Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ491438
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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Comparing Words, Stems, and Roots as Index Terms in an Arabic Information Retrieval System.
Al-Kharashi, Ibrahim A.; Evens, Martha W.
Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v45 n8 p548-60 Sep 1994
Describes experiments in Arabic information retrieval using 29 queries against a base of 355 bibliographic records. Using roots and stems as index terms worked better than words, and the root performed as well as or better than the stem at low recall levels and definitely better at high recall levels. (Contains 30 references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arabic, Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Development, Foreign Countries, Indexing, Information Storage, Man Machine Systems, Microcomputers, Online Searching, Performance, Relevance (Information Retrieval), Research Needs, Search Strategies, Statistical Studies, Tables (Data)
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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