SAVI: Web-based Multilayered Semantic Annotation Validation Interface

Sashank Tatavolu, Soma Paul, Pratibha Rani, Sukhada Sukhada


Abstract
This paper presents SAVI, a web-based interface for multilayer semantic annotation validation of Universal Semantic Representation (USR). USR encodes meaning across interdependent lexical, constructional, relational, discourse, and co-reference layers, making validation challenging using conventional annotation tools. SAVI addresses this limitation through structured tab-based layer separation, constraint-aware editing mechanisms, and role-based review workflows. The system integrates a multilingual concept dictionary to ensure sense-level consistency, along with a Hindi text-generation module and dependency-based visualization to support interpretation and correction. SAVI is implemented using a Flask backend, Flutter frontend, and PostgreSQL for structured data management. Evaluation results demonstrate effective governance of concept proposals and improved efficiency in multilayer USR correction, positioning SAVI as a structured validation framework for scalable semantic corpus development.
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2026.dmr-1.7
Volume:
Proceedings of The Seventh International Workshop on Designing Meaning Representations (DMR 2026) @ LREC 2026
Month:
May
Year:
2026
Address:
Palma, Mallorca (Spain)
Editors:
Jin Zhao, Claire Benet Post, Elizabeth Hoefer
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DMR | WS
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ELRA Language Resources Association (ELRA)
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Pages:
81–90
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External URL:
https://lrec.elra.info/lrec2026-ws-dmr-07
DOI:
10.63317/5pynxp3wrue9
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Sashank Tatavolu, Soma Paul, Pratibha Rani, and Sukhada Sukhada. 2026. SAVI: Web-based Multilayered Semantic Annotation Validation Interface. In Proceedings of The Seventh International Workshop on Designing Meaning Representations (DMR 2026) @ LREC 2026, pages 81–90, Palma, Mallorca (Spain). ELRA Language Resources Association (ELRA).
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SAVI: Web-based Multilayered Semantic Annotation Validation Interface (Tatavolu et al., DMR 2026)
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