Essays about: "Book recommendations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words Book recommendations.

  1. 1. Recommending digital books to children : Acomparative study of different state-of-the-art recommendation system techniques

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Malvin Lundqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Recommendation Systems; Collaborative Filtering; Matrix Factorization; Multi-Layer Perceptron; Neural Network-based Collaborative Filtering; Implicit Feedback; Deep Learning; Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency; Rekommendationssystem; Kollaborativ filtrering; Matrisfaktorisering; Flerlagersperceptron; Neurala nätverksbaserad kollaborativ filtrering; Implicit data; Djupinlärning; Termfrekvens med omvänd dokumentfrekvens;

    Abstract : Collaborative filtering is a popular technique to use behavior data in the form of user’s interactions with, or ratings of, items in a system to provide personalized recommendations of items to the user. This study compares three different state-of-the-art Recommendation System models that implement this technique, Matrix Factorization, Multi-layer Perceptron and Neural Matrix Factorization, using behavior data from a digital book platform for children. READ MORE

  3. 2. Book-talks with Furhat : How can Interaction with Conversational Robots be Used to Motivate Swedish Middle Schoolers to Read?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Marcus Jessen; [2022]
    Keywords : reading motivation; conversational robots; self-determination theory; novelty effect; Furhat; education;

    Abstract : In recent years, Swedish school children have experienced a decline in reading motivation. This is no less true for middle school students both in and outside of school. This thesis aims to find ways in which robot book-talks can be used in a school setting to motivate middle schoolers to read. READ MORE

  4. 3. Leveraging Book Covers to Develop a Book Recommendation Engine

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Hugo Carlsson; [2021]
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    Abstract : We propose a novel recommendation engine, capable of generating recommendations, whilst requiring limited user grades. The recommendation engine was developed together with the Swedish company Bokus, which is a bookstore with online and physical presence, offering more than 10 million different titles to its 2 million customers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Text Content Features for Hybrid Recommendations : Pre-trained Language Models for Better Recommendations

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Mariya Lazarova; [2021]
    Keywords : Recommendation Systems; Natural Language Processing; Pre-trained language models; BERT; Two-tower networks; Rekommendationssystem; Naturlig språkbehandling; Förtränande språkmodeller; BERT; Två-tornnätverk.;

    Abstract : Nowadays, with the ever growing availability of options in many areas of our lives, it is crucial to have good ways to navigate your choices. This is why recommendation engines’ role is growing more important. Recommenders are often based on user-item interaction. READ MORE

  6. 5. Peer Feedback in a Swedish EFL Textbook -Does it align with best practices?

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Theres Petersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Peer Feedback; Peer Review; EFL Upper-secondary School;

    Abstract : Peer feedback and its role for students’ language learning receive considerable interest in thefield of English as a foreign language. A related area of interest is the ways in which teachersare trained in their use of peer feedback and its integration into their classroom practice. READ MORE