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Peer reviewedMacleod, Ian A.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Discussion of the need for distributed information retrieval systems focuses on a model system, Fulcrum FUL/Text. Differences from distributed database management systems are described; system design is discussed; implementation requirements are explained including remote operation calls (ROC's); and a prototype simulation model based on FUL/Text…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
Clark, Philip M. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1985
Describes the use of online accounting systems as a means of integrating diverse data and providing different levels of analysis for managers. An appendix provides examples of reports produced by online systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedKassicieh, Suleiman K.; Nowak, John W. – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Discusses importance of academic planning and describes a model-based decision support system for academic units in a university hierarchy. This system integrates macro-level decisions by examining individual departments' budgets to determine future plans. Quantitative techniques for forecasting change are reviewed, including use of spreadsheet…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Budgeting, Computer Simulation, Databases
Donohue, G. L.; And Others – 1987
This report presents examples of Rand's current research in the information sciences and illustrates the application of information science tools to specific policy studies. The projects discussed depict Rand's success with using corporate seed money to bridge the gap between the research and development of new information science tools and…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Database Management Systems
Peer reviewedBirk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discussed are seven computer programs: (1) a computer graphics experiment for organic chemistry laboratory; (2) a gel filtration simulation; (3) judging spelling correctness; (4) interfacing the TLC548 ADC; (5) a digitizing circuit for the Apple II game port; (6) a chemical information base; and (7) an IBM PC article database. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Graphics
Association for the Development of Computer-based Instructional Systems. – 1986
This volume is divided into full formal paper manuscripts and 200-word abstracts of presentations that were made without submitting formal papers. The 73 papers presented in full represent recent research and applications in the field of computer-based instruction. They are organized into 13 sections by special interest group: (1) Computer-Based…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Simulation
