Revisão sistemática da literatura sobre motores de busca na recuperação de informações

Abstract

Exponential growth of digital information has made search engines essential tools for data retrieval in various academic and professional contexts. Although there are already relevant studies on the subject, the literature still needs to gradually advance in the systematization of the main search engines and in the evaluation of their effectiveness in retrieving relevant information. This work aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature on search engines applied to information retrieval, analyzing their strengths, limitations and areas of application. The aim is to provide a categorization of the analyzed studies that will help researchers understand the current state of the art. The methodology adopted is based on a systematic review of the literature, allowing the identification, analysis and synthesis of relevant academic studies on search engines applied to information retrieval. Relevance criteria will be defined for the selection of sources, in addition to the choice of keywords, databases and delimitation of the research corpus. The application of these criteria will allow a critical analysis of the selected materials, aiming at the organization and discussion of the results in a structured manner. The study is expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of search engines as mediators of information access, highlighting their impacts on the quality, relevance and impartiality of results. By identifying the main approaches and algorithms used, as well as mapping trends and gaps in the literature, it is intended to assist future researchers in developing more effective investigations in the field of information retrieval. In this way, the work seeks to integrate knowledge from Computer Science and Information Science, promoting a more critical and comprehensive view of the role of these tools in the contemporary digital environment.