Spotting Suspicious Academic Citations Using Self-Learning Graph Transformers

Renata Avros, Mor Ben Haim, Almog Madar, Elena Ravve and Zeev Volkovich ()
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Renata Avros: Software Engineering Department, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel 2161002, Israel
Mor Ben Haim: Software Engineering Department, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel 2161002, Israel
Almog Madar: Software Engineering Department, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel 2161002, Israel
Elena Ravve: Software Engineering Department, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel 2161002, Israel
Zeev Volkovich: Software Engineering Department, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel 2161002, Israel

Mathematics, 2024, vol. 12, issue 6, 1-15

Abstract: The study introduces a novel approach to identify potential citation manipulation within academic papers. This method utilizes perturbations of a deep embedding model, integrating Graph-Masked Autoencoders to merge textual information with evidence of graph connectivity. Consequently, it yields a more intricate model of citation distribution. By training a deep network with partial data and reconstructing masked connections, the approach capitalizes on the inherent characteristics of central connections amidst network perturbations. It demonstrates its ability to pinpoint trustworthy citations within the analyzed dataset through comprehensive quantitative evaluations. Additionally, it raises concerns regarding the reliability of specific references, which may be subject to manipulation.

Keywords: graph-masked autoencoders; manipulated citations; network perturbation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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