Information Retrieval in Literature-Based Discovery

Abstract

Finding and accessing relevant information is essential for wider use of literature-based discovery (LBD). This chapter provides an overview of information retrieval (IR) with a focus on its role in LBD. It covers the major approaches to indexing and retrieval, followed by a description of research evaluating them. The chapter concludes with an overview of IR techniques used for LBD and promising directions for the future.