Algorithm for automatic construction of query formulations in Boolean form
Valery I. Frants, Jacob Shapiro · Journal of the American Society for Information Science · 1991
On the basis of several pragmatic assumptions we developed an algorithm for the automatic construction of query formulations in Boolean form. The suggested algorithm also substantially simplifies the end-user interaction. The user expresses his search request by a set of documents pertinent to his need. The quality of the search depends only on the algorithm and on how completely and precisely the information need of a user is represented in his search request. The algorithm might also be useful for correcting query formulations on the basis of the user's feedback during his interaction with the system. © 1991 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.