Forming a context‐sensitive web of trust by relying on sentimentally like‐minded
International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications
ISSN: 1742-7371
Article publication date: 4 April 2008
Abstract
Purpose
Trust in open networks has emerged as a prime research topic, partly due to the vast unexploited possibilities unrestricted distribution of ideas, innovations and information provided. This paper aims to present an abstract model for anticipating the probabilities of the target object to meet with the expectations of the inquirer, emphasising consistent behaviour and managing diverse conceptions by relying on sentimentally like‐minded.
Design/methodology/approach
The basic building blocks of trust are presented and motivated. Each presented problem is addressed and formulas facilitating rightful interpretation are given.
Findings
The paper presents some ideas how to approach the problems faced when rightfully interpreting information gathered from anonymous collaborates in a scalable manner by pointing out the basics of them.
Research limitations/implications
This paper depicts ideas as illustrations that are easy to understand and give an overview of the fundamentals on which to conduct further research.
Originality/value
The paper provides a conceptual discussion of the need for trust in open networks.
Keywords
Citation
Neovius, M., Degerlund, F. and Yan, L. (2008), "Forming a context‐sensitive web of trust by relying on sentimentally like‐minded", International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, Vol. 4 No. 1, pp. 92-109. https://doi.org/10.1108/17427370810873138
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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