Information technologies and computer sciences

Hybrid Approach to Searching and Processing of Complex Structured Big Data for Building an Integrated Algorithm for Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage Analyzing

Authors

N. O. Shibaeva
Odesа Polytechnic National University ROR
D. S. Shibaev
Private professional educational institution “Odessa College of Computer Technologies and Design “Server”
S. I. Grishin
Odesа Polytechnic National University ROR
M. D. Rudnichenko
Odesа Polytechnic National University ROR
V. V. Vychuzhanin
Odesа Polytechnic National University ROR
DOI https://doi.org/10.31649/1997-9266-2025-183-6-127-138

Keywords

cultural heritage data processing data analysis Knowledge Graph NER BigData digital archives

Abstract

The issue of preserving and analyzing Ukraine’s cultural heritage requires the development of the advanced intelligent tools capable of processing complex, multimodal, and heterogeneous data. Traditional methods of information retrieval and analysis often fail to account for the multilingual nature of archives, the presence of handwritten and poorly digitized documents, historical variations in terminology, and the necessity of fact verification, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of data integration from diverse sources. To address these challenges, this study proposes a hybrid approach that combines multilevel web parsing, optical and handwritten text recognition (OCR/HTR), natural language processing (NLP) techniques, mechanisms for detecting duplicates and unreliable facts, and the construction of a knowledge graph employing clustering algorithms, PageRank, Apriori, and ARIMA. A distinctive feature of the proposed system is an adaptive search module enabling automated extraction, structuring, and verification of data, as well as an interactive map with geospatial visualization of cultural heritage figures, implemented using the Leaflet library and OpenStreetMap technologies. The architecture of the system supports multilayer data processing — from normalization, lemmatization, and named entity recognition to semantic analysis, associative search, and predictive modeling of cultural and historical dynamics. Computational experiments confirmed the efficiency and scalability of the approach, demonstrating stable system performance in real-time conditions. The obtained results highlight the potential of the developed model as the foundation for a unified national information and retrieval system for Ukraine’s cultural heritage. The practical value of this hybrid framework extends to museum studies, archival science, education, and digital humanities research, ensuring standardized access to cultural data, enhancing analytical reliability, and fostering the integration of Ukrainian heritage into the global digital ecosystem. Further development of the system may involve the incorporation of multimodal data sources such as 3D models, audio archives, and blockchain-based provenance verification to strengthen data authenticity and long-term digital preservation.

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How to Cite

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“Hybrid Approach to Searching and Processing of Complex Structured Big Data for Building an Integrated Algorithm for Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage Analyzing”, Вісник ВПІ, no. 6, pp. 127–138, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.31649/1997-9266-2025-183-6-127-138.

Author Biographies

N. O. Shibaeva, Odesа Polytechnic National University

Cand. Sc. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Information Technologies

D. S. Shibaev, Private professional educational institution “Odessa College of Computer Technologies and Design “Server”

Lecturer

S. I. Grishin, Odesа Polytechnic National University

Cand. Sc. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Chair of Information Technologies

M. D. Rudnichenko, Odesа Polytechnic National University

Cand. Sc. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Chair of Information Technologies

V. V. Vychuzhanin, Odesа Polytechnic National University

Dr. Sc. (Eng.), Professor, Head of the Chair of Information Technologies

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