Offline Content-based Recommendation System for Wikimedia Commons Contents

Abstract

Recommendation systems are essential for enhancing digital experiences, but their reliance on internet connectivity limits accessibility in regions with limited or no access. This paper presents an offline content-based recommendation system designed to operate without internet dependency by leveraging precomputed Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) vectors and cosine similarity. To optimize offline performance, we store a locally computed TF-IDF matrix, allowing efficient retrieval of relevant media items through matrix multiplication instead of real-time computation. The system is evaluated using twenty simulated personas representing diverse user interests, demonstrating its ability to generate personalized relevant recommendations. By eliminating the need for online data access, our system makes educational content from Wikimedia Commons accessible in remote areas, schools, and offline learning environments. These findings highlight the potential of offline recommendation systems in bridging the digital divide and providing equitable access to personalized learning resources.