Author: Ashwin Nag
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Nagappa, A., Obeid, A., Sünkler, S., Kasianenko, K., & Angus, D. (2026). Method impossible? : A reflection on the fragility of methodologies and infrastructures for search engine research. The Search Engines and Society Network Annual Conference 2026. Access the paper here. Check the Search Engines and Society Network (SEASON) Conference 2026 details here.
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Kasianenko, K., Nagappa, A., Zendel, O., Storey, S., Bruns, A., Angus, D., Albury, K., Sanderson, M., Obeid, A., Lawrence, A., Badola, A., Ma, C., Tokareva, E., Yang, F., Scott, F., Abu Shaqra, F. M., Read, I., Kuai, J., Ran, Luong, K ., Hegarty, K., Khirbat, M., Abu Onq, N., El Masri, R., Sharmin, S., Allawati,…
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Parschan, P., Reiss, M. V., Haim, M., Kasianenko, K., Nagappa, A., Angus, D., & Bruns, A. (2026). Using generative AI instead of search engines? : Comparison and implications in the context of five state elections in Germany. The Search Engines and Society Network Annual Conference 2026. Access the paper here. Check the Search Engines and Society Network…
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Authors: Kateryna Kasianenko, Caroline Gardam, Katherine M. FitzGerald, Ashwin Nagappa, Axel Bruns, Shir Weinbrand, Daniel Angus, Samantha Vilkins & Abdul Karim ObeidPublication Date: 01 September 2026Journal: Media International Australia Abstract Search engines are a common pathway to conspiracy theories, and producers of conspiratorial narratives actively encourage users to search for particular terms. Understanding how search…
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Authors: Shir Weinbrand, Ashwin Nagappa & Daniel AngusPublication Date: 18 May 2026Journal: Discourse & CommunicationRead here! AbstractThis study investigates how Google’s AI Overviews (AIOs) – a major shift in the search engine landscape – are discursively framed by three key actors: Google, tech journalists, and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) marketers. Drawing on platform studies and…
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Publication Date: 23 March 2026 I had the chance to provide input to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Media Watch team on the question of changes in website traffic amid increased adoption of AI search summaries as part of everyday web experience. Watch the episode here Additional input provided to the show:Based on my expertise…
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Authors: Ehsan Dehghan & Ashwin NagappaPublication Date: July 2022Journal: Social Media + SocietyVolume: 8 | Issue: 3Read here!