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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-8-191-2025
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17 Jul 2025
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GC Insights: Breaking the silos – leveraging natural language processing (NLP) to encourage interdisciplinary interaction at the European Geosciences Union (EGU)

Jan Sodoge, Taís Maria Nunes Carvalho, and Mariana Madruga de Brito

Data sets

EGU Abstract Embeddings J. Sodoge https://git.ufz.de/sodoge/egu-abstract-embeddings

Model code and software

EGU Abstract Embeddings J. Sodoge https://git.ufz.de/sodoge/egu-abstract-embeddings

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Breaking silos is key to science. A tool as investigated by this work, to show interesting related abstracts across silos could have considerable value. In the editorial team's anecdotal and personal view, the tool implemented at EGU's recent General Assembly in 2025 is was very valuable. So, this work is of interest to the organisers of larger conferences in all fields.
Short summary
Thousands of geoscience abstracts are presented at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, but researchers often miss key insights by focusing on their own field. Using natural language processing (NLP), we help scientists find relevant research across disciplines. This approach breaks down boundaries, encouraging broader knowledge sharing and new interdisciplinary connections in the geosciences.
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