2 papers
cs.SI2026
From Detection to Characterization: A Large-Scale Study of Ragebait on Japanese X
Zhiyang Qi, Kazuhiro Ito, Jinghui Chen +5
Ragebait refers to online content intentionally designed to provoke anger or outrage and thereby increase attention and engagement. However, reliable large-scale detection and syst…
cs.SI2026
Temporal Shifts and Causal Interactions of Emotions in Social and Mass Media: A Case Study of the "Reiwa Rice Riot" in Japan
Erina Murata, Masaki Chujyo, Fujio Toriumi
In Japan, severe rice shortages in 2024 sparked widespread public controversy across both news media and social platforms, culminating in what has been termed the "Reiwa Rice Riot.…