The field of natural language processing (NLP) is rapidly advancing, with a growing focus on social media analysis. Recent studies have explored the use of NLP techniques to detect hate speech, predict suicide risk, and analyze climate change communication. A key trend in this area is the development of novel datasets and frameworks for analyzing social media text, such as the MetaClimage database and the Holistix dataset. These resources are enabling researchers to better understand the complexities of online language and develop more effective tools for mitigating harmful content. Notable papers in this area include the introduction of the Protective Factor-Aware Dynamic Influence Learning framework for predicting subsequent suicide risk and the development of the CLAImate prototype for personalized and localized climate change communication. Overall, the field is moving towards a more nuanced understanding of online language and its implications for social media users.
Advances in Natural Language Processing for Social Media Analysis
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Application of CARE-SD text classifier tools to assess distribution of stigmatizing and doubt-marking language features in EHR
MetaClimage: A novel database of visual metaphors related to Climate Change, with costs and benefits analysis
Testing Hypotheses from the Social Approval Theory of Online Hate: An Analysis of 110 Million Posts from Parler
CLAImate: AI-Enabled Climate Change Communication through Personalized and Localized Narrative Visualizations