Research Article
Unveiling the Dark Web: Enhancing Machine Learning Models for Deciphering Illicit Communication Patterns
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
34-40
Received:
22 March 2025
Accepted:
31 March 2025
Published:
18 June 2025
Abstract: The dark web, an obscured and encrypted segment of the internet, serves as a nexus for illicit activities and underground communities, presenting substantial challenges for law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals. This paper explains the linguistic patterns and communication dynamics within the dark web by using the Random Forest classifier model. The Random Forest Classifier, selected for its proficiency in managing high-dimensional and noisy data, is utilized to classify and decode the cryptic language prevalent on the dark web. The model demonstrates a high accuracy of 98%, complemented by strong precision, recall, and F1-score metrics. These findings underscore the model's efficacy in identifying significant linguistic patterns and offer valuable insights into the communication mechanisms within dark web communities. Despite the promising results, this study acknowledges data quality and generalizability limitations, proposing avenues for future research to enhance model robustness and address ethical considerations in dark web analytics. This work contributes to the ongoing efforts to understand and mitigate illicit activities on the dark web through the application of machine learning and linguistic analysis.
Abstract: The dark web, an obscured and encrypted segment of the internet, serves as a nexus for illicit activities and underground communities, presenting substantial challenges for law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals. This paper explains the linguistic patterns and communication dynamics within the dark web by using the Random Forest classifier...
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Research Article
Social Media as an Emerging Instrument of Political Engagement: The Case of Obuasi East Constituency
Quansah Robert*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
41-56
Received:
2 May 2025
Accepted:
19 May 2025
Published:
18 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijics.20251002.12
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Abstract: Global political communication has changed significantly as a result of the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICTs), shifting from conventional, one-way methods to more interactive and participatory ones. The increased usage of social media and the broad use of mobile internet devices in Ghana have created new avenues for political and civic participation. Platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp have emerged as essential tools for individuals and political leaders alike, facilitating quick information sharing, direct communication, and the rallying of political support. However, there is still a significant lack of empirical studies examining how social media influences political participation at Obuasi East Constituency. This study investigates the role of social media as an emerging tool for political participation among residents of the Obuasi East Constituency in Ghana. Employing a quantitative research design, data were gathered from a sample of 100 respondents residing in the Obuasi East Constituency to explore how social media is used for political engagement. The study focused on identifying the patterns of social media usage in political activities, assessing the perceived benefits derived from such engagement, and examining the challenges users face. The analysis revealed that social media plays a pivotal role in enhancing political participation by promoting public discourse, encouraging political advocacy, and supporting campaign efforts. Platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp emerged as the most commonly used tools, owing to their accessibility and interactive features. Nevertheless, several barriers hinder the optimal use of these platforms, including the spread of misinformation, concerns over data privacy and security, and disparities in digital access between urban and rural populations. It is advised that policymakers and telecom service providers focus on improving internet infrastructure and access, especially in the underserved rural areas of the Obuasi East Constituency.
Abstract: Global political communication has changed significantly as a result of the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICTs), shifting from conventional, one-way methods to more interactive and participatory ones. The increased usage of social media and the broad use of mobile internet devices in Ghana have created new avenues...
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