Analysis of Focused Web Crawlers: A Comparative Study
I Wayan Suryasa, Byron Fernando Chere-Quiñónez, Rishab Pastariya, T. Vanaja, T. Saravanan · 2023
This research paper presents a comparative study of focused web crawlers, specialized tools designed for targeted information retrieval. By conducting a systematic analysis, the study evaluates the performance and effectiveness of different crawlers. The research methodology involves selecting crawlers based on specific criteria and employing evaluation metrics. Multiple datasets are utilized for experimentation. The comparative analysis provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each crawler, aiding in understanding their efficacy in information retrieval. The paper discusses the implications of the findings, addresses limitations, and offers recommendations for future research. Overall, this study contributes to the advancement of focused web crawling techniques, benefiting researchers and practitioners in the field.