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Peer reviewedKamel, M.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1990
Discusses the problem of processing fuzzy queries in databases and information retrieval systems and presents a prototype of a fuzzy query processing system for databases that is based on data clustering and uses Pascal programing language. Clustering schemes are explained, and the system architecture that uses natural language is described. (14…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cluster Grouping, Computer System Design, Databases
Peer reviewedWolfram, Dietmar – Information Processing and Management, 1992
Examines how informetric characteristics of information retrieval (IR) system databases can be used to help system designers decide what type of file structures would provide the best performance. The development of appropriate models describing database contents is highlighted in this first part of a two-part study. (30 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Design, Databases, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedWolfram, Dietmar – Information Processing and Management, 1992
This second report on a two-part study on the application of informetrics to information retrieval (IR) system design used models of database contents in a factorial simulation study at the University of Western Ontario. The study explored whether different file structures were better suited for different informetric environments. (32 references)…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Simulation, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedMeadow, Charles T. – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Describes OAKDEC, a program based on decision-making logic that uses expert system techniques to assess the status of a database search and to provide recommendations to the user on how to proceed. The discussion focuses on the use of OAKDEC as a research tool for studying user behavior. (20 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Databases, Decision Making, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedPollard, Richard – Information Processing and Management, 1993
A hypertext-based thesaurus is proposed as a navigational aid to the subject domain of a bibliographic database. Implementation of a hypertext version of the "Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors" with database linking strategies is discussed. (44 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Hypermedia, Indexing
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
Peer reviewedOlsen, Kai A.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1993
Explores the use of visualization to enhance the information retrieval process, particularly in bibliographic retrieval systems. Topics discussed include document retrieval systems; human visualization; the VIBE (VIsualization by Example) system, a prototype system for visualizing a collection of documents; and differences between VIBE and more…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer System Design, Documentation, Full Text Databases
Peer reviewedXu, Li D.; Li, Ling X. – Information Processing and Management, 1992
Provides a conceptual framework for information systems (IS) that can be used in AIDS intervention and prevention (AIP). System components are analyzed, including a database, decision support systems (DSS), expert systems, and software; potential applications of ISAIP are suggested; and an example of a system implemented at Wright State University…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedJeng, Ling Hwey – Information Processing and Management, 1991
Describes a study which investigated the general patterns and level of applicability of Anglo American Cataloging Rules (AACR2). It is suggested that designers and revisers of AACR2 should reduce the number of rules of very limited applicability levels and enhance the rule contents for application domains to expand the usefulness of AACR2. (SD)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cataloging, Computer System Design, Evaluation Needs
Peer reviewedBelkin, Nicholas J.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1993
Discusses information retrieval as an inherently interactive process utilizing a variety of information-seeking strategies on informational and meta-informational levels. An interface design for a bibliographic information retrieval system, called BRAQUE (BRowsing And QUEry), that supports user interactions in a two-level hypertext environment is…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Hypermedia, Information Retrieval
