The SMART Retrieval System


Book Description

USA. Compilation of papers on technical aspects of fully automatic computer-based information retrieval systems, with particular reference to the experimental smart information system operated at harvard and cornell universities - covers theoretical developments (incl. System evaluation), language analysis techniques, the evaluation of document analysis methodology, user feedback procedures, etc. Diagrams, references and statistical tables.




Introduction to Information Retrieval


Book Description

Class-tested and coherent, this textbook teaches classical and web information retrieval, including web search and the related areas of text classification and text clustering from basic concepts. It gives an up-to-date treatment of all aspects of the design and implementation of systems for gathering, indexing, and searching documents; methods for evaluating systems; and an introduction to the use of machine learning methods on text collections. All the important ideas are explained using examples and figures, making it perfect for introductory courses in information retrieval for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in computer science. Based on feedback from extensive classroom experience, the book has been carefully structured in order to make teaching more natural and effective. Slides and additional exercises (with solutions for lecturers) are also available through the book's supporting website to help course instructors prepare their lectures.




Information Retrieval


Book Description

An introduction to information retrieval, the foundation for modern search engines, that emphasizes implementation and experimentation. Information retrieval is the foundation for modern search engines. This textbook offers an introduction to the core topics underlying modern search technologies, including algorithms, data structures, indexing, retrieval, and evaluation. The emphasis is on implementation and experimentation; each chapter includes exercises and suggestions for student projects. Wumpus—a multiuser open-source information retrieval system developed by one of the authors and available online—provides model implementations and a basis for student work. The modular structure of the book allows instructors to use it in a variety of graduate-level courses, including courses taught from a database systems perspective, traditional information retrieval courses with a focus on IR theory, and courses covering the basics of Web retrieval. In addition to its classroom use, Information Retrieval will be a valuable reference for professionals in computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering.




A Theory of Indexing


Book Description

Test results are included which illustrate the effectiveness of the theory.







Information Retrieval: Uncertainty and Logics


Book Description

A collection of papers proposing, developing, and implementing logical IR models. After an introductory chapter on non-classical logic as the appropriate formalism with which to build IR models, papers are divided into groups on three approaches: logical models, uncertainty models, and meta-models. Topics include preferential models of query by navigation, a logic for multimedia information retrieval, logical imaging and probabilistic information retrieval, and an axiomatic aboutness theory for information retrieval. Can be used as a text for a graduate course on information retrieval or database systems, and as a reference for researchers and practitioners in industry. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Automatic Information Organization and Retrieval


Book Description

Textbook on methodology of automation in documentation work - covers EDP, computerisation, dictionary construction and operations, storage of and research for information, mathematical analysis and statistical method, evaluation of methodology, etc. Bibliography pp. 485 to 498, and flow diagrams.




SIGIR ’94


Book Description

Information retrieval (IR) is becoming an increasingly important area as scientific, business and government organisations take up the notion of "information superhighways" and make available their full text databases for searching. Containing a selection of 35 papers taken from the 17th Annual SIGIR Conference held in Dublin, Ireland in July 1994, the book addresses basic research and provides an evaluation of information retrieval techniques in applications. Topics covered include text categorisation, indexing, user modelling, IR theory and logic, natural language processing, statistical and probabilistic models of information retrieval systems, routing, passage retrieval, and implementation issues.




Intelligent Information Retrieval for Healthcare Systems


Book Description

"Ontology-based information extraction is considered as an effective method to improve the performance of information extraction (IE) systems. For research and disbursal of customized healthcare services, a major challenge is to efficiently retrieve and analyze the individual patient data from a large volume of heterogeneous data over a long span of time. This requires effective ontology-based information retrieval approaches for clinical information systems. This book is an attempt to highlight the key advances in ontology-based information retrieval techniques especially in the healthcare domain. The varied chapters attempt to uncover the current challenges in the application of ontology-based information retrieval techniques to the healthcare systems. This book is the first of its kind that highlights the ontology-driven information retrieval mechanisms and techniques being applied to healthcare as well as clinical information systems. It can serve as a textbook for courses in healthcare systems. It can also serve as a reference book to medical practitioners and researchers involved in implementing as well as providing customized health care solutions to patients"--




Introduction to Modern Information Retrieval


Book Description

Examines Concepts, Functions & Processes of Information Retrieval Systems