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2024
blog Unpacking OpenAlex topics classification.
Sep 2024
In this post I have taken a closer look at the classification of scientific disciplines in OpenAlex, a recently developed database of scientific works. The topics classification has been entirely generated computationally using a mix of citation clustering techniques and LLM-based labeling. The results, although not always so precise, are definitely worth exploring further.
2022
blog A semi-automated conference assistant.
Jun 2022
A couple of weeks ago I went to the excellent Move Or Perish—Scientific Trajectories, Inclusion, And Inequality, And Their Consequences For Transformative Science workshop in Vienna. While getting ready for it, I found myself asking some familiar questions. Who are the speakers? What is their background? How to best contextualise the topics being discussed?
2016
blog SpotiSci: finding science concepts on Spotify.
Apr 2016
Ever wondered how many musical albums focus on topics like the moon landing, artificial intelligence or DNA replication? Probably not for everyone's taste, but if you give it a shot you'll be surprised at the results.
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