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An Analysis of Image Retrieval Tasks in the Field of Art History.

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Chen, Hsin-liang – Information Processing & Management, 2001

Investigated undergraduate art history majors' image retrieval tasks and image query modes. Discusses gender differences; prior information retrieval experience; significant differences between the number of search terms users planned to use and the number they actually used; and implications for image indexing tools, image retrieval system…

Descriptors: Art History, Computer System Design, Gender Issues, Higher Education

Automated Assistance in the Formulation of Search Statements for Bibliographic Databases.

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Oakes, Michael P.; Taylor, Malcolm J. – Information Processing & Management, 1998

Reports on the design of an automated query system to help pharmacologists access the Derwent Drug File (DDF). Topics include knowledge types; knowledge representation; role of the search intermediary; vocabulary selection, thesaurus, and user input in natural language; browsing; evaluation methods; and search statement generation for the World…

Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods, Knowledge Representation