Abstract
An application of memory-based reasoning (MBR) for determining the relevancy of retrieved information, customized for the needs and preferences of an individual user, is presented. The use of MBR method in conjunction with a classification scheme such as k-nearest neighbors ( k-NN) can set the foundation for an intelligent agent for search of patterns in databases. An intelligent agent is an adaptive database search system that can help reduce user information overload problem. To this end, a system called VINAYAK, † † Vinayak is one of the names of Lord Ganesha, who represents wisdom and knowledge in Hindu mythology. has been developed to investigate various issues concerned with information retrieval as an automated function. Current experiments have focused on chemical engineering literature search and safety-related retrieval through nuclear databases. The results point towards the advantage of the use of intelligent agent methodology in conjunction with a database search engine.
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