Yair Galily

In the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary digital communication, the dynamic interplay between individual human information behaviors and the increasingly complex analytical tools applied to social media platform data has rapidly emerged as a foundational focal point of multidisciplinary scholarship across the social and computational sciences

This article examines the strategic and psychological warfare underpinning Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s covert and kinetic strike against Iran in June 2025. Drawing from recently declassified documents, media analysis, and expert assessments, the article analyzes how deception, infiltration, and cognitive manipulation dismantled Iran’s internal defenses and misled its leadership. This operation marks a turning point in modern warfare, wherein psychological paralysis preceded physical destruction. The article evaluates how US–Israeli collaboration and strategic misdirection leveraged Iran’s own doctrinal assumptions against it.

This paper investigates the digital transformation of the sports broadcasting industry through the lens of Technological Determinism and Diffusion of Innovations, exploring how stakeholders adapt to a rapidly evolving media ecosystem. While “automation” has traditionally described mechanical processes, this study defines intelligent automation (IA) as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing that enables autonomous production workflows. Through specific case studies-including IBM Watson's automated highlights at Wimbledon and the NHL's volumetric 3D “Big City Greens” Classic-the research illustrates “how” AI-driven technologies and immersive platforms are reshaping content production and audience engagement. Furthermore, the paper addresses the emerging role of Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) in fostering “Conversational Broadcasting,” allowing for real-time, personalized audience interaction. The analysis also explores enterprise-level strategies, such as cross-industry partnerships, while addressing critical ethical reflections regarding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and content authenticity. By grounding conceptual trends in real-world sporting applications, this paper provides a framework for understanding the transition from passive viewership to an interactive, data-driven fan experience.

The rise of wearable technology, especially smart sport watches (SSWs), has revolutionized how individuals track and improve their health and fitness. These devices provide not only real-time biometric data but also enhance the motivation for physical activity by integrating social and personal health goals. This review examines the work of Tenenbaum et al. (2025) on the psychological factors influencing SSW use, particularly focusing on technology readiness, motivation, and sensation-seeking. It incorporates findings from recent studies by Moye et al. (2022), Jamieson et al. (2024), Dong (2024), De Vries et al. (2025), Xu et al. (2025), Düking et al. (2024), and Siddika and Ellithorpe (2025). These studies, conducted on healthy (non-athlete) populations, collectively emphasize the significant role of psychological traits, perceptions of technology performance, emotional regulation, and ergonomic design in shaping SSW usage patterns. This article synthesizes their findings within the broader contexts of wearable electronics, health psychology, and user experience design, while proposing future directions for interdisciplinary research to optimize SSW adoption and long-term health benefits.

The current collection elucidates the complex and dualistic intersection of sport psychology, physical activity, and advanced technology (including wearables, exergames, and artificial intelligence). While performance is recognized as an emergent, context-sensitive phenomenon, its assessment and introspective experience are critically recalibrated by ubiquitous digital instrumentation. Initial contributions delineate technology’s role as a precision training instrument, demonstrating its efficacy in perceptual skill enhancement (stroboscopic training) and the objective quantification of attentional demands (electroencephalography). Subsequent research transitions to examining technology as an omnipresent psychological regulator of motivation, contrasting optimal affective states in simulated versus analogous sporting environments and establishing predictive models for smart-watch adherence. The final cluster provides a critical analysis of technological ubiquity, exposing psychological vulnerabilities such as disrupted sleep patterns, identity dependence on external metrics, and the influence of algorithmic appreciation on social judgment. Collectively, these studies trace a comprehensive trajectory, underscoring the necessity for integrated inquiry into the ethical and existential implications for the modern athlete.

This study investigates the key attributes that characterize popular content produced by leading Generation Z TikTok influencers in Israel. The research seeks to identify the content elements that drive user engagement and contribute to the influencers’ widespread appeal. A content analysis was conducted on a sample of 400 videos created by 18 prominent TikTok personalities, enabling a systematic examination of recurring themes and stylistic features. Findings reveal that highly popular posts predominantly emphasize entertainment while avoiding violent content. However, they also tend to lack substantial informational value. Notably, content produced by female influencers features more sexualized elements compared to that of their male counterparts. Furthermore, collaborative videos involving multiple influencers appear to be more successful in garnering audience attention. The study’s practical implications underscore a strategic shift: Generation Z shows a marked preference for TikTok influencers over traditional celebrities. This trend presents opportunities for marketing and public awareness campaigns seeking to engage younger demographics effectively. On a broader social level, the findings suggest that despite TikTok’s perceived novelty and authenticity, its most popular content often mirrors the norms and conventions of mainstream media. Thus, TikTok may reinforce rather than disrupt dominant cultural narratives.