3 papers
cs.SI2026
Constructing a Dataset to Support Agent-Based Modeling of Online Interactions: Users, Topics, and Interaction Networks
Abdul Sittar, Miha Cesnovar, Alenka Gucek +1
Agent-based modeling (ABM) provides a powerful framework for exploring how individual behaviors and interactions give rise to collective social dynamics. However, most ABMs rely on…
cs.AI2025
Agent-Based Simulations of Online Political Discussions: A Case Study on Elections in Germany
Abdul Sittar, Simon Münker, Fabio Sartori +5
User engagement on social media platforms is influenced by historical context, time constraints, and reward-driven interactions. This study presents an agent-based simulation appro…
cs.CL2025
BAR-Analytics: A Web-based Platform for Analyzing Information Spreading Barriers in News: Comparative Analysis Across Multiple Barriers and Events
Abdul Sittar, Dunja Mladenic, Alenka Gucek +1
This paper presents BAR-Analytics, a web-based, open-source platform designed to analyze news dissemination across geographical, economic, political, and cultural boundaries. Using…