Author | Classification indicator | User Type | Method |
Toral et al. (2010) [26] | Out-degree, betweenness | Edge users, general users, core users | Network analysis |
Füller et al. (2014) [6] | Out-degree, in-degree, the number of contribution | Socializer, idea generator, master, efficient contributor, passive ides generator, passive commentator. | Social network analysis and Cluster analysis |
Liu et al. (2016) [27] | User engagement behavior (contribution value, participation level) | Potential users, Core Users, General Users, And Powerful Users | Regression analysis |
Qi et al. (2016) [28] | Idea submitted, Scores, comment submitted | Core Users, Active Social Users, Glamorous Social Users, Active and Innovative Users, Effective Innovative Users, Passive Users | Cluster analysis |
Guo et al. (2017) [7] | The number, popularity, and impact of user creation in the community | Project leader, Active designer, Generalist, Communicator, Passive designer, Observer | Social network analysis and Cluster analysis |
Fuger et al. (2017) [15] | Out-degree, in-degree, the number of contribution | Collaborator, Contributor, Allrounder, Passive User | Cluster and social network analysis |