What is E-print Networks search architecture?
Different researchers and research organizations use different mechanisms to publish e-prints. The publication mechanisms fall into one of two general categories. First, “papers” and articles can be published in databases or portals. Typically, such databases and portals have their own search engine, and they are often not readily crawled and indexed. Alternatively, “papers” and articles can be published as simple Web site documents. In order to make all the documents searchable and retrievable, E-print Network implements a blend of federated search to search databases and portals and Web harvesting technologies to make Web site documents searchable.
Different researchers and research organizations use different mechanisms to publish e-prints. The publication mechanisms fall into one of two general categories. First, “papers” and articles can be published in databases or portals. Typically, such databases and portals have their own search engine, and they are often not readily crawled and indexed. Alternatively, “papers” and articles can be published as simple website documents. In order to make all the documents searchable and retrievable, E-print Network implements a blend of federated search to search databases and portals and Web harvesting technologies to make website documents searchable.
