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SentiSyn: Modeling Structure-Enhanced Graph Networks for Aspect-Level Sentiment Analysis

Version 1 : Received: 25 November 2023 / Approved: 27 November 2023 / Online: 27 November 2023 (06:31:39 CET)

How to cite: David, C.; Usunier, N.; Li, F.; Ali, W. SentiSyn: Modeling Structure-Enhanced Graph Networks for Aspect-Level Sentiment Analysis. Preprints 2023, 2023111653. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1653.v1 David, C.; Usunier, N.; Li, F.; Ali, W. SentiSyn: Modeling Structure-Enhanced Graph Networks for Aspect-Level Sentiment Analysis. Preprints 2023, 2023111653. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1653.v1

Abstract

In this paper, we delve into the realm of aspect-level sentiment analysis, a sophisticated analytical task focused on pinpointing and interpreting the sentiment directed towards specific elements within a sentence. Traditional methods in this domain, primarily based on neural networks, have often overlooked the critical role of syntactic structures in sentences. To bridge this gap, we have developed the Syntax-Enhanced Sentiment Graph Network (SentiSyn). This pioneering model represents a significant step forward in aspect-level sentiment analysis, bringing to the forefront the utilization of word dependency relationships to enrich sentiment analysis. SentiSyn stands out by its innovative use of a dependency graph, a tool that meticulously maps out the intricate web of syntactic relationships surrounding a target aspect in a sentence. This approach allows SentiSyn to effectively capture and channel sentiment-related characteristics that are deeply rooted in the syntactic context of the aspect target. By doing so, SentiSyn unlocks a deeper understanding of sentiment dynamics in textual content, enabling a more nuanced and accurate sentiment analysis. Our comprehensive experimental evaluation of SentiSyn showcases its remarkable capabilities. When combined with advanced embedding techniques like GloVe and BERT, SentiSyn demonstrates a superior performance edge over several existing sentiment analysis methods. This performance leap is not just incremental; it represents a significant enhancement in the field of sentiment analysis, underscoring the importance of syntactic context in understanding sentiments. Furthermore, our analysis delves into how SentiSyn effectively leverages these embeddings to gain a more profound and contextually rich insight into sentiment dynamics. The results from our tests indicate that SentiSyn, with its unique approach to integrating syntactic structures and advanced embeddings, sets a new benchmark in aspect-level sentiment analysis, offering both enhanced accuracy and deeper sentiment understanding.

Keywords

aspect-level sentiment analysis; syntax-enhanced graph networks; dependency-based sentiment modeling

Subject

Computer Science and Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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