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Large-scale analysis of grooming in modern social networks

Lykousas, Nikolaos, Patsakis, Constantinos·2021·Expert Systems with Applications
DOI 10.1016/j.eswa.2021.114808
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Authors
Lykousas, N., & Patsakis, C.
Affiliations
University of Piraeus (GR)
Corresponding author
Patsakis, Constantinos
ORCID
Venue
Expert Systems with Applications
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2021-08
Volume
176
Pages
114808
ISSN
0957-4174 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.eswa.2021.114808
OpenAlex
W3135506006
Cited by
26
References
1
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 3
FWCI
1.41
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Locations
Expert Systems with Applications (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Nvidia
  • Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (830929, 832735)
  • European Commission
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Spam and Phishing Detection
  • Social Sciences › Law › Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
Keywords
online grooming, predatory behavior, emojis, child exploitation, online child sexual abuse

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