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Wade, Stephen; And Others – Online Review, 1988
A comparative evaluation of two computerized reference retrieval systems, INSTRUCT (a statistically-based system) and PLEXUS (a knowledge-based system) examined their retrieval effectiveness for a set of 19 queries and 512 documents on gardening. Best results were obtained by using terms suggested by PLEXUS as the basis for an INSTRUCT search. (36…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Expert Systems, Information Retrieval

Pogue, Christine; Willett, Peter – Online Review, 1984
Describes preliminary investigation of the use of International Computers Limited's Distributed Array Processor (DAP) for parallel searching of large serial files of documents. DAP hardware and software, test collections, measurement of DAP performance, search algorithms, experimental results, and DAP suitability for interactive searching are…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Digital Computers

Stein, Mark J.; Sheridan, Christine R. – Online Review, 1990
Examines problems encountered when setting up a hypertext link, called an identity link, for moving between bibliographic and full text databases. MEDLINE and CCML (Comprehensive Core Medical Library) are used as examples, BRS/SEARCH text retrieval software is explained, and problems with syntax are discussed. (two references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Full Text Databases, Hypermedia

Crawford, R. G.; Edwards, Mary-Ellen – Online Review, 1985
The Drug-Interface, prototype system built to facilitate retrieval of drug related information, automatically connects to DIALOG Information Retrieval Service via available networks, aids user in formulating and/or revising search strategy, sends query to DIALOG, displays results of search, and downloads relevant pieces into Macintosh data file.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Display Systems, Information Retrieval

Barta, Thomas A.; Kuo, Ren-jieh – Online Review, 1991
Describes a method of organizing the hypertext software files in a database containing legal information on housing discrimination to prevent the user from becoming disoriented in the system. The expert system of which the database is a part is explained, and the disorientation problem is discussed. (six references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Databases

Silbergeld, I.; Kutok, P. – Online Review, 1984
Describes use of the software ADABAS (general purpose database management system) and NATURAL (interactive programing language) in development and implementation of an information retrieval system for the National Television and Radio Network of Israel. General design considerations, files contained in each archive, search strategies, and keywords…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Software, Databases, Foreign Countries

Large, J. Andrew – Online Review, 1990
Discusses the extent to which online use of databases is affected by a foreign language barrier. Topics discussed include the effects in western Europe on establishing a uniform information market; database distribution by language; retrieval software; contracts, documentation, and training; and databases that try to overcome the language barrier.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Management

Silbergeld, Israel; Reginiano-Peterson, Naomi – Online Review, 1987
A project involving selection procedures for choosing full-text information retrieval software for government administration-oriented applications and users was undertaken by an Israeli government-owned computer company. A case study and comparison of six software systems were done and a list of 27 selection criteria compiled. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Evaluation Criteria

Blake, Paul – Online Review, 1992
Describes the MenUSE (Menu-based User Search Engine) retrieval system for multilingual database searching and reviews the status of other similar projects funded by the European Communities Commission. A Japanese-English version of MenUSE is explained, including its use of HyperCard software. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Computer System Design, English