Category: Bachelor Thesis

Author: Ivan Andreev Supervisor: Stefan Woltran, Co-Supervisor: Julia Neidhardt Abstract In today’s digital era, analyzing and improving online discourse is crucial. Polarisation is indeed a significant issue in contemporary society, particularly amplified within online discussions. The ability to accurately measure polarisation in these contexts is crucial for understanding societal dynamics and addressing associated challenges effectively.…

Author: Tobias Sippl Supervisor: Irina Nalis-Neuner, Co-Supervisor: Julia Neidhardt Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting government measures have triggered a wave of protests and demonstrations in Austria. We saw some protestors resorting to populist rhetoric to express their dissatisfaction, which in some cases, led to anti-democratic tendencies. Populist talking points have not been confined…

Author: Laura Modre Supervisor: Irina Nalis-Neuner, Co-Supervisor: Julia Neidhardt Abstract Most web-based news outlets employ recommendation algorithms which collect and process data on users’ previous behaviors and preferences to curate highly personalized news environments. Increasingly, there is a call for these systems to also incorporate insights from behavioral science to construct recommender systems that extend…

Author: Dante Godolja Supervisor: Julia Neidhardt, Co-Supervisor: Thomas E. Kolb Abstract Content-based restaurant recommender systems use features such as cuisine type, price range, and location to suggest dining options to users. By analyzing the content of restaurants, these systems can generate recommendations. Current research explores ways to improve their effectiveness. In this thesis we explore…

Author: Manuel Feuerstein Supervisor: Julia Neidhardt, Co-Supervisor: Thomas E. Kolb Abstract This thesis focuses on the development of a data transformation tool to analyze and leverage diverse data sources from Falter Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.H (Falter). Falter provides content-based data from platforms like falter.at and shop.falter.at, along with user-based data from Matomo Analytics and shop purchase statistics.…