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Data Science with Excel, Python, Transport Tycoon (video)

Dec

30

2024

During this lecture, we will discuss how the “IF” function in Excel works, as well as conditional statements in Python. We will explore these concepts using an example from the game Transport Tycoon, also known as OpenTTD.

Semantic mapping of disinformation: identifying fake news topics

Nov

9

2024

The scientific article entitled “Sentence Embeddings and Semantic Entity Extraction for Identification of Topics of Short Fact-Checked Claims” has been published in open access. The paper describes an approach to assigning topics to claims verified by fact-checking agencies.

BIS 2025 conference will be held in Poznań

Oct

28

2024

BIS is a renowned international conference on business information systems. BIS 2025 will be the 25th in a series of international conferences. From the very beginning it has been recognized by scientists and business practitioners as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of topical research in the development, implementation, application, and improvement of computer ...

Python 3.12 vs Python 3.13 – performance testing

Oct

14

2024

This article describes the performance testing results of Python 3.13 compared to Python 3.12. A total of 100 various benchmark tests were conducted on computers with the AMD Ryzen 7000 series and the 13th-generation of Intel Core processors for desktops, laptops or mini PCs.

KES 2024: GenAI and Fact Checking

Oct

11

2024

During the 28th International Conference on Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information & Engineering Systems (KES 2024), two papers were presented: “Exploring the Challenges and Potential of Generative AI: Insights from an Empirical Study” and “Supporting fact-checking process with IT tools”. The conference was held on September 11-13, 2024 in hybrid mode.

Presentations at the CLEF 2024 conference

Oct

9

2024

On September 9-12, 2024, scientists from the Department of Information Systems PUEB presented their works at the CLEF 2024 conference, which took place in Grenoble (France). This was the 25th edition of the CLEF (Conference and Labs of the Evaluation Forum), a key event in the field of information and language technologies, focusing on the ...

Panel discussion at the Wikimania 2024 conference (video)

Sep

28

2024

During the international conference Wikimania 2024, a panel discussion entitled “Keynote: Opening the Academia” took place. The panel concerned the topic of open science and its various aspects. In particular, the challenges faced by academic institutions that try to implement the principles of open science and the obstacles that hinder these processes were discussed. The ...

Combining multiple attack methods for effective adversarial text generation

Sep

21

2024

An article entitled “OpenFact at CheckThat! 2024: Combining Multiple Attack Methods for Effective Adversarial Text Generation” has been published in open access. The paper describes the approach that won first place in an international competition in the area of information credibility.

Analysis of cryptocurrency exchanges using open data

Sep

3

2024

The work of our scientists on the analysis of digital currency exchanges has been published on the Springer website. As part of the research, models for predicting the success and bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchanges were developed, based on financial data and information collected from open Internet sources such as Wikipedia and Wikidata. The aim of ...

Measuring Americanization across the world using Wikidata and Wikipedia (video)

Aug

26

2024

During the Wikimania 2024 conference, the results of scientific research on measuring Americanization in various regions of the world based on open data from Wikipedia and Wikidata were presented. The conducted research reveals differences in interest in American topics depending on the level of development of countries, offering a new perspective on global cultural dominance. ...