This journal focuses on information retrieval (IR) and related areas, including search engines, recommender systems, and question answering. Recent articles explore advancements in neural information retrieval, fairness and bias in IR systems, conversational information seeking, and the application of machine learning and deep learning techniques to these domains. The scope also encompasses the evaluation of IR systems, user interfaces, and the specific challenges of retrieving and utilizing mathematical or e-commerce information.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Computer Science (miscellaneous)Q1
Information SystemsQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Computer Science, Information Systems
Scopus Categories
Computer Science (miscellaneous)Information Systems
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Topic ModelingWeb Data Mining and AnalysisInformation Retrieval and Search BehaviorData Management and AlgorithmsSemantic Web and OntologiesData Quality and ManagementNatural Language Processing TechniquesRecommender Systems and TechniquesSpam and Phishing DetectionAdvanced Text Analysis Techniques