Natural Language Processing and Applications

This book gives a comprehensive introduction to natural language processing (NLP) and its applications, covering the topics of multimodal data processing, Chinese word segmentation, new word discovery, named entity recognition, keyword analysis, and knowledge graph construction in terms of semantic analysis.

The inaugural chapter provides an overview of NLP, and the subsequent chapters delve into the foundations of artificial intelligence, covering traditional deep learning algorithms and platforms.  The book then evolves to showcase the latest advancements in deep learning, addressing bottlenecks and unfolding developments from data-oriented, training-oriented, and application-oriented perspectives. Part II of the book navigates the practical applications of intelligent language processing. From web crawlers and multi-format document parsing to speech text recognition, readers gain insights into real-world scenarios. Each chapter provides examples and analyses, empowering readers to bridge theoretical knowledge with hands-on application, unlocking the transformative potential of AI through intelligent language processing. 

This book serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates in the field of natural language processing. Additionally, it offers valuable insights as a reference for engineers, technicians, and enthusiasts interested in the realm of big data intelligence.

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Dr. Huaping Zhang is a distinguished professor at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), and the director at the NLPIR Lab of Big Data Search and Mining in BIT. His primary research focus is on natural language processing. He has published six books and over 100 research papers. Dr. Zhang has received recognition for his contributions, securing five provincial and ministerial science and technology awards. Moreover, the NLPIR big data intelligent analysis tool platform developed by his lab boasts millions of institutional users worldwide. He was selected as one of national level leading talents.

Dr. Jianyun Shang is vice director at the NLPIR Lab of Big Data Search and Mining in BIT. Her main research interest is natural language processing. She has undertaken a number of key national projects and published three monographs and more than 30 papers.