- https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394358403.ch9
Predicting Public Opinion on Hydrogen Energy
- Feb 13, 2026
- Gaurav Kumar +2 more
The study delves into the use of sentiment analysis to extract valuable insights from social media, supporting critical decision-making processes. Social media serves as a significant platform for documenting public thoughts and expressing sentiments, making it a rich source for opinion mining. A key application of this technique is predicting election trends by analyzing sentiment patterns on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. This research examines methodologies to forecast voter preferences and political attitudes by leveraging sentiment insights from these social networks. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive discussion on the challenges and unresolved issues in utilizing sentiment analysis for election predictions. The study also outlines future directions to enhance the effectiveness of sentiment analysis in political forecasting, establishing a scientific foundation for its advancement in electoral contexts.