Research Article

Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions

Volume: 10 Number: 1 June 1, 2025
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Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions

Abstract

This paper discusses the growing importance of recommender systems in enhancing user experience and information access in digital environments. It identifies challenges such as data sparsity, the cold-start problem, and scalability, emphasizing the need for advanced machine learning techniques. Various methodologies are explored, including collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, and hybrid approaches. Innovations like graph-based collaborative filtering, graph neural networks, and deep learning are highlighted for addressing data sparsity and complex data relationships. The paper also emphasizes attention mechanisms and sequential modeling to resolve the cold-start problem and adapt to changing user preferences. It stresses the significance of explainable AI for building user trust and transparency. Looking ahead, the paper anticipates advancements in cross-domain recommendation models and the integration of diverse data sources to enhance personalization and relevance. Overall, it advocates for sophisticated methodologies to overcome challenges and improve user satisfaction in digital platforms, underscoring the role of innovation in the future of recommendation technologies

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Recommender Systems

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 1, 2025

Submission Date

March 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Akkaya, B. (2025). Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions. Computer Science, 10(1), 53-91. https://doi.org/10.53070/bbd.1652022
AMA
1.Akkaya B. Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions. JCS. 2025;10(1):53-91. doi:10.53070/bbd.1652022
Chicago
Akkaya, Berke. 2025. “Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions”. Computer Science 10 (1): 53-91. https://doi.org/10.53070/bbd.1652022.
EndNote
Akkaya B (June 1, 2025) Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions. Computer Science 10 1 53–91.
IEEE
[1]B. Akkaya, “Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions”, JCS, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 53–91, June 2025, doi: 10.53070/bbd.1652022.
ISNAD
Akkaya, Berke. “Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions”. Computer Science 10/1 (June 1, 2025): 53-91. https://doi.org/10.53070/bbd.1652022.
JAMA
1.Akkaya B. Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions. JCS. 2025;10:53–91.
MLA
Akkaya, Berke. “Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions”. Computer Science, vol. 10, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 53-91, doi:10.53070/bbd.1652022.
Vancouver
1.Berke Akkaya. Current Trends in Recommender Systems: A Survey of Approaches and Future Directions. JCS. 2025 Jun. 1;10(1):53-91. doi:10.53070/bbd.1652022

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