An Algebra for Hierarchically Organized Text-Dominated Databases.

Burkowski, Forbes J.

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ERIC Number: EJ447506

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Publication Date: 1992

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An Algebra for Hierarchically Organized Text-Dominated Databases.

Burkowski, Forbes J.

Information Processing and Management, v28 n3 p333-48 1992

Describes a hierarchical text database model and defines an algebra based on concordance lists. The algebra is presented as a theoretical model to define both a conceptual schema for the database and search protocols for database implementation. Several retrieval examples are included. (19 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Algebra, Database Design, Full Text Databases, Information Retrieval, Models, Structural Analysis (Linguistics)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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