Bipolar queries in textual information retrieval: A new perspective

A new concept of a bipolar query against collections of textual documents, i.e. in the context of information retrieval (IR), is introduced using recent developments in bipolar information modeling and bipolar database queries. Specifically, a particular approach to bipolar queries with an explicit “and possibly” type of an aggregation operator is used. An effective and efficient processing of such bipolar queries using standard IR data structures is briefly discussed. The bipolar queries proposed combine a flexibility provided by fuzzy logic with a more sophisticated representation of user preferences and intentions. This combination can make the search of vast resources of textual document, notably those available via the Internet, more intelligent.

► A new concept of a bipolar query against collections of textual documents is introduced. ► A particular approach with an explicit “and possibly” type of an aggregation operator is used. ► Some properties of this aggregation operator are studied. ► An effective and efficient processing of such bipolar queries is briefly discussed.