Social Account Research Articles

SOCIAL MEDIA FAKE ACCOUNT IDENTIFICATION USING ML

The proliferation of social media platforms has led to an increase in the creation of fake accounts. These accounts are used for various malicious activities, such as spreading false information, phishing, and identity theft. As a result, there is a growing need for effective methods to identify and eliminate fake accounts. This paper proposes a machine learning-based approach for social media fake account identification. This paper proposes a machine learning-based approach to identify fake accounts on social media platforms. Our method leverages a combination of feature extraction techniques and supervised learning algorithms to classify accounts as genuine or fake. We collect a large dataset of labeled social media accounts, including both genuine and fake profiles, and extract features from various sources such as profile information, network behavior, and content analysis. We experiment with multiple machine learning models, including Support vector machines(SVM),K-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm(KNN),Random forest, Logistic Regression & Artificial Neural Network(ANN) to evaluate their performance in identifying fake accounts. Our proposed method has significant implications for social media platform operators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to combat fake accounts and maintain online trust. The approach can be integrated with existing social media moderation tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of fake account identification. Key Words: Support vector machines(SVM),K-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm(KNN),Random forest, Logistic Regression & Artificial Neural Network(ANN),Python.

Social Rationality and Human Reasoning: Logical Expressivism and the Flat Mind.

This paper attempts to reconcile the claims that the mind is both flat (Chater, 2018) and highly rational (Oaksford & Chater, 2020). According to the flat mind hypothesis, the mind is a mass of inconsistent and contradictory fragments of experience. However, standard accounts of rationality from formal epistemology argue that to be rational, our beliefs must be consistent, and we must believe all the logical consequences of our beliefs. A social account of rationality is developed based on Brandom's (1994) logical expressivism, in which respecting the norms of logic and probability theory is still central but where these standards apply to our public commitments in social dialogical contexts rather than to our individual belief systems (Skovgaard-Olsen, 2017). According to this account, even if someone's individual beliefs are inconsistent, they cannot be condemned as irrational if they acknowledge the inconsistency and seek to resolve it. It is shown how this approach interacts with people's fragmented and shallow world knowledge, and its social distribution yields some counterintuitive consequences, such as it sometimes being rational individually not seeking to resolve contradictions. Other consequences of this social expressivist approach are considered, including for dual process theories of reasoning, our view of beliefs, the status of logic, and Fodor's (1983) view of central systems. It is concluded that people can have flat minds and yet be highly rational.

Главное о социальном банковском вкладе и социальном банковском счете

On July 22, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law № 202-FZ, which establishes the possibility of opening special banking products, namely a social bank deposit and a social bank account.

Research on Cultural Consumption from the Perspective of Mental Accounting

Behavioral economics emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Compared to traditional economics, its theory is based on bounded rationality and combines with disciplines like psychology to address the limitations of traditional economic theory, providing more convincing explanations for market phenomena. Behavioral economics covers a wide range of topics, and this paper focuses on the perspective of mental accounting to study cultural consumption. Cultural consumption is the endogenous driving force for the development of the cultural industry. The psychological factors behind cultural consumption are key to influencing consumption decisions. Adopting the mental accounting theory from behavioral economics, residents' cultural consumption mental account consist of three main categories: economic capital account, cultural capital account, and social capital account, as well as six sub-accounts: transaction cost account, sunk cost account, leisure and entertainment account, aesthetic value account, social interaction account, and identity differentiation account. These accounts can effectively explain the influence mechanism between utility changes and cultural consumption behavior decisions. Based on the connotation and mechanism of the cultural consumption mental account theory, formulating various bundled sales strategies, reducing the sunk costs of cultural consumption, and promoting the high-quality development of the cultural industry are important paths to expand residents' cultural consumption. By integrating insights from behavioral economics, this approach can provide more effective solutions to boost cultural consumption and drive the sustainable development of the cultural industry.

How emoji make meaning and enact ambient affiliation: a social semiotic account of emoji-text relations in TikTok comments

ABSTRACT This paper explores how emoji make meaning with language in TikTok comments. It offers a social semiotic account which models emoji-text relations as a system of convergence, involving three kinds of semiotic relations: ideational concurrence, interpersonal resonance, and textual synchronicity. The paper focuses in detail on the comment feed of a TikTok lip-sync video which uses audio from Julia Gillard's iconic misogyny speech. It considers the role that emoji pfhgilay in enacting ambient affiliation in these comments, whereby users share positive evaluation of the TikTok Creator and express alignment with values relating to modern feminism. The work is grounded in previous corpus-based studies by the authors of the social functions of emoji across a range of social media platforms.

Using wearable sensors to explore schoolyard interactions of mainstreamed deaf and hard‐of‐hearing preadolescents

AbstractSocial participation in school, including schoolyard interactions, is considered important for all aspects of child development. Students with disabilities, such as those who are deaf and hard‐of‐hearing, are at risk of experiencing inaccessibility and social exclusion in mainstream classes, yet this has been hard researched in the schoolyard context. We exploratively compared preadolescents (M = 10.48, SD = .93) with (N = 8) and without (N = 207) hearing loss in their continuous schoolyard interactions during 21 recess assessments, using proximity sensors and field observations, alongside measurements of peer acceptance, friendships and sense of connectedness, based on peer nominations and self‐reports. Deaf and hard‐of‐hearing preadolescents spent less time interacting in the schoolyard, a trend which was stable throughout recess. Deaf and hard‐of‐hearing students interacted with the same number of partners as their classmates, but posthoc analyses suggest that towards the end of long recess periods they had a sharper drop in the number of their interaction partners. Field observations suggest that deaf and hard‐of‐hearing preadolescents who were socially active became more isolated the longer the break lasted, and that physical proximity did not necessarily indicate positive interactions. Findings underscore the importance of using multimethod designs that assess various dimensions of social participation and account for the temporal dynamics of recess interactions. Proximity sensors, combined with qualitative observations, enabled to detect social difficulties not detected by more traditional measures, hence valuable for social inclusion research and interventions.

Keeping each other safe: A social identity account of Canadian responses to COVID-19.

Keeping each other safe: A social identity account of Canadian responses to COVID-19.

Relationship of lead (pb) content in hair, body mass index, and social environment with anemia in adolescent girls in Gorontalo city

The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between lead levels, body mass index, and social environment with the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls, both individually and simultaneously. The study aims to maintain a balanced and objective approach, avoiding biased language and employing precise word choice. The language used is formal and clear, with a logical structure and causal connections between statements. The text adheres to conventional academic structure and formatting, including consistent citation and footnote style. No changes in content have been made, and technical term abbreviations have been explained when first used. The research data was collected using digital measuring instruments and questionnaires and then analyzed univariately and bivariately. The study results indicate that lead (Pb) levels in hair, body mass index (BMI), and social environment are significantly related to the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls, both partially and simultaneously. Specifically, lead levels in hair have a negative correlation with the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls. As lead levels in hair increase, hemoglobin values decrease, and the level of anemia in adolescent girls falls into the severe anemia category. However, it is worth noting that BMI and social environment are positively correlated with anemia in adolescent girls. This means that higher BMI and a better social environment are associated with higher hemoglobin levels in the blood, resulting in a lower prevalence of anemia in adolescent girls. Additionally, all three independent variables are related to the dependent variable by 32.60%. This study found that lead levels in hair, BMI, and social environment account for 32.60% of anemia in young women. The remaining 67.40% is attributed to other variables not included in this study.

Unraveling Image and Justice Concerns: A Social Identity Account on Appraisals and Emotional Drivers of High-Status Transgressor Group Members' Solidarity With Low-Status Groups.

High-status group members typically respond defensively when their ingroup members transgress against low-status groups. However, when they identify highly with transgressor groups, they sometimes also engage in solidarity with victimized low-status groups due to ingroup-focused motives. Yet, the response of low-identified transgressor group members, who can prioritize victims' plight over ingroup interests, remains underexplored. To address this gap, we conducted three preregistered studies (Ntotal = 886) concerning education-based transgressions in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, employing cross-sectional (Study 1) and experimental designs (Studies 2-3). Supporting previous research, we found that high-identifiers engage in nonradical solidarity driven by ingroup image concerns and image-related emotions. Low-identifiers, however, engage in both nonradical and radical solidarity through perceived injustice and justice-related emotions. Our findings provide insights into the roots of high-status group collective action on behalf of low-status groups against intergroup transgressions. Theoretical and societal implications were discussed.

Visual Communication In Tourism Development (Study on Curug Cay Waterfall Tourism, Bukit Village, Semidang Lagan District, Central Bengkulu Regency)

This research aims to determine visual communication in tourism development in Bukit Village, Semidang Lagan District, Central Bengkulu Regency. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews with research informants. The informant in this research was 1 informant, namely the social account manager for the Curug Cay waterfall. The data analysis technique uses qualitative descriptive analysis which consists of data reduction, presentation and conclusions. The research results show that visual communication in tourism development in Bukit Village, Semidang Lagan District, Central Bengkulu Regency is seen based on the Aesthetic Theory according to Dake (2015:98) which consists of Disambiguity and Meaning, Control of Direction, Tension, Unity and Realism. It can be seen that the visual communication carried out by Bukit Village in promoting the Curug Cay waterfall tourist attraction is through social media such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. In creating content, there are many things that must be considered, such as strategies for taking interesting pictures and videos so that they attract people's attention to visit the Curug Cay waterfall tourist spot.

We Accept: Bit-by-bit Constitution

Abstract In “We Accept: The Constitution of Airbnb”, published in 2020, I drew on Gunther Teubner’s systems theoretical approach, including to digitalisation and societal constitutionalism, to rethink Airbnb as an auto-constitutionalising domain. This dynamic process, the paper proceeded to suggest, instantiates a structural change, what can be described, in systems theoretical terms, as a “co-evolution” of multiple social systems through structural couplings. It renders observable an “emergence” of a general model of functioning – terms of use and engagement – epitomised by a reconceptualisation of the “social contract” as a network of “standard form contracts” or “contracts of adhesion”, and of an increasingly dominant mode of subjectivation: the standard formation or auto-constitution of subjects as adherents. In this new contribution, I continue this processing of social systems theory and Teubner’s work, this time through a deconstruction and reconstruction of Internet communication. Through this recursive illustration of social systems theory and Teubner’s work, the paper develops a social systems theoretical account of “process”, “constitution”, and “structural change”.

Use of Machine Learning to Identify Fake Profiles

Abstract: These days, social media plays a big role in our everyday lives. Presently, over 50% of the global population actively utilizes social media sites. The prevalence of fraudulent accounts on social platforms is a serious problem that has been brought about by their ever-growing popularity. The goal of these fictitious accounts is to mimic or deceive other people. They are now a simple means of deceiving consumers into purchasing phony goods and services. Additionally, billions of people's personal information is in jeopardy. It is now crucial to identify and disable the phony accounts before any damage is done because of these dangers. Thanks to machine learning, it's now simple to identify millions of these accounts automatically. Users fabricate profiles to disseminate false information, including hate speech, rumors, texts from bullied individuals, and more. Researchers used deep learning and machine learning models to propose some strategies to mitigate this problem, yet a large number of phony accounts remain. These phony accounts are unacceptable for a respectable social networking site, nevertheless. This article provides an overview of the latest developments in social networking fake account identification

Cultural singularity: informing white practitioners who serve non-white clientele

Social work practitioners confront formidable challenges from non-white clientele. These challenges require theoretical constructs to improve services, which include: (1) cultural singularity; (2) double consciousness; (3) the dual perspective; (4) the bleaching syndrome; and (5) honorary white people. Cultural singularity pertains to white practitioners whose native culture is standard. Double consciousness pertains to dual cultures. The dual perspective is a social work account of double consciousness. The bleaching syndrome is manifested in the honorary white person. In order to enhance assimilation and reduce singularity, social workers must acknowledge non-white cultural traditions that have assets, capacities, and strengths that should be valued. Subsequently, the integrity and prestige of social work will be sustained.

Contagion, fast and low: Modeling social influence in socio-ecological systems

The concept of contagion defines how attitudes, emotions, or behaviors spread within a specific group. Traditional models of social contagion account for network characteristics that define the spread of simple or complex ideas based on the degree of exposure of susceptible agents to their affected “contact neighborhood”. However, these models understate two principal characteristics of real-world dynamics: (i) the competition among ideas of varying degrees of complexity (as observed in voting models) and (ii) the feedback-driven evolution of contagion complexity. Certain network features (e.g., network size, topology, neighborhood size) might favor the diffusion of competing simple or complex ideas, depending on their distinct characteristics. Furthermore, the dominant behavior disseminated may alter the agent’s operational environment, thereby modifying the cost of influencing additional agents. For instance, in co-evolutionary games such as the tragedy of the commons, encouraging agents to collaborate in the context of abundant and untapped resources requires a costly and complex contagion; conversely, in situations of resource depletion, prompting agents to reduce excessive exploitation is less costly—in line with the pathway of simple contagion. In this report, we develop an agent-based model that incorporates all of these aspects.

Assessing the Use of e-Learning for Higher Education: A Cross-sectional Study of Nigerian Students’ Perspectives

The architecture of a learning system implies a heavy task for e-learning to be integrated into a complicated system that is flexible, time scalable, and capable of lasting, even when there are many diverse tools. Currently, higher education in Nigeria is experiencing a major transformation, considering increased accessibility. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning in higher education in Nigeria. A cross-sectional study design deploying both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used to randomly select samples from students of both the College of Education, Moro and the affiliated Ambrosse Alli University, Ekpoma located on the Foreign Links Campus, Moro, Ife North, Osun State, Nigeria. The two groups of students were enrolled for the 2021/2022 academic year. A close-ended structured questionnaire was constructed to collect quantitative data while two interview questions were used to collect qualitative data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data collected. Eighty-one percent of the students stated that e-learning provided scientific materials in an interesting way, while 80% responded that e-learning increased the possibility of contacts between students among themselves and between the students and their lecturers. Seventy three percent of the students indicated that due to increasing social isolation, they spent more time in front of the technical means for social interaction account and face to face with others. Seventy percent of the subjects indicated that there was a presence of electronic illiteracy among parents, which reduced their abilities to follow their children electronically. It is essential for potential e-learners to understand the differences between an e-learning classroom setting and a conventional classroom setting as there are advantages and disadvantages of e-learning in the two environments that could probably influence their overall performances as students.

The social learning account of trypophobia.

Trypophobia is the condition in which individuals report a range of negative emotions when viewing clusters of small holes. Since the phenomenon was first described in the peer-reviewed literature a decade ago, 49 papers have appeared together with hundreds of news articles. There has also been much discussion on various Internet forums, including medical and health-related websites. In the present article, we examine the degree to which the phenomenon is caused by a form of social learning, specifically, its ubiquitous social media presence. We also examined its prevalence among the broad population. In Experiment 1 (n = 2,558), we assessed whether younger people and females (i.e., greater social media users) are more sensitive to trypophobic stimuli, as predicted by the social media hypothesis. In Experiment 2 (n = 283), we examined whether sensitivity to trypophobic stimuli and rates of trypophobia is greater in people who are aware of the condition's existence, as opposed to those who have never heard of the phenomenon. In line with the social media theory, results showed that younger people and females are indeed more susceptible to trypophobia. However, 24% of trypophobic individuals have never heard of the condition. Overall, these data suggest that both social learning and non-social learning contribute to trypophobia. We also find that the prevalence of trypophobia is approximately 10%.

Joint Attention: Normativity and Sensory Modalities

Joint attention is typically conceptualized as a robust psychological phenomenon. In philosophy, this apparently innocuous assumption leads to the problem of accounting for the “openness” of joint attention. In psychology, it leads to the problem of justifying alternative operationalizations of joint attention, since there does not seem to be much which is psychologically uniform across different joint attentional engagements. Contrary to the received wisdom, I argue that joint attention is a social relationship which normatively regulates the attentional states of two or more individuals. This social account of joint attention leans on Bart Geurts’ view of communication as commitment sharing. Its promises are: (i) to explain the role of joint attention in wider joint activities, including communicative interactions; (ii) to account for how playing this role requires individuals to deploy different psychological resources on different occasions; and (iii) to identify the rationale behind alternative operationalizations of joint attention.

Al-Lajjun: a Social and geographic account of a Palestinian Village during the British Mandate Period

ABSTRACT This paper provides a social and geographic account of al-Lajjun (Jenin Sub-district), a prominent Palestinian village during the British Mandate period (1918–1948). It portrays a countryside in renewal, encapsulated in the story of Umm al-Fahm’s expansion and Lajjun’s resettlement. In contrast to existing scholarship, the present work contextualizes the site within the wider diachronic, longue durée, history of the region, and the synchronous, shifting pattern of settlements in Marj ibn ‘Amir (Jezreel Valley), Bilad al-Ruha (Ramot Menashe), and Wadi ‘Ara (Nahal ‘Iron). It focuses on the development of the physical outlines of the (re)new(ed) village, with the development of three “Lajjuns” reflecting its founders’ Hebronite/Khalīlī patterns of settlement. Furthermore, it explores Lajjun’s diversified economy and its metamorphosis from a derelict hamlet into a hub of utilities and transportation infrastructure of regional importance under the British Mandate of Palestine (1920–1948).

Determinants of Special EPF Withdrawals among Malaysian Employees Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia has implemented various financial relief measures to support those adversely affected by the crisis. These measures primarily target individuals who have experienced job loss or a reduction in wage due to the pandemic. One of the options available to individuals was the premature withdrawal from their social security account, specifically the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account, through various programs such as i-Lestari, i-Sinar, and in 2021, i-Citra, and also “Pengeluaran Khas,” in 2022, even though such withdrawals are said to be potentially risky. Conducting a qualitative method by using an in-depth interview, this paper determines the factors associated with employees’ EPF withdrawals during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. Therefore, this paper identifies the factors of withdrawals and the relationship between characteristics such as financial hardship, precautionary demand for cash, uncertainty over finances, and immediate financial obligations and uses it as a guideline for building a framework to enhance the current social security system in Malaysia and manage future unforeseen crises. Based on the findings, this study proposes a range of policies based on the identified factors of early EPF withdrawals.

Inheriting access to a social network account

Inheriting access to a social network account