Application of Machine Learning Algorithms in User Behavior Analysis and a Personalized Recommendation System in the Media Industry

Authors

  • Jialing Wang Chizhou University, Chizhou 247000, Anhui, China
  • Jun Zheng Chizhou University, Chizhou 247000, Anhui, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/jicts2245-800X.1313

Keywords:

Media industry, personalized recommendation, dynamic interest-aware network, cross-domain transfer learning, reinforcement learning, causal inference

Abstract

Aimed at the multi-dimensional and non-linear characteristics of user behavior in the media industry, this paper proposes an intelligent user modeling and recommendation framework (MUMA) based on hybrid machine learning. The system constructs a spatial-temporal dual-driven user characterization system by fusing heterogeneous data from multiple sources (clickstream, viewing duration, social graph, and eye-movement hotspot). The core technological breakthroughs include: (1) designing a dynamic interest-aware network (DIN) and adopting a hybrid LSTM–Transformer architecture with a time decay factor to capture short-term/long-term behavioral patterns; (2) developing a cross-domain migratory learning module based on a heterogeneous information network (HIN) to realize collaborative recommendation of news/video/advertising business; (3) innovatively combining reinforcement learning and causal inference to construct a bandit–propensity hybrid recommendation strategy, balancing the contradiction between exploration and development. At the system realization level, build a Flink+Redis real-time feature engineering pipeline to support millisecond update of thousands of dimensional features; deploy an XGBoost-LightGBM dual-engine ranking model to realize an interpretable recommendation by SHAP value. Experiments show that in the 800 million behavioral logs test of the head video platform, compared with traditional collaborative filtering methods, this scheme improves CTR by 29.7%, viewing completion by 18.3%, and cold-start user recommendation satisfaction by 82.5% (A/B test P<0.005). This study provides new ideas for user behavior modeling in the media industry, as well as theoretical and practical references for the design and implementation of personalized recommendation systems.

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Author Biographies

Jialing Wang, Chizhou University, Chizhou 247000, Anhui, China

Jialing Wang received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in 1999, Master of Arts (M.A.) in 2004, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 2013, all from National Taiwan University. She is currently a Professor at the School of Literature and Media, Chizhou University. Her research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, media analytics, and digital culture, investigating how emerging technologies shape user behavior modeling, brand communication strategies, and fan community dynamics within digital ecosystems.

Jun Zheng, Chizhou University, Chizhou 247000, Anhui, China

Jun Zheng received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Anhui University of Engineering Science and Technology in 2010 and her Master of Arts (M.A.) from Anhui University of Engineering in 2014. She is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Literature and Media, Chizhou University. Her research explores the modernization of traditional symbols and the evolution of urban IP ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on cultural representation and digital branding strategies.

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Published

2025-06-18

How to Cite

Wang, J. ., & Zheng, J. . (2025). Application of Machine Learning Algorithms in User Behavior Analysis and a Personalized Recommendation System in the Media Industry. Journal of ICT Standardization, 13(01), 41–66. https://doi.org/10.13052/jicts2245-800X.1313

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Intelligent System Concepts, architecture, standards, tools and applications