Thesauri in the modern world: Research and prospects for application

Authors

  • Arap Yespenbetov Department of Kazakh Philology and Journalism, Shakarim University
  • Kuralay Tulebayeva Department of Philology, Alikhan Bokeikhan University
  • Assem Kassymova Research center “Abai and National Spirituality”, Shakarim University
  • Baurzhan Yerdembekov Department of Kazakh Philology and Journalism, Shakarim University
  • Akmaral Smagulova Research center “Abai and National Spirituality”, Shakarim University

Abstract

In today’s information society, where the amount of available information is constantly growing, the issues of semantic classification and data organization are becoming more and more relevant. Efficient information retrieval and analysis play a key role in scientific and applied fields, requiring innovative tools for semantic processing of texts and words. The study aims to analyse the structure, role, and potential of thesauri by means of statistical and structural analysis methods, as well as analytical-synthetic and comparative methods. The results emphasized the importance of thesauri in providing accurate and structured access to information in various fields. Statistical results showed that the broadest thesaurus categories in Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) were art, library systems, medicine, culture, and media, followed by scientific research, linguistics, and semantics. The study presented a hierarchy between the subject area of research, thesaurus categories, narrowly focused terms, and ways to improve the classification and presentation of information. For example, the subject area art and culture included such thesaurus categories as sculpture, literature, painting, at the same time, the category sculpture can include such terms as sculpture group, statue, bust. Among the prospects of thesaurus development, we suggest improvement of information classification quality, efficiency of data analysis, optimization of catalogue search, development of new thesaurus structures, identification of interrelations between terms by means of semantic analysis, improvement of information accessibility of materials in libraries. The practical significance of the research lies in providing a basis for the development of effective strategies for thesaurus tools application in information technology, medicine, education, and art.

Author Biographies

Arap Yespenbetov, Department of Kazakh Philology and Journalism, Shakarim University

Arap Yespenbetov is a Full Doctor, Professor at the Department of Kazakh Philology and Journalism, Shakarim University, Semey, Republic of Kazakhstan. He focuses on the semantic processing of textual data and the development of thesauri to optimize data organization and retrieval in library systems.

yespen-betov@outlook.com

https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5984-682X

Kuralay Tulebayeva, Department of Philology, Alikhan Bokeikhan University

Kuralay Tulebayeva (corresponding author) is a PhD, Head of the Department of Philology, Alikhan Bokeikhan University, Semey, Republic of Kazakhstan. She investigates the role of thesauri in improving access to medical information, exploring semantic analysis and the hierarchical structuring of terms for electronic health record systems.

tulebayevakuralay@gmail.com

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1636-8822

Assem Kassymova, Research center “Abai and National Spirituality”, Shakarim University

Assem Kassymova is a PhD, Senior Researcher at the Research Center “Abai and National Spirituality”, Shakarim University, Semey, Republic of Kazakhstan. Her research interest includes integration of thesauri in digital art and cultural heritage archives.

askassymova@hotmail.com

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8783-888X

Baurzhan Yerdembekov, Department of Kazakh Philology and Journalism, Shakarim University

Baurzhan Yerdembekov is a Full Doctor, Professor at the Department of Kazakh Philology and Journalism, Shakarim University, Semey, Republic of Kazakhstan. He concentrates on the application of thesauri in linguistic and semantic research, as well as comparative analyses across domains like linguistics, media, etc.

yerdembe.kov@outlook.com

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0503-4640

Akmaral Smagulova, Research center “Abai and National Spirituality”, Shakarim University

Akmaral Smagulova is a PhD, Head of the Research Center “Abai and National Spirituality”, Shakarim University, Semey, Republic of Kazakhstan. She focuses on the role of thesauri in education and develops innovative structures to enhance access to learning materials.

a.smagulova3@hotmail.com

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7509-7025

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Published

2025-01-29

How to Cite

Yespenbetov, A., Tulebayeva, K., Kassymova, A., Yerdembekov, B., & Smagulova, A. (2025). Thesauri in the modern world: Research and prospects for application. Public Journal of Semiotics, 11(1), 41–51. Retrieved from https://journals.lub.lu.se/pjos/article/view/26465