Online Communities Research Articles

Communal Load Sharing of Miscarriage Experiences: Thematic Analysis of Social Media Community Support.

Miscarriage is a common experience, affecting 15% of recognized pregnancies, but societal ignorance and taboos often downplay the mental distress and personal impact following a miscarriage. Emerging stories on social media in which women express their miscarriage grief are breaking such taboos. Research in the area of online health communities is increasingly focused on studying how people share their health experiences on social media. However, a clear understanding on the social support involved in this type of sharing of health experiences is lacking. This study explored the use of Instagram in sharing miscarriage experiences, guided by the following research question: How is social community support given to women who share their miscarriage experiences on social media? Considering that social media is increasingly used as a source of social support, in this study, we chose Instagram as the social media platform. The purpose of this research was to create a better understanding of how social media provides support in expressing personal miscarriage experiences and how people engage with such posts. This study used a qualitative inductive research method in which a phenomenological strategy and thematic analysis were followed to create a comprehensive understanding of the social community support phenomenon. The dataset was established from a sample of 258 Instagram posts and 736 comments collected over a period of 6 months after initial posts and from 6 different women. These data were categorized and clustered through a thematic analysis. Three themes were identified: (1) storytelling of emotional turmoil and grief after miscarriage, (2) sharing positivity amidst miscarriage grief, and (3) mentioning personal medical information about miscarriage. Theme 1 represents the emotional experience of women who have had a miscarriage. It encompasses the initial posts that included miscarriage storytelling that express deep grief and mental distress and the emotional impact on both the posters and the commenters. Theme 2 highlights the importance of finding moments of joy and positivity in the midst of mental distress and pain. The posts shared with the online community convey a sense of moving forward and a refusal to let grief become the defining aspect of one's life. Theme 3 focuses on sharing medical and practical advice. This theme includes posts and comments about medications, in vitro fertilization procedures, hospital experiences, and personal physical symptoms. As an overarching theme for this social support phenomenon, we introduce the term communal load sharing to describe the therapeutic role of social media in helping women cope with miscarriage by providing a platform for sharing similar experiences, breaking social taboos, and fostering load sharing.

Exploring the Influence of Social Media and Online Communities on Affordances in ELT

In modern times, the popularity of social media and online communities play an important role in both daily life and language learning. Social media and online communities have become integral to modern life, offering unique opportunities to transform English Language Teaching (ELT). This literature review examines how the affordances provided by these platforms are reshaping the current landscape of ELT through an ecological perspective. Specifically, the study investigates their influence on teaching and learning practices, focusing on how these affordances foster authentic language use, collaboration, and personalized learning experiences. Additionally, the review explores the implications of these affordances for teachers’ strategies in designing dynamic, multimodal learning environments that extend beyond traditional classrooms. By synthesizing findings from recent research (2014–2024), the study highlights the transformative role of social media and online communities in creating enriched affordance environments. These platforms enable greater learner autonomy, cultural awareness, and engagement. The study also identifies practical recommendations for educators to integrate these tools effectively while addressing challenges such as digital literacy and privacy concerns. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of how digital affordances are shaping ELT and suggests strategies for leveraging them in innovative and sustainable teaching practices.

A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Interaction on Value Co-Creation in Online Collaborative Innovation Communities Based on the Service Ecosystem Framework

Interaction is typically at the core of the value co-creation process through operant resource exchange in online collaborative innovation communities (OCICs). While some studies emphasize the facilitating effect of interaction on value co-creation, others have drawn opposite conclusions, such as more peer interaction leads to less idea generation. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to utilize the service ecosystem framework to clarify the overall relationship between interaction and value co-creation and to explore the moderating factors that may have contributed to the divergence and inconsistency of previous studies. We conducted a meta-analysis of 65 effect sizes obtained from 63 articles with a cumulative sample size of 25,185 between 2004 and 2023, using a random effects model. The results indicate that interaction has a significantly positive impact on user value co-creation within OCICs (r = 0.453, 95%CI [0.405, 0.499]), and the heterogeneity among studies was significant (Q = 1409.29, p < 0.001). The strength of this correlation was moderated by the types of interaction (human–computer or human–human interactions), the types of OCICs (business-sponsored or socially constructed online communities), and the number of involved OCICs (one or multiple online communities), but not by the cultural background. These findings support the service ecosystem perspective rather than resource scarcity theory by resolving the mixed findings regarding the relationship between interaction and user value co-creation. Furthermore, this study systematically examined the contingent factors separately across three levels, micro (types of actor interactions), meso (types and number of OCICs), and macro (cultural background), combining the whole and the part insights, and empirically integrating service ecosystems as the foundational paradigm and unit of analysis for value co-creation research for the first time. This research contributes to theoretical frameworks in service ecosystems and offers actionable insights for management practices in business and marketing.

Online Communities of Practises as Agricultural Information Platforms: A Case Study of Indonesian Shrimp Farmers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study examines the potential of Online Communities of Practises (OCoPs) for providing agricultural extension services. Using a unique dataset of 1,574 shrimp farmers, including members of one of Indonesia's largest public OCoP Facebook groups, we found that despite the pandemic, Indonesian farmers continue to rely primarily on their neighbours for farming information, utilising OCoPs only as a complementary resource. This reliance may stem from the fragmented and codified nature of information shared by OCoP members, making it challenging to access specific and useful farming information, particularly on shrimp disease, and difficult to revalidate practices in the field. Consequently, farmers prefer to observe their neighbours’ practices and replicate their farming success, given similar ecological prerequisites. To compensate for these shortcomings, it is recommended that context-specific and timely information from conventional extension services be integrated into OCoPs.

A Comprehensive Review of COVID-19 Transmission and Vaccine Development: Past, Present, and Future Prospects

Corona virusis a large group of viruses that cause respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. Originating in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, the 2019-novel Corona virus pandemic has spread around the globe and raised concerns. Due to the large number of individuals affected worldwide, the illness has rendered isolated areas uninhabitable, forcing residents to stay inside their homes in an effort to contain its spread. The 2019 corona virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus, and the first human pandemic of the twenty-first century have identical human cellular receptors. Nevertheless, compared to the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus, the 2019-novel corona virus is more powerful, highly infectious, and changeable. The spike glycoprotein is the best place to create a 2019 corona virus vaccine. Where would be best to develop a vaccine against the 2019 novel Numerous mechanisms, including receptor binding, membrane fusion via conformational changes, viral internalization, host tissue tropism, and spike deactivation due to antibody-induced instability, depend on the spike glycoprotein known as corona virus. After the first breakout in December 2019, everyone in the world felt momentarily comforted when the death ratio began to decline around the end of 2020. People believed that the summer was one of the best seasons to combat illness and prevent its spread. However, in recent months, a global outcry over new 2019 Corona virus infection variations has garnered attention, putting people's lives, regardless of age or community, at risk. Scholars must concentrate on the findings and advancements. In addition, we have worked to increase awareness of the need for the creation of an international virtual community in order to enable smooth communication across all parts of the world and support mankind in the case of a category 5 coronavirus outbreak.

The Evolution and Impact of Multiplayer Cooperative Adventure Games in Open World Environments

The popularity of a multiplayer cooperative adventure game increases in proportion to its social interaction and interactivity level. The advancement of graphics processing technology and online connectivity has significantly contributed to the development of these games, enabling players to interact and explore expansive, intricately designed open worlds. This paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and case studies to examine the development of these games, significant characteristics, and impact on individuals and communities. Games like "Destiny 2," "Monster Hunter: World," and "Sea of Thieves" have tried to engage players by incorporating shared goals, dynamic events, and social tools. Empirical data demonstrates that these games not only enhance team collaboration and communication skills but also foster the capability to establish and expand virtual communities. This study highlights the capacity of cooperative mechanics, engaging content, and social aspects to stimulate player interaction and foster the building of communities. Future research will focus on implementing innovative designs to enhance player interaction and promote community development in multiplayer cooperative adventure games.

The effect of psychological engagement on member behavioral engagement in a virtual community in Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the role of psychological engagement, encompassing cognitive, emotional, and physical dimensions, as well as member behavioral engagement, including participation and word of mouth, and its influence on brand loyalty, which includes cognitive, affective, conative, and action loyalty in the National Cooking Club (NCC) in Indonesia. Utilizing a quantitative approach with survey techniques, an online questionnaire was distributed to 500 respondents, yielding 162 valid responses. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 16. The results indicate that action loyalty does not significantly affect physical engagement, whereas emotional engagement does. Additionally, both emotional and physical engagement significantly influence participation, whereas cognitive engagement does not. Furthermore, emotional engagement has a significant effect on word of mouth, contrary to cognitive and physical engagement, which do not significantly influence word of mouth among NCC members.

The Role of Digital Innovation in Shaping Cultural Narratives: Analysing the Ethical Implications of Algorithm-Driven Media Platforms for Online Communities

This study critically analyzes the dual impact of digital innovation on cultural and creative industries, emphasizing both opportunities and challenges. It investigates how digital media platforms, such as TikTok and the Palace Museum, drive market expansion, enhance cultural sustainability, and democratize information sharing. These innovations foster public engagement and cultural tourism, thereby contributing to economic growth and cultural development. Nevertheless, the study highlights ethical challenges such as misinformation, algorithmic bias, gender inequality, and racial discrimination, which hinder the potential benefits of digital platforms. Using a qualitative methodology that integrates case studies and secondary data analysis, this research identifies mechanisms driving these dual effects and evaluates strategies to mitigate negative consequences. The findings underscore the need for ethical frameworks and governance mechanisms to guide digital innovation toward sustainable development, ensuring alignment with inclusivity and social responsibility.

Community crisis prevention programs aid users, peer providers

Online communities promote social connection and can be used for formal peer support and crisis intervention, however few programs to support members' mental health have been formally evaluated, said authors of a new study published in Psychiatric Services. Researchers presented findings from a mixed‐methods evaluation of the digital peer support intervention delivered in an online gaming community.

Examining the Role of System Acceptance and Community Feeling in Predicting Nursing Students' Online Learning Satisfaction.

Online learning has transitioned from being optional to a mandatory experience in nursing education. Consequently, it is crucial to understand nursing students' satisfaction and the factors influencing it to create and implement a successful online learning environment. This study aimed to examine the roles of system acceptance and community feeling in predicting nursing students' online learning satisfaction. The sample of the relational and cross-sectional study consisted of 451 nursing students studying online in the two universities in Western Turkey. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Online Learning Systems Acceptance, Community Feeling Scale, and Satisfaction Scale. A positive correlation was found between the perceived ease and benefit variables and satisfaction levels of nursing students in the study within the scope of online learning systems acceptance. A positive correlation was found between the actional and affective components of community feeling and satisfaction levels of nursing students in the study. Besides, the affective component was found to be the most significant factor in explaining satisfaction with online learning. The learning environment can be improved by increasing the diversity and interaction of nursing students with methods or instruments such as online collaborative learning approaches and online community building.

Reviewing the Evidence Base for Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome in the Research Literature and Social Media Platforms: An Evidence Gap Map.

Within the dermatological community, topical steroid withdrawal syndrome (TSWS) is a medically contested condition with a limited research base. Published studies on TSWS indicate that it is a distinct adverse effect of prolonged use of topical corticosteroids, but there is a paucity of high-quality research evidence. Among the "patient community," awareness has been increasing, with rapid growth in social media posts on TSWS and the introduction of online communities such as the International Topical Steroid Awareness Network. This evidence gap map (EGM) was developed in response to recent calls for research to better understand TSWS and aims to be an important resource to guide both researchers and clinicians in the prioritization of research topics for further research. This study aims to identify the range, extent, and type of evidence on TSWS in the research literature and social media platforms using an EGM. The MEDLINE and Embase (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses and Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI-Science and CPCI-Social Science & Humanities via Web of Science) databases were searched. The final search was run in November 2023. Study titles, abstracts, and full texts were screened by 2 reviewers, and a third was consulted to resolve any differences. Blogging sites WordPress, Medium, and Blogspot and Google were searched; Instagram and Reddit were searched for the 100 most recent posts on specific dates in February 2023. Blog titles, Instagram posts, and Reddit posts were screened for relevance by 2 reviewers. A data extraction tool was developed on EPPI-Reviewer, and data extraction was undertaken by one reviewer and checked by a second; any inconsistencies were resolved through discussion. We did not undertake quality appraisal of the included studies. EPPI-Reviewer and EPPI-Mapper were used to generate the interactive EGM. Overall, 81 academic publications and 223 social media posts were included in the EGM. The research evidence mainly addressed the physical symptoms of TSWS (skin), treatments, and, to a lesser extent, risk factors and disease mechanisms. The social media evidence primarily focused on the physical symptoms (skin and nonskin), mental health symptoms, relationships, activities of everyday living, beliefs and attitudes, and treatments. The EGM shows that research evidence is growing on TSWS but remains lacking in several important areas: longer-term prospective observational studies to assess the safety of prolonged use of topical corticosteroids and to prevent addiction; qualitative research to understand the lived experience of TSWS; and longitudinal research on the patient's "TSWS journey" to healing. The inclusion of social media evidence is a methodological innovation in EGMs, recognizing the increased presence of #topicalsteroidwithdrawal on social media and how it can be used to better understand the patient perspective and ultimately, provide better care for people with TSWS.

“We publish open access as outsiders”: a Bourdieuan approach to understanding marginalised academics’ publishing community

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the motivations and experiences of university academics who engage in open access publishing for survival and academic development.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a multiple-case qualitative approach, drawing on Bourdieu’s theory of practice to investigate the activities and experiences of seven academics as they strived to publish in indexed open access journals. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observation, focusing on the academics’ strategies for obtaining cultural capital.FindingsFindings reveal that they viewed this publishing community more as an imagined or virtual community from which they could obtain cultural capital and seek the sense of belonging to compensate for the outsider identity and peripheral positioning within their institutions. The acquired cultural capital not only helped them feel more connected but also influenced their institutional status, as increased visibility and recognition from publishing successes began to alter how they were perceived within their professional environments, sometimes enhancing their standing but also occasionally reinforcing marginalisation.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature by providing a refined understanding of the motivations and experiences of academics engaged in open access publishing. It offers a unique perspective on the formation and functioning of non-institutional communities in academia, highlighting the role of cultural capital and identity negotiation in shaping these communities. Furthermore, it sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by academics seeking to publish open access and provides insights for institutions seeking to support their faculty in this endeavour.

MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR TELEGRAM SPAM FILTERING

With unprecedented usage of social media applications to interact in virtual communities, bad entities can now use these platforms to spread their malicious activities such as spam, hate speech, and even phishing to a very large population. Especially, Telegram is suitable for these kinds of activities because it is a new cloud-messenger that is highly popular among bloggers and media around the world, established by Pavel Durov in 2013. As a result, it is necessary for social media platforms to develop algorithms to filter these malicious contents. This paper employs Machine learning algorithms to filter spam messages in Telegram. Dataset obtained from Kaggle was used for the experiments in this paper. Five machine learning models were applied, namely, Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB), Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LGBM), CatBoosting, Support Vector Machine (SVM) and K-Nearest Neighbours (KNN). Experimental results showed that SVM outperforms other machine learning models used for the study with a classification accuracy of 94%. This is an indication that SVM is a promising algorithm for Spam filtering in Telegram if adopted.

Knowledge, uptake and intention to use antibiotic post-exposure prophylaxis and meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) for gonorrhoea among a large, online community sample of men and gender-diverse individuals who have sex with men in the UK.

Novel STI prevention interventions, including doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) and meningococcal B vaccination (4CMenB) against gonorrhoea, have been increasingly examined as tools to aid STI control. There is evidence of the efficacy of doxyPEP in preventing bacterial STIs; however, limited data exist on the extent of use in the UK. We examined self-reported knowledge and use of antibiotic post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and intention to use (ITU) doxyPEP and 4CMenB among a large, community sample of men and gender-diverse individuals who have sex with men in the UK. Using data collected by the RiiSH survey (November/December 2023), part of a series of online surveys of men and other gender-diverse individuals in the UK, we describe (%, [95% CI]) self-reported knowledge and use of antibiotic PEP (including doxyPEP) and doxyPEP and 4CMenB ITU. Using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression, we examined correlates of ever using antibiotic PEP, doxyPEP ITU, and 4CMenB ITU, respectively, adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics and a composite marker of sexual risk defined as reporting (in the last three months): ≥5 condomless anal sex partners, bacterial STI diagnosis, chemsex, and/or meeting partners at sex-on-premises venues, sex parties, or cruising locations. Of 1,106 participants (median age: 44 years [IQR: 34-54]), 34% (30%-37%) knew of antibiotic PEP; 8% (6%-10%) ever reported antibiotic PEP use. Among those who did, most reported use in the last year (84%, 73/87) and exclusively used doxycycline (69%, 60/87). Over half of participants reported doxyPEP ITU (51% [95% CI: 47%-56%], 568/1,106) while over two-thirds (64% [95% CI: 60%-69%], 713/1,106) reported 4CMenB ITU. Participants with markers of sexual risk and with uptake of other preventative interventions were more likely to report ever using antibiotic PEP as well as doxyPEP and 4CMenB ITU, respectively. HIV-PrEP users and people living with HIV (PLWHIV) were more likely to report antibiotic PEP use and doxyPEP and 4CMenB vaccination ITU than HIV-negative participants not reporting recent HIV-PrEP use. Findings demonstrate considerable interest in the use of novel STI prevention interventions, more so for 4CMenB vaccination relative to doxyPEP. Fewer than one in ten participants had reported ever using antibiotic PEP, with most using appropriate, evidence-based antibiotics. The use of antibiotic PEP and the report of doxyPEP ITU and 4CMenB ITU was more common among those at greater risk of STIs.

Building Inclusive Communities: Youth Aesthetic Values in Political Engagement

Objective: This work introduces the term "sacred aesthetics" and tries to create a theoretical image of the "aesthetic state" as an ideal model for attracting young people into political life. Methods: The methodology uses comparative historical and typological analysis, along with discourse analysis, viewing the digital paradigm as discourse. It concludes that modern internet communities reflect "sacred aesthetics," and the "aesthetic state" helps analyze their role in political life. Results: The "aesthetic state" is a space for the idols of "sacred aesthetics," holding artificial knowledge of the virtual world. Combined with social nature and advanced technologies, it fosters individuation and socialization. This state governs a pantheon of deities without prioritizing one, consolidating diverse groups. Aesthetic theorization can pave the way for new perspectives on anthropocentrism, self-practices, politics, and culture. Conclusions: Aesthetics plays a critical role in interpreting anthropocentrism, self-practices, politics, and culture, providing a lens through which the deeper meanings of contemporary life can be understood.

Online communities as arenas of “amateur expertise”: examples from the social media activity for justice for Roman Zadorov

IntroductionThis study examines online communities as arenas where diverse forms of expertise converge to influence discourse and public opinion. Using the case of social media activism advocating for justice in the wrongful conviction of Roman Zadorov for the murder of Tair Rada, it highlights how these communities serve as platforms for “professional amateurs” and demonstrates their similarities and differences from participants in the formal legal arena.MethodsThe study employs a netnographic approach to analyze seven years of social media activity across 15 Facebook groups comprising over 300,000 members. Data collection included participant observation, interviews with 25 group administrators, and thematic content analysis of posts and interactions. This methodological triangulation provides a comprehensive understanding of the discourse and dynamics within these activist communities.ResultsSix categories of experts were identified in the online discourse: 1. Court-admissible experts, including People directly connected to the case, people who are knowledgeable about the involved parties and the surrounding area, expert witnesses who are professionals testifying based on their field-specific expertise, and circumstantial witnesses who have experienced relevant events firsthand. 2. Non-court-admissible experts, including people with deep, self-taught expertise and people relying on nonrational sources, such as supernatural insights. The findings highlight the unique character of online activism as a dialogic space where conventional and unconventional forms of expertise coexist, contributing to public narratives around justice.DiscussionThe study offers a novel conceptualization of online communities as platforms for expert-driven discourse. It underscores the importance of “pro-am” expertise and symbolic capital in shaping public understanding of contentious issues. While focused on a specific legal case, the study provides broader insights into the dynamics of expertise in online activism, emphasizing the duality of court-admissible and non-court-admissible expertise. Future research should explore these dynamics across varied contexts to further understand the role of online communities in social discourse and activism.

The state of Earth Observing system today: updates compiled from recent EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conferences

Abstract This work presents highlights from the 2021 and 2022 EUMETSAT conferences, drawn from their presentations, posters and panel discussions and placed into the wider context of the global Earth Observing (EO) system. These highlights collectively reveal much about the current state of knowledge about the EO system, its potential future evolutions and how that system may be used to produce useful products and services. European, American and Asian space agencies presented their visions for the next generation of operational satellite programmes and demonstrated how these will continue to improve environmental forecasting and monitoring products. User communities presented updates in the use of satellite data, including climate records, novel precipitation retrievals, drought monitoring, weather forecasting and retrievals of a broadening range of trace gases. On the technology side, discussion on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Earth observation was a major theme, particularly for weather forecasting, data assimilation or other environmental predictions. Cloud computing was another topic due to its potential to streamline the workflow of EO scientists, enhancing collaborations and unlocking access to previously-unavailable data or computing resources. Finally, discussion on the miniaturization of observational instruments was another major theme of both conferences, highlighting both the possibility of novel or enhanced observations and the emerging economic case for commercial entities to operate fleets of meteorological satellites.

Nothing about us without us! How users configure clinical treatment in Italian residential communities: ethnography of therapeutic engagement

The effectiveness of the interventions in the Therapeutic communities (TC) depends not only on the quality of the specialized knowledge and methodologies adopted, but also on the meanings consumers give to them. Building the therapeutic alliance is a key element in reducing high drop-out rates and predicting more favorable outcomes. This research investigated the discourses practiced by 45 people with substance use disorders who had been accessing a therapeutic community for less than 15 days, with the aim of delving into the meanings given to treatment and pathway goals in the service, to analyze what theories are used to explain consumption and therapeutic change. The study made use of Discourse analysis (DA) and Positional theory with a protocol of written open-ended questions. The results show how participants configure the community pathway adopting a passive role, underestimating the need to co-participate in treatment design and bringing in poorly formalized goals. The collected texts provide a better understanding of the perspective of community users, emphasizing the need to share spaces of co-design from the very beginning in order to promote empowering, reasoning about the implications of the various discourses produced by consumers to explain their autobiography and to envision paths of change.

Migration Infrastructure, Digital Connectivity and Porous Borders: Vietnamese Migration to Australia

ABSTRACTThe burgeoning literature on migration and information and communication technologies (ICTs) provides rich empirical evidence of how social media and networking platforms are becoming integral to cross‐border migration, increasingly blurring the boundaries between physical and virtual worlds. Drawing from a qualitative study conducted between 2019 and 2023 on the Vietnam–Australia migration corridor, I discuss how virtual communities and digitally mediated migration infrastructure shape the ways migrants navigate the restrictive, but also defective, neoliberal migration regimes in the Global North. Social media facilitate brokers' access to a wide range of potential clients but challenge their previously dominant position in migration mediation. Digital divides create uneven mobility pathways, reproducing and exacerbating social inequalities among people on the move. A focus on migration mediation at the intersection of social‐digital spheres generates vital insights into the continually evolving relationships between the state, market and migrants in the Digital Age.

Design and implementation of the first proton beam transport line in VEGA-3 Petawatt laser system

Laser–Plasma ion acceleration is acquiring importance on a daily basis due to incipient applicability in certain research fields. However, the energy and divergence control of these brilliant sources can be considered a bottleneck in the development of some applications. In this work, we present the commissioning of a compact proton beamline based on a triplet of quadrupoles dedicated to focus and collect short and energetic pulses, open to the user community. The focused proton beam characterization has been carried out by imaging of scintillation detectors with different particle filters. Experimental results have been compared with numerical simulations performed with Monte Carlo code (MCNP6) and TSTEP that have been used to retrieve the deposited energy, the particle tracking, and the particle distribution in different focal configurations, respectively. Charges of nC ( protons with energies up to 17.25 MeV) have been measured at the focal planes reducing the beam to spot sizes of a few millimetres in RMS (root mean square). The percentage fluctuation of the transported charges values has been studied. Finally, the beam rigidity has been measured by transverse moving of the quadrupoles and subsequent beam centroid shift, allowing to cross correlate the deflected energy with the energy ranges resulting from the filtering process.