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[image]. Weipeng CHEN. Reminiscing the Flowing Years: Users' Digital Nostalgia and Social Attitudes on Social Media.

[Audio] Narrowed my research focus to Chinese Dream Core within the broader context of digital nostalgia. I have already collected and organized 28 relevant papers, which form the basis for my literature review and analysis. I have started experimenting with data collection, using both open-source tools and paid software for web scraping. The research questions I aim to answer are directly linked to the type of data I need to collect, which in turn will determine the methods I use for analysis. I am actively learning methods such as time series analysis, which will be crucial for understanding trends in my data..

[Audio] The three core courses I have selected this semester align with my project's intended outcomes. For instance, IOTA 5001 provides valuable insights into literature review writing and social network analysis. Additionally, CMAA 5017 offers hands-on experience in VR interaction, which will be essential for creating digital nostalgia art and enhancing the interactive aspects of my project. These courses are enabling me to develop the relevant skills required for the future stages of my research..

[Audio] My main plans in the next phase of my project involve three key areas. Firstly, I will begin writing the literature review, aiming to complete the first draft by the end of April. This process will involve collecting additional papers, specifically those focused on social computing aspects of platforms like Xiaohongshu. Secondly, I will expand my knowledge of research methods, including topic modeling, sentiment analysis, social network analysis, as these techniques will be essential for analyzing the data I collect. Finally, I will continue working on VR projects, which will enable me to gain practical experience in creating digital nostalgia art for the future. These courses are helping me develop the relevant skills necessary for the subsequent stages of my research..