In this paper we present a general framework to study sequences of search activities performed by a user. Our framework provides (i) a vocabulary to discuss types of features, mod...
Qiaozhu Mei, Kristina Klinkner, Ravi Kumar, Andrew...
This paper presents a new definition of context for contextaware computing based on a model that relies on dynamic queries over structured objects. This new model enables develop...
Kenneth M. Anderson, Frank Allan Hansen, Niels Olo...
We propose that the information access behavior of a group of people can be modeled as an information flow issue, in which people intentionally or unintentionally influence and in...
Xiaodan Song, Belle L. Tseng, Ching-Yung Lin, Ming...
There has recently been a significant increase in the number of community-based question and answer services on the Web where people answer other peoples’ questions. These serv...
Semantic mapping is one of the important components underlying the data sharing systems. As is known, constructing and maintaining such mappings both are necessary yet extremely h...