Semantics and Pragmatics of Preference Queries in Digital Libraries

As information becomes available in increasing amounts, and to growing numbers of users, the shift towards a more user-centered, or personalized access to information becomes crucial. In this paper we consider the semantics and pragmatics of preference queries over tables containing information objects described through a set of attributes. In particular, we address two basic issues:

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: ERCIMDL
• Authors: Elhadji Mamadou Nguer
• Keywords: Education, ERCIMDL 2007, Preference Queries, Preference Query, Qualitative Preference