An adaptive fuzzy information retrieval model to improve response time perceived by e-commerce clients

  • Authors:
  • A. O. Ajayi;G. A. Aderounmu;H. A. Soriyan

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria;Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria;Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

  • Venue:
  • Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

In this paper, an adaptive fuzzy logic-based information retrieval model is presented to enable users retrieve exact and specific information they sort after. The proposed IR model takes into consideration the limited bandwidth between ISP and its users; and the characteristics (processor speed, memory size, resolution, availability of anti-virus, etc.) of clients' devices in ensuring that a customer has a fruitful and eventful session while conducting business online. The model was designed using unified modelling language and implemented using Borland JBuilder. A performance evaluation of the proposed information retrieval system using two evaluation measures was conducted. The experimental result indicated that the model has an acceptable performance.