The Use of EMOJIS in Online Human Sex Trafficking Ads

Authors

  • Jessica Whitney San Diego State University
  • Aaron Elkins San Diego State University
  • Murray E. Jennex West Texas A&M University, San Diego State University
  • Eric Frost San Diego State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62477/jkmp.v23i1.3

Keywords:

knowledge management, human trafficking, machine learning, natural language processing, artificial intelligence

Abstract

Technology has dramatically changed the way criminals conduct their illicit activities. Specifically, the Internet has become a major facilitator of online human sex trafficking. Traffickers are using these technologies to market their victims which presents new challenges for efforts to combat sex trafficking. This study used knowledge management principles and natural language processing methods to develop an improved ontology of online sex trafficking ads. The language of these ads is constantly evolving; therefore, this study explored the role of a new type of indicator, emojis, to the ontology of human trafficking indicators.

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Published

2023-12-13

How to Cite

Whitney, J., Elkins, A., Jennex, M. E., & Frost, E. (2023). The Use of EMOJIS in Online Human Sex Trafficking Ads. Journal of Knowledge Management Practice, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.62477/jkmp.v23i1.3

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Articles