Understanding how people interact with search interfaces is core to the field of Interactive
Information Retrieval (IIR). While various models have been proposed (eg, Belkin's ASK …

Using a Web search engine is one of today's most frequent activities. Exploratory search
activities which are carried out in order to gain knowledge are conceptualized and denoted …

Re-using research resources is essential for advancing knowledge and develo**
repeatable, empirically solid experiments in scientific fields, including interactive information …

The effectiveness of clarification question models in engaging users within search systems
is currently constrained, casting doubt on their overall usefulness. To improve the …

Toward a conceptual framework characterizing the interplay of interest development, information
search, and knowledge construction (ISK) in Children’s learning | Emerald Insight Books and …

Simulations in various forms have been used to evaluate information access systems, like
search engines, recommender systems, or conversational agents. In the form of the …

Current information retrieval (IR) systems still face plenty of challenges when applied in
addressing complex search tasks (CSTs) that trigger multi-round search iterations. Existing …

Abstract Evaluation metrics such as precision, recall and normalized discounted cumulative
gain have been widely applied in ad hoc retrieval experiments. They have facilitated the …

Promoting diversity in ranking while maintaining the relevance of ranked results is critical for
enhancing human-centered search systems. While existing ranking algorithm and diversity …

User search performance is multidimensional in nature and may be better characterized by
metrics that depict users' interactions with both relevant and irrelevant results. Despite …