NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 4 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Heine, M. H. – Information Processing and Management, 1984
Offers characterization of sign-transmission which is more general than conventional signal-transmission theory. Concepts and terminology, formal description of individual communications process, reconciliation with classical signal-detection theory, applications of sign-detection formalism to information retrieval on MEDLINE database, and a…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Information Retrieval
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Savoy, Jacques – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Proposes a new learning algorithm to improve the retrieval effectiveness of the search system used in the hypertext environment using an extended Boolean model with links to improve the ranking of retrieved items. Highlights include the basic retrieval scheme, the learning scheme, and a review of basic probabilistic retrieval models. (Contains 32…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Database Design, Databases, Hypermedia
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Choros, Kazimierz; Danilowicz, Czeslaw – Information Processing and Management, 1982
Discusses methods of weighting of descriptors in document search patterns together with the concept of relative indexing and conditions which should be satisfied by descriptor weight. A procedure for modifiying document search patterns based on users' informational needs and opinions is outlined, and examples are given. Sixteen references are…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Grzelak, Hanna; Kowalski, Kazimierz – Information Processing and Management, 1983
Presents methods of information query building in selective dissemination of information systems based on user's publications and examines possible compatibility between user's information queries and his publications. Methods of information query construction determined by logical operators AND, OR, NOT and set of weighted keywords are described.…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking