综述图结构在信息检索重排序中的应用,梳理方法演进与未来方向。
Graph-Based Re-ranking in Information Retrieval and Beyond: A Survey
- 按应用领域和方法特征对图重排序模型分类,构建清晰框架
- 梳理方法发展时间线,揭示从基础到前沿的技术演进路径
- 适合关注检索增强生成、问答系统等方向的研究者参考
两阶段信息检索(IR)框架,即先检索后重排序的流水线,已推动诸多AI范式的发展,包括利用临时知识解决信息爆炸问题的检索增强生成(RAG)与问答(QA)系统。在此背景下,图结构作为上下文增强的有力工具,通过建模结构化关系、语义依赖和自适应检索策略,显著提升了重排序性能。因此,图表示学习技术被广泛探索并融入主流IR范式。尽管研究兴趣日益增长,但缺乏对现有图重排序方法的系统性总结。本文全面回顾图重排序模型的发展历程、演进脉络与最新进展,提出直观的分类体系,按应用领域和方法特征组织现有工作;同时构建时间轴,展示方法演进过程;分析代表性研究的实验设置与发现,并基于社区面临的挑战与机遇,提出未来研究建议。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
The two-stage information retrieval (IR) framework, also known as the retrieve-then-re-rank pipeline, has empowered numerous AI paradigms, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and question-answering (QA) systems that leverage ad hoc knowledge to address the rapidly expanding information landscape. In this setting, graph structures have emerged as a promising mechanism for context augmentation, further enhancing re-ranking frameworks through structured relational modeling, semantic dependency representation, and adaptive retrieval strategies. Consequently, graph representation learning techniques have been actively explored alongside leading IR paradigms. Despite increased research interest in graph-based re-ranking methods, a comprehensive study that connects existing approaches and provides a clear overview of this paradigm remains absent. In this survey, we provide an in-depth review of graph-based re-ranking models, tracing their history, evolution, and state-of-the-art development. To facilitate a clear understanding of this paradigm, we introduce an intuitive taxonomy that organizes graph-based re-ranking models by application domain and methodological characteristics. We also present a chronological timeline that illustrates the evolution of graph-based re-ranking methods. In addition, we analyze the experimental setups of representative studies and provide detailed insight into their findings. We conclude by providing recommendations on future research based on community-wide challenges and opportunities.
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