Exploring RAG Solutions for a Specific Language: Albanian
The primary goal of this project is to develop a powerful information retrieval and question-answering system specifically tailored for Albanian- speaking users, bridging the gap between traditional document search methods and modern, context-aware responses. This solution aims to address the unique linguistic and document-processing challenges present in Albanian-language data by combining state-of-the-art Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques with advanced natural language processing (NLP) capabilities. Through the implementation of this RAG solution, we aim to empower organizations, educational institutions, and users in Albanian-speaking regions with fast, accurate, and contextually relevant access to information within their documents. By leveraging vector- based search, large language models, and optimized document processing adapted to the nuances of the Albanian language, this system will simplify information access, reduce reliance on manual searches, and enhance decision-making processes. Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is a technique for increasing the accuracy and reliability of generative models of Artificial Intelligence with facts obtained from various external resources. This technique or solution fills a gap in the way LLM works. In other words, LLMs are like neural networks of the brain, usually measured by the number of parameters they contain in the current digital era, organizations and institutions in Albanian-speaking regions face significant challenges in processing, analyzing, and efficiently retrieving information from their documents. Traditional search methods often fail to understand the contextual nuances of the Albanian language, leading to inefficient information retrieval and suboptimal user experiences. Also, the lack of specialized “Natural language processing” or NLP (natural language processing) tools for the Albanian language creates barriers in the effective implementation of document management and question-answering systems.
Authors
- Fisnik Doko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2615-1547)
- Leotrim Ramadani
Institutions
- Mother Teresa Hospital (AL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Information Technologies and Computer Science
- Published
- 2025-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.24018/compute.2025.5.1.148
- Primary Topic
- Speech and dialogue systems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00