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Bronts, G. H. W. M.; And Others – Information Systems, 1995
Discusses data modeling techniques for the design of information systems and presents the idea of defining a kernel for object role modeling (ORM) techniques upon which different drawing styles can be based. Highlights include syntactical and semantic aspects of the ORM kernel; entity relationships; and the NIAM modeling technique. (50 references)…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Information Systems, Research Needs, Semantics
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McKenna, Bernard J.; Graham, Philip – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2000
Describes linguistic and semantic features of technocratic discourse using a Systemic Functional Linguistics framework. Asserts that the function of technocratic discourse in public policy is to advocate and promulgate a highly contentious political and economic agenda under the guise of scientific objectivity and political impartiality. Provides…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Higher Education, Public Policy, Semantics
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Barja, Maria L.; And Others – Information Systems, 1995
Presents the design and implementation of a deductive object-oriented database which is built upon a formally defined data model that uses two languages: an imperative programming language called ROCK (Rule Object Computation Kernel), and a logic language called ROLL (Rule Object Logic Language). (LRW)
Descriptors: Database Design, Databases, Deduction, Evaluation Methods
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Scotton, Carol Myers; Wanjin, Zhu – Language in Society, 1983
The vocative use of the Chinese term of address "tongzhi" ("comrade"), is analyzed. It was found that in its unmarked form it is a neutral term, but marked, its use becomes a negotiation to change the social distance between speaker and addressee, possibly explaining how certain such structures evolve and are maintained. (MSE)
Descriptors: Chinese, Communism, Diachronic Linguistics, Discourse Analysis