ICA-CRMAS: Intelligent Context-Awareness Approach for Citation Recommendation based on Multi-Agent System

Abstract

Navigating the ever-expanding sea of scientific literature presents a daunting challenge for researchers seeking relevant and up-to-date information. Traditional citation recommendation systems, while well-intentioned, often fall short due to their limited focus on text-based features and lack of contextual awareness. In this article, we introduce the ICA-CRMAS (Intelligent Context-Aware Approach for Citation Recommendation based on Multi-Agent System), an intelligent system that leverages the power of deep learning, semantic analysis, and multimodal learning to overcome these limitations. ICA-CRMAS goes beyond the surface, delving into the rich tapestry of information within academic papers, including figures, which often hold vital contextual clues. By weaving this contextual data directly into its recommendation models, ICA-CRMAS generates highly personalized and relevant suggestions. This comprehensive approach unlocks enhanced accuracy, diversity, and serendipity, enabling researchers to effectively discover papers aligning with their interests and research objectives. ICA-CRMAS illuminates its reasoning. Instead of opaque suggestions, the system provides clear explanations that justify and illustrate recommended citations. This transparency builds user confidence, allowing researchers to critically engage with and trust the system’s recommendations. Evaluation experiments conducted on real-world academic datasets demonstrate that ICA-CRMAS outperforms existing approaches across various metrics. it surpassing its closest competitor by a margin of 7.53 on accuracy, 6.07% on MRR and by 5.87 on Recall. User feedback further reinforces its effectiveness, with an Overall System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 76.73, exceeding benchmark scores for comparable systems.