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Peer reviewedDammers, H. F. – Journal of Documentation, 1975
A personal overview of the economics of computer use in information systems. (PF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedWare, Glenn O.; Park, Margaret K. – Journal of Documentation, 1973
Two statistical models for estimating search time have been developed for the CA Condensates data base using the University of Georgia Text Search System. Comparative timings between the Chemical Abstracts Service search program and the University of Georgia search program are made for the Ca Condensates data base. (5 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Peer reviewedVickers, P. H. – Journal of Documentation, 1983
Examination of management information systems of three manufacturing firms highlights principal characteristics, document types and functions, main information flows, storage and retrieval systems, and common problems (corporate memory failure, records management, management information systems, general management). A literature review and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedRoberts, D. Andrew; Light, Richard B. – Journal of Documentation, 1980
Presents a survey of the current state of documentation practice in museums, concentrating on the broad themes of the practice, and making comparisons with analogous library procedures where appropriate. Current developments on an international and national scale (18 countries) are reviewed, and a 326-item bibliography is included. (Author/JD)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Documentation, Information Systems
Peer reviewedPurves, R. S.; Sanderson, M. – Journal of Documentation, 1998
Presents adaptations and tests undertaken to allow an information retrieval system to forecast the likelihood of avalanches on a particular day; the forecasting process uses historical data of the weather and avalanche conditions for a large number of days. Describes a method for adapting these data into a form usable by a text-based IR system and…
Descriptors: Climate, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design, Data Analysis
