Development of an Automated Tool for Searching Research Materials in the Learning Process
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https://doi.org/10.15407/intechsys.2026.02.046Keywords:
automated search, Automated Research Assistant, web-based software system, arXiv preprint repository, research efficiencyAbstract
This paper analyses the problem of information overload and the complexity of searching for scientific sources in the modern digital educational environment. It is shown that the availability of electronic resources does not always ensure effective learning due to the insufficient level of students’ skills in scientific search and information evaluation.
The principles for constructing an Automated Research Assistant ¾ an automated tool to support educational and research activities — are proposed. A web-based software system for automated search of scientific materials using the open preprint repository arXiv via an API interface has been implemented. The system performs search, primary filtering, and structured storage of results, forming a set of publication metadata (title, summary, and source link). The proposed approach aims to reduce user workload and improve the efficiency of working with scientific information in the learning process. The architecture of the software system provides the possibility for further expansion through integration with additional scientific platforms and data sources.
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