Enhancing Retrieval with Hyperlinks: A General Model Based on Propositional Argumentation Systems.

Discusses the use of hyperlinks for improving information retrieval on the World Wide Web and proposes a general model for using hyperlinks based on Probabilistic Argumentation Systems. Topics include propositional logic, knowledge, and uncertainty; assumptions; using hyperlinks to modify document score and rank; and estimating the popularity of a Web page. (Author/LRW)