Parallel computing in information retrieval - an updated review

Authors: Macfarlane, A; Robertson, S.E.; Mccann, J.A.

Source: Journal of Documentation, Volume 53, Number 3, 1997 , pp. 274-315(42)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

The progress of parallel computing in Information Retrieval (IR) is reviewed. In particular we stress the importance of the motivation in using parallel computing for text retrieval. We analyse parallel IR systems using a classification defined by Rasmussen and describe some parallel IR systems. We give a description of the retrieval models used in parallel information processing. We describe areas of research which we believe are needed.

Keywords: Parallel Computing; Text Retrieval; Information Retrieval

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007201

Publication date: 1997-06-01