explores how tax collection can
be improved within a develo** country context. Design/methodology/approach Data …

Millions of learners today are watching videos on online platforms, such as Khan Academy,
YouTube, Coursera, and edX, to take courses and master new skills. But existing video …

Trust is a vital component of citizen participation-whether citizens decide to engage in
opportunities for participation in local government can hinge entirely on the existence of trust …