From Fulltext and Analytic Queries to Visualisation of Relationships

Jan Žbirka, Economia Online, a. s.

The paper presents an analyst's work on open sources through fulltext and visualisation technologies, including their cooperation.

It goes step by step from simple fulltext query and weighted query with one level structure to multilevel analytical query.

Then it shows consolidation of result list with relevant calendar including graphs.

In the next stage the paper shows representation of topic and its subtopics by context matrix.

In the last stage of visual analysis are recognized: first draft preview (synthesis), visual analysis of relationships (analysis), final diagram of main relevant relationship (synthesis).

In the conclusion the cooperation between graphical and textual information is emphasized.