Ekota-A Social Collaboration App

Abstract

The ever-growing dominance of screen time has fostered concerns about the decline of genuine human interaction and the negative impact on physical and mental health. EKOTA - A Social Collaboration App, aims to address this pressing issue by fostering a healthy balance between digital and physical activities. EKOTA facilitates community creation for various self-development activities, ranging from outdoor exercise groups to meditation circles. This fosters a sense of community and belonging among users who share similar interests in personal growth. The app leverages locationbased services to suggest nearby communities and social work opportunities, promoting a sense of safety and convenience for users. User engagement is driven through a reputation system based on in-app ratings. Contributions to communities and social work translate into points, which act as a measure of social contribution and are displayed on area-wise leaderboards. This gamification element fosters a sense of healthy competition and community spirit, motivating users to participate actively. Additionally, the app allows communities to post temporary volunteer jobs with pointbased rewards, further strengthening social connections and promoting positive social impact. This feature caters to users who may have limited time for traditional volunteering but still wish to contribute to their communities. The development of EKOTA will encompass various computer science concepts, including user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, app development, database management, location-based services integration, and potentially, social network analysis. The project will demonstrate the application of these concepts to create a functional and user-friendly mobile application that addresses a critical need in today's society