Studying Interaction Patterns for Knowledge Graph Exploration

Loris Grether, Hans Friedrich Witschel

2022

Abstract

The flexible data models of knowledge graphs (KGs) are powerful tools for handling large and dynamic data sets and are increasingly used for the tasks of data processing and storage. Although a KG may contain rich data and powerful connections, it is upon the searchers to explore these graphs and make sense out of them. The objective of this research paper is to investigate if and how KG exploration can be improved from a user’s point of view, to enhance the discovery of information. A qualitative user study should deliver insights on how different users interact with a KG, at what point they struggle and missed potential discoveries. Recognizing and understanding the intentions of the users is necessary to create solutions that support them best in their particular situation. Based on the findings, new features and improvements are suggested, developed and added to a prototypical KG exploration application, to be finally tested with regard to their impact on user exploration and acceptance. Based on the collected data we could identify the best guidance mechanisms that improve KG exploration the most.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Grether L. and Witschel H. (2022). Studying Interaction Patterns for Knowledge Graph Exploration. In Proceedings of the 14th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management (IC3K 2022) - Volume 1: KDIR; ISBN 978-989-758-614-9, SciTePress, pages 257-264. DOI: 10.5220/0011548600003335

in Bibtex Style

@conference{kdir22,
author={Loris Grether and Hans Friedrich Witschel},
title={Studying Interaction Patterns for Knowledge Graph Exploration},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 14th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management (IC3K 2022) - Volume 1: KDIR},
year={2022},
pages={257-264},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011548600003335},
isbn={978-989-758-614-9},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 14th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management (IC3K 2022) - Volume 1: KDIR
TI - Studying Interaction Patterns for Knowledge Graph Exploration
SN - 978-989-758-614-9
AU - Grether L.
AU - Witschel H.
PY - 2022
SP - 257
EP - 264
DO - 10.5220/0011548600003335
PB - SciTePress