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The Determination of Citation Metrics for the "International Journal of Self-Directed Learning"
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Michael K. Ponton – International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 2023
Citation metrics have become a popular method of characterizing the citation performance of academic journals. Because the "International Journal of Self-Directed Learning" is not indexed in a data system that provides such metrics, the purpose of this research was to determine two popular citation metrics--h-index and i10-index--via…
Descriptors: Periodicals, Independent Study, Citation Analysis, Indexes
Data Compression in Full-Text Retrieval Systems.
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Bell, Timothy C.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1993
Describes compression methods for components of full-text systems such as text databases on CD-ROM. Topics discussed include storage media; structures for full-text retrieval, including indexes, inverted files, and bitmaps; compression tools; memory requirements during retrieval; and ranking and information retrieval. (Contains 53 references.)…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Full Text Databases, Indexes, Information Retrieval
The "Bibliographic" Control of Microcomputer Software.
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Rorvig, Mark E. – Electronic Library, 1984
A practical review of seven software directories is performed by comparing indexes, entry composition, subject classifications, and coverage overlap. The bibliographic control of microcomputer software and 13 microcomputer software directories published since 1980 are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Directories
Maine: 2002 Economic Census. Educational Services, Geographic Area Series. EC02-61A-ME.
US Department of Commerce, 2005
The economic census is the major source of facts about the structure and functioning of the nation's economy. It provides essential information for government, business, industry, and the general public. Title 13 of the United States Code (Sections 131, 191, and 224) directs the Census Bureau to take the economic census every 5 years, covering…
Descriptors: Industry, Economic Factors, Cost Indexes, Federal Government
In Support of Collection Assessment: The Role of Automation in the Acquisitions and Serials Departments.
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Hawks, Carol Pitts – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Describes the role of automation in library acquisitions and serials departments in support of collection development. Highlights include workstations and expert systems; links to external databases; vendor services, including serials services and online review and selection of approval books; and automated access to collection development…
Descriptors: Cost Indexes, Databases, Expert Systems, Library Acquisition
Indexing and Retrieval for the Web.
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Rasmussen, Edie M. – Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST), 2003
Explores current research on indexing and ranking as retrieval functions of search engines on the Web. Highlights include measuring search engine stability; evaluation of Web indexing and retrieval; Web crawlers; hyperlinks for indexing and ranking; ranking for metasearch; document structure; citation indexing; relevance; query evaluation;…
Descriptors: Citation Indexes, Evaluation Methods, Indexing, Information Retrieval
Databases on CD-ROM: Comparative Factors for Purchase.
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Peters, Charles – Electronic Library, 1987
Describes databases available on optical disks, compares the databases with their print and online analogs, and suggests that the librarian should call such products to the attention of users needing information available in CD-ROM format. Five features desirable to most libraries are listed. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Databases