Semantic query reformulation: the NIF experience
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Amarnath Gupta, Anita Bandrowski, Christopher Condit, Xufei Qian, Jeffrey S. Grethe, and Maryann E. MartoneAuthors Info & Claims
Amarnath Gupta, Anita Bandrowski, Christopher Condit, Xufei Qian, Jeffrey S. Grethe, and Maryann E. MartoneAuthors Info & ClaimsJuly 2013
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Abstract
The NIF system is a semantic search engine that uses an ontology to improve search quality. In this experience paper we present SKEYQL, our semantic keyword query language and describe a number of ontology-based query reformulation strategies that go beyond standard query expansion techniques. We also present a set of lessons learnt and strategies that did not work. We reaffirm the importance of pre-annotating data to ensure quality query results.
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DOI:10.1145/2484838
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SSDBM '13: Conference on Scientific and Statistical Database Management
July 29 - 31, 2013
Maryland, Baltimore, USA
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